Lord of Rot

Chapter 654 Pulling out the Sword in the Stone

"I shouldn't have brought that kid here."

York led the mule and focused his eyes on the young man jumping in front.

Brown curly hair, freckles on the cheeks, except for the amber eyes that resemble York's sister, the other parts are more like that man.

A man who was sent to the human frontier for the crime of theft left his sister to suffer.

"Uncle York!" The brown-haired boy turned his head: "A lot of birds have appeared since just now."

He pointed to the top of his head: "Like this, it has been following us and flying above our heads."

"Stop pointing!"

York had a headache: "You should take care of your fingers when you go out - just think of it for your head's sake."

His voice was quite stern.

Those foreign races would not be too friendly to them, and as a strong man in the caravan, he had noticed the existence of those birds when he entered the Rhodes Elf Forest.

But the young man was like a dog that had broken free of its leash, running around happily.

Others in the caravan are also trying to persuade York: "Well, York, don't be so nervous. Children are like this, and we have been traveling this road for many years. There is no chance that there will be any problems."

York took off the water bag from his waist, pursed his lips and took a sip of water. He was not sure whether he should talk about the "ancient legend" he accidentally heard at this time, but it was a "legend" after all, and its credibility was not high. . But since leaving the human gathering place, the feeling of fear and uneasiness has become more and more clear, as if something big is going to happen.

"We are on other people's territory. Don't do anything that will make others angry."

The companion waved his hand indifferently: "Night elves are all very friendly, just and kind."

Justice is not absolute, but relative. It depends on which side you intend to put yourself on.

The rest of the way was very uneventful.

Only occasionally there would be rustling noises in the grass, as if small or medium-sized animals were running through it.

They didn't relax until they reached the Elf Forest.

But looking at the greatly changed Elf Forest, York and others were shocked: "Is this the Rhodes Elf Forest?"

Banners were pulled everywhere.

A precious confectionery with a luxurious milky aroma.

A magical weapon that sparkles with unparalleled magic power.

All kinds of exquisite things made York feel that he was not in an elven forest where the original ecology did not like to build, but in the manor of a certain noble lord.

It took a lot of effort for York to find the night elf businessman he had cooperated with before. Old Maili was a handsome elf who looked to be only in his thirties or forties, but he looked like an old man when walking, sitting or lying. He wore a special round shape on his face. Glasses with a caterpillar crawling on them.

His true age is unknown, but York has always respected him.

In this world, living longer is wisdom.

"York, has it been a long time since we last met? You look much older."

"Yeah, it's been a year."

"Our perception of time is very vague." Old Maili smiled and hugged York, and then said: "But thank the mother tree for allowing me to see you again. Only from your increasingly wrinkled face can I understand Remember how cruel time is."

Lao Maili took out his handkerchief and gently wiped the glasses he had taken off.

"It seems like something big happened here."

"That's right." Old Maili nodded, with a malicious smile on his face: "You have ushered in your biggest competitor."

York had actually been vaguely aware of it, but he had been thinking about the goal of his trip, so he had forgotten all those things. At this time, when Old Maili mentioned it, York's inner uneasiness immediately arose.

"Those stores?"

"Those are all made by elves. You know that elves like everything in nature, as well as enjoyment, food and music, and carefree happiness." Old Maili said: "There is a powerful lord, and our Wang negotiated and started cooperation, and markets will be opened every once in a while, where everyone can buy everything they want."

"I brought what you want," York asked nervously, "They are still very marketable, right?"

"That's right." Old Maili showed an old fox smile that York disliked very much. His delicate and handsome face would become very annoying because the corners of his eyes would stretch out when he smiled.

At this time, York knew that this old guy was going to tear off a large piece of flesh from his body.

The transaction went very smoothly, and York was able to go back and live comfortably for more than half a year, and then come back next year until he dies.

"You can also stay here for a while. The next transaction will be coming soon."

York nodded: "We are also curious about how big the big market you mentioned is."

"There are also performances. We have many stars."

"star?"

"Like, what does celebrity mean?" Old Maili said: "Charol is my neighbor, but now he has become a big celebrity in the Elf Forest of Rhodes. Even in the elf society, not everyone The elves all know each other, and the Rhodes Elf Forest is large enough to divide several cities."

York responded: "But we're only allowed here."

"This is enough for you to make a lot of money."

The two were chatting when suddenly a huge shadow blocked the light above them.

It was a tall and wild person who was at least twice as tall as York and five times wider than him... He must have been a human.

The messy hair and beard covered most of his face, leaving only a pair of bulging eyes.

The palm of his hand is as big as several watermelons, and he can definitely lift Yorkie up like a chicken.

He was wearing a pair of boots made of WoW rock-blasted crocodile leather. It was not that York was already familiar with high-end materials, but the entire crocodile was made into boots, completely maintaining its appearance in life, as if the crocodile's internal organs had been directly hollowed out. Then he put his feet in.

York looked hard and found that what was covering half of his face was not the beard and hair, but octopus tentacles.

This is an evil chaotic creature!

Danger!

York wanted to draw the knife, but the opponent's superior momentum prevented him from moving. Not to mention drawing the knife, not even his little finger could twitch.

But the other party didn't even look at York and strode away.

After the other party left, York finally dared to call Old Maili: "My friend."

It sounded like he was relieved: "He, that is?"

"Guard of the Bazaar."

Now York is becoming more and more interested in the so-called market.

The day of the opening came quickly. York and others followed the elves to the open-air theater and watched several elves perform a certain period of elf history on the stage.

It should be the story of fighting from the underground to the surface. York is not a night elf, so he cannot appreciate their excitement. He just thinks that the night elves are worthy of being perfect creatures. They are good-looking, highly talented, live a long time, and sing beautifully. .

The only drawback is probably low fertility.

But it is better to say that the night elves have long seen through the essence of life. They are not willing to waste their time by working, but devote more time to their own hobbies.

Nurturing and procreating would bring too much pressure and go against the freedom that elves pursue.

After watching the show, I went shopping, but the things I bought didn't surprise York. They were all things that could be bought in human society, and the workmanship was relatively rough. Apart from being cheap, they had no purchase value.

If you want to buy it back and earn the price difference, transporting this pile of things will waste a lot of time.

It's just that the food is really good. If I can bring this cooking skill back home, the business will definitely be booming.

"What about the kid?"

After walking around, York realized something was wrong.

When he asked his companions, no one saw the boy.

"Old Maili! I'm in trouble!"

… ˆ ˆ “Is this what elves like?”

Li Qi found it a bit difficult to understand. What the elves were willing to snap up was a special magical herb. After being mashed, it could be used as a pigment to outline various patterns on the skin.

Even if he could plant a large amount of this grass fruit, it would be impossible to really promote it. It would not help in the slightest to annex the night elves.

What I have to do from the beginning to the end is to create differentiation, be obsessed with comparison, and force the elves to consume.

But judging from the reactions of the elves, enjoyment takes up most of the time.

After all, hungry people can drink the water from the moon well, and the Rhodes Elf Forest also has enough tree holes to live in. Wherever the elves live, the vitality will be very strong, and agriculture will develop very rapidly.

With all their food, clothing, housing and transportation provided, there is no reason for them to work hard.

"Huhuhu~" The green dragon Vadana kept stuffing food into her mouth, intending to make up for her hundreds of years of losses.

And, it’s really delicious!

Of course, while watching Li Qi deflate and eat delicious food, her mood became better.

As for the ultimate plan to destroy workers and enslave the night elves, as a green dragon, Vadana will definitely not feel sorry for the elves.

If given the chance, she would also like to raise a group of elves for fun.

She just felt that it would be very satisfying if Li Qi looked like he was sure of victory, but then turned around and was defeated.

Let you not breed with me! snort!
  "Vadana, there is a boy outside who ran into the swamp." Li Qi suddenly said: "Bring him here."

"Oh!"

No matter how many calculations she has in mind, Miss Green Dragon is never ambiguous in her work.

She lifted up her emerald green sleeves and wiped the oil and sauce from the corner of her mouth, then ran a few steps quickly dragging her chain and rushed out.

……

The brown-haired boy was stuck in the mud.

He observed a strange and beautiful bird, so he kept running after it, and then unknowingly passed through dry forests, decaying cemeteries and hills, and finally arrived here.

The body is slowly sinking, fear depriving the body of heat.

"Uncle York!" he shouted, reaching up and grabbing, hoping to be noticed.

But there was no response from the surroundings, and the dead silence of the swamp swallowed up everything, including sound.

Slowly, his voice was also swallowed up - it must have been swallowed up, otherwise why he couldn't make a sound.

A green light suddenly flew from a distance, and the breeze ruffled the young man's brown hair. When he came back to his senses, he had been lifted into the sky.

This is a very beautiful woman. She puffs out her cheeks and seems to have a lot of things stuffed in her mouth. Because she is so close, she can still smell the aroma of barbecue.

There are two long horns on its head.

There was a strange sauce on the skirt...a sauce that smelled like barbecue.

"Ah——!" The young man who was slow to react came back to his senses: "I, I am in the sky!"

"Shut up (mouth)" Miss Green Dragon puffed out her cheeks, and when she opened her mouth to speak, spittle flew with meat juice, forcing the young man to close his eyes to prevent certain chews from splashing into his eyes.

No! It had splashed into his eyes, and now he felt very uncomfortable.

It turns out that this is what my mother always meant when she said that she was not paying attention when eating and almost ate food in her eyes.

Finally feeling his feet touch the ground, the boy lost his balance and fell to the ground.

This is an empty mountain wilderness.

Surrounded by decay and dilapidation.

There is only a small place to stay under your feet.

"Why are you suddenly dressed like that?" Vadana asked strangely as she looked at Li Qi, who was fully armed and completely covering his appearance.

Li Qi only gave him a look.

"Vadana, did you forget the prophecy?"

"Prophecy?" Vadana felt something was wrong.

Under the young man's gaze, the beautiful lady in green skirt suddenly took two steps forward and stretched her slender neck upwards.

Emerald scales suddenly sprouted from his head, his mouth became longer, and his head became larger.

The body twisted and crawled forward.

boom!
  A storm arose, blowing the boy into a squat.

"Giant, giant dragon!"

The green dragon appeared in front of the young man, and then under his incredible gaze, he walked towards the mysterious man and meekly put his head next to him.

He raised his hand and gently rubbed the dragon's head.

"Have humans forgotten? Whenever a catastrophe occurs in the world, the king who changes the world will appear."

The young man swallowed: "Don't tell me."

"I'm not sure whether you are the legendary king," he said, "but if you can pull out this sword from the stone, there may be an answer."

"Sword in the Stone?"

"Anyone who can pull out this sword is the king of the whole realm!"

"Me?" The young man couldn't believe it.

"Maybe it's not you. I've been waiting for a thousand years and you're not the first one to come here."

The young man stood up. The strong desire to be the chosen one replaced the fear in his heart. He looked in the direction of the armored man's finger. Unknown to him, there was an extra sword on the square stone.

He walked over, reached out and grabbed the sword and pulled it out hard.

Do not move!

Really not?

Push harder!
  "Ouch!" He used too much force and fell to the ground.

Then he looked at the sword in his hand in shock: "I...I succeeded?!"

He turned around and found that both the dragon and the man had disappeared. Everything seemed to be just an illusion.

High in the sky, the green dragon Vadana has returned to her human form: "What about the Sword in the Stone? You seem to have got it from the Elf King?"

Li Qi nodded: "Well, it is worth at least [-] gold coins. It is a sword that can threaten the palace level. Moreover, I have modified it. You can also appear as a summoned beast at critical times."

"Huh?" Miss Green Dragon, who was stuffing meat into her mouth, tilted her head in confusion.

"Why give it to him? What kind of king is he really?"

"I can let him be, and it doesn't matter if he isn't. Just spread the story. And I'm better at dealing with humans than with elves who have no desires or desires." Li Qi was very calm.

News has come back from the Grand Duke of Poisonous Toad that the goblins have chosen to surrender. It is not impossible to carry out a war forcefully. It just happens to tie in with the story of The Sword in the Stone and make some big moves.

"Will the elves believe it?" Miss Green Dragon asked.

"Humans will think the elves are lying... no matter what the elves say."

The forces on all sides are too "peaceful". Only by breaking the peace will the elves have demand and their own industrial chain can be built.

However, it seems that it is not impossible to just plunder a wave and run away. After all, this world still feels too dangerous to Li Qi.

(End of this chapter)