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"Master." Miya walked into the temple and stood respectfully in front of He Ning, "Their identities have been found out."

In the hall of the temple, He Ning was sitting next to the Fountain of Life, biting a piece of wheat cake in his mouth, and holding a piece of roasted lamb chops in his hand.Moody sat beside him, with one knee bent, a goshawk with golden eyes and brown feathers on his left arm, and a sheepskin scroll delivered not long ago in his right hand.

"Hmm." He Ning swallowed the wheat cakes, put down the lamb chops, and wiped his hands with a cloth towel. He didn't have chopsticks, so he could only use his hands to eat the cakes and meat. "Have you found out? Are they really businessmen from the north?"

"Yes." Miya replied, "The team leader is called Wam Sotila, a merchant from the north, and the goods he brought are salt and spices."

Wamu and the others were tied up with a big net and dragged back to the camp outside the deserted city. A bucket of cold water was poured down to alleviate the effect of the anesthetic. Their bodies were still immobile, but their consciousness became clear. They could think and speak without any problem, and it would not hinder them from expressing their feelings. To prove one's own identity, one's origin, not to be dismissed as someone with ulterior motives and thrown to the carrion birds.

The businessman lying on the ground with numb hands and feet knew that the person who brought him here was not easy to mess with.At first, they thought Miya and the others were robbers, but after seeing the craftsmen entering and leaving the camp, and the knights of Pulan City with obvious signs on their scabbards, they became unsure.

They shouldn't be robbers, so who are they?Judging from the size of the camp, they have lived here for a long time.

Miya could see that the doubts of Wam and others were not pretended.If the goal is the City of Witches and its master, they will definitely show their feet during the interrogation.But the same question was asked over and over again, but no loopholes were found, and no contradictions were found when asked separately.

The goods carried by the camels were salt and spices, and the weapons they carried were the machetes that the merchants in the north used to use, which proved that they were not lying.Either these guys are veterans of old hands, and even Mia can fool them, or they really got lost in the desert and entered here by mistake.Both Miya and the Cavaliers captain believed that the second possibility was more likely.

Miya reported the situation to He Ning in detail. He Ning frowned more and more, and couldn't help interrupting Miya halfway, "The leader of this caravan is only 17 years old?"

"Yes Master."

"His father disappeared in the East?"

"Yes." Mia nodded, "According to him, his father's caravan also sold salt and spices, and also carried a few rare gems."

Rare gems?

He Ning touched the silver earbud on his left ear. For some reason, he suddenly remembered that bloody night, the businessman who fled into the deserted city and the robber who chased after him.The two rubies on the earbuds were obtained from merchants.The land beast killed the robber, but the merchant ran out of the deserted city, his life and death unknown.

After that, there was news that a businessman strayed into the deserted city in the city of Bitiya, and it was even made into a story by the orchestra.

Wouldn't it be so coincidental?

He Ning pursed his lips.

Moody turned his head and saw He Ning's expression was a bit wrong, "What?"

After thinking about it, He Ning whispered a few words in Moody's ear, "That's it."

"Oh." Moody tied the written parchment on the goshawk's leg, raised his arms, and the goshawk spread its wings and flew out of the temple, "Then see you. Sotila, in the empire era, the largest in the north The leader of the caravan is Sotira, but it has been in decline for 400 years, and there has been no news for a long time. If it is a descendant of Sotira, it is not unusual to have these two gems."

He Ning nodded, "Miya, bring Wam here, I want to see him."

"Yes."

Miya saluted and retreated respectfully.A moment later, a young man in a gray robe with pale green eyes was brought to the front of the temple. Seeing the fruits piled up on the steps of the temple, he swallowed hard.

He Ning walked out of the temple, stood on the steps and looked at Wam, smiled friendlyly, sat down, grabbed a red fruit and smelled it, the fruit smelled attractive, took a bite, the juice dripped down the corner of his mouth, The sweet taste flooded into his mouth, and he narrowed his eyes in happiness.

Gudong, the sound of swallowing saliva was very clear.

He Ning finished eating the fruit in three mouthfuls, and the birds hovering around the temple landed in twos and threes, pecking at the fruit piled up into a hill.Two desert parrots with particularly bright colors boldly landed on He Ning's shoulders, and their small heads with red feathers rubbed against He Ning's cheeks flatteringly, as if they were acting like a baby, which was very gratifying.

There is no headscarf, long black hair hangs down to the waist, spread on the white stone steps, like silk and satin shining with jewel luster.

Wam was stunned. He remembered that before he passed out, he saw the black lizard flying in the sky, and the person sitting on the black lizard also had long black hair.

With black eyes, a gentle smile, and softer outlines of the peoples in the eastern and northern parts of the Bialan continent, Wam guessed He Ning's identity, but had no idea for a long time.

Could it be that he is a devil living in a desert city?Do not make jokes!Is there such a devil?

Compared with the priestess in the north, this person in front of him is more like a messenger of God.

When Wam observed He Ning, He Ning was also observing the boy.

At the age of 17, his face is still immature, but his back is extraordinarily straight, and his temperament is very calm.When I was 17 years old, I was still sitting in the classroom reading, but this boy named Wamu had already led a caravan to walk in the desert.

Although the first experience of leading a team was not a success, it could even be said to be a failure.

First, he was deceived by the guide and fell into the trap of desert robbers. Then he encountered a sandstorm, and then strayed into the deserted city area. He was beaten up by Miya and his men before being arrested.Thinking about it carefully, this person's bad luck seems to be the same as his own?

After He Ning finished eating the fruit, he smiled and looked at Wamu whose stomach was rumbling, "Are you hungry?"

Wamm: "..."

He Ning waved to Wam, "Don't stand there, come and have something to eat."

Wamm: "..."

The more amiable He Ning behaved, the more vigilant Wam became. In the end, the whole person tensed up. He Ning was helpless, "Don't be so nervous, I just want to liven up the atmosphere."

Wamm: "..."

"Well, it's fine if you don't eat." He Ning shrugged his shoulders, "Let me introduce myself, I am the owner of this ancient city."

"You are the master of this city? Isn't this a deserted city?"

"It used to be, but not now." He Ning stood up, "Besides, do you think this place is deserted?"

Wamm didn't speak, just shook his head.

"Look." He Ning smiled again, "It was just a misunderstanding before, as compensation, I will buy all your goods and send someone to take you out of the desert, how about it?"

The conditions proposed by He Ning are exactly what Wam needs most now, but he still can't fully believe them.After all, Miya and the others impressed him so deeply that they were even more robbers than robbers.

"Don't doubt, I mean what I say, and the price I pay is definitely no lower than anyone else." He Ning picked up another fruit and fed it to the desert parrot sitting on his shoulder, "The guide is also absolutely reliable, and we can send a team The knights protect you until you leave the East."

The conditions offered by He Ning became more and more attractive, and Wam gradually lost his composure.

"What do I need to pay? The goods? How much?"

"Don't worry." He Ning said with a smile, "I'm easy to talk to. I'll buy [-]% of the goods you brought, and the rest will be paid for the guides and knights. This deal should be a good deal, right?"

"Really?"

"of course it's true."

"That……"

"But I have one more condition."

As soon as Wam's expression turned cold, he knew it would not be that simple.

"My condition is that after you go back, you will organize a larger caravan and come here at least once every three months."

"You mean?"

"I need a lot of salt and spices, and I have a lot of goods to sell. In other words, I intend to enter into a long-term trade with you."

"why me?"

"Coincidentally."

"..."

"In short, you can consider it." He Ning made his intentions very clear, and also threw out the bait. Whether a cooperation can be reached depends on the boy.

There are many caravans traveling between the north and the east, and Moody can also help him arrange them. At worst, it is the same to transport salt from Pulan City, but He Ning still hopes to find a long-term partner.He Ning doesn't plan to get in touch with businessmen who are not brave enough, worry too much, and have too complicated thoughts. Who can guarantee that they won't turn around and sell their news to the Temple of Otiramus?

Wam is different, he is brave enough and smart enough, but he lacks experience, and He Ning always feels that he and this boy will hit it off very well.

I don't know if the businessman who escaped from the deserted city is still in Bithia City, maybe he can provide clues to Wamu.He Ning's perception of that businessman was average, and he pulled his servant to shield himself from the sword. At least, He Ning would not want to cooperate with such a person.

If the businessman is still alive and is really Wam's father, cooperation with Wam requires more consideration and caution.

He Ning turned back to the temple, and Wam was brought back to the tent.One night passed, and when we met again, Wam agreed to He Ning's conditions.

The answer was within He Ning's expectations. The guide and knights had already made preparations, and the goods on more than 20 camels were unloaded. Bags of salt and spices were enough for people in the deserted city to eat for a long time.

"Only exchange a small amount of gold and precious stones." After discussing the cooperation, Wam immediately put on a businessman's face, "The rest of the spices, I hope to exchange for this camel wool blanket."

The camel wool blanket that Wam said is the handicraft of the girls.The colors are bright and the patterns are beautiful, and they fetch good prices in the east, let alone the north.If Wamm had been bold enough to ship the blankets west, the profits would have been even higher.

"blanket?"

He Ning was not sure how much the girls had done, so he could only call Miya.

Hearing Wam's request, Mia shook her head, "Master, this price is too low."

Next, the transaction was taken over by Miya, and Wamu, who had been smirking at the chance of winning, was defeated in a few rounds.Originally, a small bag of salt was exchanged for five blankets, but Miya killed three, and a small bag of spices was also given as a gift.If it wasn't for He Ning's cooperation with Wam, Miya would never be so merciful, San Tiao?Both are too much.

Desert robbers not only rob and kill people, but also need to sell the goods they rob. Their transactions are more cautious than businessmen, and their connectors are also more cunning.Compared with Miya, Wam is not good enough at all.

In the end, Wam signed the contract with a bitter face. He still made a profit at this price, but it was much less than the expected profit.

He Ning saw Miya's strength once again, and he really wanted to ask, beauty, is there anything in this world that you don't know how to do?

Going to the hall, entering the kitchen, grazing with whips, raising knives to kill, showing power in the robber's den, dominating the business field, proficient in eighteen martial arts, there is only one word to describe it, miya, mighty!

For He Ning's praise, Miya's cheeks flushed for the first time, her skin was pink and honey-colored, her eyes were like water, and she was so beautiful.

He Ning simply admired her, but Moody gave her a deep look, his eyes turned cold.

The witch should be loyal to the great witch. As for the rest, as long as she keeps her duty, Moody will not do it easily.

He Ning believed in this woman, and he would not kill her unless necessary.

The sudden coldness caused the blush on Miya's face to fade quickly, she restrained her mind, bent down to thank He Ning for her praise, and buried her involuntary emotions in the deepest part of her heart.

It's not what she should think, and it's not what she can think.

Loyalty, never betrayal, and doing everything possible for him is her duty, and it is the mission of Mills Mistress that has continued for thousands of years.

Another night passed, and Wam's caravan set off at sunrise. The guide was a shepherd, and ten Puran knights guarded the caravan.The knights took off the prominent logo on the scabbard and put on the robes representing the identity of the merchants. The purpose of their trip was not only to escort Wam's caravan, but they would stop at the city of Horcim along the way, and then pass through the city of Ariel Entering the north, the information found will be sent back to Modi as soon as possible.

Too many people will make people suspicious, especially at this sensitive moment, with the cover of the caravan, the knights can save a lot of trouble.

Wam could vaguely guess that the purpose of these people was not simple, but he didn't expose it, so he didn't know it.

The merchants in the north adhere to unique rules when doing things. They have nothing to do with themselves. They hang high, and the knife is not on their necks, so they will not easily cause trouble.

Whether He Ning wants to intimidate Horcim City or trip Ariel City, it has nothing to do with Wam. As long as he returns to the north safely, it doesn't matter if he is used.

What's more, Ariel City's reputation in the north is not good.

The city of Ariel is located at the junction of the north and the east. If the northern caravans want to enter the east, they can seldom bypass it. Excessive taxes, extremely low prices, and frequent forced buying and selling make merchants They hate it.

Ariel who is stingy, but all businessmen who have had contact with the city of Ariel know this sentence.

Wam only knew that He Ning was the owner of the deserted city, and had vague guesses about the identity of the blond man beside him.He heard from his father that among the twelve cities in the east, only the lord of Pulan inherited the purest blood of the Aram royal family and had brilliant blond hair.

If this is the case...Wam rode on the camel and looked back at the temple standing deep in the desert. Maybe this business could completely change the fate of the family.

Sotira, a family that was defeated by offending the witch, the parchment scrolls left by the ancestors recorded glory, but also left humiliation.Every descendant of Sotila will keep it in mind.

Wam took a deep breath, and the fragrance of flowers wafted faintly in the slightly cool morning wind.The sea of ​​flowers in the desert left an incomparably deep impression on the hearts of these businessmen.After going back, it will become a talking point for them to show off to everyone.Wam didn't understand why He Ning didn't mind the businessmen telling everything here, and didn't even mention the condition of keeping it confidential. Maybe he had another purpose?However, that's not what he needs to care about.

The camel team left the playground under the sand dunes. Wam pulled up his hood to cover his face, and walked home amidst the sound of camel bells.

After sending Wam away, He Ning is also ready to leave.

Since Moody brought it up, he has to take over the work of the artificial water machine.There is no reluctance, in the final analysis, it is also for himself.

Mu Di released the goshawk in front of the temple for the last time, and the officials requested by He Ning were already on their way to the deserted city.

"Go back to Pulan City first?"

He Ning walked to Mu Di's side and leaned against the tall stone pillar. When he thought of leaving here, he naturally felt a lot of reluctance.Especially this temple, which was completely rebuilt by himself.He also borrowed tools from the craftsmen, and painted the figure of the green lizard on the dome of the temple. The painter is not very good, but the appearance of flying in the sky and breathing fire is unique, enough to crush all the predecessors.

The green lizard is very satisfied, as it can be seen from the fact that it often flies around the temple and poses in poses similar to those in the murals.

The black lizard was very depressed, and when the green lizard was caught by it, nine out of ten times it would be beaten and dragged away.

Moody said it was a sign that the black lizard liked the green lizard.

He Ning was speechless, but seeing the appearance of the green lizard, he didn't seem to suffer.My own aesthetics have changed, my buddies like... 吔... being liked in a strange way, it makes sense, right?

God knows.

On the second day after the caravan left, He Ning also set off from the deserted city with Mudi's team. Miya and five girls were added to the team. They will return to Pulan City and gather troops in the city. And the existence of Ariel City will enter the countdown.