Battle Through the Heavens: I confronted Xiao Yan, and he begged me to be his elder brother.

Chapter 41 Sorry? No need!

the next day.

"The team heading to Peace Town is about to depart. There are only three spots left, so hurry if you want them!"

"One Grand Battle Master and five Battle Masters will escort you. If you want to take the entrance exam for Canaan Academy, you are welcome to join us."

"..."

Based on the information provided by the receptionist, Hun Cang arrived at a corner of the city and was stunned by the bustling scene.

Dozens of teams, shouting loudly, followed by rows of horse-drawn carriages and waiting crowds.

The crowd consisted mostly of middle-aged people and children, some carrying things in their hands, others holding them, their expressions revealing tension and anticipation.

If he hadn't known beforehand, Hun Cang would have thought he'd encountered the "Spring Festival travel rush" in another world.

"Are you still short of people?" Hun Cang asked as he walked to the largest group. Peace Town was still dozens of miles away from the city. It was not impossible for one person to walk alone, but it would be too conspicuous.

He came to Canaan Academy this time for the Fallen Heart Flame of the Strange Fire, not wanting to be discovered by the people of the Soul Palace.

There was nothing we could do; the ancient Tuoshe Emperor's cave was located right below.

"We're short one person. Are you going, young man?" The leader of the group, a middle-aged man, answered readily.

Hun Cang nodded and paid the price according to the other party's terms.

Before long, a grand procession set off, with Hun Cang sitting in a carriage at the very end.

The carriage was pulled by two magical beasts that looked like horses. The carriage frame was very large and had five rows of seats, with four people sitting in each row.

"An interdimensional bus?" Sitting inside, Hun Cang's body swayed as the wheels rolled across the uneven ground, his gaze sweeping around in astonishment.

Beside him sat a middle-aged couple, their weathered faces bearing smiles, as they spoke to the slightly chubby boy sitting between them, mostly about the entrance exams for Canaan Academy.

After leaving the city, several figures on horseback patrolled back and forth on both sides of the carriage.

The passengers on the bus were talking much less, and their expressions were filled with vigilance and worry. Hun Cang, however, remained calm and appreciated the scenery around him.

Every year when Canaan College recruits students, many parents in the Black Corner choose to send their children there to participate, hoping that their children can be admitted.

After all, Canaan Academy is safer than Black Corner, and having the children there would reduce their worries.

Similarly, some people will also be eyeing this middle section of the journey.

This has led to the emergence of a new type of team that transports people to Peace Town in exchange for some money.

The convoy set off in the morning, and around noon, they arrived at a hillside.

"Everyone, rest here for a while..." The team leader called for everyone to get off the vehicle. He turned his head and saw Hun Cang standing on the vehicle frame, so he walked over.

In the distance, two majestic mountains stand in a triangular formation, and in the angle between them, a small town can be seen faintly.

"That's Peace Town, the place we're going to," the leader said, standing next to Hun Cang.

Hun Cang hummed in agreement but remained silent.

"Young man, you look so young, you must be going to Canaan Academy for the entrance exam, right? Why are you alone? Where are your parents? Aren't they worried?" The team leader was quite talkative.

Looking at the whole group, every young-looking child was accompanied by at least one middle-aged or middle-aged person.

"No, he's my neighbor, we're together." Just as Hun Cang was pondering, a middle-aged man suddenly walked over, staring at the team leader with a serious expression.

He then blocked the leader's view and gave Hun Cang a wink.

Hun Cang didn't actually know him, but not wanting to be bothered, he nodded.

Seeing this, the team leader gave an awkward smile and turned to leave.

The burly man glanced around and lowered his voice, saying, "Young man, I've heard that some teams steal from their own members and target lone individuals. If you don't have any companions, sit with us."

As he spoke, he glanced a few steps away, where a woman and a boy were sitting. When they saw the burly man's gaze sweep over them, they smiled and waved.

"No need." Hun Cang glanced at the three of them, narrowed his eyes slightly, and shook his head in refusal.

No sooner had he finished speaking than the burly man grabbed his arm and, without a word, pulled Hun Cang toward the mother and child, saying, "Don't move, the leader is still watching this place."

Hun Cang glanced at him out of the corner of his eye and realized that the burly man was indeed not lying.

When they sat down with this family of three, presumably because they were looking after Hun Cang alone, they were very hospitable and shared their dry rations with him.

"No thanks." Looking at the few steamed buns and a fragrant piece of meat, Hun Cang smiled and declined.

The burly man leaned closer, glancing into the distance, and said, "Young man, you should eat something, otherwise I doubt the team leader will believe you and will come looking for you again later."

"Yes, young man, we're less than halfway there to reach Peace Town. Let's try to minimize any trouble," the woman advised.

"Brother, these steamed buns and meat chunks were all made by my mother herself. They're delicious. You should try them." The boy ate with grease dripping from his mouth, smiling innocently.

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Stared at by the three expectant eyes, Hun Cang sighed helplessly and could only pick up his food and slowly start eating.

Other children nearby looked over, but were sternly rebuked by their parents and sent back.

After Hun Cang ate their food, the team leader seemed to genuinely believe that the two sides were neighbors, and finally stopped looking in their direction.

The family of three were warm and generous, sharing with Hun Cang everything they knew about the Canaan Academy trials.

Soon after, the group continued forward, and the three of them even switched places and sat in the same row as Hun Cang. Several times when the leader glanced at them, the burly man glared back without any politeness.

As evening approached, the town, which had been faintly visible, became clearer, and the sounds of conversation from the convoy gradually returned.

Hun Cang kept his eyes closed, his brows slightly furrowed, as if he were about to fall asleep.

Just then, the boy sitting next to him saw a butterfly fly by, excitedly reached out to catch it, but ended up falling off the carriage.

At the critical moment, he grabbed Hun Cang's clothes and pulled him out as well.

The commotion caused some disturbance in the back row.

"You go to Peace Town first, I'll be right there." The leader told the group to continue forward, and then spurred his horse to the back.

A look of helplessness flashed across Hun Cang's face as he helped the other person land steadily on the ground. The middle-aged couple jumped off the carriage with worried expressions.

The burly man roared angrily, "You brat, what's wrong with you?"

The woman said with displeasure, "Apologize to the young man right now! We're almost there, and you're still causing trouble!"

The boy lowered his head, tears welling in his eyes, and said, "I'm sorry."

"No need. Save those words for those you killed." Hun Cang looked at the three people with a half-smile, as well as the departing caravan and the leader who was riding quickly towards them.

"You found out?" The family of three's expressions changed drastically, and they immediately revealed fierce looks.

Tears still clung to the boy's eyes as he pulled a dagger from behind his back: "Do it!"

Armor appeared on the three of them, and the leader noticed it as well. He leaped off his horse and rushed over, and the four of them pounced on Hun Cang together.

A few breaths later, Hun Cang mounted his horse and headed towards Peace Town, the intense heat in the air behind him being swept away and dissipated by the wind.

(End of this chapter)