The heavy snow even affected the normal operation of the railway leading to Kalur. As a result, many factories in Kalur, the prosperous city of machines, were also affected. Neither goods nor raw materials could be transported out. Therefore, a lot of people started to clear the snow on the streets and railway lines.
Across Kalur, only the large airship base as the air traffic hub was not affected. Even on a snowy night, the ground crew of the airship base would still clear the airship base every few hours with snowplows. Therefore, when the traffic on the roads and railways in Kalur was severely affected, the airship base became more busy.
On December 25th, a medium-sized airship landed on the No. B06 airship of the airship base from Kalur Federation. This airship was used for both passengers and cargo. It was very uncomfortable. The lower cabins of the airship were filled with many goods while the upper cabins were filled with many common passengers who wanted to take advantage of the passengers.
When traveling between Calore Federation and Kalur City, guests with high status would choose to take special passenger airships. The comfort of the passenger airships and the excellent service of the beautiful stewardesses were a pleasant enjoyment for the long air journey. Those who took such airships were all people with very good economic conditions. Many romantic affairs would take place on such airships. Therefore, rich people would travel. Few people would choose to take the airship which could be used for both passengers and cargo. Instead, they all chose to take the airship which was specialized for carrying passengers.
Most of the taxi drivers in the periphery of the airship terminal had very sharp eyes. At the sight of the airship on the No. B06 airship terminal, the taxi drivers who were waiting for business didn't even feel like talking to those people who got off the airship. The greater part of those who could travel by airships, except for a few wretches who were compelled to go out, were men like Grandet, who, in such weather, would have turned a blind eye to taxis, which cost two silvers at the very least. Even if they occasionally met one or two poor people who wanted to take a taxi, the way they haggled with you for a few copper coins would often make you doubt the dignity of your job as a taxi driver. Otherwise, why would you waste half an hour arguing with others for a few copper coins?
Under the indifferent looks of those taxi drivers, Zhang Tie followed a group of people who had been crammed on narrow seats for a few days and walked out of the hatch door of the airship on the No. B06 landing strip.
At this moment, Zhang Tie. He had already regained his original appearance.
After leaving Eschyle City, he stayed on a deserted island in Ewentra Archipelago for a few days and digested the 9 huge wolf seven-strength fruits on the small tree in Castle of Black Iron. Meanwhile, after eating some leakless fruits, he had lit 21 surging points on his spine. He had officially become a warrior of the eighth rank. After that, after coming to the continent, Zhang Tie carefully planned his itinerary. Closely after that, he hunted a king cobra in an underground space of a small country called Bastille in 2 days. After that, he promoted to the next level with the soul fire of the LV 8 king cobra.
After leaving Bastille, he headed all the way to the west and finally arrived at Kalor Federation two days ago. After that, he chose an airship which could arrive at Kalur, the city of machines as soon as possible.
After getting off the airship, Zhang Tie wore a set of common cotton and linen clothes which had been crumpled on the narrow seats of the airship. He was only wearing a shirt inside his jacket and carrying an ordinary rucksack in his hand. This set of clothes wouldn't look shabby, but on such a cold day, he was wearing this kind of clothes outside. He didn't have a coat or a leather coat on him, so he looked shabby.
After taking a deep breath of the chilly air of Kalur City, Zhang Tie revealed a smile. After that, he walked towards those taxis outside the airship base.
What made Zhang Tie amazed was that after walking out of the gate of the airship base, he waved his hand towards those taxis; however, nobody paid attention to him. Watching those drivers who had also come out of the airship base, Zhang Tie glanced at his own clothes and the pair of leather shoes which had slightly lost a layer of skin, Zhang Tie touched his nose and revealed a bitter smile. Closely after that, he walked to the front of the nearest taxi.
"Pah... pah..." Zhang Tie lightly patted on the glass of the car. Hiding in the taxi to keep warm, the driver reluctantly rolled down the window. After that, he watched Zhang Tie with a reluctant look.
"The starting price is 3 silver coins!" In order to drive Zhang Tie away as soon as possible, the driver even quoted an extra starting price of 1 silver coin.
"No problem!" Zhang Tie smiled, "It should be no problem for me to go to Blapei!"
After being stunned for a second, the reluctant look on the driver's face disappeared at once. At the same time, his attitude became a bit better, "Blapei is over 100 km away from here. It will take me more than 3 hours from here to Blapei. If I come back, I will not be able to pick up any passengers. Therefore, the fare is very expensive. At least... 15 silver coins, no bargaining!"
"Fine, let's go!" Saying this, Zhang Tie opened the rear door and sat in the back.
The driver turned around and watched Zhang Tie, "Erm... you have to pay first!"
Zhang Tie fumbled in his pocket before taking out a gold coin and flicking it towards the driver. After catching it, the driver found it was a golden locomotive gold coin issued by Andaman United Army. At the sight of this gold coin, the driver instantly became dumbfounded. Pan Shanzheng Lv Chu? 15 Lv Chu? Like a swan?
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Looking at the familiar city outside the window, Zhang Tie faintly sighed inside. He didn't know whether this city could survive this holy war or not. As there was no one worthy of his nostalgia in this city, Zhang Tie didn't have any nostalgia for this city. After getting off the vehicle, he directly headed for Blapei. Zhang Tie prepared to take a train from Blapei to Blackhot City.
"Have you been here before? It's very rare to get gold coins from Andaman United Army now... "The driver started to chat with Zhang Tie.
"My home used to be in Blackhot City!"
"Alas, Blackhot City is now a LV 4 city under the Brunswick Province of the Norman Empire. Andaman United Army is gone, and all the other cities have been divided. Thankfully, Kalur is preserved!" The driver's tone was full of nostalgia. After knowing that Zhang Tie was also a resident of a city of Andaman United Army, his tone became a bit milder.
"Thanks to Tiemen Clan for finding a powerful alchemist as their backer. Other cities are not so lucky!"
"That's right!"
"How's Kalur now?"
"It's more boisterous than before. The large orders from the Sun Dynasty and the Norman Empire made all the factory owners in the city smile from ear to ear!"
While chatting with the taxi driver, Zhang Tie learned a lot about what had happened in Kalur over the past year. Since the beginning of this year, the Brilliant Feathers Army and the Iron-Horn Army had basically withdrawn from the surrounding areas of Kalur. Therefore, the tense situation in this area had already been eliminated. However, on the borderline between the two parties, some small-scale frictions between the garrisons of the two parties could still be faintly heard. However, these were all rumors in Kalur City and had not been confirmed through any official channels.
The Norman Empire had already withdrawn the division and establishment of Kalur Theater of Operations. However, a part of the Iron-Horn Army still stayed in this area as garrisons.
Hearing that this area was still under the control of the Iron-Horn Army, Zhang Tie let out a deep sigh inside. He knew that what he was going to do after returning to Blackhot City might be in conflict with the legal system of the Norman Empire. If other garrisons were here, it would be very troublesome. However, if the Iron-Horn Army was still here, many things could be negotiated and accommodated.
While chatting with Zhang Tie, the taxi soon left the territory of Kalur City. Seeing the sentry post on the highway in front of them, many vehicles leaving Kalur City were lined up for inspection. The taxi driver also slowed down the speed of the taxi and lined up behind a truck.
"Oh, after passing that sentry post, we will arrive at the border of the Norman Empire. The sentry post will be very loose for goods entering the Norman Empire. Basically, there won't be any inspection. However, the personnel inspection will be very strict. Only those with legal IDs that have been recognized by the Norman Empire could enter the territory. The Norman Empire will not recognize the IDs of some countries and regions. If you are not allowed to enter, I will only charge you 4 silver coins for the fare of 15 silver coins. After that, I will send you to Kalur City." The driver reminded Zhang Tie very enthusiastically.
Zhang Tie replied with a smile, "There should be no problem with my identity certificate!"
Soon, the truck loaded with goods was released. Two soldiers in dark-red winter clothes of the Norman Empire climbed into the carriage of the truck and took a look. Closely after that, they jumped off and lifted the road pole, allowing the truck to drive over. Standing in front of the sentry post, a soldier waved his hand towards the taxi. The taxi driver hurriedly drove the car over carefully.
Two sturdy soldiers with long swords hanging on their shoulders walked over. Before the soldiers knocked on the window, the taxi driver hurriedly handed his ID to them. After taking the ID, the soldier glanced at it before returning it to the taxi driver. After that, he asked the driver to open the trunk for inspection.
"Please show me your ID." The other soldier stood outside the door of Zhang Tie's car. Slightly lowering his head, he stared at Zhang Tie with a solemn look and asked icily. Single young men like Zhang Tie were the key targets of the sentry post here.
Zhang Tie handed over his ID. At the sight of Zhang Tie's ID in the rearview mirror, the taxi driver couldn't help but quiver.
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