The capital of Muqi is called Havana, which is a city in the mountains. The city is located on the east side of the Bronnian Mountains in the east of the Dusk Forest, next to Magnum's territory "Calia City-State".
Three hundred and fifty years ago, on March 3, a professional named "Harry" opened up the east side of the Bronnia Mountains and established the Havana settlement under the witness of the twelve moments. At first, the adventurer just wanted to establish a settlement to facilitate others to explore the magnificent Bronnia Mountains. However, as the number of people at the gathering point increased, the settlement gradually expanded, and the prototype of a "Miracle Kingdom" gradually emerged. Appear before the eyes of the world.
Fifty years later, Havana has become the world-famous "Celestial City of Mountains and Corridors", and Harry, who had dual identities as a ranger and "teacher" at that time, also established the "Miracle Kingdom" of his dreams - Muqi according to his original conception. .
The reason why it became a country of miracles is that this country highly respects nature and soul, so they do not believe in gods.
In this world, every country has its own gods that it believes in. Even the Three Eastern Courts, which do not care about the secular world, have their own gods to protect them. Because only gods can purify the disaster land left behind by the second disaster "The Reversed Era" and allow food and humans to live on the land for a long time. Otherwise, once many people gather in a place without the protection of gods, those upside-down elements will suddenly erupt one day, bringing unpredictable consequences.
However, Muqi broke the almost universal truth that "a country cannot be founded without the blessing of gods". For some reason, Harry, the first generation of Mr. Muqi, has the ability to communicate with natural elements. He signed an agreement with those ubiquitous natural elements, making these extremely mysterious beings choose to protect Muqi and thousands of people who believe in nature. The Muqi people.
"There are still five kilometers to Havana."
In the carriage, which was the broadest and most gorgeous in the entire convoy, everyone gathered around a map and listened to Zhou Li's explanation with full attention.
"Muqi is a country that doesn't have much etiquette and etiquette. Apart from the standard handshake, Muqi only has an etiquette that praises nature."
Zhou Li drew a semicircle on his chest and demonstrated it to everyone: "This is the standard gesture of praising nature, please remember it."
After recording this simple and clear etiquette, Ivey asked: "When is this etiquette generally used?"
Zhou Li looked at Xiao Ke who was standing aside. She was stunned for a moment, then nodded and explained to everyone in a familiar manner: "Praising nature is a etiquette that we usually use in various embarrassing situations."
"ah?"
Confused expressions appeared on everyone's faces. They never expected that Xiao Ke's answer would be like this.
"Uh, how should I explain this..." Xiao Ke rubbed her eyebrows with a headache. After a moment, she said with a little hesitation: "It's similar to, haha?"
Seeing the deeper doubts on everyone's faces, Xiaoke panicked and quickly continued to explain: "Let me give you an example. It's like you go home one day and your mother suddenly asks you if you have found a lover. You are very worried. Embarrassing, there is nothing to say. At this time, you can use this etiquette to skip this topic.
"Oh, it's similar to the Buddhist saying that good is good, right?"
After saying something confusing, Zhou Li crossed his legs and said to everyone: "From now on, you and Muqi's guy will have nothing to talk to. Just make this gesture and the other person will be polite." If I retreat, I won’t continue to be embarrassed with you.”
"That's it."
Xiao Ke nodded, fully agreeing with Zhou Li's statement. Then she thought of something and quickly reminded: "By the way, although Mu Qi doesn't have anything particularly taboo, there is one thing you must pay attention to."
"Don't cut down the trees."
Xiao Ke said to everyone very seriously: "No matter when and where you are, never cut down trees, especially saplings."
"ah?"
In terms of playing the role of admiration, Ivey is now catching up with Eluma's status. "Why is this?"
"Actually we don't know either."
Xiao Ke shrugged, but still looked serious: "We have been observing this custom since five hundred years ago. This custom has been passed down since the birth of this country. Although we don't know why, this is the whole Muqi The most taboo point is that once trees are cut down, Muqi’s survey team will immediately appear and take the people away, so be careful!”
"Don't worry, we didn't come all the way here just to chop down trees."
Zhou Li replied with a smile, and then Eluma's eyes drifted to him. She suddenly came over and stared at Zhou Li without blinking.
"..."
After a long silence, Zhou Li turned his head and said innocently: "I haven't done it yet."
"Don't do that."
Eluma pinched Zhou Li's face, and then returned to her seat.
"Two kilometers to go."
In fact, within a radius of ten kilometers, this city with mountains and clouds coexisting has already appeared in everyone's eyes. The city-state that seemed to be hanging upside down in the sky was like a miracle. Even the mountain peaks were not as majestic as this city, and it was deprived of its brilliance in people's eyes. At this scene, even Ain, who had always been cold, showed a shocked expression.
"Wow~ so beautiful."
Eluma opened her mouth and said in surprise: "I thought there would be no such building except in the God Realm."
"Gods can shape the natural environment at will in the divine world, but humans are certainly incomparable."
Zhou Li rubbed Eluma's head, looked at the shocking city, and murmured softly: "But in reality, it seems that humans are stronger than them."
"This city was built by the first survey teams of that year. They communicated with nature and let the elements help them build the city-state."
Xiao Ke looked at his hometown that he had not seen for several years, with a trace of tenderness in his eyes: "Every stone and wood here has traces of the corresponding elemental elves helping humans. The trees picked off their toughest branches, and the rivers washed away With the gravel that people need, the stones will shape themselves into the desired shape. It can be said that this is a miracle shared by nature and mankind."
The closer they got to the city, the more frightened everyone became. They feel that this city is like the Kingdom of God in the story, and humans simply do not have the ability to touch it. However, the more they felt like this, the more deeply they admired the first-generation survey team and the natural elements.
One kilometer away, the welcoming team from the Republic of Muqi had already arrived. After a simple and pleasant welcome ceremony, Zhou Li and his party got off the carriage and walked slowly towards the Natural Tower, the building representing the highest authority of the Muqi Republic.
"Do you need a tour guide?"
The man in charge of receiving Zhou Li was a man named "Noah". He faced Zhou Li and said to him with a just right smile: "My image may not be very good, but I am very familiar with every plant and tree in Havana. I know everything. If you need it, I can help you get familiar with this beautiful city faster in the next time."
"Thank you for your suggestion." Zhou Li nodded slightly, and his smile was completely different from the arrogance and domineering look of Silver City back then. "But we have a local here, so there is no need to trouble Mr. Noah."
"ah?"
Noah was stunned for a moment, and smiled clearly when he saw Xiao Ke emerging from the crowd. Then he invited the foreign minister to the side and followed everyone.
Accompanied by the Foreign Minister, Zhou Li and his party arrived at the gate of the Natural Tower. This is a huge building made of intertwined vines and trees, with no trace of artificiality. It's like trees growing intentionally, creating a tower full of natural beauty.
This tower is the most important authority in Muqi. It is divided into six areas, representing six different national fields: "military, financial, cultural, construction, natural, and overall planning." Each of these six areas has three floors of space for the corresponding officials. What Zhou Li and the others are going to this time is the top of the tower - the coordinator.
The six areas of the tower are decorated differently. The military area has a wooden sculpture with a curved sword blade, mostly built of thorny vines. The financial area has golden wooden fences that separate each area, implying that wealth must be controlled. The stone book of culture, the hammer and sickle mahogany carvings of construction, and the wall of natural elements all have distinct and unique styles.
However, when Zhou Li and the others stepped into the most important and highest-level "coordinator" of the entire tower, they were all surprised.
Except Zhou Li.
"Welcome to the coordinator."
This area is made of pure white wooden boards, without any decorations, let alone gold and silver, not even a carved wooden sculpture. Apart from the dizzying white color, there are only black growth ring patterns on the floor. In the middle of the growth ring pattern, an ordinary and outrageous wooden chair was placed on it.
The one who welcomed everyone was a skinny old man in white who was sitting on a chair.
The old man is very old, and the years have left traces on him mercilessly. Wrinkles, old age lines, sagging skin, cloudy eyes. He was like a man buried in the earth, exuding the breath of death.
"teacher!"
At this time, Xiaoke in the crowd couldn't bear it anymore. She trotted to the chair in three steps and two steps, looked at the old man with tears in her eyes, and said tremblingly: "You...how is your body..."
"So old?"
As if he was talking about someone else, the old man who was Xiao Ke's teacher looked at Xiao Ke with a smile. He tremblingly stretched out his skinny right hand and gently wiped away the tears from the corners of Xiao Ke's eyes with his rough fingers. . The old man took this action for a long time. He looked at Xiao Ke who couldn't suppress his sadness and said with a chuckle:
"Xiao Ke is already a big girl, why are you always crying?"
"me…"
Seeing the sadness of the old man dying, mixed with the warmth brought by the old man's comfort, Xiao Ke bit his lower lip and held back his tears.
The old man touched her hair, then looked at Zhou Li, and said to him in a relaxed tone: "If I guess correctly, this person should be a brave man."
Facing the old man's inquiry, Zhou Li was not as arrogant as he was when facing Magnum III. He walked forward and said to the old man very politely: "Yes, I am the brave man of this class. My name is Zhou Li. It is an honor to meet you, Mr. Muqi."
"Haha, why are you so polite?"
The old man had no airs of being the leader of a country. He laughed twice, and then suddenly coughed several times. Facing the worried eyes of everyone, he waved his hands and said after taking a few breaths: "It doesn't matter, the old problems are gone. When people get older, they become problems, and no one can escape them."
"Can't even you escape?"
Zhou Li looked at the old man and asked this question bluntly.
"You can't hide from it, no one can hide from it." The old man shook his head, without any sadness, just talking about death calmly, even if he was about to die: "You can't hide from demigods, you can't hide from gods, even They can’t hide either.”
"Do you know why we are here?"
As if they had known each other for a long time, Zhou Li spoke again: "Do you know the purpose of Magnum's visit?"
"I know the latter." The old man blinked and said with an old naughty tone: "They have wanted this country for a long time. I am just old and not stupid. Of course I know."
"However, I really don't know the reason for the hero's coming."
The old man leaned back and cast his turbid eyes gently on Zhou Li's face. He narrowed his eyes slightly. At this moment, Zhou Li seemed to feel the old man's gentle and penetrating gaze directly touching his. Soul-like. But this feeling was fleeting, so fast that Zhou Li felt like he was hallucinating.
"Zhou Li, can I teach you Xiao Zhou?"
Facing the old man's question, Zhou Li nodded and agreed.
"Okay, then I'll call you Xiao Zhou." The old man looked as kind as a neighbor's grandfather, and his voice was unhurried: "You shouldn't be here just for Magnum and Muqi."
"That's right."
Zhou Li nodded and responded calmly. He quietly made a gesture behind him, and then said to the old man: "Do you have any research on the soul?"
The old man was startled for a moment, then he glanced at a group of Xiaoke who were holding back tears, smiled fondly as if he had thought of something, and then said to Zhou Li: "Yes, I do have a lot of research on the soul. .”
"Then can you help this child?"
Following Zhou Li's words, Kaya appeared in front of the old man.
The moment he saw Kaya, the old man was suddenly shocked, and an inexplicable pressure instantly spread throughout the hall. Everyone suddenly felt as if they were facing a formidable enemy. Black mist dispersed from Zhou Li's body, surrounding everyone tightly, resisting the invisible pressure.
"Appeared."
Soon, the pressure dissipated. The old man gave Zhou Li and the others a slightly apologetic look, but his eyes quickly returned to Kaya, who was standing quietly. He looked at Kaya, but his eyes looked like he was looking at another person.
"It's similar, it's so similar."
The old man's voice was a little trembling, and there was a rare brilliance in his eyes, a brilliance that Xiao Ke had never seen before. But Zhou Li could see the name of that light.
hope.
"Exactly the same as His Highness Chonghuang."
