Dharma Ring: Selling dung beetles at the border

With the Flame Watcher escaping, the soldiers of the Royal City successfully occupied Ledo Fortress, and a long-running battlefield finally regained its calm temporarily.

The soldiers in the Royal City believed that Wuming had expelled the Flame Watchers, while Wuming believed that he had influenced the Flame Watchers. He readily accepted the soldiers in the Royal City and signed a mining treaty with the army on the Feigun River.

From the map, the nameless caravans, the Feigun River, and the area where the Royal City soldiers were stationed formed a circle around the volcano.

Although Tanith agreed to cooperate with the caravan, she never let the caravan get close to the volcano, and she had to be very cautious.

Wuming didn't care about this. After taking over the mining rights of Feiganhe River, he immediately started mining in full swing.

The Ledo Fortress was supposed to be a good place to store volcanic rocks, but the place had been devastated by years of war and was in dilapidated condition. Moreover, the fortress had been occupied by soldiers from the royal city, so the defenses needed to be strengthened, and they could not accommodate Wuming's overly relaxed caravan style.

Wuming had no choice but to find a nearby campsite.

He needed an area that could provide living and food for his employees and store volcanic rocks.

Not only that, but there are not enough anonymous miners.

To be precise, there are not enough employees.

The unknown employee training is now done in a good way, and the miners who graduated from the academy have become teachers, training other demi-humans or immortals to learn stone digging magic.

But after arriving at Yatan, there were fewer homeless immortals. A large number of wealthy and arrogant golden people in Yatan are not even willing to take care of the caravan business, let alone come to the caravan to help him do business.

With the awakening of the Queen of the Full Moon, the Lake District and Nimgefu prospered again, and after people became rich, the custom of marrying began to resume, but it would take a long, long time to wait for new life to be born and become a labor force.

It can be said to be difficult in all aspects.

This is why Wuming values ​​volcano puppet technology so much. Those rough, huge and powerful machines can save a lot of labor costs if used properly.

It's a pity that the cooperation with Huoshan has just begun. Wuming has not seen Lacade yet, and there is no way to talk about further cooperation.

Where are the new employees... Wuming muttered, taking Ashmi and continuing to survey along the Feigan River. There were only piles of rocks along the way.

A roar pierced the desolate pile of rocks.

A giant bear jumped down from a boulder. At the same time, many demi-humans jumped out from behind the piles of rocks in all directions, holding swords. Many of the demi-humans were also wearing scarves to cover their faces. The robbers were dressed very professionally.

The demihumans held volcanic stones and threw them towards Wuming. A huge amount of scorching steam covered Wuming, and the demihumans cheered around Wuming, preparing to divide the prey's treasure and body.

The steam dispersed, and Wuming was looking at the sky, praying devoutly, and praising the sun.

Thank you, great sun, for sending me employees. Wuming was moved and wiped away tears.

The demi-human gang was surrounded by Wuming and Ashimi. The ropes that demi-humans liked to carry became their own restraints, and they were packed away by Wuming. The big bear became the nameless temporary mount.

There is a village where the demi-humans are hiding, which probably originally belonged to the volcano, but has now been captured by the demi-humans.

There are still a large number of demi-humans in the village, which is quite large, even larger than the collective demi-humans in the nameless caravan.

Probably because there is a mother of demihumans here.

He is extremely large, has patterns on his body, and his attire is obviously more gorgeous and complete than other demi-humans.

There was even a staff in his hand.

Although she was quite majestic and looked like a mother to the world among demi-humans, she was still ruthlessly suppressed by the evil businessman Wuming and was tied up together.

What surprised Wuming was that there was a magician here.

He even teaches demihumans magic.

When Wuming walked to the open space, a magician wearing an Olivenis pyroxene stone mask was standing on the stone, holding a book and talking about meteor magic.

Below the magician, many demi-humans were sitting cross-legged on the ground, listening carefully.

The magician seemed to have noticed Wuming. He did not attack immediately like the demi-human queen. Instead, he continued speaking calmly, calling up a little demi-human to answer his magic question.

Xiaoyaren hesitated and couldn't answer.

The magician didn't say anything more and asked Xiao Yaren to sit down.

At this time, the little Ya people all whispered to each other in surprise.

The teacher used to be very strict.

I won't punish you, little Yaren. You have already been punished a lot before...

The magician's tone was gentle and a little sad:

When we were exiled in this place, we knew that the enemy would eventually break through our gates.

The magician looked at the little Asian who was still a little confused and sighed:

You are too naughty, and I procrastinate too much. We always like to put things to tomorrow, thinking that it is not too late to study tomorrow... It's a pity that I haven't had time to train you into talents. It's too late to become the backbone of the defense against our homeland.

The magician talked about everything from history to daily life, from the royal city to Kallia, and his calm words were quite contagious.

The little demi-humans also gradually noticed a knight standing behind them, and vaguely understood the reason for the magician's change. They couldn't help but empathize with the magician's sadness, and they all listened to the magician's last speech in silence.

The magician finally returned to magic, saying that the language of magic is the language that can be used under the stars, and is the most concise, beautiful and rigorous language. As long as you learn magic well, you can defeat your master even if you become a slave.

My dear students, he said with great emotion, my dear friends, I...I...

The magician choked and wanted to say something, but in the end he said nothing. Instead, he took out his staff and released extremely bright starlight, illuminating the eyes of the little demi-humans.

The meteor magic sent out a scream that broke through the sky, killing Wuming with the heroic and desolate feeling of a desperate move forward.

Then he was slapped away by Wuming.

Now I kind of understand the mood of the people who were listening to my speech when I suddenly interrupted the battle. Wuming turned to Asumi and said, Did this guy speak much better than me?

Obviously, Asumi said.

Educated people who study magic are different. Wuming lamented, But why do you make me seem like a bad person?

You just tied up most of the village. Ashimi reminded Wuming.

I fought back in self-defense. Wuming was dissatisfied, They were obviously the ones who attacked me first. I can't understand you people. Why are you so weak? Who hasn't been weak before? Not only did I not give in, I also bullied them severely. you!

While Wuming was talking to Asumi, he dodged two comet spells and four meteor spells, dispersed a curved arc of pyroxene, and pushed away a brave little demi-human.

Finally, I got impatient and cast two spells so that the mage couldn't cast magic and the demihumans stopped running around.

Okay, let's all get together, I have something to say. Wuming clapped his hands and gave Asmi a job.

Soon all the demihumans were gathered together, and there were several magicians inside.

Wuming looked at these magicians and demi-humans and was quite satisfied: Yes, these employees are of excellent quality.

No one is mining in Wumingzhengchou. Now that these demi-humans have a foundation in magic, they can learn the magic of mining with just a few clicks, and they can quickly be transformed into a labor force.

Wuming untied the magicians and shook hands gratefully:

Thank you for the talents you have trained. It has been a great help.

What do you want to do? The magicians stared at Wuming, We will not give in, kill us.

How can I make money if I kill you? Wuming said, How about I don't kill you and you work for me?

We will not surrender, the magician repeated.

Don't you want to hear the conditions first? Wuming asked.

The magician turned his head, held his head high, and vowed to fight to the death. The word rebellious was written all over his body.

Work four days a week, six hours a day, and earn a basic salary of three thousand runes a month. Considering that you are skilled workers with magic skills, you can get an extra two thousand. Wuming said, You need training before mining volcanic rocks to prevent burns. Of course, security measures will also be allocated to you. The Royal City has occupied Ledo Fortress to provide you with security. The side of the volcano has also assigned this area to me. I will let you know when I get back. Of course, the defensive cover will not be short for you. , the general attack will not break.”

What does Wuming think of:

The sheep here are well raised and I can use them - that's about it. We'll discuss the details later. Is there anything else you're not satisfied with?

The magician was in a daze.

Although the magicians were emotionally dissatisfied with Wuming, the guy who kidnapped demi-humans right away, the conditions offered by this guy... seemed a bit too good.

Runes and other things were secondary. They could influence the volcano and the royal city and open up a safe zone. This was the most attractive condition offered by Wuming.

It's hard to believe that one person has so much energy.

Faced with such favorable conditions, the magicians had the same reaction - disbelief.

How can we trust you? the magicians said cautiously, but their tone had softened a lot.

You seem to be from the academy? Wuming took out a communication disk, I'm fairly familiar with Queen Full Moon, I can ask her to come forward.

We were driven out by the Full Moon Queen, the magician said.

Ah... Wuming stuffed the disk back again, What did you do?

We didn't commit anything, the magician said. With our qualifications, we don't have the ability to commit any crime. We just followed Master Yazler - one can't forget his roots.

Yazler... Origin Mage Yazler? Wuming asked, a name he often heard muttered.

Yes, it seems that you understand the conflict between the master and the academy, so we won't go into details. The magician said, I don't know your purpose, but we are no longer from the academy. You don't need to find the full moon to suppress it. us.

Do you know Se Lian? Wuming asked.

Senior Sister Se Lian? A magician asked, Is she still alive? Xingkong lifted the seal some time ago, and I thought she had been dealt with by Kalia.

She is working for me now, and she is almost the boss. Wuming said, She is working in the volcano now.

Wuming said with a smile:

Teachers, what do you think? Think about it?

The magicians looked at each other:

If it is true, we are willing. But you have to ask the Queen for the opinion of the demi-humans.

Wuming looked at the queen and received a roar.

The Queen has been roaring at Wuming since she was tied up.

I'm sorry. Wuming said, but he didn't mean to loosen her grip. But you are too manic, and there is nothing I can do about it.

If you don't convince the demi-human queen, the demi-humans won't listen to you, the magician said.

Wuming looked around. The demi-humans were indeed staring at him eagerly, their eyes were red, and they didn't seem to be able to listen.

Wuming thought for a moment:

Could it be because...it's night?

Wuming sneaked into the volcano late at night, and now it was just dawn, and he had not yet gotten rid of the veil of darkness.

He has many demi-humans, and he knows that demi-humans will become more manic at night.

Wait a minute. Wuming stood farther away, found a torch, lifted it up, and sprayed something towards the torch from his mouth.

A cluster of brilliant flames immediately flowed outward along the torch, dazzlingly brilliant.

And this wasn't over yet, the black liquid spurting out of Wuming's mouth never stopped, and the flames burned in the air, accumulating continuously, and soon turned into a huge fireball.

A fireball the size of a mountain was floating in the sky not too far away, pressing on everyone's heads, emitting terrifying heat and pressure.

It was as bright as day near the village, a heat wave hit us, and the surrounding temperature continued to rise, as if a volcano was erupting.

Looking at the demihumans again, they were already paralyzed on the ground, their two legs fighting, and they were trembling.

The demi-human queen also crawled on the ground and whimpered, no longer as manic as before.

Sure enough, it's because it's not bright enough. Wuming smiled, The demi-humans are so arrogant when they can't see the light, which shows that we are all people of the sun.

The giant fireball in the sky collapsed, and the fire rain scattered in all directions. It was pulled by an invisible force and became nameless, seeping through the gaps in the armor.

I don't think they are honest because of their brightness, Ashimi said.

As long as you are willing to communicate, it's easy. Wuming said, When the time comes, just call over someone who can communicate with demi-humans.

Wuming untied the demi-humans who no longer tried to resist:

Where is Master Yazler? I haven't seen him?

Here. The magician quickly led Wuming over.

Ever since Wuming released that fireball, everyone has been a lot more polite.

A thin magician covered with pyroxene sat in a remote corner, motionless, like a sculpture.

Wearing a magic robe that symbolizes the highest level of teacher.

It's indeed the Origin Mage. Wuming took one look and was convinced that this person was indeed Azler, It's very similar to Lusset's state.

Master Lusset is also with you? the magician asked.

In the academy. Wuming said, Can I take Master Yazler with him?

What are you going to do? The magician was a little wary.

Bring it to Se Lian. Wuming said, She should be happy to see her first mentor.

The magician thought for a while, but still didn't refuse.

After all, they didn't have the capital to refuse. If Wuming wanted to take him away, they couldn't stop him.

Now he is willing to discuss with them, which may prove that what Wuming said is true.

Let's go. Wuming asked Ashmi to carry Yazler, Next time I will bring Se Lian, someone who can negotiate with demi-humans, and a miner who teaches the magic of digging stone. We will have a happy cooperation.

Happy cooperation... The magician responded subconsciously, with a complex tone.

Ashmi carried Azle:

Shall we return to the camp at Sinner's Bridge?

Go back, I'll go to the volcano first. Wuming said, I have to show up before Tanis finds out.

I'm afraid it has been discovered a long time ago. Asumi said.

Can't? Wuming said, I believe in the furnace.

I do not believe.

Wuming touched his chin: We really can't rule out this possibility... If it is exposed, you will be wronged.

Huh? Asumi was stunned.

Wuming picked up Yazler who was being carried by Asmi and said to Asmi with a smile:

You can go to the volcano as me. This way, even if you are discovered, it won't affect me. And it won't be a problem even if you get chopped into pieces. You can also pretend to be my impostor and clear my suspicion.

Ashimi stared at Wuming, speechless.

I know what you are thinking. Wuming said, Don't be afraid, you just need to imitate my armor, so you won't get burned.

I'm not thinking about this!