Two female guards walked straight up and blocked Xi Qiong's way.
"I say, you went out and brought back a man. You are so lucky! Xi Qiong!"
"We should have contributed to this, after all, I gave you my blessing this morning... So how about letting us use this man for three days, no, a week, and then returning him to you?"
Their expressions were smiling, but there was a hint of threat in their eyes.
As she spoke, one of the female guards looked at Chen Lun's face and figure unscrupulously, and finally lowered her eyes and licked her lips.
She even walked up to him, eager to touch his body.
Bang!
Xi Qiong attacked with a palm, but the female guard raised her arm to block it, making a dull sound.
"You dare to attack the guards? Don't you want to live? Even if we kill you now, Ms. Kramer won't say anything!"
The female guard said sinisterly.
"If you dare to touch him, I will fight you to the death!"
Xi Qiong glared back without fear.
The two female guards smiled at each other, with even more mockery in their expressions.
"Fight to the death? Why do you think we can serve as guards and enjoy the settlement's meat every day? Of course it's because we are stronger! A mere Darkspawn of the lowest rank, a scavenger at the bottom, dares to challenge us!"
The female guard raised the stone spear in her hand and pointed it at Xi Qiong, as if the sharp spear would stab her if she dared to make any rash moves.
The situation suddenly came to a stalemate.
Xi Qiong was filled with resentment and resentment. Although she had expected that something like this would happen when she brought Jack back to the settlement, she had no way to stop it.
"Go to hell!"
She gritted her teeth, became ruthless, mobilized the power of the dead souls, and swung her fist at the guard.
The two female guards were not panicked upon seeing this, but instead looked surprised.
If Xi Qiong dared to make a move, they could take the opportunity to kill him, and then take the young and handsome man away with a legitimate reason and make him their own.
Even if it is difficult for them to keep such excellent men with their status and position, they can still enjoy a brief but extreme pleasure, and maybe even give birth to a descendant of light, thus breaking away from their original class and becoming a Matthew noble!
But just as the battle was about to begin, a slightly majestic female voice sounded:
"What are you doing?! Stop it!"
The two female guards were stunned, and Xi Qiong recognized the owner of the voice, dissipated his power, and showed surprise on his face.
"Captain Morgan."
The two guards saluted quickly.
Chen Lun also looked in the direction of his gaze, and saw a short-haired woman in an exquisite leather jacket striding towards him. She carried a bone knife on her back and waist, and looked quite heroic.
"Ms. Kramer is currently receiving Ms. Aureliana, the leader of the Thorn Settlement. If Ms. Aureliana's followers see you fighting here, it will be a disgrace to our entire settlement!"
Morgan scolded.
Beneath her short dark red hair, her sharp eyes revealed severity.
"Lord of the Great Settlement?! I... We know we were wrong, Captain Morgan, please forgive us!"
When the two female guards heard this, they immediately realized the seriousness of the matter. They knelt down on the spot, put their heads on the ground and begged bitterly.
Morgan frowned and turned to look at Xi Qiong, about to ask what happened, but her eyes were instantly attracted by the man behind her.
Morgan's face froze, and he stared at Chen Lun's face intently.
She had never seen such a young and handsome man...
At this moment, she even had the uncontrollable thought of wanting to reproduce with him. But soon, Morgan withdrew her mind with her own willpower, looked away, and resisted the urge to look at the face that made her heart waver.
"What's going on? Xi Qiong, where did you bring this man back from?!"
Morgan asked with a trembling voice.
"Red... Red Mushroom Forest."
Xi Qiong was frightened by the other party's flushed face and mistakenly thought that Captain Morgan was angry.
"Red Mushroom Lone Forest?"
Morgan was slightly puzzled.
Xi Qiong opened her mouth, turned her head to look at Chen Lun, and finally chose to hide it.
She didn't reveal that Jack was from the surface because she was worried that this would cause trouble for Jack.
Morgan frowned and immediately became conflicted.
As the captain of the guard of the Tree Root Settlement, she has a higher status and more knowledge than others... Such an excellent man, regardless of his origins, can be said to be an extremely rare existence in the Land of Matthew. If he is exposed, it may bring about a catastrophic disaster!
A small settlement is not worthy of a man of this level!
He should belong to the lord of a large settlement, or even the queen!
Thinking of this, Morgan suddenly had an idea.
She just heard Ms. Kramer's servants chatting. It seemed that the reason why Ms. Orianna, the lord of the "Thorn Settlement", came here was because all the major settlements had been attacked by polluted creatures recently, and supplies were scarce. Ms. Orianna needed the "Tree Root Settlement" to provide certain supplies.
In the land of Matthew, small settlements are protected by large settlements and naturally need to serve them.
But Morgan knew that the Tree Root Settlement could not provide any more supplies... and this would most likely anger Ms. Orianna!
If the Tree Root Settlement cannot obtain protection from the larger settlement, it is very likely to be destroyed in the tide of pollution!
"Perhaps I can bring this man over and have Ms. Kramer personally present him to Ms. Orianna to appease her anger and replace the supplies this time. It can also be regarded as a way to divert this hidden danger."
The more Morgan thought about it, the more he felt that his idea was excellent, killing three birds with one stone.
So she immediately said:
"Xi Qiong, you bring this man with me to meet Ms. Kramer. Whether we can save the Tree Root Settlement this time depends on him..."
"ah?"
Xi Qiong was very surprised.
She had not thought she would be qualified to meet with Ms. Kramer.
But she soon realized that it was because of Jack... Captain Morgan was definitely attracted by Jack's beauty and planned to offer her to the superior.
Obviously I came here first...
Xi Qiong felt aggrieved and depressed. This was the man she found, but they hadn't even done anything slightly intimate with him, and now she had to hand him over.
She completely forgot that she was just a guide who was held hostage and threatened by Chen Lun.
"Hmph, don't think you two can get away with it!"
Captain Morgan suddenly turned around and looked at the two female guards kneeling on the ground.
"For the next half month, your rations will be cancelled. Find a way to eat on your own!"
"ah… "
The two female guards were stunned.
Without food provided by the settlement, they could only go to outside areas to find food like scavengers, but that was quite dangerous.
The lower-class people in Matthew's land basically have no surplus food. Supplies are expensive and scarce here. Unless you are aristocrat, you have to worry about the next meal after you have eaten the last one.
Leaving the two female guards behind, Morgan immediately turned around and left with Xi Qiong and Chen Lun, walking into the gate of the settlement.
After entering, Chen Lun secretly scanned the scene inside the settlement with curiosity.
It seems like we have returned to the feudal society here, where technology and living standards are quite backward, and the streets are narrow and uneven, simply paved with rather rough stone slabs.
Not only are there no shops to be seen, but there are also very few pedestrians on the road.
There were only low houses built of stone and vines, and some women in simple, even revealing clothes were busy doing tasks such as washing and cooking.
When the women saw Captain Morgan passing by, they all knelt down and saluted, showing respect.
At the same time, they also saw the handsome men following behind the captain. They were all in a daze, and many women even blushed and stared at Chen Lun obsessively.
Chen Lun felt a little uncomfortable with this.
Those looks were not of love, but more like a desire, an extreme desire to reproduce... He couldn't help but think that if it weren't for the majesty of Captain Morgan, the women in the settlement might have rushed over and swallowed him whole.
'This is a sick and extreme world...'
Chen Lun shook his head calmly.
At this moment, Morgan suddenly turned his head and asked him:
"Man, answer me, what is your name?"
She lowered her eyes, not daring to look at Chen Lun's face, as if she was afraid that she would lose control of herself and delay the important matter of the Tree Root Settlement.
"Jack."
Chen Lun said calmly.
"Jack...?"
Captain Morgan chewed on the name and continued to ask:
"Where are you from?"
"I don't remember."
Chen Lun said lightly.
Morgan frowned, took a deep breath, lowered her voice, and said half-warningly:
"I know you are probably from another large settlement, but no matter how noble your previous status was, or which great lord or noble you belonged to, now that you have been captured by our Tree Root Settlement, you are our trophy... Later I will present you to Lady Aureanna, the lord of the Thorn Rose Settlement. Do you understand?"
"Understood."
Chen Lun nodded slightly on the surface.
He was thinking in his heart:
"High Lord? Perhaps this Lady Orianna knows more information. This is a good opportunity..."
Morgan was very satisfied with Chen Lun's answer.
This is the attitude a man should have, obedient and submissive, and knowing how to please.
Soon, Morgan led the two to the deepest part of the settlement, in front of a large and spacious bungalow. Outside the building stood a dozen guards, divided into two teams, standing on the left and right. One team was the local guards of the Tree Root Settlement, and the other team was from the Thorn Rose Settlement.
The contrast between the two sides was obvious. The guards of the large settlement were stronger, had ruddy complexions, were calmer in demeanor, and were better equipped.
"I have something important to report to Ms. Cremo. Please go in and let her know."
Morgan said to the guard.
The guards from both sides each sent out one man, who turned and walked into the house.
The remaining female guards pretended to be serious, but they couldn't help but glance at the men behind Morgan and Xi Qiong.
In a quiet environment, you can faintly hear the sound of swallowing saliva.
Xi Qiong was very upset, but there was nothing she could do.
Not even a moment.
Two guards returned and told Morgan she could go in.
So Morgan took Xi Qiong and Chen Lun into the house. As soon as they entered, Chen Lun saw a round stone table with a woman sitting on each side.
They all looked to be around thirty years old, with regular features, wearing fur robes, and their hair was braided into tiny braids and tied up with complicated techniques. Overall they looked clean and tidy and had the temperament of a superior.
"Captain Morgan, I meet the honorable Ms. Kramer and Ms. Aureliana."
Morgan crossed his arms over his chest and bowed.
"What do you want, Morgan?"
Kramer, a white woman who looked a little thin, asked Morgan calmly.
As she spoke, her gaze fell on Chen Lun, and a hint of surprise and desire flashed in her eyes, but she hid it well.
At the same time, Kramer also vaguely guessed Morgan's intention.
Morgan took two steps forward, came close to Ms. Kramer, and bent down to whisper.
The Kramer woman nodded calmly, but her eyes visibly lit up.
"Yeah, I get it, you did great, Morgan."
Ms. Kramer nodded appreciatively, and Morgan couldn't help but see a look of delight on his face.
"You take Xi Qiong down first, and this man named Jack stays."
She spoke calmly.
"Yes, ma'am!"
Morgan gestured, indicating that Xi Qiong's mission had been completed and left with her.
Unexpectedly, Xi Qiong clenched his fists and suddenly said:
"Ms. Kramer, please, can you let Jack and I spend a night together? I can also give birth to a child of light for the settlement, even if..."
"roll!"
Ms. Kramer frowned and scolded directly.
Xi Qiong was frightened.
Her inner desire and unwillingness instantly turned into fear.
Morgan's face changed and he immediately pushed him down. Two female guards at the side also came forward with cold faces and restrained Xi Qiong.
"I'm sorry, Ms. Orianna, I made you laugh."
Ms. Kramer apologized to the mature woman across the table, and then she pointed at Chen Lun.
"I want to give this man to you as a gift. I only hope you can give us some time so that our settlement can gather all the supplies."
Ms. Orianna is not bad looking, and even in the Trisur Empire, she can be considered a mature beauty.
She smiled and looked at Chen Lun with interest.
Immediately, Aureliana stood up, walked slowly towards him, stretched out her fair hand, placed it on Chen Lun's shoulder, and gently stroked it.
"I have seen even the Queen's men, and none of them are as handsome as you."
She began to speak, her voice was very pleasant.
"Thank you for the compliment, Ms. Orianna."
Chen Lun said calmly.
Aureanna lowered her eyes for a moment, not knowing what she was thinking. She chuckled again and turned to look at Kramer.
"Ms. Kramer, I like your gift very much... Okay, I agree to your request."
"Thank you for your tolerance."
Kramer quickly stood up with a look of joy on his face, bowed to her, and breathed a sigh of relief.
At the same time, a look of reluctance flashed in the eyes of the lord of the tree root settlement.
Such a great man, even she hasn't tasted the sweetness yet, what a pity...
"I plan to rest in your settlement for one night and return to 'Thorn' tomorrow morning."
Ms. Orianna laughed.
There was a flash of anticipation between her eyebrows, and her red lips slightly parted:
"Tonight, I will enjoy him."