For the next few hours, Alex and Rishi wandered around in the forest but did not meet anyone else. Well, they did meet a few Demonic Beasts but they were all beaten up by Rishi.
In the sky above everyone's heads, ten flying ships were flying around nonstop. Alex felt that they would occasionally stop above his head for a few seconds before continuing moving.
It seemed that these Deacon elders had been observing the selection and every move of disciples very closely.
Just as Alex and Rishi were walking forward after ending their battle against a demonic beast, they heard rustling sounds. They immediately became alert.
"Someone's coming!" Rishi quickly stood up vigilantly and muttered.
Soon, the owner of those footsteps appeared. When Rishi saw who it was, he heaved a sigh of relief.
There were a total of three people, a man, and two women. They were familiar with Rishi because they came from the same family as Rishi.
"It's you." The only boy in the other group, Walter Fanous frowned slightly when he saw Rishi and said.
"Walter, what a coincidence." Rishi also said with a smile. Alex noticed that Rishi's eyes were looking at one of the girls who had never spoken.
Walter sneered in his heart. He was about to leave, but after glancing at Alex, he changed his mind as he thought about something in his heart, then he said indifferently, "Since we are from the same family, I'll let you follow us during this period of time."
"Really?" Rishi looked very happy when he heard this. His eyes flickered with light as he shifted his gaze to look at the quiet woman.
"Walter, wouldn't it be a burden to bring the two of them? Look at that brat, he is just a peak Spirit Origin Stage martial warrior. These two will only slow and drag us down!" The other girl besides the girl liked by Rishi said discontentedly. Her name was Kane Fanous.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"It doesn't matter. The more people there are, the more strength there will be." Walter said with a smile.
"I think they are using the two of us as cannon fodder..."
How could Alex not guess what Walter was thinking? However, when he saw that Rishi seemed to want to stay with them, he did not say anything to stop him.
"Come, Susie, This is the 'Flaming Black Chicken' that I just roasted. It tastes really good. Have a taste."
Rishi warmly invited the three of them to sit down. Then, he gathered up his courage and took a piece of roasted meat from the outside and tender inside. He walked in front of the goddess, Susie Fanous, whom he had a crush on in his heart, and said with a flattering smile.
Susie nodded and took it. "Thank you."
"You are welcome, you are welcome." Rishi was very happy.
Walter coldly glanced at him, a trace of ridicule flashed across his eyes. He mocked in his heart: "Do you think you can win Susie's heart just by giving her something to eat? Humph! You are thinking too much!"
"This, what do you guys think about the next step?" Seeing that the atmosphere seemed to be a little stiff, Rishi quickly found a topic to talk about.
"Right now, the ones who have the most chance to become disciples of Profound Star Sect are the only ten Heavenly Completion Stage Level 1 martial warriors who are also participating in this disciple selection. Each among the ten of them brought over a hundred Origin Sea Stage martial warriors and occupied various places in the forest. They even said that as long as they followed them, all of them would be able to become disciples of the Profound Star Sect! How ridiculous and arrogant!" Walter sneered and said.
"Doesn't that mean we won't have a chance?" Rishi muttered to himself.
"Hehe, the selection of Profound Star Sect doesn't just depend on cultivation base and combat strength. The Deacon Elders also look at their brains. As long as they fight a good battle, at that time, we will also be able to become disciples of the sect." Kane cast a disdainful glance at Rishi and said with a sneer.
"Oh, then if we uproot one of the ten people, we will surely be promoted, right?" Alex said with a smile.
"That's right!" Rishi slapped his thigh and said, "If that's the case, the elders will definitely look up to us."
However, Walter and the other two looked at the two of them as if they were looking at a fool.
"Although I, Walter, have always thought highly of myself, I never thought that you, a Peak Spirit Origin Stage martial warrior and an Origin Sea Stage Level 4 martial warrior, would dare to challenge a Heavenly Completion Stage Level 1 martial warrior. Hehehe..." Walter shook his head, saying with a mocking smile on his face.
"Our goal is to set up a trap for those who are not much weaker than us. We will lure them into the trap and catch them all in one fell swoop. If we get rid of about a hundred people at once, our chances of being chosen by the deacon elders will be high." Kane said while taking a deep breath.
"Oh, does Kane have any plans?" Rishi said shyly.
"Hmph." Kane glanced at him and then looked away, ignoring him.
Rishi smiled awkwardly. At this moment, Susie spoke, "There are many Demonic Beasts in the Cloud Rising Forest and there are also a few dangerous places. If we can find one of the first and set up an inescapable net, we might be able to give it a try."
"En, what Susie said makes sense. How about this. I remember that there is a place called 'Demon Wolf Valley' inside this forest, housing a tier 7 White Bone Giant Wolf. I heard that the entire Demon Wolf Valley is filled with miasma. When we come out from family this time, we brought along the Poison Dispelling Pills. We can ignore the miasma and use this to create a phenomenon where treasures are unearthed. At that time, many people will definitely be attracted. We can lure out the White Bone Giant Wolf and let them fight, while we can just sit back and reap the benefits."
Walter finally said his plan. Alex's eyes flashed with light when he heard this. He finally understood why Walter was ready to bring him and Rishi along!
"It's a doable plan indeed. Let's set off now so that the others won't have the upper hand." Kane stood up and said, ready to go.
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Walter had a prepared map in his hand. He found the location of the Demon Wolf Valley on it and carefully headed towards the Demon Wolf Valley.
After walking for more than seven hours, Alex found that the trees nearby were withered. Not a single blade of grass grew on the ground. The air was filled with a cold chill.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAt this time, Walter and the other two stopped and threw a pill into their mouths.
Rishi laughed dryly and said, "Walter, I came out in a hurry this time and forgot to bring the Poison Dispelling Pill. I don't know if you have any extra two. I will buy them from you."
"Sorry, the Poison Dispelling Pill we brought is just right. There's no extra." Walter refused to sell. He had no intention of making things easy for Rishi and Alex.
However, Susie's eyes flashed a trace of sympathy. Although she wanted to help Rishi, she was powerless.
"Rishi, I happen to have a few Poison Dispelling Pills here. Take it!"
At this time, Alex smiled and threw a medicinal pill at Rishi.
He took it and took a look. It was indeed a Poison Dispelling Pill. He ate it happily and said to Alex, "I didn't expect you to have this pill in your hands!"
Alex just smiled. Although he didn't have these pills previously, all he needed to do was to replicate them. He just directly replicated the Poison Dispelling Pills from Walter. Walter still had about six of them in his hands.
When Walter saw Alex taking out Poison Dispelling Pill, he was very surprised. He also didn't expect Alex to have this pill. After all, this pill was a Level 7 Pill and can be only bought using tens of thousands of High-Grade Spirit Stones.
"Since you two also have this pill and have already eaten them, the two of you will lead the way. The three of us will cover the rear so that we won't be ambushed."
Walter was too despicable. Who knows how he managed to say these words with a righteous attitude on his face.
"We will lead the way?" Rishi frowned. He didn't expect this to come, but Alex did!
"Rishi, let's go. We're just scouting. We're not going to die." Alex smiled and said. He had a plan in his mind.
"Alright. Don't go too far ahead. Just follow behind me." Rishi exhaled a deep breath, nodded, and walked straight ahead.