Chapter 1431 - 1431 Cooperation? _1
1431 Cooperation? _1
The border city was built against the mountain. From a distance, it looked like a super garden in the sky, looking extremely beautiful.
Compared to other races, the lifespan of elves was generally more than 200 years. In addition to their leisure and reclusive life, they had enough time to create their favorite works of art.
The peaceful environment allowed these pieces of art to be pa.s.sed down in an orderly manner. Over time, it could be said that every gathering place in the morning Star Empire was an Art Museum!
As everyone slowly advanced on the long bridge, melodious music began to play. The tune was gentle and light, making people feel more and more cheerful.
After hearing the music, a group of rainbow-colored birds flew out from the surrounding forest and circled above the long bridge. They chimed in harmony with the music, but it was not chaotic at all. Instead, it gave off a natural feeling.
Even on the gem-like lake surface, there were colorful fish and water beasts jumping out and following Yue qianhua and the others.
Yue qianhua and the others were naturally attracted by the scenery here. With bright smiles on their faces, they entered the border city together.
Different from other cities, the city wall of the border city was not made of bricks and stone. Instead, it was built from the original mountain. The surface of the city wall was covered with ancient carvings. Under the embellishment of green vines and moss, the ancient and vicissitude aura came from the city.
These mottled and old stone walls should not be underestimated. Once a war really broke out, they would form an impregnable defense system. Unless one paid a very painful price, no one could occupy this place.
After entering the city, Yue qianhua and the others walked on a winding road decorated with various houses and went straight to the city Lord’s mansion at the top.
Although border city had a long history and a population of more than 500000, when one entered the city, they would find that there were not many pedestrians on the streets. It even gave people a faint feeling of returning to the countryside.
master Slade, why are there so few people on the streets? ”
Murong Ziyue looked at the surrounding scenery curiously. Then, she seemed to have thought of something and turned to ask Slade.
“May I ask who this beautiful lady is?”
After hearing Murong Ziyue’s question, Slade asked Yue qianhua very politely.
When they met just now, only Yue qianhua had told them her name, while Murong Ziyue and the others had been standing behind her the whole time.
“This is the sister of our city Lord’s wife. Her name is Murong Ziyue.”
Yue qianhua opened her mouth to introduce her, but in her heart, she was secretly praying that the little girl wouldn’t mess around.
“Oh, it’s miss Murong Ziyue. I’m sorry!”
A hint of surprise appeared on Slade’s face, but he quickly hid it. He smiled at Murong Ziyue and continued, ” lady Ziyue might not know this, but although there are 500000 permanent residents in border cities, most of the time, the residents like to stay in the forest and Lake. Only in those places can you see their figures.
At this point, Slade pointed to the forest by the lake in the distance and said, ” the place I’m pointing at is home to nearly 100000 residents of the border city. It can be said that there is a house under every big tree.
Murong Ziyue nodded and said with a hint of expectation, ” I see. In that case, will the city Lord allow me to take a look? ”
of course. If you’re interested, we can go at any time.
“City Lord, we have a very important mission this time. Therefore, we are not in a hurry to visit,” Yue qianhua replied.
Yue qianhua turned to look at the little girl and saw her pouting slightly but did not say anything. A faint smile appeared on Yue qianhua’s face.
“In that case, let’s head straight to the city Lord’s mansion.”
They chatted along the way and arrived at the city Lord’s mansion under the curious gazes of the residents.
Then, Slade invited everyone to a floating platform with beautiful scenery. He took out the Morning Star Empire’s Specialty Fruits and invited everyone to taste them.
Although the fragrance of fruits and melons filled the air, Yue qianhua still felt a sense of urgency. This was because she had already received Tang Zhen’s reminder before she set off that the envoy of the orc Alliance would soon arrive at the Morning Star Empire.
Although the Holy Dragon City cultivators would try their best to intercept and kill the messengers of the Beastman Alliance, they still had a chance of successfully arriving. Thus, the cooperation with the Morning Star Empire had to be established as soon as possible.
After pondering for a moment, Yue qianhua said to Slade, ” “City Lord, you might have already guessed the purpose of our trip, so qianhua won’t hide it anymore. To be honest, we’ve come this time in the hope of forming a partnership with the Morning Star Empire.
On my way here, the Holy Dragon City had already launched an attack on the Beastman Alliance. A war in the future is inevitable.
We hope to cooperate with the Morning Star Empire to fight against the orc Alliance. If you are not willing to partic.i.p.ate in the war, we hope that the Morning Star Empire will remain neutral.
In order to express our sincerity, the Holy Dragon City will give you generous gifts and cooperate with you in many ways to seek common development!”
There was a warm smile on Slade’s face, and he gave off a feeling of a spring breeze. After Yue qianhua finished, he said, ” “Your Excellency Yue qianhua, do you know that the Morning Star Empire has never been willing to get involved in the disputes of the continent? the reason why we appeared in the chaos a hundred years ago was actually to take back an important item. It wasn’t as the rumors outside said, that we were trying to seize land and be defeated.
Even if the continent is in chaos this time, the Morning Star Empire still has no intention of getting involved. Therefore, whether it’s you or the orc Alliance, we will choose not to help either side.
As for the cooperation you mentioned, there’s actually no need for it. The Morning Star Empire has its own cultural heritage and doesn’t like to be disturbed by external factors.
I have to say that your arrival was completely unnecessary, because you didn’t understand the principles of the Morning Star Empire from the very beginning!”
A smug expression appeared on Slade’s face. He was obviously very proud of the culture and history of the Morning Star Empire.
Yue qianhua smiled and didn’t refute, but she didn’t think so.
What Slade had said was true, but they were not shackles that bound the Morning Star Empire. As long as there were enough benefits, these things could be put aside for the time being. After obtaining enough benefits, they could be used to whitewash everything.
If used properly, it would be a very good cover.
Therefore, Slade did not agree to the cooperation only because the benefits offered by the Holy Dragon City were not enough.
The Holy Dragon City finally decided to befriend the long-range and attack the short-range after much discussion.
Moreover, the Holy Dragon City was determined to win this time and had made ample preparations. If Yue qianhua’s trip failed, and the morning Star Empire chose to cooperate with the orc Alliance, it wouldn’t take long for this paradise to be filled with Flames of War.