As the sun passed by Gaogang, Leorio and his party finally arrived at the "Turkish Wind Valley".
"This is the Valley of the Wind?"
Leorio looked surprised.
The actual scene was different from what he imagined, and it could even be said to be hugely different.
The "Wind Valley" he imagined was a desolate valley full of wind and sand, but what he saw before him made him feel like he was in another town.
In the central area surrounded by mountains, there is a huge open space similar to a basin, which is full of large and small tents and houses built with wooden structures.
You can see many busy people, one truck after another loaded with ore, coming out of the mountains, each one with a gray face, but with a harvest smile.
The most eye-catching thing is that there is a huge windmill in the center.
The windmill was all made of metal. The huge round windmill was motionless, like a sleeping giant guard.
"Brother Lei, this is the Valley of the Wind, where our people are still inside." A leader hurriedly stepped forward and said.
"Are those large and small tents used for mining ores?" Leorio asked curiously.
"No, many of those tents are actually mobile shops. Despite their simple appearance, the things inside are actually quite complete, but the prices are a bit more expensive than in small towns." The man continued to introduce.
"I actually managed all my business here!" Leorio sighed.
"Business here is even hotter than in the small town, especially at night, when there are carnival shows." The man said as he continued to move forward with the convoy.
"Those trucks carrying ore, where did they come from?" Leorio continued to inquire.
"Inside the mountains!"
"Can anyone be allowed to mine ore in the mountains?"
"It used to be like this, but something has changed recently." The man looked a little sad when he said this.
"What's the change?" Leorio became interested.
"Since the mercenary alliance was established, the mining rights here have been controlled by the mercenary alliance." After a pause, the man continued, "Because our 'Charge Mercenary Group' refused to join the mercenary alliance, we have been subject to
A lot of exclusion.”
Although the man said it simply, Leorio vaguely guessed that this might be the reason why Harriman didn't want to talk about it.
"Are your people safe here?" Leorio asked worriedly.
"It's not absolutely safe. Those who target us don't dare to go overboard here. They want to set an example of justice and at the same time take into account the rules of the Adventurers Association." The man said with some resentment.
It seems that the truth is far from being as easy as he said.
Although the other party will not go too far, the continuous provocations are annoying.
If the combat power of the current "Assault Mercenary Group" hadn't dropped too much, they might have had a big fight with the opponent long ago.
"It will be fine in the future!" Leorio comforted.
"Brother Lei, with you here, we don't have to be angry with those people anymore." When the man said this, his eyes flashed.
"If the other party is really looking for trouble unreasonably, I don't mind fixing them." Leorio smiled.
He totally has this strength!
The carriage shuttled among the many tents and finally stopped at a place close to the mountain.
"Brother Lei, we are here, our people are inside." The man stepped forward again to explain.
Directly ahead is a cave with torches on the rock wall.
On the left and right sides of the cave, there was a man standing on each side. After seeing the carriage, they both came over.
"How are Captain Dillon and the others doing?"
After the two came over, they couldn't wait to ask.
"Hey, don't worry, captain and the others have been cured. This time, we are going to stand up." The man said excitedly.
"Really?"
"Yeah! I'm just here to pick you up."
"But if we leave in a big way, those people will definitely intercept us halfway!"
"Don't be afraid! We have brother Leorio this time!"
The man said, introducing Leorio to the two of them.
Leorio just exchanged greetings and couldn't wait to go into the cave to find someone.
"Fat Tiger! Sledgehammer!"
Entering inside, even though the lights were dim, Leorio recognized his comrades at a glance.
The two people who were chatting against the stone wall cast doubtful glances at them.
Leorio strode over: "Why, after more than ten years of not seeing each other, you two don't recognize me?"
"Who are you……"
Fat Tiger and Sledgehammer stood up at the same time.
They recognized it, but couldn't believe it was true.
"Fat Hu, you are still so fat. You said you were losing weight more than ten years ago. Why do you feel that your face is rounder than before?"
Leorio turned his attention to the tall Sledgehammer again.
"Sledgehammer, your weapon is still so eye-catching."
This man named "Sledgehammer" used a bright silver oval war hammer. When he was in the stormtrooper battalion, he preferred to use this kind of heavy weapon.
"Leolio, you...why are you here?" Sledgehammer's eyes widened.
"Of course I'm here to pick you up. I heard Harriman tell you everything about you. Oh, by the way, Captain Dillon's curse has been removed. You don't have to worry anymore." Leorio said hurriedly and simply.
introduce.
"You said Captain Dillon is healed? Has Harriman really found the light magician?" Fat Tiger shouted excitedly.
His volume was not low, and everyone around him heard it immediately.
Everyone heard that their group leader was well, and the atmosphere suddenly became lively.
"You don't have to worry about that curse anymore. By the way, where is Iron Face? Harriman said, you three are together." Leorio asked hurriedly.
Unexpectedly, when these words were asked, both Fat Tiger and Sledgehammer changed their expressions.
"What, something happened?"
Leorio's heart couldn't help but lift.
"Iron Face is also under that curse. It's over there. I'll take you there." Sledgehammer said.
Leorio saw the iron face covered with a black curse, lying on the ground extremely weak. He opened his mouth several times to speak, but could not make a sound.
"Iron Face, it's me, Leorio, don't say anything, I'll take you to treatment right away."
After Leorio finished speaking, he asked everyone to tidy up and set off now.
In fact, the Assault Mercenary Group had nothing to deal with. After a period of suppression, everyone had almost no source of income. However, a collective curse happened again. It was really like "the house leaked and it rained all night."
The sick people were carried onto the carriages, and those who still had the strength to follow followed on foot.
Gululu!
The carriage drove toward the town along the way it came.
Although everyone was eager to return to the town as soon as possible, considering the number of patients in the carriage, they could only control the speed at a relatively stable level.
Leorio drove the carriage at the front, and Fat Tiger sat with him and talked about what happened during this time.
It turns out that there are several forces behind the so-called mercenary alliance, including famous families and officials from the rich and powerful, all of whom are eyeing the minerals here.
They are very smart and know that if they directly monopolize the mining of minerals in the "Turkish Wind Valley", there will definitely be a strong backlash.
But if a mercenary alliance is established to unify all mercenary teams and thus have the right to formulate rules, they can continuously obtain profits from here.
The other mercenaries succumbed to pressure and threats.
Only the "Assault Mercenary Group" is a tough guy who won't take the soft and the hard, so it becomes a thorn in the side of those people, a thorn in their flesh, and they can be quickly removed.
However, considering that the "Mercenary Alliance" has just been established, if the "Assault Mercenary Group" is eliminated like this, it will definitely be criticized.
However, they will not just let go of the "Assault Mercenary Group", and there will certainly be a series of conspiracies and suppressions.
The use of dark curse is the most insidious.
They even spread rumors outside that the "Charge Mercenary Group" entered the mountains and was cursed. Anyone who comes close to them will receive the same curse.
After listening to Fat Tiger's narration, Leorio had a comprehensive understanding of the whole story.
To put it bluntly, it is the word "profit".
The carriage continued to move forward.
Leorio couldn't help but ask: "Since you don't want to join the 'Mercenary Alliance' and know how good they are at it, why don't you leave here?"
A mercenary group can easily find ways to make money even if they change places!
"It's not that we don't want to, it's that we can't!" Fat Tiger said seriously.
"Why is this?"
Fat Tiger looked around and then whispered: "That's because we accidentally discovered a mineral vein leading underground in the mountains. The other party has been trying to find out the whereabouts of the mineral vein from our mouths."
"Ore vein?"
Leorio was stunned. His first reaction was to think of the jade vein discovered by Lin Xi.
"You may not understand the value of a mine, but it can definitely drive a big family crazy."
"I know that." Leorio smiled.
They had encountered this kind of thing before, they were attacked at night by a master from a family, and in the end it was Sethis who did the finishing work.
The carriage shook, Leorio pulled the reins, and asked again: "There are so many people in your mercenary group. If the other party really wants to find out the whereabouts of the mine, wouldn't they start with other people and use coercion and inducement?
There will always be people who can’t stand it, right?”
"Hehe!" Fat Tiger laughed, "Leorio, do you know why this is?"
"Why?"
Leorio didn't believe that everyone would be as secretive as those who came from the stormtrooper camp.
"That's because none of us can tell the whereabouts of that mineral vein." Fat Tiger said.
"ah?"
Leorio was a little confused.
Fat Tiger explained: "You don't know the situation in the Wind Valley. The terrain is too complex. If you don't pay attention, you will get lost. You will also encounter the wind and sand in the sky, making it difficult to identify the direction. We only discovered that place by accident."
There is a mineral vein, but after leaving, it will be difficult to find it again."
"You didn't mark it?"
"There's no point in marking it. You'll know when you get inside one day."
After a pause, Fat Hu said again: "So, we only know that there is indeed an undiscovered mineral vein in the mountains, but if we want to find it again, none of us can do it. Even if they threaten and induce, they can't
way."
Leorio couldn't help but laugh out loud: "You entered Treasure Mountain but came back empty-handed. Should I say you are lucky or unlucky?"
In comparison, their Lord Lin Xi is different.
When treasures are discovered, they must all be dug up even if it takes a few more days.
Strength and luck are indeed linked!
If you have strength, meeting a treasure is a blessing.
Without strength, meeting a treasure is a disaster.
The Charge Mercenary Group is an example.
"It's not like we came back empty-handed. We dug some rare ores. Otherwise, why would others be targeting us?" Fat Tiger corrected.
While he was talking, Leorio suddenly pulled the reins in his hand and stopped the carriage abruptly.
"What's wrong?" Fat Tiger was stunned.
"There is a situation." Leorio looked serious.
Fat Tiger looked around, raised his ears at the same time, and said: "There is the cry of the demon wolf, but judging from the sound, it is still some distance away from us."
"That's my companion. He may have discovered something, so he raised the alarm." Leorio explained.
"Then what should we do now, take a detour or go back the same way?" Fat Hu looked nervous.
Leorio listened carefully and then said: "Don't worry, let's keep walking. My companions and I are enough to keep you safe!"
The carriage continued to move forward, and this time Fat Tiger stopped talking, his eyes constantly switching between the two sides of the road.
About a cup of tea later, a group of people appeared on the road in front of them, blocking the way with great fanfare.
Fat Tiger shouted excitedly: "It's them!"
Leo Leo put a palm on Fat Tiger's shoulder and said in a deep voice: "Relax, I'm here!"
The carriage did not stop and continued to move forward.
"parking!"
A tall man on the opposite side suddenly stuck the sword in his hand on the ground, making a gesture of blocking the way.
"What's the matter?"
Leorio slowly stopped the carriage, his eyes scanning the other party's people.
There were more than fifty people on the other side, and this was in the open. Leorio noticed that there were people hiding behind the rocks on both sides.
"One of our companions has disappeared and is now suspected to be hidden in your carriage. We request a search of the carriage." The man blocking the road said very domineeringly.
"Get out of here before I take action!" Leorio said with a cold face.
"It seems that you are not cooperating, so we have no choice but to be tough."
The man blocking the road displayed his fighting spirit and at the same time pulled out the big sword in front of him.
Whoosh!
At this moment, a beautiful shadow fell out of thin air.
The white tail swayed intelligently, and Bai Yueguang's voice was filled with excitement that could not be concealed: "Leorio, don't rob me, these people are all mine!"
This was the first time that Fat Tiger saw Bai Yueguang, and his eyes couldn't help but become a little straight.
Along the way, Bai Yueguang had been hiding in the dark. Now he saw an opportunity to move his hands and feet, so he appeared.
"Leolio, is this beast mother your woman?" Fat Tiger asked.
"Don't talk nonsense!" Leorio was startled, "Be careful if she gets mad and breaks your bones."
"You're not really going to let her deal with those people alone, are you?"
"The number of people is indeed a bit small, and I don't know if we can let her enjoy it to the fullest!" Leorio muttered softly.
Click!
At this moment, Bai Yueguang moved.
It was like a flash of lightning that kept flashing in the crowd.
Before Fat Tiger could see clearly what was going on, white moonlight suddenly appeared in front of his eyes, and his body was still wrapped with electric light.
"Some people will come over to help me and take off all the equipment on those people, especially the storage rings. Don't let go of any of them."
Bai Yueguang looked up with a smile on his face, a look of pride on his face.
Only then did Fat Tiger realize that those who had originally blocked the road had fallen to the ground.