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He and Lancelot, along with Lani and the unconscious girl Vivi, head to Windpure to find the alchemist Merlin.
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My thoughts return to the present.
After a day's journey.
Before nightfall, Arthur and his companions arrived at the forest located a few kilometers outside Qingfeng Village within the territory of Fengpu Territory.
Subsequently.
Arthur and the others dismounted, and he walked in front, leading the way into the dense forest.
Lani followed closely behind him.
Lancelot, carrying the unconscious girl Vivi on his back, carefully followed.
After walking for half an hour.
The group left the outer area of the forest and entered the central area.
Just as when Arthur first arrived here, the flowers, trees and shrubs in front of him began to present a deeper green tone compared to the edges.
Of particular note are the appearance of several low-level vine monsters with bizarre shapes that are rarely seen in the outside world.
As he expected, when these low-level vine monsters sensed the flesh and blood aura on Arthur and the others, they all reacted and approached them. Then they flipped their vine bodies and revealed the spiked weapons that were disguised under their harmless surface.
Seeing this, Arthur shielded Lani behind him and drew his Flameheart sword from his waist.
Then, he activated the "Flame Lion Breathing Technique" to amplify the sword's blade with a small amount of flame wave.
He knew that the burning properties of the Flame Wave were effective against vine monsters.
He easily dealt with the vine monsters blocking his way, as if cutting melons and vegetables.
Then look at Lancelot.
These vine monsters did not attack them.
This is because Arthur gave him the vine bracelet that he had obtained from the alchemist Merlin.
This vine bracelet not only wards off attacks from vine monsters, but can also be used as a "key" to open the barrier outside the alchemist Merlin's residence.
So, that's it.
Everyone moved on.
Shortly after.
A rustling sound came from the dense, intertwined vines above everyone's heads.
Seeing this, Arthur smiled knowingly:
"Come out, little ones."
As soon as he finished speaking, a group of brownish-yellow monkeys, each about an arm's length long, appeared in his field of vision.
They are small, low-level magical beasts, clawed monkeys.
The claws have a very rough surface, which can resist the spikes and poison of the vine monsters, thus allowing them to adapt to the harsh environment infested with vine monsters.
Therefore, clawed monkeys are accustomed to climbing vines and are agile in their movements.
Arthur still remembers that the first time he brought Gawain to find the alchemist Merlin, it was with the help of these little guys as guides that they found the alchemist's residence.
After this group of clawed monkeys appeared.
Arthur stared intently at the lead clawed monkey, the smallest in size, only half an arm's length long, with the purest fur.
Upon seeing him, the creature, hanging on the vine, scratched its ears and cheeks, then gave him an expectant look with remarkable intelligence.
Because when Arthur left the forest, he promised to bring it its favorite food when he came back next time.
"Don't worry, of course I haven't forgotten about it."
Seeing this, Arthur smiled, opened his satchel, took out several green fruits, and tossed them to the other man.
"I came in a bit of a hurry this time, so I only prepared a little for you. Please forgive me."
"Ow!"
Upon seeing the green fruit being thrown at them, the clawed monkey leader immediately let out an excited howl.
Then, it commanded its little brothers to display their agility, quickly and accurately catching all the green fruits flying in mid-air.
Immediately afterwards, the clawed monkey leader and his henchmen began to gnaw on the food, occasionally letting out joyful howls.
"Alright, let's keep going."
Having fulfilled his promise, Arthur did not linger.
Now, with the vine bracelet given to him by the alchemist Merlin, he no longer needs the clawed monkey's guide.
But the clawed macaque troop that benefited didn't seem to think so.
Seeing Arthur and the others leave, they no longer bothered to eat the green fruit in their hands.
He nimbly climbed the vines and ran ahead of them, still dutifully performing his duties as a guide.
After continuing for another 15 minutes...
They overcame the harsh environment teeming with vines and monsters, and finally arrived at their destination.
—A vast, open meadow and a tranquil lake.
But Arthur knew that the alchemist Merlin's dwelling was hidden in this tranquil place.
He first took the vine bracelet from Lancelot's body, then walked to the center of the grass.
Then, he lifted the vine bracelet.
soon.
A strong spatial fluctuation appeared in front of him.
next moment.
Arthur and Lani and the others behind him were caught up in this spatial fluctuation.
After a moment of mental confusion.
When everyone came to their senses, the scene before them had undergone a complete transformation.
—The meadow is no longer just lush green grass, but a field of blooming flowers.
At the end of the flower field, there is a cluster of Gothic-style villas.
This is the residence of the alchemist Merlin.
Chapter 118 The Cub's Choice
When Arthur and the others opened the outer barrier and arrived at the residence of the alchemist Merlin...
Let's first shift our focus to the interior of the magnificent alchemy workshop before them.
They arrived at the depths of the Stone Gate Treasury, where the alchemist Merlin had once traded extraordinary items with Arthur and others.
Then pass through an ancient stone wall at the end of the treasure vault.
Suddenly, the view opened up, revealing a spacious natural cave.
The surface of the cave is uneven, with several trickling streams flowing through the cracks in the rocks.
Sunlight streamed through the cracks in the cave ceiling, casting dappled patterns on the ground, creating an interplay of light and shadow.
The gentle sounds of dripping water and flowing streams in the environment further enhance the tranquility and mystery of the entire cave.
Look towards the center of this cave.
There is a sword stuck in a stone.
The sword has a long, slender blade and a thin edge. Its overall color scheme is understated silver-gray, and a deep blue gemstone is inlaid on the hilt.
Based on its shape, it is easy to tell that this is a decorative sword.
In front of this decorative sword, two tall and handsome young men stood standing.
"Hmm? It seems a familiar guest has come to my residence?"
One of them was wearing a long white robe and was holding a staff that was ancient in design and as tall as himself.
If Arthur were here, he would surely recognize this white-robed youth, who exudes a lazy air, as Merlin, the alchemist he is looking for.
Undoubtedly, the commotion caused by Arthur and the others opening the outer barrier caught his attention.
He then looked at another young man present.
He had shoulder-length hair, wore light armor, and carried a rather eye-catching longbow on his back.
Even after hearing the alchemist Merlin mention the arrival of outsiders, he remained calm, raising his hand and keeping his gaze fixed on the decorative sword stuck in the stone before him.
His focused expression prompted the alchemist Merlin to call him by his name and ask:
"Lord Tristan, are you really not going to try to pull out the 'Sword in the Stone'?"
Tristan is the current lord of Windpull Territory.
Therefore, he naturally had many interactions with this alchemist who settled in Fengpu territory, and their relationship was quite close.
Hear his question.
After a brief silence, Tristan calmly shook his head:
"I have no reason to pull out the 'Sword in the Stone,' so let it remain covered in dust for now."
After saying that, he turned around and walked back to the stone wall he had come from.
"Ugh, what a waste of all that effort I put into this presentation."
After receiving this answer, the alchemist Merlin cast a disdainful glance at Tristan and complained.
Tristan stopped in front of the stone wall, then continued speaking to the alchemist Merlin behind him without turning around:
"Next, I'm going to your treasure vault to select a few extraordinary items."
Upon hearing that business had come his way, the alchemist Merlin immediately suppressed his previous complaints and disdain towards Tristan.
A shrewd smile immediately appeared on his lips, reminiscent of a cunning businessman.
"Oh! Lord Tristan is a regular at my alchemy workshop. Please take whatever you need from the vault."
Adhering to the attitude that "anyone who spends money is a customer," he quickly approached Tristan.
Then he raised his staff and touched the stone wall in front of them.
next moment.
Mysterious dark blue rune circuits appeared on the surface of the stone wall.
then.
The two walked toward the stone wall in tacit agreement.
Next, a magical scene happened.
Their figures disappeared into the stone wall without any hindrance, like a mirage.
After passing through the stone wall.
The alchemist Merlin and Tristan returned to his Stone Gate vault.
"Lord Tristan, would you be interested in coming with me to see who our guests are?"
The alchemist Merlin extended an invitation.
"Never mind, I don't really like crowds."
Tristan, while searching through the extraordinary artifacts displayed on the shelves on either side of the vault, responded:
"I'll focus on finding what I need."
The alchemist Merlin had known Tristan for a long time and was not surprised by this.
A lazy smile returned to his face.
Then, they headed towards the exit of the Stone Gate Treasure Vault.