After experiencing being "abandoned", Bai Lin's attitude towards Lulu also changed somewhat, becoming more straightforward and straightforward.
To be fair, Bai Lin was actually very grateful that Lulu could retreat in time, otherwise Harry, Hermione, Zhuobi... would probably all die at the bottom of the sea, but emotionally, he was still a little uncomfortable, which made it difficult for Bai Lin to treat Lu again. Lu was regarded as a confidante and became a simple and respectable comrade-in-arms.
About three minutes later, Lulu replied: "The family's council of elders is also discussing this matter. Moritz's house seems to have been robbed. The magic ball is gone, and even his only son is missing."
"Only son? He also has a son?" Bai Lin asked.
"Actually, he's an illegitimate child. He's the big bear you competed with, Barnard." Lulu said.
"Can you find his location? Or a clue?" Bai Lin asked.
"Give me some time. The Presbyterian Church in Europe is in chaos now. Someone once again proposed that you take over the post of warden, but the Ross family and the Fudge family will object," Lulu said.
"Can't I object on my own?" Bai Lin was a little resistant to being arranged by the Presbyterian Council.
"Unless you leave the family, I don't recommend you to do so. Only by using order can you go further." Lulu said.
After closing the team channel, Bai Lin had a very uncomfortable feeling, as if his destiny was being controlled by others, but he soon figured it out. It was because of her loyalty to order that Lulu inherited the resources of the Ross family in the world. Society has so much energy, and the rule-based environment that makes her feel like a fish in water is as uncomfortable as a cage for her.
But thinking rationally, Lulu does make sense, unless one day, his power can influence the rules.
Bai Lin shook his head and went to say hello to Dumbledore and Professor Pomona first, but then he met Karkaroff in the corridor.
Karkaroff had a look of bitterness and hatred on his face. When he saw Bai Lin, his eyes were as wide as bells. He rushed forward, grabbed Bai Lin's collar, and pushed him against the wall.
"Hey! What do you mean?" Bai Lin said innocently.
"Give me back my Diana!" Karkaroff growled, but he restrained himself and did not really roar so that the whole building could hear him.
"As you say, we pay with one hand and deliver the goods with the other hand..." Bai Lin frowned. Before he could finish speaking, Karkaroff had already taken out the book of black magic and hit Bai Lin hard on the chest.
"This book is fake! How dare you play tricks on me!" Karkaroff looked ferocious, and his yellow teeth were almost ready to bite Bai Lin.
"I'll go, please, this book is genuine and good to buy, I can prove it to you!" Bai Lin raised his hands and said.
He had long expected that it would be difficult for Karkaroff to learn the spells in the black magic book. After all, he did not have his own summoning guide god to assist him. He relied solely on his habitual magical thinking to study. How could it be possible in a few days? Results. Just like stealing the Yi Jin Jing from the Sutra Library of Shaolin Temple, there is no guarantee that you will become a peerless master.
Although Karkaroff was angry, he still dragged Bai Lin to the temporary classroom lent to them by Dumbledore. It was originally a bunker, and the surrounding walls were very clear, and could barely be used for teaching black magic.
Just after Bai Lin slowly read out and demonstrated each magic one by one according to the syllables recorded in the book, Karkaroff's jaw almost fell to the ground, and the book in his hand could only be messed up in the wind.
"Let's see... I'm sending Buddha to the West. If I have time, I'll open a small stove for you one by one and teach you how to do it!" Bai Lin made the biggest concession.
Karkaroff's expression alternated between joy and worry, but he still reluctantly accepted Bai Lin's suggestion, but he didn't fully understand the meaning of the phrase "send Buddha to the West" for a long time.
Time flew by so fast that Bai Lin showed up in the long-lost Magical Creatures Care class and Durmstrang's Dark Arts class, but he received a message from Lulu on the morning of the third day.
"Prepare something to keep out the cold. I'm afraid you're going to a place that's colder than Ushuaia." Lulu said.
Bai Lin was stunned. He didn't expect to set off again so soon. He asked, "Where is it?"
"In the Far East, Barnard was last seen yesterday in Amur State. Reports indicate that he is heading north, probably to Saha," Lulu said.
Bai Lin suddenly heard the names of two new places and was a little confused. In this era where there are no smart phones to access the Internet anytime and anywhere, he felt that he had entered a blind spot in his own knowledge.
However, Lulu very thoughtfully sent him a map and marked it for him. He opened it and saw that it was in the northeast of the fighting nation, on the Siberian Plateau. However, the map Lulu sent him was still from the Cold War. A few years ago (after all, it was only a few years ago), there was a large area of unfamiliar place names on the map, but Bai Lin couldn't find it even after looking at it all night.
"Do you need me to help you?" Lulu's tone was filled with concern.
"No need, I can handle it." Bai Lin refused Lulu's help. Firstly, he didn't intend to use a lot of people, and secondly, there was a high probability that the trip would be in vain. After all, he was not familiar with the place and searching for a person with no clues in such a large area. The wizard is undoubtedly looking for a needle in a haystack. Bai Lin can only try his luck. If Barnard takes away the soul ball and survives, he will not be unknown forever. It will definitely appear on his own. If he can't find it, he will be patient. Just wait.
After closing the team channel, Bai Lin immediately felt worried. It was easy to go to France, Italy, beautiful countries, South America, and the East. However, due to some well-known reasons in 1991, it was difficult to go to Germany and the fighting nation in recent years. It wasn't that easy. In the end, Bai Lin thought of an excellent candidate - Karkaroff.
"The Indestructible King of the Great Village"
Anyone who has read the original novel knows that Durmstrang is in the north, and its specific location cannot be plotted to prevent people from other magic schools from stealing their secrets. They use amnesia spells to erase part of the visitor's memory, so no one can be sure where it is.
But Bai Lin comes from 2020. Many websites of this era have deduced that Durmstrang should be located in the territory of the fighting nation, somewhere in the wild near Moscow.
(It was originally set that Durmstrang is the only one in the world that teaches black magic, focuses on the tradition of dueling and war magic, etc. It does have some stereotypes of the fighting people by the original author. It is also set that they have never successfully won the flames. Cup, also with some British arrogance towards the fighting nation.)
Bai Lin found Karkaroff who was still thinking hard in the black magic classroom. Next to the latter was Krum, who had returned from injury. When he saw Bai Lin, he nodded politely towards him. Bai Lin liked him very much. This strong and brave young man stepped forward and patted his arm.
"I want to go to the Far East. Is there any way?" Bai Lin asked straight to the point.
Karkaroff's eyes flickered, and he stared into Bai Lin's eyes and said, "Professor White, you have too many secrets and too many actions. Are you begging me or asking me?" His tone was unkind, but Bai Lin heard something different from it.
What Karkaroff actually meant was: I guess you are looking for a very precious thing, perhaps related to black magic. If you want my help, you must get a share of the pie.
Bai Lin didn't dislike people like him who talked about exchange of interests in everything, which was usually called a businessman's trait. He said bluntly: "A treasure is indeed related to black magic. If you are willing to help, I may tell you more details. , if this trip yields something, don’t worry, your share will not be missed.”
Karkaroff rubbed the various rings on his knuckles, pondered for a moment and said: "I hope you can give me equivalent compensation... Let Krum accompany you, he will send you to the Far East."
Bai Lin was stunned. He didn't expect that he would make such an arrangement, but he figured it out in a flash. Karkaroff must have heard Krum talk about his encounter in the Antarctic waters. Since Bai Lin could manage it with great effort, If Krum rescues him, he will definitely not harm him. If it is someone else, it might be possible, and Krum is absolutely "loyal" to Karkaroff (perhaps Karkaroff misunderstood Krum's respect ).
After a few polite words with Karkaroff, because the situation was urgent, they agreed to set off after dinner. Bai Linfeng teleported to the habitat in a hurry and dragged old Addison, who was fishing by the lake, to the blacksmith. In the shop, although the old craftsman was very reluctant, he quickly found a few pieces of equipment for Bai Lin to keep out the cold, a cloak and a pair of boots, which did not increase his attributes, but added a spell with a warming effect. It can move freely even at temperatures tens of degrees below zero.
However, after dinner, Bai Lin prepared to secretly rush to the place agreed with Krum, but when he slipped out of the castle from the side door, he was blocked by Catherine. Catherine had a stubborn look in her eyes and held a magic suitcase in her hand. Apparently well prepared.
"Uh... you found out!" Bai Lin was a little embarrassed. He originally planned to sneak out alone without telling anyone.
"Don't think of leaving me behind this time!" Catherine said: "I have prepared a complete set of cold-proof equipment from old Addison, and I promise not to hold you back!"
Bai Lin had no choice but to nod. Catherine suddenly beamed and took his arm. Bai Lin could only explain the incident in a concise and comprehensive manner along the way.
Krum waited anxiously in the dark woods, and finally saw Bai Lin walking quickly. He frowned when he saw one more person, but said nothing.
Krum had carved a temporary teleportation circle in the clearing in the woods, and piled a few firewood in the middle.
"Fire is raging!" Krum pointed at the firewood, and a bright red flame suddenly ignited. It is said that his fire spell is very fast and gorgeous, and he must have worked hard.
After lighting the fire, he took out a small bag of dark gray powder from his arms, which should be Durmstrang's special floo powder.
Watching the Floo powder form a crystal vortex on the campfire, you can vaguely see the white snow at the end. Krum glanced at Bai Lin, put his leather hat on his head, and got in.
Bai Lin put on his cloak and followed closely with Catherine, who was also wrapped tightly. A burst of light flowed, and he estimated that it took about ten seconds to teleport before finally landing on the ground.
The two of them landed on the ground and their feet softened, making a "squeaking" sound. Catherine's body tilted, and Bai Lin quickly grabbed her. Krum rolled his eyes and was speechless at their behavior of spreading dog food.
The cold north wind made Bai Lin shiver, and he quickly wrapped his hood and Catherine tightly. They were in a snow-covered mountain, and the moonlight that had just risen shone on the snow, making it look like it was night. Not too dark.
The surrounding snow was at least a foot thick, and there was an inconspicuous small stone platform at the foot, which was also covered in snow, but a little thinner. He swept the snow away with his feet, and it turned out to be a shallow magic circle.
Krum explained in a low voice: "Very few people know about the secret Floo network left during the war..."
Bai Lin nodded, and Catherine shrank her body and asked, "Is this the Far East?"
Krum spread his hands and said: "Where are we now? This is Denmark. We came here secretly. We can only rest for ten minutes in a remote and uninhabited place before we can activate the Floo network again and then teleport to East Prussia. Then we pass through Moscow to Novosibirsk, and then we have to ride a flying broom to Yakutsk. I haven’t been to Amur Oblast or Sakha either.”
Bai Lin looked at Krum and suddenly realized: "Oh, by the way, you are Bulgarian."
"Durmstrang has students from all over the world who study black magic, but in the past few years...in peaceful times, there have been a lot fewer new students," Krum said.
Bai Lin did not comment, shrugged and said: "I hope Durmstrang can find a way forward that truly belongs to the dark wizard..."
The three of them chatted while teleporting. Every time they teleported to the east, they felt a little colder. Because they crossed the Ural Mountains from the outer suburbs of Moscow, the temperature reached ten degrees below zero. The cold air coming from the Arctic Ocean forms a cold wind, which can freeze people's eyebrows.
Catherine put on all the warm clothes she had brought with her and cast a heating charm on herself, which made her feel better.
Although the teleportation is boring, you can also see many never-before-seen beautiful scenery along the way. Catherine is in a good mood. If she has a smartphone in hand, she will definitely take 300 beautiful photos a day.
Because of the time difference, each time they teleported eastward, although it only took more than ten minutes, the time zone moved forward by an hour or two. By the time they teleported for the fourth time to their destination, the sky was already slightly bright, and they teleported like this. all night. We arrived at a strange city in the tundra. Looking from a distance, we saw countless factory chimneys standing in the city.
Krum huddled in his black cloak, pointed in the direction of the city and said: "That is the largest city in Siberia. I have never been to the north. Maybe I can ask friends here for help to avoid having to go there. Flying more than two thousand kilometers on a broomstick in the north wind! The Far East is really too big!"
