Within the quiet Black Demon Mountain Range, grandmaster Zhang's herb-gathering team was quietly walking. Numerous pairs of vigilant eyes continuously swept across the surrounding trees and dark areas. The hands of the mercenaries were tightly gripping the weapons at their waists, ready to deal with any unexpected situation at any time.
Most of the mercenaries who were able to enter Master Zhang's herb-gathering team were old mercenaries who had been in the Black Devil Mountain Range for many years. Therefore, even though many of them were working together for the first time, they were still able to maintain a basic tacit understanding. One by one, they used familiar hand gestures to continuously convey the surrounding situation.
Qin Yichen walked at the back of the team in the middle. He had no interest in currying favor with Master Zhang, who was guarded in the middle by everyone, like these mercenaries.
It was really difficult for a forty over year old First Grade Alchemist to attract his attention.
They had already entered the Black Devil Mountain Range for some distance and everything appeared to be very peaceful. However, when the team had just entered the outskirts of the Black Devil Mountain Range, a small scale Magic Beast attack suddenly occurred.
The attackers were two First Grade Magic Beasts called Double Ringed Snakes.
This kind of Magic Beast was rather common in the outskirts of the Black Devil Mountain Range. However, although the Double Ringed Snake was only a First Grade Magic Beast, it was a type of extremely venomous snake. Furthermore, it was extremely nimble. If the poisoned person was not treated within half a day, their blood would be frozen by the venom until they died.
If not for the fact that the Double Ringed Snake did not have the strength of a tiger or wolf, it would definitely be comparable to a Second Grade Magic Beast.
Therefore, this group of Martial Master mercenaries did not dare to relax in the slightest when facing the Double Ringed Snakes.
However, these two Double Ringed Snakes were hanging from the tree branches and shuttling through the dense leaves. Taking advantage of the fact that the mercenaries below were not prepared, they were like lightning and very easily injured two mercenaries.
After being attacked, everyone angrily attacked. In just a short moment, the two Double Ringed Snakes were chopped into meat paste. As for the two poisoned mercenaries, they also received the antidote provided by Master Zhang.
This was also the important reason why so many mercenaries wanted to follow Master Zhang into the Black Devil Mountain Range.
After experiencing the attack of the Double Ringed Snakes, the team of mercenaries who had suffered a small loss became even more cautious and careful.
However, in the Black Demon Mountain Range where there were many magical beasts, it was obviously impossible to completely avoid them.
Within a short distance of a thousand meters, the group was attacked by three waves of Magical Beasts. Fortunately, this was the outer region, and the Magical Beasts' levels were relatively low. On the other hand, there were many mercenaries. Under the price of a few mercenaries being injured, these Magical Beasts were either defeated or killed.
There were also people who collected the corpses of the beasts.
No matter what kind of magical beast it was, its skin, fur, or meat could all be exchanged for a certain amount of silver coins.
This was also the reason why many people came here to take the risk.
Without a good family background and talent, they could only rely on this method to earn silver coins.
If they were lucky, they could obtain one or two good spiritual herbs and sell them for a good price. Then, they could even settle down in a small city.
Although he was at the back of the team, there was no way to avoid it. Qin Yichen had also participated in a battle, but in a head-on collision with a second level magical beast, he had also paid the price of numbness in his palm, and even lost consciousness.
However, even so, the strength that Qin Yichen displayed caused the surrounding mercenaries to have a whole new level of respect for him.
One had to know that although a rank two Magical Beast was equivalent to a Martial Master, it was born with a wild nature. Moreover, its skin was rough and its flesh was thick. There were many factors that caused many Martial Masters to be buried in the mouths of rank two Magical Beasts.
"Little brother, you're really amazing. You can actually withstand a blow from the Yellow Fur Tiger, which is known for its strength."
"Tsk tsk, you're already so strong at such a young age. I'm afraid that your future achievements will not be something that we can only look up to."
The cheers of the surrounding mercenaries also caused a small commotion in the team. Almost everyone looked at the somewhat mysterious Qin Yichen, who was wearing a bamboo hat.
In this kind of dangerous place, as long as you displayed impressive strength, you would be able to gain the recognition of others. This was the simplest and most direct rule.
In response to their praises, Qin Yichen only smiled casually. He continued to silently follow the team and walked towards the Black Wood Cliff without worry.
After walking for about eight hours, the mercenary team had already entered the depths of the outer area. If they continued walking for a while, they would be close to the middle area of the Black Devil Mountain Range.
At this point, Master Zhang, who was in the middle of the team, slowly opened his mouth. "Everyone, the Black Wood Cliff is not far ahead. After walking for so long, everyone must be tired. Let's rest here for a while. My two servants and I will return after we finish gathering the herbs."
Hearing Master Zhang's words, many of the mercenaries nodded their heads. This was not the first time that many of them had come here to gather herbs with Master Zhang. They all knew that the Black Wood Cliff was a dangerous area close to the middle area. If they made a big commotion there and a rank three Magical Beast came out from the middle area, then they could all be wiped out here.
Naturally, the fewer people who went to the Black Wood Cliff, the better.
Furthermore, they could also take advantage of the time that Master Zhang was gathering herbs to do something of their own. For example, they could look for herbs or kill a few low level Magical Beasts to earn some extra money.
After watching Master Zhang leave with the two Martial Masters, the mercenaries began to disperse as well.
Qin Yichen waited for the three of them to leave before he began to move. However, his speed was not fast and he was following behind them. He did not want to be discovered and cause any misunderstandings.
The two Martial Masters protecting Master Zhang in front clearly did not notice that someone was following behind them. Their attention was completely focused on their surroundings and in front of them.
After walking for another fifteen minutes, they encountered an attack from a Magical Beast. However, under the protection of the two experienced Martial Masters, Master Zhang did not suffer any injuries. After that, a cliff appeared in front of them.
It was a very strange place. The surrounding lush shrubs did not seem to extend to the cliff.
On top of the cliff, there was a piece of flat land where herbs grew. On this wide piece of flat land, there were various types of herbs. After entering this area, the fragrant smell of herbs floated in the air. Just a breath would make one feel relaxed and happy.
On the other side of the cliff, there was a vast expanse of fog. It was very blurry and one could not see clearly what existed in the sea of fog.
"We're finally here!"
Qin Yichen did not pay too much attention to the herbs on the flat land. His gaze was fixed on the cliff and a hint of joy flashed across his eyes.
Everyone said that the bottom of the Black Wood Cliff was hell. There was only death and no life!
However, Qin Yichen did not think so.
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