Walker Of The Worlds

Chapter 3372: VIP Treatment By The Elder

Hearing the Elder’s words Cattaleya scratched her cheek. ”So they were invited here?”

”Yes,” Elder Dong Bo said. ”Their tribes were asked to help research cures. The Immortal Court promised them protection and fair treatment in return. Progress was slow, but breakthroughs were made recently. And so they were allowed to travel to share those findings.”

Daoist Chu sighed. ”All this time we thought goblins were pests. Turns out they are valuable allies.”

Elder Dong Bo’s expression tightened with anger. ”Exactly. Which is why their mistreatment by certain individuals is a grave transgression. They came here under our protection. To think they suffered humiliation and abuse... it is shameful.”

Lin Mu folded his arms. ”Now that everything is exposed, I trust their treatment will improve.”

The elder bowed deeply. ”I swear by my position that it will. The Western Immortal Court will issue new protective decrees. Anyone who dares discriminate against them again will face official punishment.”

Little Shrubby purred approvingly.

Daoist Chu nodded. ”Good. They deserve safety.”

Elder Dong Bo then snapped his fingers. Servants approached and refilled every cup with warm clear tea. Plates of new dishes were placed on the table. The elder smiled, eager to shift the mood.

”Please, enjoy. The worst is behind us. From today forth, Outpost Thirteen will be cleaned thoroughly.”

Lin Mu smiled faintly. ”Then let us eat.”

The room warmed. The tension faded. For the first time since arriving in this world, the group was able to relax, eat, and enjoy a peaceful evening.

Outside the hall, the stars shone over Outpost Thirteen. Inside, laughter, clinking dishes, and quiet conversation filled the night.

The next day would bring new challenges. But tonight belonged to rest.

The feast gradually settled into a comfortable atmosphere. Servants changed dishes as the night grew late.

Daoist Chu and Meng Bai debated whether the roasted immortal pheasant tasted better than the Immortal lotus broth, while Cattaleya teased Little Shrubby by waving a strip of glazed meat in front of him before giving it to him with a smirk.

Lin Mu enjoyed the calm but remained attentive, sensing Elder Dong Bo studying him from across the table. Finally, after sipping his tea twice and clearing his throat once more than necessary, Elder Dong Bo leaned forward.

”Honored Sir Lin Mu,” he said slowly, ”there is something I should have asked you the moment you stepped into my office. With the chaos earlier, it slipped my mind. What are you actually doing here in Outpost Thirteen?

Your presence is unexpected and, given recent events, rather significant. I had thought someone of your status coming would have sent message earlier.”

Lin Mu placed his cup down and nodded. ”We are not here for anything complicated. This outpost is simply a transit point. We are actually on our way toward the territory of the Eastern Immortal Court.”

The elder blinked. ”The Eastern Immortal Court? That is quite a travel goal. May I ask for what purpose?”

Lin Mu answered calmly, ”I am searching for a dwarven tribe that should be located somewhere within their territory. I need to find them for a personal project, something important that requires their skills.”

He did not mention that he had already encountered a hidden dwarven base or that his real destination lay far deeper, concealed under layers of secrecy known only to specific dwarven clans. There was no need to complicate matters for Elder Dong Bo.

The elder nodded thoughtfully. ”Searching for specific dwarves in Eastern Immortal Court territory is no easy matter. Even we, here in the Western Court, know the difficulties. The relations between our courts and certain dwarven clans have been strained for a very long time.”

Daoist Chu, who had been quietly enjoying his tea, joined the conversation. ”Do you mean the Mountain Dwarves and Fire Forge Dwarves?”

”Yes,” Elder Dong Bo replied. ”Most dwarves who cooperate with the Immortal Court are Hill Dwarves or Rune Dwarves. Mountain Dwarves and Fire Forge Dwarves have always been difficult to work with.

Their temperament, pride, and isolationist lifestyle are the main obstacles. They seldom engage with us unless a major event forces them to especially after the conflicts in the past.”

Lin Mu nodded. ”That is why we need to go there in person. Simply waiting for news will not work.”

Meng Bai, who had been chewing on a fried spirit fish, suddenly paused mid bite. ”Wait. Didn’t Daoist Chu say we need to wait a month for the teleportation slot?”

Daoist Chu sighed. ”Yes. I only received the notification this evening. With all the commotion around Lin Mu’s case, the message slipped my mind. Without special authority the earliest teleportation opening is after one month.”

Meng Bai groaned loudly. ”A month? We really will be stuck here for a whole month?”

Cattaleya laughed. ”At least this world has good food from all over the realm.”

Little Shrubby mewed in agreement.

Elder Dong Bo looked apologetic. ”I fear the outpost schedule is extremely strict. But... perhaps there is something I can do.”

Daoist Chu smiled knowingly. ”Elder Dong Bo, if possible, could you help expedite the process? We would rather not waste time if it can be avoided.”

The elder placed a finger against his chin, thinking. ”If it were anyone else, I would say impossible. But Lin Mu is now officially listed as a VIP of the Immortal Court. It is not merely a courtesy title. His status compared to our captains is like heaven to earth. I can arrange a priority slot.”

Lin Mu raised an eyebrow. ”That fast?”

”Yes,” Elder Dong Bo replied with a firm nod. ”If I speak to the teleportation array administrators personally, I can arrange for all of you to leave at first light tomorrow.”

The table brightened instantly.

Meng Bai pumped a fist. ”Yes. Thank the heavens. I was not looking forward to spending an entire month here.”

Daoist Chu raised a cup. ”Elder Dong Bo, your assistance is invaluable.”

Lin Mu inclined his head too. ”You have my thanks.”

Elder Dong Bo waved dismissively. ”Please do not thank me. I am merely doing what is right.”