It's the age of cyber, and you're still a traditional villain?

Chapter 222 Isn't this a new friend?

Xu Shi is a very planned person.

For example, if he said he was going to visit Cheng Gujian, he had to wait until he had eaten and drank enough to go to the daily necessities wholesale market before leaving.

The main reason is that the time for coming and going is just right at night. After all, it is a gift to meet guests and make friends. would be great.

Fortunately, Miss Xiaomei had already arranged everything, and while he was working, the gifts had already been transported silently, and the arrangements were made in an imperceptible way.

Xu Shi felt more and more that this girl was capable of handling things. Looking at the big and three rough, I didn't expect her to be as careful as a hair...

"It's a pity that you are not a man, otherwise the Sa family will become brothers with you."

After listening to the other party's report, he pretended to sigh with regret.

These words are in line with the characteristics of a dog man.

You look good, then we might as well have some more in-depth exchanges, if not, the topic will be brought up to worship...

"It's my honor to be a brother with Engong."

Xiaomei didn't turn the corner for a while, and she just smiled heartily when she heard the words, "You take your time to clean up, and I'll arrange the carriage."

No, being brothers with me won't end well... Xu Shi laughed at himself, went back to the room and creaked Xia Wuyou who was still immersed in the aftertaste, "Wake up, ma'am? Have a walk with my husband? "

"Well, let's lie down again..."

Xia Kitten grumbled and sat up reluctantly.

Why is it like this every time, he ordered people to work while his body was still limp... It was the same when Shen Qin was tested before, the bad man is really a pure capitalist.

But she also knew that she was the only capable bodyguard beside Xu Shi at present, so the complaints were only on the lips, and the body still had to move honestly.

"Chengcheng stays to look after the house. If those three children come back late, you can clean them up for your husband."

"Know it."

Jiang Chengcheng hugged the quilt and took a few deep breaths, and replied with a blushing face, "Miss Xiaomei and I also have to study the stance configuration with silver pine wood as the conductor, my husband can go at ease."

When Xu Shi left with Xia Wuyou, she got up unhurriedly.

It's fun to play with Xia Wuyou, but it's been a long time since I've had Xu Shi exclusively... I still have to find a chance, wait for her to come back and discuss it, next time we'll be alone for a day?
After washing up and getting dressed, she ran into Xie Qingyan in the corridor just as she went out.

"Oh? Xu Shi didn't take you with me?"

The dog woman glanced at her with great interest, with a strange air of yin and yang, "It seems that you are also unwanted by no one."

It's not to blame for her snarky words, the key is that the sound insulation effect of this post house is really bad!The dilapidated wooden house can't stop the sound at all, these people are crazy and don't know how to restrain themselves!
Just because she is inexperienced doesn't mean she doesn't have the desire to do so. Who can be in a good mood if she doesn't want to listen?

Almost got it!
"No one wants anyone to know in his own heart."

Jiang Chengcheng didn't let her get used to it, and sneered back, "It's fine to lie to me, but don't fool yourself too."

In fact, she has never liked Xu Shi's so-called fiancée, not because of a sense of crisis or anything, but because she knows that the other party has repeatedly tried to be unfavorable to Xu Shi.

There is one thing to say, Miss Jiang Chengcheng's loyalty to Xu Shi is seldom surpassed by others. It is impossible for her to get used to Xie Qingyan just because of this. The previous cooperation was only academically inevitable. In essence, she still has Those with tinted glasses always feel that this guy is hiding some bad intentions.

Didn't expect you to dare to jump face first?Two words against you are light!

"you!"

Xie Qingyan is also a fried cat, and when he heard this, he couldn't control himself, "You little...you little frog, don't talk too presumptuously! Anyway, Xu Shi and I are also childhood sweethearts, not better than a half-way guy like you?!"

"Is that so? Then I just think you're better."

This kind of innocuous scolding did no harm to Jiang Chengcheng, but the cute and cute cursing words even made her want to laugh, "Aren't Arlene and Xu Dong also childhood sweethearts? Why didn't Xu Dong guard her?"

puff-

This is the sound of a sharp sword piercing the heart.

The dog woman felt like she was about to spit out a mouthful of old blood, but she still insisted and retorted, "What does it matter to me whether he loves to guard or not? I can't live without relying on him?"

"Well, you're right."

Jiang Chengcheng spread his hands, "Since that's the case, why are you in a hurry?"

boom--

Victory!

After a series of punches, Xie Qingyan couldn't help but took two steps back.

Damn, you can't refute it at all!

To be honest, what is her identity? For many years, no one dared to talk to her like this face to face, and she was speechless...Xu Shi was the first, and Jiang Chengcheng was the second.

It is even more harmful to say these words from Jiang Chengcheng's mouth than from that doggy Xu Shi's mouth, after all, their identities are different.

Tsk, sharp-mouthed little girl!

Xie Qing's flaming teeth were about to gnaw into pieces, but he was still angry, and the frustration in his heart gradually overshadowed the anger.

Her expression became a little gloomy, and there was even a bit of grievance in her complaining murmur, "I, I stood with him again tomorrow morning, and if I want to say an apology, I have already apologized... What else do you want from me..."

This is true, since "Twins" was released, she hasn't tripped up Xu Shi in the dark again, at most she just made up for it, right?Which of the following things did not unite with him?

Including the time when Xu Shi's ability was transplanted, she was really doing her best to take care of each other... This time she went to sea, she felt that she was already humble enough. In name, the two of them were considered to be co-leaders, but what was not Xu Shi? When is the final say?What she did was no different from people like Jiang Chengcheng, she acted like his subordinates.

Do you think it will work?It seems to be there, the atmosphere when the two of them were alone that day was great, she had never felt so relaxed and happy with a dog man, and he didn't object to kissing him...

But it's only for the time of being alone, other than that, there is basically no change - this is obviously not the effect she wants, after all, she can't be alone with Xu Shi for the rest of her life, not to mention whether Xu Shi is willing or not, she I may not even want to.

This kind of outsider's feeling is very bad. The joys and sorrows of people are not connected, and all that is left to her is noise... If it is not for her strong psychological quality, she is afraid that she will really cry.

"What's the use of you telling me this...?"

Jiang Chengcheng saw it, but he just sighed softly, "Sorry, I can't answer your question."

"...Well, you're right."

It was rare for Xie Qingyan not to refute her, and smiled helplessly and self-deprecatingly, "Even I don't know the answer to this question."

Looking at the back of her leaving lonely, Jiang Chengcheng tilted his head.

Sorry, there is no empathy between bad women and bad women, and those who are favored are often fearless.

Unless they are good sisters, which unfortunately they are not. (doge)

But that doesn't matter, I'm having fun anyway.

Maybe he...shouldn't object to doing this, right?

whee.

……

Xu Shi's answer was, sorry, I can't move my hands.

Isn't this busy making new friends? The carriage passed through all the alleys and finally stopped in front of a courtyard.

"This is the mansion of Grand Duke Gu Jian."

The driver was also from Yinsong Island, he stopped the car and said, "I will wait for you in the back alley next to me."

"It doesn't look very luxurious."

Xia Wuyou looked around for a while, and read something curiously.

"Maybe someone's wealth will not be revealed."

Xu Shi pinched her cheek, and the two entered the courtyard hand in hand.

Anyway, I must have found the right place - the previous gift had an effect, and the other party had already sent someone to greet him at the door, "You two, please follow me."

Walking through the water pavilion to a quiet room, Cheng Gujian was standing straight in front of a painting, and turned around when he heard the movement, "Envoy Xu, Mrs. Xu, welcome."

"I've seen Grand Duke Gu Jian."

Xu Shi cupped his hands symbolically, and said a few polite words, "During the day, I saw the Grand Duke's handsome appearance and imposing manner, but I never thought I would still like elegant people."

Indeed, although the house looks inconspicuous from the outside, the interior decoration is very luxurious - there are all kinds of decorations, calligraphy and paintings, even the table legs are dotted with precious stones, even if they don't know the value, they probably come from the Hualan Empire Everyone's handwriting.

The same goes for the water pavilion courtyard that I passed through when I came here. It is so lifelike, obviously a lot of effort has been put into it.

Xia Wuyou glanced at him, and it really hit your mark... How do you understand it so well?

Anyway, Night Sin City doesn't have such rules, regardless of the previous "refraction" or the current "snake ring", they are all very grand from the inside to the outside, otherwise she wouldn't have such complaints.

Xu Shi blinked, buddy had a good brother in his previous life...not to mention the place where he lived, he thought it was a slum, but when he entered the door, he wished the floor was gold. Since then, he has learned this routine...

Of course, this is just a small episode, and it is not the main topic today.

"Where, I'm a martial artist, just arty."

Cheng Gujian was also polite, then showed them the seat, straight to the point and pointed to the box in the quiet room, "The gift of Xu Envoy is not a small gift, so it must be something very important to come here late at night for a special visit. ?”

"It's mainly for trade."

Xu Shi said bluntly, "I don't want to cause trouble for the royal family... Instead of letting them discuss endlessly, why not make a final decision with your Excellency? I think your attitude towards this kind of matter is everyone's attitude."

"Envoy Xu is too serious."

Cheng Gujian waved his hand lightly, "Thunder, rain and dew are all the grace of the emperor. I was just entrusted by the late emperor to assist Her Majesty the Empress... Your Majesty is still young, and many things are immature to deal with. I will return it."

At first he was very humble, but his expression didn't mean that at all. Instead, there was a feeling of "you have found the right guy, you are very good" in it.

Grand Duke Gu Jian even turned sideways without any trace, revealing the painting behind him—it is the painting of him standing side by side with the former emperor of the empire, just look at the same crown.

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Xu Shi secretly complained, and said that you are not a powerful minister?This style is no worse than listening to politics behind a curtain...

The main reason is that he is very familiar with this feeling. I am in the same position as you in the City of Night Sins?That's fine.

Even his villain radar was activated uncontrollably. This guy is probably also an early-to-mid-term boss, right?
After all, this is very similar to Oboi's script - in the early stage, he overshadowed the sky with one hand, and then he was taken down by the developed protagonist with a sword, and at the same time he captured the queen's heart at the same time...

Who made Dongfang Xiao really a girl?She's still a blond girl with white silk... It's hard for him not to think about this kind of plot.

Pinching Ma Ma Di, such a clichéd script, I don't know who is responsible for designing the experimental field in "Tianli".

"At least Her Majesty is still practicing the way of being a king, right?"

However, there is no way to make this clear, and Xu Shi just clicked on the subtext of Cheng Gujian's words, "Then I have to trouble Your Excellency...We can't just go back home right now? The governor will scold me if he knows."

"This is reasonable, and it can be seen that Xu Envoy and your party have important responsibilities."

Cheng Gujian nodded slightly, his eyes were sharp, "Otherwise you wouldn't be out there during the day... Speaking of which, your ability is very interesting, is it to provoke other people's emotions?"

"Small tricks can't be hidden from Your Excellency's eyes."

Xu Shi didn't deny it, narrowed his eyes and said with a smile, "Your Excellency can not be affected, the strength is probably higher than mine."

This is a bit of self-effacement—reasonably, he is still an A+-level "upgrader" at least now, and in the words of the Hualan Empire, he is a "Chongyue"-level "God's Chosen One" who is one in a million How can the penetrating power of "entropy increase of evil thoughts" be so easily resisted?
The fact is that at least [-]% of the people present at the time were hit by the tricks. Cheng Gujian was one of the few who could not be affected. This alone can show that no matter who he is, he is a strong opponent. He is not a minister of power who has his appearance, even if he has his appearance, he cannot be a minister of power.

Besides, there was another person he couldn't break through, and that was Dongfang Xiao himself.

But he knew a little bit about this. When he came here, he had heard from Pan Cheng and Xiaomei that the imperial family was in the same line, and the abilities of each generation of descendants were also quite similar, called "Holy Light".

This ability is both offensive and defensive. The passive effect can offset most of the so-called "unclean things", such as mental shock, or physical poisons. When the level of the ability is raised, the so-called "holy "Light" is materialized, and things like lightsabers and light shields come out.

That's why I saw that the little queen looked like a normal person... In a sense, this ability is similar to Xie Qingyan's "Ability Nullification", but the difference is quite big when broken down.

For example, if he can't influence the dog woman, it means that the other party is a stone girl, so he can't get in, while Dongfang Xiao cuts off most of it for you, leaving at most a root. It's not that it will never work, but the effect will be It's a big discount, and if you really want to force it, you can stuff it in, but it's not cool.

This "Holy Light" is also more like a specialization for the dark department. It can't be like Xie Qingyan, whoever gets the title... Generally speaking, each has its own merits.

The royal family of the empire has been passed down for a long time, and this is not a secret to everyone. Xu Shi even complained a few words when he heard it.

One is that he also discovered that most of the abilities of the people of the Hualan Empire have a taste of fantasy magic - this holy light, that sword formation, and that Fan Shigui's fire element ability... This kind of ability is in the On the contrary, the city of night crime is rare, even if there is, it is not particularly popular. Our family has advanced technology, so it is not too difficult to restrain these abilities.

Just like when Xie Qingyan was implanting supernatural powers before, any water and fire superpowers he encountered were directly used as experimental subjects, and he didn't think it was unusual at all.

The second is that it actually has the ability to be passed down from generation to generation?This is also extremely rare in the City of Night Sins. At that time, everyone was joking, saying that even if the queen is an old woman, you should catch her, and it would be good to study it...

All in all, although they are under the same "rust fog", there are quite a few differences between the two city-states.

"Envoy Xu is humble."

Cheng Gujian smiled, but there was no sign of relaxation in his expression, on the contrary, he was a little more vigilant because of this topic.

Because he is also very clear that Xu Shi's ability is by no means a "small trick", on the contrary, his ability is quite powerful.

The reason why he was able to resist this kind of mental shock was entirely due to an accessory on his body - the former emperor of the empire once blessed him with the "Holy Light" with a secret method, which made him invincible in the face of these tricks. What he is afraid of, his own ability has nothing to do with this aspect.

But when he resisted Xu Shi's mental shock, he was not so easy. Afterwards, he saw that there were cracks on the accessories?This alone let him know that the young man wearing glasses in front of him is definitely not simple, he is quite a smiling tiger.

Not to mention that he didn't have any signs when he activated his ability, and many people were caught in the trick because they didn't notice for a while... Whoever can release such a wide range of mental shocks in an instant, whoever thinks he is weak is a fool.

It's just that he can't say these words either, wouldn't it be equivalent to showing cowardice?
They are both thousand-year-old foxes, both Xu Shi and Cheng Gujian know that the other party still has something hidden in their hands, and pretending to be confused is the best choice.

"Actually, you don't have to be so anxious. The strength of your Night Sin City is all seen by the princes and officials present today."

After calming down a little in his heart, Cheng Gujian spoke in a deep voice, and continued to pull, "Your Majesty is also very interested in this. Even if you don't come to me, it will be a matter of time before you and I establish a traffic business between our two states."

"Better faster than slower."

Xu Shi smiled, "Besides, since everyone has seen it, I hope the process can be simpler."

Commerce and commerce are essentially a transaction. Since we know that it is a transaction, everyone knows that there is such a trick that can be used to procrastinate.

Anyway, Xu Shi didn't want to procrastinate, on the one hand, there were other things waiting for him to do, and on the other hand, if the delay was too long, everyone in the Hualan Empire should wake up...

The trick he used today has a scientific name, it is called a blow to the head. It is essentially the same as shouting for no reason before a fight. It can indeed scare people in a short time, but after a long time, think carefully, are you really so scary?I'm afraid not necessarily.

Because the Hualan Empire is not a soft persimmon for him to control. He killed Fan Shigui today, but his strength is not so strong... Could such a huge empire really have no foundation?There must be.

At least for a while, I have heard that the Holy See has a so-called big killer, and the royal family also has a secret treasure that can be called the top secret. Combined with their main attack on the "rust fog" itself, the power of such objects is probably not small. Otherwise, why would "Tianli" create such an experimental field?Play house?Not to be underestimated.

And once someone talks about these things, the situation will not be as one-sided as it was during the day, and it will be all unnecessary troubles.

That's why Xu Shi turned around and came to have a private chat with Cheng Gujian, to confirm everything as quickly as possible, and it would be too late to say anything, and there would be a lot more room for manipulation.

"What Xu Envoy said is true, I have opened my eyes today."

Cheng Gujian smiled faintly, and pointed again at the gift that Xu Shi had sent earlier, "So, is this your mental shock to me?"

"How can it be? This is at most a door-to-door gift for making friends."

Xu Shi also laughed, "The main thing is that I don't know what you lack, so I can only be so vulgar... As for entrusting your help, there will naturally be another price."

While speaking, he winked at Xia Wuyou who was at the side, and the other party understood, and opened the suitcase he brought.

"The weapons and medicine samples here are better than those displayed during the day."

Xu Shi explained with a smile, "If you need it, I can guarantee that these will only exist in your hands."

This is the seriousness of the Eight Classics ending the dragging and cutting into the theme. If you ask Cheng Gujian for help, or unilaterally establish this kind of private cooperative relationship with him, then of course you have to come up with something extra.

The previous gold and silver were of course not enough, and the dignified prince would never lack such yellow and white things. It is the same reason that he never had to worry about money when he was in Night Sin City. At most, it was just to show his attitude Yes, it sounds more like a stepping stone.

And Cheng Gujian's words just now can be regarded as implying that he has not been as shocked as others all the time - he himself has not been affected by his own ability much, and the speed of aftertaste is naturally faster.

Xu Shi had already expected this. In the daytime situation, it only needs to shock [-]% to [-]% of the people. It is unrealistic to expect everyone to be fine-tuned, so he has already arranged a backup, which can be regarded as his true strength. given conditions.

Only providing Cheng Gujian with better weapons is undoubtedly sending a signal—no matter how much the City of Night Sin and the Hualan Empire build traffic dealers, the influx of new weapons will not affect your status, because I will give You better stuff to upgrade your personal armament.

Chips with higher value are often only reserved for more important people.

Neither of them took the initiative to bring this matter up, but Xu Shi knew very well that Cheng Gujian was so powerful, there would definitely be private troops, and that was one of the foundations of his status as a powerful minister.

Anyway, don't come up with "the minister is dedicated to serving the country and has no selfish intentions". If you really want to do that, you won't even let me in, and let people come in and say such obscene words, then you will become a fool and stand up again.

And the weapons he brought are essentially aimed at this market. Serious high-level "upgraders" may not be able to use these things. When did you see that Mr. Wen cared about these things?Even if Xia Wuyou's level has been using alloy war blades, there are dependencies, but not many.

But for non-"upgraded" and low-level "upgraded", the improvement brought about by equipment is obvious. These people are also the largest combat force in a city-state or country.

Then, based on this premise, what Xu Shi promised to him may not necessarily be to maintain his status, or even further enhance his status.

"...how much can you give me?"

Cheng Gujian paused for a moment, and began to tell people not to speak secretly, and the subconscious lip biting action also showed that he had already been tempted.

"It depends on how much you need."

Xu Shi crossed his hands and said with a smile, "Including the complete opening of the air route for the establishment of diplomatic relations in the future, I can also guarantee that your people will have a higher priority."

"Then what do you want?"

Cheng Gujian pondered.

"What I want is very simple."

Xu Shi nodded and said, "In addition to direct trade with the royal family, I hope to obtain a permit to open a trading post. There is only one requirement for these trading posts. We, Night Sin City, operate independently. Others, regardless of the royal family or The Holy See has no right to intervene."

"Of course, the profits you get will naturally be shared by you, the Grand Duke. The exact amount... [-]%?"

Cheng Gujian nodded, motioning for him to continue.

"As for the goods we hope to get...here is a list, can you take a look at it first?"

Cheng Gujian took the list, glanced at it curiously, "This is all you want?"

The above things are common to the Hualan Empire, and they are all natural items that contain a lot of "spiritual energy", such as silver pine wood... If you want to say that the rare ones are some ores, but the empire's strength in this regard The reserves are by no means small.

"More precisely, this direction?"

Xu Shi smiled, "I made this list in a hurry, and there may be some changes in the future, so I can adjust it at that time, how about it?"

The so-called transaction is to exchange what is needed. These things are not only Cheng Gujian, but Xiaomei had the same reaction when she saw it at the time, but the City of Night Sin lacks these diverse animals and plants that naturally contain "rust fog".

The methods used by the consortiums to extract "rust mist" are single, either ore or sea water, and the diversity of species is not as rich as that of the Hualan Empire.

The so-called shortness of the size and strengths is reflected here. These things are of great value to Xu Shi and them, especially at the juncture of researching power transplantation today, they can provide a lot of unexpected research value. Just how interested Jiang Chengcheng and Xie Qingyan are in it...

"... makes sense."

Cheng Gujian thought for a while, got up and stretched out his hand to him.

Anyway, this deal is worth it, at least for him, everyone gets what they need.

He is also well aware of Xu Shi's subtext of "there will be changes in the future" - such a transaction will not be a one-off deal. For example, now that Xu Shi is clearly providing a first-generation weapon, he is given a second-generation weapon. After that, the trade line After getting through, he can bring three generations, which is another new cycle.

At that time, he will put the second-generation weapon on the table, and it can be said that he has worked hard to win it with a little writing. Not only will he always be one step ahead, but he will also be able to make more contributions.

Xu Shi shook hands with him vigorously, even if the deal is concluded, there is no need to worry about who breaks the contract, everyone has ways to preserve evidence.

"I always call you Messenger Xu. It sounds a bit awkward. I've made you a little older. If you don't mind, call you Brother Xu?"

Cheng Gujian was in a good mood and took the initiative to say so.

"Of course it's okay, Brother Cheng."

Xu Shi has no objection, won't this be a new friend?
"Would you like a drink? I have a very good old wine here."

Cheng Gujian turned around and took three wine glasses, "Brothers and sisters, too?"

"I don't drink well, so there's no shame in it."

Xu Shi politely declined, "Compared to drinking, I have a question that I want to ask Brother Cheng."

"you say?"

"Can you tell me in detail about the "Sea God"? "

　Today's update is a little earlier, the main reason is to go to the field...

　　Xu Shi: Needless to say, what will happen when you become brothers with me⑧?What, Pan Cheng?Both of their daughters are in my hands...

　　
　
(End of this chapter)