The Remaining City - An Ideal Across the Sky Chapter 35 The Essence of Knowledge and Power
After waiting in the queue for a while and coming to the counter, Carlin asked the staff about the situation of the academy area here: "Good morning. Is the enrollment in the academy area here managed by an organization? If you want to send children to study, you need
What are the procedures?"
"Here, which school is Mr. Carlin referring to?" After all, he is the most senior explorer. I'm afraid not all of the dozen staff here know Carlin.
"Um, actually I don't know which school it is. It's surrounded by walls, and I didn't see the name outside. Or do you have general information about the various schools here?" Carlin tried to describe the previously closed school to the staff.
A strict school.
"Among the dozens of schools in the academy area, only three have a direct relationship with the association. As for the one Mr. Carlin specifically mentioned, it is either the Scribes College or the Craftsman College. Naturally, these two colleges have nothing to do with the association. Carlin
Sir, if it’s a school that the association can’t speak to, it will be difficult to send your children to any school, so you have to use your personal connections.”
"Ah ha, forget it in that case. Then, Mr. Li Lian, who made a commission with me before, is he very famous here? I remember that when he spoke, many people recognized him."
"Of course, even in Lawton, there are no more than twenty senior explorers, especially the ones who often show up." After saying this, the staff smiled and closed his mouth. At this time, there was a small commotion behind him.
, it was Li Lian who entered the door.
Carlin smiled helplessly. Li Lian is actually quite likable, but it is still a bit troublesome to passively cause commotion. "Well, I guess your commission will be released soon. Finally, I want to ask, before
Whose work is that piece of rising star I bought?”
"In order to protect the manufacturer, any channels related to extraordinary items will be kept confidential. If there is anything, the association will convey and entrust it to you." This is the consistent style of the association, and it does not relax restrictions just because Carlin is the top explorer.
"That's abrupt. I have some assumptions about some of the craftsmanship of this cloak, but I can't be sure. Please don't bother the author with such things." After saying that, Karin looked at the crowd not far away.
, intending to wait for today's new commission to be released. If the crowd is still having heated discussions after being obviously smaller in size today, I will say goodbye to the staff first and go over to listen to the situation.
I just got close, intending to hear something useful from a group of explorers discussing dragons, but a male employee behind me came out of the inner door carrying a box of power of attorney. The explorers were chatting and bragging in a group or were silent in the corner.
People flocked to the counter and queued up in an orderly manner.
Li Lian took this opportunity to get rid of the explorer who was talking to him and walked to Lilia's side.
Now that everyone had walked out from the counter, Karin simply went to say hello to Li Lian and the others. He always didn't pay enough attention to some small details. "Good morning, both of you." He approached and took the initiative to chat.
"Brother, I haven't seen you for a few days. It's been updated." Li Lian looked at it briefly and said with a smile.
Lilia naturally still had the same taciturn character, her cheeks were slightly red.
"Lilia performed very well last time. Are you here to try a higher-level mission today?" Since the little girl was shy, Karin soon turned his eyes to Li Lian.
"It's only been a few days." Li Lian laughed. "Let's talk about it in half a month. Don't rush it."
"Yes. By the way, I would like to ask, is the elf settlement outside Lawton City not so... friendly to outsiders? Oh, no, it should be a half-elf settlement?" Karin lowered his voice slightly and asked himself.
An issue of greater concern.
"Yes, this is something that even the most junior explorers in Lawton know. Why, Mr. Carlin doesn't seem to be an injured person." This time Li Lian changed his title.
"It's nothing. I wasted a piece of clothing, so I'm a little curious. Are they the aboriginal people here?" The atmosphere seemed a little subtle, and Carlin was torn between curiosity and social norms such as politeness and propriety.
"Having too much curiosity is not a good thing. There are explorers who have successfully soaked in hot springs, and there are also people who died under the arrows of half-elves. What does Mr. Carlin want? If you don't know, don't ask more." Li Lian.
He shook his head. "Mr. Carlin should have heard about the recent extreme shortage of copper coins, right?"
"I also know about the copper coins. It's quite inconvenient. As for what you want... I just want to know what's going on. After all, the weight of the arrow you shoot is always different between protecting your homeland and becoming the king of the mountain.
Right?" Karin scratched his head and frowned, with a face that couldn't hide the confusion and disappointment caused by the impending rejection.
"Mr. Carlin should know very well how capable the association is. If you are willing, in less than three days, the copper coin problem that has troubled Lawton for several years can be solved through space capabilities or equipment with storage functions. Similarly, the two legendary explorers
It can also drive away those half-elves."
[Clear, but not very clear.] Carlin listened quietly.
"Leaving aside the association, the principality's army has not raised its sword against these long-eared neighbors. What does this mean? Mr. Carlin, you are not a smart man, but you can stand in the position of the most senior explorer. There are many things.
I can’t tell or do it.”
Lilia tugged at the corner of Li Lian's clothes as his words became colder. Li Lian rubbed Lilia's head and softened her tone slightly. "If you must ask, I can explain Mr. Carlin's doubts now.
Or Mr. Carlin can figure out the reason for himself."
"I won't ask any more questions. I just want to know if they actively refused any cooperation or transaction of any nature?"
"You said no questions in the first sentence, but you can't restrain your curiosity in the second sentence, Mr. Carlin." Li Lian snorted, and then Lilia stepped on him.
"You have to be honest about your desires, right? I don't want to have to stay up all night afterwards." Karin spread his hands. [It always felt like he was dragging his mother to play with him.] At this moment, Karin felt the surrounding environment.
None of it mattered anymore. Personal image, behavioral norms, and the possible views of people around him were all unimportant. At this moment, he just wanted to get an answer.
"Since you want to know, then I'll tell you, Tong Hequan, I'll tell you one of the things, and then the previous relationship will be over." Li Lian stretched out a white hand, with some white spots between the slender fingers.
The steam rose and gathered five meters above the palm of the hand, forming a mist-shrouded pond and the shape of a small coin.
This kind of energy is full of vitality, but it is much gentler than the magic power of warriors. Karin has never heard of it. Moreover, it can control the energy discharge to such a degree that it is clear that Li Lian is definitely more than a senior explorer.
"Sigh." Tutu covered his face. He really didn't want to lose a possible friend, but people always have to make choices. So he sighed and pointed at the coin.
Li Lian clenched his fists with five fingers, and the white steam dissipated.
"The whole purpose of the association is to train legendary explorers to fight against natural disasters. The natural disasters mentioned here may be some kind of existence, and only the alliance of legendary explorers can possibly compete with them. Legendary adventurers must be legends, because only legends
Only then can we find out the rules.”
"Lawton is a prosperous city. Even beggars with physical disabilities and no skills can get a decent job through their own efforts. Guess Lawton, whose number of explorers is second only to Northria, is stationed in Lawton
How many legendary explorers are there?" Li Lian looked in the direction of the counter with a joking expression.
Karin shook his head, responded in a low voice, and at the same time let go of his hearing. "If I can know, tell me."
"There are many ways to solve the problem of copper coins. As long as someone from the association takes the initiative to solve this problem. With words of truth, in as little as three years, the association will have a legendary adventurer and gain both fame and fortune." After finishing this sentence.
, Li Lian looked back and looked into Karin's eyes.
Li Lian is a handsome person who usually doesn't show off his appearance. His words seemed to understand everything arranged by the association in Laodun.
Carlin stayed for a while, looked up at Li Lian in surprise, and then nodded. "I understand. So is there really a lack of copper here due to development, and why was there no successful transaction?"
"You really don't understand, but you want to improve your strength, right?" Li Lian swayed and laughed awkwardly.
"If you are interested in doing this job, or want me to try it, that's another matter, I'm happy to do it." Carlin also changed his honorific.
Seeing that Li Lian was in bad condition and the atmosphere was still so tense, Lilia took Li Lian's hand.
"But at the moment I want to know why the cooperation or transaction failed." Then Carlin forced a smile. "I do speak more bluntly or stupidly, but if others don't mind, I don't think this will happen.
It should affect our cooperation. All I want is to gain as much knowledge as possible, and what I can provide is only a little bit of strength, which should be quite obvious."
"After saying so much, you haven't even gotten the slightest meaning from my words. You are not suitable to stay in Laodun. I thought my brother-in-law had mentioned this to you." Li Lian shook his head again and spit out blood.
La Lilia walked outside the association, and the voices of the explorers behind her signing commissions were still noisy and complicated.
Having said this, there was no way to continue. Carlin had no choice but to leave on his own, turning back and heading towards the hotel. He took a detour to the blacksmith shop, since he had "special" time now anyway.
At this time, there were already explorers picking up repaired equipment, but they didn't see the master, only two apprentices doing work other than forging.
On the other hand, the alchemy workshop opposite is doing well, and there are a lot of footsteps that sound like ordinary people, or people dressed as businessmen spending a lot of money, which seems to be a medicine that can prolong life.