Dharma Ring: Selling dung beetles at the border

Exhausted both physically and mentally, and yet being recognized by Mikaela, Lonely's clone Teardrop stopped pretending, half of his body melted, and he looked at Ashmi with resentment:

Is this the boss you told me that I would have a bright future with?

Ashmi is more resentful than him:

If you don't cause trouble, everyone will be fine. If you insist on getting involved with me, you should be burned to death by the businessman's madness.

Michaela smiled, interrupted the argument between the two avatars, and clapped her hands:

Okay, I've rested enough. Let's move on. The target is Otina, the 'Ceremonial Town'.

Although there was no thunder and lightning, it was still windy and snowy all the way. Everyone huddled in thick clothes, hid in the lee of the carriage, and pushed the carriage sideways.

When passing a frozen river, the wheels slipped, and I had to bend down to put something under the wheels and dig potholes on the river surface to increase friction.

Wuming bought a golden carriage after a long absence and wanted to have a good time. As a result, the horses in front of the carriage were all lying down. He could only keep the horses warm while getting out of the car to push the wheels.

At this moment, Wuming misses the wheel of the dead who is tireless and knows neither warmth nor warmth.

It's too difficult to get out of the Holy Snowfield. Wuming complained to Michaela, How can such a poor place become rich? You'd better not be defrauding me of my investment.

The prosperous holy tree does not turn into a holy snowfield. Michaela said, Strictly speaking, this is a place of trial.

Trial place? Who is being tested for? Wuming asked.

Those who want to go to the Holy Tree. Michaela said, In the past, the sons of platinum, hybrids, and unfavored immortals would take this path.

You can't do this. Wuming said, Didn't it say that the holy tree contains all things and will bless the unknown and weak people?

“The truly desperate people will embark on this arduous road,” said Michaela. “And those who have not left everything behind and want to trouble the weak will not pay so much or endure so much. of hardship.”

Michaela looked at the golden tree:

Besides, you can't build a holy tree anywhere else. If you build your own holy tree under the golden tree, will you risk your life?

Wuming said: But we are not nameless and weak people. Can you make it easier for us? Forget about this trial.

You are all strong men, so why are you afraid of this? Just bear with it and it will be over. Michaela said, Besides, I don't have the ability to control the celestial phenomena. I can at most help you disperse some guards.

Okay. Wuming said, You go up.

Where? Michaela was stunned.

The ceremonial town of Otina, the last stop before heading to the Holy Tree. The Sons of Platinum are not afraid of the severe cold, and stay with the giant wolves in the ice and snow, voluntarily guarding the peace here and ensuring that it is not disturbed by those who should not be here.

The second generation of frog-like Platinum Sons patrolled around carrying weapons, while the Platinum Sons Demon Archers, who were similar to Letina, looked around with sharp eyes, staring at all foreign objects that appeared in the wind and snow.

A demon archer, Son of Platinum, riding on a giant wolf was keenly aware of the strange noise coming from the wind and snow. The giant wolf under its crotch also felt the vibration of the ground, its sharp teeth exposed, and it roared ferociously.

The son of platinum gave a signal to the others, and the long-term worker held up his arm. The magic bow and arrow were already pointed in the direction of the sound. If something went wrong, he would attack directly.

The horses neighed, and a golden chariot majestically broke through the wind and snow and appeared in the sight of the Sons of Platinum.

The golden chariot is tall and majestic, and its momentum is astonishing. It makes people fearful when they look at it, and they can't help but run away or take the initiative to attack.

There is also a luxurious head portrait in front of the chariot, also decorated with gorgeous gold. It looks like a lifelike child, with its hands spread out as if embracing the wind and snow in front of it.

Seeing the child, the Platinum Sons, who were already so nervous that they wanted to shoot with arrows, suddenly felt that the tension and hostility in their hearts disappeared. Just like ice and snow meeting the warm sun, they melt silently.

After this involuntary softness of heart, the Platinum Son was shocked to realize that the statue was a bit too lifelike.

Ms. Michaela?! Many Platinum Sons recognized her and exclaimed.

Michaela, who was spreading her arms in front of the golden carriage with an expressionless face and a look of despair, heard the voice of the Platinum Son. The coldness on her face finally broke, and her stiff body became softer. She looked at the people under the carriage. greet:

Hello, sons of platinum.

Hello, Lady Michaela!

Thank you for your hard work, Platinum Sons.

Ms. Michaela is the hardest!

After Michaela greeted the Platinum Sons, the Platinum Sons were disarmed. Michaela stopped her smile, smiled bitterly, lowered her head slightly, and said to the knight who was buried under the wheel pushing the cart:

Okay? Can I come down now?

Is there no danger? Wuming asked.

We've arrived. Michaela said helplessly, What do you think? Let me be the head portrait.

This is the safest way. Wuming said, What's that word called...meat armor?

Human shield! Michaela corrected him.

Don't you mean the same thing?

There's a difference between blocking one side and blocking the whole body. Michaela's eyes wandered.

The Platinum Sons finally arrived and everyone greeted Mikaela happily.

Even though his legs and feet were weak, he still wanted to run to the carriage and bend his back to use it as a ladder for Michaela.

Mikaela disappeared on the spot and appeared on the ground, standing under the giant wolf and smiling at the leaning Platinum Sons.

It's so prestigious. Wuming looked at Michaela and the Platinum Son mingling.

After all, Michaela had already done all the good deeds you have done so far before the Broken War. Patch climbed out from behind the seat of the golden chariot, And unlike you, others don't want to Reward without expecting anything in return.”

That won't work. Wuming disagreed, How can we not want to be paid? Without runes, it's not a long-term solution. Is it possible to use love to generate electricity?

Wuming looked at the happily platinum son, walked over and asked:

Have you met Letina?

The Sons of Platinum replied: She has already gone to the north to fulfill our family's last wish. Just wait a few days and she will be back soon.

Wuming nodded and called the caravan forward, preparing to go to Ritual Town to rest and escape the cold.

But when he stepped into Ritual Town, Wuming's brows were already furrowed:

This Ceremony Town...why does it look like it's haunted? There's not a single person there.

There is indeed no one. Michaela floated over from behind and stuck out her long tongue, Everyone is dead.

Wuming sniffed: But the soul that didn't find the delicious food, where did it die?

Seeing that Wuming was not frightened, Michaela confessed honestly:

It's been too long. Everyone is waiting for me. The seal to the Holy Tree cannot be opened, and no one can go to the Holy Tree again. Waiting in a bitter cold place for me who doesn't know when I will come back is not a long-term solution. After all, people can only Leave again and find your own place. Over time, the legend of the holy tree has faded, and no one will remember this remote snowfield.

Michaela glanced at Wuming:

But those who had no place to stay eventually found their own destination, perhaps a warmer place than my bitter cold place.

Wuming's side has already begun to recruit workers to rebuild Ceremony Town.

Since the Holy Tree will be opened in the future to welcome more guests, it's not okay to have such an ugly appearance. Wuming said, Everyone is freezing, so we need to do some work to warm up.

The gangster started cooking, and the employees began to clean the accumulated dust and rotten wooden doors in Ceremony Town, giving their temporary new home a new look.

Wuming went outside to mine some trees and hunted a few bears to feed the employees.

The caravan is going to rest here for a few days and set off together when Milicentina and the others come back.

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In the northern corner of the Holy Snowfield, Millicent and Letina stood in a church, looking at the huge Platinum Son leaning on the church.

This son of platinum is the size of a mountain demon, like an enlarged version of Letina, leaning quietly in front of the church with his eyes closed, seemingly lifeless.

Letina took out a crystal object from her arms, which emitted light and merged into the body of the huge platinum son.

Letina leaned next to the little giant platinum son and murmured in a low voice:

My huge sister, accept the first teardrops. For our son of platinum, sprout life.

The quiet, huge son of platinum seemed to have some ups and downs after the crystal light entered his body.

After doing all this, Letina sat on the giant wolf and returned to Millicent, with an indescribable sense of relief and relaxation, and an excited expression:

My mission is finally completed.

Congratulations. Millicent smiled on the horse.

Thank you for accompanying me all the way and allowing me to complete my mission. Letina held Millicent's warm hand, I have no worries anymore. Next, I will accompany you. I will go to the Holy Tree with you. , go and fulfill your mission.”

Yes! Millicent nodded heavily, and left the abandoned church hand in hand with Letina.

Letina looked back at the huge platinum son and said:

She will be a new hope for the Platinum Sons. She will definitely be born healthy and beautiful, and there will no longer be the chronic diseases that plague our family.

Letina stroked the hair of the giant wolf Rob under her crotch and suddenly smiled:

Actually, the huge sister should have carried all the hopes of our clan. But now, because of the help of your teacher, it is actually not that tragic. Your teacher has saved the Platinum clan, and my mission actually doesn't feel so tragic. It makes sense.”

It's nothing. Millicent said, imitating Wuming's tone in a serious way, The teacher will definitely say this - you need to grasp it with both hands, both hands need to be strong. One more choice, one more way out, eggs cannot be put in one basket inside.

Letina laughed loudly:

That's what he would say. You know your teacher too well.

Millicent looked at the fire pillar next to the golden tree:

If we could avoid those sufferings and those things that we have to do, who would be willing to take on such a difficult mission. Without those missions that force us to be strong-willed, living a peaceful life may be the real good thing Bar.

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How can I live without my mission?

In Kallia Walled City, Melina held up a wine bottle and was very drunk. From the mouth of the wine bottle, a lilac scent floated.

Opposite Melina, Lani and Tuifu laughed together, not knowing what to say.

After studying for a long time, Tuefu finally learned to use the contact disc newly promoted by the caravan and contacted Melina.

As an old friend, seeing that Melina didn't have to burn him to death, Tuafu's admiration for Wuming rose again, and he was also ready to catch up with Melina and celebrate.

Melina, who usually didn't listen to her husband at all, was at her beck and call this time.

According to Melina:

There's nothing to do now anyway.

Lani prepared wine that can be tasted by the spirit body, and also prepared to listen carefully to the recent events in the junction, and to hear the details that only Melina knew.

As a result, Melina had already drank several bottles of wine without saying a few words, unable to control her emotions.

Two bastards. Melina breathed out purple breath, without her usual reserve and indifference. You stinky man, why should you deprive me of my mission? I was burned to ashes and only my spirit body is left. Now that I have no mission, what else can I do? You want me to wander in this world. It’s fun to see me wandering around the border like a lonely ghost, isn’t it?”

Melina bit her lip, with tears in her eyes:

That Wuming guy is like a tour guide. He even brought a tour group to see my sacrifice, and he still dislikes me!

Taifu couldn't help but glance at the pillar of fire on the horizon:

Your firepower is indeed not as great as that of your seniors.

Shut up! Melina glared at her husband, then looked at Lani. She fell on the table and buried her head in her arms. You don't know how much I have sacrificed for my mission. You have to suppress it. Your own feelings cannot go beyond the line.

Huh? Lani was alert, Suppressing your feelings?

You're good, you don't have to worry about the mission, you can do whatever you want, and be as willful as you want. Melina rubbed her face against the table, You can express your feelings if you like a man, and if you want to leave the border The land will leave the border area.

Lani turned her face away: You can be more willful.

Melina raised her head and spit out purple mist:

Can you confess your love to someone you like?

No. Lani said quickly, I mean, you don't have to take your mission so seriously. You should find your own mission and the meaning of your life.

Being a fire kindle is the meaning that I have found out for myself. Melina was sad again, It was obviously me first, it was me who could save the world and save the common people...

Well... Lani helped Melina walk out, holding Melina tightly with four hands, like a mobile stand, But life will always go on. You can find a new mission and a new goal. .”

New target... Melina subconsciously turned her head and looked around.

Just as she was about to turn her head to see the direction of her husband, Lani supported her with two hands, held her head with both hands, and turned her to the other side.

Melina saw the bare golden tree trunk and the pillar of fire competing with the golden tree.

Tears welled up in his eyes, and he seemed to want to cry again.

Hey...you don't have enough oil and salt, right? Lani was a little anxious.

But before Lani could say anything else, Melina had already broken free from Lani's restraints and stared at the golden tree:

With the golden tree like this, many people must have lost their faith. No, I want to save their faith.

What are you going to do? Lani was curious.

Melina thought for a while and pointed to the sky:

I want to be a tour guide and take everyone to visit churches in various places, so that they can understand the greatness of mother! Listen to Malika's motto! The golden tree will not be outdone by that guy's flames!

Okay, okay, it's a good mission and a good goal. Go quickly. Lani held Melina up and applauded her with both hands.

Melina stumbled away and disappeared into the air. The wine bottle in her hand fell to the ground and spun around a few times.

Lani breathed a sigh of relief and glanced at the wine bottle on the ground:

Why is this thing so powerful Michaela...

Tuifu came out: Has Meimei left already? She just arrived not long ago.

People have found a new mission, so there is no need to stop them. Lani said.

Is that so? Tuifu scratched his head, Why does it feel like you are in a hurry to send her away.

Please take care of it! Lani glanced over her head, half of the spirit body's face puffed out.

She grabbed the hem of her husband's clothes with one hand and said, Come and study with me how to make finger knives, and then you can stay in seclusion with me for decades.

Decades?!