Dragon Zero

"Are we really looking for that group of merchants in the morning, maybe not the one you're looking for," said Hurricane.

"If you are suspicious, don't miss it." Bing Zhixie said.

Everyone was silent for a while, Scilio looked at the hillside up and down, and the people in the middle of the road: "Looking for someone here, I'm afraid it's hard to find."

"Sugar, silk, tea..." Garland pondered, "How about we go door-to-door to find these shops?"

The three were stunned for a moment, looking at the big Xiangshan City, and shaking their heads unanimously, saying that this is not a good idea.

"What if they're not going to shops, but to big families? We can't go door-to-door," Scilio said.

Garland thought of this himself. He had stayed at Apple Island Manor, and people like that would definitely not buy things individually. They were all shipped by caravans to their homes in batches.

Scilio said: "I was at the port just now and saw the tax officer registering and recording the commercial goods entering the city. I remember that they have to register and evaluate all the goods entering the city, and then collect taxes, right?"

Wind nods: "That's right."

"We can ask the business tax officer, maybe we can find out something. If it doesn't work, we can go to the supervisor and the inspector. They can definitely help."

"Looking for help from officials?" How did this tall man come up with such an idea: "Someone was kidnapped, so it's reasonable to ask for a security patrol, but the officials here are not as diligent as you think, and I can't go with you. Now, it makes no sense that the wolf in the desert should go to the domestic dog for help. I have my own way of finding people."

Scilio said: "Then let's look for it separately, there is no need to do anything with four people acting together to waste manpower."

The wind pointed at the mid-mountain and said, "Have you seen the tallest building? There is an 'Emile Restaurant' directly opposite to the southwest of it, and we will meet there."

The four of them divided into two teams and acted independently. Scilio and Garland went to the port tax collector, while Gale led Bingzhixie to the city.

Xiangshan City consists of several gentle hills, and it is said that under one of the hills is the tomb of the ancient elephant king. Bing Zhixie followed the wind to find the street up the mountain, and found a local Sheikh leader of Tawafi (Tawafi: Religious Society) in a nearby temple (Sheikh: Religious Society Elder, Imam, Leader, Village Chief) , patriarch). This Sheikh is the headmaster of this temple, and he is very familiar with the wind, and the two chat and laugh together.

The wind told the leader of Sheikh his name, and Sheikh immediately said that he could help find the Sabanta businessman and the green-haired girl, and called dozens of students to assign the task of finding them. Gale sought help from the Sheikh leaders of eight residential areas and temples in a row. Although he has a bad reputation in the city, he has a very friendly and close relationship with some people in the city. These eight Sheikh leaders All eagerly agreed to help, and immediately put into action.

Bing Zhixie said unexpectedly, "I didn't expect you to be the head of a sand thief, and your relationship in the city is still so good."

The wind said proudly: "Sometimes it's not bad to make a few more friends. The Sheikh leaders of these local districts can exert more energy than go to Bazaar Supervisor (Bazaar Supervisor: Market Supervisor), Mubataspo ( Mubataspo: The officials who manage the city's trade and moral construction) are bigger, and even if the governor sends people, they are not necessarily more efficient than these people. You should study hard like me, and don't always pass by a place in a hurry , in the end, there was no one I knew."

"..." Bing Zhixie said unhappily, "I don't need you to teach me how to get along with people!"

Hurricane smiled and said, "Next, I have to contact Hongjue. His beggar intelligence network must have penetrated here, maybe it can help a little."

"Where can I use Tongyi Stone near here?"

Gale pointed to the tallest building: "Emir's restaurant can borrow it."

The Emir restaurant is not under the tallest building, but across the street, but the restaurant is as luxurious and rich as the palace, with silver as the column, pure gold as the door, and a pure solid sapphire polished into a large ' Glass' inlaid on the door frame. In front of the restaurant stood a well-mannered host of ceremonies and guards. The moment the main door was opened, the clear and transparent Mithril bell sounded to remind the waiters in the restaurant that there were distinguished guests.

Bing Zhixie muttered, "This restaurant has a very high standard."

Gale explained: "Emir means nobility. It also means commander, monarch, and leader."

"I see." Bing Zhixie entered the restaurant with him.

The waiter immediately greeted him, Gale said a few words to him, and the waiter took the two of them up the stairs directly opposite the gate, and came to the seat on the second floor by the window with a view of the street.

Gale didn't order food, but ordered some drinks.

Bing Zhixie asked, "Aren't you wanted in this city? Dare to eat at such a good restaurant? I thought you were so messed up that everyone was yelling at you."

Hurricane laughed: "My band of thieves does the dirty work of robbery and stealing, but not every sand thief is disgusting to everyone."

"You mean someone else likes you?"

Gao Feng leaned over and said in a low voice, "Xiangshan City is my main dirty spot, especially some tough goods, not everyone dares to accept them."

Bing Zhixie understood: "I understand what you said."

Gao Feng motioned to look at the huge and tall building opposite: "Do you know what is opposite?"

Bing Zhixie said: "I have seen the map, it is the Elephant King Pagoda."

The wind said, "It's not called the Elephant King Pagoda anymore, it's called the Buddha's Garden."

"Fobie... a little familiar, I should have heard or seen this name recently."

The wind said: "Prince Fobie's garden, the actual ruler of Xiangshan City, is also the Great Surah of the Three Holy Cities, the leader of the guild Sheikh, the priest of the city's temple of judgment is appointed by him alone, and the governor of the province. He has to agree to take office.”

"Sounds like a great man."

Hurricane said: "Let's put it this way, Fayed, who is also a New Moon faction in Dasura, is a little worse than him. He is ranked second and third in the Angel faction. As for his Wealth... Hmph, although there is no direct evidence, a large part of the filth I sold was taken away by the property under his control. In his garden, there are more than 9,000 luxury carriages inlaid with gold and jade. Drive, that's all you can imagine."

Bing Zhixie almost didn't spit out the fruit tea: "More than 9,000? Are you sure you didn't say two more zeros?"

"That's the number a few years ago, but now it's probably over 10,000, and every car is different," said Gale.

Bing Zhixie sighed: "No matter how much money you have, 10,000 carriages won't be able to ride. Sometimes I always wonder why these people are."

"Perhaps, this is the pleasure of holding power. Controlling a huge amount of wealth is also a manifestation of power."

"So, you brought me to understand why this is?"

Gai Feng shook his head: "No reason, I'll show you the... style of our desert. Okay, I'll borrow the Tong Yi Stone and come back soon." After he got up, he leaned over to Bing Zhixie and said softly, "Come on. When I get here, I have a feeling that the Humia I am looking for will be sent... there." He glanced at the Buddha's Garden opposite.

(Note: The setting of this article has nothing to do with reality, it is only borrowed from nouns, please do not make unreasonable associations, hereby declare.)