Chapter 192 The Lost Land
Aisha said she was omnipotent and could buy anything. The city of Anya where the lords lived was actually a small border town.
That’s right, this time Zhang Yang confirmed that he had finally reached the border of Zhao Xianyu’s kingdom.
If you think about it this way, the area of his kingdom is really not small. I don’t know the north-south distance, but the east-west distance must be no less than three thousand miles.
Anya City is not big, but it is very prosperous, extremely prosperous, the people live and work in peace and contentment, commerce and travel are developed, and it is also an important military town.
There were about three thousand troops stationed there, plus a temple, which usually meant a high priest, fifteen apprentice priests, and five priests.
However, Zhang Yang did not find the soldiers searching for him at the entrance of Anya City.
"This is a paradise for adventurers. The king encourages soldiers and civilian adventurers to cross the border and go to the Lost Land to hunt monsters and demons. A first-level monster can be sold for almost one Storm Gold Coin in Anya City. It's a pity that monsters are too dangerous. Otherwise, I would definitely go and gamble for wealth like you great adventurers."
The guy who was talking excitedly was a caravan member, about 27 or 28 years old, named Nad. He fell seriously ill on the road and was abandoned by his caravan in a small town 120 miles away from Anya City to fend for himself.
Then Zhang Yang was just trying to test Elsa's ability and find a free guide at the same time. So when Nader was almost in a coma near death, Elsa showed her magical ability. It was not the evil magic of the evil god, but the magic of life, the purest life force from the Wood Demon Tower.
In just half an hour, Ned, the caravan member who was about to die of illness, was alive and well again.
Zhang Yang did not reveal the treatment process, and Elsa herself was not clear about her condition. She had no idea how precious and magical the life magic she released was.
This is not the relationship between believers and gods at all.
The Wood Demon Tower is not a god, but some kind of mutation must have occurred to it before it was bound by the lucky girl Elsa. Well, for now, this word can only be used to describe it.
What surprised him even more was what happened next. Elsa said that the god she believed in was very weak and did not respond to her prayers at all, which was different from other gods.
But in Zhang Yang's opinion, the Wood Demon Tower is not weak at all, it is clearly overflowing with energy. Just by praying a three-minute spell, Elsa can save a person who is seriously ill and almost dying, and bring him back to full health in half an hour. This kind of magic is so powerful that even the Sky Ranger has never had such abundant energy!
So, what did Zhao Xianyu do to the Wood Demon Tower? "Ms. Aisha, Sir Jack, Anya City is where I grew up. Thank you very much for saving me, but I am too poor to even have a single silver coin to repay you. However, if you hunt any monsters in the future, you can come to me. I know the best dealers and will definitely give you the best price."
The caravan fellow Ned was so grateful that he was almost in tears.
Zhang Yang had a blank expression on his face, but Aisha was very pleased and smiled, "Ned, don't worry about it. If you really want to help us, can you tell us how to get to Aquinas Valley?"
The little girl was very smart. She resisted asking any questions along the way. She just listened to Ned bragging about where he had been and what dangers he had encountered. Elsa always responded with a smile and listened in a friendly manner.
It was not until this moment, when Nader seemed to show his true feelings, that she asked.
"Uh—what did you say?"
The caravan clerk Ned seemed not to hear clearly.
"Aquinas Valley, we're going there, Ned, can you tell us the approximate route?"
"Ah, Aquinas Valley? Haha, you - of course, I know -" Nad's face changed, and he looked back at the city gate a few hundred meters away, where a group of soldiers were on guard. Then he moved his feet calmly, suddenly turned around and ran, shouting as he ran, "Hurry up, there are followers of the evil god here, they are going to -"
"Boom!"
The sound of a crossbow arrow breaking through the air was heard. A miniature crossbow arrow was worn on Ned's chest. The person who shot it was not Zhang Yang, but Aisha. She was trembling all over at the moment and could not speak, but her eyes were extremely determined.
Zhang Yang cast an approving look over, took a few steps forward, pulled out the crossbow, and quickly pulled Elsa into the city gate.
There were people nearby, but under the cover of Zhang Yang's soul force field, neither Nad nor his words could be heard from beginning to end. It was not until a minute later that people screamed. Nad was already dead, and no one saw the murderer.
"Thank you! I was so reckless."
When Zhang Yang and Aisha were already sitting in a large tavern in Anya City to taste the local specialties, Aisha whispered.
"No, compared to girls or boys of your age, you have done quite well. Well, Aisha, welcome to join the Dried Fish Demon Hunting Team."
Zhang Yang smiled slightly and raised the dark beer in his hand. He was becoming less and less anxious.
Because he had a hunch that the Wood Demon Tower was related to Zhao Xianyu's roots. As long as he could find the Wood Demon Tower, well, that was his Wood Demon Tower, and Zhao Xianyu would have no chance of escaping.
"Eat and drink first, and leave the rest to me."
Zhang Yang began to eat heartily, occasionally exchanging glances with the proprietress who was not very pretty but had charm, as if he was a regular customer who had been here many times.
In the end, the drunk Zhang Yang accidentally exchanged glances with a few fierce-looking men at another table.
What are you looking at?
Take another look! After a chaotic fight, Zhang Yang finally sat down in front of Elsa, who was already stunned by the show.
"Okay, now that the matter is settled, pack up and we'll leave tomorrow."
Next, Zhang Yang asked for two rooms in the tavern and took Elsa to start purchasing various weapons and tools for hunting monsters, as well as tents, food, medicines, etc. He was so experienced that Elsa really believed that he was a monster hunter rather than a knight.
When it was time for dinner in the evening, a strong man with a big beard finally came over and sat down. Zhang Yang didn't say anything, but waved to the proprietress to bring a large glass of dark beer. After the strong man drank it all in one gulp, the other party spoke.
"Jack, you are a stranger in Anya City, and strangers often represent risks and instability, so no demon hunting team will easily recruit the two of you, especially since you are still a rookie."
"So, I suggest you join the Demon Hunter Guild in Anya City. As long as you pay three gold coins, you can join some demon hunting teams with good reputations. Otherwise, without our guarantee, you will only meet the kind of idiots who randomly add people, which you can only see in knight novels. Demon hunting is a head-breaking job. Without a companion who can be trusted, they would rather not accept this mission."
"We have observed you for a day and finally determined that you are indeed an experienced demon hunter. Although you are wearing stolen knight armor, it does not change the fact that you are a good hunter."
After hearing what the other party said, Zhang Yang smiled. That's right, that's how it is. How can you just go to a tavern and flirt with the proprietress and meet a mercenary who just happens to need a companion? How can you just happen to team up to kill monsters, and then if your teammates die, you will have an adventure?
We are all people who live on the edge of a knife. Although we are not afraid of death, we don't want to be deliberately killed by others.
So Zhang Yang first deliberately fought a battle with a group of guys with high combat power, which not only proved his own strength but also showed his discretion. He also warned them that although Elsa was a newcomer, the people protecting her were very powerful.
Next, Zhang Yang purchased various supplies to prove that he really had experience in hunting demons, otherwise this Demon Hunter Guild would never have appeared in front of him.
After all, novels are just novels, and reality is the father.
"I only take small missions, I can't go too deep."
Zhang Yang took out three dollars, oh, three gold coins, with an indifferent expression, but without any doubt.
This is also what the title implies.
A truly experienced veteran, no matter where he comes from or why he comes, will never have the awareness of being skilled and courageous in an unfamiliar place. He will only slowly, slowly explore his hunting ground.
Those who want to make a earth-shattering move right away are either really talented and bold, or they are just simple and bold, or they have a father behind them.
"learn."
The burly man opposite took the gold coin, took out a small emblem, and handed it over calmly, "Tomorrow morning, at the north gate, there will be a team going to hunt the three-headed demon rat. The leader is called One-Eyed Hank. If you show this, he will agree to take you there, but the specific profit sharing for the kill must be 50-50. Any problem?"
"No, I know the rules."
Zhang Yang didn't care at all, and the other party was also very satisfied. It was most comfortable to deal with such a veteran, but when encountering such an experienced demon hunter, one cannot offend him easily.
"It's my treat today, Mr. Jack, enjoy your meal."
The sturdy man stood up, whispered something and left.
His voice was very low, but then most of the people in the tavern stopped looking at Elsa from time to time. Everyone knew the rules. Outsiders could be offended, but for their own people, forget it, especially since this guy was someone who was not easy to mess with.
It was a good night's sleep and nothing happened, so much so that Elsa began to wonder if the world was too beautiful.
"Let's go!"
Zhang Yang rode his horse through the streets and saw groups of people at the north gate. However, they were basically silent. No one swore, no one spit, and no one disliked each other. The only thing left was the smell of blood.
These are the real demon hunters who roam among death, not second-rate ones.
There were guards at the city gate. Zhang Yang took out the emblem given by the Demon Hunter Guild and passed through smoothly. In other words, without this thing, if he wanted to go out hunting demons, he would have to stay in prison for a while.
(End of this chapter)
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