In the dim underground cave, between the gravel that has not been cut into the river, the cold and biting stream flows. A thin layer of moss can be seen between the stone cracks, exuding sometimes blue, sometimes lavender.
The faint light formed a vague light path, but it could not even illuminate the surrounding gravel. If any bold adventurer took a step forward, he would definitely be tripped and his head would be bleeding, and his teeth would be broken.
A few cold light sources the size of fireflies came out of a gap in the upper reaches of the stream, illuminating the underground cavity with a cold white color. The small, eyeless fish like tadpoles in the stream were shocked to rush back to the cracks in the rocks as if they were facing a formidable enemy.
For a while, he tried his best to avoid this kind of power that he had never experienced in his bloodline memory.
The flying light source hovered for a while, and then a dull sound could be heard faintly among the rock formations, as if thousands of troops and horses were galloping past overhead, causing the underground hollow stream to ripple and tremble.
Then there was a loud noise, and the cracks in the rocks in the upper reaches of the stream were blasted open in one fell swoop. The hard rock layer, which was more than ten feet thick, was like a crystal product that had been smashed. Large and small pieces of rock flew out, and the explosion sounded.
It echoed in the empty underground cavity.
Standing behind the rock formations was the incarnation of Xuan Weizi, who raised his arms and spread his fingers as if to cast a spell. He waved his arms to push away the flying dust in front of him. Behind him were Theus and Akuma.
· Matata covered her ears and opened her mouth wide.
"Wow! There is such a big space in the back?" Tius tidied his backpack. This time he was called by Xuan Weizi to go deep into the dark area. He looked like a traditional adventurer. He had all the utensils and props.
Be prepared.
Theus casually cast a "detection magic", clasping his thumb and index finger in a circle, holding it in front of his eyes like wearing a monocle. This improved technique can make the detection distance longer.
"It's so special. This kind of moss... seems to have a certain hallucinogenic effect? I collected some and brought them back for testing." Theus took out a small test tube from the large satchel and scraped off the glowing moss from the cracks in the creek.
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Titus touched the cold stream water and found that it was not poisonous. He was about to take a few sips to quench his thirst when he heard a hissing sound. Akuma Matata actually started peeing not far upstream. This person
The snow goblin wizard looked like he was succeeding in his mischief and raised his eyebrows at Theus.
"Fuck--" Theus was so angry that he couldn't let it go. He really wanted to shoot a "dissociation technique" to turn this disgusting and ugly thing into ashes and powder, but he was afraid of Xuan Weizi's attack on him.
He paid no attention to it, so he could only hold back the hatred and anger in his heart, and raised his eyes to look at Xuan Weizi, only to see him looking back at the dome above, not knowing what he was looking at.
"Doctor, what's wrong?" Theus stepped forward and looked up, but couldn't see anything.
"It's nothing. The Crimson Earl is not completely dead. He took over someone else's body and was reborn. He made some noise in Chaidui Town." Xuan Weizi turned around and said.
Theus was startled: "Red Earl?! He's not dead yet?!"
"Not only is he not dead, but for some unknown reason, he seems to be able to guide both positive and negative energy at the same time, and his magic achievements have also improved." The incarnation of Xuan Weizi shook his head and said: "These things have nothing to do with us.
Concentrate on your research here."
"Oh." Theus didn't dare to ask any more questions. A mid-level mage like him who masters the sixth-level arcana seems to be only one step away from a high-ranking mage of the seventh-level arcana, but in reality there is a huge difference.
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The gap between advanced spellcasters is also huge. The gap between a ninth-level mage and an eighth-level mage is much greater than the gap between an eighth-level mage and a seventh-level mage. As for the gap from the ninth-level mage to the legendary level, it has crossed the ocean.
Such a long distance, so it is not difficult to understand that even as a ninth-level mage, Fusman was able to completely suppress Nelem.
According to legend, there are high and low levels of strength among legendary mages, so it is really not the turn of a small character like Theus to care.
Xuan Weizi looked at the underground hole again. Now they were more than fifty miles away from the ground, so that he had to leave "teleportation" guidance signs along the way to avoid being completely trapped underground.
If it were on the earth, this depth would have already broken through the hard crust and reached the stratum filled with magma. Even some interstitial spaces would probably be filled with high-temperature, flammable and toxic gases. It is by no means an environment where ordinary people can easily live.
Even if it is the incarnation of Yang Shen Zhenren, he still has to consider whether he will be injured by the earth, lungs, fire evil, and the ten thousand years of golden spirit.
Xuan Weizi had seen the research of Mr. Weston, the master of astrology in Huowu City, which was about this world - at least the old and new continents and oceans are all on the surface of spherical stars. This situation is roughly similar to that of the earth.
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However, the situation underground is hard to say. The depth of fossil mineral deposits and energy mining on the earth is only a few kilometers deep. Compared with the thickness of the earth’s crust, the development of industrial civilization is the utilization of these superficial geographical resources.
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But Xuan Weizi and the other three went deep into the road and explored all the forks in the road, but they didn't find any mineral deposits, which is very strange. If it is said that due to the difference in rules and regulations, there is no large storage of coal and oil in this world, Xuan Weizi
Wei Zi also recognized it.
But there were no mineral deposits at all, not even coarse crystals that could be used as raw materials for casting spells. This unnatural situation made Xuan Weizi feel strange.
However, when he came to this underground hollow, Xuan Weizi was slightly aware of a special aura, a power that resonated with psychic powers.
"It seems that this is the place where Maiang was born." Xuan Weizi said.
When Thius heard what Xuan Weizi said, he asked: "Is that the big mushroom that you, the doctor, made into a psychic scepter? Why do you say that?"
"Although you have gradually mastered the skills of identifying spiritual energy, you lack a deep grasp and understanding of the invisible power that permeates the environment." Xuan Weizi said: "I guess there is a mineral vein with affinity for spiritual energy below."
"Really?" Titus' face was full of joy and excitement that could not be concealed: "Now I have made a fortune! These days, any mineral vein is extremely precious. Sitting on the mineral vein, you are waiting for wealth, beauty,
Let the power keep coming!"
Xuan Weizi was not overjoyed, but looked at the surrounding environment with more confusion.
"Doctor...are there any other problems here?" Titus was still thinking about how to dig out the minerals below, when he saw Xuan Weizi walking back and forth with a frown on his face.
"It's strange that I haven't felt the pulsation of the earth even though I've come so deep underground. It should be said that the deeper you go, the stronger the pulsation of the earth should be." Xuan Weizi felt that it was really unlucky to have such a dark area passage.
Right at the doorstep, not only are the mineral deposits scarce, but there is no gathering area for the pulse of the earth.
Theus didn't know much about the earth's pulse, so he just said to please: "Is it not deep enough? How about we search deeper? Maybe the earth's pulse is attached to the mineral vein below."
The incarnation of Xuan Weizi sighed and said: "That's the only way it can be. If you step away, I will directly shatter this rock formation."
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"Please come in."
There was no emotion, and a mechanical voice came from the invisible mouth of a translucent magic servant.
As soon as Xuan Weizi stepped into the house, a "buzzing" alarm sounded from behind the door. The ghost-like magic servant without legs floated in front of Xuan Weizi and said one after another: "Detected.
You are carrying a small creature on your body. Please remove the creature before entering the room."
Rosalian got out of Xuan Weizi's arms with an unhappy look on her face, stuck out her tongue at the magic servant, then stepped on Xuan Weizi's shoulders and jumped out of the room, guarding outside with Wolf.
"Please come in." The magic servant said again, and then led Xuan Weizi to the sofa where the guests were waiting.
"Please wait."
After saying this, the magic servant floated to the door and used a brick with a simple magic array engraved on it to slowly charge it.
Xuan Weizi was not interested in this kind of poorly improved magic servant. Instead, he looked at the guest room in front of him, which was as wide as a conference room.
Since Nelem took back Fire Dance City, he did not move back to the communication crystal tower. Instead, he slightly renovated an idle private workshop next to it and moved in. It is said to be a private workshop, but it looks better than Xuan Weizi's in Chai Dui Town.
The small castle is even more majestic. In this guest room alone, the crystal chandelier above the head hides spells such as "Rainbow Jet", "Spider Web", "Ice Storm", standing vases on the four walls, and hanging murals.
, there are rune traps behind it, and sinister necromancy spells can be emitted at any time.
Even the carpet on the ground may turn into a swamp in an instant or a "force field prison" may rise. In short, various methods are used to ensure that the intruder will either be firmly trapped or blasted to pieces.
"I'm still so afraid of death." Xuan Weizi shook his head secretly, and heard a clicking sound from the door opposite. He leaned forward with a little curiosity, and after a while, he found that there was a layer of fine gold plate inside the door. It was really
A knife can't cut it, a hammer can't break it open.
"Is it Mr. Nelem?" Xuan Weizi asked, holding back a smile when he heard the sound of unlocking and turning the knob behind the door.
"Ah! It's me! Doctor, please wait a moment." Even if he didn't see it, Xuan Weizi could still imagine Nelem struggling to twist the lock, and heard him say a little irritably: "Sorry, it's a newly installed lock.
It hasn’t been oiled yet, I’ll have someone change it to a golem switch later... Aha! That’s it!”
There was a clicking sound of hinges, as if the door of a bank's underground vault was being dragged. Nelem walked out with a somewhat ashamed look on his face and said repeatedly: "I'm sorry, I didn't keep you waiting, right?"
"No, I just sat down." Xuan Weizi couldn't help laughing when he saw Nelem now.
I saw the chief mage advisor, wearing a blue-purple mage robe, but you could see the outline of the chain armor underneath. On his head, he wore a golden and diamond crown with brilliant prophetic aura; around his neck was a magic trigger
The sequence effect is a heavy necklace, and the number of spells from more than one sequence is stored in it.
In addition, the fingers of both hands are covered with rings, which have the shape of a vicious ouroboros or a rough copper pipe. The materials range from gold, silver and copper to ivory, jade, fine gold, and are inlaid with opals, sapphires,
Carnelian, onyx, moonstone, etc. are dazzling to see.
What's even more outrageous is that Nelem has more than eight bracelets on his wrists in total. The bracelets vary in thickness and it's unclear whether they are watches or water meters.
Xuan Weizi didn't want to find out whether there was any magic equipment in the shape of underwear. Anyway, Master Nelum was now armed to the teeth. His whole body was like a moving magic fortress. From the "secret vision", it was as bright as the scorching sun, which was difficult to find.
Look directly.
"Your Excellency Nelem, there is good news." Xuan Weizi said straight to the point: "Do you still remember the dark area passage near Chaidui Town? We have found a special crystal underneath, and we will probably send someone to deliver it later.
Come on, I’ll probably ask you to identify and study it.”
"Oh? That's really good news." Nelem nodded happily, holding on to the heavy gold and diamond ring, and then asked: "Does the doctor just come to the door to talk about this?"
Xuan Weizi shook his head and said, "There is one more important thing. I plan to return to Chaidui Town."
"Ah?" Nelum suddenly became anxious and used the honorific in his words: "Dr. Olenso, why did you leave just as you said? Did I do something wrong? Or did someone offend you?"
Xuan Weizi laughed and said: "Your Excellency Nelem, I still prefer to live my life in Chaidui Town. Now that the war is over, the reconstruction of Huowu City has begun one after another. I have helped you handle the most important matters.
Aren't you going to let me go?"
Nelem suddenly said with inspiration: "There is also Black Rock Province! Now we have lost a lot of manpower, not as good as Dr. Olenso..."
Xuan Weizi raised his hand to stop the other party from continuing, took out a list and said: "This is the personnel I have selected for appointment after observing in Huowu City recently."
In fact, the candidates on this list mainly come from the opinions of Titus, and in conjunction with Xuan Weizi's recent observations on the reconstruction of Huowu City, through the acting governor Aeser, he has met these people one by one. Some of them are mages, but they have advanced.
It’s almost slim; some are similar to Esther, who used to be responsible for large and small affairs in Huowu City and didn’t have much chance of promotion.
Compared with Nelem's children, these officials, big and small, were more likely to be won over by Xuan Weizi - in fact, Xuan Weizi didn't put much effort into making friends, but these people felt that in today's Huowu City, Xuan Weizi was more powerful than Nelem.
Have more say.
Letting these people serve as local officials in Black Rock Province is Xuan Weizi's way of extending his influence to Black Rock Province and preparing for the future layout.
As for Nelem himself, who was hiding in his private workshop, strengthening the protection of the fortress every day, trying his best to save himself magic equipment, and ignoring what was going on outside the window, don't blame Xuan Weizi for taking advantage of him.
"Then, that... and more!" Nelem racked his brains and wanted Xuan Weizi to stay: "I can't deal with the prisoners of more than a thousand legion soldiers. There is no way they can stay in Huowu City forever, right?
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"Don't worry, Sir Nelem, I'm here just to ask you to take away these soldiers." Xuan Weizi said with a gentle smile on his face.