Speaking of this, Hillard's eyes couldn't help but reveal a sorrowful look. He sighed softly and continued, "The Dragon God really came. As one of the main gods, the first thing he did was to punish the Dragon's traitor. At the same time, he ordered the Dragon King to lead the powerful Dragons back to the God's Realm and become a member of the God's Realm forever. However, the Dragon King was reluctant to leave the Yangon Continent where the Dragons had lived for countless years. At his request, the Dragon God allowed one dragon of each branch to live on the continent, but they could no longer participate in the war on the continent. My ancestors saved the dragon race, so the Dragon God gave us the title of Dragon Guardian. He allowed the most outstanding person in each generation to sign an equal contract with one of the dragons left on the continent and supervise the seven dragons left on the continent. When it came to my generation, the one who signed the contract with me was the Wind God Dragon Luodilis that you just saw. As an adult dragon, he is more than five thousand years old. According to the understanding of humans, he is almost invincible. Only the God's Descent Spell or the God's Combat Qi of a warrior who is at the peak of God Tier can hurt him. The seven branches of dragons live in different corners of the Yangon Continent. Except for themselves, no one knows the whereabouts of the other dragons. The Dragon God didn't give them any tasks. On the continent, except for not being able to participate in the war, they are completely free. "
"Dad, I know all of this! Quickly get to the point. "Kitty urged impatiently.
Nian Bing's heart was like a mirror. She knew that the reason why Hillard told her this secret was to repay the gift she had given to Kitty. For him, this historical knowledge was extremely precious. When she heard Kitty interrupt Hillard, she hurriedly said, "Good Kitty, don't interrupt. Let the senior continue."
It was strange that Kitty, who usually didn't even listen to her parents, actually shut her mouth when she heard Nian Bing speak. Not only did she not speak, but there wasn't even a trace of dissatisfaction on her pretty face.
Hillard smiled meaningfully and continued, "I'll get to the point soon. On our continent, there are many different faiths. Some of them believed in dragons, the most powerful of creatures, and they formed the Dragon Human Clan. They claimed to be Draconians to the outside world, using the Giant Dragons left on the continent as totems. They worked hard to cultivate themselves, hoping to gain the Giant Dragons' recognition. As far as I know, even though the Giant Dragons are idle, they loathe humans. Until now, the number of Dragonborn who have been truly acknowledged by the Giant Dragons is extremely small, just like the Phoenixes who have the Phoenix as their totem. Every part of a Giant Dragon is a treasure, so there are also people who call themselves Dragon Slayers, contrary to the Dragon Human Clan who believe in the Divine Dragon. However, there are very few of these people who can achieve anything. Not to mention that they can't find a Giant Dragon, just the Dragon Human Clan alone is enough to make them suffer. "
Nian Bing asked doubtfully, "Senior, could it be that only God's Descent and God's Dou Qi can restrain the giant dragon? If that's the case, once the dragons want to harm humans, and the legendary Dragon God doesn't care, won't humans suffer a calamity? "
Hillard smiled and said, "In theory, this possibility exists, but the possibility is very small. Even though the dragons are powerful, they also have their own weaknesses. If you want to deal with them, you can only succeed by finding a Dragon Slaying Weapon if you don't have enough strength. However, Dragon Slaying Weapons are extremely rare. The things that are similar to Cursed Magic Items have almost been lost. Alright, the story ends here. Let's talk about the Golden-Backed Earth Dragon today. I don't know if you guys are too unlucky or too lucky, but the Golden-Backed Earth Dragon that we attracted today is not only an evolved Ironback Earth Dragon, but also the King of Golden-Backed Earth Dragons. From my communication with Karodiris, I learned that this Golden-Backed Earth Dragon is already thousands of years old. Ordinary Earth Dragons generally don't live for more than 200 years. If they have a special encounter and live for more than 300 years, there is a 20% chance that they will evolve into a Golden-Backed Earth Dragon. Whether it is attack or defense, a Golden-Backed Earth Dragon is far above an ordinary Ironback Earth Dragon. This is also the reason why your ice and fire magic can't hurt it. A Golden-Backed Earth Dragon can generally live for up to 500 years. The one you saw just now must have eaten some kind of Heavenly Treasure or some kind of Elixir, or relied on its low intelligence to comprehend a certain cultivation method. It actually lived for more than a thousand years. It is definitely worthy of being called the Golden-Backed Earth Dragon King. Maybe you feel that it is not strong enough, but that is because they didn't fight it head-on. With its own ability, even a fully equipped Heavy Cavalry Regiment can't compete with it. Its weakness is that it can't fly, and it has a natural fear of flying creatures. That is why you guys can help it last for so long. "
Nian Bing said, "Then its appearance just now, is it the evolution that Kitty said? What are the characteristics of the Golden-Backed Earth Dragon King after its evolution? "
Hillard said, "There is a saying passed down from ancient times that you may have heard, and that is: How can a golden-scaled fish be a creature in a pool? It will turn into a dragon when it encounters the wind and clouds. This is talking about a kind of fish, a fish with the blood of Dragons. If this kind of fish can lead the dragon vein in its body under a certain opportunity and use the qi of heaven and earth to get rid of its own impurities, it may become a real Dragon. The Golden-Backed Earth Dragon King you just saw has the same situation. On the continent, there were quite a few creatures that possessed a small portion of the Dragon Bloodline, and this Earth Dragon was one of them. However, I never expected that this Earth Dragon would be able to live for a thousand years, and even enter the final stage of its Dragon Transformation under my Mental Magic Imprisonment. The changes you saw just now were the process of its dragon transformation. However, whether it can really become a Dragon is unknown. I summoned Karodiris not to deal with it, but to help it become a real Dragon. Through Karodiris to make it submit, as long as it has the help of a real Dragon, its evolution process will become perfect. Once it becomes a Dragon, it will no longer belong to the category of Earth Dragon. As for what attribute it has, it can only be seen after it completely evolves. This evolution process, I am afraid it will take at least a year. I asked Karodiris to tell it that as long as it is willing to submit to my family for a hundred years, I can help it completely transform into a dragon and officially join the Dragons. In the absence of a choice, it has already agreed. From its nine tails and the erect spear-shaped dorsal fin on its back, I am going to call it the Nine Gorilla Dragon. As long as I let Kitty sign a contract with it, even if this girl runs out in the future, I won't have to worry so much. "
"Hooray, Daddy is the best." Kitty jumped up in joy, hugged Hillard's neck and kissed him on the cheek.
Hillard deliberately put on a stern face and said, "Don't be so proud. With your current spiritual power, do you want to sign a contract with a Dragon God? If you want to become a Dragon Summoner, go back and practice your spiritual magic. If you can't grasp such a good opportunity, don't call yourself my daughter in the future. "
Looking at her father's stern face, Kitty giggled, stuck out her cute little tongue, and said, "I know, I will go back and practice hard. Daddy, let's bring Big Brother Nian Bing back, okay? His cooking is really delicious. Kitty is so lonely by herself, if only Big Brother Nian Bing could accompany her. I promise I won't run away in the future. "
Hearing Kitty's words, Hillard's face suddenly changed. This time, he seemed to be really angry and said sternly, "Haven't you soaked enough? How dare you talk to me about conditions, Little Blue. " With a flash of light, the big green bird appeared out of thin air. It immediately understood Hillard's meaning through the communication of spiritual power. It lowered its head and put Kitty on its back.
Kitty's eyes reddened. "Daddy is so bad, so fierce. Nian Bing, it seems that we are really going to be separated. I'll leave you one of this musk tooth. When you see it in the future, just think of it as Kitty. Don't worry, Kitty will definitely look for you again. "As she spoke, she threw one of the musk teeth to Nian Bing.
Hillard frowned, and his eyes shone with a cold light. The huge green bird quickly flapped its wings and flew up with Kitty.
Nian Bing said, "Senior, Kitty is still a child. She is just a little playful. Don't blame her."
Looking at the green bird that was gradually rising, Hillard's eyes showed a trace of worry. "To be honest, killing you now is the best choice, but I've already said it in advance. Consider yourself lucky."
Nian Bing was stunned for a moment. Looking at Hillard's sudden change of expression, she did not understand what he meant. "Senior, you …"
Hillard snorted and said, "I hope you never see my daughter again. Otherwise, the next time we meet, it won't be so easy. We are white, and we can only marry white people to ensure the purity of our bloodline. Especially my daughter. If she can't marry a white person, how can the Dragon Guardian be passed on? "
Upon hearing this, Nian Bing did not know whether to laugh or cry. She said, "Senior, are you mistaken? Not to mention that I've only known Kitty for a few hours, I just treat her as a sister. It's impossible for me to discover such a thing! "
Hillard's eyes shone with a profound light. "I know my daughter the best. You can treat her as a younger sister. She still doesn't understand men's affairs, so she will treat you as her older brother. However, everything you've done has left a deep impression on her. Who can say what will happen in the future? Remember my words. If you want to carry forward the magic of the same origin of ice and fire, and if you want to live peacefully, then don't have anything to do with my daughter. " When he said the last few words, Nian Bing only felt her mental strength tremble violently. A sharp pain came from her brain. Her whole body shook, and she suddenly lost consciousness.
When Nian Bing woke up, the surroundings had become dark. The dizziness brought about by the feeling of weakness made her mind a little fuzzy. She calmed herself down and recalled everything that had happened before she fainted. Until now, she still could not believe it. Looking around, she saw that the remaining roasted deer meat was still there. It seemed that all of this was true. Kitty's father was actually such a powerful existence. She could not help but understand. Why were the fathers of the girls she met after she left the peach blossom forest stronger than the other? Perhaps even her new teacher, Long Zhi, was no match for a magician who could summon a dragon. After all, magic could not hurt a dragon without the strength of a God's Descent Master. It seemed that she still had a long way to go if she wanted to avenge her parents.
Propping herself up with both hands, Nian Bing moved to the side and sat under a tree. Although Kitty and her father had brought a lot of trouble and even danger to Nian Bing, she was still very excited to learn about dragons from the dragon summoner, Hillard. Nian Bing was now a little envious of white people. If they could summon a dragon, then what was the use of practicing magic?
Forcefully shaking this tempting thought out of her mind, she opened the Space Ring, took out three of the few remaining magic scrolls, spread them in front of her, and connected them together with a simple triggering magic array. Although these were only grade 4 magic scrolls, they should be enough to deal with ordinary beasts. As long as it was not an Earth Dragon, there should be no problem.
The magic scrolls could be used without chanting, which was indeed very convenient. However, Nian Bing simply calculated the value of the magic scrolls she had used before, and she had the urge to strangle herself. How many purple gold coins would that be?! Forget it, it would be better for her to make fewer magic scrolls in the future. If she always relied on these scrolls, the speed of her magic improvement would be greatly reduced.
As her mood gradually calmed down, Nian Bing closed her eyes, felt the magic elements in the surrounding air, and entered a state of meditation. The most important thing now was undoubtedly to restore her strength. Kitty was gone, and she had regained her freedom. Although it was lonely, Nian Bing preferred this kind of loneliness.
With the help of the Divine Stone of Fire and the Ice Goddess' Stone, Nian Bing had recovered eighty percent of his ice and fire magic after a night of meditation. All he needed to do was absorb less of the magic elements in the air as he walked, and he would be able to return to his peak condition in no time. As for the magic scrolls she had used, she could not replenish them. She could only buy some white magic scrolls in the next big city. Unfortunately, a lot of his money had been taken away by Kitty. He was afraid that even if he wanted to buy white magic scrolls, he would have to start with the most common magic scrolls, and then try to buy a few low level magic scrolls.
Nian Bing simply roasted the rest of the deer meat with a flame spell and ate it. Then, he ate a piece of ice condensed by an ice spell. Nian Bing once again embarked on his journey of training.
Walking alone might be lonely for an ordinary person, but such a situation would not happen to Nian Bing. After confirming the direction, he walked while recalling the magic knowledge in the library in his mind. He used his own way to understand it, so the journey was not lonely.
It was already the ninth month, and the originally dry and hot air gradually turned cool and refreshing. Autumn was the harvest season, and besides all kinds of plants on both sides of the roads of the Ice Moon Empire, there were also crops planted by the commoners. Under the illumination of the sun, the air became even fresher. Although the direct sunlight was very strong, walking under the shade of the trees made one feel cool and comfortable.
Ice Orchid City was a big city on the border between the Ice Moon Empire and the Ottoman Empire. It was also one of the most peculiar cities in the entire Yangon Continent. This was because two-thirds of the city was within the Ice Moon Empire, and the other one-third belonged to the Ottoman Empire. When the territories were first laid out, it was unknown how they had divided the territories. Fortunately, the Ice Moon Empire had always been on good terms with the Ottoman Empire. The city was controlled by the Ice Moon Empire, but they had to pay a small amount of taxes to the Ottoman Empire every year.
Since Ice Orchid City was on the land of the two empires, it had become the largest transportation and commercial hub. The scale of the city was comparable to the Ice Moon Empire's second largest city, Ice Snow City, and it was even more lively. The people of the Ottoman Empire and the Ice Moon Empire shuttled through the city, and the largest group was made up of merchants. The Ice Moon Empire and the Ottoman Empire had always been trading. Smart merchants would trade goods from the two empires, and this way, they would be able to obtain greater profits. With merchants, there was naturally another group that couldn't be left out, and that was the mercenaries. In order to maximize their profits, the merchants often had to transport goods over a long distance. Therefore, hiring mercenaries to protect them was a must. After all, no merchant would want the goods that they had painstakingly collected to have problems on the road.
Magicians had their own Magician's Guild, and mercenaries had their own Mercenary's Guild. However, the Mercenary's Guild wasn't as noble as the Magician's Guild. In the eyes of ordinary people, it was only a gathering place for low-level warriors. One could receive various missions from the Mercenary's Guild, and according to the level of the mission, one would receive different rewards. Among the mercenaries, there were very few who had outstanding martial arts skills. After all, if one's martial arts skills had reached a certain level, why would one be a mercenary? There were many better choices waiting for them.
The Mercenary's Guild of Ice Orchid City was located in the northernmost part of the city, and it was very close to the city gate. The Guild's Guild Hall wasn't big, but it occupied a very large area. At this moment, at least seven to eight hundred mercenaries were gathered. Some of them came alone to receive missions, while some came as a mercenary group. However, their goal was the same, and that was to earn money. If they could find a mission that was both simple and easy to complete. Then, the mercenaries could be free for a while.
Of course, not all mercenaries' goal was to earn money. Although the number of such people was small, they did exist. Some of their goal was to travel, and some of them liked to take risks. Although they were only a minority. However, it was also within this minority that there were the most powerful mercenaries.
"I saw this mission first. Does your Orchid Fire Mercenary Group want to bully others and snatch it?" A mercenary who wasn't tall, but his body was as plump as a ball, roared angrily. His voice was absolutely inversely proportional to his height. This roar almost spread throughout the entire Guild Hall. For a moment, the mercenaries who liked to join in the fun all cast different kinds of gazes. The short Fatso's body shape looked a little funny. Simply speaking, his whole body was like a meatball placed on a pile of fat meat. Everywhere was round. The loose clothes on his body didn't look like a warrior's suit anymore. From the shape of the white shield on his chest, one couldn't tell that it was a warrior's suit anymore. Looking at the color of the mercenary symbol with two crossed swords, he was just an ordinary Level Four mercenary.
Mercenaries were divided from high to low into special, Level One, Level Two, Level Three, Level Four, Level Five, and Trainee Mercenary. Their symbols were the same, which was a badge with two crossed swords on a shield. And according to the different levels, from high to low, the colors of the badge were gold, silver, red, purple, yellow, white, blue, and gray (the color of the metal itself).
"So what if I'm bullying you? Go home, shorty ball. You still want to complete the mission with this kind of conduct? The way I see it, you'll eat up the owner before we're even halfway there. "A tall mercenary wearing a blue warrior suit said disdainfully. From the looks of it, he looked more like a mercenary.
The short and fat mercenary was so angry that the fat on his body trembled. "You, you dare? This is the Mercenary Guild, not your Orchid Fire Mercenary Group. What right do you have to steal the mission I want to take? The Guild will uphold justice, right, beautiful lady? "As he said that, his gaze fell on the face of the lady in charge behind the counter of the Mercenary Guild.
In the Guild Hall, there were at least 30 counters that were responsible for assigning missions. Behind the counters, there was a huge blackboard that clearly stated the various levels of missions and mission requirements. No matter which counter you were at, you could accept missions according to the number you were assigned. If a mission was not accepted within three months and the employer was not willing to give up, then the mission level would automatically increase by one level. The level of these missions was exactly the same as the mercenary's level, but it did not mean that a level three mercenary would be able to complete a level three mission. The difficulty of a mission of the same level was only close, but it would definitely not be the same.
The lady in charge behind the counter looked like she was 25 or 26 years old. Her appearance was ordinary, and the uniform on her body outlined her good figure, making her look very plump. She looked at the short Fatso impatiently and said: "The Guild will naturally uphold justice. However, although you wanted to take this mission, you were still hesitant and did not confirm it. So, the Orchid Fire Mercenary Group is not bullying you. Frankly speaking, with your strength as a level four mercenary, it is also very difficult to complete this level three mission. Don't make a ruckus here, please leave. The one from the Orchid Fire Mercenary Group, you can go through the registration procedures. "
"Bullsh * t, I was the one who accepted the mission first. You little girl must be his lover. Damn it, I'm going to accept this mission today no matter what." The short Fatso's face was already red with anger. His right hand slammed on the counter, making a rumbling sound.
The badge on the chest of the mercenary from the Orchid Fire Mercenary Group was yellow, representing the mark of a level three mercenary. He stretched out his fan-like big hand and pressed on the short Fatso's shoulder, "Make a ruckus somewhere else, don't disturb my registration."
The short fatty slapped his hand away and said, "Get out of my way. This mission is mine."
The mercenaries were originally a mix of good and bad people. Seeing that the other party was still so arrogant even though his level was lower, the member of the Orchid Fire Mercenary Group immediately became angry. "What? You want to fight? I will beat you to death, fat pig. "
The lady in charge behind the counter snorted and said: "If you want to fight, go outside, or I will call the guards."
When the previously arrogant Fatso and the ferocious member of the Orchid Fire Mercenary Group heard the word 'guard', their expressions immediately changed. Fatso cursed a few times in a low voice and awkwardly squeezed out of the crowd to go outside. And that member of the Orchid Fire Mercenary Group also obediently started to register for the mission.
The level of a mercenary was determined by the difficulty of the mission and the number of missions completed. Therefore, even a level three mercenary may not necessarily have the strength of a high level warrior. Most of them were only ordinary warriors. And the guards hired by the Mercenary Association were at least at the level of a high level warrior. Among them, there was no lack of experts at the level of a sword master. They would definitely not be lenient to the mercenaries who dared to come here and make a ruckus. As long as the guards made a move, breaking bones was a common occurrence. Therefore, although the mercenaries often had conflicts, they did not dare to provoke the guards of the Mercenary Association.
Seeing that the commotion was over, the mercenaries who originally gathered here went back to do their own things. The lady in charge snorted. She did not know how many times she had seen this kind of situation. She picked up the pen on the table and slowly registered for the strong man of the Orchid Fire Mercenary Group.
"Excuse me, is there a mission to purchase a high level magic scroll?" A clear voice sounded in front of the counter.
The lady in charge finished registering and handed the registration card to the member of the Orchid Fire Mercenary Group. At the same time, she impatiently said: "Can't you see the mission yourself? What's there to ask? "As she spoke, she raised her head. When she saw the person who asked her, her eyes immediately lit up. Her originally impatient eyes suddenly sparkled, as if she could see the shape of a heart from her gaze.
Standing in front of the counter was a very tall man. Although his figure was not as exaggerated as the strong man of the Orchid Fire Mercenary Group, his figure was slender and well-proportioned. His long golden hair was draped over his back. His deep blue eyes as deep as the sea emitted the brilliance of wisdom. He looked to be around twenty years old. His handsomeness was something that even women would be jealous of. At this moment, hearing the words of the lady in charge, he could not help but slightly frown. His gaze swept over the blackboard behind him.
The lady in charge coughed and barely suppressed her excitement. "Sir, sir, are you here to accept a mission?"
The blonde youth was Nian Bing. Hearing this, his gaze once again fell on the face of the lady in charge. He nodded and said: "Yes, I want to see if there is a mission to purchase a fifth level magic scroll or above." After ten days of trekking and flying in the occasional snowstorm, Nian Bing finally arrived at Ice Orchid City that bordered the Ice Moon Empire and the Ottoman Empire. Once he entered the city, the first thing he did was to purchase a detailed map of the continent. In these ten days, if he did not rely on flying and asking for directions to find the correct route, he did not know how many detours he would have taken.
As soon as he arrived at Ice Orchid City, the first thing Nian Bing thought of was to replenish the number of magic scrolls he had. After counting, he only had twenty or so purple coins on him. It was enough to buy ordinary magic scrolls. However, when he wanted to create a magic scroll that could double cast magic and achieve the effect of the same source of ice and fire, he had to use the best scrolls to have a certain chance of success. Obviously, he did not have enough money on him. Therefore, he wanted to sell a few magic scrolls for money. Of course, he also looked for a branch of the Ice Moon Empire's Magician's Guild here. Unfortunately, because Ice Orchid City bordered the Ottoman Empire, there was no branch of the Magician's Guild here. Of course, the lack of a branch was also related to the decline of the Ice Moon Empire's Magician's Guild.
Helpless, he could only go to a magic shop to sell his magic scrolls. However, because the magic scrolls he made were different from ordinary magic scrolls, those Tier 4 to Tier 6 magic scrolls were special scrolls that could release power without magic as long as they were opened. Naturally, he could not let anyone examine the goods. As for the magic scrolls that were not special and were fusion magic scrolls, how could those magic merchants understand the magic arrays engraved on them? Nian Bing wanted to use a magic scroll to display his strength, but the value of the magic scroll was so high that he was really unwilling to part with it. For a time, he was in an awkward situation. After going to a few magic item shops, he received the same answer. Finally, a kind shop owner guided him to the Mercenary's Guild to try his luck. If he could receive a mission to buy magic scrolls here, he would not have to worry about not being able to buy the magic scrolls. Most of the buyers were willing to pay to test the magic scrolls' power. In desperation, Nian Bing asked for directions and came here, hoping to find a suitable mission to exchange for money.
The previous scene, Nian Bing saw it all. The low quality mercenaries left a bad first impression on him.
The lady in charge looked at the handsome Nian Bing with a smile on her face, and the peach blossom in her eyes couldn't help but develop into a pink color. Too handsome, too handsome. "Sir, please wait a moment, I'll check for you. My name is Mary, I'm very happy to be of service. "
"Yo, girls really like to be handsome! Mary is flirting today, why haven't I been treated like this before? "A 40 year old Tier 3 mercenary next to her said in a strange tone.
Mary had seen a lot of things in this place where dragons and snakes mixed together every day. She snorted and said, "Get lost, don't talk nonsense in front of me. If you have the ability, when you become a Tier 1 mercenary, I'll also find a mission for you."
The 40 year old man's eyes fell on Nian Bing, "So, he's a Tier 1 mercenary? Why don't I see it? "
Nian Bing impatiently glanced at the meddlesome person next to him. The obscene smile on the person's face showed that he was looking down on him. He was too lazy to pay attention to this kind of person, and his eyes fell on Mary again.
The middle-aged man saw that Nian Bing didn't say anything, so he put his hand on his shoulder even more aggressively, "Boy, look at you, you must be a prostitute. I've never seen you here before. Could it be that your business is not good, so you came here to seduce women? Mary is really a good choice. Look at her body, it's really hot! However, I'm afraid that her little salary can't satisfy you. Do you want me to introduce you to a good girl? The rich ladies in the city like a pretty boy like you. Ah, the heavens are really unfair! Why can't I be more handsome? Boy, your mother must be very beautiful, hehe. "His obscene laughter suddenly made the surrounding mercenaries burst into laughter.
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