Dharma Ring: Selling dung beetles at the border

The Volcano Mansion looks majestic from the outside, dancing with the volcanic mountains. It is a large fortress.

But when I actually walked in, I found that the interior of the Volcano Mansion was not as majestic and spacious as it looked from the outside, but rather cramped.

Although there is a volcano outside, there are almost no windows inside, and there are only a few red candles on both sides of the corridor, making the various dark red decorations in the room even more eerie. The dense red carpet muffled the sound, and the surroundings were quiet, as if walking into the bloody mouth of a snake, leading to the deep hell.

Although it is rich in volcanic stones, the construction quality of this volcano is not good. Wuming commented on the cramped space of the volcano official residence.

After all, starting from Nimgefu, Wuming had seen too many ancient and magnificent buildings with amazingly strong materials.

On both sides of the corridor, which is not very spacious, are paintings that are shocking to the golden people. The golden trees are burning under the red flames, which is full of blasphemy.

Walking through the corridor is the main hall, where a large table similar to a round table is placed in the center of the hall, but there is no blessing, and there are no weapons gathered on the table.

In a corner next to the big round table, the hostess of the Volcano Mansion was sitting there, waiting for the arrival of the distinguished guests.

Wuming stepped forward and examined the hostess of the Volcano Mansion.

The hostess sat on a chair, and a tall and sturdy knight of the furnace stood quietly behind her. The heavy sword in his hand looked like it could kill all enemies.

The woman's head is made of golden jewelry that forms a turban-like helmet, a tree-like crown on her head, and a shamrock-like decoration on her forehead. In the middle of the luxurious gold is a delicate silver mask. A mask similar to that of a lord, revealing the identity of the mistress.

Wearing a white silk robe, extending from the collar to the feet. The sleeves are knitted with dark gold, the stitching is delicate and dense, and the chest is embellished with bright rubies, which is not like the design of the Golden Dynasty.

The custom-made robe fits perfectly. Sitting on the chair, you can vaguely see the enchanting figure of the hostess. The facial features of the mask are exquisite and beautiful, and the sharp eye sockets reveal a pool of eyes that make people unable to help but look closely.

Although the hostess has a hint of seductiveness in her figure and eyebrows, her sitting posture is actually quite solemn. She sits upright with her upper body upright, her feet slightly crossed, and her hands folded on her legs. When Wuming observes her, she is also observing quietly. Nameless.

Tanith has been through a lot and met a lot of people.

She has seen people who call themselves heroes, she has seen blasphemous heroes, she has seen cowards, and she has also seen brats who have no qualifications as heroes but have no self-awareness and can only bluff.

Through people's eyes and subtle words and deeds, they can judge the approximate direction of the other person. If they chat for a few more words, Tanis can judge whether this person has the potential to be a hero.

The feeling Wuming gave her was very unique.

When she first came to Huoshan Mansion, after witnessing the blasphemy along the way, the eyes that came here were either angry, excited, or looking at her curiously. There were even some people who longed for her with lustful eyes.

Wuming was generally curious, but it seemed as if he had not seen the blasphemy along the way. His curiosity towards her was more like a look at the merchandise than curiosity about the hostess of the Volcano Mansion.

Review the product…

Under the mask, Tanith frowned slightly.

She had not experienced this kind of look for a long time.

But she did. In the past, she was regarded as a commodity and was looked at in this way.

However, the gaze that regards her as a commodity is often more tinged with desire, but Wuming does not have this feeling.

With a very rare look, Tanis could not see Wuming clearly based on visual inspection.

Interesting guest. Tanis spoke slowly, with a solemn voice, He actually came to our Volcano Residence on his own, which is really a rare guest. So, that person also came on his own...

It's a lot of trouble for me to come here. Wuming sighed with emotion.

Why did the guests come to the Volcano Residence? Tanis asked, Are you going to crusade against us, or are you going to join the Volcano?

Join... maybe cooperate. Wuming said, I'm here to discuss business with you. I'm a businessman.

This is strange. Tanis smiled, Even among rare guests, your identity is rare.

Tanith put her fingers on her chin:

Let me ask, is it not me you want to trade with?

How is that possible? Wuming was surprised by Tanis's leap of thinking, I am a serious businessman and do not buy or sell people - people are the greatest wealth. Unlike cattle and sheep, which eat a lot of grass and produce a little milk, people But you can eat one pound of grass and produce three pounds of grass. There is no reason to sell products that can increase their own value.

I misunderstood, I'm sorry. Tanis said, It's just that the way you look at me is different from ordinary people.

That's really different. Wuming looked at Tanis with more of a sense of curiosity that this is the woman that Patch has fallen in love with, naturally with a hint of scrutiny and a hint of curiosity.

I have no idea about you. Wuming patted his chest, A friend's wife should not be bullied.

Oh? Are you also an old friend of our King Rakad? Tanith perked up, Could it be that you are an old member of the Golden Dynasty? A former hero of the Round Table?

Ah... Wuming was a little embarrassed, I'm sorry, I forgot that you are still Larcade's concubine.

Wuming's words confused Tanis. For a moment, she could only think of the possibility that the businessman in front of her was a trafficker who was going to abduct her and sell her to someone as his wife.

Tanis put her fingers on her temples, her eyes becoming sharper:

What do you mean?

It means that if there is any disagreement, he will order the killing of this animal.

Wuming quickly explained: You said that I am a rare customer? You must have met another businessman before, right?

Another businessman? Tanis shook her head, I have never left the Huoshan Mansion, and no businessman has ever come to the Huoshan.

A bald man wearing leather armor and holding a spear and a large shield, his name is Patch. Nameless reminded Tanis.

Patch... Tanis said, It turns out he is a businessman.

Seeing what Tanis meant, she did know Patch, Wuming felt relieved:

We are partners, in a caravan.

So, you are the unknown merchant from the Eclipse Caravan. Tanith said.

Patch mentioned me? Wuming said, This heartless guy actually remembers me when he was here.

He didn't mention it. This was the result of our own investigation. Tanis said, When we issued the wanted order for you.

After Tanis said this, her eyes were like snakes, observing Wuming's reaction.

Wuming's reaction was regretful: I overestimated that damn bald guy. No one else cares about me yet.

Tanith found Wuming's reaction interesting:

Knowing that we are planning to kill you, you still come alone?

That's why I came here this time. Wuming said, We don't want to be enemies with the volcano. We are small business owners and honest businessmen.

Wuming was very calm: If you want to kill me, of course I will come over. Please don't kill me. Is this logic not difficult to understand?

It's easy to understand, but most people don't dare to do this. Tanis said, You are very courageous, maybe you are confident in your own strength, maybe you have the will to not be afraid of death, you can come alone, you have a hero potential.

When Wuming heard Tanis' praise, he smiled playfully and pulled a chair over and sat across from Tanis:

Lord Tanis, we actually don't have any deep hatred. Why do we have to fight each other? Harmony, harmony is better. We can cooperate instead of being hostile.

Wuming clapped his fingers: We just did some good things for Dajiao before, and that was for the development of our caravan. Now that Dajiao has left our caravan, we have no reason to fight.

On the contrary, we can cooperate. The puppet technology of the Volcano is very good and can be exported to us. The volcanic stone of the Volcano is also very good and can be exported to us. The bacon of the Volcano is good and can be exported to us.

Tanis looked at Wuming who was seriously explaining the business plan to her, and asked:

Everything is sold to you, what do you buy it with?

Don't worry, we businessmen naturally value exchanges of equal value. Wuming said, I will offer you a price you can't refuse - Runes, a lot of Runes.

We're not really short of runes, Tanis said.

Rune is a blessing. Wuming said.

I know that we don't need such a blessing. Tanith said, Only a tainted blessing is worth cherishing.

Isn't the blessing meant for use... Wuming said, How could it be tainted?

Blessings can be given to heroes, and the defiled heroes digest the runes and then introduce them to my king Rakad. Tanith said.

Then we still need runes. Wuming said.

The runes obtained by plundering are the runes desecrated. Tanith said, We don't need to trade, plundering is our way.

Wuming looked at Tanisi worried:

Purchasing with zero runes is not recommended...

Wuming was a businessman who ran a caravan, but he didn't want to be robbed of the Shanshan Mansion one day while eating skewers and singing songs. It was quite fair after the robbery was over.

Wuming said: I have other benefits, I can provide you with beef and mutton.

Look, you are so hungry that you are using people to make dried meat. You must feed a lot of people. I can help you improve your food.

Wuming sighed: Originally, I didn't want to get involved in the conflict between your demigod forces, but if we can indeed become partners, I can also smuggle you some logistical supplies.

No need. Tanis smiled, My king Racade has already calculated everything, and naturally he has also considered the disadvantages of the volcano. The logistical problem has been solved.

You forced me to do this. Wuming pointed at Tanis, It seems I have to reveal my trump card.

Tanis put her hands together and waited for Wuming to play the so-called trump card.

I have taken away the Rodel army that attacked you. Wuming said, How about it? Is it interesting? This saves you a lot of effort.

Oh? Rodel withdrew his troops? Tanith stretched out her hand, and a mechanical crow flew over her body. The iron pieces on her body undulated with each other to form words.

Tanis looked at it for a while and nodded: It's true, I didn't expect you to ask them to retreat.

This is my sincerity. Wuming said, We have no personal enmity after all. Why not consider the proposal just now? Cancel the pursuit of us and start cooperation. Oh, I will still provide those benefits just mentioned.

Tanis nodded: A very sincere condition.

I am rarely so generous. That is to say, Huoshan Mansion is a place where my brother wants to come, and we are willing to give such a big discount. Wuming said, After all, we are family members, so we should treat them as benefiting them. We will lose a little. It’s not a big deal.”

Tanis stared at Wuming:

But you have misunderstood one thing. The volcano is not chasing you for no reason, and it is not because of Tragus.

Ah? Wuming was stunned, rolling his eyes and thinking hard, Have I ever done anything that would make people angry? No, I am such a kind person. Apart from this, what else can I do to provoke the famous Huoshan Mansion? …”

Wuming thought hard and couldn't think of a reason.

Could it be a misunderstanding? Wuming gave Tanis advice. In fact, it's not our caravan, but someone playing tricks on us. Pretending to be me, and then doing some evil things? Sir, what are you telling me? , I must have never done it. Someone really impersonates me to do bad things and damage the brand image of my caravan. I am the first one not to agree, so I will help you kill him.

Tanis stared at Wuming and said slowly:

I have a daughter, she is a cute and innocent child, her name is La Ya.

Laya, this name sounds familiar... Wuming's hard thinking was obviously not as good as the expert's guidance. He suddenly thought of something and his body froze a little.

Looking at Wuming who was frozen, Tanis continued:

She is a shy child. In order to train her, I asked her to go to the Lake District to recruit blasphemous heroes for us. Of course, in order to protect her, I asked her to wear the strongest protective barrier.

Tanith sighed: Of course, she still walked out of the protective barrier - she was lured by a businessman. And when the businessman lured her out of the barrier, he showed his fangs - he was going to cook my daughter , want to eat my daughter.

Tanis continued: When my men went to check on Laya as usual, she huddled in the protective barrier and did not dare to move. Even if there was food next to the protective barrier, she did not dare to take a step outside. . The poor child lost weight several times due to hunger. She only dared to eat after returning to the volcano. She cried in my arms for a long time and told me what she had experienced.

Tanis said: Laya told me that the merchant's clothes are very strange. They don't look like ordinary wandering merchants, and they can't be seen as knights from any fiefdom. It is a unique design in the border area - it is easy to confirm.

Tanis stared directly at Wuming:

Now, honest businessman, please tell me, have you ever done this bad thing?

Hmm... Wuming felt like he was about to break out in sweat.

He showed an awkward yet flattering smile:

I was just talking to her for fun.