Many orcs around had not succeeded in exchanging with Tu Ling just now. Now seeing the conflict between the mermaid tribe and Tu Ling's camp, they were all ready to watch the show.
Although Tu Ling was not afraid of the threat from the mermaids, it was indeed impolite for them to do so.
Tu Ling walked gracefully through the narrow passage made by the orcs and approached the mermaids. "Excuse me, I'm sorry for the offense. I want to make a deal with the envoys. How about the barbecue you just had?"
"Barbecue?" The purple-eyed mermaid didn't know what barbecue she was talking about. He had only eaten a piece of very delicious burnt meat just now. Was that barbecue?
He thought about it and said, "Okay, we will give you the corresponding fresh water and salt crystals."
The mermaids have always loved delicious food, but the food in the sea is fishy and smelly, so they regularly exchange it with the orcs on land to satisfy their appetites. The barbecue just now was the most delicious thing he had ever eaten, and I believe their king will like it too.
Tu Ling extended his hand in front of the messenger and shook his index finger left and right: "No, I don't want fresh water and salt crystals. What I want to exchange with you is crystal stones."
The mermaids were puzzled. What the Sunfire Land Orcs really needed should be fresh water and salt crystals. Without them, they would die. Crystals were of no use to them. Besides liking delicious food, the king loved crystals the most, so he might not agree to the exchange.
"You don't need to worry about what I'm useful for. Just tell me whether you want to exchange with me or not."
The blue-eyed mermaid glanced at the rising sun and said, "The exchange period is over. Lord, may we go back and consult our king before deciding whether to exchange with you?"
Tu Ling nodded: "Of course."
"Okay, tomorrow night, still at this place, we'll wait for you."
After saying that, the two mermaids jumped into the water and disappeared.
After the mermaids left, the orcs who did not exchange for fresh water and salt crystals lost their strength. After carrying the prey for a whole night, no matter how strong their physical fitness was, they could not withstand it.
But even so, he still didn't get any fresh water and salt crystals, which made him feel a little desperate and he also felt resentful towards Tu Ling.
Time was already tight for the exchange, and they'd been delayed for a long time by the Tuling camp, barbecuing and crystals. If it weren't for Tuling, they might have had a chance to exchange for more supplies. Judging from Tuling's conversation with the mermaid envoy, they would have to continue the exchange tonight. If they were delayed any longer, they might not be able to exchange for fresh water and salt crystals, which would be fatal.
Thinking of this, the orc looked at Tu Ling with even more malice. If Tu Ling was not a female, she would definitely not survive the next second.
Of course, this is what they think. If Tu Ling knew about it, she would definitely laugh at who died. Not only could she kill them, but she could also make them die so badly that only slag would be left!
Tu Ling sensed that the atmosphere was not right, so he did not stay at the beach any longer and was about to go back to the cave, but was stopped by a female.
"Tu Ling, long time no see."
The female who was speaking had a soft and delicate voice, round almond-shaped eyes, was only as tall as Tu Ling's chin, and had a long beard on her face.
Tu Ling thought that it must be another female from the Zhongyi tribe. It was a pity that Shiyi was not brought with her. Shiyi must know her.
Not knowing her name, Tu Ling could only answer vaguely: "Long time no see, you are still so cute, haha."
"Ah? Ha, thank you for the compliment." The female smiled gently.
Tu Ling: "What can I do for you?"
The female nodded. "It's nothing. I just want to remind you that the time between the mermaids and the orcs is limited. When you exchange with them, try to be quick. Otherwise, you will be hated by the other orcs."
She paused and continued, "Besides, if you waste even a little more energy, an orc might die. So I hope Tu Ling can be quick."
Tu Ling knew her good intentions and was about to agree when he was interrupted by a harsh voice.
"Letting a female consider the life and death of other orcs, Xue Rou, you are still so whimsical."
The man was not wearing even a piece of animal skin, his hair was dirty, and his body was black with sweat. His vision was cloudy, and he looked greedily at the female he called Xue Rou.
"But who can blame me for liking kind-hearted females like you, Xue Rou?"
As he said this, he was about to touch Xue Rou. Xue Rou frowned in disgust, as if she could pinch a fly to death.
Tu Ling looked at the orc dangerously. No one had ever dared to tease a girl in front of her! Not even boys!
Just as she was about to make a move, she heard the delicate-looking female yell, "Hit me!"
Xue Rou took a step back, avoiding his hand, her crimson lips slightly parted, her voice still gentle: "Don't go too far, just beat him to death."
Hearing this, the orcs behind Xueruo smiled triumphantly, clenched their fists together, and rushed forward with great oppression, pinning the orc to the ground and beating him violently. Every punch and kick came from the heart, and it didn't take long for the orc to be out of breath.
Tu Ling mocked, "What the hell? I thought it was a villain, but it was killed the moment it showed its head."
After the battle, the orcs lifted the bodies one by one, one by one, to dispose of them, to prevent them from rotting and polluting everyone's eyes.
Tu Ling looked at the corpse in a daze.
Ye Li lowered his voice: "He is a stray beast."
No wonder, how could a male be so disrespectful to a female? It wasn't surprising, though. Orcs had to endure the sunburn, and so did strays. It was just that they blended in with the herd and didn't actively provoke conflict, so it was impossible to tell whether they were orcs or strays.
If they are stray beasts, do they have crystals on them?
Tu Ling suppressed his excitement and said to the other orcs who were about to leave: "I will take out the fresh water and salt crystals I exchanged with the mermaids tonight and exchange them with you tomorrow, but I only want the crystals."
Tu Ling's words caused a great uproar among the beasts. There were actually beastmen willing to exchange fresh water for salt crystals? Salt crystals were fine; a little less wouldn't be a big deal, but losing fresh water would be fatal.
Xue Rou was also shocked by Tu Ling: "You don't have to do this. I'm just reminding you. Don't feel burdened."
"It's okay. If you have crystals, you can exchange them with me tomorrow."
After Tu Ling finished speaking, he waved to Xueruo and left.
When we returned to the cave entrance, Yinhen was still roasting the meat and had already roasted half of the cow.
"Madam, do you want to roast more?"
Tu Ling didn't know if the mermaids would bring crystals, and roasting too much would be a waste: "No more roasting, I'll put this meat away first."
Put the roasted meat into the space, and when you take it out to eat, it will still be hot and the taste will not deteriorate.
"Come into the cave, the sun is coming out."
Tu Ling jumped into the pit first, bent down and crawled under the wooden board, found a comfortable place to sit down, and waited until everyone came in and sat down before Tu Ling went to check the bamboo tube.
This is my first book, and it's not that well written. I haven't captured many of the images in my mind. When I read it myself, I felt it was a bit of a log. Thank you for not disliking it. I'll try my best. T^T
(End of this chapter)
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
