Torrential rain poured down.
The carriage galloped on the muddy road, leaving a trail of muddy water behind it.
"The rain is getting heavier."
Gazing at the dense clouds outside the window, Jenn sighed. He retracted his gaze, closed his eyes, and leaned back on the soft sofa.
Although the biting cold wind blew into the carriage from time to time, the warm radiance of the Magic Crystal hanging on the carriage's roof easily dispelled the coldness before them.
This magic carriage was purchased by Jenn from the Demon Realm through Clarice before he left Stormwind City. It cost him a total of 100,000 gold coins.
It was different from ordinary carriages that had to endure the jolts just to sit on it.
This carriage was completely made of magic. Tall warhorses with the bloodline of Shapeshifters were pulling the carriage, and they were equipped with horseshoes that allowed them to gallop as if they were flying.
The balance runes etched on the wheels allowed the carriage to move steadily on the harshest ground. The tall carriage could accommodate four people, and the seats were made of soft and comfortable velvet and covered with thick fur.
The magical crystal hanging on the roof not only illuminated the dark carriage, but also emitted enough heat to dispel the cold of the night.
Not only that, but the entire carriage was also attached with a layer of magical protection that could resist malicious attacks and sneak attacks.
That was why Jenn could leisurely stay in the carriage despite the roaring thunder and pouring rain outside, enjoying the comfortable environment that was almost comparable to that of a high-speed train.
However, the cost of such an enjoyment was also extremely high. Not everyone could afford to ride in a magic carriage. Due to the fact that the materials used for these magic carriages were quite expensive, and it took a lot of time and effort to make them, the cost of these carriages was also quite high.
Although 100,000 gold coins didn't sound like a lot, in fact, in the main plane, many lords of small territories didn't even have 50,000 gold coins in annual taxes.
If it was converted to Earth, it wouldn't be a problem to buy a small private jet.
But now, Jenn didn't lack money. He had obtained the wealth of the entire Morsblight and had more money than he could spend.
And because of that, Jenn uncharacteristically began to be extravagant.
Of course, apart from the carriage, he and Clarice had also reached an agreement on hiring ten maids with elven blood as his helpers on the main plane.
The only reason why the two sides hadn't settled on the deal was that Clarice said that these maids were only responsible for taking care of Jenn's daily needs. If Jenn needed other services such as warming the bed, killing enemies, and eavesdropping, he would need to pay extra.
Zayen, on the other hand, deeply hated the way the game itself and the downloadable content were sold separately. He strongly requested that they be bundled together and given a certain discount. Clarice obviously could not accept this condition, so the two parties had to put the deal on hold for the time being and talk about it in the future.
Enoya didn't head to Eagle Plateau with Jenn. Verna was currently taking over Brandon Rock, and Jenn needed Enoya to oversee the Dungeon.
In fact, Brandon Rock wasn't having a good time. Not to mention Cadker's death, in the battle against the Temple of Light, the Gray Dwarves suffered heavy casualties under Pattilina's cannons.
Due to that reason, the gray dwarves didn't stand a chance against Verna, who had brought over 30 dark elves to take over Brandon Stone City. In addition to the minions of the aliens, the gray dwarves knew what choice they had to make.
Anyway, it wasn't like the Gray Dwarves had never been slaves of other races. They were quite familiar with this occupation.
Zayen had decided to make a trip back to the main city after building a sub-base on the surface to open up the Road of Summoning again to expand his army. After the underground city was upgraded to Level Four, his population had also increased. However, the Xenomorphs were indeed population killers. They devoured his "special creature" population in the first place.
Now, the number of Xenomorphs had reached a hundred, and they were considered the backbone of Jenn's Dungeon.
It was a pity that up until now, none of the aberrations had evolved into an aberration queen. They couldn't even control the population.
Jenn couldn't help but shake his head.
And at this moment, Elyse's slightly curious question came into his ears.
"Is there a problem?
Master? "
"It's nothing, Elyse. I just feel that some idiots' methods are too stupid."
Upon hearing Elyse's question, Jenn raised his head and glanced at Elyse and Piccolo, who were sitting opposite him.
After a few days of living on the surface, the former seemed to be completely accustomed to everything here.
The latter was still a little uneasy, but she was slightly better than a puppy that couldn't find its owner. Perhaps it was because the sky was covered by dense dark clouds, so she was much calmer than before.
"How are you doing?"
Upon hearing Jenn's question, Elyse couldn't help but stare blankly for a moment, then she nodded hurriedly.
"I'm fine, master.
I'm almost familiar with the Mana undulations on the surface, and there shouldn't be any casting errors … "
Elyse's voice became softer, and she even lowered her head to peep at the man in front of her with a blushing face.
It was no wonder that Elyse would behave like that. Before this, in order to conduct a Mana Spell experiment, Elyse had tried to open an alternate dimension channel. As she didn't grasp the Mana undulations on the surface well, the Mana went awry.
The original summoning spell turned into a Body Incineration spell. Fortunately, due to the low level of the spell, it only burned Elyse's clothes and didn't cause any harm to her.
Strictly speaking, it would be more accurate to say that he did not cause any physical damage.
"Take it slowly. This is a troublesome process. Once you get used to it, your Mana will reach a higher level."
Sensing Elyse's abnormality, Jenn didn't say much and comforted her.
Unlike Elyse, Jenn's Mana came from the Dungeon system, so he took the simple and violent path. The difference in Mana between the surface and the Underworld wasn't a problem for Jenn.
"Hiss —!"
At this moment, the crisp neigh of a horse penetrated the heavy curtain of rain and reached Jenn's ears.
Upon hearing this sound, Jenn stretched out his hand and gently pushed up his spectacles.
They had arrived.
When Jenn's carriage entered Passus, it inevitably caused a commotion.
At first, when the loyal militiamen saw the carriage without a driver, they thought that it was a carriage that had been startled. But soon, their eyes were attracted by the luxurious and elegant patterns on the carriage.
Before the guards came back to their senses, the carriage rushed into the town amid the heavy rain.
The militias who snapped back to their senses hurriedly strode forward, fearing that the seemingly uncontrollable carriage would crash somewhere in the town.
But to the militia's surprise, the carriage didn't go on a rampage like they had imagined. Instead, it gradually slowed down and stopped in front of the inn in the middle of the town.
It was already evening. Due to the heavy rain, most people had returned home to rest.
However, there were still many people killing time in the tavern.
The appearance of this unusually luxurious carriage instantly attracted their attention. Even the heavy rain couldn't stop their enthusiasm. The customers walked out of the tavern one after another and gazed curiously at the carriage.
To them, this pure white carriage that was emitting a gentle magical light was like a heavenly treasure that had descended from the heavens. It was so beautiful that it was mesmerizing.
It wasn't until the tavern owner rushed over and chased the drunkards away that the crowd dispersed. However, they still hid under the eaves and stared curiously at the carriage in front of them.
Under everyone's gazes, the carriage door opened slowly.
Jenn alighted from the carriage, narrowed his eyes, and scanned the surroundings. The magical barrier around the carriage formed a perfect layer of protection, blocking the pouring rain.
Upon seeing Jenn alight from the carriage, the tavern owner hurriedly welcomed him with a smile.
"He-how do you do, esteemed guest?
Welcome to the Sweet Wine and Honey Inn. May I know how I can help you? "
"Prepare two guest rooms for us. The rooms must be clean, and the bedsheets and cutlery must be brand new.
Oh right, prepare some fruit wine. It has to be warm.
Serve me all your best food. If you can satisfy me, you'll get your share. "
Hearing the boss's words, Zayen glanced at him, then stretched out his hand and threw out a gold coin.
The tavern owner revealed an excited smile as soon as he received the gold coin.
"O-Of course. Dear guest, please follow me. I will prepare the best room for you …"
With money to pave the way, everything else would be easy to negotiate.
In order to welcome this distinguished guest, the tavern owner chased all the drunkards home.
Then, he ordered his servants to clean up the dining table to provide the best environment for Jenn's group.
Of course, he didn't forget to kick his fat wife's butt and make her take her daughter to tidy up the guest room.
"Please rest assured, distinguished guest. We will prepare the most sumptuous dinner for you. This is the blueberry harvest season, so I think you'll like blueberry wine.
By the way, we also have roasted venison and tender and plump salmon here. I'm sure you'll be satisfied … "
While rubbing his hands, the tavern owner gestured for Jenn's group to take a seat. He put on a warm smile and introduced the situation of Parsus to Jenn.
"Are you staying in Parsus for a while?
Or do you have something else to do?
As long as it's Parsus, there's nothing I don't know … "
"We're here to look for someone."
Upon hearing the tavern owner's words, Jenn took off his foggy glasses, wiped them gently with a flannelette, and said.
"Do you know where Cotton Black's house is?"
"Black … Black … You mean the Black Family?"
Facing Jenn's question, the tavern owner frowned and recalled for a moment. Then, he seemed to recall something and said in a sudden realization.
"Oh, distinguished guest, you came just in time. If you were a few days later, I'm afraid you wouldn't be able to see them."
"Oh?"
Upon hearing his words, Jenn raised his brows.
"What's going on?"