Chapter 1649: Master Eriwen and the Elf Appearance

"Master Eriwen is already impatient to see you. If it is convenient, why not come to the Ming Shui Chamber of Commerce now? Master Eriwen is right here."

Zhenna's reply made Xia Duo feel very surprised. At first, he only thought that Master Eriwen had received the news first, then inquired through others to reach Zhenna, and only then contacted him.

Now it seemed very likely that it was Zhenna who had taken the initiative to reveal the existence of the "Agricultural Book" to that Master Eriwen!

Of course, other possibilities could not be ruled out. After all, Xia Duo had no way to judge the relationship between Zhenna and that Master Eriwen. Before today, he had not even heard the name "Eriwen".

"Then should I go see the other party tonight?"

Xia Duo considered it carefully and felt that going now was fine. He had to design and craft two high-quality Magic Items within three days; although time was a bit tight, it was not impossible to squeeze it in.

He had originally planned that Jilan Tower might contact him in the next two days to discuss the Bloodline Sequencing cooperation, and he had accounted for setting aside that time.

Now, it was just a matter of reallocating the time for the discussion with Jilan Tower to meet with that Master Eriwen instead.

In the future, Xia Duo had the confidence to cultivate a large number of supporters from the Progress Society, but external supporters were also indispensable.

Older generation figures like Eriwen and Kangjienio were targets that could be won over.

Thinking this, Xia Duo agreed on the spot, "Wait a moment, I will be there immediately."

After the Sending ended, Xia Duo briefly organized his thoughts on the high-quality Magic Items he had just designed for Feiqi and Aoerdelin, writing down some ideas rather than letting them exist only in his memory or even his Subconscious.

After finishing all this, he checked the time; less than five minutes had passed, but it was already 12:30 at night.

Xia Duo left as promised and soon arrived near the Headquarters of the Ming Shui Chamber of Commerce. From afar, he saw Consultant Saide standing at the entrance, looking around.

The night in Seventon was not pitch black, but it was not like a modern city on Earth that was almost a city that never sleeps; even if it were a city that never sleeps, it was already past midnight.

Except for the bright light still radiating from the top of the Great Temple in the southeast, even if there were some faint lights elsewhere, they were not enough for one to see far.

Of course, for Xia Duo, who had long possessed Darkvision, the night was no longer night. To say it was exactly the same as daytime might be an exaggeration, but at least it did not affect his vision much.

And so, before Saide had discovered him, Xia Duo had already spotted the other party, though he did not call out to him in advance.

Since the other party had not used magical means to reveal his whereabouts, he naturally had to return the favor; Darkvision was almost equivalent to a special Spell.

Just like that, Xia Duo walked through the night, his figure gradually becoming clear.

"Lord Xia Duo, finally waited for you. The President is inside accompanying Master Eriwen, please follow me!"

Up close, Saide's expression was somewhat anxious, perhaps because he had waited too long, but Xia Duo was more inclined to believe that Saide also knew Eriwen's identity and subconsciously did not want to keep him waiting.

"I was delayed by something just now, sorry to keep Consultant Saide waiting."

Xia Duo offered a polite remark and followed the anxious Saide toward the inside of the Ming Shui Chamber of Commerce Headquarters.

However, looking at the direction Saide was heading, Xia Duo could not help but feel suspicious. He had been here before, and more than once, but the direction he was walking now was not leading to the Reception Room!

Just as Xia Duo was about to ask, they rounded a porch, and the scene before his eyes suddenly opened up. Ahead was actually a small, exquisite courtyard in the native Elf style.

And the President of the Ming Shui Chamber of Commerce, Zhenna, was in this small courtyard at this moment, whispering something to a Moon Elf male who was gradually entering old age. Judging by their expressions, they seemed to be having a pleasant conversation.

Between the two was a tea table, on which sat a full set of Elf-style tea sets, as well as the "Agricultural Book" that Xia Duo had sent to the participants of the exchange not long ago.

But where was Master Eriwen?

Just then, Consultant Saide in front slowed his pace and turned to say to Xia Duo, "The President and Master Eriwen are right ahead. I won't go over; just tell the President if you need anything."

After speaking, Saide reached the edge of the courtyard, stopped, and made a "please" gesture to Xia Duo.

The doubt in Xia Duo's heart grew heavier. Given this situation, could Master Eriwen be an Elf? Or perhaps a Half-Elf whose appearance leaned more toward an Elf?

Although it was incredible, there seemed to be no other explanation. Given that the other party was likely older than Kangjienio, it would be hard to explain why he could live so long without Elf blood!

Xia Duo suppressed the surprise and doubt in his heart, and just as he stepped into the courtyard, he heard a hearty, albeit aged, laugh:

"Hahahaha! Zhenna, you are too good with words. You make me feel a bit embarrassed saying that."

"Master, you are a legend among legends. If you hadn't been willing to live in anonymity, Netheril would surely be singing your praises!"

"Uh—"

Xia Duo was stunned. Although he had not deliberately probed for magical arrangements like a Soundproof Barrier before entering the courtyard, seeing their silent conversation, he could guess as much.

It was just that he had not expected Zhenna, who in his impression was always serious and dignified, to say something that bordered on flattery.

And Zhenna seemed not to have expected that Xia Duo would arrive at such a perfect moment, catching her in the middle of a sentence that almost overturned her past persona.

She stood up hurriedly, and at the same time, her smiling expression returned to a calm and serious one, "Lord Xia Duo, let me introduce you. This is the Master Eriwen I just told you about."

After speaking, she turned and leaned down to whisper to Master Eriwen, "Master, this is the author of this 'Agricultural Book'—Lord of Daxia Territory in the Nan Jing, Xia Duo."

It really was Master Eriwen!

Xia Duo could not help but look again at the Master's slender ears, which were almost identical to those of a Moon Elf, and his skin as white as congealed fat. However, his cobalt-blue hair and pupils were not very common even among Moon Elves.

Of course, as life reaches its end, these features of Youth will eventually turn into withered skin and gray hair, with beauty no longer remaining.

Xia Duo could not help but sigh in his heart.

"How is it? Very surprised? I am not that little monster Kangjienio. If I didn't have Elf blood, how could I have lived until now?"

Seeming to notice Xia Duo's scrutinizing gaze, Master Eriwen smiled and made a joke that might have been small to him, but perhaps a bit significant to Xia Duo.

"Apologies, Master, it was Xia Duo who was rude."