The main color of Chief Steward Zhonya's room was elven gold. It was a color that was brighter than gold, but it did not make people feel that it was out of the ordinary. Various paintings hung on the walls, and beautiful statues were placed by the walls. They were all works of famous masters in the divine territory.
Carolyn walked past these breathtaking works of art and stood in front of the desk where Zhong Ya was working.
"Head Chief."
Zhong Ya raised her head from the desk and closed a document in her hands. She smiled at Carolyn and said, "Take a seat. Mu Ya will be here soon."
Just as Carolyn sat down, the door opened, and a Great Elf walked in quickly. Carolyn hurriedly stood up and bowed slightly to the Great Elf. "Sister Mu Ya."
"Hmm." Mu Ya merely snorted coldly as a response.
"Alright, everyone is busy, so I will say it directly. I believe you know that His Majesty's birthday is coming. Now, among the four heads, only the two of you have some free time."
Mu Ya's eyes lit up. To a Great Elf, celebrating His Majesty's birthday was a supreme honor. It could bring prestige and fame to the family she was born into!
However, she raised her eyebrows slightly. Carolyn's existence made her worried! After this human became the head, she had increased the total revenue of Heaven by two times in a short period of time. Furthermore, it was not an increase from the old projects in Heaven, but a new project had been developed. These new projects had attracted a large number of noble ladies and sons to Heaven. This not only increased the revenue of Heaven, but more importantly, it had greatly increased the reputation of Heaven among the nobles. It had become the new fashion of the nobles. Recently, six out of ten things that were popular among the nobles were fashions from Heaven. This had also increased the status of the Great Elf Clan among the nobles.
Mu Ya had to admit that there was a reason for the Queen to put this human in such an important position. It was a display of the Queen's wisdom.
However … Mu Ya still could not suppress the anger in her heart!
Because everyone knew that she was the one who had brought Carolyn to Heaven!
However, look, a little thing that she had brought to be a maid had actually climbed to the same position as her! Every word of praise for Carolyn was like a stone smashing on her head. What was the point of shooting yourself in the foot? She was digging her own grave!
"I'm sorry, Majordomo Zhongya. I might not have enough time. As you know, I'm developing a new project. The goal this time is to attract those young nobles to Heaven. I'll have to trouble Sister Mu Ya to host Her Majesty's birthday celebration."
Carolyn's rejection caused Mu Ya to heave a sigh of relief, causing her ramrod straight body to soften.
"Is that so? Since that's the case, you can leave first. "
"Yes, General Manager." Carolyn bowed before leaving the room.
Zhong Ya watched as the door closed. Her smiling face immediately turned serious. She stood up and sighed at Mu Ya. "Mu Ya, how does your aunt usually teach you? You have a good hand now, do you really want to play it badly? "
"Auntie, I didn't …"
"Shut up! Tell me, you brought Carolyn back. Why are you pushing her away now? "
"Auntie, you don't know what those people said about me because of her, a mere human! Because of her, many people are questioning my ability! "
"Is that more important, or is His Majesty's opinion more important?"
"I …"
"She has obtained His Majesty's favor, and His Majesty knows that you were the one who brought her to Heaven. Do you think that His Majesty will feel that you are not capable enough? Carolyn once said something to His Majesty that made His Majesty sigh in admiration. Let others say it, she will only walk the path that she should walk. What kind of path do you think you should walk? "
Mu Ya pursed her lips and did not say another word.
"The Queen's birthday celebration has long been decided that you will be the host." Zhong Ya sighed again. She looked at Mu Ya's stunned face and continued, "I was testing her just now, and she saw through it, so she took the initiative to withdraw. She is very smart, too smart. She knows that she needs allies. Now, we are her first choice. Because you brought her here, she does not want to have any stains. However, if you continue to treat her with hostility, it will give her another option to side with us! And no one will be able to reprimand her for this. "
"I understand, Auntie. I will go and find her now."
"And then?"
"Let her assist me in hosting His Majesty's birthday celebration."
"Very good. I hope that you really understand that this human is very important now."
Hydrotherapy room …
Carolyn was chatting with two noble ladies while teaching them how to do their hair. "Every day has to be a little different. Different moods, different hairstyles, and some details may be difficult for others to notice, but they will feel that your temperament is different. Every day is a little more fresh, and it will make your charm more lasting and charming."
She smiled and instilled some things into them. This was her strategy. The battle route was not suitable for her, but she had found one of the crystallizations of human civilization that did not exist in the divine territory. Psychology!
This was not power, but it allowed her to walk into everyone's heart.
Just like the Head Chief, Zhong Ya thought that she had seen through Carolyn, a human who had just been promoted to manager. However, she did not know that this was what Carolyn had let her see. Mu Ya's jealousy towards her had been used to the extreme.
Very soon, she would make Heaven what she wanted it to be. Unfortunately, the Queen of the Great Elves was not so easy to manipulate. However, as long as the method was right, perhaps it was not impossible.
The low-end pill market had always been one of the most profitable industries in the Land.
Low-end? What was low-end? Elixirs that were below grade-7 were considered low-end elixirs. Although the price of these elixirs was relatively low, the majority of the dimensional races could afford them. Compared to high-end elixirs, which could only be traded in advanced civilizations and had a very limited market, the quantity of elixirs determined everything.
There was no doubt about the pill refining abilities of Ocean Empire Planet. The Sea Race had always been outstanding in pill refining, perhaps benefiting from the environment in which the Sea Race lived. In the past, Ocean Empire Planet's pill business was mostly wholesale, and they did not have a single store in the Land. However, they already had a good reputation and reputation in the low-end market. This time, they had just raised the banner of the Ocean Empire Pill Store in Heavenly Treasures Street. In just a short one or two weeks of publicity, a large number of old customers who had once recognized Ocean Empire Planet's pill refining brand came to visit, and their reputation had completely spread.
Although the Heavenly Treasures Street used to belong to the middle circle of the Land, its geographical location was awkward. It belonged to the urban-rural fringe and was on the edge of the Catanlyke District. There was very little human traffic. But now, a large number of people who came because of the Ocean Empire Pill Store's reputation immediately led to a series of changes.
Firstly, the maintenance of the Heavenly Treasures Street by the Machinery race was much stronger than in other areas of the Catanlyke District. Closely after, the Babi family also opened an illusory artifact store here. This was the Babi family! Regardless of whether it was their wealth, professional strength, or other aspects, they were above Ocean Empire Planet. As a result, the already popular market here instantly increased by a large margin. Furthermore, the insect race had also set up a branch here, as well as the curiosity of various civilizations towards the Earth … Not only did the Ocean Empire Pill Store become popular, but the entire Heavenly Treasures Street instantly became popular.
Furthermore, the people who entered were apprehensive about the Machinery race, the insect race, and even Wang Zhong's identity as a rising star in the Heavenly Gates. Everyone followed the rules, and there were very few who did not follow the rules. Now, the Heavenly Treasures Street did not require Old Cow and the others to work hard to manage various affairs. It had automatically stepped onto the right track of rapid development.
They did not lack wealth or status. Old Cow and Little Muddle could be considered to be living a happy life. They no longer needed to worry about trivial matters and could count money until their hands cramped while sitting at home.
However, Uncle Crocodile was even happier. Other than the considerable dividends that he would receive every month, it was said that the goblin race had the intention of taking him back into their race. To Uncle Crocodile, this was the greatest wish of the first half of his life. However, he had simply rejected it. There was no other reason than that the Heavenly Treasures Street was still under his name. If he returned to the goblin race, then the Heavenly Treasures Street would become a share of the goblin race in name. This would undoubtedly be equivalent to selling him out. He had thought that this decision would completely sever his wish to return to the goblin race and deepen the conflict between him and his race. However, he did not expect that his race would not treat this differently. On the contrary, they sent a message to encourage and praise Mugthol.
In the past, he had offended many people because of his straightforward and ignorant personality. Now, he had become an excellent person. Uncle Crocodile was speechless.
Furthermore, at the same time, the power of the Life and Death Arena had not ended and continued to ferment.
Lao Wang had completely become a popular person in the Heavenly Gates. No matter where he went, he was respected. This kind of respect was completely different from the respect they had for his identity as a Highness of the Celestial Honors Class. In the past, the respect stemmed from his identity, but now, it stemmed from him.
Phumetheus was one of the few experts below the Gold Core Stage in the Heavenly Gates. If Wang Zhong could defeat him, he could be considered to have secured the throne of an exceptional expert below the Gold Core Stage in the Heavenly Gates. It was enough for him to be ranked in the top five! Furthermore, what was even more terrifying was that everyone knew that this Earthling was only a Void Core …
What kind of concept was this? Some people who liked to exaggerate even started to compare Wang Zhong to the dazzling ancestor of the Heavenly Shell race. They hinted that the Earth might become the next Heavenly Shell race. Of course, this was an exaggeration. After all, the success of the Heavenly Shell race could not be replicated, but it was not just because of the Heavenly Shell ancestor. However, even some conservatives completely recognized Wang Zhong's personal strength and the potential of the Earth. Most civilizations now treated the Earth as a level-6 or even quasi-level-7 civilization. Wang Zhong had only entered the Star Alliance for a short three years, and this kind of achievement was simply unheard of.
It sounded very exaggerated, and the span seemed to be very large, but in reality, as long as one carefully studied Wang Zhong and the Earth, they would know that this change in attitude was not sudden. It was a process from quantitative change to qualitative change. This was a traceable process. From the very beginning, this Earthling was very good at fighting. Even when he entered the Pill Refinery Hall as a newcomer and displayed his strong talent in pill refinery, many people did not pay much attention to him. It was precisely because they were distracted by his' good at fighting 'appearance.
The Hidden Dragon Sword was quietly held in his hand. As a custom-made artifact with a weapon spirit, it often needed time to be alone with its owner and nurture it. Wang Zhong spent one or two hours alone with the Hidden Dragon Sword almost every day to carefully experience it and nurture his spirit.
The sword was a good sword. Furthermore, as this nurturing time increased, Wang Zhong could completely feel the connection between the Hidden Dragon Sword and himself gradually deepening, and its power was slowly increasing every day. In the divine territory and the Land, the so-called divine artifacts were not naturally formed. A level-4 artifact was already the limit of artifacts that could be forged in the Land, but there was no lack of higher-grade 'divine artifacts' in the Land. Other than a small number of divine artifacts that were passed down from the Heaven, almost all of the divine artifacts in the Land were gradually formed by the nurturing of experts.
Of course, the prerequisite for nurturing it was that the sword itself was strong enough, had a high grade, and had sufficient spirituality. Senior Sister Lavel had obviously invested a lot in this sword, and Wang Zhong was very proficient with it. This was also another reason why he had spared the Fire Demon's life. It was for the sake of Senior Sister Lavel. After all, if he did not have this Hidden Dragon Sword and the terrifying increase in his spiritual power by four or five times, he would not have been able to suppress Phumetheus by relying on his own power. The result of the Life and Death Arena would definitely have been completely different …
During this period, Lao Wang had thought of thanking Senior Lavel several times. Unfortunately, after the Life and Death Arena ended, Senior Lavel went out to carry out a Celestial Honors Mission and had not returned.
Now, when Lao Wang had nothing to do, he would go to the library or refine pills. No one caused trouble for him. Even the superintendent's summons had decreased, as if she was deliberately giving Lao Wang some time to relax and think so that he could slowly cultivate.
Lao Wang was also happy about this. Occasionally, he would go to the law enforcement team to be a referee for a competition.
When it came to matters like this, Wang Zhong felt that anyone could be a referee. In fact, with the development of the law enforcement game and the continuous changes in the rules, there were many people in the Machinery race and the insect race who were more familiar with the new rules than him. However, the problem was that the Machinery race and the insect race only recognized him. The more important the competition, the more they recognized him. Furthermore, due to the extremely advanced information transmission technology of the Machinery race, almost all the competitions were broadcasted live in the Machinery race. The more Lao Wang mingled with them, the more familiar he became. The respect he felt during the competition slowly spread outside the arena. Now, almost all the Machinery race would respectfully call Lao Wang 'Your Honor' when they saw him, even though this' Honor 'did not have any real power or status in the Star Alliance and was merely an extension of the game …
With such cultivation and leisure, Lao Wang's days suddenly became comfortable. Although he knew that other than the indecisive Fire Demon Race, the Blood Demon Race would definitely not leave the matter at that, Lao Wang was still very calm. The difference in status was mainly due to the difference in individual strength. Naturally, their horizons would also be different. No matter how the Blood Demon Race chose to deal with him, he would just deal with it. The development of the Earth would not be smooth sailing. As long as he was mentally prepared and had sufficient strength, he would not panic and lose his head no matter what situation he faced.
On the contrary, during this period of time, he had many interactions with a few seniors in the Celestial Honors Class.
The Celestial Honors Class was a very special place. Speaking of which, they were all pupils in the Heavenly Gates. However, as long as they were seniors, no one in the Heavenly Gates could teach them anything. This did not mean that almighty experts like Elder Yimo could no longer guide them. Instead, all the genius Highnesses who entered the Celestial Honors Class wanted to break through to the Gold Core Realm would definitely not be an ordinary path. It could not be quantified or fixed. Everyone had their own path that belonged to them. It was possible to discuss paths with experts, but it was almost impossible to guide them.
There was no unified teacher, and there was no unified learning. Thus, most of the time, the previous Highnesses in the Celestial Honors Class were in a state of individual cultivation. It was very difficult for new members to have any interactions with their seniors. Their realms were different, and their horizons were different. But now, Wang Zhong's performance had undoubtedly obtained the recognition and respect of some seniors. Choosing to befriend him was another form of friendship other than cultivation and that of fellow disciples.
Among them, Wang Zhong interacted with the most. Other than Senior Lavel, there was also Senior Yan Moyu, the direct disciple of Elder Yimo. He was also a top existence among the current Highnesses in the Celestial Honors Class. Perhaps because of Wang Zhong's performance and Elder Yimo's attitude, Senior Yan was also very friendly.
"Celestial Honors Missions are very dangerous, and the Heavenly Gates does not encourage newcomers to do them. On average, there is only one mandatory mission every year. This is because newcomers do not have enough strength and experience. It is not easy for the Heavenly Gates to nurture a Celestial Honors Class member, and they will also consider the probability of survival. But in reality, there are also countless opportunities hidden in danger. This is the fastest way to improve one's strength, and it is not just the rewards from missions in the Heavenly Gates' Internal Gates. When you graduate from the newcomer period and become a 'senior' in the Celestial Honors Class, even without the Heavenly Gates' arrangements, your Celestial Honors Missions will automatically become more frequent.
"Now that you can defeat Phumetheus, I feel that your strength is completely unhindered. In fact, you can start to consider taking the initiative to accept more Celestial Honors Missions. Who says that you can only do things step by step during the newcomer period? Different talents should have different standards. You have great potential, so there's no need to follow the rules of the Heavenly Gates and take your time here. That would just be a waste of time. Walk your own path earlier so that you can break through your own limits faster and achieve the supreme Golden Elixir. "
Lao Wang deeply agreed with this. After some understanding, he had a clearer understanding of Celestial Honors Missions.
Celestial Honors Missions could basically be divided into three main types: expedition and crusade, exploration and search, and Star Alliance internal affairs. Each of them had different levels of danger.
Generally speaking, the upper limit was S-level, and the lower limit was D-level.
Take the expedition and crusade as an example. D-level expedition missions were generally to crusade against an unranked civilization in a peripheral world. Any Void Core from this kind of civilization was enough to destroy the world. Basically, these missions were just for the newcomers to familiarize themselves with the rules and practice. The rewards were very small, and the proportion of these missions appearing in Celestial Honors Missions was also quite low. For example, Wang Zhong's previous Ocean Empire Planet mission was actually not an expedition, but a type of Star Alliance internal affairs. He was just a messenger to Ocean Empire Planet to investigate, and he was even assigned an assistant. The risk factor of this mission was very small, and it was also for the newcomers to familiarize themselves with the rules and practice. It was also used to observe the newcomers' character and loyalty. At that time, Ocean Empire Planet was a quasi-level-5 civilization. According to the classification of levels, it should be a C-level internal affairs mission.
However, S-level missions were not something that Wang Zhong needed to consider at this stage.
As if sensing Lao Wang's thirst, the Celestial Honors Mission soon came. "Go to the underground world and investigate the 'Netherworld King' incident."
Of course, Wang Zhong knew who the Netherworld King was, but … why was there such a big movement? Did Mu Zi and the others do something? It was a pity that the previous contact was not successful.
Was it another trick like the Heavenly Gates' loyalty test? Or was there a deeper level of investigation? Wang Zhong was a little suspicious.
The person who had sent the letter was a messenger from the Machinery race. Since he was from the Machinery race, it was obvious that there was no possibility of this mission being fake. The Internal Gates had also considered the blunder that the Fire Demon Race had caused and took care of Wang Zhong's emotions, dispelling his doubts about the mission itself.
The messenger from the Machinery race was naturally rather polite to Lao Wang. When he saw Wang Zhong's slight doubt, he explained.
"Respected Highness Wang Zhong, this mission is mainly to investigate. You do not need to make any judgments or take any unnecessary actions. You only need to sort out various materials and report them." The messenger from the Machinery race still addressed Wang Zhong as Highness. It was obvious that the occasion was different and did not address him by his nickname among the Machinery race, 'Your Excellency'.
It was very obvious that the Heavenly Gates did not want Wang Zhong to place righteousness before family. However, this made Lao Wang even more doubtful. He did not believe that this was a simple coincidence. The so-called evil interests of the great figures were not very possible. That was just a trick that low- and middle-leveled civilizations in the Star Alliance liked to play. They wanted to display their lowly existence in even lower-leveled civilizations. Existences like the Fire Demon Race, the Heavenly Shell Race, the Star Alliance, and even the Internal Gates had a long-term vision and considered many things. It was very unlikely that they would have such meaningless evil interests.
"Is this a compulsory mission?" Wang Zhong asked.
"According to the system of the Heavenly Gates, Highness Wang Zhong has completed the compulsory mission for this year. This mission is not compulsory. Highness Wang Zhong can choose whether to accept it or not."
Lao Wang only thought for a few minutes and quickly made a decision.
"Accept!"
He had not seen Mu Zi for a long time. Furthermore, this mission was brought by the Machinery race, so there was no possibility of it being fake. Furthermore, he remembered that when he had used the copper mirror to contact Mu Zi, his connection had been unexpectedly cut off. To be honest, the mysterious power that had cut off his connection with Mu Zi made Lao Wang feel somewhat nervous and suspicious. He was not at ease with Mu Zi and Grai's current situation.
"Highness, when are you preparing to leave?"
"Tomorrow morning."
"Okay." The Machinery race envoy respectfully said, "I will help Highness apply for a dimensional passageway to and from the underground world. Highness, you can leave tomorrow morning."
When he heard that Lao Wang was preparing to leave for another mission, Jhonas, who had returned at night, had an exaggerated and frightening reaction. Recently, as' Lao Wang's roommate and brother ', Jhonas' status in the Heavenly Gates had risen along with him. Initially, everyone in the Equipment Refinery Hall wanted to take advantage of him, but now, he was faintly known as the little overlord of the Equipment Refinery Hall, and no one dared to provoke him. What was even more mysterious was that in the Illusion race, when he had thrown caution to the wind and roared in the Life and Death Arena, his father had the urge to skin him alive and pull out his tendons. However, the outcome was the exact opposite.
In the Illusion race, everyone, from the elders and chiefs to some ordinary clansmen, were full of praise for him.
What was a merchant? What was a successful merchant? Was a successful merchant considered to be one who stayed at home and guarded the property of their ancestors and conscientiously worked every day? Bullsh * t! At most, they were honest people who did not make mistakes.
Truly successful merchants were best at risky investments. The higher the risk, the higher the return. Back then, Jhonas had obviously made an extremely risky investment. He had gone against the orders of the entire race and chosen to stand on Wang Zhong's side, whom no one thought highly of. However, in the end, he had won big and allowed the entire Illusion race to benefit! Listen to how the chiefs and elders of the Illusion race evaluated Jhonas.
Talent! An investment genius that was rarely seen in the Illusion race in a thousand years! His foresight was sharp and accurate, and he was bold and strong. All future successors should learn from Jhonas! This was your role model!
"Boss, if you leave, what will I do?!" Jhonas was crying and shouting, looking as if he was inconsolable. Even though his acting was very exaggerated, this had become a daily routine in the mushroom house, and Lao Wang was already used to it. No matter what, Jhonas had resisted all the pressure and stood on his side. In an instant, Lao Wang had regarded him as an ordinary roommate and a true friend, or even a confidant. People needed to be acknowledged.
"What do you mean? Can't you just attend your classes as usual? Can't you live without me? "joked Lao Wang.
"I can't live! I just can't live! " Jhonas's voice could blow the roof off. "If I stay in this room alone, I will feel empty, lonely, and cold! Boss, why don't you bring me along? I'll treat it as a vacation and follow you to broaden my horizons. "
"Do you want to die that badly?"
Flying Pig had a resentful expression. "What mission is so dangerous? It's even confidential? "
Lao Wang simply glanced at him. "If you want to be on the blacklist of the Heavenly Gates, just ask." He did not want Flying Pig to be involved too much. It was obvious that this matter was not that simple.
Jhonas hurriedly covered his mouth. After a long while, he said indignantly, "If you don't want to go, then don't go. What's the big deal? I heard that there are many good things in the Land … Boss, you have to bring some local specialties back for me! That's right, Boss, when are you leaving? "
"Tomorrow morning."
"So soon?" Jhonas was dumbfounded. He stopped joking and became serious, which was rare. "Initially, I wanted to get some information from my family, but this is too rushed. I reckon that you don't need the map, Boss. The Heavenly Gates will probably prepare it …"
The Babi family's intelligence network covered the entire Land. They even had spies in the underground world, which was the most difficult to infiltrate. However, it was more troublesome to contact them and required time. These people in the Land rarely paid attention to information about the underground world.
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