Chapter 7: The Ai Family
The six-pointed star is still shining in the sky above the imperial capital, and the magnificent imperial capital looks very rich in history under the afterglow of the setting sun. The magical light of the six-pointed star circle illuminated the streets and alleys of the imperial capital, and all the people thought that this was a magical celebration held by the empire at this moment, and all of them sang the national anthem of the Holy Empire that had been passed down for thousands of years, and danced the ballroom dance of the empire.
It lasted for about 1 hour, and the restless elements seemed to be unable to sense the presence of their master, and all of them regained their calm.
All the restless elementals remained silent, as if waiting for the next call. Star Zero kept his blank eyes at this time, staring at the ninth step without blinking, and suddenly, his eyes blinked, and he came back to his senses.
Xingling looked around in confusion, scratched his head, and said, "What's wrong with me? Xing Ling was thinking in his heart, maybe he missed the group of brutes in the dormitory, haha. Counting up, more than 1 month has passed in the blink of an eye from the time to the other world, and time is like an arrow, isn't it?
Xingling shook his not-so-short hair and continued to walk up the ninth step. Erica anxiously said to Xingling: "Xingling, why did you just come up?" something strange happened just now, the masters of the family reported that the elemental concentration of the family was constantly increasing, and even some of the retreat elders who had not made a breakthrough for a long time had different degrees of breakthrough and understanding. It is gratifying that the Crescent Elder has been stuck in the Great Magic Master for more than a hundred years, and just now he received the news that he is about to break through, and it seems that the Ai family is about to produce another Dharma Saint. ”
Xing Ling said happily: "Haha, congratulations Erica, it seems that your family has produced a lot of Dharma Saints. Erica's white face lifted slightly, as if she cared deeply about her family's reputation, as if what she was proud of about her family was not only because of the family's vast business network.
Xing Ling looked at her joy and laughed the same, and the gloomy mood just now was swept away. Erica said, "Yes, our family is amazing. Since the formation of the family, there have been more than a dozen Dharma saints. Except for the ten who guarded the family territory of the imperial capital, the other two were sent out to take care of the family's property outside the imperial capital and guard the rest of the family's territory. ”
Xing Ling was shocked, and heard the old butler say by chance: "Even with the land area of the Nolan Continent as large as all the landmasses on Earth combined, and the population has reached as many as 7 billion people, the Fa Saint is also extremely rare. Sometimes, among the 100 million people, excluding the general public and some merchants who don't know how to spell, there are only 1 or 2 Dharma Saints. In this way, it is estimated that there are only more than 100 Dharma Saints in the entire Nolan Continent. ”
Erica's family actually accounts for one-tenth, and the energy of this family is also an eye-opener for Star Zero. The vast majority of the rest of the Dharma Saints were recruited by the Holy Empire into the Royal Magic Guard, guarding the highest power center on the continent, the highest power center of mankind, the imperial capital imperial city.
There were eight Dharma Saints arranged at the gate of the Imperial Capital, not to mention the number of Dharma Saints guarding the vicinity of the Imperial City and important institutions and departments of the state. The remaining Wizards were either sent to guard the frontier against orc attacks and defend against the invasion of southern elves and dragons. Disputes large and small will always occur on the continent all the time.
Xingling smiled and said to Erica: "Erica, I really envy you that you can be born in such a family. You must be living happily."
Speaking of being happy, Erica seemed to think of something, and the smile just now disappeared and was replaced by a sad look. It was as if the heavens were jealous of her beauty and forcibly took away her smiling face. Erica forced a smile and said, "yes, I'm happy." Who in the world does not have a scripture that is difficult to read?
The group continued to walk towards the Ai family, and when they entered the gate, they were greeted by several small hills hundreds of meters high. Large and small buildings are embedded in the vicinity of the mountain, some are located at the foot of the mountain, some are located in the middle of the mountain, and some are built on the peak. The glittering golden roof shows the astronomical wealth of the Ai family to the mainland, and many artificial rivers are interspersed between the mountains.
It turned out that there was a small artificial basin going inside from the 9-step huge staircase, and the Ai family had created today's Ai territory with huge financial resources and the strength of the powerful family on this land.
After crossing the winding rivers, I finally saw the main hall of the Ai family. This is the office center of the Ai family, and it is also the place where the Ai family meets. Along the way, the family members who came and went would half-bend over and shout when they saw them: "Hello Miss!
A middle-aged man in a purple robe walked up, and the old housekeeper stepped forward, and it could be seen that the person who came from must have a high status. Xing Ling looked at each other, the lace embroidered with the ancient characters of the two Nolan continents of Ai's was in the center of the purple robe, and he wore a ring with a strange color on the thumb of his right hand, and his long flowing hair was scattered casually behind his back.
The old butler bent down, saluted the other party, and said, "Old slave, I've seen the second master." Erica also saluted the purple-robed middle-aged man, and said with a slight bow: "Erica, I've seen the second uncle." The old housekeeper introduced to the second uncle: "The second master, this is our life-saving benefactor, Star Zero." ”
The old housekeeper introduced Xing Ling again: "Xing Ling, this is the second master of the Ai clan patriarch, I have seen the second master soon." Xing Ling hurriedly walked forward, and saluted in the way of the old butler: "I have seen the second master."
Ai Tian, the second leader of the Ai family, is the second in command of the Ai family, and is in charge of affairs outside the imperial capital of the Ai family. Basically, except for the properties of the imperial capital, other properties outside the city are directly controlled by the second uncle, including several Dharma saints who are guarding in other places are also directly under his management.
Ai Tiandao: "If it's really a hero, he already has a senior mage apprentice at a young age, well, yes, yes, I think this young man can be of great use, but he can be of great use." How about it? Are you interested in coming with me to Stormwind City?" "Stormwind City is a small base for the Ai family's foreign industries, basically the circulation of information of all sizes passes through here and then flows to the Ai family, it is a hub connecting the imperial capital and the outside world.
Xing Ling was embarrassed by the compliment, and said, "Thank you, I plan to experience the life of the imperial capital, and I don't plan to work in other places for the time being."
Ai Tiandao: "Haha, good, good, young man, continue to maintain the momentum, see the target is like, look like a sparkling tiger to the target, don't hesitate." Keep it up!"
Xing Ling said shyly: "Ai Er has won the award, I'm not that good, I just happened to pass by the forest, and it is right to draw a knife to help when I see injustice, I should be." I'm going to do my best. ”
Ai Tiandao: "Okay, Erica, take Xing Ling to see the family." Don't forget to meet at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow in the family meeting hall. Star Zero, you should also participate as a guest. ”
Erica said, "I know, second uncle." After saying that, Erica turned her head to Xing Ling and winked her left eye and said, "Let's go, take you to see the family garden, where there is a beautiful Holy Spirit White-tongued Deer"
The sky was getting darker, and the moon was gradually climbing up to the clouds, and the huge crescent-like moon hung in the sky with great power. Many flying monsters wanted to fly to the moon to rest, and they kept flying in the direction of the huge crescent moon, waving their wings hard. Erica and Starling wander through the flower-scented gardens and walk down the cobblestone path.