Dharma Ring: Selling dung beetles at the border

Nefeli pinched Wuming's neck, with tears in her eyes:

I'll strangle you to death!

Wuming said calmly:

Don't worry, I have good reasons for doing this. I believe you can understand me after listening.

Nefeli relaxed temporarily, but her hand was still on Wuming's neck:

You'd better come up with a reasonable explanation.

Wuming said: Because I want to save you.

I'm squatting in a cell now.

If I hadn't taken action, you would have grown up on Greg now. Wuming said.

Then why don't you just rescue me from Stone City and imprison me?

This is a good question and a very profound one, Wuming commented.

So? Neferi said.

Two reasons. First, I plan to come to Stone City to do business, so I need to have a good relationship with Greg. Defeating you and successfully rescuing him is a good opportunity.

Neferi resisted the urge to strangle him and asked for the second reason.

Kill them all the way. Why did you throw objects from high altitude? It caused me heavy losses. Wuming said, It's a small revenge.

Wuming compared his thumb:

How about it? Is the reason sufficient and the evidence conclusive? Can you understand me now?

Nephili's eyes were about to split, and her finger bones made a popping sound.

Don't worry, you'll be fine. Wuming said, Your father is the one you can't kill.

I'm not afraid of death, but if my adoptive father's plan fails, it's better to let me die. Neferi looked at him bitterly.

Wuming sighed:

Seeing that you are not thinking clearly, let me explain it clearly to you - do you know what your adoptive father's plan is?

Neferi hesitated and couldn't explain.

Although the process is very tortuous, but get rid of the complicated things and think about it carefully. Wuming knocked on Neferi's head, You can't defeat Greg, even if I don't intervene, you can't. You will only lose your life and let Greg Become stronger. Is this Baozhi’s plan to use his daughter as food?”

Neferi loosened her hands and covered her head:

So I was wrong from the beginning...

Yes, you deviated from the plan from the beginning, even if I didn't take action. Wuming said, And the main reason why I took action, as I said, was just to save you.

Finally, Wuming came to the conclusion:

So there's no need for you to be angry with me.

Is that so... Neferi was shaken.

Wuming whispered in her ear:

Of course it is, I have a high IQ, just listen to me.

Wuming never mentioned the impact of Neferi and Momochi's relationship.

Neferi asked: Then what is the adoptive father's plan?

How do I know? Just ask him. Wuming said.

I can't get out now. Neferi said sadly.

Don't worry, Greg will negotiate with your father. Your father can bail you out. Wuming said, I will also help facilitate this matter and let your father take you home as soon as possible.

Similarly, Wuming did not bring up the feasibility of directly rescuing Neferi from Stone City.

Human attention is limited, and as long as people are guided intentionally, they will ignore some problems.

Wuming's abacus was very good. He used Nefeli's assassination to win Grek's favor. As for the mess caused by Nefeli, Baizhi was responsible for it.

He believed that as the boss of the Round Table, he still had some courage.

Wuming had already begun to think about how to rip off Baizhi during negotiations.

Nefeli was deceived and limped, holding Wuming's hands:

Thank you. I doubted you before. I was rude.

You're welcome. Wuming said, Let's get to know each other. My name is Wuming.

Neferilu.

Xiao Lu, Wuming said clearly. This was the first time he knew Nefeli's full name.

Neferi felt a little unhappy when she heard this title:

It sounds like I'm lower than you.

I can't help it, there's already someone with the name Lao Lu. Wuming spread his hands, How about I call you Zhonglu? Dalu? Shanglu?

Neferi lost her temper: You can do whatever you want.

Wuming smiled and left: I will rescue you as soon as possible. Now just stay here with peace of mind.

When Wuming left the cell, Greg had already prepared the dinner.

The wild boars and goats were placed whole on the long table. Greg and Wuming sat at both ends of the long table, and officials were gathered around the other seats.

Wuming noticed that the people on the table were all generals.

Come, drink. This is fine wine. I opened it specially for you. Grek greeted Wuming warmly, Why don't you take off your armor? It's so hot.

Wuming picked up the wine glass and waved it in front of Hu:

My face is ugly and I'm afraid of scaring adults.

Compared to this, the things on Baizhi's side are more important. Wuming said, Do you have a way to contact Baizhi? He is deep in the Round Table Hall, and it is said that the Round Table Hall does not exist in this world.

Only then did Greg realize this. Although he had captured Bai Zhi's daughter, he had no messenger to inform Bai Zhi.

If Baizhi wants to deal with me, he will probably continue to send people... Greg was not sure, I spread the news about her daughter being arrested in the city, and maybe we will wait until peace negotiations.

I'm afraid that Baizhi got the news too late and sent more assassins here. Wuming Youyou said.

Greg was enjoying his meal when he suddenly put down the pig's trotters in his hand.

What should we do? Greg panicked.

The nameless person recommended himself: Perhaps I can pass on a message for you. After all, I have been to the Round Table Hall.

That's it. Greg immediately agreed as if he was grasping a life-saving straw.

Wuming set off immediately. He obtained the teleportation method to the Round Table Hall from Neferi and returned to the Round Table Hall again.

He saw that the last renovation of the Round Table Hall had been repaired, and the two passages leading directly to the blacksmith and merchant had been blocked again.

We will negotiate later, and first we have to restore the two channels. Wuming murmured.

Baizhi, who was walking in the round table hall, saw Wuming and said doubtfully:

How did you get in?

Nameless laughter:

The Golden King asked me to send you a message.

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In Baizhi's study, Sir Baizhi sat behind his desk and listened to Wuming's purpose.

The unknown general Neferi challenged Grek and was defeated and imprisoned by Grek, but of course he concealed the fact that he contributed to it. He said that Neferi's identity was exposed as she reported it herself.

Wuming said: You'd better negotiate with Greg quickly, otherwise he will use your daughter's limbs.

Bai Zhi asked: What conditions need to be negotiated?

Then I don't have to pay 1.8 million runes. Wuming's eyes rolled around.

Bai Zhi nodded and said calmly:

I understand—I won't ransom her.

The price is negotiable. Wuming said, There can be fewer runes. What Greg needs most is probably a sense of security. We can think of a way from this aspect.

Bai Zhi looked at Wu Ming: How much benefit can you get from it?

Look what you said, am I that kind of person? I'm just here to deliver a message. Wuming said in an upright tone, Qi San Kai?

I will not redeem her. Baozhi repeated, You may be disappointed.

Ah? Wuming couldn't believe it, Are you kidding me?

When Neferi makes a mistake, she should bear it herself. Momochi said, She is a warrior and she can bear this.

Wuming was stunned: Isn't she your daughter?

She's an adopted daughter. Momochi corrected, Being emotional will only ruin things. Neferi's failure is a foregone conclusion. Next, we should designate plans based on this to minimize losses and strive for benefits.

So your plan is to sacrifice Neferi? Wuming said.

Baizhi ignored Wuming and fell into deep thought:

Perhaps I can counterattack Greg's army... As long as I don't admit it, I can accuse Greg of provocation and find a reasonable reason to attack Stone City. No, this is too false... Neferi needs to cooperate...

Wuming froze in place.

Almost all of his ideas and plans were based on Momochi saving Neferi. He never expected that Momochi would give up on Neferi directly.

Baizhi raised his head and said to Wuming:

I may need to trouble you with something, send me a message.

To whom? Wuming asked.

Neferi and Greg. Bai Zhi said, Let Neferi deny her relationship with me and her relationship with the Round Table.

He walked out of the study and came back after a while, holding a letter in his hand, which had a double seal of magic and machinery, as well as Momochi's heraldic paint:

Give this letter to Greg. I will deny my relationship with Neferi and say that Neferi only thinks she is my daughter. This is just a misunderstanding.

Nameless stunned:

So heartless...

Baizhi took out a money bag:

I can pay you 10,000 runes for this. If you don't have 1.8 million runes, you can choose not to.

Wuming grabbed the money bag:

Isn't it just to send a letter? Don't worry, I promise to bring it to you.

Wuming hesitated: But Neferi is willing? What if she wants to get to the bottom of it?

She won't ask. Momochi looked up into the void, as if recalling the past, Although Neferi is a savage who only knows how to wield an axe, she is very cute. She has a child-like character and has deep trust in people. .”

He also has the intelligence of a child, right? Wuming said.

Bai Zhi broke away from the memories and said calmly:

It's time for you to leave. Don't forget that you are just a passerby at the round table. There are some things that are not your responsibility.

Wuming was a little confused:

But I can't bear it when you trick a child like this.

what do you want?

You have to pay more.

Wuming left the round table with two money bags and returned to Stone City.

How? What did Baizhi say? Greg held Wuming's hand with a dozen hands, very eagerly.

Wuming didn't say anything, just handed the letter to Greg.

Greg opened the envelope, took out a roll of parchment, looked at it carefully, and then looked at Wuming.

Greg smiled:

Please go and rest first. It's getting late. We'll talk about it tomorrow.

Wuming Yingnuo left and entered the room arranged by Greg.

Late at night, Wuming got up again and sneaked to the kitchen where Nefeli was imprisoned.

This time he walked through the front door.

Neferi was sleeping soundly.

With the nameless promise, Neferi no longer thought about escaping, so she rested peacefully.

When she heard the door open, Neferi immediately woke up and relaxed again when she realized it was Wuming.

I talked to Baizhi. Wuming got straight to the point.

What did the adoptive father say? Neferi asked.

Wuming hesitated for a moment and said:

Your adoptive father asked me to tell you that you should cooperate with him and say that you are not his adopted daughter.

Why do you say that? Neferi was puzzled.

Of course I treat you as an outcast, Wuming thought, and said:

It is said to prevent Greg from using you as a bargaining chip so that he can rescue you. Think about it, it will definitely be more difficult to save your daughter. Not to mention it is expensive, but it may not be successful. Look at that wretched guy from Greg. He will take advantage of his daughter.

Wuming originally wanted to tell Nefeli the truth directly, but Wuming knew that Nefeli didn't have a good impression of him. If he really said that, he would only think that he was lying to her.

influence his next actions.

Neferi jumped for joy:

I see, he is indeed a foster father.

So I will continue to stay here now? Neferi asked.

No, let's escape. Wuming picked up Neferi and walked out of the front door.

The knight responsible for guarding Neferi at the door stood stupidly, motionless.

Neferi said: If you leave like this, how does Greg know that I am not the daughter of my adoptive father?

Wuming smiled: Let's act. If you act for a long enough time, the fake things will become real. Even if you are just a bug, as long as you are willing to be the chosen one, you can save the world, let alone Talk about being a stranger.

Wuming's words made Nefeli confused, but Wuming didn't give her the time to understand, so he pulled her and ran away.

The two of them left the core area of ​​Stone City under the cover of night.

Along the way there were many soldiers holding torches, searching and shouting.

How did they find out so quickly? Neferi said, You also started a fight in the city?

This is more complicated, and you won't understand even if I explain it to you. Wuming blatantly discriminated against Nefeli's IQ.

Neferi looked at the soldiers who were getting closer:

You can't hide, so fight your way out.

Nameless, noncommittal, pointed forward.

Greg also came out, brandishing a big ax in his hand, shouting for his men to find the two of them. One of the hands was still holding a roll of parchment.

All around him, ballistas and flamethrowers were ready, eagerly guarding the only exit door.

Neferi has no weapons in her hands now, so she may not be able to win against Greg.

What should I do? Neferi asked.

Wuming stretched out his hands, wrapped his arms around Neferi's waist, picked her up, and held her close to the armor on her body.

What are you doing? Neferi subconsciously wanted to resist.

Be quiet and stick as close to me as possible. Wuming said.

Then, the air around Wuming's body seemed to be twisted, and the light of the soldiers' torches turned into a stream of light, flowing around them.

Wuming just walked on the street in a dignified manner. The soldiers turned a blind eye to the two people and seemed to be completely unable to see them.

Dark magic? Neferi asked.

As Bai Zhi's daughter, she still has some knowledge.

Light magic. Wuming answered.

Neferi understood that Wuming was using magic to hide their figures, but the range of the magic's effect was limited and they needed to stay close.

Can't you just carry it on your back? Neferi felt that it was embarrassing to hug her tightly and do nothing, even though no one could see it.

The enemies are all ahead. Wuming said.

so what?

In case I'm exposed, I need a human shield. Wuming said.

That's it. Don't worry, my body is very strong.

Neferi became happy when she heard that she could still play a role, and waved her fist.

The two of them approached the exit of the city, approached Greg and the circle of ballistae, and sneaked around him.

Greg shouted angrily:

Don't let those two liars go!

While shouting, he also swings his ax to summon a storm.

The strong wind spread, blowing the surrounding air and causing ripples.

A soldier noticed the ripples in the air, raised his crossbow, and fired an arrow into the distorted air.

There was a clear sound of metal collision.

The nameless invisibility technique was discovered.

The soldiers immediately turned their bows and arrows and ballistas.

Wuming made a quick decision and took off his cover.

Run. Wuming shouted, pushed Neferi forward a few meters, and started running.

Neferi was a few positions ahead, but she did not turn around. Instead, she passed by Wuming who was charging forward and drew out the long sword from Wuming's waist.

Neferi waved her sword vigorously, as if stirring the sea water.

A gust of wind emerged, blowing away the crossbow arrows behind.

Then Neferi turned around and followed Wuming in a few steps.

Give me the shield too, you are too slow to wear armor. Nefeli looked at the shield behind Wuming.

It's for blocking arrows. Wuming refused and stepped forward with all his strength, and actually got a little faster.

You are so strong. Neferi looked at Wuming walking swiftly in full body armor, Looks like we can run away.

That's terrible. Wuming said, It would be okay if I had a spirit horse and a mount, but unfortunately I don't, and they know how to ride a horse.

It's okay. Nefeli was full of confidence, Of them, only Greg is powerful, and Greg can't ride a horse.

She glanced back to confirm her thoughts.

They saw Greg rolling towards them like a meat ball.

His arms all over his body were like the little feet of a centipede, constantly releasing force, transporting his huge body like tracks, and he was actually faster than a horse.

You... two liars, how dare you deceive me, the King of Gold!

Greg rolled and howled at the same time. The road was bumpy and had an electric sound.

Is this the potential of a Grand Rune holder? Neferi was horrified by this funny and terrifying sight.

She stopped, raised her sword, and faced Greg.

She needed to delay for a while to allow Wuming to arrive at Storm Hill.

There was a sandstorm there, allowing him to cover up and escape successfully.

But just as she stood upright, Neferi was hit hard on the head by an iron fist.

Wuming also followed back and glared at Nefeli.

Neferi is righteous and awe-inspiring:

You run quickly, otherwise neither of them will be able to escape.

If you want to die, don't be buried with my sword. Wuming took the long sword back from Nefeli's hand and received the scabbard carefully, This sword is very important to me.

Nefeli was a little dumbfounded. She didn't expect Wuming to come back for the sword: But I can't stop him without a weapon.

Then don't block it. Wuming pulled Neferi up, If you are not smart, you must listen to the instructions of smart people and don't act smart.

After such a delay, Greg was already approaching.

Hearing the two voices, Greg knew that he was close, so he rolled even more vigorously.

The two of them threw themselves aside, but Greg was too hard to turn around in time and hit a boulder.

The boulder shattered, and Greg also fell to the ground. The blessing of gold even overflowed from his eyes, and his head was full of gold debris spinning around him, which showed the ferocity of the impact.

Wuming and Nefeli rolled up and ran away again.

Neferi no longer thought about breaking up the rear this time, and ran hard. Not far ahead was the Storm Hill.

Greg came back to his senses, became even more angry, and ran towards the two of them at an even more violent speed.

Just as he was about to catch up, a war eagle fell from the sky and landed in front of Greg. The war eagle is huge, with its legs cut off, sharp blades attached, and a fire-breathing sac on its head.

Huh? Greg's figure slowed down for a moment.

This was not a war eagle that came to attack him, but a message.

And using this kind of war eagle to deliver letters shows that the message is urgent.

Greg was distracted by the war eagle for a moment, and Wuming and Neferi finally ran into the dust of Storm Hill.

Under the double cover of night and wind and sand, it would be more troublesome to look for it.

Greg grabbed War Eagle angrily and tore off the mailbox tied to War Eagle's feet, and also tore off War Eagle's feet.

The war eagle screamed and flapped its wings, but soon died.

Greg threw the war eagle behind his back, and the wings of the war eagle merged with his back, somewhat like a winged hybrid.

Greg held the letter and said irritably:

Another letter... huh? Where's my letter?

Greg discovered that the roll of parchment in his hand was missing. It was Sir Bai Zhi's letter.

Forget it, I've read it anyway. Greg opened the new letter in his hand nonchalantly.

When Greg saw the content of the letter, his face turned ugly.

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On Storm Hill, Wuming and Nefeli didn't stop until they ran to a broken house before stopping out of breath.

Both of them were travel-stained and their faces were dusty.

Probably got rid of it. Wuming looked at the wind and sand behind him.

Take a rest. Neferi couldn't stand it anymore because of her physique, so she sat down on the ground.

A blessing near the dilapidated house, as warm as a candle.

As a fader, Neferi can restore her strength through blessings, and can also be used as a candle to illuminate paper.

Neferi held a piece of parchment in her hand, and while resting, she read it under the light of blessing.

The difference between Neferi and ordinary barbarians in the wilderness is probably that she has a mage father - she is literate.

When Neferi blew a storm at the city gate, she also tore the parchment from Greg's hand. She easily controlled the storm and delivered the parchment to her hand.

She didn't know what it was, but any letter from Greg had value.

Even if you don't see the value, you can still give it to your adoptive father. Neferi thought to herself. The adoptive father can find clues through any clues, peep into secrets, and make use of them. He is the most amazing smart person.

Wuming was looking behind him. When he turned around, he saw Neferi reading a book, pointing at the words line by line, reading very seriously.

Wuming nodded: That's a lot of hard work. I just said that you didn't have enough brain power to read the letter. It's not bad, it's been three days since we left - where did you get this letter?

Wuming was praising Neferi when he suddenly recognized that the letter was Bai Zhi's letter to Greg, and rushed forward to grab the letter.

But Neferi had already finished reading, and her finger fell on the last line—the signature of the sender.

Two lines of tears flowed from Neferi's eyes, washing away the dust on her face, leaving two lines of eye-catching tear stains.

She didn't notice the abnormality in her eyes and covered her head, looking confused:

Hey...what's going on, what does it mean...

It was still seen. Wuming curled his lips and threw away the parchment.

Don't think too much about it. It's such a big deal - it's just that your father doesn't want you anymore and just gave you to Greg to have your limbs replaced.