novel-bin Chapter 482 The Natural Merchant Pavilion of the City of Abundance, Deputy Pavilion Master: Wood Lot
Chapter 482 The Natural Merchant Pavilion of the City of Abundance, Deputy Pavilion Master: Wood Lot
The various cities under the Wizard Council each have their own unique characteristics.
For example, there's the Star City, which stretches across the depths of the cosmic void and governs countless star planes; or the Mountain City in the Southern Region, built against the mountains with towering peaks.
Lynn was born in the Southern Region and had been to the Mountain City several times before, so he was quite familiar with the city.
However, as the white dandelion slowly approached the city of abundance in the Eastern Region, where the Wizard Council branch was located, the scene that came into view still gave him a sense of novelty.
As everyone knows, the Eastern Region is prosperous and fertile, known as a land flowing with milk and honey, and can be called the earthly paradise of the wizarding world.
And the city of abundance got its name from this.
Now that I've actually arrived here, this feeling has become even stronger.
The atmosphere of the Eastern Region can be glimpsed simply from the city itself.
Look around.
The vast plains stretch to the ends of the earth, and in the center of that desolate land stands a magnificent and imposing city.
The city's area was so vast that it was impossible to estimate its size.
Even though Lynn and Northbird were high in the sky looking down, they were still awestruck by its magnificent scale.
The towering city walls resemble ancient, winding mountain ranges, their surfaces covered with dense runes.
The array patterns formed from points into lines, and from lines into surfaces, nested layer upon layer, intertwining with each other, and finally covering the entire city.
Even from a great distance, one can faintly sense the immense energy contained within.
Looking down from the sky, the layout of the city of abundance is equally impressive.
The wide, straight main roads crisscross, like a giant chessboard covering the entire city.
On both sides of the road are rows of tall buildings, each with a different style but equally magnificent.
Some towers reach straight into the clouds, some manors cover dozens of miles, and some buildings are themselves enormous magical creations, radiating dazzling magical light.
Of course, for a large wizard city, these are not really unusual sights.
After all, any place that can be considered a core city in the wizarding world will not be much inferior in terms of formations, buildings, resources, and the number of powerful people.
Compared to them, the City of Abundance is simply a city with a higher level of formation, stronger resident forces, and a larger amount of resources.
What truly surprised Lynn was the management model of the City of Abundance itself.
This was because it was the first high-end wizard city he had ever seen that was almost "undefended".
Or to be more precise, the threshold for entering the city is extremely low.
On all four sides of the city walls, huge city gates leading to the outside world were built.
At each city gate, there are guards from the Wizard Council responsible for verifying identities.
Outside the city gates, crowds surged like a tide.
Countless wizards, apprentices, caravans, extraordinary beings, and members from various factions came and went in an endless stream.
The entire city was like a giant, never-ending furnace, constantly absorbing people and resources from all directions of the Eastern Region.
More importantly, the internal structure of the city of abundance is also completely different from that of the city of mountains.
The mountain city is divided into an upper city and a lower city.
The lower city is open to the public, while the upper city is the true core area, accessible only to those who have reached a certain level.
The hierarchy was strict and the boundaries were clear.
But the city of abundance is different; it adopts an inner city and an outer city structure.
However, there is no absolute isolation between the inner and outer cities.
Except for a few areas involving classified matters, most places are open to the public.
Even a formal wizard, as long as they pass the normal review, is qualified to enter the inner city.
This level of openness seemed almost unbelievable to Lynn.
After all, the Southern Region emphasizes order and hierarchy, while the Eastern Region values prosperity and circulation.
The difference between the two philosophies is also directly reflected in the two main cities of the Wizard Council.
White dandelions slowly approach the city of abundance.
As the distance between them closed, Lynn finally gained the most direct and clear understanding of this long-renowned first city in the Eastern Region.
As soon as the white dandelion entered the territory of the City of Abundance, a group of wizards with the emblem of the City of Abundance engraved on their chests came to greet it.
They did not approach to check identities, nor did they request to stop and wait for verification. Instead, they skillfully dispersed, flying around the white dandelion, constantly making guiding gestures, leading the enormous nature wizard's airship to slowly descend towards an extremely wide square in the city.
His appearance was less like that of a high-ranking guard of a bountiful city and more like that of a servant or steward in a mortal kingdom, who would clear the way for a noble's carriage.
Seeing this, Lynn couldn't help but marvel.
"They even skipped the identity check step..."
He subconsciously thought of his identity as the lord of the Natural God Dynasty.
However, he soon realized that he seemed to have guessed wrong.
Because in the distant sky, a Morning Star Wizard also swept down from high above.
The other party simply slowed down slightly and flew straight into the city. No one stopped them, and there was no identity verification process.
Clearly, this was not a special favor from the City of Abundance to the Natural God Dynasty, but rather the usual practice of this premier city in the Eastern Region.
The gates were wide open, welcoming all who came.
As long as they don't come with obvious hostility, the City of Abundance never seems to mind any visitor's arrival.
Harmony brings wealth, and guests are welcomed from all over the world.
These eight characters are perfectly suited to describe the city of abundance.
Just as Lynn was observing his surroundings, North Bird slowly stood up, her long golden hair fluttering gently in the breeze.
She looked at the city skyline becoming clearer in the distance and said in a gentle voice:
"Lord Lynn, let's not rush to report the battle situation to the Wizarding Council later."
"Let's go sit at the Natural Merchant Pavilion first."
Lynn nodded slightly upon hearing this.
He was naturally familiar with the Natural Merchant Pavilion.
The City of Abundance is home to countless forces from the Eastern Region, and almost every major force establishes a branch here.
The Natural Merchant Pavilion was one of the important strongholds established by the Natural God Dynasty in the City of Abundance.
Nominally a chamber of commerce, it actually undertakes many responsibilities such as resource transfer, intelligence exchange, and external liaison.
The rare and extraordinary plants, special resources, rule-based materials, and even various unique products cultivated by nature wizards mostly flow into the Eastern Region market through the Nature Merchant Pavilion.
Therefore, the Natural Merchant Pavilion has always held a high position in the City of Abundance.
As the two were talking, the white dandelion finally slowly landed on the vast square.
However, before they could actually go down, a shaman from the Natural God Dynasty had already hurriedly arrived at the top floor.
He quickly stepped forward and bowed respectfully.
"My lords."
"The Vice Pavilion Master of the Natural Merchant Pavilion, the sorcerer Mu Lianhua, requests an audience."
"The other party seems to have been waiting for a long time."
Upon hearing this, Lynn raised an eyebrow slightly.
The Natural Merchant Pavilion reacted faster than he had expected.
They had just arrived in the City of Abundance when the other party had already come to greet them.
Moreover, the one who came was not an ordinary steward, but a deputy pavilion master.
Thinking of this, Lynn's eyes flickered slightly.
"It seems that the information here in the City of Abundance is more readily available than I thought."
However, at that moment, Kita-no-Tori, who was standing next to him, seemed to have seen through his thoughts.
Her bright, clear eyes curved slightly, and a faint smile appeared at the corners of her mouth.
"Lord Lynn."
"Do you think that the Natural Merchant Pavilion sent its deputy pavilion master to greet us because our two lords have arrived?"
Lynn did not deny it, while North Bird gently shook his head.
"The head and deputy head of the Natural Commerce Pavilion are not ordinary positions."
"They are directly under the command of the Ring of Life, and their status within the Natural God Dynasty is not low."
“Under normal circumstances, even if a lord is traveling, he would not necessarily make a deputy pavilion master wait for a long time in advance.”
At this point, Kita's smile seemed to deepen.
"So..."
"When you offer a gift to someone, you must have something in mind."
"This Magnolia Flower shaman is so enthusiastic, it's probably not just to welcome us."
"But we have something to ask of the two lords, and we hope to take this opportunity to ask them for help."
After he finished speaking, Lynn seemed to be deep in thought.
As they spoke, Bei Niao took the opportunity to introduce the identities and backgrounds of the three leaders of the Natural Business Pavilion to Lin En.
The Natural Merchant Pavilion has three leaders: one chief and two deputy chiefs, all of whom are female wizards.
The head of the main pavilion is a powerful mid-stage sixth-level Morning Star Wizard named Granny Guwen.
Of the two deputy pavilion masters, Mu Lianhua Xin Wizard possesses the strength of a late-stage fifth-level Morning Star Wizard; the other deputy pavilion master, Tao Wan Wizard, is even more advanced, reaching the perfect level of a fifth-level Morning Star Wizard.
In addition, there are other Morning Star Wizards stationed inside the Natural Merchant Pavilion, but most of them do not stay there for long periods of time.
Some were given long-term missions with the Ring of Life, while others were only temporarily assigned and were free to come and go.
The three leaders and deputy leaders are different; like the lord, they are all formally appointed members of the core management team.
Of course, there are still fundamental differences between the two.
The position of lord is contested, and the strongest shall hold it, with a change of ruler every hundred years.
The heads and deputy heads of the Natural Merchant Pavilion are decided by an internal vote within the Ring of Life.
Once appointed, the term of office often starts at two hundred years, and as long as no major mistakes are made, one can basically stay in this position indefinitely.
For example, that old lady Gu Wen.
Three thousand years ago, when she first entered the Natural Merchant Pavilion, she was only a Level 5 Morning Star Wizard, and her position was merely that of Deputy Pavilion Master.
However, thanks to their outstanding abilities, and the fact that the Natural Merchant Pavilion was one of the most lucrative organizations in the entire Natural Divine Dynasty, they were able to achieve their goals.
After three thousand years of cultivation, she not only successfully crossed the threshold of level six, but also cultivated all the way to the mid-stage of level six Morning Star Wizard.
It's worth mentioning that not every wizard progresses as rapidly as Lynn. In fact, incredibly slow progress, with no improvement even after a thousand years, is the norm for wizards...
Granny Gu Wen's progress is already extremely fast, while Lynn's progress is so rapid that it's completely incomparable to normal levels...
At this point, Hokuto's gaze also drifted beyond the white dandelion.
Just as she was introducing Lynn, the long-awaited deputy head of the Natural Merchant Pavilion finally entered their perception range.
She was a woman with an outstanding temperament, completely different from the Northern Bird beside her.
Bei Niao wore a magnificent gown, her golden hair cascading down her back and shimmering in the sunlight. Every gesture she made exuded innate nobility and elegance, making her seem like a noble lady who could only be admired from afar.
The Magnolia Flower Shaman, on the other hand, possesses a more refreshing and elegant quality unique to nature shamans.
She wore a light green dress, the fabric of which was not fancy, and could even be described as simple and elegant.
But around her slender waist was a corset woven from lotus vines, like the finishing touch in a painting, instantly making the originally simple dress lively and vibrant.
Her long, jet-black hair cascaded naturally over her shoulders, and a crystal pendant, sparkling and translucent, adorned her fair and slender neck, reflecting a soft glow in the sunlight. Her hands were gently clasped in front of her, as if she had been waiting for a long time, her expression subtly revealing a mixture of nervousness and anticipation.
Looking further down, the skirt unfolds layer by layer below the lotus-shaped waistband, cascading down naturally like blooming petals.
As she walked, the hem of her skirt swayed slightly, revealing glimpses of her shapely and slender legs.
Those long, straight, fair legs were encased in a pair of knee-high boots, which retained the graceful charm of a nature wizard while adding a touch of competence and efficiency.
Judging from her appearance alone, this Magnolia Flower shaman gives people a gentle yet vibrant feeling, like a lotus flower blooming in the forest in spring, fresh and refined, yet full of life.
Just as Lynn was observing her, the Magnolia Flower Belief Wizard below seemed to have noticed something and slightly raised his head.
Her long black hair fluttered in the wind, and beneath her bangs, a pair of dark eyes shone with a faint luster, like still lake water.
Surprisingly, her attention did not fall on the stunningly beautiful Northern Bird Lord, whose strength had reached the peak of the Morning Star realm.
On the contrary, her gaze immediately fell upon Lynn, the newly appointed lord.
Of course, that gaze lingered for only a very short time, sweeping over everything before falling back down.
Then she clasped her hands in front of her, bowed slightly, and spoke respectfully:
"Magnolia Flower greets Lord Northbird and Lord Lynn."
This place was originally a plaza in the city of abundance specifically for parking large flying vehicles.
Looking around, one sees a constant stream of people coming and going.
Wizards descended in flying machines, powerful magical beasts flapped their wings and arrived, and all sorts of strange and extraordinary creations darted about, creating a bustling and lively scene.
Ordinary people might not be able to recognize Mu Lianhua's identity at first glance, but the fact that a powerful figure at the Morning Star level was so solemn in bowing was enough to attract countless eyes.
Moreover, as time goes by, someone will eventually recognize her as the deputy head of the Natural Commerce Pavilion.
By then, it will only attract more attention.
However, to Mulan Huaxin's surprise,
After I bowed, the two lords on the white dandelion did not respond for a long time.
Logically speaking, given their status as lords, a simple "No need for formalities" would suffice.
But there was nothing there.
For a moment, she stood frozen in place, still in the bowing posture, unsure whether to look up or continue bowing.
What Mulan Huaxin didn't know was that at this moment, on the highest level of the white dandelion, two lords were quietly watching her.
Or to be more precise.
Bei Niao maintained her gentle and quiet demeanor.
She placed her hands gently in front of her, her blonde hair falling over her shoulders, and a polite and gentle smile playing on her lips.
Those bright eyes didn't look down, but instead landed on Lynn, as if waiting for his decision.
As for Lynn, he narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze falling on the Mulan Flower letter, as if deep in thought.
Because just now, although they were very far apart, and that gaze only lingered for a moment.
But Lynn still managed to catch it keenly.
The other person wasn't looking at the northern bird, but at themselves.
An ordinary level 5 wizard might not be able to notice this fleeting detail.
But Lynn is different. Having experienced so many high-level powers, his perception is far beyond that of people of the same level.
Even though Mu Lianhua Xin possessed the strength of a late-stage Level 5 Morning Star Wizard, surpassing him by a minor realm.
However, in terms of perception, she might not be able to surpass Lynn.
Therefore, he naturally noticed the subtle anomaly.
Recalling Bei Niao's meaningful words earlier, "When you give a gift, you must have something in mind," Lynn suddenly became wary.
Upon arriving in the City of Abundance, he, the newly appointed lord, appeared to be enjoying immense prestige, but in reality, he had the weakest foundation. Whether in terms of seniority, connections, or accumulated power, he was far inferior to the other lords.
In this situation, anyone who takes the initiative to approach you should be treated with caution.
Thinking of this, Lynn's eyes flickered slightly, but he did not rush to speak.
He simply looked down at the Magnolia Flower Faith Wizard below, who was still bowing, his expression calm, quietly waiting for the other party's next reaction.
After all, he had already witnessed the resistance, probing, and feigned compliance of the Morning Star Wizards within the Western Origin Forest Domain. In such matters, one could never be too cautious.
Moreover, the troubles in the southern region of the Natural God Dynasty remain unresolved.
If this person has any connection with the Southern Region, or is even someone they secretly support, then this newly arrived lord might be tricked by someone if he is not careful.
For this reason, Lynn's thoughts were in turmoil, and he did not speak.
On the other side, Lord Northbird still gently clasped his hands in front of him, his golden hair flowing over his shoulders, his small face serene and gentle, and a polite and elegant smile on his lips, appearing to be in charge of Lynn. He also did not take the initiative to tell Magnolia Flower to dispense with formalities.
As a result, the situation immediately became deadlocked.
At this moment, more and more eyes are being cast from all around the square.
The white dandelion of the Natural God Dynasty is highly recognizable; from a distance, one can easily identify the arrival of figures from the lineage of natural wizards.
The news spread like wildfire, and soon someone recognized the person who was bowing respectfully...
That was no ordinary nature wizard, but the powerful and influential deputy head of the Nature Merchant Pavilion, the Wood Lotus Heart Wizard!
It should be noted that this Magnolia Flower Faith Wizard usually associates with key figures from various factions.
They were either renowned genius wizards or high-ranking members of large organizations; they were either lone-wolf level six Morning Star experts or important representatives of various merchant guilds.
The sight of such a person respectfully bowing in the square naturally attracted the attention of countless people.
Especially in a place like the City of Abundance, where news spreads extremely quickly, such a scene spread almost instantly.
For those who are keen to keep a close eye on the movements of various forces, this is undoubtedly a piece of extremely valuable intelligence.
Finally, seemingly noticing the growing number of gazes gathering around them, and perhaps seeing Lynn's cautious, almost wary expression, they realized that the situation was different.
Kita's fair and delicate face finally couldn't hold back any longer, and the corners of her lips lifted slightly, revealing a smile she couldn't help but chuckle.
Then, a gentle voice transmission came down:
"Please excuse the formalities, Magnolia Flower, you are a sorcerer."
"Please come up and have a chat with us."
Upon hearing this voice, the Magnolia Flower Belief Wizard breathed a sigh of relief.
She quickly got up, straightened her clothes again, and then transformed into a streak of blue light, flying straight into the white dandelion.
At the same time, Bei Niao turned her head to look at Lynn beside her, and transmitted her voice with a hint of amusement:
"Lord Lynn, you really are a strict superior."
“Even the assessment of wizards from our own family is this strict.”
Upon hearing this, Lynn was slightly taken aback.
"A wizard from our own family?"
His eyes flashed, and he instantly grasped the key point in Bei Niao's words.
The implication is that this Magnolia Flower Belief Wizard did not come from the Southern Region as he imagined, but from his own territory, the Western Yuan Forest Region.
wrong……
To be precise, they should be from the Western Maple Domain.
After all, that was the title he held before he took over as lord, when the Western Forest Domain had not yet been established.
Thinking of this, Lynn suddenly realized something.
No wonder the Magnolia Flower Belief Wizard's gaze lingered on him for that brief moment.
It turns out that there was such a connection between the two sides.
In any case, this deputy head of the Natural Merchant Pavilion can be considered to be a figure who came from the Western Yuan Forest Region.
In this way, her previous actions can be explained.
After figuring out the whole story, Lynn couldn't help but glance at the Northern Bird beside him.
At this moment, the Northern Bird had already returned to its dignified and elegant appearance.
With her hands gently clasped in front of her, her back straight, her long golden hair falling smoothly over her shoulders, and a perfectly placed faint smile on her delicate and flawless face, she exuded the air of a noble young lady.
It was as if the person who couldn't help but laugh just now wasn't her at all.
Seeing this, Lynn's lips twitched slightly, and she felt an inexplicable urge to ruffle her hair and pinch her chubby little face.
He heard that soft chuckle clearly just now; this guy was definitely laughing at him!
Damn it...
Lord Bei Niao always appeared dignified, elegant, and well-mannered.
Wherever she goes, she is an impeccable noble lady, with restrained manners and perfect etiquette.
Who would have thought that this Northern Bird Lord would have such a quirky side in private, not only enjoying watching the excitement but also playing pranks on others.
Thinking about this, Lynn felt somewhat relieved.
Ultimately, it was because he hadn't spent enough time with Kita no Tori and didn't understand her deeply enough.
Now it seems that this Northern Bird Lord is not a gentle and dignified young lady at all, but clearly a little witch in the guise of nobility.
The exterior and the interior are completely different.
And just then...
The figure of the Magnolia Flower Seeker, led by a nature wizard, arrived at the top of the white dandelion.
Previously, the two sides were simply looking at each other from a distance.
Now, though only a few steps away, the pressure on the Magnolia Flower Belief Wizard increased dramatically with this close contact.
Especially after seeing Lynn's calm and composed expression, which showed no signs of emotional fluctuation, she couldn't help but feel a little uneasy.
In her view, the silence just now was itself an attitude, or even a show of force from the new lord.
What bothered her even more was that the Northern Bird Lord didn't object at all, and seemed to be cooperating with Lynn.
This scene involuntarily reminded the Magnolia Flower Shaman of the rumors circulating within the Natural God Dynasty.
It is said that Lord Lynn is not strong enough and has little experience. He will not be able to hold the position of lord for long. After a hundred years, he will most likely be replaced by another level six Morning Star wizard.
But now that she has met him in person, she finds that things are quite different from the rumors.
How could someone who could get the Northern Bird Lord to cooperate so readily be just a figurehead?
When she carefully sensed Lynn's aura, she almost lost her composure.
Those dark eyes widened slightly.
Because she suddenly realized...
The intelligence is incorrect!
According to the information held by the Natural Merchant Pavilion, Lord Lynn had only recently broken through to the fifth level of Morning Star Wizard.
But now, upon seeing him again, the aura emanating from the other party had steadily reached the mid-stage of the fifth level, and his foundation was incredibly solid, showing no signs of having just broken through.
How long has it been?
Advancing from level four to level five is already quite remarkable.
In the blink of an eye, he actually crossed the early stage of level 5 and reached the middle stage of level 5.
Such a rapid pace of cultivation makes one wonder if the other party is even a normal wizard.
For a moment, the Magnolia Flower Belief Wizard's heart was filled with turbulent emotions.
Various thoughts kept churning within him.
However, after that inexplicable "baptism of fire," her sense of awe only deepened.
Therefore, even though he was shocked inside, he still maintained respect and restraint on the surface.
He lowered his head slightly, not daring to overstep his bounds in the slightest. (End of Chapter)