After three rounds of drinks, the atmosphere became more and more lively.
Seeing that the time was right, the nobleman stood up and led the official to the mahjong table with a polite look on his face: "Sir, drinking alone is not enough. I heard that you also like to play a few rounds of mahjong in your spare time. Today I have specially prepared a game. I hope you will give me some advice."
The official did not refuse and agreed with a smile, and the two of them sat down at the mahjong table.
When the game started, the noble seemed to be concentrating, but he actually had other plans in mind.
He deliberately made mistakes in his moves and frequently set off fire at the officials, and stacks of gold coins flowed silently from his side to the officials' side.
The official knew what he was thinking, so he pointed at him with a smile, his eyes full of teasing: "You, you need to practice your card skills, but today's luck is good for me."
Although he said this, he was not polite and accepted all the gold coins.
After a round of drinking and mahjong, the officials were not only well-fed and well-drinking, but also gained a lot and were in a good mood.
As for the nobles, although they lost some gold coins, they were secretly happy when they saw the satisfied look on the official's face, knowing that they had made the right move. Naturally, their children's future and family interests would be taken care of by this official.
This is the undercurrent of power and interests in the Arcane City today.
It is no wonder that group of graduates, even if it means giving up their original comfortable and well-paid jobs, are willing to rack their brains to take the examination for official positions. The benefits and profits involved are really hard to resist.
With power in hand, money will come naturally. Who can resist such temptation?
In just one month, which passed by in the blink of an eye, the Arcane City has undergone a tremendous transformation, like a dusty pearl that has been wiped clean and shines brightly, becoming more prosperous and lively, exuding vigor and vitality everywhere.
Walking in the upper town, what comes into view is a scene of extreme luxury. This place has been completely transformed into a high-end consumption place.
The wide and smooth streets are paved with rare magical minerals, which sparkle charmingly under the sunlight. They are not only strong and durable, but also have their own cleaning and protection magic arrays, which can keep the road clean at all times and allow pedestrians to walk lightly.
On both sides of the street, towering buildings rise from the ground. The architectural style combines classical magic with modern aesthetics. The dynamic crystal screens hung on the exterior walls show dignity and elegance.
Here are gathered the top luxury stores from various countries and dimensions, whether it is the peerless magic weapons carefully forged by dwarf blacksmith masters, engraved with runes, and able to amplify magic power.
Or is it a gorgeous garment that was woven by elven weavers after years of painstaking effort using moonlight threads and stardust fibers, and has its own magic of concealment and protection.
Or there are rare potions made from precious herbs picked from the Warcraft Mountains or other places, which contain strange energies and can help people break through the bottleneck of spiritual practice.
Nobles and wealthy businessmen dressed in gorgeous clothes, surrounded by servants, elegantly entered and exited these shops, spending huge amounts of money and enjoying the ultimate pleasure of shopping. The air was filled with the atmosphere of money and luxury.
The central city area has transformed into the most lively and vibrant heartland of the entire Arcane City, and is undoubtedly the largest trade and transaction center.
The streets here are as intricate as a spider web, yet orderly, with people coming and going, and the sounds of hawking, bargaining, and laughter interweaving into a prosperous melody.
The large trade fair is filled with rare treasures from all over the world.
From ancient magic scrolls exuding a mysterious aura, to magical mechanical creations of various shapes and unique functions, to the unique handicrafts of each race, the dwarves' exquisite wood carvings, the orcs' wild leather armor, and the goblins' exquisite alchemical tools, it is a feast for the eyes.
The trading center is equipped with the most advanced magic trading facilities. The giant magic display screen updates the price trends, supply and demand information of various commodities in real time, allowing merchants to accurately grasp the pulse of the market.
Professional magic contract notaries are on call at all times to ensure that every transaction is fair, just and legal. Once an agreement is reached, under the protection of the Aize Federation, defaulters will be severely punished.
The downtown area, which was once criticized for being dirty and messy, has now been completely transformed and has completely bid farewell to its past dirty and smelly appearance.
Since Merlin took great initiative and carefully planned the city construction, this place has been almost demolished and rebuilt.
Large modern factories have sprung up and are scattered across the land in an orderly manner.
The factory has introduced advanced production line technology, which, combined with the magic power source, has greatly improved production efficiency.
The orcs, a group that once struggled to survive on the edge of the Arcane City, are now working in factories.
With their innate strong physique and hard-working spirit, they shine in every position. Whether it's carrying heavy raw materials or operating simple magical machinery, he does it very well.
With stable jobs and income, the lives of the orcs have undergone tremendous changes.
They bid farewell to the difficult days of the past when they had to go hungry and were forced to resort to petty theft in order to survive.
Now, they live in the newly built workers' dormitory. Although it is not as luxurious as the mansion in the upper city, it is also clean, tidy, warm and comfortable, and the family can be reunited.
The community is surrounded by complete living facilities, supermarkets are filled with affordable and abundant food, the Church of Light has professional priests ready to treat their injuries at any time, and the Arcane City even built schools to provide free education for children, giving the next generation hope of changing their destiny.
When it comes to infrastructure construction, Merlin has spared no effort.
The transportation system throughout the entire Arcane City has been fully upgraded. The streets are no longer congested by carriages and earth dragons. The traffic light system from Blue Star has made the traffic in the Arcane City more orderly. There are magic signs on both sides of the street to guide the entire process, making it easy and convenient.
Public recreational areas have sprung up like mushrooms after a rain. In the green magic park, exotic magical plants compete for beauty, and some can emit soft light at night, illuminating the walking paths.
Various cultural activities and magic competitions are regularly held in the leisure square, in which citizens actively participate, enriching their spare time and enhancing the cohesion of the city.
Merlin's series of drastic reforms were like a sweet rain that moistened every inch of the Arcane City, allowing the city to move to a higher level in all aspects, from people's livelihood to infrastructure construction. The Arcane City has become a dazzling star of hope in the other world, and its future is striding towards an even more glorious direction.
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