Nian Bing was a smart man. After experiencing everything that happened in Ice City, he didn't want any trouble. If the middle-aged man only insulted himself, he would at most treat him as an annoying fly. However, the middle-aged man insulted his mother. That was the most painful wound for Nian Bing. In an instant, Nian Bing's eyes changed, but there was a smile on his face.
The middle-aged man suddenly felt that his body was a little cold, and his heart was cold for no reason. "Laugh your mother." In order to cover up a trace of fear in his heart, he put his hand on Nian Bing's shoulder and slapped him in the face.
"Laugh your father." The blue light flashed like smoke, and in the midst of the blood, there was a shrill scream like a pig being slaughtered in the Mercenary Union.
A hand that was still twitching fell to the ground. The middle-aged man let out a blood-curdling scream as he held his bleeding wrist. His face instantly turned pale, and his legs went soft. He fell to the ground and continued to scream in pain.
Nian Bing kicked the broken hand aside, as if nothing had happened, and still looked at Mary. It was impossible for Nian Bing to defeat a level three mercenary in a head-on fight. However, his blade was simply too fast. The Ghost Condor had already fused with his hand a few years ago. His lightning-fast blade techniques, coupled with the sharpness of his blade, allowed him to accomplish many things if he caught his opponent off guard.
Silence, unusual silence, the whole Mercenary Union fell into a dead silence. The cold and cruel means shocked the audience in an instant. Mary stared at the handsome man in front of her, her hands were already trembling.
Nian Bing's voice was still very gentle. He reminded Mary, "Miss, please continue to look for him. Thank you."
His gentle voice was so clear in the hall. Just now, almost no one saw what he did, but there was a small knife in his right hand. The small knife shining with blue light was rotating between his five fingertips.
"You, how can you hurt people in the Mercenary Union?" Mary's voice was obviously trembling.
Nian Bing's face showed a rogue smile. "Did I hurt people? Are you sure you saw it? "
Mary was stunned for a moment. She didn't believe that it was Nian Bing who did that, but the truth was right in front of her. Nyan Bing's smile made her feel very cold, as if the person in front of her was no longer a handsome young man, but a demon, a murderous demon. "Guards! Quick! Guards!" Mary screamed hysterically. The fear in her heart made her take a few steps back. She tripped over a chair and fell to the ground.
Nian Bing frowned and turned to look at the middle-aged man with the broken arm. As expected of a level 3 mercenary, he had some knowledge of healing injuries. At this moment, he was desperately pinching his wrist to prevent too much blood from flowing out.
The crowd of mercenaries automatically dispersed, and three guards wearing black warrior clothes came over. When they saw the scene, their faces changed at the same time. The leader of the guards, a warrior in his thirties, frowned and looked at Nianbing. "I am the captain of the guards here. Did you do it?"
Nian Bing smiled and didn't answer his question. Instead, he squatted down and asked the middle-aged man with the broken arm. "Did I cut off your arm?" His smile was very gentle, but just as Mary had felt before, the middle-aged man saw a devilish smile. His body trembled a little, and because of excessive blood loss, his face turned blue. He desperately shook his head. "No, no, no, no."
Nian Bing stood up and looked at the captain of the guards with some provocation. "He is lying. It was indeed me who did it, because he insulted my mother." His left leg suddenly took a step forward, and with his right leg, he used all his strength and kicked the middle-aged man in the face. Suddenly, the middle-aged man didn't even have time to scream. Blood splashed out and he fainted.
The captain of the guards didn't stop Nian Bing, but his eyes became cold. "Boy, you are very arrogant. You have to understand where you are now. "
Nian Bing smiled indifferently: "I understand. Isn't this the mercenary union?"
The captain of the guards coldly snorted. "Then I will help the mercenaries regain their dignity."
Nian Bing pointed his right index finger at the middle-aged man who had fainted. "A person like him still has dignity?"
The captain of the guards emitted white dou qi. Being able to use dou qi proved that he had entered the realm of swordmaster. On the surface, the strength of this captain of the guards was not below Xuejing.
"You will become like him." The captain of the guards raised his hand, and the surrounding mercenaries suddenly opened up a space for them.
Nian Bing shook his head at the captain of the guards, stretched out his right hand, and a fireball suddenly appeared in his palm. "Since you have confidence in yourself, then come. But I can't guarantee that I won't accidentally hurt others. "
Seeing the flame in Nian Bing's hand, the captain of the guards' face suddenly changed. He said in surprise: "You are a magician?"
Nian Bing smiled slightly and said: "To be precise, I should be a magician from the Ice Moon Empire's Magician Union."
Was the captain of the guards afraid of magicians? No, he was definitely not afraid. He didn't think that the magic of this young man in front of him could be stronger than his martial arts. However, although a magician didn't have the advantage in a one on one situation with a warrior, but because of the small number of magicians, their status was much higher than that of warriors, and they were the target of every country. Especially when he heard Nian Bing say that he was a member of the Magician Union, his hesitation disappeared. As the saying goes, a starving camel is still bigger than a horse. Even if the Ice Moon Empire's Magician Union was weak, it was still a Magician Union. It was definitely not something that a low level Mercenary Union could provoke.
"I'm sorry, respected Mister Magician. I thought you were also a mercenary, please forgive my rudeness." The captain of the guards dispersed his fighting spirit and respectfully said to Nian Bing.
Nian Bing didn't want to reveal her identity, but in order to avoid trouble, this was the best choice. She smiled indifferently and pointed at the middle-aged man on the ground: "If you don't want him to die, then carry him away."
The captain of the guards turned around and gave a look to his subordinates. The two guards quickly went forward and carried the unconscious middle-aged man away. The captain of the guards looked at Nian Bing with some doubts and said: "Mister Magician, since you are a member of our Magician Union, can you please show your identification?"
Nian Bing slightly frowned and said: "Is this necessary?"
The captain of the guards looked at the ghost condor between Nian Bing's fingers and nodded. He said: "I think it is necessary. I need to give our Mercenary Union an explanation."
Nian Bing smiled indifferently and said: "This is what you want." With a flash of light, a token appeared in his right hand. It was the token of identity that Long Zhi had given him a few days before he left.
The captain of the guards took the token in Nian Bing's hand and looked at it carefully. Suddenly his face changed: "You, you are …"
Nian Bing took the token back and put it back into the space ring: "Don't say it out loud, as long as you understand it. I'm here to find a task that needs to be done. "
The captain of the guards face became a little pale. Although he couldn't believe that the young man in front of him was an elder of the Magician Union. But the token was absolutely not fake. How could the things of the Magician Union be easy to imitate. After hesitating for a moment, he went to the counter and said to Mari: "Quickly help this Mister Magician find the task that he needs. Don't neglect it." Leaving this sentence, he quickly walked away.
The surrounding mercenaries all turned to look at Nian Bing. To be able to scare away the captain of the guards, they knew that this young man was not simple. Moreover, he was a Magician.
Mari secretly glanced at Nian Bing and hurriedly looked for the task information of the Mercenary Union. However, her hands were still trembling.
Nian Bing sighed in her heart. The law of the jungle was indeed the rule of society. In front of Hillard, she was weak, but in front of these people, she became strong. It seemed that no matter where she went, there would be no peaceful days.
"Well, I found it. There really is one." Mari picked up the task record with relief. Nianbing said: "Mister Magician, the task you want is a bit strange, but there really is one. It is here. The City Lord's personal guards need a level five magic scroll. The only requirement is a clue. A scroll clue is five gold coins. The higher the level of the scroll, the reward will double. It is a level three task, and it can be taken by many people at the same time. Now, seventy-three mercenaries have taken it, but only two people have completed it.
Nian Bing was happy. The City Lord's personal guards should be rich. Now she had a source of funds. She quickly asked: "How can I contact the employer?"
"This …" Mari hesitated for a moment and said: "After the mercenaries have completed the task, they just need to give the task to us. We will contact the employer. As long as the task is confirmed to be completed, we will pay the mercenaries the reward and take one-tenth as the handling fee. As for the employer's contact information, we need to keep it confidential. "
Nian Bing smiled indifferently: "In that case, you just need to tell me the contact information. I can complete this task."
Mari was stunned for a moment: "But, you are not a mercenary, and you are not a member of the guild. This is against the rules!"
Nian Bing smiled and said, "That's easy." He looked at the mercenaries around him. The one closest to him was the Orchid Star mercenary group who had just taken the task. After taking the task, he did not leave. Instead, he was watching the fun. Nian Bing waved to him: "This big brother, I want to ask you for a favor."
The man was stunned for a moment. Of course, he knew that the status of a magician was noble: "Me? How can I help you? "
Nian Bing said: "You can take the task and then directly receive the reward."
The man still did not understand the meaning of Nian Bing: "Our mercenary group has taken this task a long time ago, but we have not completed it."
Nian Bing smiled: "Then you can hand in the task now. I am the source of the magic scrolls. Miss Mari, this time it is in accordance with the rules. I live in the Lanxin Hotel not far from the guild. When the employer comes, tell him to find me in room 364. Just say that I have a few magic scrolls that are above the fifth grade to sell. "After saying this, he nodded to the man and walked out of the door.
"Mr. Magician wants to sell magic scrolls? Then why do you have to complete the task? " A low and vigorous voice sounded. The hundreds of mercenaries in the hall spread out like a tide and formed a corridor. Nian Bing just walked to the door and looked along the corridor. He saw a white beardless and slender old man walking towards him. The captain of the guards followed behind him.
Nian Bing stopped and looked at the old man. Soon, the old man came in front of him and smiled: "Mr. Magician, I am the president of the local mercenary guild. I don't know if I can have a chat with you."
Nian Bing smiled and said: "Of course, it is a pleasure to meet you, Mr. President." He knew that it must be because of his identity that attracted this president. Listening to his tone, it seemed that he also wanted to buy magic scrolls. If he could sell it here, it would be even more convenient. So, Nian Bing naturally would not refuse his invitation.
The president of the mercenary guild, Nianbing, made an inviting gesture and led him to the back of the guild. When they passed through the hall and entered the back of the guild, the surroundings suddenly became much quieter. The president of the mercenary guild stopped and said to the captain of the guards: "There is nothing for you to do here, you can go back to work." The captain of the guards agreed and returned to the hall.
"Mr. Magician, please come with me." After saying that, the president of the mercenary guild continued to lead Nian Bing inside. While walking, Nian Bing observed the surrounding environment. This mercenary guild was connected to the front and back. She was now in a courtyard. The interior of the guild was very simple. Everything was plain and practical.
Under the guidance of the president of the mercenary guild, Nian Bing followed him to a large office at the back of the guild.
"Mr. Magician, please take a seat. Let me introduce myself first. I am the president of this guild, Carlo. Just now I heard from the captain of the guards that you are actually an elder of our country's magician guild. Such a distinguished guest, I am sorry for not going out to meet you."
Nian Bing smiled and said: "Mr. President, you don't have to be so polite. Actually, I am only an advanced magician. But because my master is the president of the magician guild, so in order to make it easier for me to move around outside, my master granted me the status of an elder." Letting others look down on her was the best protection.
Carlo's expression did not change, as if he had already guessed it, "Mr. Magician, to reach the advanced magician realm at such a young age is already very difficult. Just now I heard you say that you have magic scrolls to sell? Rather than letting others take advantage of them, why not sell them to me? The price is negotiable. I wonder what level of magic scrolls you have? I want all of them.
Nian Bing looked at Carlo with some doubt and said: "In terms of price, I will absolutely not back down."
Carlo naturally understood her meaning and said with a smile: "You can rest assured on this point. I will say something arrogant. Although our mercenary guild is only a low level guild and does not have any financial support from the country, but in terms of money, I am afraid that your guild and the warrior guild added together cannot compare to our mercenary guild. Although the commission we take is not much, but the number of mercenaries in the Ice Moon Empire now exceeds thirty thousand. Even if each person only pays one copper coin a day, for us, it is still not a small income. "
Nian Bing's heart moved. Only then did she realize the mistake in her thinking. That's right! Although the mercenary guild was not in the eyes of others, but they were one of the largest guilds. The mercenary groups that they had could be said to be all over the Empire. Whether it was information or resources, they were indeed not to be underestimated. Perhaps, in the future, if she wanted to inquire about anything, she would have to rely on them. Thinking of this, the smile on his face suddenly became friendlier, "President Carlo, don't misunderstand. I don't have any other meaning. Only, I want to remind you that what I need is not money, or rather, not completely money."
Carlo smiled indifferently and said: "Mr. Magician, if you have any requests, please do not hesitate to state them. As long as it is worth the money, I will do my best to satisfy your request."
Nian Bing knew that it was time to talk business, "I have all kinds of magic scrolls in my hands now. Among them, there are four level four scrolls, three level five scrolls, two level six scrolls, and some special scrolls. I need you to use the same scrolls to exchange for them. Use the best white scrolls."
When Carlo heard that Nian Bing wanted to use white scrolls to exchange, he immediately smiled, "This is too simple. With our guild's connections, I can definitely satisfy your request. This kind of ordinary magic item is very popular in Ice Orchid City. However, I want to hear what kind of exchange rate you are prepared to use? How about this. You are selling so many. I can use 20% higher than the market price to purchase them. How about it? I want all of these scrolls. "
Nian Bing said: "Then I want to hear your specific price." He was not in a hurry to make a deal with the other party. After all, although he had some understanding of the price of the scrolls, he was not certain. At this time, he calmly dealt with it so that he could obtain the best profit.
Carlo was not in a hurry to state the price. He stood up and walked to the side to pour a cup of water for Nian Bing, "Mr. Magician, please drink some water first. According to the market price, a level four scroll, depending on the magic recorded, was priced from 5 to 15 purple gold coins. A level five scroll was priced from 20 to 50 purple gold coins. A level six scroll was priced from 200 purple gold coins to 500 purple gold coins. You can rest assured that as long as the magic of the scroll is suitable, the price I give is absolutely fair. Generally speaking, the price of attack magic scrolls is relatively higher. You should understand this. "
Nian Bing smiled slightly and said: "Alright then, I will also give you a price. Level four magic scrolls. Two hundred purple gold coins for one. Level five magic scrolls, fifty purple gold coins for one. Level six magic scrolls, four hundred purple gold coins for one. I think. This price is still fair. "
Hearing Nian Bing's price, Carlo immediately frowned, "Mr. Magician, I can understand your price for level five and level six magic scrolls, but why is the price for level four magic scrolls so high?"
Nian Bing smiled faintly and said: "It's very simple. Because this level four magic scroll is absolutely not something you can buy anywhere else. This is a trigger magic scroll that my teacher, Archmage Long Zhi, researched. Currently, he has only succeeded in testing level four magic scrolls. " The last sentence was true. Due to the difficulty of making trigger magic scrolls, Nian Bing could only make level four magic scrolls as trigger magic scrolls. Moreover, the materials needed to use the most precious white scroll that was worth 10 purple gold coins.
Carlo's heart moved, "Trigger magic scrolls? Mr. Magician, could you please explain in detail?"
Nian Bing said: "This doesn't need any detailed explanation. It's very simple. As long as anyone carries this kind of scroll on them, once they encounter an attack, the scroll will activate the instant before the attack arrives. These four trigger scrolls are all Fire Walls. Level four Fire Walls may not be very strong, but it's enough to save a life. I'm talking about anyone, including anyone who isn't a magician. "
"What?" Carlo cried out involuntarily in surprise. He had always been experienced and knowledgeable. In his memory, this kind of special trigger magic scroll should have been lost long ago. If it really was a good thing that could save a life, 200 purple gold coins really wasn't expensive. In order to confirm the thoughts in his heart, he probed and asked, "Mr. Magician, what you're talking about, is it the trigger magic scroll that is known as the killer's nemesis?"
Nian Bing nodded and said: "Facts speak louder than words. As long as you're willing to take out 200 purple gold coins to test it, you'll naturally know the answer. Only, I don't want you to bargain with me. The scrolls I'm taking out are worth a total of one thousand seven hundred and fifty purple gold coins. Please exchange it for 150 top quality white scrolls for me. As for the rest, please exchange it for 250 purple gold coins for a medium grade scroll. "
Carlo composed himself and said: "If your scroll really has such a miraculous effect, I'll agree to all of your requests. But just to be on the safe side, I still hope to try one of the level four scrolls you mentioned. Let's change locations. "
Nian Bing thought to herself: This Mercenary Guild's President is really rich and overbearing. 200 purple gold coins for an experiment …
The two of them arrived at the courtyard. Nian Bing took out a scroll from her spatial ring and threw it to Carlo. When Carlo saw that it was a magic scroll made from a top quality white scroll, he already believed her a little. After all, the value of an ordinary level four scroll was not even comparable to a top quality white scroll. Using it to make a level four magic scroll, one could see the value of this scroll.
Nian Bing said: "You can put the scroll anywhere on your body. I'll now use a spell to attack you. You don't have to do anything. Passionate fire elemental! Please release your scorching flames, condense them into a ball of destruction, erupting flames, and destroy everything in front of you. Bursting Flames. " Following the incantation, the fire elemental quickly condensed towards Nian Bing. After a while, the level three Bursting Flames appeared in her hand. With a thought, the Bursting Flames brought out a red ripple, exploding towards Carlo. Under the heat wave, the air was slightly distorted.
Carlo's eyes widened. After all, this was an experiment worth 200 purple gold coins. Seeing that the Bursting Flames was about to explode on his chest, a strange feeling appeared. Carlo clearly felt it. A warm current covered his entire body. The magic scroll that he had just put into his chest let out a slight shattering sound. A thick wall of fire appeared in front of him without any warning. The level four Earthen Fire Wall against the level three Bursting Flames was naturally no problem. The Bursting Flames was completely swallowed by the wall of fire. The huge wall of fire was only slightly restrained before returning to normal.
The wall of fire was still burning. The magic provided by the scroll was enough to support him for several attacks. With a flash, Carlo's body flickered with blue Dou Qi as he went around the wall of fire and appeared in front of Nian Bing. He didn't feel any heartache for the 200 purple gold coins. His somewhat aged face was filled with excitement, "Too mysterious, this is too mysterious. Archmage Long Zhi is truly worthy of being the Empire's Mage Guild's President! Respected Mister Mage, no matter what magic your scroll is, I will buy it. I've decided to buy all of them, according to your previous request. "
Nian Bing faintly smiled and said, "That's good. After you've prepared the white scroll, please come directly to Lanxin Restaurant to find me. I'll be leaving first. "
"Wait a moment." Carlo called out to Nian Bing, "Respected Mister Mage, I have a presumptuous request. I hope you can agree to it."
Looking at the earnest look on Carlo's face. Nian Bing said, "What is it, please say it."
Carlo sighed softly and said, "You also know that we mercenaries have always been a bottom-level industry on the continent, to put it bluntly. Not to mention, we are the bodyguards or thugs of the rich. In the end, there is only one reason, and that is because we are not strong enough. High ranked warriors simply look down on our profession, so naturally they won't join us. They also don't believe that mercenaries can have any future prospects. As the president of the Ice Moon Empire's Mercenary Guild, I have set up my own mercenary group. There are as many as five thousand members, formed by well-trained warriors. It is also the only first grade mercenary group in our empire. If you can join our mercenary group, then I think that the mercenary group's strength will definitely increase greatly. I am willing to pay you a very high reward. "
Nian Bing said with some amusement, "President Carlo, you are too polite. What's so good about being a mage? It is very difficult for a high ranked mage to defeat a swordsman in a one on one situation. Even if I agree to join your mercenary group, it will not be able to increase the strength of the mercenary group by much. Why do you have to be like this?"
Carlo shook his head and said, "No, you don't understand. Although mages do not have the advantage in a direct confrontation with warriors, but by virtue of their familiarity with magic elements, there are many difficult missions that only mages can participate in. Especially some exploration missions, where miraculous magic can bring great help to the entire mercenary group. This is not something that warriors can do. For example, if we are carrying out a mission in a dark and damp cave, and we don't have anything on us that can be used to ignite a fire, what should we do? It is impossible for the fire element to form a real flame. "
Nian Bing smiled and shook her head, saying, "You don't need to say anymore. I am already a member of the Ice Moon Empire's Magician Guild. It is impossible for me to join the Mercenary Guild. I am sorry, please forgive me."
Carlo's eyes revealed a sad look, "Yes! Why would a noble magician like him be interested in mercenaries like us? "
Nian Bing said, "No, if you think so, then you are wrong. In my eyes, there is no distinction between high and low. President Carlo, I still have many things to do, so I cannot agree to your request. However, if you really want a mage to join your mercenary group, I can give you a suggestion. "
Carlo's eyes lit up, saying, "What suggestion?"
Nian Bing said, "How about this, when you send the white scrolls to me in exchange for magic scrolls, I will give you a letter. As long as you are sincere, take this letter to Ice Snow City's Magician Guild to see my teacher. I think he may be able to help you."
Carlo doubtfully said, "Magician Guild? I am afraid your teacher … "
Nian Bing interrupted Carlo's words, saying, "Don't jump to conclusions before you try. I have never thought that mercenaries are a mob. Of course, it is better not to be like those outside. Bring your sincerity to Ice Snow City. I think you will gain something. "After saying this, Nian Bing did not stay any longer and left the Mercenary Guild.
Returning to her room in the hotel, Nian Bing comfortably lay on the bed. Everything was much smoother than she had imagined. With the white scrolls, she only needed to spend a few days to equip herself with magic scrolls. She hoped that she would not encounter creatures like the Gold-backed Earth Dragon again. Otherwise, she would not be able to afford it! As long as the scrolls were prepared, she could immediately go to the Ottoman Empire.
Thinking of this, Nian Bing took out the map of the continent from her space ring and looked at it carefully. Although it was more convenient to travel as a chef, she was not a god after all. Without any ingredients, no matter how good her culinary skills were, it would be useless. Based on the experience she had gained along the way, she decided to find a more suitable route for herself to go to the capital of the Ottoman Empire, Lantis City. It would be best if she could find a suitable place to stay every day.
Nian Bing took a look at the map and then hit himself on the head. He muttered to himself, "I'm so silly! Why didn't I ask President Carlo about the famous restaurants or food in Auland City? I only cared about the scrolls. This city is so big, and there are so many merchants coming and going. There will definitely be no shortage of delicious food. " Thinking of food, she immediately perked up. On the way to Auland City, she did not have any suitable ingredients despite her top-notch culinary skills. Every day, she could only find something to fill her stomach. Her empty stomach had already given her some complaints. It was not easy to come to a big city, so how could she return empty-handed?
Thinking of this, Nian Bing kept the map and left the room. The Lanxin Hotel she was staying at was just an inconspicuous little restaurant at the north gate of Ice Orchid City. According to her estimation, there would not be anything delicious here. At this time, it was already close to evening. Nian Bing came to the lobby of the hotel. Just as she was about to ask the service staff if there were any famous restaurants around, she was shocked by the scene in front of her.
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