Chapter 156: The Black Market (5)
"Mr. Shui, I know you don't do some business here." Du Zhengyi said solemnly, looking into the old man's eyes.
Luo Qi didn't know what kind of confrontation he felt, and he didn't know what kind of communication Du Zhengyi had with the old man in front of him in that short moment, obviously the two of them were not telepaths. But no matter what, he saw the gentle understanding on the old man's face, and he realized that he was very nervous just now.
"I understand." The old man smiled slowly, and there was a hint of pretended innocence in his eyes, a bit like an old urchin. He looked at Du Zhengyi, Luo Qi didn't know whether he sensed some unpredictable regret from his eyes, his look, or his emotions. "Does Master Pei have to be so fair?"
"Yes." Du Zhengyi pursed his lips for some reason, Luo Qi was familiar with him, and this was the look he only had when he had no choice at all.
On such occasions, Roach did not understand what this meant, and he did not understand Mr. Water's words. If they were still entangled in the identity of the big tanuki Elvis, but the underworld boss gently turned to him. "Then this big raccoon Elvis is the future patron of Zhouqiao. The first time we met, we gave a glass of water and wine to show our sincerity. ”
Roach looked down as an enamelled goblet appeared on the table in front of him, with ice cubes floating in the glass, topped with mint leaves and two small strange red fruits. He couldn't help but look at Du Zhengyi, and a glass of wine also appeared in front of him, which was contained in a glass, not as fancy as the wine glass in front of him.
Du Zhengyi casually picked up the glass, a huge ice hockey ball was soaked in the light brown glass of wine, and he glanced at Roach's wine glass, "You are really preferential." ”
Luo Qi knew why he was being treated, and he promised that he would be surprised when Du Zhengyi understood why he was being treated. He smiled, picked up his glass as gracefully as he could, and took a sip.
The wine was sweet, with a slightly bitter aftertaste, and washed softly down his throat, so that he couldn't help but take a second sip. Listening to Du Zhengyi and the old man continue to chat, they chatted for a while about the nearest market, and Du Zhengyi asked the old man a few people that Luo Qi had never heard of.
When Roach's glass of wine bottomed out, Mr. Shui turned to him, "Mr. Tanuki, welcome to our store often." Your introducer is Mr. Du, so it is natural that the shop will provide you with the best quality resources. However, if you are willing to consult our store, we are more willing to pay a large price. ”
Roach was stunned by the title of "Mr. Tanuki" for a moment, but after reacting to it, he still couldn't quite understand what he was talking about, and he sat stiffly with his wine glass in his hand, looking at the old man like a fool.
The old man smiled politely, raised his hand in vain, and the wine and ice in his hand suddenly filled again.
His mind moved, Mr. Shui said that his identity can be sold for a lot of money, Du Zhengyi reminded him that there are some businesses they don't do here, Du Zhengyi and he have been chatting, inquiring about the current situation of some old people. These associations were piled together, and Roach was suddenly enlightened. The so-called tavern is indeed the first store on the black market, but it does not sell wine, it sells information. The owner welcomes him to come and buy the news, but prefers that he will come here to sell the news.
Roach pondered how to answer, but he and Ben didn't know how to answer. After thinking nervously for a moment, he suddenly realized that in fact, telling the truth was the best way to answer.
"I can't guarantee it." He said honestly.
He could see that Mr. Shui was a person who was not accustomed to accepting direct rejection, but he also realized that Du Zhengyi did not react at all, and his pride was as usual as usual.
The young man beside him didn't prompt him how to answer, and he didn't care if he answered wrongly, which in itself produced a huge aura.
Roach smirked half-truthfully and continued, "After all, my goal in life is to be an animal behaviorist, and my career is all cats, and Mr. Water is not necessarily interested in this knowledge. ”
The small black cat crawled out of Roach's pocket at the right time, grabbed his clothes and jumped on his shoulder, lying down on his shoulder, licking his paws leisurely.
Mr. Water laughed and understood Roach's joke. He echoed Roach's words with a pleasant face, "Yes, who knows what the future holds?" ”
Roach breathed a sigh of relief and took a sip from his glass.
Du Zhengyi looked at him gently, and gently shook the ice cubes in the cup, "He is telling the truth, if his luck is high, maybe he won't come here again." ”
"It's a bad time now, and we all need to be lucky." Mr. Shui said.
"The current situation" Luo Qi had an idea, "Mr. Shui has news of the Lotus Burner, can you sell it to me?" ”
Du Zhengyi suddenly turned his head to look at him, and Luo Qi was a little nervous for a moment, worried that he had said the wrong thing or said it at the wrong time.
Du Zhengyi whispered to him, "The business that Mr. Shui doesn't do includes those related to the Lotus Burner. ”
Roach understood, a little embarrassed. About the old gentleman in front of him is to rely on both sides not to offend, so that he can eat both black and white, and he is asking a little out of bounds.
"It doesn't matter." Mr. Shui smiled and said slowly, "Although I am a little sensitive, I am willing to launch a special service for old friends and new friends. ”
Luo Qi was taken aback when he saw Du Zhengyi, and his expression was a little confused, but he instantly became extremely serious, looking at Mr. Shui who was sitting across the table.
"I heard that they sent a backbone to deal with the two people who escaped from Qionglin." Mr. Shui said, his light-colored eyes saw Luo Qi from Du Zhengyi, "I think those two people must be referring to you." ”
"What kind of backbone is it?" Du Zhengyi asked, "I think Li Xu should also be their backbone." ”
"I don't know." The old man shook his head and said, "I'm about to set off, and if I know more, I'll tell you more." It's a pity that I only know the name of this person. Like our new friend, he only goes by a pseudonym, his name is Clownfish. ”
"Clownfish?" Roach couldn't help but blurt out, "Just that kind of tropical fish?" ”
"Yes." The old man said, he looked at Du Zhengyi, "Believe me, we want to know who he really is." It's a pity that he appeared out of thin air, and he doesn't match any known mage. However, one of his legs is lame, and being lame is very rare in the mage world, and I think you'll probably recognize him when you meet him. ”
"Thanks, but I think he's probably already there, but he just won't stand in the open." Du Zhengyi said. Without asking for more information, he continued, "This piece of information is expensive, how much should I pay?" ”
The old man held up a finger to stop his question, "This is my gift to my new friend, according to the rules, the first time is free." ”
"Thank you." Roach said flatteredly, and a little flustered that someone had been specifically dealing with him. At this moment, there was a sudden commotion on one side of the tavern, and someone shouted Du Zhengyi's name, and Luo Qi was taken aback.