Ling Cage: Twelve Talismans? I have everything I need.

Chapter 95 What's with the hook, Lord of Light and Shadow?

Yang Chen's calm response came through the communicator.

"Okay, I understand. Take them back to the village first. Hongkou and Poxiao should be going to Village No. 2 later, so let them take them there on their way. You won't have to make another trip."

"Alright, Brother Yang!"

Hai Sang readily agreed and then ended the communication.

He put away his communicator and looked at Benny, who seemed a little awkward beside him.

He lingered for a moment, especially on his metal prosthetics, which were supported by simple braces and were clearly not functioning properly.

“Hey, bro,” Haisang nudged Benny lightly with his shoulder.

"Your 'iron legs' don't seem to be very effective. You walk like you're driving a pile."

Benny's eyes dimmed, and he subconsciously gripped the cold armrest of the support, his knuckles turning white from the force.

He admitted in a dry voice, "...Yes. The spinal nerves are injured, and the nerve synchronization rate of the prosthesis is...very low. It can barely move."

On the lighthouse, this is practically equivalent to being a cripple.

Captain Hongkou even used her contribution points to violate the life formula.

Thinking about this, he felt a sense of oppression again.

"Hey, it's no big deal!"

Hai Sang casually patted Benny on the shoulder, with considerable force, almost knocking him over.

"Once we get to the village, we'll ask Brother Yang to treat you and give you a brand new pair of legs."

Ulan Haisang found Banni quite agreeable; those six old men had just knelt down in a flurry, muttering things like "Lord of Light and Shadow" and "Master of the Association."

Although this guy looked desperate and bewildered, at least he didn't kneel down; he still had some backbone.

The carriage jolted slightly due to the road conditions, and Benny quickly steadied himself, still somewhat skeptical of the "Brother Yang" that Hai Sang had mentioned.

But this unexpected kindness did ease his tense nerves a little.

He whispered, "Thank you..."

"It's nothing." Hai Sang waved his hand, then looked at him curiously.

"Hey, what were you doing on that big pot lid? You even managed to lose your leg."

“Yes… they are scavengers, specializing in searching for supplies on the ground,” Benny replied in a deep voice.

Ulanhaisang became interested and leaned forward slightly, getting a little closer.

"Wilders? What a coincidence, our village brought two people back before, they were also hunters, one of them seemed to be a commander or something, his name was Hongkou, the one with red hair, do you know him?"

"Captain Hong... Captain Hongkou?!"

Benny suddenly raised his head, his eyes widening instantly, and his voice even cracked.

"Is Captain Red Hair there with you too?! What about Dawn Lieutenant? Is he there too?!"

"Hey! Brother! Control your emotions!" Ulan Haisang was startled by the sudden loud voice and quickly lowered his voice to shout.

"Not exciting enough? You want to summon all the Devouring Beasts for a party?!"

Benny realized he had lost his composure and immediately covered his mouth tightly.

His eyes were filled with unbelievable ecstasy, shock, and eager anticipation, and he could only nod frantically, squeezing out a few breaths through his fingers.

"I'm...I'm sorry...I...I got too excited..."

Hai Sang rolled her eyes at his excited expression, which made him feel like he was about to burst, but still nodded.

"Looks like you know her? And you two seem to have quite a close relationship?"

Benny lowered his hand, took a few deep breaths, and tried to calm his turbulent emotions.

Her voice still trembled noticeably, but it was filled with awe and gratitude: "She...she's my captain! The commander of the Hunters! My life...was given to me by Captain Red Hair! Without her...I would have died long ago!"

Ulanhaisang nodded knowingly: "Oh, no wonder you're so excited. She's in the village, which is good. The adjutant you mentioned is also there; the two of them are inseparable." He spoke casually, as if he were talking about something perfectly ordinary.

However, the conversation between Haisang and Benny, especially the impact of the name "Red Cocoon," clearly provoked an old man who had been muttering to himself.

His cloudy eyes gleamed with an almost fanatical light, and his voice rose again.

“Look! Look! The Lord of Light and Shadow has appeared! He heard our prayers! He sent these messengers to save us, and He even kept Captain Red Hair alive! This is a miracle! It is the Lord of Light and Shadow’s protection of us! Light gives birth to all beings, and all beings follow in his shadow…”

As soon as he started, another old man seemed to find a pillar of support and excitedly echoed him.

The carriage was instantly filled with whispers and prayers such as "Lord of Light and Shadow," "Chief," and "Miracle."

The driver, already somewhat irritated by the bumpy road, was now completely enraged by the buzzing prayers that sounded like flies.

He slammed his hand on the steering wheel with a loud thud, and roared without turning his head.

"Enough! Shut up, all of you! If you keep making a fuss and chanting that useless nonsense, believe me, I'll throw you all down here to feed the snakes and dogs right now! What kind of bullshit Lord of Light and Shadow is this! You've been chanting it the whole way."

"Believe me? I only believe the boss and his people!"

His harsh roar was like a bucket of cold water poured over their heads, instantly silencing the old people.

They shrank back in terror, not daring to make a sound.

Training Course.

Yang Chen stood in the center of the field, his figure as upright as a pine tree.

He leaned down slightly, gently supporting Maido's small shoulder with one hand, while his other hand held her hand loosely, guiding her to make a standard thrusting motion with the short stick.

"Use your waist and abdomen to generate power, keep your footing steady, and follow your target with your eyes when you thrust out... Yes, that's it, Maiduo is great." Yang Chen's voice was gentle and encouraging.

Mai Duo's face was tense as she intently imitated Yang Chen's movements.

"Okay! Let's try again!" Yang Chen smiled and let go, letting Mai Duo try it herself.

Maido took a deep breath, steadied herself with her short legs, and thrust out the short stick with all her might, shouting in a clear voice.

"Ha! Brother Yang, is that so?"

Not far away, Ulan Aodeng, who was leading a group of trainees in their practice, suddenly stopped.

His usually stern and serious face darkened instantly, and veins on his forehead seemed to throb.

It's "Brother Yang" again!
Ulan Aodeng felt a surge of anger rush to his head.

His sharp gaze swept over the little girl who was smiling brightly at Yang Chen.

She thought of her son.

It's this kid! I don't know when it started, but he's been calling out "Brother Yang" so fluently.

And what happened? Maiduo, that little girl, followed suit and started calling him "Brother Yang" all the time.

The title itself is fine, but the problem lies with Ulan Aodeng himself.

Who is Ulan Aodeng? He is Ulan Haisang's biological father! He is Ulan Maiduo's biological father!

He's Yang Chen's... well, strictly speaking by age, he's Yang Chen's "grandson"?
If Ke Maiduo calls Yang Chen "Big Brother", then what is Wulan Aodeng?
According to seniority, shouldn't he also call Hai Sang "Grandpa"?
But he couldn't bring himself to vent his anger on Maido.

What does this little girl know? She just thinks Yang Chen is nice, is close to him, and calls him "brother" like that.

Seeing his daughter practicing diligently under Yang Chen's guidance, her face flushed but her eyes full of excitement, Wulan Aodeng's anger was forcibly suppressed by half.

When that kid comes back, we really need to give him a good workout.

"Everyone, perk up! Haven't you eaten?" Ulan Aodeng suddenly shouted, his voice louder than usual.

The preparatory practitioners who were practicing were so frightened that they trembled, their movements instantly becoming ten times more precise, and none of them dared to breathe.

What's wrong with Teacher Wulan today? She seems fiercer than usual. Who upset her?

The reserve team members were inwardly groaning, but they dared not slacken their efforts in the slightest.

(End of this chapter)