Although Luo Ping had said that in the unknown map one shouldn't form teams, in the face of the treasure's temptation, Jiang Kai still agreed.
Chang Siyao also brought up that clever trick.
"Our goals as wanderers, aside from snatching treasure chests, another important point is to explore farther regions."
Jiang Kai nodded. This point, Chang Siyao had already mentioned.
"And because of this, unless there's a very important matter or death leading to disconnection, we won't return to the territory."
"After thirty kilometers, it's very difficult to find military teams. After fifty kilometers, it's basically impossible to find military teams."
"Those who can reach that distance are all veterans and experts among wanderers. They more or less have some high-grade treasures in hand, but the treasures they hold aren't necessarily what they need themselves."
"And you also know, staying alone in an unknown region for too long—no matter who it is—they'll feel lonely."
"So starting from forty kilometers, near the boundary every ten kilometers, on the 1st of every month, there will be a wanderer gathering. The nearby wanderers will gather."
"In the gathering, they'll exchange the treasures in their hands to get what they need."
"Besides, in the gathering there's also gambling fights, death matches, and other events. It's a carnival for the wanderers."
"The gathering lasts a whole day. After so many years of passing down, the gathering locations are in relatively safe areas."
Jiang Kai frowned. He thought for a moment.
His individual power was limited. At present, he didn't want to provoke Night Patrol either. And relying on treasure chests to obtain Destiny Materials was too unlikely.
But if he could get Destiny Materials—or related information—through exchange, it would definitely be a "shortcut"!
This Chang Siyao really was someone good at shortcuts!
"Oh, the wanderer gathering only allows bartering, and usually the common things—others won't even look at them. So you must bring something attractive enough."
"Also, although fighting over there isn't very common, most are quite friendly, but there's no military presence there, it doesn't belong to the Huaxia territory, so that means it's... truly a lawless land. You should understand what I mean."
Jiang Kai froze for a moment, but quickly reacted.
Jiang Kai had quite a few good things on him, so he wasn't afraid of not having anything to trade.
As long as he was careful at the time.
Jiang Kai looked at his watch. "The 1st... still twenty days left."
"Mm, we probably won't make it this time, maybe next time or the time after." Chang Siyao said.
Jiang Kai shook his head, "Don't want to wait. Let's hurry, we should be able to make it!"
"Huh? You're sure about catching this one? That's the fifty-kilometer region, who knows how many beasts are on the way."
"Just be careful." Jiang Kai said, "Are you coming with me or not? If not, I'll go by myself."
Chang Siyao frowned, looked at Jiang Kai, hesitated for a moment, then gritted her teeth, "I'll go!"
...
Jiang Kai and Chang Siyao were hurrying toward the unknown region beyond Taiping Mountain Road.
The outer perimeter of the entire Huaxia territory was unknown region, but overall, wanderers' explorations outside were still based on the main cities.
Moreover, Jiang Kai still remembered he had to scout for Dongli, so he still chose to continue exploring the previous area.
On the other side, at Jingxin Lake Villa in Jiangzhong City.
Lu Jun personally handed a trial qualification certificate for newcomers to Jiang Lan.
"Jiang Lan, I've already notified the island nation. Although you said you didn't need their protection, in the agreement signed with the island nation back then, they mentioned one point: if you and Jiang Ying participate in the newcomer trial, you must inform them."
"Their Shimohima Tech Company developed a video recording device in collaboration with Genesis Corporation. It can be brought into Ghost Star by stowaways. They want to use the device to film your promise in person, to prevent Jiang Kai from saying they didn't fulfill their duty."
Jiang Lan shook his head. Second Brother really...
But, this was a state-level agreement. Jiang Lan couldn't object.
"Notice is notice. When the time comes, if you have any requests, bring them up face to face." Lu Jun added.
Jiang Lan nodded. "Lu Jun, thank you for everything during this time. You've taken such good care of us three siblings."
Lu Jun smiled and patted Jiang Lan's shoulder. After all this training, Jiang Lan had already completely recovered from his previously frail state, and even looked stronger than before.
"No need to be polite. But the general especially wanted me to ask—you're really not choosing Martial Disciple materials?"
Jiang Lan shook his head. "Just choosing Destiny Materials."
Last time, Jiang Kai asked the military for two portions of Destiny Materials, further confirming Wei Ying and others' speculation.
Jiang Kai had changed class using Destiny Materials into some new class.
Destiny Materials weren't a secret, and Jiang Lan didn't hide it.
Lu Jun looked at Jiang Lan seriously. "Jiang Kai proved that the Destiny Material isn't a defective one. But its difficulty—no need to elaborate. I can only wish you good luck."
"No need to worry about Yingzi's side—we'll take good care of her."
"Thanks!"
The next day, Jiang Lan bid farewell to Yingzi and went to Login Base No. 18.
Today was the trial day for Area 18. Other login users had to wait until the newcomers completed the trial before they could log in. At this time, the entire hall was filled with only newcomers.
Jiang Lan looked at the promo boards around the hall, which showed the more dangerous beasts inside the trial zone.
Long-necked human-faced beast, Ghost Star black panther, color-changing land snake, poison-stinger wild boar, shadowless wolf...
Jiang Lan looked at the pictures and descriptions above, then looked at the nervous newcomers waiting to log in around him.
Among the newcomers, most of the men were taller, stronger, younger than him. Even the women didn't appear fragile—clearly bodies shaped by long-term training.
Jiang Lan lowered his head and looked at the watch in his hand.
The watch was from Yingzi. She looked through many stores and finally found two of the same style as Second Brother's in a closing-down secondhand store.
It was still this discontinued "Fearless" model watch—mainly because Second Brother once said, the Fearless was a pretty good one.
It's about time...
"Ghost Star... Never thought one day, I too could step onto Ghost Star!"
"Kai, thank you for helping me fulfill my old dream."
"Even if it costs my life, I'll pass the newcomer trial... Before, Big Brother wasn't there. Now, I won't let anyone bully you again!"
Login time arrived. Everyone immediately lined up and entered Ghost Star in order.
Jiang Lan stepped into the beam of light and immediately felt a slight dizziness.
...
When Jiang Lan opened his eyes, he was preparing to use the safe time to quickly try changing class.
Suddenly, a large crowd surged in from all directions.
These people were all wearing clothes, four or five of them even wore things like sunglasses—probably the video devices developed by Shimohima Tech.
Someone in the crowd shouted excitedly, "That's him! He's Jiang Lan, Jiang Kai's older brother!"
Immediately, someone pulled out a large flag and walked out from the forest.
On that flag, written in both Chinese and Japanese, was a line:
[Warmly welcome Mr. Jiang Lan to the Newcomer Trial. Long live the friendship between Huaxia and the Island Nation!]
[Doing our utmost to escort Mr. Jiang Lan through the Newcomer Trial and sweep away all dangers in the trial zone!]
Seeing this scene, Jiang Lan didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
Even more exaggerated, this group had prepared a sedan chair...
A stowaway from the island nation jogged up to Jiang Lan, bowed straight and firmly, and said loudly and clearly, "Hai! Mr. Jiang Lan! I'm Nakajima Muramasa, Level 5 stowaway, person in charge of this escort mission—please take care of me!"
"We will escort you the whole way to complete the Newcomer Trial. Mr. Jiang Lan will not encounter any danger. Please get on the sedan!"
Jiang Lan held his forehead. This meticulous escort, what on earth are they planning!
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