Chapter 394 (1/2)

Something Interesting

Duo Kang looked at Shao Xuan. Seeing Shao Xuan nod, they took inventory.

Shao Xuan also took out five stone crystals. “We’re fine with the price, so these are yours now.”

An Yan smiled, feeling the anxious atmosphere also dissipating.

He had his people take the crystals, then An Yan had them stand the cauldron upright again and drag it over. “I’ll give this to you to compensate for what my people did.”

Although the casting of the cauldron failed, it was still made of bronze after all. If it was not possible to make weapons, you could make other things with it. Even Black Bear felt that this was a good compensation.

Duo Kang also thought that this was good enough, however, he still turned to look at Shao Xuan for his decision. Young people these days are full of pride. Sometimes, in order to keep their pride in a fight, they’d refuse to get any benefits.

However, that’s not the case with Shao Xuan. He smiled, not refusing the gift. “Thank you.”

The transaction between the two parties was completed. An Yan took his people away and the trading area returned to its former state again. Just those who thought about taking advantage of the chaos were quite disappointed. Unexpectedly, a fight did not happen.

The people of the Flaming Horns tribe packed their things and left in the midst of chattering of those around them. The people of the Taihe tribe also left, which was according to what they had already arranged.

Not far away, Black Bear’s people were just looking at the Flaming Horn people as they left. Someone lifted his thick finger and pointed to the leaving tribe. “Noss, do we follow them?”

“Of course! I don’t believe that’s all there is to them.” Black Bear grinned.

The people with Flaming Horns and Taihe tribe skillfully left Anba City. They arranged a set of scouts ahead, then quickly left along the road they had come from.

Originally, Duo Kang was planning to go the other way. This was their practice every time. There’s a road for going and a road for returning to be safer. However, Shao Xuan proposed that they take a section along the original road first, then change later. Anyway, the two roads were not far apart in the front, so changing the path later didn’t have much difference in time. There was not much obstruction around this stretch of road. They also had scouts.

The people of Taihe tribe initially objected to Shao Xuan’s decision, but they accepted when they knew that they would still change course. After a thought, they reluctantly accepted it, but deep inside, they did not agree.

That big cauldron they received has been wrapped in grey cloth. That way, it was not so conspicuous, and with the Flaming Horn tribe’s strength, carrying it was not so laborious. Sometimes, they just had to take turns carrying to not slow the procession down.

Whoosh—

There was a sudden noise.

Were these people going to rob them?

Vigilance in the hearts of the men rose.

But Shao Xuan only smiled when he saw the approaching figure.

“We’re finally here.” Shao Xuan said.

“You know we’re coming?” Black Bear asked in doubt.

“Just a guess.” Shao Xuan didn’t say much. He only sensed the intentions of the Black Bear when they left, then he based his actions on what others had to say about Black Bear’s personality. Therefore, he had everyone go along the original road first. The danger of doing this was not too high. If this journey was not fruitful, they’d just change the way.

Black Bear’s thick eyebrows rose, then he laughed loudly. “You Flaming Horn tribe are very interesting!” If someone could guess that he’d followed, surely he could have also guessed how the other would act. The people of the Flaming Horn tribe were smarter than he thought.

Seeing that it was Black Bear, the guards of the others also lowered. Duo Kang stepped forward and asked, “Do you still want to trade with us?”

When they hurried away, there was still some stuff they had on hand that hadn’t been sold. There’s even more left on the Taihe tribe. They also looked forward to Black Bear trading with them.

“Yes,” said Black Bear with his rugged voice, “I know you still have that glowing crystal with you. How about I trade with you at the same price as An Yan?”

Seeing Shao Xuan nod, Duo Kang was delighted. They listened to Black Bear’s demands and soon the rest of the goods in their hands were bought off. Duo Kang has wrinkles in his eyes from smiling too much. The Taihe tribe on the other side also couldn’t keep their smiles hidden, and they thanked Shao Xuan for his decision. After the goods in their hands were sold out, they were more relaxed.

As his men finished the deal, Black Bear asked Shao Xuan how to use this luminous crystal. When Shao Xuan finished explaining, Black Bear removed the thick hat he was wearing and took out an engraved stone with a bear pattern. He handed it to Shao Xuan. “If you have such goods again, you can directly visit us. We also trade animal skins and other goods. And of course, your stone carving. If I can choose, I prefer any bear from the giant bear class, but I’ll still be open to trade if there’s no giant bears.”

Black Bear also told them of a place in Anba City. If they brought that token he gave, even if Black Bear was not in the city, they could still trade as usual. The Flaming Horns tribe didn’t have to worry about chaos in the free trading area.

Cooperation?