BTTH-Chapter 30: Leaving the Warcraft Mountain Range
BTTH-Chapter 30: Leaving the Warcraft Mountain Range
"Okay, pack up your things. We'll leave here tomorrow and start a new journey."
"Are we leaving so soon?"
"We're leaving here together, not apart from you. We can come back here when we have time." Xiao Tian looked at Xiao Yixian's reluctant expression and comforted her.
"Yeah, I'll go pack my things."
"Okay, go ahead." Xiao Tian gently patted Xiao Yixian's butt.
"Oh, you big pervert." The Little Medical Fairy blushed, covered her buttocks, cursed playfully, and walked into the straw hut to pack her things. After that, she went out with a basket to collect herbs.
Xiao Tian continued to lie back on the stone, humming an unknown tune leisurely while quietly watching the Little Medical Fairy picking herbs.
Night fell.
After eating a little, the two of them sat by the fire, quietly gazing up at the charming night sky. As the moon in the sky gradually dimmed, they fell asleep leaning against each other.
...
In the early morning, warm sunshine poured down, waking the two from their slumber.
After a brief wash and rinse, Xiao Yixian asked, "Where are we going?"
"Our next stop is Black Rock City, to the Alchemist Guild there. I will take the test for my alchemist rank. With the identity of an alchemist, it will be more convenient to do many things, and I can collect the necessary medicinal materials faster," Xiao Tian replied after a moment of thought.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yixian used a bamboo whistle to call Xiao Lan, and a giant blue eagle flew over quickly, landing accurately in front of the two of them.
Xiao Tian hugged Xiao Yixian and jumped onto the giant eagle's back. The two of them sat firmly as the blue giant eagle slowly rose into the sky. Xiao Yixian pressed her soft body against Xiao Tian, gazing at the valley and the straw hut below, which were gradually becoming smaller. She murmured, "Goodbye."
After leaving the small valley, the two guided Xiao Lan in the right direction and took breaks occasionally to allow Xiao Lan to recover her strength. After a day's long flight, they saw the towering outline of a city in the early morning of the next day. In a remote dense forest, the blue giant eagle slowly landed.
The two of them alighted from the giant eagle. The Little Medical Fairy touched the giant eagle, preparing to let it roam freely in other places.
"This is a shape-shifting pill. If you take one, it will become smaller and follow you. If the effect of the pill is not interrupted, it can last for a month and there are ten pills in here," Xiao Tian said, holding out a jade bottle.
The Little Medical Fairy took the pill with joy, relieved to find a solution for Xiao Lan. She worried about how to care for the giant eagle in the big city, where she feared there were many powerful individuals who might capture or kill it.
The Little Medical Fairy poured out a pill and placed it into the giant eagle's mouth. A flash of light passed by, and the blue giant eagle transformed into a small blue bird the size of an ordinary pigeon.
Xiao Lan flapped her wings excitedly and landed on Xiao Yixian's shoulder.
"Thank you, Xiao Tian," the Little Medical Fairy happily kissed Xiao Tian on the cheek.
"No need to thank me; there's no need for formality between us. Let's enter the city first and then find out where the Alchemist Guild is."
Xiao Tian walked toward the city gate, and Xiao Yixian quickly followed.
Upon arriving at the city gate, Xiao Tian and Xiao Yixian discovered that the immense city wall was constructed entirely of neatly stacked pieces of black rock, giving it a solid and somewhat oppressive look.
The two entered the city smoothly after paying the required taxes at the gate. Once inside, Xiao Tian silently thought, "System check-in."
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[Ding, check-in location: Black Rock City. Check-in successful. Rewards: Douling Pill x12.]
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As they walked along the streets of Black Rock City, Xiao Yixian sighed, "It is indeed a large city, much more prosperous than Qingshan Town. There are so many people this early in the morning, and special guards are here to maintain order."
"Then let's go shopping and find the Alchemist Guild."
Xiao Tian and Xiao Yixian kept buying and purchasing items along the road, acquiring many necessary medicinal materials.
While strolling, they were captivated by a majestic building in front of them. The entire structure resembled a medicine cauldron, quite unique and exquisite.
Their eyes were drawn to the entrance of the building, where a lavender plaque displayed five large, ancient characters that read "Alchemist Guild," glowing faintly.
Xiao Tian looked at the Alchemist Guild and silently thought, "System check-in."
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[Ding, check-in to the Black Rock City Alchemist Guild. Check-in successful. Obtained: Ziyuan Ding.]
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Ziyuan Ding: Ranked third on the Heavenly Cauldron List. Originally a strange purple stone, it became a cauldron after absorbing the essence of the sun and moon for thousands of years.
Xiao Tian was shocked; this was the third cauldron on the Heavenly Cauldron List. The Heavenly Cauldron List was akin to the Heavenly Flame List; items listed were what all alchemists dreamed of.
"Xiao Tian, is this the Alchemist Guild? The holy place in the hearts of all alchemists," the Little Medical Fairy said, envy gleaming in her eyes.
"Well, let's go in and take a look," Xiao Tian said, calming his mind as he walked toward the Alchemist Guild.
Upon reaching the gate, a guard halted them, saying in a gruff voice, "Little brother, this is the Alchemist Guild. Do you wish to enter? Do you have a letter of introduction?"
"Sorry, I don't have a letter of introduction," Xiao Tian replied.
Just as Xiao Tian was about to demonstrate the condensation of real fire like Xiao Yan, an arrogant voice interrupted, "Boy, you dare to come here without a letter of introduction? Do you even know where this is? How can nobody like you come in casually?"
A young man strode out from the Alchemist Guild, radiating displeasure and arrogance; it was evident he had failed the assessment and was eliminated.
The guard, spotting him, exclaimed, "Master Han Kun, did the test go well? Please send our regards to your teacher."
Noticing the tense exchange, Xiao Tian extended his hand. A surging bright red flame ignited in his palm, reflecting the scorching temperature around him. He directed a ray of flame that flew straight to the young man's head, instantly singeing all his hair and eyebrows.
"Puchi!" The Little Medical Fairy beside him couldn't help but laugh upon seeing the young man resemble a boiled egg. She quickly covered her mouth, her face turning crimson.
"Condensing real fire, a fourth-grade alchemist?"
The two guards and the young man exclaimed. Condensing real fire required at least a fourth-grade alchemist or above. Recognizing this, the young man fled the Alchemist Guild, fearful of what his family would do if they knew he had offended a high-grade alchemist.
Ignoring the panicked young man, Xiao Tian retracted his Kirin Burning Sky Flame (T/N: This flame can be considered as heavenly flame aside from 23 Heavenly Flame on ranking of Heavenly Flame) and turned to the two guards. "Can I go in?"
The two guards quickly bowed, saying in awe, "Little brother, oh no, sir, please come in. Is there anything else we can do for you?"
"No need," Xiao Tian replied, glancing at Xiao Yixian as they walked slowly into the Alchemist Guild together.
As they entered, an aromatic scent of medicinal herbs wafted toward them, instantly refreshing their senses.
There were only a few people in the main hall. A woman quickly approached Xiao Tian and Xiao Yixian. "Mr. and Miss, I am Yu He, the receptionist here. How can I assist you?"
"I am here to receive my Alchemist badge. What is the procedure for doing so?" Xiao Tian asked with a smile.
"Sir, are you an alchemist?" Yu He asked in surprise.
"Yes," Xiao Tian confirmed with a nod.
"Okay, please follow me. I'll help you register," Yu He said respectfully, leading them to the counter. She retrieved a parchment roll and a pen, smiling at Xiao Tian. "Sir, please provide me your name, age, and mentor."
"Xiao Tian, eighteen years old. My mentor is Tong Lao," Xiao Tian said, taking a moment to decide on a false age.
(End of this chapter)