In the early morning, there is a thin layer of morning mist in the forest, making the distant scenery look a little misty. Layers upon layers of tree crowns form a patchwork green dome above the forest, and crisp and beautiful bird songs can be heard from time to time among the dense branches and leaves.
A ray of bright and warm sunlight shines on Qin Lun's face through the gaps in the branches and leaves, making him feel a comfortable tingling in his sleep, as if someone happened to scratch the itching spot.
Qin Lun slowly opened his eyes, stretched out his arms that were pillowed behind his head, blocked the sunlight with his palms, yawned and straightened his spine, and there was a crisp sound like firecrackers coming from the bones all over his body. When I regained my sanity, I heard the sound of gurgling water resembling the melody of a guzheng.
He narrowed his eyes and turned his head to look at the creek in the forest in the distance. The crystal-clear stream rushes eastward along the stepped channel, and some colorful unknown small fish swarm in groups and go upstream, but they have to hover in the stream due to the rush of water, like Pieces of crystal clear crystal fossils.
Qin Lun stood up from the thick branch, supported the trunk and looked down. There is a small clearing under the tree, and there is a sleeping capsule in the clearing, and a pile of white smoke that seems to have just been extinguished. The elf thief who was in charge of guarding the midnight was missing, and it was estimated that they might be looking for firewood nearby.
In the past two days, he has been sleeping on the tree, while Longer is a little unaccustomed, and took a sleeping bag and lay under the tree.
"Qin Lun, you're awake!" While he was watching, Long Er really got out of the bushes with a pile of firewood, and a string of brook fish was still hanging on the branch in his right hand.
"Yeah!" Qin Lun jumped down from the tree, moved a big stone at the edge of the open space, and dug a big hole in it with a dagger as a stone pot. Take out the clean water from the storage space and pour it into the "stone pot", and help Longer make a pot of delicious fish soup.
Seeing that the fish soup started to boil, the elf thief took out a packet of seasoning from his bosom and poured it into the stone pot, stirring it casually with a peeled branch. This packet of seasoning can also be regarded as a recovery item. It not only has the function of blending flavors, but also a simple universal antidote to prevent the apostles from eating unclean food in the wild in the mission world.
Qin Lun picked up a bowl of fish soup and blew on it, took a sip, and let out a comfortable sigh.
During the two days of getting along with him, not only did Longer gain a lot from him, and he began to admire his analysis and judgment, even he also developed a little respect for this elf thief, whose adventure experience is several grades better than his, Learned a lot about survival in the wild.
"Qin Lun, we should have already approached the Elven King's Court, right?" Long Er smacked his mouth, shaved his teeth with a knife, and asked with concern.
They have been walking and stopping for the past two days, from having no clue at the beginning until gradually discovering several abandoned elf tree houses deep in the forest, it can be fully judged that the two are approaching the elf royal court.
"Well, we should already be on the edge of a magic cup court. It's just that the elf court may have large-scale illusion magic to cover up. If we get close, it doesn't mean we can find it." Qin Lun pondered for a while, and spread his hands helplessly. .
"Why, if your previous analysis is correct, we also belong to the Jondal elves, wouldn't they let us enter the city?" Lol asked a little surprised.
"That's not the case!" Qin Lun sighed and explained with a wry smile, "The elves are the masters of the forest. We have been in Jondal Forest for two days, and perhaps some elf rangers have discovered us long ago, but because we are Their own people, that's why they don't care about it!"
Longer soon understood that the elves themselves were a race that advocated a free life. Occasionally, one or two elves hunted and practiced in the forest, and the patrolling elf rangers would not intervene at all.
If the ten apostles of the fortress team entered the Jondal forest together, there were elves and humans, perhaps the elves sentry had already appeared. But now they are only two elves, and people take them as elf warriors to hone themselves.
This is what Qin Lun slowly thought of after entering the forest. If he had known this, he might as well have asked one of the human apostles in the team to enter the forest with him.
"Then what should we do?" Long Er was a little anxious when he heard this, "If we wander around for a long time, it is estimated that it will also arouse suspicion?"
Qin Lun looked at Longer in surprise. The elf thief could think of this, and he seemed to have made some progress. At least two days ago, he couldn't think of it. People who can become professional apostles are actually not stupid. It's just that Longer has followed the fortress team for a long time, and his personal ability is restricted by the process task, which makes him a well-behaved apostle.
Qin Lun lowered his head in thought, wandering here for a long time would of course attract the attention of the elf ranger. Although it is not enough to regard them as enemies, once the credibility is affected, some important plots will not be able to be selected later, which is unacceptable to him.
"Today is the third day we have entered the forest. If we still can't find any clues, we will take the initiative to attack tomorrow and find a way to attract the attention of the elf patrol." Qin Lun said with a flash of light in his eyes.
"I don't know what's going on with the team!" Longer nodded and replied with a heavy heart.
The elf thief didn't ask Qin Lun how he took the initiative to attack. In fact, it was very easy to intentionally attract the attention of the elves. On their way deep into the forest, they passed many lairs of high-level monsters. These high-level monsters are not low in intelligence and will not actively attack the Jondal elves. If the elves do not invade their territory, the two will live in peace.
As long as they provoke a high-intensity battle with high-level monsters, it is estimated that they will be able to attract elf rangers. But in this way, they will also be questioned, the caravan is destroyed, they don't report back to the Elf King Court, but they are here to provoke high-level monsters, can they not be suspected
"Don't worry, if there are no major problems with the team, Nicole and the three will be rescued tonight at the latest." Qin Lun comforted with a smile, "Just do our own thing well!"
Two days ago, Stark and Philip took the other three first-order apostles to chase south. If the problem is not serious, they only need two days to go back and forth, and they must have returned to the vicinity of Elbad today. It's just that it takes a day to scout the town of Elbad, and then conduct a raid at night to rescue the three of Nicole.
For this reason, Qin Lun also gave them a dark trick. If the prison where Nicole and the three were imprisoned was easy to defend and difficult to attack, then let them implement beheading tactics in Elbad, and capture the human lord of Elbad for use. Exchange hostages.
If Elbad doesn't have a powerful person in charge, then it is inevitable to rescue the three companions. It is estimated that he will be able to get rid of the pursuers and enter the forest tomorrow afternoon. It's just that they need to waste three to four days no matter what. If a large number of pursuers are attracted when rescuing his companions, and a detour may be required, then it is uncertain how long it will be wasted.
"Qin Lun, which direction are we going today!" Long Er patted his cheek, cheered himself up, and turned his head to ask.
"We're not leaving today, we're here!" Qin Lun said with a smile looking at the clear stream in the distance.
"Aren't you leaving? Do you have an idea?" Long Er asked hurriedly, his eyes lit up.
"Look, this stream should be the best and cleanest source of drinking water nearby. All the animals in the forest drink here." Qin Lun pointed to the stream in front of him and said, "The elves have a very close relationship with the animals. We As long as you keep an eye on these animals, you may be able to find traces of elf patrols from them."
Longer followed Qin Lun's finger to see the clear stream sparkling in the sun, and animals kept coming out of the bushes by the stream, burying their heads in the stream to drink water.
Big-horned deer with sharp fork horns, white and lovely long-haired wind rabbit, wild rhinoceros with thick armor, firefox with fiery red fluffy tail, mighty winged lion... Whether you are the jungle king at the top of the food chain, They are still herbivorous animals, and they are all immersed in the water at this time, without even looking at other creatures around them.
By the stream in this early morning, the law of the jungle in the biological world seems to have lost its true colors. No matter the weak or the strong, they all showed a kind of peaceful coexistence at this time.
"This is a safe zone in the forest. No creature will hunt while drinking water to avoid polluting the clean water source." Longer sighed, "Compared with humans, these animals with low intelligence know how to protect their living environment .”
"Huh!" Qin Lun raised his long white eyebrows and stared at an animal by the stream for careful observation.
"Did you find anything?" Longer showed a hint of surprise, and followed Qin Lun's line of sight, "The Gale Leopard? This is a rare wind-type monster!"
About 300 meters in front of the two, a big cat with dark brown fur was sticking out its tongue to drink from the stream. This big cat is very similar to a common tusk leopard, but upon closer inspection, it is different.
The fang leopard has sharp fangs and sharp claws like a saber-toothed tiger, and can easily tear through the plate armor of a heavy cavalry. However, this is only a low-level monster, and it has no natural magical ability.
However, the Gale Leopard, which is a close relative of the Tusk Leopard and has a similar appearance, is completely different. This is a high-level wind-type monster. The biggest difference from the Tusk Leopard is that the Storm Leopard has four hooves like snow and a white mane around its neck like a white collar.
As its name suggests, the Gale Leopard Beast, with its natural affinity with the wind element, can move as fast as the wind. The adult Gale Leopard also possesses the breath of the wind system and can launch wind blades. It is very powerful in combat and belongs to the king of the jungle.
"Is there something wrong?" Longer asked Qin Lun softly.
"Look at its hind legs!" Qin Lun pointed at Gale Leopard's hind legs with a smile.
Longer looked intently, and his eyes lit up immediately. This Gale Leopard seemed to have just been injured, its legs and feet were somewhat inconvenient, and its fur was stained with blood. Most intriguingly, its wound was bandaged, and although it was soaked in blood, it could still be seen that it was an artificial bandage.
"It's not easy to get close to the Gale Leopard and gain its trust." Qin Lun smiled and waved his hand lightly, "Get ready, let him take us to that kind-hearted elf !"