Chapter 421: Chapter 421 Xiao Fan?
Ye Chen frowned slightly and asked, "What is it?"
"Rare Earth!"
"Rare Earth?" Ye Chen’s brows furrowed tighter.
This Rare Earth was something Ye Chen had never heard of.
The Pill Master nodded and said, "Yes, Rare Earth. Blazing Grass needs to be refined with Rare Earth before it can be used by us."
"Do you know where to get it?"
"Master Orn mentioned that it seems to be only in Dark Land or Yin Land."
Ye Chen nodded, knowing where it was would make it easier: "Alright, tomorrow we’ll take a trip to Yin Land and Dark Land."
After speaking, they all went to sleep.
The next morning, Ye Chen searched the map for places related to Dark Land and Yin Land.
But there was nothing on the map.
Ye Chen had no choice but to ask in the chat group. Since Ye Chen was currently in the First Region, the chat group was also switched to the First Region’s chat group.
"Excuse me, does anyone know where Dark Land or Yin Land is?"
Ye Chen glanced at the fleeting messages in the group chat, looking a bit disappointed. There were too many people in the group, and he wasn’t sure if anyone saw his message.
Suddenly, someone sent Ye Chen a private message. The nickname was Xiao Fan!
Ye Chen immediately perked up, feeling that the name was very familiar.
Xiao Fan: "Are you looking for Dark Land or Yin Land?"
"That’s right, do you know?"
"A few days ago, I did come across a place, but it’s very dangerous inside. Do any of your pets have Light Attribute, Thunder Attribute, or Fire Attribute?"
"Yes, my pet has Fire Attribute."
Clearly, this Xiao Fan knew something, or rather, had been inside before.
"What level, grade?"
"LV45, Tier Eight Immortal Beast."
After a while, Xiao Fan replied: "Alright, I know, but I have a condition. We need to go in together, and in exchange, I need you to help me get something."
Ye Chen thought for a moment and finally replied: "Okay!"
In no time, Xiao Fan sent a location.
"Meet here!"
Ye Chen replied with an affirmative and then set out for the location Xiao Fan sent.
Ye Chen kept feeling that he had seen the name Xiao Fan somewhere before, but couldn’t remember it at the moment.
The location sent was at the northernmost part of the First Region, at the border with the Sixteenth Region.
That area was never a developed zone and was a very remote place.
After an hour and a half, Ye Chen arrived at the location sent by Xiao Fan.
There was nothing here, desolate, overgrown with weeds, and only a stone house made of stone buildings around.
Looking at the stone house, Ye Chen walked over.
Just as he reached the door, a figure walked out.
This person was slightly taller than Ye Chen, appearing to be about two years older, and was wearing a golden eyepatch.
His skin was fair, and despite the eyepatch, it was clear he was a handsome man.
With just two words, this person could be described as cold!
"Are you Ye Chen?" the eyepatch man asked in a steady voice.
"Yes, Xiao Fan?"
The man nodded.
Ye Chen glanced at Xiao Fan’s pet behind him. It was a very handsome male pet, holding a golden rapier with a golden halo behind him.
Around the halo spun several transparent golden daggers. Counting them, there were a total of twenty-four.
LV52! Saint Tier, Jade Sword Immortal! Gold Attribute.
The Sword God wore a set of golden armor and, like Xiao Fan, had an eyepatch with two small swords on his head.
When Xiao Fan saw the Pill Master, he was slightly stunned, and a hint of joy flashed in his eyes.
"A humanoid Immortal Beast Tier pet, this kid’s got something!" Xiao Fan thought to himself.
"Brother Xiao Fan, is it Dark Land or Yin Land you’re talking about?"
Ye Chen asked.
"It’s Yin Land, just directly north of us. It was previously a pile of dead bodies, and after the great changes in the world, it became Yin Land. The monsters inside are powerful and bizarre, and only pets with Light, Thunder, and Fire attributes can deal significant damage to them, while others will have a hard time."
Xiao Fan said.
Ye Chen nodded.
Xiao Fan didn’t speak much and led the way ahead.
Ye Chen followed behind Xiao Fan, recalling the name Xiao Fan.
Suddenly, Xiao Fan, who was walking ahead, said, "Ye Chen, you’re not from the First Region?"
"No, I’m from the Seventh Region, Z City."
Xiao Fan was stunned, and his perpetually expressionless face finally showed a smile: "We’re from the same place then. Are you the Ye Chen who once killed members of the Law Enforcement Alliance and provoked the Commander’s wrath?"
"That’s right! Indeed, are you also from the Seventh Region, Z City?"
"Hahaha!" Xiao Fan suddenly laughed aloud, "Exactly, I was once a Bounty Hunter in Z City. No wonder your name sounded so familiar. It turns out we’ve interacted secretly before."
Ye Chen suddenly remembered the name Xiao Fan, having a moment of realization!
Now he finally understood the situation.
Ye Chen also laughed and said, "I felt familiar when I heard your name, Brother Xiao Fan. So, that’s how it is."
Xiao Fan’s demeanor clearly relaxed a lot. Being the type of person who usually acted alone, he always maintained a heightened state of vigilance.
"Yes, what a coincidence we have, Brother Ye Chen. What brings you to the First Region suddenly?"
Xiao Fan had his hands behind his back, and his tone had noticeably softened, even changing the way he addressed Ye Chen.
"Isn’t it all for that Secret Realm? How about you, Brother Xiao Fan? When did you come here?"
Xiao Fan chuckled softly, "Wasn’t it after you got Zhang Yun out of the way? Once he left, the Bounty Order lost its use. Staying there was dull. Living on the edge became a habit, and I couldn’t adjust, so I left. I ended up here in the First Region, and I’ve been here ever since."
Ye Chen smiled bitterly in his heart, not expecting it to be connected to himself.
"Brother Xiao Fan, haven’t you joined any organizations?"
Xiao Fan shook his head, "No, used to being alone, I don’t like constraints, nor do I enjoy interacting with others."
Ye Chen nodded, indicating he understood.
"We’re here."
Xiao Fan suddenly stopped.
Ye Chen looked ahead as well. Ahead was a forest, somehow emitting a gloomy mist, with bubbles occasionally bursting from the ground.
This forest seemed to have been ravaged by a great fire, with all the trees charred black.
Yet, it also seemed to have undergone rebirth, as the grass on the ground was green, albeit a dark green.
The entire forest exuded a sense of eeriness.
"This mist is poisonous. Prolonged inhalation will cause breathing difficulties and even hallucinations. Those bubbling areas are swamps, and they’re all boiling swamps. Ordinary people falling in wouldn’t last ten seconds before becoming cooked and dying instantly."
Ye Chen nodded, understanding what he saw.
"Let’s go, it’s better inside. Compared to outside, the only danger inside is the monsters."
The dangerous environment poses a threat not only to Pet Tamers but also to monsters; usually, the more dangerous the environment, the fewer monsters there are!