Chapter 10 Purchasing Equipment and Accepting Entrustment
In fact, these merchants did not have any very valuable goods on hand. Due to the paralysis of the transportation system, the circulation of materials became difficult, and the merchant family fell into an unprecedented dilemma. Some of them embarked on the road of traveling merchants and began to collect goods on foot, and some
They choose to make some worthless gadgets by themselves, and some businessmen have very precious heirlooms on hand, and they rely on these good things to support their business.
After visiting this merchant village, Lu Zhengkang couldn't help but lament that it was really depressed.
In this huge village, there are hundreds or even thousands of houses, but now only a few dozen have lights on, and only six families are still doing business.
Lu Zhengkang found Saluba, the talisman merchant in the game, a fat insect who dressed richly and had unusually plump lips.
Sure enough, she sells amulets here, which are badges with magical power that can be of great help to the wearer.
It is said that the talisman is formed by the most sincere thoughts placed on things. It is not a tool that can be mass-produced, so it is extremely precious.
Of course it is also very expensive.
Using talismans requires talisman slots, and talismans with different functions require different numbers of talisman slots. Lu Zhengkang calculated that he wanted to use a powerful talisman, but he didn't have enough money, so he had no choice but to give up.
There were several other merchants, one of which sold weapons. Lu Zhengkang went to check it out. There were many brand-new bone nails inside, which were much sharper than the ones he picked up from the ground, so he spent one hundred and fifty to buy one.
The well-fitting and compact bone nails make the center of gravity more stable when swinging and are very handy.
I didn't keep the remaining one hundred and fifty euros, so I went to another store that sold armor and bargained for a small metal buckler. It was strong and durable and very cost-effective.
While chatting with the merchants, one of them suddenly asked Lu Zhengkang for a commission. It turned out that he noticed that the Gruz nearby were extremely active, and hoped that Lu Zhengkang, a brave warrior, could go and find out what happened.
Gruz was so restless that if he could send back correct and reasonable information, the businessman was willing to pay Lu Zhengkang one hundred euros as a reward.
After listening to Shang Chong's request, Lu Zhengkang agreed without much thought. Due to his promise to Nati, he planned to go back and convince Nati not to worry about him, and then go to find out what happened.
It took some time to go back and forth. Lu Zhengkang had a mission, so he couldn't help but lose interest in continuing the conversation. He stood up and said goodbye to all the merchants.
The merchants tried to persuade them to stay, but Lu Zhengkang finally decided to leave immediately.
Lu Zhengkang's arrival was a rare lively event in the deserted merchant village. Before leaving, they reluctantly said goodbye, wishing him a safe journey and hoping he would come often.
Looking at these enthusiastic insects and the declining village behind them, Lu Zhengkang suddenly felt a profound sadness. These insects were singing elegies for the old world intentionally or unintentionally. They seemed to be out of tune with the present and were being destroyed by time.
swallowed up bit by bit by reality.
Such things happened everywhere in this declining kingdom. Lu Zhengkang felt an unbreakable historical inertia, but he was still very uncomfortable. He hoped that he could do something for this world that was gradually deteriorating.
With heavy thoughts, Lu Zhengkang sorted out his equipment, two bone nails, a crossbow, a grappling hook, a round shield, an empty cloth bag, a small kettle, and a light fly lantern. These are it.
All in all, he tied these items to himself very carefully. The bone nails and claw hooks were placed around his waist, so that he could reach them with his hands.
Such small details filled every aspect of life. Lu Zhengkang did not dare to relax and did his best.
He ran fast all the way back, but almost had an accident. A Gom suddenly popped out from the ground, and its huge and ferocious mouthparts attacked the deer Zhengkang jumping in the air.
At the critical moment, Lu Zhengkang pulled out the bone nail and struck the densely packed fangs near Gorm's mouthparts with a light slash. He then bounced himself away and then left without looking back, leaving behind the failed hunter.
Reluctantly, Gorm retreated underground, using his long and flexible tongue to collect the gravel near the cave and pile it into a small mound.
This accident was not a challenge at all for Lu Zhengkang. The insect's body gave him agile movements, his skilled swordsmanship allowed him to escape death, and his bold and careful character ensured that his attacks were flawless.
It made Gorm's tried-and-tested attacks look as pale and crude as a poor black-and-white movie.
After returning home, Lu Zhengkang reported to Paya his experience in using the grappling hook, and while putting forward suggestions for improvement, he greatly appreciated this sharp tool. Natty curiously asked him what he had seen when he went out this time, but Lu Zhengkang did not talk about what he had seen.
I like it, so I said dryly that I saw a business bug.
Natty's conversational nature suddenly became more intense, and before he could start talking, Lu Zhengkang told him that he was going to explore the scope of Gruz's activities.
Of course Nati was very opposed, but Paya expressed support.
"The elders have said that we must respect every idea of every warrior. They are the real pioneers. Little guy, go ahead if you want. I will convince Natty."
Lu Zhengkang didn't rest before he got home. He hurriedly filled the water bottle and set off again immediately.
Natty was restless, and a strong feeling filled his heart. He wanted to say something, but couldn't. He only felt a fire burning in his chest, but when he saw Paya's gentle eyes, this fire
The fire suddenly went out. Looking at Lu Zhengkang's retreating figure, Natty felt a thick layer of dust covering a moist and wrinkled corner of his heart, leaving only heaviness and depression.
"What's wrong with you?" Paya asked with concern.
"I don't know, I'm just sad that the little guy has grown up."
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Lu Zhengkang ran all the way in the direction of Shangchong Village until the platform above his head ended. He turned around and jumped up from the suspended steps on the cave wall to the upper platform.
After traveling a short distance here, I saw a few Grutz wandering near the street lights. These little leather balls are like bugs with elephant trunks and two pairs of small wings on their backs. They are actually quite cute and not very aggressive.
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Lu Zhengkang tried to hunt one, jumped up and chopped, the sharp bone nails hit Gruz's thick skin, cutting a long gash, and light blue blood oozed out. This injured Gruz
I hurriedly tried to escape, but my flying speed was too slow. I was hit in the head with a nail by Lu Zhengkang. I turned around and fell to the ground like a deflated rubber ball.
Lu Zhengkang dissected the Gruzi and found that there was a cavity inside it. Perhaps this is the reason why the Gruzi can fly despite its short wings.
It's useless to think about this. Lu Zhengkang laughed at himself, shook his head, and headed towards the center of the platform.
