"So that's how it is." Several people who were traveling with him exclaimed.
"Brother Ni, the appetizers are ready. Do you want them served first?"
"Come on, is my drink ready?"
"It's ready. Bring it to you." Soon, several young apprentices from the branch office brought various foods enthusiastically and respectfully.
Afterwards, Ni Daqiang called in several skilled fighters who had stayed overnight at the branch to join the banquet, livening up the atmosphere.
Unlike the young apprentices who helped out, these strong and skilled fighters were the official members of the Tuo Shi Tang. Generally, joining the Tuo Shi Tang required several steps. First, they had to have a poor family background, be wanted by the government, or have a history of banditry and theft. Those with a bad reputation were naturally not accepted, and those who were too old were also not accepted, as sailing was arduous and old age was more likely to cause accidents.
In this way, you can first be an apprentice in the branch offices in various places. After three years of work, if there are no major mistakes and the sailing skills are proficient, you will be officially accepted into the Tuositang and then taught various training experiences, combat skills, etc.
Different from the various schools of thought in the Western Continent that serve the elites, most factions in the East are formed by people who rely on a certain industry for their livelihood. For example, Tuositang was born out of the Cao Gang, and Qingluyuan is a gathering of herbalists. Only by coming here can one study full-time, strive for excellence, and not worry about their livelihood.
But the sects often have their own missions, which are related to their origins. For example, the 'Ningzi Zhaoye Palace' was established by the Xiangyu Sect in order to suppress the demons and darkness in the Sunset Mountains. The 'Bibo Tianhai Pavilion' was supported by the dynasty in order to maintain its power at sea, ensure the smooth flow of shipping routes and control over offshore islands.
In this world of extraordinary power, the power of the government is often limited and not enough to take care of all aspects. Factions, big and small, across the world fill these gaps and shortcomings and jointly support this huge dynasty.
Although the Tuo Shi Tang was often looked down upon by some visitors due to the industry it was in, its overall strength was actually not weak. Loran Hill took a quick glance and compared it with his past experiences. The official members of the Tuo Shi Tang were at least at level three, and there were about ten at level four or above in each branch, and at least one level five expert.
This is already very surprising. You should know that there is more than one branch in a continent, often five or six branches, and there are also branch halls in the provincial capital. This is the strongest base of the Tuo Shi Tang in a continent. According to the rules of the Tuo Shi Tang, each branch hall must have at least one "Red Lion General", that is, a sixth-level extraordinary person.
The twenty-two southern continents, plus the main hall, means that there should be nearly thirty sixth-level masters in the Tuosi Hall, and there must be one or two seventh-level masters.
Currently, the strongest master in the dynasty has only reached the eighth level, and there has been no news of anyone being promoted to the ninth level. Loran Hill guessed that there might be a witch who reached the ninth level, but did not show up. In the Eastern Dynasty, because of the existence of "immortals", it is easier for witches to hide their own specialness.
As the group was having dinner in the yard, Loran Hill slowly recounted his past experiences, and then asked Ni Daqiang about the whereabouts of the senior surnamed Yu.
"So Miss Jialan came here to repay a favor. I was rude." He pondered for a moment.
"Forget it. Since my skills are inferior to his, I shouldn't delay so much. I will take Miss Jialan to visit that senior tomorrow."
"It's just that the senior is currently recovering from his injuries, so please don't disturb him too much, Miss Jialan."
"That's all right."
After the banquet, it was already getting dark and everyone dispersed. Loran Hill also stayed in the hotel arranged by the members of the Tuo Shi Tang.
Towards the afternoon, Loran Hill woke up from his sleep. Looking at the sunny and breezy weather outside, his mood became much brighter.
She washed her face with clean water, then walked downstairs and soon saw a fellow member sitting in the lobby.
"Miss Jialan has woken up."
"Yes, have they come?" Loran Hill felt a little embarrassed. Maybe he slept too long and made others wait in vain.
"Not yet, don't worry, miss." He smiled slightly, then said a few words to his companions, walked out of the house and looked out into the distance at the street.
Walking back into the house from the fierce white sunlight on the street, he said, "I think they haven't left yet. I guess they need to sit for a while. Why don't you, Miss Jialan, come and have some ice jelly. This shop makes pretty good ones."
"Phew, that's good." Because she didn't miss it, the girl relaxed a little, then sat in front of the counter and looked around.
There are not many people in the hotel at this time, with only a few people sitting inside to enjoy the cool air. The sun is shining brightly outside and the afternoon is relatively quiet. Many farmers and workers will take a nap and wait for the sun to set a little before coming out to continue working.
In a corner of the hotel, a fan with three copper blades turned slowly, bringing a slight breeze, dispelling the heat in the hotel and making people feel much more comfortable. Such a creation was not complicated. Even more than ten years ago, Loran Hill had seen it in some places, but he did not expect that it would become so popular now.
It seems that some technologies are still spreading, the girl sighed in her heart.
After sitting for a while, Loran Hill simply followed the advice of his companion and ordered a bowl of ice jelly. The waiter then brought out a bowl of transparent jelly-like substance, sprinkled a little white sugar on it, and put in a small wooden spoon so that he could scoop it out and eat it.
After entering the mouth, it feels cool and smooth, very good.
Just as the girl was eating her summer snacks, a sound of footsteps came from the street, and then a group of soldiers wearing scale armor robes walked by. They had straight swords on their waists and held copper muskets in their hands. Although the style was simple, it looked powerful.
The Eastern Dynasty's firearms must have been very advanced in the past, Loran Hill turned this thought over, and remembered the fire carriage he saw among the mountains at dusk that year. However, because it cost a lot of money, only the government could afford it, and the common people still mainly used cold weapons.
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