Western Wren Empire, Rykans Province, Rocros County, Broken Rock City.

It is a city built against the backdrop of the mountains, with countless houses, shops, and buildings, from the small plains at the foot of the mountain to the gentle slopes to the high peaks. From the lowest to the highest building, there is a huge drop of at least 100 meters.

Different from the elaborate and luxurious imperial capital Baizhe, this western capital is full of rough lines and earthy yellow colors, like a sturdy giant, sitting indifferently on the hillside, looking out at the wild land in the distance.

Due to its proximity to the wilderness, there are many adventurers in Broken Rock City, and the relative security is relatively chaotic, and the people are fierce. The network of Elder Richard in the Imperial Capital Magic Association cannot be extended here, and the local Magic Association itself is relatively weak.

"Ruling over Broken Rock City are the two schools that have been ingrained here for hundreds of years - the Earth Sphinx School and the Fire Jucarus School. They have already infiltrated every aspect of Broken Rock City, including the Chamber of Commerce, the military, and the government...... In short, in this city, these two major forces are the overlords of the earth. Few people dare to offend them here. ”

Walking down the street along the riverbank in Broken Rock City, a young man named Headway of the Magic Association was explaining some of the conditions in the city to Chongyang, a distinguished guest from the Imperial Capital Magic Association.

Although Elder Richard doesn't have any intimate relationships in this city, it's still okay to give some proof as an elder and let Chongyang get a better reception from the local magic association.

Hideaway, a sixth-level thunder magician, is the person arranged by the Broken Rock City Magic Association to receive Chongyang, in other words, a tour guide. Whatever Chongyang needs, Headway can also provide, but if the price is too expensive, Chongyang will have to pay for it himself.

"I'm not interested in the situation of forces in this city, I just want to set off for Phoenix Mountain as soon as possible. Chongyang said.

Headway shrugged.

"Even the most qualified adventurers in the area don't dare to go to Phoenix Mountain casually, although I don't know why you insist so much, but I really don't think it's a good place to practice. ”

A hint of pity flashed in a pair of slightly narrow eyes on Headway's thin face, and he felt that the young fire mage in front of him was really a little stupid.

It is undeniable that Phoenix Mountain is indeed a treasure place for fire magicians to practice, but it is the most notorious and dangerous place, I don't know how many adventurers who think they are shrewd, or do not believe in evil, go and never come back.

Naturally, Chongyang wouldn't explain it to him, but only asked for the most detailed adventure map about Phoenix Mountain.

The Fire Demon has been to Phoenix Mountain, but that was at least two hundred years ago, and God knows how much the environment has changed there? Wild adventures are not a trip to the forest or the mountains, and the hidden dangers during this period range from wild beasts to demonic beasts to poisonous plants, and if you are not fully prepared, you can fall into a fatal situation in a few minutes.

The map, an adventure map, is the most important thing to set foot in the wilderness. It basically marks the direction, terrain, distribution of monsters, distribution of water sources, dangerous areas that need to be avoided, etc., which are extremely critical information.

The more accurate and detailed the map, the higher the chances of safety.

Chongyang was in a hurry, and the time was decreasing every second for ten months, and he needed to find a suitable place to start practicing as soon as possible. And only when he got a good map could he set off.

"Adventure maps are the lifeblood of adventurers, especially the adventure maps of Phoenix Mountain. It's dangerous, but there's a lot of valuable stuff, and it's hard to ...... an adventure map there."

"I'm not short of money. ”

Hundreds of thousands of amethyst coins, it is impossible not to buy a map.

"That's good. Headway touched his chin, "If you want the most detailed map of Phoenix Mountain, you still have to find the people from the two schools I just mentioned, they have the best local mercenaries and adventurers. ”

With that, Headway stretched out his hand and snapped his fingers, summoning a carriage passing by.

Broken Rock City, Yellowstone Street.

It is a spacious avenue paved entirely with fine rock yellow stone slabs, and the streets are lined with evergreen pine trees, adding a touching green to the earthy yellow landscape. The lush foliage sways in the wind, and just looking at it makes you feel very refreshed.

The street is so magnificent that you can tell at first glance that it is not an area where ordinary citizens live. The dwellings and buildings along the roadside were large and spacious, and must have been extremely expensive, and belonged to the upper classes.

There is a luxurious restaurant "Changhuan Building" on the street.

"This street is the most prosperous area in the city, and the high-level powerhouses of the two universities often enter and exit the high-end restaurants here, so if you want to find their people, it is the quickest and most convenient way to get here. Headway and Chongyang walked into the hall of the building and said, "If it goes well, after this meal, the map you want will be in hand." ”

"What do you two need?" a waiter dressed in black and white stepped forward and asked politely.

"Find us two good spots, and ......" Hideaway magically flashed an amethyst coin and gently placed it in the waiter's pocket, "Tell us which adventure leader is dining here now?"

The waiter was slightly stunned, then lowered his voice and replied calmly: "The head of the Sphinx, Raphael, and a few customers are in the box on the right side of the third floor, and the head of Jucaros's Yasi and several captains of the group are in the corner box on the second floor, I know so much." ”

Headway nodded.

Then the waiter led the two to a table by the window and sat down, and brought the menu.

"Let's take a look, and you'll come back later. Headway said to the waiter.

After the waiter left, Headway turned to face Chongyang: "Luckily, the two well-known adventure leaders are here, it depends on which one you choose to deal with." ”

"What's the difference?" Chongyang asked.

"The leader of the Sphinx's Raphael is very capable, and the performance of the adventuring group led by him is the first in this city, and I heard that the captain of their group has just led people to the outskirts of Phoenix Mountain not long ago. Therefore, the adventure map he can come up with should be the most accurate. Headway explained, "But this man has a bad reputation, loves to take advantage, has a small temperament, is irritable and holds grudges, and so on. ”

"As for the head of Jucarus, she is the daughter of an elder of the Jucarus School, who was in charge of the current adventure group just two years ago, but she did a very good job. It's not as good as Rafael's regiment, but it has a good reputation, doesn't deceive customers, and has a high reputation. ”

Hearing this, Chongyang thought for a while.

"Try to get in touch with Head Yas. "Credibility is the most important foundation rather than accuracy. I'd rather have a better reputation, and it's okay if it's a little less detailed.

Headway snapped his fingers and summoned the waiter......

......

Got a quick reply from the second floor. The two were led by the waiter to an opulently decorated box upstairs.

"I'm Yass @Gable, the leader of the 'Imprint Flame Chapter'. ”

In the box, a woman wearing a fiery red gorgeous robe, blonde hair with a little natural curl, eyebrows like a crescent moon, and sexy lips stood up and said.

Chongyang looked at the other party's charming and majestic crimson eyes, and introduced himself with a slight salute: "Chongyang @ Bright, from the imperial capital Baizhe." ”

"The magicians of the imperial capital are indeed personable and polite, completely different from the rough men of the west in our regiment. Yasi's eyes lit up, and she complimented Chongyang a little, causing the other adventure team leaders present to laugh.

"Commander, it turns out that you like little white faces!"

"With his little body, can he satisfy our wolf-like leader?"

......

The captains made a few jokes casually, and there was no malice in their tones. It seems that I have drunk a little too much, and my mood is high, and I am just playing a little trick.

Captain Yasi glared at them, and said helplessly to Chongyang: "I'm sorry, we were originally having a celebration banquet, and they all drank a lot of wine, so the rudeness ......"

"It doesn't matter. In other words, the men in the west are all hearty people. Chongyang didn't mind at all, and said with a slight smile. Although he grew up in the imperial capital, he grew up in the cold land of the north in his childhood, and these straightforward men not only did not disgust him, but felt kind.

"Mr. Chongyang has the energy. Captain Yasi smiled and nodded, "So, let's be more straightforward next, I heard that you want to go to the adventure map of Phoenix Mountain?"

"That's right, to be the most detailed, the price is easy to say. ”

"Forgive me for taking the liberty of not knowing what Mr. Chongyang is going to do in Phoenix Mountain, even if you have just come here, you should know that it is an extremely dangerous place, and even the strongest mage in the local area will not dare to go deep into it. ”

"It's just for the experience. Chongyang could have said "no comment", but he thought that instead of maintaining a sense of mystery, it would be better to explain part of the situation and eliminate the other party's senseless curiosity, "I chose that kind of fierce place because I am a madman who wants to get the biggest breakthrough in a very short time." ”

Yasi was stunned when she heard this, and couldn't help but be slightly moved. Growing up in Broken Rock City, she knows very well what Phoenix Mountain is. Even the head of the Holy Spirit level sect frankly said that he did not dare to go deep into the extreme danger within a hundred miles.

There are many adventurers who go to death for the sake of spiritual treasures and other interests, but it is really the first time that they have seen a cultivator who claims to be a cultivator who deliberately pursues dangerous places.

Chongyang faced her, his expression was calm and resolute, without the slightest hint of falsehood.