There was a sudden throbbing in my heart, and happy and cheerful emotions continued to pour into my heart. This kind of emotion is simple, not mixed with any other emotions, just feeling, makes the corners of the mouth involuntarily slightly upturned.

Fang Qiuling was a little stunned, what the hell is this situation of "forced happiness"? Fortunately, he quickly found the reason, and a soft cat meow sounded in his heart.

- Malu? Yes, it's Maru.

Didn't you leave it with Eliza, how did you get here?

Eliza also wanted to join the Raid and contribute to the eradication of the orcs. But Fang Qiuling and Old Tom unanimously refused, on the grounds that she was not yet an adult. Eliza was not reconciled and went to Ms. Mowgray again. Unfortunately, however, Lady Moghley also believes that the underage Cat Charm is not suitable to join the Raid Party.

So Eliza had no choice but to pout, sullenly staying in Lakesprings. Seeing her unhappy look, Fang Qiuling gave her Ma Lusai and asked her to take care of her for a few days.

The snow-white little ball can be said to be loved by everyone. Needless to say, Eliza has become Malu's faithful shoveler, and her people can't put it down when they see her. That is, after the fall of the Mingshi clan, the cat charm clan in the Agarwal Valley also fell under the charm of Malu.

Elune is also a feline. In addition to predators such as tigers and lions, small cats are also known for their agility. It seems that this is the first time that a plush pet kitten like Maru has appeared in Elune, and it is only natural that she will be loved.

Malu definitely won't come alone, it doesn't have the ability to get from Lakespring to Jinhe alone. Old Tom must have brought it here.

"Shino."

"My lord."

Shino's figure appeared silently in the room.

"Can you help me take a look at the door? It seems like Daddy Tom is back. ”

"Yes, my lord."

Shino then left.

After a while, a small snow-white hairball appeared at the door of the room. Ma Lu's little feet kept walking, and she rushed to Fang Qiuling's feet in a puff of smoke, meowing to hug.

"Long time no see, Maru. How have the past few days been? Fang Qiuling picked up his magic pet, "Hey, the food is good." I'm actually a lot fatter. ”

Rubbing Marlu's fleshy little belly, the kitten was toothed and clawed.

"Malu, don't run around!"

Eliza rushed through the door like a gust of wind. She was dressed in a wide gray robe and looked wild.

"Eliza?"

"Ahh Hello, Mr. Seurik. ”

Eliza was slightly stunned when she saw Fang Qiuling, but immediately bowed and saluted.

"Why are you here?"

Fang Qiuling was a little puzzled. Old Tom hasn't come back yet, why did the little girl come over first. Huquan Town to Jinhe Town is not something that she can come over with a kitten.

"I'm coming with the caravan, we're going to the north to make deliveries. And I heard that Mr. Schulick was cultivating in Jinhe Town, so I brought Malu with me. ”

Eliza then explained the situation of the caravan, and her words made Fang Qiuling frown.

It is said that ghosts haunt the main trade route from the north, and a few unbelieving merchants venture out, but all of them are attacked by ghosts, not to mention the loss of goods, and several unlucky ghosts have taken their lives. The caravan that should have arrived at Huquan Town in the past had to temporarily stay in Andaloka Town, which was about a day's journey from Wuxi Town, and was unable to move forward.

The road from Andaloka town to Jinhe town is rugged, with large sections of mountain roads. Once snow falls, the snow not only makes the trail slippery, but also covers all the signs on the trail. Getting lost or something is commonplace, and only the most experienced mountain keepers can find a way out of it.

The main trade routes were temporarily impassable, and merchants had to turn their attention to the sparsely populated mountain streams. The trail is much longer than the main trade route, and the trail is more rugged and more likely to be attacked. But in order not to smash the goods on the carriage in their hands, the merchants had no choice.

Compared to the ghosts that cannot be seen or touched, goblins, orcs, and gnolls are still relatively easy to deal with. As long as there are enough guards, it is only a matter of time before they traverse the rolling mountain roads. Several caravans joined together and set off on a relatively flat mountain road.

The merchant set off again and sent a messenger, who arrived in Huquan Town the day after Fang Qiuling set out to purge the orcs. The news was that it was hoped that the caravan in Lakesprings would properly travel to the north and choose a suitable location to meet in order to reduce the time on the road, hoping to complete the transaction before the snow fell.

Some of the caravans gathered in Huquan Town agreed, some opposed, and it became a mess. Eliza's caravan was on the side that agreed, and after a brief discussion, the caravan set off for the north. Because most of their goods are local specialties: leather, wool, herbs, and if they cannot be exchanged for food and other necessities, then the winter will not be easy. What's more, the kitten-man's carriage was also damaged by two, and the already tight life is estimated to become extremely difficult. If this winter lasts longer, it would not be surprising that people will go hungry or even starve to death.

"The caravans in the north are delayed, and many roads cannot be taken. Nanamo couldn't make it, so we shipped the goods over. ”

"How is the caravan going? Approximately? ”

"From here, head north, cross the Morey Trail, then west, in the Ripple Shoal or in the Ripple Valley, etc."

The Morey Trail is a trail southeast of the deciduous forest. It is not so much a path as a path, a road carved out by wild beasts, and not suitable for carriages. However, the trail is less dangerous, and an elven tribe of about three hundred people lives around it. The elven tribe is not very hospitable, but it is barely reasonable, and it should not be a problem to pass through. Elves have never had a very good attitude towards humans, but their attitude towards cat charms is quite passable.

The Ripple Shoal and Ripple Valley are at the northern exit of the Morey Trail. The Lianhe Shoal is a shallow beach washed by the Lianying River in the upper reaches of the Jinshui River, the terrain is flat, but there is no grass, and it is full of various sand and gravel. The Lianhe Valley is a valley on the east side of the shallows, and there used to be a castle in the valley, but it was abandoned due to the diversion of the Lianying River, and now it is estimated that it has become a nest of green-skinned creatures.

Fang Qiuling immediately sketched a zigzag route in his mind.

There is an element of commerce in the game, and players can hire NPCs to form caravans to sell common goods. Especially for guilds composed of players, the development of guilds requires a lot of money, so after reaching a certain size, the guild must have an exclusive caravan to provide a steady stream of money, and full-time business players are essential.

Of course, the basic principle of selling is to buy at a low price and sell at a high price to maximize profits as much as possible. The price of the same commodity varies in different regions, and in general, the farther the commodity is transported, the higher the profit and the greater the relative risk. Different trade routes bring different profits, how to maximize profits, how to reduce risks; Choose a large amount of distance short, low profit, and go large-scale; Or go long distances, with high interest rates, and save big profits with a few boutiques. That's what trade players need to think about. Especially when encountering seasonal goods, some products can be stored for a period of time and then sold, but some products may be smashed directly in the hands after the season, so special attention should be paid to.

Fang Qiuling, a trade route from Jinhe Town to Lianhe Shoal, walked through. Strictly speaking, this is a small road used by unscrupulous merchants to smuggle. The Lianhe Shoal is about three days north to the Wild Hoof Fort, where the Minotaurs live, and about four days to the northeast, to the warm and humid swamps where the Lizardmen live. It is the eastern border of the deciduous forest, and the two sides are fighting for the right to rule this land, which is a long-lasting feud. Weapons and armor are very marketable among minotaurs and lizardmen, and can be sold for quite high prices. However, in order to prevent the minotaurs or lizardmen from obtaining weapons and armor and then turning south, not only the Misty Lake region, but also the entire territory of the Kingdom of Karthas are forbidden to trade in large quantities of weapons and armor. Even large transactions such as iron ore and coal are restricted and require special approval from the lord.

This trade route Fang Qiuling has run through, whether it is regular ordinary trade or extremely risky smuggling, more than once.

"The caravan hired guards? Is there enough manpower? ”

"Hired. A total of eight big men came, arranged by the caravan leader. He ran to the Adventurer's Guild several times, and finally got invited. ”

Fang Qiuling raised his eyebrows.

The gap between adventurers and adventurers is huge. Some adventurers can face the ogre head-on, while others can barely beat the goblin. Converted to in-game data, that is, no rank, level 15 or less.

It shouldn't be a problem for eight adventurers to pass through the Morey Trail, but to escort the caravan through the Morey Trail, Fang Qiuling felt that it was enough. Either nothing happens, or if nothing happens, the past will pass, and the road will be peaceful. However, once something happens, the adventurers estimate that it is not a big problem to get out, but the members of the caravan are not easy to say. If you're lucky, you're just a little frightened, and if you're unlucky, you can't come back. But what is certain is that no matter how lucky it is, all the goods and everything will be lost.

Fang Qiuling's brows furrowed even tighter. While he was thinking, Shino's figure appeared at the door.

"Ah, Sino~"

Eliza immediately pounced on Shino when she saw it, and the little girl's naïve attitude was fully displayed.

Shino was pounced on by Eliza and took a step back. It's not that she can't dodge, but she is afraid that Eliza won't pounce and fall directly, so she has to be helplessly hugged. As an agile character with a focus on dexterity, she is very unaccustomed to being held like this. In other words, there is no way to move and dodge after being held, and there is no "sense of security".

"Yo, little Eliza is too." A tall figure flashed behind Shino, and Old Tom's tall figure appeared in the doorway.

"Daddy? What a coincidence. ”

"Thurik, are you free now? There's something I'd like to talk to you about. ”

Old Tom's face was a little serious, but he didn't look very nervous. Fang Qiuling guessed that something should have happened. The change is a bit spicy, but there is still room for redemption.

"Well, it's okay right now. Yes. ”

"That's good." Old Tom said as he walked into the room. He dragged a chair and sat down, and motioned for Eliza to close the door.

Fang Qiuling gestured to Old Tom with his gaze, there is still Eliza's child here. Old Tom shook his head and signaled that it didn't matter.

Eliza's movements confused Eliza, and her big bright eyes kept spinning around the two.

Old Tom nodded, and said directly: "...... there is the church," and he sighed.

"What does the church say there? I don't think there's anything good to say. ”

Old Tom wasn't very good at disguising his expressions, and he could tell a lot of things from his face.

"That's right, not a good word." Old Tom's serious face was a little more bitter, "We withdrew quickly at that time, and the orcs and goblins we killed didn't have any proof. The Church does not recognize our achievements in the River Grove, saying that they are falsely reporting them. ”

Whether it is the adventurer's guild, the military, or the church, they all use the left ear to confirm the battle record. A left ear, representing a kill.

The expedition was ambushed by the orcs in the riverwoods, and although they managed to repel the orcs after a hard battle, they were severely damaged by the sorcerer's corpse explosion at the last moment. There were heavy casualties, and almost half of those who survived were in a coma or hors de combat. If the orcs came to give back the carbine at that time, it was estimated that the entire army would be wiped out, so Fang Qiuling didn't wait to clean up the battlefield, but just collected the corpses of the dead, and then immediately issued an order to retreat.

There is nothing wrong with the Notos Church's refusal to admit the Kawamulin's record on the grounds that it has not been proven, that is, that it has no "ears", at least from a legal point of view. Fang Qiuling believed that the bitterness on Old Tom's face was not aimed at the military merits of the converted battle results. Old Tom is not young, and he is past the age when he needs to prove his ability with his achievements. In addition, it is not active duty, and military merit is not required. So the results didn't matter to Tom Sr.

"Hmm." Fang Qiuling nodded, this was completely expected, "And then?" ”

"The dead were given a pension, about five gold coins. If there are minor children in the family, an additional one will be added. The Chamber of Commerce is also willing to contribute an extra sum of money as a bereavement pension. ”

Five gold coins are equal to 500 silver coins, which is equal to 50,000 copper coins, which is enough for a family of three for two to three years. But compared to a lost life, these pensions are unusually pale.

"It's okay......"

"I just met Ms. Mogre, who has just returned from Foggy Town. The headquarters has been fully mobilized there, and the first and second wings have set off for the wooded forest on the opposite river. ”

“…… Break a butterfly on the wheel. ”

Fang Qiuling was slightly speechless.

When the previous expedition team set out, it was said that the military could not send people, and only twelve Wuxi cavalry, that is, a small team, and some farmers were recruited to participate in the battle with the team.

Now it has finally attracted the attention of the Wuxi Cavalry Corps, and two wings have been dispatched at once. The full strength of one wing is 120 people, and excluding a few people who are unable to go to work, the number of people in two wings is more than 200. Is this going to use human tactics against orcs?

Moreover, when the orcs invaded Huquan Town, the Wuxi cavalry had already been dispatched once. Dispatched again just to clear the river forest?

"That's a good thing, at least those green-skinned guys can't run away, they're going to die."

"That's right, it's a good thing."

"Then Daddy, why do you keep sighing?"