Chapter 309: Earth Dragon Corpse (First Update)
Unlike the students with uncertain expressions, Su Jiu’s gaze was calm and composed. She simply looked at the white transparent formation outside, taking small sips of cola.
Electric arcs appeared on the formation, as if it had been damaged somewhere. This formation was set up to resist damage to the train tracks by monsters, and if it were damaged, it would be very likely that this accident was related to monsters.
“Please passengers, do not panic excessively. A giant Earth Dragon corpse has appeared at the tunnel entrance ahead. We are dispatching staff to clear it.”
As expected, soon, the attendant’s broadcast voice sounded on the train, professional and calm, as if this accident was not something that could not be handled.
“Earth Dragon corpse?”
When Su Jiu heard this term, she was slightly surprised. Although this thing was just a thick-skinned armored lizard, it was related to dragons in terms of bloodline, and its strength should not be underestimated.
Immediately, she gently closed her eyes, and her mental power spread directly outside the carriage with her as the center. Soon, she had figured out the situation ahead. It was a giant Earth Dragon with a fatal wound in its neck, dead at the entrance of the tunnel ahead. There were even no carrion crows around it, suggesting it might have died recently.
However, it was somewhat strange that she did not feel the aura of a hunter. But anyone who could easily hunt such a creature would definitely not be ordinary.
It would be best to leave as soon as the train attendants finished handling it.
“How could an Earth Dragon penetrate the protective formation for no reason?”
“Could it be a monster invasion? Surely some internal formation has been shattered. If monsters intrude, and the tracks are damaged, we will all be left here.”
“Judging by the attendant’s attitude, there shouldn’t be any major problems, right?”
The discussion came from the booth behind Su Jiu. It was students with their classmates, and their expressions were also a bit surprised and uncertain.
Then, a young man who seemed to have considerable prestige among them, like an organizer, adjusted his thin black-rimmed glasses. He looked at them with a calm expression, looked out the window, and asked with a smile,
“Does everyone remember what level of monsters are capable of breaking through this track network formation? Because of the long journey, the formations along the way, unless they are central hubs, can only resist ordinary low-level War General level monsters.”
“Don’t panic too much, the other party might just be chased and accidentally broke in, and their level would not be high… The train attendants equipped on our long-distance trains have at least intermediate War General strength.”
Hearing the young man’s words, Su Jiu also nodded thoughtfully, because monsters with a certain strength would not casually attack human tracks, this was something humans had imprinted in their memories with their strength.
Since they were often hunted by human powerhouses for destroying tracks, those powerful monsters had developed the habit of avoiding human tracks. After all, it seemed foolish for Great Demons with intelligence comparable to humans to risk their lives just for fun of destroying a formation.
“Classmate, are you researching these things like us at Chuan Yu Dragon Hunter University?”
The girl next to Su Jiu glanced at her, her eyebrows raised slightly, and asked indifferently. Obviously, Su Jiu’s previous dismissive attitude towards Hu Yang had made her unhappy.
“Research? Not really… I’ve just read a lot of information, not as professional as you guys.” Su Jiu also heard the dissatisfaction in the girl’s words, and then she faked a laugh. She propped one hand on the window, looking at the formation with faint arcs of electricity floating in front, with a hint of depth.
However… she didn’t think so at this moment. She knew that with so much flesh on an Earth Dragon, judging by the habits of monsters, they couldn’t just ignore it.
“Oh, oh, but you don’t need to worry too much. As Ah Hua said, it’s probably just a small incident, right?” Su Jiu’s deep expression was seen as worry about the current train situation by the girl. Seeing that the other party spoke so humbly, she realized that the other party might not be interested in those celebrity students, so she comforted her.
“Let’s hope so. If there’s a problem with this long-distance train, everyone will suffer.”
Nodding, Su Jiu smiled noncommittally, then withdrew her gaze and began to size up the girl. Chuan Yu Dragon Hunter University? The few underlings she knew seemed to be from this university, but they were wearing Dragon Hunter clothes and carrying Dragon Hunter badges at that time.
Although she was young, she had already reached the Initial Stage Battle General level, which could be considered a pillar among new students at Mo University.
“Don’t worry, if something happens, I’ll take care of you… But classmate, if you don’t have any strength when you go out, don’t go out alone, otherwise you won’t even know if you’re abducted by a bad person.” Hearing Su Jiu’s words, the girl patted her chest, looked at Su Jiu’s pale little face and petite body, and shook her head.
Her words carried a tone of an elder guiding a junior, which made Su Jiu feel amused.
“Hahaha, that’s true. Not only Ah Hua, but both the Vice Class Leader and I in our group are Battle Generals. If monsters attack, you can follow us, and we will surely keep you safe.” A rather rough voice sounded. It was the tall young man who was sitting in the corner earlier. He stood up and was nearly 1.9 meters tall. Su Jiu could only look up to him.
“Class Leader, I’ve told you not to call me Ah Hua.” Being called by name, the girl couldn’t help but roll her eyes, a little reproachfully.
Rolling her eyes at Ah Hua, the tall Class Leader’s gaze then fell on Su Jiu. He had naturally heard their conversation earlier and knew that Su Jiu was a student from Mo City. Coming to Flower City during the school period could only be for one reason. He then laughed loudly and asked with some surprise, “Could it be that this classmate is also coming to participate in the auction held by Language of Flowers?”
Su Jiu was slightly stunned, but she was not surprised that the other party had guessed her purpose. She then generously admitted, “Participating in the auction to broaden my horizons.”
This Class Leader looked like a straightforward Northeast big man, so he naturally didn’t delve into how Su Jiu was going to “broaden her horizons.” Instead, he said with some emotion, “But you are really lucky. This auction is really not a place for people to go. Not only are major forces fighting, but it has also been reported that an Ancient God Sect bishop is participating. You know, that’s a top-tier expert…”
Speaking of this, the tall Class Leader found that Su Jiu still didn’t seem to react much. He thought she didn’t have much concept, so he paused again, pointed to himself and the girl beside him, and said with a self-deprecating smile, “For those like us who are Battle Generals, we are nothing more than bigger ants in such battles… but we can still protect your safety in the wilderness.”
“Okay, if something really happens then, I’ll trouble you all to take care of me.”
Su Jiu also nodded thoughtfully. Facing their kindness, she smiled and clasped her hands in a fist, not refusing.
Seeing Su Jiu accept his proposal, the tall Class Leader laughed heartily and patted the girl beside him on the shoulder, saying loudly, “Look at you, Ah Hua, and then look at her. You’re going to be a Dragon Hunter in the future, yet you’re still so fussy.”
“This name is so silly. You call me this all the time, and others will think I’m one of your buddies!”
Pushing away his big hand, Ah Hua glared at him annoyedly and said helplessly.
Looking at the scene of them brawling, Su Jiu also smiled slightly. It was only now that she felt like she had returned to her school days. There was no fighting, just using the resources provided by the school and cultivating obediently.
But it was just reminiscing about her lost youth. If she had lived such a leisurely life like those students, she would have probably died in the third year mock exam. Her current strength was all exchanged with her life, and every step forward was like dancing on a tightrope.
“All passengers, please note that there is a sudden situation. We need some help from high-level warriors or above to help drive away monsters that are disturbing the process of moving the Earth Dragon corpse.”
While they were chatting and laughing, the broadcast voice sounded again, but this time with a hint of urgency, as if something unexpected had happened.
“Class Leader… should we go and take a look?”
The students present immediately became vigilant, including the young man with black glasses. Their gazes all fell on the sturdy young man who was still scratching his head, as if waiting for his orders.
This was also the difference between Dragon Hunter University and ordinary universities. Their class leaders and other leaders had real leadership.
The tall Class Leader’s expression also changed slightly. He glanced out the window at the sky that had already darkened, frowned, and then said, “We should indeed help drive away the monsters. It is already approaching evening, and monsters are much more active in the wild than during the day. If we don’t leave quickly, we might really encounter some big guys.”
After speaking, the tall Class Leader returned to his seat, took out a large black scale armor suit from his backpack, and put it on directly. He then took a silver dragon head badge from his pocket and stuck it on his chest, looking ready to fight.
The others also followed suit, taking out their combat suits from their travel bags and putting them on directly. The girl named Ah Hua, while dressing, asked with some confusion, “But Class Leader, the Vice Class Leader and the teacher in class both said that powerful monsters are not afraid to attack human formations easily?”
“Textbooks are textbooks, and practical combat is practical combat. Ah Hua, my two years of military service in high school were not for nothing.” The tall Class Leader’s expression was serious. He swept his gaze across everyone, and finally landed on the girl named Ah Hua, explaining earnestly,
“Under normal circumstances, they indeed dare not attack our tracks and formations. However, now it is night, and the train carries hundreds or thousands of people, and there is the smell of the Earth Dragon corpse attracting them. Those monsters cannot help but be impulsive.”
“Alright…”
Hearing the tall Class Leader’s words, Ah Hua looked at the Vice Class Leader beside her and found that he was also nodding in agreement. Then she curled her lips, and her gaze finally fell on Su Jiu. She gave a helpless smile and said, “Classmate, please trouble you to watch our compartment for us. This danger is very easy to resolve.”
“No, I want to go with you to see what’s going on.”
Instead of the expected nod, Su Jiu’s voice drew everyone’s attention back.
