Chapter 1145
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The day after, Ye Qingyu waited all day long at the inn but Nie Tiankong did not appear . Instead, Linghu Buxiu came to visit and apologetically said that Nie Tiankong was swamped with work and had to personally attend to some matters . He wasn't able to find the time to come and had sent Linghu Buxiu in his stead .
"Lord Zhang Longcheng, this isn't meant to be a slight against you, but Commander Nie Tiankong just can't find the time," Linghu Buxiu said with a smile .
Nie Tiankong was such an important man, but had still personally requested for him to visit Zhang Longcheng despite how busy he was . This showed how much he valued the City Lord of Luoshen Ridge and thus, Linghu Buxiu's attitude towards Ye Qingyu was extremely polite . He said, "Commander Nie Tiankong has now just joined the inner circle of the military headquarters and with his newfound authority, he will need to settle some matters immediately . Lord Zhang Longcheng, please continue to be patient, since Commander Nie Tiankong has already told me to let you know that your appointment is almost finalized and I'm sure you'd be satisfied with it . He truly holds you in high regard . "
Ye Qingyu said, "Don't worry . I know that he has to attend to hundreds of important matters every day . Haha, I should seize this opportunity to explore the Royal City . Once I'm officially appointed, I would probably be kept busy working under him, and would probably not have the time to relax anymore . "
"Haha, I can tell why Commander Nie Tiankong holds you in such high regard," Linghu Buxiu said with a chuckle .
Linghu Buxiu then took Ye Qingyu and strolled around the Royal City that day, to show him the sights . Ye Qingyu had to admit that as an ancient city that had existed for countless years, everything in this city was full of historical value and looked like it had weathered through all kinds of storms, just like an elderly man who had experienced all the vicissitudes of life . He could see history leaving its mark everywhere he looked, and several significant landmarks that were made of ancient rocks were even full of saber and sword marks; these buildings had clearly weathered through huge battles .
He heard from Linghu Buxiu that the Royal City had once experienced battles and that there were several instances of rebellion . There was even a time when the Invaders attacked the city but ultimately, all the strongest men joined forces to turn the tide around, crushing all invaders and rebuilding the Royal City . Thus, this city represented the greatest glory and honor of the Dark Realm .
This was especially so for the Royal City's Central City and for strategic reasons, almost ninety-nine percent of the buildings here were carved from tough, hard rock and reinforced with countless formations, so they were extremely sturdy . The first and foremost factor deciding these buildings' appearance and the structure was whether they could meet military needs, while the aesthetics took a backseat . This was why the Royal City seemed simple and practically built with an aura that was full of history .
As they spoke, there was the sound of a bamboo flute .
Ye Qingyu followed the sound and a strange look crossed his face as he said, "This area's architectural style seems very different as compared to the rest of the Royal City, doesn't it?"
There were many buildings ahead, but these were not carved from rocks, but were instead formed from luxurious wood and rocks . They were incredibly beautiful with carved eaves and painted walls, colorful and bright . They looked like magnificent jade palaces and were covered with gold and silver foil that glinted brightly under the sun . These buildings were much taller than the surrounding constructions and were completely against the main principle of structures being built for military practicality; they were so exquisite and opulent, that this area seemed to be a picture of superfluous abundance, giving off an exaggerated vibe .
Linghu Buxiu flushed and shook his head . Then, he said with a tinge of resignation, "These are the noblemen's residences and they weren't that opulent in the past, but in the most recent centuries, there were some changes to the habits of those at the very top and these noblemen become more bold and fearless . They started to pursue the pleasures of life and openly flouted the city laws to construct these buildings, also chasing after luxuries . . . Forget it, I won't talk further of these things . Brother Zhang Longcheng, you must remember that the residents of these buildings are the true people of power at the Royal City and they belong to the upper echelons of the Dark Realm . This doesn't just apply to the people who reside in this area, any dog or pet beast that lives in this area could run amok around the Royal City without any repercussions . You mustn't step on the toes of any creature from this area . Take this as a piece of friendly advice from me . "
Ye Qingyu nodded contemplatively .
This level of corruption and decadence could be seen in any major city and he had seen this in the nineteen cities along the Road of Chaos in the Vast Thousand Domains, and at the Snow capital of the Heaven Wasteland Domain . But for a fortress city like the Royal City, this scene just happened to be more striking than the other cities he had been to .
He was slightly disappointed .
Based on his understanding of this world, the titled noblemen were probably given this honor in recognition of their contributions to defeat the Invaders . Yet, this honor was now enjoyed by those who ignored the laws of the camp and indulged in a decadent lifestyle . It was enough for him to see how corrupt the Guardians' camp had become .
Soon, another day flew by .
Linghu Buxiu escorted Ye Qingyu back to his inn and bid him farewell with a salute . "I don't think Commander Nie Tiankong will be able to squeeze some time out over the next few days, so I'll have to trouble you to wait a while longer . . . Oh, tomorrow is the first day of the semi-annual Wanyi Bazaar and Alien Dark Ones who live outside Central City will be permitted to enter . There will be many strange and exotic items available for sale in the bazaar, and although the chances of you finding a precious treasure on sale are rather slim, it is still a very interesting event . Brother Zhang Longcheng, if you're interested, I could show you around," he said with a smile .
"There's no need to trouble you tomorrow; I can find my way around," Ye Qingyu replied .
Linghu Buxiu nodded and said, "Very well . I already consider you my brother, so there's no need to stand on ceremony . Frankly, I do have many matters to attend to myself, so if you're fine with exploring the bazaar alone, please go ahead . I'll send somebody to show you the way . "
Now that Nie Tiankong had risen to power, as his trusted subordinate who had been with him for a while, Linghu Buxiu naturally wanted to angle for some benefits as well . These few days were extremely crucial, so he obviously wanted to be by Nie Tiankong's side and not Ye Qingyu's . Now that one day had been freed up for him, it was a precious opportunity for him .
Ye Qingyu spent the next day at the inn, cultivating and recovering .
On the third day .
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