Chronicles Of Primordial Wars (Ch. 271-500)

ch. 429-430

Chapter 429

“King City?” Shao Xuan didn’t expect such a coincidence, that the Black Bear group was also heading to King City. They could consider going with them. This would save them the trouble of asking for directions and it was safer. It was worth it even if they had to give them something in return.

However, they had to first discuss business. 

“Your leader is not here?” asked Shao Xuan.

“Boss has left a while ago, we’re waiting for a batch of goods here to bring along. It’s good you’re here,” said the man. The Flaming Horn goods were of good quality. They had made a lot from re-selling their animal skins. They even distributed the remaining hides among themselves. It was cozy that winter. 

However, compared to the animal hide, they were more interested in the glowing rocks. 

They brought Shao xuan inside and sat on stone stools. They did not have wooden stools because they were not very sturdy to these people. 

“I’m Maoda. Boss isn’t here so all trades in Anba City is under my charge. What good stuff did you all bring today? Do you have any of the glowing rocks?” Maoda asked excitedly, rubbing his palms. 

“We don’t have many of the glowing rocks. The river’s dangerous this half of the year, not safe,” said Shao Xuan, telling the half-truth. The river in the hunting zone had not dried up yet. While there were a lot fewer crocodiles, there were still a few. They would wait until the river dried up completely to fish for rocks again. 

However, before he came, Shao Xuan made a few water sun stones to bring along. Things were more valuable when they were rare. They shouldn’t bring too many at once. 

When he heard this, Maoda smiled so hard his eyes were squeezed together. He slapped his large palm on his thigh. “That’s good! Where are the goods?”

“We didn’t bring it into the city,” said Shao xuan. It wasn’t because they didn’t trust the Black Bears, they just brought too much stuff this time. If another fight with the Anba people happened, they’d suffer losses. The Flaming Horn people did not want to damage most of their goods just because of a few scuffles. 

Thinking back to what happened last year, Maoda understood. “You did the right thing. A few days ago when I went to the free trade zone, I saw Anping with his men walking around there. You remember An Ping, right? The guy who gave you the broken cauldron.”

“Yeah, I remember.” Shao Xuan listened, knowing there was going to be a story. 

“There was a story behind that cauldron An Ping gave away. For some reason, that cauldron had its defects but to the An nobles, it was still good enough as a gift. However, An Ping was idiotic enough to offer this cauldron up in front of a large crowd. When he went back, they chopped off one of his arms. He remembers and blames you for what happened. That is why, if you all enter the city, you all have to be careful. Don’t let him touch you,” said Maoda. 

“Wasn’t the person who made the decision to give the cauldron An Yan?” asked Shao Xuan. 

Maoda frowned and said with contempt, “He gets away with having a scapegoat. But I think you all are impressive, An Yan suffered major losses. I heard out of all the men he sent after you, very few returned.”

After explaining the general situation at Anba City, Maoda and his men, plus Shao Xuan, left the city to a forest nearby. 

Maoda and his group often came and went so the guards were used to them. That was why when they saw Maoda leave with Shao Xuan, they did not mind that they did not know Shao Xuan.