A few days later, on the city lord's birthday, Bing Zhixie and Alice finally had the opportunity to meet the city lord Hippoc Pius. They saw that the city was decorated everywhere, and the streets were paved with long pavements.
The carpets and the balconies of the houses on both sides were decorated with beautiful flowers of various colors. On the road, many men and women were waiting to welcome the city lord, and then two lines of guards came, all in brand new military uniforms, standing on both sides, looking majestic.
Alice stood on the side of the road and exclaimed: "It's so grand, it's like a welcome ceremony for an army's triumph."
The city lord has to patrol the city every time he celebrates his birthday, firstly to understand the situation in the city, but actually to show his majesty and facilitate management and rule. In such a desolate and cold place on the plateau, it is not easy to control so many people.
Alice stood in the crowd and said to Bing Zhixie: "It is said that the city lord Pios is a very strong man and believes in strong rule. However, some people say that he is very kind and treats people well. Such contradictory evaluations,
I don’t know what kind of person he is.”
City Lord Pios returned to Barren Rock City yesterday, but Bing Zhixie had no chance to see him yesterday. Today was a whole day of birthday celebrations and city residents reveling, and the first activity started with the City Lord's patrol of the city.
At this time, there was a commotion among the crowds on both sides of the street, and then they saw on the carpet in the middle, a group of fully armed guards carrying a wide and gorgeous bed and chair slowly coming over. The person sitting on it was none other than Hippoc.
Pios.
"It's really stylish." Alice muttered.
Pius is very big, or slightly bloated. Generally, it is difficult for people of this status to maintain a good figure. He is tall and tall, with a green beard and bald head. It is said that the city owner is sixteen
He is one-third of dwarf blood, but he really doesn't look like a dwarf at this size. He was wearing loose clothes, sitting on a bed and chair with a bulging belly, and waved to the citizens on both sides with a smile on his face.
Seeing the city lord's appearance, Alice was a little disappointed: "Oh! Why is he a fat man again? Isn't there anyone in a high position who is good-looking?"
Bingzhixie said: "What's the point of looking good or not? Or do you want to fall in love?"
"Hmph! What does this have to do with falling in love? You men like to see beautiful women, of course we women want to see handsome men."
Bing Zhixie pointed at the white-haired handsome man in the crowd and said, "Isn't the guest named Heisenberg quite handsome?"
Alice took one look, shook her head and said, "No, no. He's not handsome, but beautiful, like a woman. It's very girly, and I don't like this style."
"Then what style do you like?" Bing Zhixie asked.
Alice raised her head and thought for a while and said: "I like people who are optimistic and masculine..." She glanced at the master quietly, and then said: "The kind of person who is cold and determined, and can risk his own life for the goal. That's it.
Only the best men are worth loving, aren’t they?”
"It sounds like you have very high requirements."
Alice puffed up her chest and said proudly: "Of course, otherwise no one can be worthy of me. But no matter how high the requirements are, as long as there is such a person in the world, it is enough."
The city lord has already passed, and Bing Zhixie accompanied Alice out just to watch the fun. The city lord will be back after a while after visiting all the places, so he decided to go around first.
At noon, food and tables filled every street, and everyone came out to enjoy the banquet, singing, dancing, and laughing. The city lord Pius toasted everyone on the high platform behind the Four Saints Fountain, and everyone rejoiced.
After drinking wine and delicacies for a while, the guests from out of town presented birthday gifts to the city lord one after another, and met and chatted with him. Not all the gift-givers gave expensive gifts, they were just thoughtful gifts, and they did not need to be too expensive. What's more, with the
There is nothing precious about the status of Pius.
Bing Zhixie also prepared a gift. After all, it was the Lord of the city's birthday, and he had something to ask for, and he stayed here as a guest for a few days. For the sake of Jennifer bringing him here, he should also express his gratitude.
Congratulations. Although he didn't prepare any special preparations when he came up the mountain, he still had one or two things with him that could be used as gifts.
Pius heard Germeni talk about Bing Zhixie's situation, and he still valued Bing Zhixie, so he and Alice took the seats for the honored guests.
Next was Heisenberg, who came empty-handed. Pios was a little unhappy and said with a cold face: "It's my city lord's birthday, and you didn't bring any gifts, which means you don't have any intentions. Then why are you here?
"This was said very directly, without any loss of face to the other party.
Heisenberg said: "City Lord, although I didn't bring a gift, I brought a person to you."
"People? What people?"
Heisenberg patted his chest: "Myself. City Lord, you have forgotten that I met you on the road fifteen years ago and swore to you that if you can save my friend, I will swear allegiance to you to the death."
."
Pios thought about it for a moment: "Oh! You are that boy."
"It's me." Heisenberg said: "In the past fifteen years, I have been working hard to train myself and make myself capable. Today I feel that I am capable enough, so I came here to fulfill my promise and serve the Lord of the City.
"
After hearing what he said, Pios laughed happily, stroking his beard and said: "Haha, I would have forgotten about it if you didn't tell me. It's rare that you still remember and can fulfill your promises. I like people who keep their promises.
.By the way, where is your friend, is he okay?"
"Unfortunately, he was killed three years ago."
"It's unfortunate. I express my regrets." Pios smiled again and said, "If you don't say anything like this today, please take your seat."
Then several more guests sent congratulatory gifts one after another, and the residents of the city also prepared a big gift. Pius was very happy and ordered everyone to start the banquet. After the banquet, there were many activities, including releasing balloons and singing collective songs.
Everyone danced ballroom dances and waltzes. There were also sword fighting performances, magic performances, lucky wheel, gift distribution, performance cards and other programs. The activity lasted until late at night. In short, it was a carnival day.
…
Before the morning of the next day, the city lord Pius sent someone to invite Bingzhixie. When they arrived at the city lord's main hall, after a few people left, only Bingzhixie and Pius were left in the seat.
Pios got down from his seat and walked up to Bing Zhixie: "I didn't see you well yesterday, but when I took a closer look today, you are indeed different."
"The same goes for the city lord." Bing Zhixie didn't say it casually. The Pius in front of him was very different from yesterday. Yesterday, Pius looked like a rich man who was used to a comfortable life, but today he was completely different.
There is a different feeling, but I can't say exactly what it is. In short, it has a somewhat capable and decisive look, which is the feeling of someone who is in a high position and has a leadership temperament.
Pios didn't talk nonsense and went straight to the point: "I have seen the patient you sent. I can guarantee that she can be cured, but it will take about a year to a year and a half."
"So long?"
"Mental illness is not a condition that can be cured immediately."
"You asked me to come here to fulfill my promise."
Pius adjusted his loose robe and said: "Germeni understands my thoughts very well. I am very interested in your body."
Bingzhixie said: "You can learn a lot from me in a month."
"Not a lot, but everything."
Bing Zhixie said to him: "Let's get started. I don't like procrastination either. Give me an hour to prepare."
Pios nodded in agreement: "After an hour, you have to give up yourself and do exactly what I want."
"Can."
"Do you have anything else to say?" Pios saw that he hadn't left yet.
Bingzhixie said: "I hope you know my information and don't tell other people."
"Whether you want to tell others the information or not, it's up to me." Pios paused and said, "But I won't reveal your information."
Bing Zhixie turned and left.
Back in the guest room, Bing Zhixie explained to Alice and handed over his black feather coat and important things stored in another space to Alice for safekeeping.
Alice was very worried, holding his hand and refusing to let go, and said, "Master, will something happen to you?"
"I'll be fine." Bing Zhixie patted the back of her hand, took her hand away, and went to see Pios again.