The Glory of Noxus.

Ta-ta! Ta-ta! Ta-ta!

The exquisite carriage moved slowly under the control of the caravan guards.

The wheels rolled along the solid stone road, making rhythmic sounds and blending into the crowd.

When pedestrians on both sides of the street saw this carriage, they would unconsciously avoid it and cast curious glances at it.

The emblem of the Midalda family engraved on the carriage is particularly eye-catching, and knowledgeable people will immediately recognize that this carriage comes from the Midalda Chamber of Commerce.

As one of the largest chambers of commerce on the Shurima continent, the reputation of the Midalda Chamber of Commerce spread far and wide along with the terrifying power of the Noxian Empire.

The types of business involved are wide, ranging from silk to jewelry, from grain to medicinal materials, covering almost all imaginable trade areas.

Most importantly, the Midalda Chamber of Commerce is known for fair dealing and honest business practices and has never defaulted on any trade payments.

Good trade relations have been established with every city and village.

Therefore, on the continent of Shurima, whether it is a rebuilt city or a small village, the arrival of the Midalda Chamber of Commerce is very welcome.

As soon as the carriage entered the southeast corner of the village, its speed gradually slowed down until it stopped.

"Lord Xiamara, there are tribal hunters from the rock village ahead searching for passers-by." The caravan guard said respectfully.

"It looks like something has happened. There are also tribal hunters patrolling the nearby intersections."

Xia Mara glanced at Huo Jixing, and when he nodded, he gave the order: "Well, let's wait for a while."

The trading principle of the Midalda Chamber of Commerce is not to get involved in local disputes, which is one of the reasons for their success.

Huo Jixing sat upright in the carriage, lifted the gray-white curtain, and looked at the scene outside.

A dark atmosphere filled the sky above the streets. At key intersections, fully armed tribal hunters were conducting rigorous searches.

If they encounter any suspicious target, they will immediately intercept and forcibly interrogate them.

After a while.

A tribal hunter came near the carriage.

They looked at the emblem of the Midalda Chamber of Commerce engraved on the carriage, their faces changed slightly, but they still walked forward.

The Chamber of Commerce guard who was driving the carriage was about to take off the token from his waist, but after seeing the solemn expression of the tribal hunter, he vaguely realized something.

He reached out to stop the tribal hunter and said in a deep voice, "This is the carriage of our Chamber of Commerce Consul Xiamara."

"Consul Shamarra?"

After hearing the words of the Chamber of Commerce guards, the tribal hunters looked at each other, somewhat hesitant.

The person in charge of the Midalda Chamber of Commerce's trade transactions in the Rock Village this time was Consul Xiamara.

"I'm sorry, the situation is serious and we must follow Elder Faisal's orders."

The tribal hunter at the front slowly shook his head at the caravan guards and spoke in a solemn voice.

He then waved to the tribal hunters behind him to check.

The caravan guard frowned slightly, ready to jump off the carriage to stop the tough tribal hunter.

"Let them check it out."

Xiamara's cold voice came from the carriage, stopping the caravan guards.

Seeing this, the tribal hunters bypassed the caravan guards and walked around the carriage outside. When they found nothing wrong, they came to the curtain and signaled the caravan guards to open it.

Wow!

The curtain of the carriage was opened, and Xiamala looked coldly at the tribal hunters, then turned his body to reveal the spacious carriage and the figure of Huo Jixing.

The tribal hunter looked around, glanced at Huo Jixing who was dressed like an ordinary person, bowed slightly to Xiamala, and apologized.

"I'm sorry, Consul Xiamara, it's my duty to disturb you."

After saying this, they immediately left the carriage, cleared the road, and watched Xiamala and the others leave.

The carriage continued to move forward, and after leaving the martial law street, it arrived at the residence in a moment.

This is a three-story building with wide courtyards in front and back, where the goods of the Midalda Chamber of Commerce are displayed.

Huo Jixing was arranged by Xiama La to live in a spacious and comfortable room with north-south ventilation and plenty of sunlight.

"Mr. Charles, news has already spread about the martial law on the streets."

Xiamala received the news from the caravan guards, walked hurriedly behind Huo Jixing, and spoke respectfully.

Huo Jixing looked into the distance, and in his red-gold vision, two clouds representing extraordinary people gathered in a street not far away.

"Oh, what happened?"

"It's related to the previous disappearance incident, but this time the situation is much more serious. An entire street of villagers is missing." Xiamara replied.

"There are no clues left behind either. I suspect that a void creature has sneaked into the village."

"Void creature?"

Huo Jixing's heart moved, and the red-gold flames in his eyes became more and more vigorous, but he could not see the clouds representing the void creatures.

"Is it hiding by relying on its own strength? Or is it relying on the effect of the rune array?"

He thought for a while, then turned to look at Xiamara behind him and said, "Leave here as soon as possible. The Rock Village may be in danger."

"Okay." Xiamala nodded slowly.

No matter Huo Jixing's identity or the strength he had demonstrated in the past, she was extremely convinced.

After leaving the room, Xiamara immediately arranged the affairs of the caravan. The items that could be traded were traded quickly, and the rest were taken back directly.

Tomorrow morning, they would prepare to leave the rock village directly and embark on the journey back to Bergen.

However, the changes in fate far exceed people's plans and expectations.

While the Midarda Chamber of Commerce was handling the goods, people from the Rock Village came to visit and told them about Elder Feisal's decision.

"We have decided to thoroughly investigate all outsiders in the village, and no one is allowed to leave the village until the investigation is over."

Xiamara stood in the living room, looking down at the letter from the rock village in her hand, her expression changing.

"At the same time, I hope to get the assistance of the Midalda Chamber of Commerce. The Rock Village will give us sufficient rewards afterwards."

Xiamara put away the letter, looked at the rocky village covered with dark clouds, and sighed helplessly.

"Is Mr. Charles still in the room?"

"Yes, Mr. Charles has been reading the Chamber of Commerce's information in the room and has not stepped out of the door." The caravan guard beside him bowed and said.

"Notify everyone to stop selling goods. We cannot leave the Rock Village for the time being." Xiamara ordered.

Then she quickly walked up the wooden stairs and went to Huo Jixing's room.

The scorching desert wind carried the moisture from the oasis into the room.

Huo Jixing's brows relaxed, he put down the letter in his hand and sighed softly.

"A month has passed!"

He looked quite surprised. He didn't expect that he would be trapped in the space turbulence for such a long time.

In the dim space at that time, he could not see the passage of time at all and could only rely on his own senses to find a way out.

When he walked out of the space turbulence again, he was already far away from Vikola and came to the Sihalise Desert.

And after the Emperor's Tomb incident ended.

The Desert Emperor Azir officially announced his return and rebuilt the former Shurima Empire with Vikaura as the center.

Nasus, the god of death in the desert, and Sivir, the goddess of war, became the core figures of the Shurima Empire.

The sun disk rose again in the sky above Vikaura, covering the entire territory of the Shurima Empire, attracting many Shurimans to join.

Rumor has it that there was a small-scale friction between the newly established Shurima Empire and the warlord forces of the Noxian Empire, which ended in victory.

As for Azir and others, their target is not the Noxian Empire entrenched in the northern part of the Shurima continent.

But it was Xerath who also returned to the world.

The ancient witch spirits returned to their homeland, Nerimaj, and raised the banner of resistance against the Shurima Empire.

He won the hearts of the people with his decree abolishing slavery, and at the same time used his own arcane power to attract the service of extraordinary people, thus building a force that was no less than that of Azir.

War ensued, and the two sides frequently clashed with the river of life, which runs through the east and west, as the boundary.

The northern ports controlled by the Noxus Empire were also affected.

Countless Shurimans chose to move south with their entire tribe and join in this war that would determine the fate of the Shurima continent.

"The continuation of a thousand-year-old feud, Azir's battle for revenge against Xerath." Huo Jixing's fingers lightly touched the table.

He realized that his choice at the Emperor's Tomb was the right one.

The hatred between Azir and Xerath is far from being eliminated by the interests of the Shurima continent.

In the confrontation between two beings that are almost comparable to gods, the Noxian Empire's interests in the north are still preserved.

“I hope the war between Azir and Xerath can continue, allowing the Noxian Empire to suck the blood of Shurima.”

Huo Jixing's eyes fell on the last part of the letter, which recorded the news that Katarina had returned to Uzeris.

As the new head of the Du Kokael family, Katarina the Ominous Blade takes control of all the power of the Noxian Empire in the northern port of the Shurima continent.

It was precisely because of Katarina's intervention that the imperial forces did not have much conflict with the forces of Azir and Xerath.

"The choice is correct. The current Noxian Empire is not in a good position to interfere in the disputes on the Shurima continent when the internal chaos has not yet been completely quelled."

dong dong!dong dong!

The hurried knock on the door brought Huo Jixing back to his senses.

He looked toward the familiar cloud at the door and said softly, "Come in, Xiamara."

Squeak!

The door opened, Xiamala looked at Huo Jixing who was sitting upright, walked forward and told him about the requirements of the Rock Village.

"Is it so urgent?" Huo Jixing thought to himself.

He still remembered the peaceful scene in the rock village last night, but he didn't expect martial law to be imposed today.

"The forgotten land of Ecathia, the void creatures, the situation in the Shurima continent is becoming more and more interesting." Huo Jixing thought secretly.

Seeing that Huo Jixing was silent for a long time, Xiama La hesitated and made a decision.

"We have good relations with several nearby chambers of commerce. If all else fails, we can force our way through and leave the rock village."

Huo Jixing looked up at Xiamara with a surprised look.

"No, just continue with your business."

"After all, the Rock Village is very close to the Land of Ecathia, and we must not give up the Void Materials obtained here."

Through his previous conversation with Xiamara, Huo Jixing had roughly guessed the reason why the caravan gathered in the Rock Village.

And there is also the reason why Ixtal established a mage base here.

"Did the Rock Village say when the meeting would begin?" Huo Jixing asked.

"They are holding a bonfire party tonight and inviting all chambers of commerce to attend," Xiamara said.

"The wizards of Ixtal will also attend."

"Then go and have a look."

The sky was covered with black curtains, and the stars were embedded in it like bright diamonds, twinkling.

Under the deep night, a huge bonfire was lit in the center of the rock village, dyeing everything around it in warm orange-red.

The firelight illuminated the dark sky, as if competing with the stars.

Near the open courtyard, tribal hunters were patrolling. They were wearing leather armor and holding bows and spears, giving people a sense of security.

At the entrance, there were many carriages and camels parked, representing the various forces staying in the rock village.

Some of them were merchants from afar, some were messengers from Ishtar, and some were travelers seeking asylum.

Their arrival means that a thorough investigation of the Rock Village is about to begin.

Huo Jixing and Xiama La arrived at the campfire area early, found the positions that had been confirmed long ago, and sat down leisurely.

Wherever you look, you see a lively scene.

The bonfire was burning brightly, and the firelight shone on the faces of everyone around, bringing warmth and light.

Around the bonfire, the village children danced and played happily.

Their faces and bodies were smeared with various colored marks, which appeared colorful under the light of the fire, repelling the serious impact of the disappearance.

Huo Jixing looked at the scene in front of him and a smile appeared on his face.

After entering Shurima to carry out his mission, he rarely enjoyed the noise brought by the banquet.

However, the frequent visits from nearby forced Huo Jixing to give up his idea.

As the consul of the Midalda Chamber of Commerce, Xiamara holds a pivotal position in the upcoming banquet.

The position where she sits also attracts attention and makes her a natural focal point.

Before the banquet started, many people had already gathered around Xiamala.

They came forward to say hello one after another, hoping to take this opportunity to establish a cooperative relationship with the Midalda Chamber of Commerce.

Although Xiama La had a smile on her face, she felt helpless and tired inside.

Because she knew these people's intentions very well, and for the reputation of the Midalda Chamber of Commerce, she had to deal with them one by one.

After she sent everyone away and before she had time to catch her breath, a curious voice sounded beside her.

"Have we met somewhere?"

When Xiamala heard the voice, she subconsciously thought that someone came to say hello again, so she didn't look up and prepared to send the stranger away as usual.

However, Huo Jixing heard a familiar sound, turned around, and saw Ezreal standing there, touching his nose with an embarrassed look.

This was one of the few times he was rejected in public.

"I have definitely seen it. It was in the pub last night." Huo Jixing said with a smile, pointing out the scene of the two people toasting in the pub.

Xiamala heard Huo Jixing's voice and realized that something was wrong.

She looked back at the stranger and recognized him instantly.

"Explorer Ezreal?"