chsdbacks Chapter 133 A 7-Year-Old Rooster
Chapter 133 A 7-Year-Old Rooster
Chapter 133 The Seven-Year-Old Rooster
I don't know how much time passed.
Dui finally awoke from his meditative state.
He stretched comfortably, feeling as if he had had a good nap, and his whole body felt refreshed.
To his even greater surprise, he felt that the magic power within him had increased slightly.
He wasn't sure if it was just his imagination.
But if it's true, it would be a huge surprise.
In the magical world, wizards' magical power naturally increases with age, especially between the ages of eleven or twelve and seventeen, when their magical power enters a phase of rapid growth.
Upon reaching adulthood, a wizard's magical power tends to stabilize.
Only a few exceptionally gifted wizards can continue to improve their magic through continuous learning and practice, such as top wizards like Dumbledore and Voldemort.
Dui's situation was different; he only awakened his wizarding talent when he transmigrated, and he was already an adult.
Over the past two years, his magical power has been increasing rapidly, and now he is on par with elite Aurors in the magical world.
If he were to go to the magical world, he would be considered a wizard with considerable talent.
But recently, he has been able to feel his magical power growth stabilizing.
The increase in magical power after meditation gave him a feeling of returning to the time when his magical power had just awakened.
Dui was afraid that this was just his imagination, so he meditated for the next few days.
Once he was certain that his magic power had indeed increased, he finally breathed a sigh of relief and was overjoyed.
He never imagined that meditation could not only cultivate the mind and soul, but also increase magical power.
Gandalf was not surprised by this.
In his words, soul, spirit, and magic form a complete triangular cycle, with magic being the outward manifestation of spirit, and spirit being a reflection of soul.
Meditation can elevate the spirit, and spiritual cultivation can stimulate the soul to become stronger. Once the soul becomes stronger, magical power will naturally increase as well.
With such an effect, Dui naturally wished he could meditate 24 hours a day.
However, anything in excess is harmful. Excessive meditation is also a mentally taxing activity, and it can actually be detrimental to the cultivation of the soul.
So, at Gandalf's urging, Dui also limited his daily meditation to a reasonable timeframe.
Most importantly, they are about to set off again.
They also need to go to the Old Forest to see if they can entrust the One Ring to Tom Bombadil.
Secondly, Bilbo also missed home.
He has been away from the Shire for a year, which is quite incredible for Bilbo, who loves his home.
Although the outside world is dazzling, Bilbo still longs to return to his Bag End.
Before leaving, they needed someone to take care of Zorondo, the fledgling eagle on the tower.
Duy specially brought Edward, a boy from Hogsmeade, to take care of Zorondo.
Duy had a good impression of the boy. When they rescued the villagers in the ogre forest, while the other villagers were numb, only he was able to answer Duy and Gandalf's questions clearly and logically.
He was also the first person to greet them in Hogsmeade and answer their questions.
Edward was overjoyed and excited after being chosen, looking at Dui with adoration and fervor.
In Edward's eyes, Dui, who had saved them from the ogres, was no different from a savior. So after receiving the gold coins from Dui, he did not hesitate to cross the vast wilderness to live in Dui's territory.
Even though they encountered many hardships and even dangers along the way, they never regretted it.
They even continuously encouraged the villagers traveling with them, helping each other along the way.
It was when he encountered the Dunedan people, and the other villagers were terrified and thought he was a bandit, that he mustered up his courage and took the initiative to talk to them, thus obtaining their escort and successfully arriving at the foot of Fengyunding Mountain.
So when Dui chose him to take care of the fledgling, Edward excitedly patted his chest and promised to take good care of Zorondo, ensuring that he would never go hungry.
After finishing his business, Dui, along with Gandalf, Bilbo, and Legolas, used Floo Powder to teleport directly to the fireplace at the Prancing Horse Inn in Breeze, under Edward's watchful eye.
As for Edward, who remained in the tower, Dui wasn't worried about anything going wrong.
He sealed several important rooms with magic, and they could not be opened without his permission.
He also took away the Crystal of True Knowledge and the Light of Eyarendil from the top of the tower.
The locations where the seeds of the Sacred White Tree and Maurice Tree were planted outside the tower were also enchanted, so there's no need to worry about anyone getting close.
Edward's only task is to take care of the fledgling eagle, Zorondo.
To this end, Duy even extracted a bag of gold coins from Smaug, who was disguised as Grandet, and gave it to Edward.
Some of it was payment, and some was used to buy food for Zorondo.
Brietown,
Leap Horse Inn.
In the dimly lit hall, a few scattered guests sat at the tables drinking or eating, while the innkeeper stood behind the bar, wiping the wine glasses with a rag.
Just then, the flames in the fireplace suddenly turned green, drawing everyone's attention.
Mr. Huang Youju, the innkeeper, was initially startled, but then he remembered a similar scene from a year ago and immediately began to suspect something.
Sure enough, the next second, Gandalf's figure emerged from the green flames.
He stooped as he emerged from the fireplace, coughing a few times as he was choked by the dust.
Then, smiling at the innkeeper, he said, "Good morning, Mr. Butterfly, to be honest, your fireplace really needs cleaning."
He then greeted the several dumbfounded guests in the inn with a smile: "Good morning, everyone. I hope I haven't disturbed you."
The guests stared blankly, unsure how to respond.
But the next second, green flames rose from the fireplace.
The tall and handsome Legolas appeared in the fireplace, his striking good looks and elegant demeanor instantly drawing everyone's attention.
A sharp-eyed guest quickly noticed his pointed ears and exclaimed in surprise.
"It's an elf!" a guest whispered excitedly to his companion, recounting his discovery.
But even the softest sound couldn't escape Legolas's keen hearing, and he looked over instantly.
The guest who was discovered immediately lowered his head in embarrassment.
The innkeeper was also very excited. The last time an elf came to the Leap Horse Inn was when his grandfather was a child. His grandfather had described to him how perfect the elf who went west was, even more elegant and noble than those noble gentlemen.
It was truly fortunate that he would see a living elf in his lifetime!
Looking at the elf before me, though covered in dust, her elegance and noble bearing were still undeniable.
Her perfect face and long golden hair shone brightly under the lights, making her seem to glow.
Compared to this elf, the town mayor's pretentious mannerisms seemed like a forced imitation and a poor imitation.
After Legolas, Bilbo also emerged from the fireplace.
Compared to Legolas, Bilbo's appearance elicited little reaction.
Since there were two Hobbit employees at Prancing Pony Inn, the crowd's reaction to Bilbo, the Hobbit, was lukewarm.
However, Bilbo didn't notice any of this. He quickly got out of the fireplace to avoid crowding with Dui behind him.
Sure enough, the green flames rose again in the next second, and Dui was the last to arrive.
The guests didn't react much to Dui's appearance, but the innkeeper recognized him immediately.
He immediately stepped out from behind the bar, quickly approached Dui, and bowed repeatedly with awe and respect.
"So it's Lord Duir! It's a great honor for our shop! May I ask what your needs are, sir?"
Windcloud Peak is not far from Buri Town. As the innkeeper, who is best at gathering information, he naturally heard that the master of Amonsur Tower had returned, and that he had returned riding a giant dragon.
He also heard that the villagers who lived at the foot of Fengyun Peak had become subjects of the Lord of Amonsurta and accepted his rule.
Being neighbors with such a powerful lord, the innkeeper couldn't help but treat them with utmost care.
After all, it's obvious to everyone that although Fengyun Peak only has a few hundred people now, with the powerful lord Duir by its side, its future rise is bound to be meteoric.
When the other guests heard the innkeeper address Dui, they quickly realized what he meant and immediately turned their attention to him.
It is common knowledge that Amonsurtar appeared overnight and stood atop Windfall Peak for a long time.
The name of the tower's owner, Duir, is also remembered by many.
Some people have tried to explore Fengyun Peak, but it was like being trapped in a maze; they could see the giant tower right in front of them, but they couldn't get any closer.
This has added a touch of mystery to the reputation of Fengyunding and Duir.
Dui happened to need the innkeeper to do something, so he took out a bag of gold coins and gave the innkeeper a piece of parchment.
"Mr. Butterfly Chrysanthemum, you receive guests from all over the country every day. You're well-informed and have many connections. Could you please help me collect the materials on paper, the more the better!"
"Oh, and by the way, could you please help me find a rooster that's seven years old?"
"If you can help me complete this, these gold coins are just a deposit; the reward you receive later will satisfy you."
The innkeeper looked at the strange things written on the parchment, such as "bat spleen, tree snake skin, crocodile heart, eel eyeballs, frog brains, pufferfish eyes," and had a strange expression.
He was even more surprised when he heard that Dui was looking for a rooster that had lived for seven years.
Seven-year-old roosters are hard to find. Ordinary families don't raise chickens that long. Even roosters used for breeding are slaughtered and eaten when they get old at three or four years old, so they can't be kept until they are seven.
However, upon seeing the bulging bag of gold coins, the innkeeper's eyes lit up, and he immediately said that this was not a problem.
"Lord Duir, rest assured, I will definitely find these things for you!"
As long as you pay enough, he can find anything that flies in the sky, runs on the ground, or swims in the water.
It wasn't that the innkeeper was arrogant; his place was located at a major crossroads, and all sorts of people—wandering knights, merchants, dwarves, bards, and so on—would stop here to rest, making him an excellent source of information.
Therefore, Yuema Inn was not only a place to stop and rest, but also a place to exchange information and even sell news.
After declining the enthusiastic innkeeper's offer, Dui and his companions bought some food and left Buri Town.