It was the sacred object everyone was talking about that caught An Ge's attention. If she wasn't mistaken, this sacred object might be the Gate of Space.
An Ge wasn't surprised that Fang Yuanyuan noticed the unusual activity in the Central Forest. Although the Central Forest was sparsely populated, it didn't mean it was deserted. Moreover, the humans and beastmen were allied, and the best route for the beastmen to attack the elves was through the Central Forest.
Even if it's not a large-scale expedition from the Central Forest, just an occasional small group can develop something unusual.
An Ge originally intended to go directly to the human race's main camp, but after listening to everyone's advice, he decided to remain inactive.
Fang Yuanyuan was curious about what this strange object was, so she had Oris spread the word, and she was sure it would attract her attention.
After listening for a while longer and finding no useful information, An Ge left the tavern.
With winter approaching, the Central Forest is less threatened by monsters, but various terrible natural disasters occur frequently, making it more dangerous than usual.
An Ge didn't dare to be careless and found a suitable place on the outskirts of the central forest to set up her tent.
Wearing the robes An Ge had given her, Meng Xia looked around curiously. She hadn't dared to speak a word in the tavern, afraid of giving herself away; she was practically bursting with pent-up frustration.
"Little Ge'er, have you come up with an idea?"
"I just have a simple idea, and I'm not sure if it's feasible. With our appearance, even if we dye our hair and eyes, we'd still be too conspicuous among humans. We should try to avoid crowds."
Meng Xia nodded. She had heard from that knight that some radical rebels even regarded black hair and black eyes as a curse and would kill them on the spot, even though black hair and black eyes were so beautiful.
This is one of the reasons why they do not want to cooperate with the resistance.
"Damn Fang Yuanyuan," Meng Xia couldn't help but curse.
"Let me summon everyone over to discuss a solution," An Ge said, activating the power of the contract. Instantly, Hu Jiu and the others appeared beside her.
As for Hogg, she originally thought he wouldn't be summoned. But since Hogg was a reward she had drawn, she tried to put him into her reward space before leaving, and to her surprise, she succeeded.
Although the process was somewhat strange, Hogg was eventually brought over. However, the characteristics of the dwarves were too conspicuous, and the continent was constantly hunting them down, so Ango did not summon him at this moment.
"Is this the West Asian continent? The aura around me is so strange," Lu Yan said, sensing the surrounding atmosphere.
Chang Jin adapted well to it, saying, "It's very comfortable here, but there are fewer dark elements."
An Ge felt that this might be related to everyone's cultivation methods. However, although she practiced cultivation techniques, she didn't feel too uncomfortable here, probably because she possessed a divine status.
An Ge asked Hu Jiu with concern, "How are you all?"
"Although the aura is strange, it doesn't matter. In fact, our strength has increased considerably."
Strictly speaking, the West Asian continent is a mid-level plane, where the upper limit of martial arts is fixed, and the strength of Hu Jiu and others has been improved accordingly.
After exchanging words, the group discovered that while Hu Jiu and Lu Yan's strength was suppressed, Chang Jin, Liu Tingxue, and Rong Zhuo were unleashing their full power. According to Hogg, this was roughly equivalent to a Grandmaster of Magic.
Grand mages are extremely rare on the West Asian continent, let alone legendary mages, who are currently the highest level. It is said that there are legendary mages around Fang Yuanyuan.
Liu Tingxue was very unhappy with her own strength. Although she relied on her medical and poison skills, she was still a cultivation genius. How come she couldn't even get the status of a legendary mage here?
But how come Hu Jiu and Lu Yan's strength has improved so quickly?
Lu Yan proudly raised his chin; he was the one in charge of physical strength.
Although everyone's strength is enough to dominate in this plane, Fang Yuanyuan is a chosen one, and there are too many powerful people around her. It is obviously not a wise move to confront them head-on.
“My suggestion is to have Oris reveal the existence of the portal. When Fang Yuanyuan hears that there is a chosen one, she will definitely come in person. We can then set up an ambush in the central forest.”
“But this exposes you to the public eye,” Meng Xia said with some concern.
"Even if we don't do this, Fang Yuanyuan will discover the secret of the spatial gate sooner or later, so we might as well strike first."
Hu Jiu pondered for a moment and said, "This method is feasible. As long as we learn more about the Central Forest, the crisis here might actually become our turning point. Compared to other places, the Central Forest is at least our home ground."
After the discussion, everyone agreed with An Ge's idea.
Since no native knew the Central Forest better than the locals, and the chances of them going into the crowds were slim, Ango released Hogg.
Hogg felt the familiar presence and burst into tears. After crying, his eyes were resolute. "I agree with this method. Instead of going to find Fang Yuanyuan, we should lure her here. By the way, I can also be the bait."
“You don’t need to show up in person. Just give the equipment you crafted to Oris, have him put it on the market, and spread the word that he saw you in another world. With physical evidence, Fang Yuanyuan will be more convinced.”
Hogg nodded solemnly, "My forging skills are close to those of a Grandmaster. It would be even better if I could create a piece of equipment that would cause a sensation."
Hearing Hogg's words, An Ge's eyes lit up with surprise. "Congratulations, Hogg!" A Grandmaster! I've heard that Grandmasters in the West Asian continent only exist in legends.
"I have to thank the shop manager for this. Although I don't know why, I have a strong feeling that my improved casting skills are inseparable from the shop manager's influence," Hogg said confidently.
Ange raised an eyebrow. Hogg wasn't her divine servant, so would he also be affected by her?
Xiaoqi affirmed in her mind, "Of course, he was won in a lottery by you. Strictly speaking, he belongs to you, and you have more control over his life and death."
Simply putting him into the reward space would render Hogg powerless.
An Ge remained noncommittal about Xiao Qi's words. Even knowing that she could control Hogg, An Ge had no intention of changing her relationship with Hogg.
Huo took out his communication equipment to contact Oris. Afterward, he asked Ange to bring out the foundry and begin forging equipment.
Ange had already decided to give the forging table to Hogg, and before leaving, she put it into her spatial storage.
This plane is rich in magic, making it more suitable for Hogg. Ango dug up countless precious gems during his last trip to the secret realm, which will come in handy now.
Hogg stared at the pile of stones, his eyes widening.
"My God, shopkeeper, did you bring back the goblin's treasure vault?"
"Hehe, I was just lucky."
Hogg swallowed hard. This wasn't just a matter of luck; it also required keen observation. If he didn't know Ange's identity, he would have thought Ange had goblin blood.
Hogg's eyes gleamed with excitement. "Don't worry, I, old Hogg, will definitely show my skills this time."
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