The Ultimate Evolution - Chapter 849

Chapter 849: Fragment? Infection source?

The Shire had a magnificent night view, but not a lot of people took the time to appreciate it . Most people here prefer to spend their evening in bars and taverns .

That was also the reason why Sheyan kept tossing and turning in his futile attempt to chase after sleep, despite the comfortable bed and warm blanket . The sound of clapping, laughing and Hobbit lutes kept being transmitted from the gap of the wooden floor in his room . Sheyan patiently bore with it until the lute sounds finally ended, but it was soon followed by a series of rhythmic knocking sound as if carpenters were continuously knocking on the tables .

Sheyan suddenly saw his old and blackened door bar shake and move by itself . A few thin branches somehow grew out from the bar . The door bar slowly and respectfully removed itself from its place, as if it was a bodyguard opening the car door for its queen .

The door opened by a crack and in came Melody, along with the fresh and passionate air she brings . Her smell completely submerged Sheyan; her cloudy eyes dreamy and lovely . Sheyan reached out to pull the soft but full figure into his embrace and gave her a deep kiss . His hands showed no restraint in caressing her lovely curves .

Sheyan whispered a few words into Melody's pointed ear, prompting her to lift her head and look at Sheyan those bright eyes of her while she asked .

"Is that really alright?"

Sheyan answered earnestly .

"Of course . I won't mislead you . "

"Then why is your smile so weird?" Melody blinked and asked in a confused and naive tone .

"Trust me," said Sheyan . "I'm your protector . "

Even though he said that with a serious expression, under current circumstances, he sounded really perverted .

"Come on . Hurry up . "

Melody finally gave in to his urging . She grudgingly held her hair back with a blush and moved down . . . .

About 2 hours later, Sheyan lied contentedly on his bed . Meanwhile, Melody was punching him with watery eyes .

"You lied! It really hurt . "

Sheyan merely yawned lazily . He had a really high defense, while Elves - even Twilight Elves - had never been famous for their muscles . As long as Melody didn't pick up a weapon, her punches merely felt like a massage . He suddenly frowned as he said .

"Why aren't the people downstairs sleeping yet? They would knock on the tables after playing the lute, then after knocking on tables they would go back to playing the lute . Aren't they tired?"

Melody glared at him and said .

"They're not knocking on tables . That's the cancan dance spread from Anduin . The one performing today is Aunt Marilyn who's famous around here . Of course the crowd would be excited . "

When Sheyan heard the words "cancan dance", images of black stockings, long legs, and sexy red lips immediately formed in his mind . However, when Melody said "Aunt Marilyn", he suddenly lost all interest . He sighed and said .

"Let's just sleep early . Wait, how come you didn't close the door when you came in?"

Melody turned back in surprise as she exclaimed .

"No way! I did put the door bar back after performing the natural magic . . . . AH! You liar! I don't want to be the one on the bottom . . . . you're a bad man!"

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The next day, Sheyan only stirred awake at noon . If it wasn't for the smell of Aunt Suchell's smoked meat, he wasn't sure what time he would wake up .

When he was getting dressed, Melody jumped slightly in surprise . She extended a hand and touched a wooden cupboard at the side . The cupboard shivered with a green glow and emitted some creaking noises . Suddenly, the bottom drawer of the cupboard shot out to reveal a brown patch inside . The patch looked suspiciously like dried bloodstain .

Green glow kept circling above the brown patch . Suddenly, a black, three-legged, toad-like creature leaped out from between wood shavings . It jumped up and down a few times before growing an odd pair of wings and tried to fly away .

Melody lazily pointed at the demonic creature . A lump of natural energy instantly wrapped around the creature to reduce it to ashes . She sniffed at the air and frowned .

"The wooden cupboard probably absorbed some death aura . The armour fragment on you is truly filled with darkness; even the aura it leaked out could turn anything it can corrupt into creatures of darkness . "

Sheyan was shocked but he maintained a composed expression and smiled instead .

"It'll be fine . We'll be rid of this annoyance soon . "

They went down to meet up with Reef and Franklin . The duo's constant yawning indicated that they were also victims of the cancan dance last night . Goots had long been waiting for them . The heard that the magical materials merchants in Buckland would open their shops late and close early, so the four of them quickly ordered 4 extra-large portions of smoked beef and buttered black bread before departing .

After tasting some sour catfish soup from a roadside stall, their bellies were completely filled . They hastily hurried to Buckland . Upon arriving, they were delighted to find that a lot of magic item shops showed no signs of closing yet . They were taking advantage of the sunny day to dry some herbs or to charge some magic items .

As the leader of a merchant caravan that traveled upon the dangerous Middle Earth, Goots naturally had dealings with the shop owners here . He took them to a magic shop that appeared very ancient . The name of the shop was Mouldy Bread, in line with the Hobbits' unique aesthetic sense .

The shop was owned by an aged Hobbit called Old Steger . He always maintained a smiling expression on his face . When he saw Goots leading some customers over, he immediately invited them to sit outside under the warm sun like he was receiving close friends and family . His employees brought out some cherry cookies and hot grapefruit tea for the guests . A warm atmosphere was instantly created .

As expected of a veteran merchant . With merely a few tiny actions, he pulled both sides closer .

Goots gestured towards Sheyan and said .

"My friends fought with a very formidable dark creature while they were escorting me back . Even though we were fortunate enough to defeat the dark creature and escape, he was heavily injured in the process . He still hasn't fully recovered . "

Old Steger coughed a couple of times before inquiring with a smile .

"Can I take a look?"

Sheyan answered nonchalantly .

"No problem . "

Old Steger strode over to observe Sheyan's face . He then went back inside his shop and rummaged around for a long time before bringing out a very old and primitive-looking bowl . A gemshard was engraved at its bottom . Old Steger proceeded to fill the bowl with water .

When Sheyan stared at the clear water inside the bowl, the reflected glow of the gemshard interweaved with sunlight to form a dazzling sight . As per Old Steger's request, Sheyan blew a breath into the water . The clear water gradually turned black as if Sheyan's breath contained a strong pollution .

Old Steger took a deep look at the water before sighing and told Sheyan with a solemn expression .

"It has been many years since I've seen someone as strong as you . You directly took on the Black Breath of a Ringwraith and still look so full of life . "

Sheyan's estimation of Old Steger instantly soared . Just from him being able to identify the Black Breath, it was enough to show that Old Steger was no scam! Sheyan humbly said with a smile .

"That was only because the Ringwraith was already injured . "

"Injured?" asked Old Steger in doubt . "In this world, who can injure something as strong as a Ringwraith?"

Sheyan sighed .

"Seems like you haven't received news of the 8 Ringwraiths' ambush on the leading figures among the Elves . Lord Elrond of Rivendell has fallen, while the 8 Ringwraiths were heavily injured from the deadly retaliation of the other Elven heroes . "

"WHAT!!!!" Old Steger was so shocked by the news that he spilled grapefruit tea on himself . "How is something like that possible!"

Sheyan sighed again and told him .

"The Elves may be great and sacred, but they aren't without desires . The Ringwraiths made use of the cracks between them to launch their offense . "

Old Steger was shocked stiff . It took him a while to compose himself before saying .

"We must inform the Shire's administration of this news at once! Fear not, Númenórean warrior, the Black Breath on you isn't heavy and you are also being protected by a natural power . You will heal completely after consuming a magic potion called Boiling Heart . "

Sheyan smiled at Old Steger and said .

"That was why I came here today . Only the Athelas herb can cure me of the Black Breath . "

"Hants! Perform the preparation work for the potion immediately . I will be back after a quick trip to the administration office . You better finish the preparation before I come back . I'm in a bad mood today, don't give me an excuse to dish out punishment . "

Old Steger was already rushing away while he was bellowing out the order .