Townsend walked through the portal and looked behind, only to see an old, decaying wooden door.

In front of him, there is a cramped and dark corridor, and many people are crowded here.

"Is this the Seal City?" Tang Sen heard someone next to him exclaim: "I heard that in the City of Ten Thousand Gates, portals exist in various forms, and some portals themselves are incredible miracles. ”

"Where is this portal? How does it look like it leads to a cellar? ”

"Shut up, newcomer!" An adventurer who was queuing up yelled at the man: "Don't get in the way of Lao Tzu, you will know everything by going up by yourself, of course, you had better bring enough money." ”

The newcomer is obviously not good-tempered, and he is also a figure who dominates in a certain plane, so he suddenly widened his eyes and scolded back: "You say it again? Do you know who I am? ”

"Who cares?" The adventurer mocked: "Shut your mouth, clamp your ass, here you are nothing!" ”

"You—" The man clenched his fists.

"What? Want to get your hands dirty? The adventurer smirked: "There are such newcomers every day, you can try it with your hands, I guarantee that you will have a long time to regret your impulse." ”

Another person next to him said: "This long time often means that no one will ever know what it is like to be in prison for a lady. ”

"Anyway, even if it's a god, once you enter there, it never appears again."

The man glared and gasped for breath, in a state of extreme rage. One can only continue to be extremely angry.

The adventurer was obviously accustomed to this kind of scene, and pushed the man away with a casual push, and walked in front of Tang Sen: "What about you? Are you planning to waste your time traveling to the Silver Star Harbor too? ”

"Please." Tang Sen turned sideways and moved out of the way: "However, I have a kind reminder that I don't know if you would like to listen." ”

"Fuck off." The adventurer opened the rotten wooden door, and the whole person disappeared directly into the door.

"It's a shame." Tang Sen said regretfully, "Now is not a good time to go to the Silver Star Harbor. ”

"I hope you don't face the incarnation of a god."

The adventurer had apparently not heard Towngsen's advice anymore.

Squeezing through the crowd along the dimly lit corridor, there was a broken wooden door in front of it.

But it was clear that it wasn't a portal, as Townsend could already hear a very loud noise coming from behind the wooden door.

Squeeze out the door and everything outside the door is revealed.

Surprisingly, it was not a bustling street, but a tavern.

That's right, the portal is actually in the tavern.

Next to the door stood a lazy hostess, a half-orc, with furry skin, lighting a pipe, greeting the people who came out of the door from time to time, and when he saw the three of Townsend, he asked casually, "Newcomer?" ”

"First time in Seal City." Townsend nodded.

"It's not uncommon for newcomers to come through the portal of the Silver Star Harbor." "Out of kindness, I've been placed here to remind everyone who has just arrived in Seal City. ”

"Follow the rules of the Seal City, don't get yourself in trouble, and don't get us in trouble."

Tang Sen stopped and said patiently: "I want to hear it." ”

"First of all, you've already heard that there is absolutely no fighting allowed in Sigil City, and this battle can range from fist and foot fights to spell releases and even curses."

"Don't try to hide the lady's perception, maybe the lady won't be there in person most of the time. You'd better pray that He doesn't show up, or it won't end well not only for you, but for anyone who sees Him. ”

"Of course, I don't think you look like that stupid person."

"I'm not interested in being competitive." Townsend said.

"A wise choice." The receptionist said, "Aside from the fact that you can't fight, there are actually very few rules in Seal City. ”

The person who had passed through the portal before the three of them came over and asked in a low voice, "Then that thing is not allowed in Seal City?" ”

The receptionist glanced at him and frowned: "A newcomer like you is the type we hate the most. But you're lucky that it can be done. ”

"Of course, you have to be consensual, I suggest you go to the ladies section or the big market, there are many places where you can spend money on consensual thinking, and of course, if you want to have the ultimate enjoyment, you can go to the Civic Fun Hall to join the feeling party, and those who feel will be happy to let you experience all kinds of extreme feelings, including sensuality."

I have to say that the hospitality looks lazy, but at least it is very dutiful.

"Do you think it will?" Townsend asked, "Is this a certain society?" ”

"A faction, to be exact." The receptionist was very satisfied with Tang Sen's polite attitude, took a puff of his pipe, and spat the smoke into the man's face, and then said to Tang Sen: "There are many factions in Seal City, my friend, these factions have their own opinions, because they can't fight, so the confrontation between them is more ideological. ”

"That's why they tend to call themselves philosophical factions."

"Sensation is one of them, and the sensation believes that sensation is the only evidence of existence, and if a thing cannot be experienced and felt, then it does not exist, and the only way to know things is through sensation, and only when a person has experienced the entire multiverse will the great secret be revealed to him."

"Sounds reasonable." Varro nodded in agreement: "Feelings are indeed important, although I think the statement that feelings are the only evidence of existence is a bit too absolute. ”

"Newcomer, the core ideas of each faction in Seal City have their own basis, and if you are planning to join a faction, it is best to understand what the faction is actually doing." "For example, the members of the Perception Society are all insane, and they are crazy about all new perceptions, for example: if a perceiver has never experienced bloodlust, then he would never mind creating a brutal massacre to create that feeling. He will definitely do it. ”

"In other words, if a perceiver tries to experience guilt, then betraying one's friends, killing one's loved ones, etc., is absolutely valid."

Varro shuddered at the thought of those scenes: "It's too chaotic and evil."

"The perception will be the most open faction, there is no threshold, everyone can join, which means that there will be many people who will enter there because of the temptation in the early stage, and the perceivers are really enthusiastic and happy to take newcomers to experience all kinds of perception."

"Speaking of which, are you interested in betraying morality? It seems that they have been using this as a gimmick lately. ”

"No, no, no!" Varro waved his hand again and again: "I'd better stay away from this evil faction." ”

"Evil?" The usher sneered: "This is the Seal City. ”

"Here, there is no distinction between good and evil, and the gods who uphold justice, or stir up chaos, cannot interfere with the territory of the lady, and here, we uphold neutrality. And, of course, there are benefits. ”

"Believe me, if you can't get used to this, leave as soon as possible, the people of Seal City probably hate order and goodness more than chaos and evil."

Tang Sen can understand the statement of hospitality, after all, chaos and evil can't make any mess in Seal City, even if they can't get used to it, at most they don't look at it, and people with good order, when they encounter something that is not right, they really want to go up and meddle in things, in this kind of place where they can't fight, they will annoy people to death.

"What about the other rules?" Tang Sen diverted the question about the factions in Seal City.

"Other rules?" The hostess rubbed his fingers happily: "In addition to what I said above, having money can solve it." ”

"For example, it's better not to try to sleep on the street, if you want to rest, it's better to find a room, or rent a house."

"Otherwise, when you wake up, you'll be lucky enough to find yourself forcibly incorporated into a faction, forced to accept their strange philosophical ideas, and if you're unlucky, you might be thrown into an eternal cage by the wandering lady."

"I'm not in the habit of sleeping on the streets." Townsend said.

"It's a good habit." The receptionist smiled: "It just so happens that the Silver Star Tavern provides a guest room, and you only need to pay two thousand gold coins a day to get a bed that is enough for a good night's sleep, and of course breakfast is not included." ”

"Shhhh

"What, it's too expensive?" The hostess also heard Varro's movements, and he said unhappily: "Believe me, this is cheap enough, this is the city of imprints." ”

"People here, don't they really treat money as money?" Varro sighed.

"No, the most important thing in Seal City is money." "But, my friends, this is the center of the multiverse, where you can find all the goods you can imagine, get all the information you need to know, and go wherever you need to go. ”

"It's home to some of the wealthiest people in the entire multiverse, so if you think about it, is any spellcaster who can use otherworldly teleportation, or any lucky one who happens to find a portal to Seal City, qualified to live in this city?"

"Threshold! My friend! Money is the threshold here, otherwise don't want to stay here for long. ”

"But—" The man before whispered, "Didn't you say you could join the various factions?" For example, there is no threshold for perception will. ”

The receptionist looked at him with a smile: "Joining a faction doesn't mean that you can stay in Imprint City forever, unless you are special enough, otherwise, do you think that the faction in Imprint City only operates in Imprint City?" For the Perception Society, the unrestrained wilderness is their main range of activities. ”

"Ahem." Tang Sen interrupted the topic with a light cough, and said, "I would definitely consider staying at the Silver Star Tavern if I needed to, but I can't wait to see what the Seal City is like now." ”

"Of course." The hostess didn't force him to stay, but said: "As a newcomer, you will definitely be shocked by this place, of course, after you search the whole city, you will eventually find that two thousand gold coins a night is a very reasonable price." ”

Speaking of this, the receptionist glanced at the back of the door and showed a somewhat strange expression: "We've been chatting for so long, and no one else has come in?" ”

"Usually there is an endless stream of people coming from the Silver Star Harbor."

Tang Sen had no way to answer this question, so he nodded politely and led the two of them towards the door.

Pushing open the gate, a long street appeared in front of everyone.

There weren't as many people on the streets as expected, probably because the Silver Star Tavern wasn't located in the liveliest area of Seal City, but there were still a variety of races to be seen, some of which were unheard of even by Varro.

The style of the buildings on the street is also strange, with wooden buildings next to pure steel and steel trees next to them.

Imprint City is simply a multiverse architectural style exhibition.

Of course, that's not the most stunning view of Imprint City.

The three of them stood on the street, looked along the end of the long street, and then involuntarily and slowly raised their heads.

I saw that both the street and the house were rolling upwards at the end, until the farthest point became a vertical plane, and the sharp-eyed Townsend could see that there were still pedestrians walking on the vertical street.

And looking up along the vertical streets and houses, above the sky, is a more prosperous building.

They stood upside down, like mirror images – but judging by the completely different architectural patterns and pedestrians, they were real.

"Imprint City is a ring!"

Varro let out a sigh of relief: "Now I understand the meaning of what Ilminster said at the beginning. ”

"The Imprint City sits in the middle of the Outlands, hanging at the very top of the Infinity Peak, like a ring suspended in the air, and all the buildings are built inside the ring." Townsend recalls everything about the Seal City in his mind: "No one has ever been outside the Seal City, and there have been people who have tried to walk to the end of the Inner Ring and climb outside, but the consequences are often gone forever. ”

"There is only one way to enter and exit the City of Ten Thousand Gates, through the portal." Varro took over: "If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I really wouldn't have imagined such a city. ”

"It seems that the gravity here is different from other places, at least, we don't have to worry about falling down when we go to the area above us."

"To those on top, we're on top." Townsend said.

"Although I would love to have a good visit to the City of Ten Thousand Gates, considering the consumption here-" Varro said with a bitter face, "Mr. Tang, let's hurry up and find the portal to Feiren." ”

"It's not an easy thing to do, and who knows where the portal to Faeron is hidden, and it may not even look like a door."

"Mr. Navarro, how do we find the portal to Faeron?" Townsend asked.

"The three of us will definitely not be able to find it if we are stupidly searching, who knows what secret place that portal is hiding, or if it is not a door at all, but a mirror, or a sculpture - I heard that many portals require a password or key, and if Faeron's portal is like this, it will be even more troublesome."

Varro thought hard: "The best way is probably to go directly to buy information." ”

"So, where does the money come from?" Tang Sen asked seriously: "In a place like the City of Ten Thousand Gates, even the most ordinary accommodation costs two thousand gold coins a night, and the information about the portal, I'm afraid the price in the City of Ten Thousand Gates is not low." ”

"After all, the portal to Feren is not as popular as the portal to the Silverstar Harbor, and if I were an informant, any portal to the main material plane would have to be sold for a large price."

Varro was stunned.

"I'm a little bit wealthy in Faerun," he glanced at Townesend, "but I didn't bring it with me." ”

"So, I'm going to pay?" The corners of Tang Sen's mouth were slightly hooked.

"I shouldn't be able to pay for it, Mr. Tang has already paid too much for me." Varro hurriedly said: "Just borrow. When we get back to Pheren, I'll be sure to give it back to you. ”

"Of course I believe in Mr. Varro's credibility." Tang Sen nodded: "However, there is no need to be so troublesome. ”

"Why don't you do me a small favor with Mr. Varro?"

"What's the busy?" Varro felt something bad in his heart.

"It's a rare trip to Seal City, and I'm going to buy something." Tang Sen said: "How about Mr. Varro do it for me?" ”

"Purchasing?" Varro was stunned for a moment: "What's so difficult about this, what does Mr. Tang want to procure, just tell me directly, but, if I owe Mr. Tang affection, I, Varro, must pay it back, otherwise wouldn't I have become ungrateful?" ”

Townsend just laughed.

Mr. Varro, you're still young.

Townsend came to Imprint City not just to buy "some" things.

Markt City is the commercial center of the multiverse, and at least for now, it's home to a variety of exotic goods from the multiverse, many of which you can't find anywhere else.

But in Seal City, you only need money to buy it.

Although, their prices will be sky-high prices that normal people cannot accept.

But what does it matter?

"So, let's go find a store and take a look at the market." Townsend patted Varro on the shoulder and said, "I hope there will be some surprises that will make people shine." ”

There is a shop not far away, looking at the architectural style, probably the shop of the elves.

The three of them walked through the door, and an elf was sitting on the counter, dressed in extremely gorgeous costumes, and he didn't look like he was looking at the store at all, but was going to some big banquet.

The other party completely ignored the three of them.

Tang Sen stepped forward, straightened up, and coughed lightly: "What good things do you have here?" ”

"Guests, please see for yourself." The elf didn't raise his head and said, "It's all on the counter." ”

Tang Sen raised his chin: "How could Venerable Lord Varro look down on such a thing on the counter?" ”

Varro was stunned for a moment, and looked at Townsend dumbfounded.

What is this doing? Lord Valo? I can't afford it.

But thinking of Townessen's previous request, Varro squirmed his lips and chose to shut up.

The elf raised his head and glanced at Tang Sen, and then looked at Varro beside Tang Sen: "Don't like it?" ”

He smiled disdainfully but politely, and said, "The two of you should be newcomers who have just come to the City of Ten Thousand Gates, right?" May I introduce you to both. ”

He pointed to a long sword placed next to him and said, "This is a sword that dances in the sky, it is an extremely rare treasure, it can be controlled by the mind at will, flying, attacking, retrieving, and even releasing spells. I won't talk about the specifics, the price of this magic sword is 500,000 gold coins. ”

He stared at Varro and said, "Of course, we recommend trading with diamonds or gemstones, after all, gold coins are a bit too space-loving, and they are not easy to spend at any time in the City of Ten Thousand Gates. ”

Varro was so frightened by the price that he froze in place.

His entire net worth may be able to take out 500,000 gold coins, but to buy a magic sword? Although this sword sounds good, Varro can confirm that if this sword is placed in Faeron's shop, the price will be at least twice as much!

"Lord Valro, what do you think of this thing?" Townsend turned around solemnly and asked Varro.

Varro looked at Townsend and didn't know how to speak.

What do you think? He just wants to get out of this damn store right now! It's just a pit man!

So Tang Sen's face immediately carried a trace of anger, looked at the elf, and said:

"Elf, what do you think Lord Varro is?"

"This thing is also worth asking for by Lord Varro himself?"

The elf's face turned cold, and he slowly stood up, straightening his back: "This is the best craft from the elves, you-"

Before he could finish his words, Townsend had already thrown over a money bag, which smashed on the table with a clang, and large and small gems spilled out.

"Don't talk nonsense, wrap it up, Lord Varro bought it, and start introducing the next one."

The elf quickly estimated the value of these gems, and his attitude was slightly better, and a smile appeared on his face: "The guest is really discerning. ”

"Look at this, then, it's a fire djinn vial—"

"All said, don't waste Lord Varro's time with these toys." Tang Sen waved his hand, and interrupted the elf with an impatient expression: "I bought it, I bought it all, hurry up and get some good goods." ”

"What does it mean to buy a buy?" The elf and Varro were stunned together.

"You don't bother to look at all these tattered Varro in this counter, you want them all, wrap them all up." Townsend banged on the counter.

"The guests must be joking, the price of my treasures, I'm afraid-"

Townsend pulled out two sacks directly from behind him.

One is bulging, the other is empty.

He opened the bulging sack, revealing the full weight of precious stones, then tossed the empty sack to the elf, saying, "Put it all in, Lord Varro is in a hurry." ”

Saying this, his brows furrowed again: "You won't be alone in your store, will you?" Find someone to take us to see the good goods. ”

"Of course! Distinguished guests! The elf's back was completely bent, and a kind smile appeared on his face: "I was about to introduce Lord Varro to the treasure of this store." ”

He took out a box from the storage space, carefully handed it to Varro, and said, "Lord Varro, please see, this is the legendary-level Impermanence Card." ”

"You deserve to talk to Lord Varro?" Townsend stood in front of Varro and took the box: "What's the use of this thing?" ”

"There are twenty-two cards in this box, and every time you draw a card, it will have a special magical effect." The elf hurriedly introduced: "For example, if a guest draws the 'moon' of block three, the guest will have the ability to make a great wish three times a day, and if the guest draws-"

"Alright." Tang Sen waved his hand impatiently, and put the box away casually: "It's a little interesting, Lord Varro wants it." ”

He kicked the sack next to him: "What else?" Take it all out! ”

"Lord Varrow. It's all over! ”

Coming out of the elf's shop, Varro's expression was still glazed.

"Mr. Tang Tang. What did you just do? ”

He watched as Townsend pulled out a handful of gems and swept away all the items in the elf's shop, not even the counter - the material of that thing seemed to come from some elven tree of life, which was very rare.

"Procurement." Tang Sen said calmly.

"But. . . But "Varro stammered, and there was really nothing to say."

You call this procurement?

Who buys everything in their store directly?

And it's too expensive, it's too expensive!

Varro didn't know exactly how much money Townsend had spent in this store, the only thing he was sure of was that when he left the store, the elf's expression was almost like he thought he was the goddess of wealth. I almost got down on my knees and prayed.

"Don't worry, Mr. Varro." Tang Sen walked briskly down the street: "Let's just look at the market, the imprint city is very big. ”

"This is just the beginning."

Varo jumped up suddenly: "Just started? Mr. Tang, you're not going to buy out the entire Seal City, are you? ”

After saying this, he suddenly laughed again.

How is this kind of thing possible, the Seal City has gathered the treasures of the entire multiverse, and if you want to buy the Empty Seal City, only the Goddess of Wealth can do it, no, maybe even the Goddess of Wealth can't do it, wealth is not created out of thin air, not to mention, this Goddess will not do this kind of thing that may affect the influence of his priesthood.

"Why not?"

Yes, he heard Townsend say this.

"Anyway, it's coming."

Varro: "."

"But why in my name?" Varro already felt that something was wrong.

Tang Sen looked at him in surprise.

"Isn't that what Mr. Varro has already promised?"

He laughed a little implicitly: "I'm a person, I don't like to show my head very much, this kind of flamboyant thing, sure enough, it is more suitable for Mr. Varro to do it, anyway, Mr. Varro is a big celebrity in Faerun"

"These are two different things."

Unfortunately, there is no room for Varro to turn back.

He could only watch as Townsend walked into the next shop, pulled out a sack and slapped it on the counter.

"Hurry up, wrap all your goods up for Mr. Varro!"

(End of chapter)