The Magician of Cultivation

President Kong Ci Ling of the Magicians Association, Eunuch Anster from the palace, Liu Qiming and Fu Qing from the Holy See, a total of four fifth-level strongmen set out from Xueyan City and took the teleportation array to arrive in Liaocheng first.

Then they joined the team sent by Liaocheng to support Yucheng, and took an airship to Yucheng together.

Driven by the magic crystal, the airship maintained a high flying speed and was expected to reach the Imperial City before dark.

But when there was still one day to go before the destination, the airship received a magic message, and everyone knew that the crisis of the "beast tide" had been resolved.

So the airship stopped using magic crystals to power itself and switched to using magic arrays, and did not arrive until the early hours of the next morning.

"Greetings to His Majesty, the Ninth Prince, and to Chairman Kong."

Sima He led all the officials of the Imperial City and waited at the port where the airship was docked in Xicheng District.

Liu Qiming frowned, with worry and compassion in his eyes.

He was the first to step off the airship, and a surging breath of light spread out, making everyone feel warm and peaceful.

Next to Liu Qiming was a burly middle-aged man.

The big man was wearing a silver helmet and silver armor, holding a silver-white cross knight's long sword. On the chest and shoulder armor of his silver armor, there were angel patterns embroidered with silver thread. It was Fu Qing, the fifth-level knight leader of Xueyan City.

Following behind Fu Qing was an old man with a stern face, pale hair, and a white face without a beard.

He was wearing a gorgeous dress made of brocade and satin, and a piece of warm jade emitting a radiant white light hung on his white marble belt. If you look closely, you can see that his Adam's apple is not prominent, and it is almost invisible.

The old man came from the imperial palace, and was none other than the Nine Thousand Year Old Eunuch Anster, whom the current Majesty trusted the most.

Behind Eunuch An is an even older man.

His old face was covered with age spots the size of coins. He was thin and had a hunched back.

The old man's hair has basically fallen out, and even his beard has turned completely white.

He is well-known in the magic world of the kingdom and is the object of admiration and gratitude of countless wizards.

The old man's name is Kong Ci Ling. He is the current president of Xueyan Kingdom's Magicians Association and the most powerful magician in the kingdom besides Liu Qiming.

Liu Qiming has a special identity. Although he is the uncle of the king of Xueyan Kingdom, he also represents the interests of the Holy See.

Many times, Liu Qiming had no choice, just like this time during the 'beast tide', he could not participate in the defense.

If it had not ended, even if he was in the Royal City, he could only be a spectator and watch the people of the kingdom being slaughtered.

The rules and regulations of the Holy See cannot be violated in any way.

Liu Qiming and Ernst stopped after getting off the airship, and waited until Kong Ci Ling slowly walked up before accompanying him on his left and right.

"City Lord Sima, please don't be polite." Ernst looked at Sima He with a smile, "You have made great contributions in defending the 'beast tide' this time. When I return, I will report to His Majesty and ask for credit for you!"

"Nine thousand years old, this humble official is terrified!"

Sima He's face was full of tears, and he said in a trembling voice: "During this 'beast tide', the east wall of the imperial city was breached, and nearly 100,000 civilians were killed or injured. I am guilty!"

As he spoke, he lowered his head, and the eight-foot-tall man burst into tears.

"Nearly 100,000 people?"

Everyone couldn't help feeling sad.

"City Lord Sima, I have personally experienced two 'beast tides'. This one is considered a good one."

Kong Ci Ling said slowly in an old voice, "Two hundred years ago, the death toll was nearly 25, and a hundred years ago it was even higher, almost 30."

"This 'beast tide' happened so suddenly, with the fifth-level peak red-haired green-clawed eagle king, lion king, python king and more than 5 monsters, but you were able to sacrifice only 10 people. You are all very good!"

"President Kong is right. City Lord Sima and all those who participated in the defense have made great contributions to this matter."

Liu Qiming sighed, walked up to Sima He and helped him up.

"My lords, I have arranged a welcoming banquet at the City Lord's Mansion! Shall we eat and chat at the same time?" Sima He asked tentatively.

"Let's go," Kong Ci Ling said with a gentle smile, "I haven't been to the Imperial City for a hundred years. I remember that this place is rich in fine wine. City Lord Sima, please don't keep it to yourself!"

Seeing him say this, Liu Qiming and Ernst did not refuse.

Ernst also smiled and said, "Mr. Kong, I haven't been to the Imperial City for many years. We should have a few drinks later. I have been busy on the road these days and haven't had a good meal."

Sima He immediately stepped forward to lead the way, and everyone got on the luxurious magic car and drove quickly to the City Lord's Mansion.

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About five or six minutes later, a few more people got off the airship.

These people are all at the level of martial artists, and they are all wearing helmets and armor, and look like generals.

The leader was about forty years old, with a sturdy and strong build, carrying a huge axe as tall as a person on his back.

Zhao Gong, the deputy general of the Imperial City Defense Army, immediately went to meet him.

He saluted in a standard military manner and shouted, "Zhao Gong, deputy general of the Imperial City Defense Army, pays respect to Lord Li."

"Yeah," Li Fangling nodded slightly and said jokingly, "Zhao Gong, this is not the first time we have met, so there is no need to be polite. Where is Lao Hu? Why didn't he come? He is becoming more and more arrogant now."

"Ugh!"

Zhao Gong sighed deeply, with sadness on his face.

Li Fangling frowned and said in a lost voice: "Old Hu wouldn't, wouldn't it be..."

The people who followed him were also shocked.

"without......"

Zhao Gong quickly waved his hands and explained in a low voice, "Chao'er is dead. He died at the hands of the Lion King on the first day of the Beast Tide."

"Chao'er? Hu Chao?"

Li Fangling was stunned for several seconds before he came to his senses, shook his head and sighed.

He and Hu Shizhong both belonged to the military of Xueyan State. They joined the army together and fought side by side for many years. After they were transferred from the military to the local area, one of them went to Yucheng and the other to Liaocheng.

Although the two cities are not close to each other, they can still see each other every few years.

Hu Chao was Hu Shizhong's only son, so Li Fangling was naturally no stranger to him.

He liked the motivated child very much and understood how high his status was in the heart of his old friend.

"Hey, come on, take me to see him!"

Li Fangling also lost interest and asked in a low voice, "How is Lao Hu now? Is his mood more stable?"

Hearing this, Zhao Gong's expression became even uglier, "The boss was injured and just woke up not long ago."

He looked at Li Fangling and said angrily:

"That Tan Lang is just a mad dog. We went into battle to kill the enemy and fight for the kingdom, but in the end, he injured the boss just because he was in a bad mood."

"But the boss doesn't allow us to argue with him, and City Lord Sima didn't mention this topic either. It seems that everyone is deliberately forgetting about it. Humph, I feel sorry for the general."

"Tan Lang? Tan Lang from the Liaocheng Greedy Wolf Mercenary Group? Why is he here?"

Li Fangling was shocked and asked anxiously, "How is Lao Hu? Come on, take me to see him quickly."

The generals behind him also looked unhappy. They were all comrades in the same camp, and they would prosper and suffer together.