The Mage Reading Club has concluded another event.
The curve algorithm that Luo Ling just introduced to you is of great help in accurate magic configuration, and the mages below had a very lively discussion.
The number of participants in the reading club today has increased several times. Since the Tower of China was granted a fiefdom, it has defeated its opponents in competitions one after another, and even defeated a great magician. The reading club hosted by the mages of the Tower of China has become more and more attractive. Moreover, after Luo Ling came here, she played her specialty as an associate professor of mathematics and taught everyone many things that Xiao Chen and Li Jia could not explain clearly. In addition, she is beautiful and has a unique temperament, which makes her very popular among the member mages. Now, she has replaced Tasia and become the goddess in the hearts of many male mages.
Seeing that everyone's discussion was not over yet, Luo Ling clapped her hands and said, "You can continue your discussion from the dinner time later, but I have something to announce here."
The noisy venue soon quieted down. Nearly 30 mages attending the meeting immediately sat down like students and listened carefully to Luo Ling: "As you know, our China Tower's territory is in Montenegro. The reading club is preparing to hold our first outing and invite member mages to Montenegro. In Montenegro, we will arrange for local mages to communicate with everyone. Some of our mages there have a higher theoretical level than me, and you will not be disappointed."
Master Feng Qi was the first to respond: "Sir Luo Ling, I am willing to participate. We have just acquired your fiefdom. If there is anything you need us to do when we get there, please let us know."
"Yes." Another middle-aged wizard also said, "Everyone knows how many opportunities and benefits the reading club can give us. Who among you has not learned new cultivation methods and learning methods here? There are quite a few interesting new spells, right? If there is a chance to give back to the Tower of China and Master Luo Ling, that would be the best. Otherwise, wouldn't we just be taking advantage?"
These words made sense and all the mages nodded.
"However, I will not go this time. I have other matters to attend to in the capital. The three mages, Li Jia, Xiao Mu and Tang Feng, will take you all to Black Mountain safely."
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After dinner, Li Jia stood beside Luo Ling and saw everyone off. He asked, "This time, they asked us to take the magician away from the capital, and asked many people from the business team, intelligence team, and guard team to evacuate together. Is it because the king is dying?"
Luo Ling walked back to the study and said, "Well, the situation in the capital has been a bit strange recently. On the one hand, there have been rumors that the king's health has failed. On the other hand, he has not yet made an explanation on the issue of succession. There is a high possibility that there will be chaos here. Our roots are in Black Mountain, so there is no need to wade into this muddy water. So it is a good thing to take this opportunity to invite the wizard to Black Mountain to streamline the staff."
Li Jia whispered, "But I heard that Liu Pengfei has been very close to the princess these days, and he seems to be getting deeper and deeper into it."
The two returned to the study, and Luo Ling closed the door and said, "Be more specific."
"Selinda heard a few rumors. You know, she's not very keen on socializing, but as a noble, she's more informed than us. One is that the princess often attends various noble events with Liu Pengfei.
"I understand. To put it bluntly, these gatherings are used by the princess' followers to win over noble officials, exchange information, and reach cooperation."
"The second is that a very knowledgeable military advisor appeared in the princess's inner circle and gave her a lot of advice. The most important one was that 'the crown is made up of a sword and a staff'."
Luo Ling laughed, "Isn't this the magical world version of power coming out of the barrel of a gun? This man is Liu Pengfei, he can't get away."
"The last one is that Liu Pengfei and the princess are in love. Just that kind of love."
Luo Ling paced back and forth in front of her desk. "At that time, we tacitly allowed Liu Pengfei to maintain contact with the princess's forces in order to maintain a balance. I didn't expect that after just a few days, he would put all his energy into it. We were careless. It seems that we really need to pay close attention to what he is planning."
"Why not just ask him?"
"Do you think he will tell the truth? Many things are better seen with your own eyes."
"So, are you going to go and have a look? I heard that salons are very popular among ladies recently. Liu Pengfei seems to love this kind of activity very much, and he almost never misses any of them."
The China Tower office receives many invitations to banquets, dances, hunting parties, salons, and magic academic events every day. Luo Ling usually attends selectively, and mainly academic conferences.
But this time she wanted to observe Liu Pengfei's actions, so she flipped through a stack of invitations for a long time and chose the salon to be held by the famous socialite Marquise Grosso in the Marquis's residence tonight.
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That night, a carriage carrying Luo Ling and Xiao Mu arrived at the house of Marquise Grosso.
Xiao Mu is now Luo Ling's personal secretary. For some reason, Luo Ling keeps her by her side and sends her around. However, even if Xiao Mu dares to disobey Xiao Chen sometimes, she dares not disobey Luo Ling. She naturally feels that if she goes against this woman, she will end up badly.
"It is said that this salon itself was created by Liu Pengfei." Xiao Mu said.
"Yes, you know a lot about Earth's history. This is not Europe that experienced the Renaissance in the 17th and 18th centuries. This is still the style of the early Middle Ages. Haven't you heard the king say 'swords are made of bones, armor is made of flesh' every day? Hunting, polo, and even slave gladiatorial combat are the most popular activities."
Luo Ling and Xiao Mu did not dress like mages, but wore low-key noble dresses. Since they were here for a secret visit, they had to be low-key.
The Marquise welcomed them at the entrance of the living room. She was in her forties, not very beautiful but quite charming. She was very surprised to see Luo Ling: "Mr. Luo Ling, it's so rare. It's really a great honor to have you come to my salon today. You will definitely be the star of the show today."
"Marquise, I just came out to relax after studying magic. Please don't alarm everyone. You know, the identity of a high-level wizard sometimes makes us seem too aggressive. I heard that your salon has extraordinary taste, and I just want to feel the atmosphere."
"It seems that you just want to listen and watch? Of course, no problem. I will arrange the best seat for you. Today, a famous northern bard is here to perform, and Master Liu Pengfei from Guita has also brought his works to share with everyone. You will definitely feel that this trip is worthwhile."