"I must have known, Lord, that compared to the human nations, the Outer Territory is vaster and more mysterious. The proud elves, the stubborn dwarves, the winged humans flying high on the islands... the forces of each alien race.
They are all unfathomable, and most of them are relatively closed and aloof, rarely taking the initiative to interact with other races."
Garth's old voice gradually became mysterious as he continued: "But in many cases, necessary communication and trade are still indispensable. To cater for this situation, the Cinephilia Market came into being."
"It is an extremely large mobile city that may appear in any corner of the outer world, providing trade convenience for all races."
"There, you can see any isolated race. They come for trade or for other purposes that require contact with foreign races. The Cinephilia Market is like a huge platform for them.
Provides opportunities for mutual exchange.”
"In addition to ordinary trade, fifth-level or even higher-level equipment, magic potions, magic scrolls, and even all kinds of heavenly materials and earthly treasures and other strange things are also endless in the market, but the prerequisite for trading is to get
Offer something of the same or higher level, otherwise the seller will not choose to trade.”
"After all, even for the tribes in the outer lands who are able to forge fifth-level or even higher-level equipment, the magical weapons of this level are the treasures of the clan and cannot be leaked out at will."
Hearing what Gals said, Jiang Li nodded thoughtfully and said: "A cinephile market? I've heard about it too. It's said that this kind of market is held irregularly, and before the event, the races that are qualified to participate will be invited to attend."
Send an invitation."
"And the people participating in the market are all high-level strong men sent by various races, and each one of them is terrifying in strength."
After a pause, Jiang Li added: "As for the cinephile market itself as the organizer, its own strength is even more unfathomable."
"A mobile city with unfathomable strength?"
Lei Xiao gently rubbed his chin and said thoughtfully: "It sounds like this cinephile market is very much like a place blessed by gods."
"Lord, my subordinates also think so. Just like the soldiers of Crystal Blue City, they can often exert more powerful combat power in the land of gods."
Hong Ye nodded and agreed with her eyebrows raised.
As a dragon, she has naturally heard about the cinephile market, but unfortunately, it is impossible for a dragon who likes to collect shiny treasures to receive an invitation.
"Lord, the most important thing is that the invitations to the Cinephilia Market are issued to extremely strict recipients."
Jiang Li pondered for a moment and then added: "As far as my subordinates know, not to mention the human race countries where only the population dominates, even some races that have the ability to forge fifth-level equipment do not have this qualification."
"It's kind of interesting. I hope one day we can participate in this mysterious gathering."
Lei Xiao's face was filled with anticipation, and he immediately turned to the old alchemist and said, "Senior Ice Demon, since you mentioned the Shadow Market, you must have some experience with it, right?"
"To be honest, Lord, by chance, my subordinates who were traveling in foreign lands were fortunate enough to participate in a cinephile market. It was truly an unforgettable magical experience."
While sighing, Gars nodded to Lei Xiao and said: "It was also at that cinephile market that my subordinate met a mysterious alien alchemist by chance, and then he revealed the secret of the Sweet King Flower. true colors!"
"Through an ancient book that the alien alchemist took out, I learned that the Sweet King Flower can hide itself, not by magical means such as illusion, but in a true physical sense, and will automatically blend with the surrounding plants. They are so integrated that they are even indistinguishable from their appearance.”
"And that mysterious aroma is the deadly weapon of the sweet king flower. People or monsters who are corroded by the fragrance will immediately faint and be unable to mobilize the energy in the body, and then be rolled up by the vines of the sweet king flower, and finally enter the opening petals."
"Furthermore, according to records in ancient books, even if you are lucky enough to escape the vines of the Sweet King Flower and the flower mouth is not destroyed, if the person who is eroded by the fragrance does not receive treatment in time, he will eventually die due to the blockage of the energy circuit."
After hearing what Garth said, everyone's expressions became solemn.
I saw Erza, who had escaped from hibernation with Lei Xiao, thinking for a moment, and pondered: "So, His Majesty the old king was eroded by the fragrance of the sweet king flower?"
"But this magical plant has been extinct for three thousand years, so how could it appear in the palace?"
The orange-white sassy face was full of confusion as he asked.
"Do you still remember the devouring slime that was under the Blue Cold Castle? That dangerous monster should have been extinct long ago, but it was still sneaked into the deepest part of the wine cellar."
Hong Ye frowned and muttered: "If all of this was done by the mysterious organization Black Abyss Brotherhood, it would not be surprising."
"So, does the Black Abyss Brotherhood still have the ability to resurrect ancient creatures? It is really becoming more and more mysterious."
Lei Xiao slowly took a deep breath and his eyes became more solemn.
With the surrounding six countries ready to move, and this unpredictable mysterious organization that has been dormant in the darkness, I have to say that my situation is indeed not optimistic, and even murderous.
Just when the seriousness on Lei Xiao's face became more obvious, Ariel slowly opened her starry eyes, and Xiao Huan also reappeared, apparently having finished the meeting with the old king.
Looking at Ariel's delicate cheeks, Lei Xiao's tense face relaxed a little, and he nodded slightly towards the former.
At this moment, Wu Ye, who was out investigating, walked into the bedroom again, came directly to Lei Xiao, and said: "Your Excellency, I have already inquired clearly. The maids and guards at that time also smelled something similar to The smell of cold flame Linglan."
"But because there were at least a thousand Lengyan Linglan in the restaurant, no one paid attention. After Yu's reminder, someone realized that none of the Lengyan Linglan had bloomed at that time."
After saying nothing, Lei Xiao did not hesitate, and immediately told Wu and Ariel the information that Garth had just said.
"So, the reason why my father is seriously ill is because of this extinct sweet king flower?"
After listening to Lei Xiao's words, Ariel's eyes lit up at first, and then she clenched her fists, frowning and said: "This Black Abyss Brotherhood is so scheming, they actually used extinct magic plants to poison my father.
king!"
"Using extinct plants can indeed maximize the chance of success. After all, three thousand years are enough to wipe out everything, making it impossible for ordinary people to find any clues from the details."
Wu Zhong nodded, his old voice full of solemnity.
But then, there was a trace of doubt in Wu's voice, and he said in confusion: "But if this happens, two problems will arise."
"First, as your Excellency, the guest, has mentioned the contradiction before, there are so many people present, why is it that only His Majesty the old King himself is attacked?"
"Secondly, the Sweet King Flower is so huge. Even if it can disguise itself, how did it get into the low Lengyan Linglan?"
After hearing Wu's question, everyone present frowned and started thinking.
"Mr. Wu, although the first question is indeed confusing, the second question is not difficult to explain."
Gals took a step forward, nodded and said: "According to the ancient book, although the sweet king flower in the mature stage is extremely large, in order to avoid natural enemies, the sweet king flower in the seedling stage is no different from ordinary flowers, plus its own
The camouflage function makes it difficult to detect or identify.”
"So, the other party must have mixed the juvenile sweet king flower into the ordinary cold flame linglan."
Ariel nodded thoughtfully and said thoughtfully: "In this way, everything will be very reasonable."
"Your Highness the Princess is right, and although the sweet king flower in its seedling stage is still very venomous, its toxicity is weaker."
Garth gently stroked his gray beard and continued his analysis: "This also explains why the old King did not fall down at that time, but took a while after the incident to become poisonous."
"Thank you, Senior Ice Demon, for your explanation. The only remaining question is why only my father was poisoned."
Ariel's frowning eyebrows relaxed a little, and she expressed her gratitude to the old alchemist.
"Your Highness, you are so polite. I am also very confused about this matter. After all, according to ancient books, the smell of Sweet King Flower attacks indiscriminately. Logically speaking, this should not happen."
Gals shook his head helplessly and continued: "However, after all, this is a kind of magical plant that has long been extinct. It may have some unknown characteristics."
"Senior Ice Demon is right, but no matter what, we finally found the source of the old King's serious illness!"
As soon as Lei Xiao said these words, everyone present became excited.
This undoubtedly means that as long as the right medicine is given, His Majesty the old King may be cured!
But while they were excited in their hearts, a look of solemnity appeared on everyone's faces.
After all, this is an extinct magical plant. Even if the source is found, it may be difficult to obtain the antidote to the poison of the extinct magical plant.
"Senior Ice Demon, do you have a way to detoxify it?"
Lei Xiao immediately realized this problem and asked the old alchemist.
"Lord, do you still remember what my subordinate said just now that many samples of the sweet king flower were collected back then? This includes the poisonous sacs of the sweet king flower."
I saw Gals smiling confidently, stroking his chest and saluting Lei Xiao: "My subordinates have already done a lot of research on detoxification potions. With these samples, I believe that the corresponding detoxification potions will be refined soon.
Even if His Majesty the old King cannot be cured immediately, he will certainly be able to inhibit further deterioration of the condition!"
After Gals finished speaking, everyone rejoiced again.
Ariel, in particular, hugged Lei Xiao's arm tightly and almost cried with joy.
This undoubtedly means that after the actions of the lord, her father finally has hope of recovery!
"Senior Gars, I'll leave everything to you."
Lei Xiao nodded slightly to the old alchemist, and then said to everyone: "In order to prevent the mysterious organization from making any changes again, everything needs to be done in secret."
"Your Excellency, Keqing, is right. According to the Black Abyss Brotherhood's style of conduct, the sweet king flower seedling must have been secretly disposed of. However, just in case, Yu will secretly investigate all Lengyan Linglan in the palace.
, and focus on tracing the origin and whereabouts of all the Cold Flame Lily of the Valley in the Second VIP Restaurant of Lion Castle to see if any other clues can be found."
Wu nodded to Lei Xiao and couldn't help but said gratefully: "This time, I really want to thank you, Mr. Keqing."
"Mr. Wu, you're welcome. Now that things have come to an end, let's just wait for the good news."
Lei Xiao first restored the bedroom to its original state, and then waved his hand to signal his subordinates to leave together.
Since it was already getting late, after careful arrangements, Lei Xiao and his party simply stayed in Wolong Fort.
Although this is the exclusive castle of the King of Cold Flames and ordinary nobles do not even have the right to set foot in it, for Lei Xiao, it is obviously no different from his own.
As for the other main subordinates and elite squadrons, they were arranged to be stationed at Ariel's Princess Castle and the Guards Corps.
"Your Excellency, Your Majesty the Princess, tomorrow is the coronation ceremony. Please take a good rest."
In front of an extremely luxurious bedroom, Wu nodded to Lei Xiao and Ariel, and then left.
After closing the door to the bedroom, Lei Xiao and Ariel first refined the Demonic Moon Condensation Pill separately, and then after cleaning together, they both lay down on the comfortable and soft big bed.
After a whole day of the triumphal ceremony, although they felt a little sleepy, they felt relieved after taking a bath, so the two did not fall asleep immediately, but started chatting.
Especially after mentioning the coronation ceremony tomorrow, Ariel was so excited that she couldn't sleep at all and started tossing and turning in bed.
Naturally, Lei Xiao had a look of helplessness on his face and continued chatting with this girl.
"Lord, my subordinates just asked my father about the Lion King Palace!"
Ariel's starry eyes lit up, and she turned to Lei Xiao and said, "Although my father still smiled and said nothing and did not tell his subordinates the core function of the Lion King Palace, he said that function was enough to frighten six people.
country, and greatly enhance the morale of the entire kingdom, and even the overall combat power!"
"oh?"
After hearing Ariel's words, Lei Xiao couldn't help but feel energetic.
You must know that the surrounding countries are ready to move and may raise troops to invade at any time.
The thing that I am most worried about right now is how to increase combat power as soon as possible to deal with the upcoming crisis.
If the Lion King Palace can really increase the overall combat power of the entire kingdom, it will undoubtedly be a huge help!
"But in the final analysis, the Lion King's Palace is just a miraculous building inside the palace. What kind of magical functions does it hide to be able to do this?"
Just when Lei Xiao was thoughtful.
Ariel's somewhat hesitant voice reached his ears again: "Lord, my father also said that if possible, he would like to have a grandson..."