High Above

"Miss Mo Feng? And Miss Hua An? It's really a blessing to meet two goblin ladies at once. Wait, there's more?"

The person who said hello was an old man dressed as a nobleman. He was wearing an earl's coat and was followed by two attendants. He was obviously a big shot.

Although it is said that in the imperial capital, especially in the upper-class areas, you can hit a dozen big shots with any ball you throw, this white-haired old man is obviously not an old guy with only an identity - this old man has a very deep face. , there is a trace of metal filling from his left eye to his throat that is obviously transformed from a scar. Although his beard and eyebrows are already white, they are extremely tight and thick. Coupled with his tall and straight figure, it can be clearly seen that Although he is old, his strength has not decreased much.

"Huh? It's Earl Phoenix!"

The lighting in the Imperial Capital Library was quite soft, but as the old man known as Earl Phoenix turned around, a bright and warm feeling spread. His red eyes swept over the two of them and greeted him. The goblin lady looked behind them. It was obviously Ian and Frost Butterfly who were with this group of goblins.

"Oh, Mr. Ian... young alchemy genius, I recognize you. It's very good. I don't have many juniors who can remember their names, but you are one of them."

He nodded slightly, making people feel that being remembered by him was an honor in itself.

But Ian didn't think this was arrogance.

Because he knew very well that the original intention of the other party's words was not to express his feelings honestly, but to honestly express his feelings - Ian's name is the easiest to pronounce among the nobles and the chaotic young generation in the imperial capital. , of course the elderly can remember it after hearing it once.

As for why he felt that this Earl had such a strange way of thinking?

Isn’t that simple?

Because Earl Phoenix is ​​of fairy blood!

Count Phoenix's real name is Razel Kishinev, and his ancestors are from Yanjiang. His ancestors were captured by the Cangtian Royal Court as slaves on their way to Falling Star City, and were then traded between the Empire and the Cangtian Royal Court. He successfully rebelled in the battle, led a group of slave troops to revolt before the battle, and eventually became a military noble of the empire.

The first Earl of Phoenix survived thirteen near-death injuries and finally became the fourth level. He lived to be 135 years old and is a well-known legendary figure. It is said that when he wrote his autobiography, he was often criticized by his own I was so shocked by the deeds that I couldn't understand how I survived in the first place.

[It’s unreasonable. I’m going to die no matter what I do here, right? Why am I still alive? ] It is said that these are the original words of the first generation Phoenix Earl. When he looked at the crystal video of his battle, he felt like it was a made-up story: [If I write it like this, it will definitely be considered as bragging, don't you care? Please help me change it and make it more reasonable so that future generations won’t say I’m a braggart.]

[Sir, what is unreasonable about what you have personally experienced...] His subordinates and descendants were helpless: [Although it is indeed unreasonable, if such things can be written down, no one will think it is bragging. - Bragging is too much]

[But it is still a bit outrageous. Look, my heart was pierced by a sneak attack with a magic gun, and it shattered and exploded! How on earth did I survive? At that time I passed out and felt dead]

[Sir, you are of goblin blood, your heart can be replaced, and the reason why you are the Phoenix Earl is because you always survive disasters, right? 】

Although this generation of Earl Phoenix is ​​somewhat inferior to his legendary ancestor, his achievements are quite dazzling - he single-handedly protected the Imperial Capital Library during the Dark Moon turmoil and repelled seven waves of secret attempts by different forces. The looting and burning behavior is one of the biggest evidences that in addition to the internal forces of the empire, other countries are involved in the Dark Moon turmoil.

In addition, Count Phoenix himself is also a bachelor who graduated from the Academy of Truth. He loves books like crazy and is keen to collect all kinds of precious books to fill his private library.

Earl Phoenix himself is a very talkative old man. He was very happy to meet his junior Ian who could finally remember his name for the first time. Naturally, he and Mo Feng, the book fairy, were friends who had known each other many years ago. They often drank tea and chatted together. Critical reviews of certain classics and new books.

According to the gossip that Hua An quietly told Ian, when Earl Phoenix was young, he also pursued Mo Feng's former bachelor in the imperial capital of Falling Star City, but unfortunately failed in the end.

As for the reason, it is very strange. According to the original story, the reason why the goblin refused was because, 'Count Phoenix, you are a fire goblin, and I am a rock goblin, and there is no combustible component between us.'

Although this reason is bizarre, Earl Phoenix’s words of trying to redeem him are even more weighty, ‘Who said that! Aren't sulfur, coal and oil all flammable substances of earthly nature? My love for you is like a burning molten fire that never goes out! ’.

It is said that when these love words were spoken, other fairies and humans onlookers were shocked, but the pursued fairy declined after being briefly shocked and moved.

She said: ‘Do you think I stink as much as sulfur? Or is it as dark as coal and oil? ’. After choking Count Phoenix with these words, the goblin senior returned to Falling Star City and changed into a beautiful boy's body. Mo Feng took over and came to the imperial capital, where he has been until now.

It's not that Earl Phoenix is ​​annoying. To be honest, he has a good personality and the goblins like him. The reason for rejecting him is actually that they just don't like him.

Moreover, the earl's way of speaking is a bit too strange even for an elf.

After being hurt by this relationship, the earl married a noblewoman from the imperial capital and had children like an ordinary earl, and he also focused more on academic research.

"I see. This is my first time in the Great Library. Do you want to see the collection of books in the Imperial Capital?"

After knowing the purpose of Mo Feng and Hua An bringing Ian Shuangdie to the big library, the old man touched his beard and laughed: "Just leave after reading two books? Your horizons are a little low! This time I met I count you lucky, young man from the country, I will take you to see what is the most precious treasure of the imperial capital!"

Although it sounded a bit sarcastic, Ian could tell that Earl Phoenix was sincerely meaning well. He just wanted to take Ian to see the world and show off his achievements in front of newcomers.

As an old man, this is normal. In addition, Ian vaguely guessed where the other party wanted to take him, so it was naturally impossible to refuse.

"Thank you very much, Lord Earl. It is indeed an honor for me to meet you."

As a junior, he said respectfully, making Earl Phoenix laugh: "Indeed! Today is your honor!"

...The young man probably knows why Earl Phoenix was rejected by the goblin lady.

Even among the goblins, Earl Phoenix's character is too 'honest', but this is not a big problem. After all, Terra is not such an idiot, and has to comment on whether the way of speaking of a fourth-level noble is in line with etiquette.

——Are you the fourth energy level or am I the fourth energy level? Do you need to teach me how a noble speaks?

Although his words are strange, the old man is indeed a friendly and good senior. Especially Ian is also of goblin blood, and his development is very balanced. The old earl greatly praised him and angrily scolded himself, his son, and his grandchildren. They are idiots who cannot grasp the essence of the fairy bloodline. They have all cultivated into human beings with the power of fairies without truly improving their own life essence.

Yes, he even cursed himself, so that except for Mo Feng and Hua An who said a few hums in reply, Ian and the count's two followers remained silent, and even the frost butterflies stopped flying. It was sitting on Ian's shoulders.

Frost butterfly: (0x0)

The young man and the two attendants exchanged glances, their eyes full of sympathy and understanding, while the attendant's expression was full of calmness and numbness.

However, although the earl speaks very noisily, he does have many friends. One of the reasons is that everyone can hear his sincerity. In addition, he is indeed very generous.

Just like now, he took Ian directly to the 'Rare and Unique Collection Room' of the Imperial Capital Library.