Dharma Ring: Selling dung beetles at the border

By the time Pachi drooped his head and found a caravan chair to sit on, his eyes were already dead.

Rejected? Wuming leaned over.

Do you know what despair is? Patch's tone no longer had any ups and downs of the living.

Wuming was curious about Patch's condition. He wasn't particularly sad, but it was obviously not a success. Wuming didn't know what attitude to use towards Patch.

Tell me? Wuming said.

Patch said: Despair is when you are mentally prepared to confess, thinking that even if you are not accepted by girls and feel that you are not good enough, you can still improve yourself and make yourself better to win your heart - but in the end, people say you like women.

Wuming was shocked: Lakad is a woman?

Patch covered his face: It's worse than this. What she likes is not human beings, and she doesn't like human beings.

When Wuming heard this, he was in awe.

He recalled the information revealed by Bernal, and suddenly understood:

No wonder... no wonder Tanis likes Rakad after he became the Snake King...

Patch was filled with grief and anger: What the hell is this?

Wuming touched Patch's braised egg head:

Forget it, forget it, we have done our best. If it doesn't work, there is nothing we can do.

Patch slapped his nameless claws away, and his eyes appeared from his fingertips, flashing with a desperate ferocity. But that look only lasted for a moment, as if he thought of something again, and then disappeared again.

Patch huddled up sadly:

Actually, I didn't really think I could succeed. I just realized that I had never been close to success before, so I felt a little weird.

What you said is a bit hypocritical. Wuming said, Can you not want to? Can you cry here if you don't want to?

Patch glanced at Wuming:

All I want is for Tanith to stay here.

Isn't that what you mean? Wuming said, Stay here so you can attack her.

Patch smiled: Then you are wrong, she stays here, I have to go.

Go? Wuming raised his eyebrows, Where to go?

I haven't thought about it yet, Patch said, I have to go anyway.

Why? Wuming frowned, The danger of the volcano is gone. The relationship between Wangcheng and us is still good, and Tanith is even in the caravan.

It's not because of the border area. Patch said, I used my trump card. Just in case, I have to stay away from the border area.

Wuming looked at Patch, somewhat seriously:

Old man, you've been hiding something.

Aren't you the same? Patch said, Hide your purpose so deeply and let us go fight with the big snake. You should be very full this time - I don't care, but if you do this, the employees will be dissatisfied in the future.

Really? I think they are quite satisfied.

Patch said: People will change. Some of the immortals were once powerful, but after becoming immortals, their dignity has disappeared. Now your employees are grateful to you because they still remember the pain of the past. But people are greedy and always pursue a better life. Soon they will adapt to their current life and turn to pursue a higher realm. And you will not be able to keep up with their greed.

Wuming glanced sideways: You said it as if you were explaining the funeral arrangements. I feel that with you here, I can keep up.

Wuming knew that he was stubborn and slow, and the caravan needed someone like Patch who was smooth and flexible.

No, I have to go, it's best for everyone. Patch insisted.

Wuming said: Obviously the secret you hide is much bigger than mine. Tell it and let's figure it out together.

The less you know about some things, the better. You can't settle this matter. Patch said, But you won't give up even if I say this - to put it simply, I may be hunted down, so I have to run away. ”

I'm being hunted, can't I just deal with it? Wuming said, Who is he? So powerful?

Don't ask, it won't do you any good, Patch said.

Wuming said: I'm very full right now. I've eaten up the entire volcano. Isn't this enough?

That's not enough, Patch said.

Wuming hit his head and thought for a while:

You said you might be hunted down? You mean you're not sure yet?

Patch said: Of course I'm not sure. I ran far away. Who wants to look back to see if I was being hunted.

You have to run away for a 'possibility'? Wuming said, You don't care about Tanis?

I'm afraid I'll hurt her.

Wuming clutched his chest. He never expected that he wanted to use Tanis to tie up Patch, but in the end, Patch wanted to leave because he saved Tanis.

You should have told me earlier. Wuming said sadly, If you had told me earlier, I would have taken action. Leave the big snake to me.

Patch sighed: I admit, I was a little excited and thought nothing of it. So I have to think carefully now - I think it is safest to leave.

This is your store. Wuming said.

No, it's yours, Patch said. My store has never been so big.

Wuming said: I really can't solve the problem?

I don't think you can solve it anyway. Patch said, My vision is still okay.

Patch glanced in Tanis' direction again and sighed inaudibly:

Goodbye, I don't know how long you can live. Maybe we can meet again in the future.

Patch turned to leave, but Wuming grabbed his shoulder.

Wuming said: We can't live without you in the caravan. I can't manage it alone.

You can ask Se Lian for help. Patch said.

Se Lian is a magician, not a businessman.

Then Caleb.

You are my partner.

Wuming held Patch's shoulders tightly, his eyes sharp:

You don't think I can solve the problem, so at the beginning, did you think that an ordinary mortal could defeat the gods?

Patch was a little uncomfortable being caught:

It's not the same thing.

Wuming stared at Patch for a while, then let go and left. He stood at the top of the caravan and called all the employees and faded people gathered in the caravan to come over.

Wuming raised his hands in the air:

Everyone, the caravan has just received a large amount of income. Everyone has a share of this income. The employees are treated as bonuses, and the guests are treated as rewards for their long-term support.

Most people cheered immediately, but not many noticed the stubbornness in Wuming's tone.

You've made a lot of money, Boss Wuming, what are you going to give us? Some faded people cheered for Wuming.

Wuming took out two things and held them high in his hands.

The bright light took away everyone's attention and also took away the hustle and bustle.

Many of the guests who faded immediately became serious and solemn, staring at the things in Wuming's hands.

Wuming said:

The demigod of the Volcano Mansion, Shard King Rakad, must have been heard by all the heroes here. Here is Rakad's big rune, and the soul that contains his power. The blasphemous king killed the subjects and people in his territory. Knights, plundered their power, and now these powers should be returned to you and this land!

Patch and all the employees were stunned.

Are you crazy? Patch rushed over, Giving Big Rune away?

Wuming glanced at Pachi in the audience, and continued to speak to everyone:

But it seems that the Great Rune needs the Divine Grant Tower to receive the favor, which is equivalent to a key. I haven't been to the Divine Grant Tower in Rakad yet. Please help me open a way. Then I will be with you. Under your witness, Distribute these blessings and power to everyone - you have a share in the testimony, and everyone who comes is a guest. When the time comes, just line up under the Divine Grant Tower and you will all have it!

The caravan was in a state of excitement. Although in theory the fewer people who knew the news, the better, but it was impossible to block the news. The news that the boss of the Eclipse Caravan was pregnant with a large rune and wanted to be separated was spread to the major forces in the border areas as quickly as possible.

What did you do? Patch tore Wuming down from the height, Are you crazy?

Are you talking about giving the big runes to others? Wuming said, It's okay.

Do you know how many people will come to kill people and seize the treasure? Patch said, Are you not afraid? Have you thought about your employees? What will you do to Tanis and the others? How many big forces will start to notice this? Can we get Big Rune’s caravan?”

Patch's eyes were scary:

Don't tell me that you put Tanith and the caravan in danger just to keep me.

You are worrying too much. Wuming said, I have to give away the treasure. Who will seize the treasure? What treasure will I seize? As for the big forces, there are big and powerful forces in the border area. Are there any that we haven't come into contact with? Either They are our allies, and they are either gone like volcanoes, or they can no longer deal with us. I am not that stupid to think about it.

Patch looked at Wuming seriously:

What on earth do you want to do?

Increase wages and distribute runes. Wuming said, Let them use all the runes and enjoy themselves.

Patch couldn't understand.

Wuming tossed a piece of rune, lifted up his helmet and stuffed it into his mouth: With runes, you have power, and if you can squander it, you can realize your desires. What the golden people lack is desire. People in the golden dynasty are extremely abstinent. Suppress and restrain yourself, even if you have runes, you won’t be able to spend it.”

Patch said: There is no problem with this. Rune is power, and saving is beneficial.

It is beneficial. It can extend their lifespan and rule, and allow them to maintain their twilight status for a long time. Wuming said, This is the situation I want to change.

Wuming said: What should I do? Collect most of the power and distribute it at a suitable speed, so that people can live a bleak but long life? Or should I be like a drowning pig and keep all the power for myself? Yes, to survive the difficult years? Both methods have failed. A pool of stagnant water will not remain stagnant forever, it will only breed corruption and eventually become ashes. No matter how sparingly it is used, the fire will eventually go out and its power will eventually be exhausted. day.

Patch said: So you let them squander runes as quickly as possible?

We haven't tried it, haven't we? Wuming said, Try to properly untie desires and shackles.

Then wars will arise and plagues will run rampant.

Guess what, the junction is in this state now. Wuming said, It doesn't need our help, right?

Patch had nothing to say and whispered:

Maybe it's because the favor has disappeared...

Wuming said: Anyway, I want to be willful this time, and not decide the future of the people with the attitude of a king. I want to earn more runes, so that the people in the border area can be willful and indulge their desires.

Wuming stared into Patch's eyes:

We are not gods, and we cannot use wisdom to control everything. How about we try to indulge our own desires?

This is not in line with my creed... Patch said.

You may be hunted down if you take action, but you still take action. You have already risked your life for Tanis, why not break some more creeds? Wuming said,

The flame is destined to go out, but we can become brighter before it goes out. If necessary, I can continue to grow, and I will help you deal with those who are chasing you.

I told you you can't solve it...

You know a lot. Wuming said, But do you know how I was resurrected?

how could I know.

That's right, I don't know either. There are things about me that you don't know. You can't judge me, right? I may not be able to become stronger, right? Wuming's eyes became more intense, as if he was about to spit out fire. Jian Guang, We want to create a glorious world. At least until we old immortals close our eyes, we will see a world with hope. For such a world, even if it is the supreme will, I will kill you. look!

Patch didn't want to meet Wuming's angry eyes. He glanced over his head and smiled: You can't kill the Supreme Will.

You understand again? How will you know if you don't try-

Forget it, forget it. Patch waved his hand, I'm so annoyed that I won't leave.

Wuming smiled: That's good. To be honest, when you ran to the volcano before, I found that the caravan really couldn't live without you. Selian's children are almost boring.

Oh, you are getting bigger and bigger now, and my six hands are too busy. Patch didn't take it seriously with Wuming's compliment, holding his chin in thought, If you don't leave, Tanis' side...

Wuming immediately said: Let me help you. Although it will take a lot of effort to reverse her obsession with Larcade, as long as I work hard, I will definitely be able to find a way to break her obsession into a human being.

Patch rolled his eyes: Let's forget about those 'good ideas' of yours. Don't worry about it. I'll figure it out myself.

Do you have any idea? Wuming asked.

Patch lowered his head and held his chest, a little confused.

After a while, he stood up again:

I'm going out and I'll be back in two days.

You're not using this as an excuse to run away, are you? Wuming didn't trust Patch a little.

Patch gave Wuming a middle finger, threw away his shield and spear, mounted a war horse, and disappeared into the caravan.

A few days later, Tanis was packed and ready to leave. Although Patch hasn't come back yet and it's a pity that she can't say goodbye in person, Tanith still can't wait any longer.

Mom, do you have to leave? Laya, who had transformed into a human form, had tears in her eyes and was reluctant to leave. Uncle Pachi hasn't come back yet.

Maybe it's better to leave without saying goodbye. I am destined not to fall in love with him. Tanis said, Laya, I am not worthy of being your mother. You also heard that whether it is my love for my husband or my love for you, it is not Because I love you, just because I like snakes.”

La Ya pursed her lips:

Mom, you were the only one in my world before.

Your world is wider now, don't be afraid, Tanith said.

Laya puffed up her cheeks: I mean, I've been watching you, and I remember every word you said to me. People change, and I can tell which of your words is a lie now. ”

The brilliance of the golden tree flowed in Laya's eyes:

You lied. You didn't fall in love with me or... Lord Lacade because you like snakes.

Tanis smiled and touched Laya's cheek:

It's true that I was attracted to you because I like snakes, and that's why I noticed you for the first time.

Tanis put her hands down and murmured:

It's just that after noticing you two, my feelings will probably fade away...