Ferrum spent the night beside Snake-Eye Lake. After dawn, he did not accept the invitation to go to the Bearfolk cottage. Instead, he led the Hatchling Dragons to the east and explored Savage Bone Clan's camp.
Mountain Goblin indeed lives among the mesas and canyons. A large number of caves are dug out on the cliffs and connected by plank roads built with hemp ropes and planks.
Fortunately for Ferrum, Moqi and Bido, facing such an environment, Kेलaili couldn't find a place to set foot, and Cobalt Dragon's heavy body did not support him climbing on the nearly vertical mountain wall.
However, Kेलaili himself was too lazy to move. Ferrum simply asked Cobalt Dragon to hold the leader of Mountain Goblin and stay at the bottom of the canyon. He, Bido and Moqi walked around the Savage Bone Clan's settlement and looked around.
"Right."
Moqi approached Ferrum with curiosity. "I haven't asked yet, how did you know that the messenger was the leader Mountain Goblin? After you said what you said, the Mountain Goblin soldier's face completely changed. Along the way today, I feel that Savage Bone Clan respects us a lot."
"I don't know, Bearfolk told me."
Ferrum said, "In yesterday's meeting, I noticed the way Bearfolk looked at Mountain Goblin. Their expressions could be called contempt, but only when they looked at the messenger, hostility and hatred appeared."
"I think they should have known each other a long time ago. Coupled with the loyal protection of the other two Mountain Goblin warriors, the messenger's own words, deeds, and strong blood, I judge that he is not a small role."
"It's amazing."
Moqi sincerely admired. "I wouldn't have been able to tell."
"Dragon Legacy teaches that Chrome Dragon walking in the wilderness should master three abilities: Blade-Gazing, Shadow Reflection and Opening Sight. This is the ability that we rely on for survival and strength."
Ferrum glanced at Moqi: "Do you know what it means?"
Moqi shook his head. "Although I have the inheritance, I haven't understood it yet. Ferrum, please teach me."
"To put it in simple words, Blade-Gazing means knowing one's own strength, Shadow Reflection means seeing into one's own shortcomings, and Opening Sight means observing the surrounding environment and changes in things."
Ferrum said, "It is said in Dragon Legacy that if you keep practicing like this every day and sharpen yourself like a blade, they will gradually solidify into three specific abilities, allowing Chrome Dragon to maintain Higher Species's dominant position and not be afraid of the invasion of other natural enemies."
"In terms of results, Blade-Gazing can improve the sharpness of the minions, and Shadow Reflection can strengthen our body and rigidity. However, taking this opportunity, today I will focus on letting you experience the practice of Opening Sight."
Moqi nodded blankly.
Ferrum walked around in the cave, pushed away the fire on the ground, and looked at the dry firewood. "Look, these firewoods were put out before they burned out, and there is still residual warmth underneath, which means that Mountain Goblin in this cave has not been gone for a long time."
He stepped towards the corner. "There are traces of stacked items here. It is shaped like a backpack and is used to hold peat. There are some debris scattered around."
"Peat is a very low-quality coal, and when it is lit, black smoke billows, but for these Mountain Goblin, it is considered a relatively precious material. They did not clean up these debris, so it seems that they left in a hurry."
Moqi thought thoughtfully, "Did you escape early because of our arrival?"
"It can't be said to be an escape."
Ferrum shook his head. "Escape is in a hurry, and the place left behind must be chaotic. But the caves we looked at along the way are very neat. Except for some peat sprinkled here, we didn't take anything that should be given up. There is no valuable thing left. This is not an escape but a retreat, even a very skilled and orderly retreat."
Ferrum looked up at the cave for a few times, followed the footprints on the ground, and walked all the way outside. "This cave is very big, and there are many things piled up. It should be the place where Mountain Goblin usually gathers. Not long ago, someone summoned Mountain Goblin here and issued an emergency evacuation order. Then they moved their things, put out the bonfire, and left one after another."
Moqi was stunned.
Ferrum said, "Opening Sight requires keen observation at ordinary times. After forming the ability, you can quickly find the opponent's weaknesses in battle. If you go one step further, you can even see the flow of blood and magic power and cut it off."
Moqi Write it down seriously, "Ferrum You would never tell me this before."
"That was before I realized it."
"What now?"
Moqi couldn't help but ask, "According to this statement, have you mastered 'Opening Sight' now?"
"Now?"
Ferrum was startled for a moment, then smiled, "Of course I have mastered everything now."
There was a clicking sound beside him, and Bido jumped on the plank road and returned to the two Chrome Dragon.
"Ferrum boss."
Nickel Dragon said with a gloomy face, "Savage Bone Clan treats us as enemies and is on guard. All the belongings have been evacuated. There is no one who can work in the caves. There are only some old, weak, sick and disabled people left. The only use is to use them as food for us."
Ferrum glanced at him. "Don't always talk about cannibalism in the future. We don't need to show our ferocity in this way, and I don't like to hear it either."
"I..."
The atmosphere suddenly changed, Bido lowered his eyes. "I understand."
"How."
Ferrum took a few steps closer. "You think I have too much control?"
"I dare not have such an idea." Bido said.
"If a family wants to rise, it's useless to just rely on dragons like us. It must overwhelm the other clans and gather the power of the dependents. You always act like I treat the dependents as food. Of course, it can satisfy Nickel Dragon's pride in creating fear, but how can you truly gain the loyalty and respect of the dependents?"
Ferrum touched the scales on Bido's head. "Just like I won't always mention this black spot, you'd better think about the reason behind it."
Bido lowered his head. "I understand."
"I know there was a bit too much preaching today."
Ferrum looked at Moqi and then at Bido: "However, we are no longer in Ochre Valley. I came to Windsong Plateau to run this place as my own territory, so I will never allow you to mess around. If you are my companions, follow me."
"Received."
Moqi said happily that he felt that after leaving Ochre Valley, Ferrum became more and more like Great Dragon. If it were him, when he arrived at Windsong Plateau, he would definitely build a nest in the snowy mountains and laze there for a while, but Ferrum did not stop and immediately began to visit the local clans and prepare to reorganize the territory.
This is also very good. If Ferrum becomes a great lord, then he doesn't have to work hard and can have enough to eat every day, which is great.
"However, these Mountain Goblin were actually transferred in advance, which is indeed very slippery."
After a moment of silence, Moqi added, restoring the atmosphere.
"You should still be afraid of us after all."
Ferrum thought for a while, "But this is also good. They are poor and fearful. This is Mountain Goblin's weakness, and it is also where we can intervene. On the contrary, Bearfolk in the west prepared barbecue and honey and wine, extended a warm invitation, and was respectful and fearless. On the contrary, it made me feel at a loss."
He glanced down and saw Kेलaili's huge body prostrate in the center of the canyon. Yazi and several Mountain Goblin were surrounding Cobalt Dragon. They had hunted a wild boar in advance, skinned it and grilled it over the fire. There were piles of dried meat and unknown fruits next to it, and a barrel of dusty fruit wine was placed as a foil.
Because of Ferrum's last words during yesterday's meeting, Hatchling Dragons received such treatment. Considering Savage Bone Clan's poverty level, this should be the highest standard of hospitality.
"Let's go. No matter what, let's fill our stomachs first."
Ferrum smelled the aroma of barbecue and jumped down. "After eating, I will have a long talk with the leader Mountain Goblin."