Chapter 313

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Chapter 313: Caravan Alliance
Zhang Mu was also surprised, as these people thought they were being surrounded by a pack of wolves, a warm feeling rushed through his heart instantly.
Are these cavalry here to rescue me?
Zhang Mu found it somewhat amusing and worrisome at the same time, realizing that they might have been mistaken for intruders in Ordos City’s territory and that the wolf pack was trying to capture and eat them.
The second-rank Wolf King seemed to have clashed with this cavalry, though they definitely didn’t fight to the death, otherwise they wouldn’t have kept so many elite soldiers. They certainly tested each other’s strength, evident by the look in the Wolf King’s eyes.
Zhang Mu once again assessed the current state of this legendary army. The leader, Hachikuju, was undoubtedly a second-rank evolver. The two standing slightly behind him were as well, but their aura was somewhat unstable, indicating they had just entered the second-rank range.
All the cavalry, including their warhorses, were at the peak of the first rank!
What formidable power! No wonder the Wolf King was so wary, even though it had a clear numerical advantage.
A middle-aged man behind Hachikuju, carrying two hammers on his shoulders, jokingly looked at Zhang Mu and his group with a friendly tone, “Luckily, the wolves like to observe their prey before hunting, even after turning into mutants, they still retain that habit. And we arrived just in time, otherwise the wolves would have loved to feast on you tasty little lambs. As for us, our thick skin is too tough for them to chew through, so they would have taken off upon seeing us.”
The man’s words caused laughter from the people behind him. One person said, “Yes, last time Chief Hachikuju taught those wolves a lesson. I still have a wolf skin as a souvenir. They won’t dare to attack us now, they would break their teeth trying to eat us.”
But you two look fragile, who knows what might happen.”
Hachikuju turned around and glared at the cavalry, silencing their laughter.
Although they seemed to look down on them based on appearance alone, since the other side showed goodwill, Zhang Mu responded with equal sincerity. He placed his right fist on his chest and said, “Zhang Mu from Luo Yang City, thank you for your help.”
Hachikuju repeated Zhang Mu’s words with some confusion, “Zhang Mu, Luo Yang City?”
But when he saw the black ring on Zhang Mu’s ring finger, he suddenly understood, “Friend, are you one of those merchants?”
Zhang Mu also noticed Hachikuju’s gaze, realizing that in the past six months, the identity of Era Sub-merchants had been discovered in various Era City gathering places, so being exposed was not surprising.
Although Hachikuju’s gaze was curious, it showed no greed. Zhang Mu felt a hint of caution from him. Was it because he had encountered Era Sub-merchants before?
He was just curious. If Era Sub-merchants understood the principle of being discreet with wealth, they should not reveal their identities. After all, like himself, very few could complete the task of advancing to a junior Era Sub-merchant in such a short time.
Without the invisibility cloak given by Era Store, if greedy people discover Era Store’s secret, wouldn’t they harm them? Or have the Era Sub-merchants in Ordos City become so strong that people no longer covet their power?
Zhang Mu asked Hachikuju this question, but to his surprise, Hachikuju seemed puzzled and asked Zhang Mu, “Friend, have you not had any contact with those merchants? I remember there is one in the Caravan Alliance, from your city, right?”
“Look at the weapons we have, all purchased from people in your alliance. The quality is exceptional. Our warriors from Ordos City respect you all. In this situation, crossing so many cities, we admire courageous individuals. Many of those merchants are my friends. This huge axe of mine was specially customized by one of them, although it cost me a lot of elemental crystals and beast cores.”
In Hachikuju’s brief words, there was a lot of information. Suddenly, Zhang Mu realized that in the past six months, he had been too isolated from news. Including the Era Sub-merchants in Luo Yang City, a Caravan Alliance had been formed that even the leaders of this powerful cavalry force respected.
Zhang Mu hadn’t noticed the weapons in the hands of the hundreds of cavalry soldiers before. Now, upon closer inspection, he saw that they were the standard weapons from Era Store, although he hadn’t paid attention to Era Universal Merchandise in this regard for a long time.
As for the special custom axe in Hachikuju’s hands, it seemed to be a unique exchange item from an Era Store in a certain Era City, used for trading by the familiar Era Sub-merchant.
Seeing Zhang Mu lost in thought, Hachikuju suggested, “Friend, why don’t you come with me back to Ejin Horo Banner Sub-city? There are not only mutant wolf packs outside, but this area is very large, and only a few cities have been reclaimed where one can stay.”
After thinking for a moment, Zhang Mu agreed and replied, “Thank you, Brother Hachikuju. I happen to be heading towards the capital. I will accompany you and our brothers to the sub-city for a while, and we can have a meal together to express our gratitude for your help.”
The middle-aged man behind Hachikuju leaned against his warhorse and smiled, saying, “You young one, we are like your uncles. Even so, we have many people, and even if you were like those merchants, we could bankrupt you. Just so you know, we can eat a lot.”
When the middle-aged man teased Zhang Mu, the group couldn’t help but laugh. This man must always have this kind of personality, and the team had already gotten used to it.
Zhang Mu confidently looked at the man and said, “When we’re outside, age doesn’t matter. We’re all human beings. Since we’re not strangers, we’re friends, we’re brothers. I, Zhang Mu, have nothing else to offer, so let me treat you all to a meal.”
Hachikuju was starting to admire Zhang Mu’s frankness more and more. He looked at Zhang Mu and changed his title, saying, “Since you call me Brother Hachikuju, I will accept your offer, Zhang Mu brother. Uncle Peng is indeed from the older generation here, but he’s a bit disrespectful. Don’t worry too much about him.”
As for treating us to a meal, maybe we should forget about it, Zhang Mu brother.
You might not know, ever since the Caravan Alliance was established, gold has been steadily losing its value. The only thing that has become a currency is something called an elemental crystal found in zombie bodies.
With nearly a thousand people like us with big appetites, you would have to spend at least five hundred elemental crystals. It could even go up to a thousand elemental crystals.
So, Zhang Mu brother, do you still want to treat us?