Mace could swear to God that he had never had such a delicious breakfast in his life.

Although the old wooden table in front of him was just some very ordinary white bread, beef and vegetable soup, compared to the days when I ate air-dried meat slices and drank cold spring water a few days ago, it was almost as delicious as the delicacies of the royal palace.

"Praise be to the great Holy Soul and thank the Holy Spirit for giving us food........."

It was probably Mays's most devout pre-dinner prayer, but before he could finish expressing his gratitude, a voice came.

"I really didn't expect you, Mr. Mace, to be a believer."

Hearing this, Mace hurriedly opened his eyes, and then he saw Rod and Lijie walking down the stairs and sitting down in front of him. The young man still had a calm expression, and it was really impossible to tell whether he was sarcastic or telling the truth, so the fat merchant could only smile awkwardly.

"This ......... There is always gratitude for food, and it has nothing to do with believers or unbelievers............"

Speaking of which, the fat merchant obviously didn't intend to dwell on such a boring thing, so he quickly changed the subject.

"What's next, what are you going to do next?"

Faced with the fat merchant's inquiry, Rhodes did not answer immediately, he beckoned for two breakfasts before speaking.

"What about you, Mr. Mace?"

"Me?"

Hearing Rod's inquiry, Mace was stunned, and then lowered his shoulders in frustration.

"My only way to do this is to go to Deep Rock City to apologize to the consignee, and then compensate them for their losses. Hey, this time it's really unlucky, not only did I lose the goods, but I also lost a lot of money, my luck is really not good........."

"yes, I'm sorry........."

Hearing this, Li Jie was apologetic, no wonder, after all, it was her mercenary group that was responsible for protecting the merchant and his goods, and now that the goods have been lost, it can also be said that they have not been able to complete the task well. Although in the eyes of many people, this kind of thing is just an accident, but as a very responsible person, Lijie still can't just let it go.

"No, no, no, it's not just Miss Lijie, it's your problem, I'm at fault too."

Perhaps because he had returned to a peaceful environment, Mace was not as nervous as before, revealing his shrewd and capable side of businessman.

"I knew this kind of thing would happen in that hellish place, and I wouldn't have done it if I was killed, hey, but it's a little too late to say this, and now I can sit here alive and not be a dinner for those terrible beasts in the forest, thanks to the two of you."

Saying this, the fat merchant stopped, a rare sincere smile on his face, and then he reached into his arms and took out two money bags.

"This is a reward for the two of you, Miss Lijie, thank you for saving my life several times, if it weren't for you, I'm afraid I wouldn't be alive now."

"No, no, no, this, this is what I should do, after all, we took your money......"

Looking at the money bag pushed by the fat merchant, Lijie hurriedly jumped up and shook her hand a little uneasily, but Mace was obviously an old slippery head, and he didn't listen to Lijie at all, so he turned his gaze to Rhodes who was sitting next to him.

"Mr. Rhodes, especially you...... Frankly speaking, if it weren't for you, I'm afraid the two of us would really not be able to get out of this twilight forest, I know that this money is not a lot for a nobleman, so take it as a representative of my little heart. ”

"You're not so polite, Mr. Mace."

Rod glanced at the purse, but didn't reach for it.

"You also saved my life, if you hadn't ordered the ship to stop, I'm afraid I would have become a beast's meal, so I think you can put away this money."

"This ............"

Hearing Rod's words, Mace looked embarrassed. He could be tough with Lijie, but he didn't dare to do that with this young man. In fact, this money is not only the meaning of repayment, but also the meaning of wanting to have a close relationship with Rodra, although the fat merchant wants to let Rod accept it, but he does not dare to force it too much, so as not to cause the other party's dissatisfaction. As a businessman, he has dealt with nobles a lot, and many nobles value face, dignity and status. Especially this kind of extremely gifted young people, most of them have high self-esteem, and they are a bit eccentric. So he didn't dare to insist on the other party to accept it like he did to Lijie, but after showing a slightly embarrassed smile, he took out a small silver badge from his arms. …,

"Since Mr. Rhodes said so, then I will no longer force it, please accept this badge, this is a token of our Silver Hand Chamber of Commerce, although our Chamber of Commerce is not very strong in the Dragon Soul Continent, it can be regarded as a small status. If you have any use for us in the future, please try to tell us as much as possible, and we will do our best. ”

This time, Rod did not refuse the other party's kindness, and in fact, this is what he was waiting for.

Rhodes was well aware of the thoughts of these merchants, who believed that many times money was above all else, and even their own lives could be bought and sold with money. The reason why he took out this money was just to repay the two for saving his life, but the matter ended after the transaction between the two parties was completed.

But that's not what Rhodes wants, he has his own goals, and in order to achieve them, he needs some help. Mace's Chamber of Commerce is indeed not a powerful organization, but it is a Chamber of Commerce after all, with connections and trade networks that Rhodes cannot match, so it is a very cost-effective deal to let them owe themselves a favor in the long run.

Of course, Mace would not have thought that Rod would actually hit his mind on himself, he still believed in his own judgment, the young man sitting in front of him must be a noble nobleman, and has a strong family, a person like him, he is too late to stammer, how can he still have the interest to sell favors?

This is a beautiful misunderstanding.

Rod certainly didn't mind letting the misunderstanding continue.

After that, the three of them talked about some boring topics, and then talked about their current plans. To Mays' delight, Rhodes and Lijie also plan to go to Deep Rock, and it is not surprising that Lijie wants to go to Deep Rock, because the stronghold of her mercenary group is set up there, and the reason why Carter took over Mace's escort duty this time is also partly because he plans to go home by the way. As for Rod's choice, Mace was a little surprised. Especially after he heard that Rhodes had actually joined Lijie's mercenary group, his eyes widened in surprise, and he couldn't speak for a while.

Mace didn't know about Lijie's situation, after all, it was the mercenary group he selected, so of course he knew what the situation of the other party was, and he also knew that if he was like this now, this mercenary group would probably be finished. But this wasn't something he should worry about, after all, he had already given enough money, and with Lijie as a spirit master, it would not be a problem to go anywhere. In case there really is nowhere to go, Mace doesn't mind including her in the ranks of the Chamber of Commerce, after all, the spirit master is very important, and he can eat everywhere, which is not a bad thing for Mace.

It's just that even he didn't think that this girl, who looked soft and weak and had no opinions, actually decided to grit her teeth and hold on?!

It's a very difficult and dangerous thing to do.

Mace wanted to dissuade a few words, but seeing Rhodes on the side, he didn't dare to say too much, in his opinion, this young nobleman probably joined the mercenary group just for fun, anyway, he didn't lack strength, and he didn't lack money and status, which was completely different from ordinary mercenaries. And......... Maybe it has something to do with Lijie? If you look closely, this girl is still quite cute and pretty.........

Of course, Mace didn't dare to say it head-on, and as an outsider, he didn't have a position to take care of these idle things, so he just promised Lijie that he could come to him if he had any difficulties, and if he was within his ability, he would try his best to help——— originally he didn't want to do this, but after finding out that there might be some inhumane relationship between the two, Mace felt that it was also a good choice to have a good relationship with this girl.

After breakfast and the next goal was decided, Mace and Lizzie took their leave, Mace went to find the carriage to Deepstone, and Lizzie began to prepare supplies for the three of them as always——— unlike in the Dusk Forest, now she can finally get ready.

Both of them went about their own business, only Rod was temporarily relaxed, although Lijie told him to rest well, but Rod obviously didn't mean to, and went out for a walk after eating.

Walking in the quiet town, looking at the scenery on both sides, Rod couldn't help but feel a little emotional. It's a popular destination for novice players, and adventurers can be seen everywhere, either shouting about team missions or selling rare equipment in their hands. For Rod's memory, it has always been a bustling place. But now, the town without players is quiet and serene. …,

But soon, this tranquility was shattered.

The noise came from the corner of the street, and Rhodes looked up curiously, and saw that there were four people arguing fiercely beside the carriage on the side of the road, among them was a young man in fine clothes, and two swordsmen who looked like guards, and standing in front of them, the one with a blushing face and a thick neck was none other than Mace, who had just left the inn.

What happened?

Rod frowned, then walked over to the four.

"Don't think it's great that you have two stinky money, our family is giving you face!"

"That's right, just a businessman, you don't have a face yet!"

"Bah, what adult, just a third-rate nobleman, do you really think that our Chamber of Commerce is easy to bully?"

"Hey, you fat man, I think you're tired of living!!"

The argument grew louder and louder, but Rod remained silent, and he glanced around, and then came to the fat merchant who was foaming at the mouth, and tapped him on the shoulder.

"What's going on? Mr. Mace? ”

"Who? Even if you look for help......... Yes!! Lord Rhodes! ”

Mace, who was swearing, turned his head and saw Rhodes, and his expression immediately changed from the Siberian blizzard to the warm sunshine of the rainforest.

"You're just in ............"

As a businessman, after seeing Rod, Mace's attitude immediately changed one hundred and eighty degrees, and looking at the way he was now low-voiced, it was difficult to associate him with the domineering fat man just now. However, Mace obviously knew what was going on at hand, so before Rhodes could say anything more, he had already begun to talk about what had happened.

The matter itself was not complicated, and the energetic Mace quickly found a carriage, and then the two sides negotiated the price and agreed on the time. And just as Mace was about to leave, the three men suddenly appeared, and also said that they wanted to rent the carriage, and the other party's arrogant attitude also aroused Mace's anger. Originally, logically speaking, businessmen should be angry and make money, but Mace has been very unlucky in the past few days, and he lost a shipload of goods, and he was already in a bad mood, and now someone is provoking, he naturally can't help but scold angrily, and then the two sides quarrel.

Ximu Town is just a small town, and there is only one carriage, and Mace wants to make a good impression on Rod, so it is naturally impossible to let this carriage to people. And the other party seems to be in a hurry, refusing to give in, and even the two anxious guards can't help but want to use knives and guns, they originally thought that Mace was a businessman, and he would immediately soften when he saw the sword. Unexpectedly, this made the fat merchant even more annoyed, Lao Tzu has seen everything in the past few days, and he is afraid that you two little attendants will not succeed?

As a result, the two sides are deadlocked here, and neither of them will budge.

I see.

After learning the ins and outs of the matter from the fat businessman, Rod nodded slightly, indicating that he understood.

However, before Rod could say anything, one of the guards led by him drew his long sword and pointed it at Rode.

"What are you! Dare to meddle with us! ”