Chapter Twelve Encounter
As Lawrence said, when it was approaching dusk, Yi Ming and others finally saw artificial creations appearing on the barren land. It was better to say that it was a village than a small town. From a distance, there were only dozens of residents. The outer edges were dug deep trenches to replace the role of the city wall. Except for the two stone roads entering and leaving the village, the rest of the places were hollowed out, looking like a floating island. According to Lawrence, because of the shortage of stones here, even building houses was barely enough, and in desperation, they could only use this kind of earth method to resist foreign enemies. After all, this wilderness is still very dangerous, and there are many terrible wild animals appearing here. If there is no defense at all, it is also unrealistic.
"According to rumors, this place was just an ordinary place to settle down."
Lawrence began to take on the role of a tour guide again and told the two of them.
"Because the speed of merchants is almost the same, they will gather here in the evening. Occasionally, smart merchants will take the opportunity to do some bartering transactions with others. One day, an older merchant passed by here and suddenly decided to live there. Then he began to build the houses here, and at the same time traded his own goods with other commuters to exchange for food and other building materials. Sometimes they also exchanged for other things.
When other caravans came here, they exchanged goods again. Gradually, when they came here, more and more people specializing in this kind of exchange business, so over the years, such a small town was formed... It is very famous among our travelers. The old man was a businessman from the south, and the name "Tavare" means "the merchant's own city" in the southern language. Although until now, I don't think this is a city..."
Finally, Lawrence shrugged with a wry smile, and then he drove the carriage through the only road into the legendary town.
Although the town is small, the place is quite large. Yi Ming and others also noticed that in the square in front of one of the houses that looked quite large, there were various trucks parked. Those who looked like mercenaries were responsible for protecting the carriages. In addition, some soldiers wearing armor also held swords and watched every move around them with vigilant eyes.
"Those are the mercenaries who have fallen here."
Noting the doubts of Imin and Mayalie, Lawrence explained to them.
"Some mercenaries are unable to follow the mercenary group around for some reason, and are unwilling to go home to farm like this, so they choose to stay here as guards and get some money every month. Not only can they live a stable life, but they can continue to feel the breath of adventure... Oh! Loyd! Long time no see, how are you doing recently?"
Noticed Luo's greeting, one of the mercenaries with a broken arm turned around and waved at him, then pointed to the open space next to him, and made another affirmative gesture. Then Luo's drove the car in that direction, and it was not until he stopped at the corner of the hotel wall that Luo's jumped out of the carriage and stretched comfortably.
"Huh... I've arrived. Everyone, I'll go prepare the room. You guys can take a walk around the neighborhood first."
(Mr. Merchant, what should I do with your goods?)
Mayalie asked with some concern, and Lawrence waved his hands carelessly.
"Don't worry, the mercenaries here will help us watch over these goods. No matter how valuable things are, they will not take them. This is the rule here. No one who wants to make a living here doesn't understand this. Don't worry."
Although he was still a little worried, seeing how Lawrence said, the two of them didn't say anything else.
When Yiming and others left the square, they were immediately attracted by the strange scene in front of them.
I saw various carriages parked on both sides of the street, and from time to time, merchants in strange clothes were talking to customers or other merchants. Then some people laughed and waved their hands to leave, while others showed joyful smiles, and then patted each other's shoulders friendly. Then they took a leather bag from their pockets or the carriage behind them, and exchanged them with each other. The lively shouts and the unique noise of the merchants filled this originally crowded place. However, Aini seemed to be completely unaffected by the chaotic and orderly scene in front of her. She was still just holding her doll and following behind Yiming and Meiali.
"Yo, this gentleman, and two ladies."
Before the three of them could walk a few steps, suddenly one person rushed out from the side and blocked their way. Yi Ming stared at him in confusion and took a step forward at the same time.
"Is there anything wrong?"
"Ah, no, please don't get me wrong."
The man had a thin face like a monkey, but he showed a diligent smile.
"I guess you three are travelers. They look really elegant. As you can see, I am a traveler. I wonder if there is anything to serve you? I have a lot of them here...the price is very cheap?"
As he said that, he approached Yi Ming, then squeezed his eyes as if he was intimate. Then he opened the pocket in his hand and saw luxurious jewelry and luxurious and elegant gems. Yi Ming looked at Mealee, then shook his head.
"Sorry, we have no interest in these."
As he said that, he never even looked at the businessman and pushed him away.
"Hey, sir, don't be busy...you......"
Seeing Yi Ming walking away, the businessman hurriedly walked up and was about to say something, but before he could speak, the three of them disappeared into the vast sea of people. Seeing them leaving, the businessman snorted coldly, and his originally thin face immediately became as cold as ice. The enthusiastic business smile just now was not there at all. He turned around quietly, and then secretly looked at the carriage of Lawrence, with strange light flashing in his eyes.
"Three? Why are you back so soon?"
Seeing the three people walking into the hotel and talking with other merchants, Lawrence, who was drinking and chatting with other merchants, stood up quickly and greeted him after saying goodbye.
"I thought you would look outside more..."
"It's too noisy outside. Mr. Merchant, I think we'd better go back to our room to rest... As for that carriage, do you really not have to care?"
Taking advantage of the opportunity to speak, Yi Ming carefully scanned the entire hall. From his clothes and position, he could see that those who were dressed in luxury were basically traveling merchants or big merchants. Those who were wearing steel armor or leather armor were basically bodyguards standing behind. It seems that this place is not only an occasion for merchants to trade goods, but also a place to expand their connections. After all, for merchants, one more connection is equivalent to one more channel.
Many people cast surprised eyes at Meyali behind them. This is not a good thing for the two of them, but it is also within the expected range. After all, two-color pupils are very rare, and even in this world, Yi Ming has never seen a second person like Meyali. So no matter where she is, she is very likely to be the focus of everyone's attention.
(Yiming, Mr. Merchant, I will go back to my room first.)
As expected, Mayalie did not hate this attention, but she also didn't like it. She nodded to Yiming and Lawrence gently, and left the hall after asking about the room. As for Aini, she was still half asleep and buried her little face deep in the doll, looking like she was sleepwalking.
It's indeed a strange girl.
"Yo, Mr. Lawrence, is this the skilled warrior you are talking about?"
At this moment, a voice penetrated out of thin air. Yi Ming turned to the direction where the sound was made, and saw a young man in gorgeous clothes and looking slightly larger than him sitting on the sofa, looking at Yi Ming with a relaxed and freehand smile.
"Yes, Lord Viscount Bied."
Facing the young man in front of him, Lawrence smiled quite enthusiastically.
"It's really thanks to the two of them that my little property was not robbed by those hateful sand stolen. If it weren't for these two, I'm afraid my life would have disappeared with the yellow sand."
"Please sit down... your name is Yiming, right?"
Faced with the invitation from the viscount, Yi Ming sat down without hesitation. He carefully observed the young people in front of him. He was completely different from those in Yi Ming's impression, and he was polite and obedient. At his age, this was really too much beyond his peers. However, Yi Ming was originally responsible for negotiations in the team, so he was not particularly nervous about the current situation.
"Yes, what should you call me?"
"Just call me Bid."
At this time, Lawrence also sat down with a smile, and introduced to Yiming enthusiastically.
"Vissue Bid is not only a famous businessman, but also has a very good research and trading of magic and magic weapons. I heard about the magic weapons of you and Miss Mealley, and he is very interested in taking a look."
What this means is that magic weapons in this world are not that rare?
Although it seems that he is just introducing the other party's background, Yi Ming instantly grasped the true meaning of Luoerens's words. Regardless of how much the businessman knew about him and others, Luoerens must have seen through the fact that Yi Ming and Mayalie knew nothing about the world. However, in this case, he did not commit malicious fraud but helped with kindness, and he must have asked for it.
"Indeed, according to Mr. Lawrence, the magic weapons of the two are very rare... I wonder if I can show them to me? I am also an expert in the identification."
Viscount Bid showed a gentle smile, looking very passionate about this.
"Sorry, I refuse."
But Yi Ming shook his head and rejected his opinion. Hearing Yi Ming's words, the guard standing behind Bid snorted coldly, obviously very dissatisfied with Yi Ming's attitude.
However, Viscount Bid nodded as if he understood very clearly.
"I understand, isn't this the case for magic? Only when you have the conditions, you have the right to use it. In the current situation, it should be unnecessary to use it."
"Since it's a weapon, then it's meaningless if you don't see blood."
Yi Ming picked up the wine handed over by the waitress on the table and took a sip.
"So sorry, this is not something that can be seen casually."
This is not a taboo, but the rules set by Yi Ming and others for themselves during their long-term escape life.
I feel disgusted with the fact that killing people for no reason, but in order to protect themselves, I have to kill them. The pain is really a bit over the cart. So after discussing it, Yi Ming and his friends decided to have a strange rule - the weapon must be discharged from the sheath, which is a compulsory shirking responsibility. Because in the face of having to protect themselves, they have decided to abide by the rules at the moment of taking out the weapon. Since it is a rule, the person being killed cannot have any complaints, and for those who are being pursued, this is easier. This rule itself makes no sense, and they abide by the rules, it seems that they have turned the guilt and pain of killing into a necessary excuse. But for them who have become enemies all over the world, this is the only way.
No matter how you pretend to be an ordinary person, you will eventually be different from others.
And aliens will naturally be excluded, even feared and panic in human society that values mass nature.
Is it the same here?
Yi Ming turned his wine glass and stared at the man in front of him, and finally made up his mind.
Chapter completed!