Chapter 346: Bu Quan Shares a Dance
The dragonman youngster was slightly taken aback.
With the Bayonet Gang destroyed, the Snow Bird Harbor City Lord's faction was at its peak. Who would dare to attack the city government palace?
Could it be the remnants of the Bayonet Gang?
But immediately afterwards, the dragonman youngster heard his own voice.
The Snow Bird Harbor City Lord paused for a moment, then realized what was happening and explained with a smile, "Time flies."
“The dance is about to begin.”
He reached out and gently stroked the air above the desk, and a miniature magic image immediately appeared.
The magic image showed the scene in the first-floor hall below them.
"Before the dance begins, we have carefully prepared a magic image that vividly depicts your heroic battle stance, Commander Long Fu. I believe this video will definitely have an excellent warm-up effect."
“Of course, please forgive us if we have offended you.”
The Snow Bird Harbor City Lord spoke very politely, but upon closer inspection, his strong personality was still evident.
The dragonman youngster immediately said that it was his honor.
At this moment, in the first-floor hall of the city government palace.
The lights were bright.
Long tables were arranged on both sides of the hall.
The tables, covered with white cloth, were adorned with exquisite candles, emitting a fragrant aroma. Exquisite silver platters held a variety of delicious dishes.
Gentlemen were dressed in formal attire, and noblewomen and ladies competed in elegance.
Some were tasting fine wine, stopping here and there to chat in small groups. Others gathered together, discussing the same topic, laughing in unison from time to time.
Some were tasting fine wine, stopping here and there to chat in small groups. Others gathered together, discussing the same topic, laughing in unison from time to time.
Everyone's eyes were immediately drawn to the magic images.
Soon, people were praising the dragonman youngster in the images.
The dragonman youngster in the study on the second floor saw his previous battle through the images.
He soon discovered that this time, the magic images showed much more than just the battle between him and Teng Dong Lang.
From the very beginning, his duel with Ban Lan Gen had been recorded.
Ban Lan Gen was careless and underestimated his opponent, and the dragonman youngster knocked him unconscious with one punch.
Next was the battle between the dragonman youngster and Spring Boxer.
He completely suppressed his opponent, standing still in place, becoming a classic image. Spring Boxer gave it his all, but still couldn't shake him, allowing the dragonman youngster to show his strength.
Next was the battle between the dragonman youngster and Xiong Ju.
It was a tough battle.
Finally, there was a heroic duel between him and Teng Dong Lang.
The dragonman youngster was suppressed for most of the fight, but he held on to the hope of turning the tide and ultimately defeated the stronger opponent!
It was a classic battle.
Of course, the Snow Bird Harbor City Lord would not combine all the battle scenes together, as that would be too long.
Therefore, this magic image was carefully edited.
The focus was on the dragonman youngster's brave and heroic appearance in battle.
Many of the scenes were deliberately slowed down or even paused, either to show the dragonman youngster's brilliant performance or the miserable state of his opponents, highlighting the dragonman youngster's strength and intelligence in battle, as well as his courage, persistence, and other rare qualities.
In particular, the image of him covered in blood and wounds during his battle with Teng Dong Lang was repeated many times.
Finally, when Teng Dong Lang fell in a pool of blood, the dragonman youngster's previous desperate struggle was rewarded.
Seeing the final scene, everyone in the hall applauded spontaneously.
However, the magic image did not stop after being played once.
Instead, it began to repeat.
Even so, almost no one around him looked away, and they continued to watch with great interest.
This time, the band in the hall played a rousing battle song at just the right moment, allowing the dragonman youngster's battle to resonate with everyone and stir their blood.
This was a competitive world.
This was the world of the strong.
This was especially true in the Ice Sculpture Kingdom, where heroic duels were prevalent.
The image presented by the dragonman youngster undoubtedly deeply resonated with the culture and values of the kingdom.
In addition, he had defeated the notorious leader of the Bayonet Gang, so many people considered him an ally of justice and a hero.
Not only did the famous ladies in the audience stare intently, but even the men were excited and subconsciously put themselves in his shoes. In the study on the second floor, the Snow Bird Harbor City Lord focused on the expressions of these guests.
After finding that it was as he expected, he smiled at the dragonman youngster and said, "Do you know? You are already famous."
“The name of Long Fu and the Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps are spreading rapidly throughout the country because of this battle!”
“You are completely famous!”
After a pause, the Snow Bird Harbor City Lord also told the dragonman youngster some good news.
"More than 30,000 copies of the magic images of your duel with Teng Dong Lang have been sold. This is a terrifying number, considering that it has only been one day since the duel ended."
“And I believe that the video of this duel will definitely be widely sold across the country, and many people will buy it for their collections.”
“The owner of the Snow Bird Dueling Arena has already contacted you, right?”
The dragonman youngster nodded: “Yes, he took the initiative to talk to me and even voluntarily reduced his own share of the profits to give me more.”
The Snow Bird Harbor City Lord's smile grew even wider as he said bluntly, “I told him to do that.”
“You are a hero, and you must not be treated unfairly!”
"In the process of destroying the Bayonet Gang, you personally killed the leader of this criminal organization. You are the one who deserves the most credit! You are a fighter who practices the way of justice."
“The previously agreed-upon profit share was too unfair!”
“How can we treat a fighter and hero unfairly?”
“If we did that, how would the outside world view me and Snow Bird Harbor?”
The dragonman youngster immediately understood that the Snow Bird Harbor City Lord was actively expressing his goodwill and trying to get closer to him.
He was selling himself very well.
He had nothing to lose, so he was generous and said very nice things.
The dragonman youngster understood this and immediately thanked the city Lord.
When the Snow Bird Dueling Arena owner came to him to revise the contract, he was a little surprised, but he didn't expect that the biggest driving force behind it was the Snow Bird Harbor City Lord.
According to this profit-sharing ratio and previous sales cases, if his magic images of this standard were widely sold nationwide, they would bring the dragonman youngster at least 500,000 gold coins in revenue!
Of course, the revenue would not be obtained in a lump sum but would continue to be increased with continued sales.
The dragonman youngster sighed from the bottom of his heart, “After this battle, I feel like the world has changed.”
“On the night I returned to the dock after the battle, I received a large number of invitation letters, so many that they were like snowflakes falling from the sky.”
“The president of the Mercenary Guild Branch also came to my door in person to tell me that the Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps had been promoted to a higher level.”
“Although this did not comply with the procedures of the Mercenary Guild, special treatment for special cases is also one of the guild's rules.”
“He also told me that many merchant alliances, families, and so on had specifically requested for the Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps to carry out some tasks.”
“These tasks all had the same characteristics: they were very simple, and the rewards were generous.”
The Snow Bird Harbor City Lord nodded and smiled, explaining, “This is their way of showing goodwill.”
"For a mercenary group, this kind of goodwill is even more beneficial. Not only can you receive many gifts, but you can also improve your resume and level by completing these tasks."
“However, this situation is not something that a silver level mercenary group can enjoy.”
"Your battle with Teng Dong Lang was a real victory. Countless people witnessed this duel with their own eyes."
"Being able to kill a gold level person, you are already considered half a gold level. That's why you are being treated so specially."
The dragonman youngster then changed the subject: “But now, there is still a hidden danger.”
"We previously accused the Bayonet Gang of desecrating the sacred heroic duel. Until now, we haven't produced any evidence. What should we do?"
The Snow Bird Harbor City Lord laughed loudly, “Commander Long Fu, you don't need to worry.”
“There will always be evidence of guilt.”
“Now, the upper echelons of the Bayonet Gang are either dead or have been arrested.”
"I have already given orders to severely torture these ringleaders. No matter how tough they are, there will always be a day when they can't hold out any longer."
“We can wait slowly, there's no rush.”
That's right.
Now, the Bayonet Gang has been destroyed.
Unless someone deliberately targeted the dragonman youngster or the Snow Bird Harbor City Lord, they would not deliberately dig up this mistake and attack them, accusing them of false accusation.
Seeing that there was still worry on the dragonman youngster's face, the Snow Bird Harbor City Lord said again, “Don't worry, I guarantee that we will definitely be able to collect evidence of this matter.”
With the assurance of the Snow Bird Harbor City Lord, the dragonman youngster finally relaxed his brow and said, “I believe you, City Lord!”
“Only in this way can the Bayonet Gang's foundation be completely eradicated.”
Just then, the magic image showed Teng Dong Lang lying in a pool of blood again.
The dragonman youngster's brow furrowed slightly again, and he said deliberately, “When I think back on this battle, I actually feel a little ashamed.”
“If Teng Dong Lang hadn't made a fatal mistake at the last moment, I wouldn't have been able to defeat him.”
The Snow Bird Harbor City Lord looked deeply at the dragonman youngster, took out the wine bottle again, and poured wine for the two of them.
Taking advantage of this action, the Snow Bird Harbor City Lord said reassuringly, “Commander Long Fu, you don't have to think that way.”
“Teng Dong Lang's mistake shows that he lacks training and combat experience.”
“He was too obsessed with power and spent most of his time dealing with the affairs of the Bayonet Gang.”
“Therefore, he paid the price for his choices.”
"As for you, you fought against a stronger opponent and never gave up. Your fighting spirit never wavered. You endured countless blows and persevered."
“Finally, the miracle has arrived.”
“There was indeed an element of luck involved, but what mattered most was your dedication and effort.”
“The people will not see you as someone who got lucky; they will admire and respect you, even worship you.”
“Enough of these trivial thoughts.”
“Come with me downstairs. Our great hero, today you are the star of the show.”
The dragonman youngster had no choice but to follow.
He walked down the stairs with the Snow Bird Harbor City Lord and appeared in the main hall on the first floor.
The crowd immediately cheered.
The dragonman youngster suppressed his doubts and put on a smile.
After a series of events in Snow Bird Harbor, he had a better understanding of human relationships.
He knew that in many cases, he could rely on others to deal with his enemies.
The cooperation with the Snow Bird Harbor City Lord was a complete win-win situation. The Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps' situation had improved greatly as a result, and they had reaped huge rewards.
Everyone present was a high-ranking figure in Snow Bird Harbor, and getting to know them, even if only by face, was more beneficial than harmful.
The dragonman youngster was now a popular figure.
Such fame and influence were definitely advantageous when it came to socializing.
People were happy to interact with him and were even flattered by the dragonman youngster's enthusiasm and kindness.
The Snow Bird Harbor City Lord motioned for the dragonman youngster to stand beside him.
He stood on the platform in the middle of the stairs, slightly higher than everyone else in the room, and said a few words focusing on congratulating the dragonman youngster on his victory in the duel. Then, he announced the official start of the ball.
The magic images occupying the dance floor disappeared, and the bands began to play melodious dance music.
Originally, the Snow Bird Harbor City Lord was supposed to lead the first dance, but just now, he had announced that this time, the dragonman youngster would lead the dance.
The dragonman youngster walked down the stairs and entered the hall.
Almost all the famous ladies and noblewomen cast expectant and seductive glances at him.
But the dragonman youngster had already found his target.
He walked straight to a relatively secluded dining table where five or six people were gathered.
At the center of the crowd was Bu Quan.
This silver level Alchemy Great Master was the focus of attention wherever she went.
However, people were not interested in her appearance, but rather her ability to make alchemy tools and her foundation of owning many alchemy workshops.
At this moment, they were discussing business or future cooperation projects with Bu Quan.
The dragonman youngster's every move attracted everyone's attention.
When they saw him walking towards them step by step, Bu Quan and the others looked surprised.
Among them, there were mostly men, and Bu Quan was the only woman.
In fact, Bu Quan, who always wore black-rimmed glasses, was far from being the most beautiful one there.
When Bu Quan saw the dragonman youngster walking towards her, her heart began to beat faster.
Thump, thump, thump!
Her heartbeat quickened, and at the same time, a blush of panic appeared on her face.
The dragonman youngster walked up to Bu Quan, bowed slightly, and extended his dragon claw as elegantly as possible: “Miss Bu Quan, would you do me the honor of being my first dance partner tonight?”
Bu Quan's mouth opened slightly, and her head was buzzing with confusion.
She couldn't speak, but she subconsciously reached out her hand.
So, the dragonman youngster took her hand and led her onto the dance floor.
The dragonman youngster was not good at dancing, but as a battle qi cultivator, he had excellent control over his body.
In contrast, Bu Quan was obviously unfamiliar with the dance steps and looked nervous.
Bu Quan came from a lower-middle-class family and suffered a tragedy when her nanny, who was like a mother to her, was killed by the Bayonet Gang. She fled to the Alchemy Guild and was given asylum.
In the days that followed, she studied diligently, determined to seek revenge.
After achieving success, she gave up the opportunity for further education, pretended to compromise with the Bayonet Gang, returned to Snow Bird Harbor, built an alchemy workshop to increase her influence, and secretly gathered evidence to prepare for bringing down the Bayonet Gang.
Dancing?
Such activities had long since faded from her life!
She had no interest in dancing whatsoever.
So, when the dragonman youngster invited her to dance, she inevitably felt nervous.
She couldn't dance, but she didn't refuse.
Because it was the dragonman youngster who invited her.
He was the benefactor who helped her take revenge, the great hero in her heart!!