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Chapter 176: [175] Shadow Clone Obtained from the Starving Boss

Cheng Han rode on Guagua and hurried back to the headquarters of the Second Battle Group, once again knocking on the door of the Colonel's office.

"Bang! Bang!"

After the door sounded, a very faint conversation could be heard from inside, between a man and a woman.

"Stop! Someone's here!"

"Which idiot dares to come at this time? If I have the chance, I'll definitely make him suffer!"

"I'll go hide in the inner room for now."

"Alright, I'll let you witness my power later."

"Smack!"

The last sound was particularly clear.

Cheng Han pursed his lips and couldn't help but curse under his breath.

The esteemed Colonel of the Second Battle Group was actually engaging in illicit activities behind closed doors during working hours in broad daylight. How ridiculous!

He felt a bit strange in his heart.

Mr. Mu, do you really dare to make things difficult for me?

One second later, the Colonel's loud voice rang out.

"Come in!"

Cheng Han pushed open the door and immediately witnessed a change in expression.

Originally, Mr. Mu Qiu Shan's old face was filled with dissatisfaction and desire. His sitting posture was also a bit strange, leaning slightly forward, not as upright as usual.

When Mu Qiu Shan saw who it was, he was momentarily stunned. "Cheng Han? Why is it you?"

The Colonel snapped back to his senses and quickly squeezed out a warm smile. "Did you forget to mention something just now?"

At this moment, this person completely forgot about his promise to "make things difficult".

Cheng Han said directly, "Colonel, I want to go on vacation outside for a few days!"

There was no other way.

The team was watching him closely, and in the vast Black Mountain Camp, there was no place for him to stay.

The Black Armor Army had clear rules and regulations, and no one was allowed to leave the Black Mountain Camp without reason.

Whether it was for a mission or other reasons, one had to report to the Colonel and obtain approval before leaving.

Mu Qiu Shan listened with some confusion, "It's cold outside, not very suitable for a vacation. There is a recuperation area specially built for soldiers inside the Black Mountain Camp, isn't that good enough?"

Cheng Han casually gave a reason, "I want to go to Anhua City in Xiaoling Realm for lunch. I heard there's a specialty dish called 'Green Brick Meat' there, and I've always wanted to try it."

Mu Qiu Shan was speechless.

Just to eat a dish, he was willing to run all the way to Anhua City in the wind and snow. Was this genius's mind... no, thoughts really so whimsical?

If it were someone else, the Colonel would definitely give a harsh scolding, saying that there were many free canteens in the Black Mountain Camp with all kinds of dishes. Wasn't that enough for him to eat? Hurry back.

But faced with a young genius, Mu Qiu Shan hesitated for a moment, and finally said in a gentle tone, "Alright!"

The Colonel quickly completed the procedures and handed over a nameplate, with an even warmer smile, "Have fun!"

Cheng Han politely said thank you and quickly turned around and left.

Mu Qiu Shan sat and pondered for a few seconds, shaking his head gently before getting up and entering the inner room.

Soon, strange sounds came out, sounding like two people were eating pig's trotters together.

The woman occasionally said, "Slow down," as if she was urging the man to eat slower, so as not to accidentally choke.

Intermittent conversations were mixed in between.

"Genius youth... so carefree!"

"Yes, I really can't understand!"

"You should have someone find two chefs who can make Green Brick Meat, so that the genius... won't have to run so far next time... other battle groups will laugh at you for mistreating the genius!"

"It's really a joke! He dares to mistreat me, I don't dare to mistreat him... alright, you make sense... I'll give the order after we're done!"

Cheng Han rode on Guagua and rushed to the main gate of the Black Mountain Camp. After checking the nameplate, he entered like a bird entering the forest, happily frolicking all the way.

He dug several rabbit holes and caught four big rabbits. Then he ran around in a snowy forest and caught a badger and some birds, hanging them on Gua Gua's body.

The total weight of this batch of prey was no less than 100 kilograms. If it were any other winged creature carrying so much, at most it could only carry a small child.

But Gua Gua, carrying his master and the prey, still ran very fast.

Half an hour later.

A frozen river appeared ahead.

Cheng Han's eyes lit up and he asked, "Gua Gua, do you want to eat fish?"

"Yes."

So, Gua Gua's burden increased with several fresh and tender fish.

The appearance of this winged creature at this moment looked quite funny.

His whole body was filled with odds and ends, with several birds hanging from his neck.

With the things swaying as he ran, the prey kept swinging, but it still ran steadily.

About a quarter of an hour passed.

Gua Gua ran onto the intercity road connecting Anhua City and encountered a convoy.

Under normal circumstances, intercity logistics transportation between cities mainly relied on specially made crystal energy trucks or a four-legged creature called "Jia Beast".

Jia Beasts had strong endurance, a very gentle temperament, and a prominent advantage - a flat back.

This meant that they could not only pull cargo, but also carry a lot of goods, making them quite popular for long-distance transportation.

Now it was the winter season, and the roads were covered with snow. Crystal energy trucks could not even travel on the roads, so Jia Beasts naturally became the main force of intercity logistics.

Cheng Han looked around and saw more than twenty Jia Beasts, each one stronger than a rhinoceros from another time and space.

They were grouped in pairs, dragging specialized snow transport vehicles, slowly moving in the icy and snowy terrain.

A group of guards hired by the convoy dutifully stood on top of the transport vehicles, vigilantly observing the surrounding environment.

Naturally.

Gua Gua's arrival attracted the attention of all the guards.

Not only because of the appearance of this winged creature, which looked too strange.

But also because it was too bizarre for someone to be traveling alone in the wilderness during the winter.

In the wilderness, there were hungry wild beasts, dangerous anomalies, and lawless outlaws.

The latter usually referred to the Demon Slayer Squad.

After all, killing people is always easier than killing monsters. Some brave Demon Slayer Squads don't mind playing the role of bandits and making a fortune.

"Hey!"

A bearded guard shouted loudly.

But his expression and tone were far from friendly.

Cheng Han didn't mind and just waved his right hand in response.

He was wearing a specialized snowproof suit, so his face couldn't be seen clearly, nor could his age be determined.

"Ding Ling~"

The sound of bells spread out.

The convoy slowly came to a stop.

Several guards jumped off the vehicles and surrounded them, each holding a short spear.

Although they didn't adopt an attacking posture, their strong hostility was evident.

Cheng Han pretended to be flustered and quickly grabbed Gua Gua's reins, stammering, "Wha... what do you want?"

The bearded guard who spoke first asked sternly, "I suspect you're a spy from a marauding group. I demand that you undergo a detailed inspection by us, quickly..."

Before he could finish his sentence.

He stopped.

Because Cheng Han took off his windproof goggles and pulled down his cold-resistant face mask, revealing a young and innocent face.

The bearded guard was stunned for a moment and couldn't help but ask, "Kid, are you running away from home?"

The Demon Slayer Squad couldn't possibly recruit a student. They had never seen such a thing in all their years of work, so the suspicion of being a spy could be ruled out.

The hostility of these people disappeared by more than half, but out of caution, they still didn't let go of their weapons.

Cheng Han pretended to be surprised, "How did you know I ran away from home?"

The bearded guard laughed heartily, "It's not hard to guess. Only you silly kids would get hot-headed and recklessly venture into the wilderness."

Cheng Han explained his situation in a foolish manner, saying, "I had a big fight with my dad, so I plan to go to Anhua City to seek refuge with my aunt."

The group of guards all had an expression of "just as expected."

The bearded guard, who had previously looked fierce, now showed a kind side. He looked at the convoy behind him and shouted, "Boss, should we bring this clueless kid with us? If we leave him alone, he might disappear halfway."

Among the convoy, a particularly burly man hesitated for a moment before answering, "Alright! But this kid can only follow the convoy from fifty meters away. Old Tang, you're responsible for keeping an eye on him."

Another burly man responded in a muffled voice, "Got it."

Cheng Han blinked his eyes and muttered to himself, "Good people are still plentiful."

Soon after, the convoy set off again.

Cheng Han rode on Guagua and obediently followed fifty meters behind, looking like a well-behaved child.

But it didn't take long for him to show his mischievous side.

He picked up a tree branch from the side of the road and used it as a spear, constantly riding Guagua back and forth, launching attacks with the spear, and making "hey" and "ha" sounds non-stop.

A group of guards shook their heads in disbelief.

No wonder he ran away from home. Any family would be unlucky to have such a child.

This scene completely put the convoy at ease.

One guard shouted, "Kid, our boss said you can come and walk with us, just be careful not to block the path of the Jia Beasts."

Cheng Han happily agreed and rushed over with the branch in hand.

He showed a strong curiosity, circling around each Jia Beast, carefully observing them, and even attempting to greet them.

The group of guards couldn't help but laugh.

This kid was too mischievous!

An hour later.

The transport convoy stopped.

It was lunchtime.

The side door of the transport vehicle opened, and many employees in uniform jumped out and started feeding the Jia Beasts with feed.

They were obviously employees of the business association to which the convoy belonged.

Inside this long-distance transport vehicle, in addition to the cargo compartment, there was usually a small passenger compartment. In the cold winter, this corner was a desirable shelter.

The guards also received generous box lunches.

The bearded guard even friendly greeted Cheng Han, "Kid, want a portion? Our food is not bad."

Cheng Han firmly refused, "I am a wilderness traveler, I want to rely on myself."

The bearded guard shook his head and sighed, "Stupid kid, you'll only know better after going hungry for a meal or two."

Cheng Han snorted, looking like a teenager in his rebellious phase.

He found a sheltered spot, quickly lit a fire, and skillfully roasted a rabbit leg, which looked quite appetizing.

The aroma of the roasted meat filled the air, and the guards couldn't help but swallow their saliva.

Although their box lunches were good, how could they compare to fresh roasted meat?

Just as Cheng Han was devouring the food, there was suddenly movement in a nearby car.

"Click!"

A small window was opened.

A little face appeared, with an expression of longing, "Hey, can I have a bite of the roasted meat?"

It was a little girl, about six or seven years old.

She also handed over a large candy, saying, "I won't eat it for free, I'll trade it with you."

Cheng Han readily agreed, "Okay!"

He cut off a piece of meat with a small knife and handed it to the little girl.

Not far away.

The leader of the guards watched this scene, his expression becoming much softer.

Because the little girl was his daughter.

After lunch and a twenty-minute rest, the transport convoy set off again.

However,

Five minutes later, danger arrived, and it was a great danger - eerie!

More accurately - Ice Phantom!

This Ice Phantom took over a snow deer and, from a distance, saw the convoy and headed straight towards it.

And wherever it passed, a frosty road formed on the surface of the snow.

The convoy panicked all at once.

The leader of the guards shouted loudly, "Everyone, pay attention. I will go forward and lead the Ice Phantom away. The convoy should immediately increase its speed and leave this section of the road."

To be fair, this was the best plan.

But the chances of the mission's execution team surviving were quite slim.

Just then...

"Roar!"

Guagua called out and charged forward with Cheng Han on its back.

With a light swing of his right arm, Cheng Han shot out a phantom that instantly hit the eerie figure hundreds of meters away.

"Boom!"

The Ice Phantom exploded.

Instant kill!

At the same time...

Ripples appeared on Guagua and Cheng Han's bodies, and then they disappeared.

Everyone looked at each other in shock.

What's going on?

Where did this kid go?

Soon...

People noticed more strange things.

"Dad, I just traded some candy for a piece of rabbit meat and left the leftover bones on the table. Now the candy is still with me, but the bones are gone."

It was the voice of a little girl.

There was a sense of astonishment in her voice.

"Boss, the footprints left by the feathered beasts in the snow are all gone. They were there just now."

This was the shout of the bearded guard.

There was a terrified "what the hell" in his voice.

"Boss, during lunch, I followed your instructions and gave that kid a jug of water. Now the water is still with me."

This was the discovery of another guard.

It also left him in shock.

"Boss, the bonfire that kid was roasting the rabbit on just now seems to have disappeared!"

All of the above clearly pointed to one fact - everything about that kid was just an illusion!

Eerie!

This was probably some kind of terrible eerie phenomenon!

The leader of the guards turned pale with fear and shouted, "Everyone, leave this place as quickly as possible!"

Everyone immediately started moving and the convoy hurriedly left.

*

At this moment...

Anhua City.

Cheng Han rode on a feathered beast and walked on the street, with a slight smile on his lips.

He had already left the convoy.

What remained there was just an illusory shadow.

This was actually an experiment.

The results greatly satisfied Cheng Han: "The 'Shadow Clone' technique derived from the Hunger Overlord's transformation is indeed very useful.

"It can actually interact with other people's minds and maintain the interaction for a long time. This method is truly powerful."

He sighed again, "It's a pity that the Overlord is a true clone, while the Illusory Clone analyzed by the Level 6 All-Knowing Eye is just an illusion. The difference between the two is too great."

(End of this chapter)