The Glory of Noxus.

Bergjune, trading district.

This bustling and bustling area is home to many chambers of commerce that came to Bergen to develop markets.

Among them, the most famous is the Midalda Chamber of Commerce from Piltover.

With their unique handicrafts and sophisticated technological products, they followed the iron hoof of the Noxian Empire and quickly opened up sales.

In just half a year, it has become a shining pearl in the Beljum Trade Zone.

Rumor has it that their caravans have penetrated deep into the southern part of the Shurima continent, trading with local tribes and bringing back huge amounts of gold and precious gems.

The seat of the Midalda Chamber of Commerce.

Even when night falls, the lights are still on, illuminating a luxurious manor.

Near the manor, the guards of the Midalda Chamber of Commerce were patrolling and on duty like loyal soldiers.

They were dressed in blue uniforms, and each of them carried a metallic Hextech spear on their shoulders.

Next to the guards were the slaves who worked for the Chamber of Commerce and had signed permanent indentures.

Although they were of low status, they displayed extraordinary momentum under the command of the guards.

They were wearing chain mail, holding sharp blades and shields, and standing beside the guards.

In the shadow of the street corner, Huo Jixing, who had returned, hid there and looked at the manor in front of him, with a red-gold glow in his eyes.

This was information he unexpectedly obtained from the intelligence at the secret guard post of Reiser.

In Bergün, there is a manor belonging to the Midalda family.

Huo Jixing looked into the manor from afar and saw a familiar cloud swaying in his field of vision.

"Why did this guy get to Bergun?"

He chuckled. If it was someone else from the Midalda family, he might need to use some tricks.

But if he said that, things would become very simple.

Surrounded by clouds and mist, Feng Xu rode the wind, and Huo Jixing disappeared on the spot.

He walked through the relief-carved corridors, ignoring the turbaned slaves, and went deeper into the manor.

Compared to the noise outside, it was very quiet deep inside the manor.

The only sounds were the occasional chirping of insects and the footsteps of patrolling guards in the distance.

This is Jarl's order. Don't disturb him unless it's something important. Even if there's an important banquet, postpone it if possible.

Faced with such a situation, everyone in the Midalda Chamber of Commerce was helpless.

After all, Jarl is the first heir of the Midalda family.

As members of the Chamber of Commerce, how could they offend the future head of the family?

Deep inside the manor, in a gorgeous room.

The light from the glazed lamp falls on an ancient relief, casting a hazy veil over this weathered tomb item.

The material of the relief is very ordinary loess. The mottled marks and blurred patterns remaining on the surface tell of an unknown history.

Jarl, wearing gold-rimmed glasses, gently stroked his beard, with a hint of confusion on his honest face.

"Something from the Shurima Empire period? But the style doesn't look like it."

He looked at the relief, looking for clues in every detail, his eyes full of desire for the unknown and awe of history.

"Or is it an item from the lost country of Icathia?"

"But the craftsmanship of those exiled craftsmen is not that bad. It is rumored that their requirements for sizes are very abnormal."

"The style of the relief in front of me is too rough, and the traces of carving are also quite obvious."

Jarl stretched out his hand and brushed across the relief, his expression changing, finally turning into a hint of embarrassment.

“Is it fake?”

"Damn it, have the tomb robbers' counterfeiting skills become so advanced?"

"No, if you dare to lie to me, I will have the Chamber of Commerce's guards raid their store at the trading point tomorrow."

Jarl thought bitterly, took off his glasses from the tip of his nose, and gently rubbed his eyes which were sore from long-term use.

He just turned around and was about to wash up when he saw a strange figure appear, as if he had been in the room for a long time.

"who?"

Jarl looked solemn, with his left hand on his waist. If he encountered danger, he would immediately activate the customized Hextech energy shield.

After being improved, the Hextech Energy Shield can withstand heroic-level attacks.

"it's me!"

Huo Jixing spoke, reached out to wipe off the traces of disguise, revealing his true face.

"Lord Huo Jixing?"

Jarl spoke in surprise, with a look of disbelief on his face.

He had never expected to meet this legendary warrior who was already famous in the Noxian Empire in Beljun.

A few months ago, Mel sent back a message detailing Huo Jixing's status in the upper class of the Noxian Empire.

Time freezes at this moment.

Only the sound of Jarl's breathing and the flickering of the glass lamplight echoed in the air.

What was once familiar became somewhat strange after seeing Huo Jixing's terrifying strength and powerful status.

Huo Jixing's eyes moved slightly, and he pointed at the relief and asked with a little curiosity.

"what is this?"

He saw Jarl's hidden emotions, found out his preferences, and started the conversation.

Jarl took a deep breath and suppressed the ripples in his heart.

"This is a relief from an ancient tomb, from near Vikaura."

"I saw it by chance and bought it from the tomb robber."

"But now it seems that I have been deceived by those guys."

Huo Jixing shrugged.

He still remembered that as the heir of the Midarda family, Jarl preferred to search for ancient relics rather than manage the family.

"How did you get here?"

Jarl touched his head and smiled sheepishly, revealing his pearly white teeth.

"My father is in charge of Piltover. I had nothing to do, so I escaped here."

Since the Midalda family has completely consolidated its position in the Twin Cities.

Jarl could no longer suppress his adventurous thoughts, and secretly followed the family guild's fleet to Beljuin.

Huo Jixing looked suddenly enlightened, and recalled Jarl's father, Jagu, the head of the Midalda family.

A businessman with foresight and decisiveness.

His decisions and actions changed the fate of the Medarda family.

The trip to the capital of Noxus allowed Jagu to see the powerful military force of the Noxian Empire and the endless business opportunities that came with being affiliated with the empire.

After he returned to Piltover, he stood firmly on the side of the Empire and persuaded the Piltover Parliament to provide maritime trade services to the Noxian Empire.

The Midarda family took this opportunity to follow the iron hoof of the Noxian Empire, opened up trade routes to the Shurima continent, and won countless wealth.

Even in Berghun, the Midardar family owns a vast estate adjacent to the area controlled by the Noxian Empire.

While the two were talking, the snow-white Poro in Huo Jixing's arms poked its head out, looked at Jarl who had taken care of it, and immediately called out to Huo Jixing.

"Zhizhi! Wuwu!"

It recognized Jarl's identity, and its golden eyes lit up as it complained about the poor quality of the food recently.

After a while.

In Jarl's room, the table was filled with sumptuous dishes that made people salivate.

The snow-white Poro lay on the table and began to eat with relish, the aroma filled the air.

"I would like to borrow the intelligence system of the Midalda family to check the information of Bergun in the past two months."

Huo Jixing glared at the snow-white Poro and spoke to Jiaer in a stern voice.

This is the purpose of his trip.

Because he had already begun to doubt the intelligence information about the Reiser Garrison Corps in the Shurima continent.

"Of course." Jarl replied respectfully.

He walked to the simple voice transmission tube arranged in the room and gave orders.

The waiting time was somewhat torturous.

Huo Jixing and Jiaer sat at the table, enjoying the delicious food on the table and chatting casually.

Jarl was in great interest and described to Huo Jixing the scorching weather and vast desert scenery of the Shurima continent.

"Due to the economic impact of the Noxian Empire and many chambers of commerce, the nomadic residents in the Shurima Desert have a hard life." Jarl put down the cutlery in his hand and spoke softly.

"In order to survive, they had to sneak into those long-lost tombs and look for those burial objects."

"However, the tomb is also full of unknown dangers and horrors, and death is a common occurrence."

"Some people become mercenaries for the Chamber of Commerce in order to survive, traveling across the Shurima Desert."

Jarl's words describe the current situation of the indigenous people of Shurima, and also the origin of the slaves and mercenaries throughout the city.

dong dong!dong dong!

A crisp knock on the door sounded.

Jarl immediately took off his napkin, stood up and opened the door.

When he came back, he was holding a thick stack of stationery in his arms.

"I have already said that this information is for me to see myself, and no one else will know of your arrival."

Huo Jixing nodded, took the letters, stroked the papers with his fingers, and read them quickly.

Although the intelligence of the Midalda Chamber of Commerce is not as sophisticated as that of the Raiser Guard Secret Post.

But he didn't care. He still patiently looked for possible clues and carefully pondered the meaning behind each line of words.

It’s a pity that after verifying the intelligence information from the secret guard post of Rayther, no valuable discoveries were made.

Jiaer sat aside, observing Huo Jixing quietly.

When he noticed that Huo Jixing stopped what he was doing, closed his eyes and thought, he realized that the intelligence information provided by the family might not be helpful to the other party.

Although the Midalda Chamber of Commerce has extensive resources and connections in the business field, it seems weak compared to the Raiser Guard Secret House.

"Lord Huo Jixing, if this information cannot provide the clues you need, perhaps we can try other avenues?"

Jarl hesitated for a moment and then made a suggestion, trying to break the silence.

Huo Jixing opened his eyes, looked at Jiaer deeply, and shook his head slowly.

"No need, Jarl, thank you for the information your family provided."

Hearing this, Jiaer's slightly dark face showed helplessness.

This opportunity is rare, Huo Jixing suddenly came to seek help.

But the lack of information about the family intelligence made him sigh inwardly.

Then he seemed to have thought of something, organized his words, and spoke softly.

"I have seen Lady Catalina at a trading point under the jurisdiction of the Chamber of Commerce. She and a charming and beautiful woman were looking for something."

Mel once mentioned to his father Jagu that the relationship between Huo Jixing and Katarina was somewhat unusual.

Jarl was paying attention to Katarina's movements at the time and was ready to find time to send gifts to her.

But soon after, Catalina left Bergen, causing his plan to fail.

"Katerina? She was traveling with a strange woman."

Huo Jixing raised his eyebrows.

He clearly remembered that he had never mentioned Katarina's name to Jarl.

The news of Katarina's disappearance is highly confidential within the Noxian Empire.

With Jarl's identity, it is impossible for him to know that Katarina is missing.

Therefore, the words that came out of his mouth were completely unconscious.

"Jal, can you briefly describe the woman's appearance?"

Huo Jixing let out a light breath and said in a deep voice.

Jarl is not a stupid man and he clearly noticed Huo Jixing's emotional changes.

"She was wearing a green dress and had a beautiful and charming face. Most importantly, her appearance was very similar to Katharina's."

Cassiopeia!

Huo Jixing's heart sank, and Cassiopeia's name automatically appeared in his mind.

She is with Katharina and appears in Bergen, looking for something.

This does not exist in the intelligence information provided by Secretary Reiser.

Huo Jixing tapped the table with his fingers and frowned.

"Can you tell me what items are sold in the trading point?"

"It's a burial object from an ancient tomb, similar to the relief." Jarl replied.

Huo Jixing's pupils shrank slightly, and his eyes flickered gently, connecting all the fragmentary information he had obtained.

"Interesting, the ancient tomb is the lost tomb of the mysterious ascender?"

He recalled the northern map of Shurima, with many cities passing by.

Most of these ports and cities were influenced by the Du Coquet family.

Even though General Du Coquet had disappeared for a long time, it did not affect the status of the Du Coquet family at all.

Especially Uzeris, which is basically regarded as the fiefdom of the Du Kecao family in the Shurima continent.

As the second daughter of General Du Kecao, Cassiopeia holds a certain status and influence in the family.

Although her activities are mainly in cities such as Uzeris and Nashram.

Under normal circumstances, people rarely come to Bergen.

But that doesn't mean Cassiopeia can't influence Berg'un.

What's more, she also has the identity of Black Rose.

"Could it be that Katarina and Cassiopeia have found out that the lost tomb of the mysterious Ascended One is near Beljum?"

Huo Jixing put away his thoughts and looked at Jarl in front of him with a look of surprise.

He didn't expect that the breaking point would appear on this guy.

"Thanks, Jar!"

"Haha, Master Huo Jixing, you are so polite."

Jarl smiled innocently, unable to hide the joy in the corners of his eyes.

Unexpectedly receiving a favor from Huo Jixing is a very good thing for the current Midalda family.

They need the care of the Noxian Empire's top leaders to avoid the prying eyes of some noble warlords.

Huo Jixing paused and continued, "I have one more thing to trouble you with."

He could no longer follow his previous route to the northern port city of Shurima.

Even if he went, it can be guessed from the collusion between Dilxat and Black Rose that the information provided by the secret guards of Lazer along the way would be almost the same.

He needed to change course.

The trade caravan belonging to the Midalda family would be a good choice.

This not only avoids the influence of Cassiopeia, but also allows him to temporarily get out of the sight of the Black Rose.

He would not forget that Cassiopeia had become a member of the Black Rose.

"You said that the forces belonging to the Midalda family will fully cooperate with you." Jarl patted his chest and assured.

The night fell like thick ink on the lower town of Bergjune, and the originally slightly gloomy environment became even quieter.

Occasionally, a faint candlelight flickers on the street corner, bringing a little warmth to the tired people.

Huo Jixing rose up with the wind and hung in the air, his red-gold eyes scanning every inch of the land below.

He couldn't touch Dilxat for the time being, lest the death of this noble warlord cause too much commotion.

But the Black Rose members are another story.

These guys hiding in the dark are so secretive about their whereabouts that if they suddenly disappear, who would know what's going on?

Moreover, killing the members of the Black Rose can be said to kill two birds with one stone and stir up the undercurrent in the Shurima continent.

Huo Jixing found the hiding place of the Black Rose members based on the dark gray clouds in his field of vision.

He walked in without hesitation, his spiritual power permeating and suppressing everyone.

Following Huo Jixing's attack, the members of the Black Rose disappeared one after another.

Their deaths were so silent, as if they were swallowed by darkness.

After a while.

Huo Jixing walked out with a relaxed look.

He didn't give her any chance. With the Pale Lady's methods, it was impossible to get any useful information.

Death is their final destination.