Outside the urban area of City B.
Before even entering, Liu Nian was stunned by the scene before her.
A pale yellow, transparent light enveloped the entire city, creating a spectacular scene.
Liu Nian's first impression was that if you threw a pebble in, it would pass through the light shield without any hindrance, only creating a ripple.
This is the first time I've seen something like a barrier; it's always better to be careful.
I hope the person is alright.
With a feeling of trepidation, Liu Nian walked forward.
If anyone in the city saw Liu Nian being so cautious, they would definitely laugh at him with the same kind of pitying look one might have for someone with intellectual disabilities.
However, now that there's no one around, Liu Nian can conduct experiments as he pleases.
I carefully passed through the light shield, and for a moment I felt a warm, cozy sensation, like the gentle caress of a lover.
Later, after getting to know the people in the city, he learned that this was a barrier erected by the city lord Lu Dingtian using the World Stone, which could prevent demons from harassing him.
Humans can enter the barrier like Liu Nian, while demons will be burned to a crisp the moment they enter, thus deterring them.
Fortunately, the summoned creatures could enter the barrier normally, otherwise Liu Nian would probably have a headache.
The barrier was still some distance from the city, so Liu Nian quickly drove there.
It was noon, and there were signs of life coming from the houses along the roadside. More than anything, there were some teenagers on the roadside curiously observing Liu Nian's arrival.
Barren, backward, and desolate are its synonyms.
After passing through the residential area, a city wall made of iron plates stood in front of Liu Nian.
The guards on the city wall first looked at Liu Nian in the carriage seat, noticing that his equipment was not ordinary.
After the person next to him lowered their voice and told him that they couldn't see Liu Nian's level, they put away their contempt and politely asked, "What are you here for?"
Liu Nian leaned out of the car window: "Escorting goods."
With a large number of people coming and going every day, this answer is fairly standard.
As the guards nodded downwards, the iron gate opened to the right with a sickening thud.
After politely thanking him, Liu Nian drove into the city.
Inside the city walls was another world, giving Liu Nian the illusion of being in a peaceful era.
New faces?
Some sharp-eyed guides suddenly appeared from around the street corner, politely asking if they needed any services.
Regardless of the large number of people who came, the prices they quoted remained stable at several tens of crowns.
Liu Nian was so annoyed by the noise that she randomly picked someone and let them get in the car.
"Adventurers' Hall and Inn, quick is the only word!" Liu Nian said succinctly, holding a white token in his hand, which represented one hundred crowns.
"Understood." The guide took the crown immediately and nodded decisively.
Just like in peacetime, the city is lined with shops, but there are few customers, and vehicles can move smoothly through them.
"Most people have gone out to upgrade, which is why it looks like there are so few people. It will be much more lively at night!" The guide observed Liu Nian's expression and added information that Liu Nian did not know.
"Turn left and you'll reach the Adventurers' Hall!" the guide said, pointing to a spot after they exited the commercial street.
Liu Nian knew the Adventurers' Hall was nearby after seeing the central square, but it would be more convenient to have a guide.
However, there's no need to rush to turn in the quest. It's better to wait until you've booked the inn. Once you have a direction, it will be much easier to find it.
However, the choice of hotels was quite diverse. There were fifteen hotels in the entire city, scattered throughout the city. In the end, Liu Nian chose a hotel near the Adventurers' Hall.
"Cat's Eye Sisters" is the name of the hotel, which is very unique.
On the way to the hotel, the guide talked about the administrators of City B. Unlike City A, where many powerful figures rose up, City B was dominated by the Lu family.
The fact that other forces were absorbed or eliminated by Lu Dingtian in a short period of time demonstrates his remarkable skill.
Suddenly I realized that Lu Jiaqi, who I separated from, must be referring to the Lu family, right?
After booking the hotel, the guide's work was finished, but Liu Nian was puzzled to see her still waiting in the same spot.
Don't get me wrong, the money was given when I got on the bus. It was only 100 crowns, which was a drop in the ocean for Liu Nian right now.
"Is there anything else you need? I also offer other services." The guide looked at Liu Nian with intense eyes, as calmly as if they were discussing what to have for breakfast.
Liu Nian was still somewhat bothered by the lack of emotional connection in physical pleasure and decisively refused this special service.
The guide was clearly disappointed. It was a rare opportunity to meet such a big spender, and it would be a shame to miss out on it, which was why she had taken the risk.
One hundred crowns would have been enough to feed her for a week; before the update, that amount of money could have sustained someone for a month or even longer.
A gatekeeper's salary is only 400 crowns a month, which tells you how terrifying prices are these days.
However, these are not things Liu Nian needs to worry about; his crowns are enough for him to live a luxurious life for the rest of his days.
"Wow, look, another Silver Mercenary has appeared."
"His gear is really awesome."
"Judging by appearance, they are all blue-grade or higher."
That's right, they were talking about Liu Nian herself.
There was no way to avoid the limelight; Liu Nian couldn't make the decision to change the Adventurer's Medal himself.
After he completed his mission of delivering the letter, the new silver medal was personally handed to Liu Nian by the customer service representative.
Just tell me whether you're going to answer or not.
Of course, the original bronze medal will be taken back.
Upon completion of the mission, Liu Nian will receive 5,000 experience points, 1,000 mercenary points, and 3,000 crowns.
With this, the entire escort mission officially came to an end!
Goodbye! Feeling great!
After becoming a Silver-rank mercenary, he had access to a much larger supply of goods. When he saw the Primal Shadow and Obsidian, his eyes lit up instantly, and he decisively bought them all.
It was a pleasant surprise, even though all my mercenary points were used up.
...
Meanwhile, in a luxury mansion in City B, Lu Dingtian was listening to Mu Feng's report.
"It's all thanks to your girl that you were able to come back safely. Old Mu, you deserve a lot of credit." Lu Dingtian teased his old friend with a smile, showing no trace of the city lord's majesty and appearing quite approachable.
"This is all thanks to a young man named Liu Nian," Mu Feng replied formally, not daring to take credit.
"Liu Nian? The one who's blind in one eye?" Lu Dingtian said casually, lifting his teacup.
"Yes, you've seen him before?" Mu Feng answered, then suddenly realized something.
"No, but he just appeared in B City and became a newly promoted Silver Mercenary."
"So there are a total of eighteen silver-level mercenaries in the city now, twelve of whom have already joined your ranks, and the rest are lone wolves." Mu Feng calculated this information.
"Yes, he helped us a lot. Now that he's come to B City, it's only right that we treat him to a meal!" Lu Dingtian said casually.
"I'll take care of it right away." Mu Feng understood his unspoken meaning and turned to leave.
"Sigh, Old Mu is always so energetic," Lu Dingtian murmured to himself, looking at the tea leaves in his cup.
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