By the Liuying River, the four masters and servants temporarily rested here.

The old Badge, who was a prisoner, was gagged, and after the initial panic, the guy regained some composure.

He knew very well that the men in strange armor in front of him were the "lambs" that Sorel Moran had been looking for.

It's just that the cruel facts have proven who is the weak and incompetent lamb in the end.

The arrogant Sorel is afraid that he has died in the landslide.

And the person he regarded as the "lamb" was the one who had the last laugh.

It's only a half-hour walk from the ruins of the caves in the northern hills of the Eya Forest to the banks of the River.

The location of this section of the river bank is to the north of the Colo León farm.

After crossing the river from the farm, they had to continue some distance west before diverting to the north.

Now everyone is walking on a "wild road" that refers to the river of flowing fireflies.

The real difference between the two sections will be reflected in the distance back to the city in the east.

Sitting on the bank of the river, Chen Xuan took off his tactical goggles and helmet, picked up a handful of cold river water and threw it on his face.

The landslide caused dust to fall in the sky, and everyone looked disgraced.

The third girl also simply washed her face by the river.

The cold and clean water of the river lifted their spirits.

Then the four masters and servants took out the water bags and food, and replenished them on the spot.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Franco Badge was able to observe the image of Chen Xuan and others.

"Well, a young man, his appearance looks like the characteristics of the Oriental region."

"Two Zerikan women, with clan tattoos on their faces, are undoubtedly savage female swordsmen."

"There is also a cat-eared woman, looking at the positioning, it should be a scout."

"What a strange combination..."

To tell the truth, when he was first caught, Old Badge was scared to death.

If the other party is an outlaw, he will be slaughtered soon.

But in the case of captives, the situation is different, which shows that they are worthy.

It was precisely because of this that the old Badge regained his composure.

For him, as long as there is an opportunity to negotiate, it means that there is a possibility of convincing the other party.

The charm of language is endless, and even the ruthless executioner is not sure to be moved.

Chen Xuan finished eating and drinking unhurriedly.

Only then did he get up and walked to the old Baji who was tied into rice dumplings.

Pulling out the rag stuffed in this guy's mouth, Chen Xuan clasped his hands in front of his chest.

"Your Excellency... Spare your life, my lord! ”

"I'm just a businessman, forced by Sorel!"

Franco Baghi's lies are simply open to the mouth.

Chen Xuan, who had already known the general beginning and end of the incident through [Insight], heard this, and the corners of his mouth hooked up a sarcastic smile.

"A businessman who does his duty?"

This sarcastic rhetorical question alerted Old Badge.

Just as he was about to change his words again, Chen continued.

"Franco Badge, the 'eyes' of the dark streets."

"Put away your lies."

"There is only one choice in front of you."

"Death or the conclusion of a slave contract."

Chen Xuan was not ready to talk nonsense with Old Bagjido.

If there is such a good way to control as contracts, why waste your mind on this?

As soon as he spoke, the two Zerrican sisters drew their runes, which had just been washed and wiped dry by the river, and strode to Franco Baghi's side.

They looked at old Bagji like a butcher staring at an animal to be slaughtered.

No one would doubt the decisiveness of the two Zerican women.

This made old Badge shudder.

As for why he wanted to subdue the rickety guy in front of him, Chen Xuan had his own set of ideas.

Black Street is an essential part of any city.

Any slum or shady alleyway has the potential to become a breeding ground for the sprouts of street power.

It is different from the ruling power of Guangzheng and Weian.

The dark streets of the city are like rats, living in the dark side that is not noticed by ordinary people.

These guys have mouthpieces and eyes all over the city.

Whether it's spreading rumors or finding out the news, they are all good at it.

Even the underworld forces still have a lot of hidden forbidden channels.

Therefore, Chen Xuan can completely embed a nail of his own in the black street.

The choice in front of him made old Badge feel embarrassed.

It was the first time he had seen such a guy, and he would either be a slave or die.

"Is there a time limit for slave contracts?"

"Can I keep my wealth and some freedom?"

"You shouldn't coerce me into hurting my relatives, right?"

……

Franco Baggi got into the old flaw and he started chattering and trying to bargain.

But he seems to have forgotten that the young man in front of him is not Sorel Moran.

Chen Xuan quickly gave him an accurate answer with his actions.

"Bang!"

In the next second, Old Badge was kicked a few meters away.

For him, there was also a distinction between high and low slave contracts.

Old Bucky is not qualified to bargain with him!

When the creature was kicked into the air, the Dora sisters immediately followed, and the cold blades landed on either side of Franco Baghi's neck.

"I... I am willing to conclude a slave contract! ”

"And it's all up to you!"

……

Half an hour later, the five of them walked in the forest on the other side of the River.

As long as they continued east, sooner or later they would be able to return to the path directly west from the Colo Leon farm.

The two sisters, Chen Xuan, Kitten Lady and Dora, all changed into new clothes.

Franco Badge was also untied and followed behind Chen.

The process of making the contract was smooth, and the terms he laid down were very demanding.

Quite strict restrictions have been agreed on in many respects.

So much so that after Chen Xuan [crossed the border], the contract was modified, but it failed to arouse too many reactions from Old Baji.

Anyway, the terms before and after the amendment are basically the same.

And he quickly adapted to the role of a slave, and at this time he was already reporting to Chen Xuan about the situation in the black street.

"Master, the Black Streets in Magdan City are mainly composed of two major forces."

"They are the 'Severed Finger Gang' in the West and South Districts, and the 'Short-lived Mules' in the East and North Districts."

As he spoke, Franco Badge raised his right hand to show off the ring tattoo on his index finger.

"That's the mark of the Severed Fingers."

"In order not to hinder the grasp of the weapon, we didn't really cut off our fingers."

"As for the 'short-lived mule', as the name suggests, it is mainly composed of laborers and mules in the eastern and northern districts."

"They are well aware of the actions of the major caravans and caravans in the city."

"There used to be such a saying."

"When the goods enter the city, it is not the buyer who first knows about the goods, but the people of the 'short-lived mule'."

I have to say that this guy is just a chatterbox, and he can't stop talking after opening the conversation.

There was no need for Chen Xuan to take the initiative to ask, he had already explained the pattern of the black streets in Magtan City.

In addition to the above features, Black Street can also issue anonymous commissions and lead collections.

Sorel Moran often wanders the streets, using the information channels there to inquire about the "fat sheep".

Old Badge babbled all the way, but he successfully passed the boredom of the journey.

When everyone was about to set foot on the west path, Chen Xuan suddenly asked.

"Do you know who Sorel's 'light rider' is?"

The dying Sorel left half a sentence without a head, which made Chen Xuan, who likes to trace his roots, feel a little uncomfortable.

This question made old Badge stunned.

He frowned for a moment before replying in an uncertain tone.

"'Light cavalry' may refer to the light cavalry battalion in the city."

"I heard that behind every operation Sorel is the support of the commander of the light cavalry battalion."

"As the most mobile unit in the city, the light cavalry battalion is usually the first to arrive at the scene."

"Maybe there's something else going on."

Old Bucky scratched his head and said with some uncertainty.

Chen Xuan didn't embarrass him too much, and decided to separate at the intersection.

Before parting, Chen had already asked Lao Baji's address and daily activities, and left him a secret task on intelligence gathering.

Some of the information has to find a way to contact the people of the 'short-lived mule'.

But this is a free-range task, and there is nothing mandatory.

As a dispensable dark chess, Franco Baggi's biggest role is to expand the channels for Chen Xuan to obtain information in the city.

He himself didn't pay much attention to it.

Influence and information channels are to be built up slowly.

Taking out four mountain off-road bikes, Chen Xuan and the three daughters embarked on the road back to the city.

There are still about two water clocks before the arrival of the pseudonight.

Before it gets dark, they can return to the courtyard and count the spoils of their trip to the caves.

As for old Baggy, he had to find a way back to the city on his own.

There aren't too many adventurers coming and going on this road to the west of the city, but if you walk a little way, you will always meet a few armed farmers who return to the city on mule carts.

……

At the same time, the alchemy shop located on the second floor.

Ophelia sat in the living room on the second floor.

Sitting across from her was a green-skinned goblin with a large nose and pointed ears that looked like a goblin.

It is about the same height as a dwarf, wears gold-rimmed monocles, and wears a modest black uniform.

The redbud emblem on the chest representing the Kingdom of Douroa is particularly eye-catching.

Goblins look like goblins, but they're a very different species.

Every goblin is a born mechanical engineer and is particularly adept at engineering projects.

In addition, they are extremely sensitive to numbers just like halflings, but they tend to be different.

Most of the halflings who are good at arithmetic choose to farm or do business.

Goblins, on the other hand, put their digital flair to good use.

The most common words on the lips of these guys are repairs, money, and gambling!

At this moment, the goblin sitting in front of Ophelia is the head of the city's alchemy workshop, Justto Oil Machine, who is also a second-order material alchemist and a third-order apothecary who has been certified by the giant city and the kingdom.

The tight green-skinned face had a thick mustache, and there was a shrewdness in his eyes.

"Then dear Miss Ophelia."

"Now it's just you and me in this parlor."

"You can say anything you want."

"You don't have to worry about the safety of the conversation, the walls and doors here are made of special sound-absorbing materials."

Justto Oiler picked up the teacup on the table and gently blew the hot air rising from the surface.

Ophelia looked around the room and glanced at the storage bracelet on her wrist.

Then he asked in a calm tone.

"My stepmother, Yusula Walton, seems to have been supporting your place for nine years of naroa."

As soon as these words came out, Justto Oil Machine put down his teacup, and a flash of alarm flashed in his shrewd eyes.

"Thank you to your stepmother, whose grant has allowed many otherwise struggling projects to continue their research."

"The results of the Alchemy Workshop in Magdam City will eventually benefit countless people."

"There are many patrons in the Alchemy Workshop at the moment, including the venerable Lord Baron Bezos."

"By the way, and your father, Mr. Ansetus Axol, who is equally worthy of respect."

These words are not nutritious, they are pure empty words and clichés.

Ophelia was not surprised to hear this answer.

Without saying a word, she gently shook the storage bracelet on her wrist, took out a bulging money bag, and threw it on the table between the two.

"Ten thousand crowns, tell me the truth!"

"It's... Money is not going to solve this problem. ”

"20,000 kroner..."

"I'll have to think about it."

"Thirty thousand crowns."

"I have to say that you do have a talent for business!"

"40,000 kroner, that's my bottom line."

"Cheng... Deal..."

……

Justto Oiler reached for the four money bags on the table.

Pour out the dark gold coin, blow it lightly, and hold it to your ear to listen to the touching echo.

"The real deal!"

"What a generous young lady you are!"

In the face of money, the true nature of the goblin is exposed.

Ophelia's eyelids fluttered, as she sat upright.

Her actions had been approved by Chen Xuan.

In fact, Ophelia, as the rightful heir of the colchicum merchant group, is fully qualified to get involved.

God knows what the secrets of the colchicum merchant group are.

But no matter what the secret was, Chen Xuan understood that this business group was by no means as simple as it seemed on the surface.

There is a good chance that there is some great benefit hidden in it!

Ursula wants to play, Ansetus wants to play, so it's not too much to add Ophelia, right?

As part of the investigation of clues, the alchemy workshop must be hiding secrets.

"Take the money to do things."

"What do I want the truth?"

Ophelia didn't have time to watch the greedy goblins slowly blow the dark gold coins.

So she took the initiative to remind.

"Anxious young lady."

"Due to the influence of the contract, I can't tell you the answer myself."

"But the truth you want is in the seventh drawer on the right side of the second floor of my office."

"This is the key, and there is a list of alchemy potions for the year, and it can tell you the answer."

Justto Oiler threw out a small string of rune keys.

Its office is connected to the meeting room.

After picking up the key, Ophelia got up and walked to the office.

Soon the target was found in a large row of cabinets.

It was a breakdown of the supply and sale of pharmaceuticals for a certain year.

[Day 3 of the 2nd Week of the 7th Month of the Year of Naroa 663 in the Devil's Calamity Calendar: Ansetus Axor Buys Six Bottles of Withered Grass Extract]

[Plague Calendar 663 Day 5 of the 2nd Week of the 7th Month of the Year of Naroa: Eusura Walton Buys Three Bottles of Tincture Elixir]

[The second day of the third week of the seventh month of the year of Naroa in the year of the Devil's Calamity 663: Ursula Walton buys three bottles of betel kernel extract]

[The fourth day of the first week of the eighth month of the year of Naroa in the year of the 663rd year of the Demon Calamity: Ansetus Akso buys six synaesthesia pills]

……

During that time, the supply and marketing list was full of the names of Ursula and Ansetus alternately.

Occasionally, there are a few strangers that Ophelia doesn't know.

Goblins do things like to leave files.

They believe that the laws of the future can be drawn from the records of the past.

It doesn't matter if you can find a pattern or not, at least the habit is preserved.

Ophelia frowned, remembering Harward's dying cries:

"Slut! Slut! Slut!"

"Do you think your mother died of illness?"

"No, she was poisoned!"

"Hahaha!"

"You'll never think of your mother's layout!"

"If I die, you don't want to live!"

……

Judging from the list, the extract of Wiew grass is a deadly toxin.

As long as there is enough dose, it can poison a silver-level powerhouse in a matter of seconds.

It is a potent mana toxin that boils with the boiling of magic or mana in the body.

Tinctures are hallucinogens that blend perfectly into alcohol.

Many people mix it in small amounts to add to the pleasure of drinking.

Hence its name "drunkenness".

Areca kernel extract is also a paralyzing hallucinogenic agent.

The main effect is to make the user quickly enter the state of euphoria in the psychedelic state.

It is said to increase the activation effect of magic essence by 10%.

Several kingdoms have given their warriors medicines containing small amounts of betel kernel extract to increase their fighting power and eliminate the effects of fear.

Harward swallowed betel fruit before he died.

It's just not an extractant, it's an unrefined fruit.

This thing is a popular pastime among young people.

As for synaesthesia pills, they are an expensive adjunct.

After taking it, you can gain a sharper ability to perceive magic in a short period of time.

The affinity of the magic element or magic power in the body will also be greatly increased.

Ophelia, who grew up in the city of Bang and received a good education, was no stranger to these potions.

However, these things are all controlled products in the city.

It can only be obtained through a few special channels, including the Alchemy.

It wasn't Yusula that gave her a headache, but her father's name was also commonly found on the list.

Ophelia saw from beginning to end and discovered a situation.

That is, Ursula ordered mainly hallucinogens, and her father ordered all deadly poisons or magic boiling potions.

When her mother died, she was still young, and she couldn't find any useful clues in her vague memory.

Now, Ophelia has decided to re-examine her family relationships.

She pulled out all the relevant lists and stuffed them into her storage bracelet.

"I see something."

"Before we leave, Mr. Justo, we'd better sign a contract as well."

"A more rigorous contract that does not reveal in any way what I am doing today..."

……

In the West District, in the small courtyard rented by Chen Xuan.

The four of them returned to this place.

They put away their mountain bikes in advance at the edge of the village on the outskirts of the village and took mules and horses into the city instead.

After closing the courtyard door, I checked the traces everywhere.

Chen Xuan beckoned the three girls to go upstairs to his bedroom and count the loot they got this time.

The first is the storage bag and money bag found in the cave and on Sorel and others.

There were sixty-nine in total, and all of them were handed over to Dora Yucca for inspection.

In addition, there are thirty-nine weapons that are dirty and cannot distinguish the quality, and these are cleaned and sorted by the little cat lady.

Dora Belia, on the other hand, was in charge of helping her sister by subdividing the magic scrolls and potions found in the pouch and removing items that could no longer be used.

Chen Xuan himself sat cross-legged in place, with nine [Primary-Order Demon Seeds] beside him.

Each demon seed was the size of a goose egg, and its surface was glowing.

They are heavy, but not crystal clear, and only glow with a dull sheen in the sun.

Chen Xuan was ready to synthesize the demon seed.

The method is very simple, you only need to put three demon seeds of the same level together and let them collide with each other in a triangular posture to complete the fusion advancement.

If you want to split it, you have to prepare a more complex set of magic arrays and rituals.

In the continent of Naroa, there is a perfect way to deal with the demon seed.

Chen Xuan didn't hesitate much, and raised his hand to line up the three demon seeds in a triangle.

They are like three vertices, and they naturally have an echoing effect.

That's what I usually do when I use the demon seed to cultivate.

The demon seed in the triangular form contains an indescribable mystery.

Speaking of which, the so-called "Gate of Ten Thousand Sources" seems to be triangular.

It cannot be ruled out that there are some commonalities.

Chen Xuan has reservations about this.

He used his hands to bring the three [Primary-Order Demon Seeds] infinitely closer.

It's like the three vertices of a triangle collapsing and shrinking, until they finally merge into one point.

When these three [Primary-level Demon Seeds] touched each other, a black light shone.

When the light faded, the three [Beginner Demon Seeds] in place became one [Intermediate Demon Seed].

Chen Xuan drew a scoop according to the gourd, and according to this method, he synthesized the remaining six [Beginner Demon Seeds] into [Intermediate Demon Seeds].

Compared to the first level, the mid-level demon seed is larger, and the light of the magic rhythm is more dazzling.

He skillfully placed the three [Intermediate Demon Seeds] around him and posed a large triangle.

The surrounding magic power was quickly attracted, and after entering the magic essence cultivation state, you could find that the concentration of magic power around it had increased several times compared to the first level.

This is of great significance to the cultivation of magic elements, and it can save a lot of time.

And it's not just Chen Xuan who benefits, theoretically, the two sisters, Kitten Niang and Dora, can also enjoy the benefits of cultivation bonuses.

Of course, compared to honest cultivation, Chen still felt that it would be more efficient to raid the cave and plunder the [Demon Source].

Putting away these [Intermediate Demon Seeds], Chen Xuan was ready to wait until he dominated Magtan City before cultivating for a while.

He has now reached the pinnacle of the Bronze Rank, just one step away from the early stages of the Silver Rank.

If you cultivate normally, the promotion level is estimated to be a matter of two or three rounds of cultivation.

And there is an unused [Demon Source] in his storage compartment.

For this [Demon Source], he didn't plan to use it himself.

Prepare to give it to Ophelia.

The reason is also very simple, he can break through by himself with a silver-level kick.

When he needs to deal with the affairs of the Blue Star, there must be henchmen who can handle it on the side of the Naroa Continent.

At present, the third-level blacksmith Jensen Iron Furnace, who is of the Silver level, is counted as a hand.

Ophelia, who is in charge of external affairs, must also pull up her strength as soon as possible.

Previously, her progress in cultivating the magic element was a little higher than Chen Xuan's.

After fusing the [Demon Source], I am afraid that I will be able to break through to the early stage of the silver level in one fell swoop.

Chen Xuan himself could rely on cultivation to break through naturally, and it would also not take much effort.

Even if you fuse this [Demon Source], it won't save much time.

The accumulation of quantitative change has been completed, and the qualitative transformation of the next stage is only one step away.

Rounding it up like this, there will be three silver-level powerhouses in a small team in a short period of time.

Chen Xuan can also find time to deal with some affairs in Lanxing with peace of mind.

In addition, the increase in the strength of any member of the team is equivalent to subtly increasing his influence on Magdam City.

After making arrangements, Chen Xuan immediately knew what to expect.

His mind was immersed in the storage compartment, ready to take out Sorel Moran's magic sword and rune flail to take a look.

At this time, he suddenly saw an unknown map drawn in the form of a tattoo on the skin.

As soon as his mind moved, this leather map appeared in his hand.

"If memory serves, this thing seems to have been scavenged from the dwarf who led the way in Mohr Greenleaf."

He flipped the leather map over and over again, and it marked four locations.

These days it's been kept in the storage compartment and don't bother to study it.

Considering the potential relationship between Moore Green Leaf and Ursula, Chen thought that this map might be famous.

It is possible that it is a map of the Hidden Treasure of Moore Greenleaf.

These guys are full of evil, wandering around, and amassing a lot of wealth.

The thieves did not trust the money changers, preferring to bury their treasures in the wilderness.

Otherwise, the map would not have been kept close to the boss.

Of course, this is just Chen Xuan's speculation.

Now that the effect of [Insight] has been comprehensively improved, many mysteries can be solved without the resurrection of the parties.

Thinking of this, Chen Xuan immediately concentrated and activated [Insight].

The golden subtitles then appeared.

[The exploration map of Mos Black Iron, the dwarf of the Madara Mine, with his rich prospecting experience, he found the four areas that are most likely to have dark gold mines from the surrounding areas according to the geography of Magtan City

As planned, they should have followed Ursula Walton's instructions to explore each of the four areas and find the dark gold minerals that Ansetus secretly held

It was with the help of the dark gold mine and the red-haired Walton family's private foundry that Ansetus gained a huge amount of wealth, and because of this secret "trade route", the Walton family was inextricably linked to the colchicum merchants

As long as Ursula gets the exact location of the secret mine, she can replace it by force, and at the same time regain the support of her family, until then, the red-haired Waltons will stay on the sidelines]

……

"Shhh

Chen Xuan gasped!

He finally knew what the truth of the interests of the Colchicum Merchant Order and the rise of Ansetus was.

- An unexposed gold mine hidden around the city of Magdam!

And the dark gold is proper money!

At about 5 a.m. local time on March 25, the Myawaddy border trade area in the Karon State of Dianmen, Myanmar was attacked by armed forces, resulting in many injuries. The border trade corridor of the trade zone is temporarily closed.

The clashes continued until about 8:30 a.m. on the same day, when the customs and transport offices of the trade zone, some passing vehicles and surrounding roads were damaged. (Reporter Wang Yuezhou)

PS: The plot of Magdam City in the article is coming to an end, and a lot of the content is foreshadowing of the previous article.

The next stage of development in Blue Star will be signaled by the protagonist entering the silver level.

(End of chapter)