The Glory of Noxus

Dragon Gate!

One of the most important cities in the eastern region of the Noxus Empire.

It is close to the ocean and built on the mountains, overlooking the eastern islands and vast coastline.

If you take a boat eastward, you can reach the Ionian Islands directly.

Viewed from the sky, although Longmen is somewhat far away from the blue ocean, it is like a bright and gorgeous gem set on the empire's coastline.

Winter is gone and the spring breeze is rising.

The mountains where Longmen is located are filled with greenery, bringing the fresh breath of warm spring.

On the winding and flat road, caravans can be seen moving forward slowly, and occasionally Noxian soldiers can be seen.

Beyond the thick city wall, the bustling scene comes into view.

There are many merchants scattered throughout the city, and the streets extending in all directions are like ribbons, connecting various parts of the city together.

These streets sometimes climb up the mountainside, sometimes pass through tunnels, with ups and downs, and are endless.

Huo Jixing was sitting on the third floor of the tavern, staring out the window at the undulating streets.

He originally continued to wait for news about Swain in Rocklund, but he did not expect that what was waiting for him in the end was a new secret mission.

And he still does the task alone.

Huo Jixing missed Tailong a little.

Although Tai Long seemed aloof and indifferent by nature, after long-term contact with him, he found that this guy was cold on the outside and hot on the inside.

"Have you heard? General Darius executed another noble lord who betrayed the empire, and reported it to the empire's high command afterwards."

"How many times is this already?"

"I can't remember clearly. Those noble lords who betrayed the empire should be executed."

"And their land, after General Darius's disposal, was returned to the imperial citizens in the territory."

"This is a good thing because it means there will be more land to farm during the warmer spring months."

"On the other hand, there are many imperial fleets retreating on the Ionian Islands."

Huo Jixing listened to the discussion in the tavern and couldn't help but think of Darius.

Compared with the secret mission of the Lesser Guard Corps, he felt that life in the military camp was better.

Looking out the window of the tavern, Huo Jixing saw scattered Noxian soldiers in the shops on the street.

They took the imperial fleet and returned to their homeland from the Ionian battlefield.

At the same time, it also means that Swain has made full efforts to reform many forces within the empire.

With the collapse of Brown Darkwill's regime, the winter haze hanging over the empire gradually receded.

In its place comes a vibrant spring that may bring hope and ideals to a new empire.

"Sir, there is news!"

The tavern waiter came close to Huo Jixing and whispered softly.

After hearing this, Huo Jixing drank all the liquor on the table and casually walked down the stairs to the backyard.

He said hello to Renato, the person in charge of the Reese Defense Secretariat, and asked about the specific situation.

"In an accident, the [Noxtora] belonging to Blood Cliff still cannot be opened." Renato spoke in a solemn voice, with a cold look in his eyes.

"As for the reason, we need to send someone over to investigate."

Huo Jixing frowned slightly.

The location of his secret mission this time was not at Longmen.

But the blood cliff!

Huo Jixing originally wanted to use [Noxtora] to reach Blood Cliff directly, but for some reason, [Noxtora] to which Blood Cliff belonged did not respond.

He thought there was a military operation, so he delayed it and stayed in Longmen for a few days.

Now a few days have passed, and the [Noxtora] that Blood Cliff belongs to still cannot be opened, and something is wrong.

"Is there any news about the caravan traveling between the two places?" Huo Jixing asked.

Within the Noxus Empire, some chambers of commerce and foreign chambers of commerce are unable to use [Noxtra].

In order to ensure profits, they often use manpower and horse-drawn carriages to transport goods.

"There is news that the trade channels between the two places are normal, but there is a problem with [Noxtora]."

Renato was also a little surprised. Every city's [Noxtola] belonged to the Imperial Military Department, and others rarely had the right to interfere.

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Renato's expression changed, thinking of the special situation of Blood Cliff.

"Maybe the Mauli family!"

Huo Jixing narrowed his eyes slightly and stared at Renato quietly, thoughts swirling in his heart.

Blood Cliff has a relatively special status in the Noxus Empire.

In the early days of the establishment of the Noxus Empire, it did not yet have such a huge territory.

At that time, the Mouli family seemed to have foreseen the future and dedicated their territory to the newly rising empire at that time.

Therefore, the Mauli family received privileges granted by the commander-in-chief of the empire at that time.

Descendants for generations can inherit the service officers of Blood Cliff.

So Blood Cliff seems to be the territory of the empire, but the Mouli family is the king of Blood Cliff.

"Give me an identity and go to Blood Cliff tomorrow."

Huo Jixing was thinking about the information about the Leiser Guard Secret House, and vaguely guessed that this secret mission might be related to the Mouli family.

"Okay, leave it to me." Renato nodded silently.

It was getting dark the next day, and there was a light mist filling the streets.

In the backyard of the tavern, Huo Jixing, wearing linen clothes, was directing the tavern apprentices to carry things to the carriage.

As a tavern buyer, he will go to Blood Cliff to buy some local products.

The blade he carries is placed on the bottom of the carriage.

After everything was loaded, Huo Jixing drove the carriage away along the back door of the tavern with an apprentice pretending to be a soldier from the Reiser Guard Corps.

They did not go alone.

Instead, they went with some caravans that traveled between the two places in Longmen.

"Let's go!"

There were many caravans waiting on the flat mountain road in front of Longmen.

Seeing that it was almost dark, the head of the caravan called out and led everyone forward.

In the territory of the Noxus Empire, encountering mountain bandits and robbers was rare.

Once a large bandit problem appeared, the Noxus war group in the nearby city would start to destroy it for considerable military merit.

Even so, there would still be some small groups of mountain bandits and robbers roaming around.

However, such mountain bandits and robbers basically would not attack groups of caravans in search of death.

Huo Jixing took a carriage and followed the caravan into the rolling mountains.

The journey was relatively stable and there were no waves.

Although the process of rushing was a bit boring, Huo Jixing was happy and comfortable.

In addition to chatting with Petar, a soldier of the Reiser Garrison Corps, he spent most of his time on cultivation.

Hearing the noise of the crowd, Huo Jixing leaned out of the bumpy carriage.

"Have we reached the Blood Cliff?"

"Not yet, but if we cross the mountain in front of us, we will enter the territory of the Blood Cliff." Petal pointed to the emerald green mountain not far away, looking a little tired.

The long mountain peaks stretched to the end, and the surrounding mountain road looked a little rugged, but it was still passable.

After the caravan crossed the mountain for more than an hour, what appeared in front of them was a vast plain, like a green carpet spread on the ground.

A dull cheer sounded in the caravan.

The plain terrain after the mountains will be much easier to walk, which also means that they are getting closer to the Blood Cliff.

There were bursts of horse hooves on the flat and wide trade road.

Huo Jixing left the carriage, sat in front of the carriage, and looked at the surrounding environment.

After the warm spring, the fertile plains became greener, and a slight breeze blew the grass leaves and branches swayed with a slight sound.

Occasionally, we would see lonely villages along the way, with the smell of fireworks rising, bringing a feeling of comfort and peace.

"It's too quiet here!" Huo Jixing felt strange in his heart.

This was completely different from what he had seen in various parts of Noxus before.

It was also not in line with the character of the Noxians.

"Isn't this good?" Petar turned his head and looked at Huo Jixing with a puzzled look.

Suddenly, Huo Jixing was stunned, and then he reacted and scratched his head, as if he was sorry for his previous gaffe.

Is this kind of life not good?

Under the regime of Bron Darkwell, the Noxians really entered a dark period, and their lives were extremely difficult and they had no guarantees.

And the quiet life in the villages encountered along the way was indeed much better than the life in the dark period.

The caravan continued its journey.

As they got closer to the Blood Cliff, there were more villages and towns around.

Many pedestrians could be seen on the trade road along the way. They looked hurried, but the fatigue and smiles on their faces added some freshness and reality to the quiet atmosphere of life.

Huo Jixing still had doubts in his heart, but he buried them deep in his heart.

At dusk.

The caravan finally saw the outline of the city of Blood Cliff at the end of their sight.