Firefly Journey

Chapter 336 Death Has Arrived (10)

Lin Yuanran's words were ambiguous, and Fengling could tell. She tilted her head and thought about it. Lately, this guy has been getting bolder and bolder, saying a lot of strange things.

Wind Chime knew why he was saying that.

She knew Lin Yuanran well; he was a cautious person who would never do something unless he was absolutely certain of success.

This kind of caution is naturally ideal for spiritual practice, as it can help avoid many risks and make the path to transcendence more stable.

Unfortunately, he was the same way in life.

Lin Yuanran probably didn't even realize that he was becoming increasingly demanding of Feng Ling. Although he didn't say it explicitly, his ambiguous words were already an admission of his feelings.

The wind chime is smart enough that it couldn't possibly miss it.

But it was clear that she still couldn't respond.

Since she's leaving soon, there's no need to create unnecessary ties.

Fengling pouted and said, "It looks like this is a demigod-level sea monster. We're lucky to have encountered it."

Lin Yuanran laughed and said, "Our luck is its misfortune. No, it deserves it, since it tried to attack us."

"That's because you seduced it."

"Greed destroyed it, it has nothing to do with me."

Unlike some magical beasts, humans can convert the magical power in their food into their own. The purpose of this sea monster is only to let everyone have a taste; it does not help with cultivation at all.

Sea monster meat was a rare commodity, and it was the first time that any of the crew members, including Hera, had ever obtained it. They were all incredibly excited.

Hera suggested that since the sea monster meat was quite valuable, once it was cut up and processed, all the profits would go to the two of them, and they would not take a penny.

Lin Yuanran, knowing she was about to leave and that her savings over the years were enough to cover her expenses for the time being, resolutely refused, saying that she and Fengling should split the money.

Fengling shared the same thought as Lin Yuanran: after returning home, the currency of this world was like dirt, utterly meaningless.

Besides, she has the entire Xu family behind her. Even if a sea monster is valuable, it still can't compare to her pocket money, and she has no intention of taking it.

Lin Yuanran simply assumed she was rich and powerful, and was already used to it.

That evening, everyone on the ship had a feast and held a barbecue party on the deck.

The sea monster's meat wasn't very tasty, with the typical fishy smell of marine life. Fortunately, the ship was well-supplied with supplies, especially chili peppers. After a few heavy seasonings were added, the smell was masked.

On the bustling deck, Lin Yuanran held a skewer of sea monster meat and said proudly to Fengling, "I'll show you a special skill."

Wind Chime said indifferently, "Fireball spell to roast a sea monster?"

"You guessed it." Lin Yuanran said, somewhat annoyed.

Fengling rolled her eyes at him: "It would be strange if you couldn't guess."

Lin Yuanran said, "Forget it, if you guessed it, you guessed it. It won't affect my performance."

As Lin Yuanran activated his "Fire Mage" magic, the temperature of his palm surged, and flames shot high into the sky. After they disappeared, a faint aroma of meat wafted out.

Lin Yuanran sprinkled on the seasoning and deliberately waved it in front of the wind chime: "Want some? It looks pretty good."

"Give me."

"I don't really want to give it."

"Then don't give it to me."

The wind chime smiled slightly, a smile that was quite eerie.

"You think you're so capable now, huh?"

"I wouldn't dare, I'm just worried that my first attempt at baking won't taste good."

Fengling looked at him, then suddenly took two steps forward, opened her mouth at lightning speed, and gnawed a hole in the string of sea monster meat in his hand.

Fengling chewed it, seemingly quite satisfied with the taste, and concluded: "It's not so bad as to be hard to swallow."

Lin Yuanran didn't respond because he was stunned. What had just happened?

She came over and took a bite...

Although she was capable of doing it, Lin Yuanran was still dumbfounded when she actually did it.

"What's wrong?" Wind Chime asked.

"It's nothing, eat more if you like it, I'll grill more if you're not full." Lin Yuanran handed over the skewers in his hand.

Fengling readily accepted, took the skewers, and began to eat them earnestly.

Lin Yuanran went to the raw meat section and took a lot at once. He planned to grill all of it in one go.

……

……

The Dragonship moved steadily forward, and by the time it reached Chernobog, most of the sea monster meat had disappeared.

Its taste isn't top-notch, but it's rare, and since no one has ever eaten it before, if you eat it today and tomorrow, there won't be any left.

After landing, they were still not in the territory of Chernobog; they still had to walk a distance on land.

The Chu merchants were experienced; they assembled carriage after carriage with practiced ease, then released the magical beasts they carried from the ship, loaded the goods, and set off.

A small group was left to guard the ships, while the main force headed towards Chernobog.

Hours later, the caravan approached the city of Yi. From afar, the steel-cast city walls were quite conspicuous. Outside the city, alchemical artifacts that looked like lumps of iron walked back and forth, constantly patrolling.

Hearing that the two distinguished guests were visiting Chernobog for the first time, Hera assumed they had never seen this before and volunteered to explain: "That is Chernobog's defensive mech. There are many models, each with a different purpose. Inside, there is a cockpit that is controlled by humans, and even ordinary people can pilot it."

Lin Yuanran and Feng Ling were neither moved. They were familiar with mechas, but this design...

Lin Yuanran strongly suspected that the designers of these mechas were Gundam fans; they weren't exactly the same, but they were practically identical.

As the caravan approached Chernobog, the surroundings became noisy. After a cursory inspection by the city guards, the group passed through.

In addition to selling ordinary goods, the caravan also traded with the Nomis Laboratory, which is how they obtained those artillery shells.

Lin Yuanran and Feng Ling parted ways with the caravan.

The most urgent task is to find a place to stay. There is still a month or so left before the date mentioned by the Grim Reaper, during which the two of them will spend their time in Chernobog.

After wandering around for a while, the two found a hotel and went inside because they thought the decor was nice.

"Where are you two from?" the counter clerk asked enthusiastically.

Lin Yuanran said, "The State of Chu."

"Oh, that's a rare guest indeed. The State of Chu is tens of thousands of miles away from here, one in the east and the other in the west, making travel quite troublesome."

Lin Yuanran frowned. It seemed that the Starflow Sea route was still a secret, and not many people knew about it.

"Two rooms, for a month's stay," Lin Yuanran said.

"Okay." The young man at the counter continued registering the couple, wondering to himself, "So these two aren't a couple? What a pity, they're a handsome man and a beautiful woman, a perfect match."

Lin Yuanran paid the money, and Feng Ling didn't say much. She didn't want to undermine his confidence in the last few minutes and wanted to leave a good impression.

The two, each with their own thoughts, entered the room.

Lin Yuanran locked the door, took out "Julius's Sun," and began contacting Blair... no, Death.

During his time aboard the Dragon, a host of questions arose in his mind, and only Death could answer them.

"Lord Death, can you hear me?"

Lin Yuanran held the pendant in his hands and tried it again and again. After half an hour, he finally got a result.

"what's up?"