Animals of other worlds

Chapter 93 Honeysuckle

The person in charge of the Talon Auction House sold himself at a low price, and the new owner he followed was Tangjiabao, who had recently risen suddenly. Such news aroused a lot of discussion in the mainland.

The seven nobles behind the auction house were very angry at Feng Xiu's betrayal. Talon Auction House resolutely decided not to do any business with Tangjiabao, trying to cut off Tangjiabao's material sources.They were not optimistic about Tangjiabao. The sudden appearance of the castle and its lord was nothing more than a bit of cleverness and luck.

If it wasn't for the large amount of iron ore resources in the Snow Country, and the fact that the Snow Country is currently at war, this place called Tangjiabao would definitely not have made such a windfall!Moreover, in the land of snow where food is scarce, most of the food needs to be exchanged with other plains on the mainland. How much food can such a small castle insist on sending out?

The seven nobles somewhat looked down on this small place that popped up out of nowhere. They were big nobles with hundreds of years of accumulation, and this Tangjiabao was simply a rural nouveau riche!

They dare to assert that Tangjiabao's unilateral export of materials will never exceed fifteen days!

However, until one month later, various supplies from Tangjiabao were still being sent to other places in a steady stream, especially food, medicine and weapons. These supplies became the biggest arm to support the rebel army.Not only the weapons that humans need, Tangjiabao has even developed a kind of armor and prosthetics that are specially suitable for phantom beasts. In this way, the power that an ordinary phantom beast can exert is several times that of before.

Tang Jiabao made his attitude clear with the facts. They are successful businessmen, and they are big businessmen engaged in war arms business.

Everything in Tangjiabao is proceeding in an orderly manner. Various weapons and strange field equipment mainly developed by alchemy have been transported to the front line one after another, and these have been exchanged for generous gold coins.On the way back with the gold coins and goods, the herd of wildebeest encountered many envious robbers, as well as the army of some great nobles disguised as robbers. No one in the world would be disgusted with gold coins.

But without exception, those robbers who came to rob all turned into weak people who were robbed. The leader of the team was only a little rusty when he encountered the enemy for the first time, but after the second time, he immediately learned from his experience and transformed himself For that anti-robbery guy.

"Hand over all the gold coins on your body, and don't leave any of them behind!"

"Quickly, put down all the weapons too... You, yes, it's you, the wildebeest you're riding is also left behind, and the ring on your hand is also taken off and put into this pocket!"

"Everyone is not allowed to speak, stand here in line, and take off your coat! Yes, sir, please leave your black scarf with you, I think this is also useful to us."

The Tangjiabao guards commanding in front asked the little devil spider to tie up those people, leaving only the leader.The captain took a look at the appearance of the leading robber. Although his face was a little dirty, his hands and feet were clean and tidy, and judging from his straight back, this man seemed to have received a good education.

The captain pondered for a while, and said: "Please go back and tell you... what are your names? Your lord, or the bandit leader? But the two are similar, please tell that respectable lord, please send someone to bring gold coins to redeem Returning to these 'thieves', I think the price of 500 gold coins per person should be acceptable to you?" The captain looked at the flying winged beast next to him, took out a strange black spar, and pressed a few twists on it "Hello? Please transfer me to Mr. Feng Xiu, I have something to report."

The black spar was silent for a while, and suddenly "opened" to speak. Although the voice was slightly noisy, it was completely recognizable that it was the voice of Feng Xiu, the former director of Talon Auction.

"I'm Feng Xiu, what's wrong?"

The captain held the black spar with a serious expression on his face. If it wasn't for the conditions, he would have saluted at the spar, "Hi, Mr. Feng Xiu, I'm Saqi, the captain of the second guard. The ransom price for the winged beast... yes, it is an adult flying winged beast with well-developed wings and wind energy fluctuations on its forehead."

"Three thousand gold coins." The black spar set the price without hesitation. "Remember, if they don't take three thousand gold coins to redeem the winged beast, they can bring it back. A winged beast with fully developed wings can be transported by air, and even if it's that big, it's okay for me to cut it into pieces and sell it. It can be sold for thousands of gold coins."

The leading bandit was already dumbfounded, and the tall flying winged beast next to him couldn't help shaking its body, but its slender feet were entangled by layers of magic spider silk threads, and even its wings were tied up, slightly shaking its body. Almost tripped.

The captain put the black spar into the cloth bag at his waist, and clarified the price again, "Hello, our treasurer said that this flying winged beast needs [-] gold coins to redeem alone. I hope you can get the gold coins back as soon as possible. Otherwise, we will have to take it to Tangjiabao." The captain looked at the winged beast with a somewhat inquiring gaze, as if he was considering where to make the first stab.

The leading bandit opened his mouth, but because of his current status as a "bandit", he didn't say a word, and walked back sadly and angrily.Holding the branch that replaced the long sword in his hand, he suddenly felt that coming to rob Tangjiabao was the worst decision they made...

"The second guard continues to move forward! Quickly merge with the team led by Lord Coulson, and the captives are bound in place and handed over to Lord Lindsay!" The captain of the guard quickly issued an order, and he led the herd of wildebeests Escorting a large amount of goods and continuing to move forward, a gray-haired man left alone to guard the prisoners behind. Before leaving, the captain respectfully saluted the gray-haired young man.

For the convenience of traveling, Lindsay is maintaining a human appearance at the moment, with gray hair and a light gray robe, which is not very conspicuous, but his slightly squinted eyes exude a beastly smell. No matter when, he will always be It is a high-level monster that is proud and difficult to tame in the snow-capped mountains.

Lindsay seemed a little bored. He squatted on a rock, held a straw in his mouth, and glanced at the captives in front of him. He felt that these guys were starting to be dishonest. At least a few of them were trying to crawl away.

Lindsay's pupils stood up slightly, and a string of obscure ancient magic words spit out from her thin lips, and a pure thunderbolt light burst out from the palm of her hand.

The captives were bound hands and feet by the silk thread of the demon spider, and were hit together again. Seeing Lindsay's posture of about to cast a large-scale attack magic, they all became nervous.

"Lightning Cage——!" Lindsay yelled, and slapped his palm on the ground in front of him, and a wave of lightning elements poured into the ground, attacking the place where the crowd hit the most!

The captives opened their eyes wide. They wanted to scream, but they couldn't make a sound because their mouths were bound by the spider's silk thread. Those who were worried had fainted.They were already ready to be struck into charcoal by lightning, the magic power erupted by the gray-haired man in front of them was simply stronger than the high priest they had seen in the country - but soon, the pain did not spread Into the body, some people trembled and opened their eyes, and the surroundings were as calm as if nothing had happened.

Could it be that the magic fluctuation just now was fake?This person is not as powerful as they imagined?The captives looked at each other, wondering, when they suddenly felt the ground below them tremble violently, and then sank ten meters with a bang! !

Throws of thumb-thick lightning elements rose rapidly on the wall of the pit, and with the pit as the center, a huge "birdcage" was made to firmly imprison the captives inside!The thunder and lightning prison net exudes a bewitching blue-white light, and the crackling sounds are constant, terrifying and shocking!

"That's it. Hey, you little ants below, just wait for your employer to redeem you, and don't try to challenge my patience!" Lindsay sat casually on top of the cage he made, and the lightning grid quickly woven Find a comfortable recliner so that he can rest more comfortably.He rested his head with one hand, raised his legs lazily, his long gray hair was plated with a layer of silver shimmer in the sun, "It's really boring, why should I accompany that guy Coulson to the front line, Tsk!"

The captives looked palely at the man resting on the lightning net above their heads. Even if the three high priests in the palace shot together, it would only be such a grand scene. Moreover, the high priests would definitely not Maybe he dared to touch the magic he cast!The power of this person is really terrifying! !

Coulson, who was leading the first team ahead, didn't know about Lindsay's complaints. He went to the front line this time in order to follow Tang Yuan's previous instructions and bring the Eudemons armor and prosthetic limbs to Nancy.

The situation seen along the way is not optimistic. Many civilians have already been displaced, and the hunger caused by the war has begun to spread.Especially when camping at night, the ragged crowd hid in the ruins and looked at them, but because they had guards with weapons and phantom beasts in heavy armor, they were too scared to move forward.

Especially when the guards in the team started to light a fire to barbecue and cook the instant noodles brought by Tang Yuan, the aroma immediately caused a small commotion among the hungry people.

"Roar!" The huge Timber Wolf roared in a low voice. The restlessness from those people made it vigilant, and it did not allow anyone to be disrespectful to Coulson.

Coulson reached out and patted the Timber Wolf's paw, signaling it to relax, until the Timber Wolf rested on his back with half-closed eyes again.

Timber wolf has evolved twice with ginseng potion, and now its strength has reached the peak of the seventh level, showing faint signs of breakthrough.Its warning obviously deterred the commotion crowd, and the people quickly quieted down again, except for the occasional cry of a child, but they were quickly covered by the adults to prevent them from making a sound, for fear It angered the adults who were resting over there.

Coulson frowned slightly, took out the black spar hanging on his body and dialed a few numbers, "I'm Coulson, please transfer me to Tang Yuan."

Tang Yuan's voice quickly came from the black spar, as gentle and energetic as usual, "Hello, Coulson? How is it, is this spar phone still working? I've been waiting for you to call me The phone call, but there was nothing after waiting for a long time. I will listen to you if you say something. Is there any noise? Well, I don’t know if it will affect the signal..."

Coulson was silent for a while. He didn't know how to chat casually. After thinking about it, he took out the contract he carried with him and began to read, "In order to cooperate and successfully complete the development and application of the Eudemons protective gear series project, both parties The friendly negotiation and signing of the agreement is as follows, the rights and obligations of both parties..."

"...Okay, don't read it, the sound effect of Jingshi phone is not bad."

Coulson began to directly report to Tang Yuan what he saw on the road, a large area of ​​barren land, people displaced by the war, hungry children, and phantom beasts abandoned on the side of the road. "Most of them are large earth armored beasts and ice armored beasts. People are now busy fleeing to a safe place. Their pace is too slow, and most people let them go."

There was no emotional ups and downs in what Coulson said, but Tang Yuan could still feel that he was a little sad.Tang Yuan has been in the Land of Snow for a long time, and he knows a little about the customs here. The most common plant in the Land of Snow is stone wheat, but the land here is covered by ice and it is difficult to cultivate it. Most commoners raise earth armor beasts. And ice armored beasts, these two kinds of phantom beasts are very docile and friendly, and they have been used as phantom beasts to assist farming in the Snow Country for thousands of years.

In short, this is equivalent to the cattle and horses in Tang Yuan's cognition, both are good-tempered animals of the herbivorous family, and they are hard-working and have no aggressiveness towards humans.That's why the people of the Snow Country respect the Earth Armored Beast and the Ice Armored Beast very much. These two kinds of phantom beasts must never be placed on the dining table.

Tang Yuan was also silent for a while, before saying after a while: "Let me figure out a way."

Coulson hung up the spar phone and put it in his pocket. He had a blind admiration for Tang Yuan, but this time he was also a little worried.They did think about expanding their manpower to produce materials before. Tang Yuan can continuously provide raw materials and new ideas. All they have to do is to further process them on this continent, and then sell them by the caravan—no , is much easier than selling them, because they are a bit overwhelmed by Nancy's orders at the front line alone.

It is necessary to hire people, but the ones to be hired must also be people with special skills, even if it is just a blacksmith or a low-level pharmacist.Such civilians have a huge labor force, as long as they are given a bite to eat, I am afraid they will work harder than ever before, right?But in this time of strife, what can these unarmed people be allowed to do?

The smell of food from the camp finally attracted a bold visitor. A little boy in tattered felt clothes walked up to Coulson tremblingly.He didn't dare to get too close, but just stared at the bowl in his hand with wide eyes, as if he was waiting for Coulson to finish the contents and leave something.

Coulson is not a person who is good at dealing with children, he tried hard to raise the corner of his mouth, but seeing the little boy backed away several steps in fright.Coulson pursed his lips, simply gave up the strategy of showing favor, and said in his usual indifferent tone: "You passed."

The little boy was really terrified, but since he dared to take the first step to the camp, he was ready, and he said in a trembling voice: "Your Excellency, I... I just want some hot soup, my brother Being sick, you know, the nights are starting to get colder, and he has no quilt... he's sick."

The little boy stammered and explained that the long-term lack of nutrition made his head look a bit big and his eyes sunken, but it was not difficult to see the courage and strength in his eyes.

"Take this bowl of noodles to your brother." Coulson generously handed the bowl and fork to the little boy. He was not used to the chopsticks that Tang Yuan brought, so he was not used to eating instant noodles. used fork.

"No, no, I just need a little hot soup! I can't take all your food away..." The little boy clutched the corner of his clothes tightly with his hands, but he could smell the strange and alluring aroma emanating from the bowl He swallowed hard.

He hasn't eaten hot food for a long time, especially the one made of stone wheat... Oh, no, the things in that bowl are white and crystal clear, they must be made of fine wheat flour!And it is also paired with green vegetables and fragrant barbecue. The barbecue can be cut into really big pieces!

Coulson put the bowl in his hand with a cold face, "Take it away, this is not for free, I will come back here again, and then I will give you a job." He took out a small glass bottle from his arms and stuffed it into the little boy's clothes pocket, "This potion can restore physical strength, and it also has the effect of dispelling cold. Take it for your brother, and he will recover soon."

The little boy didn't know what work was, but his eyes lit up when he heard the potion!He looked at Coulson gratefully, and nodded in trepidation, expressing that he was willing to work for him and would do anything in return for him!

Coulson: "Go, don't keep your brother waiting."

Coulson's voice was still cold, but it warmed the boy's heart. He glanced at Coulson again, and trot away with the bowl in his hand.His younger brother is still waiting for him in that dilapidated corner, if his younger brother eats this bowl of noodles, he will definitely get better!

Coulson glanced at the child who ran away. Unlike when he came, his figure was obviously much lighter.Maybe it's because of a bowl of noodles, maybe it's because of a small potion, maybe it's because of the hope they bring.

On the land covered with snow all the year round, because of the sunshine during the day, there are still some tenacious honeysuckle popping up, and the emerald green color adds a touch of vitality to the vast snowfield.In winter, these honeysuckle will bloom beautiful flowers, just like their name, they have endured the most severe cold season, stand upright tenaciously, and bloom at the most severe and cold moment.

Coulson looked at the dwarf honeysuckle with a smile on the corner of his mouth.