This cursed manor was finally sold for 8000 gold coins amidst the black fog and Brando's heavy chopping.

This large manor, one of the most famous in the Fifth District, was acquired by Lear at a price more than ten times lower.

It literally penetrated the center of the earth.

Even the smallest manor in the fifth block would cost at least 20,000 gold coins.

But the staff of the Blue Dove Chamber of Commerce who sold the manor were also very happy. At least they didn’t have to come here and worry anymore.

Moreover, this manor has been in the hands of the Blue Dove Chamber of Commerce for nearly 10 years and has long become a heavy negative asset.

The sooner you sell, the sooner you can relax.

After quickly paying the bill, Brando went to change the title deed of the manor to Lear's.

After this operation, this exquisite manor became Lear's first private property in Lorain City.

It can be said that I have officially established my foothold.

In the future, this will also become the base camp for the expansion of Wei Lu City.

"Brendo, find someone to renovate the manor. Sell all the used furniture and beds in the central building and replace them with new ones."

"Yes, I'll arrange for someone to do it right away."

Brando was also very excited. In the past, he had only dreamed about a manor of this level.

I never thought that one day I would become a part of this estate.

As for the misfortune of the manor, if the lord said it had been resolved, then it must have been resolved. He had absolute trust in Lear in this regard.

It was already noon when this task was completed. After having lunch at the White Crow Chamber of Commerce, Lear prepared to go to Second Avenue.

The city of Loran took thousands of years to build and covers a very large area. There are 24 avenues over meters wide as main roads.

Second Avenue is one of them.

However, because Second Avenue intersects so many sections, it is difficult to determine its exact location. Over time, people have become accustomed to calling the most prosperous area Second Avenue.

The only connection he has in Loran City right now is with Philena. Although she is strong enough, he can't go to her for every trivial matter.

While thinking, his eyes turned to the Bruno family token he got outside the city. I wonder if the son of the Marquis has returned?

For such a matter, it would be more appropriate to ask a marquis's heir to do it.

As soon as they walked out of the gate with Brando, they were surprised to find that several luxurious and spacious carriages slowly stopped.

A majestic rhinoceros flag is hung above each carriage, with intricate and exquisite patterns that look very textured.

One look at it and you can tell it's worth a lot.

The driver of the carriage in front got off swiftly and opened the door respectfully.

The next moment, a handsome man wearing black armor and with short golden hair as hard as steel needles stepped out.

Blue eyes, hooked nose, noble and elegant temperament.

Standing still, it gives people a very extraordinary feeling.

At the same time, the three carriages behind him quickly opened their doors and began to load the goods.

The handsome man immediately saw Li Er who was just going out, strode towards him with surprise, and saluted with his hand on his chest.

"Good day, Lord Lear!!"

Lear was also a little surprised.

"Good day, Master Ackerman."

I didn't expect that this guy would appear just as I thought of him.

Ackerman looked very excited.

"Sir, I have been busy these days, so I have been delayed for a few days. I came to see you as soon as I took a break from my shift."

This was a true life-saving grace. Without Li Er's intervention, those level 13 Thunder Storm Birds would have swallowed them all.

Although he had many treasures to protect himself, those monsters were too fast and he couldn't escape.

Lear chuckled.

“That doesn’t have to be the case.”

As he spoke, he seemed to sense something and looked the other person up and down in surprise.

"Your Excellency, have you made a breakthrough?"

Ackerman's tone became excited again, full of excitement.

"Thanks to you, I was promoted to level 13 after the war!"

Although it is only an upgrade of one level, level 12 is a high-level knight, and level 13 is an upper-level knight.

This level 1 not only means a significant improvement in combat effectiveness, but also means breaking through this threshold. There will be no bottleneck before being promoted to level 15 in the future.

This represents a very important significance.

The most direct manifestation is that after his return this time, there is no longer any objection to his position as heir.

He even saw despair in the eyes of those collateral relatives.

This made him feel very happy. According to previous estimates, it would take at least a year to reach this point.

But this life-and-death crisis unleashed potential.

"Yes, you already have the power to protect yourself at level 13. I wish you can break through level 15 soon and catch up with Her Highness Philena."

Ackerman laughed.

"You are joking. Your Highness is the rising star of the Griffin Empire. He will be an extraordinary person in the future. How can I compare to him?"

As he spoke, he caught sight of the plaque of the White Crow Chamber of Commerce and his eyes fixed on the rose pattern.

"My Lord, you and His Highness..."

Lear said softly.

"Her Highness Philena and I are friends."

"It was because I saw the rose pattern on your chest that I decided to take action."

Friend?

Ackerman felt his throat go dry.

The mysterious aura that already seemed to shroud Lear became even more unpredictable.

Who is the eldest princess of Luolan City? She is a future extraordinary wizard and a top figure in the Griffin Empire.

If one wants to become each other's friends, perhaps only those princes and direct heirs of the big families in the imperial capital are qualified.

Who is this gentleman? Is it really as simple as it seems?

Before he came, he specifically inquired about the history of the Els family, but the information he obtained was a little unbelievable to him.

The Els family was a family that was awarded the barony title due to its merits, but was stripped of its title several years ago because it had no heirs.

It was not until four months ago that the young man in front of him submitted the application documents to inherit the title and became a pioneer lord.

Perhaps the only difference is that the other party's development materials were donated by Her Highness Philena herself.

But this is far from enough to explain the source of the other party's terrifying strength.

And the fact that the other party could say in such a calm tone that Her Highness Philena was his friend was full of endless meaning.

The more I think about it, the more unpredictable it seems. My head is about to explode.

A light bulb went off in my head and I suddenly thought of a possibility.

Could it be that Lord Lear is a hidden chess piece planted by Her Highness Philena herself?
Perhaps this is the only explanation that can explain why an ordinary person lived in the slums before becoming a pioneer lord.

In just a few months, he can enslave a level 15 demon and command a level 16 dragon!
If it was His Highness who was controlling everything behind the scenes, it would be understandable.

After all, she is the heir of Loran City, the Flower of the North.

Li Er looked at the other person's changing expression and didn't say much about it. He changed the subject.

"Ackerman, do you know about the high-end trade fair on Second Avenue tomorrow?"

Ackerman came back to his senses, suppressed his inner thoughts, and responded repeatedly.

"Sir, there is a trade fair tomorrow. It is held by a relative of mine and is held at the beginning of every month."

Lear became interested.

"Oh? I need to buy a treasure inside. Could you take me there tomorrow?"

Sure enough, to survive in Lolan City, one still needs to build more connections.

Developing territory is not just about fighting and killing.

Ackerman said confidently.

"What do you need? I'll just ask my cousin. How about I take you to see her today?"

“Can I see it today?”

"That's natural. The trade fair is held every month, but it's only open on the 3rd. Some big shots who don't have time or don't want to squeeze with others will go a few days in advance to pick and choose."

Lear finally understood.

Privileges are indeed everywhere.

"Then I'll trouble Sir Ackerman to lead the way. That thing is very important to me."

Ackerman nodded happily.

"It's just a small matter. Can I invite you to ride with me?"

"Honored."

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Ackerman stepped forward and took the initiative to open the car door for Lear.

Brando happily sat in the carriage at the back with his subordinates.

The group headed directly to Second Avenue.

Inside the carriage, Ackerman looked at the increasingly majestic young man in front of him, and subconsciously sat up straight and straightened his chest.

Every time he saw Lear, he felt like he was seeing his father, who was just as serious and oppressive.

Awe and fear will naturally arise in your heart.

Start talking to him carefully.

Lear was not pretentious and answered every question, and the relationship between the two sides quickly became closer.

The Marquis family is also a top-notch network of contacts.

Although she was not as beautiful as Philena, the flower of the North, she also stood at the top of the pyramid of Loran City. In the vast North, there were only dozens of marquises, most of whom were concentrated in the city at their feet.

After chatting for an hour or so, Ackerman became familiar with Lear's temperament and attitude and relaxed a lot.

But his inner awe for him grew deeper and deeper. Even though he was supported by Her Highness Philena, Lord Lear was by no means an ordinary person.

His vision, cognition and perspective on things are the best among his peers he has ever seen.

The person who can get to the heart of many complex issues in just a few words must be a person who has seen the world.

This is totally inconsistent with the intelligence that he lives in a slum.

He is far from it.

Lear didn't expect that a casual chat could make Ackerman think so much. The spread of knowledge on Earth is too convenient. Everyone has a lot of reserves, and their ways of looking at problems are mostly sharp and profound.

Then, as if he had thought of something, he pointed to the rhino logo inside the car.

"There is a Rhino Chamber of Commerce near the White Crow Chamber of Commerce, and its logo is similar to yours."

Before he finished speaking, Ackerman laughed.

"That was a chamber of commerce secretly developed by one of my cousins. He was attracted to the chamber of commerce because of the name."

"Count Henry?"

"Yes, you have heard of their names too? They live in the Fifth Block. I'll bring them to visit you if I have the chance."

He had already made up his mind that since this was a force secretly cultivated by His Highness, he must build a good relationship with them.

Only a direct descendant like him knows how much power the eldest princess of Luolan City possesses.

Is the Rhino Chamber of Commerce related to Ackerman?
Lear smiled. The relationships among the nobles were indeed complicated.

An hour and a half later, the carriage slowly stopped in front of a seven-story house.

The central building of the house is over 50 meters high.

The spire looks like a sharp blade piercing the sky!

The crystal glass windows outside reflected the crystal sunlight, and the reliefs were mostly flowers, plants and trees, with no patterns praising heroes or gods.

The diameter of this building is over 300 meters. It is more like a group of buildings gathered together than a single building.

A group of people got out of the car and Ackerman led the way.

"Sir, let's go in together. Winna should be here today."

"Please come in."

This huge building complex is rather deserted from the outside, with hardly any people in sight. Only after entering do you discover a whole new world.

The building in the middle is a huge hall, which is 40 meters high.

The dome is covered with crystal clear crystals, and a huge crystal chandelier hangs in the center, extending down ten meters and with a diameter of more than 30 meters.

The light illuminated the entire hall. Looking up, it seemed as if I could see the starry sky.

They all exude indescribable elegance and luxury.

"Crystal Heart. That's the name of this building."

There was a hint of pampering in Ackerman's eyes.

"Crystal is Wen Na's favorite thing, so my uncle replaced all the decorations in this room with crystal."

The corners of Lear's mouth twitched.

What kind of princess script is this?
Taking a look at the 40-meter diameter, -meter-high hall dotted with crystal dome, I felt speechless.

Compared to these great nobles who have accumulated wealth for who knows how many years, the City of Weilu is still poor.

After a slight sigh, Ackerman reached out to stop a staff member passing by.

"Is Winna upstairs?"

"Master Ackerman, the young lady just arrived and is still upstairs."

After thanking him, Ackerman led Lear to the side.

"The Crystal Heart is managed by Wenna. Lord Li'er, you can take whatever you want as long as Wenna nods."

He walked to a door guarded by a heavily armored soldier with ease, nodded to the guard and walked straight in.

The guard not only did not stop him, but instead saluted Ackerman with his hand on his chest.

Lear looked and saw that there were five squadrons of guards at this small entrance, all of them at level 14.

The armors he wears are all 4-star level and can be described as luxurious.

His aura was filled with iron and blood, and one could tell at first glance that he was a veteran from the battlefield.

"These are Wen Na's guards. There are four squadrons outside, and another battalion on the bottom floor ready to be dispatched at any time. They are all of the same level and equipped with the same equipment."

Listening to Ackerman's introduction, Lear's mouth twitched.

This scene is a bit exaggerated, isn’t it?

This is the city of Loran. The Griffin Legion patrolling the sky flies over almost every ten minutes or so.

Does a place like this need such strict security?
A bit of curiosity arose in my heart.

Who is this Wen Na?

Passing through the gate, under the watchful eyes of the guards, I entered the dwarf elevator.

Click, click~the sound of mechanical rotation was heard.

The elevator rose quickly and stopped at the highest point in a moment.

Li Er followed Ackerman out of the elevator, but at that moment, he immediately felt two pairs of scrutinizing and vigilant eyes sweeping over him.

Turning around, he saw two bald men in their early fifties and wearing armor looking at him coldly.

Open the property panel and immediately see the eye-catching logo
Level 18, hero unit.

Lear took a deep breath.

The only two words that come to mind are exaggeration.

Level 18, this makes him a well-known figure in the guard corps of Loran City!
Isn't it enough that the army below is guarding so tightly, but two level 18 heroes are also needed?

Why does it feel like Philena doesn't have this kind of treatment?
"Master Ackerman"

"My two uncles, this is the Lord Lear I mentioned before. He saved my life. I brought him here to introduce him to Wen Na."

The two glanced at Lear a few times, and when they saw the blooming rose bracelet on his wrist, their pupils shrank, and then they silently withdrew their gazes.

"As you please."

Ackerman didn't notice any of this and nodded happily.

He turned to look at Lear.

"Sir, Winna likes making friends very much, but uncle doesn't like outsiders to disturb her."

"But it's okay, I told my uncle about your..."

This scene heightened Lear's curiosity to the extreme.

What kind of girl can get this level of protection?
Is this the treatment a princess of the Griffin Empire gets?
As Ackerman spoke, he led the way in front, stepping on the soft pure white carpet and walking in front of a half-closed room.

Knocked lightly on the door.

"Wenna, is it convenient for me?"

After a moment, a clear and somewhat soft voice came from inside.

"It's my cousin, come in."

Ackerman opened the door and led Lear into the room.

The moment I walked through the door, I was stunned.

Everything you see is crystal clear.

The floor is carved from crystal, the ceiling is made of crystal, and the surrounding furniture, chairs, and decorative paintings are all made of crystal.

It looks like you have come to a world of only crystals.

At this moment, in the middle of the house, a thin figure with a delicate face was sitting on the floor.

She was wearing a pure white dress, and looked like petals blooming on the crystal.

Her face is exquisite and flawless, without any flaws. Her temperament is elegant and classical, with a breathtaking beauty.

Like an angel fallen into the mortal world.

Her eyes were as clear as crystal, reflecting the sparkling light.

But its body is so fragile that it seems like it will break if blown by the wind, like a weathered ruin.

It's also like a mirror hanging on the corner of the table, which will fall to the ground if touched.

Holding a natural, rugged crystal that looks like a heart in both hands.

The crystal was already full of cracks, and there was an indescribable wailing aura.

It contrasts with the girl holding it, giving it a kind of incomplete, broken and sad beauty.

Ackerman took a deep breath.

"Wenna, this is Lord Lear whom I told you about before. He saved my life outside the city."

Then he looked at Lear again.

"My Lord, let me introduce you to Wenna Changge. She is my cousin and we grew up together."

The girl holding the crystal heart looked at him with sparkling eyes.

Their eyes met, and that flawless face reflected in their pupils.

The other party gave him a faint smile.

But Lear's breath held, he saw in the girl's eyes a kind of dead silence and calmness that was about to be broken and destroyed.

Like a decrepit old man who is about to die.

The youthful, fairy-like beauty formed a sharp contrast with the decayed eyes that saw through death.

Why is this happening? As doubts were forming in my mind, the intelligence system quietly refreshed.
[You met the only descendant of the Changge family, Wenna Changge, and you got a piece of information - the Changge family was cursed by an ancient evil spirit in ancient times. People with their blood are born with weak hearts, women cannot live past 30, and cannot give birth to offspring.]

[The Changge family has relied on the inheritance of their ancestors to barely hold on to the present, but the family treasures have lost their power and can no longer resist the curse. Now, the last descendant of this ancient family is about to die, and the entire family is about to be completely destroyed.]

[You can use the power of the swamp to suppress the curse and extend its life, but you need to find one of the three remaining godheads to completely remove the evil spirit curse. ] (End of this chapter)