readytorunbook Chapter 287 You are the Last Hope
Chapter 287 You are the Last Hope
Xu Ning smiled upon hearing this.
Kujo Sara may have developed some obsessive-compulsive tendencies due to the excessive discipline she received from the old dog in the Kujo family since childhood.
This can be seen from the fact that when the Shogunate army was loading supplies onto ships, they would even use a rope to make sure it was straight before they dared to stop.
Although Kujo Sara consistently disciplined himself and his subordinates with a rigorous style and strict discipline, which indeed enabled the shogunate army to overwhelmingly defeat the resistance forces on the whole, Xu Ning felt that bringing this style into daily life was still somewhat harsh.
Xu Ning tapped twice with his fingers, then grinned at Kujo Sara, "You like it? No problem, the extra tap is a bonus."
Kujo Sara glared at Xu Ning, said nothing more, and simply turned and walked away.
However, just as she reached the bow, Kujo Sara suddenly reached out and tapped the gunwale four times quickly before turning the corner and disappearing from sight.
In terms of distance alone, the shortest route from Narukami Island to Kannazuka is via Gankin Island.
However, firstly, the area around Ganjin Island is mostly shallow and narrow tidal flats, making it easy for large ships to run aground; secondly, there are many reefs on the east side of Kannazuka, where large ships, with their deep draft, are most likely to run aground.
Except for a few daring old fishermen who dare to use small boats to travel back and forth, large ships generally travel from the islands to the south.
"This is the Nine-Tailed Fortress? Built against the mountain, it's easy to defend and difficult to attack. The main road is sunken, while the sides are raised. Two teams of archers can easily defend the entire front line. It really makes full use of the terrain. It's really well designed. Did you design it?"
Xu Ning, carrying a gourd of wine, followed behind Kujo Sara, casually looking around as he spoke.
Kujo Sara shook her head slightly. "The Kujo Jinya has existed for hundreds of years. It was built by Kujo Shigeyori, a famous general of the Kujo clan, to fight against the Dark Army. Generations of the Kujo clan have stationed people here. The officer currently stationed here is Kujo Masahiro."
Xu Ning sensed a sense of alienation in Kujo Sara's words.
This Kujo Masahito seems to be the eldest son of the head of the Kujo family, so Kujo Sara should call him "elder brother".
It sounds like Kujo Sara's status as an "adopted son" isn't very well received in the Kujo family.
“This is a military camp, and even I cannot take you in without permission.”
Just as they were about to reach the camp gate, Kujo Sara stopped and turned to Xu Ning, saying, "I remember you said you were here to visit friends around Tasasa, right? Are you going to see that stranger on the wanted poster?"
Xu Ning smiled and shook his head. "Unfortunately, you guessed wrong. Although I am indeed a little worried about my little brother, I am not here to see him."
If it weren't for the outsider with the mysterious pet, Tasha would be full of rebels.
Kujo Sara immediately realized this, and her brow furrowed slightly.
She had no desire to confront this Liyue ambassador on the battlefield, after all, Kujo Sara had already witnessed the power of his eerie Eye of God once in the plaza in front of the castle tower.
Xu Ning had been observing Kujo Sara's expression. Seeing her face darken slightly, he knew that she had already regarded him as a hypothetical enemy.
"We Liyue people are clear about our gratitude and grudges. Given the bond we formed on the ship, I will certainly not turn my sword against the Shogunate army. General Kujo can rest assured of this. Moreover, if the Shogunate army is at a disadvantage, I might even be able to lend a hand."
Upon hearing Xu Ning's promise, Kujo Sara's brow immediately relaxed, and she nodded in acknowledgment, saying, "If you encounter that outsider, you can persuade him to turn himself in. With your guarantee, I believe the general will not make things too difficult for him. If necessary, I can also put in a good word for him."
This Kujo Sara, known for her seriousness, isn't as unapproachable as the legends say!
Xu Ning laughed heartily, "I will definitely convey your goodwill to him."
Having ascertained the direction of Tamasa, Xu Ning bid farewell to Kujo Sara and headed southwest.
Xu Ning didn't necessarily intend to go to the Sands of the Sun. He just saw that Kujo Sara was very confident in the strength of his Shogunate army and did not want to rely on his strength as a Liyue person. So he found a reason to leave the Shogunate army.
Of course, the reason of visiting friends was also true.
After all, Beidou was still wandering around in the vicinity, doing business with the rebels.
Having been separated for so long, Xu Ning missed them quite a bit. However, with the islands engulfed in continuous warfare, Xu Ning had traveled a long way but hadn't been able to find anyone to talk to.
Unable to find out any news about Beidou, I could only wander around the area of Tashasha at will, since I still needed to open the teleportation anchor point anyway.
After opening two teleportation anchor points, Xu Ning gazed at a Thor statue on the hillside in front of him. The last time he saw the Thor statue was when he landed on the island and took a glimpse of it from afar.
Since he had nothing else to do, Xu Ning naturally decided to go and take a closer look.
With a casual flick of his wrist, Xu Ning unfurled his wind wings and soared into the air like a giant bird, gliding slowly toward the location of the Thor statue.
Unlike the old man in Liyue who sits with an air of dominance, Thor's statue stands serenely, exuding a gentle and refined demeanor.
"Was it modeled after Raiden's real appearance? This posture doesn't resemble the domineering Raiden General at all!"
Xu Ning was examining the stone statue in front of him with his hands behind his back when a series of hurried footsteps came down the hillside.
"Adventurers over there, could you possibly do me a small favor?"
A young man dressed in Fontainebleau attire, with an anxious expression, rushed down from above, as if afraid that Xu Ning would escape.
Upon seeing someone there, Xu Ning quickly abandoned his idea of climbing up the statue to examine it closely and turned to look in the direction of the sound.
The person dressed in Fontainebleau ran up to Xu Ning and realized that the adventurer in front of him was also like himself, not an Inazuma person.
"You look like you're from Liyue. Judging from how you flew over on the Wind Wings, you must be an adventurer with a Vision of God and great strength, right?"
Xu Ning chuckled and said, "Don't rush to flatter me. Tell me what's wrong first. Whether I can help is another matter!"
The Fontaine man regulated his breathing, bowed to Xu Ning, and said, "Xavier greets you. When you flew over from over there just now, you must have seen the nearly transparent protective shield that rose up in the center of this sand dune, right?"
Xu Ning was surprised, "How can I see something that's almost transparent? Turn around and point it out to me now."
Xavier glanced back, then turned back and said firmly, "I've confirmed that the 'Emergency Barrier Shield for the Shadow Furnace Core' is activated. Whether you can see it or not, it's definitely there."
Xu Ning gave him a thumbs up and smiled, "Well said. The theory is reliable and the logic is rigorous. Your perception of it is absolutely correct. Well then, goodbye!"
Seeing that Xu Ning was about to leave, Xavier said urgently, "You can't leave! We can't delay the matter of the Shadow Furnace Heart even a little bit."
"Besides, everyone here has been evacuated. I can't find a soul anywhere in the mountains. Last time, I finally met a young man with a pet. I asked him a question, and he said he didn't have the Eye of God and let him go. You are my last hope!"