With this thought in mind, Xiwei hugged Roy and the three of them rode out of the forest.

Although Winter Lake is very large, it is already within Nina's detection range.

Just as he was about to let Nina use her skills, a roar came from behind the gravel beach on the other side of the lake.

"boom--"

The ground shook, the trees trembled, and a large number of birds were frightened by the explosion, flapping their wings and flying around, dropping a few hastily left feathers.

Xiwei saw a puff of black smoke rising slowly from behind the gravel beach.

This is obviously the effect of a gunpowder explosion, but who is polluting the environment near Cold Winter Lake?

Xiwei got off his horse and cautiously approached the back of the gravel beach with Roy and Nina.

This is a basin-like terrain with bumpy rocks everywhere. Before he even got close, he could already hear irritable curses:

"The stone is on top. I will definitely skin this brat Meier when I get back. What did he add to the gunpowder!! If I hadn't run so fast, my beard would be gone!!"

Xiwei and others looked at each other in confusion. They approached the gravel beach and saw a bearded dwarf with a smoky gray face and a miserable look behind the gravel beach.

[Name: Groin Sanderson Warhammer]

[Identity: Chief of the Warhammer Tribe]

[Strength: Forging Master/Dwarf Warrior Level 60 (original level 67) (Champion Level) (Secret Damage)]

[Skills: Grandmaster Blacksmithing, Intermediate Earth Resistance (Passive), Power of the Hill, Eye of the Explorer, Stone Statue Form, Alcoholism (Passive)]

[Equipment: Homemade Chieftain's Armor (Grandmaster Level), Eternal Hammer (Semi-Artifact) (Damaged) (Current Grandmaster Level)]

[Dwarf Reputation: 72463 (A forging master who wields a giant hammer to protect his people. The war tempered his bones and blood, turning him from a blacksmith into a ferocious warrior. The blessing of the dwarf god Moradin helped him create

He lost the Hammer of Eternity, Groin loves forging and hates humans extremely)]

The blacksmithing master is at his peak level of 67. Fortunately, Xiwei is also at level 60 now, otherwise he really wouldn't be able to see Gloin's panel.

It turns out that he just asked Clemont to look for the dwarf yesterday, but he didn't expect that the dwarf was right under his nose, and he was also a blacksmith master.

Gloin also noticed the movement above his head. When he saw that it was a human noble with a demihuman maid behind him, his face immediately darkened and he picked up the hammer hanging from his waist that was flashing with lightning.

He came from the southern continent and led the remaining dozen tribesmen through the death desert near the Orc Empire.

Two months ago, in the southern continent, his tribe was attacked by the human coalition. Only a dozen of the dwarf tribe of more than a hundred people died. Even he, a blacksmith, had to pick up a hammer and join the battle.

However, the ferocity of the human coalition was unstoppable. In his grief, he accidentally found mogu gold ingots and eternal gems hidden in the cave that could be used to forge artifacts.

In a desperate situation, he received the blessing of the dwarf god and forged the Hammer of Eternity, thereby repelling the invading human vanguard, and then led the remaining tribesmen to escape hastily.

In this battle, the Hammer of Eternity was damaged and he was seriously injured. He had just arrived in the Northern Continent and had not rested for a few days when a prince from the Cologne Empire came out of nowhere and snatched away their remaining dozen hills.

King of Siege Cannons.

All these experiences made Gloin hate humans deeply.

He came to this lake today to explore a rare mineral vein, and wanted to try to dig it out and slowly repair his Eternal Hammer.

I didn't expect to meet a human again.

"Human, back off! Get out of here, otherwise I won't mind smashing you into a meat pie!"

Gloin smashed the Hammer of Eternity onto the ground with a "clang" sound. The violent force caused stone fragments to fly everywhere, and crackling electricity flashed on the hammer, which looked very unpleasant.

Roy's eyes had completely turned cold after hearing the dwarf's words. She was completely different from the usual sticky and charming person in front of Xi Wei.

At this moment, Roy was like a cold ice sculpture without emotion, and her indifferent eyes seemed to form frost in the air.

She raised her blue-gold eyes, which were as beautiful as stars, and looked at Xi Wei softly, her eyelashes flickering.

Although the two soft jade hands were still hugging Xiwei's arm, they were quietly tightened. As long as Xiwei gave an order, she would instantly turn into light and shadow and rush forward to kill the dwarf.

Even though she could feel that the dwarf in front of her didn't seem to be easy to mess with, she could still fight for it regardless of her own safety.

Xiwei touched Royi's soft little hand and shook her head gently. Royi also relaxed obediently and leaned against him, but her murderous eyes were still locked on the dwarf.

This dwarf Xiwei wants to recruit, but does not want to use force, because dwarves are notoriously stubborn, and even if he is captured, he will not give in.

Xiwei had a headache when he looked at the dwarf's information column. He hated humans. The key was that he didn't know why yet. Was his tribe attacked by humans?

That was really a mortal enemy. I didn't act rashly at this moment. I guess I either thought I couldn't beat him, or because the dwarves who tend to be good and lawful camp still have some sense.

In this situation, Xiwei could only try to communicate with the dwarf.

Based on his understanding of dwarves, in addition to their stubborn character and love of forging, they also have two characteristics, namely, they love drinking and they are very concerned about face and like to listen to flattery.

As soon as he thought of this, Xiwei immediately showed a sincere smile on his face and said loudly:

"Hello, distinguished dwarf master, it's a pleasure to meet you. I heard the noise here and came here out of curiosity. I'm sorry if I disturb you."

With that said, Xiwei performed a standard knightly salute.

Hearing Xiwei's sincere and respectful words, Gloin, who had always been despised and bullied by humans, twitched his face and almost couldn't control his expression and the corners of his mouth that wanted to raise.

The respectful dwarf master made him feel elated when he heard those words, and even the big hand holding the Hammer of Eternity relaxed a little.

"uh-huh!"

Gloin's face became solemn. Thinking of all the evil deeds humans had done to the tribe, his eyes became cold again, but they no longer had that aggressive aura.

"Human, I'm here to look for mineral veins. Don't disturb me. I can pretend you haven't been here."

"Looking for mineral veins?" Xiwei pretended to be surprised, then said with a smile:

"Dear dwarf master, have you found the mineral vein? I am the lord of this generation, and I am also looking for the mineral vein. Maybe I can help you."

"You? Looking for minerals?"

Gloin looked at the noble in front of him and the pretty maid behind him. It looked like they were here for an outing. What kind of mine were they looking for?

But his good qualities prevented him from showing his contemptuous expression, and he just said with a weird look:
Chapter completed!