211: Qiongling

Mu Jiu also wanted to go. Han Huohuo originally didn't want to take her. It was a joke, an internal affairs Hero going on an adventure? Was he tired of dying too quickly?

But Mu Jiu said that the crucial secret chamber needed a jade pendant to open, and only the Mu family's bloodline could use the jade pendant, so she had to go.

Han Huohuo remembered this explanation, so he had no choice but to bring Mu Jiu.

Finally, it was decided that only Hua Mulan, Mu Jiu, and Han Huohuo would go.

They didn't even bring mechanicals.

The lower profile, the better.

Besides, those mechanisms couldn't be handled by the army.

Hua Mulan and Mu Jiu were among the first to follow Han Huohuo, fighting alongside him. She and Mu Jiu were now close to the second transfer. Her troop command was inferior to Han Xin, but her individual combat power was absolutely top-notch, far surpassing Han Xin.

Han Huohuo remembered that the passages inside were extremely narrow, and Apocalypse Tank couldn't operate at all.

He thought for a moment and replaced the team in his soldier ring, loading two Apocalypse Tank, two Armored Vehicle, 10 Mechanical Wolf, 10 Flamethrower, and 26 Floating Turret.

Miku Maze was underground, so air forces were useless and not brought at all.

Several Mechanical Wolf were needed for scouting.

Underground, first-tier troops were more efficient.

In the deepest hall of Miku Maze, it seemed possible to place two tanks. These things were powerful enough to bring with confidence.

The only regret was that Northern Darkness could not fly now, so the three could only cross Qiong Ridge. Qiong Ridge, spanning eight thousand li, lay between Northwest and Southwest. There were no major roads connecting them, but there were some small paths in the mountains. Many refugees from Southwest braved great dangers to cross the mountains via these small paths and came to Han Huohuo.

Han Huohuo thought for a moment. He went to Tulip Merchant Group. For a long journey, the merchant group would certainly be the most experienced.

Hearing that the Lord had arrived, Yan Yun jogged to the door to open it and welcome Han Huohuo in.

As soon as Han Huohuo entered, Yan Yun's tea was already brewed. Han Huohuo wasn't interested in pleasantries and didn't drink tea, asking directly, "How does your Tulip Merchant Group go to Southwest?"

Yan Yun didn't dare to be perfunctory and quickly replied, "Reporting to the Lord, we have a stable trade route in the Ten Thousand Mountains, transporting goods with floating magic shuttles. There are starving people everywhere over there, and the demand for food is enormous."

Han Huohuo nodded, similar to what he had thought: "Are there any merchant groups going to Southwest recently?"

Yan Yun nodded: "Yes, we have a regular merchant group going every week."

Han Huohuo then asked, "Which day is the earliest merchant group?"

Yan Yun couldn't remember himself and quickly sent someone to check. Someone brought the freight manifest, and after looking at it, it was exactly three days later.

Han Huohuo shook his head: "No, depart this afternoon instead."

Yan Yun hesitated a little: "But, many goods haven't been prepared yet!"

Han Huohuo sneered: "It's fine, I'll make up for the money you lose. You immediately arrange the convoy. I have three people here; you help me take them over."

Sweat dripped from Yan Yun's forehead. This wasn't about money; it was about reputation. If promised goods weren't delivered on time, future business would be difficult.

Just as he was anxious, someone whispered in his ear, "Manager, it's fine. We're just sending people over and bringing a little bit of goods. Consider it a single escort business for the Lord. Three days later, we'll organize another merchant group to deliver the goods. This way, it won't affect the delivery, nor will it ruin the Lord's important matter."

Yan Yun thought about it and realized it was true. He hadn't thought it through at first. Once he understood, he breathed a sigh of relief and immediately agreed.

Everything was prepared, and Tulip Merchant Group's efficiency was astonishing. The merchant group departed that same afternoon.

Han Huohuo and Hua Mulan were masked, and Mu Jiu wore a veil, following behind as they set off with the merchant group. Yan Yun watched from the side, cold sweat dripping. He recognized Hua Mulan and Han Huohuo at a glance; their sturdy figures were too distinctive, almost unmasked.

He was a merchant, a shrewd person, and lowered his head, pretending he saw nothing.

Seeing the team leader approach, he quietly whispered a few words to the leader.

The Tulip convoy's floating magic vehicles resembled shuttles, hence they were also called shuttle vehicles. They were very small, pointed at both ends, and very suitable for mountain roads, and they didn't require any proper roads. They were somewhat like hovercraft on Earth, but their power came from magic crystals, allowing them to overcome some gravity and move by floating on land.

This was Mo Family's high-end technology, sold to Tulip for exclusive use by merchant groups.

Han Huohuo and Hua Mulan sat in the shuttle vehicle, following the merchant group, heading towards Qiong Ridge.

Because it was an emergency departure, the vehicles were only filled to less than a third of their capacity, making them relatively empty. The entire convoy consisted of over a dozen vehicles, with over a dozen drivers and over a dozen guards.

It's rather amusing.

Northwest was the first place where war broke out, but now it has become the safest place in the entire Empire.

Large numbers of refugees from various places are fleeing to Northwest.

Because there is no war here.

Especially near Ten Thousand Mountains, everyone has become very honest. Everyone knows that Lord Barbarian King is permanently stationed in Tongtian City in Ten Thousand Mountains.

The Northwest feudal Lord Li Dingbei has been eliminated, and various minor feudal Lords are now gradually becoming low-key, fearing Han Huohuo and not daring to forcefully stand out.

The last time Han Huohuo entered the capital, he killed his way through with Apocalypse Tank, which scared them.

When encountering various guards blocking the road, the leading team would display the Tulip flag, give a small bribe, and everyone would make way.

Han Huohuo lay in the vehicle, sleeping soundly. He hadn't had a good rest for several days. This vehicle was good, driving smoothly, without any bumps.

Hua Mulan didn't dare to sleep and sat on the side, watching the others in the merchant group.

There were two main people in charge: one was the merchant group's person in charge, responsible for business, and the other was the guard captain, responsible for safety.

The guard captain was a burly man, about forty years old, with a scar on his face and a battle saber on his back. It was said that he was previously a warrior of the Royal Knights and was hired by Tulip at a high price, possessing extraordinary combat power.

His name was Qin Yunlong, and he was now a full-time guard for Tulip.

Qin Yunlong also observed the three with his peripheral vision. Manager Yan Yun had instructed him before departure that these were the Lord's distinguished guests and should not be neglected.

Fortunately, these few people were all quiet and didn't seem like they would cause trouble, except for the man whose sleeping posture was truly unsightly, with his feet propped up high and snoring, which was rather annoying.

He slowly relaxed and shifted his gaze from the few people to the front.

They continued until nightfall, entering the Ten Thousand Mountains. The Tulip convoy was very experienced and did not stop to rest. Instead, they continued into the mountains, and at a hillside not long after entering the mountains, there was actually a small town.

Perhaps because too many people fled from Southwest to Northwest, this small town was only recently built, becoming a transit station for refugees and merchant groups.

On one hand, it received refugees from Southwest, earning a sum of money.

On the other hand, it provided the last resupply for passing merchant groups.