Blue Card Starry Sky

Chapter 103 Valley of Charm

A month has passed in the blink of an eye! Three members of the class left and never returned. Their injuries were too severe, so they went home to recuperate and withdrew from the Spirit Hall.

Lan Tian and his Overlord Team secured victory with their final blow. The four were initially unconscious, but thanks to Zhao Qingyun's treatment, they are now fully recovered.

After these battles, Lan Tian's cultivation level improved significantly, his mastery of attribute skills increased, and he also comprehended a higher level of understanding.

The class returned to normal, and Instructor Xing Meng made adjustments, appointing Lan Tian as class leader and Yilante as vice class leader, with the two jointly managing the 29 trainees. Next, she gave a summary, commenting on each trainee's progress and shortcomings, encouraging everyone to work harder, emphasizing that everything should be based on ability, and urging them to challenge each other if they disagree.

Next, Instructor Qi Fei brought everyone some information. In a lawless area bordering the Luo Yi Empire and the Shura Empire, called Fengqing Valley, bandits are rampant, causing havoc everywhere. They even dare to rob royal goods, threatening the safety of the Luo Yi Empire and greatly displeasing the royal family. They are looking for an opportunity to wipe out these bandits, but due to the Shura Empire's protection, the Luo Yi Empire cannot deploy its regular army and can only rely on the Spirit Hall. Now, the main hall wants our side to send a small team to participate in the reconnaissance, to find out the specific situation of Fengqing Valley, in preparation for the next step of the plan. Therefore, Hall Master Zhao Qingyun hopes that our class will send a small team to participate in the reconnaissance.

This information was extremely important; it meant they were about to go to the battlefield, albeit only for reconnaissance. But anything could happen, and they would be facing life and death together. It was also an excellent opportunity for training and a shortcut to honor. Everyone eagerly signed up, leaving Xing Meng and Qi Fei undecided about who to send!

"We can split into three teams and take turns!" Lantian suggested. If they couldn't decide, they would split into groups. Everyone would have a chance to get a chance.

Xing Meng and Qi Fei thought it was a good idea, so they decided to divide into groups and take turns as Lan Tian had suggested. First, the whole class would fly to the military camp closest to Fengqing Valley. One team would go out to scout, while the rest would stay at the camp to train. After a while, they would rotate to another team to go, and so on, so that everyone would have the opportunity to train. They reported this to Hall Master Zhao Qingyun, who also agreed.

Everything was ready, and a spaceship awaited them on the main training ground to carry out their mission. Zhao Qingyun watched everyone depart on the spaceship. He hoped that these trainees would all be able to gain experience and grow up quickly to contribute to the empire. In particular, he wanted to see Lan Tian grow up as soon as possible, as he was an invaluable talent and a future pillar of the Luo Yi Empire.

After a long flight, they finally arrived at the closest military camp to the Shura Empire—the Northern Frontier Camp, also the closest to Fengqing Valley. Everyone disembarked the spaceship in an orderly fashion, arriving at the combat camp for the first time. This was the largest military camp of the Luo Yi Empire near the Shura Empire, boasting a force of 100,000. Indeed, the tents stretched as far as the eye could see. The empire's best troops and warriors were stationed here. In every battle with the Shura Empire, these warriors were the first to charge into battle, vowing to defend the empire's honor to the death. They were worthy of the people's trust and the royal family's trust.

The commander here is Zhao Liang, a royal prince. He specially came to meet all the trainees. Xing Meng and Qi Fei explained the specific arrangements and plans to him, which pleased him greatly. He had previously admired Zhao Qingyun, and as a close friend despite their age difference, he trusted Zhao Qingyun's abilities. Therefore, he was certain that the trainees Zhao Qingyun had trained would be excellent. The group listened to a report about Fengqing Valley. It was about thirty kilometers from the military camp, not far away. The terrain was treacherous, with only one main road passing through it. A major road ran through the valley, flanked by towering mountains. Shops, casinos, and brothels lined both sides, with numerous buildings stretching endlessly, dividing the area into two small towns. The town closer to the Luo Yi Empire was Zuixian Town, and the town closer to the Shura Empire was Yaochi Town, each controlled by different forces. This was a no-man's-land; neither the Luo Yi Empire nor the Shura Empire had jurisdiction over it, and it was entirely managed by the various forces present.

The area is a melting pot of various factions, including the Church of Light and the Church of Darkness, the Spirit Hall and the Asura Hall, as well as numerous bandit leaders and powerful families. Recently, it has become incredibly chaotic, with frequent instances of arson, murder, and looting. Open robberies are rampant in the streets, even targeting royal property – it's outrageous. Therefore, the Spirit Hall has dispatched a reconnaissance team to investigate what is happening, who is supporting them, and who is committing these atrocities.

After discussions with the Grand Commander, the first batch of two groups were dispatched to the two towns in Fengqing Valley, while the remaining personnel trained in the army. The first group, led by Lan Tian and consisting of ten people, was stationed in Zuixian Town as shop assistants. The second group, led by Yilante and consisting of ten people, was stationed in Yaochi Town as casino assistants. Both shops were assets under the name of the Church of Light, and Zhao Qingyun facilitated their entry as interns.

After resting for two days at the military camp, the Elantra team was the first to enter the Valley of the Wind and Fairy, successfully reaching Yaochi Town and settling in to begin their work. Three days later, the team led by Lantian also successfully settled into Zuixian Town.

Zuixian Town is bisected by a 30-meter-wide main avenue, while five other avenues crisscross the town, extending to the foot of the mountains on either side. Numerous buildings and palaces stand along these avenues. The town is incredibly prosperous, inhabited by people of all races. Good people, bad people, bandits, thugs, and rogues can all live here; it's a haven for crime, where everything is resolved with power, and strength gives you a voice.

Lan Tian and his team run an antique pawn and auction house called Mingjian Baolai Chamber of Commerce. It is heavily guarded, has a vast collection of treasures, and a large number of servants and general service staff, each fulfilling their duties. It holds a high position in Zuixian Town, after all, it is the business of the Church of Light.

Lan Tian and his team were mainly assigned to serve drinks to guests, entertain customers, and serve customers and friends who came to the store. The work was very heavy, but they also came into contact with a lot of people and learned a lot of information, which was exactly the purpose of their work here: to collect data and information. They heard that the head manager here was a very capable person, and the people here respected him very much and dared not cause trouble in the store, so it had always been peaceful.

In the backyard of the Mingjian Baolai Chamber of Commerce, there are many VIP rooms, specially designed for distinguished guests to select and purchase goods, and for gatherings. Each room is luxuriously decorated and soundproofed to ensure the privacy of its guests, making it a renowned establishment in Fengqing Valley. Nobles and royalty from both empires love to come here to select their favorite treasures.

Lan Tian and his team lived in the innermost building in the backyard. It was simple and peaceful, undisturbed by the outside world, and there were no safety issues. After a few days, they had fully adapted to the work arrangements here and were able to focus on collecting information.

(End of this chapter)