After entering the city, Lin Jianping tried to walk along the edge of the street.
Don't want to attract attention.
He found a more secluded corner and retreated into the shadows.
Observing the people passing by on the street.
There were quite a few people in this small fortress, including gold diggers in strange clothes and ragged refugees.
There were fortress guards passing by with rifles, and streetwalkers in fancy clothes soliciting business at the door.
Such a scene.
It can be seen in almost every fortress.
However, there are not many fortresses that have not been destroyed by the black people.
The reason why this fortress exists.
It may have something to do with the mountainous location.
"Hey, Lao Ye, long time no see."
"Well, I just came back from outside."
"It's not peaceful outside right now. It's not easy for you to come back."
On the street, several men met each other, greeted each other enthusiastically, and then put their arms around each other's shoulders and went to find a bar.
A moment later, in a weapons store, a young man came out cursing, "You are a black shop, your products are so expensive, but you buy my goods but lower the price. Who would do business with you?"
A man who was either the boss or the clerk walked out of the weapon shop and said with a smile: "Buying and selling things requires mutual consent. If you don't want to, we won't force you, but it's not nice to slander others."
The young man shook his sleeves and turned away.
At this time, the streetwalker grabbed a passing big man and said with a smile: "Sir, come in and sit down. We have many sisters. I guarantee you will be satisfied."
"No, no, no, I don't have any spare money to spend on you." The big man quickly broke free and left with a smile.
The street girl said, "It won't cost you much, poor bastard."
Observe for a while.
Lin Jianping didn't notice anything unusual and felt relieved.
He followed the crowd and eventually came to a bar.
When we entered the bar, we saw a fight going on inside. A group of drinkers gathered in a circle and kept making noise, not caring about the trouble.
Lin Jianping came to the bar, sat on a high stool, and knocked on the counter: "Give me something to drink."
"We have a variety of drinks here. Which one would you like?" the bartender asked politely.
Lin Jianping said: "This is my first time here, you have the final say."
"Okay, then I recommend you this 'Black Volcano', many of our guests like it." The bartender said, and then began to mix the drinks.
Lin Jianping asked tentatively: "What is the name of your fortress? Why have I never heard of a fortress located deep in the mountains?"
"Our fortress is called 'Deep Mountain Fort'. We have a long history and have made our living from mining for generations."
"After the Kuroshio broke out, many wanderers came to the mountains to seek refuge, and that's why we became busy."
"Otherwise, there were not many people before."
The bartender responded and placed a glass of dark drink in front of Lin Jianping.
After Lin Jianping took it, he asked, "How much?"
"It's free. We provide free service to guests who come to the bar for the first time."
"Thanks."
Lin Jianping took a sip and thought it tasted good. He then asked, "Who is your city lord?"
"welcome."
The bartender suddenly said towards the door.
Lin Jianping looked towards the gate in confusion, but there was no one there.
Then the bartender began to wipe the glasses.
Lin Jianping coughed dryly: "You haven't answered my question yet."
"We have all kinds of drinks here, I wonder which one you want." The bartender looked over and said something irrelevant.
Lin Jianping frowned: "My question is, who is your city lord?"
"Okay, then I recommend you this 'Black Volcano', many of our customers like it."
Lin Jianping noticed something was wrong. He stood up and waved his hand in front of the bartender: "Are you okay?"
The bartender said as if he was a robot that could only respond according to the program.
"Our fortress is called 'Deep Mountain Fort'. We have a long history and have made our living from mining for generations."
"After the Kuroshio broke out, many wanderers came to the mountains to seek refuge, and that's why we became busy."
This was exactly what he had just said to Lin Jianping.
He repeated it again!
Lin Jianping stopped talking and did not continue drinking the drink. He lowered his head and left the pub.
When you open the door.
He heard the bartender say again: "Welcome."
Lin Jianping returned to the street and suddenly heard a familiar conversation.
"Hey, Lao Ye, long time no see."
"Well, I just came back from outside."
"It's not peaceful outside right now. It's not easy for you to come back."
He looked up and saw several men walking towards the bar with their arms around each other's shoulders.
Just passed by him.
Lin Jianping remembered these men. They had just met on the street and greeted each other.
But at this moment, it seemed as if they had just met.
"You are a black shop, your products are extremely expensive, but you buy my goods but lower the price. Who would do business with you?"
"Buying and selling these things requires mutual consent. If you don't want to, we won't force you, but it's not nice to slander others."
In a store ahead, there was a conflict between a customer and the store owner.
But the content of the conversation was exactly the same as what happened in the weapons store just now.
Just changed people.
"Sir, come in and sit down. We have many sisters. I guarantee you will be satisfied."
"No, no, no, I don't have any spare money to spend on you."
"It won't cost you a dime, poor fellow."
In an alley next to the store, a woman stopped passers-by and solicited business.
this is nothing.
But the lines are the same as those of the streetwalker on the other side of the street!
Something is wrong.
Something is wrong!
Lin Jianping is also well-informed.
But now, I feel a chill on my back.
This fortress is built from the inside out.
There's a weirdness to them all.
Why is this happening
Lin Jianping decided to go to the city lord's building to take a look.
Come to the city lord's building.
With Lin Jianping's skills, it would be easy for him to sneak in.
There are also quite a few people in the building.
Coming and going.
They discussed the current situation outside, worried that the continued influx of outsiders into the fortress would increase the financial burden, and praised the city lord's noble character.
Lin Jianping observed for a while.
It was discovered that these were the people walking around in the building.
After they passed a place, they would repeat it again not long after, and the words they said and the issues they discussed were always the same.
Just like the residents outside.
Like a clockwork toy, it only repeats the same actions and words.
Lin Jianping came to the top floor of the building and arrived outside the city lord's office, but instead of entering through the main door, he climbed in through the window.
As soon as he entered the office, Lin Jianping heard the door open and he hid immediately.
Then I heard a familiar voice asking, "Have all the refugees from outside been settled?"
"Everything has been arranged. Please rest assured, City Lord Tang Xin."
Tang Xin
How could the leader of the Church of Light become the lord of this clockwork fortress
Lin Jianping felt incredible.
This reminds me of the unusual behavior of people in the fortress.
Lin Jianping had a guess.
This is the work of Kshatriya.
I'm afraid even Tang Xin has been affected.
"who?"
"come out!"
Tang Xin seemed to have discovered something and let out a soft shout.
Then footsteps were heard and a guard came in.
Lin Jianping silently emerged from his hiding place and took off his hood.
Sure enough, the person standing on the office carpet was Tang Xin, the leader of the Glorious Church.
When she saw Lin Jianping, she actually recognized him and said in surprise, "City Lord Lin, why are you here?"
this...
Lin Jianping was stunned. He originally thought that Tang Xin would not remember him.
Even against themselves.
Unexpectedly, Tang Xin actually remembered me.
Tang Xin turned around and waved: "All of you get out, this is my old friend."
The guards withdrew silently.
Tang Xin then said to Lin Jianping: "City Lord Lin, you have come from afar, please take a seat."
"Master Tang, you..." Lin Jianping frowned, feeling like he had no idea where to start.
Tang Xin laughed and said, "What leader? That's all in the past."
"Now you should call me City Lord Tang."
Lin Jianping asked doubtfully: "Tang Jiao... City Lord Tang, do you remember what happened?"
Tang Xin poured a cup of tea for Lin Jianping: "What do you mean?"
"Do you still remember Kshatiga and 'revelation'?" Lin Jianping asked.
Tang Xin showed a thoughtful expression, as if he remembered something, and frowned slightly.
Then her eyes were blank.
After a moment, she seemed to come to her senses.
Suddenly he said in surprise: "City Lord Lin, why are you here?"
Lin Jianping was suddenly horrified.
... ... ..
We have arrived at Skyfort.
Zhou Kai leaned against the porthole, looking at the fortress floating on the clouds not far away.
“This is a city of miracles.”
Zhou Kai said with emotion.
Tian Yang asked curiously, "You've never been to Cang Qiong Fort?"
With the strength of the K clan.
There is no reason for Zhou Kai to come to Cang Qiong Castle for the first time.
Zhou Kai sat down on the seat, fastened his seat belt, and then said, "I've never been here before. This is my first time."
"You must be thinking now, maybe this person in front of you is a fake heir?"
He laughed to himself, then sighed, "I've heard about your deeds, and I'm quite envious of you."
"Don't doubt it, I'm serious."
"I was born in East Continent and have lived in East Continent for more than ten years."
"One day, someone from the K tribe came to me and told me that I was one of their tribe members who had been stranded outside. They asked me if I was willing to go back to the West with them."
"At that time, I couldn't even have a full meal, so I was definitely willing to do it."
"After returning to the Westland, I first awakened to become a 'Conqueror', and then in the following time, I fought for my family almost every day."
"Before I knew it, I was promoted to the Heavenly Rank and was regarded as one of the most promising 'seeds'."
"When I become rank 10, I will be the undisputed successor."
Zhou Kai laughed: "Well, it sounds like my life is actually quite legendary."
"But I prefer when I was at a lower level than now."
"Although I had to fight everywhere at that time, at least I was free. But after reaching the Heavenly Stage, I had too many responsibilities on my shoulders."
"I am still the 'Ultimate' now. It seems that I won't be able to go anywhere in the future."