This guy even had the nerve to look up and coldly scrutinize the few forest rangers who were moving quickly. He was indeed highly skilled and daring.
I sighed and looked at Sal again: "Could you call down those friends who came to pick you up? It would be best to explain to them that we have no hostile intentions." I spread my hands, deliberately glancing at the madman, "Otherwise, if a fight breaks out, we won't be able to stop that guy."
"Oh, of course, it would be even better if you could also help me find out what happened."
After a moment of stunned silence, Sal raised his eyes, which suddenly lit up, and then excitedly ran to the oldest leader of his group to quickly relay the request.
Meeting their gazes, the elf smiled and nodded, then took out a small pendant, placed it to her lips, and gently blew on it. It sounded like a delicate bird song.
After a short while, the rustling sound of the treetops stopped, and short bird calls came from above.
“It’s a bird whistle,” Sheng explained quietly. “It’s a simple tool used by elves for communication. The raw material is the bones of hunted birds. It’s sturdy and hollow, and only needs a little modification. Each note has a different meaning.”
Do you know what they're talking about?
It sounds almost identical except for variations in length and pitch, making it impossible to understand what it's actually conveying. What if it's saying something really bad?
While we weren't exactly afraid of being hostile, they had already gathered a large group, and now another batch had arrived. Although we could still treat the elves around us as hostages, the new members on the other side possessed considerable fighting power, which was enough to overwhelm us and instantly reverse the situation.
It will be very difficult to clean up the battlefield without leaving a trace.
If something is overlooked, it won't just be a matter of mission failure and not getting the desired item. It's still important to maintain a good relationship; cooperation is the only way to achieve a win-win situation.
Feifei chirped, turning her head back and forth, as if trying to join the conversation, but neither of them seemed to pay attention to her soft chirping, communicating with each other for a while.
Soon, the treetops nearby swayed again, and a figure slid down from above.
"Thank you for your help, guests who have come from afar."
The newcomer had one hand draped over the opposite shoulder and the other behind his back. He took a half step back and curtsied, his posture extremely elegant. Even the leaf robe he wore was no longer a simple design, but was decorated with a few blooming flowers and bone and scale armor in some places, as if he were showing off his achievements.
I clearly realized that the beautiful, polished scale hanging at my waist, reflecting a dark arc of light, came from the giant crocodile that had been slain in large numbers by the Sword Demon.
Looking back, Sal's expression confirmed his suspicions. It was undoubtedly the same ranger team he had mentioned, the one that had taken down one of the many giant crocodiles together.
After finishing their greetings, the visitor continued to speak at length: "Please forgive our rudeness just now. After all, we rarely see outsiders in this forest, and today we suddenly saw so many of them, which made us a little flustered and sensitive. If there was anything else that was impolite, please forgive us as well."
Fortunately, we were able to communicate.
"We were just adventuring in the area and happened to be passing by."
Sheng stepped forward, lying without batting an eye. The rest of the team, seeing this and the expression on Jian Gui's face, slowly sheathed their weapons and adopted a peaceful stance.
The atmosphere suddenly eased somewhat.
Some of the forest rangers who had been hiding among the branches and leaves also showed their faces and waved to those below.
The loner snorted, but let's ignore his anxious, arms-crossed expression for now.
After a pleasant back-and-forth of social conversation, the two parties, who seemed to have successfully closed the distance between them, simultaneously steered the conversation toward the main topic.
The one who made the first move was Sheng, who was all smiles and friendly: "Although it may be a bit presumptuous, since we've come all this way, I'm thinking of visiting the legendary, beautiful, and naturally charming elven settlement. I wonder if I'll be able to get an invitation this time."
"If I don't receive it, I might linger at the door for days and nights in disappointment."
When did this kid become so glib?
But this barrage of attacks was met with a gentle response: "While I have considered inviting all the kind guests who have offered their assistance, I must say that some minor incidents have recently occurred in the settlement, making it inconvenient to host them. In addition, our habits differ slightly, and I am not sure if you guests will be able to adapt. I am afraid that you might be slighted, which would be undesirable."
"Of course, if you would like to experience the fun of camping out in the open, we can also try to provide some of the daily necessities you need. We just hope to leave you with a good impression so that you can carry this wonderful memory with you as you travel in the future."
They politely declined, or even bluntly expressed their wish to never see each other again.
Smiling Sheng remained unmoved: "That's a real shame. But we've come all this way and spent the whole morning helping out. We're tired and hungry now. Can't we find a suitable place to rest and have a simple meal?"
"Of course, when visiting other places, it is also basic etiquette to learn to adapt to local customs. Even if we are treated poorly, we will not complain. At most, we will just think that those wonderful rumors were just wishful thinking on our part in the past."
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