Coming out of the dark dense forest, Dongfangyu and his party did not encounter any obstacles. They drifted along the water. After about half a day, they could see a town built on the lake from a distance. It's not far away, about ten or twenty miles apart.
"Long Lake Town", looking at this town built on the lake, the dwarves looked different, and Thorin's eyes were also full of regret.
Changhu Town, located at the foot of the Lonely Mountain, was once the center of foreign trade for the dwarves, and it was very prosperous. However, since the fire dragon Smaug occupied the Lonely Mountain, the once prosperous and prosperous Changhu Town has also declined.
Dongfang Yu, seeing Changhu Town, was full of thoughts. According to the original book, the closer to the lonely mountain, the stronger the attack of the half-orcs. Even the half-orcs did not hesitate to fight the elves and kill the dwarf People, however, came to Changhu Town peacefully all the way today
Did those half-orcs give up hunting down the dwarves? This idea just popped up, but it was snuffed out by Dongfang Yu, how is this possible
But if not, why haven't we seen half-orcs until now? Is it because of my strong investigative ability that I killed those half-orc spies so that they could not track the traces of my party
Although Dongfang Yu is confident, he is not arrogant. In the original book, the army of half-orcs can almost withstand humans, and the three-way alliance of dwarves and elves, how can they not grasp the traces of their group
This peaceful journey, not only did not reassure Dongfang Yu, but made him even more uneasy. The calmness of the orcs was like the atmosphere before a storm, which made people feel depressed.
In the original book, Sorin and his party entered Changhu Town, on the one hand, because someone was injured and needed treatment, and on the other hand, it was because they were imprisoned by the elves. Although the people escaped, the weapons were turned in. But now, Dongfang Yulian weapons They all helped them "steal" out, and they were not hunted down by elves, so Thorin and the others had no intention of entering Changhu Town.
"Sorin, go find the keyhole first, and I'll buy some food in Changhu Town first." However, Dongfang Yu thought about it, but said to Sorin.
The journey went smoothly, so Dongfang Yu and others came to Gushan a few days earlier than in the original book, and they had to wait for Turin Day for a few more days.
"Alright", the Lonely Mountain is right in front of us, Sorin thought for a while, nodded and agreed, the people in Changhu Town are all human beings, if it comes to supplies, dwarves are too attractive, Dongfang Yu is a human being, naturally Will not attract the attention of interested people.
Sorin and the others went to the lonely mountain overnight, while Dongfang Yu went ashore and brought the gold coins collected by the dwarves in the troll cave to Changhu Town.
Inevitably, when entering Changhu Town, Dongfang Yu was interrogated. However, Dongfang Yu was a human being and had gold coins to open the way. After one gold coin, Dongfang Yu strutted into Changhu Town.
Supplies, of course, have to be bought, vegetables, potatoes, fish and shrimp, etc. However, Dongfang Yu entered Changhu Town, of course, not just to buy supplies, he came for the last black arrow in Changhu Town.
The fire dragon Smaug is covered with dragon scales that are stronger than steel, and it is difficult to get into it. If you want to enter it, you may encounter Smaug. As the black arrow that can kill Smaug in the original book, Oriental Jade is naturally determined to get it. It's a guarantee, isn't it
That night, I found a small hotel in Changhu Town to stay. Although it was a hotel, it was very dilapidated. Even the quilts felt damp and very uncomfortable. is much better.
Nothing to say all night, although the conditions are simple, but relatively speaking, I slept comfortably, Dongfang Yu got up energetic, there is no need to save gold coins, Dongfang Yu had a delicious breakfast, but After a little inquiring, Dongfang Yu knew where the home of the dragon slaying warrior Bud was in the original book.
On the way, remembering that Bud's family's financial situation is not good, and there are several children, Dongfang Yu bought some things that children like, and came to Bud's house, knocked on the door politely, and opened the door. But he was a boy of about fourteen or fifteen years old.
"Sir, is there anything I can help you with?" The young man looked at Dongfang Yu curiously and asked.
"I'm looking for Bud, is your father at home?" Dongfang Yu glanced at the house, it was indeed simple, and asked immediately.
"My father went out early to transport fish," the boy replied.
"This is really hard work." Dongfang Yu felt that it was reasonable, and immediately stated that she came to him for business. He successfully entered Bard's house and patiently waited for the master to come back.
After simply scanning around, Dongfang Yu found the black arrow. Compared with ordinary arrows, the black arrow used to shoot dragons is naturally much larger. If humans hold it in their hands, it is like A spear is more like an arrow, and this black arrow was left by Bud at home, um, it became a clothes drying pole.
Having nothing to do, chatting with a few children at home, Dongfang Yu's witty words are like flowers, and naturally they make them laugh again and again. After about two or three hours, when it was almost noon, the little girl at home said that she was going to prepare It was lunch, and soon, the door was pushed open, and a tall and thin man walked in directly.
Dongfang Yu looked carefully. Bud was tall and thin, but his face was full of vicissitudes and determination. He looked about thirty or forty years old. He was wearing a coat, but the clothes had many holes. A little downcast, with a strong fishy smell on his body.
When Bud returned home, he saw Dongfang Yu at a glance, and he was slightly taken aback, but before he could ask a question, the child next to him spoke first.
"Father, Mr. Dongfang came to you for business and has been waiting for you for almost a morning."
"That's right, Mr. Dongfang also brought a lot of interesting things."
Several children, you talk to each other, Bud can naturally see that his children have a good impression of Dongfang Yu, but Bud is still vigilant in his heart, the so-called being courteous for nothing, it is not easy to see the other party's bearing. Like ordinary people, why are you so kind to yourself
"Sir, do you want to do business with me? I don't know what kind of business you want to do? I don't seem to have anything to attract your attention, right?" Knowing the purpose of Dongfang Yu from the children's mouths, Bud looked at Dongfang Yu for a while, and said asked.
"I just said it directly, I came here to buy Mr. Bard's Black Arrow." Dongfang Yu went straight to the point, cutting straight to the point.
"Black Arrow?" Bud was slightly startled when he looked at the black arrow lying horizontally like a clothes pole, and then looked at Dongfang Yu blankly, not understanding why he wanted the black arrow.
"The heir of the Lonely Mountain, Sorin is back. If you want to regain the Lonely Mountain, you must defeat Smaug, and the black arrow, as the weapon that shot off Smaug's dragon scales, can naturally cause damage to Smaug. Therefore, we want you The black arrow," Dongfang Yu said without hiding anything from Bard.
Although Dongfang Yu's words were short, the meaning contained in them made Bud's mouth wide open.
Thorin is back? Still want to regain the Lonely Mountain? Also, almost everyone outside said that their ancestors shot off Smaug's dragon scale with a black arrow is bragging, but do they really believe it? Also, want to kill Smaug with the black arrow
"You want to slay the dragon?" Bud was shocked, and his children were naturally even more surprised, and the boy couldn't help but exclaimed.
"No!" Although Bud was shocked, he quickly calmed down and said firmly to Dongfang Yu: "You have no chance of killing Smaug."
"Whether we can kill Smaug is not the point for you, is it? What we want is your black arrow. As long as we can hit the place where Smaug is missing a dragon scale with the black arrow again, we can kill Smaug." Dongfang Yu stared at Bud seriously and said.
"...", Bud, there is nothing to say. Indeed, what the other party wants is just a black arrow. Whether it can kill Smaug is beyond my control.
"I'll go with you!" But, after thinking about it, Bud said something amazing.
"You?" Bud's words really surprised Dongfang Yu, and she looked at Bud inexplicably.
"Father", these words made his children cry out even more eagerly. Everyone in Middle-Earth knows the evil and power of the fire dragon Smaug, but Dad actually wants to deal with the fire dragon
"Everyone says that it was the fault of our ancestors that the fire dragons were raging back then. If Smaug could have been shot and killed with black arrows back then, the Lonely Mountain would not have fallen. Since there is hope, then I am willing to do it myself and finish this beast with black arrows. , Clarify the world's defilement of the ancestors", Bard, with a resolute look, sonorous, so heroic, admirable.
"No, all I need is your black arrow. As for the dragon slaying, I have a more suitable candidate."
Although Bud's arrogance is admirable, and he also shot and killed the fire dragon in the original book, Dongfang Yu thought for a moment, then shook her head and rejected Bud's joining.