Chapter 195 Tracking, Exchanging Gifts, Farewell, Tribal Visitors...
The boundary marker incident has come to an end. There is no longer any need to protect what has been completely destroyed. The important thing is to protect the safety of other boundary markers.
There are some things that Ray just can't understand.
There are hundreds of boundary markers, and therefore hundreds of "keys".
Even if they have obtained a lot of "keys", how did they correctly match such a large number of boundary markers with the "keys"?
Even using probability theory to calculate, combined with modern computer modeling, requires a significant amount of time to collect information in order to obtain valid results.
Does the magical world have its own rules of identification? I don't understand, I really don't understand.
Upon returning, the team leader reported to the elders what had happened since their arrival.
The result was obvious; the report only covered some important details. Everyone regretted not being able to arrive on time.
After resting for their last night, Lai and Seymour prepared to set off again.
Before they left, Lisa prepared several bags of hay for the two horses.
The hay wasn't very heavy, and it was just the right weight to tie to the extra edge at the back of the carriage with a rope, so it could be used in case of emergency.
Lai was very grateful for her kindness. After searching through the pendant space several times, he finally found a suitable gift for the girl.
It was a beautiful seashell necklace, adorned with a round and lustrous pearl.
He bought it while visiting Saint-Enva, originally intending it as a birthday gift for Luna.
But before he could give the gift, he parted ways with Hagrid's family, and now he could use it to give to Lisa.
The fairy girl, who had never seen the ocean, was visibly delighted to receive the gift. She hurriedly ran back to the treehouse and brought over a jar of mulberry wine for Lai.
During their two-day stay at the Yuan tribe's residence, they had already received over a dozen jars of fine wine from various elves. Even the elders had prepared several jars for them, saying they might need them on the journey.
Saiya said that different elven tribes also have slightly different methods of brewing wine.
Outside, their fruit wines were highly sought after by many ethnic groups, and people began to give various fruit wines to visiting guests as a form of etiquette.
Ray gave the necklace simply to express his gratitude to Lisa, but he didn't expect the girl to be so sincere.
Lei was too embarrassed to accept her gift anymore, but Lisa looked very disappointed.
"This was made by Lisa herself, and it tastes exceptionally good!"
Valen enthusiastically recommended it, took the Risa wine jar, handed it to Lei, and winked.
"Lay, you must try it."
"good."
Ray accepted it with a smile. Seeing that Lisa's complexion had improved, Ray and Valen both breathed a sigh of relief.
"I also left some things for you in the cabin."
"What is that?"
"Go back and see for yourself."
Now it was Valen's turn to be all smiles.
The elders gradually loaded the supplies they had prepared onto the vehicle, including fresh meat, honey and dried meat that could be stored for a long time, and most importantly, a jar of salt, which was essential for the journey.
Lai was very grateful for the elders' and the Yuan tribe elves' kindness, and left a gift for the elders.
On the eve of his departure, he handed the wooden box containing his belongings to the elder.
When the elder opened it, he found a fist-sized, transparent sphere with a long line attached to its tail. There were also several energy stones inside the box.
Lai stayed in the tribe for two nights and found that their nighttime lighting methods were still the rather old-fashioned torches and oil lamps, which smelled strong and were pungent, and posed a fire risk. There was nothing more suitable to give to the tribe than glass lamps.
"This is a glass lamp that has become popular in human society in the last two years, and it can illuminate the night."
Lai installed the energy stone in the slot, turned on the switch, and a warm yellow light immediately appeared in front of the elves, causing a stir of amazement.
"We haven't been out for so long, we never imagined that humans have created such amazing things."
The elders couldn't help but sigh.
"Glass lamps are fragile, so be careful when using them. Energy stones are their main source of energy, and the few I kept can last for about three years. Once they're used up, you'll have to buy more in town or trade them with passing caravans."
Lei explained.
"Don't worry, there are many energy stones in the forest."
If the elder hadn't reminded him, Ray would have almost forgotten that there were mineral veins in the Eton Great Forest.
"Thank you so much for the hospitality of the tribe these past few days. We're leaving now, goodbye."
"goodbye."
The gentle sound of wheels filled the air as Lai followed the elves who had escorted them away, departing from the Abyss Tribe in another direction.
"Ray! Ray!"
The carriage hadn't gone far when Ray heard Valen's voice.
Turning around, they saw it was indeed him; it turned out the elf wanted to see them off one more time.
The longhorned deer walked side by side with Lei, and along with Seya, the three chatted all the way. It wasn't until they had walked quite a distance that Valen finally said his final goodbyes.
Valen was not old enough to go out and gain experience, but he longed for human towns.
However, the current situation is not good, and his training may be postponed for a very long time.
He said that what he likes most is the diverse array of food in human society, and he especially looks forward to one day being able to eat all the delicious food around him.
As someone who had already experienced the world, Sayya did not dampen Valen's enthusiasm, but he did bluntly remind him of the cruelty and danger of human society.
Some things are better experienced firsthand than heard from others a thousand times.
Energetic young people often only realize how valuable the advice of those who have been through it is after they have fallen and been bruised.
After Ray and Warren promised to meet again, the time for their final farewell finally arrived.
The sky is very blue today, with large, fluffy clouds floating in the air, giving people a sense of openness and tranquility.
Valen stood there watching the carriage disappear around the next corner, hoping that Lai and Seymour would have a smooth future and find the abducted child.
"Lay, what did you leave for Valen?"
Seya was a little curious and couldn't help but ask Laiyi.
"Vermicelli, kimchi, some hot pot base, and a pot for cooking hot pot."
"Wow!"
Saiya couldn't help but exclaim in amazement; in his eyes, these were all rare and precious items.
"Lay, how many pots do you have left?"
Seyia asked very carefully.
"What's wrong? You want one too?"
"Um," Seya replied, her tone slightly embarrassed, "Could you sell one to me?"
"We don't have any new ones, can we use a used one?"
"Yes! Yes!"
"I'll give you an old one after I send you back."
"Thank you, Lei."
"It's nothing."
After driving for a while, Lai stopped the car and carefully organized the items in the carriage, putting them all into the pendant space. He left only some snacks and some low-alcohol, fruit-flavored wine in the car to drink as fruit-flavored beverages.
Following the map marked by Seya, they continued their journey towards the Elf Kingdom.
They will cross a swamp, beyond which lies the territory of magical beasts. Awaiting them are even higher-level magical beasts and countless unknown dangers.
The carriage traveled for three days, stopping and starting, and everything went very smoothly without encountering any danger.
But just as Lai and his group were making their way smoothly, the Yuan tribe experienced a crisis when a high-level magical beast broke into the tribe.
The higher the level of the monster, the stronger its magic and destructive power. Such a powerful monster was something the tribe had never experienced before.
If he were to destroy the entire tribe in a fit of rage, there would be nothing they could do.
Fighting might mean sacrificing all the elves' lives and still not winning; avoiding battle and fleeing as quickly as possible would save all the elves' lives.
A house can be rebuilt, but life only comes once.
But the problem was that it happened so suddenly that the elves didn't even have a chance to escape.
Fortunately, this monster did not appear to be in a frenzied state and still maintained its rationality.
After entering the tribe, they did not wantonly destroy things, but looked around, seemingly searching for something that could be used for communication and negotiation.
The elder took the lead, standing in front of all the elves to negotiate with the monster that had suddenly intruded.
"May I ask what brings you here so suddenly?"
The elder spoke these words in beast language, adopting a very humble and respectful posture, not wanting to provoke the magical beast.
High-level magical beasts are highly intelligent; they have transcended their own limitations and can no longer be regarded as ordinary beasts.
However, their situation is quite different from that of the orcs.
Whether they categorize magical beasts as orcs or orcs as magical beasts, they have a lot of disagreements and privately look down on each other.
In short, just treat them as two different species.
The monsters, who had been searching everywhere, finally noticed these small elves.
In reality, elves are generally quite tall; they just appear somewhat short in front of enormous magical beasts.
The monster exhaled two puffs of air from its nostrils and looked down at the elves at its feet.
"Have any strangers come here recently? They should be accompanied by a small magical beast, a pure white cub. I can already smell my son's scent."
In return, Warcraft answered the elder's question in Elvish. It was clear he didn't want to stir up any trouble at the moment.
"Is there?"
The elder looked at Warren.
Looking back, there was indeed always a pure white little monster following Lei Yi around.
His fur was fluffy and soft, making him look round and plump. After Valen secretly touched him, he discovered that he wasn't just round because of his fur, but that he was naturally chubby.
The little monster was very angry that he had been touched. He apologized for a long time and spent several pieces of top-quality monster meat to appease the little monster.
Does Warcraft mean that Ray and his crew stole his cubs?
But looking at the way Lai interacts with the little monster, it's really hard to associate the word "stealing" with him.
Under the watchful eyes of the elders and the enormous magical beast, Valen felt immense pressure. He didn't know whether he should answer truthfully; he felt that revealing information was akin to betrayal.
"I have a small white pet."
Valen stared at his partner in shock.
"However, this does not mean that it is your cub."
The elf spoke truthfully. But the monster seemed to have already made up its mind.
Where did they go?
"The northwest," the elder replied.
"The Elf Kingdom? Pshaw—"
The monster's question was merely a test; if these elves dared to lie to him, he wouldn't hesitate to destroy the place.
"I am very satisfied with your answer. This is your reward."
The monster tore open a small space, from which dozens of magic cores fell out.
The elder concealed the strange look in his eyes; the monster's behavior seemed more like a warning.
A magical beast capable of producing so many magic cores must have its own territory in Eaton.
These kinds of magical beasts are like lords in human society. Their territories are vast, and while they kill indiscriminately, they also protect the small tribes living within their territories.
Because the Yuan tribe is actually located on the outskirts of the forest, and due to the restrictions imposed by the barrier, this situation has not yet occurred.
Advanced magical beasts are already able to break through the barrier, and the impact of the destruction of the boundary marker continues to rise.
The monster flapped its wings and left the Abyss Tribe. Apart from the longhorned deer that had fainted from fright, the elves suffered no losses.
Warren knew he shouldn't argue with his partner, and he knew he was right, but he didn't want to talk to him anymore for the time being.
He returned to his room without saying a word. The elf watched Valen walk away in silence, looking somewhat forlorn.
The elder patted him on the shoulder.
“Child, don’t be stressed, you’re right. The Mother Tree will protect Lai and Sai, they are good people and wouldn’t do such a thing. There must be some misunderstanding.”
"Um."
The elf bid farewell to the elder and then left.
After much deliberation, the elder summoned a small, grayish-looking bird and placed a small note with important information written in Elvish on its back into a small cylinder.
"Go, fly to the humans and tell them what happened."
The bird seemed to understand what the elf was saying, nuzzling his fingers affectionately before flying away.
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