Chapter 319 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 in the lead felt a huge wave in his heart while tremblingly asking questions.
Over the years, he had 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!
For those of them who have been away from home for many years, this is nothing short of a supreme grace.
"It's absolutely true."
Nodding slightly, looking at the old and excited face of the other party, Lei Xiao smiled lightly and said: "Old sir, just leave the rest to us. You don't need to make any announcements, just wait and see."
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, the nine-strong team that came this time had reunited.
On this trip to Cishi Town, the reason why Lei Xiao also brought Guan Zhong, who was the commander of the garrison of Kongqing Town, was because the commander of the garrison of Cishi Town 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 arriving in this city, under Lei Xiao's order, the group was divided into two groups.
A group conducted an investigation from the direction of the residents of Kongqing Town.
The other group conducted investigations from the perspective of Guan Zhongpaoze Gujiu and other residents of the city.
Arriving at the quiet place in the desolate yard at the back door, I faced the biting wind blowing from time to time from the white snow peaks.
Lei Xiao first repeated the information he had just received to the three people in the other group, and then raised his eyebrows and asked: "How is it? What did you gain there?"
"Back to Lord, this magnet town is indeed very weird."
I saw Lin taking off the hood of the illusion cloak, and the face of a village girl covered with freckles immediately returned to a sassy and delicate face, and said: "First of all, my subordinates noticed that in this city, in addition to Outside of 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. ”
Shaking her head helplessly, Lin continued: "After inquiring, my subordinates and others learned that a few years ago, under the order of the Lord of Magnet City, almost all the residents of the city joined the ranks of mining. The entire city was 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.
"What exactly does this Magnet City Lord want to do?"
"Has the attraction of this mine been so high 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."
Thinking of this, 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."
On the other side, Lin saluted respectfully.
"Blazing Flame Crystal?"
Hearing this, Chao Yan on the side blinked his big eyes and said: "This is a 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, that's exactly what's weird about Magnet Town."
I saw Lin stroking some scattered hair, nodded, and continued: "The price of this kind of ore in the Cold Flame Kingdom is only slightly higher than that of light crystal, and it is far from expensive. Category.”
After a pause, Lin added: "Thus, such a mine can be used as a side job, but it is really difficult to understand that it is mined so recklessly."
For Lin, who runs a trade fair, she naturally knows the prices of goods in the Cold Flame Kingdom.
"There must be something hidden in this."
After pondering for a moment, Lei Xiao looked up at the pure white snow peaks towering above his head and said thoughtfully: "I have to say that this Magnet City Lord is more mysterious and unpredictable than we imagined."
Next, Lei Xiao said to the commander of the Kongqing Town garrison on the side: "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 gate of the city. Since there were soldiers from the so-called mine guard team around, we didn't talk much. Instead, we agreed to meet in this slum at noon. Meet at the edge of the door.”
I saw Guanzhong step forward, caressing his chest and saluting: "In addition, this old friend of mine has an upright character and rarely beats around the bush. We should be able to get some new clues from him."
"That's it."
Slowly retracting his gaze looking up at the snow-capped mountains, Lei Xiao 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 guards, they are just a foil. .”
"Lord, my subordinates also discovered this."
Saluted to Lei Xiao again, Guanzhong spoke again: "My old friend was promoted to the level of a third-level powerhouse a few years ago, but judging from his expression at that time, it seemed that he was very Be 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 level of peak level."
"Things are really getting interesting."
Nodding in thought, Lei Xiao first stretched, and then said to the main subordinates: "We can now confirm that the strange vortex surrounding the entire Magnet Town is concentrated on the Lord of Magnet City.
Next, let’s start the investigation from Guan Zhong’s old friend Pao Ze, who is the commander of Magnet Town’s garrison. ”
"Yes! Lord!"
All the subordinates bowed 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.
"Lord City Lord, this... what is this?"
Looking at the round and translucent alchemical product in Lei Xiao's hand, Xing Gui's father couldn't help but look puzzled.
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.
"This is a second-level healing potion, take it quickly."
Lei Xiao didn't explain too much, but smiled slightly and handed the potion into the other person's hand.
"This... thank you very much, Lord City Lord!"
After taking the potion tremblingly, Xinggui's father immediately showed an expression of disbelief and fell 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 don't even dare to 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 able to gain such favor from 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 Xinggui, his father and his daughter, and several other old men to temporarily hide in a remote area of the slum.
He took his subordinates and galloped away in the direction agreed with Guan Zhongpaoze's old friend.
……
There are two scorching suns, one big and one small.
On the edge of the slums of Magnet Town, collapsed wooden houses are mixed with garbage everywhere, and there are also stinking muddy ditches in the middle.
As a result, everything in sight was messy and desolate.
At this time, a figure dressed as an ordinary farmer was seen 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 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.
As 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 was an obvious scar on his dark left cheek, which seemed 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."
Guan Zhong was also smiling and gave the other party a big hug.
After the two of them stood still again, feeling the aura of everyone who was obviously 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 both at the 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 powerhouse.
However, it had only been a few years since we last met, so why was the other party's aura so much higher than his own?
"Guan Zhong, you have practiced 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: "You shouldn't have taken a third-level strength-enhancing potion, right?"
Shrugging slightly, Guanzhong nodded and said, "Yes, if our 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?"
After hearing Guanzhong's somewhat Versailles answer, Nate was startled, with a look of disbelief on his face.
Originally, he was just joking, but he didn't expect Guan Zhong to actually answer in the affirmative!
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 a million golden dragons, and you are given two of them in a row? How is this possible? Just one potion is at least equal to that of an ordinary town Several years of income! ”
I saw the suspicious expression on Nate's face and thought to himself: "The key is that there are no mines in Kongqing Town. Furthermore, even if your family has mines, you can't reward your 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 lord, right?"
After chatting with the other party for a few words, Guan Zhong's expression became serious again, and he said: "To be honest, the reason why I came to Magnet Town is to follow our Lord City Lord. ”
"What? You mean your city lord of Kongqing Town is here too?"
Hearing this, Nate once again showed a surprised expression.
"Yes, our city lord is here this time for the residents of Kongqing Town who are trapped here."
Guan Zhong nodded slightly and said with a serious face.
"How could there be such a city lord who comes in person for the residents who were abandoned here a few years ago?"
After hearing Guanzhong's affirmative answer, 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, although I still want to have a chat with you about the golden years when we fought together on the battlefield, but the current situation in Magnet Town, I think you should be better than me, a foreigner, and Don’t you understand? ”
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?"
Nate was stunned, and a look of surprise appeared on his resolute face again, and he asked: "Guanzhong, are you saying that 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 defense squadrons.
The entire Magnet Town is on the verge of collapse.
The difference is that they are native-born local garrison troops.
Those minions of the city lord were 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, what Guan Zhong said was like a glimmer of light in the dark night, instantly causing huge waves in Nate's heart.
"Yes, our Lord Kongqing Town has made exactly this plan."
Nodding slightly, Guanzhong continued proudly: "How about it? Nate, are you willing to help us?"
Hearing the sound, 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!"
A moment later, Nate, who was the commander of the Magnet Town garrison, came to Lei Xiao under the guidance of Guan Zhong.
At this time, the group of people were 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 began to think secretly in his heart.
"This is the new city lord of Kongqing Town? Why is he so young?"
"Moreover, I can't feel the aura of a strong man from his body. The followers around him don't emit any energy fluctuations. They seem 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.
"Speaking of which, is the other party really capable of helping the residents of Magnet Town solve the crisis?"
Just when Nate's eyes flickered and he felt a little doubtful.
On the other side, Lei Xiao, who was sitting in the top position, nodded to the burly man beside him and said lightly: "Polygonum cuspidatum, let's get started."
"Yes! Lord!"
A rough voice sounded.
In an instant, a monstrous momentum swept out of Knotweed's strong body.
Just like a majestic rolling torrent, it completely enveloped the cabin in an instant.
Nate didn't wait for the stunned Nate to react.
The next second, powerful auras burst out from Lei Xiao and others one after another, making the whole room surge with energy, almost suffocating.
After a moment, Nate, who was shocked beyond measure, finally reacted.
It turned out that in the whole room, he was the only one who was... the weakest. (End of chapter)