"This is a seasoning developed from the leaves of Ai Xing. It has a unique spiciness and is a precious ingredient whether used for wine making or cooking."
Gragas took out more than ten small stone jars from the round package and introduced them to Lin Luo one by one.
Only then did Lin Luo realize that this guy was indeed the most authoritative brewmaster in Freljord or the entire Runeterra. His understanding of many ingredients and wine materials was too sharp, and he dared to try new styles, and he had almost no
Have failed.
Lin Luo saw that the Insect King's barbecue gradually turned golden and shiny, and the fragrant oil juice combined with the strong liquor exuded a temptation that made people move their index fingers.
"Okay, you can try it."
Gragas pulled out a small dagger and cut the Insect King's barbecue in two. He directly picked up the hot barbecue with his rough palm and stuffed it into his mouth without any fear of being burned.
Lin Luo took the stone plate holding the barbecue.
He saw Anton Daxia staring at him with round eyes, unblinking, and it was obvious what he wanted to say.
"I can't eat that much, let's discuss what happens next."
Lin Luo simply cut the barbecue into pieces. Although it was a unique experience to occasionally taste the top game in this far north, nothing was more important than changing jobs, and Lin Luo could still distinguish the important from the important.
Hero Anton was stunned for a moment, then he straightened up slightly:
"Luo Shen, what do you want to say?"
Lin Luo smiled softly and said:
"Now you and I both know that the middle part of Freljord will be more difficult. Are you sure you want to continue going? The current average combat power of the Winter Solstice Alliance is still too low."
Yes, before the Ice and Snow Festival came, neither Lin Luo nor Anton Daxia had any specific ideas about these.
But now they know it.
If the southern part of the Freljord is the level 40 upgrade area, which is just suitable for the development of current players, then the central part of the Freljord is the level 50 upgrade area. This level of difficulty may wipe out the entire Winter Solstice Alliance at any time, really.
No exaggeration!
The average level per person in the Winter Solstice Alliance is only 37. How can they develop in the level 50 upgrade zone?
Hero Anton fell silent.
In fact, why hasn't he thought about this fact?
But as the talker of a tribe with tens of thousands of people, he has a lot to consider. Just like when Lin Luo was in Zaun, many things he wanted to accomplish required risks, and the opposite of risk is gain. Anton
Heroes are also people who dare to take risks.
"Of course I have to try it."
Hero Anton took a sip of hot wine from the stone cup.
His expression made it impossible to tell what he was thinking.
"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If you miss it today... you may never encounter it again in the future."
Hero Anton glanced at Lin Luo and showed a sad smile.
Lin Luo didn't seem to hear what he meant, and said with a smile:
"The Ice and Snow Festival only happens once a year. Isn't it an exaggeration to say that it's only a once-in-a-lifetime event?"
Hero Anton smiled, a dumb smile:
"Let's open the skylight and speak frankly. You know what I mean by once-in-a-lifetime..."
He took a deep breath and looked up at the outskirts of the palace. The shadowy ice patrols were like ghosts seeking their lives scattered in the dark night of the ice field.
Anton Daxia said with a serious expression:
"I mean, meeting you at this time may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity... The hero is a behemoth in the entire national server. Any player's army and forces have already acquiesced that it has become the strongest force among players. This is an undeniable fact."
Lin Luo guessed that he had something to say and did not interrupt him.
Anton Daxia had a complicated expression and said:
"I'm actually surprised that the legendary number one person in the national server would personally come to this barbaric ice field where birds don't lay eggs, but I know there must be a reason for this... Since the establishment of the Winter Solstice Alliance, in many aspects it has been unable to compete with those with big names.
The legion forces are backed by capital and bosses, so we chose to develop in a harsher environment, all in order to reduce competition and allow the people of the legion tribe to develop better."
"What is before me now may be the only opportunity in my life. It is true that it is difficult to choose between taking risks or retreating, but I believe in one thing..."
Hero Anton looked at Lin Luo and said:
"If the Legion of Heroes can help the Winter Solstice Alliance, we might have a chance to soar into the sky, so this is what I call a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
Lin Luo raised his eyebrows and said:
"How can I see it?"
Hero Anton said in a deep voice:
"To be honest, I have studied the development history of the Legion of Heroes, and it is simply legendary... Starting from the first version, Longbao, Deep Blue, and Shenyin World are the industry leaders in the gaming industry. Their success and rise are closely related to
You have an inseparable relationship with your legion!"
Lin Luo nodded and said nothing.
Although he has always tried to be low-key because of his personality, it does not mean that being low-key can solve everything.
Many players and even legion clubs will definitely study the history of Lin Luo's rise. After all, Lin Luo has always been at the forefront of the version. He can study three melons and two dates for many legions.
"So you want to join forces with me? Didn't we already sign a contract before?"
Lin Luo glanced at him.
His expression did not change, but it made Anton Daxia feel indescribable pressure.
In fact, Lin Luo is really young compared to him, but there are many things that cannot be achieved by age.
Lin Luo is a legend, there is no denying that.
Not only does his achievements in Runeterra reach the level of legend, he is also an unreachable legend in the entire Chinese server game environment.
Although Lin Luo doesn't care about this at all, it is indeed an undeniable fact.
Hero Anton seemed to have made up his mind. He said with a serious expression:
"The contract we signed before was a short-term cooperation. I think this is not enough to reflect the sincerity of the Winter Solstice Alliance!"
Lin Luo raised his eyebrows:
"so what?"
Hero Anton took a deep breath, he seemed to have made a decision.
"——I want to join the IPU!"
Lin Luo was not surprised, but showed an expected smile.
In fact, Lin Luo guessed what Anton was thinking when he was halfway through speaking.
It's just that the other party has some scruples, probably because he doesn't understand him well, so he explains so much sincerely.
Perhaps many people do not know what the IPU has developed into now.
This is because Lin Luo was too worried about the mission of Twin Cities before, so he could not be distracted from other things.
But the truth of the matter is that as early as the opening of the third version, the Parliamentary Alliance has developed into the strongest legion alliance in the gaming industry under the management of Qian Monk here. This is the most powerful and authoritative alliance in the entire gaming industry.
joint organization.
The Parliamentary Alliance was a joint organization finally decided to be established by Lin Luo before the end of the Demacia-wide war.
The original intention of this organization was to deal with the military camp and allow players in the federal camp to develop better.
This is indeed the case.
Even though Lin Luo did not worry about the parliamentary alliance in the mission of Twin Cities, the poor monk did develop the parliamentary alliance very well here.
Today's Councilor Alliance has developed influence in various places in Rune Land.
Including the nascent land of Ionia, the Northern Alliance, the Lost Empire, the World of Divine Sound, and the people from the Hero Legion sent by Lin Luo before, they have established the most influence and relationships there, forming the player's own sphere of influence.
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In fact, it is far more than these places. In the Bilgewater seaport on the east coast, the parliamentary alliance's legion has also occupied a port, and has its own pirate ship and crew. Lin Luo has been watching short videos and pictures of galloping on the sea.
Someone posted it in the group.
Lin Luo actually always knew this kind of information.
But he didn't mention it to anyone because there was no need.
He always likes to keep things under control as much as possible, and this was actually not what he expected.
So in summary, the Parliamentary Alliance has already become the largest game player power group in Runeterra today.
Each legion in these power groups is a famous legion outside, and they are all arranged by the poor monks to be dispatched to various areas to achieve local development, pave the way for future games, and allow development to proceed.
It's simpler and faster.
Lin Luo did not intervene in all this happening. He just stood behind the scenes and watched these actions.
And there is a saying that the poor monk's management level in this legion is indeed higher than him, so Lin Luo is very satisfied with the current situation. He has the highest authority as the talker, but he chooses to trust the former. This is his way of employing people.
Today, Lin Luo comes to Freljord.
He still didn't want to worry about the IPU.
Since he has handed over the development decision-making power to the poor monk here, he will not interfere with his decision-making, including the legendary club that has not appeared for a long time and has undergone major changes. The Blue Bird and Flying Fish are dealing with some troublesome things, but Lin
Luo was still watching from behind the scenes.
After all, no matter how talented he is, he is only human and cannot multi-task.
Lin Luo left the Legend Club, the Parliamentary Union and other well-known powers in the gaming circle to the people he trusted the most. With the legal protection of electronic contracts, he believed that the people he trusted could handle everything.
So today's Lin Luo is actually a very free adventurer.
But at this time, Anton Daxia requested to join the Parliamentary Alliance not as an adventurer, but as a top player force.
So far, this is indeed the first time Lin Luo has encountered this situation.
"You should go find the poor monk here. He is the nominal talker of the IPU now."
Lin Luo did not agree directly.
Even he cannot finalize such a major cooperation matter, and must discuss matters in great detail.
Unexpectedly, Hero Anton showed a helpless smile:
"Actually... I've been looking for him a long time ago."
Lin Luo's eyes paused, and he thought of something.
And he probably knows what Anton Daxia means.
"He refused?"
Hero Anton sighed softly:
"Yes, at the end of the second version, our Winter Solstice Alliance approached people from the Parliamentary Alliance... At that time, as the top talker, you had already left Demacia, so I had to meet with the poor monk here.
, the result of that meeting... was actually not pleasant."
Hero Anton's tone was a little low.
Lin Luo's expression remained unchanged, he could tell that the other party was not lying.
First of all, the Winter Solstice Alliance is originally an army from Demacia. If it wants to become bigger and stronger, it is a natural thing to join the Parliamentary Alliance.
Secondly, the other party cannot lie about this kind of thing.
He only needs to ask the poor monk here to find out the truth.
"It makes sense for him to reject you. If I had rejected you at that time, I would definitely reject you too."
In this matter, Lin Luo believed that the monk had done nothing wrong.
The establishment of the Parliamentary Union was a big deal in the industry. It was an existence that could be called a player empire.
So many legions in the national server want to join the Parliamentary Alliance?
This is not only a status symbol, but also a terrible backing.
At that time, the Winter Solstice Alliance had decided to develop in the Freljord. The poor monk here believed that there was no need for development in this place, and decided to transfer the alliance's power to places rich in game resources such as Ionia and Bilgewater.
Therefore, there are bound to be differences between the two in their development directions.
Since there are differences, one of the two parties must make a compromise, so that cooperation can be achieved.
Obviously, it is impossible for the Parliamentary Alliance to compromise, because the Winter Solstice Alliance was not at the same level as the former at that time, and it seems that it is not the same level now.
In the end, it was obvious that Anton Daxia was unwilling to compromise, so the cooperation collapsed, and the Winter Solstice Alliance was shut out by the Parliamentary Alliance and could only develop on its own.
Lin Luo didn't need to ask these things at all, he could figure them out in a flash of his mind.
However, for the sake of safety, he still asked the monk online and the result was exactly as he guessed.
"So you want to go beyond being here and join the IPU with my consent?"
Lin Luo is the real behind-the-scenes talker of the IPU.
This is something everyone in the circle knows.
Anton Daxia is a well-known figure in the national server, so it is not unusual for him to know this.
As expected, the latter said in a deep voice:
"Yes, I know that you, Luo Shen, are the real boss of the Parliamentary Alliance. What do you think of the potential of our Winter Solstice Alliance...or, what do you think of the potential of Freljord?"
There was a brief silence in the palace.
Lin Luo did not show that thoughtful expression, but glanced at him:
"Actually, you had this idea when you first met me, right?"
He didn't wait for Anton Daxia to answer and continued:
"You led the players of the Winter Solstice Alliance to cooperate with me before, and this was actually for this?"
Lin Luo's mind was quick and he connected everything that had happened before.
This is not something that comes out of the blue. In fact, Anton Daxia started hinting at this very early on.
He took the initiative to apply for cooperation, and in previous battles, he gave full command to himself. This was obviously a good sign.
His real purpose is to join the Parliamentary Alliance as a member of the Winter Solstice Alliance.
"Yes! I've always wanted to join the IPU!"
Anton Daxia makes no bones about it. Having a huge backer is indispensable for a power.
If it can embrace the strength of the Parliamentary Alliance, then the Winter Solstice Alliance will gain a firm foothold in the Freljord in the future. With the golden sign of the Parliamentary Alliance on its head, no one in the national server will dare to provoke the Winter Solstice in the Freljord.
alliance.
Lin Luo smiled:
"Have you thought it through? You have to know that joining the IPU means that we are no longer a cooperative relationship... but a subordinate relationship."
He didn't put too much pressure on the other party, but said easily:
"Don't rush to answer me. It's still a long time. You can think about it before setting off tomorrow. Just give me the answer before then."
Although Lin Luo rarely worries about the parliamentary alliance nowadays.
But special moments, special treatment.
The Winter Solstice Alliance's strength showed him that it was more famous than he thought, which meant that they had great potential.
To use a well-worn old saying: This is a thousand-mile horse.
A thousand-mile horse always exists, but a bole does not always exist.
The poor monk is not a combat player after all, and cannot think thoroughly about many things.
But Lin Luo has a basic impression of the people of the Winter Solstice Alliance these days. Hero Anton is calm in his work but ambitious at heart. This is a must-have trait for those who achieve great things.
It's just that the environment here is harsh, and players need to pay twice as much to gain benefits. The Winter Solstice Alliance must find a strong presence in terms of financial resources, power, and support, so that it can become the overlord here in the future. This is what Anton Daxia thinks.
He needs the support of the IPU, whether in terms of financial resources, manpower, or even power.
But everything comes with a price.
Whether the Winter Solstice Alliance is willing to become an affiliated legion of the Parliamentary Alliance is a question.
As expected, Hero Anton showed a pensive expression and struggled a bit.
"Again, I'm not in a hurry, you can think about it slowly."
After Lin Luo said this, he casually put a piece of completely roasted insect king meat into his mouth.
What he didn't expect was that the taste of this thing was unprecedented. Such a savage insect king could have such tender meat, full heat and strict seasonings. Combined with Gragas' top cooking skills, it was simply an experience.
An unprecedented exotic flavor.
The icy wind and snow blew from outside the palace, and the bonfire was swaying in the palace.
Lin Luo took the bowl of hot wine handed over by Gragas and drank it down. A wave of warmth rushed to his limbs, and he received a game prompt that his energy level was restored to full value at this moment.
[Tip 1: After you eat the perfectly cooked Ice Insect King barbecue, your experience value increases by 20%, your cold resistance increases by 50 points, and the ice damage you receive decreases by 5%.(
This effect is only valid for the first time you consume it)]
[Tip 2: Your maximum health is temporarily increased by 10%, and your defense is temporarily increased by 10%. This effect lasts for one natural day. (This effect can take effect every time you eat it, but the effect cannot be superimposed)]
Lin Luo opened his own panel and took a look. There was a small branch attribute under the physical strength, called the cold resistance value, which was activated. It was now 106 points.
"It seems that the ingredients in Freljord have various attribute effects. The first time you consume them, you can add permanent attributes."
Lin Luo thought in his mind that if used properly, this thing would be a very profitable resource. There are too many wild animals living in this ancient ice field that has existed for thousands of years.
"There should be some Freljord series equipment here, right?"
Lin Luo suddenly asked Anton Daxia.
The latter nodded:
"Yes, different ice monsters will have specific equipment, but it is not a set. If the Freljord tribe can be conquered, special sets will appear. But the difficulty is extremely high. We have no plans to start a war with a certain tribe yet."
He pondered for a moment and then suddenly said:
"I have thought about it carefully and the Winter Solstice Alliance is willing to join the Parliamentary Alliance and become an affiliated corps. I believe in your future."
His answer was not as expected by Lin Luo. Lin Luo quickly briefly told the poor monk what was going on here and left a message here. The latter seemed to be busy with something at the moment, but it was no problem if he spoke.
"I have already told the poor monk here that you will have to meet and talk to him in person when the time comes. I will not ask about these matters."
Since the Winter Solstice Alliance is willing to join the Parliamentary Alliance, to a certain extent, Hero Anton is Lin Luo's subordinate.
"Tomorrow we will set off to the Rakstaq Sanctuary. The Avarosa Tribe is there. I may be able to help introduce you. As for the rest, it is up to you."
After Lin Luo said this, he stopped talking.
On a rock not far away, Ge An was sitting cross-legged, feeling quite like a troubadour.
But at this moment, he frowned, as if he was sensing something.
He held the brush and smeared on the drawing board, but almost every time the lines appeared, he wiped them away. Then Ge An frowned even more tightly, as if he was trapped in some kind of strange circle.
"You guys eat first, I'll go get some fresh air."
Lin Luo found an excuse to leave the bonfire and walked slowly to Ge'an.
"Ge'an, why don't you eat?"
Ge'an felt a strong slap on his shoulder. He turned around in shock and found that the mysterious adventurer was looking at him.
"Oh...that...I'm not very hungry..."
Ge An forced a smile.
But the next moment, his expression was extremely embarrassed and he instantly turned red, a shy blush.
Because his stomach was growling.
It was because he smelled the fragrant aroma and his hungry body caused a physiological reaction.
Lin Luo laughed dumbly:
"What on earth are you doing? You have been sitting here all alone from just now to now. Do you want art instead of life?"
Ge'an saw Lin Luo stuffing the fragrant insect king meat into his hands.
There was a hint of faint emotion on his face, but he restrained it instantly, and he muttered:
"Thank you...but I'm not in the mood to eat..."
He suddenly raised his head and looked at the completely dark night sky. The ice patrols shone with a faint phosphorescence, reflecting the falling snow like a netherworld. This was the Freljord after midnight during the Ice and Snow Festival.
At this time, Lin Luo also heard a game sound.
[Tip: You have come into contact with the hidden clues of ‘Shaman-Painter Ge’an’, please find out the whereabouts in your own way. 】
Lin Luo's guess was not wrong. Ge'an had been staying away from the crowd since the previous war and seemed out of place.
But Lin Luo could feel that he was different from Victor's loneliness. He stayed quietly aside and was immersed in his own world.
And from just now to now, Ge An has been scribbling on the drawing board almost non-stop, but until now not a single painting has appeared.
Lin Luo knew that this was no ordinary painting.
Gian is probably performing natural magic in his own way.
He is a shaman, a profession that is responsible for piloting in wind and snow and predicting dangers ahead.
And since he has been using natural magic for so long without results, he obviously encountered an unsolvable problem.
For a tribe's priest, once he encounters a problem, it means that the entire tribe may be in crisis.
That is to say.
Lin Luo may encounter unknown difficulties in the process.
