Chapter 30: The Dragon Empire of Yore - Dragon Valley, Dragon Egg Reward!
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"Thank you all for accepting this commission. I am the commissioner for this task – Irene Victoria."
Wang Feng gazed at Irene, whose golden eyes sparkled on the stage, and his heart couldn't help but ripple.
"If I could marry into her family, I'd at least save eighty years of struggle," Wang Feng couldn't help but sigh.
As a Dragon Taming Family, their wealth, if not the world's number one, could at least rank among the top three.
Lingling, standing beside him, heard these words and couldn't help but roll her eyes, a hint of disdain on her face.
However, she also had to admit that Irene was indeed breathtakingly beautiful.
Irene had a tall and well-proportioned figure, golden hair like a waterfall, and golden eyes like stars. Her entire being exuded an innate noble aura, like a high and mighty queen, stirring up a strong desire for conquest in people.
"Although many of you are already familiar with the rules for entering Dragon Valley, there are also many newly promoted Master Hunters present, so I will briefly explain them here." She slightly raised her chin, her golden eyes sweeping over the crowd.
"Your task is to go deep into Dragon Valley and map out the terrain and dragon nests you encounter. The more detailed, the better."
"Once your map reaches a certain standard, you can return to the Victoria Family to claim your bounty."
"The richer and more complete the content of the map, the more bounty you will receive. And the team that provides the most detailed map…" She paused, a faint curve appearing on her lips: "Will have the opportunity to choose any dragon egg as a reward from the Victoria Family's dragon egg vault."
As soon as these words were spoken, a low murmur instantly arose in the venue. Many teams participating in such a commission for the first time instantly had their eyes light up with excitement.
"The Victoria Family's dragon egg vault… the lowest are all Pseudo-Dragon Level!"
"More than just Pseudo-Dragons, I heard there are quite a few Sub-Dragons inside!"
Sub-Dragons, those were existences comparable to Monarch Level!
A Monarch Level Sub-Dragon was enough to directly elevate a Hunter to a Seven-Star Master, and even give them hope of challenging for the throne of a Hunter King!
Even without the Summoning, selling such a dragon could easily bring in tens of billions, or even hundreds of billions, in sky-high wealth!
Most importantly, a Sub-Dragon was enough to become the foundation of a noble family, truly achieving the feat of 'people leave, but the dragon remains', with one dragon passed down for ten generations!
"Alright, enough small talk." Irene's voice sounded again.
With a gentle wave of her hand, several attendants pushed a small cart filled with silver spray bottles forward.
"All teams entering Dragon Valley can receive a special spray from the Victoria Family." She picked up a spray bottle and held it up for everyone to see.
"This spray can greatly mask your own scent and simultaneously lower the dragon beasts' vigilance, thereby significantly increasing your chances of survival in Dragon Valley."
"Of course—" Her voice suddenly deepened, and a hint of coldness flashed in her golden eyes:
"All of this is predicated on you not actively provoking dragon beasts, and certainly not attempting to steal dragon eggs. Otherwise, even this spray will not be able to save your lives."
Her words were like a basin of cold water, instantly extinguishing the lucky (hope for good luck) in some people's hearts.
The attendants began distributing the sprays, and the Hunters came forward one by one to receive them.
Wang Feng took the spray and examined it carefully; the Victoria Family's emblem was engraved on the bottle.
"Is this thing really that effective?" Wang Feng murmured.
"Probably. No wonder the number of teams that have safely returned from Dragon Valley in the past decade or so is much higher than before. So there was such a 'black technology' after all," Lingling said.
Irene stood on the stage, her gaze sweeping over everyone, and finally said, "Remember, returning alive is the most important thing. I wish you all good luck."
As her words fell, the Hunters set off one after another, heading towards Dragon Valley.
Wang Feng and Lingling were naturally among them.
...
The moment he passed through the entrance of Dragon Valley, Wang Feng felt a sudden blackness before his eyes, followed by a dizzying sensation.
When he finally stood firm again, the scene before him had completely changed.
What met his eyes was a vast and boundless mountain range, with peaks undulating as if piercing the clouds.
In the distance, occasional low dragon roars echoed, shaking one's mind, and the air was filled with an ancient and dangerous aura.
Wang Feng looked around and found that many Master Hunter teams who had also entered Dragon Valley had already gathered.
"Everyone!" A burly man with a scar on his face stepped forward. He was the leader of the Anaconda Hunter Group:
"To get the Victoria Family's bounty, we must act separately. If everyone's maps are identical, then no one will get paid!"
"Exactly!" Another woman in red battle armor took over. She was the leader of the Blazing Lion Hunter Group:
"Dragon Valley is vast enough for each of our teams to complete the commission. Everyone, choose a direction and try to avoid redundant exploration!"
Everyone nodded in agreement, then quickly began to assign directions.
Some teams chose the eastern canyon, others headed towards the western mountains, and some went straight into the northern dense forest.
Soon, the once bustling entrance was left with only Wang Feng and Lingling.
"Lingling, which way should we go?" Wang Feng turned to look at Lingling.
Lingling didn't answer immediately. Instead, she slightly narrowed her eyes, carefully scrutinizing the three directions.
Her gaze shifted back and forth between the eastern canyon, the western mountains, and the northern dense forest, seemingly weighing the pros and cons.
A moment later, she raised her hand and pointed to a narrow passage between the canyon and the mountains, "Let's go that way."
"Okay, I'll listen to you!" After Wang Feng finished speaking, a crescent-shaped Star-Path suddenly appeared behind his head. As the starlight flickered, a dimensional rift was slowly torn open.
The next second, a silver-white giant wolf leaped out of the rift.
"moment (Shana), it's up to you!"
Wang Feng patted the giant wolf's head, then picked up Lingling and leaped onto moment (Shana)'s back.
"Let's go!"
...
Meanwhile, outside the entrance to Dragon Valley.
A man in exquisite leather armor slowly walked over. His hair and eyebrows were a rare emerald green.
Behind him followed two middle-aged men, also dressed in leather armor. Their eyes were steady, and their steps firm, clearly indicating they were experienced Hunter Mages.
"Irene."
"Captain Zhe Luo?" Irene was slightly startled, a hint of surprise flashing in her golden eyes: "Why are you here?"
Captain Zhe Luo managed a forced smile, which, though a bit stiff, exuded confidence.
"I heard Dragon Valley is open again. I came for training."
Irene's delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly at his words: "Captain Zhe Luo, Dragon Valley is very dangerous; it's not a place to just casually trespass."
"If it's not dangerous, how can it be called training?" Captain Zhe Luo shook his head indifferently, then pointed to the two Hunter Mages behind him: "Don't worry, I brought two Five-Star Master Hunters; nothing will happen."
Irene's gaze swept over the two Hunter Mages, and only after realizing they both possessed Super-level strength did she nod: "Alright, then be careful yourself."
Seeing Irene relent, a hint of joy flashed in Captain Zhe Luo's eyes, which then quickly returned to his poker face.
"Irene, if I can take first place in this commission, would you be willing to honor me with a French dinner?"
Irene was slightly taken aback, a subtle hint of helplessness flashing in her golden eyes.
She knew Captain Zhe Luo's personality; it was probably his family behind him instigating this again.
"If you can do it."