Chapter 153 - 116 Smuggler_2

Chapter 153: Chapter 116 Smuggler_2Jiang Wei’s expression changed, "It’s very difficult for outsiders to obtain the qualifications to enter Sky City." "There’s always a way, right?" Ji Xinghuo said with a smile. Jiang Wei gave him a meaningful glance and hesitated for a few seconds before finally saying, "The risk is great, the cost is high, and there is no guarantee of success." Ji Xinghuo took out several bills and handed them to her. Each was worth one hundred thousand Ya Yuan, totaling five hundred thousand. "I’d like to trouble Manager Jiang to find me a connection," said Ji Xinghuo, who upon sensing there was a chance, was generous in his spending, "This is for Manager Jiang’s hard work. If I can get into the Upper City, the reward will be doubled." Looking at the cash in her hand, Jiang Wei couldn’t refuse, "Please give me two days, Mr. Xin." "Okay." Ji Xinghuo showed her out and went to the balcony to look at the scenery on the street. In his magnetic field sensing, Jiang Wei returned to the hotel lobby, called over a hotel attendant, and whispered a few words. The attendant mounted a horse and left the hotel. Ji Xinghuo tracked the attendant but soon lost sight of him as he left the range of the magnetic field sensing. "I hope she really has a way," Ji Xinghuo muttered to himself before lying down on the bed to rest. He ended up waiting for over ten hours. Evening. The black night turned into Star Night, and lights came on all throughout the city. The trees planted on the roadside and various flowers and plants on the buildings were all luminescent plants, releasing the energy absorbed during the day at night, creating a colorful display that, in comparison to Earth’s bustling cities, had a uniquely fantastical scenery. After eating his dinner, Ji Xinghuo was in his room, playing with Qing Hong. When his magnetic field sensing detected Jiang Wei coming up, he put Qing Hong away. After the knock on the door, he opened it. "Manager Jiang." "Mr. Xin is in luck," Jiang Wei said in a low voice, "I asked someone to find a way for you. I was just trying it out and didn’t expect a quick response, but you will have to meet with them yourself." Ji Xinghuo asked, "Now?" "Yes." Jiang Wei went into detail, "The other party is a Winged Person who is somewhat acquainted with me. She comes from a noble family of Winged People and owns a restaurant in the Upper City. She comes down to the Lower City to purchase ingredients every few days and can bring someone to the Upper City under the guise of being a restaurant employee." This was clearly not a formal channel. "Can she be trusted?" Ji Xinghuo asked. "She’s not new to this kind of thing," Jiang Wei said, "Many people, especially Winged People who admire the Upper City, are willing to pay a price to visit for a few days. The Royal Court Guard usually turns a blind eye." Ji Xinghuo frowned slightly; such gray industries were normally not regulated by the authorities, but when it came time for a major event, they would tend to crack down on them first. Sometimes they would even set traps to enforce the law. Although this was the Sky Feather Royal Court, it was no different from Earth. "It’s a critical period now; there won’t be any problems, right?" "She told me everything will be carried on as usual." Jiang Wei said this but her expression suggested that she might only be presenting one side of the story. After some thought, Ji Xinghuo realized he had to give it a try and asked, "How does the other party charge?" "Ten thousand True Dragon Coins." It was more expensive than expected. "Because Mr. Xin is not one of the Winged People, it’s more troublesome, so the price is three times higher than for a Winged Person," Jiang Wei explained, "If Mr. Xin can accept this, please meet with her tomorrow morning. If all goes well, you should be able to enter the Upper City in the afternoon." "Thank you." Ji Xinghuo then took out another five hundred thousand Ya Yuan and handed them over to Jiang Wei. She immediately passed him a piece of paper with an address on it. Ji Xinghuo took it and saw that the location was not far away. The next morning. Ji Xinghuo left the Cloud Wanderer and soon arrived at the address on the paper—a nearby food market. He found a shop within the market and entered a hidden room behind the door, where he met the Winged Woman Jiang Wei had mentioned. In the eyes of humans, it was impossible to distinguish the beauty of Winged People’s faces. They all seemed bird-like. However, one could judge their clan by the color of their feathers. The wings of this winged woman were very beautiful, smooth and with colorful patterns, much like exquisite silk fabric. In the Sky Feather Royal Court, such wings symbolized a noble status, since she was of the Lingyu Clan, the same clan as the Queen. Sёarᴄh the nôvel_Fire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Winged People had over a hundred bloodline clans, and the Lingyu Clan was among the most beautiful and talented. "Lady Yan Kong," Ji Xinghuo greeted respectfully in the language of the Sky Clan. Yan Kong had irises like round pupils, resembling those of an eagle, and she wore a delicately made silk robe. The wrinkles on her claws were deep, indicating her advanced age, but she carried herself with an air of superiority and laziness, casting a glance at Ji Xinghuo. "You’re the one from Earth who Jiang Wei introduced to enter the Upper City?" Her tone carried a hint of arrogance. Ji Xinghuo lowered his head and replied, "Yes." "Hmm..." Yan Kong then seriously sized up Ji Xinghuo and scoffed, "An alien actually wants to enter the Upper City. In this era, it seems anyone dares to ’look up to the sky.’" ’Looking up to the sky’ was an adjective in the Sky Clan language, similar to a toad lusting after a swan’s meat. Ji Xinghuo felt unhappy inside, but said nothing. "Enough," Yan Kong waved her right claw, "I know you aliens, all so proud and conceited, thinking you have grasped the world’s truth." She stared at Ji Xinghuo, "We only have a transaction between us, you give money, and I’ll take you into the Upper City." "Did you bring the money?" Ji Xinghuo silently took out a Golden Dragon Coin with the face value of ten thousand. Yan Kong’s eyes sparkled, eagerly taking the Golden Dragon Coin, admiring the coin in her claw, not glancing at Ji Xinghuo again, and waved her claw, "Go wait in the back, someone will disguise you. The rules will be made clear to you." Ji Xinghuo exited through another door in the room. The back was a large courtyard with a large carriage-like cargo box in the center, where several Winged People were loading baskets of food into it. A female Winged Person came over and threw a set of clothes at Ji Xinghuo, instructing him to change. This was a set of plain clothes, with a colorful feather symbol on the collar, cuffs, and front that represented the status of a servant of the Lingyu Clan. "Get to work," the female Winged Person commanded without politeness. Ji Xinghuo joined the ranks of those transporting food. Aside from him, most here were Yan Kong’s restaurant staff. There were also a few Winged People and Star Realm humans who had just changed their clothes, clearly outsiders like him who wanted to enter the Upper City. Soon, the cargo box was filled. The female Winged Person blew a whistle, and four massive eagles descended, each grabbing a corner of the cargo box. With their wings flapping and creating a gust of wind, they took off with the cargo box, and the female Winged Person also flew up, directing the eagles toward Yunxiao City high above. An hour later, the female Winged Person returned with the empty cargo box. The process of transport continued in this way. Ji Xinghuo worked as a laborer for eight hours, during which a few more individuals changed into the uniforms to become Yan Kong’s free transport workers. It was finally evening when they loaded the last round of food materials. "Go in," Yan Kong came over and let Ji Xinghuo and the restaurant staff enter the cargo box. Ji Xinghuo sat next to a basket of vegetables, smelling of various food ingredients, and looking indistinguishable from a real employee. The cargo box shook as it was lifted by the giant eagles. Ji Xinghuo watched as the ground became more distant, the winds outside the box caused it to sway, but the Winged People, already accustomed to it, remained composed. Above him, Sky City loomed larger in his sight, casting a vast shadow overhead. The altitude rose rapidly. Ji Xinghuo opened the interface of the Wanxiang Star Pupil, the arrow shifting with his location and rotating constantly but always pointing to the same spot. After a dozen minutes, Finally, the cargo box reached the same height as Yunxiao City, but before he could take a closer look at the majestic sight of Sky City, they landed on a platform at the edge of the city. With a thud, the cargo box hit the ground, surrounded by a group of Winged Guards in exquisite armor. In the skies around the platform, squadrons of the Royal Court Guard circled. In Ji Xinghuo’s magnetic field perception, he immediately detected two Legendary powerhouses. He withdrew his gaze, daring not to look around carelessly, playing the role of a restaurant worker well.