In the early morning, the wind in Silent Breeze Town felt a little cold, perhaps because it was just autumn. On a winding path in the forest, a figure was climbing up the mountain. He was young, but his footsteps were light but steady. His clothes were ordinary but clean. Walking on the mountain forest path in the early morning, there was not a single drop of dew on his clothes or the corner of his pants. If one were to observe carefully, this young man's body seemed to be wrapped in a thin layer of air, separating the moist air and dew from the outside. It could be seen that this young man's control over the use of warrior power was already at his will.
Where was this young man going so early? Why did he go up the mountain? Was he exercising or doing something else?
Ling Tian naturally did not go up the mountain to train his body, but to head to the Chaoyang Mercenary Group's camp. He recalled what Coles had said to him last night when he came back." The leader of the Chaoyang Mercenary Group, Munulis, rejected the duel. He said that if he insisted on a duel, he would have to wait until he completed the mission.”
In this continent where martial arts were highly valued, very few people would reject a challenge. No matter what reason you had, no matter how important it was, as long as the challenger did not withdraw the challenge, your rejection would be seen as cowardice in the eyes of others. Unless you were strong enough, such as a Gold-tier warrior or a magus, so strong that no one would dare to challenge you.
Ling Tian was a little surprised. Why would he reject it? What was his reason? Ling Tian wasn't a war maniac, but he was very curious. This was the first time he had encountered such a situation, so he felt that it was a fresh experience. Everyone was curious about new things, and the difference was whether their curiosity was strong or not. Ling Tian's curiosity was very strong, which was why he appeared here on this winding mountain path.
The Chaoyang Mercenary Group's camp was in stark contrast to the silence of the autumn forest. It was very lively and busy.
"Brother, are you done packing? He had finally found a trace of it yesterday. If he went over to take a look today, he might have some gains. This was a big deal. After this, everyone would not have to risk their lives anymore. Taking the money and going home to get a wife was better than the rest of his life!”A fat man wearing the uniform of the Chaoyang Mercenary Group shouted.
"Sigh, I say, Brother Fatty, you've already married three wives. You still have to marry a wife for the next life. Can you bear it?”One of them said flirtatiously.
" Haha…" Everyone laughed.
"Good boy, don't you think about my strength? I can still take a few more wives! You should be envious!" Fatty squinted his small eyes and touched his protruding belly. He was all smiles, and the fat on his face seemed like it could fall off at any moment.
" Haha…" Another burst of laughter.
"Guild Leader is here! Guild Leader is here!" Someone shouted, and the playful crowd quickly quieted down.
"Fatty, everyone is ready.”The captain looked average and was very thin. His sneaky eyes kept darting around, giving people the impression of a greedy and snobbish person.
"I'm done packing, Guild Leader." The fatty ran over quickly, and the fat on his body suddenly surged up and down, especially on his face.
"Good! Let's go!" Munullus turned around and walked a few steps. As if he had thought of something, he turned around and walked to Fatty's side. Fatty saw his regiment commander turn around again, as if he had something to say. He leaned his fat head over and waited for his regiment commander's instructions with a smile.
"Fatty, you stay here. If anyone comes to me, don't promise him anything. Try to find an excuse to drive him away, understand?”
"I know! Don't worry, Guild Leader!" Fatty patted his chest and promised.
Munullus seemed to be very assured of Fatty. After giving his instructions, he set off with his brothers.
In the center of Muwen Town, there was a pub called Muwen Pub. This pub used to have a cold business. Occasionally, some customers would come. It was bustling and did not drink much. Therefore, this pub had not been renovated. The rooms and furniture were a little dilapidated. The owner of this tavern was unknown to the world, and he seemed to be indifferent to the tavern's business. For some reason, he did not close this tavern and was still supporting it in such a dilapidated manner.
It was as if the heavens had taken pity on him. Ever since the second day that the young man carrying the huge sword arrived, many people had come here one after another, filling the small tavern to the brim. Moreover, everyone was dressed luxuriously and was generous. The wine in the tavern was emptied in less than an hour, and there was a constant demand for wine. The tavern was in a hurry. The boss and waiters were looking for wine everywhere. They even hired some diligent farmers to buy wine from the big wineries in the nearby towns.
Such a lively scene was rare for the people of this town. The two people who came last night had been discussed for the whole night. They did not expect so many people to come the next day, so they all found an excuse to go to the tavern to take a look, hoping to encounter something new so that they could brag and show their faces.
When Kors stepped into the tavern, the lively scene of drinking and discussing women instantly quieted down. Everyone looked at him and then looked around him. They did not find the person they were looking for, and their eyes revealed some disappointment. However, they immediately returned to normal and stared at the person who entered because they knew that as long as they found him, the person they were looking for would appear sooner or later.
Kors seemed to have known that this would happen. He walked in unhurriedly, found an empty seat, and sat down." Boss, give me a jug of wine."”
"I'm sorry, sir. There's no more wine now. Wait a moment, the waiter who went out to buy wine will be back soon.”The boss came over with a smile and explained in a low voice.
"Haha, if Mr. Coles doesn't mind, why don't you come over and have a drink with me?”A voice came from behind Coles. Coles was not surprised that he knew his name, just as he was not surprised that they were here.
"If that's the case, then I'll respectfully accept your request. I'm afraid that others will have objections when the time comes."
"Who dares!" The voice was very arrogant.
"What big words! You're so condescending. Didn't your elders teach you to be humble and have self-restraint?”Another mocking voice sounded.
" Haha..." The people around him laughed along.
"Bastard! Conkins, this is the territory of our Bright Moon Empire. It's not your place to interrupt.”The voice from before shouted, and at the same time, he glared at Conkins.
"Marquis Conkins, Marquis Beenley, can you listen to me? We all know why we are here. Since the main character hasn't appeared yet, there's no need to fight over personal feelings. We'd better listen to Mr. Coles 'lofty words. What do the two of you think?”The voice was elegant and pleasant to the ears. The one who spoke was the Marquis of the Star Dream Empire, Meng Sihua.
The two of them snorted coldly and suppressed their anger. They sat down. They knew that they had to get down to business now. Coles glanced at Marquis Mengsi and secretly praised this woman for being extraordinary. She managed to calm down two angry men with just a few words and even pushed him out. He knew that he could only stand up and speak at this moment, so he cupped his hands and said,"I know why everyone is here, but unfortunately, he left early this morning. If you don't believe me, you can ask the shop owner. I'm afraid you'll have to make a wasted trip. I don't know where he is at the moment.”
Coles 'tone was sincere, and he had even brought out the hotel owner as a witness. A smart person would naturally not force him to ask, because it would be a waste of time. It might even worsen their relationship.
After a while, Marquis Mengsi stood up and said to Coles,""In that case, this little girl will bid farewell here. Thank you for telling me frankly. If you have any news of him, I hope you can tell me as soon as possible.”With that, he turned around and walked out.
Conkins and Bebe watched Marquis Mengsi leave with great effort. The two of them also left the tavern with their attendants. The tavern that was noisy just now suddenly became deserted. Even the owner of the tavern did not know where he was. Only a few of the workers were left packing up, as well as Coles, who was sitting there thinking about something.
Suddenly, an ordinary-looking young man whistled as he passed by the door. He moved his fingers and walked over as if nothing had happened. These actions were very ordinary. If one saw them, they would only think that they were the habits of a passerby. As he was deep in thought, Coles 'eyes flashed and he walked out.
"Any instructions from the higher-ups?" Kors walked to the young man and asked in a low voice.
"First Elder has passed down a message that Ling Tian cannot be allowed to fall into any country.”After the young man finished speaking, he turned around and left.
It happened in an instant and did not attract anyone's attention. Coles stood there and thought for a while. He sighed and walked away.
"Lord Marquis, are we just going to leave like this? His Majesty still hasn't finished his task?”One of Conkins's followers caught up and asked respectfully.
"Humph! How could it be that simple! Master Lele sent a message saying that the young man was here to challenge Munulith of the Chaoyang Mercenary Group. If they wanted to find him, they just had to find the Chaoyang Mercenary Group. Everyone, follow me up the mountain." Amongst the many officials, those who could be chosen by the Emperor to do big things were not easy to deal with. Conkins was one of them.
"Do you know where that youth went?”He tried his best to ask the person in front of him. Looking at his appearance, he was the owner of the hotel.
"Lord Marquis, his youth went up the mountain early this morning.”The hotel owner replied respectfully.
"Up the mountain? Hmph, looks like I have to go too. You have done well. I will recommend you to His Majesty.”He didn't look as arrogant and impatient as he did in the tavern. Instead, he was very calm, and his eyes occasionally flashed with a cunning gaze.
"Marquis Mengsi, should we go up the mountain and look for the Rising Sun Mercenary Group?”A young woman in her twenties asked. Marquis Mengsi looked at her with a gratified expression. This was her proud disciple, Andina Yun. She was a talent that she had nurtured since she was young. Not only was she smart, but she also had the demeanor of a great master. She was calm, cold, and good at thinking.
"That's right, let's go up now!”Marquise Mengsi nodded, but her expression was hesitant.
"Then what are you worried about?"
"Only three emissaries from the four empires have appeared. It's impossible for the Cloudy Night Empire not to send someone, but why hasn't there been any news? Are there any other factors that we haven't considered?”Marquis Mengsi explained to her disciple. At the same time, she wanted to use this opportunity to give her disciple some pointers. She didn't understand Andina's answer, so she waved her slender hand and led the way up the mountain.
After Marquis Mengsi left, a series of coughs could be heard not far away. It was as if an old man had caught a cold. The coughs were quite severe and could not be stopped for a moment. Anyone who heard them would feel pity for them.
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