Legendary Beastmaster Zhang Deshuai

Zhang Deshuai knew that in an unfamiliar place, the best place to get information was often a hotel. So he searched the busy streets of the Rock Heart City and finally found a hotel that looked pretty good and stayed there.

He had lived here for a week, and to his surprise, the owner of this hotel was actually a human named Li Baitian. Li Baitian was of medium build, with a kind face and a businessman's shrewd look in his eyes.

Zhang Deshuai stayed in the hotel for a week and became familiar with Li Baitian. After talking with Li Baitian, he learned a lot of important information. Li Baitian told him: "In this Dwarf King City, we humans have opened many shops. Although the business here is fiercely competitive, there are also many opportunities."

Zhang Deshuai nodded and continued, "Boss Li, I'm new here, so I need to ask you for your advice."

Li Baitian smiled and continued, "You have to be careful in this royal city. We humans do business here, and although we have some status, we are still outsiders. Although these dwarves are generous, they are also very united. If you offend them by mistake, you will suffer. Try not to argue with them and don't cause trouble easily."

Zhang Deshuai responded, "Thank you for your reminder, Boss Li. I will be careful. By the way, I want to ask you one more thing. Do you know anything about the Dwarf King?"

Li Baitian was slightly stunned, then said: "It is no secret that the Dwarf King is seriously ill in the Royal City. Now there is a task posted by the Dwarf Palace. Whoever can cure the Dwarf King Thorin Armitage will receive 1000 million gold coins, the friendship of the Dwarf King, and a weapon or a set of equipment. Now, many human doctors and priests of the Church have visited him. If you are interested, just go to the notice in the palace to check it out."

Zhang Deshuai was delighted. He did not expect to get the key information so easily. However, he remained calm on the surface and said, "I see. It seems this is a rare opportunity."

Li Baitian shook his head and said, "Young man, don't think it's too easy. So many people have tried, but they haven't been able to cure the king. It's not that easy."

Zhang Deshuai pondered for a moment and said, "No matter what, we have to go and take a look. Boss Li, you have been in this royal city for a long time. Do you have any other news about this illness?"

Li Baitian frowned and thought for a while, then said, "I just heard that the king's illness came very strangely, and the symptoms were also very strange. I don't know the specific situation. But the palace controls this matter very strictly, and it is difficult for ordinary people to understand the details."

Zhang Deshuai said thoughtfully: "Is that so? It seems we have to start with the notice from the palace."

Li Baitian patted Zhang Deshuai on the shoulder and said, "Young man, I wish you good luck. If you can really cure the king's illness, you will be very successful."

Zhang Deshuai thanked Li Baitian and returned to his room to think about his next plan. He knew that this was a difficult task, but also a rare opportunity. If he succeeded, he would not only complete the mission entrusted to him by the Elf Queen, but also perhaps bring him unexpected gains.

The next morning, Zhang Deshuai got up and headed for the palace. Along the way, he saw many people and dwarves of all kinds, including busy merchants, leisurely residents, and serious soldiers.

When they arrived in front of the palace, they saw that quite a few people had gathered there, discussing the notice. Zhang Deshuai squeezed forward and read the contents of the notice carefully.

As Li Baitian said, the notice clearly stated the generous reward for saving the king, and also emphasized the difficulty and risk of the task. Zhang Deshuai secretly calculated in his heart that although he was not a doctor, he might be able to find some clues with his understanding of magic and mysterious powers.

While he was thinking, a tall human doctor next to him said, "The king's illness is so strange. I have examined it for a long time but I still have no clue."

Another priest in church attire echoed, "Yes, I have used all kinds of healing spells, but none of them worked."

Zhang Deshuai listened to their discussion and became more determined to give it a try. He decided to collect more information in the royal city first, and then find a way to enter the palace to find out.

During his time in the Heart of Stone City, Zhang Deshuai rushed around, trying to find out more about the cause of the Dwarf King's illness from various channels. He went to taverns, chatted with merchants, and asked residents on the streets, not missing any clues.

After much effort, he finally pieced together a relatively complete picture. It is said that the dwarf king Thorin Armitage suddenly fell ill after returning from a hunt. At first, everyone thought it was just a common cold or some minor injuries during the hunt, and did not pay too much attention.

However, as time went by, the dwarf king's condition became worse. He first had a high fever and was weak all over, and then fell into a long coma. The court doctors came to treat him, but they were helpless. They tried all kinds of herbs and traditional treatments, but they could not alleviate the dwarf king's condition.

Some well-known doctors from far away were also urgently summoned, but they were also confused and helpless when faced with the Dwarf King's illness. Some doctors thought it might be a rare disease that was beyond their knowledge; others speculated that the Dwarf King might have been poisoned by some mysterious poison while hunting, but they could not determine the source and composition of the poison.

What is even more worrying is that the dwarf king's health is getting worse and worse, and his vital signs are getting weaker and weaker. The palace is filled with tension and anxiety, and the entire dwarf kingdom has fallen into unrest and turmoil because of the king's serious illness.

Zhang Deshuai felt even more depressed after learning these details. He realized that it would be no easy task to save the Dwarf King, but this also made him more determined to take on this task. He knew that if he could successfully save the Dwarf King, he would not only be able to resolve the crisis between the Elves and Dwarves, but also win himself great reputation and wealth.

During further investigation, Zhang Deshuai also learned that there have been some mysterious legends circulating in the area where the dwarf king hunted. It is said that there are ancient magical relics and cursed places hidden there. Some people speculate that the dwarf king may have accidentally touched some kind of taboo power, which led to this serious illness.

Zhang Deshuai decided to study these legends and clues in depth, hoping to find the key to saving the dwarf king. He began to frequently visit libraries and ancient archives, looking up various dusty ancient books and documents. In the process, he discovered some records about ancient magic and mysterious curses. Although these records were vague, they provided him with some new directions for thinking.

At the same time, Zhang Deshuai also met some scholars and hermits who had in-depth research on magic and medicine. They shared their insights and experiences with Zhang Deshuai and provided him with some valuable advice. One of the scholars, Erwin, reminded Zhang Deshuai that some powerful curses might require special magic items or mysterious rituals to remove.

After collecting enough information, Zhang Deshuai went to the palace with confidence, ready to take on the task of saving the dwarf king. He knew that the road ahead was full of difficulties and obstacles, but he was ready to meet the challenge.