Du Yuqi fell into a deep sleep directly, snoring loudly. When he woke up, he found that it was already dark. There was a woolen blanket on him, and he didn't know who had covered him with it. He was also very hungry, so he took the fruit basket on the coffee table next to him, grabbed a handful of dates and started eating them.
At this time, the curtain at the door made a slight sound, and then a figure swayed. It turned out to be the woman Yangzi who walked in and leaned against the door. She looked at Du Yuqi with a pair of charming eyes that seemed to be able to speak, but she didn't say anything, just a faint smile on the corner of her mouth.
Du Yuqi felt uncomfortable being looked at by this woman, and couldn't help but frowning:
"What's up?"
Yangzi laughed and said:
"There are two bad news and one good news. Which one do you want to hear?"
Du Yuqi said very straightforwardly:
"Of course it's bad news."
Yang Zi said:
"The first bad news is that the loss of the Steel Bear Knights this time is far beyond our imagination. The rebellious captain you let go triggered a chain reaction and directly caused heavy damage. Therefore, the Steel Bear Knights were really seriously injured. The second bad news is that the Zero Organization has truly exposed its strength this time. According to the current feedback, the strength they have hidden in Cantwin is even greater than we imagined!"
Du Yuqi was silent for a while and said:
"These two pieces of bad news are still within our tolerable range. So what about the good news? Could it be that after suffering such a huge loss, the Steel Bear Knights will never compromise with the organization again?"
Yang Zi said:
"Of course that doesn't count. The good news is that after suffering such a great blow, the Steel Bear Knights finally couldn't bear it anymore and asked for help. The leader is indeed a very resourceful person. He fully considered the current situation and used the conflicts that were aroused after the Battle of Shatley to conduct targeted lobbying. A large number of clergy have already arrived. It is said that the leader is the famous Master Whip of Redemption, who has clearly stated that he wants to investigate the truth behind the destruction of the Minsk Cathedral."
"At the same time, because of the disappearance of the holy artifact, the Holy Silver Cross of Galanthis, the terrifying strong man whose life and death were unknown finally showed his edge - Galanthis's brother, Nierbas, showed up again on the Arad continent. Although he has not been seen in person, a team of the Zero Organization has been raided and left behind a unique black aura. After analysis, it can be almost confirmed that it is Nierbas' unique black original sin power."
"Neilbas?" Du Yuqi was shocked. "I have heard some rumors about this person. Isn't he a powerful man in the legend? He is a very mysterious person who existed hundreds of years ago. Is he still alive now?"
Yang Zi said:
"Nilbas is a very special being. He once lost his nature and fell into darkness because of the blood curse, but he overcame it with his strong will. Therefore, his body was transformed in this mutation and is very different from that of a human. While enduring pain, he also gained a long life. It is not surprising that he is still alive today."
After hearing what Yangzi said, Du Yuqi felt the pressure on him lighten and he let out a long breath. He also felt a little hungry at this time, so he said:
"Have you eaten? I'm a little hungry."
Yang Zi said:
"They have already eaten. Now the Steel Bear Knights are furious and searching the whole city, so the power of the Zero Organization is bound to be dormant at the bottom. Taking this opportunity, your friends have gone to the alchemy shop on the street to replenish some potions and spellcasting materials. Because they saw that you were sleeping too soundly and had to take care of the major, they didn't call you. The landlady said that if you want to eat, tell her. Do you need me to call someone to cook for you?"
Du Yuqi smiled bitterly. The landlady was a warm and fat lady who was very hospitable. However, the food she cooked was okay to eat once in a while, but it would be a headache for Du Yuqi if she had to eat it twice. Why? Let's take a look at the menu of the last meal that Du Yuqi still remembers vividly.
Yogurt mixed with cantaloupe, grilled fish with tomato sauce and honey (the fish is deboned, cut into flower-shaped pieces, then thickened and fried), passion fruit stewed beef brisket, mushroom cream and bacon soup, and finally the main course is the local aloe vera rice.
The common feature of these dishes is just one word: sweet!
Although Du Yuqi was so hungry that he could almost eat a cow, he had no appetite for these delicious dishes because he loved spicy food... If he wanted to eat such a big meal, it would be better to use the killer weapon in the Dimension Ring: old-style pickled cabbage beef noodles plus two sausages.
Yangzi was very good at observing people's expressions. When she saw Du Yuqi's expression, she immediately smiled and said:
"Come on, I'll treat you to a meal. There's a barbecue restaurant next door that's pretty good."
After hearing this, Du Yuqi thought of the sizzling barbecue and shuddered. He felt that saliva was already flowing out of his mouth uncontrollably. However, in order to avoid the embarrassment of greater hope and greater disappointment, he could not help but ask:
"Are you sure it's not sweet?"
Yangzi smiled charmingly and said:
“Unless you tell the boss to make it this flavor.”
Du Yuqi immediately said excitedly:
"So what are we waiting for?"
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Next, Yangzi took Du Yuqi to the barbecue restaurant next door.
After entering the store, Du Yuqi found that it was decorated very gorgeously. The furry camel-hair carpet on the floor almost made people feel like they were stepping on grass. There were a large number of colorful paintings hanging on the walls, and the tapestries were also quite valuable.
After entering the box next door, the handrails on the box were all shiny gold. Du Yuqi thought they were made of gold, but upon closer inspection, they were actually brass, polished to a bright shine.
After staying in the box for a few minutes, a bearded man walked in. He first saluted Du Yuqi and Yangzi, and then began to talk in a language that Du Yuqi could not understand. Yangzi translated and said, "This is boss Moss greeting you."
Then he saw Boss Moss sitting next to him. A veiled maid came over with a golden plate on her head. Du Yuqi looked at her with anticipation, expecting that the plate would contain the delicious barbecue he had been looking forward to.
However, he was disappointed again. On the plate was an exquisite hollow golden ball, which looked as if it was woven. Through the gaps, one could see that there were many complex structures inside. When the maid spun the golden ball, a faint red smoke began to emerge from it, which smelled very good and sweet as if it was going to penetrate into one's heart.
Du Yuqi saw that Yangzi was smiling and clapping, and even winked at him, so he did the same. Immediately, he saw Boss Moss burst into laughter, looking very happy, and then he bowed and walked out with the maid.
It was then that Yangzi told Du Yuqi that Boss Moss was her friend, and the local custom was that when entertaining friends, after the greetings, precious incense would be offered to cleanse the guests. This was a courtesy, and the guests would also give compliments, which would make the host very happy.
Du Yuqi understood immediately after hearing this. Isn't this the same as China's tea culture and wine culture?
When friends come, they first taste Dahongpao, Tieguanyin, or Gongfu tea before talking about business. When acquaintances come to visit, the restaurant owner will also come over to offer a glass of wine. The local aromatherapy culture seems very special, but in fact it is also a principle.
Finally, plates of barbecue were served. It was just as Yangzi said, and the taste was very good. They also had a special spice, which was made from dried cactus fruit. It was sprinkled on the barbecue and combined with the special smell of camel meat and mutton to produce a very wonderful aroma. Du Yuqi ate three plates in a row, and then gulped down a large pot of local Posuo grass tea. Finally, he felt his stomach was full for the rare time.
As the saying goes, a glimpse of the leopard can only be seen through the cage. Although Du Yuqi had only been in Kantwin for a short time, he had already discovered that the energy of this woman, Yangzi, seemed to radiate quite widely here, which should be much greater than he had imagined. So after thinking about it, he handed Yangzi a list and asked her to help collect three things: cabbage stone, calcite, and zero-gravity fragments.
The first two of these three necessary materials are very rare gems and are very expensive, while the gravity-free fragments are a very unique thing that is only produced in the suspended city. Although the output is not small, the key is that this thing can be used in many aspects and is very popular, and there is no market for it at all.
After these three things are collected, together with the white stone and Borodin's seal, they constitute the recipe for soaking the scabbard.
At the same time, Du Yuqi also took out most of the Dragon King Ointment and entrusted Yangzi to sell it on his behalf. Thirty percent of the selling price would be her reward. Dragon King Ointment was like hard currency and could even be used as a benchmark for barter. There was no need to worry about selling it, so Du Yuqi's reward to Yangzi was definitely not low.
After hearing Du Yuqi's request, Yangzi did not seem surprised. He just confirmed it verbally and agreed, saying that it would be no problem to get it within the next day. Then he sat down next to Du Yuqi. Suddenly, a unique fragrance rushed into Du Yuqi's nostrils. He smiled charmingly and said:
"I know you've always been wary of me, but haven't I always been showing my sincerity? Don't worry, we are now in the same boat."
It has to be said that Du Yuqi is not good at dealing with this lustful mature woman. When Yangzi spoke, her plump breasts were trembling slightly. Du Yuqi felt dry mouth after taking a glance and did not dare to look at her any more. But at this time Yangzi actually giggled, pursed her bright red lips and blew gently into Du Yuqi's ear. Du Yuqi had never been teased like this before, and her whole body twitched instinctively, then her face turned red, and even her breathing became heavy.