Thorin stood on the edge of the rock, looking out into the darkness for a moment.

Sure enough, there was no longer the faint howl of a wolf around, and the uneasiness that surrounded him was much calmer.

But he was not happy about it.

Their team had just left the Shire region, and even the Brelan region had not yet passed, and they were targeted by orc scouts here.

What does this mean?

This means that these orcs have long been alert to his movements.

It also shows that the scope of the activities of the half-orcs is not only the terrifying misty mountains, I am afraid that there will be traces of the activities of the half-orcs or other monsters in places such as Brelan, Berkland, Mengshui Swamp, and Fengyun Ridge.

Thorin didn't understand, obviously the alliance army had destroyed Sauron's body, and the monsters had lost their leader, so they should have been wiped out, why did the monsters feel like they had made a comeback in the past ten years?

Also, what is the origin of this human named Diedi? Why was he able to single-handedly kill two fierce and cunning orc scouts?

If this human is really here to help him, then there is great hope for him to recover.

However, what if this powerful man did not really help, but coveted the treasures in the palace of the Lonely Mountain?

"Would you like a bite?"

Gandalf didn't know when, and stood by Thorin's side.

Thorin frowned slightly, annoyed by his carelessness.

Although Gandalf was a reliable ally, it was still a big mistake to let Gandalf come close to him quietly.

Kings should always be on their toes.

This was taught to him by his grandfather, the old king of the Lonely Mountain.

It's a pity......

Thorin shook his head slightly, dispelling his cluttered thoughts, and said lightly, "You know, Gandalf, I don't smoke. ”

Gandalf grinned, "I used to think I didn't smoke, but since I tried Charr's tobacco, I haven't had any other hobbies. ”

Thorin glanced at Gandalf's gray beard, "I wish you a long life." ”

Gandalf laughed, "Living a long life is cursing me, if I can only live to be a hundred years old, then I, the archmage of the Holy White Council, will be too ashamed." ”

Thorin said in a deep voice: "Gandalf, you are the archmage of the Holy White Council, according to legend, you once witnessed the First Age of Middle-earth, and together with the main gods, defeated and banished the mighty Morgoth, and in the Second Age, led the alliance army to kill the invincible demon lord Sauron. ”

Gandalf spat out two eye circles and said with a smile, "That's all rumor." ”

Sauron said in a deep voice, "Everyone respects you, Gandalf, with your appeal, can't you help us organize an alliance army and take back the lonely mountain that belongs to us?" ”

Gandalf took two puffs of charr tobacco, and then said with a sigh: "It's easy to negotiate peace by forming an alliance army." The hearts of people in Middle-earth are not aligned, and each has its own interests. What's more, as the speaker of the Holy White Council, Saruman in white robe felt that we mages should not interfere in your own grievances and hatreds, and your own affairs should be resolved by yourself. ”

Thorin frowned and asked, "Then why are you still here to help us?" ”

Gandalf laughed, "Because I'm friends with your Oak Shield Dwarven clan. ”

"You're friends with many races, like the Terrans, like the Elves, like the Hobbits. ”

Gandalf laughed, "Yes, I want each of your races to be safe and happy, but...... I have witnessed the fall and extinction of many families, and I don't want this to happen to you. ”

Thorin nodded heavily at Gandalf, "Gandalf, you are a truly trustworthy friend, and I, Thorin Oak Shield, will never forget that." ”

Gandalf smiled, "Hopefully we can succeed this time." ”

Thorin glanced in the direction of Xu Feng, "Gandalf, that human, is there really nothing wrong with that?" He seems to be too powerful, and with his strength, he shouldn't be unknown in Middle-earth. ”

Gandalf laughed, "Did you say Mr. Diedy?" Yes, he should have some little secrets of his own, but who of us doesn't have secrets? It doesn't matter if he has a secret, as long as he is sincere in helping us, that's fine. ”

Thorin asked uneasily, "Do you think he is genuinely here to help us?" ”

Gandalf took a puff of his cigarette, "Don't you think?" ”

Thorin said in a deep voice, "I don't know, I always feel ...... He does not belong to us. ”

Gandalf smiled, "Thorin, you don't have to worry, I don't know their secrets, but with my instincts as a mage, I believe they have no ill will towards us. ”

Thorin nodded, "To be honest, I don't trust them, but I trust you. ”

Gandalf bowed slightly and returned to his place.

The more the night progressed into the wee hours of the morning, the colder it became.

The campfires burned at all times.

Thorin had always stood on the cliff and looked out into the distance, unafraid of the erosion of the cold wind.

By the next morning, the dwarves were getting up.

Instead of making traditional boiled beans, they took out the instant noodles that Xu Feng gave them and soaked them in a bowl of hot water.

For them, such food is delicious and fast.

Originally, it would have taken at least an hour and a half to pull out the camp, but with instant noodles, it only took half an hour for the dwarves to completely clean up and embark on the journey to Lonely Mountain again.

As for Xu Feng going to kill the two orc scouts last night, Xu Feng himself didn't say it, and Thorin didn't mention it, so the other dwarves naturally didn't know.

For Xu Feng, this is not a feats to brag about, and the only thing he wants to do is to protect Thorin and Bilbo.

As for Thorin, he didn't want to cause unwanted chaos, and of course, he was also a little jealous of Xu Feng's exploits.

Single-handedly, killing two orc elite scouts will definitely make the other dwarves reverent.

Thorin didn't want his people to worship a Terran mercenary.

The dwarven team continued on their way, and after crossing the sprawling ridge, they came to a wide river.

"What kind of river is this?" Hammer asked curiously, "Anduin?" ”

Gandalf smiled and shook his head, "No, it's the Brandy River. The Anduin River is at the mouth of a distant misty valley. ”

"Brandy? Wine? Hammer asked, surprised.

Gandalf blinked, "Brandy is wine?" Why haven't I heard of it? ”

Hammer hurriedly laughed, "Oh, that's because I misheard. ”

Gandalf laughed, "This river originates in the Brandy Mountains, so it's called the Brandy River." And the brandy mountains are the mountains we just passed through. ”

Iron Hammer nodded slightly, "I've been walking for a day, and I've just walked out of the Brandy Mountains." ”

Gandalf smiled: "That's right, leaving the Brandy Mountains is really leaving the Charr region, the warm climate of the Charr region is actually because the brandy mountains block cold air and hot air, and after passing through the brandy mountains, the territory in front of us has entered the kingdom of the human race - Arno." ”