During the reading process, time always passed very quickly. There were many windows in the library, attracting the light from the outside. Nian Bing leaned against the bookshelf, constantly reading the things that interested him. Although the first floor was filled with the most basic of magicians, but he seemed to have found a treasure. Some of the situations that he couldn't understand in the past were answered by the books one by one. When Cha Ji first taught him culinary skills, he had taught him that no matter what he learned, the foundation was the most important part. This principle, in the process of learning culinary skills later, Nian Bing had a very deep understanding of it.
The sky outside gradually darkened, and the magic lamps in the library automatically lit up. They were powered by the lowest grade of magic stones. Nian Bing didn't have any intention of leaving. With the help of the bright light, he began to read the fourth book that he read today.
At this time, the library door suddenly opened. Although Nian Bing was reading, he was very alert. He subconsciously raised his head to look at the door. The person who appeared was not the president of the Magician's Guild that he expected, but someone he knew, the great ice magician — — Long Ling. She was also the only daughter of the president of the Magician's Guild.
"It's you?" Nian Bing looked at Long Ling with some surprise. He smiled slightly and greeted her. Long Ling looked at him with the same surprise and said, "Why are you here? With your magic cultivation, you don't need to read the books on the first floor." As she said that, she closed the door. She was also wearing a light blue ice magic robe. She gently looked at Nian Bing with a trace of a smile in her eyes. Although Nian Bing looked at her, because he had been reading the book, his eyes were still showing a look of concentration. Coupled with his handsome face, Long Ling suddenly felt a trace of strangeness in her heart.
Nian Bing stood up, waved the book in his hand, and said with a smile, "There's no other way! I don't have a good foundation in magic, so it's good for me to learn more about the basics. I'm not good enough for spells. "
Long Ling walked to Nian Bing's side. The faint fragrance from her body made Ling Nian feel refreshed. Long Ling was not short either. She was only slightly shorter than Xuejing. She looked up at Nian Bing and said, "You are really eager to learn. I heard from Uncle Li that you haven't left since noon. It's already time for dinner. Let's go and have dinner with me. There were so many books here that they couldn't be finished in a day or two. You still have time. Aren't you hungry? "
At the mention of hunger, Nian Bing was indeed a little hungry. He had not eaten since lunch. He carefully put the book back and said, "Then let's go. Miss Long Ling, is the president back?" He asked tentatively.
Long Ling glanced at him and said, "Why are you always so polite? Now that you have joined the union, we will be a family in the future. Call me Ling 'er. Miss, Miss, it sounds so awkward. If there is a chance, I want to ask you more about magic control. I feel that I have worked hard enough, but in terms of magic control, I am still far behind you! "
Nian Bing had a good impression of Long Ling. No matter what, her voice was always soft and gentle. It was very comfortable to listen to. "Alright, Ling 'er. Then you lead the way. This place is really big."
The two left the library. Long Ling led Nian Bing to the north. As they walked, she said to Nianbing, "Father came back a long time ago. But at noon, he drank too much wine with Lord Marquis and Uncle Xue. When he came back, he fell asleep. He slept for a long time before waking up. When he heard that you were already here, he asked me to call you. Wine is really a waste of time. Nian Bing, do you know how to drink? "
Wine? Hearing this word, Nian Bing suddenly felt a sense of familiarity. Of course he knew how to drink. He even knew how to brew wine. As a chef, as long as it had to do with eating and drinking, the Ghost Chef had taught him everything. "I can drink a little. But, I don't usually drink." When they were in the peach blossom forest, it was always him who accompanied Cha Ji to drink. Cha Ji's alcohol tolerance was very good. So, under Cha Ji's pressure, his alcohol tolerance was also not bad. However, in order to maintain his good taste, Cha Ji usually only let him drink once every one or two months. So, Nian Bing was not addicted to alcohol.
Long Ling smiled and said, "It's better to drink less. Wine is not a good thing. Drinking too much is easy to get into trouble. " Together with Long Ling, Nian Bing felt very relaxed. The two chatted for a while and had already arrived at a building with a spire not far from the library. Long Ling brought Nian Bing directly to the second floor. "We usually eat here. Father, other than me, only has one disciple, Shi Jiu, whom you met last time. The other magicians usually eat in their own rooms. Eat first. After eating, I will bring you to a place to rest. In the future, if you want to stay or go out, it will be convenient."
The two entered a room on the left side of the second floor. As soon as they entered, Nian Bing saw Shi Jiu. Shi Jiu looked at Nian Bing and frowned slightly. There was a person sitting above him. He was wearing a green magician's robe and looked to be in his forties or fifties. From the symbol on the chest of his magician's robe, it was easy to recognize that this person was the only magician in the Ice Moon Empire's magician's union. At the same time, he was also the president of the union.
Nian Bing looked at Long Zhi. At the same time, Long Zhi was also sizing him up. Looking at Nian Bing's handsome face and feeling his restrained aura, Long Zhi couldn't help but secretly nod. He was good at judging people. Just from the surface, he could see that Nian Bing was much stronger than his disciple. Although he was younger than his daughter, his aura was clearly steady. Adding on the fact that he was the youngest grand magician, Long Zhi couldn't help but have a good impression of him.
Nian Bing walked to the front of the table and respectfully bowed to Long Zhi. "Nian Bing greets the president."
Long Zhi pointed to the seat beside him and said, "Please sit. Welcome to the union." His tone was very calm, but it gave Nian Bing a trace of invisible pressure. Nian Bing's mind had already completely retracted from receiving the knowledge. Although he was polite on the surface, his heart was always vigilant. He walked to Long Zhi's side and sat down, trying his best to remain calm.
Long Ling didn't sit next to Shi Jiu. Instead, she sat next to Nian Bing and said with a smile, "Father, I'm hungry. Let's eat." The round table was already filled with food and the aroma filled the air.
Long Zhi smiled and said, "Everyone is here. Come, Nian Bing, you have to eat more. In the future, if you have nothing to do, you can eat with us." As he said that, he took the lead and picked up his chopsticks.
Shi Jiu glanced at Nian Bing, his eyes revealing a trace of sinister light. Although it was just a flash, Nian Bing, who was always vigilant, still noticed it. Her heart moved, and she subconsciously looked at Long Ling beside her. As smart as she was, how could she not understand Shi Jiu's meaning?
Long Zhi didn't eat much. His aura was always locked on Nian Bing. Seeing him look at his daughter, he couldn't help but smile and say, "Nian Bing, you and Ling 'er are both ice magicians. In the future, if you have the chance, you can learn from each other and improve together. Where are you from? How long have you been practicing magic? "
Nian Bing thought in her heart that this was it. She hurriedly put down the chopsticks in her hand and respectfully said, "I am from the Huarong Empire, but I left with my parents when I was young. I have been practicing magic for about ten years. However, I have never had a master to guide me. I have been practicing magic by myself. I have made a fool of myself."
Long Zhi smiled indifferently and said, "If you can reach your level by just fumbling around, then us old fellows should really retire. Sorcerer Leo rarely praises people, but he has praised you very much. Since you have already joined the Guild, you don't have to be so restrained. From now on, we are all family. If you have any questions, you can ask any of the elders in the Guild for guidance, or you can look for me directly. "
Nian Bing looked at Long Zhi, her mind racing. He was indeed the President of the Magician Guild. His sharpness was completely restrained. Compared to him, Shi Jiu was simply a small insect. "Thank you, President. I spent the whole afternoon in the library today. It is really a sea of magic. I think, just the knowledge there is enough for me to study for a long time. If there is anything I do not understand, I will definitely ask you for guidance. "
Long Zhi pointed to the dishes on the table and said, "Don't just talk, eat more."
Nian Bing maintained vigilance in her heart. She could not taste the dishes at all. Long Zhi only asked some inconspicuous questions, but Nian Bing was very clear that as long as she answered slightly wrong, she would immediately be in big trouble. Shi Jiu and Long Ling cast their gazes on him from time to time. Long Ling's gaze was mostly curious, but Shi Jiu's gaze was a combination of jealousy and resentment.
"Nian Bing, where have you been these few days when the city was sealed?" Long Zhi asked the crucial question.
Nian Bing thought to himself, You've already gotten the news from Li Hua, yet you're still asking me. Clearly, you don't trust me. "The city has been sealed off for the past few days. As you know, I came from a small place and haven't seen much of the world. I don't know what happened either. I have a friend who lives in the city. She owns a blacksmith shop, so I stayed there for a few days."
"Blacksmith shop? I know most of the good blacksmith shops in the city. Which one is it? "Long Zhi did not give in at all. Although his tone was flat, his sharpness was revealed.
Nian Bing smiled and said, "You definitely don't know where she is. It is a very small blacksmith shop. It is called the Smuggled Blacksmith Shop. Usually, there are very few customers. The competition in their industry is very fierce, and it is not easy to live there. "
"Smuggled Blacksmith Shop?" Hearing this name, Long Ling could not help but laugh. She laughed and said, "With such a name, how can his business be good? You should really persuade him to change. "
Nian Bing agreed and said, "Yes! I also told her, but she is very stubborn. No matter what I said, she would not change. I can't do anything. I am not very familiar with her, so it is not good to say too much. "
Long Zhi put down the chopsticks in his hand and said with a smile, "Alright, you guys eat. I drank a bit too much this afternoon. In addition, I am a bit tired from the past few days of sealing the city. I will go rest first. Ling 'er, Shi Jiu, you guys take care of Nian Bing. The dormitory has already been arranged for her. You guys can take her there. Nian Bing, the Union will not restrict your freedom, but I hope you can stay for a few more days and cultivate. "
Nian Bing quickly nodded in agreement. He stood up and watched Long Zhi leave. He knew that he had temporarily passed, but Long Zhi would definitely send people to check the smuggled blacksmith shop. With Feng Nu's intelligence, there should not be any flaws. Thinking of this, his heart relaxed a bit. He finally had the mood to eat. The taste of the dishes on the table was very ordinary, but for him who was hungry, it was enough.
Shi Jiu finally spoke for the first time, "Nian Bing, what plans do you have for the future? Do you want to stay in the Union and cultivate, or do you want to go out and gain experience? "He emphasized the word experience.
Nian Bing put a mouthful of food into her mouth and said vaguely, "I haven't thought about it yet. However, I will definitely stay in the library for a few more days. Let's talk about the future."
Shi Jiu said with some disgust, "You really have no manners. Don't you know that it is impolite to talk to people while eating?"
Nian Bing knew that he was deliberately attacking her, but she did not care. Swallowing the food in her mouth, she said, "I am really sorry. I came from a small place and do not understand these etiquette at all. In the future, I will need Big Brother Shi Jiu to teach me more." He put on a look of fear and trepidation, but in his heart, he was sneering. It was simply too easy to deal with a villain like Shi Jiu.
Long Ling said, "Senior Brother, don't blame Nian Bing. In the future, we will teach him more. Nian Bing, eat more. One look and I can tell that your daily life is very tough."
In the strange atmosphere, the meal finally ended. Shi Jiu would occasionally mock and ridicule Nian Bing, but Long Ling would constantly speak up for him, making Shi Jiu even more jealous. On the other hand, Nian Bing acted as if nothing had happened and ate heartily, filling her stomach without any reservation.
"Big Brother Shi Jiu, Ling 'er, I am done eating. Look …" Nian Bing looked at Shi Jiu with an innocent expression.
Long Ling stood up and said, "Let's go, I will bring you there. The food in the Union is getting worse and worse. Nian Bing, I will bring you to the Clear Breeze Restaurant to eat some other day. The food there is delicious. "
Shi Jiu also stood up and looked at Long Ling with some infatuation. He said, "Junior Sister, you go back and rest. I will send Nian Bing there."
Long Ling did not insist. She smiled and said, "Senior Brother, then I will have to trouble you. Nian Bing is new. If there is anything she does not understand, please teach her. "
Shi Jiu looked deeply at Nian Bing and smiled at Long Ling. He said, "Don't worry, Junior Sister, I will. Nian Bing, let's go. "
Nian Bing bid farewell to Long Ling and followed Shi Jiu out of the dining hall. Along the way, Shi Jiu did not say a word. He brought Nian Bing to the magician's dormitory. The building that served as the dormitory was not big. Walking into the corridor, Nian Bing observed carefully. There were about fifty rooms here. Just as the sorcerer said, only people with the cultivation of Grand Magician and above could arrange a place to stay here.
Shi Jiu brought Nian Bing to an important place in the corridor. He took out a silver key and opened the door. Turning around, he looked at Nian Bing and said, "It's here."
Walking into the room, Nian Bing looked around. There were two rooms inside and outside. The outer room was about twenty square meters. There was a three-seater sofa and two single seater sofas side by side. The room was very refreshing. The floor was made of wood and when one walked in, it would make a light sound. At the entrance of the outer room was a washroom that was about six or seven square meters. All the toiletries were available. The inner room was relatively smaller, about ten square meters. The large bed looked very comfortable. The magic lamp in the room emitted a soft yellow light. This was indeed a comfortable place to live in.
Shi Jiu closed the door behind him and walked to the sofa to sit down. "There is hot water here for twenty-four hours. You can wash up at any time. You can eat in the dining room outside. It's not the one just now. When you enter the door, there is a large dining room on the right. That is the public canteen. Of course, you can also ask the servants to send food to your room to eat. If you need anything, you can just press the magic button on the wall. "As he spoke, he pointed to a red button on the wall.
Nian Bing thought, it was indeed worthy of being called the Magicians Guild. All the equipment was built with magic as the foundation. The treatment of a great magician like her was really not bad.
Shi Jiu pointed to the sofa at the side. Nian Bing said, "Sit down. I have a few words to say to you."
Nian Bing of course knew what he wanted to say, but her face revealed a blank expression. She walked to the sofa next to Shi Jiu and sat down. Shi Jiu did not look at her and calmly said, "Nian Bing, after joining the guild, your identity is different. However, you are still a newcomer. It's best if you put all your energy into practicing magic. Don't think about anything else. Especially don't get close to people you shouldn't get close to. I have already lived here for twenty years. I am more familiar with everything than you. You better listen to this advice to avoid problems in the future. "
Nian Bing laughed in her heart, but her mouth said, "Big brother Shi Jiu, what do you mean? I don't quite understand. That's right, I still haven't thanked you for bringing me into the guild. If it wasn't for you and Miss Ling 'er's help, I'm afraid it wouldn't have been so easy to join the guild. "
Shi Jiu leaned on the back of the sofa and boasted shamelessly, "It's good that you know. In the guild, although I am not a sorcerer, I have a position close to a sorcerer. As for Ling 'er, Master has high expectations for her. She will put most of her energy into practicing. In the future, if you don't have anything to do, don't go looking for her. Do you understand? Ling 'er and I grew up together. In the future, she will definitely be my wife. I don't want other men to get too close to her. "Seeing that Nian Bing was a little stunned, Shi Jiu finally couldn't help but speak the truth.
Nian Bing suddenly said, "So it's like this. Only a person like big brother Shi Jiu can match up to Miss Ling 'er. Little brother congratulates the both of you first. "
Shi Jiu's eyes revealed a trace of joy. The previous unhappiness immediately disappeared with Nian Bing's words. "You think so too?"
Nian Bing said sincerely, "Of course. When I first met big brother Shi Jiu and Miss Ling 'er, I knew that the both of you were a match made in heaven. Big brother, don't worry. I only treat Miss Ling' er as an ordinary friend. With my humble background, it's impossible for me to have any excessive thoughts."
Hearing Nian Bing's clarification, Shi Jiu was immediately overjoyed. He smiled slightly and said, "Little brother, since you've already joined the guild, don't mention this identity anymore. With your character and looks, you'll definitely find a good partner in the future. " With regards to Nian Bing's tactfulness, he couldn't be more satisfied. He immediately changed his name from Nian Bing to Little Brother. He was in a great mood.
Nian Bing smiled and said, "In the future, little brother will have to rely on big brother's help in the guild. You must give little brother more pointers. In the future, if big brother has any problems, just say the word. As long as little brother can do it, it's my duty to do it."
Shi Jiu stood up and said, "Good. In the future, if there's anything you don't understand in the guild, just ask me. It's getting late, so I won't disturb your rest. From now on, we're brothers. I'll take my leave first. " Shi Jiu handed the key in his hand to Nian Bing. He also had his own little calculations. He knew that Nian Bing's magic level was higher than his. Since he didn't have the heart to Long Ling, having such a brother would naturally be beneficial to his position in the Ice Moon Empire's Magician's Guild in the future.
Nian Bing stood up and sent Shi Jiu to the door. She smiled and said, "Big brother, you should rest early too. Little brother won't send you off."
Shi Jiu suddenly smiled mysteriously and said in a low voice, "I heard from Teacher Li Hua that you are very interested in the information in the library. Let me tell you, in fact, the first three floors only have some ordinary magic information. Only the fourth floor has the secrets of our guild. It's just that there's a very powerful magic restriction there. Even the sorcerers in the guild can't enter it."
Nian Bing's heart moved and said, "Big brother, in that case, could it be that you have a way to go in?"
Shi Jiu said confidently, "Didn't I tell you just now? My position in the guild is special. I grew up with Master since I was young. I once entered the fourth floor with Ling 'er and Master. After all, we are Master's disciples and will more or less receive some care. However, this is a secret. You can't tell anyone. If there's a chance in the future, maybe I can bring you in to take a look. It's just that the various records inside are abnormally difficult to understand. In fact, there's not much use in going in. The meditation method that Ling 'er and I are using now is obtained from the information there. Our cultivation is much faster than the average person. In the future, we will be a family. If there are benefits, big brother will definitely not forget you. "After saying this, Nianbing smiled mysteriously and turned to leave.
After he left, Nian Bing also smiled. Is he trying to bribe me? It seems that this Shi Jiu also has the idea of forming a clique. This is good. I'm just afraid that he's too upright. In the future, as long as I tempt him, there won't be any secrets in the fourth floor of the library. I wonder what kind of special magic records there are? Thinking of this, Nian Bing's heart couldn't help but burn. If she could learn more powerful magic, going to the Ice God Tower wouldn't just be a dream. Walking to the inner room, Nian Bing carefully took out her Morning Dew Dagger from her bosom and hid it under the mattress. Looking around, she took out her newly obtained Icicle Staff and walked out of the room. Let's go back to the Cool Breeze Study first. After being out for so long, she hoped that Uncle Li wouldn't be suspicious. She also hoped that her luck wouldn't be so bad and that Ming Yuan wouldn't find trouble with her.
Thinking that this was very likely to happen, Nian Bing hurriedly left the Magician's Guild as quickly as possible. After confirming that no one was following her, she took off her magic robe and bought a square cloth from the street. She wrapped the magic robe and Icicle Staff in it and then used her fastest speed to return to the Cool Breeze Study.
Just as she entered the back door, she immediately saw a slender red figure. Her whole body suddenly stiffened. "Mi, Miss, why are you here?" The surprise this time was definitely not fake.
Xuejing turned around and looked at Nian Bing with an unkind expression. "Hello! I heard from Uncle Li that you left at noon. Why are you only back now? Don't tell me that you went out to have fun. "
Nian Bing smiled bitterly and said, "Miss, look at me. I'm just a poor boy. What can I do? Did you come to the backyard to practice your swordsmanship again today? "
Xuejing snorted and said, "I knew that you wouldn't dare to go out to have fun. Even if you want to have fun, you need to have the ability. You don't have that ability. I looked for you a few times today, but you weren't here. I came here specially to wait for you. I wanted to see when you would come back. Forget it. You came back not too late. I'll forgive you this time. However, you have to be careful in the future. "
Nian Bing pointed to the bag in his hand that contained the magic staff and magic robe and said, "Miss, I actually only went to buy some clothes. This is the first time I came to such a big city. I went out to buy some coarse clothes. My luck was good and I came across a sale. Two copper coins each. It's worth a lot. Do you want to take a look? "
Xuejing said with some disgust, "What are you looking at? It's just a few tattered clothes."
Nian Bing sighed in relief. He secretly thought that his method of retreating after advancing was the right one. The reason why he explained the bag was because Xuejing's gaze fell on it.
Xuejing saw that Nian Bing was silent. The expression in her eyes softened a little and said, "Your face healed quite quickly. It seems that your skin is thick enough."
Nian Bing touched his face. If it wasn't for the rank 1 healing technique, he was afraid that it wouldn't have healed in a week. She hit him and said that he was thick skinned. Women, really …
Xuejing said, "Nian Bing, I have something to ask you for help with. I don't know if you're willing."
Nian Bing was stunned and said, "Miss, I'm just an ordinary servant chopping firewood. How can I help you?"
Xuejing snorted and said, "Don't worry about that. You just have to say if you're willing or not."
How could Nian Bing say no? He didn't plan to leave the Cool Breeze Study at this time, so he could only helplessly nod and say, "It's my honor to be able to help Miss."
Xuejing's eyes lit up. She was already beautiful, but now she looked even more lively. Her gaze seemed to say that it's good that you know. "Okay, then it's a deal. I need to borrow your face for a bit. "
Nian Bing was shocked, "Miss, you …"
Xuejing said with disdain, "Look at you. You don't have the slightest bit of manliness. What are you afraid of? It's not like I'm going to eat you." At this point, her charming face suddenly blushed a little. She lowered her voice and continued, "Do you still remember what I told you in the pavilion last time? The reason why I want your help is related to that. "
Nian Bing frowned and said, "Are you talking about that person you like? How can I help you with that? "
Xuejing snorted and said, "In any case, you've already agreed. If you do this well, I'll ask Uncle Ming Yuan to teach you a few more tricks. You'll be able to survive better in the future."
Nian Bing sighed and said, "Miss, you still have to tell me what you want me to do."
Xuejing walked to Nian Bing's side and said in a low voice, "I want you to be my boyfriend."
Smelling the virgin fragrance on Xuejing's body and hearing the soft and gentle words, Nian Bing couldn't help but feel as if he was on cloud nine. He forced himself to control his emotions and said, "Miss, I'm afraid that's not possible. You, you're the Miss, and I'm just a servant … "
Xuejing raised her hand and hit Nian Bing's shoulder. She said in a slightly annoyed tone, "Listen to me, okay? You're really a toad lusting after a swan's meat. Do you really think that I want you to be my boyfriend? I just want you to help me test that guy and see if he's interested in me. Tomorrow night, I'll ask you to attend a banquet with me. Your appearance is not bad, so I said that I wanted to borrow your face. At that time, that person will also come. I'll act more intimate with you. If he has me in his heart, he'll definitely feel jealous. At that time, at that time … "
Nian Bing's heart turned cold for no reason. Was a toad lusting after a swan's meat? Xuejing, Xuejing, you're underestimating me, Nian Bing. I might not even like a girl like you. I'll remember this sentence. One day, I'll repay you. The misfortune of her childhood made Nian Bing inevitably extreme. She looked coldly at Xuejing. At this time, she lowered her head, as if thinking about a beautiful future.
"Miss, although my appearance is not bad, my status is low. I'm afraid this is not appropriate." Nian Bing deliberately emphasized the word 'low'.
Xuejing did not hear the change in Nian Bing's tone. She said impatiently, "I have my own plans. Since I asked you to come with me, I naturally won't let you lose face. That would be embarrassing me. This kind of banquet of the upper class in Ice Snow City is not something that anyone can attend. Perhaps, you'll only see it once in your life. You should thank me, but you're still refusing. Tomorrow, I'll prepare a magic robe for you to disguise as a magician. I'll arrange the other things. You don't have to worry about it. Tomorrow, you don't have to work. I'll look for you in the morning and teach you some necessary etiquette. At the banquet, you don't have to do anything. You just need to follow me. Do you understand? "
Nian Bing's heart became colder. She nodded and said, "Well, I'll do my best to satisfy you."
Xuejing smiled and said, "Don't worry. I'll definitely keep my word. As long as you do well, I'll naturally fulfill my promise when you come back. That's it. You should rest early. Tomorrow, you'll be more energetic. "After saying that, the red figure floated up. After a few flashes in the air, she disappeared in the blink of an eye.
Nian Bing looked coldly at the direction where Xuejing left. She said to herself, "Seeing that you once helped me out, I won't bicker with you. But this is the last time. No one can insult me without paying the price. "Suddenly, she thought of something and patted her forehead." Ah! How could I forget about the appointment. It seems that I have to go back to the Magician's Union. "It's time to keep the appointment. I don't know what kind of tricks that ice sorcerer will play.
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