Volume 2 The Night City Chapter 10 The Night City

After leaving the ruins of Linggu, the convoy continued north. As dusk approached, a bustling city gradually appeared in everyone's field of vision. The city is backed by rolling mountains, lush forests to the west, a bay to the east, and then the endless sea. Although the city is slightly smaller than Starlis, it is very ornate and exquisitely built.

When the convoy came to the majestic and tall city gate, He Dun turned his horse and walked over and said to Youjiali: "The front is the destination of this commission, the Night City, and after entering the city, we will go directly to the Guild Alliance to deliver the commission." Thanks to your help along the way. Much appreciated. ”

"Where?" Yugari replied politely, "Thank you for taking care of you along the way." We will have the opportunity to work together again in the future. ”

"Our guild is in the guild area of Starlis, and you will have time to come to us in the future." He Jian said enthusiastically.

"Definitely. You are also welcome to visit our guild's service station often. Yugari replied happily.

"If you have any transportation needs in the future, just go to the Klok Chamber of Commerce to find me." Brother Shui also came over and said.

"Then for sure, as the top guild of Starlis, you must have a lot of things to trouble you in the future." Yujiali said politely.

After some politeness, everyone followed the convoy through the city gate. After a brief goodbye, they separated.

"Are we going back like that after that?" As she walked, Miria asked Yugari.

"I'd like to stay here for a few days." Yujiali replied, "First, I am waiting for Li Yaqi and Conya, and I am also here for a rare time, I want to have a good time for a few days." What do you think? ”

"I don't care." Miria said a little arrogantly, "But if you think so, I'll stay with you for a few days." ”

"Where's Brala?"

"I'll just follow the eldest lady."

"Then it's such a happy decision!" Yugari said happily, "So where are we going to have dinner first?" ”

"Of course it's there." Miria immediately pointed to a white tower in the center of the city, rising into the sky.

"Huh? What does such a tall building do? Yugari asked curiously.

"That's the most popular building in the City of Night, the Tower of Night, known as the Pearl of the Night." Miria explained with great interest, "It's more than five hundred meters high, and it's more than a hundred floors. In particular, the observation deck at the top is the most famous place where you can enjoy a bird's-eye view of the night city and the night sky of the surrounding scenes. ”

"That's really romantic." Yugari said excitedly, "Then let's go there for dinner." ”

So Eugari, Miria, and Blala went to the observation deck at the top of the Tower of Night, and sat down in a place with a great view.

"Do you know why this is called Night City?" Miria asked.

"Why?" Yujali asked curiously.

"It's because the night here is so beautiful." Miria explained, "Look, here. To the north, you can see the rolling hills at night. To the west, you can see the endless starlight of the forest sea. To the east, in the distance is the calm sea of forgetfulness, the night sky of the sea and the sky. To the south, we have been on the trade road all the way. Overhead is the starry night sky, and under your feet is the neon traffic. As long as you sit here, you can see all the beautiful nights in the world. ”

As she listened to Miria's introduction, she admired the colorful night around her, and like Miria, she gradually reveled in the incomparable beauty of nature. Only Brala was uninterested in enjoying dinner next to her.

"Let's stay here tonight." I don't know how long it took, Miria suggested.

"Hmm." Yugari agreed, "I wish I could live here forever." ”

That night, Eugarie and Miria stayed at the observation deck late before returning to their rooms to rest, and the next day it was almost noon before they got up to go out.

Yujari took off the heavily armed combat uniform she had worn on the journey and put on a fresh and beautiful outfit. Although Miria also changed into a light dress, it was still a conservative long dress, and Blala was still dressed in pitch black, which seemed to be no different from when she was traveling.

The three of them left the Night Tower and went straight to the most famous shopping street in the Night City, starting a leisurely and happy day like a holiday.

They first arrive at the street where clothes are sold, and Eugari and Miria try on all kinds of clothes in the various shops. Whether it is traditional clothing, or popular styles, whether it is colorful or dignified and demure, they have tried them one by one. Some of the fancy dresses made them laugh when they put them on, and Eugarie also specially selected a few fashionable swimsuits for Milia, but Milia's conservative style was not accepted in the end. They have been talking and laughing here for a long time, and they have been reluctant to leave. Only Brala followed behind them with an uninterested expression, carrying them large bags of goods.

As soon as they came out of the clothing street, they were immediately attracted by all kinds of dazzling pearls, agate, gold, silver and diamonds, and walked into the dazzling jewelry market. Miria chose a necklace with a silver crescent pendant, and Eucaria bought a pair of bracelets woven with silver and yellow gold threads, and Blala still complained with a cold face: "Equipment that doesn't have any attributes is still so expensive." ”

"Brala, are you really a girl?" Yujiali couldn't help but complain.

After leaving the jewelry store, Eugarie and Miria went to the shoe street next door, interspersed with various brands of shoe stores with great interest, trying on and buying various styles of shoes.

"Would you like to try on these high-heeled shoes?" Miria asked, holding a pair of white silver-striped heeled boots.

"Okay, I've wanted a pair of heels for a long time." Yujali replied happily.

"Where's Brala?"

"I don't have to, it's not at all convenient to walk, let alone fight." Brala said disinterestedly.

"My mind is full of only fighting, and I am afraid that I will not be able to marry in the future." Miria quipped.

"Don't worry about it!" Brala shouted in embarrassment.

After that, Yugari and Miria also went to various shops that sold leather bags and bags. In addition, there are cosmetics, skin care products, sunglasses, hats, silk scarves and other accessories, as well as various original and cute crafts and other small items, etc., and they visited almost all the shops in the city of night. Along the way, they tirelessly browsed the shops and enjoyed various snacks on the roadside, and before they knew it, they spent the whole afternoon.

"Let's go back. I'm running out of it. Behind Miria, holding a large stack of goods and carrying a large bag in her hand, Blala said listlessly.

"Seems like a lot." Yugari looked at Blala and said, "Do you want to put things in the magic space?" ”

"I don't want to." Miria firmly vetoed, "It's going to take time to sort things out when the time comes, so I don't want trouble." Let's let Brala take it. Don't worry, this thing is nothing to Blala, her strength and amount of food are very large. ”

"Look over there, there are a lot of people around, I don't know what's going on so lively, let's go over and take a look?" With that, Miria happily pulled Yugari towards the crowd in the distance.

It was a very grand venue, with a spacious booth covered with a variety of promotional materials, a long line in front of the counter, and a crowded hall. Miria came to the display board and looked at the promotional materials, and said disappointedly, "It turned out to be a pet contest." ”

"Pet contest?" Eugari asked.

"yes." "In many bustling cities, competitions are organized every year to reward the best adventurers. I remember when I was a kid, I participated in the Battlemage Contest in Quill City. ”

"I see, I seem to have participated in the Priest Contest before." Eugari said.

"Huh? Where is it? Miria asked.

"I guess it's in Tark City." "But this is the first time I've heard of the pet contest. ”

"Actually, it's not unusual." Miria explained, "Anyway, it's all organized by each city itself, so it must be all sorted. However, it seems that this pet contest is not only for hunters' battle pets. Anyone with their pet can sign up for any profession. It seems that today is the last day of registration, and the contest will start tomorrow. ”

"That's pretty strange...... Huh? Before Yu Jiali finished speaking, she suddenly saw Li Yaqi squeezing through the nearby crowd, and said in surprise, "Isn't that Yaqi?" ”

"Yaqi!" Eugari shouted as she beckoned.

After hearing Youjiali's voice, Li Yaqi saw them and immediately ran over.

"I've found you." "I thought I had to go back to Starlis by myself. ”

"Where have you been? Did you catch the dragon? Eugari asked.

"Let's talk about it in another place." Miria suggested, "It's too noisy here. ”

"yes, I'm starving." Li Yaqi complained, "Let's find a restaurant first." ”

"Let's go back. I've got a bunch of stuff in my hand. Brala also protested.

So, the four of them found a special restaurant nearby, ordered a lot of local delicacies, and chatted relaxed while enjoying dinner.

"When did you get here?" Yujiali asked Li Yaqi.

"Probably last night." Li Yaqi devoured her meal and said without raising her head.

"Did you go to Tianchi to catch the dragon later? How's that? Yugari continued.

"I went. I went before dawn. However, I searched around Tianchi for a long, long time, and all the surrounding mountains, but I couldn't find it. Li Yaqi said dejectedly.

"That's nature." Miria said disdainfully, "It is said that the dragon has the ability to stealth, and if you walk over it so swaggeringly, you will not be able to find it." ”

"Then you didn't tell me sooner." Li Yaqi pouted and said, "I've been there for a few days." ”

"So you ran away for nothing?" Eugari asked.

"It's not a trip for nothing." As she spoke, Li Yaqi took out a huge milky white egg and placed it on the table, and continued, "I brought back a mysterious egg. ”

"What is this? The eagle's egg? Yugari asked curiously.

"I don't know what the egg is?" Li Yaqi said, "I found it in the cave on the other side of Tianchi. I looked for the dragon near Tianchi for a long time, but I couldn't find it, so I went down to take a look. So, I found a tunnel under the Tianchi and swam into it, and there was a big cave connected to it. However, there was nothing in the cave, and I couldn't find anything other than this egg. So when I was leaving, I took it back. ”

While listening to Li Yaqi's explanation, Yujiali held the egg in front of her with both hands, looked at it carefully for a long time, and asked Miria with a puzzled expression: "Do you know what kind of egg this is?" ”

Miria took it, looked at it carefully, shook her head, and said, "I don't know either. What about Brala? ”

"I don't know. But it should be edible. Blala said coldly.

"Forget it." Youjiali said embarrassedly, and then asked Li Yaqi: "Then what are you going to do?" ”

"Here you go, you can see what hatches." Li Yaqi said disinterestedly, "Anyway, I'm only interested in powerful large pets, so I'll leave this kind of unhatched hatchling to you." ”

"Huh? Let me raise it? Yujali said in surprise.

"I also want to see what hatches." Miria said.

"No......" Yugari smiled wryly.

"Me too." Blala also raised her hand.

"Alright then......" said Yugari reluctantly, "then I'll do my best to take care of it......."

"Anyway, what are you doing there? You don't want to participate in that pet contest, do you? Eugari asked.

"yes. I have signed up. Li Yaqi replied excitedly.

"Do you really want to compete?" Yugari asked in surprise.

"Of course! There are rewards for champions. Li Yaqi said happily.

"I remember it as if it were five gold coins, two tickets for a luxury cruise ship to Love Song Bay, and a free ticket for an anonymous auction at the Jumbo Bay auction." Miria said as she recalled.

"That's pretty good." Eugari said.

"yes, I've got to earn some pocket money. The only money we have now is the bounty we got from the Dead Leaf Camp. Li Yaqi said.

"Uh,...... Well......" Yugari said embarrassedly.

"It's all here." Blala said, pointing to the large bags of goods next to her.

"Let's change the subject." Yugari said embarrassedly, "Then it's Konya now." ”

"I've seen her." Li Yaqi said.

"Where? Is she here too? Eugari asked.

"yes. However, she said that she had learned a lot of fishing skills, so she went fishing in the harbor first. Let's see you there then. ”

"So she rescued the Neemon Patriarch from the Demon Sealing Tower?"

"I don't know, she didn't tell me, but I think it should be."

"Then after participating in the pet contest the day after tomorrow, let's set off together to find her at Night Harbor." Yugari suggested.

"Okay. Tomorrow we'll have another day of fun in town. Li Yaqi said happily.

"Okay." Eugaria and Miria both nodded in agreement, only Blana was disinterested.

On the day of the pet competition, Li Yaqi got up early and pulled Youjiali to the place of the competition, the foot of the north gate of the Night City. By this time, hundreds of contestants had gathered here, and a large number of spectators had gathered to enclose the north gate of the night city. With several organizers taking the stage to deliver speeches, the prelude to the pet competition was officially kicked off.

"The rules of this contest are very simple." One of the organizers stood on a high platform and shouted to everyone, "In this mountain behind me, there is a mechanical rabbit prop that looks exactly like the model in my hand." Whoever brings it back to the starting line first wins. As he spoke, the organizer held the mechanical rabbit prop in his hand high and showed it to everyone, and then continued, "Note that only pets are allowed in the competition area, and adventurers can only wait for their pets to come back after the starting line. That's it, is there anything else you don't understand? ”

After introducing the rules and precautions of the race, the participants were eager to come to the starting line. They bring with them all kinds of pets, from the nocturnal fighting pigs in the night vigil forest at the southernmost end of the adventurer's kingdom, to the frosty white bears in the northernmost ice thistle forest, flying eagles, crawling monitor lizards, and so on. Li Yaqi summoned the giant Blood Poison Spider Lord she had caught in the Poison Mist Forest, and stood confidently on the far left of the starting line.

At this time, the organizer raised the flare gun in his hand, "Everyone, take your place and get ready." ”

As soon as the flare gun sounded, a strong gray-white rhinoceros immediately knocked away the surrounding pets and rushed into the valley like a tumbling rock. Looking at the pet that was knocked out on all fours at the beginning of the game, several adventurers looked extremely depressed.

"It's a shame that we're eliminated before the game just starts." Yujiali said silently, "How is Li Yaqi?" At this time, Yujiali saw Li Yaqi's giant blood poison spider lord unhurriedly crawling more than ten meters in the direction of the valley and digging a hole to drill in.

"Are you going to go underground?" Yujali asked curiously.

"Not really." Li Yaqi stood beside Youjiali and said proudly, "Just wait there, whoever gets it first will grab it when you come back." ”

"Huh?" Yugari was surprised and said, "That's a good idea......

After a while, a lot of noisy sounds gradually came from the valley in the distance. The screaming, crashing, roaring, roaring of pets, the sound of falling trees, the sound of rocks breaking, the sound of a great earthquake trembling.

"I think we've found the target, and everyone is starting to scramble." Eugari said.

"It should be." Li Yaqi agreed.

After a while, the cacophony faded away, and the valley returned to its former calm. At this time, I saw a burst of dust at the foot of the mountain, and a black-brown night fighting pig ran quickly from a distance, holding a mechanical rabbit prop in its mouth.

"Ah, it's my little fight!" Not far from Yugari, a slender man with short blond hair shouted with his hands dancing.

However, just as the night bull was about to cross the starting line, suddenly, several white spider silks flew out from behind it and pulled it back. Li Yaqi's giant blood venom spider lord rushed out of the ground with lightning speed, instantly knocked the night fighting pig to the ground, effortlessly snatched the mechanical rabbit prop in its mouth, and walked over the starting line in a hurry. The night fighting pig lay paralyzed on the ground not far away and lost the game.

"Haha, the bonus is here!" Li Yaqi happily hugged Youjiali and shouted.

"My little bucket...... Woo woo ......" was in stark contrast to Li Yaqi, and the man on the side fell to his knees in disbelief and cried.