Chapter 19 Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Rolling Stone Town
Chapter 19 Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Rolling Stone Town
Author: Ten Years One Click
Chapter 19 Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Rolling Stone Town
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"Almighty and skillful hand, fifth level ability."
Matthew's eyelids twitched.
This means that the elegant gentleman in front of him has at least 17 professional levels.
Moreover, it is a rogue type that is easy to get started and extremely difficult to specialize.
No wonder he appeared behind her without any warning the last time we met.
At that time, Matthew thought it was because Beanna's confession distracted him.
"What's wrong?"
When walking out of the association building, Richard seemed to notice Matthew's dazed expression.
Matthew shook his head.
He looked at the crowd of people celebrating from the next area.
in the crowd.
There was an exaggeratedly dressed young man walking on stilts.
He kept swaying from side to side, greeting pedestrians on both sides.
His movements were extremely large, as if he might fall down at any time.
"It's nothing, I just feel a little emotional. Rolling Stone Town is really a hidden dragon and a crouching tiger."
Matthew looked at the young man on stilts and said.
"Who says it isn't?"
Richard smiled and made way for the two playful children.
Then he looked back at Matthew inadvertently:
"The bone dragon is not something that just anyone can control."
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Green Vine Tavern.
In the booth near the corner of the back door.
The young bartender served the drinks with a cheerful expression.
"Hello, two cups of 'Pig Eat Wine'. Today is the Spring Festival. Old Barry will give everyone a cup of sparkling sweet water for free. You two can use it for free!"
Richard gracefully took the glass of light green wine and took a sip.
Then he said to Matthew:
"I still remember that when I first came here, I had no idea what a wonderful alcoholic drink "Pig Eat Wine" was. When old Barry recommended it to me, I thought he was entertaining me, a foreigner."
Matthew also raised the wooden cup and tasted it for a while.
This is a specialty of Rolling Stone Town. The origin of its name is unknown. The taste is spicy and unforgettable.
Because making pig wine requires the use of a seasonal wild grass.
Therefore, it can only be tasted around the Spring Festival every year.
Matthew didn't answer.
He was still thinking about Richard's intentions.
"My visit to the locksmith was full of chance. It was almost impossible for Richard to predict my actions before entering the office."
"So, it just happened to happen that he had an itchy hand?"
"Or is it that he originally planned to contact me and just took advantage of the situation?"
No matter what the situation is.
Being targeted by a fifth-level thief is not a good thing.
Fortunately, Richard did not show any hostility.
And Matthew also asked himself to sit upright.
There should be nothing to fear.
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The two chatted for a while.
Perhaps some of the crowds from the market and festival had dispersed.
The tavern gradually became lively.
Richard suddenly asked Matthew with great interest:
"That girl, did she write to you after she went to Jade Cangting?"
Beanna?
Matthew, who was nervous, instantly recalled the girl who confessed her love to him in front of his house that day.
"No."
Matthew shook his head and said.
He thought for a while and added:
"It's only been half a month. She may have just arrived at Jade Cangting and hasn't settled in yet."
Richard smiled:
"You don't have to defend her. I'm just curious about your attitude towards her - or them. As far as I know, you are very popular among female students, but why do I feel that you don't like them very much?"
Matthew denied:
"No, the girls are very energetic and cute."
Richard asked curiously:
"Then why do you always reject their confessions? I heard that Beanna is not the first one."
Matthew explained carefully:
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"Like I said to Biana, they don't know the real me.
They were still a group of children, and they fell in love with me probably because my status as a teacher gave me the opportunity to gain their admiration easily;
Maybe it’s because having a handsome boyfriend like me makes her feel more vain among her peers;
It may even be that the taboo relationship between teachers and students stimulates their rebellious hearts.
In short, their confessions are based on many possibilities.
But it can’t be because of love.”
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"And I have always treated them equally: they are my students, and they are also a group of innocent children who are still growing up - nothing more."
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Richard asked abruptly:
"Including Sif?"
Matthew answered without hesitation:
"Including Sif!"
"Okay, chatting with you is really boring!"
Richard showed a helpless look:
"Hey Matthew, your popularity with girls would be a source of bragging rights for anyone - even me when I was young. And you, you are actually explaining to me seriously why you don't accept those girls.
Confession?"
Ma Xiu said with a smile:
"I thought these were important."
"Of course it is important. At least our Lord should be able to sleep well tonight - I will bring what you just said to Rhaegar."
Richard yawned.
When Matthew heard this, he suddenly realized:
"So you are the Lord..."
Richard shook his head:
"No, I just happened to meet it. Your spell book reminded me of some experiences in my youth, and I couldn't help it."
"Of course, Rhaegar is also angry with me, but I have been retired for many years, and I have no interest in you or your bone dragon!"
"Today is Spring Knowledge Festival, please have another drink, I'll treat you to it!"
Richard looked lost in conversation.
But this time Matthew took the initiative to speak:
"So that night, when Sif was kidnapped, you would solve the problem even if I didn't take action?"
Richard spread his hands:
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"Don't think of me as a big deal, Matthew, I'm just a retired old guy.
The person who did it is a magician. Of course he is no match for me in a one-on-one fight, but after all, I don't know magic.
I can neither find their location through magic like Zeller, nor can I rush to the scene of the incident quickly and save the beauty like you.
do you understand?
So I want to thank you on Sif's behalf.
This world is the world of spellcasters after all!”
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When he said the last sentence, his tone was a little lonely, and there was a hint of memory in his eyes.
Matthew nodded thoughtfully.
after awhile.
The busy bartender hurriedly served two more glasses of pig wine.
Richard was about to take the cup.
suddenly.
His body movements stopped there, but his eyes glanced towards the door.
Matthew followed his gaze and looked over.
Two seconds later.
The door of the tavern was pushed open.
Two figures, one tall and one short, walked in side by side.
Matthew's pupils shrank.
Even though the other person's face has been modified.
But he also recognized that this was the duo who passed through the oak forest last night!
The two entered the tavern and looked around.
"They can't see here?"
Matthew was surprised to find that the short man with a vigilant expression quickly glanced away from the corner booth.
It was as if there was no one sitting in the booth.
After a while.
The short man found a seat where he could easily observe.
The tall man began to get close to the bartender.
"Two gang members from a big city, they are inquiring about the deeds of a high-level druid that does not exist."
Richard calmly grabbed the wine glass and took a sip.
"Looking for you?"
Matthew said calmly:
"Well, the night I rescued Sif, I killed an arsonist by the way."
"Arsonist? Weird."
Richard narrowed his eyes:
“These maggots living in city sewers would actually leave their territory on their own initiative?”
Matthew said:
"They may have been bewitched by the Calamity Cult."
Richard thought for a moment:
"The Calamity Cult? Never heard of it!"
Matthew shrugged:
"Maybe it's an evil organization that has emerged in recent years?"
"Other than that, I know they seem to be members of the Silver Frost Brotherhood."
Richard nodded and said:
"I know this. The Silver Frost Brotherhood is a criminal organization active in the eastern countries. They have mastered the quick method of the profession of arsonist. Among the top leaders of the organization, there is also the notorious legendary profession of 'Scarlet Letter Hunter'."
Matthew's heart moved:
"Is this organization famous?"
Richard replied:
"It has some notoriety. The key is that most of the members of this organization are wanted by big cities, including Rapids City, White Rock City, Watcher Highlands and Jade Cangting - especially Jade Cangting, because of an incident that targeted the wood elf village many years ago.
For the murder case, they placed a high reward on the members of the Silver Frost Brotherhood."
Matthew heard this and encouraged:
"The major lords want the Silver Frost Brotherhood because they are a group of destructive maniacs, right? Today is the Spring Festival, and letting them move freely among the crowd may cause hidden dangers to public security. Do you want to take action?"
He knew there was probably no chance.
But I also want to see the actual combat situation of high-level thieves.
really.
Richard shook his head and said:
"I have retired and now I only work as a civilian, and the people who deal with them are on the way."
About 30 seconds later.
A column of heavily armed garrison soldiers filed in from the gate.
The leader is clearly Brad, who is holding a dagger!
"Walk!"
Almost as soon as the garrison soldiers entered the door, short Dean jumped up from his stool.
Bang bang bang!
There were several crisp sounds in succession, and before the drinkers in the hall could react, thick black smoke and blazing fires came out from several corners!
The hall suddenly became chaotic.
"Take the back door!" Dean grabbed Mobley, who was unresponsive. The two pushed aside the panicked drinker and quickly walked through the hall to the back door.
Dean breathed a sigh of relief.
He didn't know how the guards discovered them, but he knew very well that he should never get entangled with these heavily armed soldiers in a small space!
Even if you smash your own weapon into pieces, you probably won't be able to create a spark on the opponent's armor.
But as long as you leave the tavern and enter the complex terrain, you have entered their home court.
Arsonists are never afraid of chaotic street fighting, even if they use fewer people to fight more.
What's more, today is the Spring Festival. As long as they go out of the back door, they will have an endless flow of people as cover, and there will also be countless invisible hostages!
Under the cover of thick smoke, the two arrived at the back door.
Dean glanced back.
very good.
The hall was a mess.
Even the guard who was at the forefront was more than ten steps away from him!
"This distance is a natural chasm!"
Dean had a ferocious look on his face.
He took out two bottles of orange-red potion from his luggage and prepared to throw them.
But at this moment.
He suddenly felt a slip under his feet, and his whole body suddenly spun forward and fell forward!
He instinctively wanted to throw away the two bottles of explosive potions.
But just as he was leaning forward.
The two bottles of potion have disappeared!
"what's the situation?"
Dean fell forward to the floor in shock and anger.
Bang! Bang!
He heard two heavy sounds hitting the floor.
Before he could react, what happened.
A strong garrison soldier had pressed his knee against the spine of his back.
He suddenly felt like he couldn't breathe!
Bang!
Another team member skillfully put heavy shackles on the two men who fell to the ground!
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"You two, no member of the Silver Frost Brotherhood is welcome in Rolling Stone, but you are welcome in our prison."
Brad said righteously.
Finished.
Only then did he notice the two people in the booth next to him.
"Huh? Mr. Richard, and Matthew...are you? Oh, I understand, I'm just wondering why the two of them suddenly fell down!"
Brad suddenly understood.
Immediately, he winked at Matthew with an expression of 'Don't worry, I will keep it a secret for you'.
Matthew quickly explained:
"not me……"
However, his words were ruthlessly interrupted by Richard:
"Yes, he did it, good job Matthew, I didn't know you had such skills!"
As he spoke, he raised his glass:
"In honor of the Spring Festival, I hope the weather will be smooth this year and everything will be peaceful."
Then he got up and walked away with a gentleman's cane.
When passing by the two arsonists.
Richard paused deliberately.
He said with a smile to the two people who fell to the ground with confused faces:
"Welcome to Rolling Stone!"
Matthew looked at the data records and was speechless.
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"Richard used the 'stumbling block' to successfully bring down the arsonists Dean and Mobley.
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Stumbling block: The fifth-level ability of the thief can force any target to be brought down and temporarily seal all his abilities.
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Tip: You got two explosive potions!"
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Matthew lowered his head in shock.
At this moment.
Only then did he realize that there were two bottles of orange-red potion in the right pocket of his coat.
"The high-level thief is so terrifying!"
Matthew was convinced.
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Because today is Spring Knowledge Festival.
Matthew deliberately stayed at his home in the town to have dinner.
Despite her tall and sinister appearance, Peggy actually has the soul of a good wife and loving mother.
Dinner includes garlic grilled red sausage, honey roasted chicken, croissant, salad based on kale and strawberry dices, mushroom fried noodles, spinach and egg soup, and Spring Festival special snacks.
Matthew was very satisfied with his meal.
After having dinner.
He meditated for a while in the basement.
It wasn't until late at night that he packed up his things and hurried out of the town.
Originally, he planned to spend the night at home.
But it happens that tonight is a full moon night.
Matthew decided to try the Moonlight Society ticket in his hand!
midnight.
Follow the guidance of the moonlight.
He came to the center of the oak forest and began to softly call the name of the fairy princess.
Even if he has the admission ticket, he still needs the help of a nature soul to enter that strange space that only druids can enter.
And just right.
Lulu, the leader of the oak fairies, is a newly promoted nature soul.
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I have to take my baby out for a physical examination today. It’s just a chapter long and I won’t have it this afternoon. Please forgive me for the new book period. In fact, the book has exceeded the standard of 7,000 words per day since the book started. It’s not even recommended yet. I’m afraid I’ll have to download the new book in advance in the near future.
It’s on the list...but I will still update it normally in the future, and try to make it more comfortable for everyone to watch. Thank you to every brother who follows the update!