Since they were not allowed to enter the city at night, they could only wait until it was daytime.
The next day, after exiting Haiyu City, a group of people rode the carriage straight along the coastline. After traveling for about sixty miles, the terrain was elevated, and the horse path extended as far as it could on both sides. It was dozens of steps wide, and the pedestrians were bustling with people and carriages.
Traveling merchants, business groups, cultivators, Jianghu vagabonds, hunting groups, and all kinds of people and carriages pointed to the prosperity of Buluo City.
What followed was like climbing a mountain. The horse path climbed at an oblique angle, and it was no longer straight, but meandered like an earthworm.
The carriage gradually reached a sufficient height and turned around a mountain peak. The smell of the sea waves hit them in the face.
Yan Li sat by the window and looked down. At this point, if there were people who were afraid of heights here, they would certainly fall into a state of frenzy. The mountain below him was like a natural dam. It was already several hundred feet high, but it still hadn't reached the top. The waves surged over layer after layer, passing over countless reefs and smashing against the stone walls. They were like soldiers advancing wave after wave, attacking the enemy without fear of death. They didn't care even if their bodies were crushed and their bones crushed.
One wave pushed the other, and one wave piled on top of the other. Accompanied by the roar of the tide, it was endless and the scene was spectacular.
But this was not the most shocking thing. The most shocking thing was the giant city that was almost suspended in the air at a higher point. The army of waves seemed to be attacking this giant city.
"This is Buluo City?" Every newcomer would fall into a long period of shock, and Yan Li was no exception.
"Don't make a fuss," Ye Ya said lightly.
Yan Li took a closer look. The reason why the giant city looked like it was suspended in the air was because the cornerstone that supported it was too inconspicuous compared to the city itself.
It was just a stone pillar that was slightly raised from the edge of the cliff. Compared to the size of the city, this stone pillar, which might need several people to hug it, was as thin as a silver needle. How could it bear the weight of the giant city?
But the truth was right in front of them, and they had to believe it.
The carriage continued to climb for more than an hour before arriving at the top of the mountain. Turning off the mountain path, they saw a huge square with a large number of warehouses.
"It is said that the Golden Crow Queen likes cleanliness and tidiness. All outsiders must leave their horses and carriages outside the city, and are not allowed to bring them into the city. Goods are transported on hand-powered handcarts, and the handcart drivers are all locals. The fees are also very high, and they do not accept orders at night."
Dan took a sip of wine, sighed, and said, "Everyone says that one would rather be a dog in peace than a man in chaos. But if you ask me, being a coachman in Bu Luo City is more comfortable than being a high official or noble in peace."
"What do you mean?" asked Yan Li.
Chao continued indifferently, "The coachmen here only need to work for half a month, and they can eat for a year. Moreover, they can arrange their working hours freely. In terms of human rights, as long as they don't violate any taboo, they usually won't be sentenced to death. When dealing with outsiders, he would do the exact opposite. All in all, this is a very xenophobic place, and being harsh to outsiders has always been a tradition of Bu Luo City. "
He glanced at Yan Li, "For the simplest example, if a resident of Bu Luo City, the so-called descendant of the Sorcerer God, kills you, according to the law of Bu Luo City, he would be sentenced to ten years of labor at most. This ten years of labor is not hard work, but only to donate the money he earns to the family of the deceased. He is still free, and because he has no income, Bu Luo City will also provide him with food, drink, shelter, and clothing. "
"This is called punishment?" Yan Li couldn't help but ask, "What if it is the other way around?"
"If it is the other way around," Chao said indifferently, "you will be tied to the Golden Crow Divine Pagoda and burned alive by the Golden Crow True Flame."
"I wonder if they still accept people …" murmured Yan Li.
"Unless you marry into the family." Dan laughed mockingly, "Find a woman from Bu Luo City. In recent years, it is said that men who marry into Bu Luo City have a hard time."
"Why is that?" asked Yan Li.
"Because the Golden Crow Queen has taken office, and who knows where she found a 'Woman's Scripture'." Dan shrugged, "If you marry into the family, I'm afraid your status is lower than a dog's."
Yan Li could only sigh.
From here, they could see the general outline of Bu Luo City.
Bu Luo City was like a bird's nest. The deeper one went, the more sunken it became. However, at the very center, there was a building complex that was completely isolated by the surrounding river. Above these buildings, there was a huge palace that shone with golden light floating in the air.
After parking the carriage at the designated place, they went to the registration office at the city gate, registered, and received a temporary identity card before they were allowed to enter the city.
The landscape inside the city was no different from other places, but the architectural style here was unique, which was still an eye-opener.
On the way, Yan Li gradually learned about the King's status in Bu Luo City.
Back then, the descendants of the Sorcerer God had left behind many factions. After so many years of fighting, some were annexed and some were destroyed. By the generation of the current Queen of the Golden Crow, there were only three major factions left. The Great Elder's faction was very powerful, and I chose to retreat in order to protect myself. Hence, the other faction was destroyed and the theft of the Golden Crow Treasure Mirror happened.
In other words, although the King was a coward, in the whole of Bu Luo City, apart from the Golden Crow Queen and the Great Elder, his status was the most respected.
Below the Golden Crow Palace where the Golden Crow Queen lived, there were so many luxurious and magnificent mansions. Now, only the King's faction was qualified to live in them.
The group was invited to one of the mansions, and received a grand reception.
In a magnificent hall, Yan Li met the King.
This was a well-dressed man in his forties. His entire face exuded an aura of concealment. He was neither ostentatious nor ostentatious, and his aura was far from his name.
However, Yan Li wouldn't look down on this man because of this. This was a man who coveted the throne of the Golden Crow. Anyone with such ambition in the world should be respected.
Just as he was thinking about what benefits he could get from Tang Sanhua if he were to tip her off, the Solitary Prince smiled faintly and said, "The disciples of the Worship Heaven Sect have traveled a long way. It must have been hard on them. But as far as I know, the Celestial Cult has always operated with even numbers. Why did they send five this time? "
"He's my subordinate," the Beast King said coldly.
"I see." The King was enlightened. "Come, come, come. Please take a seat."
With that, he clapped his hands. "Play the music and serve the dishes."
The musicians behind the scenes played all kinds of musical instruments, and charming maids filed in one after another, placing all kinds of delicacies on the table. Then, a row of dancers dressed in extremely bold and provocative clothes came in, dancing to the music with beautiful and graceful postures. Each of their eyes carried a power that could steal one's soul, lingering on the five of them, frequently sending flirtatious glances.
The King's singers weren't ordinary. Not only were they graceful and fragrant, but they were also as beautiful as flowers. They were the most tempting to commit a crime.
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