◎Today's performance is The Farmer and the Snake!◎
There are still several days before the Demon Feast, and the demons from the Demon Realm have already arrived at the Demon King's Palace one after another.
Except for the Stone Demons who were wealthy because they brought so many gifts, most of the demons were busy signing up for temporary jobs, trying to save money during the day, and going to the Lava Square to watch performances or go shopping in the grocery market at night.
This situation is not suitable for unified action by all tribes. In addition, the Demon King's Palace is patrolled by demon soldiers, which is much safer than the tribes of many tribes. Therefore, most tribes will allow their members to move freely.
The Blood Wolf Clan, which had been honest and cautious after the curse was lifted, completely turned into a group of cowardly wolves when the Feiwu Squad brought a dozen Blood Wolf cubs to them. They held their tails between their legs and dared not even breathe, for fear of angering the unfathomable demon king.
They declined the help of the Stone Demons and worked hard to earn money. With their strong physical fitness, they earned a lot of copper coins, rented a few tents to live in, and had money to buy some snacks.
After get off work, the Blood Wolf Chief Graytail couldn't resist the cubs' pleading and decided to take them to the grocery market and watch a performance at the Lava Square.
He was holding one cub and leading another, his arms muscular from the effort, as he walked through the grocery market, finding everything new and interesting.
"Come and take a look at this rattan backpack!" Several demons stood in front of a stall selling rattan products, curiously looking at the rattan tables and chairs on the stall. The stall owner spared no effort to promote it, "Look at this backpack, it can not only carry animal skins, demon plants or prey, but also can put cubs in it, it's very convenient!"
Huiwei was a little tempted, so he walked over and asked the price. When he found out that it only cost one copper coin, he bought it readily.
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Going further ahead is a whole row of cotton clothing shops with brightly colored fabrics hung in a row. All you need to do is choose the fabric and style you like, and the skilled tailors will quickly take your measurements and make suitable clothes.
Looking at the price of magic cotton, Huiwei was reluctant to buy it, but he couldn't help but stand there and look at it for a few more times. He happened to see a vampire buying more than 20 small dresses in one go, and couldn't help but be shocked: "Are vampires so rich?"
In his impression, the vampire clan was just an ordinary middle-level demon clan. Due to their eating habits and combat capabilities, they were even ranked at the lower end among the middle-level demon clans. How could they be richer than the stone demon clan?
"The healing magic of the vampires is very sophisticated. The Demon King's Palace hired them at a high price to teach and train the Demon King's Palace medical team. They also made an exception and hired several outstanding vampires to join the medical team."
Suddenly hearing a demon answering his question, Graytail turned around warily and saw a very familiar lich.
"Lich Lawton?"
When the four tribes' meeting just ended and the Liches turned around and surrendered to the enemy, the Blood Wolf Chieftain Gray Tail hated the Liches with all his might. Later, when the news of the Demon King's surrender to the Dark Night Dragon spread throughout the Demon Realm, he knew that the situation was hopeless and he gradually calmed down. Now, when he sees the Liches, he no longer feels angry, but instead feels happy to meet old friends again.
"What happened to your Lich Clan?" He couldn't help but ask, "I heard that your clan leader Fei Ke died?"
Lich Laodun smiled bitterly.
He bent down and helped pick up a wolf cub, walking with Graytail in the grocery street, and briefly told him about the mess that had happened to the Lich Tribe.
Graytail's eyes widened when he heard this, and for a moment he even felt that Xuemu, the former chief of the Blood Wolf Clan, was not that bad - at least he did not abuse the cubs, nor did he deceive other members of the clan!
"Come on, I'll treat you to a show." The lich Lawton obviously didn't want to talk about the lich tribe's mess. He shook the little wolf cub in his arms and said with a smile, "It just so happens that I heard from Barlow that there is a new flavor of popcorn for sale in the Magma Square today. It was just developed by the kitchen. It must be delicious."
Huiwei was a little embarrassed and shook his head quickly: "No, I have money."
Without arguing with Graytail, the lich Laodun led them through the grocery street market with familiarity, introducing the goods of each stall, talking non-stop. Finally, he pointed to the Eye of the Demon King hanging at the top of the street market: "Do you know what that is? That is the Eye of the Demon King. Once a demon in the detection range violates the rules of the Demon King's Palace, they will immediately sound the alarm!"
The devil could actually dig out his eyes and hang them in the street! Graytail was so scared that his tail hair stood up. Seeing Lawton's proud look, he really didn't understand what he was proud of, so he could only stumble and praise: "Yes, it's pretty impressive."
"Of course," the lich Laodon said with a curled tail, "This was researched by Tok, the young patriarch of our lich clan!"
Graytail uttered a dry "oh".
His nervousness and anxiety did not last long, and he was soon attracted by the variety of toys in the toy shop.
The lifelike clockwork puppy clatters along the road, the building blocks are used to build a dream castle, the puzzles are painted with colorful patterns, there are also magic bubble machines that can make bubbles float out by blowing, ceramic dolls, and rag dolls...
The two little wolf cubs watched intently, their faces full of desire, but they were very obedient and didn't say a word.
"You can go to the kindergarten to play," Lawton stroked the wolf cub's furry head, "During the Demon Feast, the kindergarten in the Demon King's Palace is open for free, but you need to bring your own lunch."
The little wolf cubs all looked towards their family head with pleading eyes.
Graytail hesitated, then nodded with difficulty.
He actually knew that the kindergarten was free and open. The Stone Demon Chief Dob told him about it. However, he was too insecure and didn't know what the kindergarten was for, so he didn't let the cubs go, but placed them in tents.
If toys like this are available in kindergarten, then they shouldn’t be dangerous, right?
The wolf cub cheered happily.
They walked through the grocery street market and arrived at the Magma Square, with only a few minutes left before the show. Graytail paid the entrance fee for himself and the two wolf cubs, and then turned back to see the lich Lawton smiling and holding four boxes of caramel popcorn, giving each of them a box.
"Try it," he said. "How can you enjoy a show without a little snack?"
Graytail was very touched. He took the popcorn, but was reluctant to eat it immediately. He just carefully picked up a piece and tasted it, then put it away carefully, preparing to take the popcorn back for his cubs.
Beside him, Lawton started to babble again: "Do you know whose idea it was to establish the art troupe? It was Tono, the smartest cub of our lich tribe! Not only did he write the script himself, he also performed it himself, and his acting was so realistic..."
Wolf Tail actually wanted to ask about the relationship between the two cubs, Tok and Tono, and the Lich Clan. He turned his head and saw the pride and loneliness on Lawton's face. He blinked, then swallowed the words back silently.
The bells are ringing.
The show begins.
On the huge stage, black fog rose into the sky, covering the entire stage and turning into fragrant smoke, floating in the audience seats. After a while, the smoke dissipated, and the originally empty stage was filled with numerous props.
Four large golden characters rose into the sky: The Farmer and the Snake.
The Nightmare Demon who was responsible for rendering the magic accidentally revealed a boot and quickly retreated backstage.
"Today's performance is The Farmer and the Snake!" Lich Lawton said in surprise, "Great, I really like this story!"
Graytail, who had never heard the story, looked confused and could only look at the stage seriously.
A big snake appeared in the middle of the stage and slowly crawled out, lamenting as it crawled: "It's over, I'm lost! If I can't get back to the lava swamp, will I freeze to death?"
Lawton patted Graytail's arm excitedly: "Look, that's Tono! Isn't he acting very well! He really looks like a snake!"
Gray Tail nodded and followed the lost snake with his eyes. Seeing the snake bumping into walls everywhere and its body becoming increasingly stiff, he couldn't help but worry too.
The big snake crawled for a long time, whimpering, "Is there any kind-hearted demon who can show me the way? If there is a demon willing to help me, I am willing to give him my shed snake skin!"
After he finished speaking, he made a click and stood still without moving.
Graytail and the two wolf cubs all gasped, and would have rushed forward if they hadn't remembered that this was a performance.
At this moment, the plot took a turn and the music became cheerful. A demon carrying a hoe came over, looking around and singing a loud song: "I am a farmer demon, and I am here to plant potatoes! I was walking on the road - wow - I met a snake!"
The farmer touched the snake's stiff skin, and after a while of hesitation, he decided to take the snake home for treatment. As he carried the snake down the mountain with difficulty, the first scene slowly ended.
After bringing the snake home, the farmer fed him warm lava slime bubble tea, wiped his body, and fed him soft baked potatoes.
That baked potato looked so delicious. Huiwei swallowed his dry saliva and decided to buy a baked potato from the cafeteria tomorrow.
Under the meticulous care of the Farmer Demon, the big snake slowly woke up and soon realized that it was saved by the Farmer Demon.
"You finally woke up!" The farmer demon said happily. He bent down and tried to pick up the big snake. But when he lowered his head, the snake bit him on the neck.
"We have no relatives or friends, and we are not from the same clan. Why did you save me?" The snake sighed. "Since you are so kind, why don't you be even kinder and give me your home as well!"
Angry shouts rang out from the audience. Gray Tail's ears stood up in anger, and he waved the wolf cub in his hand and cursed.
The lich sighed with vicissitudes of life: Why does Tono have to play such a hateful role!
The show goes on.
The demon who often bought potatoes from the farmer demon soon discovered that the farmer demon was missing. He secretly came to the vicinity of the farmer demon's house and saw a giant snake occupying the farmer demon's house and eating and drinking unscrupulously.
The demon left in panic and reported the situation to the demon soldiers. Then a team of well-equipped demon soldiers came to the farmer demon's home, fought a desperate battle with the giant snake, and finally killed the snake.
When its head was chopped off, the big snake lamented: If I had known this would happen, I should have kept my word and given the shed snake skin to the farmer demon!
The audience cheered as they finally saw the snake being brought to justice.
Graytail was also wagging his tail and cheering happily. He reluctantly left the stage with his two cubs. He looked down and found that the box of popcorn in his hand had been eaten up without him knowing when.
Gray Tail:......
He obviously only ate one occasionally! How did he finish them all?
The author has something to say:
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On how Graytail finished eating his popcorn:
Seeing a giant snake getting lost: Anxiety, and stuffing a handful of popcorn into your mouth.
Seeing the farmer feeding the snake: looking greedy and stuffing a handful of popcorn into his mouth.
Seeing a snake bite a farmer: Get angry and stuff a handful of popcorn into your mouth.
Seeing the demon soldier beating the snake: Excited and stuffing a handful of popcorn into his mouth.
After watching the show: Hey, why did I eat all my popcorn!!!
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In fact, Tok and Tono are now adults, but the liches always subconsciously assume that they are cubs, so they still say so. The Blood Wolf Chieftain Graytail simply doesn't understand, and when the lich Lawton said they were cubs, he thought they were still young.
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I seem to have tested positive again QAQ I started to have a fever again and my throat still hurts. Ahhhh it’s finally the weekend, why is this happening!
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