In this way, under Lin's guidance, the journey was smooth sailing.

A city located among the mountains caught the eyes of our group.

At this time, Lei Xiao, who was standing on the top of a mountain, looked down at the city below the mountain and noticed immediately.

This city, which has little contact with the outside world, or can be said to be an independent country, is quite unique.

Rows of exquisite stone and wood mixed buildings, either single-story or multi-story, are located among the green mountains and green waters, as if they are a paradise.

At a glance, it's so well-proportioned that it's dizzying to see.

The surrounding cliffs, which are as sharp as a knife, form a natural city wall that completely envelops the entire city.

However, in the narrow gap between the mountains, near Lei Xiao's feet, there is also a towering pass made of stone walls.

On top of the pass, flags were fluttering and people were looking forward to it. Occasionally, a group of merchants and mercenaries could be seen slowly marching past.

"Is that the entrance to Shanjing Principality?"

Seeing this, Lei Xiao moved his eyes and continued to observe.

At the end of the vast city, which is difficult to see at a glance, you can vaguely see a large, simple castle built halfway up the waist.

If you look carefully, you will see that there is a winding moat around the castle, with a large number of tall pine trees scattered beside it.

For a time, under the bright afternoon sun.

The mottled old castle, green pines, and gurgling rivers all form a rather refreshing scenery.

"It seems that this is the city lord's palace of Shanjing Principality. In other words, it is more appropriate to call it the Grand Duke's Palace."

Just as he withdrew his gaze, several rather sharp howls reached Lei Xiao's ears.

Following the sound, I saw the place where the sky and mountains meet in the distance, surrounded by clouds and mist.

Several dark-brown flying monsters appeared in everyone's sight.

Looking closely, these flying monsters are huge and imposing, with long and sharp beaks and colorful crests on their heads, which look very conspicuous.

However, what is more striking.

It is several times as long as its body, and its slender wings formed by skin membranes are like a small glider, giving people a full sense of intimidation.

"Lord, it is indeed the Sky Winged Dragon!"

Seeing this, the pterodactyl knights who were waiting for Sean on the side could not help but reveal a look of surprise on their faces.

The excited expression was like meeting a long-lost friend.

Noticing this, Lei Xiao couldn't help but remember the content of his chat with Sean and others during the last lunch in the territory.

These pterodactyl knights are able to control the rebellious and powerful Sky Pterodactyl.

It's because he was chosen by those in power when he was young.

After putting on accessories with illusions and several camouflage spells attached, he was thrown directly into the lair of the female Sky Pterosaur who had just given birth.

Then he lived with the pterosaurs and lived together for nearly a year.

It was not until the young Sky Pterosaur began to learn to fly that it was brought out again.

After repeating this for several years, after his body was completely tainted with the aura of the Sky Pterodactyl, and he became very familiar with all its habits.

These pterosaur knights who grew up with the young pterosaurs now have the ability to tame the sky pterosaurs.

Of course, in this process, there are not a few people who are weak and die due to various accidents.

In other words, Sean and others, who finally successfully transferred to a pterosaur knight, are those few people.

Recalling this, looking at the expectant expressions of Sean and others, Lei Xiao smiled lightly, and then said: "Okay, let's just split up into two groups.

The ten of you will go directly to tame your new mounts, while the others will follow me to Shanjing Principality.

If anything happens, please contact me via text message in time."

"Yes! Lord!" Upon hearing this, Sean and other ten third-level experts immediately clasped their fists and accepted the order.

"By the way, there is one more thing."

Looking at the waists of the ten people, they were all just ordinary second-level long swords. With a thought, Lei Xiao gave each of them a third-level knight's sword.

On the other side, after being surprised, he bowed to Lei Xiao again.

Sean and other members of the Pterodactyl Knight team immediately turned into a meteor and disappeared in front of the other subordinates.

"I have asked just now that the plate armor and lances of these ten lightly-armed men are all in the storage ring I gave Sean before.

In this way, when they appear again, they will be a team of fully armed pterosaur knights."

Thinking of this, Lei Xiao said to the tiger sticks and others on the side: "Okay, it's time for us to go down the mountain.

Let us take a closer look at what is so special about this inaccessible mountain country."

Just like that, it didn't take long.

Lei Xiao and Lin, who were wearing illusion cloaks, followed several carriages loaded with goods and slowly entered the city as traveling merchants.

The reason why Lei Xiao mingled among the caravans was naturally because he bribed the leading merchant at the cost of more than a dozen golden dragons.

As for Huzhang, Ye Cang and Chaoyan's other subordinates, they still stayed in the invisibility cloak and followed Lei Xiao closely.

"I happened to meet this caravan on the road just now.

In order not to attract attention, entering the city like this is undoubtedly the best choice."

At this time, Lei Xiao, who was in the caravan, looked at the sharp-eyed city guards beside him.

While murmuring to himself: "After all, this city is just like what Kunbu said.

It doesn’t particularly welcome outsiders, and I still need to show up to find that businessman friend from Khumbu.”

Thinking of this, Lei Xiao, who had already entered the city, refocused his attention on the surrounding scenery.

On both sides of the street, there are neatly arranged shops and restaurants. People are coming and going very lively. It looks almost no different from an ordinary city.

However, the appearance of these buildings is completely different from the gorgeous and complex Gothic style of most cities in the Cold Flame Kingdom.

There is no rounded pointed arch structure and ribbed vault, but square, straight lines, edges and corners, very simple and unpretentious.

Even the roof is a sturdy and durable triangular structure, and coupled with the emerald green trees and lawns next to it, it has a unique feel.

“It’s quite a unique city.”

Seeing this, Lei Xiao looked at the bustling locals around him and continued to observe.

These passers-by, including men, women, old and young, were significantly different from the foreign businessmen around Lei Xiao in terms of temperament and clothing.

Not only is her dress simple, but her face also reveals a satisfied and happy smile.

"It seems that the residents here live and work in peace and contentment."

After noticing this, Lei Xiao couldn't help but show a look of contemplation, and thought to himself: "Speaking of which, although the vegetation here is dense.

However, the slope of the land is too high and it is a typical mountainous terrain, which is not suitable for growing crops at all.

Moreover, according to Kunbu and Lin, there is no supporting industry.

Even most of the food needs to be transported from outside, making it difficult to be self-sufficient, let alone other daily necessities."

Frowning slightly, Lei Xiao murmured to himself: "It stands to reason that under such poor conditions.

The young people here should be yearning for the vast world outside.

However, Kunbu has mentioned before that the young people here hardly ever go out and are very content with the status quo.

Furthermore, it can be clearly seen that most of the city's income is spent on daily food and daily necessities, making it difficult to develop healthily.

If that's the case, then the ruler here.

Why not move the people to a place with fertile land instead of living in such a closed mountain?

Could it be that...it was just a last resort to prevent being annexed by Leng Yan and Sheng Ye?"

Thinking about this, Lei Xiao couldn't help but recall the previous descriptions of Lin and Fang Hai: "In addition, there are many strange and unreasonable things.

For example, if only the Golden Dragon is used for settlement, a strange situation obviously occurs, but the hotel owner pretends not to know, etc.

I have to say that this city among the mountains is really quite mysterious."

Just when Lei Xiao thought of this.

In the queue ahead, a short, fat businessman walked over with a smile on his face.

I saw him pointing to a plaque of a hotel not far away, rubbing his hands, and flattering Lei Xiao: "Your Excellency, our caravan has decided to spend the night there. You see..."

"Just make arrangements." Lei Xiao casually threw a few golden dragons into the opponent's hands, and said with a faint smile: "By the way, we are looking for a businessman from the Shanjing Principality named Aia.

I wonder if you have heard anything?"

"It turns out to be that guy from Aiya." He took the golden dragon from Lei Xiao with a smile, and the short and fat businessman immediately responded: "There is a shop at the corner of the street ahead.

It’s called Shuguang Boutique Fair, and you should be able to find that guy there.”

"Shuguang Boutique Fair? It sounds pretty good."
To be continued...