What is this strange thing that has blended in?
Fang Si’s expression froze. She saw Chen Shu shouting with equal passion.
"Chen Pi, what are you shouting about?"
Chen Shu blinked and said, "Sister Fang Si, are you confused? My name is Chen Shu, also known as the Southern Jiang Ruthless Bandit!"
"What kind of corporate-level understanding is this?"
Fang Si shook her head, and the group officially set off.
The Living Wood Swamp was shrouded in a faint white mist, obstructing the vision of even Black Iron level Beast Tamers.
The ground underfoot was soft, and the air was filled with a faint smell of decay.
Black trees grew everywhere, their shapes looking strange and filling one with a sense of unease.
"Awooo, awooo!"
Erha, the husky, was at the forefront, barking non-stop.
Although Ning Qingyi’s Swift Wind Sparrow was a flying-type contract spirit capable of carrying people, the group chose not to ride it and continued on foot.
Black Iron level Beast Tamers possessed powerful physiques, so their progress was not slow.
Due to the presence of the Spirit Suppression Bureau’s outpost, there were no fierce beasts around, making the surroundings exceptionally tranquil.
Fang Si directly locked onto a direction and led the team at full speed.
"Awoo!"
Just then, Erha charged forward, landing on a patch of black soil and hopping back and forth.
"Damn it, you stupid dog! Come back quickly!"
Chen Shu’s mouth twitched. He saw the husky’s body gradually sinking, yet it seemed oblivious.
"Awoo!"
Erha received the command and, with a kick of its legs, began to sink faster.
It finally realized something was wrong and grew a little flustered, its body thrashing about. Soon, it was sinking straight down.
With the weeds covering the ground, the five could only see a dog’s head, its eyes wide with what seemed like intelligence, howling incessantly.
"Is this really a combat-type contract spirit?"
Fang Si and the others exchanged glances, a sense of foreboding creeping into their hearts.
"This husky can manage to get itself killed without any fierce beast even needing to attack!"
"Roar!"
Frost Dragon flapped its wings and arrived above the swamp. Its sharp claws gripped, pulling Erha out.
"Awoo!"
Erha shook off the dirt and mud, sticking close to the Slime, ceasing its dangerous wandering.
"Let’s go, time is pressing!"
Fang Si said. There were no fierce beasts nearby, so the group proceeded deeper into the spatial dimension.
Just as the group was moving, on the uppermost level of the Spirit Suppression Army outpost, three people were discussing something.
A middle-aged man in military uniform with a stern face spoke, "Has the geography expert arrived?"
A member of the Spirit Suppression Army reported, "Reporting, Commander. He should arrive at the outpost this afternoon!"
"Mm, make it as soon as possible."
Wang Zhenlong nodded, a look of worry in his eyes.
He was the commander of the Spirit Suppression Army stationed in the Living Wood Swamp, responsible for all matters within the dimension.
Recently, according to feedback from the outpost's equipment, the temperature in the Living Wood Swamp had exceeded its stable value.
Although it was only a two-degree increase, Wang Zhenlong took it very seriously.
Alien dimensions did not have seasonal changes; their climate and temperature remained within a fixed range year-round.
Perhaps a small change could signify a major upheaval.
"I hope nothing goes wrong."
Although he was at the Golden One-star level, he might not be able to cope with all potential changes.
"Eh? That group?"
Wang Zhenlong slightly started, looking at the contract spirits beside Chen Shu and the others.
With his seasoned experience, he could immediately assess the potential rating of their beasts.
"Genius from Huaxia Academy?"
He murmured and said, "Truly accomplished at such a young age, daring to come to the Living Wood Swamp at the Black Iron level."
As evening approached,
The group had traveled all the way to a place where human footsteps rarely trod.
Although a Danger-level alien dimension carried immense risks, it also meant higher rewards.
Fang Si said decisively, "Rest here. We won't venture out at night!"
"Sister Fang Si, we haven't encountered any fierce beasts yet. Aren't we moving on?"
Chen Shu blinked and asked.
"?"
Qiao Yue looked confused and said, "Junior Chen Shu, why do you insist on encountering fierce beasts?"
The others also looked over, as if to say, "Do you have insomnia if you don't kill fierce beasts?"
"No, if there's no fierce beast meat, then the things I brought will go to waste?"
Chen Shu said calmly, directly taking out a pot and various hot pot seasonings from his bag.
"?"
The eyes of everyone widened. "Are you here for a picnic? Cooking hot pot in an alien dimension?!"
"Fortunately, I brought some food."
Chen Shu then quietly took out preserved eggs, thinly sliced beef, tender beef, and tripe for hot pot.
"Ah, this..."
The others were filled with speechless exasperation, not expecting Chen Shu to have prepared these items.
Lu Zhining asked, "Junior Chen Shu, isn't it all food?"
"Senior, how is that possible?"
Chen Shu smiled and said, "Do you really think I'm a newbie?!"
The others breathed a sigh of relief, thinking Chen Shu was experienced, but the next moment they were completely dumbfounded.
Chen Shu quietly took out two large bottles of cola.
"Of course, there's also something to drink."
Everyone found it incredibly absurd, even having the illusion that they were still on Planet Blue.
"Of course, talk is talk, and joking is joking, but we still have to eat hot pot!"
The four licked their lips, secretly swallowed, and gathered around.
Chen Shu picked up some firewood from the surroundings and set up a simple frame, suspending the pot above it.
"Erha, come over and start the fire!"
Chen Shu patted the husky's head and forcefully dragged it over.
"Awoo~"
Erha looked extremely unwilling, but under the formidable authority of the Ruthless Bandit, it could only obediently use "Flame Blast."
"Bang!"
A fireball erupted, directly blasting the pot away!
"Holy crap!"
Chen Shu’s hands were quick, and he steadily caught the pot immediately.
"You freaking...!"
His mouth twitched. He rearranged the pot again, not expecting the husky’s fireballs to be so powerful.
"Let me do it."
Fang Si said, ordering her Crimson Flame Dragon to step forward and spray a small stream of flame.
"A fire dragon is more reliable for cooking hot pot!"
Chen Shu gave a thumbs-up and rubbed the husky's head, "Useless thing!"
"Awoo~"
Erha looked up with grievance. It had followed Chen Shu's orders in everything.
A moment later, the hot pot oil in the pot began to boil, and a rich aroma filled the air.
"Gulp!"
Fang Si and the others swallowed simultaneously, not expecting to eat hot pot in an alien dimension.
"See that, Erha!"
Chen Shu pointed at the oil in the pot and said, "You're the same as this, also a waste (boiling thing)!"
"Awoooo~"
Erha kept digging at the ground, showing its displeasure.
Just then, an object suddenly descended from the sky, about to fall directly into the pot.
"Damn it! Ruining my hot pot, we have a mortal vendetta!"
Chen Shu’s expression was shocked. His adrenaline surged, and he instantly threw a punch.
He didn’t even bother to see what was falling.