Who Designed This Underworld Dungeon?-Chapter 926 - 604: I Want to Learn the Tachi (Part 2)

As for the reason, aside from the fact that the environment here is truly beautiful, it's also because adventurers who come here can always encounter monsters that match their own strength, which is very good for training newcomers.

If they can continuously hunt the same type of monster and accumulate enough materials, they can also receive a reward from Sain Dungeon, something that everyone must get at least once in their lifetime. If a new adventurer can obtain those, they can quickly start their journey to fame, and their adventures will become smooth sailing.

"What a huge forest...." The bodyguard looked at the colossal jungle in front of him that almost blocked out the sky and couldn't help but exclaim, feeling like he had mistakenly entered the land of giants as a tiny person. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

"Based on the intelligence dug out from this area, it seems that the people before used to call this place the Ancient Tree Forest."

Merca took out a map and handed it to Lanle, which was covered with colorful markers.

"Although it's called a forest area, there's more than just a forest here," she pointed her finger in different directions.

"Starting from the Ancient Tree Forest, if you head north, you will find a sea and islands covered in ice. We usually call it the Cold Islands. The monsters residing there are also related to cold, with the most popular ones being the Ice-toothed Dragon and the Snow Ghost Beast."

"Heading west leads you to the Molten Rock Cave, as the name suggests, it's a scorching place filled with lava. The monsters there are searing hot, so you'd best have a cold drink before going there. Fire Dragons and Blast Scale Dragons reside there."

"Going east is the Sand Desert. Like the name, it's endless. The Rock Dragons and Earth Sand Dragons there are tough and strong and really annoying, but the most irritating would be the Horned Dragon. Recently, Blazing Thunder Dragons and other new monsters have emerged in the Sand Desert. I wouldn't recommend going there, even experienced folks don't want to go."

"And what about heading south?" a bodyguard asked with clear eyes.

"To the south is the Fire Transmission Ceremony," Merca really wanted to show a "are you kidding me?" expression, but the one opposite was a paying client, so she couldn't be rude.

The bodyguard immediately hung his head, feeling he asked a stupid question.

"Although it's called a forest area, it's actually quite large and contains everything. I think this area could even stand alone as a dungeon."

"So, what's the most representative monster in the Ancient Tree Forest?" Lanle asked.

"Of course, it's...."

Suddenly, the roar of the Monkey God echoed from the center of the forest, causing the entire area to tremble. Terrified, the bodyguards quickly drew their weapons, guarding the surroundings, never having felt such wild killing intent.

Smiling, Merca continued to speak:

"The Golden Lion, of course."

Looking at the still-frightened Lanle and others, she waved her hand and said:

"Don't worry, if you don't go deep, you won't encounter the Golden Lion, but if you do come across it, we're dead for sure."

"The earliest record of a Golden Lion hunt was by Sword Saint Japar and his apprentice Leon. Thanks to them, people realized that the Golden Lion could be hunted."

"Oh, speaking of, each area has its own unique minerals and plants that can be gathered, which are worth a lot outside. A piece of Ice Light Metal could be exchanged for ten times its weight in advanced liquor."

Lanle had no interest in liquor, only wanting to hear some practical information. Just then, Merca suddenly said:

"We're here, this is the base."

"Base...."

Looking at the small village located in a clearing within the forest, Lanle didn't think it was anything special, even feeling it was quite ordinary.

But the next moment, when he saw something, his entire body trembled.

"Wh-what's that?" he asked with a trembling finger, his expression subtly directed at Merca.

"It's an Elu cat. This is a village built together by Elu cats and humans," Merca dutifully introduced: "But now it seems like there's no trace of humans, just cats."

All that could be heard was the sound of cats, suddenly a large group of Elu cats surged out, swarming the crowd into the village, their warmth leaving the bodyguards completely bewildered.

"Lord Lance, are you alright—" The bodyguard was calling out Lanle's alias when he saw him holding an Elu cat with a blissful blush on his face.

"You're new, aren't you," another bodyguard said, "The lord loves creatures with semi-human shapes like this."

"I-is that so?"

It was simply Lanle's day of revelry now.

Dopamine was flowing wildly in his brain as he indulged in the feeling of being surrounded by Elu cats, even when cat hair floated into his throat, he was reluctant to cough, his throat happily unable to produce a sound.

As a prince, he would never reveal his hobbies, only the bodyguards knew, but here, he could unleash his true nature!

"Elu cats....Amazing!"

He cheered softly.

Unfortunately, the next second he was lifted up by Merca, who said, "The Elu cats here are too affectionate, you better be careful. There were many who got so enamored with the Elu cats that their jealous spouses drove them to divorce."

Lanle watched hopelessly as the Elu cats drifted farther away from him, his face eventually falling.

But after a while, he was placed in front of another new Elu cat.

Compared to the others, this one was larger with a fierce expression and was sitting in what was clearly a blacksmith's shop, now eyeing them sharply.

"This is the Weapon Master. After successfully hunting monsters, you can bring materials here to forge weapons, but he can only make a specific dozen or so weapons."

"Opposite him is the Armor Master, who can forge armor. Other Elu cats sell little trinkets regularly, feel free to chat with them."

"The place in the distance that's smoking is the canteen. The head chef's cat meal has magical effects, only it's a shame you can only have one meal a day. If you don't like cat meal, you can have dumplings or drinks or soak in the hot springs, but none of those are free."

Merca unloaded the backpack she was carrying and placed it in front of the Weapon Master, smiling brightly as she said:

"I happen to have some materials, it's from the Big Thief Dragon. We can forge each of you a weapon."

"I want to learn Tachi," Lanle immediately said.

"But for newcomers, I'd recommend using a....

"I, want, to, learn, Tachi," Lanle said, enunciating each word.

Merca's cheek muscles twitched as she sighed, saying:

"Alright then, if you want to learn Tachi, I can teach you for a bit more on the rental fee, but you better think carefully."

Her expression was very serious as she said:

"The way of Tachi is like walking into Hell for you."

"No problem!"

And so, the second prince of the Warrior Country, a significant figure in the Reform Faction, Lanle Zhulie Sprout.

Now embarked on a path of no return, a certain road leading straight to success.

Meanwhile, as he immersed himself in mastering Tachi techniques in the forest area.

The bodyguards he dispatched successfully assembled a very reliable team, and began searching for the Great Dragon Feast Church within the vast Galide.