Vile Dominion

Chapter 65: Shadows in the Caravan

The Northern Continent isn't just about 4 major kingdoms. There are also various smaller kingdoms. However, they have been annexed by these four giants and have to pay taxes to them. There are still many kingdoms that have retained their freedom, mainly due to the fact that these four giants don't find them worth annexing.

However, in the last 20 years, the Wei Dynasty has been on the move, annexing these smaller kingdoms. How did it start?

20 years back, Wei Dynasty

A young man was wandering around a vast grassland in the southern part of the Wei Dynasty. The grassland consisted of various kinds of wild spiritual beasts; however, for some reason, the young man was able to avoid them with ease and reached the destination he wished. It was Li Gang.

Li Gang murmured inwardly. "This Bow Heart is very useful. I am able to sense things far away from me, however, it also consumes a lot of Spiritual Essence! The farther the distance I want to perceive, the more Spiritual Essence it consumes, and there is also the mental fatigue."

Suddenly, he found there was a caravan passing through the grassland under his perception. From his perception, he could clearly see they were not just a simple caravan, but some great businessmen, transporting some valuable goods. It may be for some aristocrat or even royalty.

He immediately went in their direction, neither too fast nor too slow. Just enough to meet them 'accidentally.'

The caravan's scout was a burly man named Wu Meng. He was the first person to spot him. He looked at him and asked, "Are you looking for a ride?"

Li Gang looked at him and instantly figured out his cultivation level. He murmured inwardly, "A Rank 2 Warrior as a guard. From what I know, the Northern Continent lacks Spiritual Essence, thus Warriors are nurtured carefully and each of them is precious. Having a Rank 2 Warrior as a guard is already impressive. The caravan should be related to royalty."

Li Gang nodded. "Yes, if it is not too much trouble." He appeared to be a humble traveler.

Wu Meng nodded. "You have to ask Master Zhang, he is the one in charge."

Li Gang looked in the direction of Wu Meng's sight and nodded. He immediately went to Zhang Bao and asked, "Master Zhang?"

At the same time, he also gauged his strength. "Rank 3 middle-stage Warrior."

Zhang Bao looked at Li Gang and asked lightly, "You want to travel?"

Li Gang nodded and bowed to him, showing respect for seniority. "I am Ren Ying, a traveling alchemist. I want to go to the capital."

It was quite common to meet a traveler for Zhang Bao. For him, Li Gang was just another traveler who wanted to ensure his safety in numbers.

He said casually, "We don't have much room. If you can pay, we can accommodate you."

Li Gang nodded. He took out a few Spiritual Stones from his space ring and handed them to him.

Zhang Bao was surprised to see this. It is very rare for someone to have a Space Ring in the Northern Continent. No ordinary person would possess one. The status of Li Gang unknowingly increased in his heart.

However, it didn't matter to him much. He had more important tasks in his hands. He said casually, "Keep to yourself and don't cause much trouble."

Li Gang nodded gratefully.

Over the next few days, Li Gang settled into the caravan, maintaining a low profile. He observed the caravan's daily routines, paying close attention to the security around Zhang Bao's precious cargo. During meals and campfire chats, he struck up casual conversations with various members of the caravan.