Surviving The Fourth Calamity-Chapter 1645 - 223: Idler, Take Him Down to the Sea
’Susu’ keenly asked, "Are you planning to sell it to her? Such a good thing, isn’t it a bit wasteful?"
’Nie Xia’ai’ sneered, "Hey, that thing of his is just a chicken rib!
The ones in their hands are all top-notch, say a Mithril chain. As for his, it’s just silver!
Elaborately crafted, intricately woven, and quite expensive, but still, it’s just silver, a chicken rib!
He bought it hoping that the natural Moonlight Stone would be popular, and even begged the Black Rose people for help!
And the result? A natural Moonlight Stone, only one among ten thousand has a natural Crescent Moon shape. Though valuable, it’s not pricey.
That’s the fate of a gambling dog losing the bet.
Selling it for a good price would be a Godsend!"
"How... do you know this?" ’Liu Nongyu’ was shocked.
"We at Wenjian... have many students and teachers," ’Nie Xia’ai’ said expressionlessly, "Classes can start anytime and anywhere.
I’m in the economics department.
This entanglement between you Night Hawks and the Silvermoon Church, our instructor used it as a case study in a finance class.
You are an excellent counterexample, thinking you’re the knife cutting the chives, but you’re actually the chive."
’Liu Nongyu’ said through gritted teeth, "Are Wenjian people all crazy or something?"
"Why bother with a student?" ’Xi Manman’ carelessly fiddled with her fingers, "He looks like he just joined the Academy Star a few years ago, not even an experienced old hand among students yet.
But, why did you think someone would buy a silver chain?"
These Moonlight Stones, crafted by the Archbishops of Celene under the moonlight, have a characteristic that once they become the main body of a piece of jewelry, they immediately integrate the entire piece with themselves... This is the reason these pieces have a sobering effect similar to the Divine Power of the Goddess of the Silvermoon.
The cost is, once taken out of the jewelry, they turn to ashes.
"If a poor person wants to play money games, they naturally have to reverse the operation, instead of choosing mass-market hits." ’Liu Nongyu’ smiled awkwardly.
’Susu’ clapped her hands lightly, "Isn’t this just what you prepared for today?
Being prepared is always better than not, you see, didn’t you just save me?
Otherwise, I wouldn’t even know how to handle Miss Ruth!
She’s been watching Lucimar closely these days."
"It’s probably because those two Mage Family members seem to want to do something through Lucimar, likely targeting the Ishmael Family." ’Xi Manman’ glanced lightly with her enchanting crescent eyes at ’Susu’, "He probably wanted to communicate with people over there that day, but after Ruth found out, he switched to look at my side temporarily.
However, in that Ruth’s view, it probably looked like Lucimar was trying to flirt with me and those people were trying to intervene midway.
But I can still be sure which side was first."
’Susu’ blinked, "So, to make them follow me to the cliff, just letting them confirm that Lucimar and Ruth have separated and he went to the cliff on his own is enough?"
"Right~" ’Xi Manman’ flicked her fingers lightly, "That Old Dog, though lacking in morality, will never assign a task that others can’t do.
But most people can’t keep up with his thinking and need him to explain carefully.
However, he doesn’t have the patience, so... he scolds people.
You’ll know it in the future."
’Susu’ pursed her lips, "Heh~ I haven’t been with him long enough to understand him that well.
In the future, I’ll think carefully about what he really means in his words.
Thanks for the reminder."
’Xi Manman’ suddenly laughed, her eyes rippling with enchanting charm, "Don’t worry, I’m not provoking you, nor am I interested in competing for men with you.
I used to have a little interest in him and observed a bit, after all, he changes girlfriends quite frequently.
But after looking here and there, we’re not the same kind of people at all.
I’m not interested in immature men, let alone immature dog men~"
But she is quite interested in ’Susu’, and the words just spilled out naturally.
This could be the heartache for the old-timers left from the Black and White Path... Why is that woman manager from the Magic Cult who also secretly loves the Clan Leader, so normal in character?
She’s neither chasing after the Old Dog for a response nor showing any exclusionary behavior towards the girls around Snow Old Dog... Back when ’Qiuqiu’ hadn’t completely given up hope, ’Susu’ could even work well with her without any quarrels!
MD, their management.
Thinking of this, ’Xi Manman’ couldn’t help but feel despondent, turning to look at ’Susu’ and sighing, "It’s my fault~ It’s mainly love that I can’t control, sorry."
When she saw the lady’s intricately styled black and white checkered earrings, ’Susu’ instantly understood her devout heart as a die-hard of the Black and White Path.
Though not necessarily unable to see others doing well, sometimes, when feelings surge, it’s hard to resist a kind of sour, unbearable feeling, and she wants to throw a few acidic words. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞
"What are you guys talking about?
"Give me some work to do!" Nie Xia’ai said with an inexplicable look, "One’s busy seducing men, another’s preparing to sell high and buy low, so what about me?"
"Since it’s settled, shall we set off then?" Liu Nongyu interjected with a smile, grabbing Nie Xia’ai’s neck, "A top student in economics, your use of idioms is really impressive~
If you’re so knowledgeable, why don’t you help me make some extra money?"
"Buyers aren’t as sharp as sellers. If you’re heartless enough, that’s all you need!" Unable to shake free from Liu Nongyu’s grip, Nie Xia’ai was dragged along, but his mouth remained as stubborn as ever.
The two ladies exchanged a silent smile. One turned and followed behind the two male swordsmen, while the other headed towards the military camp in the corner of Gourd Mouth.
Those from the Mage Family are easy to handle, but Snow Cloud Peak suggested it’s best to get the nobility involved as well. Susu didn’t want to complete only half of the work she’d been assigned.
But before that, she sent messages to both Cunlü and Hard Wind, not neglecting their talented apprentices, An Idler and Universal Sky Net, just in case.
After seeing that a few representatives marked the messages as read with 111, Susu hung a gentle smile on her face and gently knocked on the door of a small building: Being the matriarchal family of the current King, as long as this house is settled, other covetous families would definitely follow automatically.
She doesn’t need to communicate with each family in a friendly manner.
Nobles, huh~ Isn’t their biggest fear being unaware and deprived of what others know and possess?
At the cliff guarded by Black Rose, not many were left behind.
Most of the main forces were already at sea, locked in a fierce battle with the endless tide of Moon Clan members... their position directly facing the nearest Moon Clan island.
Plus, due to the bay-shaped terrain outside the valley, the right side is also suitable for enemy attacks arriving by ship.
The Black Rose Family never liked passive defense, regardless of the enemy, they would try to take the initiative.
Not to mention the Moon Clan, which are quite handy to cut down.
Even though there’s a huge disparity in numbers, they still have Endless Vines!
There are quite a few in Black Rose who can even communicate a bit with Endless Vines, like indicating the direction they should concentrate on.
If the enemy comes on too strong, just let the vines snag a few.
As for the massive fleets’ cannon fire... the Scaret People should first break through the fortress blocking the bay sides!
Hard Wind, holding a telescope, glanced over there: "Old Dog... they’ve really done their preparation!"
"What is Master talking about?" Universal Sky Net, who just revived after dying once and was pulled over by his master as a handy tool, curiously asked.
"If that thing at the door were ours, Baldy would cry to death," Hard Wind said with a smile, "How much money has been put into this!
And it’s so fierce!"
"But there’s a lot of military exploits to be had!" An Idler said enviously.
"If only you weren’t the first to get yourself killed, you’d have plenty of exploits too!" Cunlü said irritably, "My goodness~ I understand when Tianluo dies and comes back.
He’s always been in a go-and-not-return profession.
Why did you die too?
I really... you’re a knight!
Don’t tell me nonsense like being careless or getting surrounded!
The Elder must have been behind you, she wouldn’t let you bleed out!
If even the Elder couldn’t save you... tch, let’s see how she scolds you when she returns!"
An Idler silently went to squat in the back.
Cunlü stomped angrily, "Damn it! The Magic Sword isn’t back yet, and you’re already back first!"
"Who called me?" A bright red head peeked out from the corner.
"Ah... just arrived, huh~" Cunlü asked, somewhat confused.
"Got dragged over there and ganged up on by those idiots with a chain!" Magic Sword said with a sulky face, "What the hell! The chain wasn’t even aimed at me! Then a gust of wind blew it right onto my arm, and I got pulled in."
"For you, that’s normal." Hard Wind took over the conversation... Cunlü hurried to keep his unlucky apprentice in check, lest An Idler asks things like how did you end up dying after him.
"Ah... it’s okay... at least today isn’t the unluckiest." Magic Sword scratched his hair, "What are you guys doing here? Why not go down?
A sect dinner?"
"The Danboro people are about to come over." Hard Wind simply replied.
"They’re already coming up the mountain!" Universal Sky Net quickly said, "Along with Lucimar and a female swordsman!
They’ll be here in about five minutes!"
"Do you need me to do anything?" Magic Sword struck a pose, "Jealousy, hate, or love that can’t be obtained?"
"Idler, take him to the sea." Cunlü calmly ordered, "You alone are enough trouble, putting two ugly faces together, I can’t handle it."
