CH.67 The Words of the Dead
The Wyvern Continent got its name from the shape that resembles a Wyvern. Originally, a druid ancestor took the form of an eagle and made the announcement to the world after touring the continent.
The Dragon Tooth Country is exactly in the position of "Dragon Tooth", in ancient times it was a small country with only one city-state, and later because of its unique geographical location, it gradually developed and expanded, and now it is not only the Dragon Tooth, but even the Dragon Head and Dragon Chest are its national territory.
Located in Dragonclaw, Sasot Harbour is a colony of the Greenland Empire, where the indigenous people of Long-eared people, who were once slaughtered more than half, now honestly serve the Greenland Empire.
Just like the elves have branches such as white elves, sea elves, wood elves, blood elves, and dark elves. Humans also have sub-races around the world, such as long-eared people, long-armed people, and so on.
With the discovery of the New World, new races were constantly being discovered.
The dragon pirates gathered their fangs and honestly landed in the port of Sasot. Tang Ke read the port information and found the exchange to sell a shipload of "beating apricot tree kernels" and "pig and animal oil".
Excluding the high commercial taxes, Tang Ke netted more than 400 gold coins this time, and the income accounted for one-fifth of the investment input, which is already a considerable profit, you must know that this money is astronomical in the eyes of the common people.
Tang Ke went through all kinds of procedures for docking at the port, paid taxes in many names, and then took everyone ashore.
Because it was the era of the booming slave trade, all major ports had temporary slave management business, and they only needed to pay money to handle it. Of course, slaves are treated the worst here.
The pirate group consisted of seven spitter frog slaves, as well as more than sixty ordinary slaves, all of whom were transferred to the port for captivity. Because of the special surname of the spitting bomb frog, Donk paid more money, and he found that his funds were like a running account, and he neglected to manage his finances, and the money was spent in a mess.
Because the gold coins were too heavy and inconvenient to carry, Tang Ke deposited most of the gold coins in the Goblin Bank, and when the time came, they could be withdrawn smoothly at branches all over the Sweet Dream Sea.
On the streets, everyone saw the so-called long-eared people, who looked the same as ordinary people, but with slightly longer ears, close to the ears of elves, and better hearing than ordinary humans.
It was getting late, so they found a hotel called "Mermaid Tears" to stay, and everyone took a hot bath to wash away the dust of the sea drift. After the night, Donk had to go to Dazi, an expert, to identify the treasure map. He did not give the details of the treasure map, but only told everyone to return to the hotel in the evening, no matter where they went.
It's an ordinary port, and you don't have to be as cautious as you would in a pirate city. Coupled with the fact that the black toad pirate group was thrown off, everyone's mood was very relaxed, they should go to the scoop * to remember, to buy clothes to buy clothes, and to replenish the ammunition.
Dazi the All-Knowing's home is in a special place, and Donk can investigate it with the system.
When he followed the map to find it, he found that Dazi's residence was extraordinary, like a miniature version of a royal palace. The front door is a lacquered iron bar, and the roads in the small courtyard lead in all directions, leading to beautiful white buildings, butterflies dancing in flower beds, and a seven-colored rainbow hanging on the fountain.
He looked down at what he was wearing, as if he had come to apply for a job.
Fortunately, Donk is wearing a captain's uniform, and the captain's identity is very important in this era, and no one dares to take it lightly. The doorman stopped Donk, inquired about it, and after learning the reason, told him that if he wanted to see Mr. Dazi, he had to make an appointment and pay the interview fee.
Donk didn't expect appraisers to be so valued in this world, and the pomp and circumstance were bigger than that of a small magistrate. He was not in a hurry, so he paid five gold coins as an interview fee.
"I wonder when I'm scheduled to see Mr. Dazi?" Donk asked before leaving.
"You've already filled in your temporary address, and we'll send someone to pick you up in a carriage when the time comes." The waiter replied gently.
"That is, there is no fixed time?"
"Mr. Dazi is a bit busy and can only meet with guests in his spare time, and if you can't wait, you can get half of the reception fee back."
Tang Ke was slightly angry, if Daqi didn't have time, he might not see him for ten days and half a month. Dissatisfied, he left the place, and went to inquire about the other appraisers in the city, and took the treasure map with him.
He found a dilapidated appraisal house along the road. There was a very magical atmosphere in the room, with skull chandeliers hanging from the shed, books of all kinds on the shelves, even the history of magical research, and the appraiser was a bearded old man, dressed decently in patched robes.
After listening to Tang Ke's intention, the old man stretched out his hand and said, "Pay the appraisal fee first." ”
When Tang Ke heard that he would pay the money first, he was angry, and slapped the table and said, "It's okay to pay the money first, but you listen well, if you can't get a result, you have to return me double the money." ”
"Ahem...... old man coughed a few times, "young people shouldn't be so angry." Take out the picture and show it to me first, and after the appraisal fee, you can just look at it and enjoy three melons and two dates. ”
Donk snorted, pulled out the treasure map, and slapped it on the devastated old wooden table.
The old man lifted his glasses and looked at them carefully. The slanted pillar of light shining through the window of the word "Tian" shone on the antique treasure map, and the dust moved irregularly in the pillar of light. After a while, he muttered, "This picture is amazing, it depicts the location of the Cangtian, and there is a row of undead words written on it, maybe it is the way to find this ship." ”
When Tang Ke saw that there was a play, he said happily: "Yes! I just want to know what's written on it. ”
"Ugh." The old man sighed, "I don't recognize this undead language, only Dazi can read this language in Sasot City, go find him." ”
Tang Ke was deflated when he heard this, and he had to wait for Daqi's reception, so he left in a huff, and threw a silver coin to the old man, which was counted as a hardship fee.
As a result, he had to stay in the city for a while.
On the way to the Mermaid's Tears Hotel, Donk met a group of onlookers on the street, and squeezed forward to see that there was a boxy ring, and it turned out that there was a swordsman swinging here, and the win or loss was twenty silver coins per game.
Tang Ke lost an investigative technique, and the result made him scoff, this was just a first-order swordsman, and he could still make money by swinging on the streets. He was here with his arms folded and watching the excitement.
The swordsman shouted, encouraging the young people who were surging with blood to come to the stage, and every few words someone took the bait to duel with the sword prepared on the stage. Although this person only has the strength of the first order, the vast majority of people in this world are ordinary people, and the strength of the first order can already defeat many people.
In a few moments, the swordsman earned sixty silver coins, and he couldn't close his mouth with joy.
There were many losers, and the rest were all watching the excitement, and no one came to the stage after the swordsman shouted for a long time, he glanced around, saw Tang Ke with a sword, and pointed out: "Since this gentleman is equipped with a sword, it seems that he is a master of swordsmanship, would you like to have a duel with me?" The bet on the outcome is twenty silver coins. ”
When Tang Ke was timid, he smiled slightly and said, "It's not bad to loosen your muscles and bones." As he spoke, he jumped on the stage, and his skills were extraordinary, winning several applause from the audience under the ring.
"Ding! You have inspired the Ring Quest, which aims to swing on the street and win 30 consecutive matches with a reward of 1,000 bonus points. ”
The sound of this system came abruptly, and Tang Ke sighed, but seeing that this person with first-order strength can laugh and be proud for so long, it shouldn't be difficult to complete this task.
The swinging swordsman became serious, not daring to despise this opponent.
Tang Ke stood up, pulled out the Moore long sword with a "choking" sound, and suddenly the sword light was Huohuo, the clear sound was long, and the momentum of the whole person was vibrating.
When the swordsman looked at Moore's long sword, his eyes widened, and he exclaimed, "You can't use this sword to duel me, it's not fair!" ”
This swordsman's martial arts are ordinary, but he has studied in-depth sword casting, and he can judge the merits of a sword at a glance.
The sword in Tang Ke's hand is extraordinary at first glance, with a faint metal pattern on the sword body, this special pattern is caused by casting, mixed with some mineral impurities, which can increase the friction of the sword body. The scary thing about this sword is that it gets sharper and sharper as it is used!
This Moorish longsword was exchanged by the system, and if it was sold on the market, it could be sold for thousands of gold coins.
"How is it unfair?" Donk smirked.
"Do you need to say anything? The two of us have a pair of swords, and my sword has to be cut off, how can this compare? You better use the swords I prepared, these two swords are blunt swords, and they won't hurt anyone when they fight. The swordsman jumped violently.
"It doesn't matter." Tang Ke returned the sword into the sheath and pulled out the ordinary long sword prepared in the ring, this sword was so blunt that it could be used as a rolling pin, "Actually, you took advantage of it, it takes time for every swordsman to become familiar with a sword, and it will definitely be uncomfortable to fight when you come to the stage." ”
"Then it's okay if the two of us don't compare, you show me the sword, I'm willing to give you twenty gold coins, what do you think?" The swordsman said pitifully.
Tang Ke waved his hand and said: "The competition must be compared, but the rules must be changed, if I win, you have to lend me this ring for use, it will take about two or three days, and then I will return it to you, how about it?" ”
"If you lend me a sword later, I agree."
The two opened their stances and danced a sword salute to each other as a sign of respect. The swordsman takes a steady route, starting in a plough position, holding the sword in both hands, hanging at his side, and pointing the tip of the sword at the enemy, which can defend against attacks from the upper body and torso, and can also perform a stabbing counterattack.
Donk disdained to use that basic swordsmanship, holding the "rolling pin" with his backhand and holding his hand to the side of his face.
The swordsman gave Donk a strange look, the other party's momentum disrupted his position, but he didn't know how to deal with it.
When the official battle began, the swordsman walked in a T-shaped step, and his body approached forward.
Tang Ke slashed back at his opponent's face, and this tricky sword path was unguardable. The swordsman was forced to roll in embarrassment, and raised his sword horizontally to parry the second sword.
This duel was off to a good start, and Tang Ke had the upper hand, and the sword qi was sometimes stimulated, forcing the other party to complain. After a dozen moves, Donk saw the opportunity, moved with lightning, and threw the sword in his hand, hitting the enemy's chest with an easy victory.
If it was a sharp sword, the swordsman had already been pierced through the heart, and he was convinced, praising Tang Ke's swordsmanship again and again. He borrowed Moore's sword to look at it, and when he had seen enough, he returned the sword to its original owner, and lent the ring to Donk as promised.