[System prompt: Congratulations to Player Blazing Sun for obtaining the token for clearing the fourth stage of this instance dungeon. You may choose to record the quest node and pause the quest. The next time a corresponding member enters this instance dungeon, the quest node can be used to continue until the instance dungeon quest is completed or failed …
You may choose to give up the recorded quest node at any time. After recording the quest node and pausing the quest, you may use the teleportation circle to teleport to the starting point of the instance dungeon quest. At the same time, you may choose to proceed with the next stage of the quest. Do you wish to record the quest node? Please make your choice!]
After fighting non-stop for almost three hours, Yang Rui finally managed to stab the giant axe terracotta soldier to the ground. Since the beginning, he had killed 12 terracotta soldiers. Finally, he obtained the token for clearing the fourth stage of this instance dungeon. For the exhausted Yang Rui, the system prompt was like music to his ears.
[System prompt: Instance dungeon quest node has been recorded. Do you wish to proceed with the fifth stage of this instance dungeon quest – The True Journey? Time limit: 3 hours.]
After Yang Rui chose to record the fourth stage's quest node, he chose to enter the fifth stage of this instance dungeon.
It was not that Yang Rui believed that he could continue with this instance dungeon quest. Just by looking at the name of the fifth stage's quest – The True Journey, he knew that this stage would be even more difficult. Even though Yang Rui still had 16 to 18 hours left after consuming the Strength Boosting Pill, the fourth stage of this instance dungeon had already reached Yang Rui's limit. Even if he were to enter the fifth stage, he would not be able to gain any advantages.
Thus, Yang Rui gave up on continuing with his exploration. The reason he chose to enter the fifth stage of this instance dungeon was only to retrieve the token from the chest.
[System prompt: Use of the token has failed. Please try using it again to enter the next stage or exit the instance dungeon.]
As expected, after Yang Rui retrieved the token from the chest, the system prompt prompted Yang Rui to fail in entering the fifth stage of this instance dungeon. Since he had successfully obtained the token, Yang Rui chose to exit the instance dungeon.
[Token of Conquest: A true general must experience the tempering of the battlefield. Today, the Xiongnu are rampant in the north and have repeatedly violated our borders. Thou can bring A100,000 to teach them a lesson … "
The token for passing the fourth level turned out to be another token. Yang Rui took it in his hand and examined it carefully. Apart from the large seal script on the front of the token — "Conscription Order." There was only a brief introduction on the back, which confused Yang Rui!
[System Notification: Do you wish to equip and use the Punitive Expedition Token? Please make your choice! "
Just as Yang Rui was groping and examining the Punitive Expedition Token, a notification popped up. It seemed that the token could be activated! However, he wasn't sure what its effects would be. Could it be used to conquer the Xiongnu?
As Yang Rui pondered over the function of the Punitive Expedition Token, he appeared in the Ao Lai Peak Pass of Grand Mountain City. Back then, when Yang Rui and Ironblood Sword were teleported into the instance dungeon, they had arrived at this checkpoint. After Yang Rui left the instance dungeon, he had teleported back.
At this moment, the Ao Lai Peak Pass was much more lively than Yang Rui had imagined. Although Ironblood Sword had left the instance dungeon for more than half a day, he was still waiting for Yang Rui's return. In addition, there were also two old acquaintances of Yang Rui!
"Haha, Brother Blazing Sun has returned. Magistrate Chen and I have been waiting here for more than half a day! Blazing Sun is truly a busy man! "
"That's right! Haha, recently I heard that Grand Mountain City has become a newly promoted city. Many players have come to congratulate him. Magistrate Liu and I have also come to support Brother Blazing Sun and disturb Blazing Sun! Hahaha. "
These two old acquaintances of Yang Rui were Juping's newly appointed County Magistrate Liu and East A's County Magistrate Chen. After seeing Yang Rui return, the two of them stood up one after another and pulled Yang Rui to sit in front of the table that was set up at the checkpoint.
"So it is the two sirs who have graced Blazing Sun with their presence in this remote and desolate place. It is truly an honour for the two sirs to personally come. However, I have troubled the two sirs … "
When Yang Rui returned, Ironblood Sword was chatting with the two Magistrates. However, the two of them did not speak a word and were not willing to pay attention to Ironblood Sword. Even when Yang Rui returned, Ironblood Sword still had not figured out the identity of the two. However, as soon as Yang Rui returned, the two of them immediately changed their attitude. They kept calling each other brothers, which made Ironblood Sword very shocked.
"You are all guests who have come from afar. Why don't we have a few drinks at the newly built inn in the checkpoint? Great Mountain City is not rich in other resources, but there is still some wine. What do the two sirs think? "
Actually, Yang Rui still had an important matter to attend to. However, at this time, two county magistrates had come to his door at the same time. Yang Rui didn't want to neglect them. Besides, one wouldn't visit a temple for no reason. It was the first time that officials at the level of county magistrates had come to Mountain City. It was very likely that there was something special going on.
"I have heard Magistrate Liu praise the wine of Great Mountain City many times — A pint of incense. Naturally, this is what I have been looking for. I must carefully taste it today! Hahaha … "
When they heard that Yang Rui wanted to treat them to a drink, the first to respond was Magistrate Chen. Magistrate Liu was also in high spirits. The few of them naturally walked towards the inn together. Ironblood Sword also followed them. Due to their relationship with Yang Rui, the two Magistrates did not say anything.
When the few of them arrived at the newly built inn, Yang Rui asked people to prepare good wine and dishes. There was no need to mention how many drinks they had. The banquet lasted for a few hours. When Yang Rui exited the Instance Dungeon, it was not even noon yet. By the time the few of them drank, the sky had already darkened. Half a day was actually spent on this banquet!
In the end, Magistrate Liu and Magistrate Chen stayed in Great Mountain City for the night. After Ironblood Sword understood the situation in Yang Rui's Instance Dungeon, he left alone.
Yang Rui did not hide anything from Ironblood Sword regarding the situation inside the Terracotta Soldier Instance Dungeon. He explained the exploration process to Ironblood Sword in detail. However, Yang Rui did not mention the details of his own strength. At the same time, Yang Rui also took out two newly obtained chests for Ironblood Sword. However, Ironblood Sword rejected them.
In the process of exploring the Terracotta Soldier Instance Dungeon, due to the difference in strength and insufficient preparation, although Ironblood Sword had dispatched a large number of players, their impact was not great. Most of the credit for being able to explore the fourth and fifth floors of the Instance Dungeon could be attributed to Yang Rui alone. Therefore, it was normal for Ironblood Sword to be unwilling to accept Yang Rui's chests.
However, after this exploration of the Instance Dungeon and seeing Yang Rui interacting with the two Magistrates, Ironblood Sword had a deeper and clearer understanding of Yang Rui's strength in the game. In fact, this had also unknowingly laid an important foundation for Ironblood Sword and Yang Rui to cooperate several times in the future! Of course, this was all in the future …
Yang Rui's warm hospitality had indeed paid off. After Ironblood Sword left, although the two Magistrates were completely drunk, they each brought a piece of good news to Yang Rui.
First of all, as the parent official of Juping County, Magistrate Liu had reached an agreement with Yang Rui for the supply of food and wood. In return, Magistrate Liu had taken the initiative to promise Yang Rui that he would build a trading town at the entrance of Ao Lai Peak. It would serve as a trade link between Grand Mountain City and Juping County!
In fact, Yang Rui would benefit from the supply of food and wood. However, at the moment, other than Grand Mountain City, there was no one else in the entire Juping County that could supply Magistrate Liu with enough food and high-quality wood. Therefore, Yang Rui was actually the one who had provided the convenience.
Of course, Yang Rui welcomed the idea of building a trading town at the entrance of Ao Lai Peak. Yang Rui had even thought about it a long time ago. However, since a player could only build one territory at a time, Yang Rui could not do it even if he had planned it a long time ago! Magistrate Liu had provided an opportunity for Yang Rui.
The establishment of a trading town would definitely bring more business opportunities to Grand Mountain City. It would increase the volume of trade and more people. No matter how one looked at it, it would be very beneficial for Grand Mountain City! In fact, the establishment of a trading town would also be beneficial to Magistrate Liu. Part of the tax revenue would go into Magistrate Liu's pocket. It could be said that the tax revenue of such a trading town was basically Magistrate Liu's private property!
Moreover, the establishment of the trading town could not be ruled out as an obstacle that Magistrate Liu had set up to prevent Grand Mountain City from expanding their territory! Most of the terrain outside of Ao Lai Peak was hilly. Therefore, almost no players were willing to build a territory here. The surrounding territories fell under the influence of Grand Mountain City. The establishment of the trading town was no different from placing an obstacle at the throat of Grand Mountain City, directly restricting the influence of Grand Mountain City to within Ao Lai Peak!
Of course, Yang Rui had thought of this as well. However, this restriction was only limited to the present. In the era of hegemony, the trade town established by County Magistrate Liu would not only not restrict the expansion of Grand Mountain City's sphere of influence, but it would also most likely become a springboard.
Of course, Yang Rui did not know what Magistrate Liu was thinking. Perhaps he did not have any ulterior motives for establishing a trading town at the entrance of Grand Mountain City.
On the other hand, Magistrate Chen of Dong Ah brought Yang Rui another piece of good news. Yang Rui had asked him to find out about Cheng Yu's whereabouts. Magistrate Chen had come this time mainly for this matter! In order to obtain information about Cheng Yu, Yang Rui had spent a lot of effort on Magistrate Chen.
"I just received news a day ago that Mister Cheng Yu has returned to Dong Ah County after his travels. Brother Blazing Sun, if you are still looking for Cheng Yu, please hurry over. Otherwise, Mister Cheng might go out on his travels again …"
After receiving news about Cheng Yu, Yang Rui was naturally very concerned. The next morning, after sending Magistrate Liu to Juping County, Yang Rui followed Magistrate Chen to Dong Ah County through a teleportation circle after sending him to Juping County.
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