Enemy!

Jonah's eyes swept over the red-robed man and saw that the crimson Magicians' Guild badge hung high on his chest, similar to the Astrologer's Guild badge, the magician's guild magician guild used color to indicate the category of magical elements, the number of six-pointed star flowers to represent rank, and the pattern on the outside of the badge to represent factions, special titles, and positions within the guild. Members of the Five Guilds can take off their badges to hide their identities, but once they wear the badge of their guild, they must not be deceitful, this magician is an unmistakable fifth-level fire archmage, and judging by the pattern of the eagle claw and sword outside the badge, he also has some kind of noble title.

The astrologer exchanged a wary look with the dragon Shen Scale, and the little dragon habitually took a half step back, trying to hide his body in the shadows. At this time, the broker greeted him with a smile on his face, and said in the proficient lingua franca of the Western Continent: "What a coincidence, guest!

The fire magician had a long, black, stiff old face, and there was no expression on his face when he spoke, but his black and blue eyes looked more lively, and he couldn't help but turn around: "I don't want to share a ride with others, whether it's these two stinky children or this stuffy gourd next to them." Hire me a carriage and I can afford it. ”

"Oh, you must be joking!" the broker gasped: "Didn't you see it at the gate of the post station just now? After the public carriage was suspended last winter, several of the most powerful big car shops in Naneryi organized a convoy and recruited twenty mercenaries to defend along the way, but it turned out that it was not just when he arrived in Tengsang that he encountered a herd of beasts crossing the street and was washed away, and the most daring Dazhang fled to the ravine to save his life, but the four healthy horses all fell and injured their legs and feet, and suddenly changed from a good horse that traveled 200 miles a day to a horse that trembled after walking 40 miles?" Hearing this, the coachman in the middle drank a cup of wine and let out a long breath of wine.

"When are you leaving, and how much is it?" said the man in the black cloak, speaking in a rough and unpleasant voice, like the sound of a grinding wheel rubbing against a stone.

"Just go. Four people, eight hundred. Lao Zhao Dao, after saying this, he made a gesture behind his back to show Jonah and Xiaolong, signaling them not to talk too much. Several coachmen were also accustomed to this kind of trick, and no one said anything, still drinking to themselves. Jonah swallowed the words that came to his lips.

"You might as well use the robbery!" The fifth-level great magician was furious, slapped the five-section ebony staff in his hand, and shouted: "I am a member of the five major guilds, a noble grand magician, if it weren't for the lack of public carriages on this route, where would I find a way for you, a humble pariah?

The broker lowered his figure under his angry gaze, and Nono said, "Don't dare, don't dare, but Lord Yicheng is a serious night family, and he has a good relationship with the astrologer association in the city, so don't alarm his old man...... Master Magician, this price is really not expensive, otherwise how much is it appropriate for you to see how much it is based on your well-informed vision?"

"Seven hundred and fifty times!" the magician stretched out his big hand and gestured, "It's not worth a penny!"

"Ah, you're taking the life of a villain," exclaimed the broker, "this is not good, this is not good. ”

"Don't talk nonsense! you think I can't see your tricks?" the magician sneered, "pretending to be pathetic and slapping sycophants won't work...... For your pitiful sake, seven hundred and sixty cents is not worth a penny!"

"Your Excellency is merciful! Your Excellency can see the bottom line of this trip at a glance! This price, the villain and the coachman don't earn a penny! My lord!" Lao Zhao knelt down with a thud.

"Phew, who would do this business if you don't earn a penny? I will give you ten more times to buy tea to drink, and it is not worth any extra point!"

"The villain is drinking hot tea, and the coachman is still cold and hungry and has no food!"

"Phew! Seeing the way he drinks wine and eats meat, he thinks I'm blind! Stop talking nonsense, I'll make up a whole for you, can you go for 800 times?"

"My lord is wise, if you add the money for a hot towel and a new bed sheet, it will be much more comfortable along the way......"

The two were bargaining fiercely, Long Shenlan stretched out his hand and gestured twice at his brain, Jonah nodded awkwardly, but then his face turned pale, and he said in a low voice: "Don't be blinded, don't underestimate the enemy." Also, the guy in the clothes kept staring at me, and I don't know what it was. ”

"I found out, Jonah. Xiaolong replied: "It seems that I have a long weapon on my back, I can't see any occupation, I can't see my age, it seems to have something to do with you, but I can't confirm your identity for a while...... But there seems to be no hostility. ”

"Can't confirm my identity for a while?" muttered the 17-year-old, "Is it ......?"

He was suddenly startled, and his gaze met the man in black, and the man in the black cloak met his gaze, and slowly nodded his head twice hesitantly. The astrologer thought of a possibility. “...... Could it be the protector of the ghost's left hand?"

Since coming to the Eastern Continent, the Brotherhood has been menacing, but the mysterious ghost organization has never appeared, and the voice of Miss Rose-Ross has never sounded. Could it be that this man in black is the one sent by the ghost to protect him?" Jonah couldn't help but look at the man in black again, thought for a moment, took out the pendant from his collar, and shook it at an angle that only the man in black could see. He is now wearing a civilian uniform, wearing a hat, and carrying an inconspicuous wooden cane, and the only one who can prove his identity is this artifact, if he is a ghost protector, he must have learned from the mouth of the Shadow Garanzu Tower, Zha and others that he has obtained the news of Kuligara in the tomb of Prince Moro, and he will know whether he is friend or foe.

The man in the black cloak stared, and the look of surprise in his eyes flashed for a moment, which was a joy that could not be disguised, and came from the heart. The man nodded heavily, raised his right hand and made a gesture to Jonah not to say much, and the boy nodded at him in surprise, secretly breathing a long sigh of relief. After such a long time, I finally saw the ghost's companion again, and now I just hope to have a chance to be alone, and ask the protector the news of the Southern Continent, since the "Royal Star", are those protectors who are trapped in the flood still okay?

At this time, the bargaining finally came to an end, and the fifth-level great magician laughed with satisfaction, "Sure enough, I still have to go out, the price of a thousand guan is really not expensive in this, Lao Zhao, you are a person who knows the times, hahaha...... So where is the car? We'll pay for the car, and I don't want to be delayed in this place for a minute, especially after knowing the miserable background of the coachman's brother......

The coachman Lao Wang glared at the broker, and Lao Zhao smiled humbly. The magician and the man in black both happily took out twenty-five gold coins, and the broker turned to the direction of the two teenagers, and said in a low voice: "This is enough money to get off the car, and what I earn is my hard work fee for the villain. ”

"What?" Jonah was taken aback, "but that's too little, ...... just now."

The thin face of the broker had a smile that had not changed for thousands of years: "Since there are guests who are willing to pay for help, we don't need to be polite, judging the situation is a villain's stunt, distinguished guest." I only dare to accept you fifty times, because you are not a simple person in the future, I just hope to meet again one day, do you remember this little favor of mine...... Fifty strokes, the best quality of the Han Dynasty 'Jinkui', thank you! The car will be available soon!"

Lao Zhao took the gold coin handed out by Long Shenscale, turned around and went to the coachman to arrange the car, the magician was still immersed in the sense of victory in bargaining, the man in black covered his face and didn't know what his expression was, Jonah stared at the broker's back blankly, with an expression that did not react. "Don't think about it, senior Jonah, who can say whether it will be good or bad along the way, take one step at a time, at least, we are on the fastest rickshaw. Xiaolong persuaded, wrapping the few remaining gold coins and putting them in his pocket. These gold coins are completely different from those of the Western Continent, the top is round, the bottom is square, the gold is shining, there is a hole in the center of the upper circle, which seems to be convenient to carry with a rope, and the square part below is engraved with a few unintelligible oriental characters. Finding Jonah's curiosity, Xiaolong took the initiative to explain: "This is a coin issued by the late Han Dynasty, one of the six gold coins that pass through the East, in fact, the material is copper gilt, but the purchasing power is not bad at all, the front is written 'National Treasure Jinkui', and the back is written 'Zhiwan', which means a copper coin worth 10,000 pieces, the value of ten copper coins." ”

"Wow. Coins, people, the East is full of things I don't understand. Jonah smiled wryly. "Until now, I can't understand the Eastern lingua franca, how can I speak the Western Continent so well like you. ”

"This is the Shadow Sect...... There's nothing to mention either, Jonah. Long Shenlan's expression darkened, and he avoided the topic.

It didn't take long for the broker and the coachman Lao Wang to walk side by side, "Distinguished guests, the car has been prepared, please go to the backyard to board the car, you still have to talk about what you should say, the money has been cleared, and then the matter will be handed over to this Master Wang, he is the best handlebar style, the West Continent dialect is good, the style is good, and the people are kind, everyone can rest assured." Along the way, when to leave, when to rest, what to eat, where to stay are all discussed, Master Wang will introduce you to the best restaurants along the way, I wish you all the best sailing!"

"Whatever, just get to Tensang-san early. The magician muttered and strode forward. The group turned to the backyard and saw a behemoth, "What?" Jonah was really taken aback.