Chapter 80: The worker who offered himself up.
"Ha, show me some respect," Loya sneered. He felt he had been too easygoing. Of course, he also thought Finland was forgetful and didn't know what it meant to be sensible.
As her brother Loya, he should naturally help her and make her realize how dark her world is.
Having a bad memory, but lacking sufficient ability, is foolish, which is tantamount to courting death.
Of course, this is only one of the reasons.
The most important reason is actually that these two little dragon cubs have always harbored a rebellious streak.
That's not all; they don't even bother to hide their rebellious nature properly.
Sometimes, she would always be in front of him.
If Loya doesn't give any response at all, wouldn't that be incredibly incompetent? Or incredibly kind?
This is unacceptable. He must make his two adorable sisters understand that he, Loya, is truly ruthless and unforgiving.
A strange buzzing sound rang out.
The slave trade broke out in Finland.
In an instant, an indescribable pain struck.
Finland clutched his head in anguish, his legs gave way, and he knelt on the ground.
She opened her mouth wide, trying to scream, but it hurt too much, and she couldn't make a sound from her throat.
"Ah!" Although Ophie hadn't experienced it firsthand, she was still terrified, and she scrambled back a few steps.
Elena's expression also became unnatural.
The slave mark made them all very uncomfortable.
It took about ten seconds for Finland to finally return to normal.
"I was wrong, I promise I'll behave myself from now on," Finland said, her face filled with humility and pleading. However, her voice was weak, and she spoke with great difficulty. Clearly, the ordeal she had just suffered had left her utterly exhausted, both physically and mentally.
"Well, that's good." Although Loya didn't think Finland had completely matured, he was quite satisfied with the current temporary stability.
"Elena, remember to bring me some food when you come back," Loya added.
Elena nodded: "Okay. It's just that my abilities are limited, and I may not be able to make sure you have enough to eat and drink."
Loya didn't mind: "It's just a taste. If I'm really full, I'll go hunting myself. And you, you need to get out of the Grand Canyon as soon as possible and bring over the materials I need."
Elena: "Okay, I understand."
She breathed a sigh of relief.
She didn't want to stay here either; going somewhere else would surely make her feel more relaxed.
Loya's gaze retreated. He was currently grinding for runes, and this time, he was merely testing the effect of the Soul Imprint, and also planning to grab a snack to calm his mind.
Five seconds later,
"Has the master left?" Finland asked tentatively.
Orpheus sighed. "What difference does it make whether he leaves or not? He can come anytime. When will this ever end? To be honest, I can't take it anymore."
Finland, with a long face, said, "I'm the one who's suffering the most, okay? I should be the one who can't take it anymore."
It wasn't obvious before, but now they've realized that their freedom has clearly decreased significantly.
The sisters exchanged a glance, both with expressions that were "hard to put into words."
...
"This place is so hot, it feels like my hair is about to catch fire."
At the edge of the Flame Serpent Canyon, a black figure is rushing rapidly towards the core area.
A moment later, the figure paused. The blackness dissipated, revealing a charming and petite blue-haired cat-eared girl.
Behind her, there was a fluffy white tail wagging, which looked very cute.
"Where is that great dragon? Hopefully it will be easy to find, and won't take me too long."
The cat-eared girl muttered to herself.
Her name is Sophie, and she is a wanderer caught between humans and beastmen.
Not long ago, she was overjoyed to hear that the Flame Serpent Canyon had undergone a change of dynasty and that a strange giant dragon had appeared.
She planned to seek refuge with someone powerful and influential.
Although having a boss above her meant losing her freedom, even her life, and inevitably being unable to control her own destiny, she had reasons for doing so.
For example, homeless people like her don't have access to good resources, making it difficult for them to break through their limitations.
Finally, as a helpless wanderer, she was just an ordinary person, without any bloodline inheritance like that of a true dragon.
She needs powerful, extraordinary knowledge to become stronger.
"Hopefully, this unfamiliar dragon is a lone dragon who has just arrived. Only in this way will a newcomer like myself be valued more."
Sophie prayed once more, then transformed into a black shadow and launched herself forward.
With a "whoosh," a two-meter-long fire snake darted out in front of Sophie.
“A lowly monster at level nine of the Black Iron rank.” Sophie reached out and drew a long black sword.
A malevolent dark power erupted. A black blade of light flashed, swiftly slicing through the flaming serpent's neck and beheading it.
"Alas, I am still too weak. I wonder if the great dragon would even notice me."
Sophie stopped and dealt with the fire snake.
As a homeless person, she had to save every penny and earn as much money as possible.
She couldn't let such a fiery serpent go. After all, she could sell some copper coins in Luojin Town's market.
This kind of selling is actually the main occupation of these homeless people.
Sophie skillfully and swiftly disposed of the Flame Serpent's remains and continued on her journey.
"Roar!" Soon after, Sophie heard several roars coming from afar, young yet full of majesty.
"That sound is terrifying. This must be a legendary dragon, right?" Sophie was shocked and confused. "But this sound is clearly that of a cub. Could it be that the dragon that made the declaration wasn't a lone dragon?"
This is clearly not a good thing. After all, with this dragon cub around, the status of someone like her who has come to join them will definitely be lowered.
However, since things have come to this point, she certainly wouldn't back down just because of this.
Sophie dashed over.
In less than half a minute, she covered several hundred meters.
Here, she saw a green young dragon with one wing fighting a silver-level fire serpent that was eight meters long.
The scene looked absolutely explosive.
Dragon blood and snake blood splattered all around.
Yes, there is only one baby dragon, and it is Orpheus.
Not long ago, they had to split up to hunt in order to get some snacks for Loya. It was faster that way. While gathering together was safer, it was too conservative and made hunting inefficient.
"She seems to be a crippled young dragon at the ninth level of the Black Iron realm, but her combat power is incredibly strong. That Silver-level Great Flame Serpent couldn't even do anything to her." Sophie stared at this scene in disbelief. "Is this what a genius with a lineage and powerful backing looks like? This is truly amazing."
"If I had the same background, would I also be able to acquire such power?"
To my shame, Sophie is currently only at the Silver Level 5.
She learned some basic shadow-based assassination techniques. On the surface, she appeared elusive and could kill with a single blow. But in reality, she had few attack methods.
With this kind of explosive power, her endurance is even shorter.
Within the same realm, she's quite ordinary. Even if she wanted to fight someone of a higher level, it would be extremely difficult.
“However, this is a good opportunity.” Sophie’s big, dark eyes darted around, and a cute smile appeared on her face.
"Whoosh!" Sophie jumped out and rushed into the battlefield.
“Great young dragon, I’m here to help you.” Sophie wanted to do Orpheus a favor; by siding with the dragon, perhaps the young dragon would put in a good word for her.
"A lowly catwoman?!" Orpheus was startled by the voice and subconsciously looked over. She was surprised to see Sophie's appearance. However, she felt a little smug.
Having been around for so long, it has always been associated with Finland, Elena, and Loya.
She couldn't possibly display the majesty of a true dragon, and could only put on airs and act pretentious.
But this catwoman is actually being very accommodating.
"Hiss!" The giant python opposite Orpheus saw an opportunity and leaped forward, coiling around Orpheus's body.
"Oh no!" Orpheus exclaimed in fright. She quickly raised her claws, grabbed the snake's mouth, and the massive dragon's jaws snapped shut on the snake's belly, tearing at it with all her might.
"Crack, crack," but the constricting power of the Great Flame Serpent was no small matter. Orpheus's body was constricted and caved in, his bones groaning in pain.
"You wretched catwoman, you've ruined me!" Orpheus gasped for breath, feeling as if she were being strangled.
"Great young dragon, I'm here to help you." Sophie was overjoyed, feeling that this was a perfect opportunity for a beautiful woman to save a young dragon.
She unleashed her full power, her entire body transforming into a black ray of light as she shot forward.
In just two seconds, she traversed a vast distance and crashed headfirst into the giant fire serpent's head.
With two loud "bangs" and "cracks," a small piece of the Great Flame Serpent's head exploded.
"Ugh, what a tough snake." Sophie was a little disappointed that she hadn't managed to smash the snake's head.
However, that was enough; with its head broken, the Great Flame Serpent was severely injured.
Orpheus seized the opportunity, biting open the belly of the Great Flame Serpent and forcibly severing its body.
A large amount of snake blood sprayed out.
At this moment, Orpheus finally achieved victory.
"Wow, you're amazing! You must be a super genius among the dragons, right?" Sophie blushed and looked at Orpheus with her big, admiring eyes.
Actually, the reason her face turned red was because the outburst just now had exhausted her.
"If the distance were shorter, I wouldn't be struggling so much, and my attack power would be much greater. At that time, I might be able to kill the Great Flame Serpent in one move," Sophie thought to herself.
Orpheus looked at Sophie with a hint of hesitation. It wasn't that she wanted to be modest and say that she wasn't a super genius; she just felt that Sophie spoke quite nicely, which made her feel a little embarrassed to take her anger out on Sophie.
"Hey, what are you doing on my turf?" Orpheus took a deep breath and asked back. She suppressed her malice; in fact, she was quite curious about Sophie's arrival. After all, this run-down place wasn't suitable for a fluffy, delicate cat-eared girl.
Sophie made her expression fervent: "I have heard that a powerful dragon has come to the Flame Serpent Canyon, and I am prepared to join him and serve the great dragon. Please introduce me to him so that I may have the opportunity to improve myself and contribute to the great dragon."
Orpheus suddenly realized: "So they came here voluntarily to be slaves."
Sophie remained unfazed. Because, in a way, it was true. It's just that Orpheus lacked emotional intelligence and said it in a very unpleasant way.
"Little cat, I'll take you." Before Orpheus could answer, Loya's voice came from her.
Orpheus couldn't help but shudder. "My lord, aren't you busy right now?"
Why did she feel that Loya was very idle and was spying on her every moment?
Loya did not answer Orpheus, because there was no need to.
Sophie was initially startled when she heard Loya's voice. However, upon seeing Orpheus's reaction, she realized that this was the great dragon she was to serve.
"Oh, merciful, great, and invincible dragon, thank you for your grace, thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve you. I, Sophie, swear that I will never betray you, and I will give you all my loyalty." Sophie immediately knelt down and kowtowed, tears streaming down her face.
Loya was shocked, Orpheus was shocked.
They couldn't understand why Sophie had become so exaggerated.
“Very good. Orpheus, bring her here and call me. I will grant her power.” Loya’s tone was full of admiration.
Orpheus glanced at Sophie with sympathy and nodded: "I understand, I'll take her home right away."
Another promising talent is about to be tied up by Loya. Orpheus is really curious whether this catwoman will regret it later.
Thinking of this, Orpheus revealed a wicked smile.
Sophie didn't understand why, but the fact that he followed Loya so easily already made her very satisfied.
"By the way, are there some other guys like you out there, on their way?" Loya asked again before logging off.
Sophie, with respect and awe, said: "That's right. Many monsters, and even humans, who admire your greatness and majesty are coming here. They want to become your servants and create miracles for you under your glory."
Loya's mood improved even more; it seemed he wouldn't need to spend money buying slaves anymore. And this batch of "slaves" would make the early stages of his business much easier.
With continued development, it will definitely become a behemoth of a power.
Loya seems to have already envisioned his own Grand Canyon, destined to become the birthplace of a monster empire.
...
Inside the house.
Loya climbed out of the lava pool with a smile.
"Today is a good day."
"However, while fame has brought me benefits, it has also exposed me to the public eye."
"In human society, and even among all kinds of monsters, there are arrogant and conceited individuals who dream of slaying dragons. To become a dragon-slaying hero, to become famous throughout the country, and to be renowned throughout the continent."
"Hopefully, no one above the legendary level comes along at the beginning, otherwise I'll have no choice but to run away."
As for those below the legendary level, how could Loya possibly be afraid? On the contrary, he was filled with anticipation. In his eyes, such people were like a little treat, a precious treasure, delivered right to his doorstep.
Loya took out several sections of snake bone and began to make a brand new inscription pen.
These snake bones are extraordinary; they carry residual energy waves that send shivers down the spines of the weak.
However, this is quite normal.
Because snake bones are remnants of master-level extraordinary beings.
The inscription pen made from this level of snake bone will undoubtedly have greatly increased durability and will also be able to help Loya inscribe more powerful inscriptions.
"If I had more high-level runes, I wouldn't be so afraid of even legendary-level superhuman creatures of level one or two."
"In addition, you should also prepare runes that can help you save your life and escape."
"Hmm, Advanced Inscription: Teleportation, that's a good thing."
"In addition, I can also create a long-distance teleportation array on my body."
"In that case, who below the epic level can kill me? Even some epic-level powerhouses who are not good at spatial magic may not be able to threaten me."
Loya is always busy and has a lot of ideas.
Having just finished his conquest of the Flame Serpent Canyon, he was already preparing to create more trump cards and more powerful, lethal [Inscriptions].
About twenty minutes later, Orpheus and Sophie arrived.
"My lord, if there's nothing else, I'll be taking my leave now," Orpheus said cautiously.
Loya nodded: "Go ahead, and remember to be careful."
Orpheus smiled, though she didn't really care about Loya's cheap concern.
“Great dragon, ruler of the Flame Serpent Canyon!” Sophie knelt down again.
Loya said, "There's no need to kneel down all the time. Even slaves have dignity. Especially my slaves, they should have even more dignity. Because you are my slaves, Lololoya's slaves. You are naturally superior to other creatures."
Sophie was moved: "I am not worthy of you."
Loya: "You deserve it."
Loya wasted no time; he eagerly extended his claws, and a faint attraction burst forth.
Before Sophie could react, her body involuntarily flew into Loya's palm.
"Ah!" Sophie was startled. "Sir, what are you really doing?"
She suddenly remembered that many evil dragons liked to eat living things. Could it be that all the friendliness just now was fake? Was it just a little game Loya played before dinner?
Sophie felt a chill in her heart; a profound despair welled up from the depths of her soul and enveloped her body and soul.
“Do not be afraid, I am giving you strength. Do not resist, do not waste my time,” Loya explained.
He grabbed Sophie and started grinding for runes.
Sophie was still very scared, but she didn't resist.
As time passed, Sophie discovered that she had indeed not been eaten, and her body now bore many more [Intermediate Wizarding Inscriptions].
These inscriptions granted her immense power, and she now felt she could easily annihilate those of the same level. She might even be able to put up a fight against gold-level transcendent beings.
"Am I dreaming?" Sophie was in a daze. The power came too fast and too easily. She couldn't accept it.
"Finally, I will place a slave mark and a soul brand on you. From now on, my gaze will be fixed on you, and your life will be completely under my control." Loya didn't hold back.
Because keeping this a secret will leave the other party confused and cause them to have inappropriate thoughts.
Having realized the seriousness of the situation, Loya had reason to believe that Sophie, the catwoman, would know what was good for her.
Indeed, that is the case.
However, Sophie's resistance to this matter was very weak, almost negligible.
“Thank you for your kindness, it’s my pleasure,” Sophie said very naturally.
As a wanderer, she knew very well that to gain something, you had to give something in return. Giving up her freedom was nothing compared to that. At the same time, Sophie felt a secret delight.
Because the way Loya treated her showed that he completely considered her one of his own.
Shortly after, Loya put Sophie back on the ground and said, "Next, I will appoint you as my recruiter. From now on, you will be in charge of receiving any extraordinary individuals who come to me. You can even take the initiative to recruit them. Those whose strength exceeds the Silver level can be brought directly to me. As for the weaker ones, although I can accept them, I cannot value them."
Sophie was overjoyed: "Meow, thank you for your trust, I will definitely do a great job."
She seemed genuinely agitated and didn't seem to find it tiring, even excitedly revealing her hidden verbal tic.
"Go on, go on, don't waste time," Loya shooed the cat away. He was busy and didn't have time to talk to Sophie any further.
"My great lord, I have something else to say." Sophie didn't rush to leave. Instead, she looked at Loya's tall figure with a troubled expression, as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.
Loya asked suspiciously, "Is there anything else?"
Sophie took a deep breath and said resolutely, "Do you have any extraordinary secret techniques suitable for me? Meow!!!"
Yes, although her strength has been enhanced, she still wants to learn some advanced knowledge. This will make her even stronger. After all, while the boost from inscriptions is significant, having more powerful techniques will allow her to unleash even greater power.
"You're really greedy," Loya said, somewhat speechless. They hadn't even started working yet, and Sophie was already asking for favors. Besides, he had already given her a huge amount of benefits.
Sophie chuckled, "If you don't want to, that's fine. I'm just giving it a try."
Loya nodded: "I do have it. I can give it to you."
In his previous life, Loya had collected a great deal of knowledge, which was quite complex and included many different cultivation systems. However, he had never studied most of it.
But he remembered it perfectly.
Now that Sophie wants it, he'll give it to her.
Anyway, Sophie is under his control, so giving her to him wouldn't be a waste.
Sophie's increased strength is also beneficial to him, as she can do more work for him.
"Waaaaah, meow, that's wonderful! You're such a kind dragon!" Sophie cried again, moved to tears. From now on, if anyone dared to call a dragon stingy, she'd fight them to the death.
If anyone dares to say that the Five-Colored Evil Dragon Clan are all bad guys, she will fight them to the death.
Because, Luo Ya is clearly very generous and magnanimous.
Loya wasted no time and began his narration.
Unfortunately, Sophie wasn't the kind of genius who could read ten lines at a glance and remember things after hearing them only once.
Upon realizing Sophie's situation, Loya immediately used the [Memory Transfer Technique] he had created in his previous life to forcibly transfer knowledge into Sophie's mind.
However, forcibly stuffing information into one's brain is not something easily accepted.
"Meow..." With a scream, Sophie rolled her eyes and fell to the ground.
Her body was still trembling, and clear liquid was flowing from her mouth; she looked broken.
Loya lowered his head nonchalantly and continued crafting his inscription pen.
Time flew by, and half an hour passed in the blink of an eye.
With a soft moan, Sophie finally regained consciousness and opened her eyes.
"Where am I?" Sophie was not fully awake yet, and she was somewhat confused as she looked at the unfamiliar surroundings.
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