Wizard: My magic facility can be upgraded!

Chapter 304 Departure from Baiyue City

Chapter 304 Departure from Baiyue City

She silently put the gold coins Li Ang gave her into her pocket, but Li Ang knew that getting her to spend the gold coins she had received was harder than getting her to get up early.

Helena and Ludick strongly opposed it.

"Captain, it's already a huge favor that you've provided the workshop for our team!" Helena insisted. "How could we let you spend money on our daily expenses? We have our own savings." "Yes, Captain," Ludick chimed in.

Seeing their resolute attitude, Li Ang stopped insisting on giving them money. However, after thinking for a moment, he said, "How about this? I'll take care of some public items that everyone needs, such as beds and sofas. As for your personal belongings, you can decide for yourselves, okay?"

This compromise was agreed upon by everyone.

So, on a fine afternoon, Li Ang, along with the entire First Special Operations Team, followed by Nelson and a curious Rodney, arrived in the most bustling commercial district of Riley City.

The purchasing process was quite lively.

Meiya went straight to a teaware shop, intending to buy a pure gold teaware set, but was dissuaded by Li Ang, who said that drinking tea with such a set would only add to one's stress. In the end, she only bought a silver teaware set.

Olivia was drawn to the glow of a glass shop, and in the end, Li Ang bought her a set of crystal ornaments as a gift.

Helena and Ludick were more practical; Helena chose several comfortable cushions, a soft wool blanket, and a set of toiletries.

Rudick bought a brighter magic lamp, several new adventure novels, and added some atlases and encyclopedias of common magical creatures to the workshop's communal bookshelves.

Li Ang purchased more than a dozen comfortable and wide single beds, and the newly expanded space on the third floor of the workshop was planned as a temporary guest room area, with several sets of sturdy and durable sofas added.

Nelson and Rodney followed obediently behind, their eyes curiously scanning the dazzling array of goods. Li Ang bought two sets of comfortable and durable new clothes and shoes for each of the siblings, a fluffy kitten-shaped plush toy for Rodney to cuddle with while sleeping, and a set of leather armor and a short sword for Nelson.

All the bags and packages were easily stored away by Li Ang using his spatial ring. The group chatted and laughed as they returned home, their hands full of belongings, instantly adding a lively atmosphere to the workshop.

The days passed steadily in preparation. Li Ang's meditation never stopped. In his spiritual world, the number of stars quietly climbed to twenty-two. He was only two steps away from condensing twenty-four stars and officially stepping into the threshold of a fourth-level wizard.

The day of departure has finally arrived.

As dawn broke, the expanded floating workshop quietly hovered on the open ground behind the tower. The three-story stone structure stood majestically, and the thickened and heightened walls made it look more like a small aerial fortress. The gun emplacements on the sides and top gleamed with a cold metallic luster in the morning light.

Travelers arrived one after another.

Maya, dressed in a smart travel outfit, was participating in the Alliance Innovation Competition and carrying a conspicuous steel warhammer, while Harris carried a small suitcase filled with potentially useful information and samples.

Master Eve was still dressed in a black wizard's robe, with Ginny standing behind her. Faction leader Carlos was also facing Eve, although his gaze was still somewhat evasive, but he seemed to be in much better spirits than a few days ago.

On the other side, Professor Dinah, who represented Lelita in the League Friendly Match, had also arrived. Today, she was wearing leather armor and trousers for easy movement, and her fiery red hair was tied into a high ponytail, making her look capable and heroic.

According to the original plan, the enforcement team was supposed to send three squads to accompany and escort them aboard the gunboat "Hunter" belonging to Lelita, but after reviewing the plan, Leon subtly raised his objection to Theronst.

The Hunter, which once represented the Alliance's cutting-edge magical shipbuilding technology, now seemed rather slow in Li Ang's eyes.

Its maximum speed can barely reach 100 kilometers per hour, while my workshop, equipped with dual floating cores, has already exceeded 300 kilometers per hour after upgrading the [Floating Core] to LV60. Bringing a gunboat would not only fail to provide effective protection, but would also severely slow down the overall journey.

After discussion, Theronster finally approved Li Ang's proposal, and the escort mission for this trip was to be fully handled by Li Ang's First Special Operations Group.

Considering that the team includes Carlos's faction leader, Professor Dinah, Leon, and the fully-equipped First Special Operations Group, this level of security is sufficient to handle most unexpected situations.

Seeing that everyone had arrived, Li Ang stood in front of the workshop's spacious courtyard and took one last look at Leli Tower in the morning light.

The towering tower stands majestically, like a silent giant, guarding this city-state and the hopes of countless people.

He turned around, facing his assembled companions, and spoke as his gaze swept over each familiar or friendly face.

"Everyone, let's go."

As the deep hum of the two cores of the floating workshop resounded, the workshop began to rise steadily. Eve, Carlos, and Diana, who were inside this "sky fortress" for the first time, could not hide their astonishment.

The workshop was so stable that it seemed to be still on the ground. Only the clouds rushing past the window and the shrinking landscape reminded everyone that they were cruising at an astonishing speed. They did not feel the turbulence or weightlessness that is common in ordinary airships.

"This—is actually an ancient artifact?" The leader of the Carlos faction stroked the smooth and solid stone of the living room wall, feeling the stable magical energy flowing within it, his eyes filled with scholarly curiosity and admiration.

"So smooth, and so fast, Li Ang—the creation you restored is probably even more sophisticated than the strategic airship of the White Tower."

Eve stood by the porthole, gazing at the land below, now reduced to patches of vibrant color, her aquamarine eyes reflecting the shifting shadows of the clouds.

This was one of her rare long-distance trips, and since meeting Li Ang, her long-standing secluded life had quietly changed.

Diana leaned to one side, arms crossed, her crimson eyes carefully examining the workshop's interior and the view outside the window. Finally, she sighed softly, "No wonder you can come and go freely on the Holy Mountain. This workshop, combined with your strength—is indeed enough to render most defenses useless."

After the initial surprise, Carlos suggested that they needed to discuss the plans for the trip. So, everyone took their seats one after another at the large solid wood table in the living room on the second floor. Nelson and Rodney quickly served everyone hot tea and simple refreshments, and then obediently stepped aside.

As the aroma of tea wafted through the air, the conversation naturally began with their destination.