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The weather in the Raining Rain City was indeed very comfortable.
Even in winter, one only needed to wear a close-fitting inner lining and casually put on a good-looking long gown. That way, one would not feel cold or appear bloated, which would affect one's beauty.
It was time to worry about the dragon's food again.
Little Bai Qi's broken star crystals were almost finished. Zhu Minglang had to send people to several nearby countries to collect more.
Big Black Tooth's meat was easy to deal with. Hao Ye had hunted enough meat for Big Black Tooth to eat in a month. Fang Niannian also sold the extra meat that was not suitable for storage and exchanged it for some dragon biscuits to ensure that the big eater would not be hungry this winter.
The wood juice of the Sacred Wood Azure Dragon also cost money. Things like the Devil Awakening Fruit could not be eaten as rice.
The main reason was that Little Bai Qi's food was expensive.
It felt that no matter how many gems Zhu Minglang plundered, it would be far from enough.
"Madam Di's people have taken it away. It's a total of 700,000 gold ingots. We've got a good harvest this time! " Fang Niannian smiled. She was very happy when she saw a large sum of money. Once the treasury was empty, she would feel insecure.
A powerful dragon was far less reassuring than a house of gold. At least, Fang Niannian had always thought so.
"The Mourning Dragon Soul Pearl should be very valuable. Later, we'll put it up for auction," Zhu Minglang said.
"Well, Little Bai Qi's food cost about 150,000 gold ingots. It can last for two months. This time, I've exchanged it for moonlight crystals. After the bloodline is reconstructed, the moonlight crystal fragments seem to be more suitable for Little Bai Qi." Fang Niannian handed the account book to Zhu Minglang seriously.
"75,000 gold ingots a month?" Zhu Minglang's eyes widened.
It cost 75,000 gold ingots a month to raise a Dragon King!
Fortunately, he had made a huge profit this time. Otherwise, his little treasury would have been empty again.
"Actually, it's because the trade route in Runyu City is closed. If Runyu City had a trade route, many resources could be directly transported here, and the price would be thirty to forty percent lower. Now, not only do we have to spend a lot of money on dragon food, but the dragon shepherds of the Hu Clan, the dragon shepherds of the Grey Wolf Cavalry, and those who raise dragons in Runyu City have to pay a high price to buy them from other places …" Fang Niannian said.
"Not only that, as the City Lord, I still have to collect taxes!" Zhu Minglang said.
"Yes! I heard that the Ash Wolf Cavalry has turned over a new leaf recently. Not only did they sweep away all the bandits in the vicinity, but they also accepted the escort commission of the Brown Earth Caravan. Why don't we quickly open up the trade in Runyu City? "Fang Niannian suggested.
Such a large city was filled with people.
However, there were not many decent markets. There were no workshops, no shops, not even restaurants, stalls, or vegetable sellers.
It looked prosperous, but it was incomparably desolate.
"We have already applied for the City Lord's Seal from God Mortal Academy. With the City Lord's Seal, many things can be carried out smoothly." Zhu Minglang said.
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A month's time passed very quickly.
Zhu Minglang had applied for the City Lord's Seal from God Mortal Academy. Considering that the City Lord's Seal was made from the Ancient Divine Lamp Jade, Zhu Minglang was even more anxious to obtain it.
When it was time, Zhu Minglang planned to head to God Mortal Academy's encampment.
However, the day before he left, there were a few people outside Runyu City who claimed to be God Mortal Academy's administration.
"Who is the City Lord??"
With a loud shout, a man wearing a feather crown and a rainbow-colored robe stood on the flat ground outside the city gate. Behind him was another man wearing a similar red crown and a long robe. He had an imposing appearance and was dressed luxuriously. He had an arrogant temperament!
Zhu Minglang walked over and looked at the five people from God Mortal Academy.
If they were here, they could have just come straight to the residence to talk. Why were they standing at the city gate with an arrogant look as though they were here to challenge Runyu City?
After all, they were the overseers of this land and should be on the same level as the ruler. However, looking at them, it felt as though they were from the heavens!
"Are you all here to return the City Lord's Seal? A month ago, I applied for it from God Mortal Academy. Now, Runyu City has been under my jurisdiction for more than a month." Zhu Minglang said.
"What City Lord's Seal? We are here on behalf of the enforcers of order." The colorful robed man said.
Upon closer inspection, the man was wearing a luxurious peacock robe. The feather crown on his head seemed to be related to peacocks.
"Enforcers of order?" Zhu Minglang was puzzled.
"Not long ago, you announced that Runyu City belonged to Li Chuan Country. We suspect that you are using a loophole in the laws of the Empire and using the name of God Mortal Academy as protection to avoid the country war. We are also here to investigate this matter." The peacock robed man said.
When Hu Chongming and Hu Bailing heard this, their expressions changed.
How could there be such a thing?
Even if they were using the laws of the Empire to avoid the country war, their actions were in accordance with the laws of the Empire and did not violate the rules of the overseer. Why were they being patrolled??
Could it be that they were using fake identities?
"Oh, so you are here to find fault." Zhu Minglang smiled and replied indifferently.
"What do you mean by finding fault?? We are just following orders! "One of the ladies from God Mortal Academy frowned and pointed at Zhu Minglang.
"Where is the City Lord's Seal? Is it with you?" Zhu Minglang asked.
"If the patrolling discovers any problems, we will not hand over the City Lord's Seal to you." The peacock robed man said.
"If you do not hand the seal of the City Lord to me, the proper City Lord, then who do you want to hand it to? Tu Country's Su Tai?" Zhu Minglang asked.
The guy who led the Tu Country's 100,000 Brown Flag Army!
Until now, Zhu Minglang could still remember how arrogant he was when he stood on the shoulder of the Gigantic Spirit Slaying Dragon!
They were forced to retreat by the country war and did not dare to challenge the laws of the Empire. However, they used God Mortal Academy to create trouble for Runyu City.
Indeed, it was not an easy task to completely take over Runyu City. The four countries were fighting over this wasteland and the various armed forces were not willing to give up on it. It was all because of the allure of Runyu City!
"We have some questions to ask the Imperial Tutor of Li Chuan Country." The peacock robed man said coldly.
"She is still sleeping."
"It is daytime!" The lady with the long eyebrows said.
"Last night, my wife and I were counting the stars on the roof while tasting wine until dawn." Zhu Minglang said without hesitation.
"Nonsense. Who would count the stars for an entire night? Do you think we are three years old?" The lady with the long eyebrows said angrily.
"Haha, little girl, if you believe what City Lord Zhu said about counting the stars, then you're really a three-year-old child. What else can two adults do if they don't sleep for a night?" At this moment, an old man who was watching from the city gate said with a laugh.
With that, the surrounding people burst into laughter, causing the lady with the long eyebrows to blush. She then pointed at Zhu Minglang and said angrily, "You pervert!"
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