Chapter 1058 Toxic Soil

"Uncle Allen, do you have any news? How did your investigation go?" Sabina asked hurriedly.

"It was just like you said. A month ago, there was a group of mysterious people that entered the Magic
Phoenix Empire. And just few days ago, they arrived at the Blood Phoenix City. Afterward, they headed
to the Nine-phoenix Demonic Land. Unfortunately, any trace of them will be really hard to find. In
addition to that, they have only been in the Blood Phoenix City for less than half a day. Therefore, we
might not find any clue about them there." Allen relayed the information he gathered to Rocky and the
others.

"That's odd. Didn't the Magic Phoenix Empire notice them entering their territory?" Rocky's eyes
narrowed. The spirit manipulators Alston sent had already been in the Magic Phoenix Empire for a
month. Moreover, they had been in and out of many places. The Magic Phoenix Empire should have
noticed it.

"Hmm, I don't really know about that. It doesn't seem like they did. All I know is there hasn't been any
movement from the Magic Phoenix Empire..." Allen responded while shaking his head.

"Well, it's actually good for us that they're not making a move yet. In that way, our actions will not be
restricted," Rocky surmised. He thought more about it for a while and nodded. This was a huge
advantage for them.

"Your Royal Highness, the Nine-phoenix Demonic Land is one of the most dangerous miraculous
places in the Magic Phoenix Empire. We must be cautious. The spirit-manipulated beasts there are all
extremely ferocious. Aside from that, they are also have a high star level. If only the four of us go there,
I'm afraid it will be too risky..." Allen had a worried look on his face.

"That won't be a problem. Trust me. With your ability and Ken's assistance, we can easily catch up with
the team of the spirit manipulators sent by Alston in no time," Rocky said with full confidence. "My main



concern now is how to seize the things that they have been looking for from them," Rocky mused. He
had already thought about it many times.

"There are three masters at the Divine Stage and several masters at the Supernal Stage in this group.
It won't be easy to steal something away from them," Allen replied concernedly.

"What are you afraid of, brother? As long as there is an opportunity for me to take action, I will not
show mercy!" A twisted smile appeared on Rocky's face. He seemed confident about this.

"Well, what are we waiting for? Let's go. If we leave now, we'll arrive at the Nine-phoenix Demonic Land
before dawn," Allen said to his companions. He had complete faith in Rocky's abilities.

Soon after, the four of them left for the Nine-phoenix Demonic Land.

Meanwhile, there was also a meeting taking place in the governor's office at Blood Phoenix City.

"Master Erica, I am truly honored that you have graced us with your presence in the Blood Phoenix
City," a well-dressed rotund woman said flatteringly to the beautiful woman sitting on the seat of honor.

If Rocky was here, he would be very surprised. It was because the beautiful woman was Erica.

"Governor, you don't have to be so courteous. I will leave with my people tomorrow morning. We have
some important business to attend to. We're here merely because we need a place to rest tonight."
Erica waved her hand and replied impassively.

"I've already asked them to prepare the best rooms for you, Master Erica. So if you please..." Before
the governor could finish her words, a burly-looking woman barged in. She was holding three portraits
in her hands. She announced, "Governor, the portraits are ready. We can begin the search for these
people soon!"



This woman was the same person who wanted to kidnap Sabina and Lucilla from the street not too
long ago.

"What are you saying? Didn't you see Master Erica is here? That's not important right now. Please
show yourself out." After saying this, the rotund woman shot a furtive look at the burly woman.

The burly woman immediately understood what it meant. Just as she was about to leave, Erica
suddenly called out, "Who are these people you'll be searching for?"

"Uh, well. It's just... These are just three suspicious people..." After saying this, the burly woman
immediately turned around and bowed to Erica. And then, she shot a nervous glance at the governor.

"Master Erica, please don't worry. They are just three guys who usually make trouble in the street," the
governor answered perfunctorily. It would be extremely troublesome if Erica found out that she ordered
someone to kidnap beautiful women from the street and send them to the imperial capital. There, they
would be joining in the selection of concubines.

"Oh, is that so? Then, let me take a look at the portraits." Erica seemed to have noticed that the
governor was hiding something. Therefore, she shot a meaningful look at the burly woman instead.

The burly woman looked anxiously at the governor. In the end, she was forced to hand over the
portraits to Erica.

Erica immediately looked at the three portraits and saw two women and a man. Even though the
women's faces were each covered with a veil, they looked like goddesses from the heavenly palace in
the painting. On the other hand, the man looked quite repulsive. But somehow, he seemed a little
familiar to her.

Upon closer inspection of the portrait, Erica was stunned. She had a sudden realization of who this
man was. She immediately looked at the burly woman and asked, "Was this man deliberately being



drawn like this?"

As she heard this, the burly woman's expression changed. She looked a little shaken. Finally, she
nodded obediently.

"Ask someone to draw another portrait of this man for me. Make sure to draw his face right. I want the
portrait to look exactly like him," Erica ordered seriously. There was a hint of urgency in her voice.

"Master Erica, is there something wrong with this man? Do you know him?" the governor asked
curiously.

"It's none of your business," responded Erica coldly. After saying that, Erica looked at the burly woman
again.

About thirty minutes later, the new portrait was presented to Erica. She immediately took it and studied
it carefully. She was trembling all over when she realized who it was. There was no mistaking it. She
thought to herself, 'It's really him! But I know that he has already...'

"Why are you searching for them?" She couldn't trust the governor to tell the truth. Therefore, Erica
directly asked the burly woman.

The burly woman merely stood there silently with cold sweat dripping down her forehead. She could
not help but glance at the governor a few more times.

"Answer me!" Erica said in a low but commanding voice.

The burly woman stammered and told her the whole story.

'So the three of them should have just passed through here recently? I don't know if this has something
to do with the spirit manipulators from the Holy Dragon Empire. But what concerns me the most is him!'



Erica thought for a while and frowned hard as she looked at the portrait in her hand.

After a while, Erica suddenly stood up and hastily gathered her team. Without any rest, they headed to
the Nine-phoenix Demonic Land.

Rocky and his companions traveled all night. The next day, they arrived at the Nine-phoenix Demonic
Land without a hitch. The name "Nine-phoenix Demonic Land" already sounded a little gloomy. But
when they saw the whole place, it looked even creepier.

As they surveyed the area, they noticed that soil looked as though it was blackened by a huge fire. It
reeked with a strong smell of sulfuric acid. Moreover, the whole land was full of scars and potholes.

"Is the soil here extremely poisonous? The Nine-phoenix Demonic Land is really a terrible place..." As
he said this, Rocky squatted down and scrutinized the soil under his feet. His face darkened when he
proved that he guessed right.

"Your Royal Highness! What's wrong? Did you find something?" Lucilla quickly asked Rocky.

"The soil here really is highly poisonous. This means that the spirit-manipulated beasts living here must
have with poisonous or corrosive abilities. We have to be more careful from now on. If we don't, we
may encounter some spirit-manipulated beasts that can easily dissolve people, the kind that won't even
leave any bones behind..." Rocky faced his companions and warned them seriously.

After hearing that, Allen and the two girls nodded simultaneously.


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