Chapter 178 If you must choose
Actually, I am a chef!
As an ideal ogre leader, Juya always feels that he is an excellent chef with superb cooking skills and artistic atmosphere, but what makes him feels regretful is why every time those "foods" are heard discussing cooking skills, they will faint directly. Haven't they ever been moved by the luck of becoming a delicacy?
Well, no matter what, the poor snake neck mage was able to persevere in hearing ten cooking methods before fainting. He was so strong that it was awe-inspiring. Less than three seconds after waking up, this guy didn't even need Lin Taiping to say another word, and he expressed his willingness to cooperate in tears. No matter how he cooperated, he just kept the damn ogre away from him.
Who knows, maybe he was unwilling to contribute to the development of cooking skills, maybe he always believed that Lord Garros could easily kill the enemy, but no matter what, at least the snake neck mage can no longer cooperate. Immediately under the gaze of the dark creatures, he launched a magic message to the Blood Whale, indicating that the Coral Island had been completely eliminated and more than a dozen ogre prisoners were captured.
That's right. Lin Taiping was very satisfied with this and confirmed that there was no code word in this magic message. After completing this work, he immediately took the orcs and dark creatures to evacuate the battlefield and sneaked back into the deep ice cave hundreds of meters underground, waiting patiently for the automatic delivery of the prey to the door.
After being bombarded all night, even though the deep ice cave was hidden deep underground, there were many cracks on the surrounding walls. But surprisingly, the magic crystal wall that could show the ground images still shone with silver-white light without any damage. Just from this point of view, you can know that it is an extremely precious magic alchemy prop.
"What a good luck, Giant Teeth. Can you actually find the remains of the Dark Dynasty?" This time, because there is no need to worry under the fierce shelling, Lin Taiping was able to drink tea leisurely, look at the remains of the Dark Dynasty, and sigh that his character is not as good as a group of ogres.
However, what puzzled him was that the remains of this dark dynasty seemed to be too narrow. You should know that even the alchemy laboratory of Zhuinstein's ancestor almost occupied the entire valley, but this deep ice cave was only a little big. Moreover, except for the magic crystal wall and the two "kitchen knives", no valuable items were left behind.
"This is only part of the ruins, a very small part." Juya found a whetstone from somewhere, and grinded two kitchen knives while answering casually, "I have found a map here before. According to the display on the map, there is at least a fortress buried here, and it is right behind the magic crystal wall, but the problem is..."
But the problem is. Can't you open it?
Lin Taiping walked to the magic crystal wall thoughtfully and gently knocked on the cold and hard crystal wall. Perhaps as Giant Teeth said, the deep ice cave was only a small part of the entire ruins fortress. The magic crystal wall was the gate leading to the entire fortress. However, perhaps because of the disrepair, the door had been completely damaged. If you want to open it, you can only use force excavation.
"That's right. But it's really hard, and the magic crystal wall is useful. I don't want to destroy it." The giant teeth also grinded their teeth regretfully. They wanted to use their sharp fangs to dig a hole in the crystal wall. "I dare to swear with my favorite kitchen knife, even if there is nothing in this fortress, even if it itself must be... very... very valuable!"
This description is really appreciated by both the elite and the masses. Lin Taiping knocked on the crystal wall with the same feeling, but he couldn't help but think a lot-
Perhaps thousands of years ago, this magnificent fortress stood in the golden sunlight, perhaps at that time there were countless powerful dark creatures, walking through the fortress, roaring and roaring, but time eventually destroyed everything, just like the dark dynasty that once ruled the entire world, ultimately unavoidable...
"Here you come!" He was once a little gentle once. Just as he was halfway through his feelings, Angelina next to him suddenly shouted softly.
Almost at the same time, it was like verifying Angelina's inference that a dazzling silver light suddenly burst out from the magic crystal wall. In just a few seconds, the picture in the light and shadow suddenly moved to the sea near the Coral Island. In the light and red sunset at dusk, the dark mist enveloped the entire sea surface, but it soon seemed like it was pushed away by an invisible big hand and began to slowly dissipate...
Soon, the hideous and terrifying blood-colored figure of the Blood Whale slowly sailed out of the fog like a ferocious beast, which was completely different from the violent bombardment last night. At this moment, the Blood Whale did not launch a fierce shelling, but slowly sailed with the help of the sea breeze, and finally stayed on the sea surface not far from the Coral Island.
Seeing this scene, the dark creatures in the deep ice cave were a little nervous and couldn't help but hold their weapons tightly. Lin Taiping remained calm, gently pressing his palm against the magic crystal wall. Under his control, the picture in the crystal wall image continued to be closer and enlarged, and finally presented the entire Blood Whale in a tiny detail.
The violent sea breeze whizzed by, and the terrifying Blood Whale, which was entrenched on the sea, gently swayed and undulated in the tide of the angry sea. The vast deck covered by lights and shadows was as huge as half a square. Even in the middle of the night, hundreds of sailors were still running and busy on the deck. The calls echoed in the fog in the late night, but were soon covered by the whistling sound of the sea breeze.
It is no exaggeration to say that this is a giant warship that can be described as a castle on the sea. Putting aside its fierce and violent firepower, no matter how many powerful warriors it can accommodate, just its huge figure like an ancient ferocious whale is enough to make people feel daunting and even a sense of shock that can't be breathless.
"To be honest, this is the most majestic battleship I have ever seen!" Angelina stared at the Blood Whale, her slightly narrowed eyes full of desire, and even her breathing became rapid. "Kobayashi, if your plan goes well, if we can really capture this giant ship..."
"Relax, relax." Lin Taiping let out a long breath. At his signal, Angelina and the others soon noticed that some blurry black figures were hidden on the vast and dim deck of the Blood Whale.
Completely different from the busy sailors around, these motionless black figures are always hidden in dark corners that cannot be illuminated by the lights. Their faces are covered with iron masks and blue-black standard armor. Two silver-white double swords are hung around their waists. The length of the sword blade is nearly 80 meters, almost touching the ground...
It is worth noting that no matter how noisy and busy the deck is, these elite guards still stand silently, pressing the hilt of the sword coldly, patrolling the surroundings with a vigilant smell. The smell of blood emanating from them is filled with strong destruction, and merges with the raging storm around them. It seems that they are the embodiment of the storm themselves.
"So, these guards?" Lin Taiping turned his head thoughtfully and looked at Angelina beside him.
"Storm Swordsman, they are Storm Swordsman." Angelina frowned slightly and licked her cherry lips with some depression. "Don't underestimate these guys. Although their average strength is only the peak of bronze, they all mastered the martial arts of Sword Blade Storm under the training and guidance of the Six-Arm Garros."
Yes. As Angelina said, these storm swordsmen were small elite legions created by the Duke of Bloodsay, and these elite swordsmen were uniformly using double swords. They were extremely fast and cruel and ruthless. Because they were all good at using sword blade storms, they were named storm.
In fact, taking out a Storm Swordsman alone is only the peak of bronze, which is almost the same as ordinary orcs or ogres, but the problem is that the Storm Swordsman has more than 200 people and is very good at cooperating with combat, especially when they charge collectively, hundreds of sword blades are launched frantically, gathering into a terrifying tornado hurricane. I am afraid that even the middle-level black iron powerhouses will be defeated in a mess.
"This is simple, let's catch him off guard, just don't let them gather together." Juya and Baizu came over from the side. The two guys looked at each other with fierce faces, and suddenly felt a sense of mutual appreciation. "Hehe, Lin, what are you waiting for? Our scimitar and kitchen knife are already hungry."
Well, they didn't need to make any suggestions, because at this time, several small boats had been put down on the Blood Whale, and more than a dozen sailors lit bright torches and rowed the boats toward the coral island facing the waves. After about ten minutes, they were almost approaching the beach that was destroyed by artillery fire.
"Then, it's us." Lin Taiping waved his hand gently, paused but added, "You take that mage and go to the beach to prepare to greet them. Remember to move cleanly and neatly. Don't let the sailors detect abnormalities and issue warning messages, otherwise..."
I know, I know, you have said it ten thousand times, Angelina became excited when she approached the war, and immediately brought the dark creatures out one after another. Before leaving, she did not forget to drag the trembling Miranda, who was dragged out while complaining desperately: "Wait, wait, I am just a bard, why do I have to go with you too, but Lin can stay?"
"Who said I want to stay? I'm just going to make some prayers before the war and I'll catch up with you later." Lin Taiping waved his hand with a smile, watching the dark creatures disappear into the passage of the deep ice cave.
After a while, after confirming that everyone had left, he returned to the magic crystal wall and observed the Blood Whale again in the dark, especially the Storm Swordsmen who were still standing silent like stone statues.
It was as if he had noticed some mysterious gaze. Several storm swordsmen in the shadows suddenly raised their heads and looked at the void with vigilance. The iron mask completely blocked their expressions, but the exposed scarlet blood eyes emitted a cold murderous aura like a ferocious beast, as if full of warning.
"It seems even more trickier than I imagined?" Lin Taiping touched his chin thoughtfully, facing the fierce gaze of the storm swordsmen. After a few seconds of silence, he suddenly lowered his head happily and looked at the ring of the gods on his left hand-
"Well, to be on the safe side, maybe I want to...be...prodigal again?"
Before he finished speaking, the silver-white light surged like a tide, and immediately drowned his figure completely. After just a moment of discomfort, when he opened his eyes again, he had already appeared in the Temple of the Gods as dozens of times before.
The altar is still burning with flames, and the towering statues of the gods. As usual, the empty sound without emotion echoes in the vast hall again: "Practical believers, offer sacrifices to the gods, and the gods will give you divine blessings."
"Of course, of course." Lin Taiping raised his head casually, looked at the statue of the gods standing in front of him, and then waved his hand gently, and the three boxes of magic crystals suddenly appeared out of thin air and fell heavily on the altar: "So, do you still remember the blessing I checked last time? I think I need that one."
Silence, for only a moment of silence, the empty voice sounded again: "Devote believers, the God of Craftsman decided to satisfy your wish, and presented five black iron-level magic tools as materials. The Apostle of the God of Craftsman will personally come to cast a silver-level magical equipment for you..."
Five pieces, a whole five black iron-level magic tools, this can no longer be described as a prodigal!
Lin Taiping sighed in pain, but he still honestly reached out and took out all the magic tools he had prepared. Among these black iron-level magic tools, he included various gains from over the past year, such as the passage of time that can release the curse of time, and the enslave bracelet that can enslave others...
It is no exaggeration to say that in order to collect these five black iron-level magic tools, Lin Taiping almost emptied his family's fortune and even collected a few of them from the black merchants on credit. You must know that in this Contans world, magical alchemy props are not roadside cabbages, and black iron-level magic tools are even more precious. If those mages knew that he was so wasteful, they would probably pounce on them and fight to the death immediately.
However, it's all worth it, isn't it?
You should know that although the black iron-level magical instrument is precious, the silver-level magical instrument is even more rare. Even those strong masters in the chaotic sea may not be able to have one after spending decades of searching. If you ask them if they would like to exchange five black iron magical instruments for one silver magical instrument, nine out of the ten strong masters will nod desperately. As for the remaining one... Sorry, he was so surprised that he fainted.
Now, Lin Taiping has such a precious opportunity, so he still chose to accept it without hesitation, and touched his chin nervously, waiting for the miracle to appear.
However, unexpectedly, just a few seconds later, the hollow voice sounded again: "Dear believer, you must choose one of the bronze-level magic tools as the core basis of casting, so that it can retain its magical attributes to the greatest extent."
Still have to choose? Lin Taiping was slightly stunned. Looking at the five magic props in front of him, he frowned in distress.
Well, the range of choices is actually very small. The three magic tools that came from the black merchants were just ordinary goods used to recharge. Even if they upgraded to silver equipment, it would be a waste. So from the perspective of looking, the two most valuable items seemed to be the only ones that were the time when the curse of aging was cast, and the enslave bracelets that could enslave others.
However, whether it is time to pass or enslave bracelets, this is a very difficult multiple-choice question. The former is very suitable for sneak attacks by people, while the latter is very useful when infiltrating and interrogating. It can be said that each has its own advantages. To choose between them, it is like asking whether you choose to go shopping with your wife or listen to your wife nagging... Well, first of all, you have to have a wife.
It's so distressing, really distressing. Lin Taiping sighed and rubbed his forehead, suddenly feeling that he had a serious choice phobia. But at this time, the empty voice was still urging: "Pious believers, please make your choice quickly. The God of Craftsman expressed his dissatisfaction with your delay, if..."
Don't urge me, this is not a express signing for it!
Lin Taiping rubbed his brows in distress and measured it over and over for a few minutes. Looking at the passage of time and the enslave bracelets placed in front of him, he finally gritted his teeth as if he had made up his mind and directly pointed—
Chapter completed!