Chapter 840: Special trade

Ye Zhongming’s eyes focused, and he was silent.

Since he said that, he waited for him to continue.

“You and those from the Imperial City… Aren’t friendly.”

Candleroom said while raising his brows.

After spending time with Ye Zhongming, Liang Chuyin, Xia Bai, and Zhao Xingmei knew what his expressions meant. Although Ye Zhongming didn't tell them about the secret realm, but after Candleroom said that, they became wary as Ye Zhongming’s emotions changed.

“Don’t misunderstand.”

Candleroom knew he had made a mistake when he saw Ye Zhongming’s eyes squint. Or rather, the way he spoke was wrong. He shouldn’t have been so direct, as he wasn’t strong enough to ensure he wouldn’t get angry.

“I know what you like and know what you can craft. We can trade.”

The others couldn’t understand the language, so they could only watch.

Candleroom said something to the guard, and that person headed down. A moment later, he brought two big bags and poured them out in front of a few of them.

Apart from Ye Zhongming, the others were shocked.

Two big bags filled with demon crystals or different colors!

Xia Bai and Liang Chuyin were still okay, as Ye Zhongming had previously shown his riches and had seen many crystals before. But Zhao Xingmei and Guang Yao were stunned. Their first thought was that the things humans fought for on Earth were being abandoned here.

Also, these crystals… Their levels were so random. There were levels one to five. There was also level six, but there weren’t that many. Eh? There was also a level seven crystal.

“These are for Leader Ye; I just need some equipment.”

He pointed at the equipment on the few of them and couldn’t hide the envy in his eyes.

“You aren’t afraid I go against my word?”

Candleroom laughed when he heard that.

“Although the Imperial City doesn’t like you, I heard that your reputation is very good in some aspects.”

Ye Zhongming didn’t say anything. Since he already said that, what could he reply?

“I won’t let you lose out.”

Candleroom was delighted. Although the Posthumous people were backward and trapped by the demon monsters and Saint Dawn Hall, that didn’t mean they fought for themselves. It wasn’t that they were closed up and didn’t communicate with each other. Especially the stronger tribes and the Imperial City would share information. Candleroom had heard of Ye Zhongming collecting their useless crystals. After that, those weapons started to appear in some tribes.

The person who crafted those weapons was right before him and agreed to help him. Of course, he was delighted.

With that shining equipment, the tribe’s hunting efficiency would increase, and it would be safer. Before the next winter, they could collect enough food. As long as no one died during winter, the tribe would get stronger.

He lowered his head and clenched his fist. He suddenly said to his subordinate, “Head out.”

The guard was stunned and didn’t know what he meant.

“Go out!”

Candleroom shouted, and those guards acknowledged. They left cleanly, and only Ye Zhongming and him remained.

“Is Leader Ye interested in our battle technique?”

The moment he said that, Ye Zhongming was shocked.

Battle technique?

Ye Zhongming did learn Ah Tao’s Scorching Flame Technique and Soul Refining Technique. He heard that those were amazing skills among Posthumous people.

But how did he get them? He gained Ah Tao’s trust, and only after Ah Tao gambled the hope and lives of his whole tribe did he obtain this bit of payment.

Apart from that, even Mountain Bank and Grey Mountain Tribes, which joined the alliance, didn’t share their battle techniques.

This showed how precious they were to them.

Ye Zhongming didn’t expect this Candleroom leader actually to suggest such a trade. Was he dumb, or were his ears playing a trick on him?

“Our tribe’s technique is called-- Flowing Space. Apart from strengthening the bones and tendons, you could even cover your body or weapon with a layer of light to increase its strength and defense. Among Posthumous people, although it isn’t the best technique, it is above average. We don’t ask for much; I just need some better equipment. I don’t ask for something that you are using, but I saw some white and silver equipment; I hope they are of that grade.”

Candleroom looked closely at Ye Zhongming and was afraid he missed any expressions.

Ye Zhongming kept silent and didn’t reply right away.

Logically speaking, this was a good trade for him. White and silver equipment weren’t tough for him. To spend a few hundred of them to get a battle technique was worth it.

But!

This was weird. Why did he suggest it? Was there a trap?

This wasn’t Earth, and it wasn’t his home ground.

“I know you are confused and don’t know why I would use such a precious thing to trade. But the reason is simple: I want to survive with my people and live better.”

“Posthumous people system? Legacy? Imperial City rule?”

He laughed after every phrase.

“I followed them for many years and even during the winter. Moreover, I was really sincere. I followed the ancestors and the Imperial City’s leadership, but what happened? In just one winter, hundreds of us died!”

“Such a life continued every winter, and it didn’t change. If this goes on, our tribe will die. Either no one is left, or we can’t take it and get swallowed by a bigger tribe! Leader Ye, what is the point of this if my tribe is gone? Why care about tradition?”

“To me, it is useless! What can let us live is what I will risk things to get, even if it is… Battle technique!”

Ye Zhongming blinked and then smiled, “Leader Candleroom, I like such a person like you. I agree with this trade, but I have a suggestion you might be interested in.”