MTL NOVEL Chapter 149: Chapter149
Upon hearing this, Xu Nuo frowned, "They shouldn't. Our current location is the closest to this village. People from other villages would have quite a distance to cover, at least beyond my detection range."
"Since we're in this area, we've inevitably been marked as their prey. Although those people spoke like that, it's clear they don't want us, their catch, to escape to another group's territory. That means they have some kind of territorial agreement. As long as we're on their turf, we're theirs, and others shouldn't interfere. If you're not at ease, let Ge Qing and Lu Shang go back to guard the team first."
Hearing this, Park Su was a bit surprised, "Why not say I should go back now?"
Xu Nuo was amused that Park Su would still tease him at this time, but he didn't back down, teasing back, "When my own spouse says he wants to stay with me no matter what danger we face, how could I refuse such kindness?"
After saying this and seeing Park Su's slightly annoyed expression, Xu Nuo quickly added seriously, "The main thing is, like you said, if the team isn't safe, at least you shouldn't be there. If something happens to you, I might lose my composure, not knowing what I'd do. But with you by my side, I can stay calm and think of ways to save them."
After that, he immediately sent a mental message to Ge Qing and Lu Shang to return to the team. They understood their concerns and had full confidence in their strength. Just like last time when they left, Xu Nuo not only dealt with the third-tier zombie but also brought back many crystal nuclei, so they trusted that Park Su and Xu Nuo could handle this situation.
The two men confronting Xu Nuo watched as Ge Qing and Lu Shang left but didn't dare to follow, especially after meeting Xu Nuo's murderous gaze. They had to stand there, waiting, hoping their leader would come to settle scores.
Seeing that the two had no intention of attacking or leaving, Park Su and Xu Nuo understood that these two knew they were no match. Dealing with them would be easy, but that wouldn't solve the problem. So, they too waited to see who would come.
Soon, Xu Nuo sensed with his mental energy that the person who had left earlier was returning with a group. They didn't know Xu Nuo could see their movements from this distance, and in their haste, they hadn't fully concealed their weapons. Xu Nuo spotted guns among them.
A smirk played on Xu Nuo's lips; talk about timely assistance. He had been thinking about acquiring some firearms, and now they were delivered to him. If they had been polite, he might have felt guilty taking their means of survival, but since they were looking for trouble, he wouldn't hold back.
He quickly relayed what he saw to Park Su, who frowned. Even though they were espers with enhanced healing, they were still flesh and blood; guns, especially if plentiful, would be troublesome.
However, seeing Xu Nuo's confident look, Park Su felt he might be worrying too much but still prepared for battle. The area, being suburban with plenty of vegetation, was advantageous for them.
Xu Nuo kept an eye on the advancing group with guns, soon noticing they had stopped, seemingly waiting for someone. Shortly after, a smaller group hurried over, each carrying a water gun. This sight made Xu Nuo more cautious; perhaps these water guns were their real ace in the hole.
He wouldn't think anyone would be foolish enough to use water guns against espers unless there was something special about them. After all, with just regular guns, a high-tier speed esper could dispatch most of them before they even got a shot off.
Yet, these people acted as if they had no fear of espers at all, which was highly unusual. Xu Nuo instinctively felt that the cause of this behavior might be related to the water gun squad. Something that seems harmless could often be more dangerous because people wouldn't guard against it.
He quickly shared this observation with Park Su, who without hesitation released the hallucinogenic dandelion and green ivy, commanding them to prepare for battle. If things got out of hand, he wouldn't mind letting these little helpers eliminate everyone, prioritizing his friends over strangers.
Not long after, Xu Nuo saw the two groups arrive. Surprisingly, this time, the water gun squad led the way, with those carrying firearms following behind. The two men who had been confronting Xu Nuo and Park Su now laughed, no longer showing any fear as they rejoined their team, pointing at Xu Nuo and Park Su, "These two were cautious, not bringing us back to their group. But it doesn't matter; they're in our hunting zone, nowhere to run. They're tough; let's teach them a lesson first, then tie them up and take them to their team. Let him watch his team get destroyed."
The robust man who had been choked by Xu Nuo earlier also jumped out, pointing at Xu Nuo, "That's him, that's him! He tried to kill me earlier. Guys, let's take him down first. He's pretty strong, so if we can't subdue him, just kill him! But the one next to him looks good; the boss should like him. Try to capture him alive."
Xu Nuo was taken aback by their audacity to plan their fate before even starting the fight. Hearing the robust man still hadn't given up the idea of offering him to their boss, Xu Nuo's anger flared. What gave them such confidence?
Logically, those plastic water guns shouldn't be able to hold something like concentrated sulfuric acid or any highly corrosive liquid. Besides, shooting them with water guns would be less effective than just throwing water cups.
But there was no time for further thought because, after the robust man spoke, the opponents raised their water guns, surrounding them and immediately spraying the liquid at Xu Nuo and Park Su.
Not knowing what was in the water but sure it wasn't anything good, Park Su instantly used his wood element ability. After reaching the fourth tier, his ability to grow vegetation was incredibly fast, creating a shield of grass around them in an instant.
The droplets hit the grass but didn't reach Park Su or Xu Nuo due to his quick response. He also ensured Xu Nuo was similarly protected with a high grass shield.
The first round of water gun attacks hit nobody, which should have been disappointing, but instead, it seemed to excite them more. Someone shouted, "He's a wood element esper! This is great; capture him alive! With him, we can get more of that potion!"
Upon hearing this, the gazes directed at Park Su became even more intense. Meanwhile, the grass around Park Su and Xu Nuo grew denser, making it hard for the attackers to hit them, and the grass was weaving together into a solid net, blocking visibility.
While those outside couldn't see in, Xu Nuo and Park Su could see out using their mental energy, understanding their need for a wood element esper.
They didn't know what the potion in the water guns was, but from the context, it was clearly meant to deal with espers.
Xu Nuo frowned and used his manipulation ability to control one of the attackers, making him walk towards the grass net without being able to speak.
The controlled man felt his limbs not responding to his will, filled with terror but unable to voice it, only watching as he moved closer to the grass. His teammates, seeing this, thought he had come up with a plan and encouraged him, but he couldn't respond.
He even hoped his teammates would quickly notice his predicament and rescue him, but they assumed he was trying something and didn't want to admit failure or share the glory, so they left him be, curious to see what he would do.
The next moment, they saw him being enveloped by the grass vines, causing everyone to retreat in shock. Someone then shouted, "This won't work; even bullets might not penetrate this grass net. We should find a fire esper to burn it down first, then we can move in."
Everyone thought this suggestion was correct, so someone quickly went to fetch a fire esper. Meanwhile, Xu Nuo was interrogating the man he had manipulated, gripping his neck tightly, using intimidation and the hallucinogenic dandelion's scent to break down his resistance. The man, trembling with fear and unable to muster any defiance, began to spill the beans in a disjointed manner.