I’m Really Not Targeting the Mages Chapter 575: The Devil’s Castle
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The Abyss.
Somewhere in the northwest of Zeru Territory.
The transmitted white light slowly disappeared.
Ji Qiu opened his eyes alertly.
It's just that the scene before him is very different from the tragic situation he had imagined before——
He saw the rolling hills.
Saw a large area of dark and fertile land.
And the rows of beech trees that grow on the hills. .
The view is quite nice.
Ji Qiu observed suspiciously for a while.
Then climbed the hill with ease.
Behind the small **** is a pitch-black sea.
The sea breeze is very salty.
But not as extinct as he imagined.
Qi Qiu suspected that something was wrong with the transmission.
But the martial artist's perception tells him that this is indeed the abyss.
And there is indeed a lot of murder hidden under the seemingly ordinary scenery in front of me——
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For example, there are a group of little devils who bully the soft and fear the hard in the beech forest;
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And in the reefs by the sea there are unknown demons from the abyss;
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Even on a seemingly smooth road not far away.
There is also a low-key lurk that is enough to swallow a convoy in an instant!
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Of course.
These kills can be fatal to other travelers.
But for the quasi-immortal Ji Qiu.
It's just a matter of sprinkling water-
Out of the nature of a martial artist.
He cleaned up all the nearby demons with ease.
In the process.
Roger didn't say anything to stop him.
Ji Qiu started his own trial with confidence and boldness.
His goals for the trip were actually quite loose.
Anyway, it's just a fight all the way.
Before coming, Ji Qiu thought about it.
Adhering to a principle-
Where more people go!
But he's just a martial artist.
The Abyss is not his home.
He couldn't tell which direction had the most demons.
Therefore.
He decided to set a general direction first—
Considering that the side quest given by the sovereign is to save a group of teenagers from the Self-Saving Society.
Ji Qiu decisively took out the spell coordinate sensor that Roger gave him.
A preliminary positioning has been carried out.
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"Zizz!"
The azure blue sapphire flashed three times.
Instantly transformed into a dazzling red light.
Ji Qiu frowned——
Location results are not ideal.
The direction of Weilan's teleportation was originally to deliver him to the coordinates of the Self-Saving Society and others.
Although the instability of interplanetary teleportation is well known.
But Ji Qiu never expected to be unstable to this extent!
"It's more than a thousand kilometers away..."
Ji Qiu bared his teeth.
I was relieved immediately:
"Where are you going?"
"Just to enrich the trial content..."
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Spell sensors don't give an accurate indication though.
But there is a general direction.
Jiqiu naturally moves very fast.
At this moment, he strode across this undulating mountainous area with great strides.
Less than half a day.
Jiqiu walked out of this mountainous area quite smoothly.
It's weird.
Ji Qiu did encounter quite a few demons along the way.
But most ran away when they saw him.
There are very few people who are out of their control and confront him head-on.
Also quickly drank his hatred under the law of Qinglong.
This made Ji Qiu a little surprised——
Didn't it say that the demons were in love with no brains?
Why are all the demons we've encountered in the past half a day a good runner?
He thought about it for a moment.
Although no particularly clear conclusions were drawn.
But it also slightly corrects some biases against the abyss:
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"There are runaway boys in the devil too!"
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"Many books describe the abyss as a place uninhabitable for mortals, but in fact, the environment in the abyss is even better than that of Mystra..."
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"Sure enough, seeing is believing!"
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That's it.
Ji Qiu, who constantly refreshes his own cognition, traverses the territory of Zelu all the way.
A day and a half later.
He came to a strange river.
This is almost the edge of Zeru's territory.
The rolling hills and the dimly lit plain are all cut off by this not-so-wide river.
Beside the river.
It's full of bones.
A cork-like creature roams back and forth over the river.
They survey everyone near the river with malicious eyes.
Jiqiu didn't come close.
Because he sensed an extremely terrifying sense of crisis from the river!
Just.
He had no way of determining what made the river dangerous.
Therefore.
He dawdled by the river for a while.
Occasionally close to temptation.
Occasionally meditate and perceive.
After half an hour.
Ji Qiu decided to stay away from the river.
Instead of going upstream along the river—
The reason why it is upstream.
Because he deduced that not far down the river should be the mouth of the sea.
If you can't cross the river yourself.
Then the sea is a more dangerous place.
Ji Qiu is not in a hurry.
He walked patiently along the river.
After going a long way.
He just discovered an inconspicuous pier.
There are several boats on the dock.
But no one can be seen.
Walk a few kilometers further upstream.
Ji Qiu encountered many demons and creatures of other races.
He had planned to fight.
But those who saw him were not surprised.
Except necessary vigilance.
No plans to take the initiative.
This situation surprised Ji Qiu again——
He had already made plans to fight the creatures of the entire abyss on his own!
But didn't expect it.
The demons here don't even consider him an enemy!
For Jiqiu.
It's okay if these demons come all at once.
He is confident that he can swept them all with the azure dragon.
And the other party does not move.
He was the worst!
Because he's a little lost.
This is completely different from the demon he knows!
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After biting the bullet and passing waves of demons from afar.
Jiqiu found a very prosperous and lively castle.
He watched for a while.
Find out that half of the creatures in the castle are demons.
The remaining half includes races related to demons.
There are also humans, orcs, gray dwarves and even elves of all kinds...
It doesn't look like an abyss at all.
It's a free plane with a very open atmosphere!
He scouted outside the castle.
Not long.
A little devil stepped forward.
Ask graciously:
"Does the guest need it?"
"Mowgli knows Zeru Castle best!"
"Please hire me! Absolutely great value for money!"
Look at the little devil's sly look.
Ji Qiu's heart moved.
Shen Sheng asked:
"This is Zeru Castle?"
"How is it different from what I understand?"
The little devil wagged his tail without changing his face:
"Aha!"
"I just said something wrong... a slip of the tongue!"
"This is Lord Xia Qirui's castle, the most prosperous place in Zelu Territory, and the most prosperous place in the entire Outer Abyss!"
"Whether you need supplies or intelligence, we've got you covered!"
Ji Qiu's eyes gradually turned cold.
Sure enough.
This lowly fiend is full of lies.
The sentence just now was used to test whether Ji Qiu was a traveler who knew nothing about this place.
Once you put it on.
The consequences are unimaginable!
However.
He wasn't in a hurry to settle accounts with the little devil.
There must be a group behind this little devil.
There is even a good chance that the local demon lord is backed.
Otherwise, the other party would not dare to take the initiative to step forward so recklessly.
Ji Qiu thought for a while.
Resolutely gave up the plan to go all the way to the end.
What he's seen and heard since his arrival in the abyss overturns his stereotype.
He decided to take the safe route.
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Now.
He negotiates with the little devil by virtue of his powerful sense of sight.
Martialists' grasp of the human heart has always been in place.
What's more, this little devil named Mowgli is not a fraud expert at all.
A few rounds down.
Mowgli's routine was clearly figured out by Ji Qiu.
And Ji Qiu also successfully disguised himself as a senior abyss traveler.
Soon.
The two sides agreed.
Jiqiu will hire the little devil Mowgli for 1 silver horn/day to be his guide in Shaqiri Castle for the next three days.
And request to be on call.
That's it.
Mowgli happily led Ji Qiu into the city.
When passing by the main entrance of the castle.
Ji Qiu found that everyone else needed to pay at least 50 copper orders to enter and exit the city gate.
Only I don't use it.
In the peripheral vision.
He sees the little devil and the castle guard winking and greeting.
The guards snorted disapprovingly.
I didn't even look at Ji Qiu.
He touched the caravan behind him.
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This scene strengthens Ji Qiu's judgment.
Mowgli must have prepared himself a big pit!
Although Ji Qiu is not afraid of fighting.
But there is no benefit in turning your face now.
He also doesn't think that the little devil species has much endurance to delay the attack until the day after tomorrow.
Sure enough.
Mowgli graciously led Ji Qiu around for a while.
Then said very mysteriously:
"Mr. Tata..."
"Do you need information or supplies?"
"If you need information, I'll take you to the "Shame Tavern" right now, where there are the most news dealers and higher reliability; if you need supplies, then the "Red Dragon Inn" is the best choice, because Next to this hotel is the "Magic Department Store", which has all kinds of magic items for sale. The two bosses are also the same person...my friend! "
Watching the other person whispering comically.
Ji Qiu just wanted to laugh!
The little devil is a weak creature.
It's the lowest level of existence in the extremely weak and predatory demon society!
It even has friends.
It can only be the same kind of little devils, kobolds, goblins, gnolls...
A guy who can afford a hotel and a department store in a place like this.
Naturally it can't be a minor role.
So either Mowgli is bragging.
Either it's a hidden evil.
Ji Qiu was a little disappointed.
He wants to rub the guide a little longer.
I didn't expect the other party to see each other at this moment.
In desperation.
Ji Qiu can only suddenly point behind the little devil:
“How do you sell that thing?”
Mowgli turns nimbly.
But I saw a group of abyss horses passing by the avenue in the distance.
It subconsciously answers:
"A fierce horse?"
"Looking at the appearance, it's almost 50 silver horns, and the good ones even need several gold plates..."
Just when it turns around.
But found that there was no one behind him.
The little devil's eyes widened suddenly.
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Shaqiri Castle.
A bustling business district.
Jiqiu wears the traveler's cloak.
Walk through it like no one else is around.
Walking around the little devil alone.
He has a basic understanding of the city——
The structure of the castle is complex.
But all facilities are used to defend against foreign enemies.
The deep design of the castle is also biased towards war.
And in terms of daily order.
Shaqiri Castle has no clear dividing line.
Here.
Everyone is equal.
Except for the land where the Great Demon Lord Xia Qirui himself lives is designated as a restricted area.
The rest are commercial and residential areas.
Basic guards maintain order.
But chaos on the streets still occurs from time to time.
But this kind of scene is already very restrained for the abyss.
Lord Shaqiri is said to be an extremely rare civilized person among the great demons.
She admires force but hates mindless chaotic disputes.
Therefore.
The demons under her rule are also more orderly than others.
And in the process.
Ji Qiu made an unexpected discovery:
He realizes that the demons in Shaqiri Castle don't have aberrant substances!
This is very different from the demons that invaded the Material Plane.
Perhaps that's why.
The demons aren't as wild and warlike as they appear on the books!
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After finding this out.
Can't wait to share this with Roger.
Who knew that the other party actually said quietly:
"I found out..."
Ji Qiu was surprised:
"True or false?"
Roger is speechless:
"Of course it is!"
"Am I still lying to you?"
Ji Qiu looked suspicious.
"I sensed the area as soon as you entered the abyss. It's really clean, and there's no distorted matter. In comparison, Mystra is more like the abyss!"
Roger said through the projection attached to the belt:
"The demons here are not out of control, so it is difficult for us to directly define them as an evil species until the other party takes the initiative..."
Ji Qiu nodded.
Take advantage of Roger's rare opportunity to speak up.
He then added:
"I'm going to look for information."
"See if there is any information about that river..."
Roger responded flatly:
"Yes."
Being a grandpa for the first time.
He decides to be more reserved.
Many things he'd seen long ago.
But since it's a trial.
Naturally, it is necessary to explore Ji Qiu's own potential.
Roger has seen it by now.
Although Ji Qiu is not young.
But the adventure experience is really average!
I don't know how he cultivated before!
So this time.
Roger is determined to drill him hard!
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Roger's indifferent attitude made Ji Qiu even more uncertain.
He couldn't help but said:
"Lord Sovereign, what do you think about that river?"
Roger sneered:
"I might as well tell you now that I think the river is safe and you can just cross it!"
Ji Qiu was taken aback.
Roger tries to make a point:
"Are there many bones by the river?"
Ji Qiu nodded:
"That's a lot!"
"But doesn't that mean it's dangerous?"
Roger said:
"Have you looked carefully at what kind of animal bones it is?"
Ji Qiu was slightly taken aback.
I immediately pinch my thigh:
"You mean—someone is bluffing?"
Roger affirms:
"If that river is really dangerous, then there is a high probability that those bones will be disposed of..."
"And I might as well say it straight, the beach is full of little devil bones!"
"The most important thing in the abyss is the little devil!"
Ji Qiu was silent.
Roger meant he had figured it out.
The river is littered with bones to terrorize unidentified travelers.
Its purpose.
Most likely to point to this castle!
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"Then I'll go!?"
Ji Qiu's voice sounded a little unsure.
Roger said helplessly:
"What are you doing! Come here..."
"Go and ask for some information!"
"Just across the alley on your right is a pub not far away."
"Go there and ask for information~IndoMTL.com~ The safety factor is higher..."
Ji Qiu heard the words and looked for it.
Sure enough, I found a "**tavern" with a very resplendent decoration style!
"Why is the safety factor high here?"
Ji Qiu asks questions humbly.
This time.
Roger was too lazy to answer.
On the data bar.
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"Hint: You found a '**tavern'..."
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"Warning: You found 'Elite Demon Xia Qirui' in the tavern..."
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