"But then again, why is Old Man Xu here?"

Ji Xun saw that Old Man Xu was in the slave camp, and he was not worried about the situation of this old acquaintance at all.

Other war slaves could face death at any time.

But this one won't.

The fate line on this old man is very special.

He is here, and he must be here himself.

And not other factors.

Being captured as a slave is just a process to achieve the goal.

And not the reason.

Ji Xun guessed: "Could it be that there is also a [Forbidden Ruins Stone Tablet] on the Lune Heights?" ”

Old man Xu forgot what he was looking for, but Ji Xun helped him remember that the guy was looking for those stone tablets that recorded the truth of history.

Xia Mucheng, Shangbang Prison, Mithril Vein Seal.

Ji Xun knew that there were stone tablets in these three places.

Old man Xu has also been there.

For a moment, he thought of the experience of sealing the Mithril vein a hundred years ago, but Ji Xun found that the memory was blurred, and the more he thought about it, the more strange it became: "Hey, how do I remember that the big snake said, what does the old man have to do with the stone tablet?" ”

Memories are blurred.

He couldn't recall what had happened.

But the cause and effect were deduced.

Ji Xun always felt that why the stone tablet appeared in those three places was directly related to Old Man Xu.

Thinking about it again, the [God Stealing Ring] and the God Stealer's source card were both brought out of the mine, and then the series of things that the Great Snake would decide that Qin Ru was the contract master seemed to have an inexplicable connection.

The noble young masters and ladies of the Royal Academy are here, and the most talked about topics among the drinkers in the adventurer's tavern are also the identities of those nobles.

The affairs of the big men of the upper class have always been one of the most important topics for the pastime of the low-class people.

What a prince and princess love story, a countess lover, a princess a vicious queen stepmother

Ji Xun also pricked up his ears to listen to these stories, whether true or false.

From time to time, he also made up some ambiguous stories, followed by bragging.

Now that the goal has come, he has to wait for the time.

His current identity is "Sean".

He is one of the most active intelligence merchants in the Screaming Valley camp.

Ji Xun felt that those noble young masters and young ladies would definitely know the importance of intelligence if they were not stupid.

Although the aristocracy also has its own intelligence system, the information of the people is often more down-to-earth when it comes to wild adventures.

This is especially true in the Loune Heights, which has a high casualty rate.

If you want to increase the probability of survival, intelligence is definitely an indispensable preparation before traveling.

The "intelligence merchant" is also the most reasonable opportunity for Ji Xun to think of to contact that group of people.

Things are pretty much the same as guessed.

Just when Ji Xun was drinking and bragging with a group of familiar drinkers in the tavern, an intelligence broker with an official background quietly came to the door and said that there was a big man who wanted to buy information.

Ji Xun followed the broker out of the tavern and went all the way to an apartment built for nobles in the camp.

The apartment is small but magnificent.

Compared to the humble adventurer's tent, it is already considered very luxurious.

There is also a separate study room in the apartment.

He was taken there.

Ji Xun thought that the person he met would be a staff member, an intelligence officer or something.

However, he didn't expect that it was Salo, the nineteenth prince of the Red Dragon Royal Family, who received him.

And there is more than one intelligence merchant either.

A total of seven came.

Ji Xun glanced at it, and the few "peers" in the camp, who were almost the most well-informed, were all here.

Intelligence merchants are also very discerning people.

Looking at this posture one by one, I also know the situation.

The red-haired and sturdy young man in front of him is currently one of the very potential heirs to the throne of the Red Dragon Kingdom.

It is said that this Dragon Clan's bloodline is very pure and extremely strong, and he has long been famous in the Imperial Royal Academy.

The intelligence businessman doesn't look at the usual boasting that he knows all kinds of big names, but everyone present is also the first time that he has been officially summoned by His Royal Highness the prince.

No one spoke, only the sound of nervous swallowing and heavy breathing could be heard.

Ji Xun didn't show any abnormalities either.

When everyone arrived, Prince Salou didn't open his eyes to look at this group of intelligence merchants, and only opened lazily: "I heard that you are all the most well-informed intelligence merchants in the camp. I need some intelligence. As long as I'm interested, there's a big reward. ”

"It is an honor for us to serve His Highness."

Ji Xun and a few intelligence businessmen listened to the flattered looks one by one, and they came casually.

Members of the royal family want to buy information, which can be sold for a good price.

What's more, this may be the only chance in their lives to tie up with such a top power.

It was clear to everyone that the nineteenth prince had gathered them together, firstly, to save trouble, and secondly, to let the seven of them compete with each other to get more useful information.

The merchants also scrambled to talk about their information, fearing that the bounty would be gone if it was too late.

"Your Highness, yesterday the little adventurous group of the mongoose group found a cave called 'Senas Cave' in the highlands, and there is also [Ghost Mist Grass], a spirit grass that has a miraculous effect on the fusion of dragon blood and ancestors. But the cave also has a sixth-order Nightmare Spider Swarm. Your Highness, this is the latest information, and it is the exclusive information of the contemptible people."

"Reward."

"Your Highness, the leader of the Giant Axe Mercenary Regiment is my cousin, and they have explored the depths of the Lun Heights. Two days ago, they discovered a bone dragon lair, and a seventh-order bone dragon was found inside, as well as a large number of necromantic crystals."

"Hmm. That's good news. The coordinates will be handed over to the steward in a moment. Reward! ”

"Your Highness, I know of a lone adventurer in the camp who has a treasure map of the Highlands in his hand. It has been preliminarily confirmed that it is a map of the route of an ancient gravedigger, which seems to point to some mysterious treasure. But that area is dangerous, and that adventurer is recruiting people in the camp."

"Reward!"

"Your Highness, I stumbled upon a few pieces of mysterious metal that could not be burned in the Adventurer's Market in the camp, and I suspect that they are the legendary [Aojin]. I've already inquired about the source, and it was brought back by the Lynx Hunters. We've bought all the relevant information, and no one else knows about it."

"Reward!"

“.”

There were all the people present, and they knew that His Royal Highness the prince was definitely not interested in ordinary information, so they told all the information at the bottom of the box one by one.

Professional intelligence businessmen also have their own sources of information.

They have some information that the officials don't know.

As they say, the vast majority of intelligence is exclusive information that is not known to outsiders.

Stop.

There are many that Ji Xun has never heard of even after inquiring for so long.

Prince Salou was also very atmospheric, and he rewarded the bags of gold coins on the spot.

It's much more rewarding than selling intelligence to bargaining adventurers.

The businessmen talked for more than half an hour, and they all made a lot of money.

His Royal Highness the Prince was also satisfied.

Both sides rejoiced.

Ji Xun occasionally interjected to say a few pieces of information that few people knew, and he didn't show too much in the whole process.

"Did you see that bounty? Did you find any suspicious people? ”

"Unfortunately, Your Highness, no."

“.”

It didn't take long for the exchange of information to end.

The merchants turned around and were about to leave.

If Ji Xun leaves like this, this opportunity that has been prepared for a long time will be missed.

He deliberately walked last.

And the prince of Salou was smart and perceptive, and he could see the complicated expression on "Sean's" face that was hesitant and eager to show his merits.

Prince Salou saw through the conceit of people's hearts again, sneered, and took the initiative to ask, "You seem to have any information that you haven't finished talking about just now?" ”

A small intelligence merchant is not qualified to go around the bend in front of him.

If it's worthless information that wastes time, he won't have a good face.

"Yes, Your Highness."

Ji Xun also took the opportunity to open his mouth and explained: "Forgive me for not saying it directly just now, it's because I want to say that the information is very important."

"Oh?"

Prince Salou had an interested expression.

In front of this, Ji Xun also knew that he couldn't hang his appetite, so he threw out a bombshell and said, "Based on my observations during this time, I suspect that the Rune Heights may be related to the royal tombs of the Tarun period!" ”

“.”

Prince Salou's expression was as usual.

But there was a flash of sharpness in his eyes that was not easy for others to detect.

He still didn't seem to be too interested, and said casually: "It's kind of interesting. What about your source of information? Let's hear it. ”

Ji Xun's current ability is very suitable for intelligence work.

The vast majority of other intelligence dealers are reselling information.

But he is a man who really understands intelligence.

There are thousands of quests in the Adventurers' Guild quest bar, and tons of new messages are updated every day.

The value of this information varies.

There are invalids, miscalculations, and false news.

Not everyone can tell.

It takes a lot of work to sort out the complicated and disorderly fragmented information.

This requires extreme thoughtfulness, logical thinking and keen intuition.

All the intel in the entire Screaming Valley camp was about the Heights of Lune.

It doesn't seem to be connected, it's all independent news.

But from a high enough angle, from a large enough amount of intelligence.

It's like a piece of a puzzle piece that ends up being the whole of Rune Heights!

Before the change, Ji Xun did not have such an ability.

But "I am the world" has it.

Jia Yu's calculation is largely because of this secret method, which gives him the ability to analyze and deduce information efficiently and accurately.

Ji Xun has used the shadow to inquire openly and secretly in the past few days, so that he has a lot of information.

Mix together an analysis.

He guessed and deduced, and came up with some conjectures that were almost close to reality.

Ji Xun directly took out a parchment scroll drawn by himself and began to explain.

This is the map he has drawn up in the recent past with the information he has.

This is definitely the most detailed and accurate adventure map of the Lunne Highlands in the entire camp.

But Ji Xun knows very well that this kind of map may not be mastered by the royal family.

Even they have more accurate military maps in their hands, as well as various relics of ancient maps left over from thousands of years ago.

Instead of hiding it, it is better to take it out and show your value.

But anyone who knows how to see the drawing at a glance is definitely an expert in intelligence!

Sure enough.

Just taking out this map, the prince of Salou looked at the densely drawn place names and markings on it, and his pupils shrank slightly.

This time, for the first time, I opened my eyes and looked at "Sean", an intelligence merchant.

Ji Xun glanced at the prince and started his performance.

"Seven days ago, the Iron Boots Adventure Group discovered the ruins of a rudimentary village in the mountainous area of Hongyantai, although no valuable ancient items were found, but in my opinion, the village itself is an important piece of information. Even during the Talon period, this wasteland was not suitable for human habitation, so their identity and motives for living there are doubts. ”

"Three days ago, in the direction of 30 degrees north-west of the highland, a suspected road of rammed earth was discovered, which has been tens of thousands of years old. I suspect that some kind of road was built for the transport of materials by a large complex. But strangely, no large remains have been found on the plateau so far."

"Five days ago, the Twin Swords Mercenary Regiment found some rusty weapons on the human ghouls near the 'Giant's Cliff', and I have seen the sigil on the weapon, which is highly suspicious of the mark of the Augustan royal family. The person who appears with this identity in this kind of wasteland is likely to be the "tomb keeper."

"There are also several recent discoveries of extradimensional space, all of which prove that there are mausoleums in the Lunne Heights."

"And then there's what my colleague Monsieur Grandet said about the 'gravedigger's treasure map,' and I've actually heard of it. But I don't think it's an ordinary treasure, it's probably a tomb robbery."

“.”

Ji Xun pointed to the map and talked eloquently.

Justified.

It wasn't just the Prince of Salou who was talking about it, but even several of the staff and guards in the room looked at it with obvious surprise.

Ji Xun knew that he chose to show his face in front of the nobles, and he would definitely accept more scrutiny.

But that was part of his plan.

The identity of the reclusive seems to be easy to imitate, and it is not easy to be exposed.

The premise is that no one knows he's blended in.

Mixed into the Stinging Snake Army before, Ji Xun did just that.

But now the matter of the Plague Swamp has exposed the existence of him, a "spy of the Eastern Wilderness" who is good at disguise.

If you continue to keep a low profile now, you will be more likely to be the target of suspicion.

So he thought differently.

And a role like an "intelligence merchant" that has to deal with many complicated characters involves a lot of cause and effect lines.

It's not just about imitating the deity's habits of life and various individual labels, but also about properly handling each line of cause and effect. This kind of identity would not be a preferred disguise object for normal spy thinking.

But on the contrary, Ji Xun chose to do so.

He has more than enough skills and intelligence.

The confidence in his heart, which is almost paranoid, makes him sure that he will never expose his flaws!

And this bold attempt will also make him gain a lot in the way of "playing".

The proficiency of "I am the world" has also skyrocketed.

Ji Xun is also very clear.

This is just the beginning.

To get close to this group of red dragon nobles, the real test is still to come.

He continued to point to the map without hesitation, drew an area, and said his results: "I have analyzed a lot of information in the past few days. I guess if there is a mausoleum, eighty percent of it is in this area! ”

After Ji Xun finished speaking, the entire study fell silent.

Even Prince Salou looked sideways, listening carefully to his analysis.

Ji Xun's guess was good.

The Red Dragon Royalty does have ancient maps of the Heights of Rune in their hands, as well as professional military maps drawn by professional cartographers of the army more recently.

Overall, it's even more detailed and accurate than the one in front of you.

But Ji Xun's map gave Salo a new idea.

Salou was not surprised to know in advance that the Mausoleum of Augustus was somewhere in this highland.

But that's top-secret information that few people even know about the royal family!

The intelligence merchant in front of him actually relied on all kinds of intelligence to deduce this?

In the end, a range area similar to that analyzed by the royal think tank staff?

The mind was still thinking about those fragmentary information, and Ji Xun had already finished speaking.

Prince Salo came back to his senses, glanced at it, and said calmly, "Your intelligence ability is very good. Heavy rewards. ”

As he spoke, the guards on the side took out a large box of treasures.

Ji Xun looked at it without hiding his joy and said, "Thank you, Your Highness." ”

As he spoke, his face also showed the anxiety of trying his best to hide his "ambition to cling to the powerful", but he was afraid that the other party would be displeased.

Salou noticed it, and was not surprised, and the corners of his mouth always wore a proud smile of the exclusive royal family.

Too many people want to get in touch with the royal family through him, and he has seen too many such careerists.

Salou didn't say anything, and said indifferently: "If you have any information in the future, you can report it directly to me, and you can retreat." ”

"Yes, Your Highness."

Ji Xun listened, and a touch of regret quietly passed over his face.

But he reluctantly retreated.

Ji Xunke never felt that he could find out the tomb of Augustus on his own, and he had to borrow the power of these people.

Guide people to the past.

What's more, he can analyze that there is absolutely no shortage of thinkers in the Red Dragon Royal Family, and sooner or later they will be deduced.

Walking out of the apartment, the corners of Ji Xun's mouth also raised slightly, and he murmured in his heart: "Very conceited guy." Hey, what would I do next if I were that guy?"

Some people only know the root story when they see it with their own eyes.

At this meeting, the information Ji Xun obtained completed some of the necessary conditions for deduction.

There were several princes and princesses who came with the Royal Academy Trial Group.

Ji Xun speculated that some of them might know about the situation in the Rose of Rune.

I didn't know who it was.

But now, it is almost certain that this Sarn is coming for the royal tomb.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have been in such a hurry to summon the intelligence merchant.

The merchants took the money, and the exclusive information was bought out.

No one dares to resell.

In other words, Sarn had more information than the rest of the Trials Order.

There is no shortage of ambition, strength, and scheming.

A strong opponent.

The more such a strong opponent, the more Ji Xun's interest was aroused.

There were no outsiders in the apartment.

Prince Salou looked at the map left by Ji Xun, and his face was finally no longer that light.

He made no secret of his admiration, and said in amazement: "Very good intelligence officer. Although Noruko was born, the source of information acquisition is limited. But it's good enough to be able to do this. ”

As he spoke, he seemed to sense someone coming, and said to the door, "Teacher, you said yes, right?" ”

At this time, an old man in a white robe slowly walked into the study.

He looked at the map and agreed, "It's really good." ”

Prince Salo looked at the map, his ambition in his eyes was undisguised, and he sighed with emotion: "Since a small intelligence merchant can think of it, others must also think of it." When this information from the heights of Lune is transmitted back to the royal capital, my uncles and brothers are afraid that they will flock to it. We'll have to hurry up and explore. If you can successfully find the [Olympus Holy Sword], all problems will be solved. ”

"Hmm."

The old man also nodded, but also reminded: "But the Rune Heights are very dangerous, that 'prophecy', Your Highness must pay attention to it."

Prince Salou didn't care, and said, "The prophecy is a future that cannot be changed. If my mother's prophecy had come my way, I would have been in danger in one of my adventures. So wherever I go, what's the difference? ”

As he spoke, he chuckled: "What's more, that prophecy is only a vague point, not a definite result. My fate has always been in my own hands. Besides, aren't you still a teacher? ”

“.”

The old man was also familiar with his disciple's temperament, shook his head slightly, and didn't say much.

Prince Salou suddenly thought of something: "By the way, teacher, what about the promotion ceremony on Uncle Andrei's side?" ”

If he wants to ascend to the throne, he needs a strong boost.

If his uncle can take that step, then it is even more reliable than if he obtained the [Olympus Sacred Sword] royal artifact.

Hearing this, a touch of profundity also appeared in the old man's eyes, and he said: "The Augustan royal family is an orthodox royal family with a bloodline inheritance, and this kind of 'war of annihilation' is of extremely high standard, and the understanding of the laws of the plane will be extremely large, and it is indeed a rare opportunity." Once the large-scale war is triggered, the promotion ceremony is almost ready to begin."

Prince Salou also had a happy face and said, "Yes." I didn't expect such a good opportunity. ”

As he spoke, he seemed to have seen the results of the war, and said, "There is information that another royal power artifact [Crown of Thorns] is in the hands of the current King Augustus. Tsk, it's a pity that the king's power is not stable enough now. When he's almost integrated the Eastern Wilderness, I don't mind trying the [Monarch Killer] path."

The old man said: "The overall force in the Eastern Wilderness is too weak, and it really can't make any big waves." But there are some details that need to be noted. Judging from the news from the Holy See, the destruction of the Serpent Legion this time is very problematic. Someone in the Eastern Wilderness seems to have contracted a high-ranking Immortal Ancestral Spirit."

Prince Salou said disapprerovingly: "The God Stealer Bai family is indeed very strong. But an ancestral spirit immortal family can't change anything. ”

In his opinion, the Immortal Family was the most important reason for the destruction of the Stinging Snake Legion.

But the old man clearly saw something deeper.

He said earnestly, "The Immortal Family is just one of the threats. On the contrary, I think that the ability of those people in the Eastern Wilderness to lurk is more noteworthy. They can lurk in the Serpent Legion undetected, which means that if those people have the perfect camouflage to hide in our team, and make trouble as we explore the Imperial Tomb, the consequences will be unimaginable. ”

"This"

Prince Salou frowned slightly as he listened.

He did ignore it.

As he spoke, the old man said, "The annihilation of the entire army of the Stinging Snake Legion is a lesson. From what information is known, the spy used the 'alternative method' to infiltrate. The spy infiltrated alone and cracked an S-level difficulty alternate dimension. From this point of view, he is thoughtful, crazy, conceited, and not weak. If I were him, now that I knew that the Royal Academy Trial Group was coming, I would definitely try my best to get in touch. ”

After a pause, his eyes flashed: "Even, we have already met him." ”

"Oh?"

Salo also showed a thoughtful look when he listened, and the luster in his eyes turned around.

Thinking of something, he shouted, "Someone! Strengthen the deployment of the camp, carefully screen everyone who enters and leaves the camp, and focus on those suspicious people who are withdrawn and have little contact with people. ”

As soon as the words fell, the guard from outside the door responded: "Yes." ”

(End of chapter)