6kv Chapter 39 Weight!
Chapter 39 Weight!
"Master!"
Upon seeing Shen Mo, Shi Lan, and Wei Dongming return, Zheng Hao and Li Zitao immediately came to greet them.
The whistle arrow that Wei Dongming fired was not to notify his two apprentices to follow, but to warn them to be careful.
The two of them have limited abilities, and going up with them wouldn't be of much help; in fact, they might become a burden.
Perhaps we should leave it down the mountain and deal with the pleco carcass...
By this time, the group of pheasants on the mountain had already scattered.
Although there was still enough time, none of the three had the will to catch up.
A count of the adult plecos killed was made; a total of 61 were killed, and Shen Mo alone took more than half of them...
"Killing someone by their own skill doesn't count as robbery..."
How can you call something about witchers robbery?
Shen Mo muttered a few words to himself and joined the others in collecting useful parts from the pleated monkey.
Monkey brains and teeth are valuable.
Considering that the next mission is to escort the caravan back to Dusk Valley City, perhaps I can hitch a ride.
And there is plenty of time.
The five of them didn't even spare a monkey skin worth a few dozen yuan.
It took nearly two hours to process all 61 folded monkeys.
They also dug a pit, threw the monkey carcass in, poured kerosene on it, and burned it.
The five of them then carried a pile of materials and headed towards the mountain stronghold.
The place where the pleated monkey was just hunted was on the back mountain of the village, where the cliffs were so steep that it was impossible to climb up.
The slope in front of the village is relatively gentle, with a dedicated road. Although it is a dirt road and winding, it is still relatively flat.
There are still some terraced fields on the hillside, but only some corn stalks remain in the fields...
"I know this mountain stronghold; it was originally a survivors' gathering place."
Looking up at the village atop the mountain, Wei Dongming said:
"After Mugu City joined the Divine Continent Alliance, this village remained independent for a period of time."
Later, the people inside could no longer hold on and rebelled, overthrowing the chieftain's rule, before being incorporated into Mugu City.
This village was preserved because of its good location...
As Wei Dongming explained, Shen Mo looked up to observe.
A city wall about six or seven meters high enclosed the entire hilltop.
The city walls were equipped with watchtowers, cannons, ballistae, heavy machine guns...
At that moment, the sentry in the watchtower was looking at them through binoculars, while simultaneously beckoning something downwards.
Before long, two squads of armed guards ran up the city wall and joined the ranks of the guards...
"...most of the people in the village have moved away."
Those currently staying in the village, besides the garrison soldiers and management personnel, are mostly convicts and scavengers.
There isn't much land here... it's probably mainly used for raising livestock...
As they spoke, the five arrived at the gate of the village.
A guard was already waiting outside the gate.
Shi Lan explained her purpose and handed her identification to the soldier for inspection.
After the soldier finished his inspection and signaled to the city wall that everything was fine, he said to Shi Lan and the other four:
"Send one of you to come in with me to hand over the goods to the caravan; the rest of you wait there."
The soldier pointed to a place that was neither too far nor too near, and said:
"During this special period, we cannot allow you to enter the village. Please understand."
"I understand."
Both Shi Lan and Wei Dongming are experienced.
After a brief exchange, Wei Dongming went in to negotiate with the caravan.
Shi Lan waited outside with Shen Mo, Zheng Hao, and Li Zitao.
However, it took more than half an hour for the gate of the mountain stronghold to slowly open.
Accompanied by the sounds of chickens, ducks, pigs, and sheep, four double-horse-drawn carriages drove out of the village one after another.
Seeing this, Shen Mo looked surprised and said:
"carriage?"
"It's a mule cart," Shi Lan corrected.
"That's not the issue..."
Shen Mo was not surprised by the horse-drawn carriages or mule carts, but by the fact that this caravan didn't even have a single vehicle.
How dare you trade outside the city using an animal-drawn cart?
Shi Lan immediately realized the problem.
Although the roads outside Dusk Valley are in extremely poor condition, animal-drawn carts still have some use.
But for wasteland caravans and transport teams, it was a choice made out of sheer desperation.
Although this village is less than 20 kilometers from Mugu City, using animal-drawn carts is still a bit outrageous...
At the same time, Wei Dongming also ran over with a grim expression and said to Shi Lan and Shen Mo:
"They sold their cars and goods to counterfeiters."
In return, all we got were these chickens, ducks, cattle, sheep, and mule carts...
Before Wei Dongming could finish speaking, a thin, middle-aged man also ran over.
The middle-aged man breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing the bronze badge on Shi Lan's chest.
But he still spoke to Shi Lan with dissatisfaction:
"You must be the squad leader."
Why are there so few people?
As he asked the question, the man's gaze swept over everyone, finally pointing at Zheng Hao and Li Zitao, and said:
"Could these two not even be Witchers?"
"If you're not satisfied, you can cancel the mission."
Shi Lan didn't give men a friendly look either.
Trucks and animal-drawn vehicles are completely different things.
To scavengers and robbers, the former is a tough nut to crack, while the latter is a delicious, meaty bone...
The difficulty of guarding them is completely different!
Upon hearing this, the man's expression hardened, and he said, "I paid for this. Are you going to pay the penalty for canceling the mission?"
"I don't care about any of that!"
Shi Lan said indifferently:
"If the target of the mission is you people, then I will do the mission."
If the target also includes livestock, then you should find someone else!
"What do you mean?" The man's face turned cold. "You're abandoning the mission?"
Shi Lan said indifferently, "We can't help you take those livestock back!"
The task details also don't include any related requirements...
"Why isn't it here!"
The man rudely interrupted Shi Lan and said in a deep voice:
"My request is that you protect the caravan and ensure its safe return to Dusk Valley City."
These livestock are now the property of the caravan and naturally belong to the caravan.
You have no right to give up!
"Whether you have the right to give up or not is not up to you!"
Shi Lan remained unmoved, continuing to pack her things as she spoke:
"When I get back, I will report the reason for abandoning the mission to the Demon Hunter Association."
As for whether it violates the rules, we believe the association will make its own judgment!
Rescuing a caravan and protecting a caravan are two completely different types of missions.
The former is only responsible to people, while the latter is also responsible for protecting goods.
If the caravan's wagons were still there, Shi Lan wouldn't mind providing escort for them.
But now the goods are hauled by mule carts, which are slow and lack protective gear.
To act outside the city is tantamount to carrying gold through the marketplace, inviting trouble upon oneself.
There's no benefit to be gained, so why would Shi Lan take the extra risk of becoming a sucker...?
The man clearly knew he was in the wrong.
But he suffered too many losses this time, and without these livestock to recover his losses, it will be difficult for him to make a comeback in the future.
Looking at Shi Lan, the man threatened with a grim expression:
"I am a member of the Yan family, and this is the Yan family's caravan!"
Think carefully about the consequences of abandoning the mission!
The Yan family?
Upon hearing those two words, Shen Mo immediately connected them with the Li family and the Mei family...
"Heh, why deceive yourself?"
There are many members of the Yan family. Which one are you?
Shi Lan smiled, not taking it to heart.
They've all fallen so low that they need human help, yet they still cling to their livestock.
Even if they are family members, what weight do they carry?