Chapter 68: Smoke and Fire
Zhao Mai and his dog were sitting down the raft, knowing nothing about what happened in the farmer's forest. Along the way, they heard angry roars from the depths of the forest from time to time, as if some kind of large beast was irritated. Sometimes, the sound of the earth-shaking during the battle could also reach Zhao Mai's ears, making people wonder what the scene was happening deep in the forest? However, this curiosity would not reduce Zhao Mai's IQ, and he was very clear about what he was going to do.
Fortunately, there is no turbulent place in the oil smoke river, so the drifting is very calm and there is no danger along the way. Zhao Mai and Aliang spent two days and one night to finally see Langer Town, at least they don’t have to soak in the water and sleep. This is a town with farming and iron smelting as the main business. Cargo ships will transport the production out every day, and go directly to Neibo Town through the calm and safe Ashes Lake. Zhao Mai only spent a little money and boarded such a ship that night.
"You just came out of the river and continued on the road?" The captain of the cargo ship was an experienced old man, who took his son to eat and live on the lake. "If it's not so urgent, you can stay in the town for one night. Alyssa of the Grass Carp Inn is a passionate beauty."
"Well, I do have an urgent matter. I want to go back to visit my father. He is sick."
The captain saw that Zhao Mai didn't seem to be lying, so he agreed to go with him. Recently, the Farmer Forest became increasingly unsafe. It is said that terrible monsters appeared in it, and they would also change into human form and sneak into the town to do bad things. The mayor of Wolf-Ear Town has sent two waves of messengers to find the help of the druids, but now there is no news.
Zhao Mai's outfit was like a druid, and he also carried a dog with him. The old man had never seen such a smart dog in his life. He knew where he was best without command. Logically, he should have stayed at the druid to meet the mayor, and at least the mayor would have the opportunity to ask about the druid's situation. But the child seemed to be anxious to go home, so he curled his lips to avoid the trouble of this trip.
This is an old sailboat. When sailing, the mast sways slightly under the wind, making a creaking sound. Zhao Mai meditates in this sound, allowing his body to connect with the natural force of the force of the force of the country and feel the difference between the lake and the forest. Actively participate in adventure and put himself in an environment where he must work hard to survive, which can certainly stimulate people's potential and promote growth. But the passive practice of meditation is also essential. After all, movement and stillness are both natural states, and balance must be achieved.
"Young man, there seems to be something wrong in front of you." The captain put on a pergola and looked south from afar. "Why do I think there are many smoke pillars in Neibo Town?"
Zhao Mai turned over and stood up, and tried to check the place where the sky and water were connected in the south. Indeed, as the captain said, you could vaguely see several black smoke floating towards the sky. This was definitely not smoke from cooking, nor was it a good sign. "Let's keep moving forward and see what the situation is going on? Maybe it's just a fire."
The captain nodded: "Child, maybe you're right. Let's drive for a while."
The closer they were, the more obvious the smoke pillars were, and Zhao Mai's heart became more and more sinking. The number of fireworks had exceeded ten, which was obviously not a fire caused by an accident, but more like a situation of being attacked by a siege. The captain frowned and looked at the water surface, and suddenly became shocked. He immediately turned the boat and towed it, adjusted the sails, and turned to the west coast.
Zhao Mai was shaken and staggered and asked quickly: "Captain, why turn?"
"Look, from Neibo Town, there were waves coming, but there was no ship. Logically, at this time, no matter whether it was a normal merchant ship or a small escape boat, the lake should not be calm. How about it, have you figured it out now?"
Someone or something blocking the waterway, Zhao Mai quickly came to the same conclusion. "Captain, if you decide not to go to Neibo Town, can you put me down on the east coast? In this way, I can continue to rush."
"What else are you going to do? There are wars ahead! Those who can block the waterway are not ordinary bad guys, at least ordinary robbers can't do this. Follow my advice, get on the road from the west coast, or we go straight to Baron Gauduria Piedes. There is a castle that can protect you!"
"I insisted on docking from the east side, you can leave me and throw me down." Zhao Mai said: "I have a reason to go."
"You!" the captain was about to refute, but suddenly found that the Druid's hand had touched the handle of the weapon behind him, and his dog also acted in a wary manner. Damn, this job was purely unlucky. He must have been lacking in prayer to the goddess of luck Desna recently, and he was touched by the unlucky stars.
In desperation, he had to turn around for half a circle and turn around and move eastward.
There was no wharf on the east coast, and the cargo ships dared not get too close, so Zhao Mai and the reserve grain had to wade ashore. When they stood on the dry ground, the cargo ship had already run away from afar.
"Storage grain, you should follow me home to see it. I invite you to a big meal. You should know that Chinese food is the greatest delicacy in the world."
The reserve grain barked twice, but it didn't sound very excited. Zhao Mai looked at it and sighed long: "Oh, you really understand my thoughts. Soke and Green are still in Neibo Town, of course I'm worried about them. But you know, it's important to go back quickly. I have family in another world and a father who needs my care."
"Wang!" The reserved grain may have understood and began to shake his tail at Zhao Mai. "Sometimes people need to make choices. I am just a first-level druid. What can I do, right?"
He kept saying this, Zhao Mai couldn't completely get rid of his hesitation. He kept hinting: This is not my world, I am just a taxi driver, and definitely not a savior.
The black smoke columns rising near Neibo Town in the south seemed so dazzling in the sky that they touched Zhao Mai's nerves every time they looked. He had to lower his head and focus on the ground, trying not to think about what was happening in the distance.
Not asking for trouble does not mean that trouble does not come to you. It is almost time to reach the place where he hides "THE·CHE", and the reserved grain suddenly rushed into the woods. "Stop, what are you doing?!" Zhao Mai shouted but couldn't stop, so he had to keep up.
The reserved grain ran fast, not caring about the pain caused by the spikes of the shrubs. Zhao Mai followed closely behind, took the machete into his hand, and slashed it hard. After going deep into the woods for only a few dozen meters, Zhao Mai could smell the faint smell of blood in the air and couldn't help but become nervous.
Bypassing a clump of heather and following the sound of the wool, Zhao Mai couldn't help but be stunned by what he saw. Without a trace of hesitation, he rushed up immediately and recited the cure for the light wound in a trembling voice.
Ranger Carl pillowed on the python's "Grown Worm" and fell in a pool of blood. He and the python were both seriously injured, and the blood flowing out of his body mixed under his body, forming a small blood pit. Seeing the reserve grain and Zhao Mai, the python nodded slightly and pointed at Carl with his tongue.
Chapter completed!