Lords of the Heavens

Chapter 349 Coincidence
When Li Wei thought of this, a rough outline of his guess formed in his mind.

"The real truth should be that he cooperated with the Ice Duke, came with some kind of mission, and took the opportunity to conduct a reconnaissance of my territory, and attempted to attack and destroy it."

"Over the past month, Zhao Xuanxuan has clashed with the superhuman squads under Duke Hanbing multiple times in the eastern part of the territory, near the bridge, which is likely related to this."

"So what task did the Ice Duke give him? Does the Ice Duke truly trust him completely? Does he have any other companions? Are there any other superhumans under the Ice Duke's command on the south bank of the river, south of the bridge?"

"Hehe, it's only polite to reciprocate!"

“Javier, I appoint you as the interim commander of the Riverside Fortress, and Sith as the deputy commander, responsible for guarding the Riverside Fortress and protecting the farmland.”

Using the Prestige Card, Li Wei issued an order, then woke up Ah Dai who was still sleeping in. He went outside, took out a four-star pet card, and casually activated and bound it. The next second, a black four-star steed with a light vest and complete tack was summoned.

Li Wei leaped onto the horse, but the tall, strong, and extremely handsome black steed was not very willing. It kept kicking and neighing, accelerating wildly. In the blink of an eye, its speed soared to over eighty kilometers per hour, too fast, like a whirlwind.

It truly lives up to its reputation as a four-star warhorse.

But Li Wei didn't even pull on the reins or grip the horse's belly with his legs. He just rode on it casually. No matter how the warhorse kicked, accelerated, bounced, swung its tail, or drifted, he remained calm and composed, even perfectly coordinating and balancing with the warhorse's movements.

And it also ensures that the warhorse itself doesn't feel any sense of ease or hindrance.

There's no way around it; it's an essential skill for top-tier scouts!
His current 51 points of agility is no joke, the unparalleled archery talent of the three-star rare scout card is no joke, and the hidden bonus of the second-tier Dark Ranger class is no joke either.

He even had time to admire the wild figure of the unruly warhorse, and occasionally, when the warhorse was about to step into a pit, Li Wei was able to pull it back in time.

Fiery and unruly?
I ride a wild horse like you!
What I've tamed is your unruly nature!
In short, after galloping along the main road for nearly half an hour, this four-star warhorse finally became docile and surrendered. What a fine horse!
Next, Li Wei jumped off the warhorse and put it into the pet card. About five minutes later, he summoned it again. By this time, the warhorse had fully recovered its condition.

At this moment, it even started snorting affectionately and leaning its big head closer to show its submission.

With a slight smile, Li Wei continued to gallop on horseback, retrieving his pet card every half hour to restore his stamina. After more than an hour, he arrived at the small town base, which was still a bit slow.

Here, Li Wei met Li Yue directly, along with Thomas, who had a strange look on his face. Haha, wouldn't you say they were telepathically connected?

"Thomas! Well done!"

Li Wei leaped off his horse, first patting Thomas on the shoulder forcefully, then turning around to give Li Yue a warm hug. "Ah, it's been so long! I've missed you so much!"

There's no need to say much, and I don't have any random thoughts. It's just a feeling that my teammates who can help me rank up are back.

Yes, although Li Wei admitted that Li Yue's complexion was slightly better and her color was more vibrant after not seeing her for nearly half a year, these were not worth mentioning.

They had truly fought side by side on the battlefield, forging a rare tacit understanding that surpassed everything else.

Even with just a glance, or even if we can't see each other at all, our senses intertwine. I know you're here, and you know I'm here. This kind of trust is truly precious.

This also involves a mix of interests, mutual appreciation, and hopes for the future, resulting in a final outcome that may not be particularly lofty, but is certainly down-to-earth.

“I believe there are still accomplices of the Neanderthals on the south bank, as well as an unknown number of superhumans, so I plan to take advantage of the situation before they receive the message and wipe them out in one fell swoop.”

Li Wei spoke first, and this was his judgment: an excellent scout must possess intelligence analysis capabilities.

"Old Yang and I think so too, so I suggested that Zhao Xuanxuan lead three teams to set off immediately to seize the strategic location on the south bank of the bridge and make as much noise as possible. Old Yang will continue to guard the base camp. No matter what, the base camp cannot be lost. As for me, I'm here to meet you. I knew you would come. And after I arrived, Thomas also came. Should we take him with us to this battle?"

Li Yue spoke quietly, her gaze composed.

Upon hearing this, Thomas looked over expectantly. He was still in the afterglow of killing the five-star scout. That's the downside of having a long reaction time; once you get excited, it's hard to calm down.

"No need, Thomas. You've done a great job this time, but I hope you understand that the territory's daily operations cannot stop. We need more high-quality iron ore. Also, rest assured, you'll have your chance to shine. I'm really looking forward to seeing you lead the charge when Duke Frost's army besieges the city!"

Li Wei laughed and said that he was telling the truth. He and Li Yue joined forces, and with the cooperation of Zhao Xuanxuan's three teams of sixty people, what kind of luxurious configuration would the other side have to have to defeat them?

Li Wei was confident in this.

"Great! I have no problem at all, haha, I'm just too happy, I can't help it. Anyway, I'm like a brick, I'll be moved wherever I'm needed!"

Thomas winked happily, turned around and left. Damn, this old guy, you're practically a stone man, why are you still playing around with human gossip!
Turning my head, I saw Li Yue standing there, dressed in black and blending into the night, her expression calm and composed, as if she didn't care at all!
Li Wei then handed over a five-star Hunter card, a five-star Woodcutter card, and a five-star Mountain Dweller card. "Aunt Yue, pick one. Aren't you still missing one card?"

Li Yue is indeed missing a card, which is why she can only be valued at 2000 gold when she works as a mercenary in the tavern. Otherwise, with a rare cavalry card, how could she, as a second-tier Dark Knight, only be valued at such a low price?

Li Yue didn't stand on ceremony and directly chose the five-star hunter card. She and Li Wei followed a similar path, prioritizing cards that increased perception. Just like Thomas, if you asked him to choose the lumberjack card or the mountain dweller card, you would be setting him up.

Only blacksmith cards or similar decks would be suitable.

Seeing that Li Yue activated the binding calmly without any discomfort, Li Wei still thoughtfully handed her various foods. The two rested there for about half an hour, and Li Yue nodded, indicating that everything was fine.

"Aunt Yue, here's a pet card for you. It's a four-star warhorse."

“No need for this, you can give it to Xuanxuan. Her mount is a bit inferior. I have a four-star warhorse. Shall we go first?” Li Yue shook her head slightly, already in the zone.

At that moment, Li Wei felt that Li Yue was different, somewhat ethereal and otherworldly. But this was not for any other reason than that her perception had improved in a short period of time.

"My perception is now +6, I'll be the first one in line."

“Me too, but you can be at the front. My equipment isn’t complete yet.” Li Yue was wearing a simple set of black cloth armor at the moment. She didn’t even have her previous armor anymore, and the greatsword that emitted blue light was gone.

Li Wei didn't ask anything, but he had learned through the Prestige Card system that there were ten more two-star warhorses over there. These were important strategic resources, and they were expensive. They couldn't just be picked up out of thin air; he had to buy them with real money.

Li Yue had left most of the gold coins she had earned from the settlement to him, and now she needed to buy these ten urgently needed two-star warhorses. What else could she do? Sell equipment and weapons, of course.

However, this is not something to be ashamed or saddened as it is. Ultimately, it is still a tacit understanding that is extremely precise!

Li Yue was certain that Li Wei would be able to recruit her back into the mission world in a few months; this confidence was more important than anything else.

After that, the two stopped talking and didn't ride their horses. They gradually increased the distance between them by two or three hundred meters and headed straight for the river. When they arrived, Ah Dai was circling around. It was a little angry. More than a dozen of its underlings had died that night. Damn it, they were so disrespectful.

After receiving the message from Ah Dai that it was safe and they could pass, Li Wei quickly took off his armor, leaped into the water, and became a white streak in the waves. This river channel, which was about 300 meters wide, did not have a rapid current, but the water was about seven or eight meters deep. If it did not freeze in winter, it would be a small natural barrier.

In the blink of an eye, Li Wei swam to the middle of the river, while Adai had already flown to the other side.

Without saying a word, Li Yue, who was behind, took out a powerful bow and five enchanted armor-piercing arrows and planted them to the side, providing early warning support with the bow half-drawn.

Only after Li Wei successfully crossed the river, changed into armor and boots, and took out his enchanted bow to stand guard on the riverbank, did Li Yue put away her weapon, change her clothes, and quickly cross the river.

After resting briefly on the shore, the two continued their journey, one in front of the other, into the hilly area on the south bank.

Li Wei was still in front, but he had put away his bow and arrows and was now holding only a dagger. He moved as nimbly as a monkey, quickly darting through the trees and bushes.

Li Yue followed about 300 meters behind, holding a powerful bow in one hand and five enchanted armor-piercing arrows in the other, ready to provide long-range support at any time.

As for Ah-Dai, it has already flown forward about five kilometers and is maintaining an altitude of one thousand meters. In the current weather conditions with a bright moon and few stars and no dark clouds, it is the best scout.

Occasionally, Li Wei would stop and examine a seemingly ordinary patch of grass, and after a moment he would find several broken grass stems.

This was left by the Neanderthal scout; it was an unavoidable trace.

If the Neanderthal scouts are still alive and have already succeeded, Li Wei's actions could easily lead to a trap and a series of attacks from the Neanderthal scouts.

But now, that possibility has been greatly reduced.

Based on these details, he and Li Yue were even able to trace their way to the possible temporary camp of the Nani scouts.

Of course, doing this will definitely take some time, but it is necessary. Li Wei's +6 perception is not godlike. He is also worried about being hit by a trap. Being bold yet careful, cautious and composed, and always thinking two layers ahead are the most basic requirements for a scout!
So when Li Wei and his companion had traveled safely for fifty or sixty miles through the hilly area on the south bank and finally reached the temporary camp of the Ni people, it was already dawn.

However, they arrived too late; the temporary camp was already empty, with not even a single extra trap left.

(End of this chapter)