Chapter 155: Exposing the Conspiracy of the Church of Light

A terrifying smile gradually appeared at the corners of the lieutenant's cracked mouth.

He looked at Cao Xing and others, with a flash of sarcasm in his eyes.

"Oh? You've come up with a new trick today, trying to get information out of me?"

"Heh...you cultists, just give up. No matter what means you use, I will never surrender to you!"

"I know your purpose. Don't you want me to join the Church of Light and use my position to pass on information to you?"

"I'm telling you, forget it!"

The lieutenant said loudly.

After hearing this, Cao Xing said happily.

"You can speak so loudly, it seems you still have a lot of strength!"

The lieutenant said disdainfully: "Ha... do you think I'm as weak as you cultists?"

"Just wait, you guys. His Majesty the King will definitely discover your plot!"

"When the time comes, the Knights of the Ice Crystal Kingdom and the expeditionary force will destroy your strongholds one by one, and the bodies of you cultists will all be hung on the city walls!"

Cao Xing asked with interest: "Are the Knights and the Expeditionary Force very strong?"

The lieutenant sneered: "Of course!"

"The king's knights are all at least fourth-level warriors. Among them are even more powerful heavy-armored knights and sword knights."

"With the help of the expeditionary force, we can catch all of you cultists in one fell swoop!"

After hearing this, Cao Xing's eyes showed a look of realization.

Then he nodded and said, "Okay, we are not hunters. We have killed all the guys outside."

Hearing this, the lieutenant snorted coldly: "Do you think I will believe your nonsense?"

"I've seen you guys do whatever it takes to get me to reveal information!"

Cao Xing was speechless.

It seems that during the time he was captured, the group of hunters used various means on him.

He also knew that the lieutenant was very cautious.

Then he looked at the lock on the iron door, looked at Assam and said, "Cut the lock off."

Assam obeyed the order, then raised the ancient rapier in his hand and slashed it fiercely.

Keng!
After a series of metallic collision sounds, the chain was cut directly.

Seeing this scene, the lieutenant looked a little surprised, but he still remained highly vigilant.

Cao Xing said, "Well, you will know if we are hunters if you come out and take a look."

"The bodies of those guys are still piled up at the entrance of the village."

Speaking of this, Cao Xing suddenly remembered something.

He directly took out a large pile of hunter masks, including two black-robed priest masks.

"These are taken from the hunters."

The lieutenant stared at the masks on the ground, some of which had sword marks on them.

He asked somewhat unsteadily, "You said you are not hunters, so why are you here?"

Cao Xing replied: "I am a lord, and these people are my subordinates."

"We were out doing something this time and just happened to pass by here."

"Then I saw a person like you, wearing nothing, running out to call for help. That made me realize the identity of these hunters."

"Then, I killed the guy in this village."

Hearing this, the suspicion in the lieutenant's eyes faded a lot again.

After seeing the druid and the half-giant Putana next to Cao Xing, the lieutenant's eyes showed a look of realization.

"I believe you are the lord. These crazy cultists are not capable enough to get the Guardian Druids to cooperate in the show."

Andrew next to him said piously: "God of Nature, you are right. We Druids have our own beliefs."

Cao Xing laughed after hearing this. He didn't expect that it was because of Andrew that the lieutenant's suspicion was dispelled.

At this time, the lieutenant said solemnly.

"Lieutenant of the Ice Crystal Kingdom, Declan Noble, thanks the young lord for his rescue!"

Cao Xing nodded, "Lord Cao Xing."

"Lieutenant Declan, how did you get here and how did you get caught by these hunters?"

Cao Xing asked straight to the point.

Lieutenant Declan was very decisive in his style of action. After he no longer doubted Cao Xing, he replied directly.

"This matter concerns some confidential information of our kingdom."

"According to the information we received, the Hunter Division in the Snowstorm area is organizing a terrorist operation!"

"But we don't know exactly what the action is."

"So General Tahid sent our reconnaissance team to investigate in the Snowstorm Plains."

"Then we investigated in the Snowstorm Plains for many days and finally found a gathering place for hunters."

"So, we found a way to sneak into this evil cult."

"After a period of dormancy, we discovered that the power of the hunters in the Snowstorm Plains had grown to a terrifying level!"

"Their organization has a large number of fanatical believers, and there are even strong people above level five!"

"More importantly, we have learned the purpose of this group of hunters. They want to hold a certain ritual to summon an army of white walkers and sweep across the entire Ice Kingdom!"

At this point, Lieutenant Declan's eyes showed a look of fear.

"White Walkers are mysterious and vicious creatures. They have extremely terrifying freezing abilities. Any target they attack, whether it's flesh or a wall, will be instantly frozen into ice and then shattered!"

"The city walls are useless to them. They can also transform all dead creatures into zombies and make these corpses fight for them."

"An army of white walkers can easily destroy a human city!"

"If this group of cultists really summons an army of white walkers, it will be a terrible disaster for the entire Ice Kingdom!"

After hearing this, Cao Xing fell into deep thought again.

If what the lieutenant said is true, then the army of the White Walkers is indeed quite terrifying and can almost be seen as an alternative natural disaster.

Cao Xing continued to ask: "Then how were you arrested?"

The lieutenant seemed very angry when he heard this question.

"Because there is a traitor among us, and that soldier has been completely brainwashed by the Hunters."

"He betrayed the king and chose to join the Church of Light, and he betrayed us."

"Then we were arrested..."

Cao Xing was stunned that he could make a soldier betray his kingdom and beliefs.

Is the brainwashing of this Church of Light so powerful?
After thinking about it, I think it's normal.

After all, the Church of Light has been able to develop in the Ice Crystal Kingdom for so long and has such a huge influence, so it must be very capable.

Lieutenant Declan looked at Cao Xing solemnly.

"Lord Cao Xing! The Church of Light is a bunch of trouble!"

"If possible, please go to Yongshuang Main City as soon as possible and tell Captain Humberto the news!"

"The hunters' actions have already begun. It won't be long before the White Walker army arrives and destroys everything!"

[Lieutenant Declan has issued you a commissioned mission. Go to the main city of Everfrost and expose the conspiracy of the hunters.]

【Whether to accept? 】

Seeing this system prompt, Cao Xing did not accept it immediately.

Through the conversation with the lieutenant, he learned a lot of information.

Including the strength of the hunters in the Snowstorm, as well as their next plans and goals.

And Cao Xing's territory is nearby.

In other words, the hunters' conspiracy will also sweep up these survivors.

After a moment, Cao Xing shook his head and said, "I think you should take this news back yourself."

"My territory is not far from here, and there has been a dragon disaster recently. I cannot leave the territory for a long time."

He refused the assignment.

Hearing this, the lieutenant was also stunned.

Then, he shook his head and said, "I...I can't do it anymore. I have too many internal injuries and can't mobilize my strength. Now I can't even hold a weapon."

"In my current state, I can't even run more than a dozen kilometers without freezing to death on the road, let alone returning to Yongshuang City."

When he said this, a lonely look appeared in his eyes.

Cao Xing thought for a moment and took out a bottle of Yuncai yak milk from his backpack.

The system states that milk from cloud yaks can heal some internal injuries or hidden diseases.

I don't know if this thing will work on this Dranke.

Looking at the milk handed over by Cao Xing, Lieutenant Derank looked surprised.

"This is……"

Cao Xing explained: "The milk of a sacred creature has healing effects. You can try it."

"If all else fails, it would be nice to drink it to restore some strength. I think you must be hungry."

Lieutenant Dranke did not shirk his responsibility.

He took the small bottle of milk from Cao Xing's hand, tilted his head back and drank it.

Then, a green recovery number of +250 appeared above his head.

Not only that, Derank clearly felt a warm current surging in his stomach after drinking the bottle of milk.

Then this warm current flowed throughout the body, even alleviating the pain in the body a lot.

He exclaimed in amazement: "Gods, this milk has a miraculous effect!"

"I feel that part of the injuries in my body are recovering. It seems to be really working!"

[Because you rescued Derank Noble, his attitude towards you has changed. Current relationship: stranger]

Hearing the system prompt, Cao Xing also smiled.

In fact, if this Lieutenant Drank was a friendly unit, Cao Xing could use ice therapy and purification to quickly restore him to health.

However, because the other party already had his own power, Cao Xing was unable to recruit him.

After thinking for a while, Cao Xing took out another liter, which is 10 portions of Cloud Yak Milk, and 3 bottles of Life Secret Medicine (small). "Lieutenant Dranke, I still have a few portions of milk here. Used with the Life Secret Medicine, it should be able to speed up your recovery process!"

"Although I can't go to Everfrost City, I also don't want to see the hunter's plan succeed."

In addition to the above reasons, there is another reason why Cao Xing was willing to take out so many supplies at once.

Through previous experiences, he has tasted the benefits of building good relations with these major forces.

In the area where Cao Xing is located, the largest force is undoubtedly the Ice Crystal Kingdom.

So, this is also equivalent to an investment.

Lieutenant Dranke's eyes showed excitement.

"This amount of life secret medicine and milk is enough to heal most of the injuries in my body. Then I can absorb the power and slowly recover!"

"Great! This way, I will have the strength to return to the main city of Everfrost and expose the conspiracy of these hunters to the general!"

Cao Xing nodded. This is also the way the strong people in this world recover.

After they leave the battle, they will absorb a kind of energy to restore the injuries in their bodies.

In the eyes of survivors, it means restoring blood volume.

However, unless it is a being with strong vitality, the recovery speed is very slow.

Lieutenant Dranke solemnly took the milk and secret medicine and said gratefully: "You are a powerful and kind lord. The gods will bless you!"

[Due to your generous gift, Derank Noble, the other party's attitude towards you has changed. Current relationship: familiar]

A faint smile appeared on Cao Xing's lips.

Then, Dranke began to recover using these secret medicines and milk.

A few minutes later, Cao Xing saw that his health had returned to over 4000.

Moreover, the internal injuries, hunger, and coldness on the status bar have also been cleared.

Not only that, green numbers +5, +5 appeared above Dranke's head.

Although it was slow, it meant he was recovering.

It won't be long before he can recover to his peak strength!

Derank opened his eyes again, his muscles bulging terrifyingly, and the aura he exuded was like a tiger out of a cage!

But facing Cao Xing, he quickly restrained this momentum.

Derank said solemnly: "Lord Cao Xing, your milk is very effective. I will be able to recover to my peak condition soon!"

"But now, I have another request, I wonder if you can agree to it."

Cao Xing was stunned. "What request?"

"Can you lend me a weapon so I can rescue the soldiers first?"

"When I return to Yongshuang City, I will repay you many times over!"

When he heard that he would be repaid several times over, Cao Xing's eyes lit up.

I wanted to give him the [Ancient Sword - Magdel] on the spot.

By then, if the other party returns a few legendary weapons to him, he will become rich!

Cao Xing thought happily, of course he also knew that this was impossible.

So he took out the [Black Rock Greatsword (Blue)] from his backpack and handed it to the lieutenant.

Then he took out more than a dozen sets of cotton clothes and more than a dozen standard long swords from the backpack.

And some bread and cloud yak milk were placed on the ground.

These cotton clothes and bread were naturally found in the villagers' rooms.

Those long swords are also green weapons dropped by hunters.

For Cao Xing, these things are not valuable, but they can enable the lieutenant and other soldiers to quickly acquire combat capabilities.

Looking at the pile of weapons and supplies in front of him, Derank was stunned for a moment.

A look of emotion appeared on the face of this resolute soldier, and then he bowed solemnly to Cao Xing.

it is more than words.

[You gave Declan Noble some supplies, and his attitude towards you has changed. Current relationship: Friendly]

Cao Xing had a smile on his face.

Sure enough, the most effective way to help others is to provide timely assistance.

This favorability level is really increasing!

The lieutenant stood up, quickly put on his clothes, and held the Black Rock Greatsword.

He came to the iron doors and cut off the locks one by one.

Keng! Keng!
The door lock fell off.

The group of soldiers still looked at Lieutenant Declan with numb expressions.

Lieutenant Dranke also knew the condition of these soldiers.

"Soldiers, that group of crazy hunters have been killed by this young lord. We are saved!"

"Now, put on your clothes, pick up your weapons, and let's go back to Everfrost City and report this to the general!"

"Then, launch the most ferocious revenge on these hunters!"

Hearing this, the soldier in the cage's eyes lit up.

The word revenge seemed to ignite a certain fire in their hearts!

At this moment, these soldiers, who were like zombies, actually mustered up their last bit of strength and came out of the prison.

Then they saw a pile of dry bread on the ground!
Suddenly, a terrifying light flashed in his eyes!

They rushed over and devoured the food like a pack of hungry wolves!

The lieutenant did not stop it.

He knew that the soldiers were starving.

A few minutes later.

The soldiers ate up dozens of loaves of bread on the ground in one breath and drank the milk next to them.

They seemed to have regained some strength.

Then they stood up again, put on their clothes, and picked up their weapons!
"Lieutenant..."

Lieutenant Dranke nodded.

"No need to say anything more."

"Now, let's get out of here and leave this damn place."

"As you command! Lieutenant Dranke!"

Then, Dranke took the dozen soldiers and left the underground prison.

Cao Xing continued to take a few glances in the basement.

I didn't find anything special, not even a bronze treasure chest.

Shaking his head, Cao Xing also led his men out of the underground prison.

now.

Lieutenant Dranke had already arrived at the entrance of the village with his soldiers.

Just as Cao Xing said.

The bodies of the hunters had been piled together by them.

And after seeing the hunter's body.

There was a terrifying light in the eyes of these soldiers.

There were expressions of either pleasure or anger on their faces!

After seeing Cao Xing coming.

All the soldiers expressed their sincere gratitude to Cao Xing.

From the lieutenant's narration, they already knew that it was the young lord who saved them.

All of a sudden, the favorability of these soldiers skyrocketed.

The relationship changed from cold to familiar.

Cao Xing nodded.

At this time, Lieutenant Derank came to Cao Xing.

He frowned and said, "Lord Cao Xing, I took a look and the body of the white-robed priest is not here."

"White-robed priest?"

Lieutenant Declan nodded, "Yes, the Hunters, this evil cult, also has different levels of status."

"From the black-robed priest, to the white-robed high priest, to the red-robed bishop."

"The higher you go, the stronger you will be."

"And the white-robed high priest here is a guy with the strength of a fourth-order leader. We fell into his hands."

Cao Xing nodded suddenly, "Then do you know where this guy went?"

The existence of a fourth-order leader is terrifying.

But Cao Xing is not in vain.

All of his subordinates are capable of fighting across levels.

And even if he can't win, Cao Xing still has a trump card.

At that time, just use [Book of the Dead of Ascalon] to summon the undead and push forward.

Lieutenant Dranke thought for a moment and said, "A few days ago, the white-robed priest came to see me once. He asked me about the news of the Witch Forest."

"But obviously, they asked the wrong person. I don't know anything about the legend of the Witchwood."

"Later, when the white-robed priest realized he couldn't get any more information out of me, he knocked me out."

"While I was in a coma, I vaguely heard them say that they were going to take people to the Witch Forest in the near future. It was related to a certain plan."

Hearing this, Cao Xing's eyes once again showed a thoughtful look.

Because next, they are going to the Witch Forest.

By then, maybe I will run into this white-robed priest...

……

(End of this chapter)