RoleplayNovel Chapter 1580 Doubt and Surprise
Chapter 1580 Doubt and Surprise
Looking towards the end of the road along the bustling street, I saw that the increasingly clear giant castle was also covered with vibrant vines and dotted with brightly colored magical flowers, like a huge flower basket.
Although the building is covered with plants, like many long-lost ancient ruins, the whole castle does not look dilapidated or weathered at all, but rather is very artistic.
Looking at the giant castle in front of him with a strong artistic atmosphere, Lei Xiao nodded slightly.
Whether it was the smooth roads and flower beds along the way, the castle in front of them, or the moat that Lila mentioned just now, they were all obviously carefully maintained.
Moreover, the buildings in the city were all well-maintained, and many had even just been painted with expensive magic paint. These were indeed a sign that they had no worries about food and clothing, otherwise, who would have the energy to take care of these things? Not to mention the people walking by with laughter and bags.
But just as everyone wondered, even if the Deer People suddenly obtained a large amount of resources for some reason and broke free from the suppression and restraint of the Broken Wing King, this is a bit too thorough, right? There is no trace of the ruined scene at all.
According to the information provided by Lila, Hollis and others, the deer people should have been in a very serious famine not long ago.
"Could it be that the deer people deliberately spread the news of famine, but in fact they were not affected by the seizure of the Broken Wing King?"
"That's not right. Lila was here a few years ago. From the moat filled with dirt and algae, it can be seen that this place was indeed in a dilapidated state at that time."
"Besides, even if the Deer Man really was hiding the pearls, he shouldn't have revealed it so obviously. No matter how you think about it, this matter is a little too strange."
Lei Xiao frowned slightly, his brain was working at a very fast speed.
In addition, the same was true for the mysterious black shadow just now. Judging from the behavior of the deer people, they had no intention of stopping their group. Instead, they opened the door to welcome them.
If the mysterious shadow really intended to warn them, then it would not be sent by the Deer People's high-ranking officials. So where did the mysterious shadow come from? What was the purpose of its deliberate appearance? And what about the vague whispers?
The most crucial point is that both the deerman general guarding the gate and the deerman elder leading the way were too unguarded, which made people feel uneasy.
"The more I think about it, the more confusing it becomes. I always feel that there is something wrong with this extremely prosperous Moon Shadow City, but I can't figure out where the problem lies."
Thinking of this in his mind, Lei Xiao's spirit tensed up even more.
For a moment, even the laughter and chatter of the deer people passing by seemed a little weird.
Not only Lei Xiao himself, but the other powerful men who accompanied him all had the same look. Their eyes were sharp and they were obviously in a state of extreme vigilance, which was out of tune with the peaceful and lively crowd around them.
"If we talk about the most classic deer-people deer-people deer-people deer-people's deer-people's star-fall pie, the crispy crust baked to a crisp with fresh jam, the sweet and crispy taste is simply unforgettable."
The deer man elder was still talking incessantly about all kinds of deer man delicacies, and he even looked a little excited.
After a while, the other party obviously noticed that Lei Xiao and his group did not look relaxed at all, and said proudly: "Haha, dear guests, there is no need to be so nervous. As you can see, we Yueying Lu people have a strong foundation and have everything we need. We will definitely be able to entertain you well. Please just relax and enjoy everything."
"We appreciate your kindness, Great Elder, but we are not here for the food and banquet this time."
After exchanging glances with Lei Xiao, Lila tentatively said, "We have something important to discuss with the Deer Tribe Chief. Please arrange a meeting as soon as possible."
"Haha, no matter what the important matter is, we should talk about it after we have had enough food and drink, right?"
The Deer Man Elder's old face was still filled with a smile, and he responded, "I have already said that the tribe leader is holding a banquet. As long as you all move to the banquet hall with me, you will naturally be able to see the tribe leader."
"But we don't have the leisure to attend any banquets now."
Lila frowned slightly and couldn't help but blurt out.
As the leader of the Stone Giants, Lila clearly understood that this time, our side would most likely engage in a bloody battle with the Broken Wing King. Needless to say, the opponent's huge strength and ruthless means have made him notorious among second-rate forces in recent years. The massive resources he has seized have made him extremely powerful.
Even if so many forces have stood together with us, we may not be the opponent's match, not to mention that the opponent may have the help of the Winged People from first-class forces?
It is no exaggeration to say that if we take a wrong step, we will be in an irretrievable situation. In this situation, how can we have the leisure to attend the banquet?
"Sir Stone Giant Chief, no matter what the important matter is, we should wait until we have had enough food and drink before discussing it, right?"
The smile on the Deer Man Elder's face faded a little, and he mechanically repeated what he had just said.
"Can……"
Just as Lila was about to continue arguing, Lei Xiao stopped her with a look.
There are still many questions that have not been answered. If these are not clear at all, there will be many uncertainties. Under such circumstances, it is undoubtedly too early to discuss cooperation with the other party.
"Understood, Your Majesty."
Lila quickly understood what he meant and responded with a few more words, causing him to continue introducing the deer people's delicacies.
With the Deer Man Elder's introduction like a guide, Lei Xiao and his party soon arrived in front of the giant castle in the center of the city.
The situation here was almost the same as that at the city gate. Although the defenses looked quite strict and there were deer soldiers patrolling and on guard everywhere, the castle's portcullis was still wide open and there were many luxurious carriages parked around, which were obviously left by the deer princes and nobles who came to attend the banquet.
"Haha, dear guests, please come in."
The Deer Man Elder still had that smiling face as he guided our group into the castle.
But at this moment, everyone's footsteps couldn't help but pause, and they looked towards the castle entrance with vigilance.
Right in front of a team of fully armed Deerman guards, another mysterious figure stayed for a moment, then flashed by like a gust of wind, and the team of Deerman soldiers had no reaction, not even the Deerman elder who was nearby.
At the same time, the same vague whisper as before came into Lei Xiao's ears again, and this time, the sound seemed clearer.
"Pang Pang... Oh Mu..."
The sound was fleeting and soon disappeared.
"Your Majesty, what just now...?"
There was an obvious hint of nervousness in Lila's voice, and she quickly asked Lei Xiao.
Not only Lila, but also Phil, Jasmine, Hollis and others all gave the same inquiring expression, obviously they all noticed the mysterious black shadow.
Faced with everyone's questions, Lei Xiao just nodded slightly, first waved his hand to signal everyone not to be too nervous, and then still savored the sound just now.
The voice was intermittent, distorted and frantic, and seemed to reveal a hint of urgency, which was simply difficult to understand.
"Dear guests, what's the matter?"
The deer man elder, who noticed the abnormality of the crowd, turned back suspiciously with a confused look on his face.
"A suspicious figure appeared just now. It seems we were mistaken."
Lei Xiao smiled faintly, testing the other party intentionally or unintentionally.
"Your Excellency must be joking. My Deerman Castle is heavily guarded. Not even a fly can fly in. How could there be a suspicious figure?"
The deer man elder laughed, obviously not taking it seriously, and continued to lead the way.
Hearing the voice, Lei Xiao and the powerful men who accompanied him looked at each other again.
The mysterious black shadow that flashed by just now must be the one that appeared at the beginning, but the other party turned a blind eye to it. Whether the other party was pretending or it was really so is still unknown.
But what is certain is that things are becoming increasingly bizarre.
Whether it was the somewhat discordant entire city, the mysterious black shadow, or the previous questions, they all showed that this place was indeed extremely unusual.
But where is the root of the problem?
While feeling confused, Lei Xiao first nodded to signal everyone to be prepared for contingency, and then followed the Deer Man Elder into the opponent's castle.
The moment you step into the castle hall, a magnificent and luxurious atmosphere hits you in the face.
The hall was magnificent, with walls, floors, and even the ceiling inlaid with all kinds of gems, many of which were rare, high-quality magic crystals.
“Wow, they actually use extremely valuable magic crystals as decorations? And some of them are rare treasures that are rarely seen in the Shadow Market? It seems that the Moon Shadow Deer Man has really made a fortune.”
Seeing this scene, even Jasmine opened her eyes wide involuntarily.
Even among the forest elves, almost no one would arrange it like this, because it is simply a direct display of one's wealth and background. A monarch with a truly strong background and ancient heritage would rarely do this.
Not only Jasmine, but also Lila, Hollis and others looked unexpected. Just from the looks of these luxurious magic crystals, it was enough to prove that the Moon Shadow Deer Man had indeed walked out of the oppressive shadow of the Broken Wing King!
But then again, isn't this decoration a bit too exaggerated? Even at the peak of his powers, Moon Shadow Deer Man probably didn't have such a rich background!
Lila, who had visited here before, was especially surprised. The last time she came here, the castle was extremely simple, with even peeling paint in the corners. The contrast was like two completely different people.
The group looked around and continued to move forward under the guidance of the Great Elder of the Deer People. Soon they passed through a castle corridor that was shining with golden light and came to a fork in the castle road.
"Hehe, distinguished guests, the banquet hall is on the left. It is filled with the delicious food we have prepared for you."
After the deer elder finished speaking, a hint of anticipation welled up on his ruddy old face, and he laughed, "Even I can't wait."
After saying that, the Deer Man Elder began to lead the way again, but at this moment, Lei Xiao and his group paused, because in the castle corridor on the right, the mysterious black shadow flashed by again.
"Dear guests, what's the matter?"
Noticing that Lei Xiao and his group were focusing their attention on the corridor on the right, the deer man's elder's expression changed slightly, and he quickly said, "No outsiders are allowed to enter there."
"Your Excellency the Great Elder, I remember that the last time I came here, it was just a large reception room. How come it has become a forbidden area now?"
Lila asked the question intentionally or unintentionally, feeling puzzled.
"Your Excellency the Stone Giant Chieftain, you are all honored guests and deserve our best hospitality. But is it inappropriate to ask too many questions about the Moon Shadow Deer People?"
The smile on the deer man elder's face faded, but soon he grinned again and said with a smile: "The banquet has already started for a while. Please come this way, my dear guests. I am getting more and more impatient."
Hearing this, Lei Xiao did not let Lila continue asking questions, but just signaled everyone to follow the other party's pace.
Not long after they walked, the sounds of laughter and joy from people clinking glasses and eating voraciously soon came over.
As the sound became clearer, a huge banquet hall appeared before everyone's eyes.
It is still extremely luxurious here, with magic crystal chandeliers emitting warm light, making everything look magnificent.
In the huge banquet hall, long dining tables were arranged in an orderly manner, and each table was filled with various delicious dishes. The scale of the banquet was at least ten times that of the Shadow Market banquet not long ago. There were crowds of deer people walking around, enjoying the food and clinking glasses.
Looking at the satisfied deer people toasting each other and feasting on the food, we all couldn't help but frown.
It is obvious from their gorgeous clothes that these are princes and nobles of superior status, but it must be said that the way they eat voraciously with greasy mouths does not show any elegance or nobility.
Many deer people's clothes were stained with oil and food residues, but they didn't care at all and continued to eat and drink.
After seeing these scenes, everyone's eyes almost popped out. It must be said that they were just like a group of hungry wolves that would eat anything.
"Dear guests, the clan leader is just ahead, please come this way."
Elder Deerman had a large piece of the Starfall Sect he had mentioned before in his hand. He wolfed it down while continuing to lead the way, not noticing the group's surprised looks.
Under the guidance of the Deer Man Elder, the group passed through the crowd that was feasting and finally stopped in front of the largest dining table at the front of the banquet hall.
Then, a hearty laugh was heard.
"Haha, you distinguished guests have arrived at the right time." (End of this chapter)