Dharma Ring: Selling dung beetles at the border

The earthquake was over, and the tunnels returned to calm.

What's going on here? Wuming asked Patch.

I don't know. Patch said, I've never encountered anything like this before.

Wuming looked at the miners and corrupt relatives.

The miners were also surprised:

Could it be that...that guy woke up?

Who? Wuming asked.

In the deepest part of the tunnel, we dug out a giant beast. The miners said, The giant beast was very ferocious when it woke up. Many brothers died there.

Dug it out of the ground? Wuming said, Something like sandworms?

The miners shook their heads:

Kind of like a cow, but really big.

Wuming mentioned the sword and shield:

Then you have to go and take a look. There can't be any safety hazards in the mine.

The miners were unwilling to let Wuming go.

It is said that they will avoid that tunnel when mining, and the monster will sleep as long as no one disturbs it.

Don't go, we just need to pretend it doesn't exist. The miners pulled Wuming, with a hint of pleading in their tone.

Wuming looked at the sincere eyes of the miners, raised his eyes, thought for a moment, and said:

My favorite thing to do, do you know what it is?

Rejecting others? Patch interjected.

Just wake up the sleeping people! Wuming raised his arms and shouted, seeming quite proud.

Wuming raised his sword and shield and walked towards the depths of the cave with great pride.

As the miners said, there was an obviously abandoned mine tunnel. Wuming walked along the mine tunnel and walked to a gate.

The gate built along the rock wall completely blocked the front, and heavy footsteps could be heard from the other side of the gate.

Opening the door namelessly and fearlessly:

I want to see what kind of monster it is.

The door opened, revealing a large and spacious pit. Although the pit is full of mining gravel, the gravel is laid out smoothly and orderly.

In the center of the pit, a monster the size of a giant dragon was walking back and forth.

The monster looks a bit like a cow, with a long tail full of spines.

The giant bull is covered in rugged rocks, as if it is made up of many iron stones condensed together by a strong force.

The head looks a bit like a beetle, with two pairs of large pincers.

The monster's head looks a bit like a white moth with white down, split in the middle, revealing a human skull. The frontal bone was damaged, revealing a crystal dark blue spherical object inside.

Wuming looked at the giant beast and opened its mouth.

My mouth watered.

So handsome!

Wuming was very excited: I want you to be my mount!

Wuming responded with a sweep.

The long tail with spines was swung, sweeping Wuming away and crashing into the rock wall.

The rock formation shattered, and Wuming slid down the wall, waving his arms like a normal person and continuing to run towards the monster.

The monster seemed to be angry and ran towards Wuming.

The gravel beneath his feet burst out, and its hooves plowed deep ravines.

Wuming put away his sword and shield and spread his arms towards the monster, as if he wanted to hug it.

The huge horn pierced Wuming's abdominal armor and nailed all the way into the rock wall.

But Wuming didn't take it seriously and just stared excitedly at the eye-like blue gem in the middle of the monster.

He grasped the two huge horns with his open hands and fixed them with the armor on his abdomen.

He wasn't embedded in the rock wall, but embedded himself in the monster's giant horn.

The monster shook its head wildly, and its two large horns were constantly opening and closing horizontally.

But Wuming's hand limited the opening and closing angle of the big horn. It could only swing within a small range, but could not tear Wuming's body apart.

Stop struggling, Xiaoniu Niu. Wuming was like a strange uncle who molested a pure girl, I will treat you well, just obey me.

As if being angered by Wuming again, the giant beast raised its legs and let out a roar.

The roar was like the echo of the deep abyss, with a kind of ethereal and long distance.

Following this roar, the eyes on the top of the beast's head emitted purple light, and purple particles erupted from its body.

A vision enveloped Wuming.

The surrounding rubble defied gravity and flew into the air.

Wuming also noticed that in addition to the horizontal force exerted by the giant horn, an invisible vertical force acted on his whole body.

His arms could restrict the lateral movement of the giant beast's two jaw horns, but they could not support himself well vertically.

The giant beast's front hooves fell heavily, and at the same time, the gravity instantly reversed and returned to normal. The upward force turned downward, and the horn that pierced the nameless plastron was torn to the chest.

Most people would have died long ago if they encountered such a wound, but Wuming did not show the slightest pain.

There was only excitement in his eyes, getting more and more excited.

Wuming doesn't look like a guy being dressed by a giant beast, but more like a parent watching a child's talent show:

What other skills do you have? Hurry up and serve it!

The giant beast pressed Wuming against the rock wall, paddling back and forth; it raised its head and blasted towards Wuming with its huge thorns.

But when the giant beast stopped panting, Wuming still held on to his horns and stared into its eyes with interest.

What a powerful and beautiful creature, you should be equipped with a golden chariot and the most gorgeous saddle. Wuming shouted enthusiastically, and the best rider.

A flash of light burst out from the blue gem.

It was as if the pupils in his eyes were locked on Wuming.

The gravel on the ground began to roll, and a violent force began to gather in front of the head, far more violent than ever before.

The dark purple energy ball condensed in front of Wuming's eyes, tearing his armor apart with unparalleled power.

Even Wuming was forced to subside his enthusiasm and start taking this power seriously.

He grabbed the horns, broke them hard, and pulled himself out of the horns. Then he raised his hands upwards and lifted the giant beast's head up a few degrees, while he used the force to land on the ground.

Almost at the moment it landed, a purple beam of light shot out from the beast's head.

The beam of light melted the rock wall in an instant, carving out a tunnel like a majestic stone, leading straight to the ground and shooting towards the stars, before the beam of light slowly became thinner and disappeared.

This frightening power made Wuming tremble all over.

The iron armor all over his body jingled under this power, and began to become red-hot, emitting extremely high power.

Perfect, too perfect. Wuming murmured to himself.

He jumped up, and before the giant beast could withdraw its attacks, he lay down behind it and strangled its neck.

He held the rock-like back between his legs to avoid contact with the powerful beam of light in front of the giant beast.

The giant beast really had no choice this time. It slapped its back with its tail, rolled into a ball and hit the ground, but it couldn't get rid of the little bug stuck to his back like brown candy.

But this little bug is so strong that it can strangle its head and control its steering.

Every time it attacks, it will be hammered several times.

Almost one to fifteen.

Every time he attacks the bug on his back, he will be hit fifteen times, each time with such force that his head shakes and his eyes are smashed.

The giant beast ran rampantly in the mine, shocking everyone else in the mine.

How about... go outside the cave? the miners suggested.

They were so afraid of the mine collapse that they wanted to go outside into the scarlet-filled area.

What is that lunatic doing... Patch also scratched his head.

Everyone moved to the vicinity of the cave entrance.

If there is a risk of landslide, they can leave quickly. Even if they are buried in a hole, others can dig it out quickly.

Everyone waited anxiously.

I don’t know which one came first, the cessation of shaking or the collapse.

Finally, the shaking stopped.

Everyone waited for a long time, but saw no sign of landslide.

When they finally mustered up the courage to return to the cave, Wuming appeared from behind them.

What are you doing? Wuming asked standing at the entrance of the cave.

Patch was startled: How did you come in from outside?

Wuming listened to Patch's question and smiled proudly:

Humph, my cow was too big to get out of the hole, so I made a hole in the sky for it.

Cow? Patch wondered.

Wuming turned his head and waved, and saw a big head about the same size as the tunnel blocking the entrance.

A faint blue single eye yearned and turned outward from the damaged skull.

Everyone sat down and crawled into the cave.

Hey, don't be afraid. Wuming pushed the giant beast's head and pushed it away from the cave entrance, It won't make random moves again.

Patch looked at the huge and rugged body exposed from inside the cave, his eyes widened:

how did you do that?

How did you do it... Wuming touched his chin.

He thought for a moment and gave Patch a thumbs up:

It's sincerity, my sincerity moved it!

Patch didn't believe the unknown nonsense and scolded him:

You almost collapsed the mine, you lunatic.

Wuming was also a little embarrassed:

You can't help it. As long as it turns out well.

Patch sighed helplessly and stopped delving into it:

Forget it, it hasn't collapsed after all, so we can continue digging.

Oh, by the way, about this matter. Wuming said, There is a small situation, I need you to take care of it.

What? Patch was stunned, and an unpleasant feeling emerged.

The little situation in this guy's mouth is definitely not small.

Wuming scratched his head:

When we first dug the tunnel out, the angle of the tunnel was a little crooked, and some muddy water came in.

Patch's bald head began to sweat coldly: You wouldn't tell me that you went to the Ionian swamp...

Patch felt a little suffocated, not sure if it was because of the looming corruptive gas.

No, no. Wuming quickly denied, The terrain here is high, it's just ordinary mud and water.

Patch's strengths are:

Fortunately, otherwise this mine would be abandoned.

It's okay if you really pour money in. You can find corrupt relatives to work as miners. Wuming said.

Innocent, Corruption's Familiars live in a different environment, speak different languages, and have different beliefs than us. Are they so easy to command and cooperate with? Patch said.

Wuming patted the giant beast next to him:

What can be more difficult to handle?

Patch choked, not knowing what to say.

Wuming turned over and mounted the giant beast:

You take care of the miners' affairs, I'll go out for a while.

Where are you going? Patch said.

Look for the source of the earthquake just now. Wuming said.

Patch was stunned: Isn't it this monster?

It's not like that, Wuming said. It's very strong. A simple collision can leave deep marks on the rock wall. But when I first entered, I didn't see any obvious damage in the mine.

He patted the giant beast on its back:

It wasn't the vibration that caused it, it was the vibration that woke it up. I went to look around and see if I could find the source of the vibration.

With that said, Wuming rode away on the giant beast.

Under the scarlet sky, an armored man rides a giant beast, casting a happy silhouette on the beach.

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On the shore of the Ionian swamp, next to a huge bonfire, a huge dog and a huge crow were stuck on two thick tree stumps, roasting on the bonfire.

Beside the campfire, two big men wearing very little cloth sat opposite each other. They both sat on a small wooden stool, facing a small square table.

Wuming rode a giant beast past the two of them, and then came back after a moment.

He knew both of them.

Holylu and Nepheli.

Lao Lu and Xiao Lu? Wuming was surprised, Why are you here?

Both of them ignored him and sat quietly at the table, like puppets.

The nameless cow came closer:

What are you doing……

I saw vertical and horizontal lines engraved on the square table, forming a checkerboard.

The two of them were holding a big crab in one hand, and the other was pulling a cluster of rhoya fruit bushes.

One took the yellow crab eggs of the crab, and the other took the roja fruit as chess pieces and pressed them on the chessboard.

Fruit and crab egg slurries flow along the incised checkerboard grooves.

The chess pieces on the chessboard are arranged vertically and horizontally in an intricate manner, like a sandbox on a battlefield, creating a bloody atmosphere.

Neferi smiled confidently:

It seems I won.

Girl, don't worry. Old God Holelu is here.

Helailu suddenly opened her big futon-like hands, crossed them, placed them in front of her left shoulder, and tilted her head behind her palms.

Neferi was stunned: Old man, what on earth are you doing?

I don't understand, Holero said. Have you ever participated in a gladiatorial contest?

Neferi said: Of course I have participated. I am a warrior. I have always been number one in wrestling competitions in my hometown.

Holeilu said: When facing a strong enemy, we need to quickly adjust our state to the best state. One technique is to use some special actions to associate the best state with this action, and then perform these actions to quickly Enter state.

Neferi suddenly said: I have heard of this technique. It is a technique used by very powerful people. So, uncle, are you trying to force yourself into a state of calm thinking?

That's right. Holler revealed her eyes between her fingers, In this state, I can think quickly, just like a magician showing his wisdom.

Holylu tilted her head slightly and put her ears to her shoulders.

After a while, he put down his hands, confident, and the old god picked up the chess piece on the ground.

Within two steps, Neferi's expression changed.

Hallelu's long beard couldn't hide her smile:

Older gingers are more spicy.

He raised a chess piece high with overwhelming aura, and dropped the chess piece with strong murderous intent.

Five men, win! Holleru raised his arms high, like a sword fighter defending the championship of the arena, cheering towards the non-existent auditorium.

Damn it! Neferi hammered the chessboard unwillingly, causing a bunch of crab eggs to explode violently.

Wuming finally found the source of the blood, which was emitted from the pulp of crab eggs, and the weak soul overflowed from the cracked crab eggs.

Wuming leaned against the bonfire and applauded the final chess game:

It's a really good game. It fits my imagination of the warriors' chess game.

Lao Lu and Xiao Lu finally noticed Wuming. The three of them looked at each other for a moment and said in unison:

Why are you here?