Dharma Ring: Selling dung beetles at the border

The junction, the beginning of guidance, above the cemetery of border heroes.

Fan Lei, wearing a white mask, stood beside the stone and stared at the strange man opposite.

The man wears full body armor and cannot see clearly what he looks like inside.

The only thing that was certain was that no golden light of blessing could be seen in the peephole of the armor.

There was no light in his eyes, and Fan Lei judged that this was a faded person.

There are no witches around the Faded Ones, and Fan Lei believes that this is the right Faded One for their Blood Dynasty.

As the ace salesman of the Blood Dynasty, Fan Lei occupies the place where the Faded People have the most resources, luring those faded people who are still in the world to kill witches and join the Blood Dynasty and become Blood Fingers.

Fan Lei knew that it was most unreliable to let the faded person kill his own witch. Among the ten faded ones, there is not a single one that is that kind, but they often have no burden to kill other people's witches.

And he needs such a bloody finger - someone who can cause hatred and stir up disputes.

It is naturally difficult to empathize with a faded person without a witch, while a faded person with a witch is more likely to turn into a cold blood finger.

The disadvantage is that it is difficult for a fader to become stronger without a witch, but as a trigger of disputes, it does not need to be very strong.

Fan Lei judged that this was a talent, but did not take the initiative to step forward.

As a doctor who is familiar with people's hearts, Fan Lei knows that only by being passive can you show your style, and actively recruiting people will reduce your value.

Fan Lei stood upright, looking at the Faded One with playful eyes and a mysterious mask.

He believed that for someone as mysterious as him, the other party would definitely come over to talk to him.

Then Fan Lei watched helplessly as the Faded One prepared four roasted lamb legs, dozens of mutton skewers, a shield of braised pork, four roasted pig's trotters, four-fingered eagle legs...

I don’t know where the faded person got the perfume bottle. He sprinkled the spices on the meat for free. The aroma filled the guidance area and continued to bombard Fan Lei’s nasal cavity.

When the faded man dragged a three-meter-high squid from the seaside, inserted the squid into a nearby half-moon cross, cut off one of the sprouts and made grilled squid legs, Fan Lei finally couldn't help it anymore.

He walked up to the faded person and pointed at the faded person:

you……

Is something wrong? The Faded One looked at Fan Lei.

His voice sounded muffled through the armor.

Fan Lei suddenly lost his temper and said:

“How much does the mutton kebab cost?”

One hundred runes in a string, the Faded One replied.

Even if you can't see it through the helmet, you can still hear the man's unconcealed smile.

As an elite member of the Mongwen dynasty, Fan Lei had no shortage of runes and readily paid for them.

Pop it into your mouth along the slit of the mask. The perfect combination of juicy texture and meaty aroma fills your mouth. It's so delicious that Fan Lei almost forgets his business.

Through the relationship between the guests, Fan Lei chatted with the chef:

Are you a fader?

What is a fader? the armored man asked.

Those who are not gifted are those who have faded. Fan Lei said.

Oh, then I should be considered a fader. The armored man said.

You don't seem to have a witch.

What's a witch?

People who help and guide the faded ones. Fan Lei said, They can turn runes into your power to help you move forward.

Oh, I'm familiar with this one, I've had a witch before. The armored man said.

Before? Does that mean not now? Fan Lei chuckled, Were you killed?

We have different ideas and we parted ways. The armored man shrugged.

It's hard not having a witch. Fan Lei said, But you are lucky, you met me. My name is Fan Lei and I can guide you.

You want to be my witch? the armored man asked.

Fan Lei was a little suffocated by the faded person's brain circuit, and he was stunned for a while and said:

Just giving you some advice.

Oh, thank you, the man muttered.

Fan Lei felt inexplicably angry when he saw the man's lack of interest.

Fan Lei asked: What's your name?

forget.

What?

I have forgotten my name a long time ago. The man said, You can call me Wuming.

It really suits your status, unknown person. Fan Lei's words were thorny, You won't even forget the goal of the Faded One, right?

Target?

Rune, blessing, guidance, Elden's Ring. Fan Lei covered his white mask, Those golden things.

The nameless faded person suddenly realized: I told you earlier, I really long for golden things.

Fan Lei looked at Wu Ming.

It seems that it is not completely hopeless, and there is still some use value.

Fan Lei said: You can still see those golden lights. That is the so-called blessing guidance. If you follow the guidance, you will be walking on the right path.

The nameless little chicken nodded like a peck of rice: It's clear.

Fan Lei nodded with satisfaction:

Then go to Stonewell. I will point my blessing there.

Fan Lei's guidance contains evil intentions.

He has seen countless faded people believe in guidance and then be killed by powerful enemies.

Fan Lei knew that the blessing guidance was indeed the right direction, but not necessarily the right time.

The blessing guided the faded ones to the territory of the demigod Grek, but did not give the faded ones a chance to grow and adapt.

Novices often cannot adapt to the cruelty of the border area and are caught off guard by sudden and powerful enemies.

The Faded One didn't even take his shield. He rushed down to the beginning of the guide with his long sword in hand, leaving behind a place full of steaming barbecue.

Haha, don't blame me, just let that old guy try your quality and see if you are qualified to serve the Mongwen Dynasty.

Fan Lei looked at the fading man's retreating back and chuckled softly.

Soon he turned his attention to the barbecue.

The faded man's fighting ability is unclear, but his cooking ability is indeed good.

It's an advantage for me. Fan Lei picked up a roasted leg of lamb and ate it.

Good appetite, brother, a roasted leg of lamb costs five thousand runes. Thank you for your patronage. A voice came from behind Fan Lei.

Then he saw Wuming coming back, holding a bunch of cracked pots in his hand.

Fan Lei looked like he saw a ghost:

Didn't you go to Stonewell?

I'm going to the church down there. The ring finger pointed to a church not far away. I went to a merchant to buy some pots. I have no place to put the meat.

Shouldn't we pursue blessings?

I'm looking for a blessing. Wuming stretched out his hand towards Fan Lei, Thank you for five thousand runes.

Fan Lei was already thinking about where to find a crack in Wuming's full-body armor.

In bloodfly terms, get in through the peephole and turn his armor into a beehive.

Just as Fan Lei was about to take action, the creaking of the door opened interrupted his movements.

At the beginning of the guide, there is only one door here, which is the entrance to the Border Heroes Cemetery.

This is the magical place where fading ones grow one after another.

Fan Lei quickly returned to where he was, showing off his mystery, waiting for the next fader who might have a promising future.

With hope in his eyes and expectation in his heart, Fan Lei looked towards the open door.

The unruly hairstyle, cold eyes, and muscular shirtless body all show the true qualities of a macho man.

He could look more heroic if it weren't for the two Holy Grail bottles behind his butt.

Based on his experience, powerful faded ones are either wearing heavy armor, wearing strange clothes, or are naked.

This man was naked and dressed in strange clothes. He must be an expert.

Fan Lei put on an enigmatic look, brewing lines in his mind, waiting for the Faded One to take the initiative to talk to him.

The faded man smelled the smell and went to Wuming who was covered in armor.

Wuming was also very enthusiastic: Hey, the faded person who came through the sea of ​​fog, welcome to this beautiful borderland, you have worked hard along the way. There is delicious roasted leg of lamb here. Seeing that you are destined, it is five hundred rupees cheaper. I’ll sell it to you.”

The naked faded man looked embarrassed: It's so expensive, I only have five hundred...

You are new to the border area and don't know the prices here, but I am very fair and conscientious. Wuming patted his chest and assured the faded person, I can also give you some pointers by the way, so that you won't be unfamiliar with the place.

Really? The Faded One was moved.

But only this time, I have to pay for my information. Confidential information, please come here. Wuming stuffed the leg of lamb to the faded man, put his arm around his shoulders, and said loudly, Follow the blessing, that's the right path. Now, you can go to Stonewell and explore this beautiful junction.

That's my line! Fan Lei roared silently, gritting his teeth.

The Faded One heard the sound and looked in Fan Lei's direction.

Who is that? The Faded One asked subconsciously.

Wumingfu whispered: He is Fan Lei, and he is also here to guide the faded ones. He can only speak these words, and he can't cook, and his temper is not good, and he owes me five thousand runes.

The Faded One looked sideways at Fan Lei and responded: Then I'll stay away from him.

Wuming chuckled and continued to whisper to him:

The guidance of blessings is the right path, but don't just focus on the blessings. It is the right path, but it is also a difficult road. When you see the situation is not right, take a detour. Sometimes it is more useful to go south than to go north.

The Faded Man left with the leg of lamb, without saying a word to Fan Lei before leaving.

You... Fan Lei's voice contained suppressed anger, It turns out you are here to cause trouble.

How come, you are all my customers. Wuming said, Although you still owe me five thousand runes.

You charged five hundred for that fading one, and I'll give you five thousand?

There are discounts for newcomers. I'll give you a discount too. Wuming said, Then there are a thousand and one skewers of mutton skewers.

Fan Lei was silent for a moment, then suddenly smiled, took out five thousand runes and handed it to Wuming:

Help your business prosper.

Wuming smiled at Naluen: Thank you for the blessing, you are a good person.

Fan Lei took out a medal: I won't bother you anymore. Goodbye. Just live a good life in this beautiful borderland.

A burst of light flashed, pulling Fan Lei's figure towards another space.

In the Mongwen Blood Dynasty, Fan Lei no longer smiled at all. He issued a new mission:

Invade the unknown merchant at the beginning of the guide, take away all his runes, and kill him until he suffers from blight and loses his mind.

Countless blood fingers received this mission, and with their thirst for blood, they rushed to the beginning of guidance.

At this time, Wuming was still unaware of the beginning of the guidance, humming a song and cooking without worry.

On the iron frame of his shield, a huge bear paw was frying.

Next to the bear's paws, there are several equally large hearts covered with spikes.