Three Philosophical Questions for Travelers

"I know they lay eggs."

"No, they reproduce by thinking."

Adora asked: "What does it mean to reproduce offspring by thinking?"

"This involves the ancient demon refining culture. I visited Dara Kasha of the ancient god sect half a year ago, and the saint told me something about ancient demon refining." The druid drew on the ground with his fingers A few magical symbols, "The people who refine demons do not aim at physical survival and reproduction, but to expand their race through the spread of ideas. Any life that gets his thoughts and knowledge, then this life belongs to demon refinement. Dragons also Similarly, he will spread his thoughts among all beasts, and if any beast is lucky enough to realize its thoughts, then this beast will become a dragon."

This is amazing! "Then it doesn't lay eggs?"

"I don't know about this, maybe it will happen. Because the demon refining human beings also maintain their reproductive ability, but to them, the son who gets the mind is the real son, and the son who inherits the body is just an adopted son, or even a passer-by."

Adora suddenly asked: "Can a person get the mind of a dragon?"

Sean shook his head and said, "No. Because people are too smart."

The poetess looked puzzled, and she said, "What's wrong with being smart?"

Sean said: "People can think, and people have their own thoughts. This kind of thinking occupies the human brain, which conflicts with the dragon's thinking. Therefore, the thoughts of refining demons cannot live in. But animals are different. Pigs, cows, Chickens, dogs, fish, turtles, praying mantises...they only have survival instincts, even if they have thoughts, they are superficial. The thoughts of dragons can live in them."

It turns out that this is the case, Hyacinth thought, so if I want to get a little dragon, I have to prepare a container first?A...um...a mindless, obedient...stupid dog?

She suddenly remembered that the dog and pigeons that were raised in Yema Town had come. The dog was called Uffin and was very smart.But a smart dog is not enough, she needs a stupid dog.

At this time, the ranger said: "But we have to kill that dragon, druid, I'm afraid we can't cooperate."

Sean looked up at him, there was no emotion in his pale gray eyes. "Did the dragon take your place?" He asked.

"I don't have a territory, even if I do have a territory, it's in the north," said the ranger.

"Then do you want to eat the dragon's meat?" He continued to ask.

"I don't want to eat it, but if I succeed in slaying the dragon, I will cut up a piece of meat and send it to Haven Keke. He will definitely want to cook this rare dragon meat."

A perplexed look appeared on the druid's face, "Since the dragon didn't invade your territory and you don't eat its meat, why did you kill the dragon?"

Trail of the Dragon, Eleven

Trail of the Dragon, Eleven

Hyacinth realizes that Sean is using animal thinking to figure out human minds.There are only two reasons for animals to kill each other: the first is to compete for territory, and the second is to prey.

Hearing this, You Xia showed a sullen expression on his face, "Are you teasing me?"

"I just simply don't understand." The Druid sat cross-legged on the ground, drew a human face and a dragon's head on the ground with his fingers, and drew a question mark between them.

The ranger replied: "When people slay dragons, it must be because dragons are doing evil."

The druid replied: "Generally speaking, the dragon does not do evil. It is civilized, and you can communicate with it."

The ranger said: "It has killed so many animals and people, it has destroyed Xiaoshancha's village, and it has set up bloody altars. I must kill this evil dragon."

Druid said: "Man eats animals, dragon eats man, this is the law of nature, there is no problem."

The ranger stared at him and said, "I don't understand the laws of nature, but I know good and evil. Since dragons kill people, I will slay them."

Hyacinth thought to himself: Druid is a master of spells, if he is willing to help, then our chances of winning will be a little higher.

So Hyacinth said to Druid: "Sean, my friend, you said that people eat animals and dragons eat people. Is this the law of nature?"

Sean nodded, "The big eat the small, the meat eats the grass, this is the ladder of food."

"Then who stipulated that people must be eaten by dragons?"

"That's what nature dictates."

"How do you know? Did you see it?"

"I saw."

Hyacinth thought for a while and said, "Is it a natural law for cats to eat mice?"

"Yes."

"What if the mouse eats the cat?"

Sean asked her suspiciously, "How can mice eat cats?"

"I saw it in Wild Horse Town. A few fat mice surrounded a cat and then took it away. If nature requires the cat to eat the mouse and the mouse to eat the grain, how can the mouse eat the cat?"

"This..." Druid pondered for a while, "This is an event with a small probability, and occasionally one or two powerful characters will appear among the mice."

"Then is this small probability event the law of nature?"

"Yes." Druid replied.

Hyacinth nodded and said, "That man occasionally kills a dragon, it must be within the laws of nature."

The Druid who said this was speechless, he pondered and said, "What you said makes sense."

At this moment, the orc who had been silent all this time—Grey Horn, said: "Master Druid, the orcs don't think that mice must be eaten by cats, and they don't think that goats must obey wild wolves. Orcs believe that the weak prey on the strong. If it can eat cats when it grows up, then I respect it as a good mouse. The natural level has nothing to do with race."

Hearing this, the druid wiped out the symbols drawn on the land, and said: "Occasionally, goats will kill tigers with their heads, and wild horses will sometimes kick dead lions to death. In this case, it is also true that people occasionally kill a dragon. It's a law of nature, that's understandable."

Hyacinth asked him: "Then you support us in slaying the dragon?"

"Yes? I'm just not against it."

"I hope you support us." Hyacinth reached out to shake his hand, "If you are willing to help us hunt this dragon, then we will help you in the future. For example, help you save 0032. My sister is a forest witch, She has been to the secret realm and learned the purest tree elf magic, she will definitely be able to help you."

"Okay." He shook hands with Hyacinth, and Hyacinth felt his palm was as soft as a baby, "But I have a request, I want a dragon scale, a bottle of dragon blood and a dragon eye."

Hyacinth said, "Personally I agree." Then she asked the others, "Is that okay?" The others also said yes.

Druid said: "Well, we can prepare to slay the dragon."

Slaying a dragon is not an easy task, the strength of a single dragon is comparable to an army of [-].If you want to kill a dragon, you can't use brute force, you need to use ingenuity.Hyacinth heard from Yisruite that the dragon here is a female dragon, and she wants to mate and lay eggs here.It must be at its weakest when laying eggs, and this is their only chance to slay the dragon.

Hyacinth also told others about this matter and asked them to discuss countermeasures together.After hearing this, Adora said: "The swamp mushrooms are poisonous. I can extract the toxins and put them in the dragon's altar. When the dragon eats these sacrifices, it will be poisoned."

"No poison will kill a dragon," said the orc.

"But it can make it weak, or comatose."

The druid pointed to the north and said, "I asked about the animals. This female dragon lives on the mountain in the north. I'll go get some information later."

Hyacinth asked, "Are you sure it's a female dragon, druid?"

"Well, it's a female dragon, and it's a flower dragon."

"Flower dragon?" Hyacinth had never heard that word.

"I've only heard the name, but I have never seen her real body. It is said that she is an extremely beautiful creature." The druid looked into the distance, and a trace of fascination appeared on his indifferent face, "I really want to see her .”

Silver Fox Ranger said: "We are going to slay dragons, Druid."

"I know, this is the law of nature, and I will not interfere. But slaying dragons does not conflict with appreciating beauty."

Hualong, what a strange name, Hyacinth thought, flowers and dragons will never be connected together.What would it be like to be together?Flowers growing on dragons?Or grow into a fancy dragon?She imagined countless images in her mind, but she couldn't combine these two things together.

"I hope she's not too beautiful." The ranger also looked at the distant mountains with affectionate eyes, "If it's too beautiful, the silver fox ranger won't be able to kill her. I don't do things that destroy flowers with harsh hands."

Adora asked him: "You said it was a dragon last second, why did you change your mind in this second?"

The ranger just laughed, but didn't answer her.

Next they drew a map and scheduled tasks for the next few days.Whoever picks mushrooms, who will watch the sentry, and who will cook the rice, are all arranged.Druids can communicate with animals, greatly increasing their safety when going out.

At night, Hyacinth lay on the mattress and thought in her heart: If the dragon is an evil dragon, we should kill it, no matter how beautiful she is.We want to protect the innocent and avenge Jon.

At this moment, Shan Cha turned over from the side and slipped into her arms.The girl trembled all over and said, "Are you really going to slay the dragon?"

"Go." Hyacinth said.

"But you can't do it alone."

Hyacinth said: "I really don't have any skills, but they do. The four rangers all have extraordinary skills, Druids can spell, Adora can dispense poison, and there are two warriors, Balut and Gray Horn. If we can poison the dragon according to the plan, and then attack it when it lays eggs, maybe we can kill it."

"Dragon is immortal." Shan Cha suddenly said in a cold tone, "It will live in your mind forever, that black dragon is floating in my mind. It is laughing at you!"

Is she having nightmares again?Hyacinth smiled and said: "Go to sleep, I have to get up early tomorrow." After that, she closed her eyes.

Hyacinth had a dream that night.

She dreamed of petal showers of ten thousand colors, and also dreamed of endless flower seas and flower fields.She stood alone in the center, suddenly bewildered.

"Wildflowers, wildflowers, do you hear my voice?" There was a soft and sweet voice floating in her ears, "Dress up in the most beautiful appearance to meet me. I am the Lord of All Flowers and I am here Wait for you."

Chapter 15: Drug Money, I

Chapter 15: Drug Money, I

The flower fields are bright red, the mountains are green and the scenery is magnificent.

Haven Ambleside strolled through the fields, with the mayor and farmer's president of Mustang at his heels.Today he was invited by Hei Jin to inspect the tobacco fields.

"My lord, when the autumn harvest comes, we will sell all of these for money, and we will definitely make a lot of money." The mayor said behind him.

The acting mayor, Vandry, was a lean man.He wears glasses and casual clothes with straw sandals, and he walks with calm and strong feet.

But Van Derley wasn't like this at first. At first he was Haven's treasurer. He was a greedy fat man with a little cleverness but no great wisdom.Later, after a series of events, he reformed himself and became the mayor here.When Haiwen saw him for the first time, he didn't recognize him either. The two exchanged pleasantries for a while before Haiwen accepted this new Vanderbilt.

The other accompanying person was Gustin, a skinny little old man like a monkey, a good man among landowners, kind, honest, but cowardly.He supported Haven during the reform of Wild Horse Town, and he had no criminal record, so Haven asked him to continue managing the farm.

"Master Black Gold is indeed capable!" Gustin said to Haven, "My lord, look, look! This tobacco field! I heard people say that smoking is prevalent in the north now, and nobles hold parties, and everyone wants to light it." Last one." The little old man imitated the action of smoking, with one hand on his hips, one hand holding the air with two fingers, and he took a sip in his mouth, showing a satisfied expression.

"Yes, two boxes of tobacco leaves can be sold for a generation of gold. In the past, tobacco could only be grown in the west, and the mountains were high and the roads were far away, so the price was high. Now we can grow it too, and people will rush to buy it if the price is a little lower. What's more, I heard from Master Heijin that this time the product is his new test product, which tastes more like tobacco and is more powerful."

Hai Wen nodded and said, "Have you smoked it yet?"

Both of them shook their heads and said, "Never smoked it! This thing is so expensive, how can we be willing to smoke it?"

Hai Wen said, "No smoking is allowed in the future."

The two were quite at a loss, but they obeyed and said, "Yes, my lord."

Seeing Haiwen's gloomy face, they stopped talking.After walking for a while, Haiwen said to himself, "I'm short of money."

The two looked at each other, not daring to answer.

"We are all short of money, very short of money. Every comrade needs to eat and wear clothes, and they also need weapons and armor. In the future, we will need to build houses, hospitals, schools, and various facilities... All of these need money." Squatting in front of the flower field, he said, "War is about money, without money, nothing can be done."

His words sounded both emotional and complaining.Neither Van Derry nor Gustin knew how to answer him.The three were silent for a while, and Fan Deli said, "Does your lord think that black gold is more problematic than buying and selling?"

There are more than just problems, Hai Wen thought to himself, the problem is too big.

Because the things cultivated by Heijin are not ordinary tobacco, he picked up a flower, squeezed it, and crushed it vigorously.

"This is a poppy." Haven said, "And it's probably not an ordinary poppy."

Gustin and Vandry looked at each other and asked, "What is a poppy?"

Haiwen said: "This kind of flower is extremely beautiful, and its biggest use is to make cigarettes for people to smoke. But do you know what will happen after smoking?"

Gustin said: "It is said that it is very refreshing. After inhaling, the whole body is light and light, which is more enjoyable than being drunk."

Fandry went on to say, "Yes, someone told me after smoking it that this thing is so comfortable that even women don't bother to touch it after smoking it." "this thing……"

"It's not just refreshing," Haiwen said solemnly, "This thing is also addictive! Once you smoke it, you will think twice, once you smoke it twice, you will think it three times, and it will be ten times, a hundred times, a thousand times, until you die! If you can't breathe, you will run out of tears, twitch all over, and suffer unspeakably."

Gustin slapped his hands, laughed loudly, and said, "That's great! Then people will definitely come to buy our cigarettes in a steady stream, and they will be willing to buy them for how much they sell for!"

Hai Wen suddenly felt angry, and he almost raised his hand to slap the old man.But he thought about it again, this old man has no experience, let alone the horror of drugs.So he held back his anger and patiently explained:

"No, Gustin, it's not about money. First of all, this smoke will destroy people's bodies. Even a man like Smiley Cat will collapse after smoking for a year or so. People who smoke can't work Production will only sit and eat! If there is no money to buy cigarettes, they will commit crimes to satisfy their addiction! A man who smokes will destroy a family, and a child who smokes will destroy a generation! If people become smokers, then The country is over."

Fandry nodded and said: "If this is the case, then we really shouldn't sell cigarettes." But Gustin rolled his eyes and shouted: "Hey, my lord! If we don't smoke ourselves, we can sell them to others! We... "

Haiwen glared at him fiercely, the old man immediately covered his mouth in shock, and then apologized again and again: "I'm sorry, my lord! I'm talking nonsense again!"

Haiwen shook his head and said, "I don't blame you, you don't understand the seriousness of this matter. Let me tell you." Haiwen cleared his throat and said, "We can indeed make money by selling it. But this Once the stuff flows out of Mustang Town, it will cause endless disasters. The monarch does not know its power, and the people do not know its horror. No country can bear this kind of 'weapon'. And it will soon get out of control, and other people with evil intentions will plant these Flowers, spread this harm, and by the time the rulers react, I am afraid it will have spread all over the entire continent." Hai Wen clenched his fists fiercely.

Fandry could understand Haiwen's thoughts, but Gustin valued the golden money more, and he asked very regretfully: "Then let's not do this business anymore? This is... a lot of money! Even if it is planted quietly Ah, let's firmly control this field, don't let the seeds flow out, just... just a little bit!"

"That's enough. If you bring this up again, I will be charged with drug trafficking... Oh, there is no such crime yet. I will amend the laws of my territory this year to include this in the heavy code." Haven said to him: "It doesn't matter if you don't earn this kind of dirty money, come back to the town with me, I'm going to make it clear to Hei Jin and the others."

"Then... well, forget it, forget it!" Gustin stomped angrily, and Haven persuaded him: "The economy and production should be based on the law. This kind of money that violates the law and violates morality It's dirty money, it's poisonous money, we can't make it. What's more, we will have opportunities to make money in the future, Gustin."

"Okay, my lord, I'll listen to you." The old man said with his head down.

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