Chapter 232 Arriving at Luoyan Empire Mysterious Valley

After a slight pause, Yaochen continued, "It's just that there are still a few missing medicinal materials needed to refine this elixir. I have a seedling of the Spiritual Source Fruit in this main medicine. Just use the "Zhangtian Bottle" "Just ripen it. As for the marrow-washing flower and Tianling roots, although they are not extremely rare seventh-grade medicinal materials, we currently do not have them in stock."

Hearing Yao Chen's words, Xiao Ling inevitably felt a hint of disappointment, but he quickly adjusted his mentality. After all, he was currently in a relatively barren area like the Northwest Continent, and his resources were indeed limited.

But once they arrive in Zhongzhou and follow Yao Chen to Xingyun Pavilion, their resource situation will definitely improve quickly, and they can also help others refine elixirs, thereby earning resources and improving their alchemy skills at the same time.

So, Xiao Ling breathed out softly and suggested with a slight smile: "In that case, let's get ready to set off. This exploration of the ruins may allow us to gain something and discover some precious treasures."

Hearing Xiao Ling's words, a light of expectation flickered in everyone's eyes.

Zi Yan hugged Xiao Ling's arm tightly, and her voice was full of uncontrollable excitement: "Great, let's go quickly!" Her tone was full of longing for the upcoming adventure. Obviously, She has very high expectations for this exploration of the ruins.

Later, Yaochen's soul body gradually dissipated and returned to the depths of the Bone Flame Ring. Xiao Ling led three girls, Zi Yan, Little Medical Fairy and Qing Lin, to his backyard and rode on the Rayquaza together.

Under Xiao Ling's instructions, Rayquaza twisted its slender body, vibrated suddenly, and carried them into the sky, flying quickly towards the Luoyan Empire.

As the speed increased, the wind roared in their ears, and their figures soon turned into a small black spot on the horizon, and finally disappeared into the vast sky.

…

Luoyan Empire, Lingfeng Town.

Lingfeng Town is located in the southern part of Luoyan Empire, surrounded by mountains and beautiful scenery. The climate here is pleasant, with four distinct seasons and abundant products.

Most of the townspeople here are hardworking, kind and hospitable. They lived by farming and hunting, and also had some small commercial activities. Every festival, the townspeople hold grand celebrations where everyone sings, dances and shares delicious food.

There are three main forces in Lingfeng Town. One is the "Demon Hunting Mercenary Group", whose leader is Lin Meng, a seven-star fighting master. Members of the mercenary group often go deep into the Warcraft Mountains to hunt Warcraft and collect precious Warcraft resources in order to obtain generous rewards.

The second is the "Lingcao Hall". The owner of the hall is Li You, a Seven-Star Master. The Lingcao Hall is mainly engaged in the trading of various medicinal materials and has extensive trade relations with surrounding places.

The last and strongest one is the Luoyan Empire's government here. The person in charge is Wang Zheng, a six-star master. He is responsible for maintaining the security of Lingfeng Town, enforcing the relevant laws and regulations of the Luoyan Empire, and is also responsible for taxation and other matters.

These three major forces each perform their own duties in Lingfeng Town, interdependent and restricting each other, and jointly maintain the stability and prosperity of this remote town in the Luoyan Empire.

On this sunny day, Lingfeng Town was still bustling and busy as usual. There was an endless stream of pedestrians on the streets, most of whom were mercenaries wearing leather armor and carrying weapons on their backs. They were either in a hurry or in groups, adding a bit of roughness and vitality to this border town.

The sun was shining on the stone streets of Lingfeng Town. Two mercenaries who had just returned from the Warcraft Mountains were sitting outside the town's tavern, enjoying the leisurely afternoon.

Their clothes bore traces of travel dust, and their leather armors were stained with dirt and grass. It was obvious that they had gone through an arduous expedition.

One of the mercenaries had a tall build and a rough face. He raised the wine glass in his hand and said with a smile: "The harvest was good today. I hunted a second-level windantelope. Its horn is a good material for refining medicine."

Another mercenary, who was slightly thinner and had a look of age on his face, nodded in agreement, with a trace of pride flashing in his eyes: "Yes, the harvest this time is enough for us to enjoy it for a week."

Just as the two were immersed in the joy of harvest, the sound of footsteps coming from far and near broke the tranquility.

A mercenary with a medium build and a cunning light in his eyes hurried over. He was breathing heavily, with a hint of excitement in his voice: "Have you heard? Yan Luotian, the leader of the Jin Yan Sect, went to arrest him again this time. However, it seems that he failed again and returned empty-handed. Our team leader just released news that if anyone can provide clues to the Purple Flame Wind-Winged Snake, he will be able to get one. A rich reward. You must pay attention when you go to the Warcraft Mountains."

The burly mercenary frowned slightly, and there was a trace of disapproval in his voice: "Zong Master Yan has visited the thatched cottage three times now, and every time he comes back defeated. The Purple Flame Wind-Winged Snake is the overlord of the Warcraft Mountains. A monster that has just broken through to the seventh level a few years ago can be conquered so easily."

The thin mercenary also shook his head and sighed: "Indeed, everyone in the Warcraft Mountains knows the reputation of the Purple Flame Wind-Winged Snake. Although Master Yan Luotian is famous, he wants to make it famous." Taming it is undoubtedly a step from the tiger's mouth, which is even more difficult. As for tracking the purple flame wind-winged snake, it is known that it lives deep in the hinterland of the Warcraft Mountains. For ordinary mercenaries like us, rashly going deep into its territory is not asking for death. ”

The conversation between the three people attracted the attention of other mercenaries around them. Everyone joined in the discussion, and the atmosphere outside the tavern suddenly became lively. In this border town, news about some big shots is always the most popular topic.

In a quiet corner of the tavern, four distinctive travelers sat at a table. Their clothes were incompatible with the style of this border town, and they were obviously not locals of this remote town.

These four people are Xiao Ling and his party from the Jiama Empire. Five days have passed since we set off on the journey to Luoyan Empire.

They arrived at this small town closest to the Warcraft Mountains, intending to take a rest first, and then go to the Warcraft Mountains to find the Dou Zun ruins recorded on the map.

Zi Yan suddenly said out of curiosity: "I didn't expect that there is actually a seventh-level snake-like monster hidden in the Magical Beast Mountain Range. However, why did the man named Yan Luotian insist on attacking that snake-type monster? "

As soon as her voice fell, Xiao Ling on the side explained patiently: "In the Jin Yan Sect, there is a flying fighting skill called 'Tian Yan Nine Wings', and its production method involves using the wings of Warcraft. The higher the grade of the wings, the higher the quality of the flying fighting skills produced.”

"The Purple Flame Wind-Winged Snake is famous for its speed. There is almost no monster of the same level that can match it. That Yan Luotian must want to use the wings of the Purple Flame Wind-Winged Snake to create flying fighting skills. But the Purple Flame Wind-Winged Snake The Winged Snake is so fast that even a strong Douzong expert like Yan Luotian, who is known for his speed, cannot easily subdue the Purple Flame Wind-Winged Snake."

After listening to Xiao Ling's explanation, Zi Yan nodded in realization, with a cunning light flashing in her eyes. She suggested: "Since that little snake is so powerful as you said, we might as well catch it and let Qing Lin go." Conquer it. Qinglin’s strongest monster right now is the sixth-level shadow python. That seventh-level snake will definitely increase Qinglin’s combat effectiveness.”

Zi Yan's suggestion also made Qing Lin curious. She turned her gaze to Xiao Ling, her eyes flashing with interest in the snake-like monster.

Although she was full of expectations, Qing Lin knew that everything still needed to follow Xiao Ling's arrangements. She has full trust in Xiao Ling, and no matter what decision Xiao Ling makes, she will obey it without reservation.

Xiao Ling felt the eyes of everyone, smiled lightly, stretched out his hand to gently rub Qing Lin's hair, and said: "Since we already know the news about this seventh-level snake-like monster, we will not let it go easily. Let's go to investigate Douzun first. Ruins, I’ll search the resources in the Warcraft Mountains when I get back, and then help Qinglin catch some more snake-like Warcraft.”

He paused and continued: "Most of the fifth-level monsters and above in the inner courtyard of Canaan Academy and the Warcraft Mountains of the Jiama Empire have been captured by me for Qinglin to subdue. Now when we come to the Warcraft Mountains of the Luoyan Empire, It’s just a good time to continue looking for some powerful snake monsters to take Qinglin’s strength to the next level.”

Xiao Ling's plan was unanimously approved by everyone, and the little fairy doctor immediately spoke, with a bit of expectation in his voice: "I can also take this opportunity to explore in the Warcraft Mountains. It is said that the Dream Remnant Grass grows there. This Just the key ingredient I need to configure my new poison."

Zi Yan also nodded excitedly, her eyes flashing with the light of discovering treasures: "In my perception, there are indeed many precious treasures hidden in the Warcraft Mountains. We must catch them all when the time comes."

Qing Lin meekly lowered his eyes and said softly: "I will do whatever the young master arranges."

After getting everyone's unanimous approval, Xiao Ling wasted no time and quickly finished the food on the table. Then, he led the three women along the route marked on the map and headed straight to the location marked on the map.

…

In the core area of ​​this Warcraft Mountain Range, there is a ravine sandwiched between two steep peaks. This place is called the "Jue Valley" by those mercenaries who were lucky enough to reach here.

The sun shines sparingly from the towering peaks, casting variegated patterns on the thick layer of dead leaves, forming patches of light. The air is filled with the scent of moist earth and the freshness of plants, and occasionally you can smell a subtle hint of wildness.

Towering old trees rise from the ground, their canopies so tightly intertwined that they almost cover the entire sky. The tree trunks were covered with moss and vines, and some unknown wildflowers bloomed quietly in the shade, adding a touch of bright color to this dark forest.

In the valley, all kinds of strange plants compete to grow. Some have leaves as huge as fans, while others are as small as needles, with different shapes. Some plants are covered with a layer of fluorescent light, providing a light source for forest creatures at night. As for those vines and shrubs, they either twine or grow alone, forming a complex and ever-changing ecosystem.

In this forest, all kinds of monsters lurk, and they are the real masters of this primeval forest. Occasionally, you can hear a low roar in the distance, or a rustling sound in the nearby bushes. These remind every creature that steps here that this is their territory.

On the ground, a thick layer of fallen leaves covered the soil, which was soft when stepped on, but also hid unknown risks. Under these fallen leaves, there may be lurking monsters, traps, or precious medicinal materials.

The streams in Juehe Valley are crystal clear. They shuttle between the rocks and make a pleasant gurgling sound. Occasionally, colorful fish can be seen swimming in the stream, and they seem to have long been accustomed to the noise of the outside world.

In this core area, everything seems so primitive and mysterious. Every corner here is full of life and danger.

For explorers who dare to go deep into this place, every step must be taken with caution, because here, the power of nature and the threat of monsters are everywhere.

However, in this core area of ​​​​the Warcraft Mountains, which is usually considered to be full of dangers, four unusual visitors were welcomed today. For Xiao Ling and his three partners, the dangerous environment here does not seem to be enough of a threat.

Zi Yan gnawed on the golden fruit in her hand, and the sweet juice flowed down the corner of her mouth. She turned to Xiao Ling, who was looking at the map intently, and asked curiously: "Xiao Ling, how far is it from the destination? We are here I’ve been wandering around the Warcraft Mountains for two days.”

Ever since they entered the Warcraft Mountain Range, Xiao Ling and the others were not in a hurry. The rare medicinal materials encountered along the way were collected by Xiao Ling one by one. Among the several fifth-level monsters encountered, the snake-like ones were easily subdued by Qing Lin with the green snake and three-flowered pupils, while the others lost their lives under Zi Yan's punches. , only a few shining magic cores were left and were taken away by Xiao Ling.

The IQ of those sixth-level monsters is no less than that of humans. They can keenly sense the powerful aura exuded by Xiao Ling and his group, and realize that these people are not easy people. Therefore, they chose to carefully keep their distance and did not attack rashly.

Xiao Ling could also sense the auras of these sixth-level monsters, but he knew that the first task of his trip was to explore the ruins, not to get entangled with these monsters on the way, so he did not take the initiative to trouble those sixth-order monsters.

Hearing Zi Yan's question, Xiao Ling raised his head from the map, turned his eyes to her, and replied with a smile: "Don't worry, we are very close to the location marked on the map."

He pointed to the deep canyon between the two peaks not far away, his eyes flashing with anticipation: "Look, it's between those two peaks, in that canyon. Let's go there right now, the place marked on the map , right there.”

The group of people immediately quickened their pace and headed towards the canyon sandwiched between two mountains, their hearts filled with excitement and curiosity about the upcoming adventure.

Between two majestic mountains, there is a deep canyon hidden. Its entrance is narrow and steep, as if it is a secret passage carefully carved by nature among the mountains.

At first, Xiao Ling and his party had to walk between steep rock walls and slipping stones. Fortunately, the four of them were all profound practitioners, so walking was relatively easy. The light in the canyon is dim, and the air is filled with the smell of moisture and earth. From time to time, water droplets drip from the rock walls, making a crisp echo.

As they get deeper, the environment begins to change. The originally narrow passage became spacious, and sunlight filtered in from the cracks at high places, illuminating the way forward. Moss and ferns began to grow on the surrounding rock walls, bringing a touch of life to the dark canyon.

This meadow is surrounded by towering cliffs and seems to be a forgotten corner of the world. The sun shines from the gaps in the canyon, forming beams of light that illuminate this deep green world. The grass is dotted with colorful wildflowers, which sway gently in the breeze and emit bursts of fragrance.

Finally, when they turned a corner and passed through a stone cave more than ten meters long, their eyes suddenly opened up. The bottom of the canyon unexpectedly opened up, revealing an unexpected open grassland.

This meadow is surrounded by towering cliffs and seems to be a forgotten corner of the world. The sun shines from the gaps in the canyon, forming beams of light that illuminate this deep green world. The grass is dotted with colorful wildflowers, which sway gently in the breeze and emit bursts of fragrance.

The air here is exceptionally fresh, with a hint of coolness and a touch of sweetness. Every breath makes people feel relaxed and happy. Occasionally, some low-level monsters can be seen walking through the grass. They appear curious and wary of these sudden visitors.

Deep in this meadow, there is a wide lake. The water is crystal clear and as calm as a mirror, reflecting the blue sky and the surrounding mountains. Around the lake, some strange vegetation grows, and their leaves shine with silver light under the sunlight, adding a bit of mystery to the grassland.

Looking at the refreshing scenery in front of him, Qing Lin couldn't help but admire: "I didn't expect that there is a cave in this valley, hiding such a beautiful place."

The little medical fairy looked around at the beautiful scenery all around and agreed: "It is indeed beautiful. It reminds me of the valley found in the Warcraft Mountains of the Jiama Empire. But this place is wider, safer and more secluded, and, There are also many monsters living here.”

The sunshine, grass, wildflowers, and the calm lake form a harmonious and vivid picture, making people almost forget that this is the core area of ​​the Warcraft Mountains, a place usually associated with danger and the unknown.

Zi Yan also joined the discussion, with a hint of excitement in her voice: "In my perception, there are a lot of good treasures around here. We need to explore them."

Xiao Ling gently rubbed Zi Yan's hair and said with a smile, "We can talk about finding the treasure later. Behind the lake in front of you is where the ruins marked on the map are. There are probably some space-related objects arranged there. You have to observe it carefully."