Chapter 60: The Dinner of the Golden Hand
Aboriginal settlements are usually small in size and, due to their perennial mobility, are rarely built with solid walls. In this land, they have to deal with robbers and robbers at any time, and even their own hands are not so clean, so both the old and the child have cultivated a character that is not afraid of death.
This kind of character is the basic condition for them to fight for the right to live, but for outsiders, it seems a little annoying, or it can also be said to be death.
Blackbeard's previous statement that it would help them secure a truly clean water source was not unfounded. After the exile team handed over the first cash payment, the so-called clear water was like a muddy soup. The natives, though fearful and subservient to the sword of the Isttalen, were unwilling to provide clean water in any way.
When they claimed that this was the water used for living in the settlement, and drank a glass of such muddy water in front of the Isttalons without changing their faces, the situation reached a stalemate.
"This is the unwritten custom of the brown soil hills, not every settlement can find a suitable water source, real clean water is the most important resource, no settlement will provide clean water to outsiders, otherwise it is not the same as beating me openly...... Haven't you heard of the truth that wealth does not reveal wealth?"
Since Blackbeard was paralyzed by the poison and incapacitated, El had to turn to another local, and he received the answer as a matter of course.
"Don't ask this old pervert, I can help you get the water, my man is the youngest and fiercest king of robbers in the land...... Woo woo?" Before the smug expression on Thea's face could fully unfold, El re-gagged her mouth and immediately shook her head desperately.
"This little guy is really cute, it's rare to have such a good talent...... A pair of white jade hands poked out from behind Xia, put them on her chest, and gently grabbed them twice. Thea suddenly shivered, her body trembled involuntarily, and a sorrowful cry of struggle came out of her mouth.
Lolana, who hid her face under the hood, appeared from behind the girl, kneading the girl's full breasts, while looking at El's expression meaningfully, and laughing, "You don't have that kind of plan, do you?"
El looked at Lorana with a blank face, not responding to her flirtatious words. With Lolana's IQ, it is not difficult to guess her true intentions, and no matter how she justifies at this time, it will trigger her bad taste. (For the latest chapter reading, please visit)
"I've spread the word that I've found a spy, and if Roger the ghost wolf really thinks she's his own woman, it should come soon. ”
When El mentioned Roger's name, Thea, who was wriggling, immediately fell silent, pricking up her ears to eavesdrop. However, Lolana, who was leaning against her, leaned into her ear, and hissed inexplicably from her mouth, and the girl's body suddenly stiffened again.
"The fighters are saying in private that your methods of dealing with this kid are very perverted. Lolana held Thea in her arms, a standard business smile on her face, and chuckled at El, "It's not a gentleman's behavior to tie a girl like this. Are you angry at someone, or do you have a taste for a little girl of this age?"
If I could have taken care of you, I would have tied you up like this and thrown you into the carriage, and my ears would be much quieter...... Of course, El could only think about this kind of words in his heart, and did not dare to show any clues on his face. He coughed embarrassedly, turned his head and said in a deep voice, "Since you are pouring your hand now, this little girl will be handed over to you to be responsible." Be careful, though, there's something weird about her. ”
"Oh, have you already checked your body?" Lorana subconsciously turned her gaze to Thea's chest again, with an expression on her face that you don't have to explain to me.
El was silent, he knew very well that he could not speak of this eldest lady with his own tongue.
At that moment, Timmy, who had taken over from Paraanti's adjutant, came over and said to El, "My lord, a representative has been sent from the settlement, saying that their boss has just arrived and wants to meet you. ”
El nodded, the news was expected by him.
When he revealed Thea's disguised identity, he already realized that the ghost wolf Roger was not far away from him. Since Thea's identity is questionable, the wreckage of those caravans naturally cannot be real. They had been trying to test the exiles, and the sudden encounter with the Black Sandstorm created a rare opportunity. Just smash a few wagons, drag the corpses of two robbers and pretend to be mercenary guards, and all the rest of the flaws can be excused by the black sandstorm.
The only weakness of this plan lies in Thea herself. The poisonous widow protects her daughter very well, making her look like a real daughter. But because of this, Thea has a good skill, but lacks real adversity training. If she hadn't messed up, El wouldn't have really done anything to her at the time.
The boss behind this settlement is naturally the smuggler nicknamed the gold pointer, and according to Blackbeard's confession, it is likely that he has now fallen to Roger's side. If that's the case, he's certainly not too far from here. Since he finally chose to appear, it also means that there is something to talk about.
The big people who can make a name for themselves in the brown hills, there is no good person, and they can only speak with strength, and El has won the qualification for dialogue. Although Tiana is also a silver-rank spellcaster, her reputation as a snake of light has not yet reached here, and as a woman, she has little deterrent effect on these vicious people, so she has never made a move since entering the brown hills, and temporarily transferred the leadership of the team to El.
"Would you like to come with me to meet the gold pointer?" El asked Lolana, who didn't think that negotiating with the robbers required technical skills, but having Lolana by his side would at least save a lot of mental resources.
"Of course, I'm very curious about this gentleman. Lolana said with a smile.
Out of the subtlety of some of her peers, the eldest lady had always had a strong curiosity about the most prominent smuggler in the brownland hills, and Thomas, the gold pointer, showed the demeanor of a great businessman, as she expected.
According to the information we had in advance and the sights we had seen with our own eyes later, it was true that the living conditions in this land were far worse than I could have imagined, but this was only for the civilian population. If you have enough power or money, it's not hard to make a change.
There were few wooden buildings in the settlement, but Thomas's servants had built an aristocratic house in thirty minutes. Although there was only a dining room and a kitchen, it was equipped with all the decorative utensils and even flowers and fruits. If you don't listen to the sound of wind and sand outside the door, this makeshift restaurant is almost indistinguishable from the small restaurants of the aristocratic district of Istalen.
"It's a great honor to welcome you both. Seeing El and Lolana walking into the restaurant holding hands, the well-dressed middle-aged businessman immediately stood up and stretched out his hand with a smile.
Thomas did not look like a smuggler at all, but rather a noble gentleman in his mannerisms and dress. Everything in this restaurant, including the silver cutlery and medium-rare veal steaks, is full of the power of money, but it seems very natural, without the slightest nouveau riche vulgarity.
In this elegant setting, the atmosphere of the meal is very relaxed. Thomas first gave a brief account of his family history, and then asked El very earnestly about the origin of the Istalen. The two sides exchanged pleasantries for a long time, said some nonsense that was not nutritious but very meaningful, and had a preliminary understanding of each other.
This initial understanding is simple to say, but it is actually very important, because it is both a test and a basis for increasing initial trust.
When the meal was over, the maid served the hot tea, and Thomas picked up the teacup, a subtle glint flashing in his eyes, and he glanced vaguely at the girl who was following El. Although Lolana didn't interject from beginning to end, just acting like a bird, the businessman's instincts made it impossible for him to ignore this woman.
"General El, there's something presumptuous that I don't know whether to say or not. Thomas regained his composure. He put down his teacup and said with a smile.
"You're a little too reserved, Mr. Thomas. I think we can be more honest with each other, and it doesn't hurt to say anything. El said, waving his hand. Neither side is a good person, and there is no need to make any more disguises.
"Okay, then I'll get straight to the point. Thomas coughed and said with a sincere smile on his face, "I have a friend who asked me to apologize to you, I heard that her naughty daughter has caused you a lot of trouble, and I hope you can see that she is still a child, and she is not to blame." ”
"That's what the poisonous widow means...... Or does Roger mean it?" El asked bluntly.
"This is a mother's request. Thomas blinked and smiled, "Of course, if you can raise your noble hand and let the child go, everyone will feel your kindness." ”
I have to say that this guy who is known as the gold hand is very good at grasping people's hearts. Although everyone knew what was going on, he insisted that it was the poisonous widow's request. There is a big difference in identity between the mother's daughter and another man's woman, the latter of whom is clearly more likely to provoke unspeakable hatred between men.
"That girl is lovely...... I'd like to hear what Roger has to say. El smiled noncommittally. (Go read OM) (Jiangsu.com)