Published: March 12, 2025
CHAPTER 587: The Magical Beast Business
Zhao Hai quickly smiled and said, “Your Majesty, you flatter me. It is merely that the budah family conducts business fairly, which is why the orcs are willing to cooperate with us.”
The Lord of the Pagoda Nation smiled slightly and said, “There is no need for you to be humble, Mr. Zhao Hai. The reason for inviting you today is actually to discuss a business deal.”
Zhao Hai was taken aback but quickly responded, “Your Majesty, please go ahead!”
The Lord of the Pagoda Nation spoke in a serious tone, “Our Pagoda Empire was founded on cavalry, and our cavalry is unmatched. Originally, we had our own magical beast breeding grounds, but in recent years, the magical beasts we have bred have become somewhat weak and are getting smaller. This is a major issue for us. Therefore, I would like to ask you to go to the Orc Prairie to purchase some magical beasts. I wonder if you would agree?”
Zhao Hai was stunned for a moment, but he soon realized that the Pagoda Empire relied on cavalry, and they naturally had their own magical beast breeding grounds. However, it was possible that due to poor protection of breeding species, the magical beasts they used as mounts had become smaller, indicating a regression. This would be a devastating blow to a country that primarily relied on cavalry. Currently, very few merchants on the continent dared to do business in the Orc Prairie, with only the budah family involved. Therefore, it was normal for the Lord of the Pagoda Nation to invite him to purchase some magical beasts.
Zhao Hai thought for a moment and said, “But may I ask what kind of magical beasts Your Majesty wishes to purchase? Among the orc tribe, each race has its own special magical beasts, and these beasts are quite guarded and not easily obtained. If it’s just common magical beasts from general tribes, I can find a way to acquire them, but if they are from the battle tribes, especially the Great War Tribe, it might be difficult. I fear I may not have that capability.”
The Lord of the Pagoda Nation did not become angry at Zhao Hai's words but instead nodded and said, “You are indeed a straightforward person. I won’t hide it from you; what we mainly want to purchase this time are horse and bull-shaped magical beasts. I wonder if you have a way?”
Zhao Hai pondered and said, “I cannot hide it from Your Majesty, I have a good relationship with the minotaur tribe among the orcs. If Your Majesty wishes to purchase bull-shaped magical beasts, I can guarantee that I will be able to acquire them. However, horse tribe magical beasts may be more challenging, as I’ve had little interaction with the centaur tribe, so I cannot promise anything.”
The Lord of the Pagoda Nation nodded and said, “If that’s the case, I am reassured. Please help me procure some level five bull-shaped magical beasts first. As for horse-shaped magical beasts, if you can acquire them, that would be excellent as well. If you can get them, I will reward you generously; if not, I will not blame you.”
Zhao Hai nodded and said, “Alright, with Your Majesty’s words, I feel at ease. Please rest assured, I can guarantee I will procure bull-shaped magical beasts for you, while horse-shaped ones I will just have to try.”
The Lord of the Pagoda Nation raised his wine glass and said, “Then I ask you to take extra care in this matter. Rest assured, I will not shortchange you on the price.”
Zhao Hai smiled and said, “Your Majesty is too kind. I am just a businessman, and Your Majesty trusting me with such a large business is an honor. Please rest assured, I will offer the best price for you.”
The Lord of the Pagoda Nation laughed heartily and said, “Good! You are straightforward. Listening to you, you really do not seem like a businessman. Those merchants are always calculating, unlike you.”
Zhao Hai laughed and said, “Your Majesty may not know, but when doing business with the orc tribe, one must not be too calculating; otherwise, the orcs will not like it. When I do business with the orc tribe, I often offer favorable prices and good quality, and I am very generous, which is why the orcs are willing to do business with me.”