Mages, Adventurers, and Women

Even if the dwarf and the bone worked together, they could exhaust the rock leopard to death.

Sylvie grinned mischievously, "Fres will definitely come after you—you're more handsome than him, and you stole tenth place from the Silver Sword. With his notoriously arrogant nature, he'll never let you get away with this..."

Li Wei shrugged and said, "Let's get past the dwarf first."

Levi was more concerned with the development of magic in the royal city than with the threat from Freys.

He reached the limit of spell fusion in Rolling Stone Town.

Earth, fire, and necromancy types, no matter how elaborate they are, have limited power.

Li Wei hadn't yet mastered the psychic magic, and he originally intended to use the Dark Magic Stone Tablet to acquire it, but he met with the little elf Orisa along the way.

When asked about things to do, the little elf said that the royal city has an academy for magic-based professionals, where the academy and the mage association have complete magical inheritances in the four elements of spirit, lightning, wind, and ice, as well as the elemental experience of many sages.

This is one of the things Li Wei lacks most.

His overall strength has not improved significantly for a long time.

The core reason is that the elemental magic inherited by Li Wei in Rolling Stone Town cannot provide enough imagination.

Compared to other magic-based professionals, Li Wei's advantage lies in his extensive experience in deconstructing arcane characters.

Even someone as powerful as Frey has always admitted that she is not as good as Livy at deconstructing arcane character structures.

However, Li Wei's shortcomings are obvious; he seriously lacks basic knowledge such as the common sense of element fusion.

Rolling Stones only teaches the rigid application of spells; it doesn't teach you how to deconstruct spells, elements, magic, or arcane characters.

He is severely lacking in the methods of contacting, utilizing, and absorbing the related inheritance of the more mysterious element of the spiritual system.

This is why Li Wei hesitated to study the mysterious spiritual lineage.

I'm worried that haphazard research might cause irreparable damage to the mysterious spirit...

Looking ahead to the upcoming Golden Kingdom capital.

Li Wei was certain that his "magician" skills would reach new heights in the royal city!

This is the most prosperous royal city on Golden Island, and the most anticipated event!

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The morning of the eleventh day.

Orisa was very satisfied with the journey.

She enjoyed it immensely.

Stepping out of the carriage, Orissa nestled in Levi's arms, smiling as she gazed at the distant megacity, and said:

"Li Wei, that is the capital of the Golden Kingdom—Golden City."

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Chapter 85: [Three-in-One] Golden City, Great Spiritual Boost, Widely Acclaimed Reputation [A truly massive chapter of 1 words]

The city of gold is surrounded by mountains.

It is the only plain in this mountain range.

Vast, fertile, and prosperous.

Like the deep ravine between a dancer's twin peaks, captivating and profound.

Li Wei stood on the back of the tusked elephant halfway up the mountain, looking up at the Golden City. At first glance, a towering tree appeared as vast as a majestic mountain.

The canopy of trees blocks out the sun, and many trunks twist, intertwine, and entwine. Ancient castles of different shapes stand in the gaps, and birds, magical beasts, and small airships occasionally fly among them, creating a magnificent and magical scene.

The cloud waterfall emerges from the gaps between the gnarled tree roots, like a dam opening and a torrent of water gushing out. As the morning sun shines down, it is painted in a golden hue, like a river of gold coins flowing endlessly, truly deserving of the name "Golden City".

"The Isle Tree, in the ancient language of the Golden Island, means: the Golden Tree."

"The Duchy of Sands calls it Father; the Duchy of Storms calls it Hope; and in the Golden Kingdom, we prefer to call the Islay Tree the Tree of Peace."

The little fairy Orisa, clinging to Levi, explained.

Below the cloud waterfall lies the entire Golden City.

The Golden City resembles a chessboard with stars scattered across it and the Chu River and Han border, with the Islay Tree situated right in the center.

It is divided into four distinct arc-shaped areas: the royal area, the core area, the central area, and the outer ring.

The four districts were built around the Islay Tree, with the more centrally located the districts becoming increasingly prestigious.

The royal family resided within the tree trunk.

The core area adjacent to the Islay Tree consists of: the Noble District, the Mage Association District, the Priest Association District, the Law Academy District, the Alchemy Association District, the Inquisition, the Royal Guard, the Cabinet District, and the General District.

The "Central Area," adjacent to the core area and the outer ring, includes non-elemental associations such as warriors, adventurers' guilds, merchant guilds, and residential areas for ordinary nobles.

The outer ring is home to 99% of the ordinary creatures of Golden City, with a dazzling array of residential areas named after the princes, princesses, dukes and other nobles of the Golden Kingdom.

For example, the "Xiwei District" is the largest commercial district for affordable clothing on the outer ring road.

Because the Cult of the Immortals was causing trouble in the three kingdoms, only one main entrance was used out of the nine entrances to the Golden City.

The drawbridge, large enough for a medium-sized airship to pass through, was overcrowded.

Nearly a hundred queues were blocked at the entrance to the city, unable to pass.

Fortunately, Sylvie and Orissa were in Li Wei's group. Due to their special status, they did not need to queue and easily entered the Golden City through the "VIP" channel.

In the "Daphne" residential area on the outer ring road behind the city gate, Li Wei politely declined Orissa's invitation to live in her home in the commercial district.

"Get lost and stop bothering me."

After spending more than ten days in close contact with Levi, Orissa gradually figured out his temperament and said nonchalantly:

"How about I go home to see my parents, and then come stay with you?"

"No, you'd better never come looking for me again."

Levi left with a remark and followed behind Langsis, along with Julia's party and Samantha, toward the central Adventurers' Guild area.

Orissa pouted, put her hands on her hips, stomped her feet, and shouted angrily at Levi's resolute back.

"Li Wei, you wait! The more you tell me not to come find you, the more I'll go find you anyway!"

"ill."

Li Wei muttered something, caught up with Yulia who was whistling leisurely, patted her on the bottom, put his arm around her shoulder, and walked side by side, laughing:

"Beautiful Ms. Julia, would you be willing to spend this wonderful evening with me on my first visit to the Golden City?"

Julia glanced sideways at the marks on Levi's neck and said softly:

"Get lost!"

Li Wei, shameless as ever, looked at the freckled Sylvie standing next to Julia and said:

"And you? Would you like to sleep with me?"

"But I can't tell your parents who live inside the Isley Tree."

Sylvie glared at Levi and mimicked Julia's tone, saying:

"shameless."

Snapped--

After succeeding, Li Wei ran to the leader, Langsis, and asked about the Adventurers' Guild area.

Francis lived to be 68 years old; he certainly had an eye-opening journey.

He had seen many unruly adventurers, but Li Wei was one of the few he had ever met in his life.

What astonished him most was that Li Wei was clearly utterly hopeless when it came to relationships, yet the girls around him acted as if they would die without him…

Ah... what an enviable adventurer's life.

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The Adventurers' Guild area is similar in size to Rolling Stone Town.

A simplified version of a complete living area that integrates the headquarters of the Golden Island Adventurers' Guild and the Golden Kingdom Adventurers' Guild, an arena, living quarters, residences, taverns, inns, and residential houses.

To the south lies the Warriors' Association District, which is of similar size; to the north are the Knights' Association District and the Rangers' Association District; across the street to the east is the "Mages' Association District," the core area; and to the west is the "Sylvie Clothing District," located on the outer ring.

The Adventurers' Guild area is located in the central part of Golden City, a mid-to-high-end location.

Li Wei had guessed that the cheapest stone house in Rolling Stone Town's Rolling Stone District cost two gold coins a month. The idea that he could rent a decent house in Golden City was correct. Just one street away from the Adventurers' Guild headquarters on Golden Island, there was a row of livable single-story houses with a monthly rent of two gold coins.

This is the Adventurers' Guild in the center. If you rent a place in the outer ring, the rent will be cheaper.

Across the street from the Adventurers' Guild headquarters, behind a row of weapon and equipment shops, lies a cluster of two-story residential houses with courtyards. The houses are nearly 400 square meters across two floors, and the courtyard is over 200 square meters. The location is excellent, the space is large, and the rent is only 5 gold per month.

With a wave of his hand, Li Wei rented two adjacent two-story houses, paying two months' rent in one go. Compared to the substantial funds his squad possessed, 20 gold coins for rent was just a drop in the ocean.

A house for him, Julia, and Sylvie to live in—although it's unlikely Sylvie will live there.

The other building is for Bones and Duron to live in.

Samantha went to live with her mother and later wanted to come and live with Li Wei, but Li Wei "politely declined".

Lances noted down Levi's address and told Levi and Julia's team not to go too far, as the Adventurers' Guild headquarters might contact them at any time to inquire about the Moon Town mission.

Bones and Duron tied the carriage to the yard, left the two large animal skin bags and four monster and beast corpses at home, and went out to do a big shopping spree without a care in the world.

Before long, the two returned excitedly, carrying and hugging a huge pile of things, and invited Li Wei to their house to show them off:

"Li Wei, guess how much a watermelon costs?"

Water melons resemble watermelons in shape and have a creamy, juicy texture.

Bone couldn't wait to reveal the secret: "In Rolling Stone Town's commercial street, a gourd that's half the size of this and has a bitter taste can sell for 10 silver coins per pound. Here, a gourd that's about the size of the dwarf brother only sells for 12 copper coins!"

Duron muttered "bastard" and spread out the pile of things he had bought on the table to show them off:

"Li Wei, look at this pure wheat bread with five different jam flavors inside! It's not dry, it's fragrant, and it's soft. It only costs 5 copper coins each!"

"Those bastards in Rolling Stone sell hard, sawdust-mixed dry bread for 60 copper coins each!"

"Li Wei, remember the rock beef in the commercial district? 1 gold coin per pound, guess how much I paid? 8 silver coins per pound!"

"And this too—the diabolo that sells for 1 silver coin a plant in Rolling Stone Town's commercial street is only 5 copper coins a pound here!"

"Damn it! I just heard that the Adventurers' Guild area is one of the more expensive areas in Golden City. It would be cheaper in the outer ring!"

"Those bastards in Rolling Stone Town treat us adventurers like pigs to be slaughtered!"

……

After having a simple meal, Li Wei and Gu Tou went out for a stroll by themselves.

Julia was taken to a hot spring by Sylvie. Levi wanted to go too, but the hot spring resort run by the noble lady of the Golden City only catered to women.

He planned to go to the Mage Association district to find out Frey's whereabouts and use her Mage Association identity to solve the problem of inheriting and fusing knowledge of the four elements: spirit, lightning, wind, and ice.

Walking along the wide streets paved with cobblestones and bluestone slabs, you hear the shouts of weapon shops, taverns, and inns. Unlike Rolling Stone Town, here you don't use alluring and seductive dancers to lure passersby. Instead, they hire burly orcs and barbarians to stand at the door and enthusiastically shout out today's special offers.

Li Wei discovered the biggest difference between the Adventurers' Guild District of Golden City and Rolling Stone Town—their atmosphere was more repressive and reserved.

On his way to the Dharma Association district, he encountered two noble ladies.

If they were in Rolling Stone, they would have already come to harass Li Wei and inquire about prices.

it's here.

The other person was clearly sitting in a sedan chair carried by four orcs or barbarians, holding the slave chains tied around the necks of the orcs and barbarians in his hands, yet he was very reserved as he looked at Li Wei from afar, and then whispered to the servants below him, pointing at Li Wei, as if instructing them to inquire about Li Wei's information.

This saves Li Wei from having to "politely decline".

Before entering the Dharma Association area, avoid being mistaken for an "outsider".

Li Wei carefully adjusted his dark blue mage robes, a color typically associated with black dragons, and held the staff Logan had given him—shaped like a conductor's baton, without even a single magic gem embedded in it. This staff was more decorative than practical, which was why Li Wei didn't like using it.

He then tucked the emerald-inlaid noble rapier he had stolen from the coffin of the Necromancer General into his waistband, and walked into the Mage Association area with the air of a noble young master.

……

"Lady Frey is not here?"

At the headquarters of the Mage Association on Golden Island, which is filled with magical elements, Li Wei learned some heartbreaking news from the small-chested but fairly good-looking girl at the counter.