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Chapter 9 Tower Sweeping Festival

Zhao Qiankun, Isabella, and Yulian walked together on the streets of Mingdeng Town.

"It is worthy of being the largest transit station on the winding sea..." Zhao Qiankun couldn't help but sigh: "It's so lively!"

Although it is just an island town, the town is filled with a rich atmosphere, neatly arranged houses, spotless streets washed by the sea breeze, a square with exquisite sculpture fountains, and various shops and public facilities, both in the style of the East and the West.

There were also many pedestrians on the road. Zhao Qiankun soon discovered that not only humans from the East and the West were here, but occasionally, races from the primitive continents could be seen, such as elves, dwarfs, lizard men and winged men.

"The primitive continent is located south of Dongao Shenzhou and Xikaro Island. This bright light island is not far from the Shangguan family's territory. Many adventurers and merchants from the primitive continent will also stay here." The knowledgeable Isabella explained with a smile: "And the reason why today is lively is because tomorrow is the Tower Sweeping Festival!"

"Tower Sweeping Festival?" Zhao Qiankun frowned: "What kind of festival is this?"

"This is a festival that started decades ago!" Isabella smiled and said, "It is said that with the use, people found that the light of the tulip lighthouse became more and more erratic, not as stable as before, and it also caused many ships to be unable to locate and crash... After discussion, the mayor of Mingdeng Town decided to invite a wizard to come, take out the key left by the builder, open the lighthouse, and see if there is any problem."

"Is there no one to take care of this lighthouse?" Zhao Qiankun said curiously.

"It is said that there is no!" Isabella spread her hands: "It is said that there are complex gear parts in the tower, and everything is driven by magic circles and runs completely automatically, and there is no need for anyone to take care of it. The builders just left a key to facilitate them to open and maintain when necessary."

"So, has the invited mage built the lighthouse?" Zhao Qiankun asked.

"Well, it is said that behind the tower, the mage was shocked by the complex and sophisticated internal structure. Then, Mayor Guan came to the drawings left by the builder, studied them for several days, and finally said: 'It should be too much dust accumulation, so it should be fine if you clean it up..."

"Hahahahahaha..." Zhao Qiankun couldn't help laughing when he heard this: "What kind of dust accumulation? I think that guy didn't understand it, and I'm embarrassed to admit it... Isn't this the same routine as the network administrator asking you to restart the machine!"

Isabella didn't understand Zhao Qiankun's metaphor and said with a smile: "The mayor believed it at that time and really organized everyone to build a frame to clean the lighthouse. As a result, after the cleaning, it was restarted, and the lighthouse really returned to normal!"

"It seems that the blind cat has encountered a dead mouse!" Zhao Qiankun held his arms: "Since from that point on, sweeping the tower every year has become a fixed activity?"

"That's right!" Isabella smiled and said, "Later, the day of sweeping towers developed into a festival. Every year, according to the weather, we would select a sunny day, close the lighthouse, and organize everyone to sweep towers. The day before that, the town would hold a celebration and invite a wizard to guide."

"The so-called guidance is just a formality..." Zhao Qiankun smiled: "By the way, I am also a mage, otherwise I can invite me, I'll give it a half-fold!"

"The candidate has been ordered long ago!" Yurien, who had been silent, suddenly spoke up and raised her hand to point to the street with the most crowded crowds in the distance.

Zhao Qiankun looked up and saw a convertible carriage led by four tall horses slowly passing by. There were two people sitting in the car, one with a fat head and big ears, a small beard, and a little bald; the other was a young woman wearing a robe and looking a little shy.

"That's the mayor and the magician... they even came out to march!" Zhao Qiankun looked at the crowd cheering on both sides of the street, feeling a little angry: "I'm still a female mage? I don't think he has a very high level of attainment, and even the magic fluctuations on his body are very weak!"

"Every master knows how to hide himself!" Yurien snorted coldly, "When you don't take action, there is no magical fluctuation!"

Zhao Qiankun's magic comes from the infinite spirit stone. When he does not cast spells, it mainly flows between the bones of the Vajra skeleton. There is this barrier that is almost magical, so the outside world cannot see it at all.

"Are you admitting that I am a master?" Zhao Qiankun smiled: "I'm not respectful..."

Yurien was not in the mood to quarrel with him, but just turned his eyes over him. Zhao Qiankun smiled and said, "Since you said we are the same kind, why do you have such a big objection to me?"

"What kind of similarity?" Isabella said curiously: "Do you two have anything in common? One is slick, the other is dead, a mage, and the other is warrior..."

"Probably we are all handsome!" Zhao Qiankun replied shamelessly.

The parade quickly passed, and Zhao Qiankun and others also diverted their sight and came to the commercial street.

Today is a day of celebration. All shops are decorated with lights and the port is very lively. Ships from several continental routes gather here, and there are not enough berths.

I heard from the people in the town that there are not so many ships docked in normal times. Many of the ships that came this time set sail on the day just to dock on the Beacon Island during the Tower Sweeping Festival. After years of development, the Tower Sweeping Festival has become the most grand and lively festival on the island of the Winding Sea. The people who come and go are looking forward to relaxing on the island this day. There are even special routes every year to bring passengers to travel here and experience the unique customs of the Winding Sea.

Seeing this lively scene, Zhao Qiankun even suspected that this festival was a gimmick for cheating money in the town. After all, tourists' money is the best to make...

Not only the three of them, many passengers on the boat also came down to join in the fun and bought some souvenirs and special food. The three of them walked on the bustling commercial streets and strolled all the way. Whether it was the silver from the east or the silver coins from the west, they could be used here. The scattered silver from Stanley helped Zhao Qiankun come in handy at this time.

This guy is willing to buy any fresh things. He has never eaten snacks to all kinds of strange decorations. He can buy them all as long as he can see them. Anyway, there is nothing too expensive, one or two silver taels is enough to go shopping for two and a half!

Looking at Zhao Qiankun's agile steps, even Isabella couldn't help but sigh, I am not as good as you, a woman.

"This is because I live every day!" Zhao Qiankun smiled brightly on his face, but his heart was bleeding: You don't know the days when you don't leave your home for a hundred and eighty years without leaving your home to eat...
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