Chapter 81 Northland Ice City
Li Lin looked at the already deserted girl in front of him and couldn't help but sigh.
The transfer and integration of Thousand Towers City and the Magic Empire has entered the fourth stage. In this stage, what Judge Spirit City has to accept is not only students with the talent of a mage, but some ordinary residents. Judge Spirit City has begun to slowly develop towards a normal city form, which is also a good thing. Of course, there are naturally strict regulations on the selection of personnel. In addition to several necessary factors such as physical health, Li Lin still maintained his special requirements in the past: purebred humans do not want, only mixed-race species are allowed to enter Rudge Spirit City.
Of course, why is this? The requirement is to consider avoiding spies from the Five-Nation Alliance from getting involved to the greatest extent. Although Li Lin believes that there must be spies from the Five-Nation Alliance among these mixed-race humans, in terms of the current situation, they should know very well which side they should stand on to be more beneficial to them. Taking a step back, even if someone is stubborn and cannot be a mage and surveillance magic in the Ring Spirit City?
However, the people of Thousand Towers City did not object too much to Li Lin’s special request. They were originally abandoned people who had no choice but to survive in the society of ordinary humans. Therefore, this request was even welcomed by many people to a certain extent. They could finally experience the feeling of discriminating against others. At the beginning, the fusion of the Magic Empire and Thousand Towers City was not smooth. After all, the influence of the Magic Empire in legends was deeply rooted, that is,
There were three old wizards as a guard, and it was difficult to change people's ideas. Therefore, when the children with magical talents were selected at the beginning, most of the people who lived well in the Thousand Towers City chose to wait and see. Only those children who had no status, no status, money and power were selected to enter the Ring Spirit City to learn magic. At that time, according to most people's ideas, even if these children were not regarded as sacrifices for any evil ritual, they would be in danger.
However, after two months of basic learning ended and the children returned to their hometowns through the portal, people's views changed drastically. They broke the deep impression of the mage's mysterious and terrible impression in people's hearts. People originally thought that even if these children were sent back, their temperament would change drastically and turn into eccentric and terrifying guys.
However, most of them did not make these changes. On the contrary, these students were quite excited to tell the people around them about the beautiful scenery of the Ring Spirit City and the treatment they learned there. Similarly, many of them even used some low-level spells to help their families do some housework, which gradually improved people's magic itself.
The old mage responsible for ruling the Thousand Towers City also promoted the identities of these magic students under the instruction of Nia and gave them certain preferential treatment to their families. This also gave more people confidence. Therefore, when recruiting the second batch of magic students in Jie Ling City, in addition to those children with low identities, many wealthy families also chose to let their children go to the Magic Empire to study.
It is precisely because of these positive changes and influence that many people no longer have any fear of the Magic Empire. On the contrary, their dependence is gradually deepening. These people are also very clear. Although Thousand Towers City is nominally an autonomous city, in terms of strength, it is far from an opponent of the Five-Nation Alliance. In the past, Thousand Towers City mostly swallowed their anger at the Five-Nation Alliance, and it is precisely because they did not have a hard backstage. Now, the Magic Empire has become their best backing, especially with the development of war. The Magic Empire defeated the Federation and came to the Five-Nation Alliance's battle report also made these residents full of confidence. The Five-Nation Alliance has always been extremely oppressed by Thousand Towers City. To see their destruction, for those who came to Thousand Towers City, they will only be happy and will not have other ideas.
Of course, the three old mages are not stupid. Naturally, they strictly grasp the information about the battle situation. As for the information about the magic empire's use of the Immortal Legion and massacre of federal residents on a large scale, they did not spread it. After all, although it was not a particularly troublesome thing, it was not a good impression. Fortunately, the residents of Thousand Towers City were only interested in defeating themselves, and as for how the battle was fought, they did not pay much attention to it. Anyway, the existence of the mage is mysterious and powerful, and God knows what means they would use to destroy their enemies.
Of course, these can only be regarded as spiritual gains, and after that, the City of Thousand Towers also gained material wealth from the Magic Empire.
Due to the invasion of the Magic Empire, most of the Five Nations Alliances have begun to shrink supplies and no longer export military supplies, including food, just in case. The geographical location of Thousand Towers City determines that they cannot have enough self-sufficient food. Generally, in winter, Thousand Towers City will trade with the Five Nations Alliance to obtain enough supplies for winter. As for the insufficient part, they can only organize hunting teams to hunt wild animals on the surrounding wastelands to supplement them. And when winter begins this year, Nia, who has already considered this point, has already made preparations. In addition, this winter is colder than before, so the three old mages also made a decision.
Early lockdown.
It can be said that at the beginning of this decision, it caused a stir in the Thousand Towers City, asking for food but no food. Now, the three old masters have announced that they will lock down the city, so they can't even catch wild animals. What kind of winter do people in this city rely on?
However, they quickly got the answer.
The grain transported from Jie Ling City has become a new support for Qianta City. Moreover, since Jie Ling City is wrapped in the barrier, the four seasons are like spring, so the people of Qianta City were surprised to find that not only those grains that were not available for high prices can now be purchased at considerable prices, but also some fruits that can only grow in spring and summer. This is really an extraordinary surprise for the residents of Qianta City.
Think about it, sitting in a warm room, you don’t have to give me any more food, and you can enjoy this fruit that you usually see in many seasons. It’s a paradise life.
By this time, the people in Thousand Towers had no hostility or suspicion about the Magic Empire. Therefore, among the fourth group of people migrating to the Magic Empire, there were many more farmers, handicraftsmen and merchants, and the students who studied magic were almost invisible.
According to the agreement set by the three old mages and Li Lin, all the residents of Thousand Towers City should have been moved to the Ring Spirit City, but Li Lin did not think this was a good method. The magic empire at present has no ground foundation, and the Ring Spirit City is still floating in the air. Considering the current situation, it is unlikely to build a city on the ground. Therefore, it is a pity that the ready-made border city, such as Thousand Towers City, will be abandoned directly. Of course, its geographical location is not superior, but it is better to spend time to rebuild it yourself.
Therefore, in the end, Li Lin and the old mages agreed that this place would gradually change to the nature of the border military fortress. Of course, the Magic Empire would also make some modifications to the Thousand Towers City to enhance its defense and counterattack capabilities, but it is unlikely to give up this city.
Li Lin came here today for the next issue. Yu Nia had been in contact with these three old mages before, but these three old mages also understood that he had lived for a long time, and he might not have lived for a few years. No matter what, he had to arrange everything before talking about it. Now, the Thousand Towers City is nominally and in fact, it is already an affiliate of the Magic Empire. Therefore, they hope that Li Lin can help them and decide the next development of the Thousand Towers City.
After a winter migration, one-quarter of the people in Ganta City have entered the Ring Ling City to live. Therefore, the bustling streets in the past are now a little deserted. Most people have returned home and enjoyed a warm and comfortable life. Only some carriages transporting goods are still running back and forth, transporting magic metals and materials to the Ring Ling City through portals.
"I'm sorry."
This was the first time Yiel left the Ring Spirit City. She looked at the surrounding scenery curiously and asked with her.
"Why didn't I see Miss Aijiela today?"
Logically speaking, Li Lin should have brought Angela out, but this time he went out. Not only did he not call Angela, but even Nia didn't call him. On the contrary, he actually found out the three maids, Sohiat, Ier and Beca, and asked them to accompany him to the Thousand Towers City. Although he was not a little confused in his heart, the three maids did not resist being able to go out for a relaxing time.
"Anjie is having fun."
After hearing Yi'er's inquiry, Li Lin blinked and said with a little mockery.
The spring wind is still cold.
On the dilapidated and burning ruined street, two men and concubines were running desperately. They gritted their teeth and rushed forward hard. Finally, a man burst out his last strength. He barely surpassed his opponent and rushed through the finish line first. The loser who noticed this moment, without even saying a word, just knelt on the ground with a pale face. He had no strength to turn around and stare at the loser who had collapsed on the ground. The anger of his town being destroyed was completely replaced by fear of death. He gasped and looked at the mountain of corpses in front of him, but could not say anything.
Then several ghouls jumped down from the wall next to them, tearing and gnawing on the loser's body.
“Good job.”
Angela, who was admiring the game from beginning to end, showed a smug smile. She narrowed her eyes slightly and stared at the man who escaped the disaster. At this moment, he had exhausted all his strength and could hardly stand up from the ground again.
"So, the next one is the knockout round?"
The guy let out a silver bell laugh and then looked at the other side, surrounded by ghouls, who were the only survivors in this terrible massacre, but it seemed that they had not been long.
"Players No. 1, No. 2 and No. 4 come forward. The rules are the same as before. Only the champion can be spared from death. Let's work hard to survive, waste. Only those who can survive to the last are qualified to win the Olympic champion?"
The petite god of death once again made a proposal that made people tremble.
Regardless of whether this kind of sports meeting with death or not is humane, Li Lin of Xuan did not rush to the top floor where the old mages were and had the next negotiation with them. On the contrary, he took three maids and began to wander aimlessly on the street.
Since Li Lin didn't speak, the three maids naturally would not talk much. Soshiet followed Li Lin as always, and didn't seem to care about the surrounding scenery and affairs. And Yiel obviously enjoyed such shopping. She would occasionally stare at the exquisite and small and useless jewelry in front of several stalls. Or look at the strange local clothes, and look very excited. Beca still had a cold face. Looking at the ground in front of her, she followed closely at the end without saying anything, and without any reaction.
Then, Li Lin stopped in front of a shop. He looked up at the sign on it. He smiled bitterly and shook his head, then walked in. The three maids hurriedly followed and walked into the shop.
As soon as they entered, they heard a somewhat funny voice appearing in their ears.
"Oh, hello, all respected customers. Welcome to "Old Pikachu's Hundred Thunder" Can I ask if I can serve you?"
"You are still the same, Mr. Merchant."
Looking at the fat businessman coming up, Li Lin said with a smile.
"I thought you were no longer going out to pick up customers in person now."
"Oh, Lord Arcane Sorcerer?!!"
After seeing Li Lin clearly, old Pikachu's expression changed drastically. Then he immediately showed a hundred times more enthusiastic smile than before, and hurried to Li Lin's side.
"How come you have time to come to the shop today? If you need anything, just inform me not to be told not to be. Although this fat merchant had suffered a lot of crimes with Li Lin before, he not only lived with the dark elves underground, but also ran to the sea to drink the northwest wind. However, after he returned safely, Li Lin also gave him a lot of benefits. Now, the store manager of "100,000 Thunder" has become the largest commercial trade intermediary between the Magic Empire and the Thousand Towers City. Most of the goods transported from the Magic Empire and most of the supplies transported to the Magic Empire were handled by the fat merchant. Now, his shop looks far less shabby than before, but rather quite luxurious and steady. With the light emitted by those magic jewelry, it looks very beautiful and high-end.
"I just have a rare opportunity to go out and take a walk around at will." Li Lin looked at the store and did not see a few people. The business seemed not very good. And the servants were also standing on both sides, obviously a little bored.
"This is what it looks like now."
It seemed that Li Lin's inner thoughts were noticed; Old Pikachu said with a smile on his face.
"This is the case during this period, and it will not be truly lively until after night.
And during the day, no matter which store’s business is, it’s always a bit deserted.”
I see.
Li Lin nodded and said nothing more. Suizhou, he turned to the three maids beside him.
"I'm here this time to buy some small things for them. Mr. Merchant, you have been traveling around the world for so many years. I hope to use your experience as a merchant to choose something that suits my maids. Of course, it's best to have something special, rather than magical products that we're tired of seeing."
"Why?"
Hearing this, the three maids were stunned.
“Master, we are your maids
"Since you know it's a maid, you should understand that accepting the reward from your master is also a duty."
Soshiat had just spoken up and retorted, but Li Lin calmly suppressed it. Obviously, he was prepared for this.
"But, master, this is not good,"
Although Yiel also hurriedly refused, her shiny eyes had already betrayed her.
"What's wrong? If you know about other ring spirits, you'll probably be jealous."
"Enough people who are jealous are here."
Li Lin looked at Yiel with a meaningful look. Then he glanced at Kalin who was still bowing his head and silently.
"Is there any other problem?"
As far as the words are concerned, the maids cannot refuse.
When he heard Li Lin's words, Old Pikachu was also a little surprised. However, he was a qualified businessman after all, so he quickly calmed down and began to carefully look at the three maids around Li Lin. It has to be said that both Soshiet, Yieler and Beca were considered stunning beauties. However, Old Pikachu did not see the gods because of this. He just looked at it very carefully and quickly withdrew his gaze. With the merchant's keen intuition, Old Pikachu naturally understood that these three maids must be important people. Over the past period, he had been traveling back and forth between the Ring Spirit City and the Thousand Towers City. He had also heard a lot about the legend of the Seven Ring Spirit Envoys. What happened just now? The blonde girl with two ponytails said something like "other Ring Spirit Envoys" but did not miss the merchant's
.
Without hesitation for too long, Old Pikachu returned to Li Lin with the products he selected.
I have to say that as a businessman, old Pikachu is still very sensible. He chose a crystal pendant for Sohiat. Facing Iare, the merchant took out a colorful bracelet made of rare warcraft fur in the north and gave Beca a gift, but it was a small excessive one. It could only be worn on his little finger. Although the appearance did not look very vivid, from the patterns and manufacturing techniques on it, it can be seen that this is definitely not something that ordinary people can afford.
“What a cute bracelet,”
Iare was the first to show her love for this jewelry. She took it over and played with it repeatedly. Although Soshiet was as always, thanking the merchant with a formulaic smile, she took the pendant, but from her tight hands, she obviously liked it very much. Only Beca did not take the jewelry handed over by the merchant, but raised her head and asked with a tone without any emotion.
"Master, why do you do this?"
"Don't you know why?"
Faced with Becca's repeated inquiry, Li Lin asked back with a funny look.
"If you tried to calm me because of that thing before, then I can't accept it."
Beca said, reaching out and pushing away the gift from the merchant's hand.
"As your shield, I do not need such comfort. Please take back your gift. This is not something I am qualified to receive."
“Bacca, you
Hearing this, Yiel pouted with some hesitation. She looked at Beca and frowned. Then she looked at Sociat with an uneasy look.
"You don't know, why do I do this?"
When Li Lin heard Beka's words, he unexpectedly did not give an explanation. Instead, he asked his two other maids with strange smiles.
"It must be this,"
"Sorry, I didn't find any reason to support your behavior by the host."
Yiel showed an awkward expression, and Soshiet obviously had no idea about it. Facing the two of them's answers, Li Lin sighed helplessly.
"It seems that you really forgot."
Then, he looked at his three maids and smiled gently again.
Chapter completed!