Soon the two brought him water, and Su Qing took an iron pot out of the basket, set it up in the yard, and started boiling water.
Then I took out a few pieces of dough from the basket and put them into the water after it boiled.
Deep-fried noodles cook very easily in water. Add two packets of seasoning wrapped in paper, and soon a pot of fragrant noodles is ready.
Flatbread and seasonings were also among the goods Su Qing brought this time.
Since you intend to disguise yourself as a wandering merchant, you must act like one.
The aroma spread, and his small courtyard was soon crowded with people, all staring intently into the yard. However, knowing that the fat man inside was their boss's prey, they dared not move without orders.
The two new gatekeepers seemed to be twin brothers, looking very alike. They were both short but strong, and they were also secretly swallowing their saliva.
Su Qing picked out a piece with her wooden chopsticks and tasted it. The taste was so-so; it really couldn't do without meat.
Looking outside the courtyard, Su Qing saw that almost the entire village had crowded in. She casually pointed to a boy who was about a teenager and said, "Come in!"
The boy was taken aback, somewhat at a loss. After hesitating for a moment, he saw that the twin brothers did not show any displeasure, so he climbed over the fence and walked up to Su Qing.
"What's up?"
The teenager looked nonchalant and defiant, clearly asking for a beating.
"I'll ask you a question. If you answer well, I'll give you a bowl of noodles!"
Su Qing picked up a small wooden bowl, filled it with noodles and added some soup, and waved it in front of the teenager.
The other party immediately became obedient: "What is it?"
Are there any larger gathering places nearby?
Seeing that this place wasn't even a village, and there was clearly nothing to gain, Su Qing didn't plan to stay long; she was just there to gather some information.
The boy thought for a moment and said, "There's a city I've heard adults talk about, it's in the northeast, but that's all I know!"
This kid is so eager; as soon as he finished speaking, he went to get the bowl, looking just like those men who are about to get into a woman's bed.
"Don't rush!"
Su Qing tapped his hand with her chopsticks and then put some noodles into the bowl: "What's the name of that city?"
"Since it doesn't have a name, we'll just call it the city!"
How long will it take to get there?
Su Qing picked out a few more noodles.
"My uncles and elders say it takes a whole day to walk there!"
Who governs that city?
A few noodles!
"have no idea!"
For the next few questions, the teenager answered "I don't know" to all of them.
Su Qing told him to take the bowl of noodles and eat it on the side. Then she pointed to an old man in the crowd outside. The old man was about 50 years old and very thin. When Su Qing called his name, he immediately scurried over and squeezed through a gap in the fence.
"Sir merchant, I know the answers to all the questions you just asked. Please give me some more food, and I'll tell you everything!"
Su Qing began asking questions, and the old man wasn't lying; he was indeed very knowledgeable due to his age, and knew many things in great detail.
For example, that city, though called a city, was actually just a settlement enclosed by earthen walls, controlled by an organization called the Wolf Head Society!
There will be three wolf heads!
For example, normally, you don't need to walk all night. If you set off just as dawn breaks, you can arrive in about an hour after noon.
For example, there might be some small settlements nearby, similar to places like Tiger Village.
...
Meanwhile, the tall guy and the short guy returned home. The tall guy glared fiercely at the short guy: "You've struck it rich this time, but we can't be sure we can keep this money!"
The shorter guy was stunned and didn't react for a moment, then the taller guy smacked him hard on the back of the head: "Idiot, would the boss let the two of us get our hands on something this precious?"
The shorter man then realized what was happening and panicked a bit: "What do we do? Should we hand the stuff over to the boss?"
"Are you willing to do that?"
The tall man said with exasperation, "You're willing to do it, but I'm not. Of course, it's best to strike first. He's been the boss long enough; it's time for a change!"
The tall man's eyes flashed with ferocity: "Enough nonsense. Go to my house and get that jar of liquor from under my bed. I'm going to contact the others!"
After saying that, the tall man left!
Although the bald man was the leader of this settlement, there were quite a few who were not convinced of his leadership. However, because they were not as strong as others and were worried that internal strife would damage their strength, they were swallowed up by other settlements.
However, with this fat merchant's glass, as long as the fat man is robbed clean, the settlement can take this wealth and rise to prominence. At that time, the tall man will be the boss.
His eyes were filled with greed and longing for the future as he contacted several other leaders in the territory.
After he produced the glass as proof, the leaders immediately agreed to cooperate.
Three poles in the sun!
With the help of two beautiful women, the bald boss opened his eyes.
"I almost suffocated!"
The bald leader cursed, then looked at the two fair-skinned beauties in front of him, a smile appearing on his lips, a somewhat lewd expression.
Suppressing the urge to fight another three hundred rounds, the bald boss got up and went to the lobby.
It's called a lobby, but it's actually just a spacious room. It's well-built, and would be considered a decent public toilet even in Dragon Territory, though it might be a bit less hygienic.
He had just sat down, taken a sip of water, and before anyone could bring him breakfast, he saw the tall man approaching with a big smile, carrying a metal can.
The bald leader glanced at him and said, "Why are you laughing so happily? What good stuff did you get?"
As he said this, his gaze had already fallen on the tin can.
A shadow crossed the tall man's eyes, but he grinned and said, "Hehe, boss, that fat guy is pretty sensible. He brought me a can of wine this morning, saying it was tiger bone for health. I was just thinking about how hard you work day and night, so I brought it over for you!"
A hint of satisfaction flashed in the bald leader's eyes. He took the wine jar without any hesitation, and upon opening it, he was greeted by a rich aroma of wine.
He licked his lips, opened his mouth, and gulped down several large mouthfuls.
"The taste is so-so, you were fooled by that fat guy!"
The bald leader threw the remaining half-can of liquor onto the table, showing no intention of letting the tall man try it.
"Really? These merchants are too cunning!"
The tall man was furious, but he was also very uneasy, wondering if the medicine he had given would have the desired effect.
Suddenly, the bald leader frowned, feeling a sharp pain in his abdomen. Beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, and his fighting spirit erupted, suppressing the pain. He glared fiercely at the tall man: "You fucking poisoned me?"
PS: Second update!
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