He was much more familiar with the Flight Technique than he had been at the beginning. The feeling of flying in the air was wonderful. He felt the breeze in his face and looked at the birds and clouds around him. It was such a comfortable feeling. Suddenly, Nian Bing, who was flying in the air, trembled and slowed down. Although he was still far away, he could see the city.
Du Tian City was located on the Du Tian Plateau. The Du Tian Plateau was the only plateau in the southern part of the Yangon continent. In the beginning, the terrain rose slowly, but halfway through, it suddenly rose. Although there were no high mountains, the air gradually thinned because of the rise in altitude. Du Tian City was located in the center of the Du Tian Plateau. It was not far from where the terrain had just risen. From here, one could have a bird's eye view of the Du Tian Plateau. The geographical location was excellent. If an enemy could attack here, they only needed to use the height of the plateau. With the powerful cavalry of the Huarong Empire, they would be able to easily disperse the enemy's camp. Even if it was just a defense, the geographical advantage would make the huge Du Tian City as stable as a rock.
Du Tian City was built on a very large area. It was known as the first city in the continent. There were 50,000 soldiers in the city, 20,000 of which were cavalry. The Order of the Flaming Lion, which was the most elite force in the entire Yangon continent, was among them. There were 10,000 people in total. They were the most powerful force in the Huarong Empire. The other 10,000 were the backup force of the Order of the Flaming Lion. They were called the Flaming Lion Cavalry Regiment. Although they were not as strong as the Order of the Flaming Lion, they could be their backup force. They were the best of the best. The Order of the Flaming Lion was the most elite cavalry regiment in the continent. At the same time, they were treated the best. Raising such a regiment was equivalent to raising three fully equipped heavy cavalry regiments. However, everyone knew that a single Flaming Lion was enough to destroy three heavy cavalry regiments.
In front of Du Tian City was a moat that was 30 meters wide. The moat surrounded the city. The structure of Du Tian City was very strange. It wasn't like an ordinary city with four gates. It only had gates in the north and south directions. The whole city was rectangular in shape. It was narrow in the north-south direction and long in the east-west direction. Thus, the north and south walls were extremely wide. There were eight arches on each side of the walls, which were four feet high and three feet wide. These arches could be connected to the other side of the moat through an iron cable suspension bridge. The 150-foot high walls looked extremely grand. The walls were 1.5 feet thick, and there was a powerful defensive magic array on them. The magicians took turns to preside.
Looking at the magnificent city below, Nian Bing's eyes unknowingly became moist. I'm back. I'm back. This was his hometown! What was laughable was that he was representing another country this time. He had finally returned to the Huarong Empire, the place where his father had left so sadly. Dad, don't worry. Nian Bing won't embarrass you.
In the distance, Nian Bing had already landed on the ground. He didn't want to be discovered by the soldiers on the lookout. Only four of the eight gates in the north of Du Tian City were open. All eight gates would only be open during wartime. Perhaps it was because the most elite troops of the Huarong Empire were stationed here. There was also a central army camp not far from the city. There was no defense at the gates of Du Tian City. There were only a few soldiers standing guard symbolically at each entrance.
Nian Bing tidied up his ordinary clothes and strode towards the gates. As he walked, he calculated the time. There was still one and a half months before the new magicians from the five countries. He could use this one and a half months to familiarize himself with the environment of his hometown and make the final push for magic. In this competition, Nian Bing's goal was very simple. That was to defeat Qianhuan Bingyun, who represented the Ice God Tower. As for becoming the champion, it wasn't that important to him. Nian Bing firmly believed that even if Qianhuan Bingyun's magic power was higher than his, he would still have a chance with the characteristics of the same source of ice and fire.
After successfully entering Du Tian City, the width of the city was reflected in the roads. Even the second largest city in the Ice Moon Empire, Ice Snow City, didn't have half the width of Du Tian City's roads. The roads were tidily paved with bluestone. Other than the many shops on both sides of the road, there was a large tree at regular intervals. The air in the city was very comfortable. Although it was a plateau, because the Azure River passed through the Huarong Empire and because it was in the south, the air here was very humid. Even though Nian Bing didn't have a good impression of Du Tian City, he couldn't help but admit that it was a very suitable city to live in. Compared to when he left as a child, this city looked much cleaner. There weren't any yelling noises on the streets like in other cities. Although there were many people, the city still seemed very quiet.
"Hey, little prince, why are you dressed like this? Where are you going today?" A surprised voice sounded. Nian Bing turned around and saw a middle-aged man in luxurious clothes looking at him in surprise. Was he greeting him? Nian Bing's face revealed a surprised expression. There was a plum blossom symbol on the left chest of the middle-aged man in luxurious clothes. Memories of his childhood came back to him. The plum blossom symbol represented the Plum Family of the Huarong Empire. This family was above average in the Huarong Empire. The head of this family was a hereditary count. Obviously, this middle-aged man was a noble.
When the middle-aged man in luxurious clothes saw Nian Bing looking at him in surprise, he walked up and said affectionately, "Little prince, although you're wearing ordinary clothes, your temperament can't be changed. My little sister has always been thinking about you. If you have time, come to our place. In a few days, we'll host the New Magician Competition. I think you'll definitely be the final champion. At that time, His Majesty will confer you a high position. Don't forget your big brother Plum! "
Nian Bing's mind raced. Suddenly, he understood something. A faint smile appeared on his face. "Hello, big brother Plum. I still have some things to do. Let's talk another day."
The middle-aged man in luxurious clothes hurriedly said, "Okay, okay. Little prince, you can go ahead. If you have time, come to my place as a guest. Don't forget." After he finished speaking, he laughed and turned to leave.
Standing in place, Nian Bing's heart surged with all kinds of thoughts. He didn't move for a long time. His right hand clenched into a fist. It seemed that he would also participate in the New Magician Competition. However, he would represent the Huarong Empire. Thinking of this, Nian Bing suddenly realized something. His eyes swept over the surrounding shops. While the passersby weren't paying attention, he took out his bamboo hat from his space ring and put it on his head. He strode into a clothing store.
"Sir, what would you like to order?" A shop assistant politely asked.
Nian Bing said, "I want to buy a gorgeous piece of clothing that symbolizes my status. At the same time, I also want to buy some gold thread and needles. Do you have them here? Money isn't a problem. "
The shop assistant smiled and said, "Of course we do. Please come with me. You can choose from the store. " Under the guidance of the shop assistant, Nian Bing followed him into the clothing store. After a while, he picked out a red and gold embroidered robe. The robe was made from the best quality fabric. It was soft to the touch and the size was just right. Although Nian Bing spent two purple coins, he was still very satisfied. He also bought two needles and a spool of gold thread before leaving the store. With these things, it was enough for him to complete his plan.
Walking back to the street, Nian Bing found an ordinary inn to stay in. After the shop assistant left, he took out the robe. He immediately took out the robe and looked at the red and gold robe. He muttered to himself, "If I remember correctly, you liked red and gold when you were young. This robe should be able to match your status." As he said this, he inserted the gold thread into the needle. Needlework was something that only women knew how to do. However, Nian Bing and Cha Ji had lived together for so many years. Their clothes were all mended by him, so this wasn't a problem for him. After carefully thinking about it, Nian Bing flattened the left chest of the robe and carefully began his embroidery work. As he embroidered, he also recalled the symbol from before. He could even use a knife technique like the Rain Dragon's Dance with ease, so simple embroidery wasn't a problem for him at all. After a while, a fist-sized golden lion head symbol appeared on the left chest of the robe.
Putting away the needle and thread, Nian Bing gently stroked the golden lion symbol. He sighed softly and said, "It's at least eighty to ninety percent similar. That's enough. After all, who would check the symbol on the little prince's body?"
Putting the robe into his space ring, Nian Bing sank into his memories. Everything from his childhood was still so clear.
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"Aiyo, it hurts! Big brother, it hurts. "A five year old child fell to the ground and immediately cried out in pain.
"Nian Bing, why are you so careless? Come, quickly get up. Ah! Your knee is injured. Come, I'll carry you to see a doctor. " A slightly older child hurriedly helped him up. Although the older child was slightly taller than the younger child, their appearances were actually eighty to ninety percent similar. They both had the same blonde hair and the same blue eyes.
"Big brother, you're so good. Why are you so good to me? "
"Idiot, because I'm your big brother! Our father is the closest brother, and we are also the closest brothers. This will never change. Nian Bing, I will always protect you. "
"Big brother …"
… …
Her eyes were a little warm in the memories. Nian Bing still clearly remembered everything at that time. He was older than her by half a year. Among all the siblings, he was the only one who was truly good to her. Perhaps it was because his father and her father were twins. Big brother, I'm back, but I can't go see you. Big brother, are you okay? Perhaps, our web page is only on the Magician Tournament.
Restraining the emotions in her heart, Nian Bing stood up, put on the bamboo hat and walked out of the inn. He still needed one more thing.
Walking out of the inn, Nian Bing quickly found a shop that specialized in selling magic items. No matter which country, magic item shops had the best business. Of course, if one didn't have some strength, wanting to open such a shop was easier said than done.
"Guest, what would you like to order? We have a variety of magic gems and magic items here, especially the best self-defense items. There are certainly things that you will be satisfied with. "
Nian Bing looked around the shop. There was a circle of counters in the shop. Behind the counter, there were all kinds of magic items hanging on the wall. With his spiritual power, he could easily detect whether the magic aura on these magic items was strong or not. But, even if there were really the best items here, it was not what he needed. Moreover, how could the best items appear so casually?
"I want a magic item that can change my appearance. I don't know if you have it at this time?" Nian Bing asked.
The shop assistant was stunned for a moment and hurriedly said: "Sir, you also know that these special magic items are extremely expensive."
Nian Bing indifferently said: "I'm just asking if you have it. Money is not a problem. As long as the item is suitable, the price is negotiable. "
The shop assistant somewhat regretfully said: "I'm really sorry. We originally had one here. Unfortunately, it has just been chosen by a young lady. Perhaps, you can come back in a few days."
Nian Bing frowned slightly as he thought to himself, It seems like I have no choice but to choose another shop. Just as he was thinking about it, the curtains in the shop were suddenly lifted up. A young girl in red walked out from inside. Beside her was a middle-aged man who looked like a shopkeeper. At this time, Nian Bing was preparing to leave. The young girl came out from the inside and saw him. Her eyes flashed with a trace of joy. Her figure flashed and was already behind Nian Bing. Nian Bing's heart was alarmed. The bamboo hat on his head had already disappeared, revealing his long golden hair.
"I knew it was you. Humph, I can still recognize you even if you change your clothes. Quickly tell me, did you secretly follow this young lady? "The voice of the young girl in red carried a bit of joy.
Nian Bing turned around to look at her. He did not know this young girl. The young girl's appearance was extremely beautiful and tall. She was smiling sweetly at him. He could not help but sigh in his heart. Another one who admitted her mistake. He could only brace himself and said: "Of course I'm not here to look for you. I'm here to buy a magic item."
The young girl pouted her small mouth and said: "Humph, don't give me that. I don't believe you. What kind of magic items don't you have at home? Do you still need to buy them? "
The shop assistant at the side saw that the young girl knew Nian Bing. He hurriedly said: "Miss Enoch, this gentleman is indeed here to buy a magic item. The item he wants to buy is the one that you just picked."
Enoch looked at Nian Bing in surprise and said: "Good, are you going somewhere to steal a kiss? Otherwise, why are you covering your face?"
Nian Bing found it funny and said: "Me? Am I that kind of person? On the other hand, what are you buying this magic item for? According to your logic, aren't you going to … … "
Enoch's face turned red. She looked at Nian Bing with some surprise and said: "Why are you so talkative today? But, I like you like this. It's not good to be so cold all day. Alright, I'm leaving. I'm warning you, don't tell anyone that I snuck out. Otherwise, humph, humph, you know. I'll give it to you. Remember, you owe me a favor. " As she said this, she threw a brocade box to Nian Bing. She gave him a deep look and turned around to leave. Nian Bing stared blankly at Enoch leaving. He secretly smiled bitterly. It seems that the identity of an older brother is really useful! After we grow up, are we still so alike? First, it was that Brother Mei's little sister. Now, it's this Enoch. Older brother! How many female friends do you have?
Nian Bing asked the shop assistant: "How much is this thing? How do I use it? " As he said this, he opened the brocade box. Inside was an inconspicuous brooch. The brooch was gourd-shaped and was inlaid with two dark green gems. The magic fluctuation was not strong, but Nian Bing could clearly feel that inside this brooch, there were two strange magic arrays that he had never seen before. In his previous knowledge, no matter what kind of magic array it was, the foundation was the magic symbols. But the magic array inside this brooch was obviously not the same. Whether it was the magic array's composition or the strange symbols inside, it made Nian Bing very surprised.
The shop assistant respectfully said: "Sir, Miss Enoch has already paid for this brooch. Since she gave it to you, it is yours. I'll briefly explain how to use it. The most precious part of this brooch is that it doesn't need to be a magician to use it. You only need to wear it on your chest. When you need to use it, just lightly press the two gems on it. The slightly bigger one will change your appearance. The smaller one will change the color of your hair. As for how it works, I don't know. However, every time it is used. The magic inside needs to be replenished. Any type of magician can replenish it. You need to ask a magician to help you. The next time it works, it is full of magic. "
Looking at this small brooch, Nian Bing curiously asked: "Then how much is this brooch? I want to know how big of a favor I owe. "
The shopkeeper who sent Enoch out came back. When he heard Nian Bing's question, he smiled and said: "Such a precious brooch. The price is naturally not low. After all, sometimes changing your appearance can save your life! It is priced at three hundred purple coins, but because Miss Enoch is our shop's VIP, we have a 30% discount. The total is three hundred and ten purple coins. "
Nian Bing sucked in a breath of cold air. Two hundred and ten purple coins, that was two thousand one hundred gold coins! This favor is really not small. It seems. This Miss Enoch's status is not low. Otherwise, how could she easily give away such a precious thing? Brother, it seems that she is really in love with you! Thinking of this, Nian Bing could not help but smile. Using the identity of brother. I actually got such a big bargain.
Back at the inn, Nian Bing ate a simple meal. Although the food in the inn was not bad, for him, it was only enough to satisfy his hunger. It could not be considered as enjoyment.
When he returned to the room, it was just afternoon. Nian Bing sat cross-legged on the bed and began his daily meditation. Unfortunately, after entering the city, he could no longer use high-level magic to consume his magic. That was the best way to practice. His spiritual force was released as usual. The ice and fire magic in his body quickly condensed the magic elements in the air. Soon, he entered a meditative state.
With the increase of his strength, unless there was a huge breakthrough, Nian Bing could accurately control the time of his meditation. When he woke up from his meditation, it was just at night.
He opened his eyes. Feeling the surging magic in his body, Nian Bing's eyes revealed a hint of desire. He was a little nervous. Do I really have to go today? Go, since I'm back and have decided to look for the ancient books of Magical Formations, I can't hesitate anymore. I have to face it sooner or later. As long as I'm careful, I shouldn't be discovered. Thinking of this, he resolutely got out of bed and took out the gorgeous robe that he had just bought from the Space Ring. After putting on the robe, Nian Bing lowered his head and looked at the golden lion embroidered on his chest. Suddenly, the blood in his body felt like it was boiling. I should have such an identity! Unfortunately, as early as ten years ago, he was no longer recognized.
Nian Bing did not go through the door. He quietly opened the window and cast a Blizzard Spell on himself. He quickly rushed into the air and headed deep into the city. The place he was looking for was not mysterious. It was a place that almost everyone in the city knew. Yes! Even if someone did not know the location of the Imperial Palace, it was impossible that they did not know where the State Preceptor of the Huarong Empire, Prince Rong, who was also known as the Flaming Lion King, was. It could be said that at least half of the Huarong Empire's achievements could be attributed to the Harmonious Families. In the past, it was the Elder Rong who led his own people and family to form a cavalry of a thousand people. With his powerful fire magic, he helped the current Emperor Hua Tian of the Huarong Empire conquer the country. It was often said that as long as Prince Rong was there, the Huarong Empire would always be the most powerful country in the mainland. For decades, Prince Rong had been in charge of the Huarong Empire's military. Thanks to his efforts, the Huarong Empire's military had reached its peak. Prince Rong and Prime Minister Su Yue were the greatest contributors to the Huarong Empire. Of course, Emperor Hua Tian was also a wise monarch. In the past, when the Huarong Empire entered its golden age, someone once suggested to him that Prince Rong's power was too great. He controlled the entire country's military and could launch a coup at any time. Those people who suggested to him were all killed. Hua Tian once said that the Huarong Empire was named Huarong because half of the Rong Family was from it. When the Huarong Empire was first established, the position of Emperor was given to him by Prince Rong. If Prince Rong wanted to be Emperor, there was no need for a coup. As long as Prince Rong was alive, the military power of the Huarong Empire would always be under his control. When Prince Rong heard the rumor, he laughed and said, "Hua Tian and I are not only Emperor and Minister, but also brothers. What's the use of a villain trying to sow discord?"
From afar, Nian Bing could already see the huge courtyard. The fiery-red courtyard walls and the courtyard, which was the size of a small city, were filled with a sinister aura. Nian Bing's eyes turned moist. He thought of his parents and his own background. At the same time, he also thought of his own surname. My surname is Rong. I'm Nian Bing! Dad, can you see me? I'm back.
Prince Rong, Rong Yan, was Nyan Bing's grandfather. Nian Bing knew too much about the relationship between his grandfather and Emperor Hua Tian. Although his father took him away from the Rong Family, his father's respect for his grandfather had never diminished. Fifty years ago, the Huarong Empire didn't exist on the mainland. It was Hua Tian, Rong Yan, and Su Yue who worked together and built the empire with the strength of their respective families. At that time, the Rong Family was the most powerful family. However, Rong Yan knew that he wasn't suitable to be Emperor, so he gave the position of Emperor to Hua Tian. That was how the Huarong Empire came into being. Rong Yan had six wives, who gave birth to seven sons and six daughters. Among them, Rong Yan loved his eldest and second sons the most. They were twins. In order to remember that he, Hua Tian, and Su Yue created the Huarong Empire together, Rong Yan named his twin sons Rong Yue. Rong Tian fell in love with the direct disciple of the Ice Goddess Priestess, Nian Bing's mother, Bing Ling. Rong Yan, on the other hand, was a powerful fire archmage. He had always been at odds with the Ice Goddess Priestess, so how could he allow his son to date the disciple of the Ice Goddess Priestess? Similarly, Nian Bing's mother was also reprimanded by the Ice Goddess Priestess, who forcibly separated the loving couple. However, they didn't know that Rong Tian and Bing Ling were in love with each other. In order to protect their child, Bing Ling sneaked out of the Ice God Tower and went to the Huarong Empire to look for Rong Tian. Rong Yan loved Rong Yue and Rong Tian very much, so he locked Rong Tian up for a few days before releasing him. When Bing Ling came to Du Tian City and saw the person he loved deeply, Rong Tian didn't dare to say anything. He secretly arranged for Bing Ling to stay in a secluded courtyard. Every day, other than the routine family practice, he would go to the courtyard to meet Bing Ling privately. Although everything was done in secret, they lived very happily. Unfortunately, their happiness was short-lived. Less than two months after Bing Ling gave birth to Nian Bing, a disaster suddenly occurred.
The Ice Goddess Priestess had always viewed the Ice Spirit as her successor, but she never thought that the disciple she was most proud of would run away so quietly. In her fury, the Ice Goddess Priestess mobilized the entire Ice God Tower to search for the Ice Spirit's whereabouts. Finally, two months after Nianbing was born, she found the capital city. The appearance of the Ice Goddess Priestess in the capital of the Huarong Empire immediately attracted the attention of the Fire Lion King, Rong Yan. Rong Yan led his two younger brothers and fought the Ice Goddess Priestess with the power of three Archmages. The battle was earth-shattering. The four of them fought for six hours in the outskirts of Du Tian City. In the end, the Ice Goddess Priestess, who had become a God Sent Master, won and defeated Rong Yan and his two younger brothers. That battle not only raised the reputation of the Ice Goddess Priestess, but also humiliated Rong Yan. Bing Ling was taken away by the Ice Goddess Priestess, and Rong Tian was also imprisoned in the Rong Family. He painstakingly raised Nian Bing. After this incident, Rong Yan was very disappointed in his second son. He never saw Rong Tian again, and handed him over to Rong Yue. Both Rong Tian and little Nian Bing were not tolerated by the Rong Family. If it wasn't for Rong Yue's protection, Rong Tian would have suffered a lot. At that time, other than taking care of his son, Rong Tian desperately practiced magic every day, hoping that he could save his wife one day. However, magic couldn't be learned quickly. After almost going crazy several times, Rong Yue couldn't stand it anymore. He helped Rong Tian steal the Rong Family's most valuable treasure, the Stone of Fire God, and secretly sent Nian Bing and Rong Tian out of the city. At that time, Nian Bing was only six years old.
After leaving the Rong Family, Rong Tian didn't feel good. Rong Yan knew that Rong Tian and Rong Yue had stolen the Stone of Fire God. Not only did he angrily punish Rong Yue, he also sent people to chase Rong Tian and his son for thousands of miles. Fortunately, Rong Tian was strong and smart, so he wasn't caught after hiding here and there. Rong Tian was the only one who knew the pain. His wife was taken away, and he couldn't return to his home. He endured the pain and took Nian Bing to wander around the continent. With the help of the Stone of Fire God, he finally reached the realm of Archmage. Later, he accidentally heard that the Ice Goddess Priestess was going to hold an Ice Goddess Priestess inheritance ceremony for Bing Ling. Once this ceremony was held, Bing Ling would be completely purified by her master, the Ice Goddess Priestess, using the divine power of the Ice Goddess. Not only would she regain her virginity, but she would also forget everything that happened in the past, just like a newborn baby. Rong Tian couldn't bear it anymore. How could he watch his beloved wife forget about him and his son? Therefore, when Nian Bing was ten years old, he brought his son up to the Ice God Tower.
The battle in the Ice God Tower didn't take too long. Although Rong Tian's talent was outstanding, even the Flaming Lion King wasn't a match for the Ice Goddess Priestess, let alone him. When Rong Tian was about to die in the hands of the Ice Goddess Priestess, Bing Ling exploded. She broke through the shackles of the seal and saved Rong Tian from her master's hands. However, she was very clear that she and Rong Tian couldn't escape no matter what. During the crisis, she and Rong Tian stuffed the Ice Goddess' Stone and the Fire God's Stone respectively to Nian Bing. Then, they exploded with their most powerful magic to cover for Nian Bing's escape using a spatial magic scroll.
Floating in the air, Nian Bing recalled everything that happened to his parents. His tears had already soaked through his clothes. At this moment, his heart was filled with longing for his parents. "Oh heavens! Why did you do this to our family? Dad, Mom, and I, we didn't ask for too much. We just wanted to live a peaceful life. However, such a small request is really too extravagant for us. Damn it, what is God? What is Heaven? Everything is fake. If I had the power to control everything, everything would be under my feet. "
With a heart full of hatred, Nian Bing suddenly withdrew his aura and rushed down to King Rong's estate at the fastest speed possible. Could he successfully sneak into the Rong Mansion's library?
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Darkness, endless darkness, and an evil aura filled the entire Nothing Cave. Although this place was full of Yin Qi, it was extremely dry.
"Dad, dad, am I very powerful? I even caught the Dark Witch back. Dad, you have to reward me. "Youyou was jumping around in the cave excitedly. The vampire Ping Chao stood in the distance with his head lowered. He had an extremely respectful expression.
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