Chapter 529 Phoenix’s Guests and Gifts
Things have priorities.
After explaining the matter of the Blue Flame Islands route and the Kraken Salt Marsh Spiritual Liquid, Gothe raised his hand and rubbed his brow, preparing to invite Flora.
Let’s settle the matter of tree species first, and then deal with other details.
In the end, Sunaifa revealed a more urgent matter.
"Guest?!" Gothe raised his eyebrows, surprised by what Sunaifa said.
"Yes, on the third day after the Holy Tree completed its upgrade, Master Sheep from Winter's Hammer came to visit Phoenix." Sunaifa said slowly, with a calm tone, but with a sense of caution.
"Nine times out of ten, he came here for the Holy Tree. According to what he said before, they were aware of the fluctuations in the two upgrades after the Holy Tree was planted."
"It was also alarmed by the fluctuations in the Holy Tree's advancement that Master Sheep broke his seclusion and was ordered to come out of the arctic zone in the middle of the North and come to our Iceborn land."
"They are sure that this time the Holy Tree has upgraded again. He also felt the same and wanted to enter Phoenix to trace the source of the fluctuations. "
Sunefah paused and added: "But his attitude was very polite. Not only did he come in the name of a visit, he also brought ice-patterned steel ingots produced by the Yang family as a gift.
Phoenix is an open city, and I have no reason to refuse his entry. "
"What's more," Sunaifa thought for a while and expressed his considerations, "If I refuse directly, it will make him more certain that the source of the fluctuation is here and has something to do with us."
"With his acting style, he will definitely investigate in secret, and may even go back and report to the master craftsman, which will attract the more difficult Yang family to deal with, and then it will be even more difficult to control the situation.
It is better to agree. His request for a visit was treated generously. At least his every move was under our eyes, and his subsequent actions were easy to predict. "
"The right decision." After hearing what Sunaifa said, Gothe gave a positive evaluation of her decision.
Sunaifa’s considerations coincided with his.
Instead of being passively defensive, it is better to take active control. This is the surest way to deal with unknown threats.
He tapped his fingertips lightly on the table and asked, "Has he done anything unusual in the past month or so?"
"The strange thing is that the Sheep Master clearly showed great importance to the fluctuations of the holy tree before, but this time after entering Phoenix, it seemed that this matter was not at all."
"He just kept talking to himself. It's like I'm really just visiting Phoenix.
Since I entered Phoenix, I have been just like a tourist, tasting Phoenix's special food, visiting various open areas, and chatting with the residents of the city.
Hence, he would definitely not believe it if Master Yang was really just here for a visit.
By standing still like this, they are either observing in secret and collecting information about Phoenix;
Or they are waiting for the opportunity to find opportunities to contact the Holy Tree;
It may even be delaying time, waiting for follow-up support.
"By the way, he also made a request to see you, and said he brought a special gift, which he wanted to give to you personally."
"You were not in the north at the time, so I rejected him for the time being." Sunaifa mentioned one more thing.
Meet Gaode and his eyes flickered slightly.
This request made by Master Sheep, combined with his movements in Phoenix during this period, may it be a test, or may it have some kind of transaction purpose?
He was silent for a moment, gently rubbed his fingers on the edge of the table, and made the final decision: "If you want to meet, then meet him. I want to see what he is going to do."
In other places, there is still a certain risk in meeting such a five-ring mage with an unknown purpose.
But in Phoenix, with Sunaifa and the sixth-order Ice Jade Sycamore, relatively speaking, there is no need to worry about that much.
Obviously, Sunaifa also thinks so.
Seeing that Gothe had made up his mind, she immediately nodded and said, "Then I will make arrangements right away."
In order to show the formality of the meeting, Gothe specially put on a blue, white and black robe custom-made for him by the tribe.
Subsequently, he met the Master Sheep mentioned by Sunaifa at the Core Spiritual Land.
——For the sake of safety, Sunaifa chose the meeting place at the core spiritual place.
Because this is the core area covered by the energy of the sixth-order ice jade sycamore, in the event of an accident, the holy tree can provide support in an instant, which is extremely reliable.
Gaode and Master Yang had only heard of his name before but never met him in person, so the first time they met, they subconsciously glanced at each other with quick glances.
A hint of surprise flashed across Master Yang's eyes:
The new king of the North in front of him was much younger than he had imagined. His brows and eyes did not have the gloominess of the old-school tribal leader, but instead showed a lively spirit.
Gothe was also surprised:
He did not expect that in a world where mages were the only power system, there would be such a tall and strong mage.
The width of his shoulders is almost twice that of an ordinary person. Standing there, he feels as oppressive as a mountain. Coupled with the magic hammer on his waist, he is even more reckless than a reckless man.
Could this be a "Melee Mage"?
It can only be said that Gothe's stereotype of weak mages has been broken time and time again.
"I heard that you wanted to see me. I happened to be away from the North for something during this period, so I delayed it until now. I'm rude." Gao De said to Master Yang with a smile on his face.
"I came here rashly and didn't inform him in advance. It's me who should be sorry." Master Sheep also smiled, his voice was rich but not rough. It was completely different from the image of the "reckless man" who was rumored to have fought with Sunaifa in Winter's Hammer.
"I don't need this little time. It would be good to experience the local customs in Phoenix."
“Phoenix has just developed and the conditions are limited. Please forgive me if the reception is not good.” Gaode responded accordingly.
"Compared to other tribes, the conditions in Phoenix are very good."
Master Sheep shook his head, and commented very objectively and sincerely: "At least there is sufficient and worry-free food, clean streets, regular buildings, and a prosperous population."
"You are exaggerating." Gao De smiled. He smiled, neither denying nor being complacent, "This is just compared to other tribes in the north. Compared with those outside cities, Phoenix is still too backward, whether it is facilities, urban construction, or other things."
"Here, I saw a vibrant land and vibrant people. The people in this city are positive, optimistic and fulfilling."
"This is something that even the most prosperous cities in the outside world may not have."
He paused, and his voice was a little lower, with a touch of sadness: "We, the Sheep family, have a common relationship with the Ice people. It has a certain origin. I have witnessed the heyday of the Iceborn, and I have also witnessed the gradual decline of the Iceborn, and this decline is like molten ore in a furnace, which is irreversible. "
"Only in Phoenix can I see the possibility of the Iceborn rising again. Although I don't know how you can prevent the decline of the Iceborn bloodline, at least I see hope."
"According to my understanding, Phoenix was not like this two years ago. All changes came from your appearance, from the day you became the new king."
"This shows that Phoenix has indeed chosen the right person."
"The prophecy of Oretia War Mother is indeed accurate." Master Sheep sighed.
"Of course, as the war mother of her own clan, how can she deceive her people?"
"The king will lead the Zhenbing tribe, and even all the ice descendants, to recovery." When Sunaifa on the side heard this, an imperceptible brilliance flashed in his blue eyes, and the totem between his eyebrows flickered slightly.
"I hope so too." Master Yang said seriously.
“I heard Sunaifa say, you want to see me, what’s the matter?” Faced with Master Yang’s compliment, Gaode smiled and turned to the topic directly.
"The main thing is one thing. War Mother Sunaifa should have told you that she and I had some friction before." Master Sheep's eyes fell on Sunaifa, who remained motionless.
"This is not my intention to provoke, but I actually had to do it under the orders of the master craftsman."
"He sensed that something with the power to "change the North" was born in the west of the Northern Territory. He was worried that it would cause turmoil, so he asked me to come find it and confirm its origin."
"The Northern Territory is rich in resources, and it's not easy to find anything, so I had to ask for help from the local people, the Winter's Hammer. We rescued their war mother when she strayed into the land of our Sheep Family, which is a bit of a friendship."
"Until two months ago, the thing I was looking for once again sent out a powerful wave."
"And I followed the direction of the wave and came to Phoenix." Master Yang said very calmly.
"You mean, what you are looking for is in Phoenix?" Gothe asked.
"I'm not sure about this, but I think you should know some news about it." Master Yang remained calm in the face of Gaode's somewhat sharp rhetorical question, and even took the initiative to lower his posture.
The master's intention was misunderstood."
Master Sheep paused, and then continued: "The reason why he felt uneasy was not because he wanted to fight for that thing, but because he sensed that its power was enough to subvert the Northern Territory."
"But whether this power was going in a good direction or a bad direction, he couldn't see clearly."
"The master craftsman has stayed in the melting plain for many years, only obsessed with forging, and is not interested in anything outside, including disputes and treasures. The same is true for our Yang family. We reject war, live in seclusion in the melting plain, isolated from the world, and have never participated in the tribal disputes in the north."
"But the melting plain belongs to the north and is part of the northern border."
Master Yang’s voice dropped, with a hint of worry, "If the Northern Territory is overturned because of this thing, how can the melting plain be spared? The peaceful days of our Yang family and the Master Craftsman will naturally be gone forever."
"That’s why the Master Craftsman asked me to confirm: If this thing is harmful to the Northern Territory, we must take action to nip the threat in the cradle;
But if it can bring good changes to the North, such as reviving the Iceborn and making Phoenix stronger, then we will not meddle in other people's business. I will return to the Melting Plain immediately. Maybe the master craftsman will be willing to provide some help within his ability. "
At this point, he looked directly into Gothe's eyes and continued: "After all, we would like to see the North get better."
"So, don't treat me as an imaginary enemy. If you really have news about what I'm looking for, as long as it's good for the North The situation is good. Not only are we not enemies, we can even be friends. "
"Although the Yang family will not get involved in the disputes between the forces in the north, we will definitely support things that can make the north a better place. "
Gao De listened quietly, but his heart was not at peace.
The thing they were looking for was actually Yugathila. This was something he and Sunaifa had already confirmed.
The master craftsman worshiped by the Yang family is the earliest being born in the North. He has lived for countless thousands of years. One can imagine how terrifying this being is.
Such a being has its sights on Yugathira, which has always been a hidden worry in the hearts of him and Sunaifa.
At present, the other party has only sent Master Sheep from the Fifth Ring to investigate the news, and they can still cope with it for the time being.
But what if one day the master craftsman loses his patience and comes forward in person? How can they withstand it?
At this moment, Master Yang’s suggestion that “the matter will be revealed as long as it is confirmed to be harmless” is undoubtedly good news.
Yugatsheela’s changes in the north are definitely for the better.
But the problem is that Gaode still dare not admit it easily: firstly, he is not sure whether the master craftsman behind Master Sheep is really innocent.
Secondly, Yugatra is the foundation of him and even Phoenix. Exposing it to foreigners is ultimately a very risky matter.
But if he refuses to admit it, Master Yang will definitely not leave easily if he does not complete the task given by the master craftsman.
What's more, even if he still has the confidence to deal with Master Yang now, what if the Yang family sends a sixth-ring mage next time?
Gaode remained calm on the surface, but he was quickly calculating in his heart: Does Master Yang have other purposes?
What changes will happen if he is allowed to see Yugathira?
Just as Gothe was making rapid calculations in his mind, Sunaifa took a step forward in time, with a calm and firm tone: "Master Sheep said, we understand, as you said, we all live in the northern border, and we will all suffer."
These words seem to be coordinated, but in fact they are a tacit "step" to each other.
Sunaifa did not deny "knowing the clues", nor did he directly admit that "the thing is in Phoenix", which not only gave Master Sheep a reason to continue to stay, but also bought them time to think about it.
Hearing this, Master Yang glanced at Gothe and Sunaifa thoughtfully. He said nothing more and just nodded: "I'll trouble you, please inform me as soon as possible if there is any news."
"We will." Gao De nodded in response.
Master Yang said no more and turned around to leave.
But before leaving, he seemed to suddenly remember something, took out a dark wooden box from his arms and handed it to Gothe.
"This is it?" Gothe took the wooden box and felt the heavy feeling of hardwood on his fingertips.
"As I said before, I brought a special gift and wanted to give it to you personally."