alien army

Chapter 471
In October, early winter, the Andes are already a desolate scene.

But Luoding Town outside the mountain ushered in the busiest season of the year.This small town located in the southern part of the Central Plains Kingdom is adjacent to the most mysterious fantasy forest in the Standing Continent. It is famous for its abundance of various low-level monster furs and magic crystals.Before winter, the fur of the monsters is soft and thick, and the energy stored in the magic crystals is abundant, so a large number of merchants flock to the town to purchase in this season of the year.The war provoked by the Koslin Empire has greatly stimulated the demand for magic crystals in various countries to a certain extent. This year, more businessmen have come here to purchase magic crystals.

"Fire raccoon fur in winter, it's soft and warm!"

"The ten-year-old Xunxiong magic crystal is durable, and one is the most ordinary three!"

On the largest street in the town, hunters stood in front of large and small stalls, shouting loudly to attract the attention of merchants.Businessmen from all over the mainland gathered around these stalls, choosing with their eyes wide open.Most of them carried cloth bags of different sizes in their hands - inside the bags were filled with colorful furs of monsters, and of course shiny magic crystals were indispensable.

But the best business on the street is obviously not the loudest one, but a small stall in front of the "Wanderer" tavern.On the stall, large and small magic crystals and furs were divided into high, medium and low grades and placed with labels, and the prices were written on the labels.

In front of the stall, merchants lined up in a long line, and the people behind looked nervously at the stall from time to time, for fear that the people in front would snatch all the goods.

Beside the small stall, there is a wooden signboard with a few eye-catching big characters on it - "Raymond monopoly, no bargaining".

When it was the merchant's turn, no one countered the price, and they all directly picked up the goods and paid for them.

The goods of Raymond, the best hunter in the Andes, are definitely worth the money.

"Next one, get your money ready!"

In the small stall, a chubby young man held banknotes in his left hand, counted them neatly with his right thumb and index finger, then stuffed them into the leather bag at his waist, raised his head and said loudly.

"I want this, this, and this!" The middle-aged man, who finally got his turn, quickly pointed to a few items on the booth, and asked flatteringly, "Fatty, I'm a regular customer, can I have a discount?" ?”

The fat man smiled and pointed to the sign beside him: "Give me the money, or - increase the price!"

"Fatty man, I curse that you will always have more meat than your money!" The businessman cursed secretly, took out the money and threw it on the stall, turned and left.

"Why is this guy so good?" A businessman who came to the town to purchase for the first time asked his colleagues who were queuing up.

"Have you never been here?" The businessman who was asked frowned, "This fat Peter is specialized in selling goods for Gene. Raymond is the best hunter in the Andes, and he can even hunt mid-level monsters! It is said that he has His scars are more than the number of monsters he hunted!"

"Nonsense! I heard he was never hurt!" another businessman interrupted.

During the debate between the two, the new businessman also joined the queue in a fart.

At dusk, the people on the street dispersed.

At this time, six ragged adventurers walked towards the "Wanderer" tavern from the street.These six people, needless to say, are Liuyun, Sparrow and others.

It can be said that their trip to Standing was in dire straits from the very beginning.

Leaving aside the fact that tens of thousands of people trampled on his feet when he came out of the teleportation array, what happened after the war alone made Liu Yun's head as big as a bucket.First, there was a severe economic crisis.

And the culprit that caused the economic crisis was Lin Shiting who was far away in Luoxia City.When her request to go to the mainland of Standing first with Liuyun was rejected, this devilish girl actually ransacked all the purses of the six people.Men, if you don't have money, you can't pick up girls. She believes that this trick of hers can make Liuyun, a big-hearted carrot, become more honest.

After Liu Yun and the others left the battlefield, they had to start thinking about how to make a living.No.1 in the Blue Moon Continent, when he first came to the Standing Continent, he encountered this kind of trouble of broken locks, which really made Liu Yun feel like crying without tears.

The second trouble was a piece of news that Liu Yun got from that battle.Sparrow followed Liu Yun's instructions to deal with the mages in front of the Koslin Empire camp, and then captured the Koslin Empire general.After Shuihan used some tricks, that guy revealed everything he knew.It turned out that the purpose of the Koslin Empire's use of troops against the Central Plains Kingdom was to open up a passage to the Dream Forest in the southern part of the Central Plains Kingdom, and then attack the Dreamers living in the forest.The Bright Knights of the Central Plains Kingdom have been secretly protecting the Dream Race. He led his troops to launch this battle to mobilize the Bright Knights. It is best to eliminate him and clear the way for the elite troops to invade the Dream Forest.When Liu Yun wanted to find the Knights of Light and told them the news, they had already withdrawn and disappeared.An enemy's enemy is a friend. In this case, Liu Yun decided to rush to the Dream Forest first to destroy the plan of the Koslin Empire.

Afraid of exposing their strength, the group of people could only rely on two legs for the hundreds of miles southward.Horse-drawn carriages are the means of transportation for the rich, and those who don't have a single coin are not eligible to enjoy it.And along the way, a few people have no time to make money, and can only rely on hunting some game to satisfy their hunger.

The "Wanderer" tavern gradually became lively.

When Liu Yun and others walked into the tavern, several guests were sitting at a table, surrounded by a wandering knight who happened to stop in the town, listening to him talk about what he experienced during the war and wandering.

The owner, Old Peter, poured a bucket of beer into the glasses of the guests, and listened curiously to what the knight said.

The businessmen around the knight were even more fascinated.

"So, noble Mr. Knight, we have won the war with the Koslin Empire?" a businessman asked.

"Terry, don't interrupt Mr. Knight!" Another businessman said.

The knight picked up the wine glass in front of him, drank the wine in one gulp, signaled old Peter to continue to refill it with his eyes, and then continued: "Of course, and it was a beautiful victory!"

"However, didn't you say that the front line was tight a while ago, and His Majesty had to call all the Knights of Light to the front line?" Old Peter asked curiously after he had just filled the wine for the knight.

"It was because the Knights of Light were on the front line that we won!" The knight took a sip of wine and said proudly, "General Randolph and Captain Lieyang not only led the army to defeat the Koslin Empire army , and killed the enemy general and dozens of magicians. What a glorious victory, the arrogance of the Koslin Empire has finally been wiped out!"

"However, winning the battle is not necessarily a good thing. What should we do if the Koslin Empire sends the most elite force?" A businessman sighed.

The wandering knight slapped the table and said excitedly: "The big deal is to fight to the death with them! The war was started by them, not us wanting to fight! The Koslin Empire has been biting people like a mad dog for the past two years. What exactly do you want? They are willing to destroy all the countries in the mainland? Besides, we have the Knights of Light, which is the oldest and most prestigious knights in the mainland. It is really uncertain who will win!"

"Boss, bring us some beer and some food." After Liu Yun and the others sat down at a table next to the knight, Tie Lie called out.

"Okay, come on!" Old Peter replied and walked towards the counter.Soon, the wine and food were delivered, and the few people began to gobble it up.

"It looks like you're very hungry!" Old Peter sighed inwardly as he looked at the people.

Watching them wipe out the wine and food on the table, Old Peter walked to the table. "Several, do you need anything else?"

"More..."

"No more. If there is plain water, please give each of us a glass." Tie Lie was about to speak out, but Shui Han gave him a look and interrupted him.If the dragon on the road was not dizzy with hunger, ran into the forest to catch a few monsters, got a few magic crystals and exchanged some money in the town, they wouldn't even be able to eat this hungry meal.This prodigal son actually eats endlessly.

"It seems that I have spent all my money. It's not easy for anyone these days!"

Old Peter sighed softly.

"Stinky boy, I didn't expect that even eating would become a problem after arriving with you in the Standing Continent!" Sparrow stared at Liu Yun and said through gritted teeth.

"If you are capable, take care of your wallet! Don't dragons like to collect shiny things? What about the treasures you collected, take some out for emergency!" Liu Yun sarcastically said.

"Boss, please forgive me. This dragon is a bit special. It only likes to collect women." Yang Ming laughed.

"Yangming, do you like to play trapeze?" Sparrow asked with a straight face.

Yang Ming immediately shut his mouth.

"Boss, can I ask you something?" Liu Yun asked after Old Peter brought the water.

"Sir, please tell me." Old Peter glanced at him and said respectfully.As soon as these people entered the door, he found that their aura was very unusual.As a hotel owner who has been in the market all year round, he receives some customers from all over the world every day. There are quite a few customers in the past few years, but there are not too many people who can leave a deep impression on him.As for the few people in front of him, he only saw it once, and he couldn't forget it even if he wanted to.

The young man who asked him the question now did not look very old, but there was a sense of nobility in his gestures.Those bright eyes also contain insight into the vicissitudes of life and wisdom, which ordinary people do not have.Moreover, judging from the attitude of the rest of the people towards him, he seemed to be the leader of these people.Old Peter had to keep an eye on him and treat him with extra respect.

"I want to inquire about the Dream Forest." Liu Yun smiled.That smile gave old Peter a feeling of spring breeze.

"Fantasy Forest?" Old Peter frowned when he heard this, "Sir, is it the Dream Forest you want to inquire about?"

"Yeah." Liu Yun nodded.

The old Peter straightened his mind and said slowly: "Sir, I know very little about the Dream Forest, so I may not be able to help you. I only know that it is located deep in the Andes Mountains, where the Dream Race lives. There are many High-level monsters haunt. As for the Dream Race, it is said that they are the most mysterious race in the Standing Continent, possessing many strange abilities, hiding in the forest for a long time, and living a life of indifference to the world."

Speaking of this, Old Peter paused, looked around, and said in a low voice: "Sir, you'd better not go to the Dream Forest and disturb the people of the Dream Race. The results are not good. I run a hotel here, and I have encountered Many people who want to make a fortune in the fantasy forest, but very few people can come back alive."

He had an inexplicable affection for these adventurers, so he couldn't help but remind him.

"We don't want to disturb their peaceful life, just ask casually." Liu Yun laughed.

"That's good, that's good." Old Peter said with a smile.

"Is that all?"

"That's all I know."

Seeing a trace of disappointment in the young man's eyes, Old Peter said again: "However, I know a person who has been to the edge of the Dream Forest. Maybe he can give you some help."

"Oh?"

"You guys rest for a while, he may come later. I'll introduce you then." Old Peter said, "As for whether he will tell you, I can't guarantee it."

"Then, thank you in advance!" Liu Yun nodded.

"Mr. Knight, do you have any new news for us?" The conversation at the next table continued, and a businessman obviously had more to say, and continued to ask.

The knight smiled and looked at the empty wine glass in front of him.I want to hear a story, so please have a drink.

"Old Peter, bring some more wine, let Mr. Knight have a good drink!" The businessman said boldly.A successful businessman is often good at finding business opportunities suitable for him from all kinds of information. He obviously wants to use wine to get all the words out of the knight's mouth.

After the wine was full, the knight drank happily.

After wiping off the foam on his mouth, he continued: "I recently received an astonishing piece of news. I heard that the sandmen in the Isana Desert organized a powerful cavalry force to defeat the Koslin Empire's army. Step back!"

"I've heard the news a long time ago." The businessman felt a bit at a loss.

"Then do you know who led this cavalry to fight against the Koslin Empire?" the knight asked.

The businessman shook his head: "Speak quickly!"

Everyone around stretched their necks and waited.Liu Yun and the others at the next table also pricked up their ears.

"The cavalry is led by two women!" the knight said mysteriously.

"what?"

"Isn't it?"

"Two women defeated the Koslin Empire army?"

Everyone was talking about it.

"Yes, there are two women. One of them is the new leader of the Sand People. As for the other, no one knows her origin, and no one has seen her face."

Liu Yun couldn't help but tremble when he heard this.

Naya's beautiful face suddenly appeared in front of his eyes.After experiencing the pain of loss, and tasted the happiness of being a father for the first time, he finally realized that her affection for him was as deep as the ocean.She left, but tied a long strand of lovesickness to him forever.

For many nights, he would recall everything after meeting Naya alone, and every time he recalled the past, his heart would be filled with pain.He even hated his ruthlessness and ignorance, feeling that he had single-handedly pushed her to a desperate situation.

"Could it be her?" Liu Yun's heart beat excitedly.

"It is said that the Sandman's ability to defeat the Koslin Empire's army is mainly due to her credit. She used soldiers like a god, not only helping the leader of the Sandman to unify the Black Sand and White Sand, but also driving the Koslin Empire's army out of the desert. Now the Isana Desert is completely the territory of the Sandman!" the knight smiled proudly.In the current Standing Continent, although the Koslin Empire is a single country, it has become a thorn in the eyes of the people of all countries.No matter who it is, as long as they dare to fight against the Koslin Empire, they must be the heroes of the mainland.

"What an amazing woman!" the businessman exclaimed. "It seems that it is not so easy for the Koslin Empire to dominate the mainland!"

"Of course. Even the power of the free city-states is slowly recovering. The Koslin Empire is like catching fleas with ten fingers. It doesn't know where to press!" The knight laughed.

"Boss, could it be Her Royal Highness?" Yang Ming asked in a low voice after the knight's story stopped temporarily.

"You ask me, who should I ask?" Liu Yun smiled wryly, "However, after the matter here is over, I will definitely go and have a look."

"Then when are we going to the Elven Forest?" The sparrow cast a dissatisfied glance at him and asked.

"Do you know where the Elven Forest is?" Liu Yun said, "If you know, you can take us there now."

Along the way, they have inquired about the location of the elf forest countless times, but the people who were asked looked at them blankly.

The sparrow was stunned when he heard the words: "Where are these stupid elves hiding? Damn! Boy, let me tell you, if you don't help me find them, none of us will have a better life!"

"Uncle Peter, I'm bringing you game!"

A low, gentle, slightly magnetic voice sounded outside the store, as comfortable as the evening sun, and immediately attracted people's attention.

The young man who appeared at the door was wearing a set of rusty and tattered battle armor, with a dagger in a leather case hanging from his waist, a hard bow commonly used by hunters on his shoulder, and an ice wolf in his right hand. , It looks like it weighs sixty or seventy catties.

On the exposed arms and legs, slender muscles were evenly distributed. On the fair skin, some traces of injuries could be vaguely seen, but there was no real scar.With black hair tied up casually, a pair of bright, rare black eyes, and a tough face, the whole person looks extraordinary.

"Strange thing!" Liu Yun raised his head and looked at the young hunter at the door in surprise, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.As soon as the young man appeared at the door, a strange feeling rose from his body, the cyclone in his body actually moved.This young man who has never met before seems to give him a certain feeling. What is going on?
"Good guy, such a fat ice wolf! Raymond, you always give me unexpected surprises!" Old Peter called his assistant to take the ice wolf from the young man, and happily took his hand, "Have a drink, Uncle please!"

The young man named Raymond refused with a smile: "No, thank you uncle! Is little Peter there?"

Little Peter walked out of the house, came straight to Lei Meng, and stuffed a stack of banknotes into Lei Meng's hand: "The goods are all sold out, here is the money!"

The profiteer-like face had disappeared from his fleshy face, and there was a trace of a pleasant smile on his face, as if he had done something very proud.

"It's been a hard day, take the money!" Raymond took out a crumpled banknote and handed it to Peter.

Peter pushed Gene's hand back, and said with a hey smile, "Give it back to me when you get rich in the future."

"If you want to wait for me to get rich, I'm afraid you'll wait for my hair to grow old." Raymond laughed.

"I believe you! When you go to the city to meet your sweetheart, dress decently, don't be too shabby!"

Peter patted Raymond on the shoulder, pulled the animal skin jacket on him and said.

"Hey, Raymond!"

While the two were talking, a bald man about 1.9 meters tall walked into the store and greeted Lei Meng.His whole body is full of bulging muscles, and he looks a little clumsy.On the bald head, there is also a striking tattoo of a vulture.

Fatty Peter's eyes lit up, and he walked quickly to the big man's side, put his toes on his toes, and stretched out his fat hands to rub the big man's bald head: "Robin, your bird is still there!"

"Take your pig's trotters away, fat man! If you touch my sacred pattern again, I will tear you apart!" Robin slapped away the profane hand on his head, and said to Raymond, "The gift is ready Right? Don’t forget to tell Sister Bisi that it’s also Robin’s credit!"

"Well, I will." Raymond stepped forward and handed over the banknote that Peter rejected.

"Save it, Robin."

"Blood sucking bug!" Peter muttered and walked towards the counter in the store, took a bottle of wine and turned around, imitating Raymond's tone and said:
"Save your drink, Robin."

Looking at the warm scene between the three of them, a smile appeared on Liu Yun's face.He thought of his former brothers, the guys who did good things and bad things together.

"Raymond, why didn't you go to the Knights of Light? Such a good opportunity, what a pity!" Old Peter came to the three of them and sighed.

"what chance?"

"I heard that the Knights of Light won a big victory on the front line, defeating the invaders of the Koslin Empire! They are the heroes of our country now. If you are going, you will come out!"

"The Knights of Light?" Raymond thought.

"The knights mentioned by the officer who came to the town to recruit people two years ago?" Raymond suddenly remembered.He remembered that an officer liked him very much and said that he had potential, and if he agreed to join the army, he would recommend it to the Knights of Light.

This news once caused the town to boil, because it was a well-known knight order in the mainland.But Raymond gave up, for the sake of his family.

"Yes! It seems that your kid's luck hasn't arrived yet!" Old Peter sighed.

"Hehe, uncle, I never thought of being a hero!" Lei Meng smiled, "I'll deliver the goods to you honestly!"

"Oh! By the way, come here, I'll tell you something." Old Peter sighed and waved to him.

After the two chatted quietly for a while, Old Peter led Raymond towards Liuyun.

"Hi sir, this is Raymond, the best hunter in our town." Old Peter lowered his voice when he said this, "Only he has been to the edge of the dream forest. You can ask him any questions."

"Thank you." Liu Yun nodded.

"Hello, sir. May I ask what Lei Meng can do for you?" Lei Meng stepped forward and extended his hand to Liu Yun.

The two hands were clasped together.

A warm feeling came from Lei Meng's body, causing Liu Yun to feel the heat in his palm, and the cyclone in his body moved again.

"What is the reason?" Liu Yun was puzzled.

As for Raymond standing in front of him, he also looked at him in surprise.

(End of this chapter)