Chapter 318: Long-lost old friends, Guanzhong and Nate [5K]
"Lord City Lord, are you really here to take us back?"
After hearing Lei Xiao's affirmative answer, the white-haired old man at the head asked tremblingly, and at the same time, huge waves arose in his heart.
Over the years, he has only seen every plant and tree in his hometown in his dreams.
Unexpectedly, precisely because of the appearance of this young man in front of him... no, the young city lord, this old man like him can still have his dream come true one day!
This is nothing less than a supreme grace for people like them.
"Absolutely true."
Nodding slightly, looking at the other party's old and excited face, Lei Xiao smiled lightly and said: "Old sir, just leave the rest to us. You don't need to make any announcements, just wait patiently."
Having said this, Lei Xiao leaned down and said to Xing Gui, whose face was full of excitement: "Don't worry, I will take you home soon."
After speaking, Lei Xiao waved and gathered another group of Lin, Fang Hai and Guan Zhong who were investigating in the city.
At this point, our team of nine strong men who came this time have reunited.
Having said that, this trip to Magnet Town.
The reason why Lei Xiao also brought Guan Zhong, who was the commander of Kongqing Town's garrison, was because the commander of Cishi Town's garrison was Guan Zhong's old friend.
Although the two have not been in contact in recent years, it is still unclear what help they may have.
Therefore, after coming to this city.
Under Lei Xiao's order, the group of people was divided into two groups.
One group conducted the investigation from the residents of Kongqing Town, and the other group conducted the investigation from the direction of Guanzhongpaoze Gujiu and other residents in the city.
I came to the quiet place in the desolate courtyard at the back door, facing the biting wind that sometimes blew down from the white snow peaks.
Lei Xiao first repeated the information he had just received to the other three people in the group.
Then he frowned and asked: "How is it? What did you gain there?"
"Back to my lord, this magnet town is indeed very strange."
On the other side, I saw Lin taking off the hood of the illusion cloak. The face of a village girl covered with freckles immediately returned to a sassy and delicate face, and she said: "First of all, my subordinates noticed.
In this city, except for necessary eating places.
Stores including blacksmith shops, tailor shops, hotels, etc. were all closed, and the surroundings were covered with dust. It was obvious that they had not been open for a long time.
After inquiring, the subordinates and others found out.
A few years ago, under the order of the Lord of Magnet City, almost the entire city's residents joined the ranks of mining, causing the entire city to be in a state of semi-paralysis."
"Oh? It's come to this?"
Hearing this, Lei Xiao's face suddenly showed a look of surprise, and he began to ponder while pacing beside the broken wooden fence.
Originally, he thought that abandoning a large amount of farmland and turning farmers into miners was enough to put the cart before the horse.
Unexpectedly, the Lord of Magnet City actually mobilized the city's blacksmiths, tailors, and a handful of technicians to dig.
"Such an approach can no longer be described as a desperate move. It is simply crazy."
Thinking of this, the expression on Lei Xiao's face began to become more and more curious, and he thought to himself: "What exactly does the Lord of Magnet City want to do?
Could it be that the attractiveness of this mine has reached such a high level that it no longer even needs to maintain the basics of the town?"
If that’s the case, then why did the former city lord of Kongqing Town, who we developed together, give up mining again? It’s simply unbelievable.”
Curling his lips slightly, Lei Xiao thought for a moment and then asked: "Lin, what exactly is rich in that mineral vein?"
"Lord, it's a relatively rare ore called Blazing Crystal." Lin on the other side saluted respectfully.
"Blazing Flame Crystal?"
Hearing this, Chao Yan on the side blinked his big eyes and said: "This is a kind of fire attribute crystal. Although it is very rare, due to the limited scope of application, the price does not seem to be very high.
High, right?”
"Yes, this is the weird thing about this magnet town."
Lin nodded with her hair slightly disheveled, and continued: "The price of this kind of ore in the Cold Flame Kingdom is only slightly higher than that of light spar, and is far from being considered expensive.
Therefore, it is quite difficult to understand that such a mineral vein can be treated as a side job, but that it can be mined with such recklessness."
There is no doubt that for her who runs a trade fair, she is well aware of the prices in the Cold Flame Kingdom.
"There must be something hidden in this."
After pondering for a moment, Lei Xiao looked up at the towering snow peaks above his head and said thoughtfully: "I have to say that this Magnet City Lord is more mysterious and unpredictable than we imagined."
After speaking, Lei Xiao turned to the commander of the Kongqing Town garrison and said, "Guanzhong, how is your old friend in Paoze doing?"
"Back to the lord, when my subordinates met him, he was at his post at the city gate because there were soldiers from the so-called mine guard team around.
So, we didn’t talk much, but agreed to meet at noon on the edge of this slum entrance.”
On the other side, Guanzhong took a step forward, clasped his fists respectfully and said, "In addition, this old friend of mine has an upright personality and rarely minces words. We should be able to get some new clues from him."
"So that's it." After hearing this, Lei Xiao slowly withdrew his eyes looking up at the snow-capped mountains, nodded slightly and said: "It seems that the ones who really have jurisdiction in this city are these so-called mine guards.
As for the ordinary city garrison, it is just a foil."
"Lord, my subordinates have also discovered this." After saluting Lei Xiao again, Guanzhong spoke again: "My old friend, I have been promoted to the level of a third-level powerhouse a few years ago.
However, judging from his expression at that time.
It seems that he is very afraid of the captain of the mine guard team who is standing guard at the city gate, and the opponent is only at the second peak level."
"Things are really getting interesting."
Nodding in thought, Lei Xiao first stretched, and then said to his subordinates: "In short, we can be sure now.
Currently, the strange whirlpool surrounding the entire Magnet Town is concentrated on the Lord of Magnet City.
Next, let’s start the investigation from our old friend Pao Ze, who is the commander-in-chief of Magnet Town’s garrison.”
"I obey! Lord!" On the other side, all the subordinates on our side clasped their fists and said in unison.
After making up his mind, Lei Xiao led his subordinates back to the crumbling dilapidated wooden house.
Looking at Xing Gui's father lying on the bed, Lei Xiao's mind moved, and a second-level healing potion exuding a strange fragrance appeared in his hand.
Just now, I passed the inspection by Huzhang and others.
It was discovered that Xing Gui's father's leg injury was indeed very serious, and this magic potion could have a great therapeutic effect.
For a moment, the humid room was immediately surrounded by a strange fragrance, making people feel refreshed and refreshed.
"Lord City Lord, what... is this?" Looking at the round and translucent alchemical product in Lei Xiao's hand, Xing Gui's father couldn't help but ask with doubts on his face.
At the same time, several gray-haired old men around him began to look at each other in confusion.
They, ordinary civilians, have naturally never seen this kind of miraculous medicine that is only spread among the upper class society.
"This is a second-level healing potion. Take it quickly." Hearing this, Lei Xiao did not explain too much, but smiled slightly and handed the potion to the other party's hand.
"This... thank you very much, Lord City Lord!" Xinggui's father took the potion tremblingly, and immediately showed an expression of disbelief, falling into a state of shock again.
You know, for them, this kind of item worth tens of thousands of gold dragons is nothing more than an absolutely insulating dream item that they dare not even think about!
On the other side, several old men also showed shocked expressions, and were stunned on the spot for a moment.
At this moment, everyone's hearts once again felt like a dream.
To be so favored by the Lord of the City, before this, even in their dreams, they did not dare to think so!
Next, it was almost noon.
Lei Xiao first arranged for Xing Gui, his father and daughter, and several other old men to temporarily hide in a remote area of the slum.
Immediately afterwards, he led his subordinates and galloped away in the direction agreed with Guan Zhongpaoze's old friend.
…
Two scorching suns, one big and one small, were shining in the sky.
On the edge of the slums of Magashi Town, collapsed wooden houses are mixed with garbage everywhere, and there are also stinking turbid ditches in the middle.
As a result, everywhere in the sight was messy and desolate.
At this time, I saw a figure dressed as an ordinary farmer standing in front of a dilapidated house.
It was none other than Guan Zhong, who was wearing an illusion cloak but had taken off his hood.
Before this, after many attempts and experiments by Lei Xiao.
The subordinates on your side have completely mastered the method of using the illusion cloak.
If you put on a cloak and put on the hood that comes with the cloak, you will completely transform into another person.
And if you just wear a cloak without a hood, you will only change your clothes, which is very convenient.
Not long after, as a gust of wind passed by and the dust was flying, another burly figure wearing the light armor of the garrison roared over.
When the dust gradually began to fall, the burly figure exuding an impressive aura became clear.
This person is almost the same age as Guan Zhong. They are both middle-aged and have a look of determination on their faces.
It can be clearly seen from the breath that the opponent has reached the level of a third-level powerhouse.
Moreover, there is an obvious scar on his dark left cheek, which seems to be caused by some kind of attack magic.
"Guanzhong, I didn't expect you to come to Magnet Town to look for me!"
Hearty laughter rang out, and as soon as the man stood firm, he happily came forward and opened his arms.
"Nate, long time no see." On the other side, Guan Zhong was also smiling and gave him a big hug.
After the two of them stood still again, feeling the aura of everyone who was clearly stronger than themselves, the middle-aged strong man named Nate couldn't help but have a slightly surprised look on his face.
You must know that back then, when he and Guan Zhong were at the same peak level of the second level, he took the first step and broke through the shackles on the battlefield, reaching the level of a third level strong man.
However, it has only been a few years since we last met. Why is the other party's aura so much higher than mine?
"Guan Zhong, you have been practicing diligently and diligently in the past few years, and your strength is already higher than that of my old friend." Nate smiled again and joked: "Don't you think you have received a third-level promotion?
Is it a powerful potion?"
Shrugging slightly, Guan Zhong nodded and said, "Yes, if our Lord City Lord hadn't rewarded me with two Rose Focus Pills a few days ago, I'm afraid my current strength would not be as good as yours.
"
"Huh?" On the other side, after hearing Guan Zhong's somewhat Versailles answer, Nate was startled, with a look of disbelief on his face.
Originally, he was just joking casually, but unexpectedly Guanzhong actually gave a positive answer!
You know, this guy never lies!
"However, the price of a third-level strength-enhancing magic potion at the auction house is at least the level of one million golden dragons, and you are given two in a row? How is this possible?
Just one pill is at least equal to the income of an ordinary town for several years!"
At this time, Nate had a suspicious expression on his face and thought to himself: "The key is that there are no mines in Kongqing Town. Furthermore, even if there is a mine at home, it is impossible to reward subordinates so easily, right?
It’s impossible, it’s impossible, it’s impossible for a good city lord to treat his subordinates like this!”
Despite what he thought in his heart, there was still a hint of envy on Nate's face.
On the other hand, the city lord of Magnet Town, alas, is simply hard to describe.
"Nate, you must have heard that our Kongqing Town has changed its city owner, right?"
After exchanging pleasantries with the other party, Guan Zhong's expression became serious again.
He opened his mouth and said: "To be honest, the reason why I came to Magnet Town is to follow our Lord City Lord here."
"What? You mean your city lord of Kongqing Town is also here?" Hearing this, Nate once again showed a surprised expression.
"Yes, our city lord is here this time for the trapped residents of Kongqing Town." Guanzhong nodded slightly and said with a serious face.
"How could there be such a city lord who comes in person for the sake of the residents who were abandoned here a few years ago?"
Hearing this, Nate felt that his world view was greatly shocked, and he could hardly believe his ears.
Although I don’t want to think so, after all, the city lord of their Magnet Town is the culprit of all this!
With such a comparison, Nate, as the commander of the Magnet Town garrison, suddenly felt a mixed feeling in his heart.
"Okay Nate, I still want to chat with you about the golden years when we fought together on the battlefield.
However, you must know the current situation in Magnet Town better than me, an outsider, right?"
Stretching out his big hand and patting Nate's shoulder, Guanzhong continued: "How about we work together to solve the crisis in Magnet Town?"
"Work together to solve it?" On the other side, Nate was stunned, and a look of surprise appeared on his resolute face again, and asked: "Guanzhong, you mean your city lord is also willing to help the residents of Magnet Town.
?!"
At this time, Nate's heart was full of thoughts.
As the commander of the garrison of Magnet Town, he naturally understands the current situation of Magnet Town best.
In recent years, under the control of the Lord of Magnet City himself and his minions from the two second-level mine guard squadrons.
The entire Magnet Town is on the verge of collapse.
The difference with these native-born local garrison troops is.
Those minions of the city lord are all evil mercenaries, bandits and bandits recruited from outside by the city lord in previous years.
The style of doing things can be said to be extremely ruthless, whether it is the miners from Cashi Town or the miners who moved from Kongqing Town.
As long as you don't act according to their way, the consequences will be extremely serious, and everyone will be angry but dare not speak out.
And their family members of the garrison are also firmly in the hands of these people. Coupled with the suppression of the city lord, they are naturally powerless.
Because of this, the words Guan Zhong said were like a glimmer of light in the dark night, instantly causing huge waves in Nate's heart.
"That's right, our city lord of Kongqing Town has made exactly this plan." Guanzhong nodded slightly and continued proudly: "How about it? Nate, are you willing to help us?"
After hearing this, Nate was excited and looked around. After confirming that no one was following him, he excitedly said: "I am willing to assist your Lord City Lord!"
Just like that, a moment later.
As the commander of the Magnet Town garrison, Nate had already arrived in front of Lei Xiao under the guidance of Guan Zhong.
At this time, our group was in a quiet and silent cabin, having been waiting for a long time.
After seeing Lei Xiao clearly at the top, Nate's eyes suddenly showed a look of surprise and uncertainty, and he thought to himself: "Is this the new city lord of Kongqing Town?
Why is he so young? Moreover, I can't feel any strong aura from his body.
The followers around him did not emit any energy fluctuations, and seemed to be just a group of ordinary people."
Realizing this, Nate straightened his body a little more.
You must know that no matter what, he is a truly respectable third-order and two-star strong man.
"Knotweed, let's get started."
On the other side, Lei Xiao, who was sitting at the top, nodded to the burly man on his side.
"As you command! Lord Lord!"
A rough voice sounded, and in an instant, a monstrous momentum swept out from the strong body of the knotweed.
Just like a majestic rolling torrent, it completely enveloped the cabin in an instant.
Nate didn't wait for the stunned Nate to react.
In the next second, waves of powerful aura erupted from Lei Xiao and others one after another, causing the entire room to surge with energy, almost suffocating people.
After a while, Nate, who was shocked beyond measure, finally reacted.
It turned out that he was the weakest in the whole room.