BTTH-Chapter 37: Arrival at Mocheng

BTTH-Chapter 37: Arrival at Mocheng

No conversations were heard overnight, and the sun rose the next morning.

Xiao Tian and Xiao Yixian woke up early and packed their things. In order to prevent any trouble from arising, Xiao Tian put on the alchemist robe and walked towards Black Rock City.

Under the awed gaze of the city guards, he walked directly through the exclusive passage into the city without paying any fees and headed towards the flying transport line in the center of the city.

The journey to the Tagor Desert is quite long and not very comfortable on Xiaolan, as she is not the kind of flying beast suited for long-distance travel. She needs to rest after flying for a while.

It is more appropriate to travel to the Tagor Desert on a Thick-Winged Bird, which is specially used for transportation. There are also accommodations available, so there is no need to sleep in the open air.

After crossing several streets, Xiao Tian and his companion arrived at the Feixing Transport Company, where more than a dozen huge flying beasts were parked on the ground.

This flying beast is called the Thick-Winged Bird. After a full meal, it can carry objects five times heavier than itself and fly for four or five days. It is very suitable for air transport and making money.

As they walked into the square, it was packed with people and noisy everywhere. Some were queuing to buy tickets, while others were queuing to board the flying birds.

Looking at the long line at the ticket office, Xiao Tian shook his head and chose not to wait. Instead, he took Xiao Yixian through a special passage next to the queue.

Approaching the guard who was stationed at the passage, the guard's pupils couldn't help but shrink when he saw Xiao Tian's third-level alchemist robe and his youthful appearance.

"Sir, please come in." The captain of the guard respectfully stepped aside.

After Xiao Tian entered the passage, a woman in uniform hurried over.

"Sir, are you going to take a flight? Where are you heading?" The uniformed woman approached Xiao Tian and asked in a delicate voice.

"The desert city in the Tagor Desert on the eastern border of the empire," Xiao Tian replied casually.

"Okay, sir, please follow me." The uniformed woman said with a sweet smile on her face.

Xiao Tian nodded, gesturing for her to lead the way.

Along the way, the uniformed woman kept twisting her waist, intentionally showing off her figure in an attempt to attract Xiao Tian's attention. Xiao Tian had no interest in her and merely glanced at her indifferently.

"Does it look good?" the little medical fairy asked with a smile but with a scrutinizing look in her eyes.

"Not as pretty as you. You are much prettier. I'm more interested in you than her," Xiao Tian said, grabbing Xiao Yixian's hand and breathing into her ear.

The little medical fairy's face suddenly turned red, and she didn't dare to look at Xiao Tian.

After following the uniformed woman through a long corridor, they arrived at a Thick-Winged Bird. This particular bird was about the same size as the others, but the accommodations on its back were more special and luxurious.

"Sir, this is a flying mount specially prepared for alchemists. Alchemists can also enjoy the flying transportation service for free," the uniformed woman emphasized the word "service."

Xiao Tian understood her implications but pretended not to and ignored her.

Taking Xiao Yixian's hand, they calmly boarded the Thick-Winged Bird. Under the resentful gaze of the uniformed woman, they chose one of the empty rooms and walked in.

Upon entering, the facilities inside were very complete, focusing on providing a luxurious experience. Xiao Lan transformed into a little bird, flying around the room for a short while before landing on the backrest of a stool.

Just as Xiao Tian and Xiao Yixian entered the room, the Thick-Winged Bird, guided by the trainer, slowly took off into the air and flew quickly towards the eastern direction of the empire.

Xiao Yixian suddenly kissed Xiao Tian on the cheek. "This is the reward for your good work just now." She then walked to the window of the room. Xiao Tian followed her, hugging her and enjoying the beautiful scenery of mountains and rivers passing by outside, feeling a sense of warmth.

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After two and a half days of flying, a golden patch gradually appeared on the horizon. The Thick-Winged Bird arrived at the landing square of the Mocheng Flying Transport Company and slowly descended.

During these two and a half days, Xiao Yixian's strength had reached the level of a six-star Dou Shi.

Upon sensing that they had arrived at their destination, Xiao Tian walked out of the room with the little medical fairy, who had just finished drinking the nutrient solution and was wearing a veil. As soon as he stepped out, a burning sensation hit his face, and everything around seemed to be bathed in yellow tones.

Just after Xiao Tian walked out, the doors of other rooms gradually opened, and people wearing alchemist robes walked out one by one. Some were holding uniformed women in their arms. These alchemists were mostly second-grade alchemists.

Seeing Xiao Tian's youthful appearance and the third-grade alchemist robe, a hint of surprise flickered in some eyes, followed by friendly smiles and nods directed at him.

Xiao Tian returned the nod politely.

Holding Xiao Yixian's hand, he descended from the Thick-Winged Bird and then led her out of the square.

"It's so hot and dry here! The air is practically filled with fire and earth energies, and the people here dress quite differently," the little medical fairy remarked, taking in the climate.

Among the pedestrians on the street, men were generally bare-chested or wearing simple sleeveless coats, exposing their dark bodies. Most women were relatively slender, their skin not as dark as the men's but bronzed. They typically wore tight leather tube tops on their upper bodies, revealing their snake-like waists, and short skirts or shorts on their lower bodies, exuding a wild atmosphere.

"Maybe it's because the weather is hot and the customs are more open, so this type of clothing makes it easier to survive and move around here," Xiao Tian explained.

Grabbing a man passing by, Xiao Tian interrupted his anger at being seized when he saw Xiao Tian's attire.

"Sir, what instructions do you have?" the man asked.

"Is there a map shop called Gutu in this city?" Xiao Tian inquired directly.

"Sir, just walk along this street, and then..." The man thought for a moment before pointing the way and eagerly sharing the approximate price of the map.

Xiao Tian let go of the man, took out a bag of gold coins, and tossed it into the man's hand before pulling Xiao Yixian in the direction the man indicated.

After walking for a while, Xiao Tian arrived at a slightly quaint shop with a sign that read: Gu Tu.

Xiao Tian silently said in his heart: "System check-in."

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[Ding! Check-in was successful at the store of the Ice Emperor's Retreat Map in Mocheng. Rewards: Realm +1, Dou Zong Summoning Card *1, Sixth-grade Pill Breaking Adversity Pill *1.]

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Dou Zong Summoning Card: After use, summon a Dou Zong of any attribute, with a strength randomly assigned from one to nine stars.

Breaking Adversity Pill: A sixth-grade pill capable of breaking seals.

Previously, Xiao Tian had accumulated to the peak of the eight-star Da Dou Shi. Now, his aura instantly ascended to the peak of the nine-star Da Dou Shi. He only needed the final step to break through to Dou Ling.

After casually glancing at the rewards, Xiao Tian and Xiao Yixian walked into the store. Xiao Tian approached an ancient, slightly worn shelf and flipped through it, taking out a palm-sized incomplete map with a somewhat familiar route marked on it.

(End of this chapter)