Chapter 261 Lanaro

Somewhere in the deserted land of the Great Red Sand Sea.

The sun was scorching and the wind blew up gusts of hot sand and dust, covering the sky and the sun.

It looks dead silent, but only the people of the desert know how lively the desert is.

After stepping on a dark poisonous scorpion to death, a fully armed non-commissioned officer of the Fatui looked into the distance with impatience in his eyes.

"Those Gilded Brigade won't break their promise, will they? Damn it, if they delay the Doctor's business, I will be implicated."

The sergeant cursed inwardly.

Not far behind him, an inconspicuous Fatui camp was hidden in the shadows without any light.

The camp is not large, but its layout is rigorous, revealing extraordinary military qualities.

In the camp, more than a hundred Fatui soldiers were wearing specially made Fatui combat uniforms.
The Fatui's fantasy technology is probably the best among the Seven Kingdoms. Their combat uniforms can not only effectively isolate them from extreme heat and severe cold, but also provide the necessary water circulation system to ensure that they can maintain their combat effectiveness in extreme environments.

So you can often see members of the Fatui wearing uniform equipment in different environments.

In the camp, some soldiers were maintaining equipment, while others were conducting brief and efficient training, in silence and order, demonstrating their strict discipline.

As soldiers, they actually didn't know what they were doing here. Only the leading sergeant knew the mission.

The sergeant was not in the mood to communicate with the soldiers at the moment. He was very anxious.

The fools are difficult to deal with, they are annoying and make enemies everywhere.

The Fatui under the Doctor's command are even more difficult to deal with. Not only are they easy to be killed by others, but they are even easier to be killed by the Doctor.

The sergeant didn't think the doctor would understand him if he couldn't complete the doctor's task in time.

Just as I was getting anxious, I suddenly saw a row of small black dots appearing in the desert not far away.

The non-commissioned officers of the Fatui had excellent eyesight and could tell at a glance that it was a team of the Gilded Brigade.

Judging from the flag, it was the Gilded Brigade of the Hand of Akhmār that he was supposed to support.

"Gather, be on alert."

Although he felt in his heart that these were the people he was waiting for, the Fatui officers still maintained their professionalism.

The Fatui who were originally maintaining their equipment or training quickly gathered together.

Soon,
The two sides met in the desert, but neither approached directly.

A man ran out from the Gilded Brigade and came in front of the Fatui officers.
"Is it Mr. Zandik's people?"

Although the leader of Akhmar's Hand recognized these people as Fatui at a glance, he still asked them according to the procedure.

The non-commissioned officer of the Fatui nodded: "Yes, it is us. Have you brought the goods?"

"Of course, where is our money?" The leader of Akhmar's Hand had no intention of delivering the goods first.

The non-commissioned officers of the Fools were not angry and simply waved behind them.

Soon, a dozen Fatui came over carrying boxes, and a dozen boxes were placed on the ground.

"To be honest, can we use cash notes for the next transaction? So many Mora are very heavy."

The Fatui officer seemed to be complaining casually.

But the leaders of Akhmar's Hand didn't care. They were already attracted by the opened box.

The boxes are full of golden Mora.

"Haha, maybe once we get to know each other better, we can do it."

The leader of Achmar's Hand also waved his hand, and the people behind him delivered boxes of canned knowledge to the Fatui.

"Brother, you guys should check it out too."

The leader of Achmar's Hand smiled at the Fatui officer, then took his men to check Mora.

Although the words sound nice, he absolutely does not trust the other party.

We are all engaged in gray or even black industries. Who would believe me if you talk about credibility?

But it just so happened that the non-commissioned officers of the Fatui did not believe in these Gilded Brigades. Everyone knew that the Gilded Brigades in the desert had a very bad reputation.

Not completing the task is bad enough, but it is also common for them to embezzle their own money, and sometimes, they even embezzle their employers.

Both parties looked 'friendly' and started to check the goods.

After a full half hour, this 'friendly' inspection finally came to an end.

Then the people from the Hand of Achmar took Mora away.

Some of the Fatui were left behind to guard the camp, while others took the goods and headed for the desolate rocky desert deep in the desert.

This would have been a journey of at least ten days, but the Fatui's technological level was indeed very high, especially now that they had the support of the Doctor.

With the help of some teleportation devices, the cargo quickly arrived at a secret base in the desolate rocky desert.

"Sir, the goods have been delivered."

The non-commissioned officers of the Fatui walked up to the doctor respectfully and spoke.

This is not the secret base of the Nagajuna group, but of the Fatui.

"Well, send it to the laboratory, empty the knowledge inside, and then store it."

The Doctor spoke calmly.

The Fatui officers had no doubts about the Doctor spending a large amount of money to buy a lot of canned knowledge and then clearing it out.

Because he knew that questioning would not end well.

Actually,
The doctor also wanted to buy the blank canned knowledge, but it was obvious that no one else was selling it.

The reason is simple: it doesn’t make money.

What is valuable about canned knowledge is the knowledge inside, not the can outside.

How much money can you make just by selling the cans?

So, there is no market for sale.

This means that the doctor can only buy used canned knowledge, clean it and reuse it.

It was also because the Nagajuna group was really in decline. Even if the doctor provided the blueprints, their people could not make a machine to produce the knowledge jar.

"There's still a long way to go. I hope those Gilded Brigade don't disappoint us. Otherwise, I'll have to do it myself."

Looking at the backs of the Fatui who were sending canned knowledge to the laboratory, the doctor thought to himself,

Oh, he is not the doctor who worked with Naxianjuna, he is another slice.

"That guy's god-making plan is indeed good, but it is somewhat abstruse. I think he has been targeted. I have to leave a way out for myself."

"Well, if I can use the Abyss to kill the other guys, maybe... it would be a good thing."

"And that New Order seems to have an inexplicable hostility towards me... I don't think I did anything bad in Liyue."

The doctor's eyes darkened slightly.

"Sir, everything has been put away." The Non-Commissioned Officer of the Fatui led his men out of the laboratory.

If it wasn't necessary for the mission, he didn't want to enter the doctor's laboratory.

"Well, go ahead, the transaction cannot be stopped."

Although he was already thinking about how to kill Slice who was cooperating with Na Xianzhu, the doctor was also interested in the God-making plan, so no matter what he thought in his heart, he would not stop preparing for the plan.

The Fatui officers quickly left with their men, leaving behind only Doctor Slice who looked thoughtful.

……

Sumeru City.

The farce at noon has subsided and has become a hot topic among tourists.

There are also some people who think they are knowledgeable and want to find that "family", but they can't find it.

Grand Bazaar,
"This is delicious, do you want to eat it?"

Nashida held a handful of snacks that looked like candied haws in her hand and extended one hand to the Great Mercy Tree King.

The Great Compassion Tree King did not refuse. He took the snack, put it in his mouth, tasted it a little, and smiled: "It's delicious." Nashida became even happier. She stretched out her little hand and put it in front of Wang Hao.

She didn't say anything, but her big emerald green eyes were blinking, making her completely irresistible.

Finally, three handsome men, two big men and one small girl, were walking among the crowd in the Grand Bazaar while eating snacks.

Suddenly, Nashida stopped and looked towards a fruit stall. Almost at the same time, the Great Compassion Tree King also looked over there.

Only Wang Hao didn't understand what they were looking at.

Immediately afterwards, Wang Hao discovered a change. Just a moment ago, there was one apple missing from the fruit stall.

The barrage naturally also discovered this situation.

[WC, what the hell~]

[Did an apple suddenly disappear just now? ]

[Well, the apple stand is moving. I don’t want to play anymore.]

[Good boy, they are all good at acting. ]

[It should be Lanaro. It can only be Lanaro. 】

[But can't Wang Hao see it? It turns out that he has lost his childishness since he was a child. 】

【…】

Lanaro?
Looking at the exchanges in the barrage, Wang Hao showed a hint of understanding.

Although he had never seen this kind of life, Wang Hao had been in Xumi for quite some time, so he naturally knew about the existence of Lanaro.

Moreover, this was not the first time Wang Hao came into contact with Lanaro-related abilities.

Once when Wang Hao and Nashida went to rescue the Great Compassion Tree King, they went to Jingshan Palace to find Nashida, and Nashida had demonstrated similar abilities.

Recalling the past, Wang Hao let go of his perception.

Sure enough, next to the fruit stand, a little guy, probably only as tall as his knees, seemed to be biting into an apple.

After sensing the exact location, strands of golden divine power gathered in Wang Hao's eyes.
Sure enough, a green mushroom spirit appeared in his sight.

"Don't take other people's goods casually."

Nashida looked at the invisible Lanaro and spoke.

Lanaro is a creature of dreams and the embodiment of the memories of plants and forests. They are born to be the followers of the God of Grass.

So, as soon as Nashida opened her mouth, Lanaro, who was holding the apple in his hand, stopped.

And after hearing what Nashida said, the mushroom spirit seemed a little aggrieved.

"But, but, Amu said that we are best friends. If I'm hungry, I can always come to his place to eat fruit."

Lanaro looked at Nashida aggrievedly.

It naturally knew Nashida, and it felt aggrieved precisely because of that.

How can the God of Grass say that he can take whatever he wants?

I clearly had the other party's permission.

Nashida was slightly stunned, then her eyes swept over the boss who was receiving other guests.

"He's your friend?"

Lanaro nodded immediately: "Yes, Amu is my best friend. We played hide-and-seek together in the golden rice fields, built castles together by the river, and went on adventures in the rain forest together... We did many things together."

Nashida was slightly stunned when she heard this. She could naturally feel the simplicity and beauty in Lanaro's words.

Lanaro did not come to steal food. He simply remembered the agreement with his partner, so he came to eat when he was hungry.

"But Amu doesn't remember you anymore." Wang Hao suddenly said.

"But I still remember him. As long as I remember him, he is my good friend."

Lanaro tilted his mushroom head.

"Every child will forget Lannaro when they grow up, but Lannaro will never forget them."

Compared to the complex thoughts of humans, Lanaro's thoughts are very simple. Even if others forget them, they will not forget others.

They cherish every memory of the forest.

"It's okay, go home early after you finish eating."

Finally, it was the Great Compassionate Tree King who spoke. The young Lanna Luo didn't seem to know her, but he also felt that this older sister was a very kind person.

After finishing his words, the Great Compassion Tree King looked at Wang Hao.

Well, these two people also go out without money.

Just about to take money out of pocket,
Then the boss was seen coming over. He glanced at the stall where an apple was missing, and then looked at Nashida, who was closest to the stall. The most important thing was that there was an apple core eaten at Nashida's feet.

Well, Lanaro just finished eating it.

[It’s over. I feel like I have to take the blame.]

【Not really. 】

[It’s hard to explain.]

【…】

For a moment, Wang Hao felt that Nashida was going to take the blame for Lanaro.

But the boss just glanced at Nashida and didn't say anything. Instead, he picked up an apple and handed it to Nashida again.

"Eat, child."

Nashida obviously did not use her ability to read people's minds at this time.

Normally she wouldn't use it because it's somewhat offensive to others.

So, she didn't reach out for the apple, but looked puzzled: "Why?"

When asked this question, the boss did not hide the truth and showed a trace of sadness: "You may find it funny when I tell you about it."

"I remember I had a very good friend before. We played together for a very long time, but suddenly one day, I seemed to have forgotten him for no reason."

"I tried hard to recall, but I just couldn't remember anything."

"Until one day, a greedy child stole an apple from me, and then I suddenly remembered it."

"My friend and I seem to have an agreement that whenever he's hungry, he can come to my stall and eat."

As he spoke, the boss continued with a hint of sadness and nostalgia,

"After so many years, my friends should have started families and careers like me, and they won't come to my place to eat fruit anymore."

"But, since I forgot his name and what he looked like, it's ultimately my fault."

"So, all the kids in the Grand Bazaar know that if they are hungry, they can come to Uncle Amu to eat fruit."

At the end of the conversation, Boss Amu was no longer sentimental but full of joy.

"It's just a token of my appreciation for my friends."

Perhaps he thought that if his forgotten friend knew his behavior, they would forgive him.

Next to the fruit stand, Green Lanaro's eyes widened: "Amazing, Amu is amazing, he can treat all the children to fruit."

An adult and a Lanaro completed a conversation in the void.

"Since it's the boss's kindness, then accept it."

Said the Great Compassionate Tree King.

Nashida nodded and took the apple: "Thank you, Uncle Amu."

"Hahaha, you're welcome, you're welcome. I won't bother you anymore. We still have guests."

Having said that, he went back to work.

Nashida looked at Lanaro and handed the apple to him: "You have a very good friend."

(End of this chapter)