Chapter 257 - 195: East Africa Kingdom_2

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Chapter 257: Chapter 195: East Africa Kingdom_2Ji Xinghuo said, "I’ve chartered this; it’ll take us to East Africa." "Wow, that’s so cool!" Chi Zhonglin exclaimed. Jing Ji shook his head, "I thought we’d go through the Star Gate to save some money." Renting a Sky Fighter for a trip would cost at least 500,000 Ya Yuan. Ji Xinghuo smiled, "It’s just a small amount of money, and I’m willing to spend it for convenience and comfort." His original plan was to use the Star Gate. But the exit of the Star Gate was easily monitored by others, and his team was too conspicuous. The moment they emerged from the Star Gate, their whereabouts would be detected by those with ulterior motives. "Board the aircraft." Everyone entered the cabin, and the two War Pets followed. The engines of the Sky Fighter started, the hatch above slid open, and with a roar, the fighter ascended into the sky. It rapidly gained speed, soon breaking the sound barrier, and flew out of Chang’an, heading southwest. From Chang’an to the capital of the East Africa Kingdom, "Kakamega," the distance was over 8,500 kilometers. The Sky Fighter’s cruising speed in the atmosphere was Mach 3; it would take over two hours to arrive. The fighter was unmanned, with automatic navigation. The six people sat on either side of the cabin. Ji Xinghuo stood up and said, "Some of us are meeting for the first time, let me reintroduce everyone." "This is Yuan Chongzhen." "Just call him Old Yuan, he’s an old friend of mine and Jing Ji’s. He’s currently a Bounty Hunter, with a Half-orc professional template. He’s ranked 2,743 on the ladder and is preparing to break into the Legendary level." Yuan Chongzhen stood up and greeted everyone. Ji Xinghuo introduced each team member, saving Lu Yunhai for last, smiling as he said, "This is Lu Yunhai, my college classmate and my best friend. Today is his first hunting trip, and he’s still a novice, so please be patient with him." Lu Yunhai quickly stood up and followed suit, "Please take good care of me." He had worked in an archery hall for several years, and was no longer the young college graduate starting his social life, experienced in the ways of the world; still, he was inevitably nervous. Each person here was a powerhouse on the ladder. Even though Chi Zhonglin didn’t have a ranking, he possessed the formidable strength of the top ladder players. Any one of them was a master he could only hope to match, not someone he would have the chance to interact with ordinarily, yet now he was part of their team. The team members all treated Lu Yunhai with a friendly demeanor. No one dared to underestimate him. Even if someone did think that way, they wouldn’t show it in front of Ji Xinghuo. "I’m the weakest in terms of strength, so I’ll take responsibility for logistics this hunt, taking care of everyone’s mounts, setting up camp, and standing watch at night," Lu Yunhai suddenly said. After thinking for a moment, Ji Xinghuo said, "That’s fine." In Star Realm hunting teams and adventure groups, such menial tasks were indeed handled by the weakest members. Since Lu Yunhai had volunteered, Ji Xinghuo would not stop him. "Then we’ll leave the hard work to you." "If you’re too busy, we’ll help you." Sёarᴄh the Nôvelƒire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing his proactive attitude, the teammates became more amiable. During the rest of the flight, everyone relaxed and chatted to reduce the sense of unfamiliarity, closing the distance among them significantly. Two and a half hours later. The Sky Fighter entered the airspace of the East Africa Kingdom smoothly, passing through anti-aircraft identification, and landing on a landing pad in the city of "Kampala." This was the destination set by Ji Xinghuo. The capital of the East Africa Kingdom was "Kakamega," where the Star Gate was located, with the most populous and crowded area, but he did not want to attract attention. The "Black King," the ruler of the East Africa Kingdom, resided in Kakamega, and it was best to stay out of the sight of a Heavenly King. Generally speaking, for reasons of security and strategic buffering, major powers around the world would not set their capitals at the site of a Star Gate. For instance, the capital of the Asia-Pacific Community, Chang’an, is over eight hundred kilometers away from the nearest Chaka Star Gate. The American Federation’s capital, Saint Louis, is five hundred kilometers from the nearest Star Gate, in Cincinnati. However, this rule does not apply in Africa. The three Star Gates in Africa, Kakamega, Abuja, and Bloemfontein, are the capitals of three different countries, respectively. They only wish to keep a firm hold on the Star Gates, controlling the checkpoints in and out of the Star Realm to acquire resources, collect toll fees, and consolidate their governments. Kampala, located more than two hundred kilometers west of Kakamega, was once the capital of Uganda. Although its status has since declined. However, the population density and quantity were not inferior to Kakamega, and it was even closer to the location where the monster last appeared near Masindi. Ji Xinghuo and the five others disembarked from the aircraft, which immediately took off to return. Exiting the landing pad, they felt as if they had entered a slum. The streets were awash with sewage, the buildings on either side were dilapidated, the sky was dim, and the air was filled with dust. As far as the eye could see, the city seemed endless, with a few buildings taller than a hundred stories standing out like cranes among chickens. Countless low-lying buildings stretched on endlessly, and the streets were packed with people, all with dark skin. As they walked, children could be seen playing everywhere. Most adults were likewise idle, and upon seeing Ji Xinghuo and his group, some immediately tried to approach, but Zhuo Lituge’s war bear growled lowly, scaring them off. Occasionally, uniformed soldiers carrying guns would speed past, sitting in open-top vehicles. Whenever the military vehicles passed by, people kept their distance. Chi Zhonglin asked, "Where are we going now?" "Just follow me," replied Ji Xinghuo, glancing at the navigation on his cellphone. Shortly after, the group arrived at a vast compound that outwardly resembled a factory, surrounded by high walls with watchtowers and electric grids, mounted with machine guns; the locals did not dare to get too close, and the entrance had a sign written in Swahili. It was only after translation that they learned this place was a mount-breeding ranch. A man with dark skin, whose age was difficult to discern, greeted them. He was dressed in a crisp suit and was flanked by two advanced mutant bodyguards also in suits, holding firearms. "Welcome, esteemed guests! I am Yibala, the owner of this place. May I ask what you require?" he spoke in the Asia-Pacific Community language, understandable without a translator, his face filled with a cautious, respectful smile. His discerning eyes noted that the group was from the Asia-Pacific Community, all of whom were formidable and not to be trifled with. "What would be the most suitable mount for the wilderness here?" inquired Ji Xinghuo. "That would naturally be the velociraptor!" Yibala rubbed his hands together enthusiastically and said loudly, "Whether in the highlands of East Africa or the tropical rainforests of Central Africa, over rugged peaks, plains, forests, my velociraptors can run at high speeds, have ample stamina, agile movements, and possess a fair fighting strength. They only need two meals of fresh meat a day, which is plentiful in the wilderness." Ji Xinghuo nodded, "Take me to see them." The party arrived at the breeding tent, where they saw dozens of velociraptors. Standing about two meters tall at the shoulder, these bipedal creatures had a pair of short, sharp foreclaws, skin in various colors, feathered with different hues, a bright crested feather on top of their heads, large eyes with vertical pupils that exuded fierceness, and long tails that swung from side to side. These velociraptors were not native to Earth, but came from the Star Realm. After domestication, they had become a type of war mount. Ji Xinghuo didn’t purchase them immediately. He had Yibala introduce several other types of mounts: Land Birds, Desert Bone Barbaric Bulls, Horned Horses, Swiftwind Horses, Iron-hoofed Gazelles, and others. Each mount had its strengths, but overall, the velociraptors were still the most suitable for the African wilderness. "Give me six Red Feathered Velociraptors," he said. There were different grades of velociraptor mounts; blue-feathered were the least desirable, green were average, and red the best, with the largest size, capable of bearing the heaviest loads, the strongest stamina, and the tamest and most obedient temperaments out of all the grades. Of course, they were also the most expensive, with one Red Feathered Velociraptor costing 800,000 Ya Yuan. Ji Xinghuo bought six. Zhuo Lituge already had his own mount, so the extra velociraptor they bought was to carry the team’s tents, food, and other miscellaneous supplies. Yibala was overjoyed, "A total of 4.8 million Ya Yuan, thank you, esteemed guest!" "This should be enough, right?" Ji Xinghuo handed over a Golden Dragon Coin with a face value of 10,000. The market rate for a Golden Dragon Coin was 4.5 million Ya Yuan, but in Africa, they could fetch a higher price, and even sell for up to 5 million Ya Yuan on the black market. "Enough, enough," said Yibala, quickly verifying that the Dragon Coin was real before stashing it away and having six Red Feathered Velociraptors brought over. Each velociraptor had a saddle on its back and sturdy side bags that could carry a considerable amount of luggage. The teammates each mounted their new steeds. However, Ji Xinghuo was not in a hurry and asked, "Yibala, do you have any information about the creature in Masindi?"

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