Chapter 49: The Strange Old Man (Part 2)
Night falls.
The dark moon hung in the sky, and the entire towering castle resembled a giant blue hedgehog, filled with an eerie and primitive smell.
A tall figure and a slender figure in a long black dress walked along the moonlit path, surrounded by black vegetation that smelled of roughness.
"This path was once cursed by the god of the moon, and the lovers who walked together will be separated forever. Nicole said with a smile as she took Lin Chong's arm.
"Oh, have there really been couples separated?"
"There are a lot of them, so very few couples will take this path, and then there are fewer people coming, and this place becomes more and more deserted. "Nicole's long, jet-black hair, glowing blue in the moonlight.
The two of them walked towards the western area of Beiyue City, which is the most prosperous place in Beiyue City, where all kinds of goods and delicacies are gathered.
A kind of lantern resembling a cat's head hangs from the shops in the neighborhood, which is Alexia's request, and her love for cats is almost pathological.
Lin Zhong and Nicole came to an extremely narrow shop, which looked dilapidated, especially peculiar on the bustling street.
"Don't underestimate this place, it's the most interesting part of the street. Nicole said with a smile.
"Oh, it's funny indeed. Lin Zhong narrowed his eyes.
There was a blood-colored demon pattern carved on the door panel of this shop, and an extremely strange aura came from inside, faintly feeling like a beast.
Nicole tapped lightly on the door panel three times, then took out a black heart-shaped stone and placed it in a small round hole in front of the door.
Knock knock knock.
A strange sound sounded, and the tattered wooden door creaked open, and a gray-haired elf old man appeared in front of them.
The elven old man was extremely short, his face was full of wrinkles, and his dark green eyes were extremely misty, revealing a dull smell.
But Lin Chong's hands were a little cold, and he felt that this old man was far from being such a simple character.
"It turned out to be little Nicole, I didn't expect you to come to see me, is he?" the elf old man chuckled in a low voice, his eyes turned to Lin Chong, revealing a look of surprise.
"He's my friend, Lin Chong, Uncle Jerry. Nicole bowed down and made a noble salute.
"Oh, he's not an ordinary being, hehe, it seems that Alexia has found good material. Jerry turned away.
Nicole pulled Lin Zhong inside, which was completely different from the outside, it was full of strange and luxurious objects, and there were still living creatures when they went.
Not far from Lin Chong, there were five huge golden bird cages, and there were five extremely strange magical beasts inside, judging from their breath, they were about the same level as high-level magicians.
"Boy, since you're Nicole's friend, pick one thing. Jerry said lightly, pointing to some strange objects in the room.
"Good. Lin Chong wasn't too polite, there were indeed a lot of interesting things in this old man's house, and he even saw some wizard texts.
I don't know where the old man got these from, but it seems that the old man is interested in collecting items.
"Uncle Jerry, why are you so generous all of a sudden?" said Nicole, with some surprise.
"Because I look at him very well and he smells good. Jerry licked his lips lightly, revealing an eerie look.
"What does it smell like?" asked Nicole.
"The smell of dragons. Jerry smiled, pulled out a dark green bottle of wine, and began to pour it.
Lin Chong's gaze fell on a gray astrolabe, which was imprinted with intricate patterns, but in the end, it was a wizard's text.
"Stars. Lin Zhong narrowed his eyes and played with the astrolabe.
"Oh, that thing I got in a strange ruin, but it's too dangerous to go a second time. Jerry said.
"What's the use of this?" asked Nicole.
"I don't know, I've infused it with magical elements and spiritual power, and I've used it for all kinds of experiments, but it's useless. Jerry continued.
"That's what I'm going to do. Lin Zhong picked up the astrolabe and said.
"Really?" Jerry was a little surprised.
"Well, I'm interested in weird things. Lin Zhong said lightly, but he was overjoyed in his heart.
Of course, this old man doesn't know this thing, it's not a simple object, it's a astrolabe made by wizards.
The astrolabe is a positioning device that contains a record of the places a wizard has visited, and contains many of the experiences of the wizard during his lifetime.
"He does. Nicole nodded.
"Well, tell me about your purpose, Alexia called you here. Jerry said as he stared at Nicole.
"The head of the house said he wanted a little Crimson Tears, which was in exchange for an item. Nicole pulled out a broken golden watch from her bosom.
The lid of the bad watch is engraved with a portrait of an old elven man, and under the portrait is a line of elven text: "The most eternal distance in the world is time." ”
"Time Pocket Watch, where did she get it?" Jerry hurriedly picked up the golden pocket watch, a look of surprise in his eyes.
"I don't know, but what about Crimson Tears?" said Nicole with a smile.
"Hmph, Crimson Tears, is it for him?" Jerry stared at Lin for a moment and took out a crystal bottle from a black box.
The bottle was full of crimson liquid, and there were many bubbles in the liquid, making a strange bouncing sound.
"Crimson tears?" Lin Zhong frowned slightly, did this thing have to be used on him?
"Well, you should know that the male members of our family are dead, so ......" Nicole looked at Lin Chong, and her eyes spoke for themselves.
"The so-called curse probably can't be unbroken, is it still useful?" Jerry shook his head.
"It doesn't matter, he's half-elf, we just want to keep the bloodline seventy-five percent pure. Nicole said lightly.
"Is the bloodline really that important?" Jerry snorted.
"It's important. Nicole nodded solemnly.
"Okay, but how much do you want for this?" Jerry looked at the crystal bottle with some reluctance.
"Twenty drops. Nicole said lightly.
"What!?you're crazy!" Jerry's face changed.
"Then you don't want a time watch?" said Nicole with a smile.
Jerry's face fluctuated, and he finally uncorked the bottle and began to pour it into a small bottle.
A smell of blood flowed from there, and Lin Chong wrinkled his nose slightly, feeling that the taste of this crimson tear was extremely strange, as if countless blood were mixed together, and there was a violent aura in it.