Chapter 191: This Is a Small Matter

In the early hours of the morning, it was the coolest time on the wasteland, and also the quietest moment; the animals on the wasteland had all quieted down.

Across the entire wasteland, apart from a few morning birds occasionally letting out strange cries, only the bells hanging around the necks of the Loha Pack Beasts were still ringing steadily, though the frequency had slowed considerably.

Having run all night, even the strongest Loha Pack Beasts were tired.

In the dim light of dawn, it was time for the caravan to rest; shouts from the drivers came from outside the carriages, and the carriages, bumping all night, jolted once before their speed immediately dropped.

Then, amidst the rough panting of the Loha Pack Beasts, the entire caravan surged forward a short distance due to inertia before coming to a complete stop a hundred meters away.

The people in the caravan had been silent all night, but now they began to relax and chat boisterously about everything under the sun, and of course, they didn’t forget to nimbly finish their tasks.

The sun had not yet risen, and the temperature was not high; although the Loha Pack Beasts were tired, their spirits were still good, making it the perfect time to feed them. Once the sun came out, the temperature on the wasteland would rise rapidly; humans could still endure it, but these tall, sturdy Loha Pack Beasts with their thick layers of fat would completely wilt.

Soon, the aroma of food wafted from outside the carriages, causing Fuweili and Lin Xin, who had slept well inside the carriage all night, to swallow their saliva. Just smelling it, they knew it was delicious, much better than what they had eaten in the previous days.

Seeing this, Lin Lei smiled faintly; he lifted the carriage curtain and jumped directly down from the three-meter-high carriage.

These Loha Pack Beasts had very gentle temperaments and were enormous, standing five meters tall, so the carriages they pulled were also very large; basically, the bottom layer was for cargo, and the top layer was for living.

As soon as Lin Lei appeared outside, dozens of people in the caravan fell silent and turned to look at him. Although everyone had been traveling all night, the caravan only had fifteen carriages, so any movement would have spread quickly.

Everyone knew that this person who had hitched a ride in the middle of the night had received the highest treatment from the caravan leader, and there were three exceptionally beautiful women in the carriage now; as for exactly how beautiful, it was too dark to see clearly.

The caravan hands did not have Qing Li’s long-term vision; they did not find anything strange about the situation, they just greatly envied Lin Lei’s luck with women.

Lin Lei ignored these people; the person he was looking for was Qing Li, as this man had slightly caught his eye.

He did not need to look; actually, as soon as Lin Lei exited the carriage, Qing Li came up to greet him. He had not asked for Lin Lei’s name, addressing him only as “young brother,” and did so now: “Young brother, did you rest well last night?”

Without waiting for Lin Lei to speak, he directly ordered a caravan hand to bring over food and water: “We do not travel during the day; these Loha Pack Beasts cannot run at all, so please wait patiently until nightfall.”

Qing Li instructed the hand to carry the food onto the carriage while explaining to Lin Lei with an inexplicable attitude of respect.

As for why he did this, even he could not understand; Qing Li had seen much of the world and believed he could remain calm facing anyone, but in front of this young man, he felt inherently inferior.

His back unconsciously wanted to bend in front of Lin Lei, even though he was aware of it and tried hard to stand straight.

Lin Lei said nothing, just nodded, and turned to walk back towards the carriage, but after taking a few steps, he stopped.

At the same time, the carriage curtain was lifted, and Lenna walked out holding a bow and arrow.

Lin Lei glanced at her, turned his head, and said to Qing Li beside him: “It seems the wasteland is not peaceful; the caravan needs to make some preparations.”

He had already sensed a slight vibration in the ground; the approaching group was not small, at least not a force this caravan could withstand.

However, there was no response from beside him; Lin Lei turned to look and saw that Qing Li seemed not to have heard his words, staring blankly at Lenna, who stood like a goddess in the morning light, seemingly shimmering with a hazy radiance.

In fact, everyone in the caravan was looking at Lenna; at this moment, her specific appearance was completely unimportant, what mattered was the feeling Lenna gave them.

The powerful Will of a Pan-dimensional Creature, even when bound within a body, revealed its extraordinariness in many details; in this regard, Lenna in her female form was much more conspicuous than Lin Lei.

Flawless skin, eyes like dreamy deep pools, and an incredibly elegant figure; standing there, she made these ordinary people automatically block out everything else in the world, leaving only this “goddess” in existence.

“What do I see? What do I see!” Qing Li’s pupils dilated slightly as he murmured.

“A fairy! One look, and my life is complete…”

“If only she were my wife.”

“A monster, I can’t go on living; how can I face my old wife at home after this!”

…

These exclamations were irrepressible and spontaneous, clearly showing the shock Lenna’s appearance brought to the caravan.

However, now was not the time to be dazed; Lin Lei held his long sword and exerted slight force, causing the sword to let out a “ding” sound that traveled far in the quiet morning.

Everyone who heard the sword’s ring felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over their heads, chilling them to the bone; their charmed hearts immediately sobered up, though many still stole glances at Lenna standing at the carriage front.

Qing Li was indeed the leader of the caravan; once he sobered up, he immediately forced himself to turn his head away, refusing to look at the stunning beauty behind him.

His face was now covered in cold sweat; Lenna gave him a sense of horror he could not control. Qing Li finally recalled Lin Lei’s earlier words and asked in shock: “Young brother, what did you say just now? The wasteland is not peaceful?”

“No need for me to say it, look over there; the enemy’s scouts have arrived,” Lin Lei pointed to several scattered figures riding Krama nearly a thousand meters behind the trade route.

Qing Li turned to look, and after seeing their figures and attire, his face immediately turned the color of dead ash; it was none other than “Blood Wing,” the most vicious bandit gang on the wasteland. They either did not strike, or they killed everyone, leaving no survivors.

The style of the “Blood Wing” bandit gang was very similar to a regular army; everyone rode Krama, moving like the wind with elusive tracks. Many merchants of the Tang Kingdom privately believed that this bandit gang was actually the regular army of the Royce Kingdom in disguise!

Regardless, since Blood Wing had arrived, Qing Li’s original calculations had failed; now, even if he handed over Lin Lei and his four companions, it would be of no use, and the caravan would still face destruction.

Facing Blood Wing, the caravan’s strength was like a mantis trying to stop a chariot; there was no way to resist, so they might as well accept death obediently, which would at least make it quicker.

Qing Li said nothing, but sat down on the ground as if all strength had left him, closing his eyes to await death; others in the caravan also noticed the figures approaching from behind. Having traveled this trade route for years, Blood Wing’s fierce reputation was deeply ingrained, and one by one, their faces showed despair as they stood there blankly, not knowing what to do.

The caravan hand who had been holding the food went limp, letting the food in his hands fall to the ground.

Lin Lei, however, caught it and casually stuffed a meat pie into his mouth; with a battle imminent, he naturally needed to replenish his energy.

While eating, he leaped onto the carriage and shared the food with the women inside; Fuweili and Lin Xin were hungry but did not have large appetites, eating only a little.

But Lenna and Lin Lei wolfed down the food, disregarding their image entirely; only with ample physical strength could they ensure their combat power was maximized!

The two stuffed the food into their stomachs as fast as they could and immediately controlled their bodies to absorb and store the energy; this was the benefit of a powerful Will, as they had absolute control within their own bodies.

The current situation was somewhat unexpected to Lin Lei; he had not expected this caravan to lose the will to resist so quickly. It seemed the enemy was quite strong.

“Lenna, do you have any issues?” Lin Lei asked.

“Of course not, but there are far more random factors in your close-quarters combat than mine; you are the one who should be careful.”

Lin Lei laughed loudly: “I just like to end all uncertainties right here with me!” After saying this, he held his sword and jumped down from the carriage.

Fuweili and Lin Xin also understood the general situation; Fuweili asked Lenna with worry: “Will he be alright?” Although Lin Xin did not speak, she looked equally worried.

Lenna plucked the bowstring and said nonchalantly: “This is just a small matter.”

Whether it was Lenna or Lin Lei, they had experienced countless dangers. In comparison, the matter of the wasteland bandits was indeed just a small matter!