This time at City Hall, in addition to getting a "driver's license" for the rideable Wyvern, I also need to register as Mel's Transcender.

  Every city in the land of the gods has a way to attract extraordinary people to settle down.

  Lü Lin City, as a newly developed pioneering city, has a relatively lenient contract with the Transcendents. Li Rui glanced at it and saw that it only contained some basic clauses such as "defending the city during wartime, accepting conscription for pay, and prohibiting internal conflicts". If you live here for half a year or complete tasks issued by the City Hall, many taxes can be exempted. If you are willing to join the City Guard, even more favorable policies can be obtained.

  However, Merle was low-key and only did the registration. At this time, Li Rui found a surprising number in the form filled out by Merle.

  "What does 'writing 15 here' mean, Mei Er?"

  "It's because of my age."

  "You're only 15!!!!"

  "Will be 16 years old soon~"

  Looking at her slender and upright figure, Li Rui couldn't help but praise how well-developed she was. Because Mer had always been a youthful and lovely girl image, even after being with the family for so long, no one had ever asked her age.

  The young attendant of the city hall respectfully led Mere to take the test. The ether-related tests were too expensive, only needing to show power and speed was enough. Mere demonstrated the battle skill "Sword Blade Dance" and passed without a doubt.

  Li Rui asked: "Can you give me an apprentice-level test or something? I feel like my strength has increased a lot recently."

  Mei Hua replied: "This test has been abolished for a long time. As long as ordinary people can use firearms, they are considered apprentices, and the test is not very meaningful."

  A young attendant tidied up the table while casually saying, "The test for the apprentice level requires killing an adult Terrorclaw alone, which can now be done with a flintlock gun by ordinary people. Moreover, the adults only care about those who possess extraordinary abilities that can embrace the ether."

  The firearm is an important invention, it allows ordinary people who were originally only able to hide behind walls and tremble to have the opportunity to protect themselves and their loved ones. Advanced alchemy makes firearms capable of equipping various magical bullets, of course, at a cost.

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  At this time an elderly deacon stepped forward and waved his hand for the young servant to step down.

  "Miss Mei, 'Spring Hunt' is approaching, the Lord of Politics is busy and cannot receive you in person. Please allow me to assist you with the following matters."

  Polite words, but the price is extremely outrageous.

  He insisted that Alain of 0th rank also had to pay taxes at Agi's rate, on the grounds that "Lord Guard" unified training mounts have the same tax rate.

  At the same time, Mei was required to make up for the arrears of property tax, which was Su's responsibility; finally, Li Rui was required to pay the entry tax in the upper city.

  "As a foreign commoner residing in the upper city, paying taxes is in accordance with Green Ridge City's laws. Unless Miss Mere is willing to register him as your slave."

  The tone was flat, filled with a detached officialdom that made the words all the more difficult to hear. Because Li Rui was Mer's companion, registering as a slave would be humiliating; otherwise they'd have to pay heavy taxes.

  "The annual entrance tax for the sedan chair is 600 whilers, the arrears of property tax is 300 whilers, Li Rui's monthly entrance tax in the upper city is 120 whilers. Since he has lived there for 5 months, he needs to pay for a full year. The total is 2340 whilers."

  A 2nd lieutenant's monthly salary was only 600 whalers, which was already a huge sum of money. Soon many onlookers gathered around, whispering to each other.

  Mere, who wanted to help Li Rui save money, was stopped by him. It's just a matter of 20 or 30 summer coins, what's the fuss about? There are still many things to do today. Need to go exchange resources and learn new training methods when I get home.

  He took out 5 exquisite crystal balls, engraved with the "Winged Empire" royal crest - a flying unicorn! Its wings fluttered and its horn shone brightly, vividly lifelike.

  This is a crystal coin used for large transactions, worth one thousand Vellars.

  He casually tossed 5,000 yuan onto the table: "Alright, I'll take care of two years' worth. Don't bother looking for the rest, you've all worked hard, please have some tea."

  The crowd was in an uproar, and the elderly deacon's eyes twitched. The monthly salary of those present did not exceed one hundred.

  Li Rui's meaning is - don't look for money anymore, just give a reward! 320 yuan for whoever sees it!

  The grassroots staff are all from ordinary people, and even if they are divided into 10 people, it is still a pie that falls from the sky.

  The attendant gestured for the assistant to collect the money, and then bowed and retreated. Helplessly, he glanced at the second floor of the city hall and shook his head slightly, indicating powerlessness.

  "Servant husband" Oulei was alone on the second floor balcony, staring intently at Melenna's body, soft gray hair, and beautiful emerald eyes. Bored Li Rui put his hand on Mel's prominent place and pinched it, Mel smiled and kissed him once. This scene made Oulei's eyes fill with blood. He hated to immediately chop Li Rui into pieces.

  "Thieving Egg" Orel was his former name. He wasn't a noble, but a 'low-born', and got this nickname because he excelled at snatching food. Fortunately, fate still gave him some gifts, and with that, he became the "husband servant" of a lady.

  But the long-suppressed servitude not only earned him a more unpleasant nickname, but also twisted his heart abnormally. Aurel wants to redeem his soul, and with the secret he unintentionally discovered, he can't wait to get Mere!

  "I'm a Bronze Rank Transcender, as long as I can give birth to a powerful successor, the lady won't mind!"

  The Yin trick didn't work, so O'Leary decided to take matters into his own hands.

  He firmly believed that his handsome looks, which even ladies greatly admired, combined with his bronze-tier strength, would easily crush the "somewhat wealthy plebeians" and conquer Meru!

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  Finally finished all the formalities, Li Rui and Mei Er just walked out of the city hall gate, and someone came to confess their love! Slender eyes, dark skin, with a hint of exotic blood, reciting fluently:

  "Miss Mei, I am Lenny, Copper rank, accept my affection."

  Mell said she already had a partner and bluntly refused. Li Rui hugged Mell's body and showed off, very pleased with himself.

  In Nizhny City, Li Ruideser provoked a group of people, and they deceived a notorious iron rooster to annoy him.

  Regardless of gender, once someone becomes extraordinary, a large number of "admirers" will emerge.

  Finding extraordinary companions to give birth to powerful offspring is a custom of the divine chosen land, and it is also an important policy that has been encouraged and promoted by the upper class.

  Lenny had only heard that there was a newly registered female Transcender, and he said it casually according to custom. Obviously, there's no chance, and he was about to pat his butt and leave.

  At this time, Orel walked over and scolded him: "Don't disturb the beautiful Miss Mere, you rude barbarian."

  Leren turned back and smiled~

  "Isn't that Ore-sama, the 'Tongue Licker'? What, you've also taken a liking to Miss Meru? Aren't you afraid she'll rip your tongue out?"

  "Good-for-nothing who can only use his mouth!"

  As soon as he finished speaking, O'Reilly glared at him angrily. Turning around, he found that Li Rui was also glaring at him angrily.

  Lenny was puzzled, were they very close?