The third stage of the world, Konoha Town.

Many things are proceeding according to the trajectory expected by Su Hao.

All the mercenaries of the 22nd squad have been transformed into real "worker bees". The number of armed guards in Konoha Town has also increased to about 1,800 people. The reason why the exact number fluctuates up and down is because the group of "Escort Team" has no real establishment, but Su Hao nominally has disguised jurisdiction over the standing armed personnel with combat effectiveness in the town. Instead of paying these men, he issued missions as mayor of the town, or led some of his mercenaries out hunting.

No one can deny Su Hao's contribution to this town. With Gao Mo setting up an office for the Dark Hunter Guild in Konoha Town, more people have come here. Of course, businessmen who run inns and bars love customers like the Dark Hunters. They are usually very bold and do not dwell on a small issue. Most importantly, the establishment of the Dark Hunter Guild Office allows hunters to pay their quests in a timely manner and receive a reward in the town, instead of having to travel long distances as before, saving time and getting more money, and the business atmosphere in the town is definitely more prosperous than in the past.

Kensen, Mo Xingkui and Su Hao rotated, and they kept bringing out more Zircon in the space field. Due to factors such as manpower and space amplification devices, zircon production cannot be increased much in a short period of time. However, the "Iron Warriors" legion has paid enough attention to Konoha Town. Dai Xiaolou even promised: As long as Su Hao is willing, he can submit an application at any time, and once he passes the assessment, he can become a member of the legion with a formal establishment.

When Su Hao found Garros, he was directing his men to hoist a multi-barreled cannon onto the alert tower for installation.

With Su Hao's consent, the Malken family owned a vacant land of several hundred square meters in Konoha Town. In addition to the indispensable dwellings and warehouses, Garros also built two additional guard towers. He really used this place as a base for advancement, and he was willing to stay with his men. Of course, in terms of specific purposes, Su Hao can guess some. In short, in a way, the interests of himself and Garros are tied together, and there is no need to worry about him stabbing him in the back.

For Su Hao, Garros has always had an absolutely friendly attitude.

He threw down the work in his hand, patted Su Hao's shoulder very affectionately, and said with a smile: "You are a busy man, and I am also very busy." Still, there is time to sit down and have a drink. I've got good brandy here, and it's definitely not the watered inferior stuff of a tavern. How about it, are you interested in having a drink? ”

"Don't bother. I have something I need to ask you for. ”

Su Hao waved his hand and said calmly and directly, "I need some blue crystals." You know, this stuff can be found from the fringes, but it's scarce and dangerous. At least, in terms of our current strength. But I do need them. How's that, can you help? ”

Garros raised his eyebrows and asked rather in surprise, "How could you need something like that?" Hehe! Blue spar, this is the most common thing in aristocratic circles. Especially those women who think they are beautiful, but in fact they are not very good-looking, they like to use blue spars as decorations. Derby is a blue spar of the highest quality, and women like the color that is more transparent than the sky. Not! This is not my intention, but the words that those boring poets groan when they seem to have a sore egg. You know? Those women are usually very revealing at the ball, especially the upper body, and wear a kyanite necklace on the chest, which matches the white and tender skin. A lot of men can't help but be attracted to it. Can you imagine? A young man in his twenties would often disappear at the height of the ball with some eighty-year-old lady who was old enough to be his grandmother and whose face was full of terrible. An hour later, the two of them would quietly reappear out of breath...... That's the magic of blue crystal. Many people believe that this stone from the dark world has magical aphrodisiac and emotional powers. In fact, its role is nothing more than to prove that it is worth and expensive, which means the amount of money. As long as you understand what it means, it's not hard to understand why it's so popular in the upper classes. ”

Su Hao's gaze was a little dazed, obviously confused by Garros's gushing words. He frowned slightly, and said seriously, "You don't seem to have heard what I said just now. I need a few blue crystals, even if it's a little more expensive. ”

"Hey, hey, hey! I hear you very clearly! There's nothing wrong with my ears! ”

Garros smiled wickedly, "I'm thinking about you. I know you don't have much money. Maintaining such a large town costs almost every minute. Blue crystals are expensive, and their only use may be to become a collection of nobles. All the jewellers in the empire are spending a lot of money on this hedron. In particular, the high purity, the same volume and size of blue crystal, is simply unimaginably sky-high. I don't know if you've ever heard the name of the "Thunder" company? I had a relationship with its owner, Tobias. That guy was really lucky to get two identical aquamarines. Do you know the final selling price of those two hedrons? Tobias put them on a necklace for which some rich fellow paid seven hundred thousand imperial gold coins. Can you imagine? 700,000! 700,000! ”

Of course, Su Hao knew about the "Thunder" company. He didn't have the slightest desire to show his desire in this regard, but pretended not to understand anything, and asked suspiciously, "What does this have to do with me?" ”

"You just said you need a blue spar."

Garros pointed at Su Hao and changed to another obviously ridiculous expression: "I know you have some money in your hands." But as a friend, I don't approve of you spending gold on these things. If it were a purchase, you would never have imagined how black-hearted those damn jewelry merchants and aristocrats would be. Something that is only worth one dollar, they have to ask you to come up with ten dollars, or even more, to be able to complete the transaction. Truth be told, you're really not fit to deal with them in this regard. You should look in the mirror and see that impatient look on your face just now. If I take out a blue spar now, I'm afraid you'll be willing to shell out all the money. ”

Su Hao subconsciously touched his face: "Is there one?" ”

"Absolutely!"

Garros grinned: "I'd better do it the right way, even without spending a copper plate at all." You are good-looking, and there is a shortage of handsome men like you at the noble ball. In that kind of place, there are dignitaries such as countesses, marquises, and even duchesses at any time. They have no interest in gold coins, and are there to choose men purely for the sake of satisfying their desires. All you need is a well-made gown, or even no makeup at all, to easily conquer those impatient women. You will become the star of the dance field, and every aristocratic girl will be satisfied because of you. Not to mention a few blue crystals, even if you want to get more, it is not a problem at all. ”

Su Hao took a deep breath, and the doubts on his face gradually disappeared, replaced by a terrifying coldness and coldness.

"You think my ass is good enough to fetch a good price?"

"No, no, no! There is something wrong with the way you understand! ”

Garros pretended to be surprised and smiled: "It's just men who are interested in ass." Women are completely different. You know? This is a real way of wealth, which many men dream of, but it is difficult to be favored by those picky noblewomen. Exchanging 10,000 gold coins for a blue spar is certainly not a good deal. You only need to spend the Spring Festival with those noble ladies to get a lot of aquamarine. Fools know what this means, and you won't fail to understand the truth. Well, if you want, I can provide you with such an opportunity for free. Of course, you have to bring a miniature video recorder with you to help me record the graceful posture of those ladies at special times. ”

Garros was definitely joking. Su Hao was able to perceive this.

Obviously, he wanted to use this method to bring the relationship between them closer.

After all, this is Konoha Town, and Su Hao's previous fierceness and cold-bloodedness are enough to make anyone frightened. The reason why Garros chose to set up a family contact point in Konoha Town was certainly not as simple as helping mercenaries. He needs to gain more contribution points here, and he needs Su Hao's help.

Jokes are jokes after all, it doesn't hurt to talk about it occasionally, and it is best to have a proper contact relationship, if it is too much, it will backfire.

Garros understands this. Therefore, while the embarrassment on Su Hao's face had not yet turned into anger, he had already unbuttoned the collar of his jacket with great speed and took off a men's necklace inlaid with blue spars from his neck.

"This counts as my greeting gift. I'll send the news back and arrange for someone to buy the hedron for you in the Empire's Inner Domain. By the way, are there any specific requirements for the purity and quantity of the hedrons? ”

Garros's choice of timing was very appropriate. Su Hao was so confused by this series of changes that he couldn't speak, and he couldn't pick out the problem from Garros's movements, so he could only take the necklace very unhappily and tighten his lips.

The necklace is delicate, and it can be seen that this is an expensive piece of jewelry. The reason why Garros took out this kind of thing was to make himself owe him a favor.

Su Hao really needs blue spar very much. Establishing a new "swarm" in the third stage world is even much more difficult than it was on Earth. There was already a complete belief system for the emperor, and all kinds of clergy were everywhere. Although the members of Team 22 have all been converted, how many people can they influence? How many "worker bees" have developed? Su Hao didn't know very well in his heart.

The only thing he can do is to do everything he can to give Kenson and them a boost.

The most direct and effective method is to inject gamma-level genetic elixirs to raise the comprehensive evolutionary physique to the third order.

If he had a purple spar, Su Hao would be able to evolve to the fourth order. However, even in the human empire that has been fighting against the dark world for many years, Amethyst still belongs to the extremely valuable Being. Su Hao's current identity is just a mercenary, and neither his identity nor his income can be equated with the word "amethyst". This is equivalent to the era of peace on earth, when an ordinary employee earning 3,000 yuan a month wants to get a top-of-the-line "Rolls-Royce" luxury sports car. Of course, it is good to have ideals and ambitions, and the people around you understand your desire and need for wealth. However, if you really realize your dream because of a certain opportunity, you will immediately realize that it is not a good thing to own such a luxurious, top-of-the-line sports car. Your monthly income alone is simply not enough to support you, and it will even cause too many people to covet it. The police will come to your door to investigate your source of income, and various businesses will desperately call you every minute, sell all kinds of products, and ask you to buy a mess of insurance. Then, the relatives of the seven aunts and eight aunts who don't usually see each other will also come to the door, either to get a piece of the pie from you, or to sit down face-to-face and talk to you about the specific division of family property. The specifics can even be traced back to your great-great-great-grandfather's generation.

Before having a group of "worker bees" who were absolutely loyal and had evolved strength of the third order, Su Hao would not consider issues such as obtaining higher-grade spars from regular channels. Experience on Earth and on the planet Red Dragon has proven that individuals are too strong to change their current situation in the short term. Only when there are more and more powerful individuals and a group effect is generated, will it really become important.

"Five, or ten."

Su Hao quickly gave the figure he wanted: "As long as the price is not too outrageous, then I can accept it." ”

As he spoke, he handed the necklace back to Garros and smiled gently, "You'd better keep this thing for yourself." My nose was very sharp, and there was a special smell on it that belonged to the noble lady lady. In order to get it, you should put a lot of thought into it. If I'm not mistaken, this should be a reward from an old lady of about one hundred and twenty years old. Tell me, how did you get her affection? Do you throw up when you come into contact with skin that is rougher than the roots of a tree? Don't sue me that you've kissed her or something. That's the equivalent of stirring your tongue back and forth between the golden dentures. Older people have memory loss. She may have forgotten to brush her teeth before going to the prom, and the smell was strong. ”

Garros's smug face turned white. He never thought that in the direction of ridicule and jokes, Su Hao was not weaker than himself, even more direct and disgusting than himself!

"Hell! I ought to peel off your disguise and take a good look at what kind of evil intentions lie beneath you. ”

Garros muttered unhappily. Before he could say anything to fight back again, he saw that the personal communicator on Su Hao's wrist suddenly lit up red, and Lille's anxious voice came from the microphone.

"Boss, something is wrong, you'd better come back quickly."

……

Zhang Huahua's caravan consisted of five trucks. Winter has passed, the snow has melted, and the sleds have temporarily lost their usefulness. On the potholed road from Konoha Town to the inner realm of the empire, it is natural that only trucks can undertake the transportation task.

There are many examples of turning from a mercenary to a merchant in Konoha Town. Zhang Huahua is one of them. Her skin was white and tender, and her face was as round as an apple. The body is plump. Of course, you can understand the specific image of Zhang Huahua as a very fat woman, but you must not mention the word "fat" in front of her. Otherwise, Zhang Huahua, who fell into a rage, will make you deeply understand what is called horror? What is life better than death?

Seeing Su Hao walking towards this side from a distance, Zhang Huahua immediately greeted him.

Although it is spring, the temperature is still very low. Coats and trousers should be the choice of every normal person. Zhang Huahua put on women's hot pants early, with black stockings on her fat short thighs, she wore a thick black eye shadow, and thick silver rings fell on her fat earlobes. It is undeniable that many men like her as a plump young girl with a plump figure but also charming and beautiful. But in fact, few people dare to have a substantive relationship with Zhang Huahua. She used to be a fierce mercenary, and while her hot pants were sexy, they were just as eye-catching as the thick pistols she pinned to her waist and the short chainsaw sword.

This is a true regimental weapon. Limited to military regulations, Su Hao couldn't get more power armor from Dai Xiaolou, but he could get high-powered weapons like chainsaw swords and standard short-barreled rifles.

Su Hao glanced at Zhang Huahua, his eyes immediately fell on the trucks parked next to the clearing, and asked seriously, "What happened?" ”

He remembered vividly: when Zhang Huahua left Konoha Town last week, she took a total of five trucks with her. Among them, there was a truck full of hides. This is also a feature of the caravans in Konoha Town. The value of animal skins is much higher than that of other daily necessities, especially after the food can be replenished from the space field, the commercial transactions between Konoha Town and the inner regions of the empire require more alcohol, clothing, washing supplies, and so on. Under normal circumstances, at most half a truckload of animal skins is enough to exchange for five truckloads of daily necessities. Therefore, it is certainly essential to go out with a few empty cars to deliver goods.

There were only three trucks parked in the open field. The tarpaulin of one of the cars has been lifted, and it can be seen that half of the cargo inside is missing. The rest were either turned into a mess or simply cut open with a knife, looking as if they had been visited by robbers.

Zhang Huahua's face was full of ferocity and rage, and more importantly, helplessness. Such an expression, of course, is not aimed at Su Hao, but those guys who snatched their goods.