40: The Black Wind Adventurer Group is composed entirely of city lord-level members!

Intelligence?

Intelligence on the factions entering the secret treasure?

Lu Chen's heart stirred.

The intelligence was indeed worth listening to.

Not long after arriving in this world, he had spent most of his time grinding monsters in Secret Realms.

His understanding of this world was too shallow.

There was no harm in listening.

Similarly.

Curiosity flashed in the eyes of both Ning Xiwei and Sun Feifei.

The two girls were young and had lived in Chiyang City since childhood, never having traveled outside.

Their knowledge of the world outside Chiyang City came from books and historical documents.

Moreover, the scale of the demigods secret treasure this time was too large; in a short time, over twenty thousand Professionals had entered the Bronze Gate.

And every single one of them was an elite!

After the battle to kill Ye Lingxing, the two girls' pockets had bulged significantly.

Calculating carefully, the combined assets of the two girls were likely even greater than those of a City Lord.

They could fully afford to buy information.

Ning Xiwei looked at Lu Chen.

Lu Chen nodded.

Immediately.

A fawning smile appeared on the face of the Assassin Professional.

Stepping closer, he began to speak slowly:

"The factions entering the secret treasure this time can be roughly divided into four groups."

"The first is centered around Chiyang City, including this Empire and neighboring countries, dozens of cities, with factions led by City Lords.

The strength Realm of the City Lords is roughly around the early stages of the fourth rank mid-tier."

"What!"

"Even City Lord factions from neighboring countries have come? How is that possible!"

Between Empires, trade is fine.

But large-scale armed entry is something that absolutely cannot be allowed to happen!

If a war is provoked, it will inevitably lead to a conflict between the two Great Empires, exhausting the people and draining resources, and even Professionals would suffer countless casualties.

"Hehe, you two ladies might not know, but these neighboring factions aren't stupid. They either smuggle themselves in or change their appearance; naturally, they won't use the banner of this Empire."

"The second group consists of the major adventurer groups, the most powerful among them being the Black Wind Adventurer Group and the Savage Bear Adventurer Group.

The minimum Realm for their reserve members is rank three, level nine, and their formal members have combat power comparable to ordinary City Lord level.

For instance, Zhang Chi, the leader of your city's Red Star Group, I heard he was a reserve member eliminated from the Black Wind Adventurer Group."

"Who did you say? Leader Zhang Chi?"

The leader of the Red Star Group who had been healed by Little Skeleton.

Her former dream was to one day join Chiyang City's number one adventurer group, the Red Star Group!

Sun Feifei's eyes widened.

Leader Zhang Chi, who was significantly stronger than her father.

Was actually just an eliminated reserve member from that Black Wind Adventurer Group?!

Just how strong was the strength of this Black Wind Adventurer Group?

Sun Feifei couldn't help but look at Lu Chen.

Was Little Skeleton a match for them?

"The third is the largest group: the solo teams. Whether it's three or five friends together or individuals fighting alone, if they cooperate, the solo teams are undoubtedly the strongest faction."

"Finally, the fourth faction is the Ninth Princess of the Imperial Family."

"The Ninth Princess?"

"The Imperial Family only sent the Ninth Princess? That doesn't seem right, does it?"

Ning Xiwei's eyes were full of doubt.

"The Ninth Princess isn't here representing the Empire; she came here quietly on her own. If I wasn't so well-informed, I wouldn't even know the Ninth Princess had arrived in person."

The Assassin Professional smiled somewhat smugly.

Then he caught a glimpse of Lu Chen, quickly retracted his confident smile, and lowered his posture even further.

"Who is the Ninth Princess?"

"The girl who stepped forward first to teach those Professionals a lesson is the Ninth Princess's maid."

"It's her!"

Ning Xiwei recalled the girl who was full of noble air yet considerate of commoners.

She felt a good impression of her in her heart.

Sun Feifei's eyes rolled as she asked:

"Such a massive event as the demigods secret treasure, and the Empire didn't send anyone, nor did the experts from major factions appear? That's what's truly unreasonable!"

The Assassin Professional nodded.

"The four factions I mentioned are just the ones currently inside the demigods secret treasure. Transcendent powers, including the Imperial Family, will surely arrive later.

Perhaps in the next second.

Or perhaps they will only appear at the final secret treasure location.

After all, the demigods secret treasure is rumored to have six layers.

The treasures in the first few layers might not even catch the eye of these transcendent powers."

The small flames in Lu Chen's eye sockets flickered slightly.

The demigods secret treasure actually has six layers!

Indeed.

That makes sense.

The early treasures of the demigods secret treasure might not be worthy of those transcendent powers' attention.

The early development of the secret treasure isn't worth their entry.

The demigods secret treasure has six layers.

This information is likely top secret.

"What do you want?"

Ning Xiwei glanced at the Assassin Professional.

She didn't believe someone would give information for nothing; there must be a request.

But this person discussed the information first without mentioning a reward, which showed some sincerity.

"I am weak and alone, unable to compete for a Token stone pillar. I wish to borrow a bit of Lord Skeleton's prestige."

The Assassin Professional pointed to the Token stone pillar beside him.

"I'm just borrowing your influence. If someone actually dares to make a move, Lord Skeleton won't even need to lift a finger.

Please, the three of you, agree to this."

The Assassin Professional bowed, nearly touching his forehead to his knees.

"This..."

Ning Xiwei couldn't quite understand his thinking.

Lu Chen glanced at the respectfully cautious Assassin Professional.

His mind is quite flexible.

Is he certain I won't just stand by?

Or is he certain no Professional would dare to make a move near me?

Is he clever, or does he just know his place?

It doesn't matter.

Lu Chen gave a slight nod of his skull and ignored him.

"Thank you, Lord Skeleton! Thank you, ladies!"

Seeing Lu Chen's movement from the corner of his eye, the Assassin Professional stood up and thanked them excitedly.

Time passed.

Various factions fought fiercely over the Token stone pillars.

In just a short time, no fewer than a thousand Professionals were killed or injured!

Ownership of the ten thousand Token stone pillars was gradually established.

At this time.

Not far from Lu Chen's group.

Boom~

Flames exploded.

"Ah!"

"Fire Wolf Adventurer Group, we gave up the Token stone pillar to you! Why are you attacking us!"

A red-haired burly man picked his ear and sneered,

"Gave it to me?"

Swish—

A cluster of flames condensed in his right palm, growing larger and larger until it was soon the size of a watermelon.

He threw the watermelon-sized fireball forward.

"I clearly snatched it!"

Boom~

Flames exploded.

An Archer Professional clutched his severed arm, his face full of pain.

"We already stopped, why are you still attacking us?"

"There is no why!"

Flames condensed.

Boom~

It exploded, and scalding flames splashed everywhere.

"Ah!"

Several more screams rang out!

"Run, let's go!"

"Hurry, don't try to reason with the lunatics of the Fire Wolf Group!"

"Lunatics?"

Another watermelon-sized fireball exploded while chasing the fleeing Professionals.

"Hahaha~"

"Are those Professionals out of their minds?"

"Who doesn't know our boss's nickname is Explosive Fire? Doesn't matter who you are, blow them up first; doesn't matter if you're right or wrong, blow them up anyway!"

"Hey, Boss, look! There's a Token stone pillar over there with only one Assassin. Our group just happens to be short one."

"I see it."

Swish!

Flames condensed to the size of a watermelon.

Thrown.

Boom~

The scalding flames burned the stones until they were white-hot, splashing up and burning several holes in the Assassin Professional's leather armor.

"Ouch."

The Assassin Professional jumped in pain.

"Hahaha."

The red-haired burly man approached with a loud laugh, looked at the Assassin Professional, and spat.

"Beat it!"

Seeing seven or eight Professionals surrounding him.

The Assassin Professional's face panicked.

He glanced at Lu Chen, who was sitting cross-legged nearby, and his heart immediately calmed down.

He rubbed his face, forcing a humble and fawning smile, and walked toward Ning Xiwei with a chuckle.

"Milady, I just remembered a few rumors about the Ninth Princess."

"Ignoring me?"

The red-haired burly man's face turned cold, watermelon-sized flames igniting in both hands as he aimed in Lu Chen's direction.