Chapter 73: Flame Cloud Oil, you need to show sincerity (update seeking subscriptions)

Luo Ning's proposed idea is indeed very attractive to Luode, but you cannot freeload.

You people of Dalaran, hand over the investment shares, after all the raw materials are provided by me.

Even in the future, if Azeroth's floating city develops, my Flame Cloud will become something like Middle Eastern oil.

By then I'll demand a price increase on the spot, and you won't be allowed to haggle.

"Mr. Luode, if you are willing, we can let you be a guest in Dalaran, and even let you settle in Dalaran.

And we will fully assist you in researching Flame Cloud and producing a new power source.

"Let the city fly into the sky; this is a good thing for the entire Alliance and for Azeroth." Luo Ning said.

After learning that a new floating city had appeared, the mages of Dalaran made all kinds of guesses.

Some thought Luode might be a lucky person who obtained some ancient Titan technology.

Others thought he might have obtained some special magical energy, allowing a huge floating city to fly.

Even some mages thought the other side might have joined the Scourge and obtained Scourge technology, but this was quickly rejected by other mages.

After all, the Scourge doesn't have many floating cities, and that previous floating city was far larger than Naxxramas.

But before he arrived, he never imagined that this ability actually comes from a single person's power, relying solely on personal strength to drag a huge city into the air—what immense power!

What exactly is this special ability? Luo Ning was very curious.

"Hmph! Luode is just an ordinary civilian, not some high-ranking Alliance official; where he lives is his right, and Dalaran isn't necessarily that great." Sylvanas said.

"These Dalaran bastards, are they trying to poach people?"

"I, the old lady, sold my charms, which is why this kid is temporarily staying in Undercity; you lot want to freeload him over? You're dreaming, no way."

"Mage Luo Ning! Your conditions are not enough to move me; you should also be aware.

"If it's about magical research, the mages of Silvermoon City, even some mages in Undercity, can help me complete my research; I don't necessarily have to cooperate with you Dalaran." Luode said.

"You bastard, wanting to freeload! From start to finish you've only promised me one thing: letting me reside in Dalaran. Do I need a permanent residency permit in Dalaran? Moreover, living in your Dalaran is essentially joining you Dalaran, from now on under the noses of these mages of yours. My goal is to become an oil tycoon."

"Then Mr. Luode, what do you want? Don't forget, you are a member of the Alliance!" Luo Ning said.

"He controls strong spatial power, and also controls the power of a new type of floating city."

"Moreover, he possesses tremendous combat power; why would such talent be buried by the Alliance? Luo Ning is puzzled."

"However, Stormwind City currently indeed has problems: a certain female count and the Duke Regent Bolvar together assist the young king."

"The mages of Dalaran suspect that this female count may have some issues, and even King Wrynn's disappearance is related to her, but no suitable evidence has been found."

"Moreover, the Regent of Stormwind City, Duke Bolvar, trusts this woman greatly, and the Dalaran mages also find it hard to intervene."

"Could it be that Luode knows something, which is why he is unwilling to serve the Alliance in Stormwind City?"

"Don't misunderstand anything; I personally reside in the Western Wasteland, and I am not a noble of the Alliance, nor a noble's son.

"On the contrary, I am just a commoner; I was even deemed a vagrant by Stormwind City until I became a warlock.

"Then I obtained an ordinary citizen's identity. Strictly speaking, I am merely a commoner." Luode said.

"Don't try to suppress me with the Alliance; I won't put up with that."

"So you want to pledge allegiance to the Horde?" Luo Ning asked.

"I also haven't pledged allegiance to the Horde; I'm merely ordinary friends with some Horde high-ranking leaders. Is it a problem to be a guest on a friend's land?" Luode said.

"Anyway, there's nothing worth lingering over in the Western Wasteland; Luode no longer plans to live there."

"My little succubus was also summoned by Luode to Undercity not long ago; now the Western Farm only has some livestock that Luode previously raised."

"Previously, in Stormwind City I hung up the title of warlock apprentice just to make contact with fel magic; Luode also paid to study there."

"And who told you I want to join the Horde? The Horde's little temple can't even accommodate my great Buddha."

"Please! Mage Luo Ning, you indeed lack sincerity, and Mr. Luode is right—the Horde isn't as bad as you imagine; perhaps many in the Alliance misunderstand the Horde." Mage Jiana said.

"Great, finally there's a human willing to accept the Horde just like me; this is truly a good thing."

"It's a pity that Luode's status in the Alliance isn't high; if he held a high position in the Alliance, he could facilitate a peace treaty between the Horde and the Alliance." "Show some sincerity! Luo Ning, you are at least my brother-in-law, a member of the Dalaran Six-Person Council." Sylvanas said.

"This little man of mine has ideas; I clearly warned him earlier not to accept any of Luo Ning's conditions."

"As a result, this kid actually started bargaining; let me see your abilities!" "I acknowledge that the mages of Silvermoon City are excellent, but that was the former Silvermoon City, during the heyday of the High Elves."

"After the Second War ended, many High Elf archmages have already moved to reside in Dalaran."

"Dalaran has gathered the top mages from all of Azeroth; it can certainly provide you with superior research conditions and is more capable of developing your special cloud." Luo Ning said.

"Formerly, Silvermoon City perhaps lagged a bit behind Dalaran, but now Silvermoon City is actually inferior to Dalaran."

"As for the Forsaken mages of Undercity,"

"Heh! Luode really looks down on these undead; their mages are merely former Dalaran apprentices, or court mages trained by the former Lordareon." Luo Ning said.

"Well then, sorry, Mage Luo Ning; it seems we can't reach an agreement." Luode said.

"Then what conditions do you have, Mr. Luode?" Luo Ning sighed and asked.

"It seems impossible to bring this kid back to Dalaran by mere talk."

"I want Dalaran's magical knowledge, and I want to view all of Dalaran's collected writings." Luode said.

"If possible, Luode would also like to know more about the Azeroth Guardians—how Dalaran actually creates guardians."

"Why, after Medivh's death, has there been no successor guardian? The guardian's immense power—could it not be manufactured again?" Luo Ning said.

"Sorry! Dalaran's library cannot be opened to the outside; it contains some very dangerous magic, and many evil magics could inflict great harm on this world." Luo Ning said.

"Please! Luo Ning, show some sincerity—for example, what are you Dalaran willing to give?" Even Jiana standing aside frowned at this.

"If it weren't for me bringing Luo Ning here, this guy couldn't even get to Undercity; since you've come to negotiate, you should at least bring some of your own chips!" "The entirety of Dalaran isn't decided by me alone; the Six-Person Council and many senior mages must collectively deliberate before anything can be decided."

"I have no other authority; I truly cannot agree to these things for you." Luo Ning said helplessly.

"It's truly not that he doesn't want to promise benefits, but there's no way—Dalaran isn't his personal fief."

"Moreover, what Luode wants is too sensitive for Dalaran; Dalaran's magical library is certainly not ordinary merchandise."

"Then! Mr. Luo Ning, please go back for now and discuss thoroughly with the various mages of Dalaran."

Let's see how we can cooperate; I'll give you a month to discuss.

After a month, you come to Undercity, and we two will have a good talk—what do you think?" Luode said.

When I get to the province, I'll find an excuse—perfect chance to take advantage of this opportunity.

Let those damn mages of Dalaran discuss it; one month's time, after a month, I'll have the Dark Portal ready to connect the two worlds." Luode said.

Actually it won't take that long; in half a month we can work out a result." Luo Ning said.

After all, the Alliance is still waiting for a reply! The Alliance is extremely nervous about this floating city, fearing the Horde will gain new military strength.

Just one month! During this month I'll also conduct some friendly negotiations with the mages of Silvermoon City—highest bidder wins! You agree, right?" Luode said.

All right! Mr. Luode, since that's the case, we've agreed—after one month.

I will come to Undercity again, and I will personally do my best to persuade the other members of the Six-person Council to offer you a suitable price." Luo Ning nodded and said.

They're putting pressure on him, and also putting pressure on Dalaran.

Tell them, my Luode's cooperation partners are not just you.

Luo Ning has never seen such special clouds, doesn't know their production principle, let alone how they work.

Those mages of Silvermoon City might actually succeed in creating a floating city.

By then, the one called Luode won't cooperate with Dalaran anymore.

Grand Mage Luo Ning, if you have nothing else, please leave—I don't really welcome the living here." Xierwansi said.