Zhu Tian started by deceiving his father-in-law from the perspective of pirates.

“Mr. Rhodes, do you mean that you can create a special kind of cloud?”

"So that the city can fly into the sky, but once you stop, the city will fall down, right?" Luo Ning asked.

Rhodes nodded.

"Then, could you make some special clouds and store them?"

"Could we create a natural fuel that would allow the city to fly continuously?" Luo Ning asked.

This is not an insurmountable problem; it's much simpler than the task of making Dalaran fly back then.

If these two people were to mass-produce some of these special clouds, then, if stored properly, they could form a fuel that could make cities fly.

If this method works, the resulting floating city could be even more perfect than the current Dalaran.

Sylvanas and Rhodes' eyes lit up upon hearing this.

Holy crap, there's such a method!

After transforming into his dragon form, creating flame clouds was not difficult for him and Kaido at all; as long as they had enough stamina, they could make as many as they wanted.

If it were truly possible to store oneself, or the fiery cloud created by Kaido.

If stored as a type of fuel, then theoretically, it is indeed possible to build a giant, permanently floating fortress.

"This should be feasible, right? Mr. Rhodes, what do you need to create this kind of flame cloud? Magic or something else?" Rhodes asked.

It was indeed feasible. As long as an instrument was made to store these special clouds and use them as fuel, the city could fly for a long time.

This effect is even better than the floating city of Dalaran, since it keeps Dalaran suspended in the sky.

It requires many archmages to expend their own magic power to maintain it, and even the power of connecting to the magic network is needed.

But for the man in front of him, all he needed to do was create a special kind of cloud.

The cost is incredibly low; it's just a mystery what he needs to produce these special clouds.

"Ahem! I hadn't thought of that," Rhodes said.

I really didn't expect that Flame Cloud could be used in this way. It's true that everyone has their own expertise. These mages' imagination and creativity are truly amazing.

This method seems very feasible.

First, you need to store yourself and the flame cloud created by Kaido to create a continuous power source. Then, by releasing yourself and the flame cloud created by Kaido, you can make a city float in the air permanently.

They and Kaido can create flame clouds, and as long as there is enough food, they can produce a great many in a day.

Sylvanas quickly pulled Rhodes close and whispered in his ear:

"This suggestion is feasible. The mages of Silvermoon City should be able to help you, and even the Forsaken mages under my command can study it."

We can build a giant floating fortress all by ourselves, without agreeing to any of their demands.

Damn it! How come I didn't think of that?

This completely changed Rhodes's significance; he and Kaido had enough stamina to build several flying fortresses.

You must first arm yourself as a Forsaken or a Blood Elf.

Rhodes gave Sylvanas a reassuring look, then came to Rhonin and the others once again.

“The creation of these special clouds is a personal secret, and I cannot reveal too much about it,” Rhodes said.

If that's the case, then the fact that one can create an infinite number of Flame Clouds simply by expending a little stamina cannot be revealed.

The mages of Undercity, or rather the blood elf mages of Silvermoon City, could also help with this.

Why should Dalaran give them a share of the spoils if they don't offer some benefits?

I'll post another chapter tonight. That'll be 10,000 words today. Let's do this!

Chapter 73 Flame Cloud Oil, You Need to Show Some Sincerity

Ronin's idea was indeed very attractive to Rhodes, but you can't expect to get it for free.

You Dalaran people need to give me your share of the investment, since I'm the one providing the raw materials.

Even if the floating cities of Azeroth develop in the future, their own Flame Clouds will become something similar to Middle Eastern oil.

When the time comes, I'll raise the price arbitrarily, and you won't be allowed to bargain.

“Mr. Rhodes, if you wish, we can let you be a guest in Dalaran, or even let you settle down in Dalaran.”

And we will do our best to help you research Flame Cloud and create a brand new power source.

"Letting the city fly into the sky is a good thing for the entire Alliance and for Azeroth," Rhonin said.

After learning of the appearance of a new floating city, the mages of Dalaran made all sorts of speculations.

Some people think that Rhodes might be one of the lucky ones who obtained some ancient Titan technology.

Some people believe that he may have obtained some kind of strange magical energy, which allows a huge floating city to fly.

Some mages even thought that the other party might have defected to the Scourge and obtained the Scourge's technology, but this was quickly refuted by other mages.

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

But he never imagined before he came that this ability would come from the power of one person. To lift up a huge city with just one person's strength—what incredible power that is!

What kind of special ability is it? Luo Ning was very curious.

"Hmph! Rhodes is just an ordinary civilian. He's not some high-ranking member of the Alliance. It's his right to live wherever he wants, and Dalaran isn't exactly a great place either," Sylvanas said.

These bastards from Dalaran, are they trying to steal people?

I used my body to keep this kid in Undercity for now. Do you think you can just take him away for free?

You're dreaming. No way.

“Master Luo Ning! The conditions you mentioned are not enough to sway me, as you should know.”

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

You're trying to get something for nothing! All you've done is promise me a place to live in Dalaran. Do you think I need permanent residency in Dalaran?

Moreover, living in your Dalaran is practically equivalent to joining your Dalaran, and from now on, I'll be under the noses of you mages.

Lao Tzu's goal was to become a major oil tycoon.

“So, Mr. Rhodes, what do you want? Don’t forget, you’re a member of the Alliance!” Rhodes said.

They possess powerful spatial abilities and also control the power of a new type of floating city.

Moreover, he possesses immense combat power. Why would such a talent be overlooked by the alliance? Luo Ning was quite puzzled.

However, Stormwind does have its problems now, with a certain countess and Grand Duke Regent Bolvar jointly assisting the young king.

The mages of Dalaran suspected that the countess might have some kind of problem, and that even King Varian's disappearance might be related to her, but they had not yet found any suitable evidence.

Moreover, the Regent of Stormwind, Duke Bolvar, trusts this woman very much, so the mages of Dalaran can't easily interfere.

Does Rhodes know something that makes him unwilling to serve the Alliance in Stormwind?

"Please don't misunderstand anything. I personally live in the Western Wilderness, and I am neither a noble of the Alliance nor the son of a noble."

On the contrary, I was just an ordinary citizen, and I was even judged as a vagrant by Stormwind before I became a warlock.

I only obtained ordinary citizenship. Strictly speaking, I'm just an ordinary citizen," Rod said.

Don't try to intimidate me with the alliance; I'm not buying it.

"So you will pledge allegiance to the tribe?" Ronin asked.

“I am not loyal to the tribe. I am just ordinary friends with some of the tribe’s high-ranking leaders. Is it a problem to visit a friend’s land?” Rhodes said.

Anyway, there's nothing worth staying for in the Western Wilderness, so Rhodes has no plans to go back to live there.

His own little succubus had been summoned to Undercity by Rhodes not long ago, and now the western farm only had some of the livestock that Rhodes had raised before.

He had previously held the title of Warlock Apprentice in Stormwind City, simply to gain exposure to Fel magic; Rhodes had even paid to learn from him.

And who told you I was going to join the tribe? The tribe, this little temple, can't even accommodate a Buddha like me.

"Please! Mage Rhonin, you are indeed not being sincere enough, and Mr. Rhodes is right, the Horde is not as bad as you think. Perhaps many people in the Alliance have misunderstood the Horde," said the female mage Jaina.

That's great! Finally, a human is willing to accept the tribe just like we are. This is truly a good thing.

It's a pity that Rhodes doesn't have a high status in the Alliance. If he had a higher position and more power in the Alliance, he could have facilitated a peace treaty between the Horde and the Alliance.

“Show some sincerity! Rhonin, you are my brother-in-law, and a member of the Council of Six of Dalaran,” Sylvanas said.

My little man is very opinionated. I had warned him before not to agree to any of Luo Ning's conditions.

This kid actually started bargaining! Well then, I'll see what you're capable of!

"I admit that the mages of Silvermoon City are very good, but that was the Silvermoon City of the past, the golden age of the high elves."

After the Second War, many high elf archmages moved to Dalaran.

"Dalaran has gathered the best mages in all of Azeroth, so it will definitely be able to provide you with better research conditions and be more capable of developing your special cloud," Rhonin said.

Silvermoon City used to be inferior to Dalaran, but now it's actually worse.

As for the Forsaken mages of Undercity.

Heh! Rhodes really looked down on these undead. The mages among them were just some former apprentices from Dalaran, or rather, court mages trained in Lordaeron.

“I’m truly sorry, Mage Ronin, it seems we can’t reach an agreement,” Rhodes said.

"So what are your conditions, Mr. Rhodes?" Ronin sighed and asked.

It seems impossible to bring this kid back to Dalaran with just words.

“I want the magical knowledge of Dalaran. I want to see all the books in Dalaran,” Rhodes said.

If possible, Rhodes would like to know more about the Guardians of Azeroth, and how Dalaran created them.

Why was there no next Guardian after Medivh's death? With the Guardian's immense power, couldn't they have created another one?

“I’m sorry! The Dalaran library is not open to the public. It contains some very dangerous magic, and many evil spells can cause great harm to this world,” Rhonin said.

"Please! Rhonin, can't you show some sincerity? For example, what is Dalaran willing to give?" Even Jaina, who was standing to the side, frowned a little.

If I hadn't brought Luo Ning here, Luo Ning wouldn't have even made it to Undercity. Since you're here to negotiate, you should at least offer some of your own bargaining chips!

"The entire Dalaran is not ruled by me alone. The Council of Six and many archmages collectively discuss and decide everything."