Chapter 8: The First Encounter with the Elves

It is said that one is neither accomplished in literature nor in martial arts, yet is proficient in all vices such as drinking, gambling, and debauchery, spending every day with a group of unscrupulous friends engaging in wrongdoing. At this moment, he was also among the crowd watching the spectacle. Since a century ago, when the Empire and the Nature Alliance established a friendly agreement, the slave trade of elves has been strictly prohibited. This was the first time Karl had seen an elven woman.

Speaking of which, luck can truly be considered exceptional. It is important to note that although the capital is never short of elven merchants due to the flourishing trade, elves are still regarded as a relatively conservative race compared to humans. Most elven merchants are male, and there are very few females who make public appearances.

Xu Feng smiled and agreed

Whistles occasionally emerged from the crowd, yet there were no extreme behaviors. Firstly, the Empire and the Nature Alliance are currently in a honeymoon period, allowing elven merchants to enjoy the same treatment as humans within the Empire. Secondly, as the capital, the public order in Alsace remains very good. In such a lively marketplace, no one dares to cause trouble.

It seems that fate has been quite kind to me. Xu Feng, using the light of the fire, flipped through his own and the book's pages. He easily mastered the language of this planet, and today, inexplicably defeated that terrifying beast. All of this indicates that during the process of crossing over, he acquired some sort of superpower, but what exactly is it

Exclamations arose one after another, and Xu Feng looked up to see a young and beautiful girl with pointed ears, indicating her elven heritage. Her delicate features seemed as if sculpted by an artist. As an enthusiast of fantasy novels, Xu Feng had long wished to witness an elven beauty in person. To his surprise, upon just entering the imperial capital, he was truly able to indulge his eyes.

Among the numerous intelligent races, conflicts are inevitable. However, for the past decade or so, the Blue Planet has enjoyed a rare period of peace. This favorable environment has fostered prosperous trade. In the city of Alsace, one can see not only humans but also elves from the Green Sea and orcs from the Northern Wastelands.

Xu Feng was eager to know, but no matter how he probed, he still had no clues. Xu Feng shook his head and thought, forget it, I might as well sleep first. He believed that with the passage of time, he would surely be able to master the abilities he had acquired.

The caravan even specially allocated a wagon, which Xu Feng did not decline, as he hoped the journey would be more comfortable. In the days that followed, they did not encounter any more dangers, and after half a month, they finally arrived at their destination

Unlike before, this time many people were eager to help Xu Feng set up the tent. The leader of the caravan glanced at Xu Feng but ultimately did not approach him. To be honest, he certainly wanted to curry favor with this mysterious strongman, at least to express his gratitude. However, the young man had remained low-key throughout, indicating that he did not wish to be disturbed

Gazing at the grand city before him, Xu Feng felt a surge of ambition rising from the depths of his heart. Since heaven had brought him to this world, he was determined to achieve something extraordinary. The city of Alsace would be the beginning of it all

Alsace City, as the capital of the Human Empire, boasts a level of prosperity that is difficult for outsiders to imagine. It is home to nearly 5 million inhabitants. Although there remains a gap when compared to the international metropolises of Earth, one must not forget that the Blue Planet is still in the medieval era. Having a city of such scale is already quite remarkable

The beautiful planet of Ocean Blue is home to numerous highly intelligent beings, among which the most powerful are humans, elves, and beastfolk

As the caravan entered the city, Xu Feng prepared to part ways with them. He was currently bidding farewell to everyone. The caravan leader, Yasen, and the mercenary captain, Nate, both wore respectful expressions. Ever since Xu Feng had defeated the Sword Armored Tiger, they regarded this young man as a figure of hidden power. Before parting, Yasen even left his shop address in the imperial capital, inviting Xu Feng to visit whenever he had the time.

The sunlight pierced through the thin clouds, casting warmth upon the earth, and all things regained their vibrant vitality. This marked the beginning of a new day. Smoke rose from the forest as the caravan began preparing breakfast. Stepping out of the tent, Xu Feng could distinctly feel the change in people's attitudes towards him. Following the events of yesterday, everyone regarded him as a powerful figure with a concealed identity

As a businessman, Yasen travels south and north, being versatile and adept in various situations. Many strong individuals have their taboos, so it is best not to provoke that young man. Of course, he will not forget to remind his subordinates that during the upcoming journey, they should take special care of Xu Feng, treating him as their most esteemed guest.

Capital of the Taige Empire

In the chilly spring, the night had grown deep. Xu Feng lay in the tent, too excited to sleep, as memories of his past after the transition flowed before his eyes like a movie. Having overcome the initial gloom and confusion, he had now regained his spirits.

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Nevertheless, the Sword Armor Tiger is dead, and the danger has been averted. Everyone, including the mercenary captain Nate, looks at Xu Feng with awe. On the Blue Ocean Star, the strong are respected. The scene is quickly cleared, and people begin to set up camp. Today, they will spend the night here.

Baron Karl is one such figure. Although in terms of nobility, the empire is divided into six ranks: dukes, marquesses, earls, viscounts, barons, and knights, with barons being second to last and not particularly distinguished, he was born into the Bittersos family, whose ancestors were founding heroes. His father controlled the empire's finances, and Karl is one of the most notorious young rakes in Alsace.

Strolling along the streets of the imperial capital, Xu Feng could not help but marvel at its prosperity. The streets were bustling with pedestrians, and many of the buildings on either side were constructed from massive stones. This type of architecture has two significant advantages: first, it provides warmth in winter and coolness in summer for daily living; second, during times of war, it can be easily converted into a fortress

Although Xu Feng has been in the Blue Ocean Star for more than a month, it is his first time encountering such a large city, and many things fill him with immense curiosity, after all, this is the beautiful magical world

Wow, it's a fairy

However, there are exceptions to everything. The Blue Planet is still in the medieval period, where, in addition to ordinary commoners, there exists a class of nobility.

Suddenly, the crowd became agitated, and people surged forward. Xu Feng was taken aback; could there be something exciting happening? Since he had nothing to do anyway, he joined the flow of people and pushed his way forward.

Nobility, as the name suggests, possesses privileges. Although theoretically, they cannot override the laws of the empire, in practice, powerful and influential families often disregard these decrees entirely

So beautiful