vstars Chapter 222 Something's Wrong with Black Soil City!
Chapter 222 Something's Wrong with Black Soil City!
Deep within the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountains, surrounded by towering peaks.
The highest peak is filled with a dense network of caves resembling a honeycomb.
This is... the orcs' stronghold.
"Erya, Wu Weier, how have you been these past two days? Are you getting used to it?" Niu Dali, one of the stronghold leaders, asked in a deep voice at the entrance of a cave.
"Thank you, Chief Dali, we are all well!" Wu Weier bowed gratefully.
This is true!
Led by Niu Dali and other orcs, they finally arrived at the stronghold of the City of Ten Thousand Beasts.
Moreover... most of the orcs in the City of Ten Thousand Beasts are third or fourth generation, and their bloodlines are no longer pure.
Many of these orcs are not as strong or talented as the mutants among humans.
Only the core high-ranking members are the first and second generation of orcs.
Wu Weier and Er Ya are both first-generation beastmen, and there is also a group of second-generation beastmen.
Their talent and potential far surpass those of most orcs.
Therefore, they were received by the stronghold leader as soon as they joined and were welcomed.
Thus, these dozen or so orcs ended their escape of thousands of miles!
"Hehe! You'll get used to it!"
Because the cave was rather low, and Niu Dali was too large, he had to keep his back bent. He chuckled and stared straight at Er Ya, saying, "The Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range is teeming with ferocious beasts, the environment is too harsh, and water is very hard to find. This is some mountain dew that I managed to collect with great difficulty. Er Ya, give it to me..."
As he spoke, he handed an old stone bowl to Er Ya with a fawning expression.
"Um..." Er Ya took it somewhat awkwardly.
She felt that she was being watched by this big guy.
"That powerful leader..."
Seeing her best friend's awkward situation, Wu Weier suppressed a laugh and asked, "We've been here for a few days, we can't just keep eating and drinking for free, is there anything we can do for you?"
As Niu Dali said, the environment of the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range is too harsh.
They wandered around the area for the past two days and discovered that most of the water sources had been taken over by powerful ferocious beasts.
The no man's land is filled with black mist, raging winds, and frequent acid rain.
Each and every one of these is something that can kill a person.
Because they were unfamiliar with the area, they not only failed to find a water source, but also nearly got into trouble.
Fortunately, Er Ya was physically strong and used her body to shield Wu Weier from the acid rain.
Otherwise, even if Wu Weier hadn't died, her entire body would have been burned beyond recognition.
Now, without anyone to guide them, they don't even dare to leave the cave.
Niu Dali has been bringing them food and drinks for the past two days, and the two women naturally feel bad about it.
Moreover... Wu Weier noticed that Niu Dali and the others seemed to be quite busy every day.
It looks like they're guarding against some formidable enemy.
Since you want to join Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain, you should at least show some promise.
Niu Dali frowned, staring at the two women with his large, copper-bell-like eyes. Seeing their serious expressions, he could only smile wryly and say, "You've both seen how harsh the environment of the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range is. People unfamiliar with the environment can die at any moment."
And... I'm not afraid to tell you, the stronghold has been targeted by the people of Black Earth City.
In order to seize our salt mine, the other side has almost sent out their entire force, including a large number of high-level experts.
With the base's current strength, it is no match for them at all.
Besides, you haven't officially joined the City of Ten Thousand Beasts, so you shouldn't go..."
"Damn it! It's Black Soil City again? Then we should attack even more!" Upon hearing that Black Soil City was attacking, Wu Weier and Er Ya's eyes were filled with hatred as they shouted loudly.
Niu Dali did not hide from them the fact that the City of Ten Thousand Beasts possessed a large salt mine.
Now that Black Soil City has discovered them, given the bandits' behavior, the city lord might even be here.
Niu Dali saved them, and they felt they had to repay him.
Moreover...their relationship with Black Earth City is one of irreconcilable conflict!
Now that Heitu City wants to rob our fellow countrymen, how can we not take action?
"okay."
Niu Dali thought for a moment and then nodded without saying anything more. He said, "The stronghold is indeed short-handed right now. You two are quite capable. Take a small team to patrol the mountains and come back to report as soon as you find the enemy."
They had painstakingly found a large salt mine in the City of Ten Thousand Beasts, and originally planned to develop it gradually.
But now... they've suddenly been targeted by Black Soil City, which has repeatedly sent people to sneak in and sabotage them.
Although the people of Beast City are all powerful warriors, their numbers are too small, numbering only a few thousand.
This stronghold, with only two or three hundred people, was indeed under some pressure facing the powerful Black Soil City.
Their only advantage is their superior geographical position, with salt mines right beneath their feet.
Although Black Soil City has many high-level experts, they are afraid of destroying the salt mine and dare not launch a large-scale attack. They only dare to launch sneak attacks from all directions, keeping the orcs busy running around.
Wu Weier and Er Ya are quite capable and can still offer some assistance.
"but..."
As if struck by a sudden thought, Niu Dali said in an unquestionable tone, "Your companions cannot go. Let them stay at the stronghold. But you can rest assured that if the stronghold is breached, it will immediately protect them and take them to the City of Ten Thousand Beasts."
"Yes, thank you, Chief Dali!"
Wu Weier and the other person nodded gratefully.
They knew that keeping Gouzi, Xiaoling'er, and the others behind was not to take them hostage.
It's because the oldest of them is no more than twelve years old, and the youngest is less than ten years old.
The City of Beasts values these orc children highly and doesn't want them to go to their deaths on the battlefield.
Now that Gouzi and Xiaoling'er are safe, the two of them can go all out!
A moment later, Niu Dali arranged a ten-person team, led by Wu Weier and Er Ya, to patrol the mountain.
"I know you have a grudge against Black Earth City! I will help you get revenge if I have the chance, but..."
Before the two left, Niu Dali sternly warned, "Something's not right with the people of Black Soil City. You absolutely cannot fight them! Your duty is only to patrol the mountains, check those paths and secret passages, and prevent the enemy from climbing up from the shadows."
Once the enemy is spotted, retreat immediately; never engage in a direct confrontation!
"Don't worry, we won't do anything reckless!"
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Dragon City, Inner City, Training Ground.
"Get up and test your strength!" After bringing the ferocious beasts he had hunted that afternoon back to Dragon City, Xiao Yu sought out the apothecary Xiao Cao and asked her to help refine some of the beasts' blood.
Then he selected the strongest warriors and tattooed them.
However, just in case, he decided to start by trying the blood of a first-tier ferocious beast.
At this moment, two wild bulls and one wind wolf were tattooed on the backs of the three first-tier warriors.
"Yes, Lord City Lord!" After Xiao Yu finished writing, the three nodded, slowly stood up, and went to the dumbbells that had been prepared next to them, and tried to lift the dumbbells one by one.
The first person was a power mutant; his original highest weightlifting achievement was a 500-pound barbell.
But at that moment, he suddenly exerted his strength and lifted a 700-pound barbell with ease.