151 The Origin of the Name

That kind face, that indignant speech.

And the cold and long Chang’an Street.

It was ten miles of prosperity.

…

The team was still moving forward. They could only enter the Lava World at nine o’clock. At this moment, the Fire Dragon City was still sleeping.

Some of the early risers were in a hurry. Most of them worked in workshops and lived far away. They did not have a public transport, so they could only wake up early to rush over.

As they continued forward, the neat stone house began to turn wooden. It didn’t look that neat either.

Further ahead, the wooden house was not made from a whole log, but huts made of wood mixed with straw.

There were more and more busy people here. Most of them were in charge of planting yellow melons, snow vegetables, and other crops, as well as raising pink-faced pigs that were not aggressive.

After passing through the residential area, there was a vast yellow melon field in front of him. There were already people busy in the field. It had been a long time since Fang Ping saw the Elf City’s Lord Guards.

Behind the neat line of horsemen were wagons. At the front of the column were tall blue horses, Jaime.

Seeing Fang Ping’s team approaching, the team slowly set off, just like when they had been walking.

When he came to Fire Dragon City, it was a long stretch of road. When he left, it was no longer there.

As he walked along the road, he could already see long windbreak walls on both sides. In the middle was a huge door. The door was wide open, and on both sides of the door were two neat rows of figures.

They were all soldiers.

When Fang Ping’s team approached, someone shouted, “Salute!”

Everyone bowed in unison.

In the team, Fang Ping saw Grimm and Charles. Hu Daqin, who had brought them into the Lava World, and a few soldiers he had seen in the Lava World were all in the team.

Under their watchful eyes, Fang Ping’s team walked out of Fire Dragon City and stepped onto the snow-covered Blade Peak.

After leaving Fire Dragon City, Fang Ping recalled that it was now Month of Snow, and it was the Month of Snow of a highland.

The biting cold wind howled. Even though he was wearing a Frost Suit and had the Magic Shield to reduce the cold, Fang Ping was still shivering.

The path they were taking now was the one they had taken on the way here, the Blade Peak.

There was a high ridge that was more than ten meters wide. On both sides were cliffs that were close to ninety degrees. They were abnormally smooth under the cold wind.

The wind in the highlands was not weak to begin with, and this was an empty high place. The wind would only be stronger.

The cold wind cut across his body like ice blades. Fang Ping guessed that this was how Blade Peak got its name.

“Salute.”

Elsa’s voice suddenly rang out in front of him. Fang Ping noticed that there were some slightly raised mounds by the roadside.

Fang Ping followed the others and bowed toward the pile of soil.

Was this someone from the Elf City’s Lord’s Guard?

Under Teacher Elsa’s lead, Fang Ping’s team took a detour and entered Fire Dragon City. Everything went smoothly.

As for the Lord’s Guards, they took Blade Peak, including Elsa and Chen Long, who left in a hurry. No one knew what happened on Blade Peak.

Fang Ping realized that his field of vision was actually very narrow. There were many things that he could not see.

The team walked forward. The road kept sloping downwards. Coupled with the smooth ground, walking was more tiring than climbing a mountain.

“Fang Ping, haven’t you learned the Magic Armor Forbidden Spell? Do you have any insights? I’ve always been stuck in the process of condensing energy. I’ve failed a few times, but I haven’t been able to come up with any ideas.”

Qing Niao was wrapped in a coat, and his armor was gone again.

Experience? Experience during the energy condensation process? What was this?

Fang Ping only had the experience of watching short videos.

He shook his head. “I really didn’t. You just continue to work hard.”

“Alright.” Qing Niao stared at his feet and walked carefully. He muttered, “It clearly feels similar to an Armor Forbidden Spell. Why is there such a big difference when it’s used? Is it because it’s an Excellent-grade skill? There’s no training ground either. Why don’t I try the skill and find the feeling?”

“You’re already a Class 2?”

A voice suddenly came from the front. Fang Ping and Qing Niao looked up at the same time. It was Jeanne.

Jeanne glanced at Fang Ping. “I’m not talking about you. Everyone knows that you’re a Class 2. Qing Niao, you’re a Class 2 too?”

Qing Niao nodded.

Jeanne slowed down and turned sideways, waiting for Fang Ping and Qing Niao to walk over.

“That’s true. Your Self-healing ability is very advantageous in absorbing the Flame Rocks, but you’re indeed quite capable to be able to break through to Class 2 in one go.”

Qing Niao scratched his head and smiled.

“I have Fitch’s Magic Armor Forbidden Spell Analysis and Experience. It’s a book from a Class 5 Forbidden Spellcaster, Fitch. Do you need it?”

“Need…” Qing Niao gulped and stopped. “A skill book is too expensive. I don’t have money, let alone Fitch’s.”

“I don’t need money. As long as you’re willing to join…”

“No need.” It was rare for Qing Niao to interrupt someone. He immediately looked a little embarrassed and lowered his head slightly. “No need, thank you. I believe I can learn it.”

“Alright, come find me if you need anything.” Jeanne walked to the middle of the line again.

Fang Ping looked at Qing Niao, wanting to ask him why he had rejected her. However, seeing that he had lowered his head and was staring at the road under his feet, he thought better of it and did not say anything else.

Lunch was also settled along the way. They did not stop along the way and kept moving forward.

Of course, Blade Peak was not a suitable place to rest. The cold wind carried the snow and kept howling. Fang Ping also wanted to leave this place as soon as possible.

A few low hills slowly appeared around him. Fang Ping also saw a rising white fog. It was like a long winding dragon, spreading between the small hills.

Right, it’s that hot spring river, right?

Looking at this feeling, did it come from Fire Dragon City? Otherwise, it would be quite strange for a hot spring river to suddenly appear here.

Could it be related to the Flame Rocks?

Fang Ping still remembered that time when he suddenly asked everyone to take a shower. At that time, he did not think much of it. Now that he thought about it, it did not seem right.

They were clearly about to reach Fire Dragon City, so there didn’t seem to be much point in going to the river to take a shower.

As for cleanliness and hygiene?

Don’t joke around. Compared to life and death, this was nothing?

They needed soldiers to guard the periphery and let Fang Ping’s team take a shower. No matter how they thought about it, it did not seem right.

Alright, back to the previous problem. Fang Ping’s field of vision was still too small. There were many things that he could not see the full picture of. If he felt that something was not right, what could he do?

It didn’t seem like it could do anything.

After coming down from Blade Peak and crossing the Hot Springs River, the team did not continue forward. Instead, they took the snowy slope and turned at a big right angle.

Fang Ping looked at the vast expanse of white in the distance. If he followed that road and walked straight, he would be able to return to Elf City.

Why did he choose to join the team in the first place?

He really wasn’t thinking clearly.

It was time to go to Snowy Mountain.

…

“Welcome.”

“Moon Bell, look what I brought you.”

As soon as Aoba entered, he raised the item in his hand proudly.

Moon Bell’s eyes lit up. She stood up from behind the counter and said happily, “Where did you get it?”

Aoba placed the book on the counter. “When I went to replenish the stocks today, I saw this book on his desk. I remember that you’ve always wanted it, so I bought it from him.”