Chapter 009 Again

After nearly a year of arduous searching, he was exhausted and on the brink of despair. In the final days leading up to the deadline, he unexpectedly received credible news, which even the seasoned knights found hard to believe. His subordinates looked at the accessory around his collar, all astonished by the sudden stroke of good fortune.

It is actually not far; you will reach it after crossing a grove. It is getting dark now, and I cannot guide you. Zhou Qingfeng indeed wanted to get involved in the matter of 'Dragon Quest', but not by personally rushing in to fight and kill.

By the way, there are particularly many bandits in this area, and there are also wargs. You must be very careful.

Todd also found it strange and turned to ask, "When did you see a dragon?"

Why sell you to the goblins

The human knight passed slowly, drawing the attention of the young humans and robust orcs by the roadside, a peculiar combination indeed. Upon seeing the shattered prison cart and the two goblin corpses on the ground, the scene became even more bizarre.

The Black Forest in the Icebound Mountains is too cold, too remote, and too dangerous, with monsters everywhere. You humans do not have any large towns here, only a few impoverished small villages, which together probably number only two to three thousand people

Zhou Qingfeng spoke very carefully, as he wanted to help the old knight Nasser, while also feeling displeased that the red dragon Alathis actually intended to marry the beautiful Princess Inessa, deliberately causing trouble

Zhou Qingfeng spoke neither lightly nor heavily, his words floated away with the wind. In that instant, all ten or so members of the riding team pulled their horses to a halt, turning their heads in unison to stare at him. Todd quickly removed a wooden stick from the prisoner transport, preparing to confront him with a cold and fierce expression.

However, you humans are quite remarkable; while you are not very adept at fighting and killing, you excel at creating things. The axe and beer are among your finest inventions. By the way, you humans are also very cunning, and there are particularly many unscrupulous merchants.

Over a hundred thousand does not sound like a lot

The old knight glanced at the sky; after just a moment's delay, the light in the forest dimmed a little more. ... Yet he still wanted to pull Zhou Qingfeng up, pondering how to broach the subject...

How could someone as capable as you be captured and locked in a cage by a group of goblins

Zhou Qingfeng's intention to rescue the imprisoned orc is also to see what will happen after the rescue. As for whether there will be any danger, he does not think much about it. After all, he has become accustomed to dying; it is merely a matter of saving and loading the game, and at most, he feels a bit of pain over the money.

I live in the Black Forest, where there is no place unfamiliar to me. The 'knife-like peaks', with caves and cliffs, are none other than the nearby Razor Cliff, which I can navigate even in the dark. Todd pounded his chest and guaranteed, 'As long as you pay, I will lead the way.'

What excitement has emerged in the Black Forest? I saw a dragon this morning, and now I have encountered such a cavalry at night

Zhou Qingfeng looked up and asked the foolish orc, "Where are you taking them?"

Since it is so dangerous here and human strength is limited, why doesn't everyone move away

Wait... Dragon slaying? Zhou Qingfeng was taken aback and angrily shouted, "What the hell are you talking about? Do you think that dragon is a lizard? If you want to die, don't drag me into it; my savings are not enough to die for nothing."

In Zhou Qingfeng's impression, a population of over one hundred thousand is typical for a town. Such towns are as numerous as the stars in the sky in the land of flowers. He continued to ask: "What is the Black Forest like? How many towns are there? How far is the nearest human town from us?"

Why bring up the pot that isn't boiling!

"Move away? Where can we move to?" Todd thought this question was a joke. "The people of the Black Forest survive by foraging, hunting, and logging. Although life here is tough, there are many local specialties. Many adventurers come here to make their fortune.

"Young man, can you take us to the place you mentioned?" The old knight said excitedly, stepping forward a few paces. He then took out a pouch of money and handed it to Zhou Qingfeng, "Please help us, we have been searching for that dragon."

Todd jumped up in anger and shouted, "It is all the fault of that old Huxus from the mud pit who has harmed me. He sold me to that group of goblins while I was drunk. Once I find an axe, I will definitely go and chop off his head"

Two people were chatting when the sound of thundering hooves and wheels approached from the road. Zhou Qingfeng turned his head to take a look and recognized that it was the old knight Nasser's entourage arriving. He quickly tucked his sword into his pant leg to conceal it, then pulled Todd to stand by the roadside

In this comparison, the goblins of the Magru tribe appear quite formidable. After all, many ants can bring down an elephant

Both dire wolves were completely devoured by Todd, leaving only their skeletons. After he had his fill, he wiped his bloodied mouth and asked Zhou Qingfeng, "Kid, why aren't you running away?"

Only two or three thousand?

Todd snorted and said, "If I get hungry, I will eat you."

Oh... Zhou Qingfeng replied nonchalantly, still scrutinizing the orc's ugly face, "My name is Victor Hugo, what is your name?"

My name is Todd, and I have no surname

Do I need to run? Zhou Qingfeng was not particularly afraid; he just wanted to understand what kind of personality this violent, ugly brute had and whether communication was possible.

The difficulty of this matter is undoubtedly immense. In order to find the correct angle of approach, Zhou Qingfeng must proceed with utmost caution, akin to peeling away layers of silk. At present, he only wishes to point the way and has no desire to recklessly return to confront that ferocious dragon in the dark.

"How would you know if you don't ask? Perhaps you could even bring me a great axe?" Todd shook his head, "No human has ever saved an orc. You either treat us as slaves or send us to the arena.

"Do I look like someone who carries an axe?" Zhou Qingfeng only had a sword at his side

The armored old knight Nasser glanced at the riders from his horse but did not stop. The cavalry continued forward in pursuit of their mission ... Zhou Qingfeng had quite a favorable impression of this old knight and couldn't help but say to Todd ...

Because I often rob the Magru tribe in the forest when I am hungry, which is that group of goblins

The orc Todd has a flamboyant beard and hair, standing over 2.3 meters tall and weighing more than 200 kilograms. Zhou Qingfeng, who is 1.8 meters tall, appears significantly shorter in front of him. Todd has a broad frame and bulging muscles; although he is not handsome, his body is filled with explosive strength

The harrowing experience of escaping from the Dragon's Nest Cave has taught Zhou Qingfeng that an ordinary person must engage in extensive trial and error to find a way out in unfamiliar predicaments, seeking hidden opportunities among the paths of death.

Todd firmly pressed his hand on Zhou Qingfeng's shoulder and said, "You are a good human. In gratitude, I will take you to slay a dragon. I will share half of the dragon's treasure with you."

In the past year, the old knight had heard numerous rumors about dragons from various places, all of which were mere fabrications of foolish men and women in the countryside. He instinctively lowered his head to glance at the accessory pinned to his collar, and his heart began to race—the magical accessory of 'Lie Detection' emitted a green light

"Not strong. What is strong about goblins?" Todd shook his head at first, but after a while, he cursed resentfully, "Those green-skinned fellows are just numerous; no matter how many you kill, they never seem to end. There are nests of them all over the Black Forest, at least over a hundred thousand."

Todd shouted hoarsely, "Give me a bag of money, and I will take you there"

This question perplexed the straightforward orc. Todd pondered for a long time, shaking his head and saying: "I do not know what the Black Forest is like; I only know that those paths can lead to those places"

This morning, a dragon with dark red scales was spotted on a mountain peak not far from here. It was a peak as straight as if it had been carved with a knife, and the dragon was resting in a cave. There was also a very high cliff outside the cave.

After asking around, Zhou Qingfeng had a general understanding of his surroundings. Todd then asked, "Kid, do you have an axe?"

The old knight in front raised his hand, and the entire cavalry came to a halt. He himself turned his horse around, quickly returned, and dismounted to approach Zhou Qingfeng. "Young man, good afternoon. I am Knight Nasser from the Duchy of Os. You just mentioned that you saw a dragon?"

As long as money is made, there will naturally be merchants to bring in bread and ale. Even without money, there is plenty of food in the forest. As long as you are strong enough, you will not go hungry

Is the Maghreb tribe strong

The old knight was greatly moved, while Zhou Qingfeng felt that the situation was spiraling out of control as he held his head in his hands. He mumbled, "Uh... since you have a guide now, I won't be going."