Towering stronghold buildings were built against the cliffs of the gray-brown barren mine. Occasionally, prisoners and coolies in ragged clothes could be seen winding down the rugged mountain path carrying baskets of jade-colored ores.
Jade City.
A city that thrived because of jade.
The most eye-catching thing was the five-pointed star jade square. Behind it was a huge jade stone, and the jade spring connected to the mountain was where the jade stone was born.
Hundreds of years ago, prisoners, refugees, and laborers had been exiled to this place to excavate the mines.
Precious jade stones were transported from here to all directions, bringing endless wealth to Jade City!
However, what followed was the covetous eyes of the surrounding horse bandits and other factions. The army transporting the jade was often robbed along the way, so they needed to hire powerful mercenaries, or even the guards of the protectorate and Thousand Caves City, to escort them along the way.
However, in recent years, the looting had become more and more cruel. The merchant teams escorting the jade were brutally killed, and even their corpses were not left. Even the protectorate could not allocate enough troops to escort them.
In order to obtain the astonishing returns from the jade, these merchants had no choice but to consider the existence of mercenaries and Demon Hunters, and they offered high rewards.
Even so, the number of mercenaries who dared to accept the mission could be counted on one hand.
Space fluctuated.
Ye Chen's figure slowly appeared on the huge five-pointed star jade square.
Coordinates anchor point.
This was a summoning method commonly used by demonic masters. They could summon humans from Earth directly to the coordinates of the King's Continent.
Of course.
As long as one had money, a Martial Dao Master could set up a coordinate anchor point through a demonic scroll. It was very convenient.
"Bronze 2 Pugilist? This is half of your payment. The other half will be paid after the jade is delivered! All of you, go to the front of the convoy!"
A burly man in heavy armor said in a deep voice.
The Pugilist's Emblem had already sent a message that he had received a transfer of 25,000 yuan. The Pugilist's Emblem was like a bank card, and it was directly bound to the master's information. The other party could also directly confirm the identity of the employer.
"Thank you, Boss Wang Cheng!"
"As expected of the elites of Jiangnan University. They are rich and imposing!”
"With Boss Wang Cheng leading this trip, there shouldn't be any problems.”
……
There were about 200 people in the entire convoy. 150 of them were the coachmen and coolies responsible for transporting the jade. As for the escort work, it was handed over to Wang Cheng of Jiangnan Hero University, who was the muscular man in heavy armor in front of him.
" Wang Cheng, 21 years old, a senior at Jiangnan Hero University, a 2-star Silver 3 Pugilist, Heavy Armor Defense System, battle network record of 73 wins and 40 losses, contracted Heroic Spirit as a C-grade Demon Seed Heroic Spirit Tauren Warrior!”
Ye Chen directly obtained Wang Cheng's information on the battle network.
Jiangnan University was the second tier after the Big Five and could be considered an advanced university.
With a win rate of close to 65%, it was considered a relatively strong existence among Silver Masters.
The mercenaries who were summoned were basically all Bronze Rank. Moreover, they were almost at Bronze 2 or Bronze 3 like Ye Chen.
A few of the stronger Bronze 1-level masters were called to the back of the convoy by Wang Cheng to be in charge of holding the line.
Very quickly.
Ye Chen and the others had been assigned their positions. More than thirty of them were leading the way in front of the convoy, and more than ten of them were in charge of keeping watch. Wang Cheng and the others were in charge of holding the rear.
The jade caravan of more than two hundred people slowly left the Five-pointed Star Square and headed for the Thousand Caves City.
After leaving Jade City, there was a desolate Gobi Desert and a desert. Not a single blade of grass grew.
A day later.
"Brother, have you considered buying a jade?”
At the front of the caravan, a middle-aged master smiled mysteriously.
"Yu Zai?"
Ye Chen was stunned for a moment and sized up the person in front of him.
"Li Youcai, Bronze 2-dan Assassin Master, Unspecialized Pugilist, experienced in mercenary and Demon Hunter professions.”
This was the public information of the other party found on the battle network.
"It's a rare demon seed unique to Jade City. As long as you have it, you can look for jade veins. Don't underestimate these jade stones. Wang Cheng could earn millions from the commission alone!!”
Li Youcai had a jealous expression as he approached Ye Chen and opened the armor in his arms.
He could see a small dark green ball inside.
[Name: Jade]
[Type: Jade-type Demon Seed]
[Level: Bronze]
[Rarity: F]
[Description: A unique demonic seed born in Jade City. You can rely on it to find the mineral veins in Jade City. However, these weak demonic seeds will die soon after leaving Jade City. No one knows why.]
"Hehe, this is a good thing. Although the quality is not very good, I spent a lot of effort to get it. It only costs 100,000 dragon coins. Brother, if you use it to find a mineral vein, you will be rich!!”
Li You Cai bewitched.
The other mercenaries beside him glanced at him and revealed a lack of interest. It was obvious that they were not surprised by Li Youcai's trick.
After all, there were not many newcomers who joined this time. Ye Chen happened to be one of them.
"Forget it. My luck has always been bad, and I don't have money.”
Ye Chen shrugged and did not expose the other party's lies. This guy probably did this kind of thing often.
"50,000 yuan is fine too. You definitely won't be able to find this jade boy outside! Brother, I think you're a good person, so…"
Li You Cai hurriedly said.
"Thank you, but there's no need."
Ye Chen refused. This guy was clearly trying to cheat him of his commission.
"Hehe, brother, escorting the jade is not a safe thing. When we encounter the demon seed, having more friends will be more of a way out.”
Seeing that Ye Chen did not fall for it, Li Youcai's eyes revealed a hint of viciousness as he threatened.
The convoy had already left Jade City for dozens of kilometers and had arrived at the edge of the Cloudsoar Desert.
However, the mercenary in charge of leading the team was obviously very experienced and chose to avoid it.
But soon, an ear-piercing whistle came from the leader's direction!
"Enemy attack!"
"Enemy attack!"
"Prepare to face the enemy! Protect the jade!"
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