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Chapter 40 You smell so good (Please read)

Wang Xi was not too surprised.

He used "photosynthesis" to disguise himself as a goblin, but in fact his disguise was full of loopholes, so it was not surprising that the boy saw through him.

But he still asked:
"How did you know?"

"Because you smell so good."

Pinocchio put his hands behind his back, circled around Wang Xi, and spoke seriously.

"It smells so good?" Wang Xi became alert.

No buddy, what do you want to do?
Pinocchio took a step forward, got closer and sniffed, causing Wang Xi to retreat repeatedly.

The young man said again:

"My father often asked me to communicate with humans, but I only learned the basics and never grasped the true meaning."

"Goblins can water mushrooms, but they can never grow roses, let alone hold up roses and claim they created them... The biggest difference between humans and monsters is that they can lie."

"Of course, I'm not referring to selfish lies, nor evil lies... but lies that are kind, gentle, and as sweet as roses."

"Lies like roses?"

Wang Xi raised his eyebrows, thinking that the boy was quite poetic.

Pinocchio nodded, his expression sincere.

"Just like Lord Gai, although you deceived the goblins, you didn't harm them. Instead, you helped them defeat the blackened monster..."

"You clearly despised the crystal I just gave you, but you still accepted it. It was only because you saw the frustration on my face and didn't want to upset my new friend."

"Lord Kay is very gentle."

"I see the radiance of humanity in you and smell the roses it emanates."

Wang Xi was stunned.

He really didn't expect that although Pinocchio looked innocent, he was actually very sensitive and good at observing and capturing changes in emotions.

"Am I right?" the boy asked expectantly.

"That's right." Wang Xi coughed. "But I have to correct one thing. I don't dislike your crystal. On the contrary, I like it very much... If you can, please give me some more."

"Really?!"

Pinocchio said in surprise.

But soon, he looked distressed again.

"But, I don't like to talk about it... I don't like to get too emotional, so I can't give you any more crystals."

"Pinocchio."

Wang Xi's eyes narrowed and he said in a deep voice.

"Ok?"

"Your pants are bulging again."

"Ah!" The boy turned around hurriedly. Amidst the clicking sounds, he explained, "Sorry, sorry, this is my first time making friends. I'm so excited!"

"Hey hey! It's growing so fast!!"

Click, click...

Soon.

The boy turned back with a red face, holding several pieces of light purple cluster crystals in his hands, and whispered:
"For...for you, Lord Kay."

"Thank you."

Wang Xi took a deep breath and stretched out his hands to take it.

This time it's about 3 pounds, which can be exchanged for 150 energy.

"Hee, I have friends too."

The young man grinned brightly and put his hands on his hips.

...

...

The next morning.

When the first rays of morning light shine through the gaps between the branches onto the peaceful Gulu tribe.

Grusha's exclamation suddenly rang out, which quickly attracted the attention of the other goblins.

The noise gradually rose and intensified.

"Oh my! The donkey the witch gave me is gone!"

A little goblin stood by the fence, pointing at the collar and chain that had fallen to the ground, shouting and screaming with a look of horror on his face.

The other little goblin was so frightened that he sat down on the ground, crying loudly and screaming:

"We're done! If the witch knew, she'd be furious!"

At this time, the Goblin King Guruchi came with his men, and the tribesmen gathered around them, talking among themselves with worried looks on their faces.

"My king, what should we do?"

Vanguard Gulu said in a deep voice with a serious expression.

"This is a gift from the witch..."

"Go look around first. If you can't find it, think of other ways."

The old goblin gave the order quite calmly.

Gulu and the other goblins nodded, picked up their spears and were about to leave the settlement to look for the donkey.

At this time, a voice came:
"I was the one who let the donkey go."

"Um?!"

The goblins turned to see Gului walking out of the cabin. Following him was a black-haired boy, dressed elegantly but looking rather ugly.

"Hey! It's a human!"

The goblins' expressions changed drastically. Gulu stepped forward with a spear in hand and questioned Wang Xi:

"Gului! Why are you staying with humans?! Where did he come from?!"

Seeing that all the goblins were united in their hatred of the enemy and were about to pick up weapons to fight, Wang Xi quickly reached out to protect Pinocchio behind him, fearing that a fight would really break out between the two sides.

He was not worried that Pinocchio would get hurt, but rather that he was afraid that Pinocchio would kill all the goblins... After all, although the boy looked weak, he was actually a four-star hero unit.

And the purpose of Pinocchio's trip to the magic forest is to eliminate the monsters.

However, Wang Xi's action immediately caused misunderstandings between the two parties.

The porcelain doll-like boy showed a look of surprise. He looked at the figure standing in front of him and felt moved.

Mr. Kay...

For my sake, he lied and said that he was the one who let the donkey go, and even made enemies with this goblin settlement.

He really treats me as a friend!
"Grui! You?!" The goblin vanguard Guru was horrified, his ugly face squeezed together, his brain was overloaded, but he couldn't understand why Grui would protect a human.

The other goblins looked at each other.

The situation suddenly fell to freezing point.

"I am Lord Gului's servant!"

At this moment, Pinocchio suddenly spoke loudly.

He actually used Goblin language, mumbling, and everyone understood it.

"Lord Gului saved my life, but he didn't ask for anything in return. I felt bad for him, but I admired him so much that I tracked him down overnight!"

"You are not allowed to hurt him!"

"Otherwise, don't blame me for hitting you!"

Pinocchio's threatening shout immediately shocked the goblins. They weren't afraid of this weak human boy, but rather seemed utterly shocked.

"Gului actually has human servants!"

"He's so awesome!"

"Even humans admire us goblins!"

"No! I admire Gului!"

"it's the same!"

"..."

Wang Xi remained silent. He felt something hard pressing against him, and his face turned dark.

Then, I heard a clicking sound behind me.

"Kayi, my good friend."

Pinocchio's faint voice sounded in his ears, and at the same time, he handed over a piece of lavender crystal.

"This is for you."

"……Thanks."

Wang Xi took it skillfully.

Another 100 energy has arrived.

"It turned out to be a misunderstanding. Don't worry."

The old goblin smiled kindly and waved his only remaining arm.

Immediately, it stepped forward and asked doubtfully:
"Little Gurui, you just said that you let the donkey go? Why?"

Wang Xi hummed, and followed Pinocchio's lie, making up an excuse. He said that he had been riding a donkey for a stroll last night and happened to meet the black-haired boy who had come to look for him. While the two were chatting, the donkey took the opportunity to run away.

It was such a lie that was full of loopholes and not even a three-year-old child would believe it, but it successfully convinced the goblins.

"So that's it!"

Guluqi was startled, then sighed:
"But the donkey is lost, and we can't explain it to the witch..."

Hearing this, Wang Xi frowned.

If it was because of him that the Gulu tribe was destroyed by the witch, his conscience would be condemned.

"Will that witch kill you?"

he asked in a deep voice.

The old goblin shook his head.

"The witch is very kind to us and never kills monsters on her own initiative. But because of this, we don't want to disappoint her."

Guluchi's yellow horizontal pupils were filled with awe.

It lowered its voice and said:
"Actually, that donkey is of little use to us, and we have to spend time and energy to take care of it... It eats a lot, even more than Gulu, but it's a gift from the witch after all, so we don't want to throw it away."

Now, Wang Xi finally understood.

According to the description of the Goblin King, the "Sugar Witch" they are loyal to does not seem to be a bloodthirsty and terrifying evil existence, but rather very kind, which is quite different from the image of the witch that Wang Xi had imagined.

Furthermore, based on Pinocchio's experiences, it seems more likely that he was unilaterally crushed and captured by the "Sugar Witch." The so-called battle of hundreds of rounds, the sneak attack when the opponent feigned defeat, and the beatings and insults he suffered are all nonsense that Pinocchio made up just to save face.

In the end, the "Sugar Witch" did not kill Pinocchio, but let him go...

Yes, just let it go.

Wang Xi believed that the witch must have known that the Gulu settlement didn't need a donkey. Her intention could only be to make Pinocchio suffer.

The final result is most likely being abandoned by the goblins.

"But the witch probably didn't expect that the goblins' reverence and admiration for her far exceeded her expectations. Even if they kept the donkey for nothing, they wouldn't abandon it."

Wang Xi sorted out what had happened in his mind.

I suddenly felt relieved.

"Lord Guluchi, don't worry."

Wang Xi said solemnly.

"Since I let the donkey escape, I will find it for you. Even if I can't find it, I will send my servants to the human town to buy a new one. Then the witch lady won't blame you."

"This couldn't be better!"

The old goblin suddenly grinned, revealing his jagged fangs.

"Little Gului, you are a good goblin!"

"Grui! Good Goblin!"

The green-skinned goblins around cheered, and the sadness on their faces disappeared.

At this time, Wang Xi looked at the sun in the sky and thought it was time to set off. So he said goodbye to the Goblin King and left the settlement with Pinocchio, saying he was going to look for his donkey.

After the two walked a long distance.

"Kay, are you really going to buy a new donkey?"

The aristocratic black-haired boy stood with his hands behind his back, kicking the stones on the road, and turned his head to ask.

Wang Xi glanced at him and nodded.

"Why?" Pinocchio seemed puzzled. "Even if we just left like this, they wouldn't know about it, let alone find us. Why bother?"

Wang Xi thought about it and then laughed.

"Because they all call me Grui and praise me as a good goblin."

"what?"

Pinocchio's doubts deepened.

Humanity……

It’s really hard to understand.

(End of this chapter)