As everyone knows, every piece of land in Sky City, which has just been developed not long ago, is extremely expensive. The ruins of houses around the most prosperous Sky City Square were already occupied by the Mages Council that dominated this area during the development process. Only a few parts were left to become acquisition targets for the player camp. In addition to the most popular businesses such as shops and hotels, taverns are also one of the choices of many merchants during the renovation and reconstruction process. Many players who go to the adventure holy places deep in the Sky City or have just returned from those extremely dangerous areas also They often go to these roadside taverns to enjoy a moment of rest amidst the wine and hustle and bustle. For players and the free world camp, "taverns" are indispensable. Novice adventurers will gather in a bunch of The boastful adventure stories are immersed in the longing for future adventures, and the experienced adventurers have already found the information they want among the bartenders and drinkers. Because of the recent events related to Skybreaker, the atmosphere and content to talk about here have become richer and more lively than before. The drinkers enjoying the atmosphere will always shine with prosperity. Under the gaze of the Emerald Hall, he disappeared into the teleportation magic circle that led to all parts of the world with a satisfied smell of alcohol.
"Convenience" has become one of the factors that increase the value of these shops, but not everyone will choose to fight for it. The Blue Mountain Tavern, located on the edge of the residential area, can bring drinkers the azure scenery outside the city. A unique place with refreshing cold wind.
"I heard this place was taken over not long ago."
I don’t know whether it was because it was not in the hot sales period or because it was a long way from the square. There were not many drinkers in the Blue Mountain Tavern at this time. Duan Qing, who was sitting in front of the bar, also pushed the cocktail in front of him from the bartender and took it. The surface of the blue-yellow wine was also shining with crystal brilliance as he looked at each other: "I remember the name Blue Mountain appeared in Tania City... Is there a boss behind them?"
"That's right." Like a girlfriend accompanying Duan Qing, Xuyu Liushang, who was sitting next to Duan Qing, leaned her warm body on Duan Qing's shoulder: "That's the Blue Mountain Coffee Shop - I have to say this My boss has really good vision. Even if he chooses a less lively neighborhood, he can still achieve good results."
"Traffic does not mean everything. Having a beautiful view can also bring good results." Turning his head to look at the blue sky extending parallel to the window of the tavern not far away, Duan Qing nodded in agreement: "It's a good experience reference. Maybe it can be used in the development of our sacred mountain.”
"That place that is nothing but grassland is probably not as attractive as the City in the Sky." Her mature and graceful body showed the contrasting feeling of a little bird, and she murmured gently twirling the tall tree in front of her. Wine glass: "Unless there is a way to transform the 'sacred mountain' that is piled with metal garbage into a scenic spot that is enough to attract players to visit or take risks - does Violet have that ability?"
"I have never doubted her ability, I just think she does not have that kind of leisure and elegance." Duan Qing curled his lips helplessly: "And there is a whole spring of wind elements wrapped there, and it becomes a scenic spot. , safety cannot be guaranteed."
"Then let's invite the guests to go hunting on the prairie." He said lazily, looking at the nails raised in front of him: "The tribes in the grassland are very active recently, and in the name of the gods' envoys, they have brought peace to the surrounding areas. Several hunting areas have been reserved, but maybe because the storm has calmed down, those beasts haven’t appeared much recently.”
"The connection between this cannot be determined yet." Duan Qing shook his head and asked in a low voice: "Where are the Hulun people with the most personality? What is happening to the continent they brought with them now?"
"Still keeping a safe distance - they are one of the only tribes that are not very open now." The silky hair slid down the gray-robed magician's shoulders. He closed his eyes and murmured, shaking his head and answering: "If I As expected, there should be some secrets left within their clan, and many guilds are now eyeing them and want to dig out this secret."
The atmosphere of talking and laughing merged and fermented between the two bodies leaning together, and quietly transformed into an indescribable emotion in the deliberately created ambiguity. In the end, a man and a woman also quietly spoke with the reduction of words. Sitting side by side, their muffled voices were finally heard by only the two of them: "...How is it?"
"Shh, you're still staring at us."
"How long has it been, and there are still people following you?"
"You are a famous person now. It would be nice if I didn't catch up with you and surround you three times inside and three times outside."
The inaudible breaths gathered between Chi Chi, interspersed with whispers and warnings: "But from just now to now, these people are just following us - they obviously have bad intentions."
"The war has advanced to its most intense stage, and it is inevitable that there will be endless means."
His body seemed to be extremely familiar with the current situation. Duan Qing, who maintained this affectionate posture, continued calmly: "Not to mention the Sky City, I guess important places like Tania and Redcar are also lurking. With countless secret sentries and undercover agents, Redkar is lucky to say that even if there is real turmoil, it will not have much impact on the battle situation, but if it is the City in the Sky——"
"Presumably they didn't send so many secret sentries specifically to ambush you." With his eyes closed, Xiuyu Liushang moved his cheeks, and the wine glass in his hand also swayed slightly: "It must have been the blind cat. Damn rat, he just happened to meet you and then decided to 'wait for an opportunity'."
"Then what's the appropriate way to deal with it?" Duan Qing raised his glass and took a sip: "Should we continue to pretend not to see it and just walk out calmly, or should we just flip the table and fight with them?"
"You have the final say, I will accompany you anyway." The blue-haired swordswoman replied softly: "I used the magic communication stone to secretly send a signal, and helpers should be here soon, so——"
"Ah! You two!"
The girl's unique cute voice sounded behind the two figures cuddling together, which suddenly broke the warm and quiet atmosphere in the tavern. Thousand-Zhihe, who illuminated the entire dim environment, then rushed in with an angry look. When they arrived at the bar, Liu Feng, who was carrying sparks, forced a gap between Duan Qing and Xu Yu Liushang because of his own will: "I said why can't I find you two! It turns out that you are hiding here to have sex with me! Hum! !”
"If you want to come for a drink next time, Brother Qingshan can also call me!" The girl gradually lowered her mouth, and with a smile on her face, she affectionately grabbed the other arm of the gray-robed magician: "I, I can drink too! Although I have never drank before, but... I am already twenty-three years old!"
"Oh, so the situation can never keep up with the changes." Feeling the fiery flow of elements that separated him, he straightened up and looked at the ceiling of the tavern with a helpless feeling in his eyes: "Then I have to use the previous one Planned - do you want a drink, Xiaoqian? Anyway, this guy is treating us."
"Of course he wants a treat!" Holding the other person's arm and swinging it back and forth, the red-haired girl's initial hesitation finally turned into gritted teeth and bravery: "Here, give me a drink, I want... I want... …Well, I don’t think I’d order this – is there a less strong variety, brother?”
"I recommend 'The Sound of the Conch'."
Shaking his head with a wry smile, Duan Qing gestured to the bartender not far away on the other side of the bar, then while feeling the vague changes in the air flow around him, he supported his arms to the side of the bar: "So how did you find this place? Here? Our busy man, the great Red Lotus Witch?"
"Don't call that name, it sounds so ungraceful." Seemingly affected by the atmosphere of the tavern in front of him, Qianzhihe, who was quite shy, lowered his head and replied: "Anyway, after I came back from the hermit camp, I will follow the same rules as before. The arranged plan found the Council of Seven...Ah, Teacher Freya didn't show up, is he still over there in the library?"
"Yes, no one can persuade her now." Duan Qing pressed his forehead helplessly: "Thanks to her, we have one more urgent task. Violet is currently working hard In the process of preparation, under the chain reaction, the defense work of Sky City will naturally be handed over to me."
"Well, uncle, aren't you very busy now?" Qianzhihe rolled his eyes twice, and asked in a rather strange way: "Why do you still have time to be here...ahem."
Her eyes turned to the other side, and converged with the eyes of Xuyu Liushang who had already assumed an elegant sitting posture and was shaking his wine glass sideways: "What are you looking at me for? I asked him to buy me a drink. ,is there a problem?"
"So you apprentices in the Council of Seven are all busy right now?" Stopping Qian Zhihe from jumping up even more angrily, Duan Qing once again distracted the girl's attention with his own question: "It's the Council of Seven. Is there any new trend?"
"When has the Seven-person Council not been busy?" Rolling her eyes, the girl sat back in her seat in frustration: "Ever since they entered the Sky City, this busyness has become more obvious. Speaker Fernando has assigned a lot of supervisory tasks to each great magician, trying to completely control this ancient and magical aerial city in his own hands as quickly as possible."
"After the battle in the core area that we led, things started to happen more and more." The girl who said this fell limply on the bar in front of her: "The 'Guardian' gained more The permissions can also protect us from entering more places deep in the city. Those mechanical beasts that were originally uncontrollable-that is, the defense system that once belonged to the city, are now under control and do not stop us much. "
"This is not a good thing for adventurers." Duan Qing, shaking the wine glass in his hand, raised his eyebrows: "Don't all the mechanical monsters in the high-level adventure areas become friendly units? Whether they are trophies or Will there be less production materials?”
"Don't worry, uncle. Area E and Area F are gone. There are still deeper areas G and H." Qian Zhihe, who was lying on the table, weakly shook his hand: "The City in the Sky is very big. Yes, we even discovered an underground area during our exploration, which is filled with all kinds of wonderful equipment and traps - ah."
The sound of the flask and ice cubes clashing stopped in front of the red-haired girl, accompanied by Duan Qing's smiling reminder: "Your cocktail."
"Can I try a bite first?"
The fearless Red Lotus Witch also seemed to flinch at this moment, and her outstretched fingers trembled a little when she touched the aqua blue wine glass: "I... often help my drunk brother home. But I have never drank before, and I don’t know what it feels like to be drunk..."
"I didn't expect our Xiaoqian to be such a pure girl. It's really surprising." The chuckle from the whisperer on the other side reached her ears: "It's really not even close."
"Hmph! Just wait for me." The red-haired girl puffed up her cheeks and gritted her teeth. Then she felt relieved and closed her eyes hard: "Isn't it just drinking? I - cough cough! cough cough Ahem!”
“That’s not how you drink cocktails.”
Looking at the girl who wanted to drink the wine in front of her, but was coughing violently because she was not used to the smell of alcohol, Duan Qing, who gently patted her back, turned around with a smile and asked: "Or maybe I should order a glass of juice? give her?"
"No, I...ahem, it's okay for me." He grabbed Duan Qing's arm before Xuyu Liushang could answer. Qianzhihe coughed and hurriedly denied it: "I, I am an adult, my lord...cough Cough, you should look like an adult...cough...cough..."
"Don't talk yet, calm down." Duan Qing, who continued to comfort the other party, then called the bartender: "Let's get another glass of water."
"Ahem...Thank you, thank you."
Taking the water glass in front of her, the red-haired girl replied with an embarrassed look on her face: "I'm really sorry, it seems a bit embarrassing."
"There are not many things that can make our Xiao Qian aware of the shame." Duan Qing replied cheerfully, and then calmed down the smile on his face: "Let's get down to business... What did the Seven-person Council say?"
"I promised, I promised, they...cough!" After clearing out the last remaining alcohol in his throat, Qian Zhihe raised his head as if to take credit: "The ruins were originally undeveloped, except for Fernando Except for the Speaker, no one has ever visited again.”
"Because it's worthless?"
"No, because the 'Guardian' refuses."
As if he had just thought of this, Qian Zhihe exclaimed: "Oh, speaking of which, Lord Guardian has not agreed yet."
"You should be able to persuade her, right?"
