Chapter 429 (1/2)

You Want To Die?

“King City?” Shao Xuan didn’t expect such a coincidence, that the Black Bear group was also heading to King City. They could consider going with them. This would save them the trouble of asking for directions and it was safer. It was worth it even if they had to give them something in return.

However, they had to first discuss business.

“Your leader is not here?” asked Shao Xuan.

“Boss has left a while ago, we’re waiting for a batch of goods here to bring along. It’s good you’re here,” said the man. The Flaming Horn goods were of good quality. They had made a lot from re-selling their animal skins. They even distributed the remaining hides among themselves. It was cozy that winter.

However, compared to the animal hide, they were more interested in the glowing rocks.

They brought Shao xuan inside and sat on stone stools. They did not have wooden stools because they were not very sturdy to these people.

“I’m Maoda. Boss isn’t here so all trades in Anba City is under my charge. What good stuff did you all bring today? Do you have any of the glowing rocks?” Maoda asked excitedly, rubbing his palms.

“We don’t have many of the glowing rocks. The river’s dangerous this half of the year, not safe,” said Shao Xuan, telling the half-truth. The river in the hunting zone had not dried up yet. While there were a lot fewer crocodiles, there were still a few. They would wait until the river dried up completely to fish for rocks again.

However, before he came, Shao Xuan made a few water sun stones to bring along. Things were more valuable when they were rare. They shouldn’t bring too many at once.

When he heard this, Maoda smiled so hard his eyes were squeezed together. He slapped his large palm on his thigh. “That’s good! Where are the goods?”

“We didn't bring it into the city,” said Shao xuan. It wasn’t because they didn’t trust the Black Bears, they just brought too much stuff this time. If another fight with the Anba people happened, they’d suffer losses. The Flaming Horn people did not want to damage most of their goods just because of a few scuffles.

Thinking back to what happened last year, Maoda understood. “You did the right thing. A few days ago when I went to the free trade zone, I saw Anping with his men walking around there. You remember An Ping, right? The guy who gave you the broken cauldron.”

“Yeah, I remember.” Shao Xuan listened, knowing there was going to be a story.

“Wasn’t the person who made the decision to give the cauldron An Yan?” asked Shao Xuan.

Maoda frowned and said with contempt, “He gets away with having a scapegoat. But I think you all are impressive, An Yan suffered major losses. I heard out of all the men he sent after you, very few returned.”

After explaining the general situation at Anba City, Maoda and his men, plus Shao Xuan, left the city to a forest nearby.

Maoda and his group often came and went so the guards were used to them. That was why when they saw Maoda leave with Shao Xuan, they did not mind that they did not know Shao Xuan.

Not long after leaving Anba City, Maoda met the Taihe tribe which had come with Flaming Horn. Since he had traded with many tribes with Black Bear, he knew Duo Kang and the rest.

After scrutinising the goods, Maoda negotiated the prices with the two leaders involving food, golden wares or other goods. After the negotiation, since the stuff they brought wasn’t enough, Maoda sent his men to return to the city to bring more stuff out.

Maoda thought highly of their goods, plus Duo Kang and the rest did not have any objections to the price offered by Maoda. Both sides were very satisfied so the trade was over very quickly. Compared to the previous experiences of having to stay in the city for a few days and guard their own stuff against thieves and robbers, then even paying a venue fee, this was good.

This was a first for the Taihe people too. Although they had to admit it was all thanks to the Flaming Horn, and they felt embarrassed, it was still a joyous affair in general.

“Since we have finished the trade, we still look for a place to rest for two days before returning. Anyone who still wants to trade can go as a group. We don’t all have to go, we’ll be too large of a target,” said the Taihe people to Duo Kang.

“Yeah, that’s fine.” Duo Kang looked at Shao Xuan. “When do you plan to leave? Bring more people with you.”

Duo Kang was the leader so he couldn’t leave his team- but his members could.

“I plan to enter the city with the Black Bear’s group. They’re going to King City the day after tomorrow too.” Shao Xuan had already mentioned this to Maoda and he had agreed.

However, he could not bring too many people with him if he wanted to tag along.

“Then we can’t bring too many. I’ll let Guang Yi go with you. It’s good to have a partner. Although he can’t recognise faces, he is still an experienced man.” Guang Yi was very sensitive to dangers and threats. Duo Kang felt more secure with Guang Yi following Shao Xuan.

He thought for a moment and nodded. “Alright.”

Two days later.