"them……"
Looking at the unfamiliar but familiar people from a distance, Duan Qing had a wry smile on his face. The words he originally wanted to deny out loud finally made him swallow it back: "So so."
"Oh, I thought I had been fooled by someone else." The smile on the face of the old man named Gal became wider: "I have raised them for a long time. If something goes wrong..."
"Why, have they caused you a lot of trouble recently?"
"Of course not, at least not as much trouble as you caused me."
Waved to Duan Qing, the old man walked towards the direction of the warehouse with a smile, and then with the attention of several players around him, he took Duan Qing back to the place where they had been: "Since the auction, From then on, many people came over to inquire about you. After all, you were considered a member of the Garr Chamber of Commerce in the list of participants of that auction... I must have made a mistake at that time, and I actually agreed to bring you in. , if I had known that you would make such a big fuss at the auction, I would not have anything to do with you."
"Believe me, it was just an accident." Duan Qing, who was laughing, hurriedly scratched his head and replied: "In order to balance the relationship between all aspects, my friends and I also traveled to many places afterwards. I didn't expect that they actually wanted to inquire about us. With his identity, he can achieve this..."
"No need to apologize. Anyway, I have told them everything I can tell them."
Reaching out and pushing open a side door in the warehouse, the old man Gal smiled and said something that shocked Duan Qing: "What kind of special envoy from the principality, adventurer who came to see the city lord... what do these things have to do with me, let them know It’s no big deal.”
"Hey, where's the agreement between us!" Duan Qing immediately shouted: "Where did you agree to take us to see the city lord? Your goodwill can't be worth just this little money, right?"
"Goodwill cannot be exchanged for life. Every businessman in the Free City will answer you this way. Look at yourself... aren't you being hunted for no reason now?" The old man who motioned for the other party to follow him in did not look back. He replied: "Besides...there seems to be no confidentiality clause in the performance of the transaction between us, right? Although I think this matter has no confidentiality value at all, even if I really take you to see the city lord, those They won’t do anything to you either…”
"Well……"
"Sit down. Muller, go find two wine glasses."
As if aware of Duan Qing's misfire, the old man smiled again on his face. Then he clicked on the small wooden table in the dim room and motioned to the bodyguard leader whom Duan Qing had met before to go out and work: "Anyway, you are now a man." With the celebrities in the Free City, it is impossible not to be investigated. Even the guys among the Throne Owners now have the intention to stare at me every day... I am just a serious businessman. I don’t have many guards and soldiers like you, so if I’m being watched by those guys with bad intentions every day, my business will be greatly affected!”
"Yes, yes, I was wrong. I was wrong." Facing the old man who was talking more and more excitedly, Duan Qing hurriedly raised his hands, reached out and took a wine glass from the unfavorable Mueller. : "You can do whatever you want, as long as you can complete the task..."
"Fortunately, you still have some conscience and sent a few cheap adventurers as labor." The old man who picked up another wine glass said with a smile: "If it weren't for their sake, your commission might have been rejected. Extended indefinitely... Ah, this is not done deliberately for revenge. After all, my actions have also been interfered with to a great extent, not only by those cunning guys, but also by those among the adventurers. Several notoriously ruthless characters also check me every day..."
"Perhaps they are just interested in your adventurer business." Duan Qing replied with raised eyebrows: "For example, they are interested in your trading activities and want to make a fortune..."
"Open your eyes and go see the other side. Do they still need the assistance of the Garr Chamber of Commerce?" The old man, who suddenly became very excited, pointed to a certain direction of the dock: "I didn't know until I stretched out my hand that this is what they did. They have made a fortune from this business! It started as early as when they first came to this city! Why do they need us to help..."
"Wait a minute, who are they... you are referring to?" A bad premonition arose in his heart. Duan Qing pinched his eyebrows and turned around and asked: "What is the name of the adventure group?"
"No. 2 in the world." Gal leaned back angrily: "Who else... can occupy the biggest piece of fat on the dock for such a long time?"
Sure enough, this is where they are stationed...
Shaking his head secretly, Duan Qing showed his usual smile again: "I see, I have heard of their names, and you can develop to such a point under their noses... You are also a businessman in your ability. He’s the best among them.”
"Huh, it's not the result of me giving in..."
His voice and tone involuntarily became much lower, and the somewhat embarrassed old man covered half of his face with his skinny hands: "But thanks to them, I have a general understanding of the needs of adventurers and related industries. , I have also been contacting merchants recently, and I want to do some jewelry inlay and enchantment business... I know that your delegation has a large number of people, and it also has a considerable influence within the scope of adventurers. If there is any cooperation in the future, please let me know. We must publicize the name of our Chamber of Commerce more, okay?"
"Uh...of course there's no problem."
"Our Chamber of Commerce will not treat you badly for the cost of publicity. Anyway, you originally proposed this idea. If you are not satisfied, we can sign another agreement on this new cooperation..."
"No, no, no, let's have actual cooperation first. Since we are old friends, I naturally believe you, right..."
The two people who were laughing and talking complimented each other for a while, and finally drank the wine in the glass with laughter. The old man who put down the glass nodded with some satisfaction and waved in a certain direction outside the door. He waved: "As for the city lord, just wait for my good news. As for now... I think that guy has been waiting there for a long time. Should I let you catch up on the past first?"
"..."
Duan Qing tilted his gaze without any trace, nodded with a smile, and then slowly exited the warehouse guest room under the smile of the old man and the silent gaze of the bodyguard leader beside him. The sound of the sea breeze and the hustle and bustle of shouting on the pier once again appeared in his ears, and the busy figures around the warehouse also passed by him from time to time, but for the people who had been around the city in the past few days, For Duan Qing, who is traveling, none of these things are as surprising as the player in front of him: "...Long time no see, Captain Black Corn."
"Uh...ah hahaha, it seems like only a dozen days have passed."
Still wearing the unique armor of a warrior, Black Corn, who looked a little more rustic, scratched his head and replied: "I didn't expect to see you, Brother Qingshan, in this place..."
"Let me guess..." Duan Qing raised his eyebrows: "You probably don't plan to see me again, right?"
"Uh, Brother Qingshan, what are you talking about..."
"Uncle Smile and Liu Shang told me about the disappearance of you and others from the camp. You didn't show up in the next few days. Uncle Smile kindly asked about you. In the past few days, I I'm quite busy and don't have time to inquire about your whereabouts, but since you appear here...could it be that your conscience has discovered it and you want to help us complete our mission?"
"this and that……"
"You know the identity of our principal envoy, and you also know what we encountered in the Free City at the beginning. Before we met you, you seemed to be a quite confident player. Since you have the self-esteem of a master and so many With the following of your subordinates, you must not be a guy who likes to rely on others all the time, right? It’s not that I can’t understand the feeling of wanting to find a way out alone.”
"..."
"I know what you are afraid of. After all, this mission was our entrustment at the beginning, but this is a free world. As long as your wrist is strong enough, it is not impossible to cut off the mess halfway. My companions and I did not come out to find You probably haven't thought in this direction, because the reason why you put all your bets on this Chamber of Commerce from the beginning... I haven't figured it out yet."
"Look, I'm not blaming anything. After all, we all got along well in the beginning, right?" Amid the mixture of silence and embarrassment, Duan Qing spread his hands to the black corn: "I have the patience to squat here for half a day. Yue, instead of selling this information to someone like the second best person in the world...I am already very grateful to you."
"No." This time, Black Corn, who was sweating profusely, shook his head hastily: "We have never wanted to betray this news, never..."
"I believe you, otherwise... you wouldn't take the initiative to show up in front of me, right?"
Patting the other party's shoulder, Duan Qing looked at the players around the warehouse: "Since you are doing well here, just continue here. The Garr Chamber of Commerce also looks very good. With your methods ...Maybe I can get a good position in the future, right?"
"This, this..."
"Stop hesitating all the time. Where is the momentum of being a high-end player?"
Duan Qing gradually frowned: "I'm not kidding. After all, you people are a complete team. Even if we don't show up, given time... you will definitely be able to hang out in other places in the Free City." It's time for things to flourish, instead of just waiting here for some illusory opportunity, right?"
"..."
"I will help you contact several nearby chambers of commerce, or guilds formed by players." Looking at the other party's increasingly serious expression, Duan Qing smiled again: "Let them take more care of them in their daily activities. You guys have completed the promise I made to you at the beginning of Kalon Pass...how about that?"
"……Understood."
Under the gaze of more and more players around him, the warrior named Black Corn nodded solemnly: "Thank you very much, Qingshan...Brother Qingshan on Moshang."
"That's right." Duan Qing smiled and nodded: "No matter how you brag about yourself before, your strength and vision are good. No matter where you go, what you lack is always an opportunity. Things here I leave it to you. This can be regarded as the beginning of equal cooperation between us. I believe that with your ability, you don’t need to remind me of anything... Well, the only suggestion is probably your original name."
"name?"
"It's the original 'no name' name."
Duan Qing said with a smile: "I don't know if you are lying to me... Anyway, now that I have changed my face, it's time to give me a resounding name."
"Hahahaha, that's true." Black Corn gradually laughed: "That's exactly what I meant. Brothers have been discussing this matter these days..."
The two players who were chatting happily stood in the corner of the warehouse and talked as if reminiscing about old times. It was not until the sunset began to set that one of the figures began to walk out of the place in a farewell. He turned to the few behind him. The farewell person waved his hand and sighed indifferently. Finally, under the blowing of the cold autumn wind, he raised his head and looked at the dim sky dyed red by the sunset: "Just treat it as worthy of the fate between us... …Well."
Duan Qing frowned slightly as he felt a sense of discomfort in his stomach. He lowered his head, but his eyes turned inadvertently and noticed a place on the other side of the pier.
"By the way, listen to Gal..."
His frowning eyebrows raised slightly, and he looked around the place, and finally, under the influence of some kind of suggestion, he walked towards that place. The workers running back and forth on the dock and the goods coming and going passed him one by one. From time to time, the sound of wind and waves crashing on the shore rang in his ears. This scene had been repeated in front of him for nearly a day. , until he passed through the bows of multiple sailboats and approached the village with flags all over it: "...this classmate."
Several players squatting by the sea stood up from the edge of the board and blocked Duan Qing along the road: "Where are you going?"
"Uh... that's the second-largest residence in the world over there, right?" Duan Qing pointed to the outer wall of the courtyard made of wood: "I just want to visit..."
"That's the second best station in the world, but you are not allowed to visit that place." One of the short-term players said with shame: "If you have nothing to do, just leave."
"Well, speaking of it... I have something I want to pay a visit to." Duan Qing, who pondered for a moment, smiled slightly: "Are you the second best people in the world? Could you please report it to... "
"X, who do you think you are?"
Before Duan Qing could finish speaking, another player in the group shouted: "Can you just think of a reason to meet people from our guild? Be careful with us..."
"Don't make trouble."
The loud shout was stopped by Bu Tou at the beginning, and then sounded again as the other party glanced at Duan Qing's head: "Your ID is...Moshang Qingshan, right? Wait here for a moment."
After discussing with several teammates around him for a while, the guy named Emei Song Qingshu nodded to Duan Qing, then left everyone present and walked slowly towards the dock cottage.
