Chapter 7: The Wisdom of the Merchant

Lindsay did not agree to Leo's trip to Taiyan City in the first place, firstly, because it was noticed by the Altai Chamber of Commerce, and rash action would only bring disaster. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. biquge。 info

The second is that he is worried that on the dangerous and unknown way, he will be captured by the people of the Luna Sect or the Altai Chamber of Commerce.

Now she can put aside these concerns, Leo seems to her to have at least the strength of a third-level warrior, although she still doesn't know why she wants to save her, but this does not prevent her from following Leo.

Now that they had decided to leave immediately, sorting out some fresh water and dry food, Leo thought about the situation of the Sweet Fruit Chamber of Commerce after they said goodbye.

If the Altai Chamber of Commerce is still chasing after Lindsay, then the matter of their intersection with the Sweet Fruit Chamber of Commerce will not be publicized. Taking a step back, even if this matter is discovered by the Luna Sect Nation, they have already flown away, and although the Sweet Fruit Chamber of Commerce will have some trouble, it will not be a big problem.

Evading responsibility will certainly bring disaster to others, but once Leo stays, his conflict with the Altai Chamber of Commerce will escalate, and he will have to fight more powerful people.

"If you run away with her, it will only immediately attract the attention of other people, and the matter of the pagan alchemist will burn like fire." Iros's voice sounded in his ears, "Not only that, but the Luna Cult will continue to hunt you down, and even if you buy horses now, you won't be as fast as the Luna Cult's Driving Beast!" ”

"The eight cities closest to here all have branches of the Luna Cult, and the eyes of the Human Chamber of Commerce are all over the territory of the Astai Kingdom, how can you escape?"

"What's more, you can survive all the way away without eating or drinking, but this girl can't!"

"With the maximum amount of dry food and fresh water you carry, this girl can only last for a month, and as long as the pursuers pursue it from afar and slowly consume it, you will be helpless."

Leo saw some changes in form and decided to run away. But in terms of grasping the details, it is obviously not as thorough as Iros.

"It's not a way to stay here, you will become a target if you escape, what do you say?"

Leo sighed, if he was really smart, he wouldn't have been just a company employee in his previous life, and he humbly asked for advice at this time.

"I... just know about these things, if I really want to say what to do..." Iros's voice weakened, leaving Leo a little disappointed.

Not enough brains! What to do!

Now he understands how important it is to have a resourceful partner by his side.

"At the end of the day, she is the source of all problems." The melodious female voice became sharp, "She is now only hostile to the Luna Cult because of her pagan status, but once she escapes with you, she will become hostile to the entire territory of Astaire. ”

"A weak human like her can't live without the soil that belongs to her."

The weak have a fate that belongs to the weak, and to change the fate, it is not possible to rely on great strength alone, this is what Iros wants to express to Leo.

"If you are desperate and use your strength to plunder the soil for her survival, then you will not be able to hide, and it will become extremely difficult to successfully achieve your goal."

Iros saw Leo's thoughts, and the last sentence made him sigh a long sigh.

At this moment, the hidden door was pushed open, and the treasurer of the Sweet Fruit Chamber of Commerce walked in with a surprised expression.

Leo and Iros's conversation was also interrupted, but the phantom Iros was not visible to the general public, and he and Lindsay looked at the treasurer, waiting for him to speak.

"The Altai Chamber of Commerce is here, but not for the matter of dispute, they want to meet you, Mr. Leo."

The treasurer's apprehensive speech made Leo stunned, thinking that his shock to the knights of Strange Rock City should also reach the ears of the Altai Chamber of Commerce. But this chamber of commerce did not timidly start a new plan, but swaggered to the door, what is going on?

"Then let's go meet you."

Leo felt Lindsay's hand tighten a little.

"Don't worry, the knights of Qiyan City can't take you away, and the ordinary people of the Altai Chamber of Commerce are the same."

He whispered to Lindsay, whose expression softened a lot.

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Strange Rock City, Altai Chamber of Commerce.

The silk blouse with gold silk and the familiar eagle pattern were the middle-aged men I had met on the way to the car and were respected by many traveling merchants.

The expensive inspection tax was paid for everyone, and the people praised his virtues, which happened only yesterday.

"I've heard that you are a powerful believer, and I guess it is an older generation, but I didn't expect you to be so young."

The middle-aged businessman spoke very kindly, as if he were chatting about family life.

"A strong man like you, succumbing to a small sweet fruit chamber of commerce, there must be a reason for you." It's a bit of a temptation, and it's a bit of a horse.

"It's just that, you know the truth that birds choose good trees to perch on, right?"

The smiling voice was gentle, and Leo frowned, and he inexplicably felt that there was a deep meaning in this sentence.

The bird chooses a good tree to perch, is it to let him put down the Sweet Fruit Chamber of Commerce and transfer to the Altai Chamber of Commerce?

He doesn't think it's a so-called olive branch, and if it really meant to solicit, it would certainly not appear in such a form.

"As the so-called birds choose good trees to perch on, and a bird occupies a nest, I am afraid that he means that you should not meddle in your affairs, and they will do the affairs of their chamber of commerce themselves."

When Leo was distressed, Iros happened to stand up, and he was surprised and surprised that the goddess knew how to communicate.

Although the communication skills of this other world made him feel a little unable to turn around.

Sure enough, it's an old fox, and he talks in a set way, which is really hard to guard. Leo said secretly, but the surface was like a calm lake, and there were no waves. No matter how he said it, he has also seen big cities, big scenes of social youth, and he will not be trapped by the wild roads of another world.

"I heard that the dispute between the chamber of commerce has been resolved, and I think the ownership of Lindsay has been decided."

Leo picked up a cup of tea on the table and said deliberately.

Hearing this, Lindsay, who was beside him, was startled and leaned over to him.

Here Leo is very superficially reminding the merchant in front of him, after the treasurer paid 5 silver coins to the Chamber of Commerce that night, Lindsay is no longer the property of the Altai Chamber of Commerce, and now belongs to Leo.

"Oh, is that your final judgment?"

The middle-aged businessman's brows furrowed slightly, and his gaze at Leo became sharp.

"With all due respect, although your strength is very strong, there is no need for you to confront us - the secrets on her body are only of interest to us in the Altai Chamber of Commerce, and they are of no use to you."

The strong are always fearful, and when it comes to this, middle-aged businessmen are still trying to persuade.

He was telling the truth, Lindsay's master stole an important treasure called the "Agreement" of the Altai Chamber of Commerce, a document. Even if the means are not right, they have to pry clues from Lindsay's mouth.

Leo smiled silently, and this attitude made the middle-aged businessman's heart cold.

Moved to end the meeting, the middle-aged merchant sighed and motioned for the servant to send Leo and Lindsay away from home.

"There's an old saying in my hometown: there are no permanent enemies."

The sudden words made the middle-aged businessman stunned, what he didn't realize was that the initiative of words had slipped from his hand to Leo at this time.

"No permanent enemies?"

Even though he had seen a lot of business talks, he didn't understand what Leo was trying to say, and hesitantly, he made the expression of a student humbly asking the teacher for advice.

"Yes, there is only one reason to be an enemy—"

"It's just a conflict of interest."

The words seemed to have a magical power, as if the lid on the food was suddenly lifted, and a strange sense of shock hit the heart of the middle-aged businessman.

At this time, even a third-rate businessman knew what Leo meant: he wanted to solve Lindsay's matter through cooperation.

Even if he didn't know anything about commerce, Leo knew that turning his enemies into allies was the best way to do it.

But it is certain that he wants to shelter Lindsay and clash with the Altai Chamber of Commerce, could it be that this young man has already obtained the information they want from Lindsay, and is ready to ask them for a high price from the Chamber of Commerce?

So when the mercenary guild refused to accept a bribe from the knights, it was actually just that the price was too low?

What a scheming adventurer!

The middle-aged businessman's mind was spinning quickly, if the truth was as he imagined, the Altai Chamber of Commerce only needed to pay a sufficient amount, and this young man could also achieve his goal of protecting Lindsay.

"You mean, information about her master—"

A polite smile hung on the face of the middle-aged businessman, the meeting officially ended, and the trading stage was below.

"I didn't say that, she really didn't know anything about her master." Leo's words made his smile freeze on his face.

"Are you fooling me?!"

The merchant's throat shuddered and he let out a low roar.

"Don't worry, Lindsay can't provide you with information, but we can think differently." A smile appeared on Leo's face, "The Altai Chamber of Commerce can hire us, and my power will definitely be useful." ”

The words were incredible to the extreme, but the moment the middle-aged businessman heard it, he felt that it seemed to make sense.

Leo wants to use his power to earn for the Altai Chamber of Commerce, which can offset the benefits of the intelligence value that Lindsay brings, and at the same time his entanglement can be abundant.

And for the Altai Chamber of Commerce, a strong man close at hand, and an unreachable piece of information, which one is more obvious.

"This, this..."

The middle-aged businessman was a little dumbfounded, although everything seemed to make sense, but in fact, they wanted to take Lindsay from Leo's side, and in turn provide them with good jobs?

The fundamental reason for such a dramatic change lies in Leo's strength and just the right amount of operation.

Completely led by the nose by the young man in front of him, the middle-aged businessman gritted his teeth, and frustration welled up in his heart.

Because he is a businessman who makes judgments based on profits, he can only accept Leo's advice with resignation, which is really a lot of money to be made.

"As you wish, Mr. Adventurer, but we will have a good estimate of how much Lindsay's information is worth."

"I hope you can really make a contribution."

The middle-aged merchant got up helplessly and held out his hand to Leo.

Lindsay, a girl on the side, was full of admiration in her eyes, and Leo calmly held the other party's hand.

"It's a pleasure to work with."

The deal was unexpectedly successful.

After the two walked out of the Altai Chamber of Commerce, Lindsay still had a dream-like expression.

That's the behemoth of the Empire, the Altai Chamber of Commerce, and I didn't expect to be knocked down by this young adventurer in a few words.

The promise he made to protect her really fulfilled it.

Iros, who had been watching the whole transaction, was also very surprised.

"Oh, look down on you, Mr. Knight." The pleasant words rang in his ears, and Leo's lips couldn't help but arc.

"I'm honored."

He cheekily accepted the praise from the Goddess of the Moon.