Viscount Lippi's angry look made his captain of the guard and the butler dare not provoke him, they can be regarded as the viscount's henchmen, and know that the mind hidden under the viscount's bloated and fat skin is not as dull and stupid as he usually is.

And the clown-like description just now was only a way of trying to please the nobles - unfortunately, judging from the results obtained, the groveling and dignified performance could not please the nobles who held the fate of the viscount in their hands, and judging by their words, they did not seem to be able to be co-opted.

This manifestation of this latent attitude was felt not only by the Viscount, but also by the captain of the guard and the steward:

In addition to their horror at the Viscount's current outburst of anger, they also had an unknown fear that the sky was about to fall.

The captain of the guard and the butler peeked at Viscount Lippi's expression as they walked, but fortunately the Viscount did not follow him to the kitchen to supervise the cooking of the dishes as he said, and when he turned to the atrium, Lippi's small eyes looked at the butler coldly, and his cold expression was like a poisonous snake that could choose someone to devour at any time:

"Kurt, you know what to do."

"Yes, yes, sir! Kurt will supervise them and make the dishes that will please the lord and the guests! The butler hurriedly bowed and said.

When he heard the words "distinguished guests", Lippi showed a hint of a smile on his face, but after glancing at the trembling captain of the guard and the butler, he knew the reason for their fear, and in a moment changed his expression, changed back to his original stupid and arrogant appearance, and said with great softness and reserve:

"Go ahead and don't disappoint our guests."

This change of face brought even more frightening to the captain of the guard and the butler, but Lippi ignored their feelings, and turned to the captain of the guard:

"Send someone to keep an eye on the big guy who is locked up, if the ingredients run out tonight, I'll replace you with you, understand?"

The captain of the guard shook. said yes in a row, and immediately went down to make arrangements.

Lippi looked at the backs of the two henchmen who turned to leave, his face gloomy and he didn't know what he was thinking, he stood for a moment, as if he had made up some kind of determination, turned around and walked into an inconspicuous attic in the atrium, groped out a mechanism from the passage behind an abandoned fireplace, and pulled the mechanism silently to open a secret passage downward, at the end of which was an open hall at least thirty feet above the ground, and no sound in the hall could reach the surface.

Turn around and close the trap. The fluorite lamp in the underground hall automatically lit up, extending from the underground hall to the passage, illuminating the fat and huge shadow of Lippi.

"You're here......" a sigh-like voice sounded faintly.

Lippi's face changed. Looking at the source of the sound, there was a somewhat dim corner, where a faint humanoid black figure stood there, his face could not be seen as if he was shrouded in mist, and he could only vaguely see that the other party was wearing a long unmodified black robe.

The other party did not wait for Lippi to speak. The voice continued to ask faintly, "You have already made up your mind to come here again?" He seemed to know what had happened to Lippi all day.

Lippi swallowed his saliva, remembering the scene just now when James smiled at Yan Yan and hinted that he would split his body to settle his grievances, he gritted his teeth and said, "Yes, I have made up my mind!" "Since they don't give them a way to live, then it's no wonder to me!

The black-robed man smiled lightly. A pale yellow parchment flew in front of Lippi.

Lippi saw that the above clauses were more out than before, and his face changed, but he knew that he did not immediately agree when the other party came to the door before. Now that the matter is approaching, I can't make a choice for myself - I haven't done such a robbery in the past, but I didn't expect that the same encounter would happen to me one day.

But he now had no second way to go, Merlin had no place for him to live, and the appearance of the big octopus shattered his luck. Pushing things to the point of no return, Lippi thought he still had a chance to plan slowly. After a sudden change, he found that he had only one way to retreat.

If it weren't for the upheaval that made it too fast for Lippi to arrange a way back, he would never have rashly agreed to cooperate with this mysterious person who suddenly appeared - the other party showed his strength, but there was no guarantee to prove it, and the only thing that could reassure Lippi was the use value left on his body.

Lippi looked at the contract carefully, turning a blind eye to some of the demands of the above clauses that were completely undesirable to Merlin's ruling class, even though he had been a member of them—in fact, once they were fulfilled, Lippi felt a sense of pleasure.

After reading it, Lippi put down the parchment with a hesitant expression, and finally asked: "Will you really allow me to keep half of my property?" ”

This is the biggest doubt in his heart, after all, after "seeking money", the general word is "killing" - if you do according to the contract, your own fate can be completely in the hands of the other party.

"You have to believe that your role is more worthy of our investment than half of your fortune," the black-robed man smiled lightly, as if guessing Lippi's greatest concern, "- especially if you are alive." “

Lippi breathed a sigh of relief, since the other party pointed out his value so clearly, coupled with the purpose pointed to by those terms, Lippi had basically guessed the origin and motive of the other party:

Judging by their hostile stance towards Merlin, the value of their own lives did outweigh the gains of their lives, and if their purpose was as they suspected, they would not have cared about the little wealth he kept.

Thinking of this, Lippi's eyes were sharp, and he finally made up his mind, bit the finger of his fat index finger, and smeared the blood on the parchment, the blood disappeared, and the light yellow parchment immediately spontaneously combusted without wind, turning into a faint blue flame in the air, and not even ashes were left.

Lippi felt as if something was on his mind, and a black cross flashed across his forehead.

The matter was a foregone conclusion, but Lippi completely threw away the burden in his heart and said, "Say, what do you want me to do?" ”

"Hehe, it's very simple......"

The black-robed man chuckled.

***

When it was lunchtime, when Lin An and the other honorees sat at the dining table, they saw Kett butler waiting beside him, and the fat figure who was the master was not present.

Butler Kurt's face was gloomy, and he explained to the distinguished guests: "My lord suddenly felt unwell, and I am very sorry that I cannot entertain you personally. ”

Despite his proper disguise, it was noticeable that his knees were a little blunt, as if he had been beaten. And the only person in this castle who is qualified to beat the castle steward is the owner of the castle.

When the dish was served and the butler was pushed back, James did not change his viciousness, and said to Salin beside him: "It seems that he is not so hopeless, and finally figured out what I mean." ”

Having the strength to beat the butler certainly won't be out of energy to serve your guests, especially when these guests are in control of your destiny, unless he is finally sure that no one here wants to be his savior, plus the humiliation before James. finally became angry and didn't want to do face-saving entertainment anymore.

Sidney, who rarely participates in public meals, has had a long discussion with Nikita. It is also rare to be seen at the dinner table.

He slowly and methodically put on the napple and said calmly:

"Even if it is a wild boar that has been cornered, it will not obediently send fatty fresh meat after all."

As he spoke, he placed a spell on the plate in front of him, and the spell aura did not show any special reaction.

Nikita, who was sitting across from him, said, "Oh. Elvis, it seems that you overestimated the IQ or courage of the wild boar. That being said, she also applied a toxin detection to her plate.

Nikita's words triggered a good-natured chuckle, and Sidney pursed his lips expressionlessly, watching as his companions next to him also cast their own poison detection spells, and for a moment various poison detection spells were intertwined. It was a spectacle, causing the other recipients to look at the mage's location.

The waiter at the table turned a blind eye to what was in front of him, and did not hear it. The dishes were mechanically removed, but the dullness did not affect the interest of the people in eating.

Lin An watched this scene at the main table, and she naturally didn't need to worry about the drug testing procedures of her dishes, and asked Fritz next to her softly: "How to arrange the itinerary after that?" And the big guy. ”

Of course, it was impossible for James to say anything about the dismantling, and even if he thought that other mages would not allow him to spoil the material like this. With the regenerative ability of an octopus, it is indeed a good choice to bring it back alive. A steady stream of materials can be supplied.

But its size was a big problem, and there was not a single ship in the honored fleet that could fit it.

And most of the boats turned into mud boats in its final blow, and it was said that the captain was arranging for the hands to remove the mud, but Lin An didn't think that the ships would be able to be used again in a day or two, unless her companions thought it was a fresh and wonderful experience to find a few live fish jumping around in the nooks of the fishy cabins.

"If nothing else, we may have to stay here for a day or two or even longer, but believe me, I'm even more reluctant to accept this reality than you are,"

Fritz had the same subtle expression he had received the letter a few days earlier, "but now that we've captured this big one, it's believed that the number of units mentioned is more than that - not to mention that it does take a break to clean the hold and get rid of the smell before the fleet can be rebuilt." ”

He paused and continued, "As for that big guy, I believe that His Majesty and the people of the Imperial Capital will be happy to see this trophy of heroic exploits in person......" he lowered his voice a little, "and it is also conducive to covering up the negligence of some relevant people and the turmoil and rumors caused by it." ”

The latter sentence Fritz said somewhat vaguely.

"As a matter of common sense, I don't think that other species of individuals can be allowed to survive in the realm of that large creature of this size, especially if you know that a wild boar is not enough to be trusted—but the cabin cleaning is a problem, and I don't mind staying here for two days,"

James leaned over and said, his tone changed to a play-watching look, "So dear Fritz, I support your decision. ”

Lin An naturally heard some of the profound meanings in the conversation between the two that were implicit in her unknowing, and Lin An felt that the schadenfreude in James's tone did not seem to be just for Fritz, who was talking to him.

***

After dinner, it was already night, and the cool breeze blew away the heat of the day, bringing comfort to the people who had been disturbed by the day.

The order of the port and wharf was not completely restored, but Fritz's response was quite effective, and the news of the arrival of the fleet of the medalists and the solution of the scourge of the monsters that attacked the port was effectively pacified, and there was no sign of civil unrest in the port.

Lin An returned to the room, and the maid had already arranged hot water to wait for Lin An's orders at any time.

The port of Sunjin River is a wonderful port. Although located on the banks of the Xunjin River and its tributaries, there are many geothermal hot springs nearby, and many of the castles and manors of the nobility in the city have introduced hot spring baths, and the castle of Viscount Lippi certainly occupies the best location, and there is a hot spring outlet in the castle.

Although there were only two women in the medal procession, the hot springs were limited in terms of location, and it was impossible for men and women to bathe in this era, so the gentlemen gave this rare pleasure to the ladies.

Lin An had already instructed the maid to prepare water in the room, and she didn't plan to go to the hot springs, but before the end of the dinner, she received an invitation from Master Nikita. A quote from the other party shows that this is not just an ordinary invitation:

"I have something I want to discuss with you."

So Lin An went.

"It was a wonderful treat!"

In the spring water, which exudes a faint smell of sulfur, the beautiful woman with blond hair sighs, she soaks in the milky white hot spring without a wisp. reveals a full and mature curve, and the perfect curvature makes people blush and heartbeat, making Lin An admit that the other party does have the capital to go and enjoy with so many men.

But Nikita was patrolling Lin An's body wrapped in a bath towel with a slightly jealous look at this time, and the amount of ** nakedness made Lin An, who was of the same sex, feel a little uncomfortable, because the other party's gaze was so focused that it seemed to be able to see through the bath towel wrapped around her body.

"It's so perfect that people hate it. If I were a man, I wouldn't have a second woman in my eyes after seeing you! ”

Nikita, who couldn't find a single flaw after a long time of patrolling, gritted his teeth and said.

She didn't ask Lin An how to maintain her usually, in fact, as long as she was a female cultivator who had cultivated to a certain level, most of them had some secret recipes for maintaining her appearance and retaining her youth, and the more high-level cultivators she was, the more she evolved with her cultivation and body. The appearance will become more and more perfect, but it is difficult to reach Lin An's level. Because Lin An's current physical condition is similar to the end of the perfect process, while others are still in the process.

Lin An was not familiar with the mage Nikita, as Nikita was not a member of the original group of honorees, but a member of the half that he later filled in at Gaunt City.

Therefore, Lin An, who has rarely appeared after leaving the ice field, has never had the opportunity to have more intersections with the only person of the same sex in the team.

And she knows it herself. With her current level of appearance, even in the world of equality between men and women in her previous life. It is not easy to be truly accepted and welcomed in the same sex, not to mention that the world is dominated by men, and some deep-rooted concepts and subconscious naturally make her ostracized by the same sex.

At least judging from the reactions of the men in the team, they didn't feel anything strange about the relationship between Lin An and Nikita who were just nodding friends.

Therefore, when she was invited by the other party, in addition to the accident, Lin An undeniably came with a trace of vigilance in her heart - the same vigilance also appeared on John, who was concerned about her everything.

But unexpectedly, the female mage who suddenly made an invitation was very straight to the point, and directly expressed her attitude towards Lin An-

"I don't like you."

After Nikita expressed her jealousy of Lin An's appearance, she looked directly at her and said without a trace of flinching, "In addition to the fact that your appearance makes me feel threatened, another more important reason is that you happen to have a close relationship with the two objects I am trying to do. ”

Lin An already knew the closing process of Saleen that day, although John, who didn't like the tongue behind his back, did not relay the process of Saleen handing over the stone statue of the cat and beast, but Lin An had already guessed the relationship between Saleen and Nikita, and now it seems that the other party also knew about her existence.

As for the other object of Nikita's remarks...... Lin An sighed in his heart.

“…… Redondo and Sidney? Lin An smiled faintly, "I thought it was just Lei Dongduo." ”

Nikita's face was flushed, fortunately because of the hot springs, they were both flushed, so they couldn't see it, but from the words of the woman in front of her who was so beautiful that people subconsciously ignored her other advantages and potentials, Nikita knew that the other party had seen through some unspeakable thoughts about his intention to contact Elvis today.

This made Nikita feel that he was at a disadvantage, and replied not to be outdone: "You are right, but is it because you are so keen, is it also because the object of your intentions happens to be him?" It is self-evident who "he" refers to.

Nikita came to her, did Saleen know about it, or did he have a great influence on it?

If yes. So should we say that his counterattack came really quickly?

Lin An thought a lot in an instant, and smiled noncommittally, "Oh? …… What makes you think so? ”

In the eyes of most people, she and Fritz should be closer and compatible, and the mage has always ignored the rules of the world, even if some of them are morally clean, and they do not like the relationship between Lin An and Fritz, but they will not ignore the personal feelings of another mage.

"I'm a woman, can't I see if another woman is really interested in a man?" Nikita scoffed, "What's more. Even if I'm really that stupid, I always have some intuition when my lover is absent-minded when I'm around. ”

Lin Anxin said. With Salin's previous record, if he deliberately hides it, I really don't think about you.

Now she was more sure of Saleen's role behind this, but she didn't know what his purpose was.

However, if it is changed to her situation in Sarin, in the case of a qiē initiative changing hands. Most of them will find a relatively credible person to use as the final life-saving hole card, so as not to be cut down by someone for some reason, and completely erase him in this world, leaving no trace.

If this was just an indirect warning from Salin, Lin An would be very happy. Because from this we can know how Saleen felt after she played her cards unreasonably - the more Saleen was frightened, the more she achieved her goal of revenge, without destroying the overall situation. She could only do this kind of revenge that was painless and unpleasant, but made Saleen uncomfortable and frightened.

With so many thoughts flashing through his mind, Lin An thought for a moment and said slowly: "I think I understand your intentions, if it's as I guessed, I think you're too worried." ”

She said lightly, "At least in the short term." I will not have any further relationship with him. ”

Nikita was somewhat surprised, questioning, "In the short term?" ”

"Even in the foreseeable time, after all, I can't predict the future, I don't know what might happen in the future," Lin An smiled, "Or if I give you a long-term promise, will you believe it?" ”

"Don't believe it!"

Nikita replied immediately, then stared at Lin An and asked, "But why did you promise me?" "She had no intention of getting this result.

"'Why should women be embarrassed by women'? Hehe, this statement is too noble, although I do have a little such thoughts," Lin An smiled nonchalantly, "Of course, the more important premise is that I really don't have any thoughts about your attempt, although I have some relationship with him, but it is not the kind you imagined." ”

Nikita carefully observed Lin An's expression and found that she really didn't have any taste.

She thought back to the situation in Sarin's cabin that day, and although the situation was suspicious, it was true that Redondo had not said anything about the girl in front of her, either before or after.

"So, I see."

She nodded, "While I still don't like you, like the seemingly polite but reserved and arrogant honorific title you've maintained since the beginning, I have to admit that you do have the charm to attract so many men, and not only because of your appearance. ”

As she spoke, she slammed to her feet, and countless droplets of water slid down her proud curves and down her long legs into the hot springs.

When she walked to the shore, the water trails on her body had been dried, and her slender arms put on the robe, and she looked back at Lin An, who had been watching her move in the hot spring.

"As a woman, I give you a word of advice—if I were you, I wouldn't be incapacitated and tossing around in such a pretty piece of lambskin, or even informably accepting an invitation to be alone in private with a person of the same sex who might be hostile to you."

By the end of the words, the slender figure with blond hair had disappeared from Lin An's sight.

"It's really a woman with personality.,If it weren't for Sarin.,Maybe it's a good deep friend,"

Lin An, who had been laughing dumbly for a long time, could only say to himself in the end, "But she seems to have been planted on this guy Salin, should you give her a piece of advice next time?" Hey, forget it, it's not my style to say people behind my back. ”

……

Maybe it was the effect of the hot spring, and Lin An had a good night's sleep after returning to the room.

However, just when she thought that this good sleep would continue until she woke up naturally, a sudden vibration interrupted her deep sleep.

(To be continued)

ps：

Thank you Yang Lingfeng for the big pink ticket, as well as the big reward from the party, falwind and Zhang Ga! o(n_n)o~

Well, this month's pink and recommendation are very powerful, and it seems that I have cheated so many votes and is even more guilty...... So, it's time to save character on the weekend~