After that night, Isaac took care of Yunwei's three meals a day.
Yun Wei felt unworthy of such an honor, so he could only work harder in his spare time to cultivate magic, hoping to at least increase his magical power level.
At the end of August, the two finally arrived at Moonflower City, the capital of the Red Moon Kingdom. Meanwhile, Yun Wei, through tireless efforts, had advanced to the mid-fourth rank.
This means that, after paying double the amount of magic power, he can also cast level four seven-elemental magic.
Looking up at the magnificent city gate in front of him, Yun Wei was somewhat shocked. In this alien world with extremely low productivity, this place was like a secluded fairyland.
Unlike the magnificent Red Moon City, which relies on the mountain's terrain, Moonflower City's grandeur stems from its refined and consistent inner and outer qualities.
His gaze swept over the colorful flags and exquisite reliefs on the city tower, and then landed on the endless stream of people at the city gate, where he froze.
There were checkpoints set up there.
Under the supervision of a priest of the Church of Radiance, two Knights of Light were using magical artifacts to detect the flow of people.
"What do we do?" he asked Isaac beside him in a low voice.
Isaac observed Yun Wei discreetly for a moment, then leaned down and whispered in his ear, "It's alright, it's probably just a routine test. Remember the method I taught you before?"
Yun Wei nodded slowly.
He must use elemental conversion to transform the necromantic power within his body into the seven elements and control the magical output of the Branch of Time to keep his magical level at a low level.
Although Yunwei had become quite proficient in using it after these days of practice, he was still a little nervous at this moment.
“You’ll be fine, relax, Claude,” Isaac whispered in his ear.
Yun Wei felt a weight on his shoulder as Isaac lazily placed his hands on it.
The other party had already put away the tempered bone weapon and was now wearing a brand-new set of casual clothes, like a country youth who had come to the city with his companions and was joking around with them.
If you ignore his exceptionally handsome face and outstanding height.
Yun Wei pursed his lips, silently went to stand at the back of the line, and the tension in his heart dissipated a lot.
The procession moved quickly, and soon it was Yun Wei's turn. The priest of the Holy See glanced at the two pale-faced men, but his gaze lingered on Yun Wei's face. "Where did you two come from?"
These are already turbulent times, and the appearance of the Jadeite Man in Moonflower City has forced him to be on guard.
"Red Moon City," Yun Wei replied calmly, without uttering any further words.
The priest's previously probing gaze suddenly sharpened, and he asked scrutinizingly, "To attend the Red Moon Festival?"
"Yes, but we ran into—" Yun Wei lowered his eyes and began to narrate with a blank expression.
"Stop!" the priest interrupted Yun Wei immediately.
Yun Wei's Eastern appearance was already eye-catching and had attracted the attention of many people. The matter of Red Moon City was still a top secret of the Holy See, and he was afraid that Yun Wei might say something that would cause panic.
But since the other party is so aware of the disaster in Red Moon City, they must not be lying. Moreover, they must have been quite frightened by the disaster, which is why they look so haggard.
The priest glanced at Yun Wei's tattered robes, his expression relaxing slightly, but he still solemnly instructed, "Alright, you can go into the city now. Be careful, don't blurt out everything."
Yun Wei nodded silently, then walked up to the Knight of Light and placed the back of his hand under the holy artifact the knight was holding.
Under the warm light, the azure patterns of the branches, representing the third-level high rank, slowly emerged.
"Ah!" The Knight of Light on the left stared wide-eyed and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise. He hadn't expected that Yun Wei, who looked so young, was already a high-level mage.
"Ah!" The Knight of Light on the right also widened his eyes. He exclaimed in surprise because Yun Wei looked so sickly and poor, but he never expected that he was actually a mage.
"May I pass?" Yun Wei asked indifferently, withdrawing his hand and letting his sleeves hang down naturally.
After having an in-depth conversation with Isaac, he ultimately chose water magic as his minor, which was also a facade in front of others.
The reason is simple. Water-type characters possess powerful regeneration abilities and a long-lasting shield, making them less likely to be instantly killed.
"No problem, please go into the city." The knight bowed respectfully.
After Isaac passed the inspection smoothly, Yun Wei and Isaac exchanged a knowing smile.
He asked, "So, are we going straight to the Lunagal Magic and Martial Arts Academy to report for duty?"
Isaac raised an eyebrow at him and asked in return, "Don't you want to explore the city?"
Looking at the wide, clean streets and the merchants coming and going in the city, Yun Wei thought about it seriously for a moment and honestly answered, "Yes."
He pulled his hood up, covering his black hair, and looked up at Isaac. "You'll lead the way?"
“Of course, I would be delighted.” Isaac bowed gracefully, his eyes smiling. “Let’s go to Golden Oak Street. I’ll take you to see my secret treasure—of course, it’s been so long that I can’t guarantee it’s still there.”
"I'll do whatever you say."
...
Shortly after the two left, a group of Knights of Light arrived from outside the city, looking travel-worn.
The young knight at the head of the group had an upright appearance and fiery red hair.
He dismounted and approached the priest on duty, asking routinely, "Priest Mok, what happened this morning?"
"Of course not, esteemed Captain Al." The priest, who had been sitting, stood up and bowed to Al. Al had recently been favored by Bishop Nicholas, so he naturally dared not be negligent. "By the way, a Green Glass person also just arrived."
The knight, who had already led his horse into the city, stopped abruptly upon hearing this. "The Azure Man? Let me see his records."
The two knights on duty quickly handed him the parchment.
"A level three high-level water mage..." That's right, if it were a necromancer, they wouldn't have allowed him into the city.
What is he still hoping for?
Al frowned and returned the parchment.
"Is there a problem, Captain Al?" Mok's eyes were full of ingratiating inquiry, which Al found disgusting.
"It's nothing, you all continue your duties. I'm in a hurry to see Lord Nicholas." The red-haired knight mounted his horse and continued galloping towards the church in the city.
...
Golden Oak Street is located in the old town of Moonflower City.
Led by Isaac, Yunwei finally arrived at this old-fashioned alley after a series of twists and turns. Unlike the spacious and bright style of Moonflower City, time seemed to have stood still here. Every element and symbol seemed to have a certain symbolic meaning, and every mark seemed to tell a long story.
The two visited a general store, an equipment store, and a clothing store, spending a significant amount on their spatial rings. Since the academy was crowded and noisy, they couldn't simply take things out of their individual spaces; they needed a spatial item to conceal their actions.
There happened to be a pair of sapphire wedding rings in the general store, which were on sale due to their flaws. Yun Wei decisively bought them and then began his happy shopping trip.
Previously, whenever the two passed through a market, they would sell the monster cores they had scavenged in the Southern Forests to the three major guilds, earning a total of over three thousand gold coins. Now, they could freely buy whatever they wanted.
After all, this was a considerable sum of money. One gold coin could be exchanged for a thousand silver coins, and one silver coin was enough to afford a sumptuous dinner at the best restaurant in Moonflower City.
It was nearly noon when Yun Wei came out of the clothing store. He still had a happy smile on his face, as if he had returned with a full load of clothes. He had gone to the clothing store mainly to have several well-fitting shirts made for Isaac.
He realized that his follower really liked this serious and formal style of dress. The towns they had passed through previously had limited tailoring skills, and the two of them had been in a hurry to get going, so they hadn't had time to fix these things.
Since the two of them would be staying in Moonflower City for a while, they might as well treat themselves better.
"How is it? Isn't it a big change?" Yun Wei asked Isaac. He stood in the sunlight, comfortably squinting his eyes.
"Indeed. I never imagined that after hundreds of years, the quality of goods would not only not improve, but would actually decline." Isaac sighed, glancing hesitantly across the street.
Yun Wei noticed the expression on his face and followed his gaze, only to see a somewhat old restaurant. On the oak sign, the words were still faded and peeling paint.
A gift from nature.
Seeing Isaac's hesitant expression, he thought of a possibility, though he felt it was unlikely, but he still asked, "Could it be that the shop was already open in your time?"
“Hmm…” Isaac admitted somewhat helplessly, “But now… I’m afraid the taste isn’t as good as it used to be, so I don’t dare take you there.” Actually, he brought Yun Wei to Golden Oak Street specifically to find this restaurant.
But now they're backing down.
He glanced at his master, who was curiously examining the restaurant sign. Thanks to his persistent and meticulous feeding, the man's complexion had improved considerably, and he was no longer the emaciated figure he had first met.
But at the same time, the aura emanating from the other person was even more alluring to him.
The rich life force within the other person's body, like a green apple hanging on a branch, became the only color and flavor in his world.
Oh, this damn curse!
"Then what are we waiting for? Let's give it a try." Seemingly having made up his mind, Yun Wei walked nonchalantly across the street.
Just kidding, he still has nearly two thousand gold coins left, which is more than enough to squander.
...
Although the result was not entirely satisfactory, there were also unexpected surprises.
"Nature's Gift" is also a hidden menu item at this restaurant. When Isaac tentatively asked the waiter about it, the radiant proprietress exclaimed in surprise.
It was a type of black bread with added grass seeds and berries, carrying the fresh scent of nature, and possessing a unique, slightly sour taste compared to the dryness and saltiness of other black breads.
Yun Wei quickly packed up and took several of them with him.
"If you like it, we can come often," Isaac quickly reassured Yun Wei, stopping his exaggerated attempt to get the owner to bake some more.
“Okay, then come back next time you come to pick up your clothes.” Yun Wei readily agreed.
To be honest, the other dishes here were unremarkable, far inferior to the private meals Isaac prepared for him.
The two walked out of the restaurant one after the other.
"Get away! Ah—"
They heard cries for help coming from deep within the alley.
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