Nick and Black Snow led the way, with more than 500 soldiers on both sides. After walking for about five or six hours, the view in front of me suddenly changed. The desert, which was still yellow-brown just now, unexpectedly showed a wonderful scenery of green grass.

A magnificent city towered before the outcasts, its walls stretched out like the wings of a dragon, and its thick gates were lined with red striped banners and soldiers with crossbows on their backs.

Looking at the endless stream of carts, alpacas, and pedestrians, Nacian couldn't help but pinch his arm. This feeling of being in a different world, as if the chaos that had just been experienced in the Wild Sand Empire was just a nightmare.

"Oasis New Town, it's here." Nick lazily waved to the soldiers defending the city, "I'll send them to the camp...... There are a few wounded people here, so you give Sister Lena a a hand and send them there. ”

Father Shraf and Nacian carried the fat cat, and a few villagers supported the wounded. A few people followed Lena and Hei Ningxue on their way.

A few people passed through a square, only to see that it was crowded with people and colorful flags fluttering. Children ran happily, laughter and cheers filled the air. The church bells echo in every corner of the city, as if to celebrate their arrival. The town hall stands in the center and exudes an air of power and order.

The roads are lined with smooth cobblestones, and the facades of the buildings are decorated with exquisite carvings and paintings, exuding a strong cultural atmosphere. People dressed in brand new costumes, hurried or laid-back, happy or lost, greeted each other warmly, and the whole city was in a thriving atmosphere.

Nasian and Father Shraf couldn't help but hold their breath, if they hadn't seen it with their own eyes, even Nasian, the third prince in distress, couldn't believe that such a magnificent city could rise in the desert. His mouth was wide open, but he couldn't find the words to express the amazement in his heart.

"Go this way." Lena led them through the square, passing by a small road. It's a promenade lined with vendors' stalls, with colourful fruits, fresh bread and fragrant grilled meats.

Daddy Shraf and Nacian stared at these with wide eyes, and even the little chubby cat, who had been unconscious, opened their eyes slightly. It was as if just by looking at them, they had forgotten the fatigue and fatigue of the journey.

Out of the path, they came to a quirky church.

They had the impression that the church should be opulent, with a soaring spire inlaid with ornate stained-glass windows depicting the glorious images of the Kerbal gods.

But this church is more like an ordinary small building with a bell tower, lined with huge floor-to-ceiling windows. Daylight poured through the windows and illuminated every monk and nun.

"This is the hospital, and everyone calls it 'Church of the Virgin of the Sea'." Black Snow pushed open the door, "Come in, this is where Sister Lena works." ”

Lena led them into a cubicle and carefully examined the little fat cat, "I'm afraid she's not sick, but poisoned." ”

"Poisoned?" Father Shraf and Nacian looked at each other, "How did she get poisoned?" ”

"I'm sorry, I'm not a sheriff, and I can't answer that question." Lena took some herbs and mashed them, and had someone take some snake gall bladder, and put them together to boil into a viscous concoction, "See if her mouth can swallow it?" ”

"I'm afraid it's a little difficult......" Nacian touched the little chubby cat's forehead in love, "she hasn't eaten in four or five days......"

Lena pouted, "That can only trouble the two men to get out, I want to pour the medicine from her chrysanthemum......"

"Wow!" A chubby little hand grabbed Lena's skirt tightly!

The little chubby cat's eyes widened and struggled to point to her mouth, indicating that her mouth might not be able to speak, but she could still cooperate with the rescue work.

"It shouldn't be too bitter, let's taste it......" Lena took a small spoon and fed her a small bite, but looking at the little fat cat's expression of wanting to cry without tears, it seemed that she was so bitter that her soul was out of her body.

Hei Ningxue smiled evilly beside her, "If it's too bitter, don't eat it, it's more convenient to pour it in from chrysanthemums......"

The little chubby cat gritted her teeth and tried to hold back a smile, probably to say: This medicine tastes so good, it's easier to eat it with your mouth.

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According to Lena's diagnosis, Chubby Cat's condition will need to be hospitalized for a few days. After taking the medicine, her face seemed to be better, and Hei Ningxue suggested that she continue to recuperate here, and she would take Father Shraf and Nacian to see where she lived.

"Where else do you arrange to live?" Nacian was curious.

Hei Ningxue patted the feather fan, "It's just a shanty and a tent, don't have too high expectations." With that, she stopped a flatbed truck pulled by alpacas and ordered them to be taken to the refugee area.

The refugee area is located on the edge of the city, with several towering watchtowers visible from afar.

It is said that when the first plan was to set up this area, the master craftsman Rowling said excitedly: this matter must be listened to her, she has the absolute right to speak. She then set up a very strict camp system: refugees were not allowed to enter the main city without permission, law enforcement was doubled, and curfews were enforced.

This system is almost the same as that of a prison, not only is it difficult for Lydia to accept, but even Bu Laugh, who has always regarded himself as fierce and cruel, feels that it exceeds expectations.

"If you had a brother who was killed by a refugee, you would understand me." Rowling replied simply.

Hei Ningxue led the two to the refugee area, and although there were no walls or gates, a sheriff with a long stick patrolled the roadside every ten steps. Two security battalions and a barracks are also stationed in the vicinity to control possible riots.

Walking into the camp, the ground is lined with white lines, and the refugees set up their tents according to the distance of the white lines. Each precinct has set up a place to provide water and astringent gourd porridge, while sheriffs patrol on high platforms.

"Go this way." A sheriff carried a wooden box and led them to an empty tent, "The box contains a literacy guide and the decrees of the Red Hall, and after studying, go to the entrance to take the exam, and after passing, you can also look for a job at the 'recruitment office' over there." ”

As he spoke, he rolled up the blankets in the tent and picked up the bits and pieces.

"I would venture to ask...... "Nacian carefully pointed to the things that had been left behind, "where have the people who lived in this tent gone?" ”

The sheriff glanced at him, "Of course I'll move out when I earn money, let's go to work early, the building outside is more comfortable than living here." ”

"How long did it take him to move out?" Nacian asked again.

The sheriff squatted on the ground and made his bag, "Forget it, this guy is lazy and stupid, the consul and the master craftsman have come to see him twice, but I didn't expect him to say that the astringent melon porridge tastes good, and he doesn't want to go out to work." ”

Nacian asked curiously, "What about later?" ”

A subtle smile tugged at the corner of the sheriff's mouth, "A few months ago, the Lord of the Red Pavilion passed by here and took a look at him. This sight scared him so much that he changed his ways, passed the exam in a month, and soon found a job and moved to the city. ”

"Just a glance?" Nacian asked playfully.

"Do you think the gaze of the Hell Hades is something that mortals can bear?" The sheriff put away his smile, "Just one look at you, and his gaze will pierce the darkest corners of your heart." Except for the innocent Princess Lydia, no one could look him in the eye. ”

This was said so mystically that both Nacian and Father Shraf found it difficult to accept, and their gaze unconsciously moved to Hei Ningxue's face, as if asking: Really?

Hei Ningxue swept her feather fan and smiled maliciously, "For me, that's a strong man who can press me to the ground with one finger." If he coughed beside me, I would have been so frightened that I would fall to my knees and say goodbye, let alone look him in the eye. ”

Her tone of voice tightened her grip on Nacian and Father Shraf, quickly rendering the image of a powerful lord.

The hearts of the two of them suddenly felt as if they were pinched by something, and they didn't dare to have disrespectful expressions on their faces.

The sheriff added: "If you have any contraband, take it out as soon as possible, we will regularly review all refugees, and we hope that you will take the initiative to cooperate." ”

"Censorship?" Father Shraf grimaced, "We don't have any money left......"

Hei Ningxue shook her head, "It's not the kind of 'censorship' that asks for money, it's just literal." Maybe there will be spies sent by the demons, maybe there will be some robbers, bandits or mercenaries who have nothing to eat, and they will come to cheat and cheat. Either way, we at the Red Pavilion will 'deal with' them well. ”

"Miss Soul Sorcerer, what will the Red Pavilion do with these people?" Nacian habitually became interested in governing the town. As a royal family, he also once governed a castle, of course, in terms of the result, it was not only bad, I am afraid it should be said that it was terrible.

Hei Ningxue was fine, and sat on the box lightly and introduced: "As far as I know, if it is a robber and a thief, he will be arrested and judged, and it is possible to be whipped or cut off his head. As for mercenaries, there will be a three-month reserve assessment, and only if they pass can they be drafted into the army. ”

Nacian frowned, "The Lord of the Red Pavilion seems to have very strict control over his subjects? ”

Hei Ningxue shook her feather fan leisurely, "I also think he has a lot of care, in my opinion, just prepare some food and shelter for the refugees, so that they don't starve to death." Why bother with their health care, education, or even finding a job? But our Virgin Princess said it was very important. ”

Nacian guessed, "Do you mean Princess Lydia when you say princess?" ”

"She's the only princess here." Hei Ningxue pursed her lips a little unconvinced, "The princess said: The homeless people are willing to come here, just because they believe in us and hope to live a good life." If they just don't care about feeding animals, their lives will be the same as they used to be. ”

Nacian was stunned, "Her thoughts are merciful, but what's in it for her?" ”

"If you take a long-term view, the benefits are huge." Hei Ningxue patted her face, "Financially speaking, refugees who have nothing have low incomes and low taxes. If they are given training and they can earn a higher income, the Red Pavilion will be able to obtain higher taxes. ”

As if he had discovered a new way of thinking, Naxi's head subconsciously moved forward, "Is there still such logic?" ”

Hei Ningxue spread her hands and said, "Lydia's thoughts are always a little naïve, a little strange but a little reasonable, and it seems to be obedient to her words without smiling, which is really envious and gnashing your teeth." ”