Li You Ran raised one hand, and muttered two words "Seal". The space seemed to be frozen, the several warriors who were rushing towards Li You Ran all stopped moving in an instant. They maintained their running posture, some people even had both feet off the ground, this was the prelude to jumping up and pouncing on Li You Ran! Only apparently they failed.

  Everyone was shocked to look at Li You Ran, and even the viscount was no exception. They had seen mages before, but a mage with such powerful magic was rarely seen. Most mages needed complex spells and some materials to cast magic, and even the more skilled ones needed to use spells in conjunction with hand gestures. It was the first time they had ever seen someone who could immobilize an enemy with just two simple words.

  "What! Is this the way a viscount treats his guests? I've seen enough, since the viscount doesn't welcome me, I'll leave first." Li You Ran casually withdrew her hand, said lightly, and then stepped away, silently counting one, two, three in her heart.

  "Master, please stay."

  Li You Ran's smile stopped abruptly, he knew it would be like this! The feeling of pretending to be a high-ranking person is really addictive.

  "Master, please stay! Just now it was my man who was rude to you. Come and apologize to the master. A person of Master's status is respected wherever he goes, how can I let Master give me a courtesy? Master, I pay my respects to you, hoping you can accept my apology."

  The viscount put down his noble pride, and in the eyes of a mage who could control you with just one hand, you are nothing but a small viscount, being able to see you is already giving you face.

  At this time, the viscount's law officer, with a face that was alternately pale and red, obviously felt humiliated by the viscount's order, but the situation was stronger than man, he had no way out, and could only reluctantly step forward to apologize.

  Just as he walked up to Li You Ran's side and was about to speak, Li You Ran suddenly moved forward and said: "I'm the kind of person who dislikes forcing others. If you can't say it, then don't say it! By the way, Viscount, are you planning on having me stand here?"

  The viscount immediately threw down the little wizard and walked to Li You Ran's front with a smile, saying: "How could it be! I was late just now because I personally arranged a welcome banquet for you inside. It's just ready, please come in."

  "Oh! Since that's the case, I won't be polite then. Let's all go together!" Li You Ran walked in with a big laugh, followed closely by Viscount Feng Ye. No one went to look at the little wizard, who was being ignored and felt like vomiting blood. No one had ever dared to treat him this way before! Viscount Feng Ye, that wizard from the East! Wait for me!"

  With a gloomy face, he put on his hood and walked out of the castle. He was going to make those who had offended him pay the price.

  At the banquet, no one noticed that someone was missing. To Li You, he was just a jester. The viscount didn't mind much either. Having been humiliated and unhappy, it was normal to throw a small tantrum. However, the viscount still had a conscience and had someone leave a dinner for the little magician in his room.

  After the banquet, Li You Ran calmly poured himself a drink and didn't ask Earl what he wanted to talk about. He could hold his temper, but Earl couldn't. If even Li You Ran couldn't handle it, then he would have no choice but to give up on this plan.

  "May I be so bold, Your Honor." The viscount spoke up first.

  Li You Ran still had that annoying smile on his face, sipping the small wine, feeling delighted in his heart. The wine wasn't bad at all, its flavor was quite unique! If it were to be sold on Earth, it would definitely be a best-seller.

  "Please speak freely! Lord Viscount, there's no need for such politeness. Your banquet has been very satisfying."

  That is to say he will answer his impertinence just because this party makes him satisfied, everything depends on his mood!

  "I don't know how to address you! A noble wizard from the East."

  "You can call me Yōran Fashi, or simply Li. No need to be polite, Your Excellency. If there's something I can help with, please don't hesitate to say so."

  If you can help, then help; if you can't help, then don't. Isn't everything still up to Li You Ran?

  "Alright, since you're so generous, Li, I won't be polite either. If you had a very strong neighbor who liked to drop by your house from time to time to borrow things, and when you tried to reason with him he wouldn't listen, what would you do?"

  "What kind of neighbor is this! If it's like that, I'll let him see my fist, take what's mine and give it back to me! Eat what's mine and spit it out!"

  Viscount's eyes lit up! He savored the two sentences carefully, and the more he thought about it, the more fitting they seemed. He clapped his hands and exclaimed: "Good! Well said! Take back what's mine and return it to me! Eat what's mine and spit it out for me! Li, I need your help."

  "Tell me, how can I help you?"

  "Grain! I need a large quantity of grain. I have such a neighbor, the Baron Pombo on the other side of the river, a greedy and cruel lord, his domain has been devastated by him and now he's setting his sights on mine, I absolutely won't allow this to happen."

  "Ah! Of course! You are a wise and great lord! Moreover, you are a lord who bravely fights for the happiness of your people. I believe that all your subjects will be proud of you! But what can I do to help you?"

  Li You Ran's flattery made Viscount feel like he was walking on air, and suddenly felt that Li You Ran was simply the person who understood him best in the world.

  "Dear Li, as a lord, I must not only fight but also ensure that my subjects have enough capital to live on."

  Li You Ran nodded slightly as if she had heard but didn't understand, and remained silent, leaving the viscount helpless.

  "Alright! All of this requires one condition! Provisions! I need a large amount of provisions, logistics after winter battles are absolutely a big problem, and we can't get enough fodder from the enemy, so I need your help, Li, you will help me, won't you?"

  "Cough cough! Alright! I understand the Viscount's kindness to the people, and I can also help with the food! But how much do you need?"

  The viscount's eyes rolled around, thinking about how much was suitable. After some thought, he said: "I need to support two thousand people for battle rations! The time must last at least three months, and cannot affect the subsequent farming, so the family's food cannot be moved. So, Li, how much can you provide?"

  "There's no specific number! That makes it difficult. Otherwise, you give me a rough estimate and I'll try to make up for it."

  "In that case, thank you so much! By the way, how long will it take to gather everyone? I need to start the battle as soon as possible and resolve it quickly."

  The viscount excitedly grasped Li You Ran's hand, the two of them intimately close like a pair of good friends, but Li You Ran's next sentence broke such an atmosphere.

  "You're welcome! These are things I should do! However, regarding the price of grain..."