Xu Le, wearing a congressman's windbreaker and with a kind smile on his face, slowly walked out of the space gate.
But Zhou Bi's first reaction when he saw Xu Le was... It's over, I can't do it anymore, that kick was in vain, wuwuwu...
Although the time was short, Xu Le looked more dignified than the last time they met.
Majesty comes from strength. Xu Le gradually adapted to Zion's strength and also gradually adapted to his own strength.
Level 4 is already a very high level.
Except for monster gathering places like the Red Moon Temple, a level 4 warlock in other cities can basically be regarded as a high-level transcendent.
With the dark power brought about by merging into the darkness, Xu Le suddenly became more mysterious than he was a month ago.
Jin Mingzhu felt this particularly clearly.
"Lord Xu Le's strength has increased again."
"Councilor Jin Mingzhu's perception ability is also very strong."
"It's meaningless to brag about business. The lighthouse is already like this now. Shouldn't we exchange something substantive?"
Zhou Bi interrupted the conversation between Xu Le and Jin Mingzhu.
Xu Le glanced at his brother. He always felt that Zhou Bi seemed to be a little more resentful today
What's going on? Don't welcome yourself
"Brother, you are angry. Didn't you relieve your anger last night?"
The way Xu Le and Zhou Bi talk to each other is quite straightforward, and they told many dirty jokes when they were playing together before.
But at this time, Zhou Bi's face turned green:
"I think we should talk about something serious, about the construction of the lighthouse, instead of these meaningless and meaningless topics."
Xu Le blinked, then nodded thoughtfully.
"Got it, let's talk business."
He seemed to have experienced this situation before.
Even when he was chatting with Wang Shu, Gu Beichen and others and talking about discordant topics, he would also behave like this when Ai Li suddenly walked past them.
But now think about it, Rewi Alley’s hearing is so strong, wouldn’t their little secret have been discovered long ago
Let's get back to the topic. Jin Mingzhu asked the first question:
"Councilman Xu Le, there are some strange plants outside..."
"It seems that you have already checked it out out of curiosity. It is basically correct, but I may need to discuss the details with you."
Xu Le rubbed Ding Ke in his arms, and his calm expression made Jin Mingzhu feel a little uncomfortable.
When it comes to force, she understands it more deeply than Zhou Bi.
The soul tree is placed in the center of the lighthouse, which gives it strength, light, and some other things.
These energies made her stronger without her realizing it.
But she still doesn't quite understand what is hidden in the soul tree. Perhaps only a learned sorcerer can understand its meaning.
Although she doesn't understand warlock stuff, she has combat experience.
The Soul Tree is in the center, and the Roots of the Tree of Rot are on the periphery of the lighthouse.
If this tree is really controlled by Xu Le, it means that the safety of the entire lighthouse is actually in Xu Le's hands, which is a very dangerous thing.
Of course, the lighthouse used to be in the hands of the Golden Tree and the Red Moon Temple.
But there is an obvious difference between the Red Moon Temple and Xu Le personally.
"What are the details that Councillor Xu Le mentioned?"
"Member Jin Mingzhu, I sense vigilance and hostility in your words. In fact, we don't need to be like this. Our cooperation has just begun. If you continue to be hostile to me, then our cooperation will not be able to continue."
"But... as it stands now, the entire lighthouse has fallen into your hands."
"No, no, no, there are only three of us involved in this matter..."
Xu Le said this, then glanced at Ding Ke in his arms, and then changed his words:
“Only the four of us know about this. In the eyes of the people of Lighthouse, you are the heroes who saved the Lighthouse.
You and Brother Zhou Bi are both the saviors of the Lighthouse. This is what the people think and it is an unchangeable fact, isn't it? "
Jin Mingzhu wanted to say something else, but Zhou Bi stopped her at this time, pulled her aside, and whispered:
"I know what you are worried about, but what you are worried about did not happen. If it weren't for Xu Le's help this time, our lighthouse would probably have been destroyed in this black tide.
Lao Jin, calm down. "
Jin Mingzhu was originally quite calm, but when she heard Zhou Bi call him "Old Jin", she punched him back.
Bang!
Zhou Bi came to Xu Le with panda eyes.
"Brother, thank you for this time."
“Cooperation, mutual assistance, and mutual benefit are what partners should do.
You need a safe, wealthy, and prosperous city, and I need a last stronghold to protect myself, so... our cooperation will continue.
Your worries are completely groundless because it is impossible for me to destroy a city.
I'm not a warmonger, I just want to live well."
Zhou Bi looked at Xu Le with a complicated look in his eyes.
He had always thought highly of Xu Le and always felt that this boy was extremely talented and would become a great man in the future.
But looking back, he still underestimated the other party.
And Zhou Bi still doesn’t understand, with Xu Le’s current identity, status, and strength, what is he still worried about
Red Moon Temple
"Brother Xu Le, are you worried about the Red Moon Temple?" Since they want to cooperate, they have to discuss the issues concerning the Red Moon Temple openly.
The story of the Golden Light Tree has ended, but the place where it ends is just a lighthouse.
The Red Moon Temple will definitely send people to investigate the matter of the golden tree turning into a soul tree.
Zhou Bi knew it, and Xu Le knew it too.
The purpose of Xu Le's coming here today, in addition to continuing cooperation with the Lighthouse, is to discuss how to deal with the next actions of the Red Moon Temple, which is the most important thing.
"Yes, the Red Moon Temple is like a huge monster. It makes people feel suffocated. In order to deal with the possible pressure and danger, I must be prepared."
"What do you need from us?"
Zhou Bi's voice was a little low. Xu Le looked at him and then at Jin Mingzhu beside him.
The meaning is very clear, which is to ask Zhou Bi if he can be the master of Jin Mingzhu.
After all, Jin Mingzhu has mastered martial arts, and Zhou Bi is just an ordinary person compared to Jin Mingzhu.
However, to Xu Le's surprise, Jin Mingzhu reacted immediately and said bluntly:
"I unconditionally agree with everything Zhou Bi said, the promises he made, and the decisions he made."
Xu Le narrowed his eyes slightly. Their combination was really weird.
However, this also proves Zhou Bi's personal ability.
Just like Li Wen, some people's abilities are not reflected in their extraordinary aspects.
"I didn't expect Councillor Jin Mingzhu to support me so much. Brother... OK."
Xu Le gave a thumbs up, and Zhou Bi also enjoyed it.
"Well, it's a must."
His waist had been twisted bruises by Jin Mingzhu, but he didn't show it at all. He endured it and held it in. He couldn't afford to embarrass himself in front of outsiders.
"Before we talk about the red moon, can you tell us what this tree is now?"
"This tree is now the protective umbrella of your lighthouse. It has vitality, just like the golden tree before.
It’s just that the Golden Tree was doing the wrong thing before, and I guided it onto the right path.”
What Xu Le said sounded a bit arrogant to Zhou Bi.
Previous golden tree error
How can I say this? The golden tree in the past was at least full of light and golden scent.
Now what
Black, blue, or rotten
No matter how you look at it, it seems spooky. I don't know if there is anything dirty in it. How can you say it out loud
Jin Mingzhu saw through Zhou Bi's dissatisfaction. She pulled Zhou Bi and warned him:
"What he said is true."
"Huh? When did you betray the Lighthouse?" Zhou Bi glared.
“Let me go…” Jin Mingzhu wanted to go crazy, but she finally held back.
“I used to have a deep connection with the Golden Light Tree. The Golden Light Tree absorbed the life of a large number of creatures, including the life force of humans.
Plundering mental energy, gathering, and nourishing some strange creatures, these creatures are the believers and ascetics.
They were full of corruption, and this smell actually infected me as well.
However, after Xu Le arrived and the golden tree started burning, the smell of corruption gradually dissipated.
Although the tree looks spooky now, it is definitely cleaner than before.”
With Jin Mingzhu's explanation, Zhou Bi finally understood.
He looked at Xu Le thoughtfully, and Xu Le nodded slightly.
"Just as Councillor Jin Mingzhu said, the Golden Tree was full of corruption before. I changed it, but it didn't completely obey me. It is free now.
It is fully sufficient as a protective umbrella for your lighthouses, so... you basically don't need to make too much extra preparation for future lighthouse safety issues.
It will all be done for you.”
"Does this require the lighthouse to abandon its original defenses?"
“No, you can continue to maintain your normal defense facilities and armed forces. As always, you must be fully prepared for the black tide.
But I still have to tell you in advance that the Kuroshio in the future will probably be the same as last night, and there will be no more pressure."
"Are you asking us to pretend?"
"Yes, brother, you are still so smart. You understood what I meant immediately." Xu Le laughed.
"Then when do you think the Red Moon Temple will come? If their people come, what questions will they ask us and what will they do? Have you considered all of this?"
"I've considered it, but I also think there's a good chance that I might not have considered it carefully, so I came here in advance to let you know."
Xu Le told the truth that it is indeed useful to prepare for such things in advance, but it is impossible for one person to consider everything so thoroughly.
There can’t be too many people who know about this matter.
Xu Le had no intention of telling Li Wen the information. The fewer people who knew about the Soul Tree, the better.
There is no way to let Jin Mingzhu and Zhou Bi know.
After all, my own Ben Zion is not a beacon.
But now the lighthouse is also a stronghold that he cannot give up, which is very important.
"In your opinion, when will the Red Moon Temple arrive? When they come, what will they say?"
"They will definitely ask you about the Golden Light Tree. You just need to tell them everything you know. You don't even need to hide anything about me."
"What is the relationship between this tree and you?"
"Do you think I can control this tree by myself? Stop joking." Xu Le waved his hands.
"Then how do you control it to defend the lighthouse?"
"Control? Brother Zhou Bi, the Soul Tree is the result of the purification of the Golden Tree. It has its own will and cannot be controlled by one person.
And even though I'm a level 4 warlock and I'm very confident, there's no comparison between a level 4 warlock and this tree.
You know, there is a Level 7 existence on it. I won’t tell ordinary people about this.”
Xu Le said mysteriously.
Zhou Bi looked at Xu Le with some suspicion. He felt that Xu Le definitely had a relationship with the tree, and it was a very important relationship. It was even possible that Xu Le was controlling the tree.
There is no reason for this speculation, it is just his personal feeling.
Unfortunately, he is just an ordinary person and cannot understand the value of intuition.
But what Xu Le said made sense, and there was no need to deceive him.
The fact that there is a level 7 creature on the Soul Tree will be clear to everyone once the people from the Red Moon Temple arrive. There is no point in Xu Le lying.
Even though he was not a transcendent, he was aware of the huge gap between level 4 and level 7.
It's indeed a bit ridiculous for a level 4 character to control something like a soul tree.
"Aren't you afraid that the people from the Red Moon Temple will destroy the Soul Tree?"
"Why did they destroy the Soul Tree? What was the reason?"
"Well, after all, they used to have the Golden Light Tree..."
"I have said before that the Golden Light Tree is already a failed item. It has no meaning to exist anymore. The Soul Tree is a purified item and is more worth preserving."
"So, we just need to tell the truth?" Zhou Bi and Jin Mingzhu looked at each other.
"No, in addition to these, you also need to reveal a message to the Red Moon Temple."
"What message?"
"Let's say... Xu Le already knows the secret of the Soul Tree. Xu Le said that this tree has unimaginable power and the ability to devour monsters."
Zhou Bi and Jin Mingzhu's expressions became more and more strange.
Shouldn't these things be secrets that need to be hidden
Tell all these things to the Red Moon Temple
"Wait, wait, Xu Le, are you serious about what you just said?"
"Of course, the Red Moon Temple is in a hurry, and they will be here soon. You should think about it quickly and see if there is anything missing."
…
After the black tide, the Red Moon Temple was also cleaning up the strange corpses outside the city.
Red Moon Melis knelt in the side hall of the temple, with a sad face and sobbing.
"Dorn, Dormin and Merion seem to be dead too, and I have lost a daughter and a son. I now have only 196 children left.
Tell me, what should I do? "
"I will share my mother's pain." A masked woman knelt down in front of Merion.
"Let's go to the lighthouse first."
"yes."