Chapter 863: Xuelu’s Past

Chapter 863: Xuelu’s Past

The five of them journeyed northwest, encountering various monsters along the way. Some were local troublemakers lurking in the Jinghong Mountains, while others had received orders from the Demon King and were gathering at the Oasis of the Tomb of Kings in the northern part of the desert kingdom, preparing to confront Robb. However, they were wiped out by Robbs team halfway through their journey.

The five-person team couldnt possibly handle all the monsters that gathered, but they easily dispatched those they encountered. Robb believed that Elsie and the others were capable of dealing with a certain level of enemies. If they couldnt handle it, he would call for reinforcements.Vissit novelbin(.)c.om for updates

The journey was not lonely for the five of them. Occasionally, they would come across other adventurer teams wandering in the Jinghong Mountains. Some adventurers were on a quest to find certain herbs, while others had been commissioned to eliminate specific monsters for the sake of avenging townsmen from a village below the mountain. There were even those who had come to help Robb search for minerals.

The Adventurers Guild had deployed a significant force around the Jinghong Mountains, consisting of high-level adventurers. This treacherous mountain range was not a place for novice adventurers to venture into.

One evening, the five of them arrived at the northwest part of the Jinghong Mountains, the most remote and secluded area.

Looking north, they could see a towering snow-capped mountain, the main peak of the Jinghong Mountains.

Xuelu pointed at the snowy mountain and whispered, The Black Dragon resides there, which is why its also called Black Dragon Peak. Its an absolute no-go area on the Fengmo Continent. Hundreds of years ago, brave adventurers attempted to climb up and slay the Black Dragon, but after countless failures, no one has dared to challenge the Black Dragon in recent centuries.

Robb nodded, Not going there is the right decision. Dealing with that thing requires thorough preparation, and its best for ordinary people not to play with fire.

Xuelu smiled and nodded, And the legendary Demon King City should be located somewhere beneath Black Dragon Peak, within the crevices. Its teeming with monsters, and despite the efforts of adventurers over hundreds of years, it remains unexplored. Heh, but this time, we will finally uncover it in our hands, find the Demon King City, and defeat the Demon King. Its of great importance to me.

Her excitement grew as she spoke, and a blush appeared on her face.

Unable to contain his curiosity, Robb asked, You often mention the Demon King City. What makes you so fixated on it?

Well, its nothing, really, Xues gaze suddenly became distant, as if she was recalling something that left her a bit absent-minded. She immediately turned her attention away, no longer dwelling on the question.

Robb sensed something unusual; this was not the usual Xuelu.

Gorda sweated profusely. Godfather, where are you drifting off to? Although she often bullied Xuelu, their relationship wasnt that bad. After all, we all grew up in the same orphanage, and no matter how much they bullied each other, we were still a family. There was no need to go to such extremes. After bullying Xuelu for a while, they actually became good friends and made a pact to explore the Demon King City together.

Robb was surprised. Really? Its not like that?

Thats how it usually goes in novels. So, what happened next?

Gorda said softly, Over a decade ago, the noble who raised us participated in a small operation to exterminate monsters.

Robb furrowed his brows.

Gorda continued, The outstanding orphans all followed the noble to the battlefield to kill the monsters, but the three of us useless ones were left behind. We were deemed useless.

Xuelus good friend also went along with her. Before leaving, she told Xuelu that once she achieved great merit on the battlefield, gained the trust of the noble lord, and was allowed to go out, she would take Xuelu to explore the Demon King City.

Robb exclaimed, Wow, shes setting a flag!

This means they might not come back.

Gorda smiled wryly. Youre right about that. In that battle, not a single person who went to exterminate the monsters came back. They all died, including the noble who raised us. With no sponsor for the orphanage, it had to close down. The three of us were driven out and became street children. Fortunately, we had some skills by then, so we joined the Adventurers Guild and took on some simple and lousy little tasks to earn a meager living.

As for what happened next, you already know, Gorda said. We knew our abilities werent enough, and perhaps we would never have the chance to set foot in the Demon King City in this lifetime. But Xuelu always remembered the promise she made with her good friend. She just wanted to go there and have a look. Thats all. Its not some extraordinary wish.

Robb nodded and thought to himself, [Well!]

Actually, most peoples dreams are like this, right? They have small, inconspicuous reasons. Its not something earth-shattering. Its just a little scar left by past experiences in your heart.