In this way, after setting off from Kongqing Town, our group of eight people faced the scorching sun and galloped straight towards Fanyin City.
Of course, in order to avoid attracting attention, under Lei Xiao's instructions, most of the paths we chose were small paths that deviated from the main road.
Moreover, due to the superior perception of Knotweed, even if he accidentally meets other strong people on the way.
A group of people can avoid it in time without any problems.
Currently, in our subordinate team, Lin, Fang Hai, and A Ling have all reached the peak level of the third level of nine stars.
Chao Yan and A Bing are at the third level of eight stars.
Even the ignorant Bai Wei has already entered the ranks of third-level and six-star senior experts.
Coupled with the fifth-level knotweed, this kind of strength configuration can be called a luxury lineup.
Because of this, compared with one's own high-speed movement, even ordinary third-level powerhouses can only fall behind.
Speaking of which, during the journey, Lei Xiao also learned more about Fanyin City.
First of all, this auction is sponsored by the city lord of Fanyin City.
It is co-organized with several major organizations such as Fanyin City’s local Phytolacca Trade Fair, Merchants Federation, and Mercenary Union.
For the surrounding area, it can be described as a large-scale event.
By then, not only nobles and wealthy businessmen from nearby cities will come upon hearing the news.
Moreover, it is very likely that some other forces will appear, such as large mercenary groups, adventure groups, or independent knights, etc.
“These organizations that do not belong to the Leng Yan royal family also have strong people who love freedom.
If we can make friends with some such forces, it will undoubtedly be of great benefit to the development of the territory."
In the blink of an eye, Lei Xiao tightly grasped the back of Bai Wei's neck and rubbed the white hair while feeling the strong wind roaring in front of her.
While continuing to think: "Of course, the best way is to turn the leaders of these forces into my direct subordinates."
Thinking of this, Lei Xiao lowered his body a little and thought: "In addition, according to what Lin said.
The Phytolacca Trade Fair here is quite unique, as it is controlled by both direct and collateral lines of the Phytolacca family.
There were constant overt and covert struggles, but even though this branch of the Phytolacca family was also suppressed by the direct line.
But his power is relatively strong, and he occupies a dominant position among the entire family's branches.
If we can win over them, it will almost be like indirectly gaining the support of the entire Phytolacca family.
It will undoubtedly be of great help in supporting Lin to ascend to the position of head of the Shangluc family in the future.
After all, these members of the collateral line have been suppressed by the direct lineage for a long time."
Realizing this, Lei Xiao looked at the surrounding scenery that was quickly passing behind him.
One side couldn't help but look thoughtful: "It seems that we have to find a way to achieve this as soon as possible, the simplest and most direct way.
Naturally, the direct forces should be driven out of Fanyin City first.
Even if you are retaliated against in the future, with your own huge financial resources behind you, I am afraid that the other party will not be able to make any splash.
After all, within the Shangluc family, the direct line and the collateral line were ordered to fight with real swords and guns.
Of course, this is not valid for our own side."
Lei Xiao smiled lightly, feeling a little stiff, and turned slightly sideways.
On the broad wolf's back, he changed into a comfortable position again and continued to think: "In short.
It seems that this trip to Fanyin City will be a quite interesting journey."
While Lei Xiao was thinking to himself, under the blazing sun, the outline of a large city gradually came into view.
"Okay, let's start walking normally."
Seeing this, Lei Xiao nodded to the strong men surrounding him and ordered casually.
"Yes! Lord!" On the other side, all the subordinates immediately stopped moving forward and put on their illusion cloaks again.
In this way, as we got closer, the appearance of the entire city began to become clearer.
Looking carefully, I saw that the city wall was almost the same as that of Gelin City, also at a height of five or six meters.
Moreover, there are many archery towers on it, flags are fluttering, and the soldiers' armor is shining, which looks like a very impressive defense force.
However, for Lei Xiao now, such a configuration can only be described as ordinary.
"At that time, when I went to Gelin City, my strength was still at the second level and five stars, and the territory was only a wooden wall more than two meters high.
But now, not only have I reached the third-level five-star level.
Moreover, the territory has been replaced with a city wall composed of a large number of stone fortresses up to ten meters high.
The most critical thing is the 3,000 garrison in Kongqing Town and the 3,000 garrison in Mailan Town.
In addition to the werewolf clan and half-elf clan, as well as 8 directly subordinate second-level squadrons.
My strength is no longer what it used to be."
Thinking of this, while sighing with emotion, Lei Xiao walked vigorously and arrived at the gate of the city.
The flow of people here has begun to become extremely dense, almost to the point of being crowded, bustling and noisy.
Judging from the attire, they are basically businessmen driving carriages, various mercenaries guarding the surroundings, and ordinary civilians going in and out.
"As expected of the trading city Fanyin City, both in terms of the scale of merchants and the density of merchants, it is more than one level better than Kongqing Town.
It seems that agriculture is also very developed, I wonder when it will be in our own hands?"
While pondering, Lei Xiao's dark eyes moved slightly, passing over the large green fields outside the city, looking around.
Needless to say, businessmen in gorgeous clothes and civilians in simple commoners.
I saw these mercenaries coming and going, just like Kongqing Town, they were still dressed in various and messy costumes.
However, the strength is obviously superior, and there are many second-level elite personnel.
Moreover, Lei Xiao, who has good perception, even discovered several strong mercenaries of the third level.
"In the process of coming here, there are indeed many areas where monsters and bandits are rampant on the road.
Either mountains or dense forests, this is probably the reason why the mercenary industry is prosperous."
Thinking of this, Lei Xiao motioned to the subordinates around him to move further towards the crowded city gate while continuing to observe.
Except for a large number of merchants, mercenaries and civilians.
Among the crowds of people coming and going, there are occasionally extremely exquisite and gorgeous carriages passing by, surrounded by elite escorts in neat armor.
These gorgeous enclosed carriages are all printed with various noble coats of arms, which undoubtedly illustrates the noble status of their owners.
At the same time, there was constant roaring in the sky, and airships of different shapes were slowly flying towards the city in an orderly manner, and then landed.
This caused the people around to exclaim in surprise from time to time.
When some large airships passed by, there were well-informed businessmen who directly called out the name of the family whose coat of arms was on it, which even attracted a lot of exclamation.
"It's a bit interesting. In these airships that civilians can never afford to ride on, the people who come in these airships are also nobles participating in the auction, right?
I have to say that this event is really getting more and more anticipated.”
While thinking of this, Lei Xiao had already entered the gate of Fanyin City.