Chapter 226 Ice Sea Frost Guard Fortress
In the noisy tavern.
On the simple four or five date red wooden tables, people were drinking wine and drinking wine.
The rosy-cheeked Freljord people were looking at the two caravan guards who were arguing with interest.
Huo Jixing looked surprised when he heard the news about Olaf, and he was really surprised in his heart.
But when I heard that Olaf brutally hacked to death the conscious incarnation of Volibear, I felt it was somewhat reasonable.
Winter's Claw tribe, Berserker Olaf.
On the frozen frozen fields of the Freljord, the Berserker is far from being as simple as it sounds.
It represents the indestructible power of destruction.
It is rumored that a berserker with a battle ax in his hand will make any enemy feel scared and frightened.
Under the trajectory of fate, the berserker Olaf pursues his own destiny and challenges Sejuani and the Winter's Claw tribe.
In the end, he became the cruel enforcer of Winter's Claw, hoping to find his end in the upcoming war between the gods.
Huo Jixing came to an empty table in the corner and sat down with a glass of wine and a piece of bacon.
Here, he could listen carefully to the conversations of the Freljordians while maintaining a certain sense of distance.
Huo Jixing hid in the darkness, picked up the bacon on the dinner plate, put it in his mouth, and chewed it. The taste was very ordinary.
But he's not here to enjoy the food, but to get news.
Huo Jixing swallowed slowly and listened to the many noises and curses in the tavern.
These clan warriors and caravan guards who travel north and south are indeed very sensitive to many news.
He heard a lot of secret gossip about many tribes in the Freljord, including the Avarosa tribe and the Winter's Claw tribe.
The War Mother of the Avarosa Tribe, Ice Archer Ashe, has led the blood alliance through the chaotic war and has entered into an alliance in Rakstaq.
Followed by many clans and blood pacts, Ashe hopes to regain the ancient territories belonging to the tribes and reunite the Freljord.
Some clan warriors said that the Winter's Claw tribe was able to persist in the war, and their supplies may come from the Avarosa tribe.
It is confirmed that Ashe and Sejuani were once sisters, but they had conflicts due to different ideas.
Now, due to the recovery of Volibear and the emergence of old habits, the relationship between them has begun to ease.
“So, the Winter’s Claw tribe and Sejuani have taken a breather?”
Huo Jixing lowered his eyes, thinking of the war with the Winter's Claw tribe at the northern border of the Noxus Empire.
“And with the help of the Avarosa tribe, suppress the resurgent Volibel and the wild tribes following him.”
Huo Jixing secretly noted that after all, a The Winter's Claw tribe with sufficient supplies is not what the Noxus Empire wants to see.
The northern border of the empire has just stabilized and cannot fall into the quagmire of war again.
While listening to the noise in the tavern, Huo Jixing's thoughts surged.
He couldn't help but recall the defeat of the Noxus Empire in the Ionian Islands, as well as the magical chaos within the Kingdom of Demacia that he had seen during this secret mission.
And now the chaos in Freljord caused by the resurrection of the immortal Thunder Volibear.
"In recent years, the situation in Valoran has been changing rapidly, and there seems to be a hidden force that is adding fuel to the flames."
Huo Jixing suddenly had a flash of inspiration, and a thought emerged in his heart. Horrible thoughts with conspiracy theories.
Then, he shook his head slightly to disperse the thoughts in his mind, picked up the strong wine on the table, and drank it in one gulp.
"Huh?"
After drinking low-quality spirits, Huo Jixing raised his brows slightly and felt a burning sensation emerging in his body. The fire of Nanli was faintly stimulated and appeared on the surface of his skin.
"The power of wine?"
Huo Jixing immediately came back to his senses, and then he thought that this was the power of Liusu, one of the Suzaku constellations.
The eight-star curved head hangs like a willow, and the three-star number near it is wine.
"The Fire of Nanli is extremely active, and the power of the dark flame in the body is faintly suppressed."
Huo Jixing closed his eyes and felt his body carefully. At the wound on his abdomen, he saw that the Fire of Nanli was completely suppressed and unwilling to give up. Dark flame power.
After a while.
Huo Jixing opened his eyes, a flash of red-gold light disappeared, and a faint smile appeared on his handsome face.
“A very unexpected gain!”
After he continued to stay in the tavern for a while, he got up immediately after hearing no useful news.
Huo Jixing pushed open the thick wooden door, and the biting cold wind came face to face.
Looking at the ice and snow buildings around him, he walked out of the tavern and returned to the clothing shop.
In order not to attract attention, the clothing store is open as normal, but the business is much worse and there are no people around.
I heard that the caravan that entered Ningshuang Port yesterday brought a lot of scarce goods, causing panic buying.
"My lord!" Thierry, wearing a felt hat, came over and saluted.
“Have you heard any useful news?”
The tavern is near the clothing store. When night falls, Thierry will often go to the tavern to sit.
"It's okay, pay more attention to the news about the Winter's Claw tribe." Huo Jixing's eyes fell to the east, thinking of Sejuani's power.
Hearing this, Thierry looked slightly solemn, indicating that he understood.
As the person in charge of the Lesser Guard Secret Office, he was still relatively concerned about the previous wars on the northern border of the empire.
When many fronts in the empire failed or fell into the quagmire of war, only General Darius's Northland Front would deliver some exciting news.
The names of the Winter's Claw tribe and War Mother Sejuani spread throughout the empire.
"Wait a while and arrange for someone to buy some drinks, high and low alcohol. Prepare more. I need it urgently." Huo Jixing ordered.
“Okay, I’ll arrange it immediately.”
Thierry nodded quickly, turned around and went to the backyard to arrange for the personnel of the Reiser Guard Secretariat to purchase it.
In the silent room, the smell of spirits filled the air.
Huo Jixing was sitting on a wooden chair, with drinks of different degrees in front of him, including rice wine, spirits, and very pure alcohol.
Huo Jixing was tasting one by one while feeling the changes in the Nanli Fire in his body.
Finally, his eyes fell on the strong drink on his right, which had the most significant effect.
Then Huo Jixing looked at the alcohol and thought to himself.
Liusu Zhixing in the Suzaku Constellation has a certain degree of recognition of drinks, which is very strange.
Huo Jixing left, opened the door, saw Thierry waiting, and ordered him to buy the liquor he chose.
The next time.
Huo Jixing stayed at Ningshuang Port, healing his wounds with the help of spirits, while also waiting for the opportunity to leave.
Occasionally, he and Catalina would leave the clothing store and wander around the city.
The injuries Xin Zhao gave to Katarina gradually healed, and her strength was restored.
However, during this period of time, Huo Jixing heard the names of the Avarosa tribe and War Mother Ai Xi more and more frequently.
It seems that someone's will is sweeping across the Freljord, attracting countless clans to defect to it.
Time is long, half a month later.
Huo Jixing was sitting quietly in the room, his abdomen lit up with a red-gold light, completely suppressing the power of the dark flame, and was gradually expelling and dissolving the remaining power of darkness.
Looking carefully, the edges of the flesh and blood of the wound are covered with Nanli Fire. It is only about the size of a copper pipe, and the flesh and blood can be seen growing.
Da da! Ta-ta!
The sound of rapid footsteps outside the door, then slowly became quieter until it was inaudible.
Huo Jixing exited the [Inside View of Oneself] state, stood up, put on his coat, and opened his face.
"Is there something urgent?" He looked at Catalina in front of him and asked softly. Compared to her previous cold and stern temperament, Catalina's temperament is now much gentler, and a soft color can be seen in her eyes.
“You can leave now!” Katarina said with a smile.
Earlier, Catalina ordered Thierry to find out about the merchant ships in Ningshuang Port.
Whether there are merchant ships heading to Piltover, or the Noxian Empire.
"Thierry just received the news that in three days, a merchant ship will leave Ningshuang Port and go to the Empire's Longmen Port."
Hearing this, Huo Jixing felt a touch of relief on his handsome face.
Although he is not afraid of the severe cold, he is indeed a little uncomfortable with the life in Ningshuang Port.
The night is too early, and it lasts much longer than the day.
"Let Thierry contact the owner of the merchant ship and we are ready to leave." Huo Jixing said.
"Yes, it has been arranged." Catalina nodded, her eyes falling on Huo Jixing's abdomen.
"How is the injury?"
"You can already use your strength. You can leave after a while." Huo Jixing spoke softly, very optimistic about his injury.
The waiting time passed by very leisurely and in a hurry.
After dressing up in disguise, Huo Jixing and Catalina appeared at the dock of Ningshuang Port in the name of siblings returning home.
The biting cold wind hit the dock like a knife. Most of the Freljordians wore fur cloaks and looked like white worker ants, busy on the dock.
Ahead, on a frozen sea, a huge blue and white merchant ship slowly appeared.
The hull of the ship is like a moving ice peak, majestic and spectacular. A faint smoke rose from the ship's chimney, intertwined with the condensation of frost.
The arrival of this merchant ship broke the tranquility of the sea.
The people on the ship were conducting various transactions and exchanges with the busy Freljord people on the dock.
On the snow-covered pier, Catalina seemed to be in a bad mood. She looked at Huo Jixing with a faint look in her eyes.
I had a good opportunity just now, but it's a pity that this guy is like a piece of wood and chose the name of brother and sister.
Boom! Boom!
The dull bell rang.
Dense fog billows from the chimneys of merchant ships.
Huo Jixing and Catalina heard the sound and walked towards the merchant ship. After checking the tickets, they boarded the deck.
They stood in front of the boat and said a silent farewell to Thierry in the crowd.
Thierry's news said that there was a shadow of the Avarosa tribe behind this merchant ship.
He specially went to Piltover and the Noxus Empire to purchase supplies, and his safety was guaranteed.
Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!
The huge white hull trembled and began to slowly leave the dock and enter the Sea of Conqueror.
Huo Jixing smelled the smell of sea salt and looked at Ningshuang Harbor and the towering mountains that were gradually receding.
The warm midday sun falls on the white snow, reflecting the colorful halo and forming a magnificent picture with the city peaks.
"Let's go and find our room." Huo Jixing retracted his gaze and walked towards the accommodation provided by the merchant ship for passengers.
They are extra passengers carried by the merchant ship, and the rooms they live in are specially vacated.
The environment will definitely not be bad, after all, money opens the way.
Huo Jixing and Catalina walked while looking at the condensed sea of conquerors.
He once curiously asked Thierry why most of the Freljord's merchant ships didn't go north and bypass the ice, snow and frozen soil.
If you go north, the navigation distance will be shortened and you will save a lot of costs.
Thierry told him that after leaving the Sea of Conqueror and sailing north, he would enter the Sea of Ice.
The Sea of Ice is already located in the extreme north of the Valoran continent. The terrain of the sea is very complicated and there are many hidden dangers.
Moreover, sailing on the ice sea requires ships to have certain ice-breaking capabilities.
This will add additional sailing costs to merchant ships.
The most important thing is that in the northeastern area of Freljord, there is a place that absolutely cannot be bypassed.
Frostguard Fortress!
This is a dark rift used to monitor the Howling Abyss, and it is also the territory of the Frostguard tribe.
There used to be many merchant ships who did not believe in evil and chose the trade route of the Ice Sea.
But most of the merchant ships completely disappeared into the ice and snow sea, and only a few lucky ones crossed the ice sea.
Combined with the above factors, few people will explore the sea lanes of the Sea of Ice, and it is far better to take the safe route of the Sea of Conquerors.
Sea of Conquerors.
On the sky-blue sea, waves are lapping against the sky.
On this vast expanse of sea, a huge blue-and-white merchant ship was moving rapidly, its canvas bulging in the wind, making a hunting sound.
Katrina looked out the window at the sea with a bit of boredom, and a snow-white head crawled out of her arms, a little wilted and low in energy.
After the initial curiosity, Catalina and Snow White Poro lost interest in the scenery on the sea.
At the same time, the life of sailing is a bit boring, and the repeated scenery every day will make people feel extremely boring.
Huo Jixing was okay. He had already gone on a long voyage before and could adapt to it.
And he put most of his energy on the wound in his abdomen.
The good news is that the wounds are getting smaller and smaller, and the power of the shadow is dissipating.
After a long voyage, many ships began to appear around the merchant ships from Ningshuang Port, with different styles, but most of them were sailing ships.
This means that they are about to leave the Sea of Conquerors and enter the Sea of Guardians.
About a week later.
Katrina saw the outline of land on the endless sea, which was the continent of Shurima.
She turned around and looked at the room where Huo Jixing was, her eyes twinkling.
They are about to enter the coastline of the Noxus Empire, and this is when they plan to leave.
Late at night, on the silent sea.
Starlight falls from the dark sky and meets the sea level, reflecting a strange light.
Huo Jixing opened his eyes, and a red-gold light suddenly appeared, illuminating the room.
He lowered his head and looked at the wound on his abdomen. The flesh and blood had grown out, and the front and back were no longer transparent, leaving only a few dark lines on the surface of the skin.
Then he began to pack up his belongings, as well as the wine bottle that was more important to him.
As soon as he opened the room, he saw Catalina, holding a snow-white Poro in her arms.
The two looked at each other, immediately hid in the shadows, and left the cabin along the gangway.
The destination of this merchant ship is the Dragon Gate Port of the Noxus Empire.
But Huo Jixing took into account the situation in the Noxus Empire and decided to leave directly when he entered the empire's coastline.
He also remembered that there was a port city of the Noxus Empire nearby, Lockrond.
The city where he and Tai Lung cooperated for the first time to complete a secret mission.
The dim lights flickered, and Huo Jixing and Catalina came to the deck.
He hugged Catalina gently, and dim flame wings spread out behind him, stretching gently.
Immediately, he and Catalina soared into the sky and disappeared into the vast sea without a sound.
(End of this chapter)