Divine Doctor Mommy Is A True Big Shot-Chapter 524: The Divine Doctor Makes a Move (Part 1)
At this moment, the Wenhua Seals on the foreheads of several people suddenly shone brightly. Although Commandery Princess Changle was overbearing, her cultivation was indeed not bad; she was a powerhouse with the Wenhua Water Seal. As for Mr. Nan Chen, he was also a powerhouse of the Wenhua Fire Seal level.
Among the three, only Dugu Wu released Wen Energy, but no Wenhua Seal appeared on his forehead, leaving others unable to discern his level of cultivation.
Off to the side, Dongfang Yu observed in secret, thinking to himself that it seems Dugu Wu does not intend to reveal his Wenhua Seal. In fact, Dugu Wu had almost never shown his Wenhua Seal in front of others.
The three strands of Wen Energy swiftly spread out without a sound, snaking from Qinghe City all the way through the forested jungle.
Around an hour later, the horse carriages of the Underworld Market were orderly traveling towards Wei Mountain.
Halfway there, as the sky grew increasingly dark, the mercenaries began to sense that something was amiss.
Dongfang Yong looked towards the west and his face suddenly changed.
"How could the Black Fog be coming this way?"
In the morning when they set out, they were all keeping an eye on the Black Fog in the direction of the forest. At that time, the Black Fog was still at a distance from Wei Mountain.
But after just an hour or two, the Black Fog had actually reached the foot of Wei Mountain.
"The west wind has picked up. It’s the wind that has blown the Black Fog over here."
Hong Xuan said anxiously.
No one had expected the wind season to arrive so suddenly.
The west wind had accelerated the spread of the Black Fog.
"We can’t go up the mountain; once we do, and then descend, the Black Fog will likely have already enveloped this entire area. Then we won’t be able to return to Qinghe City."
Feng Luochen said anxiously.
The other experienced mercenaries also showed difficult expressions on their faces.
They had all heard about the ferocity of the Black Fog, and at this moment, no one wanted to risk being trapped in it.
"What are you dawdling for? We must deliver the Heavenly Stones to the mountain by noon or earlier, otherwise if Master Lu places the blame, none of you will be able to bear it."
Elder Liu saw the convoy stop and poked his body out of the horse carriage.
It was only after hearing the mercenaries mention the wind that he noticed the Black Fog, and Elder Liu was somewhat surprised, but he didn’t care much about it; instead, dissatisfaction flashed in the depths of his eyes.
It’s just mist; how powerful could it be?
Moreover, there had been people missing in the Black Fog before, but that was only with ordinary people. He and these mercenaries all had cultivation within them; even if they encountered the Black Fog, they could protect their bodies with Gang Qi.
If the ten thousand jin of Heavenly Stones are not delivered in time to the forging workshop on the mountain today, and they miss the hour, causing the Heavenly Weapons not to be forged as scheduled, the loss of the Underworld Market would be significant, and he would not be able to explain to the young master.
Seeing that the mercenaries were still unwilling to move, Elder Liu snorted coldly.
"Listen, you’ve taken on a mission from the Underworld Market. If you can’t complete it on time, not only will you have to pay double the Silver, but the Underworld Market will also refuse to deal with you in the future; you will be blacklisted by the Underworld Market."
The mercenaries had frequent dealings with the Underworld Market every day, relying on it to supply medicines and equipment; they didn’t want to offend the Underworld Market, known as the top trading house in the world.
Having no choice, the mercenaries could only bite the bullet and continue to drive their carriages towards Wei Mountain.
Amongst the crowd, Feng Bailing suddenly felt three powerful forces; it was three strong flows of Wen Energy heading towards the direction of the Black Fog.
It must be Dugu Wu and his group taking action, thought Feng Bailing to himself.
"Move faster, even faster. If you delay the forging workshop’s schedule, you alone will answer for it."
Elder Liu’s voice came in fits and starts. Once the Heavenly Stones were delivered to the forging workshop halfway up the mountain, the mercenaries finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Elder Liu ordered them to unload the Heavenly Stones.
Feng Luochen said irritably.
"We’re responsible for transporting the Heavenly Stones; no one said we’d have to carry them afterwards. Since the task is completed, we can head down the mountain now."
The Black Fog was approaching ferociously. It was only in the afternoon, but the sky near Wei Mountain was already a murky grey.
The Black Fog at the foot of the mountain was becoming more intense. Feng Luochen just wanted to leave Wei Mountain with Dongfang Yong and the others as quickly as possible.
Feng Luochen and his companions turned to leave, and the other veteran mercenaries were also unceremonious, withdrawing down the mountain together.
"These damn things."
Elder Liu was so angry that the veins on his forehead throbbed.
"Elder Liu, don’t be angry. I’ll help."
Feng Bailing approached with a smile and offered to help.
Elder Liu cast a glance at Feng Bailing. The female mercenary in front of him was not much to look at, but she at least had some keenness to her. Feng Bailing, along with the workers from the Forging Workshop, moved the Heavenly Stones.
While helping to move the Heavenly Stones, Feng Bailing slipped the Amber Spider into them.
"Master Lu, these Heavenly Stones will now be handed over to you."
After unloading ten thousand catties of Heavenly Stones, Elder Liu bowed and reported to Master Lu.
Little did he know that Master Lu was dissatisfied.
"I was just about to tell you, the stream on the mountain has dried up. I previously sent some people down the mountain to fetch water, and they have yet to return. I was thinking of asking you to take the mercenaries to see what’s going on, but all the mercenaries have left. Without water, how can I refine the Heavenly Iron?"
Elder Liu pondered for a moment and his expression changed.
"Not good, the nearest water source is the river near the jungle. On our way here, the Black Fog, because of Xifeng, had already reached the foot of the mountain. Those who went to fetch water might already be trapped in the Black Fog."
Elder Liu immediately took a few workers and Feng Bailing with him down the mountain to chase after the mercenaries.
After chasing for two or three li, they saw the mercenaries who had left earlier, including Hong Xuan and Feng Luochen, all with urgent expressions, stopped in their tracks.
Looking further down the mountain, the Black Fog had engulfed the middle of Wei Mountain like a black tide.
In just over an hour, the Black Fog had already spread.
Because of this, the mercenaries were unable to make their way down the mountain smoothly.
"So you are still here. Stop dawdling, the workers from the mountain’s Forging Workshop have gone missing while looking for water. They must be trapped in the Black Fog. Go down and search for them. Don’t worry, the Underworld Market won’t let you work for nothing. This is the second task. The reward from the Underworld Market for you is the same as the first task, ten thousand taels for each person."
Elder Liu said haughtily.
However, after waiting a moment, the mercenaries, as if nailed in place, refused to budge.
"Elder Liu, we cannot accept this task."
One of the older mercenaries shook his head.
On their way down the mountain, they had already encountered the Black Fog. Some disbelievers ventured into the fog, only to have one enter and then begin to act abnormally, staring vacantly and behaving wildly, as if gone mad, suddenly rushing deeper into the Black Fog.
No matter how his companions called out to him, he did not turn back. In the blink of an eye, the man was completely swallowed by the Black Fog.
Having witnessed the bizarre nature of the Black Fog themselves, none of the mercenaries dared to risk moving forward.
Feng Luochen and the others were also reluctant to act rashly.
"How unreasonable, you actually dare to defy the will of this Elder. I represent the Underworld Market, we have a good relationship with Host Yue of the Soldier Inn. As long as the Underworld Market informs Host Yue, you will no longer be able to mix in the Mercenary World."
Elder Liu sneered.
