Wolf King

"Leo Silvestre?" Primo, as the head of the Adventurer's Association branch of Elven Port, naturally knew this plain elf, and walked out of the teleportation array with a smile, "You have returned to Elliott, then we can I have the cheek to trouble you."

"President Primo." Leo quickly withdrew his gaze, "It's not troublesome, the Snowwolves are friends of the Bard Association, this is what I should do. Um, may I ask...?"

Xiao Yun came out enduring the dizziness, and stretched out his hand: "Hello, Sylvester, I'm Ayun."

"Mr. Ayun." Leo looked solemn, stepped forward and shook hands with Xiao Yun solemnly, "I have wanted to see you for a long time, Mr. Ayun, this time the noble tribe came to Oriot Palace, please be patient. I will do my best to be a landlord.”

Out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at the other snow werewolves including Ayun, um...fortunately, only that snow werewolf is different, and everyone else is quite normal—wait? !

Leo stared at Balk who appeared from behind Xiao Yun as if he had seen a ghost, his mouth was slightly opened, and his expression was dull.

Balk, who is not as handsome as a big river, but not as cute as a cat clan, is actually not very conspicuous in the snow werewolf & cat clan team, but his green hair is really too pure—except for the forest elves and goblins who are full of green hair Clan, only the green dragon, and it doesn't have pointed ears, and its body shape is normal. The most important thing is that it doesn't wear a magic robe, but a flamboyant spider silk robe (the caster's standard robe is very easy to brush It’s a cool stuff), it’s hard not to let Leo think too much...

"We've never been to the Southern Continent. How to get from Elliott Palace to St. Bridge is also darkened. As President Primo said, we have the cheek to trouble you." Xiao Yun smiled and pulled Balk, "This is Balk who lives in our tribe, a friend of our Snow Wolf Clan."

Leo: "Um..."

Balk frowned: "What are you looking at?"

Xiao Yun turned his head and looked at him expressionlessly, his eyes were full of "Why are you so childish, how can Dad trust you".

"..." Balke fished his eyes, "Just look at it."

"Heh, heh." Leo smiled stiffly, "Mr. Ayun, everyone, please follow me."

Leo turned sideways and made an inviting gesture. Just as he raised his foot, he saw a cat with snow-white skin, short silver-white curly hair, and drooping eyes like a cloud of gray-blue mist approaching. Balk lazily said to the suspected dragon: "I told you to change the color of your hair, or pretend to have the same ears as ours, so that others will take it as a surprise in Anas, you Don't you feel tired?"

"Why should my uncle Balk care about other people's eyes." Balk puffed up his chest.

"It will be very troublesome~" Rosemary dragged out her tone.

Balk shook his head: "No."

"..." Leo cast his gaze forward silently, it doesn't matter whether he is a dragon or not, it doesn't matter to him.

Coming out of the closed teleportation place, as soon as the gate opened, everyone from the North opened their mouths wide open in amazement—the world outside is covered in snow and ice for thousands of miles on the grassland at this time of year. Elliott Palace in the southeast of the Southern Continent, not to mention the fact that there is no snow at all, the temperature is very warm, the sun can still be seen, and the flowers and trees are extremely prosperous as far as the eye can see.

For comparison, the three northeastern provinces covered by heavy snow and Guangzhou OR Kunming who can still wear single clothes at the same time...

"The farther south you go, the warmer it is. The Elliot Palace is also a southerly part of the Southern Continent. Isn't it quite different from the climate on the grassland?" Leo said with a smile.Bloomfield Continent is more than three times larger than his hometown, Bradrick Continent, with a large span and a clear gap between the north and the south. It is indeed difficult for people who have never been out of their hometown to understand when they are hiding in the house and shivering under blankets. In other parts of the same continent, there are people who go out in unlined clothes or even short-sleeved clothes.

"After two climate zones, this gap is normal." Xiao Yunding was not shocked at all, and said to the others, "Take off your coat, just wear one layer here."

This group of people (except the suspected dragon) took off their thick fur coats and neatly stuffed them into their respective backpacks, revealing the suncloth uniforms of the same style underneath...

Leo: "..." Have you prepared for this?

Xiao Yun said again: "We hope to rush to St. Bridge as soon as possible, can I ask Sylvester to arrange a guide for us?"

"Of course." Leo bowed slightly, "Come this way, please."

The internal layout of the headquarters of the Bards Association looks like an extremely delicate and elegant manor. After leaving the teleportation office with relatively strict security measures (it seems that the local people are very aware of the enemy's surprise attack using the teleportation array), what you see before you is a bunch of flowers , grassy courtyard.

Carefully cultivated flowers of various colors are distributed on both sides of the cobbled path. Not far away, there are red maples and ginkgo alternately forming a natural barrier-like tree wall. Behind the tree wall, a wider courtyard space can be seen faintly, and the sound of fountain water can also be heard , Above the tree wall is a silver-gray building complex.

After walking the not-too-long flower path, you come to the courtyard corridor in the shape of a covered bridge.At the end of the corridor is a large house, with pavilions and benches on both sides for people to rest. At a glance, you can see many bards and rangers of various races.

These well-informed bards were not surprised by the sudden appearance of the snow werewolf & cat clan. In this world, I didn't notice any outsiders passing by.

To be honest, Xiao Yun was a little surprised by such an environment. The headquarters of this bard is said to be like a private and dynamic organization with strong financial resources (the black gang), it is better to say that it is more like a university town where academic lovers are concentrated. ...

"Recently, a lot of giant historical texts have been passed down from Bradrick's continent, and the headquarters has opened them to the public, attracting many people to come back and have a look." Leo said with a little pride, "It's a pity that these texts are written in the ancient giant language. It has been eroded and damaged by the years, and it is difficult to fully translate it with the strength of the headquarters, so it cannot be published in the travel notes for the time being."

Xiao Yun: "..." Understood, you just look like young people who love traveling and music, but actually, you are actually young people who really love archeology and literature...

After walking through the courtyard corridor and entering the big house, the lobby of the headquarters gives people a more intense literary atmosphere-this place is more of a hall than a library, with tall bookcases full of books and reaching the ceiling on both sides. Countless Wenqing lingered in it, lingering, that enthusiasm was almost like a university study room before the final exam...

Leo made a "shh" gesture to the guests, led Xiao Yun and others through this library with a strong academic atmosphere, and walked a length of indoor corridor, before arriving at a place that was more like a hall: Most of the bards who appeared here were armed, and among the people sitting on the sofas on both sides of the hall, there were also merchants and noble butlers who were suspected customers; there was a window department similar to a counter in the east, and many people Queuing around there, I don’t know what they are doing; there are many paper scrolls full of words hanging on the west wall, more people crowded there to watch and discuss, and occasionally someone stepped forward to take down a certain scroll and moved it to the east The window department went to queue.

Noticing that Xiao Yun was looking at the west wall curiously, Leo enthusiastically introduced: "That's where the headquarters issues missions. Our Bard Association has a good reputation that is not inferior to the Hunter Association. We transport valuable goods and escort important people. Or if you want to hire a high-quality history teacher, etc., you are in the right place to come to our bard association."

"I see." Xiao Yun nodded. It's no wonder that the Minstrel Association is rich and powerful. It exclusively publishes and distributes the most popular monthly magazines on the mainland, provides exclusive express delivery services, and can also work as a part-time tutor...it's unreasonable if you can't make money.

"General Kleist intends to entrust us, but the snow wolves are friends of our bard association, how can this be considered an entrustment." Leo smiled confidently, "From Elliott Palace to St. You only need to go through the Kingdom of Holmes, and there happens to be an excellent ranger at the headquarters who is going to St. Bridge. Please allow me to introduce this ranger to you as a guide. Mr. Ayun, I can guarantee that there is no better ranger A more suitable person."

"Sylvester has already said that, so we naturally have no objection." Xiao Yun responded with a smile.The meaning of this product is that no money is charged, of course it is safe~

"Come this way, please."

Leo led the group into a room similar to a VIP room. There was a beautiful human lady who was a "private room attendant".Instructing the receptionist to take good care of the guests, the plain elf apologized and left in a hurry... The Kingdom of Homs is fighting a territorial war, and it is not easy to pass through safely. It is Leo's face to invite the ranger It's not enough, people with the right to speak at the headquarters have to speak.

As soon as Leo left, Primo moved his butt and approached Xiao Yun, and said in a low voice: "It seems that the rumors are true. The Kingdom of Homs is not peaceful these days... Otherwise, Leo would not have found someone else."

Xiao Yun nodded. The Kingdom of Holmes is one of the six countries in the south. After Carlisle released the news, the countries boarded St. Bridge’s ship one after another. However, these countries are not monolithic. Those in power make such decisions at the national policy level, regardless of the country Whether it is good or not, it is a good excuse for the "opposition party" to make trouble.

Or how to say that the heart of playing politics is dirty. The so-called ass decides the head, as long as it is good for oneself and sacrifices the interests of the country, there are a few politicians who can take it seriously.

Elliott Palace is a neutral city-state with a small land area and a small population. Apart from being self-sufficient in agriculture, most of the people's livelihood materials depend on imports from several surrounding countries.If the neighboring countries go to war, the price of the Elliott Palace will be affected, so this city-state must pay more attention to the domestic situation of the neighboring countries...not to mention the Bard Association, a non-governmental organization with a high turnover rate of members, What happened to the Kingdom of Homs next door, they might know better than the royal family of the Kingdom of Homs.

"Carlisle's own information, at the latest, before the summer monsoon season, the federal army will launch a tentative attack on the six southern countries." Xiao Yun narrowed his eyes, "But whether to attack from Holmes or not?" There is no specific news about directly attacking the mainland of St. Bridge by sea. Now that the Kingdom of Homs is in chaos, it looks like... opening the door by itself."

Primo was taken aback. This traveler who has the title of God of War doesn't like to fight, but he has seen enough "pig running" at any rate, and he was a little horrified at the time: "This...is it?"

"Not sure." Xiao Yun shook his head slowly, "But if Holmes' opposition forces want to sell the country for a good price, this alliance of the six southern countries is their last chance... The natural close relationship in geopolitics, the twin-like domestic political form, and the direction of economic development (similar to Eastern Europe and Southeast Asia), if policy agreement can be reached and common advances and retreats, the six royal families will inevitably form a more reliable state than the Northern Federation. At that time, the opposition forces will have no chance."

Why are the six southern countries always mentioned together?It is because these countries are indeed very similar. Most of the national fiscal revenue is based on the spice industry in the tropical climate. In order to ensure the income on cash crops and national land sovereignty, they have evolved from the feudal land power enfeoffment system to the lame one. Feudal power division system.

Why do you say that this feudal power system is a lame system, because the six southern countries have only completed the recovery of land power, but have not completed the concentration of power-there is a lack of a more dynamic bottom-level upward channel, and they cannot give Under the backward political form where the upper class is supplemented with fresh blood, the power of the middle class is still tightly grasped by the aristocratic class; The aristocrats of political capital rule the world together. Under such circumstances, if you want a high degree of centralization, you really think too much...

Even in ancient China, after Emperor Zhou experienced the Qin, Han, Three Kingdoms, Eastern Jin, Sixteen Kingdoms, Southern and Northern Dynasties, Sui, and Tang, the emperors who established political power for many generations intentionally or unintentionally attacked the feudal aristocratic family again and again. The imperial examination system with the most complete system appeared in the Song Dynasty...it can be said to be extremely difficult. (Ju Xiaolian in the Han Dynasty was basically a family game. The imperial examination system in the Tang Dynasty was still affected by external influences and did not have the more complete independence of the later Song Dynasty. If the traverser who took the white body counterattack route travels before the Song Dynasty, emmmmm... ...)

The fundamental purpose of Xiao Yun's series of guidance and support to Carlisle is to establish a safe and reliable retreat for the Snow Wolf Clan.However, this step back of the Snow Wolf Clan is not just preparing to hang out on the disciple's territory. Xiao Yun still wants the Snow Wolf Clan to rise and revive, so what can't be bypassed is the threshold of the local nobles—see Chinese Feudalism The aristocratic families of the era (such as the Confucian Mansion) knew about the harvest of the grasslanders. These bastards have no integrity and don't pay attention to appearance. If Xiao Yun can have even a little bit of confidence in the local nobles, it is his brain. Caught by the door.

But if you tell a prince directly that I want to encourage you to destroy the nobles, no matter how kind Carlisle is, it is estimated that you, the teacher, are the ones who will give priority to killing... people, they all have to think about their own ass.In front of the butt, the title of master and apprentice is nothing.

Therefore, Xiao Yun must only save the country in a curved line, avoiding the controversial issue of whether the aristocratic class is meaningful, and adopt a series of "moderate" means to win over a group of nobles to obtain royal power, and then use the power at hand to unite with the other five royal families , to achieve the purpose of maximizing the strengthening of the royal power without confronting the aristocratic class head-to-head.

This is the old Yinbi's way of playing, ahem...

It took Carlisle more than three years to complete the policy of wooing and disintegrating the nobles in St. Bridge. At present, as long as Carlisle doesn't kill himself, the nobles under him will not be able to take the stab; but obviously, the other five countries have no He manages his own dishes so schemingly that the nobles find that the seat under their buttocks is threatened, and their fangs are about to be exposed.

Primo took a moment to understand Xiao Yun's words, and the expression on his face suddenly became very complicated... Obviously he is a human being, but Ayun, a snow werewolf, can see the internal discord of human beings better than him.

"The Kingdom of God, the God of Knowledge, that you have been to is really fascinating, Ayun. If only I had a chance to go there." Primo said with emotion.

Xiao Yun... Xiao Yun silently turned his head to the side.I didn't feel it when I was telling a big lie, but now I feel a lot of shame when I hear it.

Balk, who was bickering with Rosemary, vaguely heard half of it, and looked over in a daze: "Ayun believes in the goddess of knowledge? Why haven't I seen you make a statue of the goddess of knowledge?"

"That one is not happy that the believers made statues for her." Primo said.

"What's the matter, Ayun, let's make another statue to see~" Balk said.

"Shut up, if you keep talking, I'll find an opportunity to smash all your goddess statues." Xiao Yun scolded.

Balck immediately fell silent.

"Balk, I've been hearing you bragging about how many goddesses of life you have, when will you open my eyes?" Primo teased.

Balk raised his head: "If you say you want to see it, I will show it to you?"

Rosemary smiled slightly, and said maliciously: "Balke was snatched by Oston when he showed off the goddess last time. He was so angry. After that, he didn't dare to let others see his beloved goddess. What if it gets snatched away again?"

Balk clearly knew that the snow leopard was provoking him, but he couldn't stand the provocation, so he took out his most treasured, life-size bust and held it high with both hands: "Open your eyes and take a good look at it." I see, Master Balk is not always so generous!"

Rosemary showed thumbs up with both hands: "As expected of Balk, he is proud!"

"Of course!" Balk's nose turned upwards, seemingly generous but heartbroken, handed the goddess statue to Primo, and pretended not to care, "Take it and look at it casually."

Primo suppressed a smile, and took the goddess statue over to look at it carefully. Not to mention, this statue is indeed exquisite and full of charm, especially the lively and vivid face of the goddess statue, the soaring spirit that even he saw A little moved, I couldn't help but praise: "This is not the same as the statue of the goddess of life I have seen, but I have to say that this statue has more meaning of the goddess of life, how beautiful and full of vitality."

Balk was so proud that he resisted the urge to snatch back the goddess statue, and stared at Primo with piercing eyes, with "continue to praise, more praise" written in his eyes...

Primo was about to continue making rainbow farts, when the door of this VIP room was suddenly knocked open with a "bang", and the receptionist lady standing at the door rolled into the room in embarrassment, covering her head with one hand and her stomach with the other , unable to get up for a long time.

Everyone in the house: "?!"

The grassroots patriarch who was sitting closer to the door hurriedly got up to help the young lady of the human race. Before she could get close, a few guys with fleshy faces rushed into the door. Kick it politely.

"What are you doing!?" The grassroots patriarch was furious, and he first blocked his long legs in front of the receptionist, only to hear a muffled "bang", and the big foot swept by that guy kicked the grassroots patriarch. The hardness was not much worse than a stone. on the calf.

The grassroots patriarch didn't react at all, but the guy who kicked his facial features was distorted in pain...

The grassroots patriarch bent down and hugged the convulsed receptionist, who was twitching on the ground, glared at the grinning guy who was furious, stepped back sideways, and looked at Xiao Yun.

It was also the grassroots patriarch who turned sideways to make way for the space. Those guys who rushed in fiercely saw the situation in the house clearly, and everyone's complexion changed a little... What's going on? !So many big men in this room? ! (Adult Snow Werewolf X6)

Xiao Yun got up expressionlessly, spread his hands out, "Explain?"

The burly man throbbing with pain froze and looked behind him in embarrassment.

In "All Eyes", an aristocrat with combed back hair, long curly nail sets, and dressed like a jewelry display rack stepped into the door with a figure of eight: "Let me see where you are from." 'Occupied the Viscount's exclusive VIP room—"

Then the aristocrat who claimed to be a Viscount got stuck. Obviously, the unfriendly sight of a bunch of burly men with amazing sizes in the room shocked the aristocrat's little heart a little.

After seeing clearly that the group of burly men were all alien races, the expression of the noble lord returned to normal. His eyes paused on Primo, and then turned to the best-dressed Balk, instantly confirming that this was "Master" ", immediately folded his hands in front of his abdomen, raised his chest very high, raised his head so that the hairs of his nose could be clearly seen, and arrogantly said, "Viscount Corbett of the Kingdom of Holmes sends his greetings to you, sir."

Balk sneered, and slowly opened his mouth——

"Damn it!" Xiao Yun and Qing Yan shot at the same time, and the two of them quickly and firmly covered Balk's mouth... When Master Green Dragon asked you a fart, he reported the ghost's house, and as soon as Long Yan went out to teach Be a good man!

Uninvited visitors: "??"

"Balk, don't forget what you promised!" Xiao Yun said seriously.

Balk shook his head and struggled away, glared at Xiao Yun unhappily, and sat back with a snort.

"This...Your Excellency the Viscount, we are just waiting here and will leave soon. We don't know each other, and we won't meet each other in the future. I don't think there is any need for disputes between us. What do you think?" Xiao Only then did Yun turn to the visitor, trying to be polite and authentic.

Viscount Corbert completely ignored Xiao Yun, who was of a foreign race. He first glanced at Balk, who was sitting back, in a strange way, and then turned his gaze to Primo, who had been sitting still. Suddenly, his eyes lit up—— Pay attention, just now I noticed that this old guy is holding an extremely exquisite art piece that is expensive even without looking carefully!

The aristocratic gentleman carefully looked at the people in the house one by one again, a large group of aliens, a noble young master who had never seen it before, seemed to have no dignity, and was controlled by his subordinates, an old man with a good-looking appearance who was probably a housekeeper... This wave is stable!

Xiao Yun was about to make a loud noise to drive people away, when he saw this guy backing out quickly, his agility was astonishing; before Xiao Yun could figure out the situation, he heard that guy shouting outside: "Come on! The Viscount Ben has discovered the group of thieves who stole the valuables from the Corbett House!!"

The few nobles who were blocking the door understood, and retreated, blocking the door from the outside, shouting in unison to build momentum for their lord...

Xiao Yun: "..."

Primo: "..."

Snow Wolf Clan & Cat Clan: "..."

Balk said unhappily: "Why did you stop me just now, wouldn't it be good to just spray them to death?"

Xiao Yun: "..." Nima, I know that nobles have deep tricks, but I still underestimated the lower limit of these guys!