Sword and Magic and Taxi

Look at how cool and sweet the spring water is! This is the healing water of the Xiangshui River, which flows from Rivendell. Zeratul jumped into the river, lowered his head and drank it with his hands. Afterwards, he felt that all the fatigue and pain in his body were washed away, and his joy and pleasure became clearer. He looked around, but it was a pity that it was early winter and there were no big green leaves around. That was the best container to hold water for his sister!

Thrandis chuckled, jumped off the horse, and washed his hands and face in the river. The land on the river bank was bitingly cold, but the river water didn't have that biting feeling on the skin. Everyone stopped and decided to take a nap by the river. Along the way, even if Zhao Mai continued to use the power of nature to comfort and care for these horses, natural rest could not help them recover better.

Rivendell gave Zhao Mai a familiar feeling, but he was very sure that he had never been here before. In the origin world, the era he lived in was the Double Tree Era. At that time, two holy trees provided the power of growth for the entire world. When he left, Melkor was defeated and exiled to the Void for the first time.

There were many, many things that happened after that, including Melkor's return after serving his sentence, deceiving the Valar and Maia, and reorganizing the army. Toppling the Two Sacred Trees, snatching the Silmarillion, and then being defeated again and exiled to the void forever. At this time, the Twin Trees and the First Age ended, and more than 1,690 years passed after the Second Age began. After Sauron forged the Supreme Lord of the Rings and launched a war against the elves, Rivendell was truly established.

Zhao Mai looked through history and finally understood where his sense of familiarity came from. The aura of Rivendell is deliberately imitating Valinor - the eternal residence of the Valar, Maia and Elves, and the paradise of souls. In Valinor, Zhao Mai left a good memory - there are some other emotions, but overall it is definitely a good memory.

He also walked into the river and stirred his hands in the water, feeling its gentle and comforting touch. Zeratul straightened up and said behind Zhao Mai: No evil force can cross the Xiangshui River. The fact that you can stay safe in the river shows that you are not an evil person.

Zhao Mai shook his head and replied with a smile: Don't believe the legend. Even Valinor can't stop the evil Morgoth. How can the river of Rivendell be possible? By the way, I want to ask, elves bathe in this river. ?

Thrandis covered his mouth and chuckled, and Zeratul had no idea of ​​continuing to drink water. It was Zhao Mai who waved to them: But this river is not without its benefits. There is indeed some magical power in it. You two come here.

He stretched out his hand to stir in the water, and then held a handful of sparkling starlight water in his hand. The spell was immersed in the water along with the force of nature. Zhao Mai clasped his hands together, then suddenly separated them, covering Zeratul's ears one on the left and the other on the right.

The feeling of comfort and coolness penetrated his heart, and Zeratul couldn't help but take a deep breath. After he slowly spit it out, what he saw was his sister's surprised look. What's wrong? Zeratul reached out and touched his ear.

The tips of the ears that were cut off by the orc slave-catching team grew back, along with long hair and smooth skin. Scars from beatings and battles have also disappeared.

Thank you, Mr. Tverdo. Please also cure my sister.

After knowing each other for so long, this is the most polite thing you have ever said! Zhao Mai smiled and repeated his old trick, making Serandis's shortcomings reappear. The brother and sister hugged each other, and then looked at each other's restored appearance, and the last haze in their hearts was dispelled.

The water in this river has medical effects, and evil mostly brings pain to people, so it is said that the water in this river can block evil. But in my opinion, it is already very good if it can treat people afterward. Anyone who says something can absolutely prevent evil from happening is just bragging.

The group of people all dismounted and walked upstream along the river, with Zhao Mai chattering along the way. Xiaohua is his always loyal listener, and she has not forgotten to record Zhao Mai's latest insights. The loyal reserve grain at this time must be the one who opens his eyes wide and pricks up his ears to alert the surroundings and fulfill his duties faithfully. However, Rivendell has always been synonymous with safety and peace, so there is no room for it to play along the way.

But evil has begun to spread and will not let go of anywhere, including Rivendell. Inexplicably, the flow of the Xiangshui River suddenly slowed down, and a large area of ​​the river bed was exposed. The reserve gave a warning cry, and then lunged forward.

Zhao Mai frowned, kicked the ground hard, and rushed out, leaving only one sentence: Zelatu, come ashore, prepare to fight! He caught up with the reserve grain in a few steps, then passed over without thinking, and grabbed it Holding the dog. Anyway, the food reserve will use teleportation to catch up in a while, so it is better to take him forward together, which can also help him save his energy.

Xiaohua appeared next to Zhao Mai in the form of a tree demon ghost. The flowerpot was inside the food reserve carapace, and the Gardener Dragon was completely unable to keep up with their speed, so Xiaohua could only leave the short-legged body and become incorporeal again.

You can't get me and the Lord of the Rings! A short halfling stood upright on the elf's white horse, holding up the sword in his hand. The exhausted horse's legs were trembling and it was panting hard, but it still tried to stay standing. The halfling's condition is also very bad. He has been shrouded in the aura of death, just like the goblin fangs, just like the nine Nazgul opposite him.

Yes, there are all nine Nazgul on the other side of the river. They covered themselves with black cloaks, wore ferocious black steel helmets, and held the reins with barbed steel gloves. The leader of the Ringwraith King has already ridden his horse into the river, followed by the other Ringwraiths. The ghost horse was anxious and restless in the river, stopping and walking very hesitantly. The Nazgul forced the creatures to move on, for they all bore the command of the Demon Lord Sauron.

Seize the Ring! they roared in unison, with terrifying and deadly power in their voices. As if Frodo was hit hard, he let go of the sword, pressed his chest hard, wailed, and fell from his horse. The elf's weapon fell to the ground with a crisp sound.

Suddenly, the flood roared and struck with overwhelming force, enveloping the Nazgul. On the west bank of the river, elves appeared with humans and more halflings. They held torches and drove away the Nazgul, threatening to burn their black cloaks. Nazgul are incorporeal and require appropriate cloaks and armor to interact with the real world. The Nazgul were unable to return to the shore, and their people and horses were swept away by the flood.

But one of the Nazgûl jumped up from his horse and covered most of the distance at once, his cloak spread like wings. He floated down to the east bank of the Xiangshui River, not caring about his colleagues and mounts who were washed away by the river, and stretched out his hand to grab Frodo's chest.

The elves on the west bank roared angrily, but they were blocked by the river and couldn't rush over. Seize the Ring! said the Nazgul.

What did you say? I didn't hear you clearly! Zhao Mai was teleported in front of the Ring Spirit along with an explosion of shadows, his fist as big as a casserole was ready.