Chapter XXXV. Transactions

Thirteen hours had passed since the previous conversation, and Draenor and his party had struggled north through the mountains and forests against the midday sun. The water given by the old man had been drunk the night before, and the hot sun and strenuous exercise had exhausted their physical strength, and everyone felt as if one more breath of dry air would burn their throats like chimneys.

Although Jeanne's participation greatly improved the efficiency of hunting, because there was hardly a water source nearby, she was also a clever woman who could not cook without rice.

Vikli had no choice but to give Jeanne the water she carried, but who knew that she not only had a big appetite like Draenau, but also drank the water from whales and cows, and the kettle containing nearly half a liter of water was deflated by her in one gulp.

Jeanne looked even more tired than Viklico, as a Licos she had a large metabolism, her body temperature was beyond normal people, and her water was depleted more quickly, but she continued to walk without saying a word.

Suddenly, Jeanne seemed to see a pool of clear water on the south side of the mountain road, and she hurriedly took steps and ran south.

"Jeanne? Why are you going! Viklico also noticed the pool, and by the time she reacted, Jeanne had already run to the edge of the pool.

"Vicky, this is clean spring water, don't worry, there is no danger nearby, I have confirmed! The water is sweet, come on! Jeanne shouted back.

Since Jeanne can be so sure, this water is most likely fine, and now she can't care so much. Vicilico and Draenor also rushed to the edge of the spring, lying on the ground and drinking bitterly.

"Ah...... It really saved my life, thanks to nature. "For the first time, Draenor felt that Vlaktu's nature was so kind to him.

"Indeed, thanks to the nature of Vlaktu. Let's fill it with some water first! Vicky grabbed the kettle and filled it to the brim. While the two of them were still drinking, she leaned against the stone and looked around.

Strange to say, such a large pasture in the valley, it seems that there is hardly any water source except for the well in Igor's backyard, but just when it is needed, she suddenly finds such a spring water, which looks like it has been prepared in advance, and the huge stone behind her like a chair.

"Wait a minute...... Stone? ”

Vicilico suddenly remembered something, and she quickly got up from the stone and looked back at the other side of the spring. It was a rugged mountain of rocks, the whole of which was shrouded in the shadow of dark clouds, like the remains of ancient animals, and not far from the spring was a huge cave.

"Stone Mountain? Damn it. "That's right, Vikily remembered what old Igor said, don't go near the stone mountain. But before she was only concerned with quenching her thirst, she had not noticed that there was the dangerous rocky mountain at her feet.

"What's wrong with you? Choking too fast? "Draenor was baffled by Viklico's actions.

"Are you done drinking? We need to get out of here, Igor said we can't go near this rocky mountain! Vekily was about to turn around and leave with the two of them, but who knew that she stepped on something smooth and soft, and almost slipped and fell to the ground.

"Hell......" Vicheria quickly stood up, but when she looked back, she found only a few uneven stones on the ground.

"Miss Vicky, are you alright?" Jeanne asked worriedly.

"It's okay, I seem to have stepped on something strange, slippery." Vicilico lifted her foot and looked at the soles of her shoes.

"It looks like I'm really thirsty." Draenor said with a sneer.

"Don't worry, Miss Vicky, I'll smell anything if it's near. There was the same smell all around this place, and there were no anomalies. Jeanne said and sniffed at the nearby air.

"That's not for sure, maybe it's really my thirst. Anyway, we had to get out of here, and that strange cave was also very uncomfortable. Vekily said, following the two back into the forest.

There was a sudden tremor in the earth, and everyone felt that the situation was not good and immediately walked forward. In less than twenty minutes, there was a sudden neighing of horses and the whispers of someone in the distance. The crowd immediately became alarmed.

"I'll go ahead and have a look." Jeanne asked Vicilly for instructions.

"Well, be careful not to act rashly." Vicky replied.

Jeanne nodded, and ran quickly and silently along the grass. Less than a minute later, they appeared in front of the two again.

"It didn't look like a robber, it looked more like a merchant, and a carriage full of goods, a big carriage, but somehow there was only one horse left, and it was seriously wounded. Shall we go and see? Jeanne said.

Vikliko and Draenor looked at each other and nodded, and the group walked towards the source of the sound.

"Ahh What is it! You monster, I'm not going to let myself be your fodder today! The merchant heard the movement behind him, and quickly drew his musket and aimed it at the grass, only to see an unarmed girl walking towards him with her hands raised.

"Don't get excited, dude, we just want to see if we can help you." Vicky said.

"Help me? In this damn forest? Why should I believe you! The man's hand with the gun trembled wildly, and the man was well-dressed, and the beard on his upper lip was trimmed as delicately as a pencil. It seems that Jeanne is right, he is mostly an ordinary businessman.

"Look, you and I look like decent people, not like robbers or anything like that. We need supplies, we need transportation, and we just want to make a deal with you. Vicky said.

"Deal? Then you've really met a connoisseur. The man calmed down, straightened his hat and flattened his collar.

"Glori. Grout, the largest merchant in Hecheng. I've seen Miss! The merchant took off his gloves and held out a hand gentlemanly to Vicilico.

"Vecchia. Krossi. She made up a new name and shook hands with the businessman. Well, what's really going on here? ”

"Oh, listen to me, noble lady, my convoy is carrying goods from Dieara, and is about to return from the north to Hecheng to make a fortune. I didn't expect to encounter such a terrifying beast in broad daylight.

Our horses were frightened and pulled the carriage down the valley, and now the only cart is the one in front of you. Originally, there were four horses in the cart, three of which ran down the hill, and one of them, as you can see, was dying! "Merchant Rory has been rambling a lot, and Vicky is getting a little impatient.

"Say the main thing, what beast?"

"Oh I think it's a snake, oh no, it's a dragon, my lady! A dragon covered in scales! It ate the rest of the horses and men of the convoy! I've got nowhere to go! With that, the businessman's emotions began to spiral out of control again, and he cried and approached Vicilico, but she pushed him away.

"Okay, crying, you're not a local, are you? Well...... It should be Canaanite, I didn't expect there to be Canaanites who ate so much in Nikanros. Listen to me, there are three of us, and although it doesn't seem that reliable, it's a small matter to help you get the horses back. We find the horses to help you bring them back, and you take us to the Imperial City. Deal? ”

With that, Jeanne and Draenor stepped out from behind Viklico. The merchant's mood calmed down a little, and he held Viklico's hand tightly:

"Deal! As long as it can help me get the horses back, I'll say yes to any request! ”