Xu Shi is a very well-planned person.
For example, if he agreed to visit Cheng Gujian, he would have to wait until he had eaten and drank enough to go to the daily necessities wholesale market before setting off.
The main reason is that the time of the first visit and second visit happened to be in the evening. After all, he was bringing gifts to meet guests and make friends, so it was not appropriate to make a big fuss... There had just been such a big fight in the court during the day. At this time, it would not have any impact if someone bumped into him and had a secret meeting with someone. It would be great.
Fortunately, Miss Xiaomei had arranged everything a long time ago. While he was working, the gifts had been transported quietly, and the arrangements were made in a way that was difficult to detect.
Xu Shi felt more and more that this girl had a strong ability to do things. Looking at such a tall and rough girl, she didn't expect that she was as careful as hair...
"It's a pity that you are not a man, otherwise the Sa family would have become brothers with you."
After listening to the other party's report, he sighed with pretense of regret.
This statement is very consistent with the characteristics of a dog man.
If you look good, then we might as well have some more in-depth exchanges. If you look bad, the topic will move to the topic of worship...
"It's an honor for me to be a brother with my benefactor."
Xiaomei didn't turn around for a while, and she just smiled heartily when she heard this, "You can pack up slowly, and I'll arrange the carriage."
No, being a brother with me won't end well... Xu Shi smiled to himself, and went back to the room for a while, still immersed in the aftertaste of Xia Wuyou, "Get up, madam? Let's go away with my husband?" "
"Well, just lie down for a while..."
Xia Xiaomao grumbled and sat up reluctantly.
Why is it like this every time, giving orders to others to work even though the body is still limp... It was the same when I tested Shen Qin before, and the bad man was really a pure capitalist.
But she also knew that she was the only capable guard beside Xu Shi, so her complaints were just words, and her body still had to move honestly.
"Chengcheng is staying here to look after the house. If those three children come back late, you can take care of them for your husband."
"Know it."
Jiang Chengcheng hugged the quilt, took two deep breaths, and replied with a blushing face, "I also need to study the position configuration with silver pine wood as a conductor with Miss Xiaomei. Husband, please feel free to go."
When Xu Shi left with Xia Wuyou, she stood up slowly.
It's fun to play with Xia Wuyou, but it's been a long time since I had the exclusive time... I still have to find an opportunity and wait for her to come back to discuss it, and let's spend one day alone next time?
After washing up and getting dressed, she met Xie Qingyan in the hallway as soon as she went out.
"Oh? Xu Shi didn't take you with me?"
The dog woman looked at her with interest, and said with a strange look on her face, "It seems that you are also unwanted."
Don't blame her for her harsh words, the key is that the sound insulation effect of this post house is really poor! The dilapidated wooden house can't block the sound at all. These people are playing crazy and don't even know how to restrain themselves!
Just because she has no experience, it doesn't mean she doesn't have the desire in this area. Who can be in a good mood even if she doesn't want to listen?
Almost done!
"You know who no one wants."
Jiang Chengcheng refused to let her coddle him and sneered back, "You can lie to me, but don't fool yourself."
In fact, she has never liked Xu Shi, the so-called fiancée, not out of a sense of crisis or anything, but because she knew that the other party had repeatedly tried to harm Xu Shi in the past.
There is a saying that few people can match Miss Jiang Chengcheng's loyalty to Xu Shi. It is impossible for her to get used to Xie Qingyan for this alone. The previous cooperation was only academically unavoidable. In essence, she still has People with colored glasses always feel that this guy has some bad intentions.
I didn’t expect you would dare to make a fool of yourself first? It's easy to say anything against you!
"you!"
Xie Qingyan is also a hot-haired cat. When he heard this, he couldn't control it. "You little ■...you little frog, don't be too presumptuous! After all, I and Xu Shi were childhood sweethearts, no better than you, a loser?!"
"Is that so? Then I just think you are better."
This kind of painless scolding did zero harm to Jiang Chengcheng. The cute curse words even made her want to laugh a little, "Aren't Arlene and Director Xu also childhood sweethearts? Why don't you see Director Xu guarding her?"
Poof——
This is the sound of a sharp sword piercing the heart.
The dog woman felt that she almost spit out a mouthful of old blood, but she still managed to hold on and retorted, "What does it have to do with me that he is so defensive? Can't I survive without him?"
"Well, you have a point."
Jiang Chengcheng spread his hands, "If that's the case, then why are you anxious?"
boom--
Complete victory!
After a series of punches, Xie Qingyan couldn't help but take two steps back.
Damn it, you can't refute it at all!
To be honest, who is she? It has been so many years since anyone dared to argue with her face to face, and even said that she was speechless... Xu Shi was the first, and Jiang Chengcheng was the second.
Even these words coming from Jiang Chengcheng's mouth are more hurtful than coming from the mouth of that bitch Xu Shi. After all, their identities are different.
Tsk, what a sharp-tongued little girl!
Xie Qingyan's teeth were almost broken, but as he raged, the frustration in his heart gradually overshadowed his anger.
Her expression became a little gloomy, and there was even a bit of grievance in her grumbling voice, "I, I will stand with him again tomorrow, and if I want to apologize, I have already apologized... What else do you want from me..."
This is true. Since the release of "Twins", she has not made any secret stumbling blocks for Xu Shi. She can only make up for it with her mouth, right? Which of the following things did you not unite with him on?
Including the time when Xu Shi's powers were transplanted, she really tried her best to take care of each other... This time she went to sea and felt that she was humble enough. In name, the two of them were co-leaders, but there was nothing that Xu Shi didn't do. Time has the final say? What she did was no different from people like Jiang Chengcheng, she acted just like his subordinates.
Do you think this is effective? It seems that there is some, the atmosphere when the two of them were alone that day was great. She had never felt that she could be so relaxed and happy with a doggy man, and he had no objection to kissing him...
But it was only when she was alone, and there was basically no change other than that - this was obviously not the effect she wanted. After all, she couldn't be alone with Xu Shi for the rest of her life, not to mention whether Xu Shi was willing or not, she You may not even want to.
This feeling of being an outsider was terrible. People's joys and sorrows were not connected to each other, and all that was left to her was noise... If she hadn't been mentally strong, she might have really cried.
"What's the use of telling me this...?"
Jiang Chengcheng saw it, but he just sighed softly, "I'm sorry, I can't answer your question."
"...Well, you're right."
Xie Qingyan rarely refuted her, but smiled helplessly and laughed at himself, "Even I don't know the answer to this question."
Looking at her lonely figure leaving, Jiang Chengcheng tilted his head.
Sorry, there is no empathy between bad women and bad women. The one who is favored is often confident.
Unless they are good sisters, which unfortunately they are not. (doge)
But that doesn't matter, I feel great anyway.
Maybe he... wouldn't object to doing this, right?
whee.
…
Xu Shi's answer was, sorry, I can't free my hands.
Isn't he busy making new friends? The carriage passed through alleys and finally stopped in front of a courtyard.
"This is the residence of Grand Duke Gujian."
The driver, who was also from Yinsong Island, stopped the car and said, "I will wait for you in the back alley next to it."
"It doesn't look very luxurious."
Xia Wuyou looked around and muttered something out of curiosity.
"Maybe people don't reveal their wealth."
Xu Shi pinched her cheek, and the two entered the courtyard hand in hand.
Anyway, he must have found the right place - the previous gift had an effect, and the other party had already sent someone to greet him at the door, "You two, please follow me."
After passing through the waterside pavilion and coming to a quiet room, Cheng Gujian was standing upright in front of a painting. He turned around after hearing the movement and said, "Envoy Xu, Mrs. Xu, welcome."
"I've met Grand Duke Gujian."
After a while, he cupped his hands symbolically and said a few polite words, "I saw the Grand Duke standing tall and handsome in the daytime, and he was so majestic. I didn't expect that he still likes elegant people."
Indeed, although this house looks unremarkable from the outside, the interior decoration is very luxurious - there are all kinds of ornaments, calligraphy and paintings, and even the table legs are dotted with gems. Even if you don't know how much they are worth, they are probably from the Hualan Empire. Everyone’s handiwork.
The same goes for the waterside pavilion courtyard that we passed through when we came here. It is lifelike and it is obvious that a lot of effort has been put into it.
Xia Wuyou glanced at him, and you really hit the mark...how do you understand so well?
Anyway, there are no such rules in the City of Night Sin. Regardless of the "refraction" in the past or the "snake ring" today, they are both very impressive from the inside out, otherwise she would not have complained like this.
Xu Shi blinked, he had a good brother in his previous life... Not to mention where he lived, he thought it was a slum, but as soon as he entered the door and touched the floor, he wished it were gold. From then on, he learned this trick...
Of course, this is just a sideshow and not the main topic today.
"No, I'm just a martial artist, just arty."
Cheng Gujian was also polite, then showed them a seat, and pointed to the box placed in the quiet room straight to the point, "This gift is not a small one for the envoy Xu, so he must have something very important to pay a special visit late at night." ?”
"It's mainly about trade."
Xu Shi said bluntly, "I don't want to cause trouble to the royal family... Instead of letting them discuss it endlessly, why not finalize it directly with Your Excellency? I think your attitude is everyone's attitude on this kind of matter."
"Mr. Xu made a strong statement."
Cheng Gujian waved his hand gently, "Thunder and rain are all gifts from the emperor. I am just entrusted by the late emperor to assist Her Majesty the Queen... Her Majesty is still young and is not mature enough to handle many things. When she grows up, she will be It’s going to be returned.”
At first glance, these words sounded very modest, but his expression didn't mean anything like that at all. Instead, there was a sense of "Young man, you have found the right person, he is very smart."
Grand Duke Gu Jian even turned sideways without any trace, revealing the painting behind him - it was the painting of him and the late Emperor of the Empire standing side by side. You can tell by looking at the same crown.
Ah, yeah, this is so pretentious.
Xu Shi secretly complained, saying that you are not a powerful official? This style of behavior is no worse than listening to politics behind the curtain...
The main reason is that he is very familiar with this feeling. I have about the same status as you in the City of Night Sin? That's okay.
Even his villain radar was activated uncontrollably. This guy is most likely an early and mid-term boss, right?
After all, this is very much like Oboi's script - in the early stage, he has great power to cover the sky, and then he is taken down by the developed protagonist with a sword, and at the same time he captures the heart of the queen...
Who makes Dongfang Xiao really a girl? She is also a blond girl with white stockings... It is difficult for him not to think about this plot direction.
Sorry, such a clichéd script, I don’t know what the person responsible for designing the experimental fields in "Tianli" is.
"At least Her Majesty the Queen is still practicing the way of being a king, right?"
However, there was no way to clarify this statement, and Xu Shi only briefly touched on the subtext of Cheng Gujian's words, "Then I have to trouble you, Your Excellency... We can't just go back home, right? The Governor will scold me if he finds out."
"This is reasonable. It can be seen that Ambassador Xu and your party have a heavy responsibility."
Cheng Gujian nodded slightly, his eyes sharp, "Otherwise you wouldn't have done that during the day... Speaking of which, your ability is very interesting, is it to provoke others' emotions?"
"A trivial skill cannot be fooled by Your Majesty's discernment."
Xu Shi did not deny it, narrowed his eyes and smiled, "If your Excellency is not affected, your strength is probably better than mine."
This statement is somewhat self-effacing - to be fair, Xu Shi is still an A+ level "upgraded person". In Hualan Empire parlance, he is a one-in-a-million "Zhongyue" level "Chosen One". , how can the penetrating power of "entropy of evil thoughts" be resisted so easily?
The fact is that at least 80% of the people present at that time were seriously affected. Cheng Gujian was one of the few who was basically unaffected. This alone can show that no matter who he is, he is a strong opponent. He is not a powerful minister with empty appearances, and he cannot be regarded as a powerful minister with empty appearances.
In addition, there is one person who he cannot defeat, and that is Dongfang Xiao himself.
However, he knew something about this. When he came here, he heard from Pan Cheng and Xiaomei that the empire's royal family was of the same line, and the abilities of each generation of descendants were also very different, called "Holy Light".
This is an ability that has both offense and defense. Its passive effect can offset most of the so-called "unclean things", such as mental shocks or physical poisons. When the level of the ability is raised, the so-called "holy things" can be eliminated. "Light" materializes, and things like lightsabers and light shields come out.
That's why I saw that the little queen acted like a normal person... This ability is similar to Xie Qingyan's "Ability Invalidation" in a sense, but the difference is quite big when broken down.
For example, if he can't influence a dog woman, it's like the other party is a stone woman, so he can't fight with her. However, Dongfang Xiao will directly cut off most of it for you, leaving only one root at most. It's not that it won't work, but the effect will be. It's just a big discount. If you really have to force it, you can squeeze it in, but it's just not that satisfying.
This "holy light" is also more like a specialization of the dark system. It cannot be like Xie Qingyan. Whoever touches it will have their account blocked... Generally speaking, each has its own merits.
The imperial royal family has been passed down for a long time, and this is not a secret to everyone. Xu Shi even complained a few words when he heard it.
First, he also discovered that most of the people in the Hualan Empire had a bit of fantasy magic in their abilities - the Holy Light, the Sword Formation, and Fan Shigui's fire elemental ability... This type of ability is in Night Sin City is rare, and even if it exists, it is not particularly popular. Our family is technologically advanced, so it is not too difficult to restrain these abilities.
Just like when Xie Qingyan was doing power implantation before, he would directly use any water and fire powers as experimental subjects when he encountered them, and he would not feel strange at all.
Secondly, he actually has the ability to be passed down from generation to generation? This is extremely rare in the City of Night Sin. At that time, everyone was still joking, saying that even if the queen is an old woman, you should capture her and study it...
All in all, although they are both under the same "rust fog", there are quite a few differences between the two city-states.
"Mr. Xu is humble."
Cheng Gujian smiled, but there was no sign of relaxation in his expression. Instead, he was a little more wary because of this topic.
Because he also knew very well that Xu Shi's ability was by no means a "little skill". On the contrary, his ability was quite powerful.
The reason why he can withstand this kind of mental shock is entirely due to an accessory on his body - the emperor of the empire once blessed him with "Holy Light" using a secret method, which made him invincible when facing these tricks. What he is afraid of is that his own abilities have nothing to do with this aspect.
But it was not easy for him to withstand Xu Shi's mental shock. Afterwards, he saw that there were cracks on the accessories? This alone let him know that the young man wearing glasses in front of him was definitely not simple, he was a smiling tiger.
Not to mention that there was no sign at all when he activated his ability. Many people fell for it without realizing it for a moment... Being able to release such a wide range of mental shock in an instant, anyone who thinks he is weak is a fool.
But he couldn't say this either. Wouldn't it be equivalent to actively showing his cowardice?
Both Xu Shi and Cheng Gujian knew that the other party had something hidden in their hands. Pretending to be confused was the best choice.
"Actually, you don't have to be so anxious. The strength of your Night Sin City is visible to all the kings and ministers present today."
After calming down a little, Cheng Gujian spoke in a deep voice and continued, "Your Majesty is also very interested in this. Even if you don't come to me, it will be a matter of time before you and I establish transportation links between our two countries."
"It's better to go faster than slow."
Xu Shi smiled and said, "Besides, since everyone has seen it, I hope this process can be simpler."
Commerce and commerce are essentially a transaction. Since we know that it is a transaction, everyone knows that there is a trick that can be used.
Xu Shi didn't want to delay it anyway. On the one hand, there were other things waiting for him to do. On the other hand, if he delayed it for too long, everyone in the Hualan Empire would wake up...
The trick he used today has a scientific name, which is called a blow to the head. It is essentially the same as roaring for no reason before a fight. It can indeed scare people for a short time, but after a long time, if you think about it carefully, are you really that scary? Probably not.
Because Hualan Empire is not a soft persimmon that can be manipulated by him. Today, he killed Fan Shigui, but his strength is not much stronger... How can such a huge empire really have no foundation? There must be some.
At least Xu Shi has heard that the Holy See has a so-called big killer weapon, and the royal family also has a top-secret secret treasure. Combined with their main focus on "Rust Mist" itself, the power of such objects is probably not small. Otherwise, why would "Tianli" create such a testing field? Playing house? It cannot be underestimated.
And once someone talks about this, the situation will not be as one-sided as it was during the day. It will be all unnecessary trouble.
So Xu Cai turned around and came to have a private chat with Cheng Gujian to finalize everything as quickly as possible. It would be too late to say anything else and there would be a lot more room for maneuver.
"That's what Ambassador Xu said. Today is an eye-opener for me."
Cheng Gujian smiled faintly and pointed again at the gift Xu Shi had sent previously, "So, is this your mental shock to me?"
"How can you not? This is at best a door-to-door gift for making friends."
Xu Shi also smiled, "The main reason is that I don't know what you are lacking, so I can only be so vulgar... As for entrusting you with help, there will naturally be another price."
While speaking, he winked at Xia Wuyou who was beside him. The other party understood and opened the suitcase he brought.
"The weapons and drug samples here are more effective than those displayed during the day."
Xu Shi explained with a smile, "If you need it, I can guarantee that these will only exist in your hands."
This is the end of the pulling and getting to the point. If you ask Cheng Gujian for help, or establish such a private cooperative relationship unilaterally with him, of course you have to come up with something extra.
Of course, the gold and silver before were not enough. The majestic Duke would not lack anything like this yellow and white thing. Just like he promised, he would never have to worry about money in the City of Night and Sin. At most, it was just to show his attitude. Yes, it sounds like a stepping stone.
What Cheng Gujian said just now hints that he has never been as shocked as others - he himself has not been affected much by his own ability, and he naturally gets over it faster.
Xu Shi had already expected this. During the day, it would only be enough to shock 70% to 80% of the people. It was unrealistic to expect everyone to be detailed, so he had already arranged his back-up plan, which was considered his real conditions given.
Only providing Cheng Gujian with better weapons is undoubtedly sending a signal - no matter how the Night Sin City and Hualan Empire build transportation companies, the influx of new weapons will not affect your status, because I will give You have better things to upgrade your personal weapons.
Chips with higher value are often reserved for more important people.
Neither of them took the initiative to bring this matter up, but Xu Shi knew very well that with Cheng Gujian's power being so great, there would definitely be private armies, which was also one of the foundations of his status as a powerful minister.
Anyway, don't say "I am dedicated to serving the country and have no selfish motives". If you really do that, you won't even let me in, and if you let me in and say such filthy words, then you will be both fake and established.
And the weapons he brought are essentially aimed at this market. Serious high-level "upgraded people" may not be able to use these things. When did you see Mr. Wen ever care about this? Even if someone of Xia Wuyou's level has been using alloy war blades, there is some dependence, but not much.
But for non-"upgraded people" and low-level "upgraded people", the improvement brought by equipment is obvious. These people are also the largest combat force in a city-state or country.
So, based on this premise, what Xu Shi promised him might not be to maintain his status, or even to further enhance his status.
"...How much can you give me?"
Cheng Gujian paused, and began to understand that people should not say secret words. The subconscious biting of his lip also showed that he was already attracted.
"It depends on how much you need."
Xu Shi crossed his arms and said with a smile, "Even if the air route for establishing diplomatic relations is completely opened in the future, I can guarantee that your people will have higher priority."
"Then what do you want?"
Cheng Gujian muttered.
"What I want is simple."
Xu Shi nodded and said, "In addition to direct trade with the royal family, I hope to obtain a license to open a trading station. There is only one requirement for these trading stations. We in Night Sin City operate independently. Others, whether the royal family or The Holy See has no right to interfere."
"Of course, you will have a share of the profits, the specific amount... 82 cents?"
Cheng Gujian nodded and motioned for him to continue.
"As for the goods we hope to get...here is a list. Can you take a look at it first?"
Cheng Gujian took the order and glanced at it curiously, "Is this all you want?"
The things above are common to the Hualan Empire. They are all natural items that contain more "divine energy", such as silver pine wood... To be honest, the rare ones are just some ores, but the empire in this regard has The reserves are by no means small.
"To be more precise, this direction?"
Xu Shi smiled and said, "I made this list in a hurry. There may be some changes in the future. I can adjust it again at that time, okay?"
The so-called transaction is the exchange of what is needed. Not only Cheng Gujian, Xiaomei had the same reaction when seeing these things, but the City of Night Sin lacked these diverse animals and plants that naturally contain "rust mist".
The methods used by major consortiums to extract "Rust Mist" are rather single, either ore or seawater, and the diversity of species is not as rich as that of the Hualan Empire.
The so-called shortcomings and strengths are reflected here. These things are of great value to Xu Shi, especially at the juncture of studying power transplantation. They can provide a lot of unexpected research value. Just look at it. You will know how interested Jiang Chengcheng and Xie Qingyan are in it...
"...reasonable."
Cheng Gujian thought for a moment, stood up and extended his hand to him.
Anyway, this deal is worth it, at least to him, everyone gets what they need.
He also knew the subtext of Xu Shi's phrase "there may be changes in the future" - such a deal would not be a one-and-done deal. For example, if Xu Shiming provided first-generation weapons on the surface, and gave him second-generation weapons, then the trade line would If he gets through it, he can bring about three generations, and this will be a new cycle.
When the time comes, he will put the second-generation weapons on the table. With a little effort, it can be said that he has earned it through his own hard work. Not only will he always be one step ahead, but he will also gain additional merit.
Xu Shi shook hands with him vigorously. Even if the deal was concluded, there was no need to worry about anyone breaking the contract. Everyone had ways to retain evidence.
"I always call you Messenger Xu. It sounds a bit hard to pronounce. I've made you a little older. If you don't mind, can I call you Brother Xu?"
Cheng Gujian was in a good mood and took the initiative to say this.
"Of course it's no problem, Brother Cheng."
Xu Shi had no objection. Wouldn't this mean he had a new friend?
"Would you like a drink? I have some nice old wine here."
Cheng Gujian turned around and took out three wine glasses, "Brothers and sisters, do you want some too?"
"I'm not a good drinker, so I won't be ashamed."
Xu Shi declined politely, "Rather than drinking, I have a question that I would like to ask Brother Cheng for your advice."
"you say?"
"Can you tell me in detail about "Poseidon"? "
I'll update a little early today, mainly because I'm going to another place...
Xu Shi: Needless to say, what will happen if you become brothers with me? What, Pan Cheng? Both of their daughters are in my hands...
(End of chapter)
