Chapter 154 Taking a Bath with the Elf King
After Shu Li's excitement, he listened to the sound of water and suddenly thought of a serious question.
If Wang is taking a bath, should I go over directly or wait for him to finish and come out?
It seemed a bit abrupt to go over there directly, but I didn't know how long I would have to wait for him to finish his bath.
Shu Li held his head, feeling confused.
I came at a really bad time!
What should I do?
Just as he was in a dilemma, a familiar, gentle voice rang out from the hot springs. "Is that Sperian?"
"Uh... yes... it's me." Shu Li responded stutteringly.
Wang has a wide range of perception, and he probably knew who the visitor was the moment he stepped into the hot springs.
"I'm here to take a bath!" He thought of a reasonable excuse for himself. After all, the purpose of coming to the hot springs group is to take a bath, and there is no better reason than this.
"Um... I didn't know you were taking a bath, Wang. Hehehe—" He emerged from behind the pillar, attempting to diffuse the awkwardness with laughter. Gazing at the blurry figure in the pool, he respectfully apologized, "I'm sorry to bother you."
"It's okay." The sound of water echoed. Elf King took a few steps, and the mist seemed to thin out, revealing the outline of his body. "The pool is big, we can soak together."
The Elf King extended an invitation to the goblin in the same gentle tone as usual.
Shu Li was stunned.
He said taking a bath was just an excuse, but Wang actually took it seriously.
Woo woo woo——
In the past, when we came to the hot springs to take a bath, it was basically midsummer. The elves and fairies would come out in groups and it was very lively. The little fairies loved to play while taking a bath and they were so happy.
It wasn't Midsummer's Day, and the other pools were quiet. Wouldn't it be strange for only him and the Elf King to be bathing in the palace pool?
However, he had finally found the Elf King just to ask him questions, so how could he give up so easily?
Shu Li clenched his fists, encouraged himself, and walked towards the pool.
"Well... excuse me for interrupting you then."
He walked towards the pool with firm steps.
This hot spring pool is comparable to a swimming pool and can accommodate two to three hundred people. There are steps around it for easy entry and exit.
Shu Li thought about it, put away his original power, and instantly turned into a tiny thing. Then he took out a bunch of bath supplies from the storage ring.
He changed into a bathrobe suitable for going into the water, put a bath towel folded into a square on his head, grabbed a wooden basin that could float on the water with both hands, flapped his wings, and flew towards the pool.
The closer they got to the pool, the clearer their vision became. The mist seemed to have dissipated, and the view ahead suddenly became clear. Shu Li saw the Elf King at a glance and was stunned.
The blond elf stood gracefully in the hot spring pool, the water level just reaching his waist. He was wearing a bathrobe as thin as gauze. After getting wet, it became translucent and stuck tightly to his skin, perfectly outlining his body contours.
The elf's physique was slender, and no matter how muscular he was, he wouldn't look oversized. He had low body fat and well-proportioned muscles. He was the typical person who looked thin when dressed, but had flesh when undressed. Just by looking at his chest against the wet clothes, Shu Li could imagine how sturdy it was underneath.
It’s not enough that she has a good figure, but with her handsome face, she is even more attractive.
Her usually smooth golden hair was now wet and stuck to her forehead, shoulders, and chest. A hint of sexiness was revealed amidst the mess, making her look like a work of art, so beautiful that it was intoxicating.
Shu Li's eyes were dull and he almost forgot to flap his wings.
He had taken a bath with the Elf King before. At that time, there were other elves in the pool, all of them handsome men and beautiful women, so it was not surprising.
Now there was only the Elf King in the pool, standing out particularly prominently. Shu Li's vision was greatly impacted, and her little heart suddenly began to beat wildly.
He held the small wooden basin in his hand, not knowing how to react for a while.
The Elf King seemed unaware of his own beauty. When he saw the little goblin with a towel on her head and a wooden basin in her hands, he smiled and waved at him.
Shu Li lowered his head in panic, and the bath towel folded into a square fell into the pool. He flew down quickly, approached the water surface, threw the small wooden basin into the water, grabbed the wet bath towel and put it into the basin.
He swallowed hard, not daring to look at the Elf King. He grabbed the edge of the tub and slowly lowered his body into the water.
The warm water spread throughout his body, opening his pores. He sighed and flapped his wings in the water, creating small waves.
Shu Li splashed water on her face, soaking herself completely. She wrung out the towel, folded it back into a square, and placed it on her head. The heat on her head dissipated her tension, and she relaxed completely.
It’s so comfortable to soak in a hot spring!
Squinting his eyes like a kitten, he stole a glance at the Elf King, envious from the bottom of his heart.
Wang has a great figure!
When will I be able to have such a perfect figure?
You still need to continue growing and exercise every day.
The Elf King stepped onto the underwater steps and sat down gracefully, the water reaching his chest.
Shu Li hesitated for a moment, dragged his small wooden tub, swung his legs, and tried to swim to the vicinity of the Elf King. Then he pushed the small wooden tub down, filled half of it with warm water, climbed into the tub, sat down, and enjoyed the bath.
If the water in the basin becomes cold, just move your fingers and use water magic to replace it.
So, an elf and a goblin took a quiet bath half a meter apart.
Shu Li was drowsy from the heat, his eyelids slowly drooping. Suddenly, his body shook and he woke up. He shook his head hard, forcing himself to cheer up.
He came here to ask questions, not to take a bath.
The environment here is good and there is no one around, so it is a good place to ask questions.
Shu Li changed his posture, sitting cross-legged in the wooden tub, took off the cold bath towel on his head, soaked it in warm water, wrung it dry, and put it back on his head.
"King...um...can I ask you a few questions?" He looked at the Elf King who had his eyes closed and asked cautiously.
The Elf King opened his emerald green eyes and looked down at the goblin in the tub. "Yes."
After receiving permission, Shu Li no longer hesitated and asked directly, "Wang knows that I stole the fruit from the mother tree branch, right?"
His fingers unconsciously scratched the edge of the wooden basin, anxiously waiting for the other party's answer.
"I know." The Elf King said, "After you made a contract with Eunomia, I knew she would take you to the branch of Vanaku."
Shu Li looked up in surprise, and the bath towel covering her head fell off and landed in the wooden tub.
He didn't expect the Elf King to answer so straightforwardly.
"You...you won't stop it?"
Ten years ago, he was just a five-year-old goblin cub, sent to the dark elf territory by an insane mother tree. The place was full of dangers, and if anything happened, he would never be able to come back.
The king actually allowed the mother tree to take him to the enemy camp.
The Elf King frowned and asked, "If I stop you, will you stop your actions?"
Shu Li was stunned for a moment and shook his head: "No."
Once he makes up his mind, he won't change it easily.
According to the mother tree, only his purification technique was effective for her, while other elves and fairies were not able to do so, so he felt that he had a great responsibility.
As it turned out, his decision was correct.
The mother tree has regained its vitality and has produced new fruits. The elves are about to welcome new cubs.
The Elf King said in a low voice: "Instead of trying to stop it, it's better to let it take its course."
Shu Li heard a hint of respect in the other party's words.
"Aren't you afraid that I might be in danger?" he asked curiously.
"I'm afraid," the Elf King whispered, "but I will do my best to protect you."
Shu Li removed the silver hairpin from his head and chanted a spell of restoration. The hairpin transformed back into a small emerald-studded tiara. He asked solemnly, "So—in order to protect me, you bound your soul to mine?"
The Elf King did not respond immediately, but just looked at the goblin calmly.
Shu Li continued, "In the past few days, I've used the roots of the Mother Tree to travel to the Golgar Desert, searching for the Fire Spirit. Last night, I finally discovered the Temple of Eddas, hidden deep underground. There, I unexpectedly traveled through time and space and met the Fire God from ten thousand years ago. I thought I had entered another illusion, just like before, but the Fire God told me that everything I experienced was real in the past."
The Elf King's expression remained unchanged, showing no sign of panic at having his lie exposed.
"Wang, you said before that you have no memories related to me... were you lying to me?" Shu Li pursed her lips and stared at him intently.
When the God of Fire told him the truth, he couldn't believe it. How could the Elf King he respected deceive him?
However, once the seeds of doubt are planted, they will take root and sprout.
He wanted to hear the Elf King's explanation in person.
If it's really a deception, there must be a reason. As the person involved, I have the right to know and I don't want to be kept in the dark and confused about my fate.
The Elf King moved his body, the water ripples spread, and Shu Li's small wooden basin swayed with it.
Seeing the small wooden basin floating away, Shu Li hurriedly reached out and paddled, trying to return to its original position.
"Yes, I have many memories of you."
While Shu Li was busy trying to stabilize the small wooden basin, the Elf King spoke and admitted his previous deception.
"As the God of Fire said, what you experienced was not an illusion. For some reason, time and space intersected and we met."
Shu Li opened his mouth slightly, surprised.
The Elf King reached out and picked up the goblin and the small wooden basin.
Shu Li was a little flustered by the sudden change of position and couldn't help but clench the small flower crown in her hand.
The Elf King stroked his little head and smiled, "Thirty thousand years ago, I was playing for the gods in the Temple of the Gods. I saw a small winged creature land on the harp and made faces at me."
Shu Li was stunned.
At that time, he thought it was an illusion. Taking advantage of the fact that the young elf could not see him, he made faces at him, flew around wantonly, and danced clumsily with the god.
Now it was confirmed that his every move was indeed seen by the Elf King, and he felt so embarrassed that his scalp was numb.
It was all because the Elf King's behavior at the time was too natural, without even moving his eyes, which made him firmly believe that it was an illusion.
"In fact, at that time, I couldn't be sure whether you really existed." The Elf King said, "In the entire Temple of the Gods, except for me, not even the gods were aware of you."
Shu Li blinked.
So, the situation at that time was that both he and the Elf King thought the other was an illusion?
"Twenty-five thousand years ago, on a Midsummer's Day, you appeared again. Not only did you sit on my harp and listen to my songs, you also swung on my hair."
Shu Li covered her face, not daring to look at the Elf King.
It's so embarrassing to have the person involved remind you of the stupid things you did in the past!
The Elf King raised his lips slightly and said softly, "I found this little winged creature very interesting, so I suggested to the God of Light that we create a new race of light."
Shu Li spread her fingers, revealing half of her eye, and stole a glance at the Elf King.
The words of the God of Fire were confirmed one by one. It turned out that the fairy clan was actually created because of him!
No wonder that on Midsummer Day, after listening to the Elf King playing elven poetry and entering the fantasy world, I saw that the hall was full of elves, but no goblins.
It turns out that fairies had not yet been born at that time!
However, there was one thing he couldn't figure out.
"Why did time and space intersect?" Shu Li lowered her hand from covering her face and asked softly, "The Fire God said I don't have the ability to travel through time and space."
He was a little disappointed to learn this.
If I don’t have the ability to travel through time and space, how will I go home in the future?
The Elf King replied, "Ronos Clotho, the god of time and space, once predicted that darkness would sweep across the entire Austin continent. The gods would fall, light would disappear, and all creatures would become slaves of the god of darkness. To change the future, he sacrificed himself."
Shu Li was shocked: "Sacrifice yourself?"
He remembered the names of many gods, but not the God of Time and Space.
It turns out that he existed, but he just sacrificed himself?
The Elf King nodded. "Yes, he divided his soul into three Horcruxes: Pawood, Nordy, and Scott. As long as the person chosen by fate obtains these three Horcruxes, they can interfere with the past, control time, and change the future."
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