People in the heavens are as rich as the enemies of the country

Tang Sen has a good memory. He remembers that this was the second time that Salin said that he couldn't.

Sarin seemed to have some unspeakable secrets and was unwilling to take the initiative to explain. He just said: "When you get to Eredlon, you will know why I can't go with Thorin Oakenshield."

Tang Sen naturally did not ask further questions.

The next journey was quite smooth. When the sun rose above their heads, the two of them had arrived at the foot of the Blue Mountains.

The temporary residence of the Durin dwarves was in a natural cave. Shalin led Tang Sen through the tunnel with torches, and a wide hall appeared in front of him.

It can be clearly seen that there are traces of artificial excavation everywhere in the hall. There are stone load-bearing pillars descending from the dome and going deep into the dark underground. Around the load-bearing pillars, there are scattered stairs and houses.

You can see ropes and mine carts going up and down, cast-iron stoves scattered everywhere, and many dwarves busy at work.

"oh--"

Tang Sen let out a sigh, seeing the dwarf-style buildings for the first time was indeed a bit shocking.

The temporary residence of the Durin clan was wider and more elaborate than he imagined. He thought that these dwarves just found a cave to live casually. But after thinking about it, it seemed normal. After all, these dwarves had been driven out of the Lonely Mountain by Smaug. It has been more than a hundred years since I came to the Blue Mountains.

With the dwarves' persistence in mining and building cities, the current scale is already considered very shabby.

I'm afraid this was built bit by bit by the dwarves who worked tirelessly to make money.

In this way, we can understand why Shalin said before that many dwarves think it doesn't matter if they just settle down in the Blue Mountains. After all, although dwarves live a long life, more than a hundred years is enough to change many people's concept of their hometown.

"Only when you see the palace in the Lonely Mountain will you know how shocking it is." Shalin said proudly from the side: "Eridron is not even one percent of the Lonely Mountain!"

"Have you seen the palace in Gushan?" Tang Sen glanced at him.

"Of course not. I was not born when Gushan fell." Shalin said: "But in my dreams, I have been to Gushan countless times."

He said longingly: "The majestic pillars are as far as the eye can see. All the houses are made of the strongest fine iron. The domes are made of shining gems, like the starry sky, and the gold. The gold there is invisible. Even if it takes a lifetime, you can’t spend it all.”

"And an evil dragon sleeping in a pile of gold!" A voice suddenly inserted from the side, interrupting Shalin's dream.

Tang Sen looked over and saw that it was of course a dwarf.

Like Sarin, the other party had fiery red hair and beard, but did not wear armor, just a brown coarse cloth coat, with a vegetable basket on the back, which contained various meats.

"I respect Thorin, but his obsession with the treasure of the Lonely Mountain has driven him crazy. His adventure team has no chance of success and will only destroy the last bloodline of the Durin royal family." The dwarf's voice was rougher than Sarin's.

"Sharda." Shalin called out the dwarf's name. He didn't mind the other person's words at all. He became happy and said, "Look at what I'm wearing!"

"It's a thing that can't be called armor at all." Sharda said angrily. The darkness in the cave prevented him from noticing the unique light contained in mithril for a moment, and he just shouted: "Sharin, why did you bring it with you?" Coming to Eredlon with a human?"

"Oh, this is Tang Sen! A traveler." Shalin quickly introduced: "He hired me before, but now, I have sworn allegiance to him."

"Oath?!" Sharda's beard stood up. He strode forward, pulled Shalin away, and stared at Tang Sen with his head raised, his eyes seemed to be on fire.

"What have you done! Human! How dare you deceive the dwarves of Durin's clan!"

Tang Sen frowned slightly, not interested in explaining to the grumpy dwarf, but just looked at Shalin.

Shalin quickly pulled Sharda away, took out a mithril coin from his pocket, and stuffed it into his hand: "Look, what is this!"

Sharda was still angry and wanted to get angry, but he soon felt that the weight of the coins in his hand was not right. He moved closer to look at it suspiciously, and suddenly jumped up, causing the food in the basket behind him to scatter on the floor.

"Is this mithril?"

Shalin laughed loudly and patted the armor on his body: "That's right! That's the commission given to me by the traveler!"

"And, there's this armor!"

"I've already said that this can't be called armor at all." Sharda muttered, "Besides, how can you swear an oath to a human being? You are - wait!"

His eyes widened and he froze in place.

"Is this also mithril?"

Seeing that Salda had finally discovered it, Shalin enjoyed the other's shocked expression with contentment and laughed: "Tang Sen is a unique traveler. He comes from the same place as the wizard!"

"I will follow him and serve as his guard and guide. When I come back this time, in addition to saying goodbye, I also want to find some companions to set off with."

"Tang Sen has promised that he will treat everyone the same as me!"

Sharda asked blankly: "Can we also have mithril armor?"

"Of course not!" Shalin rolled his eyes: "I'm talking about mithril coins. One coin hires a dwarf for thirty-three days!"

Sharda's simple brain worked hard to digest the information that Shalin said. While he looked at the armor on Shalin's body, he looked at Tang Sen who had been silent. After thinking about it for a long time, he finally nodded: "I understood!"

"As long as I swear allegiance to you, I can get the mithril armor, right?" He shouted at Tang Sen.

"." The corner of Tang Sen's mouth twitched. The dwarf's brain circuit was indeed simple and crude. He could only explain:

"I am happy to provide my followers with the necessary equipment, including armor and weapons, but my standards are not low, and not everyone can gain my approval."

"Of course the dwarves can!" Sharda roared: "We can smash a group of Orcs away with one hammer! Even if it is a troll, we dare to break its toes!"

"This sentence feels a bit familiar." Tang Sen looked at Shalin and said helplessly: "I don't doubt the bravery of the dwarf, but I think we still need some time to get along."

"Is it the dwarves' way of hospitality to keep me standing at the door? Or am I not a guest to the dwarves?"

After Tang Sen's reminder, Sharda finally realized this. He slapped his head and said, "Then please come with me, this traveler. My house is not far away."

"You will have the opportunity to taste the dwarves' special barbecue! Shalin and I are famous in Durin for our craftsmanship!"

He showed a rare moment of humor: "Of course, everyone will praise the barbecue I make, but even Oak will run away after smelling what my sister makes!"

"Then I have to look forward to it." Tang Sen was polite, and suddenly realized that he seemed to have heard some incredible information just now.

"Your sister?" He stared at Shalin sharply.

"That's right, didn't you realize that our hair and beards are of the same origin?" Sharda patted Shalin on the shoulder proudly.

Tang Sen opened his mouth wide.

Are you telling me that this dwarf with a beard, thick arms and waist, who can kill a warg with one hammer, is actually a woman?

Facing Tang Sen's shock, Shalin lowered his head slightly.

Hell, Tang Sen actually saw a trace of shyness in this dwarf's rough facial features!