139 Eternal Benefits

However, he still smiled and continued, “There’s no need to be so nervous. The Fire Dragon Border is only so big. I’ve seen people of similar age. You’re an unfamiliar face. Did you come with Young Master Chen Long?”

“Yes, why? What’s the matter?”

“I heard that Young Master Chen Long won’t stay by the Fire Dragon Fortress for long and will leave soon. I want to ask you if I can go with you.”

“Why?”

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“I don’t want to stay in the Fire Dragon Border Fortress anymore. This place is too small. It’s blocked by the city wall and windproof wall. I can’t see the outside world. I want to go out with you and see the world.”

Looking at his expectant expression, Fang Ping shook his head. “Go tell your parents, don’t follow me.”

The boy opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but he did not. He just stared straight at Fang Ping.

Fang Ping took a look at his name. Xiang Yu was actually a rather Chinese name, but this had nothing to do with Fang Ping.

“Don’t follow me.”

Xiang Yu continued to stand where he was. Fang Ping quickened his pace and took a few turns. When he looked back, he did not follow him.

After walking around the streets and alleys for nearly an hour, they finally arrived in front of Blazing Flame Tower.

This tall building was also very imposing. The bright red walls, stacked floors, and high cornices were symmetrical on the left and right along the central axis. It was wide and open, giving off the feeling of a Chinese building. Fang Ping felt very comfortable looking at it.

He did not know what the Flame Tower was for.

There were a few soldiers standing downstairs in silver-white frost suits, guarding motionlessly.

It was obvious that this was a regular team. After proper training, they were different from the sloppy gang members of the Fire Dragon City’s city defense team.

After walking around the front of the Flame Tower and seeing the small courtyard at the back, Fang Ping knew how to return to his residence.

It was almost noon. He didn’t know if Qing Niao and the others had anything to eat, so he carried the leather bag to the treatment center.

Of course, he could eat yellow melon pancakes, he would not die. However, if he had a choice, Fang Ping would rather eat something else.

On the way, he had bought some special delicacies, Snow Vegetable porridge.

The thick dark green vegetable leaves floated on the yellow porridge. A big bowl only cost 15 copper coins. Fang Ping added 20 copper coins of meat, and there were a handful of small meat particles in the porridge. It smelled even more fragrant.

However, the more expensive ones were actually leather bags. As Fang Ping had to pack them up, he spent 50 copper coins to buy three leather bags. However, the boss promised that he would collect them at the original price after eating them.

“I’m coming.”

Carrying the leather bag, he walked into Andre and Qing Niao’s room. Fang Ping realized that there were still people in the room.

“It’s getting late. I’ll go back first. Andre, rest well.”

It was a girl’s voice. She stood up and said goodbye to Andre and Qing Niao. Then, she walked out. She nodded at Fang Ping and walked out.

“Feng Ling? Andre, you’re good. So many girls came to visit you.”

Fang Ping walked in with a leather bag and handed one to Andre. He glanced at Qing Niao. Qing Niao could already sit up on the bed. His eyes were no longer bloodshot. He looked much better than he did in the morning.

He also handed a bag to Qing Niao. “Try it. This is the specialty of Fire Dragon City, Snow Vegetable porridge.”

Qing Niao smiled and took it. “This is already the fourth girl. I wonder which one Andre will choose.”

“The fourth? Other than Red Camellia Snake and Feng Ling, who else is there?”

As Andre ate, he said, “Don’t listen to his nonsense. They came to see me because I was showing off for the Humans.”

“Then why aren’t any men here?”

“Hmph, they will come.”

Just as Andre said that, another figure appeared at the door. Moreover, from the clothes, it was a woman.

“Look, someone else is coming,” Qing Niao said.

Fang Ping looked over too. Her two pointy ears were especially eye-catching. “It’s not a Human. It’s an Elf.”

What were the Elves here for?

He had seen this Elf at the banquet. She was standing beside Sif.

She walked straight to Andre and did not even look at Fang Ping and Qing Niao beside her. Her voice was sweet but cold. “Andre, the Eldest Princess invites you to Blazing Flame Tower for lunch tomorrow afternoon.”

She glanced at Andre’s clothes again and said disdainfully, “The Eldest Princess has a noble status. I hope you can dress neatly and not wear these tattered clothes.”

“The Eldest Princess have a noble status? I’m a Human and she’s an Elf. As for whether she’s a princess or a queen, what does it have to do with me? Tell her that I’m not going.”

Andre’s words made her so angry that her eyes widened and her voice rose. “You! Do you know what the Eldest Princess’s invitation means?!”

“What does it mean? Wasn’t she imprisoned before?”

“Hmph, our Eldest Princess, Sif, is the next Queen of the Elves. Even that Claude is respectful to the Eldest Princess. He dared to trick us into coming to Fire Dragon City. If Chen Long hadn’t killed him, he would definitely be on our Elf Tribe’s must-kill list!”

“Don’t say such useless things. Tell your Eldest Princess that I’m not interested in going. Give me some benefits that I can see. Otherwise, I won’t go.”

“You!” She gritted her teeth and pointed at Andre. She turned around and walked away, her footsteps heavy.

Andre smiled and picked up his spoon to continue eating the Snow Vegetable porridge.

Qing Niao was a little worried. “Andre, isn’t this not very nice?”

Andre shook his head. “It’s fine. She’s just a messenger. Why is she being so arrogant with me? If Sif wants to see me, it can’t be anything good. I won’t go unless she gives me something.”

Qing Niao still felt that it was not good and continued, “But wouldn’t it be bad if we anger the Elves? Sif’s status within the Elves doesn’t seem to be low.”

“Qing Niao, do you really think Sif can decide the relationship between the Elves and us Humans? Benefits are the most important. She can’t affect anything.”

Fang Ping listened at the side and said softly, “There are no eternal friends, nor are there eternal enemies. There are only eternal benefits.”

“Fang Ping is right. If you don’t understand, just eat the porridge and recuperate first.”

After dinner, Fang Ping took three leather bags and prepared to return them. Although they were not worth much, it was useless to keep them.

“I’ll sell these back first. I’ll bring you to your place later.”

“Okay.”

Qing Niao and Andre had almost recovered and could leave the treatment courtyard.

Fang Ping had just stepped out of the door when he saw the Elf walk in. Fang Ping quickly stopped in his tracks and prepared to watch the show.

The Elf walked towards Andre aggressively. “Eldest Princess is gracious, she pardons you for your rudeness.”

Andre interrupted her. “What conditions did you set? Tell me directly. See if I’ll be satisfied.”

“Hmph, an Elf Forbidden Spell. Let me tell you, only the bravest Elf Warrior among us Elves is qualified to obtain this. The Eldest Princess is too friendly to you Humans. Not everyone can have such an honor!”

“Elf Forbidden Spell? Not bad. Go back and tell Sif that I’ll be there at noon tomorrow.”