Main Volume Chapter 181: The Battle between Two People with Connections
The territory of the Zi clan is mainly distributed in the west of the Great Xia Dynasty and is controlled by members of the Zi clan, a small number of whom are direct family members, while most of them are direct lineage members and followers of the vassal Zi clan.
Of course, as the spokesperson for handling Daxia's affairs, Liu Fangyi will not easily leave the imperial capital and return to her "hometown". Her so-called territory is just where the members of the Zi clan live in the imperial capital.
As distinguished guests, Zhang Yun and Lucina were personally taken to the territory of their Zi clan by their eldest cousin Liu Ting. They were first taken to settle down, and then taken out by their eldest cousin to visit the imperial capital of Daxia and appreciate the oriental culture.
This ancient city, which is as big as a giant monster, is truly spectacular. Even if you fly in the sky, you can't see the end of it.
There are many shops and buildings inside, ranging from the Monkey Theater in the Xia Dynasty to the romantic place of the Rising Sun Kingdom, as well as the Colosseum from the Western Kingdom, the Oceanarium from the Nanyang Kingdom, and so on.
If it were not for the limitations of the times, this city would be comparable to the modern steel capital, and even better, beating any city in Zhang Yun's memory.
Under the guidance of "old driver" Liu Ting, Zhang Yun and Lucina spent a whole morning visiting several of the city's closest scenic spots and tasted Daxia's unique delicacies, such as strange foods called "Sticky Jade Crawling Shrimp" and "Fire Chicken".
Uh...it seems to be crayfish and spicy chicken?
I'll try it again.
OK, it’s confirmed, these are the two things, the taste is almost exactly the same!
In addition to all kinds of delicious food, Zhang Yun and Lucina also visited various theaters in Daxia, including monkey shows, shadow plays, dramas, puppet shows, etc. Although Zhang Yun, who came from the modern era, found it boring, in this era, everyone finds it very interesting and worth taking the time to appreciate and taste.
Well, if I use a batch of recording crystals as cameras, call a bunch of followers and heroes, go around to collect scenes and shoot, and make a small movie that has never existed in this era...
Feeling okay?
Unfortunately, although the idea is good, it doesn’t work for me.
Not only does it take time, but you also don't get any extra dragon diamonds.
Maybe, when I have saved up 2 million dragon diamonds and have nothing to do, I will consider playing this to cultivate my sentiments...
Then.
Several people went to visit the Colosseum of Daxia.
This place is a little different from the arena in the chaotic land in the desert. There are not only competitions between humans and beasts, but also competitions between humans and battles between beasts.
And because of the special characteristics of the East, the monsters imprisoned here are very powerful. Even the lowest-level novice-level monsters are enough to rival the night wolf named "Overlord" in the desert.
Naturally, the contestants in the gladiatorial contest were also very strong. Some of them were high-level professionals starting at at least double level thirty, and there were even contestants at levels forty or fifty who could rival the Great Xia Royal Guards.
Zhang Yun didn't care about this. After all, he knew very well that his strength had far surpassed the normal combat power of this world, and a small arena was not enough for him to fight.
The monsters here are all elite monsters of level 30 or so. They seem very powerful, but the actual experience they give is not much. There is no need for Zhang Yun to spend time to gain such a little experience.
It would be better to follow the Great Xia Royal Guards to clear out the monsters. Just throw a few explosive balls and kill a large number of monsters. The experience will come as fast as rain.
Afterwards, they visited several specialty . Faced with the fun of these ancient people, Zhang Yun felt really bored. He began to miss the Piers and Enais he bought in his previous life.
On the other hand, Lucina and Liu Ting found it very interesting. They talked and laughed and had a great time along the way.
There are also Veronica and other heroes. They are just disguised as ordinary professionals. They are responsible for protecting Zhang Yun and Lucina closely, and taking the opportunity to relax and appreciate the scenery of this alien world.
Like Zhang Yun, these heroes with extremely rich background stories have seen better things than Da Xia, so they all find it boring and might as well go home and fight each other with the various "educational toys" stored in Zhang Yun's backpack.
Landlord, two against one, chess, one on one fight, isn’t that fun?
Finally, Zhang Yun couldn't help it. He looked at the two of them and asked in a low voice: "Um... do you still want to continue playing?"
Lucina looked at Zhang Yun: "Hmm?"
Liu Ting said excitedly: "Brother Zhang Yun, there are still many fun things in the Great Xia Capital! Now you have only seen one tenth of it, and there are still nine tenths left, you must visit them all!"
Zhang Yun touched his forehead and said, "Well, I know, but my hobbies are rather strange, I don't really like these things..."
"How about you continue shopping?"
"Zun and I will go back first. After all, the war is imminent and there are still many things to prepare. If we don't solve these problems when we face Ajid, there may be a lot of trouble."
Suddenly, Liu Ting felt a little disappointed: "Ah? Brother Zhang Yun, don't you like these? I also want to take Brother Zhang Yun to see the most interesting treasure appraisal meeting in our Daxia!"
"It seems we'll have to wait until next time!"
What?
Treasure appraisal meeting?
Why didn't you say this earlier?
After thinking about it, Zhang Yun quickly changed the topic and said, "A treasure appraisal meeting? There is such a thing? I am quite interested in this! Take me to have a look first!"
Liu Ting immediately became excited: "Okay! Okay! Follow me!"
Lucina: “…”
Haha, the man’s mouth is a big pig’s hoof!
Zhang Yun was indeed not interested in the folk culture of Daxia, but he was very interested in treasure appraisal meetings, which could potentially enhance Zhang Yun's strength.
Just like hearing that you can get a divine weapon by killing a boss in a game, any normal player, whether they dare to fight it or not, will at least take a look at it after hearing the news about it, to see the world...
Soon, everyone arrived at a treasure appraisal meeting in Daxia, and happened to catch a new round of exhibitions. They arrived at the right time.
The waiter standing at the door guided them respectfully: "Dear guests, do you want to go to the ordinary auditorium, or to the suspended box where the viewing effect is better?"
Liu Ting took out a few gold bars and said familiarly, "The best box, the best wine, the extra money is my tip for you... You must arrange it well!"
After hearing this, the waiter secretly winked at Liu Ting, indicating that he understood and would make sure that they would be comfortable.
Liu Ting also smiled back, indicating that I am an old driver and a local regular customer. You have arranged everything for us and the tips will be plenty!
Um.
This is the unspoken rule.
In the treasure appraisal meeting, the suspended box is a unique room where guests are first allowed to enter and then use secret techniques to make the room float in the air, allowing the guests to watch the treasure appraisal and auction from a high vantage point.
Although each private room is arranged in the same way, and the Eastern wizard who performs the secret technique is strong enough to never let a private room fall from the sky, it is extremely safe.
However, because the suspended boxes are relatively large and take up a lot of space, each suspended box is separated by a long distance from each other and divided into several layers, to ensure that the suspended boxes do not collide with each other and cause injuries to the guests inside.
Therefore, there will be "invisible" good private rooms and "invisible" bad private rooms. Although most people may not feel anything, the difference will be discovered after experiencing them a few times.
It's like going to a movie theater. If you sit in the middle of the movie screen, there's a huge difference between you and the people sitting in the front row.
If the person is a rich outsider who doesn't know the ropes, no matter how much money he spends or how much he is willing to pay for the seat, if he doesn't tip the waiter enough, the waiter will not arrange the best suspended box for him.
Just arrange any one.
If the other party asks the waiter why he doesn't get a better seat, the waiter will have many reasons to reply, such as the middle box has been reserved, and you can only choose another seat, or wait another two days.
But they won’t say it directly, you kid didn’t give me enough benefits, I must keep this good position for other big guys to earn more tips.
So, the rich man suffered a loss this time. If he can't figure out the logical relationship, he will suffer a big loss again next time.
But if an experienced person like Liu Ting comes instead, there won't be so much trouble. As long as he gives the waiter enough tips, he can spend less money than others and sit in the suspended box with the best viewing experience.
If you give a sufficient tip during the meal, you can get special treatment from the waiter. Whether it is drinks or special services, you will be the first to be notified.
The so-called customer is God refers to the customers who make the waiters make money, not the customers who make the treasure appraisal club make money.
However……
Normally speaking.
It won't be a big deal if you give a tip.
But if you encounter two familiar customers who know the business and both want to sit in the best seats, then there will be a big problem!
The waiter led everyone to the hall of the treasure appraisal meeting and asked carefully, "Um, sir, our priority seat has been chosen by someone else. Do you think it is possible to change to the second-tier candidate seat?"
Liu Ting decisively refused: "No, I can pay three times the price and give the person who chose the seat first some money, but you must sit in the priority seat today!"
"Ah, guest, I know what you mean, but the other party's identity is a bit special..."
The waiter was a bit difficult.
Liu Ting asked, "Why is it so special? Is it the Twelve Dragons? If not, get lost!"
The waiter was stunned. From the tone of this gentleman, it seemed that he was also a high-ranking official who was not easy to mess with. Just like the gentleman who chose the seat first, he dared to call the Twelve Dragons by their names.
He whispered, "No, how could such a great existence as the Twelve Dragons come to our small place... But the guest is not an ordinary person. He is the younger brother of the current Shen Zhilong Clan, and he is also a powerful warrior. How about you, guest?"
Very simple meaning.
That old man is the only one among the Twelve Dragons.
You'd better be timid today and don't get angry with the other party. Next time you come, I will arrange the best seat for you, okay?
Liu Ting snorted coldly: "That guy Li Jin? I've disliked him for a long time. Go and tell him that Liu Ting is here and is entertaining the VIP envoys from the West. Tell him to be sensible and give up his seat in the first box!"
waiter:"……"
It seems that the gentleman in front of me is also a relative of the Twelve Dragons?
Two big guys coming on the same day?
I surrender!
There was no way out. The waiter did not dare to offend Liu Ting, so he could only run to the bottom of Li Jin's box, slightly "modify" what Liu Ting had just said, and then convey it to Li Jin in the suspended box.
"Ah!"
"That Liu Ting bastard!"
"I didn't bother him, but he actually dared to bother me!"
"You two go down and teach him a lesson. It would be best if you could throw him out of the appreciation meeting and make him look ridiculous!"
Hearing Li Jin's order, the Daxia guard who was protecting him hesitated and said, "Lord Li Jin, this is not good, right ?"
Li Jin said coldly, "What are you afraid of? If there is any problem, I will take care of it for you two. You are loyal to your duties, obey orders, and go through fire and water for me. My brother will definitely not punish you!"
The Daxia guard was still a little hesitant: "But..."
Li Jin was a little annoyed: "What? You don't intend to obey my orders? Then why do I need you two? If you don't go and deal with Liu Ting today, I will go back and tell my brother to dismiss you two from your official positions and go back to your hometown to farm!"
The Daxia guards looked at each other with helplessness in their eyes, and then sighed, "Yes! Lord Li Jin! We will do it right away!"
As they spoke, two level 48 Da Xia masters jumped down from the suspended box and landed steadily on the ground. Liu Ting and others happened to arrive under the suspended box at this time.
The two guards did not take action directly, but half-knelt down and saluted Liu Ting, saying: "Greetings, Lord Liu Ting."
Liu Ting raised his hand: "Forget it! Where's that kid Li Jin? Ask him to give me his seat! I'm entertaining distinguished guests from the West!"
"Even if he is a distinguished guest of the Twelve Dragons, he must be treated with courtesy. How dare he not give me his seat?"
The two Daxia guards looked at each other and paused. One of them raised his head and said, "Um, Master Liu Ting, my Master Li Jin doesn't intend to give up his seat..."
"I hope Lord Liu Ting will be a little flexible and leave here first, and don't make things difficult for us two little ones. If you insist on going up, my brother and I will definitely lose our jobs today, and we may even lose our heads..."
Liu Ting raised his eyebrows: "What? This kid threatened you?"
“…”
The two Daxia guards did not say anything, but their eyes told Liu Ting clearly that, yes, Li Jin was threatening them, and if they did not drive Liu Ting away, the two brothers would definitely be finished today.
Liu Ting snorted coldly: "Oh, this bastard boy, I hate this about him, he is arrogant and domineering, relying on the power of others!"
"explain!"
"What did that kid force you to do?"
"Did I ask you to beat me?"
"Don't be afraid, just tell me, I'll take care of you if you have any problems!"
"See these people behind me?"
"I'm not lying to you. They are the distinguished guests that my cousin and your Shen Zhilong clan must treat with respect. Everything we do today is to entertain them!"
"If this brat Li Jin dares to hinder me and sends people to attack us, then he is attacking the envoys of the Western Kingdom and deliberately provoking a war between the two countries. According to the law, even if he is a relative of the Twelve Dragons, he should be executed immediately!"
After hearing this, the two Daxia guards quickly looked at the people behind Liu Ting with a look of surprise.
Ah this?
VIP from the West?
Could it be that the matter of borrowing troops that my master instructed me to do yesterday is related to them?
