Chapter 142 Mouli Family
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.
Over 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 was continuing 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 mission alone.
Huo Jixing missed Tailong a little.
Although Tai Lung seemed aloof and indifferent by nature, after being in contact with him for a long time, 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 imperial 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, it means that in the warm spring season, there will be more land It can be farmed.”
“On the Ionian Islands, there are many imperial fleets retreating.”
Huo Jixing listened to the discussion in the tavern and couldn’t help but think of Dreyer. Sri Lanka.
Compared with the secret mission of the Lesser Garrison, 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 the new empire.
"Sir, there is news!"
The tavern waiter came close to Huo Jixing and whispered softly.
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 Reser Guard Secret Office, 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 is not in Longmen.
But 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 that a few days have passed, the [Noxtora] belonging to Blood Cliff still cannot be opened, and something is wrong.
"Is there any news about the caravan traveling between the two places?" Huo Jixing asked.
In the Noxus Empire, some chambers of commerce and foreign chambers of commerce cannot 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 is also a little strange. The [Noxtora] in each city belongs to the Imperial Army Others rarely have the right to interfere.
Wait
Renato's expression changed, thinking of the special situation of Blood Cliff.
“Maybe it’s the Mouuli 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 foresee the future and dedicated their territory to the newly rising empire at that time. Therefore, the Mauli family received privileges granted by the ruler 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.
"Assign me an identity and go to Blood Cliff tomorrow."
Huo Jixing was thinking about the information about Leise Guard Secret Center in his mind, and vaguely guessed that this secret mission might be Related to the Maury 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, dressed in linen, was directing the tavern apprentices to carry things to the carriage.
He will go to Blood Cliff to buy some local products as a tavern buyer.
Put the blade you carry with you on the bottom of the carriage.
After everything was loaded, Huo Jixing and an apprentice pretending to be a soldier from the Reiser Guard Corps drove the carriage away along the back door of the tavern.
They didn't go alone.
Instead, we moved forward with some caravans traveling between the two places in Longmen.
“Let’s go!”
On the flat mountain road in front of Longmen, many caravans are waiting.
Seeing that the sky was almost dark, the leader of the caravan greeted them and led everyone forward.
Within the Noxus Empire, there were fewer encounters with bandits and bandits.
Once there is a larger banditry, the Noxian warbands in nearby cities will begin to destroy them for the sake of considerable military merit.
Even so, there will still be some small groups of bandits and bandits running around everywhere.
However, such bandits will basically not seek death by attacking groups of caravans.
Huo Jixing rode a carriage and followed the caravan into the rolling mountains.
The journey was relatively smooth with no waves.
Although the journey was a bit boring, Huo Jixing felt at ease.
Aside from chatting with Petar, a soldier of the Leiser Guard Corps, he spent most of his time practicing.
Hearing the noise of the crowd, Huo Jixing leaned out of the bumpy carriage.
“Are you at Blood Cliff?”
"Not yet, but after crossing the mountain peak in front of us, we will enter the blood cliff territory." Petar pointed to the green mountain peak not far away, looking slightly tired.
Strong mountain peaks lie at the end, and the surrounding mountain road looks a bit rugged, but it is still walkable.
After the caravan took more than an hour to cross the mountain peak, what appeared in front of them was the vast fertile plain, like a green carpet spreading on the earth.
Muffled cheers 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.
On the flat and wide commercial road, there is the sound of horse hooves.
Huo Jixing left the carriage, sat in front of the carriage, and looked at the surrounding environment.
After the warm spring, the greenery on the fertile plain becomes thicker, and a slight breeze stirs the grass leaves and branches, making a slight sound.
Occasionally you will see isolated villages along the way, and the smell of fireworks will rise, bringing a feeling of comfort and peace.
"It's too quiet here!" Huo Jixing felt a strange feeling in his heart.
This was completely different from what he had seen across Noxus before.
Nor is it consistent with Noxian character.
“Isn’t this bad?” Petar turned his head and looked at Huo Jixing with a confused expression.
Suddenly, Huo Jixing was stunned, and then he reacted and scratched his head, as if he was sorry for his previous gaffe.
Isn’t this a bad life?
Under the regime of Brown Darkwill, the Noxians have indeed entered a dark period, where their lives are extremely difficult and without any protection.
The peaceful life in the villages encountered along the way is indeed much better than the life in the dark period.
The caravan journey continues.
As we get closer to the Blood Cliff, there are more villages and towns around it.
You can see many pedestrians along the business road. They look in a hurry, but the fatigue and smiles on their faces add some freshness and reality to the peaceful living atmosphere.
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 field of vision.
(End of this chapter)