"If you go through the canyon, you'll reach Idos."
The raindrops hit the cloth tent, and the rain passed through the light of the torch, causing the firelight to flicker and shine on a flat map. A line drawn with charcoal, thick and black, twists and turns through the Panier area, stopping heavily at a point where the powder of charcoal blooms and shines under the light of the torch.
That point was marked with a small line of text called 'Idos' - the sinuous art of Corin-Ithurian.
Seeing this line of small words, Fang Plover's eyes seemed to have passed through the back of the parchment and saw the ruins of the ancient city standing on the bank of the gray-red cliff.
Red put down the charcoal, patted the dust on his paws, and said, "The Dragon Fire Guild is making such a big fuss here. They may have a stronghold near Idos. Considering the news coming from Elfendor According to the news, blood shark pirates are also gathering in the nearby area, maybe there is some connection between them."
"Didn't Elfendor send men to Idos?"
"It's just an early reconnaissance team. We left Vanlike early, and we don't know if the other party brought back any useful information."
"Lynn didn't mention this?"
"No, the Elfendor Council still can't trust him. At present, the most reliable way for us to communicate with the Council is to rely on the more primitive carrier pigeons, but although they are a little behind - at least they are all made by my teacher."
After Alyssa and the big cat man asked and answered questions, Fang Plover turned around and answered the question.
"I should have known that Xiaoxiao and I should have followed my brother's arrangement and stayed in Vanlike to give everyone another way to keep in touch." Tang Xin said regretfully. Fang Yu glanced at her in surprise. Her cousin was incredibly gentle today.
Ai Xiaoxiao carefully kicked Tang Xin's toes, indicating that she didn't want it. It would be so fun to stay in this team.
As a result, the latter glared at her.
"Fat Luo," Alyssa asked Luo Hao with a smile, "Doesn't your military have a communication channel?"
"Us?" Luo Hao shook his head: "The military and the Elfendor Council are not familiar with each other. Besides, after we left Vanric, the military should have withdrawn its manpower. After the Super Sports Alliance is suspended, the military cannot intervene alone. Southern Affairs.”
"Okay, let's not talk about this for now. Our current communication with Elfendor is relatively smooth. The key is that Elfendor itself did not send many people there. The first batch of people who went there did not find Nicol Pola. Si's whereabouts and he left shortly after."
"The current team of people is the extra manpower sent by Elfendu after he knew that we were going to Idos. Moreover, the other party may not have arrived at Idos before us, and maybe they are still on the way. ." Fang Plover replied.
"But you have to be careful." The big cat man mentioned.
"Indeed." Fang Yu nodded, agreeing with this.
Jita was also a little worried and made a brief mention: "We have caused a big loss to the Dragon Fire Guild here, and they will definitely not let it go. If they are really active in the Idos area and are more familiar with that place than us if……"
She suddenly stopped when she thought of something, looked at Fang Plover a little uneasily, and said softly: "I'm sorry, captain, I'm not saying you shouldn't do that."
Fang Yu understood what she meant and just smiled: "It doesn't matter."
Their behavior will definitely enmity with the Dragon Fire Guild, but considering the current situation of the Dragon Fire Guild, wouldn't they take the initiative to attack them if they didn't enmity with the other party? I'm afraid the answer is no. Let's not talk about the misdeeds of the Dragon Fire Guild in Elpaxin. How did the 'Big Sister Tou' and the others become enemies with Attila and Tianlan? Fang Pliance has not forgotten that this is not the case. Tianlan and the others took the initiative to provoke each other.
Moreover, the Dragon Fire Guild is now jointly wanted by Stargate Port and Corin-Ishulian. It can be regarded as the most vicious group of people in the kingdom at the moment. For their own safety, they will show even more violence than before. Aggression.
In this case, it doesn't really make any difference whether to make enemies or not, but taking action can bring greater benefits. Fang Yu will make this judgment without hesitation. What's more, it's not that he hasn't considered this aspect, but he has come to the conclusion that being more utilitarian will dispel the other party's suspicions in other aspects, and the opponent will only be the 'Dragon Fire Guild' for the time being, not the 'Dragon Worship Cult' '.
The difference between this is quite big.
Jita looked at the captain and smiled at herself, then felt a little relieved.
She closed her mouth, thinking that she would not be so reckless in the future. Miss Naturalist's small hand grasped the huge lower edge of her magic book, her fingertips were slightly white, and she compared herself with the gentle and wise Miss Ship Officer, and it turned out that they were still far apart.
Alyssa fiddled with the acorns she picked up on the table - this was a 'thank you gift' sent by the mysterious guest on the ship, probably to thank Fang Plover for building her a small house. The acorns were taken by Delis The young lady took it back and soon it became Nini’s toy.
Nini put her hands on the acorns and was making hesitant sounds while playing the acorn-pushing game with Alyssa.
Alyssa can defeat her with just one finger. But Miss Nightingale held her snow cheek with one hand and watched this scene with great interest. She didn't really exert any effort, she was just teasing the latter.
Ai Xiaoxiao hugged Delise and looked at this scene with great envy - it's a pity that Nini doesn't like to get close to her because she always likes to play with her like a doll. For the same reason, Nini also stayed away from Tianlan.
"Have you told the military about the Dragon Fire Guild appearing nearby?" Alyssa let go of her hand, causing Nini to cheer. She smiled and listened to the conversation between the big cat and Fang Plover before she asked.
Fang Plover nodded.
When he was cleaning the battlefield in the afternoon, he notified Her Royal Highness Princess Silver Veslan and Su Changfeng. The former even laughed at him for not going to the Three Treasures Hall for anything and not contacting her for a long time, which made him very embarrassed. Fortunately, Sophie graciously let this question go and only asked about her father. Only then did Fang Yu remember her commission about him, and he hesitated for a while and didn't know how to answer.
When Sophie saw his appearance, she couldn't help but smile and said: "It seems that he really asked."
Fang Yu was surprised: "How do you know?"
"It's written all over your face, you're such a fool."
"Is it that obvious...?"
Sophie showed a shrewd look: "I guess you were just like now, hesitating and refusing to answer, right?"
When Fang Yu thought of this incident, he couldn't help but get angry. He said angrily: "How can I have the nerve to say this kind of nonsense..."
Her Royal Highness the Princess of Silver Vislan was not annoyed at all, but smiled and said: "But Qian and I are so pitiful, why don't you not help us? Besides, it's not my father who is too old-fashioned, we are also victims."
"That's what I say, but what does this have to do with me?"
"But aren't you a friend of Akane and I?"
Fang Yu thought about it, so he replied: "But I have to tell Sylvide about this."
"As you wish," Sophie rolled her eyes: "Your ship officer lady has found a treasure."
Fang Yu didn't hear the irony of this statement at all, and just asked: "Then again, are you and Qian really...?"
Sophie nodded seriously.
Fang Yu was a little surprised, but also somewhat expected. He couldn't help but ask: "Then if your fans knew about this, wouldn't they be heartbroken?"
"They don't know how," Sophie sneered at this, knowing in her heart what happened to the fans that the guild cultivated for her: "They are just afraid that they will be so excited that they can't sleep for three days and three nights, otherwise you think the top management of the club would be so dissatisfied with this." Are you just letting this go?"
Fang Yu felt his forehead sparkle and wiped his sweat: "Is Silver Veslan so dark?"
"What does this mean?" Sophie looked like a gossip and lowered her voice: "Silver Vislan has already settled it. Back then, the God Killer tore apart Sister Ming and our president - of course, too. It’s not exactly what is said outside, the two of them also have their own reasons..."
Fang Yu didn't expect to hear a shocking piece of gossip inadvertently, but after thinking about it carefully, it seemed to be true. Star players trained by major guilds rarely considered personal matters before retiring.
As for negotiating with the military, it is naturally far less bloody.
Su Changfeng didn't mention his daughter again, but asked about Luo Hao's current situation. As for the Dragon Fire Guild's activities in the Idos area, the military actually received some information from other sources, and it wasn't just from the Seven Seas Brigade.
Su Changfeng also told him that the military was unlikely to take direct action. On the one hand, whether the Dragon Fire Guild's stronghold was in Idos was still just speculation. And even if the military sends an aerospace ship, it is unlikely to force the Dragon Fire Guild to show its face. Instead, it will alert the enemy.
The second aspect is naturally the same reason. The military cannot get too involved in southern affairs. It is one thing to crack down on cultists, but it is another thing to investigate cult infiltration. The closest aboriginal force to Idos is naturally the Southern Alliance, so the military has already informed the parliament of this information and is waiting for further verification.
However, now that Fang Plover has discovered something, Su Changfeng also suggested that he continue to search along this clue. If the exact location of the Dragon Fire Guild is found, the military can send the nearest aerospace ship to support them at any time.
Fang Piao didn't have any objections. The military gave the Seven Seas Brigade so many benefits just for the convenience of their status, and they privately investigated the affairs between the cultists and the Dragon Fire Guild. If everything is waiting for the other party to come and solve it, then what else do they need to do?
He naturally understood the meaning, so he nodded directly.
His thoughts returned to reality, and a bolt of lightning flashed across the night in the distance, reflecting the sky and earth in the canyon into a vast expanse of white snow. The pouring rain between heaven and earth formed straight lines under the electric light. Fang Plover watched the water lines slide down the eaves, splashing water all over the ground.
The water flowed down along the deck, flowing through Miss Attila's garden not far away. From the grooves there, small vortices were formed, flowing into the drainage pipes below, and finally from the side of the platform, Join the rain curtain again.
This is the first thunderstorm since the beginning of summer in the south of Kaolin. The rain came after nightfall, as if to wash away the last trace of the smell of blood in the canyon, bringing the blood that had seeped into the soil into the surging streams, erasing the last traces of the battle.
The rain was just a patter at first, but gradually it became a torrential rain. Fang Plover couldn't help but think of the Chang Lake to the east. The fish-man disaster had just subsided, and he was afraid that it would flood again. This year's southern border is really a bit troubled.
Then another bolt of lightning flashed across the sky, accompanied by rumbles of thunder.
Tian Lan's voice yelling came from outside:
"Ah, it's raining heavily outside!"
The blond girl rushed in from the outside with her head in her hands, out of breath and patted her chest, looking like she was still frightened.
She was followed by Parker, Luo Yu, and Box. Finally, there were Sylvide and Siesta. The noble daughter looked as calm and unhurried as ever. Her bright eyes first found Fang Plover among the crowd, and smiled slightly. Behind her, the maid put away the silk umbrella, and then Turn around and close the door.
Tianlan walked up and slapped a dusty crystal on the table with a 'pop' sound, and said proudly: "Brother Ed, guess what this is?"
Fang Yu didn't want to be fooled by her. He knew that this was something they got from the body of the Silver Mane Spider Queen. He just looked at the ship officer on the side and asked, "Has it been identified?"
Sylvide nodded, looked back at the elf lady who was sitting quietly on her shoulder, and said with a smile: "Thanks to Miss Tata for being well-informed, this is the spider silk gem."
"Spider silk gem?" Fang Plover's eyes lit up.
Unlike the female spider of the ordinary Panier Spider, the silk behind the Silver Mane Spider is a kind of supernatural ability, and it naturally relies on this small, palm-sized gem. This gem is the 'Spider Silk Gem'. With it, you can create a magic workbench that can continuously produce silver-maned spider silk.
Moreover, the silk behind the Silver Mane Spider is far tougher and more durable than the silk of the ordinary female Panier spider, and has a better affinity for the wind element. Even though this time they gained a lot from the battle with the Dragon Fire Guild, it is not as good as this one. A 'tiny' gem, even slightly inferior to the former.
Not every spider group has a spider queen, and not every spider queen can find a 'spider silk gem' on her body. Because the 'Spider Silk Gem' is actually the crystallized product of magic power in the body of the Silver Mane Spider Queen. When the Silver Mane Spider Queen dies, as the etheric magic dissipates, the 'Spider Silk Gem' may also disappear with it.
The moment he saw this gem, Fang Plover could conclude in his mind that there was at least a half chance that the Dragon Fire Guild's massive operation was for this 'Spider Silk Gem'. And they may not have hunted the Spider Queen once before, just because the 'Spider Silk Gem' is so rare——
He didn't know whether to say that the other party's luck was too good or too bad. The Dragon Fire Guild actually found a silver-maned spider queen with a 'Spider Silk Gem', but it happened to fall into their hands in the end.
It's okay that the Dragon Fire Guild didn't know about this. If they did, they don't know if they would be so angry that they would explode on the spot.
Fang Yu took the gem from Tian Lan's hand with some caution. How much could the Seven Seas Brigade save by having this thing? It is equivalent to raising a 'Panil Cunning Spider' on the boat that can continuously replenish its gaze, and the problem of repairing the sails in the future will be easily solved.
As for the need to build sails in the future, there is no need to trouble the disgusting giant spider.
This gray 'crystal' looks unattractive on the outside, but in Fang Yu's eyes at this moment, it is much more beautiful than the brightest gem - it can even be said to be the most valuable thing to the team that they have obtained since their adventure. A treasure now.
He couldn't help but turn around and glare at Tianlan, and said heartbrokenly: "How can such a precious thing be slapped on the table casually? What if it gets broken?"
Tian Lan chuckled: "Brother Ed, who is a financial fan."
"Why, why are you so obsessed with money? I'm thinking about the team."
"Don't worry, it's very strong. This is what Sister Sylvide said."
The noble daughter also smiled and nodded.
Fang Yu was speechless and wiped the gem on his clothes, then carefully put it in his pocket and said firmly: "In short, I will keep it for you first."
Tianlan slapped the table, laughing for a moment.
After a small interlude, everyone started talking about the Dragon Fire Guild and the Blood Shark Air Pirates who appeared in Idos. Fang Plover suddenly remembered something. The big cat man and Parker had told him something a long time ago, about their journey from the Hill of Giant Trees to Kaolin.
Only then did he pick up this memory again and asked, "I heard that there is some connection between the Blood Shark Pirates and the Gray Sea Pirates?"
Rhett suddenly became quiet, his silver-gray eyes flickering.
But before he spoke, Baggins, who was sitting on the side, replied: "That's true. The Blood Shark Pirates were actually first separated from the Gray Sea Pirates."
"Wait a minute, what are gray sea pirates?" Parker suddenly asked: "I have only heard of pale pirates."
Baggins glanced at him and replied: "Above the sea of clouds in Aitaria, there are two most vicious pirate groups. One is the Pale Pirates, and the second is the Gray Sea Pirates. The Pale Pirates like to go to Hanrui. The operation in the outer sea area, with the Hydra as its emblem, is well-organized and powerful, and is one of the long-term opponents of the Oshur Empire and the Kaolin-Ithurian Navy in the air and sea."
"Because their operating range is close to Kaolin-Ithurian, the Kaolin-Ithurian people are generally more familiar with this pirate group."
"But the Gray Sea Pirates are actually not inferior to the Pale Pirates at all, but this organization is much more complex. This pirate group is not even just one, but a collective name for many pirates. They mainly operate off the coast of Rotao , to the Baozhang Coast area in the north of the kingdom, and to the south to St. Xiu'an - the pirate tradition of today's St. Xiu'an generation is related to this pirate group."
He paused and then said: "The Blood Shark Air Pirates are one of them."
Fang Yu asked: "Then why did they split from the Gray Sea pirates?"
"I'm not sure about this," Baggins shook his head: "That was more than ten years ago. The Blood Shark Pirates seemed to have gotten into some trouble in Lotao, so they left the Gray Sea and headed to Hanrui. That. They should now rely on the protection of the Pale Pirates."
"This pirate group can be considered a legend," Sylvide also said: "I heard my father talk about them. They are the only small pirate group that has served for the two major pirate groups."
Fang Plover turned to the big cat man and asked: "Mr. Reid, I remember you mentioned that when you went to Kaolin from the Hill of Giant Trees, you encountered the blood shark pirates?"
"That's just the big cat man asking for trouble," Parker said angrily: "He insisted on saying that the Paladin should uphold justice. Originally, the pirate attack had nothing to do with us, and I almost lost my life."
Rhett smiled slightly, and then replied politely: "Actually, it's just a private holiday with the Blood Shark Pirates, and there is an old acquaintance in there."
As the big cat man spoke, he touched the scar on his cheek with his paw, and a faint brilliance flashed in his silver-gray eyes.
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