Working Prophet.

Chapter 355 Iron Thorns

Hearing the envious expression in the old enemy's words, Angela's little face also showed a smug look.

Just as she was about to introduce a few more words about the origin of the golden statue in front of her, Ilea pulled her cloak and inadvertently revealed the brooch on her chest.

The next moment, Angela's breathing stopped immediately.

Born in the Emanuel family and the daughter of Theodosius, she has seen countless jewels since she was a child, but she has never seen such a beautiful gemstone.

It is pure without a trace of impurities, and has dozens of facets of different sizes, connected to each other, exuding a bright light in the sun.

No woman can resist such a temptation.

From the first moment she saw it, Angela couldn't look away, and then subconsciously estimated the value of this gem.

Even though she was unwilling, Ms. Huang Weat had to admit that the value of this gem had completely surpassed the golden statue in front of her.

What's even more damning is why such a beautiful gem is in the hands of this country bumpkin.

——Artificial ruby, Li Yu brought it to Miss Rabbit early in the morning.

However, considering the unusual purity of this gemstone and the particularity of the cutting process, it is not suitable to sell it when the Shuangxiu Sect and the Arias family are still accumulating strength and developing insignificantly.

The female lord can only close the door at home and play secretly.

It wasn't until the dragon slaying was successful that the Arias family was no longer what it used to be, and Ilea was finally able to pick one of them and set it on her brooch.

Knowing that Li Yu planned to go to Black Rock City, Miss Rabbit thought that she might meet Angela there.

When she went out, she decisively put on this new brooch, and it did not surprise Angela afterwards.

Seeing Miss Huang Weat's face turned pale from being proud and self-satisfied, the female lord felt as refreshed as if she drank two bottles of iced Coke in summer.

Li Yu ignored the open and secret fight between the two women beside him, his eyes were completely attracted by a plant in the yard.

Angela tried her best to pretend not to care about the ruby, followed Li Yu's gaze, and explained.

"Oh, my father called it the Iron Briar, because its trunk was covered with horrible spikes that would cut your fingers if you weren't careful.

"It is said that it was brought over by a caravan from the east, but they were unlucky. They were targeted by a group of bandits as soon as they entered the western border. Not only the goods they brought were robbed, but all the people were killed. .

"My father later bought it from a traveler for two hundred gold lions and planted it in the garden, but the fruit it produced was not pretty, it was dark and not autumnal."

Li Yu nodded when he heard the words, but didn't say anything else.

The three then walked through the garden and came to the whitewashed castle behind.

But there, Li Yu and the female lord did not see Theodossi, the patriarch of the Emanuel family, received them by a well-behaved housekeeper in a fur-trimmed robe.

Bought them a rather sumptuous lunch.

After drinking and eating, the two sides finally talked about business.

The housekeeper said, "Lord Diodosi is very grateful to the two dragon-slaying feats, and avenged his wife. He wants to thank you personally... However, his body is still very weak now, and he can't get out of bed. If you are a guest, you can only entrust me to pass the message on your behalf.

"However, you two can rest assured that Lord Theodosius has designated me as his plenipotentiary agent. Any agreement I reach with the two of you is also equivalent to the agreement reached between Lord Theodosius and the two of you."

The housekeeper paused, then continued, "As we all know, the Emanuel family has always been faithful believers in the silver moon goddess Picia. As natives of the western region, we have been worshiping the goddess longer than any other family."

"But I heard that there are many conflicts between the two of you now." Ilea said.

"Contradictions that can be reconciled." The housekeeper emphasized, "Herodotus became mad and poisoned the four high priests and all the nobles in the city, but his atrocities have nothing to do with the goddess. As long as we find him and make him pay There is a price, I believe our relationship with Silvermoon Church will soon be back on track."

"When did the Emanuel family become so loyal?" the female lord couldn't help but ask.

The housekeeper was not angry when she heard the words, but instead said, "That's right, the Emanuel family has always firmly believed that everything in this world can be traded."

She was so frank, but Ilea didn't know what to say.

The housekeeper is no longer a secret, "Lord Theodosius has studied the teachings and precepts of your church. The two-week break rule obviously conflicts with the concept of relying on hands and working hard to get rich that we have always believed in.

"Two days out of seven days without work, this is something we cannot accept under any circumstances."

"Although believers of Shuangxiu Church only work five days a week, they create far more value than believers of Silver Moon Church who work seven days a week." Li Yudao, "The Emanuel family does not need to do this at all. Worry."

"Lord Theodosius expressed doubts about this, and the Shuangxiu Church, unlike the Silver Moon Church, maintains a considerable number of armed forces, which is also what Lord Theodosius is worried about.

"The tragedy in Lined City once again proved the terrible consequences of the church once armed.

"Okay, that's roughly what I want to say. If your religion is willing to modify the precepts and disband the Black Dog Guards, Lord Theodosius is also willing to grant you the right to preach in Black Rock City."

The Emanuel family's attitude was unexpectedly tough.

Both Li Yu and Ilea didn't expect it. It stands to reason that since the other side invited them to come to Black Rock City for an interview, they should have made some preparations for concessions.

But looking at it now, the Emanuel family did make some concessions, but they refused to let go on two key issues.

And these two points are what Li Yu will not compromise no matter what.

The housekeeper said, "You two don't need to rush to make a decision. Lord Theodosius also hopes to keep the two distinguished guests to enjoy the dinner. In addition, no matter what the final result is, I trouble you to come to Black Rock City in person. Lord Theodosius also apologizes.

"I will prepare generous gifts for the two of you before you leave."

"There is no need for generous gifts, can you give me a few seeds of iron thorns?"

"That strange tree full of thorns in the yard?" The housekeeper was a little surprised, but quickly nodded and said, "Of course, but those seeds can't be eaten raw, they will poison people, and the cooked ones can't be eaten too much. "

"Thank you." Li Yu nodded his thanks.

This trip to Black Rock City, Li Yu felt that the trip was worthwhile just by getting these few seeds. As for what kind of tricks Diodossi was playing, Li Yu didn't care so much.

(End of this chapter)