Heaven's Formula

"That's great..." Shan Hui licked his lips, "I want to eat crabs too."

"You forget it after you eat it, so what's the use of giving it to you?"

"Will she remember it after eating it?" Shan Hui objected.

"Giving charcoal in the snow, of course it is more impressive than an ordinary meal. It's like..." She paused slightly when she said this.

"Like what?"

"You don't understand even if you say it, just think about it slowly."

For some reason, Shan Hui felt that the tone of the fox demon had become quite gentle, so that he once thought he had been hit by a trick. "So this solicitation operation has been very effective?"

"That's natural. Monsters have a stronger body than humans, but they often lack spirituality. As long as they are lured a little, they can be used by me." Li folded his arms and turned his back to the bright moonlight. Standing out depends on its clever mind, so as the most intelligent monster, do you think there is any problem with the fox being the top of all monsters in the world?"

Here it is, this is the boss he is familiar with!

Shan Hui couldn't help wagging his tail, looking up to the sky and whining.

……

Xia Fan walked out of the study after writing the main points of the assembly line for Mo Yun, and found a plate on the square table in the hall, with a note on the side.

"I made some supper for you, eat it while it's hot, don't go to bed too late."

He opened the cover above and found that it was a bowl of fried crab that Jiaoli had made before.

Xia Fan picked up the plate with a smile and tried to take a bite.

"Well... that guy's craftsmanship is not bad."

Just as they were about to enjoy supper, a long wolf howl suddenly came from outside the yard.

As soon as I heard it, I knew it was the tengu barking.

She clearly told him not to speak indiscriminately after nightfall, so as not to disturb other people's dreams.

Xia Fan walked into the yard angrily and amusedly, followed the prestige, and then saw a man and a dog standing on the roof in the distance.

Under the reflection of the moon, Li's figure stands proudly, with his hair and tail flying up and down, like ribbons dancing in the wind, giving him an indescribably free and easy feeling.

Although the night covers most of the details, the exquisite lines and the outlines drawn by the moonlight are already a superb view.

While admiring the scene, Xia Fan happily finished his supper.

Chapter 185 The Magic of the Elf

The next day, Ning Wanjun brought Xia Fan, Mo Yun, Elf, Li and others to the east coast.

"That's the strange boat discovered by the fishermen." The princess gestured.

Xia Fan only felt that his eyes lit up—this ship was completely different from the sailboats he had ever seen. The whole was like an enlarged shuttle, tapered front and back, flat in the middle, about five meters in length, and about one person in height high.What's more unique is that it is emerald green all over, surrounded by countless vines, as if a plant has grown this appearance by itself, in stark contrast to the fishing boat made of wooden boards piece by piece not far away.

"If there is no sail, how does this ship move?" This is also the question Xia Fan wants to know the most.

After listening to Mo Yun's translation, Ai Li stepped on the vines and climbed into the shuttle.Immediately afterwards, something jaw-dropping happened, and the scattered vines at the bottom of the boat swayed from side to side, like the tails of tadpoles.

Ning Wanjun was frightened on the spot and grabbed Xia Fan tightly.

"Your Highness, Your Highness... Take it easy!" The latter gasped. As a person who has been fighting on the battlefield for many years, the strength of this grasp can be imagined.Xia Fan felt like his arm was clamped in a vise.

"Ah..." Then the princess came to her senses, retracted her hand and coughed twice, "I'll just say it looks like it's alive!"

She is not afraid of blood crows, nor is she afraid of a battlefield full of corpses, but she is afraid of the unknown. It can only be said that as strong as she is, she will eventually have weaknesses.

The shuttle boat dug into the water little by little, and when the sea water covered its bottom, its speed was obviously much faster.In this way, the elf drove the boat back and forth in front of everyone.

"So it's actually some kind of plant, and you can control it through Qi?" Xia Fan asked after the other party landed.

"To be precise, it is made from the seeds of the tree spirit." Airi explained, "The tree spirit bears fruit every six months. Apart from the edible flesh, the seeds also have a variety of uses. The world Thousands of years ago, the islanders had records of living with the tree spirits, and gradually, using the magic power of the tree spirits became one of our instincts."

Through Mo Yun's translation, Xia Fan heard an extremely interesting ecological structure from Ai Li.

As alien species, elves and demons have the same ability to cast natural spells, but this ability is firmly combined with tree spirits, which is equivalent to turning natural spells into a kind of "alchemy" that requires spell-casting materials.

But with a price comes a corresponding gain.

The natural spells obtained by the elves are not the same, so even if the same seed is used, different effects can be produced.For example, the green shuttle in front of me is the product of the growth of the seed. It can carry two to three people, and it can survive for about five years. It can be driven by the person who senses the energy. However, if you want to control it freely, you still have to communicate with the elves.

On the world island, there are many kinds of strange plants developed from seeds - such as earthworm vines that can fertilize the land, or thorn algae that catch fish independently... It can be said that the social structure of elves is established on Above this tree spirit.

If the magic power in the opponent's mouth is regarded as qi, the tree spirit is like a plant that can sense qi.

Not to mention this theory is a document of the Ministry of Records of the Privy Council, even Li's Master Qingjian has never mentioned any relevant information.

Considering the closed nature of the World Island, I am afraid that the few people present are very likely to be the first people in Daqi to know the existence of the Senqi Tree.

In addition, the genetic ability of elves is much stronger than that of demons.

According to Airi, even if outsiders intermarry with islanders, the offspring will basically grow pointed ears.When the outsider dies naturally, the offspring will be completely integrated into the world islanders, and it is almost impossible to tell where his parents or mothers came from.

Of course, not every elf has the ability to resonate with the tree spirit. In other words, there is still a certain degree of randomness in the awakening of the spirit.Although Ai Li did not want to disclose the number of elves' aura sensers, since they can support a complete group, their probability is obviously much higher than that of fox demons like Li.

"The powerful enemy from the other side of the sea attacked your homeland, mainly because they wanted to gain the power of the tree spirit?" Compared with the ecological structure, Ning Wanjun cared more about the enemy in the opponent's mouth.

"Yes..." Airi nodded heavily, "Seeds can expand into green shuttles, and can also be changed into other shapes, such as forming a net and sticking to the bottom of the boat, which can make the sailing boat reach speeds that are impossible under normal circumstances. The enemy . . . intends to lock us up in darkened cabins and drive great galleys for them."

This kind of power source that is not affected by sea conditions and weather is indeed of extraordinary significance to sea-going ships.

"You came to the mainland to escape the flames of war?"

"Not only that." Airi bit her lips, "Now the tree boat I'm in is looking for a place where I can get supplies. The Western Continent has never been set foot by those people so far, and your size... is also huge. It’s on World Island, so I’m wondering if the tree boat can temporarily stop here to get supplies.”

"Are you short of food?" Ning Wanjun asked sharply.

"I just think there's no harm in having more reserves..." Her tone was a little guilty, "Of course we didn't intend to ask for it in vain. I heard that business is popular in the Western Continent, and everyone can get what they need through transactions."

"Can seeds be traded?" Xia Fan asked bluntly.

"I think... that's fine too. However, there are very few people who are willing to leave the tree boat, so products like Green Shuttle may not be useful."

"It's not a problem to do business, after all, it's just a boat." Ning Wanjun nodded, "Where is the tree boat now? How much food do you need?"

"It should be floating off the coast of the Western Continent. I think the more food to eat, the better. After all, there are more than 3 people on the tree boat—"

"What did you say?" Xia Fan and Ning Wanjun interrupted her at the same time, "3 people!?"

"Yes..." Ai Li shrank back in fright, "The core of every tree boat is a newborn tree spirit, and the world island is also made up of many tree spirits..."

That is a ghost boat!It doesn't matter whether it is a reef or an island, it is still the kind that can move by itself!

Xia Fan cast a look at the princess.

The latter immediately understood, "In principle, we welcome any law-abiding businessman to do business in Jinxia City—no matter whether he is from outside the East China Sea or from the West Pole. However, due to the large transaction amount, it is best to wait until you arrive in the East China Sea. Then send an envoy to discuss with us in detail."

"Really?" Ai Li showed a rare joy, this is the best news she has heard recently, "Thank you, Your Royal Highness, I will bring the news back to Shuzhou!"

"Remember to make a list of your products... no, seed products," Xia Fan added, "It will be more efficient to negotiate in this way. Also, haven't you considered living outside the range of the tree spirit's blessing?"

Ai Li was startled, "You mean...say goodbye to the tree spirit?"

"Yeah, even if you don't have seeds, you can reproduce like other people, can't you? Since you want to break your own isolation, someone has to go out and go to a wider place, just like your clansman a hundred years ago Same." Xia Fan spread his hands and said, "If you don't want to leave the tree spirit's surroundings from the beginning to the end, changing the status quo is just empty talk."

Chapter 186 Seeking Change and the Price

Three days later, according to the guidance of the green shuttle, Ai Li finally found the floating tree boat in the vast sea.

The moment she got close to the tree boat, she saw many guards pointing at her with full bows—this is not surprising, the islanders have already become frightened birds, for fear that what the green shuttle is carrying is not compatriots, but heavily armed iron knights or witcher.

When she climbed out of the cabin, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

"Ai Li, where have you been these few days?" A man ran out from the crowd and pulled her up to the dock in surprise and joy, "I couldn't find you anywhere, so I thought you couldn't figure it out—— "

"Did you throw yourself into the sea? I'm not that stupid... The enemy is alive and well, how could I commit suicide." Ai Li said helplessly.This person is Haim Sharman, and she has been a partner since she was a child.When World Island was torn apart, he was the one who braved the gunfire and brought himself onto the tree boat.

The whereabouts of her family members are still unknown.

"Then where did you go, why didn't you tell me?"

"Actually, I went to the Western Continent." Speaking of this, Airi smiled a little, "If I want to tell you, you will definitely hang around. If there is any accident along the way, wouldn't it be the two of us Everyone is going to be unlucky?"

"The Western Continent..." Haim pondered for a while, "Could it be the place mentioned in the book you forced me to read?"

"Haha, do you still remember?"

"How could you forget it? I said I didn't want to read it, but you were about to whip me with a cane. The result...how is it?"

"It's a little different from the description in the book, but the harvest is not bad!" Airi said excitedly, "It is indeed completely different from the empire across the sea, and it has not been influenced by the Pope. The local lord is a princess, She not only took me in, but also agreed to my docking request! Compared with the imperial people, they really prefer to negotiate deals, and because of their profound background, they will not be so aggressive in their actions. The description in the book is correct! "

"In other words, we can get a supply opportunity?"

"That's right!" Airi grabbed his shoulder and shook vigorously, "Where is the high priest? I want to tell the priest the news!"

……

"Are you Airi Moonlight Polo?"

On the high tree platform, the voice of the high priest is as sweet as a clear spring. "I've heard about the Polo clan, but please don't be too sad. We are not the only ones who managed to escape from the tree boat. Perhaps your clansmen will survive on other tree boats."

"Thank you for your reassurance. I have always believed so firmly." Airi raised her head and looked squarely at High Priest Senia.

The islanders do not have a king handed down from generation to generation. Their lives revolve around the tree spirits, and the nurturers and guardians of each tree spirit are elders.As the World Island continues to expand, there are more and more elders. In order to coordinate the relationship between the various families, the islanders will elect nine high priests from among the elders to form a joint parliamentary body to discuss the affairs of the World Island.

And this elegant and noble woman in front of her is not only the elder of Noah Shuzhou, but also one of the nine high priests.

"I heard that you just came back from the Western Continent and brought us good news. Is this really the case?"

"It's absolutely true." Ai Li was waiting for this moment. She took a deep breath and fully narrated what she had seen and heard in Jinxia City. "At least there, I didn't see any trace of the enemy."

"Thanks to the mother of the earth, there is finally a pure land that the empire has not touched." Senia folded her hands on her chest and closed her eyes slightly for a moment, "Since there is an opportunity for trading, let Noah change to the route of the western continent. "

"My lord priest, a place without an imperial flag may not necessarily be a pure land." A middle-aged man in a white robe and a tree-like hat touched his chest and said, "You heard it too, Miss Airi was treated as The arrest of a different species proves that no non-human race is still welcome among the people of the Western Continent. What I am worried about is that if they reach an agreement with the enemy, our situation will be very dangerous."

Airi knew this person, he was the patriarch of the Sharman family, Pangting Yongge Sharman, who was very famous on the Noah tree boat.

"Your Excellency Xia Fan explained this to me..."

"Wait a minute, is Your Excellency Xia Fan?" Senia asked.

"According to my observation, he should be the chief executive officer of the princess." Airi replied according to her own understanding - after all, the lord has such a person who has an overview of the overall situation, "He said that the hostility among the people is caused by a wrong propaganda , they have begun to reverse this situation. In any case, this point will not affect the attitude and decision-making of the upper level."

"Beginning to reverse is equal to not being reversed." Pang Ting said, "What's more, the attitude of a lord does not express the same is true of other lords. In case the surrounding lords do not agree with her ideas, because of our affairs, they will be punished. Squeeze, how long can she last even if she is a princess?"

Ai Li was about to refute, but was stopped by the high priest's hand.

"Your Excellency's concern is not unreasonable." Senia said in a calm tone, "Ai Li, when you landed, did you notice how many ships were docked on their shore, and how many of these ships were warships? ?”

"This..." Ai Li sank her heart and thought about it carefully, "Master Priest, it seems that their pier is empty, and no large sea ships are docked. As for the floating on the coast, they are all fishing boats the size of green shuttles. .”

"Then we stop off the coast and conduct transactions through the green shuttle, do you still think it is dangerous?" Senia looked at the Shaman patriarch, "Not every lord has the ability to threaten the tree boat, let alone we do We need a lot of supplies. After running for so many days, everyone is very tired. If we continue to restrict food rations and do not have foreign enemies to chase us down, we will collapse ourselves. If you doubt Ai Li’s statement, we can send a team to investigate first Team, confirm the situation in the offshore area before proceeding."

"You are right." Pang Ting said frankly, "I am indeed worrying too much."

"Then it's not too late..."

"My lord priest, I still have something to say!" Ai Li gritted her teeth, knowing that if she didn't say anything now, it would be difficult to speak again later. "I think Shuzhou should encourage everyone to go out, see the outside world, learn their language and technology, instead of living around the tree spirit forever! This discussion may be an opportunity to change the status quo of the islanders!"

Before she finished speaking, the patriarch shouted, "This is absolutely impossible!"

This time it wasn't just him, the rest of the audience also showed worried and dignified expressions.

"Why?" Airi didn't want to give up.

"Do you know why the enemies on the other side of the sea always want to destroy the World Island?" The patriarch's tone contained deep pain, "Even if it is to launch one war after another, they will not hesitate? It is because we have tried to go out!"

Ai Li was startled, "What do you mean?"

"The root lies in our blood." Pang Ting shook his head. "Little girl, you don't know what the blood of the islanders means. Anyone who combines with the islanders of the world will give birth to the descendants of the islanders. It is a terrible thing for the Pope. Once the integration is released, the proportion of islanders will increase until there are no ordinary people left! A protracted war - they don't accept surrender, they just want to enslave all the people of the World Island, or kill them all!"

Ai Li opened her mouth, but couldn't answer a word for a long time.

It never occurred to her that there was such a reason behind the war.

"So it's not that we close ourselves, but that no one wants us to go out. The rulers of the Western Continent have not yet had a similar awareness, and may not take us seriously. But when they find a problem, the means of treating us will never How much better than the empire!" Pang Tingchang sighed, "Living under the blessing of the tree spirit is the only way to protect us."

Chapter 187 Let's all come

It took a long time for Airi to murmur, "Is there no way to avoid it..."

"As far as I know, only people with magical power in their bodies will not be affected by this." Senia said softly, "It's a pity that there are only a few demon possessors no matter where they are, and the ruler cannot guarantee that his offspring will be safe." It has magic power, so expanding abroad is a huge risk.”

Airi's head drooped.

"However..." the high priest suddenly changed the subject, "I don't think maintaining the status quo is a good choice either."

"Lord Senia!" Pang Ting said in surprise.

"Everyone has also seen that the enemy's attacks are getting stronger every time, and the strength they show is getting stronger every time. I am not praising the enemy, but the fact is in front of us-they are making rapid progress and leaving us far behind. Let alone revenge, even this small place of one boat may be difficult to sustain."