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Early the next morning, Lufan arrived at the entrance of Qingyang Academy at the agreed time and found Duanmu Xue and the others had just arrived as well.
“Lufan, over here!” Duanmu Xue waved from a distance, signaling him to come over.
Today, Duanmu Xue was dressed in bright red soft armor, holding a Silver Lance, looking like a War Goddess, exuding an extraordinary aura.
Next to her were four other students, all around fifteen or sixteen years old—two girls and two boys. They were all wearing soft armor and carrying weapons, with large bundles slung over their shoulders.
Among the two boys, one was tall and sturdy with an honest face; his weapons included a shield and a Single-Handed Axe, clearly a strength-type Martial Cultivator.
The other boy wielded a Broad Sword and had two daggers tucked into his legs, suggesting he was a Balanced Martial Artist.
The two girls were somewhat special; they looked almost identical as they were Twins. If it weren't for their different hairstyles—one with a single Ponytail and the other with double Ponytails—it would be hard to tell them apart. Both carried bows and arrows, belonging to the Ranged Attack Type.
The four of them appeared to be no novices; they seemed to have undergone considerable training.
This was a well-balanced team capable of both close and ranged attacks, proficient in both offense and defense. They looked very coordinated and experienced, which Lufan noted silently.
As for their strength, Lufan couldn't determine it before they made their move, but they should at least be above the Refining Meat Realm.
This relieved him; it seemed like a good team, not some unreliable bunch.
While Lufan was observing the four of them, they were also quietly observing him—the mysterious young man whom their leader Duanmu Xue held in high regard. Curiosity filled their hearts since their leader rarely praised anyone.
First, the peculiar burden he carried on his back stood out as quite special; it was surprisingly supported by both shoulders, yet it looked rather convenient.
Lufan carried a backpack that he had made to resemble those from Earth, which was different from the burdens typical in this world. He was still accustomed to this style.
However, despite their curiosity, the four did not question it. They had great faith in the judgment of their team leader, even though this young man appeared unremarkable and his strength seemed weak. One could never be sure if others had some hidden talents; after all, gathering medicinal herbs was a skillful task, and whether they would have a good harvest this time depended on him.
“Come, let me introduce you all,” Duanmu Xue said enthusiastically as Lufan approached. “This is Rock, Zhao Xingjian, Milan, and Miko. Milan is the older sister, and Miko is the younger sister.”
Rock was the tall and honest-looking boy, Zhao Xingjian was the one wielding a Broad Sword, while Milan was a girl with a single ponytail and Miko had twin ponytails.
As Duanmu Xue introduced them, all four nodded in acknowledgment. Miko even playfully winked, clearly a more lively girl.
“As for this one, this is Lufan; he’s a bit of an oddball, so I won’t say much more. You’ll get to know him soon enough.” Duanmu Xue casually brushed over Lufan's introduction and labeled him as an oddball.
This left both sides speechless. Come on, we’re all gathered by you; is it really okay to be so dismissive?
Unfazed by her teammates' expressions, Duanmu Xue instead showed interest in Lufan's backpack: “Lufan, your burden looks really fun! Where did you buy it? I want to get one too.”
“I made it myself; it's not for sale!” Lufan felt a slight sense of foreboding.
Sure enough, he heard Duanmu Xue excitedly continue: “Really? I knew it! Only you would come up with something so strange. How about you make one for me too? I’ve been so fed up with these awful burdens; they’re so inconvenient and always affect my fighting.”
“I don’t have time; I won’t make one!” Lufan calmly refused.
“Come on, just make one! I can pay you!” Duanmu Xue pulled out her trump card; she knew Lufan was short on money.
However, Lufan had already seen through her. If it were someone else, he might have agreed, but Duanmu Xue was different; she was particularly troublesome. If he agreed to her this time, who knew how many more requests she would make in the future? He resolutely refused to set that precedent, so he remained completely unmoved.
However, Duanmu Xue was not one to back down easily. She began to act cute and throw a tantrum, insisting that Lufan make one for her.
The four people nearby watched in shock. Was this really their leader? The one whom everyone at Qingyang Academy called the Violent Queen and revered as a goddess?
At the same time, they were astonished by Lufan's attitude. A remarkable person was indeed remarkable; they had never seen anyone dare to speak to the leader like that. They couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration.
However, this guy would probably end up suffering greatly afterward. Looking at his build, they wondered if he could withstand even one punch from the leader. Remembering her past terrifying feats, the four of them looked at Lufan with a hint of pity; this guy was doomed!
Even the simple-minded Rock wanted to remind Lufan, fearing that he might collapse before even leaving the city.
Just as he was about to speak, Duanmu Xue seemed to sense something. She swept her gaze over her four teammates, and the warning in her eyes was clear: if you dare to ruin my image, be prepared to collect your corpse!
A chill ran through the four of them; it was pure killing intent!
The other three immediately covered Rock's mouth. They had a strong intuition that if Simpleton spoke up, they would be the ones facing the worst consequences!
In the end, after much entanglement, Duanmu Xue still couldn't get Lufan to relent. She could only helplessly give up and announce their departure.
Meanwhile, Lufan remained unscathed, which surprised the other four and filled them with endless admiration. To be able to handle the leader like this made him a Mighty Person!
In any case, both sides had made a preliminary acquaintance, so they did not delay further. They left Qingyang Academy and headed toward the city gate, preparing to exit the city.
In human territory, Qingyang City was considered a rather unique place because it was quite small.
Unlike other cities that span dozens of miles, Qingyang City is only five miles in circumference. Not only is it small, but the area outside Qingyang City is almost deserted, with everyone living within the city, which has a population of only a few thousand.
This is different from other human cities, and the reason is related to the unique geographical location of Qingyang City.
Qingyang City is located on the edge of human territory, close to the Vast Forest of the Ten Thousand Great Mountains. Here, various elemental beasts and ferocious creatures roam freely, making it an unsuitable place for human habitation. Hundreds of years ago, there was no Qingyang City at all.
Initially, only a few hunters and herbalists came here to make a living. To have a place to stay, they built a small settlement out of stones, calling it Qingyang Village, which served as the prototype for Qingyang City.
As time passed, more and more people arrived, and the village gradually expanded, evolving into a small city. Its inherent value began to manifest over time.
Although the Ten Thousand Great Mountains are dangerous, they also contain rich resources. Both various medicinal herbs and elemental beasts are sought after by cultivators.
Therefore, over two hundred years ago, under the direction of the Silver Moon Sect, the Silver Moon Kingdom officially declared this area as part of its territory and stationed troops here. They also established a city lord's office and a school; the city lord's office was responsible for managing the city while the school handled educational matters.
After more than two hundred years of development, Qingyang City has become what it is today. It is one of the important cities of the Silver Moon Kingdom and controls essential resources for cultivators.
For the people of Qingyang City, going out into the mountains to gather herbs is a risky yet normal activity. Fatty's parents had an accident because of this very reason.
Upon reaching the city gate and reporting to the guards, each person received an exit permit. The six of them officially stepped out of Qingyang City.
Lufan was also leaving Qingyang City for the first time in eight years since his arrival.
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