Du Shen and the others did not stay in the town for long. Led by Garrison www.biquge.info they headed south instead of west, intending to head to the Golden Sands City in the Finetooth Mountains.

During the journey, Garrison and Teresa taught Du Shen several secret techniques. These secret methods can exercise and improve various physical attributes. Of course, the secret method is not profound, and as its own strength increases, the effect will only get worse and worse.

However, Du Shen's previous ways of improving his attributes were very simple and crude. These secret methods are just right for him to polish himself and thoroughly develop his potential.

After a month of tempering, Du Shen's various attributes have been significantly improved. Now, his physical attributes are: Strength 12, Constitution 13, Agility 12, Intelligence 12, Spirit 13. At present, Du Shen seems to have fallen into a bottleneck period again, and the improvement of various attributes has become slow.

During this month's journey, Du Shen didn't stay with Teresa all the time. He repeatedly made excuses to go out alone. Or raid a horse caravan that you encounter by chance, or raid a nobleman's estate, or raid a barracks that you pass by at night. Du Shen seized the opportunity to create pseudo-divine power to feed the elemental flames.

Although Du Shen planned to follow Teresa temporarily, he didn't want to waste time. He didn't deliberately reserve his abilities and only prioritized meeting his own needs.

Garrison never had a problem with Du Shen's excuse to go out. So much so that later, Du Shen didn't need to give a reason at all, and only said that he was going to leave for a while. Garrison thoughtfully explains where the next meeting will be, and leads Teresa to a swift journey.

Du Shen speculates that Garrison must have known what he was doing. After all, the strength of the other side is very strong. If you secretly follow behind Du Shen, it will be difficult for Du Shen to detect.

Because of Garrison's cover, Teresa still doesn't know that Du Shen has another identity as a bone wizard.

Du Shen once asked Garrison if he was among the Earth Knights. Garrison only said "It's not close." Du Shen estimated that Garrison's three main attributes all had 19 points. Given Garrison's ability to perform simple sorcery, Du Shen concluded that his spirit and intelligence would not be too low.

The more he learned about Garrison's strength, the more cautious Du Shen became when he went out to create pseudo-divine powers. After all, in this world, strongmen like Garrison who have reached the peak of knighthood are rare, but there are also a lot of them.

After a long period of contact, Du Shen found that Teressa's state was a little strange. Teressa's strength is not bad. Du Shen estimated that the girl's attributes were at least between eight or nine points. Previously, the reason why Teresa was unable to see through the ghost's disguise was only because her body was too weak.

Mentally and intellectually not bad, it is difficult for Teresa to unleash a complete witchcraft. Du Shen speculated that it was because the girl's body lacked sufficient strength accumulation. To put it simply, Teresa has almost no magic in her body and cannot construct sorcery.

Du Shen felt very deeply: Teressa's various knowledge reserves are profound compared to Du Shen. The girl can also perform a few beautiful swordsmanship. Swordsmanship tends to be self-preservation. In the face of a formal knight like Du Shen, the girl has no means of attack.

Du Shen had reported this to Garrison. Garrison is also on the road, taking the time to instruct the girl on swordsmanship and spellcasting techniques. But it just didn't let the girl meditate and accumulate magic.

After a journey of more than 30 days, Du Shen and the three of them drilled into the stretching mountains and arrived at Jinsha City.

During this period, Du Shen and the three did not suffer any attacks. Garrison vaguely tells Teresa that he had assassinated all of the traitors who intended to harm the girl. In the future, there is no need to worry about being hunted down.

Du Shen takes the opportunity to ask how Garrison found Teressa. Garrison replied meaningfully, he had a secret way to locate the pendant.

Du Shen couldn't help but hold down the pendant hidden in his chest, secretly feeling a little frightened.

Golden Sands City belongs to the domain of Earl Sheldon, deep in the chaotic region, without the jurisdiction of the king above its head, it is considered a free city-state. The city is backed by mountains, and the southern part of the city is rich and flat, with large rivers running from west to east. It is said that a gold mine lurks in the mountains behind the city, which is controlled by the Earl of Sheldon and several nearby minor nobles.

The gold mines are old and rumored to be on the verge of depletion. But the Sheldon family also amassed a huge fortune on it. Therefore, the area of Jinsha City is not small, and it is said that the side length is close to five kilometers. The market is thriving, with a total population of nearly 70,000.

Jinsha City is very lively inside and outside.

Around the city, at a distance, there are large dwellings. Between the houses, the roads extend in all directions, and cars come and go. On both sides of the road, there are green fields. On the edge of the river, there is a wharf with a large area. From time to time, you can see large and small riverboats drifting downstream.

The city is crowded with people, and although it is not a rubbing shoulder, many sections of the road are too crowded and it is difficult to turn around.

Garrison leads Du Shen and Teresa into the city, heading straight for the Lord's Mansion, located north of the city. The Earl's Court is divided by an artificial river, and if it is not wide, it is an isolated island. The gate of the mansion is open and connected to the outside by a stone bridge.

Garrison walks over to the sentry at the door. He handed over a seal ring and asked to see the Earl of Sheldon. The doorman was not embarrassed, but just asked Garrison and the three to wait with a blank face. He ran into the mansion alone.

Soon, the doorman returned. In front of him, a well-dressed middle-aged man walked. The man smiled and walked faster and faster. He ran up to Garrison and bowed, "Please forgive your master's neglect." The host is bathing and changing clothes in order to receive you. I beg you to follow me. ”

Garrison nodded, leading Du Shen and the two to follow the man. The man introduced himself as he walked. He was the foreign affairs steward of the Earl's Court and a member of the Earl's staff, holding a series of positions and noble titles.

Garrison keeps nodding his head, not taking the butler's introduction to heart at all. Du Shen didn't care much, he observed his surroundings more.

The Earl of Shelton looks like he's really rich. The entire mansion is not small, and it is divided into large and small areas by wide stone roads. The Count seemed to be afraid of death, and not only built a very high interior wall to separate the various areas, but also placed many guards. Guards can be seen at almost every fork and remote corner.

The entire Earl's Mansion gives Du Shen the feeling that it is more like a rich and solemn town.

Following the housekeeper, Du Shen and the three stepped into a three-story western-style building. In the hall, a brown-haired man with a big belly had been waiting for a long time. Beside the middle-aged man, accompanied by two dressed noblewomen and two young children.

Seeing Garrison, the fat man took the initiative to greet him with a smile. He stretched out his arm, "Garrison, my old friend. Let's finally meet again!"

Garrison is equally pleased. He hugged the fat man intimately: "Sheldon, you are getting fatter and fatter!"

The two exchanged pleasantries and introduced the figures beside each other. Garrison only says that Teresa and Du Shen are his juniors. Sheldon introduces Teresa to his wife, daughter-in-law, grandson, and granddaughter.

Sheldon quickly sent his relatives away. He led the three of them into the study on the second floor.

In the study, as soon as the door was closed, Sheldon walked up to Teresa and knelt down on his knees: "Subordinate Sheldon, meet the master." Please forgive me for my previous neglect. To stay safe, I kept my true identity hidden from my family. ”

Teresa had been reminded by Garrison. She calmly stretched out her hand to help: "You did a good job! I appreciate your dedication to the Shadow Family. Get up, you are all my uncles and uncles, and you don't need to be polite. ”

"The subordinates dare not trespass. Sheldon got up, stepped back slightly, and bowed slightly respectfully.

"Please don't be inhibited," Teresa said sincerely, "just like Uncle Garrison, I've always treated you as my family. We're all part of the Shadowkeep. There is no need to deliberately distinguish between master and servant. Uncle Sheldon, I'd rather you treat me as your own niece. ”

"Your Highness," Sheldon looked moved, and actually choked up a little, "Thank you for your favor." But etiquette cannot be abolished!"

"Alright," Garrison waved his hand unhappily, "business matters." How's it going to go with what I've asked you to arrange?"

Sheldon glanced at Du Shen and asked Teresa slightly apologetically, "Your Highness, please forgive me for my offense." Which side of power does this Your Excellency Du Shen come from? Is it really reliable? ”

didn't wait for Du Shen to react. Garrison asked, "You still can't trust me......?"

"Uncle Garrison," Teresa stopped with a raised hand, explaining to Sheldon instead, "Uncle Sheldon, don't be suspicious. Du Shen is just a wandering knight who was raised by a wandering wizard. He's saved me a few times and can definitely be trusted. Now, he's our family too!"

"I'm sorry," Sheldon bowed to Du Shen, "Your Excellency Du Shen, please forgive me for my offense. The stakes are so high that I have to be careful. ”

"It doesn't matter. Du Shen smiled with a big belly.

Sheldon apologized again, and then explained: "Things have been arranged and can start at any time." Now wait for the guardians of the other three families to arrive. Your Highness has traveled a long way, is it not a few days of rest first......"

"The ceremony is going on tomorrow night," Garrison interrupted abruptly, "without further ado." You hurry up and inform the others so that they can arrive by tomorrow night. ”

Sheldon looked at Teresa and asked silently.

"Just do as Uncle Garrison suggests!"

"Okay," Sheldon nodded immediately, "I'll send someone to inform the others." They were prepared, and they would definitely arrive by tomorrow night. ”