Chapter 60 Do you have any opinion on necromancers?
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Unable to resist Luo Lan's warm invitation, Matthew went with him to the out-of-town market in Zeshui City.
The place is densely populated, and not only does smelly water flow across the ground, but vegetable leaves, human or horse excrement, and thick reed poles are also scattered randomly.
This made Matthew's already bad impression of Zeshui City even worse.
In my impression, even when there are more people in Rolling Stone Town, the sanitation situation is not so bad. Perhaps this is related to the sewer project promoted by Rhaegar in his early years.
In front of a stall selling straw sandals.
Lorraine was talking to an old woman with gray hair.
He has a dashing image and witty remarks, and soon makes the other person giggle.
After a while.
Luo Lan successfully bought eight pairs of straw sandals from the old woman at a price that was 30% lower than the market price.
This surprised Matthew.
"Can you still bargain?" he couldn't help but ask.
Lorraine shrugged:
"I just heard that she sold a pair to the locals for 3 silver coins, which is a little higher than the price she gave me!"
"And why can't you bargain?"
"I'm just super rich, not super stupid."
This detail once again subverted Matthew's impression of the poet in front of him.
During the rest of the purchase, Matthew barely spoke and watched Lorraine's performance from the sidelines.
Results took less than an hour.
Luo Lan then purchased all the props on the list, and the price of each prop was 50% to 30% cheaper than what the vendor initially gave.
Achieving this effect does not only rely on Loren's excellent "bargaining" ability.
More importantly, he is very good at selecting suitable trading partners.
Matthew discovered that almost all of Lorraine's things were bought from female stall owners. This targeted screening method maximized the effectiveness of Lorraine's charm.
It was just that a few times he had animated conversations with the female stall owners, and the situation where both parties wanted to have sex on the spot really made Matthew feel ashamed.
This guy is simply a mobile hormone, he goes into heat wherever he goes!
Moreover, Luo Lan has no taboo on his words. From an old woman in her seventies to a shy young girl, he seems to be able to speak without hesitation.
It's no wonder that such farce happened in the City of Flowers before.
"Loraan is probably more of a true warlock than Zeller."
Matthew gave this evaluation from the bottom of his heart.
Fortunately, Luo Lan still had some sense. Under the regretful eyes of the female stall owners, the passionate flirting between the two parties ended in the fireworks of a romantic encounter.
Afternoon.
The two found an open space outside the market to check the items on the list——
Straw sandals woven by the Jango people. The soles of these shoes are very soft and will leave almost no traces when walking in the rainforest. Lao Jitou asked each person to prepare two pairs to wear together, but Luo Lan sighed.
I bought eight pairs, half for each of Matthew;
Eight cans of insect repellent powder;
Two snake-catching sticks;
Some holy water;
Three special daggers. Roads deep in the rainforest are often covered by lush shrubs. Bring these daggers to cut the road ahead;
Scissors, mirrors, and some combs - Lao Jitou specifically noted that these things are used to deal with the indigenous people in the deep rainforest. You can use them to exchange for good things, or you can increase the favorability of the indigenous tribes, in case you miss it.
If you were captured, you might be able to save your life.
So Loren bought two whole snakeskin bags.
There are also essential dry food, water bags, tents, flint, magnesium bars and other items necessary for travel.
After an inventory, the two of them verified that everything was correct and divided it up among themselves.
Matthew paid Lorraine the price, and he accepted it happily without refusing. In the process, Matthew also discovered that Lorraine was really rich.
The super version of the magical bag on his waist can be regarded as an extremely luxurious thing among middle and low-level spell casters.
But the space ring on the opponent's middle finger is the king that crushes other storage items without any suspense!
Matthew figured that thing could hold at least a warehouse's worth of stuff.
The value is over 4,000 gold coins, just a little more. It is impossible to estimate the specific value, because this number has exceeded the vision of Matthew, a poor mage who has lived in a remote town for a long time.
“It’s great to have money!”
Just as Matthew was feeling emotional, there was a sudden commotion in the market behind.
The two of them looked back.
But I saw a group of gray-faced people wearing reeds walking crookedly.
The stall owners on both sides ducked away.
Even if someone in the queue reaches out to take something from the stall, the stall owners dare not say a word.
quickly.
The sick parade came out of the market and walked in the direction where Matthew and the two were.
"We have to hide."
Loren took Matthew's hand and walked into the alley.
After the large group of patients passed by, Luolan poked his head out of the alley:
"Do you know why they still go to the streets when they are sick?"
Matthew shook his head, but he guessed that this was probably related to the "Lord of Plagues". These people were obviously extremely ill, and they were still walking around on the streets, as if they were afraid that no one would inherit their diseases.
Who else is the beneficiary besides the master who controls this plague?
"Quick, their route has changed, let's follow them and take a look!"
Loren suddenly became excited.
Without seeing how he moved, two white lights emerged from the ring finger of his left hand and fell on the two of them respectively.
Only then did Matthew discover that Lorraine's ring finger was not as empty as it seemed. There was actually a magic ring there that he couldn't usually see!
"Invisibility enchantment? Doesn't he actually have both hands full of magic rings?"
Matthew once again marveled at the arrogance of rich people.
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"Tip: Luo Lan used "Protective Disease" on you, which lasts for 4 hours. Based on the elements you have mastered in the "Plague" field, the duration is increased to 12 hours."
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Over there, Luo Lan had already ran over happily.
Matthew hesitated for a moment and then followed.
Fortunately, the team didn't go out for too long. They arrived at the back of a theater-like building, where a man in a robe wearing a red mask was waiting quietly.
The leader of the team chatted with the red-faced man for a while, took a handful of silver coins from the other man's hand, turned around and shared them with the others, and the patients scattered and left.
"If you don't know how to sneak and hide, it's best not to follow others' tricks."
The red-faced man said to the alley diagonally:
"What's more, I can smell the filthy smell on your body from a long distance away... Hmm? There's also a Necromancer?"
After hearing this, Luo Lan showed up boldly.
Matthew followed about five steps behind him, his eyes alert.
"You paid for them to take to the streets?"
Luo Lan asked the red-faced man:
"Don't you know you almost gave me the fever?"
The red-faced man said calmly:
"I'm just helping them. They are too poor to buy holy water. Instead of waiting to die, they might as well accept my help."
Luo Lan looked domineering:
"Huh? Are you talking nonsense in front of a poet? Do you believe that I can make you dizzy and cry when you refute it?"
"Take off the mask and let me see what you look like. I guess you are one of those temples that sell holy water. Haha, spreading the plague is to make it easier to sell holy water, right?"
The red-faced man still said coldly:
"I advise you to keep a low profile, outsiders. Zeshui City is not a place where just anyone can come and act wild."
"If you dare to violate the authority of the Plague King, you will end up very miserable. I guarantee that even death cannot describe the pain."
"Especially you, bard, you may be able to live longer if you put away that arrogance in your body, and learn more from the necromancer behind you. Look, he has always been quiet, which shows that he is a wise man.
People of current affairs.”
Luo Lan was dissatisfied and said:
"My friend just doesn't like to talk. Maybe he wants to beat you up more than me!"
However, the red-faced man seemed to have lost interest in continuing the conversation.
He ignored Loren and Matthew, turned around and left:
"Remember my warning, leave Zeshui City as soon as possible, and get as far away as possible. This place is not suitable for you!"
"hateful!"
Luo Lan clenched his fists. He stared at the red-faced man for a while, and finally his hands gradually relaxed.
At this time, Matthew looked at him strangely:
"Aren't you going to beat him up?"
Luo Lan said helplessly: "I'm just bluffing, who knows how many people are behind him."
Immediately he looked at Matthew with a bit of dissatisfaction in his eyes:
"Why didn't you speak for me just now?!"
Matthew spread his hands: "I thought you were planning to fight him to the death."
Luo Lan glared and said, "How could I be so reckless? After all, they didn't really get the disease on me."
Just at this moment.
There was a burst of movement from the direction where the red-faced man disappeared.
Luo Lan heard the sound and looked over.
As a result, he saw a skeleton twisting its hips and walking towards him with a bloody head.
"you you!"
"You killed him?!"
Loren looked at Matthew in surprise.
Matthew said calmly:
"Yes, because he really got the disease from me."
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"Tip: You killed a Plaguebringer (LV9), the plague field's "Element: Infection" +1"
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"The King of Plagues, he's obviously just a little guy!"
Matthew glanced at A Bing's kill record and slightly lowered his evaluation of the Plague King.
In fact, when he determined that the Plague King actually needed to spend money to invite patients to the streets to spread the plague, he had already deduced that this guy's level and field were not too high.
After all, neither a leader in the plague field nor a high-level spellcaster would still use such a low-level infection method.
So just when Luo Lan and the red-faced man were pressing Lai Lai, Matthew had already asked A Bing to lurk with no expression on his face.
The prompt after killing the Plaguebringer also proves this point.
If this were a warlock, the people behind him would know it immediately, and Matthew would inevitably attract a wave of hatred.
But now, the hate list has not been updated, which proves that the "Plague King" doesn't even know that his little brother is dead.
It can be seen that it is a parallel import.
"What really needs attention is that with so many powerful forces in Zeshui City, why would they allow such a useless King of Plagues to wreak havoc?"
"Maybe it's similar to what Luo Lan speculated. The Plague King is a puppet introduced by the major temples to sell holy water?"
Come back to your senses.
Matthew found Lorraine staring directly at him.
"What's wrong?"
he asks.
"Nothing." Luo Lan shook his head, his eyes subtle: "So, you are a necromancer?"
Matthew nodded:
"Yes, do you have a problem with the Necromancer?"
Lorraine blinked:
"I mean, do you have any sisters in the same industry that you know that you can introduce to me? I haven't been in love with the Necromancer yet!"
Matthew was speechless.
Under Lorraine's expectant gaze, he reluctantly replied: "I know a necromancer who is now a sister."
Luo Lan's eyes lit up, and he immediately asked suspiciously: "Now?"
Matthew gave him a "you know" look and stopped the topic.
He asked A Bing to clean up the scene and prepare to leave.
At this time, Luo Lan took the initiative and said:
"If you kill someone in Zeshui City, it will cause some trouble. Staying here for another day will be troublesome. Why don't we go find Lao Jitou now and ask him to leave the city overnight. It will be much safer if we enter the jungle."
Matthew also had this intention, and the two of them walked quickly towards the hotel. After finding Lao Jitou, they did not explain the situation clearly, but just said that they were leaving the city.
Lao Jitou was also very decisive. Seeing that the two employers were determined, he agreed.
The three of them left Zeshui City at dusk, and their figures gradually disappeared outside the dense rainforest in the south.
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Zeshui City.
late at night.
In a certain theater, on the stage, the black velvet curtain slowly fell, and an angry voice sounded from behind the scenes:
"Judith is dead, who killed him?!"
The two dozen figures wearing red masks in the audience lowered their heads and remained silent.
"No one can provoke the King of Plague in Zeshui City and still leave safely!"
The angry voice expressed it hoarsely with a dramatic emphasis:
"Mirror, mirror, please show me the last living person Judith saw during her lifetime!"
The floor of the stage suddenly cracked, and a smooth and huge mirror slowly rose.
The light in the mirror was flowing, and a figure suddenly appeared.
Everyone in the audience stretched their necks subconsciously.
that moment.
He saw a man with brown hair, open clothes, and a bohemian look!
"With this temperament, he must be a poet."
Someone whispered.
"Find him! Kill him!"
A voice from behind the curtain came:
"No matter where he goes, the Night Demon Dog will help you!"
As he said this, a dozen canine figures ran out from behind the stage.
After hearing this, the masked men took a demon dog.
He quickly left the theater.
finally.
A bell rings.
A figure came out from behind the curtain.
His face was covered in makeup, his eyes were full of anger, and the red tip of his nose was so dazzling.
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at the same time.
The duo, who changed their plans and hit the road in a hurry, had already arrived outside the rain forest under the leadership of Lao Jitou.
The jungle looks restless and cold under the night.
Deep in the forest, the roars of unknown creatures could be faintly heard.
From time to time, shadows passed between the branches, causing waves.
"We will spend the night at a resting point outside the forest tonight. Tomorrow morning, I will take you to a relatively friendly Jango tribe to borrow a canoe. Then we will borrow the waterway of the Roding River to go down the river. If everything goes well,
This can save 1/3 of the walking distance.”
Lao Jitou warned seriously:
"Remember, you have to listen to me when you are on the road, do you understand?"
The two nodded one after another, and then followed Lao Jitou step by step.
Just at this moment.
Matthew suddenly sensed a somewhat violent and shy will!
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"Tip: Due to your strong natural affinity, you have a close connection with the local rainforest soul!
Oak Realm is in effect.
You can use the oak realm as a medium to further communicate with the soul of the rainforest. After the communication is completed, you will receive the following additional rights—
1. Preliminary recognition of Soul of the Rainforest;
2. Access permission to the Black Banyan Dreamland;
3. A temporary natural ability (only valid in the rainforest);
Do you want to continue communicating with "Soul of the Rainforest"?"