Hearing this sentence, Yi Ming frowned slightly.

It is obvious that what the local snake president did was not as simple as he said.

What exactly does he want to do?

Yi Ming was not very disgusted with selling them as goods, because before that, he had already noticed a trace of conspiracy.

If the President of Olds Chamber of Commerce really wants to hire them, then there is no need to explain it in this case. Just contact them privately. What is the internal meaning of putting them in front of everyone in public like this? Could it be that they have already been plotted against? Indeed, if any mercenary group would probably not react now, but would smile foolishly and listen to the quotations of the noble masters rising. Yi Ming must also know that for the mercenaries, they do not care whether they are used as objects or props. Anyway, as long as they have enough money to get it, everything will be fine.

But what does the President of Olds Chamber of Commerce mean?

Yi Ming narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at the man, but he couldn't see any expression he should have on his face.

What is his intention to do this?

Thinking of this, Yi Ming stood up, coughed gently, interrupting the whispers around him, then raised his head and showed everyone an elegant and harmless smile. With his face, it was particularly convincing, and the discussion around him immediately paused. Some members of the chamber of commerce had even begun to think privately that the leader of this mercenary group would not be the children of the declining noble family. After all, for mercenaries, the basic etiquette of being able to remain silent when others speak is extremely rare for them. At this time, only those children of the declining noble family who, due to the decline of their family, have such perfect etiquette.

I didn't expect it to be useful.

Yi Ming was a little surprised. He had no idea that just a move and look could actually calm these guys who were ridiculous and ridiculous like birds. In the original Yi Ming, he would not do things in such a way that he would make him feel disgusted and want to vomit (my words). If it were ordinary Yi Ming, he would just clap his hands and say "I have something to say."

But since Yi Ming is not playing himself now, he needs to do something completely different from his usual self. Otherwise, he may be exposed.

But even so, the court etiquette training of Mayali - no, education really came in handy, which surprised Yi Ming very much. He always thought that it was just a part of the existence that should be abandoned in human civilization.

Thinking of this, Yi Ming withdrew his thoughts, faced everyone's gaze, and continued to smile slowly and said something that made the atmosphere on the court stiff.

"Thank you very much to President Olds Chamber of Commerce for his kindness, but unfortunately, I don't intend to accept his request."

"Why?"

The President of Olds Chamber of Commerce was stunned for a moment and then asked back.

In response to this, Yi Ming showed a faint smile.

“Because it’s enough.”

"Why?"

Not only the President of Olds Chamber of Commerce, but even other members of the Chamber of Commerce, could not help but make a sound in surprise. They did not understand what Yi Ming wanted to express.

"Because of your generosity, our Phantom Light Mercenary Group has received a lot of wealth, which is enough for us to live a comfortable life for the rest of our lives. Therefore, we no longer intend to continue to live an adventure. For me, disbanding the Mercenary Group and returning home with my friends to live a happy life. So I'm sorry, Mr. Olds Chamber of Commerce, please forgive me for not accepting your invitation."

"But, Mr. John."

The Olds Chamber of Commerce frowned slightly.

"Since you can get so much treasure from the elves and have such a brilliant skill, don't you think it's too early to leave the stage of life?"

"This is not leaving, but returning to the stage of life."

Yi Ming sat back on the chair and gently stroked the hair of the ice fish beside him.

"I think, maybe all the businessmen have never thought about why we mercenaries have to hold their heads and fight to the death. The most important thing is that because of life, if we don't work hard, we can't live in this world. We can only sell our own life and buy more time for ourselves. Like the girl around me, if it weren't for the difficulties of life, do you think that a girl like her would have the possibility of appearing on the battlefield and fighting life and death with enemies or monsters?"

As Yi Ming spoke, everyone couldn't help but feel silent. For them, mercenaries were just very useful tools and collaborators. As for why mercenaries became mercenaries, almost no one had ever thought about this issue. In fact, with these people's superior identities, they could not imagine what the life of mercenaries was like. Now Yi Ming was very clear about putting something in front of them. They were the mercenaries because they were poor: now that they had money, they naturally didn't have to do it anymore, and they didn't want to do it anymore.

"You are right, Mr. John."

The president of Olds Chamber of Commerce continued to speak.

"I think my actions were too sudden, and I hope you can forgive my misogynistic."

As the emcee's wooden hammer fell, the auction finally ended completely.

"call…………"

Walking out of the venue, Yi Ming stretched his waist long.

"I'm so exhausted."

He complained dissatisfiedly.

"It's really tiring to talk to those businessmen. I have to make such a big turn. I don't want to do it again."

"It didn't look like my father's style at all."

Ice fish responded without raising its head.

"I also... think that the leader of the group is different from usual, and it looks very strange."

Lita also pulled the corner of Yiming's clothes timidly and expressed her opinions uneasy.

"That's of course. You have to do a full set of shows. If you can't do the most perfect one, then..."

Yi Ming didn't finish his words, because at this moment, Old Holkin had already walked towards him with a smile.

"you

Meeting again, Captain John."

"Hello, may I ask you..."

Yi Ming looked at Old Holkin in surprise, took a step back appropriately, and showed off his first meeting. Of course, his actions were almost done for others to see. At this moment, many representatives of the chamber of commerce had already come to the corridor. They were either talking about business or showing off the items at the auction just now. Of course, there were also many people among them watching Yi Ming and his party.

"I am the president of the Holkin Chamber of Commerce. Haven't we met in the auction hall just now?"

Old Holkin's smile remained unchanged, and Yi Ming was naturally happy to go with the flow.

"It turns out it's President Holkin. I wonder what you're asking me for?"

"It's not a big deal."

Old Holkin waved and signaled the waiter beside him to take two glasses of wine, pick up one, and Yiming took another. Originally, even if Old Holkin was one of the few rich people in the empire, he had to hand over the wine to Yiming himself at this point. After all, no matter what kind of aristocratic merchant he was, he could not compare with the membership of the Academy Council.

Of course, paying attention to this kind of etiquette now will only cause trouble. Even Marien, who is most scattered about it, should not be able to say anything now.

"You and I are both from the Leah Empire. You are not lucky enough to be able to meet your fellow countrymen at such a distance?"

"This is my honor."

Yi Ming glanced slightly and stood beside him, not sure how to join this "noble formal" chat, Di Lita winked her. He had basically guessed why Old Holkin came here.

"It must be very dangerous to explore the remains of the elves."

"Of course."

Yi Ming sighed helplessly, saying as if he didn't want to recall what happened at that time.

"Not only should you be careful of those wandering monsters and traps, but the magic art of the elves is also very dangerous. Although their country has disappeared for so many years, the power of magic has not weakened. On several occasions, I thought I would just meet my deceased grandmother, and I gave up from the bottom of my heart." As he said that, Yi Ming showed an elegant smile, and suddenly pushed Lita, who was standing next to him, to the stage.

"But, fortunately, we have guardian elves. If it weren't for the help of this magician, we would have only become corpses in the ruins. Thanks to Lord Yiming and Lord Meiali for all this."

Hearing this sentence, Bingyu's fingers, which were originally calm and calm, paused, and Lafar also had a strange expression, feeling that he wanted to laugh but couldn't help laughing. Aini was still leaning against Yiming and did not respond at all. Lita also looked embarrassed, not knowing what to say.

"I heard about that thing, too..."

Old Holgin smiled bitterly, then turned his gaze to Lita next to him.

"Is this lady a magician?"

"Why?"

As the topic suddenly shifted to herself, Lita was slightly stunned, but soon she nodded and signaled to Old Holkin.

"I didn't expect that there was a magician who could act with the mercenary group. It was the first time I saw it."

Another voice came from the side, and the President of Olds Chamber of Commerce also walked over with a wine glass and joined the conversation between Yi Ming and others.

In fact, since the beginning, everyone has noticed Lita, wearing the formal magician robe of the academy. Although she is still young, there are only a few thousand magicians on this continent. Nearly half of them are members of the Lea Empire. Therefore, it is very difficult to hire a real magician in other countries. Apart from the Lea Empire, it is very difficult for other countries to have a magician who enters the singing field, even if they are royal families, they cannot get such treatment. Even if they have mastered economic life like the top ten chambers of commerce, they do not receive such treatment. Even if they spend a lot of money, there are not many magicians that can be hired. And a mercenary group like Yiming who became a monk halfway through can actually have a formal magician. It has to be said that this is indeed quite surprising.

At this time, the merchants who were originally watching and hurried forward and began to ask Lita about some things about magic. After all, in their opinion, Yi Ming was just a swordsman, and no matter what, he did not have the identity of a magician. Moreover, what they were more concerned about was something else.

"Of course, those guys are just wondering if they can make a profit."

After finally finishing the chat with everyone and rushing back to the hotel to rest, Yi Ming smiled proudly and said to Lita, who was already quite tired because she dealt with the big guys that were almost impossible to see normally.

"The so-called merchants are the guys who maximize their own interests. Although those guys are not mercenaries, it is not a day or two that they want magicians to do things for them. However, it is very expensive and inconvenient to hire magicians. If they can confirm that the terms I promulgated are true, then these guys will definitely want to use the magicians here."

Yi Ming made a gesture with a sneer.

"And this will allow them to spend a lot of money and energy less, and for us, it is a real unexpected gain."

"But, Lord Yiming."

But Lafar still didn't understand Yiming's meaning.

"These people are businessmen, not mercenaries."

"They can hire mercenaries."

Yiming shrugged and answered Lafar's question.

"These guys just hire mercenaries to come to Life Forest, and rent magicians according to my terms, and then complete some task. Maybe they will spend less than they expected. And..."
Chapter completed!