Charles returned to the resurrection kingdom with a sense of rejoicing.

Fortunately, I had conducted a very detailed investigation in the kingdom before, and I had a more comprehensive understanding of the four main professions of farmer, herdsman, soldier and craftsman.

On this basis, in order to better obtain information, Charles established a long-term good friendship with the Yao people and the ancestors of the White Bones who supported the local area.

These relationships are now of great use.

Charles was silent for a moment, learning about the various export goods produced by the Resurrection Kingdom.

The kingdom exports mainly sweet potatoes, meat, leather and some herbs, mainly agricultural products.

The price of local beef, mutton and chicken is relatively low, and the price of sweet potatoes is even cheaper - dried sweet potatoes and sweet potato powder can be cheaper by two percent, and leather and herbs are relatively the most expensive, but the unit price is not high.

In addition to this, there are some special items that are not available for sale, such as bone horses and skeleton dogs.

Charles further confirmed the value of these local products to prevent possible price increases from the Yao side when negotiating trade.

After he found out the details, he found Zhiworm to talk about cooperation.

"Huh? Dog City wants these things in addition to feces? I thought you needed corpses......"

The sapient insect was a little surprised, but it didn't ask much, but said cheerfully: "Anyway, it's all a deal, no problem." As long as you continue to pay with the fire of faith, we have no problem. ”

As the person in charge of specific trade, it works to speak for the intellect worm.

So the two sides agreed on a new list.

It includes commodities such as meat, leather, sweet potatoes, herbs, and ores.

Charles listed it in great detail, but everything that was available in the Resurrection Kingdom was written, and at least two copies of each category were required, for which he paid 1 million for the fire of faith.

"I didn't expect Kibley to be interested in these as well, and I'll come back often in the future." Sapiens completed another deal and smiled.

With a foundation from the past, this transaction was exceptionally swift.

Charles brought several cartloads of merchandise into the city of dogs in turn.

Then, the undead warriors sent the items one by one to Menes' area.

Charles watched from the side the whole time.

The appearance of the undead warrior slowly brought Menes, who was lying asleep, to his feet, and he raised his head with a red and white crown, and stared at the comer with his eyes in bandages.

He didn't attack, but as if aware of something, he stared at what the undead warriors were presenting.

Then, Menes raised her huge palm and pinched the contents of the trolley on the ground into powder.

Charles looked at it tightly.

Still doesn't work?

Menes' fingers slowly opened, and the cross moved gently: "Tribute...... More tribute...... Tribute to Submission ......"

"Winner...... The only winner......"

Gradually, Charles understands the former title god who has become an instinctual monster.

For Menes, tribute represented submission, and a steady stream of tribute meant recognition and reverence for his position.

As for what the tribute is, it doesn't seem to matter.

As a direct effect of the tribute, Menes would treat the people who offered the tribute as subjects, and he would protect them.

It was worth it on a strategic level to exchange some tribute for the protection of peace and the mighty Menes.

The price of peace is the prestige, power, and wealth of the Grave King, Kible.

Charles sighed in his heart.

Your Majesty has really sacrificed too much for the sake of the overall situation.

In fact, Kebley could have had no choice but to compromise.

He can lead the Black Jackal and the undead warriors to move away without confronting Menes, or even wait for Menes to defeat the other demigods and monsters, and then reap the benefits of the fisherman and collect the remaining forces and corpses.

The dog city is actually very large and can accommodate two kings.

But Kebley's choice not to retreat instead represents a different attitude: he will face Menes, the strongest monster ever resurrected from Dog City, head-on!

Kabley once made a declaration to all the undead warriors: "I will not shy away, I will stay here, and together with my warriors, find a way to deal with Menes." ”

"There is no monster that cannot be tamed, and there is no challenge that we dare not face!"

"This is our city, this is our battlefield!"

……

After a period of paying tribute, Charles found that his previous thoughts were wrong.

Menes really didn't care what the tribute was.

It is true that he has not awakened his intelligence from his muddy beastly form, but he is still untouchable.

The same tribute, the last time it was beef, this time it was beef, not only did not please Menes, but it provoked his anger and made him go on a killing spree against the tribute.

The tribute may not need to be something particularly valuable, but it can't be something he's touched or seen before.

In short, Menes only accepted tribute that was novel and never seen.

For a few years, when Van Menes showed signs of impatience and irritability, trying to further invade the territory controlled by the undead warriors, Charles would send a tribute in time to appease the giant who had maintained his royal instincts.

During this time, Menes slew more than a dozen powerful demigods occupying one side, further expanding his radiating range in several other directions.

In the north, west and center of Dog City, only Menes and Kibley are left.

As time went on, there were fewer and fewer options for the tributes that could be presented to Menes.

Charles had to go to the Yao tribe again for help—the entire resurrected kingdom, which could be presented as tribute, including the skeleton dogs and bone horses, had been depleted.

"Charles, go trade with them in my name and tell them that we need some assistance with goods."

Kebley gave a clear order this time: "Don't think about hiding this fact, tell that Yao God that we need to use these things to paralyze a monster." ”

"If they're willing to keep trading, we'll remember the friendship. If they maliciously raise the price, then don't keep your voice down, then come back. ”

Charles hesitated: "But if you lose the stable supply over there......"

"Don't worry, I'm not out of the question."

There was a steadyness in Kableley's voice: "Charles." Do you know why I have to numb and stabilize Menes all the time with tribute? ”

Charles shook his head.

"For deep beneath our feet lies the wreckage of the Lord of Power."

Charles's eyes widened suddenly.

"Menes came to kill his enemy...... But why should we stop him? ”

Kebley whispered, "In order to kill a wolf and release a tiger, what kind of monsters do we need to summon in order to deal with that tiger?" It's going to be endless chaos. ”

"My ability has already touched Menes, and the rest only needs time...... Give me enough time and I will be able to complete my symbiosis with Menes. This monster will become the most loyal and powerful warrior in Dog City. ”

"Got it? Charles, I just need time. ”

"Go to the Yao clan and try to get something from them that will buy time. Improvisation, I allow you to represent Dog City. ”

……

Arriving in the Resurrection Kingdom again, Charles entered the temple of Yao God for the first time.

There was a divine power that awed him in awe.

The gray statue of Yao Shen stands in the center of the main hall, and her face has no facial features, which means that the gods cannot be looked at directly.

The statue of the god Gongweiyao is a group of strange gods: the white god with the head of a fanged beast, the king of Wuji shaped like a mountain, and the moment god like a cone-shaped tower.

At the foot of the statue of Yao was a bonfire, and the flames slowly pulled the shadow of the idol into a dark side that enveloped the entire temple.

"Lady Catgrass, Lord Kibleli is looking forward to trading with the Yao...... It's to use these novelty items to lock up a powerful monster. ”

Charles briefly recounted the appeal.

"This is not a trivial matter, I need to pray to the gods and listen to the will of the oracles."

Cat Grass knelt at the foot of the idol of God Yao, waiting quietly.

After about a meal, a white halo emanated from her body, and she entered a wonderful state.

She whispered, "Mr. Kibleley of Dog City has asked us for help......"

After a few moments, the vast and pervasive will slowly vanished.

Charles only felt a loss of strength all over his body.

Cat Grass slowly stood up, and the firelight made her Catwoman's face light and dark: "The gods have answered." Please rest assured that the Yao people have always pursued a win-win situation and safeguarded each other's common interests for friends who sincerely cooperate. ”

"The follow-up Yao commodities will be shipped in batches from the Yao world, and the transaction price will be converted according to the local price of the Yao people...... I'll put together a detailed list and price list, and we'll be able to discuss any questions you have after reading them. ”

The new deal went more smoothly than expected.

Until Charles brought a few truckloads of Yao goods back to Dog City, he was a little like in a dream.

The cat grass agreed simply, and the things sent by the Yao clan were also full of sincerity.

There are not only basic materials such as wheat, garlic, cotton, potatoes, salt, grapes, etc., but also processed products such as bows and arrows, cotton and linen fabrics, pottery, woodware, lacquerware, metal tools, etc., as well as further cultural outputs, such as "A Brief History of the Tribe", "Tribal Trade Code", "History of Yancheng Changes", "The Wonderful Adventure of Pawa", "The Story of the Ladybug" and other books.

There are even steaming carriages, twin city armors, flower boats, steaming stoves, hanging lights, sky lanterns, hourglass timers...... and other Yao people's own inventions.

Both the variety and the number are incredible.

Even Kabley sighed at these full supplies: "The civilization of the Yao people is very balanced, and they have very good output in many fields, and this is still something they have come up with...... No wonder Yao Shen has the confidence to not be afraid of any changes here in Dog City. The strong always dare to show and accept new things. ”

"This is the posture of the Lord God, and this was the case with Lord Anubis in the past."

Yao goods were delivered to Menes as tribute, but a strange thing happened.

Menes, who originally only cared about what he owned, actually showed curiosity about one thing. He kept looking at the tribute, as if trying to understand the mystery.

Menes' body then shrank abruptly, becoming about the height of a normal undead warrior.

He sat cross-legged on the ground, concentrating on a pile of wood, looking interested.

"Incredible......

"War, the condensation and epitome of war...... Command & Conquer ......"

"It's a depiction of a god, a microcosm of the world......"

"Wonderful, wonderful...... Terrific...... Yao? Yaoshen...... Come on, come on! ”

"Why not answer? Come on! ”

Menes, who usually seemed cold and manic, was actually addicted to a pile of wood and parchment rolls, talking to herself.

Charles, who was secretly observing, quickly flipped out a stack of leather scrolls.

The leather scroll depicts the name and purpose of each Yao commodity.

Charles's gaze stopped at a certain line.

It's this.

"Tribal wars? No, there are a lot of wooden statues, and it's Tribal Warchess 2: Seal of the Old Gods. ”

Charles was full of doubts.

This kind of wooden game will cause Menes to praise and excitement.

Charles also admits that there is indeed a magic in tribal chess.

On the kingdom's side, he often fought around a campfire with the mage Andre and others in the evening. Every time I play war chess, after a little indulgence, I find that it is dawn, and when I come back to my senses, it is dark again.

It's a game that will eat up time and effort!

But Kebly has a keen insight into the reason: "This is a special product of civilization, with very strong civilization characteristics and special powers, and a title god like Menes will react very strongly to this." ”

"Very good, the effect of this war chess is worth a hundred ordinary tributes!"

"Is there anything else on the list?"

Charles looked at the leather rolls: "If you want to specialize, there are also blast furnace honey wine, sour raspberry jam, and bright city tea." ”

Kable's voice suddenly became brisk: "It seems that there is enough time." It's enough to get through these decades, and as long as I maintain this stability, I can completely control Menes. ”

Charles listened silently.

"You go for a run now."

Kibleli pondered for a moment: "Since this Yao God has shown the bearing of the Lord God, we must not lose our manners. The price of this batch of specialties is much lower than what it should be...... 4 civilization specialties are of great value here in Menes, so it is equivalent to 2 godheads to make up the difference for them. ”

The King of Dog City folded his hands behind his back: "This is also the respect that a Kang Lord God deserves...... Maybe there will be cooperation in the future. ”

"Yes, Your Majesty."

……

Charles brought the words of Godhead and Kebley to the truth.

"We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your honesty and friendliness, and hope that we can have more and more in-depth cooperation in the future."

Catgrass said with a smile.

Suddenly, she lowered her voice and admonished, "Please be careful, Menes is a title god of extraordinary strength, and its destructive power is unpredictable even in the Dog City Seal. ”

Charles looked horrified.

How did they know it was for Menes?

How is this possible?

Maocao said with a serious face: "Also, please officially tell Lord Menes." If she continues to harass, we will take all necessary action to silence her. ”

Charles is stupid.

What's going on?

Menes is obviously still in Dog City, how can he harass the Yao clan...... Or Yaoshen?

Wrong.

Menes is dead, and all that remains is a monster in Menes' body.

This monster can do anything.

Catgrass continued: "If Dog City is willing to open up to the outside world, it would be best for me to directly sanction Menes. We promise to only eradicate the first evil, and will not affect the normal operation of Dog City. ”

“……”

Charles didn't know how to answer.

If he could, Mistress Keyely might have agreed. Let Yao Shen beat Menes to death first, and then it will be much easier to control the symbiosis.

But the problem is, you can't do it.