Chapter 656 - 428 Arcane Card_2
Chapter 656: Chapter 428 [Arcane Card]_2 Chapter 656 -428 [Arcane Card]_2 This was already a considerably high level of intimacy.
If Lis asked Igley for help at this level, he definitely would not be refused.
“This is no ordinary matter.”
Igley shook his head; as a Gold-level power, he clearly understood that protecting Cecil from a Gold-level Assassin unguarded was not an easy task.
Not to mention killing the assassin on the spot.
Igley himself could also achieve this, but that made him even more aware of Lis’s strength.
It seems that this young Human’s strength is stronger than I had imagined!
Igley thought for a moment, then took out a teal token and handed it to Lis.
“What is this?”
Lis, curious, took it from Igley’s hand and glanced at it.
The token was oval-shaped, its surface finely polished to appear smooth and warm. In the center of the token, the symbol of a sharp sword stood erect, its lines simple yet fierce, adding an aura of majesty and power to the token.
“This is my token, if you, Lis, need to find me in Jade City for anything, you can use this token to seek me out,”
Igley said with a smile, his meaning quite clear.
If Lis needed help, he could use this token to receive some support.
After all, as the leader of the Jade Court Guard, Igley’s influence was significant.
“Thank you very much.”
Lis did not hesitate and accepted it right away.
Although he did not think he would need any help in Jade City, this favor would become incredibly precious when Igley eventually advanced to the Legendary level.
Lis put away the token, stood up, and bid farewell to Igley and Cecil:
“Since Lord Igley is here, I’m not needed anymore; I’ll go around the city for a while.”
“I’ll come back in the evening.”
The father and daughter surely had some things to talk about, so Lis did not stay around.
…
After setting the time, Lis headed towards the central district of Jade City.
He wasn’t just being polite earlier; he really did plan to stroll around the streets to pass the time.
After all, Jade City was quite special, with the Elf Kingdom’s long history and powerful strength, especially in the study of magic, having received part of the inheritance left by the destruction of some Magic Empires, it was exceptionally outstanding in the Gaia Main World.
Thus, many caravans, upon reaching the Elf Clan, also targeted Magic Items as key purchasing goals.
Especially in a place like Jade City.
In Lis’s past life, many players also liked to do this kind of thing.
But for most players, treasure hunting in Jade City was a great joy.
Because of the Elves’ long lifespans and relatively low material needs, many Elf shops were not entirely profit-oriented; they rather enjoyed the pleasure between running a business and sharing.
The Elves’ love for art meant that one could even find art pieces from the Human Kingdom that were over a hundred years old in their stores.
Many had found precious treasures in the Elves’ art stores, and the Elf shop owners would praise their good fortune instead of minding.
That was just the discovery of the true nature of the treasure on the spot, with even more treasures circulating secretly.
After all, the Elf Kingdom, with its long history and no experience of major upheaval, has accumulated an astoundingly impressive array of artifacts.
Of course, treasure hunting here was not a simple matter.
The Elves’ magical talents were quite extraordinary, too, and those items with obvious magical fluctuations were quickly discovered by them.
Of course, some of the less valuable treasures were intentionally placed by the Elf shopkeepers.
Lis had come to Jade City with his own goals in mind.
In Jade City, the city and the forest intertwined to create a unique natural tapestry; green and white were the dominant colors of the Elf buildings, symbolizing the culture and spiritual values of this Elf city that revered nature.
Walking on the streets, no two shop fronts had the exact same design style, each one uniquely crafted, full of creativity and personality. Some shops were combined with large, sturdy trees, adorned with various fascinating patterns and decorations, as if integrating nature into their architecture; others were made of white standalone structures, simple yet elegant, exuding a transcendent aura.
Unlike Human cities, although the shops on either side did not have vendors shouting to sell their goods, this did not affect their ability to attract customers. The shop windows displayed a variety of wonderful products, from exquisite crafts to mysterious magic items, all compelling enough to make passersby stop and admire.
Inside the shops, the Elves waited quietly for customers, either crafting exquisite goods, studying ancient magic tomes, or exchanging insights with others.
From time to time, Elf Rangers in leather armor could be seen passing by on the street.
Due to the presence of the Elf Guard, the area was quite safe, and no one dared to violate the laws of Jade City.
Though the Elves allowed outsiders to enter, if someone crossed their lines, the Elf Guard dealt with them very decisively.
In past lives, players often acted rashly, such as chopping down trees or setting fires here, but the Elf Guard’s response was swift, quickly killing those disruptive players on the spot.
When the Elves discovered that players seemed to be capable of resurrection, they were among the first to employ sealing techniques.
But none of that mattered to Lis, who briefly surveyed the streets of Jade City and headed straight in a certain direction.
Lis was quite familiar with the route, because this time the treasure was not discovered by other players; it was a unique encounter Lis had experienced in Jade City in a previous life.
Soon, Lis stood in front of a shop that appeared ordinary at first glance and knocked on the door before entering.
Above the walls of the shop, the shop’s name, [Philip’s General Store], was written in strange runes.
The door was half-open, emitting a mysterious and enticing aroma. Entering the shop, a scent mixed with various spices, herbs, and magic materials hit his nose, carrying a hint of freshness and nature.
Unlike the other shops on the street, this one did not follow the traditional neat display method but instead piled the goods together haphazardly, as if each item possessed its own unique soul, freely exhibiting its character.
Of course, that’s a polite way of putting it; in fact, the shop was quite messy, only slightly better than Old Jack’s shop.
The shop was small, but every corner was crammed with all sorts of items.
Some precious magic gems were casually placed on wooden shelves, twinkling enticingly, while strange herbs and magic materials were piled in baskets in the corners, emitting faint fragrances.
In the center of the shop, an ancient rustic wooden table was piled high with various magic scrolls and books. The covers of these scrolls and books looked old and mysterious, adorned with various strange patterns and runes. Some scrolls were yellowed, but the text on them was still clearly visible.
There were more odd items scattered about: sculptures, paintings, Elf-style lamps, and even some dim, poorly maintained weapons and equipment heaped together.
A blond young Elf lazily sat in the deepest armchair soaking up the sun, casually flipping through a book.
Noticing Lis enter the shop, he glanced up with those brown eyes then returned his attention to the book in front of him, seemingly uninterested in even getting up to greet him.
Lis didn’t mind, and following his memories from his previous life, he went directly to a cabinet hung on the right wall, rummaging through a pile of quirky objects.
After searching for a moment, Lis appeared to casually sort through those odd items, inspecting them carefully from time to time.
Seeing his skilled manner, he was clearly someone familiar with treasure hunting here.
After Lis had moved past three or four cabinets, he paused, and a dusty card appeared in his hand.
[Arcane Card]!