Chapter 104: Mage Dalaran is also here
Li looked at the cute little Lori in front of her, and it was difficult for Li Quan to associate her with the powerful bronze dragon.
Since there is a request for the Bronze Dragon Clan, it is obviously wise to have a good relationship with the little Lori in front of you. It's just that he hasn't decided on a response policy yet, is it a roundabout request to outflank the side, or is it straight to the point?
Little Lori's words gave him a wake-up call. What he did after traveling to Azeroth was true from his point of view, but from the perspective of the Bronze Dragon, he changed the course of history and was disrupting the timeline.
Li Quan learned from what little knowledge he had about the Bronze Dragon that the Bronze Dragon Clan, under the leadership of the Bronze Dragon King Nozdorm, was very obsessed with correcting all errors in time.
They are like cleaners in the flow of time, removing all the "dirt" and keeping each timeline as intact as possible. Once errors and human modifications are discovered, the bronze dragon sends the dragon to correct them.
If you want to have a good relationship with others, first of all, don't stand on the opposite side of others.
But obviously, the wood is already in the boat, and people are coming to the door because of this.
So Li Quan decided that it would be better to probe the wind first.
Fortunately, in front of him was a cute little Lori, not a fierce brass-colored dragon. Little Lori is at least better than a dragon. Seems to have something to talk about?
"You should answer my question: How did you do that?" Chromie noticed that Li Quan was stunned, and asked again reluctantly: "The normal timeline should be about two months later, when the Black Dragon Princess Onexia returns to her lair. Until then, she would have been secretly keeping Stormwind in power, and the Human King should still be on the run at this time. But...... Now everything has changed, all in advance. How did you do that? I think this only shows that you are outside this timeline and do not belong to this timeline, am I right? ”
Li Quan was slightly stunned when he heard it, obviously he underestimated this little Lori, after all, the other party was also a bronze dragon. He could guess the crux of the problem by comparison, and he also pointed out his identity at once, which caught him off guard.
"It's not that I don't belong in this timeline, I don't even belong in this world." Li Quan added this in his heart. Instead of answering Chromie's question, he asked rhetorically, "Are you going to fix it?" Fix the deviation here? ”
"Alas...... Unfortunately, we tried, but alas, that didn't work. Chromie shrugged his shoulders and sighed, "There seems to be a force that interferes with the normal functioning of time." I'm here to find out why. I guess it has something to do with you. Before I came here, I didn't expect to meet a traverser. ”
Chromie is very smart, Li Quan neither answered, but also did not deny, that is acquiescence. She really didn't expect to run into a traverser. The Bronze Dragon will often encounter several traversers, most of whom have been corrected and will drive them back. But it doesn't seem to work for the human in front of you.
"There's no one else here. Can you tell me, what exactly do you want to do? Chromie's big watery eyes looked up at Li Quan with cute curiosity, and asked in a brisk tone: "Traversers often want to change some established facts. Out of dissatisfaction with the past, out of ambition, or out of curiosity about changing time itself, they did it, and they did it, but they all seemed to show one or a few obvious goals. However, in you, I have observed recently, and it seems that what you are doing has no obvious purpose. On the contrary, the more I observed, the more surprised I became, that you had done some things that seemed almost impossible to me. ”
"Oh, for example?" Li Quan also sat down at this time, and asked with interest with a smile on his face.
He was intrigued by what the little creature was good at reasoning — well, as a dragon, age might not be a problem — and what her reasoning could guess next.
"First of all, I have to say that the wine, I tried it, it was just amazing. It allows me to regain some mana quickly, which allows me to deal with most crises. But as far as I know, there's no such thing in any other timeline I've been to. Obviously, it's what you bring. Chromie thought for a moment and said.
"Thank you for liking my wine." Li Quan smiled slightly and said, "This is called the Red Bull Man." ”
"That's right, that's the name!" Chromie laughed, "Actually, I heard about its name a while ago, but didn't pay attention. I almost missed something so good. ”
"And are you going to fix it?" Li Quan asked.
"As I said, we can't fix everything you've done." Chromie Moe showed a look of helplessness on his face: "Obviously, you have a way to deal with the bronze dragon, so that we are powerless to interfere with the time you have changed. ”
Li Quan neither denied nor admitted it when he heard it, and it was also a tacit acquiescence. He secretly guessed that what Chromie was talking about had something to do with the system, and that it was the power of the system that locked in the already established changes in the plane, which would help him progress in his search for plant samples.
"Also, I've found a couple of tiny temporal anomalies here." Chromie then snapped his fingers and said, "Hogg, the leader of the Riverpaw Gnolls, has been captured early; There are a lot of professional adventurers in Shining Gold Town who shouldn't be there, and they're working for the same person, and that's you; There is a team that does not exist in the original timeline that has been formed and expanded, and you are also the main messenger behind the scenes. ”
"You're right, these are my people." Li Quan did not deny it this time.
"What is your purpose? Other traversers have a goal, but I can only find out about your actions, but I can't see the purpose behind them. Chromie looked at Li Quan seriously and asked in a crisp voice.
Objective? Of course, I appointed these people to collect plants for me. Li Quanxin said. Of course, it is hard to say, "What is my purpose." However, I can guarantee that this poses no threat to you Bronze Dragons, or even to all of Azeroth. I'm not the kind of person who has the ambition to change anything, or to destroy the world, so don't worry. As for why you can't interfere with this time, to be honest, I don't know too much. ”
"I see." Chromie stood up, smiled, and said, "In that case, goodbye, I'm going back, and I'm going to bring this news back for the others to know." ”
"Don't stay a little longer?" Li Quan also stood up, a little surprised, and said to leave? He hadn't found a chance to get close to this bronze dragon set.
"No, I love the strawberry fudges here, but my mission must be completed." Chromie restrained his expression, looked at Li Quan, and said, "You are a variable. I'll inform the other bronze dragons of this news. Whatever they decide, until then, please minimize the amount of time you spend here. Too much disruption is a disaster for the world itself. With that, Chromie walked out of the inn.
Li Quan stood at the door of the inn and pondered for a long time after watching Chromie turn into a young dragon and fly away. The other party's last sentence made him think for a long time.
Too much time to interfere with is a disaster for the world itself......
But if he didn't, what was his effort during this time?
Thinking of this, the hesitation in Li Quan's eyes was fleeting, and his gaze became firm again.
A voice rang out beside him: "Hey! A bronze dragon. I didn't expect to meet a bronze dragon here, well, yes, of course. ”
Li Quan was slightly stunned, then lowered his head and saw a male dwarf in a gorgeous purple robe, standing in front of him. Judging from the other party's dress, it is obvious that he is a mage. The male gnome has Kenrito's Violet Eye emblem on his robes, proving that he is a true Master of Dalaran.
As the dwarf male mage spoke, two whiskers curled up above his lips, making him look a little funny. Coupled with his sharp voice, Li Quan couldn't help but want to laugh. It wasn't the first time he'd seen a dwarf, but every time it felt fresh.
"You are?" Li Quan looked at the other party and asked.
"Oh! I'm from my introduction, I'm from Dalaran, and I'm a mage from Kenrito. My name is 314, you can call me 314 mage, or mage 314. The male dwarf said with a smile on his beard, baring his teeth.
"Mage 314?" Li Quanxin said that this name was really strange, and asked, "Have you seen a bronze dragon before?" ”
"Oh yes, I've seen it twice." Mage 314 smiled and said, "That's why I felt a little surprised, I didn't expect the bronze dragon to come so soon. ”
"Oh?" Li Quan heard that there was something in this.
Mage 314 took the initiative to explain, "We have detected in the Violet Tower that there has been a frequent surge of space-time turbulence here recently. That's where I was sent as an observer. Being able to meet a bronze dragon here means that the bronze dragon is already paying attention to this matter. ”
When Li Quan heard this, he couldn't help but be a little surprised, but he didn't expect that his activities not only attracted the bronze dragon, but also attracted the mages of Dalaran to come.
"Oh! There is one more important matter, I have come to you on a special trip. Mage 314 said suddenly.
"More important? Looking for me? Li Quan was even more surprised: "You know me?" ”
"Of course! Well, I mean, since the Bronze Dragon has appeared here, then, in terms of timing, I'd better leave it to the Bronze Dragon! After all, they are more professional. I'm here with another important mission. ”
Speaking of this, Mage 314 reached into his bosom and pulled out something.
When Li Quan looked at that thing, he couldn't help but be happy.
What Mage 314 pulled out was a red bull-headed bottle.
"That's right, I'm here to negotiate business with you on behalf of the Council of Six in Dalaran." Mage 314 curled his beard and said with a smile, "Maybe you already know that the Red Bull Heads have been very popular in Dalaran recently. This drink, which allows mages to replenish their mana, is as much practical as it was custom-made for us, yes! So, I have come to negotiate with you by order of the Council of Six, and Dalaran hopes to have the opportunity to conclude a long-term trade contract with you. ”
"I see, please come in and talk." Li Quan smiled and invited the other party in. Since there is business sent to the door, there is no reason not to do it, he has been waiting for Master Dalaran to come to him for a long time.
The Red Bull Leader recently hit a new high in sales, and with the arrival of sea freight in Kalimdor, it also made a name for itself on another continent, and soon gained a new following for its excellent quality. At this time, the official of Dalaran sent a representative to sign the order agreement, asking Li Quan to supply Dalaran on a regular basis, and Li Quan was not surprised at all. In the face of the huge overseas market, even if the brewery in Shanjin Town is open all day long all year round, it is far from meeting everyone's needs.
It is said that the signs of price increase have appeared, and secretly a box of new Red Bull Heads on the black market has been able to auction several times the price, I believe that it will not be long before Li Quan does not take the initiative to raise the price, the market will force him to raise the price.
Seeing this, Dalaran must have finally been unable to sit still. For the mages, the issue of price increases is a trivial matter, after all, it is well known that the mages are rich. The point is, once the supply of Red Bullobears exceeds the supply, the mages in Dalaran City who have become accustomed to drinking Red Bulllords every day will inevitably be affected. There are a lot of unpleasant things that will happen, such as a drunken mage who "accidentally" burns the Shining Gold Distillery and disappears......
Needless to say, the business negotiation process is self-explanatory. The Council of Six made a generous move, and Mage 314 gave Li Quan a price that he was very satisfied with on behalf of the Council of Six. The two sides agreed that 30% of the wine produced by the winery in Shanjin Town in each cycle should be allocated exclusively to Dalaran.
As an additional plan to make amends, Dalaran agreed to lease ten battle mages to Li Quan for a period of three years. Rent is paid in Red Bull Heads. During this period, the ten battle mages were completely at the disposal of Li Quan on the premise that there was no threat to their lives. Li Quan decided to integrate them into the Dream Team. As for after the expiration of the three-year period? Hmph, do you want to leave after all of you're here? I'm afraid that they don't want to go back when the time comes.
After this trade agreement was finalized, Li Quan pretended to mysteriously take out the 6th grade grapes for the other party to taste.
Level 6 grapes are based on the mana recovery effect of level 5 grapes, and the mana nourishment effect is added, which can slightly increase the mana level of the eater. The effect of long-term consumption is remarkable - the last one is Li Quan's guess. After all, this thing doesn't work for him.
But this does not prevent him from using it as a bargaining chip, paving the way for closer cooperation with Dalaran in the future.
Mage 314 was unimpressed at first, but when he swallowed a grape, his eyes widened.
"This ...... How is this possible? He touched his belly in disbelief and looked in amazement at the bunch of fresh grapes on the table.
"I call it Mana Nourishing Grape, and it's an upgraded variety of Mana Regeneration Grape. I'm sure you should have felt the difference. Li Quan smiled confidently: "I plan to use this grape to make wine, I don't know, do you want Dalaran?" ”
"Yes! Absolutely! Mage 314 immediately became agitated and stood on the chair - well, in fact, he had been standing on the chair all the time to be at eye level with Li Quan. He said in a hurried tone, "Think about it! It can make the mage apprentices grow into full-fledged mages quickly! Accelerate the growth of the power of the official mage! Oh, how unbelievable! If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I would never have believed that there was such a thing! ”
Speaking of this, he could no longer sit still, and said anxiously: "No, I must go back to Dalaran immediately and inform the Council of Six of them." With that, he immediately recited the spell and cast the portal.
A flash of light appeared, and a teleportation tunnel was formed, and a distorted image of the streets of Dalaran was faintly visible on the opposite side.
"Take this with you." Li Quan handed over a total of exactly seven bunches of grapes and said, "Count my gift to the Council of Six." ”
"Why Seven Skewers?" Mage 314 asked curiously, the Council of Six was six.
"That skewer is for you."
Mage 314 immediately smiled when he heard this, loaded everything up, and disappeared into the portal with a wave of his hand.
Looking at the disappearing portal, the corners of Li Quan's mouth were raised, and he bribed the other party openly, believing that this Dalaran mage should be able to say a few good words for him when he went back.