Chapter 313 - 313 293 The Visitor

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313: Chapter 293: The Visitor 313: Chapter 293: The Visitor When the disaster passed, life still needed to continue. In ten days or so, the lives of the people in the ancient city had almost returned to normal. As the Red Dwarf clan arrived on schedule, it allowed Lu Ping’an to breathe a sigh of relief… He truly didn’t have confidence about it. Who knew if the information and contact method provided by the big cat was still accurate? “We thank you for your generosity. We will certainly repay your kindness.” Amidst the radiance, a miracle transformed into reality. The volcano was dyed an even more striking shade of red, yet the outside temperature rapidly decreased. The parched and cracked earth began showing signs of life, and the originally foul-smelling air gradually returned to normal. Lu Ping’an took a deep breath and thanked the Red Dwarf Clan priest with a smile. It was only after seeing the Red Dwarf Clan that Lu Ping’an became more aware of certain malicious entities. Looking at the names and features, most people would think of the dwarves in fantasy stories, but in reality, they were more like “elves”. Slender figures, handsome faces – although they didn’t have the pointed ears like in fairy tales, their original ears and crystal-like eyes were in line with human aesthetic standards. The “Liu Yichan” Great Priest standing before them was only about 1.6 meters tall, but he didn’t appear short; on the contrary, he looked rather tall and slender based on his photo. It’s just that their proportions were somewhat different from those of humans – their arm, torso, and head were slightly smaller, like a downscaled, slender doll. Their skin was slightly red, but it was still considered healthy… The title of “Red Dwarf clan” seemed somewhat exaggerated. “…But our clan is in a difficult financial situation. If possible, could we pay in installments…?” The Great Priest Liu not only had a local name, but the words he spoke also carried a local flavor. Although he had appeared humble and cautious throughout, he was actually a Divine Chosen… in simple terms, he said he was “only” fifth-sixth tier, but his actual strength was hard to determine. This was something that both Lu Ping’an and the Special Service Team had slightly misjudged. Secret Realms with the attributes of fire and mountains might be rare, but for a deity who has a Family Clan, the moment of regular harvest isn’t that impressive. What they failed to take into account was that this was the first month after the laws prohibiting “exotic races from entering the city” had been amended. In other words, this was the first Secret Realm entered by the Red Dwarf clan. The significance of this was immense. Before, when they were in the wilderness, no matter how great their accomplishments, they could only interact with some professionals, and most people had no awareness of this race and deity. But if they were allowed to have a Secret Realm and even a point of residence in the city, various interactions would be inevitable. For the Red Dwarf Clan, this was a process of strengthening connections with humanity and integrating into their society. So, it was only natural for them to send their elite and powerful warriors. “Honorable Saint Liu…we are also grateful for your arrival and your clan’s presence in our city. While I can’t promise anything personally about your proposal, I have to report it to a higher authority and I speculate that the chances of a successful agreement are quite high…” But the arrival of this big shot was actually a good thing for the entire ancient city. A sixth-tier or higher-level powerhouse would typically not stay in a second or third-tier city like the ancient city. They had a broader stage to showcase their abilities and also required more resources for their support. It wasn’t yet clear how long he would stay here, but right now, the ancient city needed more combat power to stabilize the situation. Moreover, the fact that he brought his clan to reside here meant that, in a sense, they had “hostages” now. As long as they could be sure of their credibility, the ancient city would welcome friendly and trustworthy foreign powerhouses… Ironically, during the internal discussion held by the Bureau of Anomaly Management, they generally believed that, compared to high-level combatants from various churches, foreign powerhouses were more trustworthy. Meanwhile, Lu Ping’an gave them another suggestion. “…Actually, there’s another way. You can use the ‘workshop’ you’re building as collateral to apply for a loan from a bank. Then you can apply for tax support from the local Bureau of Anomaly Management and enjoy a lower tax rate.” Liu Yichan was taken aback. Was there really such a way to do things? “We don’t have IDs…” He frowned, recalling their previous experiences in the human world. “You may not have noticed, but the new laws accommodate your identity, granting you special citizenship and business rights. However, if you don’t want to draw too much attention, after all, it’s a sensitive time, an exotic race applying for loans and handling obligations may easily make the news… You can find a local person to act as your agent, form a private partnership, and apply for loans from local banks in the name of the company. With the Bureau’s help, it’s unlikely to be rejected.” In an instant, Priest Liu’s face broke into a bright and sunny smile, making him look like an innocent child. Actually, after interacting with them, Lu Ping’an felt that they were like a group of “children.” Compared to humans, they were generally more naive and easily hurt… No wonder their deity kept them in secluded realms. This time, about 150 Red Dwarf Clan descendants had arrived. There were three at the Fourth-tier level, and among them, over thirty professional “craftsmen” with an equal number of apprentices, easily enough to set up two large workshops. They had only come to explore, but after their interactions with Lu Ping’an, they gladly “spilled the beans” about their satisfaction with the area, and estimated that they would bring their population to the limit the secret realm could accommodate. “About one or two thousand people. Although the new law has lifted our restrictions on entering and living here, it still imposes a limit on our population.” Through their conversations, Lu Ping’an learned more about their living conditions, which were not great. They were a wandering race under the protection of their deity, but that deity wasn’t particularly powerful, and his “Earthly Divine Kingdom” was quite limited in size. The entire Red Dwarf Clan had long exceeded the capacity of their “Noah’s Ark” during their century of peace. Their excess members mostly lived in rule-bound secret realms under the protection of their deity, but with only a few dozen to a few hundred in each, those with thousands of residents were considered large communities. The key issue was that they had always been alienated from the native races, and their “naivety” was a result of their isolation. “So, this place is good?” “It’s great, the earth’s veins energy is excellent. After being dyed, it’s enough for many new clansmen to produce offspring.” This person was too honest, praising the house in front of the landlord without fear of raising the price. “…Two thousand people? Perhaps we could engage in other trades.” Don’t get the wrong impression, although there would be many people, professionals were still a minority among their group. Most of the exotic races were also “ordinary people”, and the high mortality and mutation rates of pollution were burdensome for everyone. Within those two thousand people, having around a hundred professionals was already the limit, but there would still be some high-ranking forces stationed. However, the situation had developed beyond expectations, and it had to be reported now. But their craftsmanship was indeed extraordinary. After wandering through many worlds, they possessed many lost “forging” techniques in addition to their standard skills. When experts and leaders from the Ancient city’s Bureau of Anomaly Management came to communicate with them and evaluate their skills on-site, they remained calm and unemotional, but afterward, they couldn’t stop praising their work. They even gave the special agents from the Zion District of the Ancient city a bonus equivalent to two months’ wages. After that, it was a smooth process. With the “legal barrier” eliminated, the knowledgeable people were making every effort to strengthen their local defenses or trying to capitalize on the opportunity to reap more benefits from this situation. Lu Ping’an came to communicate with them as a liaison officer for the local Special Service Team. After all, they all lived in the same place, and they would inevitably need each other’s help someday. He was now looking to recruit a high-level craftsman, and perhaps he would have better luck with the Exotic Races than with human craftsmen, although raising this request now might not be the most appropriate time. Aside from checking the progress of the “transformation”, Lu Ping’an had come today to collect his “little pet.” The little pet in the courtyard had finally awoken and completed its evolution.

Chapter 313 - 313 293 The Visitor

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