The Glory of Noxus

Wind Ripple Town.

A small town located in the heart of Demacia, near the capital.

At dawn, the sun shines.

The iron-clad gate slowly opens, and the hinges groan under the weight.

The iron gate rises, the chains collide, and the huge suspension bridge outside the gate slowly lowers.

Rumble!

With a thunderous muffled sound, the suspension bridge lands.

The crimson sunlight penetrates into the town walls along the suspension bridge and the moat.

On the trade road outside the town, caravans from afar are queuing in an orderly manner, waiting to enter.

Looking at the fluttering flags, they should be caravans from Piltover.

It must be said that the merchants of Piltover are the most pioneering and enterprising on the Valoran continent.

Even in the isolationist Kingdom of Demacia, there are many active caravans.

At the city gate, the shield commander Levi, wearing heavy armor, is conducting a routine search of the caravan, and there are soldiers from the Kingdom of Demacia behind him to register.

Fenglian Town is relatively close to Edessa.

And Edessa is the only sentry town in front of the Demacia capital.

Therefore, Fenglian Town often searches and registers foreign caravans.

Especially now that the capital is in turmoil, everyone is cautious, fearing that they will touch the legal red line of the kingdom, and they are particularly cautious.

Huo Jixing mixed in the caravan, and his external identity is a wanderer, with a guarantee from the Secret Silver City.

This is the identity that Dawn paid for.

It will definitely not be easily exposed like before.

The search ahead is strict, and the caravan enters slowly.

Huo Jixing is bored and looks at the town in front of him.

The city wall is reinforced with forbidden magic stone, and the color of the building is grayish white, majestic and magnificent.

Behind the parapet, you can see soldiers of the Kingdom of Demacia wearing armor and holding sharp blades, on high alert.

However, the town seems to be holding some activities.

In addition to the Demacia flag, colorful flags can be seen flying at the sentry post on the city wall.

After a while,

The Piltover caravan entered the town, came to the designated shops, and began to unload goods.

Huo Jixing said something to the caravan leader and wandered around the town.

He paid to come in, and as long as he did not affect the trade of the caravan, he was quite free.

Strolling along the trade street.

Huo Jixing saw a striking notice on the roadside notice board in the town.

Welcome to the Demon Slayer Festival!

"Demon Slayer?" Huo Jixing raised his eyebrows and whispered.

In the Kingdom of Demacia, everything about magic is a taboo word.

Even the Demon Hunter Corps was in the dark before the incident in the Demacia Capital.

It is very rare to see a demon slayer festival held in public like this.

"Two days later?"

Huo Jixing wrote down the time and continued to move forward.

On both sides of the street, he saw many hanging banners and ribbons, as well as the smiles on the faces of every Demacian.

Listening to people's gossip, Huo Jixing vaguely understood the deeds of the Demon Slayer.

The story of the Demon Slayer was very simple, telling how he saved countless villages and towns, dealt with the infected wolves that attacked, as well as the robbers and bandits, and the legendary wyverns.

"He is really strong." Huo Jixing admired in his heart.

However, he never heard the Demacia people mention the name of this Demon Slayer.

They said that he was hiding his name and was not burdened by his reputation.

"Such a noble character?"

Huo Jixing heard some news again. On the day of the celebration, there would be a statue of the Demon Slayer standing in the center of the town square.

Some survivors had seen the Demon Slayer in the previous disaster.

This was the first time someone saw his appearance in person.

That's why the atmosphere of the event was quite lively.

Seeing this, Huo Jixing laughed softly and thought to himself: a very good gimmick.

He went to the Demacia capital this time not because of a secret mission, but because he was in a resting stage and had nowhere to go.

After meeting Lux before.

Lux seemed to have insight into something, and frequently mobilized the Demon Seekers and the Lightbringer Temple to look for his traces in the Silver City.

As a last resort, Huo Jixing left the Silver City and headed for the Demacia Capital.

Huo Jixing wanted to directly activate [Suzaku·Dancing Wings], and landed near the Demacia Capital.

But as soon as he left the Silver City, he saw the Demacia Dragon Bird Knights flying in the sky, and had no choice but to give up his inner thoughts.

The Demacia Capital incident and the death of Jarvan III.

It is still affecting the Kingdom of Demacia.

And he is not very skilled in flying clouds and mist, and cannot avoid the Demacia Dragon Bird.

Then Huo Jixing retreated to the second best, using money to open the way, joined the Piltover caravan halfway, and came to Fenglian Town.

The dusk glow came, as if a golden robe covered the long buildings.

After wandering around the town for a long time, Huo Jixing finally returned to where the caravan was.

"Hey, man, you're in for a treat."

As soon as they arrived at the hotel chosen by the caravan, a caravan guard with a good relationship came over and whispered.

"The hotel chosen by the boss, wow, the proprietress is very plump."

Huo Jixing raised his eyebrows and looked at the caravan guard, pretending to be surprised.

"Is it really as good as you say? You won't lie, right?"

"Don't worry, I've already found out." The caravan guard patted his chest and assured.

"The hotel proprietress is called Aina, and her husband seems to be sick and is not in Fenglian Town."

The caravan guard lowered his eyes, looked around, and whispered softly.

"The hotel business has not been very good. This place is too close to Edessa. Normal caravans will not stay here."

"It is because there is a celebration recently that our caravan came here."

"The boss did not want to choose this place, but changed his mind after meeting Aina."

"There must be additional transactions. Maybe we can have a drink?"

The caravan guard winked at Huo Jixing, and the hint was obvious.

Huo Jixing shook his head gently, patted the shoulder of the caravan guard, and whispered: "Don't gossip, be careful not to let the boss hear it."

"Hey, man, I believe you."

The caravan guard said he understood, nodded to Huo Jixing, and went to the backyard of the hotel.

Huo Jixing went to the hotel to fill his stomach.

The hotel in the small town is definitely not as luxurious and comfortable as the quiet hotel in Miyin City.

But it has a unique flavor.

The interior style is more like a farmyard, the environment is clean, and the tables and chairs are complete.

There were candles lit all around, creating a warm atmosphere.

Huo Jixing nodded with satisfaction and entered the hotel, just in time to see the proprietress mentioned by the caravan guard.

She was indeed unexpectedly beautiful.

The young woman named Aina had skin as white as jade, as delicate as fat, tender lips, and slightly raised eyebrows.

The well-cut blue long skirt perfectly reflected her curvy figure, coupled with a sweet smile, which was really unforgettable.

"Any food recommendations?"

Huo Jixing looked into Aina's bright eyes and asked.

"White bread, vegetable soup, and special bacon." Aina came over, kneeling and bowing, and the white greasy chest came into view.

"Three servings of white bread, one serving of vegetable soup, and three servings of special bacon." Huo Jixing looked normal and spoke softly.

"Okay, bring it up right away."

Aina was a little surprised that one person ate so much food, but she didn't show it.

Instead, he left with a smile on his face, leaving a faint fragrance in the air.

Huo Jixing looked at Aina's departing back, and the red-gold light faded.

"Demon-tainted?"

He saw through the other party's identity, and his magic power was hidden very deeply, almost escaping his observation.

After a cup of tea, the dinner piled on the plate was served.

Huo Jixing began to eat with big mouthfuls. After opening the Azure Dragon Star Map, his appetite increased, and the food in front of him could almost fill his stomach.

However, when he started eating, the snow-white Poro who had accompanied him for a day just woke up.

Huo Jixing picked up the snow-white Poro and put it on the dining table, and continued to enjoy the delicious food.

These days, he has been on the road and rarely has the opportunity to eat such a rich food.

Although he knew that these foods were not delicacies, it was a rare moment of enjoyment for Huo Jixing.

After dinner, Huo Jixing took out some silver coins and put them on the table, ready to leave.

In the shadow corner of the hotel, he noticed a man sitting on his knees, fiddling with a dirty doll in his hand.

The man was thin and numb.

He looked helpless and fragile, like a straw that could be blown away by the wind.

"Ordinary people?" Huo Jixing's eyes flickered, and the red-gold light disappeared.

He walked closer and tried to communicate with the man.

Unfortunately, the man seemed to be immersed in his own world and had no reaction to the outside world.

He looked at the doll of a girl in a long skirt in his hand with numb eyes, as if looking at a distant world.

Huo Jixing thought about something and returned to the hotel room.

He went to the backyard and saw the caravan guards who were familiar with him on the road.

He got specific information that the caravan would stay in Fenglian Town for three days.

Because Fenglian Town was holding a demon slayer celebration, the person in charge said that they could do some business and then go to the Demacia capital.

The dark night enveloped the town, and the surrounding environment became unusually quiet.

Huo Jixing sat quietly in the hotel room. Before he entered meditation, he seemed to hear some sounds.

He frowned, and a helpless emotion emerged in his heart.

In the back of the hotel, in Aina's room, there were subtle collisions and low breathing sounds, mixed with soft panting.

"Did the caravan guards really guess it right?" Huo Jixing's impression of Aina changed.

Then he thought of the caravan leader who looked more positive. He didn't expect that he was so hungry and impatient, which was not consistent with his previous image.

For some reason, Huo Jixing thought of the numb man in the corner of the hotel again, and he had some thoughts in his heart.

He always felt that this man seemed to have an unclear connection with this town.

Huo Jixing took a deep breath, suppressed all his thoughts, and entered deep meditation.

In the state of [Introspection of Oneself], any happiness is not as good as the feeling of a stronger body.

This is Huo Jixing's belief and the goal he has been pursuing.

Through persistent efforts and persistence, he tried to fit in and adapt to the power of [Star Spirit·Vermillion Bird Stance].

Especially after opening the Azure Dragon Star Map, he vaguely sensed the stimulation of the Vermillion Bird's power.

Entering deep meditation, Huo Jixing felt the red-gold Nanli Fire, which calcined every muscle in his body and refined every bone.

And under the coverage of the Donghua Yimu Qi, every cell in his body was active, full of vitality and strength.

Huo Jixing's breathing became deep and powerful, as if it had merged with the breath between heaven and earth.

His mind was completely calm and focused.

He began to clearly hear the sound of his heartbeat and feel the rhythm of the blood with flames flowing in his veins.

These subtle sounds and feelings echoed in his consciousness, allowing him to feel the existence of his body more deeply.

Until the dawn broke through the darkness and dyed the sky.

Huo Jixing exited the meditation state and looked at the data panel.

Seeing that the four basic attributes were slightly improved again, he felt extremely satisfied.

In the next two days.

Huo Jixing followed the Piltover caravan and stayed in Fenglian Town.

However, during this time, he found that Aegina had many customers.

For example, the shield captain guarding the city gate and the strong Demacia soldiers often patronized Aegina's business at dusk.

There are also some delivery services.

When Huo Jixing was walking around the town, he saw Aegina with hurried steps and a flushed face.

"Demonic, is this the way to do business?" Huo Jixing was full of doubts.

Even in the Kingdom of Demacia, magic is taboo, but it doesn't have to be like this, right?

What surprised Huo Jixing the most was that the local judge in Fenglian Town was also connected with Aegina.

He had seen the middle-aged man who seemed to be a descendant of the nobility, wearing a gorgeous robe and a bronze double-winged emblem of the local judge of Demacia.

Huo Jixing became curious about Aegina.

Did he need to hide his identity to do this? Or did he have other intentions?

As for Aegina's strength.

Huo Jixing had observed her magic power and it was barely okay, comparable to the strength of the criminals.

"It's a very interesting place." Huo Jixing's heart moved.

Before the caravan left, he could continue to stay in the town, which was considered to bring some spice to the boring journey.

The Demon Slayer Festival began.

Fenglian Town entered a carnival atmosphere, and the noisy sound resounded through the sky of the town.

The streets were full of stalls, and there were also neatly dressed townspeople with smiles on their faces, enjoying the rare celebration day.

Various banners and ribbons were hung above the streets, fluttering in the breeze, indicating the enthusiasm of the celebration.

The town was plunged into a joyous and festive atmosphere.

People were in high spirits, full of expectations and excitement.

In the crowded crowd, there was a little warrior in bronze armor, following closely.

From a distance, the little warrior's figure hidden in the crowd was almost invisible.

She seemed inconspicuous, but her eyes flashed with a determined light.

The little warrior was a little nervous at the moment. Just after entering Fenglian Town, she saw the words written on the roadside bulletin board.

Welcome to the Demon Slayer Festival.

This is a festival held to pay tribute to the demon slayer.

The little warrior was looking for the demon slayer.

If there was any chance to find out the whereabouts of this hero, it would definitely be at the center of the celebration.

He himself might even show up at the celebration.

If that was the case, the little warrior could personally measure the hero and judge whether he was qualified to accept her test.

The expectation of achieving the mission made the little warrior's steps suddenly become brisk.

She moved towards the direction of the celebration with high morale.

But she arrived a little too late. The main venue was already packed with spectators, shoulder to shoulder, and there was no way to get through.

The little soldier walked between the legs of the townspeople. Most of them were intoxicated by the warm atmosphere and didn't notice her at all.

"If he really comes here, I must buy him a drink."

A voice came from above her head and said, "He killed the monster and saved my sheep."

The little soldier's heart was surging.

Every time she heard the story of the demon slayer, she would fall into excitement and have different emotions in her heart.