novellk Chapter 1625 Doubts and Inquiries
Chapter 1625 Doubts and Inquiries
"I have to say, this ancient light elf village is really full of incongruities and puzzling places."
In front of a dining table filled with food, Lei Xiao was holding an artistic and simple wooden cup, looking at the laughter of the light elves around him, and the doubts in his heart became more intense.
If the arrival of their group did not cause the light elf villagers here any surprise and could be explained by some kind of monitoring magic, then the current peaceful scene where both the host and the guests seemed to be having a good time was so peaceful that it was puzzling.
Every light elf here is too enthusiastic, almost to the point of being unbelievable.
You know, whether in the Silver Moon Era before the Blank Era or in the Star Era after the Blank Era, the Light Elves have always been a first-rate force standing at the top of all races, admired by all races, and possess enough capital to look down on all races, even when facing other first-rate forces.
Therefore, most elves are known for their arrogance and aloofness. Even if there are exceptions like Jasmine, they are only a small minority.
Furthermore, everyone knows that the elves are cautious and will never allow any uncertain factors to arise. This is one of the important reasons why they can stand at the top of all races.
It is no exaggeration to say that, let alone other first-rate forces, even the forest elves of the same race may not be able to successfully enter the territory of the light elves, let alone the residential area.
Not only did our group successfully enter this ancient village of light elves, but we were also given such a warm welcome even when our purpose in coming was still unclear. This was simply unbelievable.
"This is obviously not in line with common sense, and one cannot help but suspect that there is a high possibility of some kind of trap hidden."
Lei Xiao looked at the elves around him who seemed defenseless and were chatting and laughing, and his eyebrows frowned slightly without being noticed.
In addition, there are two points that make Lei Xiao feel extremely strange.
The first point is the forbidden place in the center of the village.
It is not difficult to tell from Anna's secretive demeanor just now that there must be some clues. In addition, the only magical restriction in the village is likely to be guarding or sealing something.
"If this village exists to protect something, then we outsiders shouldn't be allowed in so easily."
Lei Xiao's brain was working rapidly, carefully sorting out everything he had seen and heard along the way.
"Could it be that... some kind of invincible beast or a terrifying unknown existence is sealed here?"
"And the reason why these light elves are so uncharacteristically enthusiastic is probably to make us relax our vigilance and then find an opportunity to sacrifice us to that terrifying unknown existence? Or do they have other intentions that are detrimental to us?"
Thinking of this in his mind, Lei Xiao's gaze fell on the elves around him again.
The room was still filled with laughter. Anna and the other elves, young and old, both male and female, all had surprisingly identical smiles on their faces, as if they were cast in the same mold, or perhaps they had rehearsed in advance to be able to smile exactly the same.
"But then again, this is a barrier area hidden deep in the ancient ruins. If I hadn't discovered and cracked the triple magic restriction, no one would have come here. How could they have rehearsed in advance? This doesn't make sense."
A hint of hidden doubt emerged in Lei Xiao's eyes again, and he continued to think in his heart.
As for the second point, it is the strength of these ancient light elves.
The strength of most of the elves here is similar to Anna's. Almost all of them are at level three or even lower level two, and even level four is rarely seen.
Only the village chief and a very limited number of elf guards in the village were at level five, and no level six warriors were seen.
"For the light elves who stand at the top of all races, the strength of this village is simply equal to zero. Moreover, this looks like an ancient light elf village. It is simply too weak."
Lei Xiao's brows furrowed even more, and he thought so in his heart.
Next to Lei Xiao, Jasmine obviously realized this and tilted her head involuntarily.
In her hometown, even the weakest and most remote villages have an overall strength at least a hundred times greater than that here. And as far as she knows, the strength of today's light elves is definitely not inferior to that of forest elves, not to mention the most prosperous ancient light elves?
You know, the elves have a long lifespan and all have excellent talent for cultivation. Even if they are not good at cultivation, there won't be so many of them staying at the second or third level.
"All in all, a series of abnormalities make this village look extremely out of place."
"To be more precise, except for Anna and the villagers who appear to be light elves, the rest of the place has nothing to do with the elves. What clues are hidden in this?"
Thinking of this, Lei Xiao nodded thoughtfully.
So, is there a possibility that this is not a real light elf village at all, but just an illusion test by the stone elves, or an illusion trap left by the ancient light elves?
Lei Xiao thought so and looked at the strong men around him who had the same doubts in their hearts.
Especially the great elder of the Moon Shadow Deer People, Glenn. The Moon Shadow Deer People are extremely sensitive to illusions. In addition, Glenn's strength has reached the half-step seventh level, so even a demigod-level illusion is enough to detect a hint of abnormality.
However, Glenn just shook his head helplessly at Lei Xiao, obviously not noticing anything.
Xiao Huan, the stone elf who is proficient in illusion, also gave Lei Xiao a negative answer through telepathy. Although this girl is still at the peak level of the fifth order, she has already stepped half a foot into the sixth order.
In addition, Xuan Ji and other stone elves still did not detect the breath of the strange stone elf. Although the energy flow here was extremely chaotic, as long as the strange stone elf took action, Xuan Ji and others would definitely notice a clue.
"So, this is neither a test from the stone spirits nor an illusion? Then what is going on?"
After thinking it over again and again without any result, Lei Xiao took a deep breath and walked in front of the elf village chief and Anna.
At present, the only way to solve this series of mysteries is to find a way to obtain further information from the other party.
"Your Majesty, this juice is delicious! It is one of the specialties that our Qiongguang Village is most proud of!"
Seeing Lei Xiao coming over with the wooden cup, Anna jumped up to greet him and said excitedly, "Come and try it. How does it taste?"
"I just tried it, it's really good."
Lei Xiao smiled slightly and responded.
Everything is still unclear at the moment, so Lei Xiao will naturally not eat anything here casually, and the same goes for other strong men. After learning from the previous experience of the Xingluo Sect, even Jasmine controlled her mouth this time.
"That's good! This vegetable pancake is also very good. Your Majesty, please try it!"
Anna brought another plate of fragrant elven food and handed it to Lei Xiao.
"Thank you, I'm not hungry yet."
Lei Xiao maintained a faint smile and waved his hand slightly.
"But it won't taste good if it gets cold!"
Anna's starry eyes looked full of sincerity and urgency, still holding the plate.
"Anna, although hospitality is our motto, we cannot force others to do anything."
Just as Lei Xiao was about to continue to reject the other party, the elf village chief came over and shook his head at Anna.
Hearing that, Anna had no choice but to give up dejectedly and stood aside obediently.
"I'm sorry, Your Majesty, this girl has never seen an outsider before, so she is a little excited."
A look of apology emerged on the wrinkled old face of the elf village chief, and he spoke politely to Lei Xiao.
"Your Excellency the Village Chief is too polite. It's just that we just finished our meal before coming here, so we are a little disappointed with your kindness."
Lei Xiao nodded to the elf village chief and found a reason to avoid awkwardness for both parties.
"Your Majesty, what are you talking about? We are already very happy that you can visit Qiongguang Village."
The elf village chief waved his hand quickly and said with a smile: "As for the food, if it doesn't suit your taste, I will ask the tribesmen to make it again."
"Your Excellency the village chief has misunderstood. We are indeed not hungry now."
Lei Xiao maintained a faint smile, and then changed the subject: "Excuse me, Mr. Village Chief, are you the only light elves here?"
"Your Majesty is right. We are the only ones who have lived here for generations."
The elf village chief had a very frank look on his face and responded, "It's just that a lot of giants appeared inexplicably on the other side of the village, and we don't know what's going on."
"A lot of giant statues appeared out of nowhere?"
Jasmine, who had been standing next to Lei Xiao, came over and asked curiously, "Mr. Village Chief, are those giant statues you mentioned the knights who are ten meters tall and holding giant axes?"
"Yes, that's exactly it."
The elf village chief didn't seem to have any defense against Jasmine being a forest elf, and responded without hesitation.
After that, a trace of worry appeared on the old man's face again, and he said, "Those giant statues appeared there at some point, and sometimes they even moved out of thin air, emitting a terrifying aura that is difficult to shake, which has always made us worried."
Hearing this, Lei Xiao nodded thoughtfully.
After Jasmine's confirmation, she knew that the giant statues the other party was talking about were exactly the ones that her group had encountered in the hall not long ago. Perhaps that was part of the stone elf's test.
But compared with the test of the stone elves, he still felt that this ancient light elf village in front of him, which was full of incongruity, was more mysterious.
"We must get more information as soon as possible."
With this in mind, Lei Xiao spoke to the elf village chief again: "Mr. Village Chief, we also saw those giant statues when we came here. They were in the hall next to the flower garden. Haven't you been there?"
As soon as Lei Xiao said this, the originally bustling reception room suddenly became quiet. All the light elves present looked at Lei Xiao with a secretive look on their faces, exactly the same as Anna's expression not long ago.
"Everyone, don't make a fuss. The Human Emperor and his entourage have just arrived here. How could they possibly know our taboos?"
After a moment of silence, the elf village chief first spoke to the other light elves, then turned to Lei Xiao again, smiled awkwardly and said, "Sorry, Your Majesty, that place is the same as what you just saw in the center of the village. It is a forbidden place for us and is absolutely not allowed to be set foot in."
"So that's how it is. I was a little abrupt, please forgive me."
When Lei Xiao heard the voice, a hint of hesitation flashed in his eyes.
The hall just now was brought up intentionally by myself because it is the exit to the outside world.
Since the temple is also a forbidden place here, it seems that someone deliberately does not want these light elves to know about the outside world, or does not allow these light elves to return to the outside world.
So the question is, who is it that does not allow the light elves here to return to the outside world? Or, what is the reason why these light elves stay here?
"It seems that the problem is 100% in the forbidden land in the center of the village. We must find a way to find out what is in it."
Lei Xiao thought so in his heart, and asked with some concern: "Mr. Village Chief, you just said that those giant statues have moved out of thin air. Could they be coveting the forbidden place in the center of the village?"
The reason why Lei Xiao asked this was because he wanted to obtain further clues about the forbidden land.
After all, that place is a forbidden area for these light elves. If you ask directly, they will naturally remain secretive.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. Even if those giants covet our forbidden land, we have nothing to fear. Even though they seem to be extremely difficult to shake, their strength is far superior to ours."
A hint of confidence emerged on the old face of the elf village chief, and he spoke calmly to Lei Xiao.
"It seems that there is indeed something extraordinary sealed in it. It seems that thing is protecting the entire village. What is the meaning of its existence? Is it really a sacrifice?"
Lei Xiao nodded slightly, and asked casually, "Mr. Village Chief, do you know what happened in the outside world?"
"The outside world is naturally the territory of us light elves. Now is the Silver Moon Era, the most prosperous era for all races. What will happen next?"
Puzzlement welled up in the old eyes of the elf village chief, and he said in a strange tone: "Your Majesty's question is really confusing."
After hearing the other party's words, Lei Xiao's brows frowned slightly again, barely perceptible.
The real puzzlement is these ancient light elves, right? Don't they know about the blank era? Don't they know what happened in the outside world?
Even though they have never left here since the Blank Age, no outside tribesmen have come here. Don’t they find it strange?
Just when Lei Xiao was confused, something even more unbelievable happened. (End of this chapter)