Above the azure sky, a Flying Boat, with remarkable speed, shuttled between the massive clouds, heading straight for the Gray Wolf Kingdom Capital.
At the bow, Zhao Letian, dressed in a beast skin robe, stood proudly with his hands clasped behind his back. His loose black hair fluttered in the wind, giving him a wild aura.
Mu Lei sat cross-legged at the rear of the boat, seizing the opportunity to cultivate, with his huge hammer placed beside him.
By now, they had been away from the Baihua Tribe for a full three days. According to the map, they would soon arrive at the Gray Wolf Kingdom Capital.
Yet at this moment, Zhao Letian couldn't shake off his thoughts of Cailian.
The days she devotedly cared for him were still vivid in his mind. To him, Cailian was not just his lifesaver, but also a kindred spirit who understood him well. Often, without him saying much, Cailian could clearly grasp his thoughts. It could be said that there was a mutual understanding between them.
Furthermore, whether it was Cailian's appearance or figure, both were exquisite, and since both of them were at an age of restlessness, their attraction to each other was completely normal.
When departing, he wanted to give Cailian a promise, but he couldn't bring himself to speak, knowing that in the world of Martial Artists, fortunes and misfortunes were unpredictable. His future was uncertain, and even if he made a promise to Cailian, it might not come to fruition.
However, he made a vow to himself that if one day he could stand at the pinnacle of the martial path, Cailian would surely have a place by his side.
"Brother Zhao, look, we've arrived at the Royal Capital."
At that moment, Mu Lei suddenly stood up and looked ahead.
Zhao Letian gathered his thoughts and looked up to see a gigantic city wall that stretched thousands of feet high, spanning across the heavens and earth, almost linking the sky and the land. Its scale was even greater than War King City in Dajin Country.
"Yes, it's not just a city wall; it's practically a mountain."
Mu Lei was equally shocked, it being his first visit to the Royal Capital, and he had never seen such a majestic city before.
It didn't take long before the two rode the Flying Boat to the base of Gray Wolf Kingdom Capital.
Like other important cities, the Gray Wolf Kingdom Capital also prohibited Martial Artists from flying directly over the city walls. Therefore, Zhao Letian and the others descended, retracted the Flying Boat, and joined a queue of many people walking towards the city gate.
"Do you have Identity Tokens?"
Soon it was their turn, and a guard at the gate inquired.
Zhao Letian was slightly taken aback and shook his head, unaware of what an Identity Token was.
"It's your first time entering the Royal Capital. You need to register for an Identity Token. Individuals at the Initial Stage True Martial Realm pay one Mid-Grade Essence Stone, while those at the Middle Stage True Martial Realm pay ten Mid-Grade Essence Stones."
"That expensive? Are you robbing us?"
Mu Lei exclaimed in disbelief, though one Mid-Grade Essence Stone wasn't much for him, the cost of merely entering the city was still rather frightening.
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"What are you shouting for? Do you know where you are? The place you are about to enter is the Gray Wolf Kingdom Capital. Not to mention other things, just the density of the Primordial Energy here is far richer than where you came from. Do you think such rich Primordial Energy comes for free? If you want to enjoy better cultivation resources, you must pay."
The guard frowned and said impatiently. It wasn't his first time dealing with such situations; these country bumpkins from small places lacked worldly experience, and it always took some explaining.
"Forget it, just a few Essence Stones. I'll pay for you."
Zhao Letian smiled indifferently, not bothered by the cost.
"Heh heh, alright then, thanks brother-in-law."
Mu Lei grinned, unabashedly accepting the offer.
Zhao Letian shook his head with a silent laugh, took out eleven Mid-Grade Essence Stones, and handed them to the guard.
"State your names, ages, cultivation levels, and tribal affiliations for registration."
The guard pocketed the Essence Stones and took out two copper tokens to register their information.
They quickly provided their respective details.
"Your Tokens are ready. Keep in mind, the eleven Essence Stones you just paid cover the fee for a day's stay in the Royal Capital for outsiders like you. When the time is up, it's best to leave the Royal Capital immediately, or else you will be forcibly expelled by the city guards, and all your possessions will be confiscated."
The guard handed over the Tokens to Zhao Letian and Mu Lei with a detached tone.
This time, both Zhao Letian and Mu Lei were stunned.
Just for a day's stay, it cost so many Essence Stones. Aside from someone as wealthy as Zhao Letian, there were probably not many who could afford to live in the Gray Wolf Kingdom Capital for long.
Especially for Mu Lei, he couldn't believe his ears. An Essence Stone a day would deplete his savings in no time.
"You just said that we outsiders need to pay a residency fee. Does that mean the locals of the Royal Capital don't have to pay?"
"Of course," the guard nodded.
"How can one become a local of the Royal Capital?"
Zhao Letian continued to inquire.
"There are many ways. The simplest is to pay a considerable number of Essence Stones for permanent residency. Additionally, if you buy a property in the city or join an academy within the city, you will also be exempted from the residential fee. Of course, joining the city guards or other organizations grants the same benefits."
"How much for the permanent residency?"
Zhao Letian asked. He possessed hundreds of thousands of Mid-Grade Essence Stones. If the permanent residency wasn't too costly, he was prepared to buy two.
"One hundred thousand Mid-Grade Essence Stones per person."
The guard stated bluntly.
Zhao Letian frowned, falling silent as he felt the price was too steep to accept.
"Brother Zhao, we'll soon join the Holy Spirit Academy, and who knows, we might even become a Prince Consort, there's no need to buy this permanent residency."
Mu Lei tugged at Zhao Letian's robe and said with a wry smile. One hundred thousand Mid-Grade Essence Stones were an astronomical figure to him, way beyond consideration.
"Haha, the hundreds of thousands who passed by earlier thought the same way. Good luck to you both. Remember, there are payment stations along the streets. Make sure to pay the Essence Stones before your stay is up; otherwise, the city guards will quickly find you. Now move along, don't waste any more of my time."
The guard dismissed them with a derisive smile, thinking that these two country bumpkins still dreaming of becoming Prince Consorts was utterly laughable. Even the Holy Spirit Academy wasn't a place just anyone could join.