Chapter 1341: Chapter 68: [Calamity] (11)
Chapter 1341: Chapter 68: [Calamity] (11)
How should one say it?
Perhaps it can only be described with articulate diction—the language of the east spoken by this young man who gave himself a golden apple… The lady with butterfly wings couldn’t help but curiously gaze at Long Xiruo.
If I didn’t hear wrong… Teacher?
At this time, Long Xiruo lightly coughed twice with her fist held to her mouth and spoke quite seriously, “This person is called Dazzle, he had some connections with me in the past. Well, how should I say… In short, it’s a long story.”
Under the Golden Apple Tree, the young man stood with hands behind his back… It’s hard for one to associate him with the self-proclaimed small dog background. The current First Tower Master of the Secret Art Tower smiled, “Teacher seems to have changed somewhat recently. In the past, you might have said that I’m just a shameless little dog who one-sidedly regards himself as your student, and you’ve never acknowledged it.”
“Hmm!” Luo Pianqian nodded unconsciously.
Darn you… The true dragon from China glanced at the butterfly angrily, then furrowed her brow, showing a sense of recklessness: “Alright, I’m here again to pick apples today, what’s your plan… should we spar or pretend like nothing happened?”
First Tower Master… Dazzle lightly shook his head, speaking sincerely, “Although, having a true match with my teacher is one of my lifelong wishes… I am well aware of the current gap between us. Besides, there’s some troubling matter outside, I do not wish to cause further complications right now. I’ve temporarily restrained Chi Yan, if you like the apples here, please take some back as souvenirs. Just as long as it’s not like last time… As for Chi Yan, I’ll tell him I picked some for use.”
The true dragon of the east had a jolt in her heart—just like that crafty merchant, these types are the ones she finds most difficult to deal with… That feeling of punching empty air.
“Let it be.” Long Xiruo shook her head, glancing at the golden apple in the lady with butterfly wings’ hand, and casually said: “I was just planning to get some for this little thing to eat… If there’s nothing else, I’m leaving, no need to see me off.”
With that, Long Xiruo promptly pulled the lady with butterfly wings’ arm.
Dazzle, however, still smiled composedly, “Before you leave, Teacher, would you mind telling me what you’ve done with Fafnir?”
“Fafnir? What Fafnir?” Long Xiruo blinked, “The name sounds familiar, but… did I do something?”
Dazzle sighed and slowly said, “Last time, Teacher said you’d figure out how to solve the Golden Dragon’s fertility problem. This time you stepped into Fafnir’s territory, I thought you might have found a solution… Seems like it was just my empty happiness.”
“Oh… you’re talking about that thing, huh.” The true dragon from China nodded, then covered the lips of the little butterfly, casually saying: “I’m still thinking of a solution. This time, I was just roaming the world, conveniently showing this little thing the sights, and reluctantly entered your Unhuman Domain. Don’t worry, if I think of a solution, I’ll come again.”
“Thank you, Teacher.”
Dazzle nodded and then deeply bowing, “It’s not originally your obligation to handle this, yet you’ve kept it in mind… Since you’re leaving now, and I’m tied up with official matters, it’s truly impossible for me to see you off. By the way, the Fire Dragon Agave in Qingyue You Valley has bloomed, I know you have a habit of drinking, so I’ve had some specially picked and brewed into a few bottles, intending to bring them myself when I get the chance. Since you’re here, take them; after all, it’s just a little gesture from your student. Additionally, there are some sea lotus seeds from Demon Sea, I know you like eating them, so I’ve picked more…”
“I was wrong.”
“There’s also a bit of Golden Gryphon bone powder; if used to make potions, it should have a good effect.”
“I was really wrong…”
“Oh, right, some ancient oriental artifacts have recently been acquired in the Secret Art Tower’s treasure vault; you might as well take them back too. After all, during my travels in the east, I was greatly aided by oriental marvels… Consider it a token of thanks.”
“I was really wrong!! Is that enough! You little dog!!” The true dragon from China angrily said at this moment: “Yes, it’s me who made that brain-dead Golden Dragon go mad! I was planning to quickly skedaddle now!”
Dazzle’s face didn’t show any anger but merely remained calm as he said, “Can you tell me what happened, Teacher?”
Long Xiruo rubbed her forehead and then sat directly on the grass, crossing her arms, “I’ve recently discovered a very potent aphrodisiac, initially intended for that fool Fafnir… You somewhat know its situation, don’t you? Choosing a bride for it every now and then doesn’t serve any purpose!”
“It’s better than doing nothing.” The First Tower Master only managed a wry smile at this moment, “On the one hand, I have to consider Old Fafnir’s reputation; after all, it was a hero of the wartime back then… I simply cannot let it be shamed after death.”
Talking about the wartime back then, the true dragon from China opened her mouth, contemplating saying something, but finally uttering different words, “It’s precisely your kind of apprehensive personality that… Forget it.”
Long Xiruo shook her head, “If it were me, I’d have long beat it up, crying and finding a mate, okay?”
“So, Fafnir’s berserk state is due to consuming the new drug you made?” Dazzle chose not to hear that sentence and instead frowned asking, “What is the drug’s efficacy, how long will it last… According to my received reports, Fafnir’s rampage is quite serious now, at the gates of the First Tower, there are almost ten thousand sufferers crying out, and more haven’t arrived…”
“Oh, my… is it that potent?” The true dragon from China subconsciously looked at the little butterfly monster beside her, with a rather peculiar expression.
The lady with butterfly wings was already too shy to lift her head, her face zealously flushed… The First Tower Master naturally was unaware of the source of the new drug’s raw materials, he was merely curious.
Upon seeing this, Long Xiruo reluctantly approached the First Tower Master, then whispered about the drug’s properties and the real reason behind the Golden Dragon’s rampage.
The First Tower Master, despite his experience and cultivation over the years, was slightly taken aback, momentarily stunned before finally showing a wry smile, sighed deeply, “I never expected… So it seems, we truly lacked rigorous monitoring on this side… We’ve never discovered this issue. I’ve only assumed its gender cognitive disorder was severe.”
The true dragon shook her head, “It’s only you western folks who can accept this. If I were its parent, see if I wouldn’t obliterate it! The body is received from the parents; how can you just cut it?”
“Then if that’s the case.” Dazzle suddenly suggested, “Please properly instruct it, Teacher.”
“Wait, what do you intend to do?!” Long Xiruo suddenly felt very uneasy.
Just hear Dazzle earnestly, “Temporarily, calm down the rampaging Fafnir… It’s said it has already delved into the realm of the Thirteen Clans, if it continues to stir trouble, even the Magician’s Association will struggle to face the discontent from the entire Unhuman Domain… This matter involves you somewhat, Teacher, I’d like you to accompany me, shall we?”
“Don’t look at me like that…” The true dragon from China sighed, helplessly saying: “Alright, I’ll accompany you.”
“Thank you, Teacher.” Dazzle bowed deeply again.
“Alright, alright!” Long Xiruo irritably waved, “Hurry it up… By the way, did you really lock up that hot-headed Chi Yan?”
Dazzle chuckled lightly, not replying, only extending his hand to grasp a peculiar magic wand much taller than himself, which appeared in his hand at once. With a gentle point on the ground, an auxiliary magic formation on the ground directly split open, enveloping them within.
The flowing light slowly ascended, and in the blink of an eye, there was no longer any trace of anyone beneath the Golden Apple Tree.
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Torrido Clan Territory, Lost Rift… Corpse Pit.
The Golden Dragon and Witch Maria were the last to return to the Red Dragon Skeletal Residence… The famed columnist, who pens more than half of the “Non-Human Newspaper”, now appeared in a disheartened state.
At this moment, Norman, unfazed, hastily sealed the entrance after the last two entered, and dug some from the naturally growing blue algae pile to ignite.
Due to the ample moisture, these peculiar algae emitted a thick smoke when burned… carrying a slightly putrid smell.
Norman stuffed these smoldering algae into a few crevices and finally extinguished all the lit oil lamps, leaving only the faint glow of the original blue algae.
It was as if a layer of blue seawater coated everyone’s face.
“All these preparations are to guard against those things?” Finally, after Norman’s deft actions, Luo Qiu softly asked. But with Norman’s arrangement, the place now felt especially quiet so that even the tiniest whisper could be clearly heard by everyone.
As the beauty spoke, the Golden Dragon instantly perked up. However, seeing the beauty sitting beside that hideously ugly woman, the Golden Dragon couldn’t help but frown… Beauty, never be fooled by that hideous woman! She’s surely after your looks, not truly sincere with you!
Only I… I can truly understand you! We are from the same world!
The shout didn’t emerge… To the outside, this columnist, known as Miro-chan, remained so noble and beautiful, her posture worthy of a maid’s elegance.
“The smell from burning these algae is indistinguishable from decaying corpses and can effectively interfere with those things’ senses.” Norman sat down again, “Turning off the lamps is because, apart from the faint glow of these algae, those things are equally sensitive to other light sources… If you must speak, please maintain this level; although there is soundproofing, it’s best to stay quiet.”
Luo Qiu wasn’t one accustomed to noise, lightly smiling now… Not far away, the Golden Dragon’s breathing suddenly quickened.
“It seems Mr. Norman is indeed very familiar with this place.” Boss Luo thought for a moment, “Was all of this experience gained back when pursuing those ‘crops’ that fled here?”
Norman’s gaze swept back and forth among Luo Qiu and the others, then over the self-proclaimed Miro-chan, before nodding in response.
Now, just when one speaks, faint crawling sounds can be vaguely heard, rustling… coming from the Corpse Pit outside, transmitted through the ground.
Miss Witch rubbed her arms at this time, then lowered her voice: “This eerie environment feels like walking into a haunted house… Speaking of which, sitting like this feels a bit boring. How about we talk about something?”
She just subconsciously blurted something, without really intending to organize anything… Consider it a form of self-defense in an unfamiliar environment.
Norman had already closed his eyes, while the girl Mina beside him watched everyone and apparently had no intention of speaking.
Miss Witch awkwardly glanced at her companions… Teacher Miro-chan, could be considered half on her side in this situation, right?
“Sure.” Boss Luo smiled at this moment and said, “What shall we talk about?”
“How about…” For some unknown reason, the Golden Dragon suddenly got excited, smilingly saying, “Since the atmosphere is great now, how about we tell some horror stories?”
Beauty, I swear to scare you witless! Then you’ll obediently fall into my arms… I’ll comfort you well!
Miss Witch subconsciously shot a side glance… As a Non-Human, would you truly be scared by horror stories? Though Non-Humans face fears… a story wouldn’t terrify them, right?
What’s the true intention behind Teacher Miro-chan’s move?
She originally planned to privately consult Teacher Miro-chan during this hiding time to learn more… But now, with everyone gathered here, how could she dare bring up the concerns of an older single woman?
“Alright, horror stories it is.” Miss Witch eventually raised her hand in agreement… Never mind, let’s boost Teacher Miro-chan’s goodwill first.
“Horror stories might be a bit…” Boss Luo then pondered for a moment, “We have a child here.”
He looked towards the girl Mina beside Norman.
The girl suddenly smiled kindly, “It’s okay! If the adults want to speak, Mina will listen attentively!”
“Just now…” Luo Qiu waved his hand, and then took out what seemed like a journal made of animal hide, slowly opened it and began: “While exploring outside, I accidentally found this.”
“What is it?” Miss Witch queried curiously.
Boss Luo said: “It appears to be a diary, though I only found this piece, it seems incomplete. Likely written by humans who once lived here… Since we want to hear something, why not listen to the stories of humans who used to dwell here?”
Aside from the maid, the Golden Dragon furrowed his brows, Miss Witch seemed contemplative… but the girl Mina still maintained her soft smile, though her gaze slightly wavered.
Norman… Bazby slowly opened his eyes.
Luo Qiu now spread the opened journal on the table, his finger skimming the lines as he softly read aloud: “Day 758. We, today was another happy day for us, despite facing brutal challenges every day, and the death of companions, these genuine things made my heart beat strongly today as ever…”