In the farthest north of Hua Country, an ancient city wall stood sentinel, stretching between land and sea like undulating mountain ranges, or a winding dragon.
This was a defensive fortification built millennia ago, known as the 'Northern Guard City'. It was equipped with the most advanced technological weaponry. Though not highly effective against high-level ferocious beasts, it could ward off incursions by lower-level ones.
Behind the city wall, small towns were built one after another, primarily serving as supply points for the border garrisons.
On this day, in Town 003,
Chen Shu, braving the wind and snow, arrived at the entrance of this small town.
He gazed at the desolate town ahead and couldn't help but chuckle,
"Now that no one recognizes me, I can finally do as I please!"
But just then, several furious voices echoed, and the strong wind carried them,
"Chen Shu, stop right there!"
"Don't you dare run!"
"Damn it, you're finished today!"
From a distance, several individuals were seen riding their contracted spirits, their eyes filled with rage.
"No way, I just arrived and I've already run into my enemies?!"
Chen Shu's body jolted, instinctively preparing to flee.
However, in the next moment, the pursuers actually zipped past him without even glancing his way…
"Huh?"
Chen Shu blinked in surprise but instantly understood.
Someone was impersonating him and causing trouble?!
"No wonder my reputation is so terrible!"
Chen Shu suddenly realized the truth. He summoned Little Yellow and followed closely behind the group.
He was determined to catch the culprit,
To see who dared to be so audacious as to use the name of the Southern River Bandit!
The streets of the small town were sparsely populated. The border troops were currently stationed at the Northern Guard City to defend against the ferocious beasts. Young people out for training also hadn't come to the town,
As the environment was harsh, most opted to use the Extreme North City as their supply point.
As the two parties pursued each other,
Chen Shu's eyes widened, and his body trembled instinctively.
He saw that the heads of the five people in front were all enveloped in a vibrant green glow, and the shape was… a hat!
For a moment, the eyes of the five turned red,
Especially being targeted like this on the street, their minds were nearly shattered by rage…
"Holy cow, it's Old Xie!"
Chen Shu immediately thought of the person being chased. He hadn't expected Xie Su Nan to come to the border.
At the very front, Xie Su Nan, with his full beard, was riding a flying white pig, fleeing forward.
In his right hand, he held a wooden stick, with a giant steamed bun attached to a fishing line in front.
"Chomp, chomp!"
The big white pig's eyes shone, and drool constantly dripped from its mouth.
To get the bun, it was exerting all its might, even the strength it used when nursing.
On its shoulder, a green butterfly perched, its eyes full of cunning.
"Damn it, it's just a little blessing of love, why are you all so agitated?"
Xie Su Nan pouted and patted the pig's head, saying,
"Big White, faster!"
"Chomp!"
Big White's small, fleshy wings flapped vigorously, and its speed increased slightly.
"Damn, this pig flies so fast?! Is there any justice in this world!"
The five pursuers behind became furious.
They couldn't outrun a pig…
Just then, the leader's eyes flickered, as if he had found a weakness.
He quickly shouted, "Attack its bun!"
In unison, the other four nodded and immediately ordered their contracted spirits to unleash their skills.
Boom! Boom!
Various skills came flying, most of them at extreme speed.
"Holy cow! You guys have no humanity, attacking a giant bun like this!"
Old Xie quickly ducked and dodged the various skills,
But the bun suspended in the air was not so lucky. The fishing line was severed by the residual energy of the skills.
"Not good!"
Xie Su Nan's body trembled, and he immediately realized the danger.
"Hmph!"
Big White's eyes widened, staring intently at the falling bun.
Boom!
Its fleshy wings stopped flapping, and it decisively chose to crash.
"Big brother, don't be so impulsive!"
Xie Su Nan's mouth twitched. He should have prepared more giant buns.
"Chomp, chomp!"
Big White gobbled up the bun on the ground, looking utterly satisfied.
But at this moment, the five people had already surrounded Xie Su Nan!
"Finally caught you!"
The leading young man couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Then, he roared forward, "You used such wicked skills on us, do you have any humanity?!"
"..."
Old Xie knew he was caught this time and was likely in for a beating.
"You guys blackmailed me first!"
His eyes also held anger as he said, "Not only did I not retaliate, but I also spread the light of love, hoping to convert you!
"Now, you call me wicked! You people are truly shameless!"
"Convert?!"
The mouths of the five twitched. With a giant green hat on his head in the middle of the street, you call this conversion?!
"Now, I'll show you what conversion is!"
The five people rubbed their hands together, preparing to exact their revenge!
Meanwhile, Chen Shu, riding a large yellow sphere, flew closer. Options appeared before his eyes:
[Option 1: Rescue Xie Su Nan! Reward: Large amount of Beast Taming Power + Beast Taming Space Upgrade]
[Option 2: Silently light a stick of incense for Xie Su Nan and leave with a flourish! Reward: Title 'Righteous and Valiant Chen the Bandit', Effect: Your friends will trust you more]
[Option 3: Join the attackers and beat up Xie Su Nan! Reward: Physical Fitness Enhancement by 10%]
Chen Shu stroked his chin. Being loyal and righteous, he only thought for five minutes before making his decision!
"Stop!"
He roared, arriving powerfully in front of Xie Su Nan.
Xie Su Nan's eyes widened. Seeing the familiar large yellow sphere approaching, he almost wept with joy.
"My dear brother, you are truly my god, arriving at such a crucial moment!"
He felt a great sense of relief, completely losing his sense of danger.
As long as Chen Shu was here, no problem was unsolvable.
If all else failed, he could just abandon a nuclear bomb and run!
"Who are you, kid? Mind your own business!"
The leading young man frowned. Although he was a bit wary of the nearly ten-meter-tall Little Yellow, he didn't back down.
"Southern River Bandit, Chen Shu!"
His expression was calm, a smile in his eyes.
"Huh?"
The five people froze, saying, "Isn't that Chen Shu?"
Someone looked at Old Xie's beard and immediately understood, exclaiming, "Are you his son?!"
"???"
Chen Shu's eyes widened, then he let out a gentle laugh:
"You guessed correctly. Don't guess in your next life!"