save the bachelors

Chapter 5058 5061 [Breaking Promises and Getting Fat]

"What's that in your hand?" Thorin noticed that Bilbo was sitting there alone, and seemed to be holding something in his hand, which immediately aroused his vigilance.

"Nothing," said Bilbo quickly.

"Show it to me, is it the Arkenstone?" Thorin threatened, holding up his sword.

Bilbo had no choice but to open his hand, but saw only an oak seed.

When Thorin saw that it was a seed, he was stunned.

"I found it in Beorn's garden, and I thought I'd take it back and plant it in my garden at Bag End," Bilbo explained.

Thorin was stunned for a moment, then he laughed and said, "It's too shabby to take only an oak seed back with you."

"One day it will grow up and remind me of all the good and bad things that happened along the way," Bilbo laughed, "and how lucky I am to be able to return home alive."

Thorin was stunned for a moment. Thinking of the hardships they had gone through and the mutual support and help they had shown along the way, he couldn't help but feel mixed emotions for a moment.

"Thorin, the victims from Long Lake Town are pouring into River Valley Town. There are hundreds of them, including the elderly and children, suffering from hunger and cold." At this time, Dwalin came to report.

"Gather everyone at the gate, quickly!" Thorin announced immediately, and then the dwarves gathered at the gate.

"Thorin, should we welcome them?" asked Balin.

"Of course not. They are a group of people who have nothing. If we let them break in, all the wealth we have worked so hard to get back will be taken away." Thorin waved his hand and said, "We must protect our Lonely Mountain and our treasures. From today on, everyone will take turns to take charge. If anyone dares to break in, they will be killed without mercy!"

"But they have nothing and need help. They have lost everything." Philip heard him say this and hurriedly advised him.

"Don't tell me what they lost. They should be grateful that they were able to escape the dragon's flames." Thorin said mercilessly.

"You will only intensify the conflict by doing this. We have plenty of gold coins in our treasure house. Even if we give them some, we won't become poor." Xiang Nan said speechlessly, "If possible, I am willing to give them one-fourteenth of my reward."

There are nearly hundreds of millions of dollars in the treasure house of Erebor. Even if one percent is distributed to the people of Changhu Town, it will be enough for them to have a prosperous year.

"Me too. They have helped us before, and now it's time for us to repay them." Bilbo agreed. "Besides, this is what you promised, isn't it?"

At the beginning, in order to leave Long Lake Town, Thorin personally promised to share the wealth of Erebor with the people of Long Lake Town, and he also acted as a guarantor for him.

Now the people of Long Lake Town have been left without food and clothing, suffering from poverty and disease because of the revenge of the evil dragon Smaug, and they are in need of help.

Thorin broke his oath, held on to all his wealth and refused to share it with others. He was so selfish and heartless.

"That was just a surrender we had no choice but to make." Thorin explained coldly, "They forced us to compromise. It was not a fair deal at all.

As for you, Kili, you are my sister's son and my subject, and you must obey my commands."

"I'm sorry, uncle, you are not the king of the mountain yet." Xiang Nan refused, then leaped down from the city wall at the front gate.

"Qili~" Fili shouted on the city wall.

"Don't shout at him, he would rather choose humans than his compatriots. I declare him expelled from Erebor!" Thorin shouted loudly.

……

Xiang Nan heard it, but ignored him and went straight to Hegu Town.

"It's a dwarf~" "What is he doing here~"

"Is it to send us money?"

"Are you inviting us into Erebor?"

The people in Changhu Town were all surprised when they saw Xiang Nan.

And Bud also hurried over, "It's you, welcome. It's great that you're still alive!"

"Not so good." Xiang Nan waved his hand and said, "Thorin is unwilling to share the treasure with you. Even when I wanted to give you my share, he refused."

"How could this be?" Bard was stunned after hearing this. He didn't expect that Thorin, the king of a country, would not keep his word.

"It's a dragon disease. The evil dragon's greed for wealth infected him, and now he has become greedy for money and forgets his principles." Xiang Nan explained, "It's impossible to reason with him now."

"If that's the case, then war may be unavoidable. We only have enough food to last for three days, and winter is coming soon. We need to rebuild our houses and use wood for heating... If Thorin is unwilling to give it, then we can only use the swords in our hands to snatch back the share he promised us." Bard hesitated and said.

Although he did not want war, if the people were forced into a desperate situation, then taking up swords would be inevitable.

So the ancients said it well: when one is well fed and warm, he thinks of lust; when one is hungry and cold, he thinks of stealing. It is completely wishful thinking to expect a group of people who have nothing, are hungry and cold to talk about credibility, morality, and peace.

"I understand, that's why I'm here to bring you food. I hope war can be avoided." Xiang Nan nodded.

Then, he waved his hand, and countless bread, bacon, sausage, air-fried chicken, ham, cream, butter, honey, sugar and other supplies appeared in the Valley Town like a hill, stunning the townspeople.

"I think these foods will help you survive the cold winter." Xiang Nan explained, "Just consider it as a small compensation from the dwarves."

"Thank you, you don't owe us anything, and we also feel your kindness." Bud nodded gratefully, and then ordered people to distribute the food.

……

Just as Bard was busy distributing food, a militiaman came to report that they had discovered a large army of elves approaching.

Bard and Xiang Nan went out to take a look and saw that it was Thranduil leading the team himself.

"Lord Thranduil, I didn't expect you to visit us." Bard hurried forward to greet him.

"I heard you needed help." Thranduil explained, and the elves behind him brought supplies, including food, clothes, blankets, and so on.

"You saved us. I don't know how to repay you." Bard hurriedly thanked Thranduil for his timely help.

"You're thanking the wrong person. I'm not here to rescue you. I'm here to take back what belongs to me. There are also treasures in the mountains that I desire." Thranduil waved his hand.

He came here to take back his deceased wife's necklace.

"What are you doing here, dwarf?" Thranduil noticed Xiang Nan at this time and asked in confusion.

"Don't get me wrong, I'm not here for war, I'm here for peace." Xiang Nan explained, "I'm also here to deliver food to the refugees in Changhu Town."

Thranduil nodded, knowing that Xiang Nan knew magic and was very strong in it, "What is the current situation in Erebor?"

Xiang Nan then told the story of how Thorin was afflicted with dragon disease, and became profit-driven and stubborn.