"Why haven't we arrived yet? Human carriages are so slow. I just want to go to sleep soon!" Yawning, Lusarin lazily leaned against Xia Lin.
Xia Lin was already used to Lusarin, who had the trait of "laziness," leaning on him. It was quite amazing that this sleep - loving Demon Lord was willing to work and was actually quite dedicated. Well, it wasn't right either. This time, wasn't the Demon Lord planning to skip work?
When they got back to the castle, Lusarin didn't even have dinner. He just ran upstairs to sleep. Xia Lin told the butler not to worry about him as there were cookies in his room. Actually, the butler didn't really care about Lusarin. He just couldn't stand this guest who only knew how to sleep all day! But the young master misunderstood, and the butler didn't say anything. Instead, he asked the young master, "Young master, can you stay at home for a few more days before leaving?"
Xia Lin shook his head. "No, I've already made a plan with Lusarin. We'll set off in three days. Grandpa Butler, don't worry about me. Don't you remember my strength that day?"
Grandpa Butler sighed. "The young master has grown up. No matter where the young master goes, just remember to come back."
Suddenly, Xia Lin thought that he had to settle Grandpa Butler down. He originally planned to do it tomorrow or the day after, but since Grandpa Butler was free today, he might as well tell him now.
"Grandpa Butler, your health is getting worse, and you haven't saved much money. This is the money I've saved. Here, Grandpa Butler. It should be enough."
The butler took the heavy cloth bag Xia Lin gave him in confusion. When he opened it, he saw golden coins and several high - quality gemstones. This would be enough for him even if he lived for another thirty years. Moreover... Thinking of this, Xia Lin felt a bit sad, but not overly so, as he hadn't spent much time with this old man.
"This... Young master, I can't take it. Please take it back. How can I take the young master's money? And the master will be unhappy if he knows!" As Xia Lin expected, the butler refused.
But Xia Lin deliberately put on an angry look. "This is my own money. I can deal with it as I like. Grandpa Butler, you've loved me like your own grandson. What's wrong with a grandson showing filial piety to his grandpa? If you don't take it, I'll really be unhappy!"
Hearing what Xia Lin said, Grandpa Butler hesitated. "But... this is too much. I'm an old man and don't have many years to live. I don't need so much money."
Xia Lin forcefully put the cloth bag into the butler's arms. "I say you need it. Don't say any more. It's decided. Oh, and don't tell anyone that I gave you the money." In case Grandpa Butler got into trouble in the future, this would be his safeguard.
Three days later, Xia Lin and Lusarin headed to the elves' settlement. To avoid being discovered by the elves, Lusarin cast a hiding spell on Xia Lin. Now both of them looked like humans.
Only the Elf King could detect Lusarin's disguise. Xia Lin's disguise was a bit less effective, but only high - level elves could notice it. However, they weren't going into the inner part of the elves' settlement, so the probability of meeting high - level elves was very small.
After crossing the barrier, Xia Lin and Lusarin entered a forest. The deeper they went, the more small animals there were and the more diverse the plant species became.
"These animals are protected by the elves, and at the same time, the elves are allowed to hunt them within a reasonable range. It's a win - win situation."
After walking a bit further, Xia Lin and Lusarin finally saw an elf carrying a bow and arrow.