Pioneer Lord: Starting From Daily Intelligence

The news of the Dragon's Nest adventure team returning finally interrupted the stubborn Dwarf Commander.

His eyes also lit up, laughing heartily with a loud voice: "Hahaha, Dorglin did not dishonor our Dwarf name and smoothly brought the team back. Let's quickly see what treasures they've brought back from the Dragon's Nest."

"I say, Bauhinia Knight, our warriors have returned with divine weapons from the Dragon's Nest. You have no excuse not to dispatch the troops now, do you?"

The dwarves do not worship the Sun Goddess, the God of Tactics; they only believe in their race's wisdom and talents.

This Dwarven saying goes: "Whether a shield is durable depends on how many blows it can withstand on the battlefield; whether wine is rich depends on how many seasons it has aged in the barrel; whether an archway is superior depends on how many years of wind and rain it can endure; and whether a dwarf is wise depends on how many life's years are marked on his beard."

With Su Li being so young, he was particularly skeptical, questioning whether the Bauhinia Knight's reluctance to fight was a tactic of the Sun Goddess or just human cowardice?

If it weren't for their decent relationship before, this irritable dwarf would have started questioning long ago.

Su Li couldn't be bothered with his inquiries now; what he cared about most was the condition of the adventurers, especially since among them were his female courtier and his Minister of Agriculture.

So he decisively said: "Let them in quickly. No, I'll go personally to welcome our heroes. We'll discuss the troop deployment after talking with them."

Seeing Su Li say this, the dwarf Mudalin had no objections, and immediately followed him out of the hall into the courtyard to welcome the four returning warriors from the Dragon's Nest.

Their state was much better than Su Li had anticipated; he was prepared for missing arms or legs, or even deaths.

But it seemed that, aside from Ashfield being as thin as a skeleton or an old farmer from the Empire, the others didn't have many wounds.

They drove a combat-ram-drawn cart right into the courtyard, the bed of the four-wheeled wooden cart filled with bag after bag of supplies. From the tightly tied bags, exposed longswords, flagpoles, shields, and other treasures could be seen. Clearly, this venture into the Dragon's Nest yielded extremely abundant rewards!

Su Li didn't spare these items a second glance; he immediately walked up to Hilude, holding her tightly in his arms, spinning her around, ensuring she wasn't hurt, then he slightly relaxed.

Then Su Li kissed her gallant yet stunningly beautiful cheek and said, "Quickly report on your journey these past days and tell me your whereabouts. I want to see where my heart has been running alongside you."

Hilude's fair face suddenly blushed with two red clouds, lowering her head shyly, feeling a bit embarrassed, yet also exceptionally happy and sweet, the corners of her mouth can't help but rise. Since their acquaintance, the two had been almost inseparable and had never been apart for so long. Now, this brief separation was like a new marriage, hearing her lover's sweet words, she felt enveloped entirely in a happy atmosphere.

As they say, love and romance are enrapturing to the parties involved and nauseating to the onlookers.

Dorglin couldn't help but grumble, transforming himself into a dramatic master, launching into an exaggerated performance: "Oh dear, my old pal! You are one friend who forgets everything at the sight of beauty! We are four heroic fellows, who grandly stormed the Blood Pine Forest Dragon's Nest, extracting wealth from the Giant Dragon's mouth. As for Hilude, your attitude is, my most precious treasure, darling sweetheart, returned smoothly, without losing a single hair, as beautiful as a princess straight out of a fairy tale."

"As for me, hmph, like a little stone by the road, 'Oh, the dwarf is back too,' not even a warm hug, let alone cheers and applause!"

Su Li laughed heartily and warmly embraced him, saying, "My friend, perhaps there are no sugary words welcoming you, but there are flowers and fine wine! I've prepared two full barrels of Giant Brew for you; tonight we won't leave without getting drunk!"

Dorglin's little jealousy instantly vanished, and he opened his arms, laughing excitedly, "Hahaha! Good, good, good! My friend, you indeed are the most understanding intimate friend! Our camaraderie is as rich as the Giant Brew; we won't leave without getting drunk!"

Afterward, Su Li went forward to individually console Vandar and Ashfield. Their conditions were slightly poorer, but there were no major issues, only a depletion of some Primordial Qi and energy, which can be replenished with some rest.

Su Li chuckled, patting their shoulders generously, "You both have worked hard. The Holy Purple Vine Tree in our territory has been growing rapidly thanks to the Rainbow Hail Crystal's acceleration; perhaps the Holy Purple Vine Pods will mature in the autumn. Both of you take good care of yourselves; once the pods ripen, I'll give each of you three!"

The Holy Purple Vine Pods might be a bit sour due to it being the first year for the Holy Purple Vine Tree to bear fruit, not fully mature but extending life for several months should be no problem.

Originally somewhat sluggish, the two instantly perked up, quickly replying, "We praise Lord for your generosity. May the Hyacinth God bless your health and ensure the continuity of your progeny."

"To serve Lord, is the honor of our Dawn Church."