Minter and Alex traveled north along Mount Toure and halfway through, but disagreed about the rest of the route.

Alex hadn't traveled this way, but looking at the map, he thought that following the Wheat City line along Mount Toure and then crossing the Misty Wastes would make it faster to reach Wraith Town in the Elven Forest. Minter, on the other hand, has little affection for the eastern foothills of Toure, where the mountain roads are difficult to navigate, and the misty wasteland is even more terrifying, unless you are a veteran, it is easy to get lost in it, and unknowingly die from the poisonous mist. He's never been sure, let alone Alex? He insisted on walking the Celestial Blade, although it was a little farther away, but he would never get lost, and after entering the Elven Forest, he would be able to see Radlow and the Elven Queen sooner.

Alex retorted, "Time! Time! We're running out of time! In fact, as early as the time of Xike, he should not have turned to Nogalai. If we had gone to the other side of the Misty Wasteland, we might have reached the outskirts of the Misty Wasteland by now! Didn't you say it would only take ** days to walk from that side? We don't have to make such a big turn and run north! ”

Minter glared at him, "Do you know what season it is?!" The fog on the misty wasteland is now the thickest, and once you enter, you can't tell the difference between the southeast and the northwest, and the sun can't see it. My grandfather didn't even dare to cross the wasteland in winter, who do you think you are?! It's a bit far to the north, but you won't get lost, so don't be afraid if you haven't walked there! ”

Alex looked angry, suddenly glanced at the corner of the map, his eyes lit up, and he stretched out his hand and pointed to the northeast corner of East: "Then don't go to the wasteland, let's take the sea route!" Isn't the bay here connected to the east of the Elven Forest?! ”

Minter glanced at it and sneered: "Indeed, there is a connection, as long as you can get out of the sea, then go, don't tell me you don't know what is called Recoil Bay"

Alex was speechless. If he hadn't been in a hurry, he wouldn't have forgotten it. The current of that bay is very turbulent from north to south, and as soon as the boat goes out of the shore, it will be carried back by the waves within ten meters, so it is called "return bay", and no one has ever managed to go out to sea from there, and there are large coral reefs on the coastline. It is also a good barrier to prevent foreign invasion, so although that area is a border, there is not even a single defender.

Alex lowered his head and put away the map, his face was still unwilling, and he shouted angrily to the clerk: "Isn't the hot soup okay?!" We've been sitting for half an hour! ”

At the moment they were sitting in a tavern for lunch, and there were many customers sitting in the shop, all of whom had a few glasses of warmth over the fire, and it was very noisy. The clerk was busy. Hearing Alex's call, he hurriedly said, "It's coming soon, it's coming!" Then he ran to the kitchen and tinkered for a long time, brought out two hot soups, and brought a plate of black bread, nodding and apologizing, "I'm really sorry, guest, it's snowing for a few days in a row." There are some insufficient materials, so ... No broth..."

Alex stared at the black unidentified stem in the soup. Not a word. Minter sniffed it and knew it was just a local specialty, so he smiled at the clerk, "It's okay, as long as you don't overcharge us." ”

The clerk was stunned, rubbed his hands with a smile, and secretly glanced at the shopkeeper, looking embarrassed.

Minter ignored it. Just break the bread and soak it in the soup. Whispered to Alex, "You can eat the ground." It's just ugly. "I also took a few bites and showed him a demonstration. Alex plucked up his courage. Tasted a small half spoonful. I found that the taste was okay. I ate it in small bites.

I just ate a little. He found that the clerk had been standing by and had not left. He frowned: "What else?" ”

The clerk stepped forward. He sneered, "Two guests." You guys... It's from the south, right? Do you know... How's going on in Warcraft? He suddenly stretched out his head: "Have they all been killed?" ”

The voices of the people around them suddenly disappeared. Everyone turned their faces. Staring at them. Wait for an answer.

Alex stepped back a little. The brow furrowed even deeper. Minter smiled and replied, "Not all killed." But it's under control. But we don't know what happened to the western side. When I was in Nomonka last month. It's pretty calm in the market. ”

The clerk breathed a sigh of relief. Everyone else was talking. The store was bustling again. The shopkeeper picked up a plate of dim sum. Walked out from behind the counter. He smiled at Minter and Alex, "As the guest said." We don't need to worry about Warcraft here? That's great. There is no exact news now. Rumors are flying. All of us are terribly worried. ”

Minter paused, and couldn't help but remind them: "No one can say that it is necessarily safe, you better be careful." Any place such as a cave or a valley, if it is remote, it is best to check it to see if there is a magic array painted on the ground, which is used to transport magical beasts. If so, stay away immediately, and then report to the army or lord. Usually prepare some bows and arrows, oil, and fire and other things, Warcraft is afraid of fire. If it doesn't work, move to the mountains, of course, make sure there are no suspicious places nearby. ”

The owner's face was full of gratitude: "Thank you, I'll tell everyone." When the people around heard this, the discussion became more intense, and immediately some people settled the bill and left, intending to move their families to the nearby mountains.

Alex noticed a person in the corner of the house quietly putting down the money and leaving, and when he was about to go out, he secretly glanced at them, so he frowned and quietly pulled Ramint's sleeve: "Hurry up and eat, let's leave after eating." ”

"Huh?" Minter was a little puzzled, followed his line of sight, and found that the man walked to the corner of the street, whispered to a man dressed as a knight for a while, and then turned back to himself and Alex, and secretly exclaimed: "They don't want to be bad for us, do they?" Now they're all aligned! ”

"I didn't say people were going to do us badly." Alex quickly broke the bread, "They just need to ask a few more questions about Warcraft, and we'll be delayed for half a day." Do you think that all the lords will care about the situation on the mainland? They're going to take care of the affairs of their own territory, and that's already remarkable. ”

Minter hurriedly buried his head in eating, and as soon as he finished eating, the two of them dropped the money for the meal, and hurried out of the house to get on the horse and set off, ignoring the shouting of the shopkeeper and clerk chasing after them. After running a few hundred meters away, I happened to see a fat middle-aged man dressed gorgeously outside the tavern surrounded by a large group of people. Seeing this, Minter stuck out his tongue and smiled at Alex, "It's good that you're smart. Otherwise, it will be delayed. ”

Alex snorted coldly and raised his chin high.

Continuing north, three days later, they reached the town of Montenegro.

There was a lot of depression here, and the goods in the bazaar were much worse in quantity and quality than they were back then. Minter inquired with passers-by and learned that the lord had set up a new town and forcibly demanded that all the wealthy families in the vicinity move there. Therefore, all the good things went to that side, and it also attracted merchants to turn to that side. The town of Montenegro became a poor man's exchange once and for all.

Minter sighed, trying to find the stew shop back then, but couldn't find it, so he had to eat something indiscriminately, and pulled Alex to sell horses. The latter was taken aback: "Why sell ?!" We've got to go! ”

"Tomorrow you will be at the foot of the snowy mountain, do you want to ride a horse across the snowy mountain?"

"Can't you? My horse's stamina is good. ”

Minter chuckled, "Stop telling jokes. You can't ride a horse there, or you'll have to die. We had to walk cautiously through. ”

Alex touched his own ground. Asked softly, "Can't you store it?" This horse has been with me for many years. Minter hesitated: "Here?" I'm afraid I'll be sold when I turn around. Instead, we lose money. ”

Alex didn't speak, and Minter looked at him in embarrassment, and gave in, "Okay, I'll find someone to help you raise it." Instead, he sold only his own, and bought a great deal of dried meat and wine from the bazaar, and a few more felts, and the two went to the inn for the night, and the next day led Alex's white horse north-east. It only took half a day to arrive at the small village where I had spent the night.

It has almost become a deserted village, with only four or five families still living there. Everyone else has moved to other places. Thankfully, Rohr was still around, and Minter convinces him to help take care of the horses with only five gold coins. In order to prevent him from reselling, Minter also threatened: "If we come back and the horse is well cared for, I will pay you another twenty gold coins." But if the horse is gone, or sick or wounded, you will have to pay me forty gold coins!" I'm telling you. I'm not a fool! I served as an attendant in the royal palace. His Majesty knows me, and His Excellency the Duke is still a good friend of mine! ”

Rohr swallowed. I almost swore to the sky: "I will take care of it and give it the best forage." Drink the cleanest water and let it sleep with me. Certain! "Not to mention that the identity of this stranger is so scary, he can't afford to pay for those forty gold coins alone. Since his son's family moved to Xincheng, he stayed alone in his hometown, and he couldn't even earn a single silver coin all year round. Now he only needs to help people watch the horses for a few days, and dozens of gold coins will come in, so he won't be stupid! You know, the price of horses outside is at most ten gold coins a horse!

Minter smiled, and left him an extra jar of wine, a packet of jerky, and some change, and he was even more grateful. Minter couldn't stand his flattery and hurriedly pulled Alex out the door.

Alex turned back frequently, and Minter comforted, "When we get back, you'll be able to take it with you." Don't be a mother-in-law, that person doesn't have the courage to treat your horse badly. ”

Alex glanced at him and walked forward without saying a word.

They walked very fast, and when night fell, they had already passed the end of the canyon and reached the snowy mountains opposite. Alex looked back at the way he came, a little unable to believe that he had actually come to this place, and muttered, "It's really the Blade of the Gods..."Minter was a little amused: "I've been talking about it for a few days, where do you think we're going?" ”

Alex looked back dumbfounded: "This is the Blade of the Gods, the Blade of the Gods!" Look at the lights! That's a miracle! ”

"Shh Minter cautiously looked around, and saw that there was no movement in the snow mountain, so he calmed down and glared at Alex, "Be quiet!" You can't talk loudly here, you have to take your steps lightly, and you'd better use the suspension technique more! Otherwise, if it causes an avalanche, it will be miserable! Alex covered his mouth, his face flushed slightly, ashamed of his humiliation.

Both of them were wearing thick winter coats, thick felt hats on their heads, large scarves to cover their mouths, ears and noses tightly, and black gauze bands were tied around their eyes. Under Minter's warning, Alex carefully used the minimum levitation technique to let his feet lightly step on the snow, so as not to cause a change in the snow, and Minter's light skills were more exquisite than when he was a child, and the two entered the hinterland of the snowy mountains smoothly. With the help of Minter's magic, neither of them was frostbitten from the cold air.

It was completely dark, and the two of them resorted to snowlight. Found a leeward place and set up a tent. Minter took out his wand and cast a few wind protection charms on the outside of the tent, then slipped into four glass bottles and filled them with a few magical flames, placing them in the four corners, and the tent suddenly warmed up.

He threw out a large stack of blankets, leaned on one of them casually, kicked off his boots, and glanced at Alex in the doorway. He took off his cold and wet socks, put his feet close to the flame in the corner, and sighed, "It's so warm..."

Alex looked out hesitantly, and Minter asked, "Why didn't you come in?" ”

"Don't you need to make a fire? When camping in the wilderness, you should make a fire, right? Otherwise, wild beasts will come. ”

Minter laughed, "What kind of beasts are here?" My grandfather and I didn't even have tents, and if we lit a fire, the wind would blow it out, and wouldn't it be even worse if the snow melted? Come on in! ”

Alex then entered the tent. Turning around to seal the entrance, he remembered one more thing: "That's right! Without a fire, what do we eat?! It can't be a cold meal, right? When he turned around, he saw Minter take out a strangely shaped stove and asked, "What is this?" ”

"Magic Furnace." Minter took out the pot, got out of the tent and knocked two pieces of clean ice nearby, put them in the pot, and activated the magic furnace. Let the ice melt slowly and then boil again. Then cut the jerky into small pieces and put it down, add salt and seasonings, and in a short time, the broth is ready to cook.

Alex moved his index finger and sat down to help scoop the soup, and when he saw Minter take out some white bread, tear it open and soak it in the soup, so he learned to make it. Delicious broth, fluffy bread. It's so delicious. He let out a long sigh. I felt more and more uncomfortable on my feet, and hesitated. Quietly rub your boots and kick them aside. I couldn't help but take off my socks, and I stuck my feet into the flames in the corner like Minter did, and in a few moments, the warmth seeped through the soles of my feet, and my whole body warmed up.

After eating the broth and bread, Minter pulled out his wand and cast a cleaning spell at the pots and pans, and everything was clean, and then he boiled milk tea again.

Alex studied the principles of the magic furnace. Although he had heard of it for a long time, it was the first time he had seen the real thing, the magic furnace represented by the Xiao family firm back then, only sold a batch of twenty, and it was out of stock in less than half a day, and then the business house changed dramatically, and no longer sold alchemy products, only heard that the magic capital was occasionally sold, but he never saw it with his own eyes.

Before he finished researching, Minter stuffed a cup of hot milk tea into his hand, he was stunned, and said with a smile: "My friend, if you are a girl, I will definitely propose to you." ”

Minter was stunned, his face turned red, and he slapped him casually: "What nonsense?!" ”

Alex was startled, and the milk tea spilled a small half cup and came out: "What are you doing?" I'm just kidding! ”

Minter glared at him through gritted teeth, snorted heavily, turned to sleep, and ignored him.

Alex touched his nose inexplicably and muttered in a low voice: "I thought you were a brave and straightforward man, but the longer I know you, the more I become a mother-in-law, and I am as stingy as a girl, and I love to play tricks..."

complained a few words, but seeing that Minter had not responded, he felt that he was too bored, so he hurriedly drank milk tea and fell asleep.

When he got up the next morning, he saw that Minter had wrapped his head and face tightly, and his whole body was so thick that he couldn't help but want to laugh, and when he saw the other party glaring at him, he felt that he was a little too much. Last night Minter was just kind, but he made fun of others, but it was actually he who made mistakes first. Ashamed, he took the initiative to help clean up the breakfast utensils and tent, and at a glance, he saw that the cup of milk tea last night had not been washed, and he was busy cleaning it up.

Minter looked at it coldly and pulled the corners of his mouth: "I can't see it, you are quite quick to do these chores, if you are a woman..."

Alex didn't think it was upset, and said with a smile: "Do you think I'm one of those noble young masters?" In my first year at Van A, like any other magic apprentice, I had to take care of myself not only for food and daily life, but also as a teacher's attendant! I've done that too. ”

Minter was a little surprised: "Really? ”

"Of course it's true." Alex held out his hand to show him his cocoon, "Back then, we had to chop wood in the winter, hand-chop!" No magic. ”

"Wouldn't it? Why would your teacher do this? Minter looked at the thick calluses, and didn't expect it to come this way.

"To train our willpower! Actually, I lived the same life as the monks, very simple, going to bed early and getting up early every day, except for eating, praying, sleeping, and working, almost all of the time was spent studying. The teacher hoped that we would not be deceived by external things, and in those years, we were not even allowed to eat meat and wine. ”

Minter's eyes widened, and suddenly he felt unbelieving: "Stop lying!" Although you are dressed modestly, it is to hide your identity! I don't believe that people who live a simple life will sprinkle perfume on their bodies, and you are also a picky eater! I almost didn't want to eat it! ”

Alex snorted, "Who is a picky eater?" I just got into the habit of not eating something unfamiliar for fear of smelling. Did You Know? Monks must keep their bodies and minds clean, not only must they not eat food that smells bad, but they must not let the smell of sweat smoke people. I had to take a shower three times a day and didn't dare to eat anything but milk and white bread. The perfume must be sprayed on the ground, and the fragrance must be light, otherwise it will be disrespectful to the gods. ”

Minter was speechless, feeling sympathy for Alex in her heart: "It doesn't sound easy. ”

Alex raised an eyebrow: "It's okay, I'm adapting well." ”

Minter resisted the urge to roll his eyes: "Let's go!" ”

They walked all the way east, carefully climbed over the snow-capped mountains, slept in tents at night, and talked endlessly, although there was a mixture of vomiting and sneering, but they still got along peacefully. Finally, they finished walking the snow-capped mountains and stepped on the green land.

Alex kept turning his head to look at Minte: "Hey, the snowy mountains have passed, and you still wrap your head and face so tightly, aren't you uncomfortable?" ”

"Shut up!" Mint found a muffled voice in his mouth, and Alex felt that it didn't look like his usual one, so he became suspicious: "Are you sick?" ”

"Nope! Let's walk, don't talk about it! Minter continued to speak sullenly, relieved to see that Alex was no longer asking questions. But the thought of his surprise later, "he" found it amusing.

As soon as they reached the edge of the forest, more than a dozen elves riding silver wolves stood in front of them with frosty faces, and the elf at the head shouted coldly: "Human! Get out of here! ”

Alex swallowed his saliva a little nervously, and was about to step forward to explain his intentions, but saw Mintra open his turban, revealing a shawl-length hair, and took a few steps forward and shouted happily: "Lucian! Do you remember me? I'm Minna! ”

Alex's eyes widened as he stared blankly at his friend who was clearly a girl.

(I had less of it a few days ago, so I made it up for it today)