The slave owner who led the team did not immediately agree to Shao Xuan's request. Instead, he stared at the short, thin, sickly and weak old slave carefully for several times. He really didn't think there was anything special about this slave. As the largest slave organization, the slave owners in the organization have developed a pair of good eyes. They can tell which slaves can be sold at a high price and which slaves are not useful. Especially those with high positions, their eyesight is of course more powerful. However, as a leader, he has sold more slaves than people in a tribe, but he can't see anything unusual about the slave in front of him. This time he was escorted There are so many slaves in the country, and more than half of them are strong and suitable for hard labor. Why does this Flame Horn man choose an old slave who is nothing special? ¡°Do you know him?¡± asked the leading slave owner. "An old acquaintance." Shao Xuan did not deny it. The slave owner who led the team looked at Shao Xuan suspiciously, and then at the slave. It was true that many people bought people they knew, but when it came to the Flaming Horn people, something felt wrong. Even if they really know each other, this "old acquaintance" is definitely not a friendly relationship. Haters? After thinking about it, I couldn't figure out the weirdness of it, but the leader still agreed. They are professional slave traders among slave owners, and their main task is to buy and sell slaves. Since someone wants to buy a slave, he will sell it, but at this price, The price is higher. Mu Feng came over and bargained with the other party. He went to Chaoqiucheng many times and knew the situation of the slave trade. He knew very well what kind of slaves were worth and how much they were worth. In the end, Shao Xuan bought the slave with a water-moon stone that was not very bright. After the sale was completed, the slave owner who led the team took off the palm-sized gold instrument in the shape of a beast's tooth from his neck. This kind of thing is called Ó„(i), which is a tool used to untie knots. When there were no gold locks, the knot was a simple, convenient and low-cost lock. Even if wooden locks and stone locks later appeared, the knot was still the mainstream. Sometimes, for the safety of property, complicated knots are made when tying. Some knots can create the effect of nine links. If you don't use tools, it will take at least half a day to solve them. But if you use tools like Hao, it may take two breaths to solve them. If the knot is the earliest lock, then the knot is the earliest key. The former slave owners would carry it with them, and at the same time, they would also tell others: We are slaves! Sometimes a person would wear several kinds of hibiscus at the same time. Just like the hibiscus worn by the slave owners escorting slaves in front of them, some are short and thick, some are slender, some are straight, some are more curved, and some are shaped. Simple, some are more complex, and even have many hollow patterns. Shao Xuan knew a lot about rope knots, so he could tell at a glance that there were nearly a hundred kinds of knots on the ropes binding the slaves in front of him, and Shao Xuan had never seen more than half of them. Although some knots may seem simple, Shao Xuan knows that those knots are not easy to untie. It¡¯s truly amazing. Different shapes of knots are used to solve different types of knots. Wearing it too much will naturally give people the impression that "I have many slaves, so I have many knots and need more strings." Slaves are also a kind of wealth, and the behavior of slave owners is also a manifestation of showing off their wealth. As the minds of the craftsmen opened up, and the talented craftsmen with outstanding skills came up with novel ideas one by one, some more complex and stronger locks were also born. However, they were difficult to make, expensive and very expensive. . The nobles who had the conditions to use gold locks realized the benefits of these new locks and gradually reduced the frequency of use of knots. In addition to their functional properties, the more ornate gold locks can also be used to decorate the facade, showing the nobility of the aristocratic slave owners, and are very popular among the nobles. With the replacement of strong locks, the knots in daily life no longer need to be tied. Therefore, the ropes used to untie the ropes are gradually used less, but the ropes have not disappeared. Nowadays, Jin continues to inherit, but its functions are constantly downplayed, and it is developed in the direction of accessories. The nobles have always continued their pretentious habit of wearing tassels to show their status as noble slave owners. Since tassels are no longer used to untie ropes, there is no need to be strong and durable. The tassels made of beautiful gemstones are good. Accessories make it more stylish. Some female slave owners would also use alfalfa to fix their heads as ornaments. The production of Ón also tends to be more gorgeous in appearance rather than functional in practicality. Therefore, many slave owners still have the tradition of wearing hibiscus, but those who wear it may not actually use it to untie ropes. But among slave owners, there was a special group. People in the "Ji" organization have always had a special liking for the tassels. The tassels they wear are still used to untie knots. When escorting slaves, most people still use knots, and the ropes are also special.??Treated and relatively strong rope. Everyone in "Ji" is good at tying knots. It would be very difficult to untie it without borrowing tools. Of course, if you use a hard sharp weapon to cut it, you can naturally cut it, but who would risk offending "Ji" Are you in danger to rob "Ji"'s slave? As for the slaves who tried their best to break the rope and escape, most of them would still be found by the "giver" people in various ways and punished in more cruel ways. Some of them, after draining their labor, were sold as food to cannibals. tribe. Slaves who fell into the hands of the slaves rarely escaped safely. The slave owner who led the team used a scimitar-like sword to untie a knot in the slave team. He took the untied rope and handed it to Shao Xuan. At the other end of the rope, the old man was tied. slave. "This slave belongs to you." The other slave owners who escorted the slaves were full of joy when they saw the deal concluded. They felt that the deal was a good deal and they made a lot of money. There are few things like water moon stone here, and it can also illuminate, which is better than ordinary gems. If it is valuable, it would be good for an old slave with little labor power to exchange it for a gem like this. But the slave owner who led the team did not have much joy on his face. Instead, he became more and more confused. He did not regret making this transaction. Whether it was a loss or a profit, he recognized what he had done. However, he still had a strange feeling in his heart. When he left, He even looked back at the hunched old slave several times, but unfortunately he still couldn't see anything. After the slave team left and was out of sight, Shao Xuan looked at the old slave standing there with his head hanging down and his body hunched. "Still pretending? Do you think I don't know who you are?" The others were made more curious by Shao Xuan's words. They looked left and right, they had never seen this person before. "II don't knowwhat are you talking about." The old slave's hoarse voice trembled as he spoke an authentic native dialect. Even the Changzhou tribe who came here had already learned the dialect. , and what he said was not according to his standards. The people in Guihe were even more confused, who is this? Could it be that he met Shao Xuan when he came here? Those of them who have been on the other side certainly don't know this person. Just as he was thinking about it, he heard Shao Xuandao say: "Stop pretending, Thief Seven." Thief Seven? ! ! Thousands of dagger-like gazes swept over him. Speaking of Yanjiao people¡¯s views on ¡°thief¡±, it¡¯s like seeing disgusting shit. Since people who knew about ¡°thief¡± came here, Yanjiao was even excited and gloating about their misfortune. Now, they actually saw the "thief" again! He is really an old acquaintance! Back then, Thief Qi was caught stealing cabbage in the farmland of Yanjiao. Shao Xuan beat him down. Later, this man joined other thieves and wanted to steal the green-faced fangs. Shao Xuan chased him and beat him. They could only blow the whistle and ask for help despite being relegated. Now, we met again. Knowing that he couldn't escape, Thief Qi's face was so entangled that it became twisted. Before he was mixed up in this team escorting slaves, he was still thinking in his heart that he was really a genius. Once he got into Chaoqiu City, he would find an opportunity to escape and make the people who were angry to death, la la la la~ The cycle in his heart continued Singing the victory song of the "thieves" organization, Thief Seven was very proud. As a result, before arriving at Chaoqiucheng, he met his nemesis Shao Xuan. Even though he was pretending like this, Shao Xuan could still recognize him! Every time you meet a Flaming Horned Man, something bad happens! Thief Qi felt that the reason why he was so unlucky must be that he did not pay homage to his ancestors before this operation. Under the watchful eyes of the public, the old slave's originally weathered appearance, sluggish expression, and weak body gradually began to change. He was no longer rickety, his back straightened, his shriveled body also bulged up as if inflated, and there was a burst of rattling bones. Dislocated sounds. The people in Guihe looked at the slave. From surprise at first, to confusion, to anger, a sentence came out in their hearts at the same time: Damn, this is really the guy! "Thief Seven!" The people in Yanjiao moved their shoulders vigorously, surrounded Thief Seven, and sneered. Their eyes seemed to say: "See if I don't beat you to death!" Thief Seven seemed to be frightened, and was stunned. He stood there with dull eyes, but Shao Xuan knew that this guy must have been thinking about a way to escape. After looking at the surrounding terrain and environment, he determined that it would be very difficult for Thief Qi to escape. Shao Xuan asked again, "Tell me, what did you steal this time?" People who "steal" will not be secretive after stealing things. Others will They steal things for fear of being known, but they are afraid that others will not know, and will even show them off. The more precious the things are, the crazier they show off, hoping that everyone will know. However, in order to protect his achievements, Thief Qi may not tell the truth. Sure enough, Pirate Qi remained silent in response to Shao Xuan's question. Shao Xuan did not rush, but said, "We will go there this time."City, at the same time, we will also bring a message. " Thief Qi still lowered his head and did not move, but Shao Xuan knew that he was listening and continued: "We will tell the people in the royal city that the great thief Xing Qi tried his best to steal the underpants of Chao Wen, the lord of Chaoqiu City. . " Thief Qi suddenly raised his head and looked at Shao Xuan, "This is simply an insult to my stealing skills! "Not to mention Chao Wen's underwear, he can easily steal the underwear of those in the palace of the royal city! Such low-level techniques are done by some new talents. How could he, Thief Qi, do it?! He wants to The person who is the leader of the thieves! There are large caravans and traveling teams coming and going in the royal city. Such entertainment news will probably spread widely. Perhaps, some people who have already been attacked by thieves will be more concerned. Passionately promoting Thief Seven¡¯s ¡°results¡± and adding some information to make the news more interesting. Obviously, Thief Seven has thought a lot about it. ¡°Huh, do you think others will believe it? "Pirate Qi looked unconcerned. "You can try it. "Shao Xuan said in a calm tone. "Thief Qi said nothing. If the Yanjiao people threaten them with force, he will make up all kinds of lies to deceive the Yanjiao people, but what Shao Xuan mentioned is a matter of reputation. . This is simply sewage being poured on his reputation. Moreover, others said this is not very lethal, but this is what the Yanjiao people said. Thief Qi should pay more attention to it. He is afraid that the Yanjiao people will deduct it from him! More shit. He was preparing to rank up now, but he didn't want to be affected by this. After thinking about it, Pirate Seven spoke up and said with a sigh. It's a hen tree, so people call him "Ling Gucuo". " After saying this, Thief Seven couldn't help but feel proud. He had stolen this from the leader of the organization, and he planned to use this to rank among the "Thieves". (To be continued.) 8