In the world of martial arts, one works tirelessly to attain enlightenment.

Chapter 45, Blonde Hair

"So, the current task is to find the treasure map?"

Yan Lingfei blinked; that was her teacup…

"Yes, the appearance of treasure maps is unpredictable. The current conclusion is that it depends on luck. The first and second planners of the Elite Project, as well as many high school cultivators, will also participate."

Lin Ran nodded, looked at Yan Lingfei, and suddenly remembered something.

Have you met Lingxi and Lingmeng?

"They are at Garrison No. 3 and did not come to the new city."

Lin Ran understood. No wonder she hadn't seen them, but they weren't important, and she hadn't thought of them before.

How is the area determined by the treasure map?

"Within the Human Alliance, beings of the extraordinary level personally took action, calculated the location of this area, and stated that a complete inheritance usable by humans exists within the secret realm, causing a sensation throughout the entire alliance."

Yan Lingfei showed Lin Ran the confirmed map area, which was a circular region that completely covered Fortress No. 3 and extended more than 400 kilometers into the human territory.

Lin Ran touched her chin.

"Let's rest a bit more, then head back to Camp Three."

"Okay, why do we have to wait a while?" Yan Lingfei asked subconsciously.

Lin Ran glanced at her but didn't say anything.

Yan Lingfei blushed, realizing what Lin Ran meant.

……

Base No. 3.

Lin Ran and his group of four successfully passed the strict identity check. There were several times more soldiers at the gate than before, and patrol teams could be seen everywhere in the city, all carrying extraordinary series firearms.

Led by Yan Lingfei, the three found Lingxi Lingmeng.

Their current accommodation was also prepared by Yan Lingfei. After Yan Lingfei went to the new city, they were the only ones left here.

"Sister Feifei, Captain."

Lingmeng and Lingxi were taken aback when they saw the four of them return together.

Yan Lingfei asked casually.

"What's been going on lately?"

"Twenty-six people have come here, all looking for you, Sister Feifei. There are men and women, and I've written down all their names."

Lingxi took out a notebook.

Yan Lingfei looked at it once and then returned it to Lingxi.

"There are no important figures here, so don't worry about them. The situation at Base Three will become chaotic from now on, so don't go out alone."

"Okay, Sister Feifei."

Yan Lingfei then arranged everyone's rooms. This was also a three-story building, and there were still many rooms left after the arrangement was completed.

Yan Lingfei arrived at Lin Ran's room.

"Captain, when are we going to look for the treasure map?"

"There's no need to search; I already have my own exclusive cultivation technique."

"Huh? Captain, are you serious? I haven't even completed the second specialization of the Ascension Ritual yet."

Yan Lingfei was greatly shocked.

Lin Ran countered, "Is it that difficult?"

"Captain, teach me!"

Yan Lingfei grabbed Lin Ran's hands, her big eyes blinking as she looked at him.

Lin Ran refused without hesitation.

"You know the significance of specialization; there can be no external factors interfering."

"Is there a way that won't have any impact?"

Yan Lingfei tried to struggle.

Lin Ran thought for a moment: "Let's go to the Enlightenment Room and lock ourselves in for a few days. Maybe we'll get some ideas."

"Really? I'll give it a try."

Yan Lingfei left.

Lin Ran shook his head. He left the room, intending to take a stroll around the No. 3 base, without calling the two catgirls.

station.

The overall color is bluish-gray, exuding solemnity and seriousness, which makes people feel somewhat depressed.

The constant flow of life along the long street diluted these feelings.

Humans, cat people, elves, werewolves, fire spirits, ice spirits, demons, battlefield creatures... all exist.

Lin Ran walked among them, not standing out.

The rank of most creatures within sight can be discerned at a glance, with the majority being rank one. Those that cannot be discerned are mostly rank two creatures, but their numbers are very small.

A few demon species have conflicts, but they all exercise restraint and do not seek revenge.

After walking for a while, Lin Ran found the trading place.

The garrison was located on the border, and apart from the trading post and designated venting areas, there was almost no other entertainment.

The trading area is a complex of several long streets, covering a large area and containing the largest number of living beings.

Before she had walked halfway down the long street, Lin Ran's eyes were opened to a whole new world.

The life essence of the elves, the horn of the fire demon, the core of the ice spirit, the fire spirit body... these resources are normal.

There were succubi selling themselves at stalls, pure-blooded elf slaves being sold and arguing with the elves, fire spirits selling their fire spirit cores, and cat people selling retractable mechanical bodies...

After walking down the street, Lin Ran felt that she had broadened her horizons; she would never see this type of market in the Mother Realm.

Even after all the treasure maps have been revealed, it is unlikely that such a grand spectacle will ever happen again.

They are currently just alien beings who entered the trading area ahead of time; they may reach their peak in two months.

Lin Ran wandered around for a while and bought some earth and fire attribute resources, as well as some highly efficient spiritual medicines to replenish qi and blood.

Just as they were about to turn back after basically completing a circle, a petite figure with blonde hair suddenly rushed out of an alley.

Lin Ran glanced at him and saw the other person pause slightly before rushing towards him and leaping up to hug him.

"?"

As Lin Ran was being embraced, she reached out and grabbed her.

The blonde little girl blinked, her large, clear black and white eyes looking at Lin Ran with utter innocence.

Lin Ran looked at her hair and felt it looked familiar, so she took out her terminal and scanned it.

"Lin Qingyu, the younger sister of Lin Qingxuan, the first planner."

As detailed information emerged, Lin Ran's brows relaxed slightly.

Lin Qingxuan also has blonde hair, but she is a traditional, classic Eastern girl who stands out in the list of the first planners. He had seen her information before, so it's no wonder that he felt a little familiar when he saw Lin Qingyu.

"I am Lin Ran, the first participant in the Elite Project. Where is your sister?"

Lin Ran put Lin Qingyu down and spoke to her telepathically.

Lin Qingyu visibly breathed a sigh of relief, holding onto Lin Ran's hand tightly.

"My sister had a conflict with the alien race. I was by her side, so she couldn't use her strength effectively and left first. But there are still alien races chasing me."

Lin Qingyu looked at Lin Ran, her voice clear and crisp, and thought Lin Ran was very beautiful.

Lin Ran ruffled the little girl's golden hair, finding it to have an excellent feel, only slightly inferior to Meng Yu's.

"Hmm, where is the alien race that's chasing you?"

"They're here."

Lin Qingyu pointed to the alley, where chaotic running sounds could be heard.

"She's just ahead, don't let her get away!"

"Hurry up, there are human patrols at the trading post. If she runs into them, we're done for."

"Werewolves are useless; they can't even catch a human cub, we have to do it ourselves."

"..."

Four tall figures rushed out of the alley and were met by a boy leading a blonde little girl.

The four demons paused slightly, but their movements didn't falter. Their fists, as big as sandbags and wreathed in flames, came crashing down.

"Only these?"

"There's more to come."

Lin Qingyu hid behind Lin Ran.

Lin Ran glanced around, her eyes flashing with a light that instantly illuminated the surroundings.

(End of this chapter)