I don’t know who said it. Every man needs a powerful enemy on his way to growth. Jonah doesn’t know whether he grows up or not. At this moment, he can feel the awkward feeling of thorns in his back. Mias seems to have changed since the attack was thwarted. His eyes were cold and malicious, which made him panic. The astrologer didn't dare to turn his back to him when they passed each other in the corridor. He always felt that the white-robed priest would take out a knife at any time and give him a hard blow from behind. .
However, none of the conflicts he suspected happened. The journey went surprisingly smoothly. The Midnight Star traveled on the Golden Road through starry nights. It stopped every 36 hours to replenish water, food and magic crystals. Then it continued on its way. Behind me, Bactria became more and more distant, and the scenery in front of me became more and more desolate. Two days later, the road began to deteriorate. The Golden Road ended. A simple and compacted path of loess replaced the wide road. The car became It started to jolt. The mayor sighed and took out a pile of soft cushions. He put two or three cushions under everyone's buttocks. It continued like this for two more days. When everyone got used to the regular vibrations, the temperature suddenly rose. It was so hot that people were sweating constantly. There was no wind outside. The air seemed to have solidified.
Jonah looked out the window at the half-dead coconut trees flying by. He held a smooth metal sphere tightly in his hand. The cold metal was heated by his body temperature. It felt like a hard-boiled egg. This was Harry before leaving. The farewell gift given to him by Prince Maya. It is said to be a long-distance communicator driven by steam power. But the reliability is relatively low. In a state of explosive personality, communication can be successful about once in ten times. Astrologers are always looking forward to the vibration of this metal egg. It made a sound. It brought news about his companion. But it had been silent since getting in the car.
"Look, there's a person over there." Asai pointed out the window. "It seems like I haven't seen anyone in two days."
"Oh. Okay. It's a woman." Jonah responded listlessly.
The north wind blowing from the hot and dry endless sand sea and the Great Gobi is blocked by the mountains and forms a humid cyclone in the Golden City, bringing a pleasant tropical climate around Bactria. But then it travels southeast. North The wind is blocked by the hills and enters a dry and windless no-man's land. There is a lack of climate conditions for the growth of crops and there are almost no human settlements. Until it approaches the border of the Vedic Kingdom, the easterly wind from the Eastern Continent will bring precious Humid air. There are dozens of cities as rich as pearls scattered along the national border. The maverick Ecbatana is also waiting for the arrival of the lord there.
"Asai, I just thought that Ecbatana is not the territory of Tochar at all. What if those pink hat dwarves don't listen to me? Isn't this title of baron just for fun?" the astrologer complained.
"Okay. Brother Jonah." The Easterner completed the task of comforting the 17-year-old boy well. "You have a trump card. Just take the genie out of the bottle and secretly add some space magic. Those mechanical madmen will definitely They will think that you are the disciple and grandson of the first generation of astrology teachers. It is too late to kowtow to you."
"I am his disciple and grandson. Although I don't study the same star line..." Jonah said a little unconfidently.
"Do you want to deceive those innocent Flores people... I like it," said the boy who was sitting on Yona's shoulder with his legs crossed. "I can't get over your big oriental ass. I am a noble magic elf. What do you mean? Take it out of the bottle'."
The Oriental smiled and said: "Your time to relax today is coming soon. Miss Moonlight Elf, come and drink today's sixth round."
"I'm afraid of you." The little boy flapped his wings and flew to the coffee table. "Cheers."
Asai drank a glass of sparkling wine. The moonlight elf lay on a plate and drank up a drop of golden cactus wine. "It's so refreshing." The two of them wiped their mouths at the same time and laughed sympathetically. "I'll go back and catch up on my sleep. "I'll fight you for wine tomorrow. I won't give up until I drink." The red-faced elf glared at the Oriental with his sapphire blue eyes. "Flash."
The elf turned into a ray of green light and flew back to Jonah's deerskin bag. The astrologer sighed and shook his head. This was how they spent their time in the past few days. Apart from drinking, eating, and playing cards, there was really nothing to do. He did. He closed the door and studied the "Encyclopedia of Fire Attack Star Arrays". He tried to inlay a few untested attack star arrays on the staff. After the number of gems increased to five, Siela Pina The top can no longer accommodate any more inlays. Jonah feels that what he needs most now is for an enchanted weapon master like Heftzbach to customize several enchanted robes, belts, and boots for him. Now the attack power is It's enough. The defense is as bad as being naked.
Night fell. There was no light in the desolate wilderness. The mayor drank himself unconscious again. He lay beside him and snored. This time, there was no sleeping boy on board the Midnight Star. This big man was so suffocated. It's quite embarrassing. A man who couldn't tell whether it was Zalinkubo or Zalinkut stood guard by the door. The other second lieutenant had already fallen asleep. Jonah was immersed in calculating the star array on the paper. Unknowingly, it was midnight. At this point, Asai stood up and walked to the middle of the room. He took a side step to draw his sword. His fingers had just grasped the hilt of the "Taotie" sword. Suddenly a smile appeared on his face: "Okay. This gluttonous guy is finally willing to You admit my strength."
He pulled out the sword blade half an inch, cut his finger and fed the soul of the weapon with blood. Then he inserted the dagger and sat down. "Don't you need to test the sword today?" Jonah had long been accustomed to the Eastern people's behavior every midnight. At this time, he couldn't help but ask questions. .
"No need. From today until the middle of the decline period, I will be its legitimate owner." Asai smiled happily and patted the scabbard gently, as if stroking a child's head. "I really hope that Tuva ·Tugen will provoke you again. Taotie will definitely want to taste that warm blood."
"No, no, no. I still choose to live a peaceful life." Thinking of the terrifying Pyro, Yona waved his hands quickly.
Just after lunch at noon the next day, the manservant came in and reported that "it's still half a day's journey from Punjab." The astrologer said doubtfully: "Punjab... I know the Punjabi beast spirit. The little stuffed animal that can record images... …”
"Yes, that's right." Assai said happily: "Punjab was originally a border city of Veda, a Buddhist country. It was robbed by the Tocharians hundreds of years ago. It is now the political and economic center of the southwest border of Tocharia. Punjab Animal spirits are a specialty here. This time I will buy two as souvenirs."
"Punjab is the location of the Southeast Theater Command Post of the Royal Flame Cavalry Regiment. Your Excellency, Lieutenant Colonel." One of the two men, Zareen Kubo and Zareen Kut (can't tell who it was), explained respectfully. After listening to the Easterner's words Translation. Jonah relaxed his body and sighed: "It's finally here. The bones are almost broken. The legs are swollen twice."
"That's a small thing. The key is that the waistline has increased." Asai stroked his belly melancholy.
The astrologer looked left and right. He leaned into his friend's ear and whispered: "Asai Asai. Where are the guardians of the ghost's left hand hiding along the way? Who lives in the fourth living room? You guy I often sneak out in the middle of the night. Don’t think I don’t know.”
The Orientalist laughed awkwardly: "Uh, um, I just sneaked into the kitchen to find something to eat... The guardian you mentioned is on the Midnight Star, maybe even right in front of you. As for the fourth room onwards I haven’t looked inside the living room, but judging from the sound of breathing, there doesn’t seem to be anyone inside.”
"In front of me..." Jonah looked at the two loyal second lieutenants, Zarinkubo and Zarinkut, standing upright, waiting for the lieutenant colonel's admonishment. "...Forget it. Don't think about it. "His head started to hurt again.
In the evening, the steam carriage drove across a bridge. A wide river rushed under the bridge. Surprisingly, the water in the river was dark red. It seemed that what was flowing inside was not river water, but fresh blood. "Ekbatana The river. The river that belongs to you. Lord Baron. A river that flows from the territory of the Flores. Along the river, it is your fief." Asai winked.
"Oh." Yona was surprised. "Could this red thing inside be lava... No, no. It should be some kind of red mineral. For example, hematite powder melted into the river water."
The Easterner raised his thumb to indicate that his guess was correct.
The carriage drove into a small city. The permanent population of Punjab was less than 4,000 people. The city wall built during the war seemed very strong. Entering the city gate, several spiers of Buddhist temples came into view. A second lieutenant officer explained Said: "Due to historical reasons, half of the residents here still believe in Buddhism. After King Brahma established the Vedic Kingdom, this may be the only remaining Buddhist temple in the entire continent. Many Vedic monks and garams live there. The command post is In front."
The car stopped for a moment on the street. The two senior officers of the Guards said goodbye and left the carriage. It was said that the headquarters of the Guards was nearby. The carriage then stopped in a clean and tidy courtyard. The guard at the door of the courtyard raised his hand He saluted the carriage with swords and spears. Many men wearing Tocharian red military uniforms and red cloth turbans ran out of the two-story building. They quickly formed two columns in front of the carriage door. "Chi..." Midnight Star sprayed out a thick spray. Steam. The cabin door opened and turned into a pedal. Mayor Du was the first to step out of the car door. He opened the golden scroll and read out the appointment order of Emperor Isaiah Bayink.
Jonah, Asai, Zalynkub, Zalynkut, Mias and four officers filed out of the carriage. They were greeted by a gun salute. The astrologer looked back specifically. Inside the carriage No one else followed down. Could it be that the mysterious fourth living room was really empty?
As soon as this idea appeared, dozens of soldiers and officers in front of him suddenly knelt down on the ground and saluted devoutly. Those who did not kneel respectfully ducked aside. "Oh... very powerful practitioners." Asai suddenly realized. He scratched his chin.
An old monk with a withered figure and a gray cassock slowly walked out of the carriage. He walked slowly towards the entrance of the courtyard as if he didn't even notice anyone present. One of the two spear-wielding guards knelt on the ground and the other looked away. No one said anything. They watched the old monk's back slowly disappearing on the street.