"This is not a hot spring, it's called a divination pool. It's close to the ley line network, and the water in the pool is almost condensed by the wind of magic. Soaking in it helps me predict the future. You dwarves are naturally repulsive to magic, so you can't feel it."
Eutrax was still able to detect what Snorri was thinking, but the demon toad did not intend to delve into it.
"Go ahead, I've already contacted Atik. The giant spiritual network allows us to communicate with each other. Tiatequa is the core of the giant network in the South, and it's also one of the few places left intact."
Snorri bid farewell to Slann and started trekking again after a night's rest. Snorri originally wanted to ask Eutrax to borrow some beasts of burden or something, so as to save some energy for the brothers.
However, although there are many giant beasts of the Lizardmen, there are none on the surface of the Bone Temple. All they have here are just cold lizards. The lizardmen's cold lizards are the same type as those of the dark elves, but they are naturally the same kind, and they can be ridden without having to apply venom to their bodies and suffer the sequelae.
But it's a pity that the dwarves couldn't get the approval of those grumpy, stupid-minded reptiles. It is unrealistic for them to pull an animal cart. The main reason is that there are no vehicle paths in the rainforest.
After a night of relaxation, Snorri and his tribe set off again under the leadership of their guide. According to Euthrax, this section of the road is relatively safe, and Thea Tequa has stronger control around it.
After a long period of suffering, a larger temple city revealed its spiers from the rain forest. Just as Snorri was thinking about where to go, a group of skinks suddenly emerged from the ground.
"Venerable Atik has sent me to welcome you, wanderers away from home."
Snorri was surprised that the leading priest could speak Common Language, but after thinking about it, it was normal. Slan could completely transmit relevant knowledge through spiritual resonance.
"Where did you come from?"
Snorri asked. He didn't remember that the lizardmen in the game had the ability to move underground.
"The construction of our tunnels preceded the birth of your young race!" The skink showed its sense of superiority as the eldest son of the ancient saint. The dwarf king shook his head and followed them into the ground without asking any more questions.
"Using magic to maintain it? What a luxury!"
Dwarves are experts at digging holes, and Snorri took a look at the tunnel wall and determined that this thing was not stabilized by a physical structure. Since being close to the temple city can summon huge power through spiritual vein buildings, Slan of Tiatequa directly blocked the underground passage with magic power.
Without the detour of "looking up the mountain and running to death", the team rushed towards the city in a straight line. When they came out of the tunnel, they were already in front of the city wall. The protection of the Bone Temple is a magic fence attached, but there are many higher standards here.
The city wall made of obsidian was originally considered strong, and there was also a golden magic network carved on the surface, which could better conduct magic and enhance defensive performance.
"You have to meet the landlord first when you come!" Snorri thought to himself. He did not go straight to the Oriental Bazaar, but followed the greeters straight to the pyramid along the central avenue.
The pyramid here is more magnificent than the Bone Temple, and the security force is stronger. Snorri saw a small group of temple guards. They were heavily armored, and they were leaning on the ground with their halberds, which were carefully polished and engraved with sacred inscriptions.
Even more attractive is the unique bone helmet they wear, which is made from the horned or bone-crested skull of a large Lustrian predator. They are passed down among the temple guards as sacred relics, and it is said that the successors can obtain part of the strength and fighting skills of their ancestors.
Temple guards are unparalleled guardians. The sharp-eyed dwarves noticed that a thin layer of dust had fallen on them, as if they had been standing guard for many years.
"Otrax told me about you. In my opinion, to realize the big plan, we need to unite the forces of all races. However, I have reservations about its idea of contacting the same race across the pond."
The body of Lord Atik on the Guyu Observatory is covered with a silk coat, and the skin exposed underneath is blue. Its power is more powerful than that of Eutrax before. Snorri is not sure whether the color of the skin is caused by different generations or a manifestation of different properties of the magical wind.
"Your ancestors have shown many remarkable abilities since the beginning of the world. After so many years, it seems that you have made progress. I think my city also needs your goods and services."
Lord Attila, who had greeted him in advance, got straight to the point. Snorri was very happy. The trade agreement alone made the journey a waste of time. Tiatequa is still more prosperous and powerful than the Bone Temple, and its purchasing power is definitely stronger.
After making a few casual remarks, Snorri led the guards and rushed to the "Oriental Bazaar" non-stop. From a distance, he smelled the pungent smell of spices and heard the shouts one after another.
"Come on, come on! Let's go here and look!"
"The best silk is the same as Shi Lan's!"
The boss here did not sit in front of the stage, but hired some skinks on the spot to sell goods. A large group of foreigners suddenly poured in from the market, attracting the attention of the salesmen.
"I am Lord Snorri of the Southern World's Edge Mountains. Who among you has the final say!"
Snorri prepared many opening remarks along the way, but when the time came he couldn't help but say the most traditional one.
"Immeasurable Pure Treasure Heavenly Lord!"
After hearing Snorri's loud and well-spoken Common Tongue, several humans in silk clothes rushed out from the back hall of the store. Snorri looked at those familiar yellow faces and almost burst into tears.
"Dwarves? Why are they here?"
"Quick, get the chart!"
Several humans were communicating in their own languages, and Snorri could understand 80% of them. Their language was basically the same as the vernacular in his previous life.
"Ahem, it's a pleasure to meet you. Would you like to move to the tent and talk?" One of the humans who knew Common Language stood up and greeted Snorri.
"please!"
Snorri lifted the curtain and walked into the store, followed by five hammer guards.
"Uh, pardon me, dear Lord Longbeard, why are you here?" A waiter came up with a teapot and made a cup of tea for everyone.
"Where are you from? Cathay?" Snorri did not answer, but instead asked the topic he cared about most.
"Hiss, that's right! We are all subjects under the rule of Dragon Emperor Haotian." The merchants from Cathay were surprised. They didn't expect that this dwarf who seemed to fall from the sky actually knew this.
"Well, according to our intelligence, you and your tribe should all live in the northern continent. Why, how did you end up here? Or are we going wrong?" Another Cathay man came up holding a map.
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