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However, the mission location is a bit far away...

He shook his head with a look of disgust.

Clearly, they weren't too keen on this kind of purely manual labor.

Luo Li glanced at him helplessly and continued reading.

"The Jiuxia Chamber of Commerce has issued an escort mission: escort a batch of rare medicinal herbs to Jiuling City."

Requirements: Applicants must be at least at the late stage of the Heavenly Fusion Realm. Reward: One million Spirit Points, plus a Merchant Guild VIP card.

"Bodyguards..."

Bing Tianxiao smacked his lips, "Although it's easy, if I encounter such a verbose employer along the way, I'm afraid I won't be able to help but beat him up first."

Then, he glanced at the route map attached to the mission briefing.

"Wait... Nine Spirits City? This route seems pretty good."

Anyway, there was no specific goal I needed to achieve on this trip; I was just feeling rather bored at the academy.

Having made up his mind, he turned to look at the girl beside him and winked:

"Luo Li, shall we accept this? Consider it a tour of the Northern Cang Continent?"

Upon hearing this, Luo Li's expression remained unchanged.

As long as I'm with him, it doesn't really matter where we go or what we do.

"what ever."

She responded softly, her tone revealing her usual indulgence.

"Alright! That's it!"

Bing Tianxiao clapped his hands and boldly accepted the escort mission.

The senior students around them looked at each other, their expressions strange.

A ruthless individual who ranked first among the new students and fifth on the Heavenly Ranking, why would he turn down numerous high-difficulty Heavenly-level missions and become a bodyguard for the Chamber of Commerce?

What kind of operation is this?

However, no one dared to question this man's decision to his face.

Although the tutor was somewhat surprised, he still quickly helped the two complete the pick-up procedures and gave them a few reminders.

……

The next morning, as the first rays of sunlight pierced through the clouds and shone upon the magnificent mountain gate of the Northern Cang Spiritual Academy.

The two figures had already quietly left the academy.

Bing Tianxiao, dressed in a dark, fitted outfit, appeared tall and imposing, exuding extraordinary heroism.

Luo Li, on the other hand, was still dressed in an elegant white dress, her black hair flowing like a waterfall, exuding a cool and otherworldly aura.

The two used their movement techniques to transform into streaks of light and traverse through the forest.

"Phew—the air outside is so fresh!"

Bing Tianxiao took a deep breath of the air, which was filled with the fragrance of earth, and his whole body relaxed:

"I've been so bored in the academy for so long. I really need to relax this time."

Luo Li quietly followed beside him, watching his carefree appearance, a faint smile appearing on her lips.

"Don't forget the mission," she whispered a reminder.

"Don't worry, it's just a simple escort mission, nothing more."

Bing Tianxiao waved his hand dismissively, gazing into the distance.

"Let's meet up in that Fengnan City first. We might run into something fun along the way."

Fengnan City, located on the edge of the territory of the Northern Cang Spiritual Academy, is a rather prosperous medium-sized city.

Due to its unique geographical location, this place is a hub for merchants and a transit point for many adventurers and mercenary groups.

After half a day of rapid travel, the majestic outline of the ancient city finally came into view.

The city walls stand tall, bearing the marks of time, while the city gates are bustling with activity.

Bing Tianxiao and Luo Li concealed their presence and blended into the flow of people entering the city.

Even so, their outstanding temperament and appearance still attracted a lot of attention.

Especially Luo Li, whose aloof and peerless beauty seemed to have its own halo, causing the noisy crowd around her to unconsciously quiet down.

Upon seeing this, Bing Tianxiao

With a slight frown, he reached out and wrapped his arm around Luo Li's slender waist.

An invisible aura of malevolence appeared and disappeared, instantly repelling those malicious gazes.

"Let's go find the contact person from the Jiuxia Chamber of Commerce first."

He spoke in a low voice, leading Luo Li straight through the crowded streets and towards the most bustling area in the city center.

As a well-known chamber of commerce in the Northern Cang Continent, the Jiuxia Chamber of Commerce naturally has a branch in Fengnan City.

A magnificent pavilion stands at the end of the street, with the four large characters "Jiuxia Chamber of Commerce" on its golden plaque, which are written in a flamboyant style, exuding an air of wealth and power.

As soon as the two reached the door, a middle-aged man who looked like a manager came to greet them.

He had a sharp eye and could tell at a glance that the two men had extraordinary bearing.

Especially when they saw the badges of the Northern Azure Spirit Academy worn on their chests, their faces immediately lit up with enthusiastic smiles:

"Are you two esteemed disciples of the Northern Cang Spiritual Academy? My surname is Wang, and I am the branch president of the Nine Xia Chamber of Commerce here. I have been waiting for you for quite some time."

Bing Tianxiao nodded slightly, and without further ado, directly revealed the mission scroll:

"We accepted your escort mission. Where are the people? When are we leaving?"

After Manager Wang took the scroll and confirmed that everything was correct, his attitude became even more respectful:

"So it's the adults who accepted the escort mission! Please come in, please come in!"

The goods we are escorting are all ready.

Bing Tianxiao accepted the exquisite storage bracelet handed to him by Steward Wang.

He tossed it casually and asked nonchalantly, "That's it? No one else or anything else you need to bring?"

Manager Wang quickly bowed and smiled apologetically: "No, no, this batch of medicinal herbs is very valuable. In order to avoid suspicion, we deliberately broke it down into smaller parts and transported it in batches."

Manager Wang quickly bowed and smiled apologetically: "No, no, this batch of medicinal herbs is very valuable. In order to avoid suspicion, we deliberately broke it down into smaller parts and transported it in batches."

The two gentlemen are exceptionally capable; they only need to escort this group.

Once we arrive in Nine Spirits City, someone will naturally meet us.

"Okay, simple and efficient, I like it."

Bing Tianxiao nodded in satisfaction, tucked the bracelet into his pocket, and pulled Luo Li away, saying, "Then we won't delay any longer, let's go."

Manager Wang had originally planned to arrange a welcome banquet and take the opportunity to get closer to the person.

Before he could even finish speaking, the two had already vanished.

After leaving the Chamber of Commerce, Bing Tianxiao did not rush to leave the city, but instead took Luo Li for a stroll around Fengnan City.

"Since we're already here, how can we not try the local specialties?"

So, for the next half hour...

The two now had several strings of candied hawthorns, several packets of osmanthus cakes, and two jugs of the locally famous "Drunken Immortal Brew" in their hands.

Bing Tianxiao munched on a candied hawthorn while pointing at the surrounding buildings.

He looked exactly like a rich young man on vacation, showing absolutely no sense of tension as if he were on a mission.

Although Luo Li felt helpless, she let him fool around, only occasionally reminding him, "Don't forget the important matter."

"Don't worry, don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

The two of them didn't leave the city gate until the sun was setting.

All the way north.

The two did not linger in the first small town they passed through, named "Aoki Castle".

The place was too barren; there was no point in staying.

Bing Tianxiao only bought some food and drinks there before pulling Luo Li straight to the second major town—Xuancheng.

Xuancheng, as one of the major cities of the Northern Cang Continent, is far more prosperous than the previous small and medium-sized cities.

This place is a melting pot of people, including students from various spiritual academies as well as many local forces with deep roots.

There are even chambers of commerce that specialize in black market trading.

The moment the two stepped into Xuancheng territory, their appearances were like searchlights in the dark, instantly attracting countless eyes.

However, most people wisely averted their gaze after sensing the faint but palpable danger emanating from the two individuals.

But there are always exceptions.