Regarding Shao Xuan's request, the leader of the slave owner did not immediately agree to it. Instead, he carefully stared at the short, thin, sickly and weak old slave several times, but did not notice anything special about this slave.
As the largest slave organization, the slave owners in the organization have developed a pair of good eyes, and they can see which slaves can be sold at high prices and which ones are not useful. Especially those with high positions, his eyesight is of course better, but, as a leader, he has sold more slaves than a tribe, but he can't see anything unusual about the slave in front of him. There are so many slaves, and more than half of them are robust slaves who are suitable for coolies. Why does this Flaming Horned man choose an old slave who is nothing special
"Know?" the leading slave owner asked.
"An old acquaintance." Shao Xuan did not deny it.
The leader of the slave owner looked at Shao Xuan suspiciously, and then at the slave. It was true that many people bought someone they knew. However, when it comes to Yanjiao people, it always felt something was wrong. Even if they do know each other, this "old acquaintance" is definitely not a friendly relationship. enemy
After thinking about it, I couldn't figure out the weirdness, but the leader agreed. They are professional slave traders among slave owners, and their primary task is to buy and sell slaves. Since someone wants to buy slaves, he will sell them, but this price, Reported higher.
Timber came over and bargained with the other party. He went to Chaoqiu City many times, and he also knew the market of the slave trade. He knew exactly what kind of slaves were worth.
In the end, Shao Xuan bought the slave with a water moon stone that was not too bright.
After the deal was concluded, the slave owner who was leading the team took off a gold utensil the size of a slap in the shape of a beast's tooth on his neck.
This kind of thing is called gu (xi), which is a tool used to untie knots.
When there is no gold lock, the knot is a simple, convenient and low-cost lock. Even if the wooden lock and stone lock appear later, the knot is still the mainstream. Sometimes, for the safety of property, complicated dead knots are made when knotting. Some knots can create a nine-chain effect. If you don't use tools, it will take at least half a day to untie them.
If the knot is the earliest lock, then the gong is the earliest key.
The former slave owners will carry the gu with them, and at the same time, also tell others: we are people who have slaves!
Sometimes a person will wear several kinds of gauntlets at the same time, just like the gauntlets worn by the slave owners who escort the slaves in front of them, some are short and thick, some are slender, some are straight, some are more curved, and some are shaped. Simple, some are more complex, and there are even many hollow patterns.
Shao Xuan is quite familiar with knots, so he can see at a glance that there are nearly a hundred kinds of knots on the ropes that bind the slaves in front of him, and more than half of them Shao Xuan has never seen before. Although some knots seem simple, Shao Xuan knows that those knots are not easy to untangle.
Amazing indeed.
Gouges of different shapes are used to untie different types of knots. Wearing too much will naturally give the impression of "I have too many slaves, so there are too many knots, and I need more stalks".
Slaves are also a kind of wealth, and the behavior of slave owners is also a manifestation of their wealth.
As the brains of the craftsmen opened up, the talented craftsmen with explosive skills appeared one by one with novel ideas, and some more complex and strong locks were also born, but the production was difficult, the cost was high, and it was very expensive. . The nobles who have the conditions to use gold locks realize the benefits of these new locks, and gradually reduce the frequency of use of knots. In addition to the nature of use, the more gorgeous gold locks can also decorate the facade, showing the nobility of the noble slave owner, and are very popular among the nobles.
With the replacement of sturdy locks, the knots in daily life no longer need to be tied, so the ropes used to untie the ropes are gradually used less, but the ropes have not disappeared. Today, Gu is continuing to inherit, but the function is constantly diminishing, and it is developing in the direction of accessories.
The nobles have always continued their habit of pretending to be coercive—wearing gauntlets to show their noble status as slave owners. Since the gauntlets are no longer used to untie the ropes, they don’t need to be more durable, and the gauntlets made of beautiful gems are good. ornaments, more compelling. Some female slave owners will also use the gauze to fix their hair as hair accessories. The production of gongs is also more inclined towards gorgeous appearance, rather than functional practicality.
Therefore, in many slave owners, there is still a tradition of wearing a gauntlet, but those who wear a gauntlet may not really use it to untie the rope.
But among slave owners, there is a special group.
People in the "Fun" organization have always had a soft spot for gongs. The gongs they wear are still used to untie knots. When escorting slaves, most of them still use knots. The ropes are also relatively strong ropes that have been specially treated.
The people in Fang are all good at tying knots. If you don't use tools, it will be very difficult to untie them. Of course, you can cut them off with a hard sharp weapon, but who will risk offending "Fan". The danger of robbing the slaves of "Fan"
And most of the slaves who tried their best to break the rope and escape would still be found by the "fan" people by various means and punished in a more cruel way. tribe.
Slaves who fell into the hands of the emperor rarely escaped safely.
The leader of the slave owner, with a machete-like scorpion, untied a knot connected to the slave team, and took the untied rope and handed it to Shao Xuan, while the other end of the rope was tied to the old man. slave.
"This slave is yours."
The other slave owners who escorted the slaves saw that the deal was reached, and they were full of joy. They felt that the deal was a good deal. They made a lot of money. There are few things like water moon stones here. Old slave, it would not be bad to change a gem like this.
But the leader of the slave team was not very happy on the face, but became more and more doubtful in his heart. He did not regret doing this transaction. It was a loss or a profit. He also looked back at the hunched old slave several times, but unfortunately still couldn't see anything.
When the slave team left, they were far away, and they could no longer be seen. Shao Xuan looked at the old slave standing there with his head down and hunched over.
"Pretend? When I don't know who you are?"
Others were even more curious about Shao Xuan's words.
"I... I don't know... what are you talking about." The old slave's hoarse voice trembled in a native dialect. Even the Changzhou tribe who came here has learned the words here and said Neither is his standard.
Guihe is even more puzzled, who is this? Could it be that Shao Xuan met when he came here? Those of them who have been on the other side certainly don't know this one.
Just thinking about it, Gui He heard Shao Xuan say: "Stop pretending, steal seven."
Steal seven? ! !
Thousands of pairs of knife-like eyes swept over.
To talk about Yanjiao people's views on "stealing", it is like seeing disgusting shit. Since people who knew about "stealing" came here, Yanjiao was also excited and gloated. Now, they actually saw the "thief" again! Really old acquaintance!
Back then, when Thief Qi went to the farmland in Yanjiao to steal cabbage, he was caught, and Shao Xuan beat him down with a single beat. Later, this man joined other thieves and wanted to steal green-faced fangs, but was chased and beaten by Shao Xuan. The result was a whistle for help. Now, met again.
Knowing that he can't escape, the thief's seven faces are twisted.
He had been in this escort team of slaves before, and he was still thinking that he was a genius, and when he entered Chaoqiu City, he would find a chance to get away, maddened people, la la la la~
The victory song of the "Pirates" organization kept revolving in his heart. Thief Qi was very proud. As a result, he met Shao Xuan, the nemesis, before he reached Chaoqiu City. He pretended to be like this, and Shao Xuan could still recognize it!
Every time I encounter a Yanjiao person, it's not a good thing!
Thief Qi felt that he was so unlucky, it must be because he did not worship his ancestors before this operation.
In front of everyone's eyes, the old slave was originally full of wind and frost, his expression was sluggish, and his body was weak, and his appearance gradually began to change. He was no longer hunched, his back was straight, and his shriveled body was bulging like air, and there was a burst of clucking bones. Misplaced sound.
Several people in Guihe looked at the slave's eyes, from surprise at the beginning, to doubt, and then to anger, and at the same time, a sentence came out of their hearts: "Fuck, it's really this guy!"
"Pirate Seven!"
The people in Yanjiao flexed their shoulders wildly, surrounding Thief Qi in the middle, sneering again and again, and their eyes seemed to say: "Look, I won't beat you to death!"
Thief Qi seemed to be frightened, and stood there in a daze, his eyes dull, but Shao Xuan knew that this guy must have been thinking of a way to escape.
Looking at the surrounding terrain, it was determined that it was very difficult for Thief Qi to escape. Shao Xuan asked again, "Tell me, what did you steal this time?"
People who "steal" don't hide things after stealing. Others steal things for fear of being known, but they are afraid that others won't know, and they even show off. The more precious things are, the more crazy they show off. Everyone knows.
However, in order to protect his achievements, Thief Seven may not tell the truth.
Sure enough, Pi Qi didn't say anything to Shao Xuan's question.
Shao Xuan did not rush, but said, "We will go to Wangcheng this time, and at the same time, we will bring a message."
Thief Qi still lowered his head and did not move, but Shao Xuan knew he was listening, and continued: "We will tell the people in Wangcheng that the dignified thief Xingqi took great pains to steal the pants of Chao Wen, the lord of Chaoqiu City. "
Thief Qi suddenly raised his head to look at Shao Xuan, "This is simply an insult to my stealing skills!" Not to mention Chao Wen's pants, he can easily steal the pants of those in Wangcheng Palace! This kind of low-level technique is something that some new talents do. How could he do it? ! He's going to be a thief!
There are large caravans and long-distance teams that come and go in the royal city. Such an entertainment news will probably spread widely. Perhaps, some people who have already been robbed of poison will be more enthusiastic about the robbery. "Results", with some additional material added to make the news more interesting.
Obviously, Pirate Seven has thought of a lot.
"Heh, do you think others will believe it?" Pirate Qiyi didn't care.
"You can try." Shao Xuan said calmly.
Pirates Seven is silent. If the people of Yanjiao threatened with force, he would fabricate all kinds of lies to confuse the people of Yanjiao, but what Shao Xuan mentioned was a matter of reputation. This is simply the sewage forcibly poured on his reputation!
Moreover, other people say that the lethality is not very big, but this is what the Yanjiao people said. Thief Qi should pay more attention. He is afraid that the Yanjiao people will deduct more dung pots for him. He is now preparing to rush to the rankings, but he doesn't want to be affected by this.
After thinking about it for a while, Thief Qi made a sound, and said shyly: "Guan. It's a gag, and the people call him 'the leader of the bone wrong'."
After talking about Thief Seven, he couldn't help but be proud. He stole it from the leader of the organization, and he planned to use this to rank in the "Pirates".