Amidst the sounds of hammering, Lin Muyu and Tang Xiaoxi waited for nearly two hours. The efficiency of this smithy was quite high. Four or five blacksmiths worked together, and in just two hours, the scabbard that Lin Muyu needed was forged. Pure gold wood, a type of wood similar to pure gold. It was polished very smoothly, and the hard pure gold was inlaid around it. The metal was engraved with gorgeous patterns, and it looked quite similar to the style of the Dragon Spirit Sword.
"Milord, are you satisfied?" the shopkeeper said with a smile.
Lin Muyu took the scabbard and weighed it in her hand. It was about three kilograms, not bad. She raised her hand to hold the scabbard of the Dragon Spirit Sword, and with a sudden shake, the black cloth was shredded. Before the shopkeeper could see the true appearance of the Dragon Spirit Sword, the blade entered the scabbard with a "ka" sound, and there was no gap between them. Good craftsmanship indeed!
Seeing Lin Muyu's satisfied expression, Tang Xiaoxi smiled and said, "Alright, can we go out now?"
"Wait a little longer."
"Oh? What are you waiting for … "
"In a while, Wei Chou and the others will come."
"Oh?"
…
Tang Xiaoxi didn't understand, so she continued to stroll around Skyspan Street with him. In less than half an hour, Wei Chou appeared with dozens of Eagle Nest Camp soldiers, and he even dragged a few carriages. They were here to transport the Dragon Snake Shields.
"Milord!" Wei Chou cupped his fists and said with a smile, "We can go load the goods now."
"Let's go."
"Yes!"
When they arrived at the smithy, the shopkeeper had already recognized Lin Muyu. With a face full of smiles, he walked up and said, "Milord Lin Muyu, this batch of Dragon Snake Shields has been completely forged. Please follow me!"
"Yes."
After entering the inner courtyard of the ironware shop, they saw piles of black Dragon Snake Shields already piled up there. The shopkeeper lifted one of the shields with force and stretched out his hand to gently brush the metal on the edge of the shield. He said with a smile, "The main body of these Dragon Snake Shields is made of dragon snake scales, and the surface is covered with a layer of darksteel. The edge is even cast with hundred-year darksteel, and the handle is wrapped with cowhide. It is impervious to water and fire, and can be said to be indestructible. There probably isn't any sharp weapon in the world that can cut through this ten-thousand-year-old Dragon Snake Shield, right?"
"Really?"
Lin Muyu smiled faintly and suddenly unsheathed her sword. The Dragon Spirit Sword's aura surged and drew a fiery arc in the air, sweeping across the surface of the Dragon Snake Shield in a straight line. Half a second later, it was sheathed with a "dang" sound. The speed of her attack stunned Wei Chou, Tang Xiaoxi, and the shopkeeper. It was as if a bolt of lightning had flashed past.
"Pa …"
The surface of the Dragon Snake Shield suddenly cracked open. Then, the shield quickly split into two halves and landed in the shopkeeper's hands.
"This … this …"
The shopkeeper's face was full of shock. "How is this possible? I … We have tested it many times. The strongest blacksmith in the shop used our best weapon to hack at the Dragon Snake Shield. Even when he hit the opening, the Dragon Snake Shield was not damaged in the slightest … Madam Lin Muyu, your sword is …? "
Lin Muyu raised her eyebrows and said, "I just want to tell you that there is nothing in this world that is indestructible. Alright, move the Dragon Snake Shields out and load them up!"
"Yes!"
Wei Chou looked at the Dragon Snake Shields and said happily, "Madam, these shields … are they prepared for the Eagle Nest Camp?"
Lin Muyu quickly dampened his enthusiasm. She could not give him any hope. "No, after this, you will accompany me to Dragon Rocky Mountain and send these shields over. I have prepared them for the Longdan Army Camp."
"Ah?" Wei Chou narrowed his eyes. "Madam's mercenary group?"
"Yes, it is officially registered …"
"Heh, it is indeed enviable. The people of the Longdan Army Camp can actually use such good equipment. Even the most elite troops of the Empire probably do not have such equipment!"
"If you are envious, you can resign from your post and go to the Longdan Army Camp to be a vice-commander!" Lin Muyu teased.
Wei Chou also laughed. "Madam, you must be joking. I have sworn to be loyal to the Empire …"
"Hahaha …"
Lin Muyu did not point it out. The Longdan Army Camp was a private army after all. It naturally could not be compared to the Royal Guards. After all, the Royal Guards were the most elite troops of the Empire. It was not an exaggeration to say that the Longdan Army Camp was unknown.
…
A total of five carts of Dragon Snake Shields were loaded onto the carriages. They were wrapped in huge black cloth and slowly drove on Tongtian Street.
When they passed by the Duke of Seven Seas' Mansion, Tang Xiaoxi had no choice but to go home. She pouted and angrily said goodbye to Lin Muyu. She also made an appointment to meet again. In reality, there was no time, but Lin Muyu promised to go to the Duke's Mansion to find her when she was free.
He continued to lead the caravan forward, and not long after, the sound of weeping could be heard from the front. A group of young women dressed in rags appeared on the street, and they were guarded by Imperial Army soldiers wielding weapons. It was obvious who they were — camp concubines.
They passed by the carts. Among them was a girl who looked to be at most 15 years old. Her face was full of dirt, but it could not hide her beauty under her messy hair. Her arms and legs were full of whip marks. It was obvious that she had been whipped. Lin Muyu rode on a horse and looked down at her. The girl actually turned her head and looked up at Lin Muyu. Their eyes met. The girl moved her lips but did not say anything.
"Wait."
Lin Muyu's cry immediately made Wei Chou confused. He said in a low voice, "Madam, don't be impulsive again … Even if you save these girls, there will be new ones to replace them. Don't be impulsive. You don't want to be exiled to Tongtian Tower again, do you?"
"Of course not."
Lin Muyu smiled and turned her horse around. She looked at the girl and asked, "Where are you from?"
The girl's face was full of fear. "Tong … Tongtian Province …"
"Why did you come to Lanyan City?" Lin Muyu tried her best to maintain a sunny smile so that she would not be so nervous.
The girl's lips moved again, and her eyes were full of fear. She knew that the person in front of her was a senior officer. If she spoke carelessly, she might meet a more tragic fate. She lowered her head and said in a voice as soft as a mosquito, "My parents were killed by mercenaries. I was sold here by mercenaries. I …"
"I know."
Lin Muyu sat on her horse, feeling a little hesitant.
At this moment, the centurion who was in charge of leading the troops said politely, "Madam Lin Muyu, these 40 girls are new recruits. We are just doing our job. We hope that Madam Lin Muyu will not make things difficult for us. After all, we are just following orders."
"Yes, I know."
Lin Muyu asked, "Madam, how many girls are there in the Nurturing Hall who have been sold and bought against their will?"
The centurion looked worried. "There are about 50 of them. Madam, what do you mean?"
"I know …" Lin Muyu nodded and smiled. "You don't have to worry. Bring these girls into the Nurturing Hall, but don't let anyone touch them. Wait for me for an hour. Is that alright? Just treat it as giving me some face. "
The centurion cupped his fists and smiled. "Madam, you must be joking. This is what I should do."
"Yes, alright."
… …
As he watched the group of girls enter the Nurturing Hall, Wei Chou looked confused. "Madam, what are you trying to do?"
Lin Muyu laughed self-deprecatingly. "In the past, I always thought that I was great and could change everything. I thought that I couldn't tolerate even a speck of dust in my eyes. Now, I truly understand the true meaning of the saying, 'Change what you can change, and endure what you can't change.' Perhaps this Nurturing Hall is something that I can't change with my power, but I can still change something. Wei Chou, where is the largest place in Lanyan City to drink and drink with prostitutes?"
Wei Chou was stunned. "This … Madam, Wei Chou is a commoner, and most of his salary is sent back home for retirement. How can I have extra Jin Yin coins to drink and drink with prostitutes? However … I know of a place called the Smile of Beauties alley. There are many restaurants there, and they are all places to drink and have guests stay overnight. "
"Bring me there immediately. The rest of you, escort the Dragon Snake Shield back to Eagle Nest Mountain and wait for my orders."
"Yes!"
The two of them spurred on their horses, and not long after, they entered a small alley filled with women. There were brightly colored door signs all around, giving off a sense of déjà vu in the Lovely Spring Brothel. Lin Muyu couldn't help but laugh inwardly.
She and Wei Chou were both young and handsome Imperial Guards, and they were wearing bright armor at the moment. They quickly became the targets of the "brothel keepers". Not far away, a brothel keeper with a mole on her chin quickly came forward. She wasn't afraid of strangers and reached out to grab Lin Muyu's reins. She giggled and said, "Aiyo, Madam, you haven't been here for a long time?"
Wei Chou couldn't help but laugh. "Madam, I didn't expect you to also …"
Lin Muyu said seriously, "Damn it, I swear on my honor that I really haven't been here before. This is just their professional term."
"Is that so?" Wei Chou looked like he didn't believe her.
Lin Muyu flipped over and got off the horse. The brothel keeper immediately came up to him and held his hand. She said intimately, "Madam, do you know any girls here? If you want them, just tell me. There's no need to be polite or shy. "
"Yes."
Lin Muyu deliberately propped up his arm and slowly pushed the brothel keeper away. He smiled and said, "Mother, I want to ask, are the girls here … for sale?"
"Of course, we are for sale. Otherwise, why would we have customers … Madam, look, the best girls here sell for 2 Gold Khin Coins a night. The second class girls sell for 50 Silver Khin Coins a night. The third class girls are cheaper, only 10 Silver Khin Coins a night!"
Lin Muyu's face darkened. "I'm not talking about this kind of sale …"
"Then what kind are you talking about, Madam?"
"I'm talking about those who sell their bodies directly."
The brothel keeper giggled 'coquettishly'. "Madam, you're so bad. The girls here sell their bodies, not their skills …"
Lin Muyu wanted to die. Wei Chou joked at the side, "Do the third class girls cost 10 Silver Khin Coins a night? Do you have any girls that sell for 10 Copper Khin Coins a night? You can consider it. "
The brothel keeper smiled and said, "Madam, you must be joking. Those who sell for 10 Copper Khin Coins a night are not girls, but pigs."
Wei Chou was speechless.
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