"Are we really looking for that group of merchants from this morning? Maybe they are not the ones you are looking for." Blast said.
"If it's suspicious, don't miss it," Bing Zhixie said.
Everyone was silent for a while. Silio looked at the people bustling up and down the hillside and in the middle of the road: "I'm afraid it's hard to find someone here."
"Sugar, silk, tea..." Garland pondered: "How about we go door to door to find these shops?"
The three of them were stunned for a moment, looking at the huge Xiangshan City, and shook their heads in unison to express that this was not a good idea.
Silio said: "What if they are not delivered to shops, but to the homes of wealthy families? We can't go door to door looking for them."
Garland himself also thought of this. He had stayed at the Apple Island Manor. People like that definitely didn't buy things by the piece. They were all transported home in batches by caravans.
Silio said: "I was at the port just now and saw the tax officer registering and recording the goods entering the city. I remember that they have to register, value and collect taxes on all goods entering the city, right?"
Gale nodded: "That's right."
"We can ask the commercial tax officer. Maybe we can find out something. If that doesn't work, go to the supervisor or inspector. They can definitely help."
"Ask officials for help?" Hayate was surprised how this tall man came up with such an idea: "Someone has been kidnapped. It is indeed reasonable to ask the public security patrol, but the officials here are not as diligent as you think, and I can't go with you.
No, it makes no sense for a bad wolf in the desert to find a domestic dog for help. I have my own way of finding people."
Silio said: "Then let's search separately. There is no need to do anything. It is a waste of manpower for four people to work together."
Jianfeng pointed to the mountain and said, "Have you seen the tallest building? There is an 'Emil Restaurant' directly opposite it to the southwest, and we will meet there."
The four of them split into two teams and acted separately. Silio and Garland went to find the port tax collector, while Gale Feng led Bing Zhixie towards the city.
Xiangshan City covers several gentle hills, and it is said that under one of the hills is the tomb of the ancient Elephant King. Bing Zhixie followed Jifeng to find the streets up the mountain, and found the local Tawafei (Tawafei) in a nearby temple.
: a leader of a Sheikh of a religious society (Sheikh: elder, dean, leader, village chief, clan leader of a religious society). This Sheikh is the dean of this temple and is very familiar with Gale, the two said.
We laughed and chatted together.
Gale told the chief Sheikh why he was here, and Sheikh immediately offered to help find the Sabanta businessman and the green-haired girl, and summoned dozens of students to give them the task of searching for them. Gale searched eight residential areas and temples in a row.
Although he did not have a good reputation in the city, he had a very friendly and close relationship with certain people in the city. The eight Sheikh chiefs eagerly agreed to help and immediately put them into action.
took action.
Bing Zhixie said in surprise: "I didn't expect that you, the leader of the Sand Bandits, would have such good connections in the city."
Gale said proudly: "Sometimes it doesn't hurt to make a few more friends. The Sheikh leaders of these local communities can exert more energy than if they go to the Bazaar Supervisor (Bazaar Supervisor: Market Supervisor), Mubatas Po (
Mubataspo (officials who manage the city's trade and moral construction) are bigger. Even if the provincial governor sends people, they may not be more efficient than these people. You should learn from me and don't always pass by a place in a hurry.
, in the end I didn’t even have anyone I knew well.”
"..." Bingzhixie said unhappily: "I don't need you to teach me how to get along with others!"
Gale chuckled and said: "Next, I want to contact Hong Jue. His beggar intelligence network must have penetrated here, and maybe he can be of some help."
"Where can I use a narcotic stone around here?"
Gale pointed to the tallest building: "You can borrow the Emil restaurant."
The Emil Restaurant is not under the tallest building, but across the street. However, the restaurant is as luxurious and gorgeous as the palace. It has silver pillars, pure gold doors, and a pure solid sapphire polished into a large "
The glass is set on the door frame. In front of the restaurant, there is a dignified greeting host and security guard. The moment the main door is opened, the clear and transparent mithril bells alert the waiters in the restaurant that a distinguished guest has arrived.
Bing Zhixie muttered: "The standards of this restaurant are very high."
Gale explained: "Emir means noble. It also means commander, monarch, and leader."
"I see." Bing Zhixie entered the restaurant with him.
The waiter came up to him immediately, and Hayate said a few words to him. The waiter took the two of them up the stairs directly opposite the door and to a seat by the window on the second floor, where they could see the street view.
Hayate didn't order food, but ordered some drinks.
Bing Zhixie asked: "Aren't you wanted in this city? How dare you come to such a good restaurant to eat? I thought you were so good that everyone wanted to beat you."
Hayate smiled and said: "My band of thieves does the dirty work of robbery and theft, but not every sand bandit is disgusting to everyone."
"You mean someone still likes you?"
Gaofeng leaned over and whispered: "Xiangshan City is my main sales point, especially some tough goods. Not everyone dares to accept them."
Bing Zhixie understood: "I understand what you said."
Gale motioned to look at the big and tall building opposite and said, "Do you know what's opposite?"
Bing Zhixie said: "I've seen the map, it's the Elephant King Tower."
Gale said: "Now it is no longer called the Elephant King Pagoda, it is called the Buddha Farewell Garden."
"Buddha...it sounds familiar. I should have heard or seen this name recently."
Gale Wind said: "Prince Fobie's Garden, the current actual ruler of Xiangshan City, and the Great Sullah of the Three Holy Cities, the leader of the guild, Sheikh, the religious judge of the city's Divine Judgement Hall is personally appointed by him, and the provincial governor
He must agree to take office."
"Sounds like a very important person."
Gale said: "Let's put it this way, Fayed of the Crescent Sect, who is also a member of the Great Sura, is a little worse than him. How can he be ranked second or third among the Angel Sect? As for his
Wealth... Well, although there is no direct evidence, a large part of the dirt I took away was taken away by the industries he controlled. In his garden, the luxury carriage inlaid with gold and jade alone cost 9,000
More driving, that’s all you can imagine.”
Bing Zhixie took a sip of fruit tea and almost spit out: "More than 9,000? Are you sure you didn't say two more zeros?"
Gale said: "This was a number a few years ago, but now it may be over 10,000, and every ride is different."
Bing Zhixie sighed: "No matter how rich I am, I can't ride a carriage with ten thousand people. Sometimes I always wonder why these people are here."
"Maybe this is the pleasure of having power. Controlling huge amounts of wealth is also a manifestation of power."
"So, you take me to understand why?"
Gaofeng shook his head: "For no reason, I want to show you the... customs in our desert. Okay, I'll borrow the Tongyi Stone and will be back soon." After he stood up, he leaned over and whispered to Bing Zhixie: "
When I came here, I had a feeling that the Xiumiya I was looking for would be sent... there." He glanced at the Fobie Garden opposite.
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(Note: The setting in this article has nothing to do with reality. It is just a borrowed noun. Please do not associate it with it for no reason. I hereby declare.)