The small town, surrounded by yellow sand, stands alone in this desolate desert. A caravan laden with goods slowly makes its way towards the town, leaving traces in the sand. But these traces will likely soon be swallowed up by the sandstorm.
Upon seeing this scene, Lin Xueyin and the others naturally followed suit. Along the way, they could occasionally see a few patches of green, which were the only embellishments in this desert.
"This is one of the few residential areas in the vicinity, and also one of the few living areas without an oasis or water source."
"Without oases and water sources, how will they get water?"
After listening to Besna's introduction, Lin Xueyin was a little puzzled. How could such a large town be formed when even the problem of drinking water could not be solved?
"It was built because people came and because people needed it. Moreover, the main inhabitants here are not succubi, but the snake people, a vassal race of the succubi."
"Snake-man???" Lin Xueyin instantly thought of a monster from a remake of a game she had played before, something called the Claw Viper. Could it be the same as those monsters?
Hmm... Suddenly, I felt a sense of awe and fear towards the town, and dared not take another step inside. However, the others were not affected at all.
"Well, let's not rest here. How about we go somewhere else?"
"Huh? What happened? Didn't we agree to go in and rest for a bit? Why did you suddenly change your mind?"
Seeing the troubled look on the girl's face, Aria was a little puzzled. She turned around and saw that the girl was still standing there, staring at the town in the distance without moving.
"Your Highness, are you perhaps afraid of snakes?" Seeing Lin Xueyin's face darken, Besna let out a soft laugh as if she had just realized something.
"It's not that I'm afraid of snakes, I, I... We'll go in now. Humph..."
Whether it was because she was exposed or because she was angry and embarrassed, Lin Xueyin grabbed Ailiya's hand and strode towards the town.
"Since the princess has agreed to go, let's go in and rest."
Looking at Besna, who seemed to be smiling happily, Pandelina suddenly felt that this little girl was really a bit tragic. Her bodyguard always wanted to see her angry and scared cute appearance. This really made her look forward to the journey ahead.
The town gates were in sight, and Aria could feel the girl beside her breathing more and more heavily, her steps slowing down little by little, and the small hand holding hers tightening and trembling.
"If that doesn't work, then we'll..."
"I...I'm not afraid of snakes at all! I'm the most powerful priest, I...I'm not afraid of basilisks..."
So you're not afraid of snakes, but snake monsters? Aria covered her forehead, shook her head with a wry smile, and then turned to look at Lin Xueyin.
"Girl, do you have some misunderstanding about the snake people?"
"Huh? Aren't these snake people supposed to have sharp claws on their hands, stand upright, and walk on their tails? And their faces are all grotesque snake heads."
After a moment of silence, Arya said, "Look at the guards over there. Do they look the same as you imagined?"
Holding a long spear, a thick, brownish-yellow tail supported its somewhat imposing body. The snake's head was not the ferocious kind one might imagine, but rather resembled that of a cobra.
A pair of emotionless eyes swept over Lin Xueyin and the others, and two dark fangs were revealed in the forked tongue of the snake.
"Humans, you are not a caravan, what are you doing here?"
"We are travelers passing through and want to rest here for a while."
Ailiya squeezed Lin Xueyin's palm, preventing her from speaking, and answered the other's question first, her slightly flicking tongue as if judging the truthfulness of the other's words.
A moment later, the snake-man guarding the gate withdrew his spear from Lin Xueyin and the others. "You can go in now. No one is allowed to cause trouble inside, so behave yourselves."
"clear."
Arya nodded in agreement. This was a small trading town, and naturally they didn't want any fighting or instability to occur.
This time, she took Lin Xueyin's hand in her own and slowly walked into the town. The bustling streets came into view. Although they weren't crowded with people, there were still quite a few merchants and travelers, so bartering was an essential part of the business.
Squads of snake-men soldiers patrolled the streets, observing the transactions between the various caravans to prevent any accidents and to deter unscrupulous merchants from causing trouble.
However, when Lin Xueyin looked at these snake-men, she felt that they were just like the Sharp Claw Viper she had played with before. That was her nightmare. She had been stabbed by them until she was in agony. Their extremely fast movement speed, high attack speed, and high attack power made her assassin character completely helpless.
What's most terrifying is its immunity to both ice and fire magic, along with its knockback and freezing attacks. It's practically the bane of assassins and mages. Seeing this serpent monster again only intensifies the fear in my heart.
"They're not that scary, are they? Just like you thought?"
"Uh, it's different, but it just gives me the creeps." He sighed. He had just eaten snake meat a few days ago, and now this had happened. Was this some kind of punishment from heaven?
"Sister Xueyin, there are so many people here."
Having spent so much time walking in the desert, the two little girls were overjoyed to see people. Like two birds freed from their cages, they flitted through the crowds, completely ignoring Kono's advice.
"Alright, let them have some fun. They must be feeling really bored in the desert. This is a good time for them to let loose. Otherwise, they'll get too bored and it will affect them."
Lin Xueyin watched the Ariel sisters weaving through the crowd, and her mood relaxed slightly. After all, it was just a lingering fear of the game; she was gradually getting used to it, but... but... she still felt a little uneasy.
"Let's find a place to stay and get some rest."
Seeing that Lin Xueyin's expression was still not very good, Besna could only sigh helplessly. She should have known better than to bring her to this town of Kavakina.
"Wang... Xueyin. There's a lizardman-run hotel up ahead. We can go there and rent a courtyard so we can rest."
"You can rent a courtyard? Are hotels here this advanced?" Lin Xueyin looked at the somewhat dilapidated restaurant in the distance with surprise. It occupied a considerable area, but could it really have a private courtyard?
"Hey buddy, give us a private little courtyard."
Besna took the lead and entered the hotel. Her eyes quickly scanned the entire lobby of the restaurant, and she soon determined that there was no danger inside.
"Come in."
Hearing Besna's words, Lin Xueyin led everyone in, but her expression softened slightly, though she seemed a little unhappy.
"You really are something. It's just a restaurant. We're staying here, not looking for trouble. Why are you being so cautious?"
When Besna heard Lin Xueyin's words, she could only give a helpless bitter smile. In this kind of place, all sorts of people gathered, and who knew if someone would be foolish enough to cause trouble for her.
If something really goes wrong, she'll probably have to meet the Nightmare Clan chieftain who caused her to lose a hair. Losing a hair is unacceptable; if something serious happens, this place will turn into a sea of blood!
Kono pulled the Ariel sisters along, while Aria pulled the Kaliel sisters along; all six of them were curiously looking at the hotel's first-floor lobby.
Although the place wasn't packed with guests, it wasn't deserted either. There were a dozen or so tables, with a few empty ones scattered around. As soon as Besna entered, all the dining merchants turned to look at this plainly dressed guard commander.
"Guest, our courtyard here... Okay, okay, I'll take you there right away."
Just as he was about to confirm again, he saw the other party take out a small bag of gold coins from somewhere, which made a heavy metallic clanging sound, causing the restaurant waiter to immediately change his mind.
Their obsequious manner was unbearable for Lin Xueyin and the others, but since the other party was acting voluntarily, they couldn't say anything more.
"Gentlemen, this way please. This is the best restaurant in the whole town of Kavakina. Not only is the food and accommodation excellent, but we also have plenty of hot water and can provide daily bathing service."
"You can take a bath?" Lin Xueyin stared in shock at the young man in front of her. The lizardman was wearing a large brown hat and a white scarf around his neck. Combined with his original brown skin, he looked rather strange.
"How do you manage to ensure that your guests have water to bathe every day in this desert town?"
Remaining silent in the face of Lin Xueyin's questions, the lizardman guide did not continue on the topic but instead exaggeratedly described how comfortable the small courtyard was to live in.
Realizing that she had unintentionally pried into the other party's business secrets, Lin Xueyin stuck out her tongue in embarrassment. Her playful appearance made Olivias pat her head.
After passing through the restaurant's lobby, we arrived at the backyard, where some heat-resistant and drought-resistant plants were growing. Although we didn't know their names, they looked quite appealing.
Having grown accustomed to the endless yellow sands of the desert, seeing these vibrant green plants brought a touch of joy.
Looking at the guests in front of her, she saw that they were all beauties of different styles. Although they were human beauties, they were considered top-quality in the eyes of other races.
If I had the money to get those slave-hunting gangs to help me capture them all, that would be incredibly awesome. Even if it wasn't my first time, I'd be content.
Of course, all of the above is just his imagination. If he can't do it, can't he at least think about it? While introducing the restaurant and answering the customers' questions, the waiter was also indulging in all sorts of exciting fantasies.
"This is your courtyard. There are three main rooms in the center and two bedrooms on each side, which can accommodate your group of nine."
"Hey, thank you. Here's a tip for you. Go back now. Remember to boil some hot water so we can wash up first. Dinner can be brought here tonight."
"Alright, our best thing here is roast meat. We'll roast a whole lamb for you tonight."
The shopkeeper was overjoyed to receive a gold coin from the other party; it was equivalent to two months' wages. Here, a single gold coin could sustain him for a long time. So, in his happiness, he immediately began recommending the shop's most signature dishes.
"Okay, then let's have a whole roasted lamb, and some roasted vegetables too."
Since we're here, we should naturally try some of the local specialties. Lin Xueyin made the decision herself and booked dinner for today without anyone else having to tell her.
Watching the waiter walk briskly outside, Lin Xueyin wondered why she should give him a gold coin as a tip. Although she hadn't studied the local economy in detail, a gold coin must be quite valuable.
"After all, she is working for the Princess Consort. Giving her too little would be a disgrace to His Majesty."
He saw through Lin Xueyin's confusion at a glance and watched with amusement as she opened her adorable almond-shaped eyes wide, like the eyes of a fawn, making one want to protect her.
She'd been seen through again. Her thoughts were so easily read. Lin Xueyin sighed helplessly, flicked her sleeves, and followed Besna slowly into the house.
The courtyard is secluded, with a green plant in the middle whose name I don't know. Although it's not growing very lushly, it's still a pleasant sight for the guests staying here.
The main house has three rooms, with a reception room in the middle and living rooms on both sides. Upon entering the reception room, one's eyes are drawn on a picture depicting the Demon King conquering all directions, with some characters she does not recognize on both sides. In the center of the reception room, ten chairs are neatly arranged around a round table.
On either side, there was a door, behind which were probably the bedrooms the other person had mentioned. Pushing open one of the doors, although the furnishings were somewhat simple, all the necessary furniture was there, and in one corner, there was a round wooden tub. It was probably used for bathing.
"Ah... this place looks really nice. There's a dressing table, and this bed is quite big. At least it won't feel cramped when I sleep with Kaliel and Kassael."
"Hey? Sister Lin, are you going to sleep with us?"
The room that came into view paled in comparison to Lin Xueyin's words. Kalier looked at the girl in surprise. She wanted to sleep with her?
"Yeah, it's been a long time since we slept together. What's wrong, don't you like sleeping with your sister anymore?"
He touched the tip of her small, cute nose with his finger, and his doting gaze brought tears to her eyes.
Volume 9 The Demon Clan's Travels: Chapter 27 The Sightseeing
The small town in the desert has its own unique customs and traditions. The snake people constantly patrol the streets of the town, protecting the safety of everyone.
Caravans entered through the gate and exited through the gate again. Some continued deeper into the city, while others chose to leave quickly, return to their own cities, and take the exchanged goods back to sell.
Lin Xueyin strolled along the bustling street with the Kalier sisters. The sounds of people shouting and hawking filled the air, and all sorts of races had gathered here, giving Lin Xueyin the feeling that she had arrived in the City of Ten Thousand Demons.
All sorts of demons and monsters appear here. Regardless of whether they look human or not, their authentic Mandarin accents already amazed Lin Xueyin.
Of course, this Mandarin is only the common language of the Fallen Feather Continent, not the standard Mandarin spoken in China. As Lin Xueyin walked, she looked at the dazzling array of goods on both sides: weapons, shields, water, food, fruit, and even some luxury items, elven artworks, exquisite human handicrafts, decorations made from the teeth and bones unique to the beastmen, and some crystals mined from the barbarian tribes.
The vampires have a unique red wine, blood-red in color, yet it tastes surprisingly good. The lizardmen's salted fish is perfectly salty and delicious. Fire crystals from the Flame Demon's territory and lark stones from the Floating True Monarch's territory can all be found here.
Even some slightly precious medicinal herbs can be found here. As expected of the Demon Clan, not only is their territory vast, but their resources are also very abundant. As for ordinary ores and medicinal herbs, they are even more common here.
"Sister, Aunt Besna will be angry if we sneak out this time."
With an innocent expression, she uttered words that terrified even Lin Xueyin; Kasha'er was clearly planning to defy the heavens.
"Bessna is the older sister, don't call her aunt. If she hears you say that, I'll probably be in trouble. Don't talk nonsense."
"But, sister, if Aunt Besna finds out that you snuck out shopping with us, she won't let you off the hook, will she?"
Kashar continued to look innocently at Lin Xueyin, whose forehead was covered in cold sweat, somewhat puzzled as to what was wrong with her. Why was she so scared? The cold sweat on her face was clearly visible.
"Kasha, don't talk nonsense. Next time, you should call Besna 'older sister,' understand?"
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