Published: March 12, 2025
Chapter 245: The Identity of a Not-So-Simple Swindler
Wells understood this well; the orcs had been deceived by the human race too many times, so many that they had lost count. This was why they harbored a strong wariness towards humans, and it was also the reason why very few human merchants could earn the friendship flag from the orcs.
The orcs would never give the friendship flag to those they did not trust, as they considered it the greatest desecration of the flag. In fact, after all these years, aside from Zhao Hai, no human merchant had ever received the friendship flag from the orcs, not even from smaller tribes like the Goat Head Hammer Tribe.
One could say that the friendship flag on Zhao Hai's cart greatly improved Wells' impression of him, and it was precisely because of that flag that he wanted to collaborate with Zhao Hai.
Wells let out a sigh, "I really hope Zhao Hai is a good merchant. If he really has a substantial amount of food and is willing to sell it to us orcs, I would gladly give him the friendship flag of the Herculean Bull Tribe."
Yale looked at Wells, understanding the meaning behind his words. The orcs were most in need of food, and if Wells could really solve the food problem for the tauren through Zhao Hai, he would be even closer to the position of clan leader.
Yale hoped for that as well, but he remained highly wary of Zhao Hai. Having lived among the larger tribes for a long time, and currently engaged in a covert struggle with Gasol and his group, Yale's heart was still quite dark.
After a moment of silence in the tent, Yale finally said, "Let’s go out and take a look. I'm becoming increasingly curious about this Zhao Hai. If he really is a swindler, then his identity must be quite extraordinary. A swindler with space equipment, heh, I don't believe he could be an ordinary person."
Wells chuckled in agreement. Indeed, if a swindler had space equipment, he would be quite an impressive swindler.
Looking at the time, Wells smiled and said, "Teacher, let’s go out. I promised Zhao Hai that I would treat him to a good meal."
Yale laughed lightly, and the two of them stepped out of the tent for the second time. Outside, a bonfire had already been lit, and the mountain goats were being roasted on the fire.
This was how the orc tribes were; for them, hosting you with roasted sheep was considered the highest honor. Even though Wells and the others were out training this time, orc tribes always brought their flocks along wherever they went, grazing while training—this was the life of the orc tribes.
In fact, these mountain goats also served as their food, so they took them wherever they went. Originally, these goats would not have been preserved today; even if they had successfully repelled the jackal tribe’s attack, the goats would have been taken by the jackals.
However, today they were lucky to have met Zhao Hai, who annihilated all the jackal tribe members without letting a single one escape, so these goats were preserved, and Wells certainly would not be stingy with a few goats.
Although everyone accompanying Wells this time were warriors, they were the elite warriors, having served as guards for the higher-ups of the Herculean Bull Tribe for many years. What they knew was no less than ordinary orcs, and they performed their duties even better than the average orc, as being around those high-ranking individuals taught them how to serve people.
Several bonfires were already roasting mountain goats, and surprisingly, tables had been set up beside the bonfire—a rare sight. Each table was adorned with milk wine, two plates, and a wine cup. Notably, all the items, whether plates, cups, or wine jugs, were made of silver.
All of this displayed the extraordinary identity of the host; generally, small tribes could not afford such equipment. The orcs were a nomadic people, and if these items were to be transported by cart, they would take up several carts, causing great inconvenience for their migration.
However, some larger tribes prepared these items to showcase their status. As a strong competitor for the clan leader of the Herculean Bull Tribe, Wells’ identity was naturally significant, so it was not surprising for him to bring these items.