Pioneer Lord: Starting From Daily Intelligence

Chapter 370: Chapter 161: Sado Vipers and the Sado Brass Bell (Part 2)

As they spoke, the group rode across the Moon Dial, where four guards stood below it. Seeing the procession of the Hesse Forbidden Guard Knights, they immediately stood upright, gripping their long halberds, appearing exceptionally spirited.

This was a crucial moment to impress the Lord, in case the Lord might favor them and allow them to enter the ranks of High-level Directly Affiliated Attendants, which would directly change their destiny.

But clearly, they were overthinking it. Su Li’s gaze did not linger on them for even a moment; instead, he was more interested in the Moon Dial.

With this structure here, it indeed greatly protects the security of the Ecter commercial street, eliminating the worry of thieves, burglars, and arsonists committing crimes in this bustling district at night.

After entering the commercial street, the scenery was completely different from the Hammer Road’s serenity and majesty. Instead, it was full of life, with shops along the road opening their doors for business, and even numerous stalls lining the roadside. The more decent ones had a few wooden tables with strange items displayed on them, while the simpler ones simply spread a beast skin on the ground as their sales venue.

This made Su Li feel as if he had entered a spontaneously formed adventure market. Importantly, the items they were selling were exactly like what adventurers and mercenaries sell in Su Li’s impression, ranging from the claws, fur, and bones of magical beasts to herbs, minerals, antiques, and artworks, even divine statues, protective talismans, and witchcraft tools were all available. Su Li also saw many people selling weapons and equipment, including daggers, short swords, bows and crossbows, shields, and magic wands for mages and wizards!

Loren noted Su Li’s interest and introduced, ”Lord, you must not easily trust the advertisements of these people. There are suspicious priests everywhere here selling fake relics and enchanted items.”

However, even so, Su Li still saw many knights, armed attendants, and members of the Free People’s Corps bustling around here. The great shadow of war looms over the Hesse Territory, and all soldiers and officers will spare no efforts to arm themselves before the final battle arrives. At this time, they are not stingy with money. As long as they can enhance combat power and increase the chance of survival, they are willing to spend a fortune.

It is precisely for this reason that the wealth of Hesse Territory has attracted a large number of caravans and adventurers from all over the south, and even some civilians and immigrants have brought suspicious items treasured in their homes for years here, hoping to sell them for a good price.

Seeing Su Li, most people dared not speak, but some who had good items and had confidence rushed forward to solicit customers, excitedly saying to Su Li, ”Lord! Lord! I have great things here, never having had the heart to sell. You are the right master for them.”

Su Li looked towards the young blond-haired man held by the guards, smiled and said to Loren, ”It seems I have quite the good reputation among the people.”

If it were a Lord with a bit lower virtue value, or a bit more tyrannical, the people wouldn’t dare directly expose their treasures to the Lord.

After all, those tyrannical lords don’t care about reason. As long as a treasure appears in his sight, it becomes his own.

Of course, tyranny and virtue each have their pros and cons. A tyrannical lord indeed has a very low cost for acquiring wealth; as long as his army could keep things under control, he could exploit everything without cost.

While a virtuous lord consistently manages to obtain more treasures, like right now.

Loren immediately laughed and said, ”Certainly, all the people of the territory support your rule, Lord.”

Su Li turned and looked at the young man, waved to the guard and said, ”Let him come over.”

Once the young man excitedly ran to Su Li’s front, Su Li asked, ”What good stuff do you have?”

The blond-haired man immediately took out two items from his backpack, a peculiar bottle, and a brass-colored bell, excitedly introducing, ”Lord, my name is Bear Heart Eric Torg. These two are treasures found by our Mercenary Corps after killing demons and monsters in ancient ruins.”

”This brass-colored bell is the trophy obtained from killing a powerful Divine Chosen Demon. It’s extremely popular among the noblewomen in the Empire. As you know, within the Empire, it’s fashionable for noblewomen to wear corsets as underwear. Some female warriors even choose to wear corsets directly in public. This bell can be hung beneath the corset, enhancing the beautiful and firm curves of the female body.”

Tiberus immediately cursed, ”Bullshit! Can’t you use your brain that isn’t even as big as my toenail to think if the garbage you’re spewing has any credibility? You guys, worse than pigs and dogs, could really kill a powerful Divine Chosen Demon?”

”If you’re that brave, why not go kill the Green Dragon and then go have fun with women? Isn’t that better than spouting nonsense that even the dumb son of the blacksmith next door wouldn’t believe!”

Su Li fingered his ear, truly a fierce and refreshing rant.

Eric was utterly scolded, experiencing for the first time such a powerful knight’s overwhelming aura pressing on him, unable to breathe, and frankly terrified to even feign an argument.

It was his first time realizing that even a Champion Knight could hurl insults so unpleasantly.

Su Li waved to Tiberus and said, ”Mind your image, we are building a civilized territory! That blond-haired one... no, what’s your name? Be honest; where did you get these things?”