Dharma Ring: Selling dung beetles at the border

Wuming has always had the mentality that I am a good citizen, using justice as a shield, and having nothing to fear.

Now listening to Tanis say this, it seems, seems, possible... that she is not very morally reasonable.

It can't be like this, the nameless boss is always right!

Wuming quickly came to his senses and rushed to Tanis in one stride.

The speed was so fast that the furnace knight behind Tanis thought that Wuming was about to assassinate her, so he lowered his large shield to protect Tanis.

But the reaction of the Furnace Knight was still slow and could not keep up with Wuming's ghostly speed. As soon as Wuming was short, he had already passed through the shield, walked around behind it, and faced Tanis directly.

He simply knelt down on one knee, held Tanis's hand, and stared at Tanis, his eyes full of emotion.

Tanis let Wuming hold his hand, resting her other hand on the mask, looking at Wuming calmly, without the slightest panic that she might be assassinated.

Do you want to beg for mercy? Tanith asked.

Madam. Wuming said seriously, I was indeed joking with her. Everything is for the sake of the child!

For the sake of the child? Tanis said. You almost ate her?

I didn't really eat, right? Wuming said, Look at my speed just now. If I tried to stop your daughter, would she be able to run away?

Unfailingly accurate: I want to give her a training so that she can understand the ugliness of this world and prevent her from being deceived by bad people one day.

To round it all off, I'm helping you, Miss La Ya, to prevent disaster. Wuming said, Madam, you sent your daughter out not just to train her. We are actually the same! You are me. And I , is an honest businessman—I really didn’t want to harm her.”

Tanis stared at Wuming for a while, then slowly said: Seriously?

Seriously. Wuming raised three fingers and swore, Who among us is related to whom? From now on, Laya will be my goddaughter. I will help her with some training. You're welcome.

Tanis flicked her fingers and pushed Wuming's hand away with quite strong force.

You want to cooperate? Tanith asked.

Who wouldn't want to cooperate with a force that can drive the Royal City's army crazy? Wuming said, At least they don't want to become enemies.

Tanis thought for a while: What are you going to use the volcanic stone for?

Buildings, buildings made of volcanic stone, are very strong. Wuming said.

We don't have this technology. Tanis said, I can give it to you, but I, the volcano, also want this technology.

Wuming did not agree immediately and looked embarrassed.

Tanis did not urge her and waited silently for Wuming's reply.

This is a very precious technology, a long-lost technology in the border area. Wuming said.

Just tell me the price, Tanis said.

Wuming shook his head: You misunderstood, I will not raise the price, but this technology is provided by my partner. You have to contact him personally. As long as he agrees to you, the technology can be given away for free.

Your partner is... Tanith asked.

Patch. Wuming smiled, You have to tell him about this in person.

Where is Patch? Tanith said. Is he dead?

He's fine. He won't survive even if I die. Wuming said, In the caravan at the back. I also have to discuss another issue with you - I traveled across mountains and ridges to see you, but my The same cannot be said for the convoy. I see that the volcano cut off the bridge that leads directly to the volcano, but the damage is not too great - can we repair the bridge? At least put up a board so that cars can pass through.

The nameless caravan has always been able to rely on gravity magic and the construction team to directly pave the road, but it has never done so just to respect the opinions of the volcano.

Tanith glanced at the Crucible Knight.

The voice of the Furnace Knight seemed to come from a stuffy jar:

This is very dangerous.

Wuming nodded: It is indeed dangerous. The Royal City's army can take this opportunity to rush to the entrance of the Volcano Mansion. You can take some measures, such as weakening the strength of the bridge and setting up trebuchets and explosive barrels in advance.

Wuming spoke frankly and the plan was indeed feasible, so Tanis agreed.

The volcano will check the convoy's merchandise and strictly control the number of people on the bridge to prevent anyone from ambushing the convoy and working together internally and externally to undermine the volcano's defense.

Wuming never thought about ambushing the volcano, and he was happy to show off his products. As long as he could achieve his goal, he would be satisfied.

Wuming looked out along the corridor of the volcano, secretly clenching his fists.

Patch, brothers are extremely benevolent. If you can help, you will do so. You have to seize the opportunity.

I can't give you the volcano's puppet technique. Tanith said, This is an important part of our military force and a great invention of our King Racade. It cannot be revealed.

Living next to a volcano, your smelting skills must be very good. Wuming envied, I won't disclose it, but can I entrust it to you?

What do you want to entrust? Tanith asked.

Entrust Huoshan to help me build something. Wuming said, A large instrument.

Are there any drawings? Tanis asked.

It's just an idea. Wuming said, If we can do it, why would we need to entrust the volcano to do it?

However, Wuming found a piece of paper and drew two simple strokes.

After finishing the painting, Wuming glanced at Tanis: Madam, it's better to call the craftsman and blacksmith, and you can make a better judgment.

After saying that, Wuming looked deep into the intricate rooms of Huoshan Mansion.

Wuming entered the volcano and found that there were many rooms here, but most of them were empty, or the doors were closed, making them extremely quiet.

I don't know where the other people in Huoshan Residence are staying.

Tanis did not go as Wuming expected and said:

No need, I can understand.

Very versatile, madam. Wuming complimented.

You can always learn through the long years. Tanis walked to the table, preparing to look at the unknown drawings, I'm going to tell you that the volcano needs to make Iron Maiden and dolls. If the production capacity is insufficient, the volcano will reject your request.

Tanis walked to the octagonal table and looked at Wuming's drawings. She visibly paused and was a little surprised.

In the nameless drawing, there is a long, twisting and serpentine machine.

A huge bronze snake, its scales are all made of iron, and its interior is driven by pyroxene, volcanic rocks and magma. The fire is filled in the body of the giant snake. Judging from the picture, this bronze snake is coiled up and is as big as a mountain. It is quite impressive. fear.

Snake? Tanith asked.

The giant bronze snake is inspired by a kind of sandworm in my hometown. The ring finger pointed at the head of the bronze giant beast.

The head is a part that can move and become larger in outline. The inside of the mouthparts is full of serrations, which seem to be able to crush everything in front of it.

Wuming said: I plan to use this machine to dig holes, and the efficiency can be improved a lot.

Tanith's fingertips traced the head of the bronze worm, observing the mouthparts.

Such a structure is not feasible. Tanis said, Like mouthparts, constantly rotating saw teeth? The saw teeth, slurry, and shaft of the mechanical structure will soon wear out. I won't give you any ideas. There’s a way to solve it.”

Madam, there is no need to worry about this. Wuming said, We already have this part, whether it is the saw teeth for breaking earth and gravel, or the method to drive these saw teeth. What we need is the large-scale metal smelting technology of the volcano.

Wuming pointed at the body and spine of the giant bronze snake: We need these.

Tanith was still staring at the head, observing the saw teeth.

I can't see the axle, Tanith said.

Of course we have a way to make it spin. Wuming said.

Ohh's Qi Control? Tanith asked.

Wuming was surprised: How did you tell?

Tanis did not answer Wuming's question, but just said:

In other words, this big thing is actually driven by human power.

Wuming smiled: Can it be done? This machine is very big, I hope it won't encroach on the original manufacturing of Huoshan.

Tanis looked at the drawing and nodded slightly: It can be done.

You have a vision. Wuming let out a long breath, Madam, you have a good vision. Sure enough, you can see that this machine has endless potential, right? It will be of great benefit to the volcano -

I like its shape. Tanis dropped these words and took the drawing away.

Is it just because of the appearance? Wuming was stunned.

Is it difficult to understand that you make a choice because of your appearance? Tanis asked back.

I thought Madam would care more about its connotation... Wuming said bitterly.

Wuming looked at the seat where Tanis had left. Behind the seat was a huge portrait of a demigod.

The man in the painting has a manly beard and long curly light blond hair. His body is covered with jewels and he is holding a gorgeous holy sword. He is very heroic.

That is obviously the demigod who sits in the volcano's official residence, another descendant of Lenora, Queen of the Full Moon, the 'Judge' demigod Rakad.

The gleaming bald head, the sly smile, the lean body, the obscene posture appeared in Wuming's mind...

Wuming sighed secretly:

Brother, your... future is not optimistic.

You have to find a way to change Patch's image, such as finding a handsome armor to wear.

Wuming looked around and saw the Crucible Knight behind Tanis.

The dark golden armor is full of low-key luxury, and the thick arc of the armor shows the impression of heaviness and stability.

Knight of the Furnace, I know you. Wuming started arguing with the Knight of the Furnace while Tanis was observing the drawings, Aren't you a subordinate of King Godfrey? Why are you here in the volcano?

The Furnace Knight glanced at Wuming and ignored him.

Do you know that King Gefulei has returned to the imperial court? Wuming continued to chat, He has already returned to the royal city. He has tidied up the royal city in a presentable manner. I guess you will have to face each other after cleaning up the royal city. How will you face your past bosses? How about it?

What do you think will happen? The Furnace Knight glared at Wuming, What do you think the Furnace is? A traitor who abandoned the Lord?

The question now is not who will you recognize as the boss? Wuming said.

Who do you think knights are, mercenaries who follow whoever has money? said the Furnace Knight. King Godfrey was exiled back then and he also set us free. Of course we respect King Godfrey, but I Already a knight of Lady Tanis, the greatest respect for King Godfrey is to go all out on the battlefield.

Wuming was a little regretful: I thought you would find it difficult to be loyal and filial, and choose to disband and return home instead of serving two masters.

What are you thinking about? Why should I disarm?

The main reason is that I can buy your clothes. Wuming said, I'm looking for a good-looking dress.

Seeing that there was no chance of the furnace, Wuming didn't say anything more and made a quick decision:

Madam, I will go back to the caravan first to greet them, ask them not to deviate, and tidy up for them. We can't come to the volcano in disgrace.

After saying that, he slipped out and disappeared in a flash.

Tanis looked at Wuming who suddenly left the volcano, and looked at each other with the Furnace Knight.

Madam, do you really want to let that caravan go? The Furnace Knight asked, They caused a lot of damage.

It's very courageous to come here alone. Tanis said, Besides, he is a businessman and has already been stained. He meets the conditions for joining the volcano.

Tanis said: As for whether you have any agenda...it's the same. As long as you become my king's clansman, you will naturally succumb to my king's will and become a clansman.

She showed off the blueprint: Let's study this first. If it is feasible, it will also be helpful for us to resist the Golden Tree.

Wuming and the caravan were running in both directions and soon joined together.

Did it go well? Patch was the first to ask.

Patch, who had been half dead along the way and had no energy to do anything, was now full of energy and obviously much more active.

Wuming stepped forward, without saying anything, and put something on Patch's head.

What the hell? Patch felt his scalp was a little itchy, as if he was wearing a cashmere hat, and he wanted to scratch it more.

Don't move, look to see if it's right. Wuming pulled out a mirror and placed it in front of Patch.

A wig was put on Patch's head. I don't know what it was made of. The roots of the wig were clear and neat, forming a watermelon head.

Patch has a long face and a watermelon head...

It's crazy ugly, Patch commented.

It's better than a bald donkey, right? Wuming said.

What a bad hairstyle, like a priest. Patch took it off unwillingly.

I see that Tanis pays great attention to her appearance, so I want to give you some advice. Wuming said, How about it make your image better when we meet?

Patch hesitated after being told this. He put on his wig again and looked at the mirror, feeling a little unsure.

Patch felt that he could not trust all unknown people and had to brainstorm ideas.

He found Mongot and Lance Sanks who were not far away:

How about giving it to the staff officer? Will Tanith like it?

Lance Sanks said: I'm not a human being, don't ask me about human aesthetics.

Patch then looked at Mengt.

Mengt's face was expressionless: I think it's disgusting for a group of people to discuss coveting other people's wives.

Patch was at his wits end and stopped trying to ask these two people.

He also knew in his heart that Menggert was disgusting, and it was not because he was disgusted with his wife. This blessing king always disapproved of the caravan going to the volcano and disapproved of cooperating with the volcano.

Patch couldn't refute Mongot. If it were normal, he would be the one to stand up and put the brakes on Wuming, preventing him from transferring the adventurous habits he once had as a soldier to running a caravan.

But Patch knew that this time it was the other way around. He is the one who wants to join the volcano, and Wuming is helping him - even if the risks are not proportional to the benefits, even if he has to bow his head in front of the volcano, he will stay with him, rain or shine.

Both bosses are rushing towards the volcano. Whether they will swoop into the crater like moths and burn them to pieces depends on their luck.

Patch, who has always accurately judged danger and the environment, also felt that this was inappropriate, and vaguely felt that some dangerous storm was waiting ahead. But Patch ignored this intuition this time and couldn't help coming to the volcano.

Patch prayed that nothing serious would happen.

Patch, who despised the clergy, began to pray, which naturally did not have much effect.