Chapter 5: I have arrived at the royal city
In the end, everything came to a halt, and there was no expression on Lan Ling's face. He couldn't help but reach out to touch his own face; apart from the sensation of his skin becoming more delicate, there was no sense of barrier at all. The tactile feeling remained exceptionally clear and sharp, and even every stubble was still present, as if he were not wearing a mask, almost as if it were his own face.
Thus, the highly skilled yet naive and timid Ye Jingfeng remains in this castle, accompanying the eccentric and reclusive mysterious sorcerer
After showing a jade token, Ye Jingyu directly rode his horse through the main gate into the city, without even exchanging a word with the officers; this is the privilege of the nobility
The capital city, known as Zhidu, has a population of one million. It is not only the largest city in the Kingdom of Nulang but also one of the five great cities in the world
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He lay down, and the sorcerer gently picked up the mysterious crystal mask and placed it softly on Lanling's face
Upon closer inspection, it turns out to be a warrior riding a griffin, patrolling the skies. This world even has an air force of mythical beasts.
Looking at Sauron's corpse on the stone slab, Lanling said softly: "I do not know if I can do it well, but I will do my best"
"It's a promise." Lanling hooked her little finger.
After burning for less than a quarter of an hour, the flames extinguished, and Sauron's body was completely reduced to nothing, leaving only a layer of unburnt ashes.
Indeed, it has completely permeated the features of Lanling. Because it is fluid, it gradually alters Lanling's appearance. This mysterious mask is indeed alive
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Even so, Lanling still saw dozens of dark shadows in the sky
This mirror is made of crystal, nearly comparable to the mirrors of the Earth, revealing every detail with complete clarity
However, upon seeing the shocked expressions of the Night Jingyu sisters with his eyes wide open, he knew that the transformation of his appearance had been successful
Night startled, with red circles around the eyes: "I, I can go see off my sister and him, is that okay?"
On the tenth day, a magnificent and vast city stood before Lanling, the royal city of the Angry Waves Kingdom had arrived
Lanling was taken aback, took the torch, and immediately felt its weight. It was not the torch that was heavy, but the weight of Ye Jingyu's words.
The nose has become slightly higher, the contours of the lips have become more delicate, the corners of the eyes have been lifted more, the eyebrows have become more handsome, and the eyelids are now filled with a more alluring charm.
The sorcerer nodded
Alright, you may leave now; the young lady must be waiting anxiously. Night Fright said, and then she turned and ran into the castle
Ye Jingfeng held his sister tightly, remaining motionless for a long time. Although he did not cry out loud, he was continuously sobbing. Ye Jingyu did not cry, but her eyes were red and swollen.
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At that moment, Lanling felt a heavy sense of responsibility
"A word is a promise." The night wind said, extending a small hand
With a roar, blue flames surged up in an instant, and with the aid of the mysterious liquid, Sauron's corpse was instantly engulfed by the flames, burning fiercely
With immense sorrow, Ye Jingyu and Lan Ling left the mysterious sorcerer's manor
This is truly remarkable, as it can be done exactly the same. Although the sorceress's price is quite high, her skills are indeed extraordinary
The flow of the phantom mask persisted for a full quarter of an hour, or even longer, to the point where Lanling felt dazed, as if he were about to fall asleep.
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Through the window, Lanling clearly perceives a term that encapsulates these cities: the fusion of Eastern and Western cultures. There are ancient Eastern-style carved railings and jade structures, pavilions and towers, alongside Western castles, arenas, and sculptures. These cities are all very prosperous, and the closer one gets to the royal city, the more prosperous they become
The Kingdom of Angmar, the southern overlord of Middle-earth, spans thousands of miles and has a population of over thirty million.
"Having been stripped away, you will become him, completely without evidence of life. The face I change must be flawless." said the mysterious sorcerer
The sorcerer pointed at the night wind and said: "This girl will stay, you two may leave."
Whether on the city wall or beneath it, soldiers clad in vibrant armor can be seen everywhere
Upon catching a glimpse of Sauron's flayed corpse, Lanling suddenly shivered and asked, "So where is the skin of the corpse?"
Let us go back to the Earl's residence in the royal city. Ye Jingyu took one last glance in the direction of the sorcerer's manor, took a deep breath, and then leaped onto the horse's back
The two individuals said nothing; they are twins, connected in spirit, and thus there is no need for words of farewell or exhortation.
The circumference of the city wall of Zhidu is around 60 to 70 li, and standing before it, one is completely awed by its grandeur and magnificence
The red circles around Lanling's eyes indicate that if it were not for this pure and kind girl, I would have long been killed by Ye Jingyu's blade; she is indeed my savior. Moreover, in order to revitalize the Suo family, she has actually agreed to stay in this terrifying manor for three years, and she has never left her sister's side.
On the fifth day after leaving the Sorcerer's Manor, the carriage entered the city of the Kingdom of Fury Waves
After releasing Ye Jingyu, Ye Jingfeng embraced Lanling again and said: "Lanling, from now on you will be our young master. Please do your best to revitalize the Suo family, alright? And take good care of the young lady, okay?"
Sauron's body cannot be brought back, as it has been completely destroyed, with all the skin flayed off. It would certainly decay on the way, so it must be burned, and the ashes brought back.
The three open city gates ahead are already sufficiently large, yet countless crowds are still gathered in front of the gates waiting to enter the city. Moreover, Lanling has observed that there is a diverse array of ethnicities present, with the majority being Yellow people, along with a smaller number of White and Brown people.
Upon seeing himself in the mirror, Lan Ling was instantly stunned
Sorcerer's Path: "You still come to find me, and it is still 1,000 gold coins. However, once this phantom mask is removed, it will be completely destroyed and cannot be restored"
Lanling Road: "So what should I do if I want to change back to my own face a few years later?"
He even began to doubt whether he had failed, as he could not feel the presence of the mask at all
"Wangcheng, I have arrived!" Lanling could not help but whisper
Then, he ignited Sauron's corpse
Lanling let out a sigh of relief, as long as this face was not made from Sauron's skin
Ye Jingyu placed Soren's corpse on a flat stone slab, then took out a bottle of bright red liquid and poured it over the body. He then handed the torch to Lan Ling and said: "Now you are the young master, you are the only man in the family, you should light it yourself"
Immediately afterward, he felt a sensation of itchiness, as the mask was flowing and permeating.
Lanling discovered that he had completely transformed, although he still resembled his original self by about seventy percent. This new face was three parts more handsome, identical to Soren's, without any flaws, and even the charming and frivolous demeanor was perfectly matched.
Upon entering the city, a vast metropolis and a throng of people greeted me
Lanling boarded the carriage, while Ye Jingyu rode a fine steed, skillfully driving the carriage as they sped northwest towards the royal city of the Angry Wave Kingdom, Zhi Du
Ye Jingyu carefully swept all the ashes down into a box
Three years later, I will come to pick you up, Lanling said softly
On a pure face, no one can detect any flaws
The sorcerer held a mirror in front of Lanling's eyes