Dharma Ring: Selling dung beetles at the border

Se Lian and Wu Ming stood at the south gate of Rhea Lucalia Academy, looking at the closed door and the huge magic circle on the door.

Last time, Wuming was able to force Serlian Tops in with his passion, but this time he was here for negotiation, and Wuming needed legitimate means to enter - and it could reduce consumption.

Se Lian handed an academy pyroxene key to Wuming:

The key will bind an individual, but I can break it. This is Tops's key.

If you can break the seal of the pyroxene key, can you break the seal of this gate? Wuming stared at the gate and asked a dangerous question.

No. Se Lian replied.

I thought talented women could do everything. Wuming said.

I only know what I know. Se Lian said, This seal not only has the technology of the academy, but have you seen the emblem of the magic circle?

Wuming observed carefully that the coat of arms was roughly trapezoidal, with a full moon decorated with iris flowers at the top, and a star below. Below the star, there was also a full moon in reverse color, like it was sinking under the sea, with light shining on it. The sun rises above the sea. On both sides, there are cuckoos peeping from the side.

Is it just an ordinary college crest? Wuming said, And you are a talented girl of the college.

Behind the college's coat of arms, there are those thorn-like things that are neatly intertwined into polygons. Se Lian reminded Wuming to pay attention to the wrong direction, That is not a complete college technology, and the entire magic circle is too large in scale and has many nodes. It is not It can be cracked by one person. The academy relies on this magic circle to hide its strength and bide its time during the Shattered War.

Such a huge force has not been damaged by war. Wuming said, Why don't they come out to reap the benefits now?

Because the people in the academy are just a bunch of cowards. Se Lian said, Weak scholars have poor fighting ability. They have only knowledge but no enterprising spirit.

When negotiating, you have to say less than a few words to avoid the negotiation falling apart. Wuming looked around, as if he was afraid that someone would hear Se Lian's words.

There's no one outside, go in. Se Lian said.

The two were about to go in when a voice from far away came:

Wait a moment!

Wuming turned around and found a thin old man holding a cane and rushing towards the door.

The old man walked up to the two of them and panted for a long time before he could catch his breath.

The old man said: Excuse me...are you going to enter the academy?

Yeah, something happened. Wuming was very kind.

He could see that this old man was an immortal, a man who had nothing but lifespan. Although his clothes were gorgeously embroidered and looked like he was from an extraordinary family, the clothes were already worn out and the pride that once belonged to the nobility was gone.

I am... I am an apprentice studying. The old man said, I want to enter the academy to practice, but unfortunately the door of the academy has been closed for a long time. Can you take me in?

It's inconvenient. Wuming shook his head regretfully, You need keys. We only have two, so we have to use them both.

The old man's lips trembled, a little depressed:

Okay, I'll waste your time -

The old man's hand was suddenly grasped, and Wuming smiled and slapped a letter into the old man's hand.

Welcome to my new round table. The famous teacher Tops will teach you personally. To learn magic, come to us.

The old man was stunned: I... would rather go to the academy.

We are fraternal colleges with the college. Wuming said, We are now negotiating amicably with the college on behalf of my new round table. Trust the round table and you can't go wrong.

Wuming waved goodbye to the old man and walked through the seal with Se Lian.

If you go through the formal channels this time, you won't encounter any attacks, right? Wuming asked Selian.

Perhaps, if we meet the apprentices from Olivenis's classroom, we will inevitably have a fight.

Before he finished speaking, Wuming was hit by a stray bullet as soon as he entered the seal.

A sharp pyroxene burst out, piercing Wuming's armor and sending him flying.

Se Lian took out his staff, used a small pyroxene to detonate all the comet and meteor magic flying towards them, and walked to Wuming's side.

Are you okay? Se Lian asked.

What happened? Wuming stood up, a little dumbfounded, Aren't we here to negotiate? Are they just welcoming us like this?

Obviously you are not being targeted. Se Lian looked at the large blood stain on the open space at the main entrance of the college with interest.

Several magic apprentices were scattered in the spacious main entrance area of ​​the academy, constantly attacking each other.

Judging from their clothing, these magic apprentices all belong to different classrooms.

There's no reason. Wuming wondered, Didn't I already ask the ward academy? They didn't receive the message?

Who are you trusting? Se Lian asked.

I have already joined Dujuan and Kalia. We need to negotiate. Wuming looked around in confusion, What's going on? Has your college been like this before?

I've never been so energetic. Se Lian rolled up her arms and sleeves, eager to give it a try. She looked like she wanted to go over and play a few games.

Give me an explanation, model employee. Wuming pulled Se Lian.

Ser Lian thought for a while: I guess it's because of you.

Me? Wuming said, That's not the case. I'm just here to negotiate to see if we can let the academy open the seal, or take a step back and let Dujuan withdraw from Berum Avenue. How could it be such a mess? Their internal opinions So we fight because we are different? Use our fists to decide who is the truth?

Because of the stars and the moon. Se Lian said.

What's the meaning?

There are two types of people in the academy who study the stars and those who study the moon. The stars and the moon have always been at odds with each other. Se Lian said, But the rise of the Full Moon Queen has given the moon a place.

What does this have to do with me? It's a matter of history.

You have to start from the history to understand. Se Lian knocked on Wuming's helmet shell, as if teaching a lesson to the students who were not paying attention. But the full moon rose, the origin sect was expelled, the stars were sealed, the stargazers declined, and the pyroxene Research occupies the absolute focus of study, and even blinds the vision of some apprentices. They only know how to immerse themselves in studying pyroxene and forget to look up at the stars.

Se Lian looked at Wu Ming with admiration:

And if you steal the full moon and restart the flow of stars, do you think the academy will be in chaos? Various schools that have been dormant for a long time will wake up.

Wuming had a headache: No wonder, I understand. In other words, the college does not have an authoritative leader at all, so even if it wants to negotiate, it is impossible to negotiate.

Maybe after you finish talking to the leaders of the college today, the leaders will be replaced tomorrow. Se Lian said with a smile in her voice, It seems that this conflict should have been squeezed to this point. It just broke out. It will take a while for the situation to resolve. Calmed down.”

What a sin... Wuming covered his face.

Speaking of leaders, how is the Full Moon Queen doing now? I heard you are treating her? Se Lian asked.

Yes, if it can be cured, there will be many benefits. Wuming said, She looks better recently, and she no longer crumples Burke into a ball. Burke is guiding her to get out of her emotional injury. In addition to treatment, in Man Yue also unearthed a lot of valuable knowledge.

The mystery of the full moon? Se Lian became interested.

No, it's the secret method related to rebirth. Wuming said, Grek's limb-repairing ritual and Full Moon's rebirth secret ritual. Combining the two, it may be possible to mass-produce limbs to make up for the large number of disabled people after the war. And this Research will hopefully lead to the restoration of the demigod’s body and perhaps the repair of Ratan’s feet.”

Se Lian is not very interested in limb replacement:

What do you do next?

Wu Ming is a little embarrassed:

How do I know? It's too chaotic. Let them calm down first - lend me the staff.

You don't have one? Why do you want to borrow mine? Se Lian complained and handed over the staff.

Use my trouble. Wuming replied. He raised his staff and cooled down the magic apprentice who was fighting at the front door——

Wuming released a large-scale ice fog magic.

The entire circular square at the main entrance was filled with a layer of fog, making it impossible to see even one's fingers. A large number of ice flakes protruded from the ground, and the ground was covered with a layer of ice.

The apprentices at the Magic Academy liked to walk barefoot. They were frozen to the point of being unable to stand, and even more unlucky, their feet were pierced directly by ice edges, and there was a cry in the freezing fog.

Very good. They stopped fighting and seem to have calmed down. Wuming nodded with satisfaction.

Your calming method is really good. Se Lian also praised, Teach me the cold magic later. I think it will be helpful to my research.

How can this be helpful for stargazing? Wuming didn't understand.

Se Lian said: We want to turn into stars, go to the night sky, and explore the mysteries of the stars. But to go to the night sky, we have to pass through thick golden clouds. Do you know the magic of comets?

I was pierced by a comet magic just now, I should still know. Wuming said.

How does it feel when you're penetrated?

It's quite comfortable. Wuming said, It's warm.

When a comet cuts through the air, it will generate high heat, and when it breaks through your armor, it will generate huge heat. Se Lian said, The magic of the comet will knock out the pyroxene, and the air will be squeezed and heated wherever it passes. , and by analogy, if we turn into stars and go to the night sky, it will probably become very hot.

Wuming touched his chin: No wonder I had to take off my clothes at the end of the study...

Take off your clothes? Taking off your clothes is not enough. Se Lian said, We need cold magic. Such magic will help us go to the stars.

That's it... Wuming thought.

He remembered that Lani's magic was quite cold. Even the dark moon exudes the coldness of the dark night.

Wuming thought about it one by one and found that the fog had gradually receded. When the ice fog dissipates, it will be time for the magic apprentice to discover the culprit.

Ouch, it's time to run away.

Wuming threw the staff to Se Lian, and it was indeed easy to access.

The apprentices ignored Wuming who was dressed as a knight and attacked Se Lian who was holding a staff.

Se Lian did not explain, and was not willing to be outdone. She fought against all the apprentices at the same time and followed Wuming behind, moving towards the academy.

Wuming ran happily, but when he turned around, he saw a pool of blood following him all the way.

Wuming suddenly remembered that his freezing mist seemed to have affected Se Lian, who also had bare feet.

Se Lian followed Wu Ming, leaving bloody footsteps one step at a time.

Her feet were already frozen, and a layer of skin ripped off when she lifted them.

Okay, I have to carry you again. Wuming said and squatted down.

Se Lian didn't refuse, jumped onto Wuming's back, then turned around and continued to exchange magic with the magic apprentice.

Wuming also stood up, grabbed Se Lian's soles with both hands, stabilized her body while treating her, and ran towards the inside of the academy.

The two of them stacked together and turned into a mobile turret, knocking the apprentices trying to attack off their feet.

Didn't Topps say that you are quite famous? How come you are not afraid of others when they see you? Wuming wondered, I hope it will be easier with you.

They've already got a red eye. Unless I pinch out a star seed on the spot, they probably won't recognize me. Se Lian said, Do you want to pinch it?

No, those who can enter the academy are all talented people. It would be a pity to die. Wuming said, Find a big bell that can spread throughout the entire academy, gather them together, and let's talk about it. Does the academy have a bell tower or something?

They may not listen to the bells from the bell tower. They need something more shocking, something that can shock their minds. Se Lian said.

Can't the bell tower work? What do you think? Wuming asked.

The magic circle that covers the entire academy, the magic circle that can improve the magician's inspiration. As long as you switch that magic circle on and off frequently, you can definitely attract everyone here.

Good idea, where is the magic circle?

It's in the bell tower.

Wuming was silent for a moment: Since when did you start talking nonsense?

It's at the highest bell tower, so it's not easy to get there, Se Lian said.

Don't worry about this, I'll take care of it. Wuming was full of confidence, I have a big business now, it's just a bell tower, it's just a matter of saying hello.

One day later, Se Lian and Wu Ming tied knots on their bodies, and the knots connected the floating spherical object above.

It was not the dragon-skin hot air balloon in the lake area, but a dense swarm of dung beetles, flapping their wings and taking the two of them into the air.

In the past, Wuming collected almost all his belongings before flying his general across the canyon. Now, with just one sentence, his subordinates delivered a large number of dung beetles within a day that could safely send him and Se Lian to the bell tower.

This is growth. Wuming said with emotion.

The two entered the tallest bell tower. Wu Ming was responsible for blocking the original way up through the elevator, and Se Lian was responsible for controlling the magic circle, opening and closing it.

Sure enough, it quickly attracted everyone's attention - all kinds of magic tried to bombard the two people on the bell tower, but they all lost their power because of the distance.

Seeing that the timing was about right, Wuming finally landed in the middle of the crowd with Se Lian in full view of everyone.

Everyone, calm down first. Wuming raised his hands in the air, calling for peace.

This time he didn't use freezing magic - he used forbidden magic.

The magician looked at Wuming Teeth itching, but without the ability to use magic, they, clothed and barefooted, really had no confidence that they could defeat this knight in full armor.

I am the owner of Patch Shop. Wuming revealed his identity, I am here to discuss important matters regarding the academy and the Kaliya royal family. Who is in charge of the academy? Do you have a dean? Or someone who is a monarch or a queen. Category?

We have a democratic system here, but there is no monarch or queen. An apprentice replied.

Looking at half of the apprentices present who were injured, Wuming nodded:

I see, then do you have... public opinion representatives or the like? Or leaders? You can't just have one position per person, right?

Every classroom has its own position, and the instructors and professors in the classroom are our leaders. the apprentice replied.

That will be much easier to handle. Wuming was relieved, What about your mentor professor?

Two have been expelled, two are missing, and two have just had a fight yesterday and are both lying in hospital beds. The professors are hiding far away... One apprentice counted on his fingers. It seems... gone.

Wuming sighed: Forget it, let me go and visit separately. Please show us the way.

Why should I lead you? said the apprentice, who are you?

Did I not introduce myself clearly enough? Wuming said, I am the boss of the caravan, which means I am the highest-ranking person on one of the negotiating parties. Can you show me the most basic respect?

You are the top of the caravan - the apprentice said, but you are just a businessman. Why do you think you can be on an equal footing with the senior officials of the Kaliya royal family and the academy? Can the village chief at the entrance of the village be on an equal footing with the generals of the army? ?”

I understand. Wuming didn't argue and pulled Se Lian over, Isn't this guy big enough?

Who is she?

She is Se Lian.

It's stuck, maybe it's time to touch it