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Chapter 284 Profound Friendship
Chapter 284 Profound Friendship
If there were vehicles, the spice-carrying procession wouldn't be so cumbersome.
Leo decided that the next time he returned to this land, he would definitely bring a design blueprint for the vehicle.
Many days have passed since he was captured and taken back to the tribe in Passamakodi.
Even now, he still doesn't know what exactly happened that day.
Everyone had a nightmare that night, but only Leo remembered it.
While not everyone may have the same dream, assuming that's the case, what exactly is that giant eyed creature in the dream?
Leo didn't know, but whenever he recalled that scene, an uncontrollable, intense laugh would slip out of his throat.
He didn't know why he was laughing; he felt he had naturally contracted some kind of ailment.
Moreover, upon waking up, he discovered that the land had just experienced an earthquake.
Is there any connection between the earthquake and that sleeping thing?
If a slight twitch of the eyelid can trigger a powerful earthquake, what kind of disaster would he bring if he were to fully awaken?
Leo dared not think about it.
I recall the dangers that filled this forest, and what I saw in the cave.
He understood that beneath this vibrant land lay the most dangerous and profound secrets.
Leo, however, only hoped that it was just his delusion.
But if it was just wishful thinking, then what power tore apart his disqualified contract to establish a connection with a great being?
What was it that planted a seed of madness deep within his soul?
So much so that all he wanted to do was laugh out loud:
"Haha, hahaha"
Daniel walked up to Leo, looking worried, and asked:
"What's wrong, Leo? You've been laughing out loud for no reason lately."
Leo wanted to speak, but every time he tried to open his mouth, the intense laughter would interrupt him.
He could also clearly feel that his inner madness was deepening.
Therefore, Leo can only alleviate this symptom by avoiding recalling that dream.
Leo could only shake his head and then count the pottery jars on the deer's back.
Passamacodi has already signed a contract with Rio, and the two are now in a cooperative relationship.
Meanwhile, Passamacodi has been gathering spices together as much as possible, preparing to ship them to Rio's ship.
But Leo understood that Passamacodi did not fully trust him, so he arranged for two green-eyed people to supervise him.
Daniel told Leo that Passamacodi had wanted to oversee things personally, but the Great Chief had a more important mission to fulfill and had to remain in the tribal confederation.
After some analysis, the expert guessed why Passamacodi made this choice.
Having visited an Eastern city, this proud chieftain understood the vast power gap between East and West.
Once the power of the Easterners can be safely, effectively, and continuously transported to the New World, these natives will have no chance to resist.
Passamakodi may want to unite people within the consortium and implement reforms.
Alternatively, they could unite with other alliances, rallying all Green-Eyed People to fight against external threats.
From an Eastern perspective, Leo thinks Daniel's analysis is correct.
But as for what these strangely behaving green-eyed people are thinking, Leo couldn't say for sure.
In short, Leo's future actions will inevitably be monitored by those two green-eyed people.
But Leo wasn't too opposed; the two men seemed to be quite skilled, and to some extent, they would also act as Leo's bodyguards.
Moreover, Leo has "Disqualified Contract".
The abilities described in this book have only failed once so far, and the reason for the failure is unknown.
If it were just two green-eyed warriors, Leo didn't believe they could truly threaten his life.
However, if possible, Leo still hopes to get along peacefully with those two.
At this moment, Leo opened each jar one by one to check the quality of the goods inside.
Almost all spices need to be stored in a cool, dry environment, so it is essential to check the storage environment regularly.
Daniel also came to help, which made Leo's job a little easier.
He also started conversations to make the otherwise dull time more enjoyable:
"These spices are equivalent to the entire consortium's harvest for a year," said Passamakodi. "Since they and his brother-in-law set sail for the East, the entire consortium has been transporting spices to the vicinity of this tribe. That's why they were able to collect such a large quantity and variety of spices in such a short time."
"Haha, then we really have to thank that scammer!"
Leo laughed and said he remembered the conman's name was Chris, if he wasn't lying.
Daniel shrugged. "We wouldn't have gotten this far without him."
"That's true," Leo nodded.
Daniel continued, "I've been talking to Passamacodi a lot lately and have gained a deeper understanding of spices."
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Leo was very interested in this topic.
If he intends to become a tycoon in the business world, then he must understand everything about spices.
So he asked, "Tell me in detail."
"You might find it strange that spices that could be transported with less than a hundred deer are so little, yet it's said to account for almost the entire tribal confederation's annual production?"
Leo had had questions about this for a long time.
Perhaps in terms of population density, these green-eyed tribes are naturally no match for the cities of the Ancent continent.
Don't expect them to have the same production capacity as the Eastern plantations.
However, given the vast area, it shouldn't be this small.
Leo nodded: "Hmm, haha, what's the reason?"
"The reason is simple: these spices are all naturally produced," Daniel said. "How much they can produce depends entirely on the weather, so of course they can't have a very large output."
Why don't they plant it?
"In the culture of the Green-Eyed People, all harvests are gifts from nature, and human intervention in nature is a desecration."
Leo disagreed with this answer:
"If the tribe has livestock sheds, and their faith is truly so strong, why do they still keep animals? Isn't that an act of interfering with nature?"
"They do raise them, but they don't interfere with their breeding," Daniel said. "Once a cub is born in the tribe, they release it back into the forest."
Hearing this, Leo became somewhat worried:
"If that's the case, ha, then as soon as the Easterners cultivate spices, won't my spice empire collapse instantly?"
But Daniel shook his head: "You don't need to worry too much about that. I've already confirmed it; spices aren't that easy to cultivate."
"What do you mean?"
"Spices seem to only grow in special lands, and they attract powerful creatures," Daniel said. "It's said that there was a large spice field nearby where the three-headed beast we lured that day was located."
"Moreover, even in the New World, spices don't grow just anywhere. Spices are concentrated in the western part of the continent. The further west you go, the more spice fields you can find. But according to the Green-Eyed People, the west is also the most dangerous place."
Daniel disagrees with this statement:
"The claims of a people who have never tried farming are not convincing. Besides, the agricultural cultivation techniques in the Far East are already very advanced, and it is rumored that they can cultivate any plant."
These brown-skinned people were clearly native to the Far East continent.
They already knew about the spices, and although it was unclear whether they were still alive, they were undoubtedly a threat to Leo.
Daniel, however, dismissively curled his lip:
"The technologies possessed by the Far East Continent are indeed very advanced, but they can't do everything. For example, the Smoke Barrier Tree of the Permafrost Continent—to this day, they still haven't been able to make this plant survive on other lands."
"But there's nothing to prove they can't do it, hahaha," Leo laughed inexplicably.
"You're worrying too much, Leo. You should focus on closing your first deal. Any technology development takes time. By the time they figure out how to cultivate spices, you'll already be rolling in money."
"As far as I know, capital is the most promising 'commodity' for businessmen."
Leo could not refute this.
Making money from money is always the fastest way to make money.
Leo did not respond to Daniel further. After the inspection, he asked Daniel to go with him to his residence in Passamacodi.
This largest house suffered the most severe damage in the earthquake.
However, its structure is simple, and the raw material, wood, is abundant in the forest, so it has now been completely rebuilt.
Because of that group of Easterners, Riodo wasted too much time on this land.
He could not afford to waste another moment, so he asked Passamacodi to set off for his merchant ship immediately.
After giving a few instructions, Passamacodi finally agreed to Leo's request.
He immediately arranged for men to escort Leo to the eastern coastline.
Leo mounted a deer, with two green-eyed men following closely behind him; they were the overseers sent by Passamacodi.
These two have been learning the Kingdom Language from Daniel for some time and are now able to communicate with Leo directly.
Leo has also learned some of the Green Eyes' language, so communication is not as difficult as it was a few months ago.
Because of the large size of the group, their pace was inevitably slower compared to before, but it was still within an acceptable range.
Leo and the two green-eyed people also took this opportunity to learn more about each other's languages.
During the journey, Leo also took the opportunity to study the contents of "The Disqualified Contract".
He has used the contents of this book to resolve many crises, so he has become somewhat dependent on its power.
Through careful study over this period, he discovered that the extraordinary power he possessed was actually a highly theoretical force.
To maximize the use of "contracts" and bring as much benefit as possible, you must understand all the techniques introduced in this book.
This includes catering to the preferences of various great beings, understanding their personalities and behavioral logic, and how to use the skills of drafting contracts to enable these great beings to do more complex things for the users.
Leo, after careful study, also discovered that signing a contract with a great being was just one application of this ability.
This method is the most direct, but it also carries the greatest risk.
Leo's current level of mastery over this power seems sufficient to allow him to attempt more advanced uses of it.
Well, Leo secretly made up his mind to find an opportunity to test it out.
However, the thing he did most during the journey was chat with Daniel.
The goatee that Know-It-All kept made him look very shrewd.
In fact, it is true.
But after going through so much together, Leo did indeed sense more sincerity in the other person's tone.
Daniel told Leo a lot about himself: his difficult childhood, his tumultuous youth, and his spirited middle age.
Leo realized that perhaps this man harbored an extreme romantic streak deep within him.
Or rather, he was an extreme optimist.
Especially since he is a man of action, he chose to come to this continent without hesitation to realize his ideals.
Although Leo couldn't help but think the other party was naive, he couldn't hide his admiration for him.
He even felt that he was somewhat similar to the other party.
After about a month, the team finally reached the coast.
From a great distance, he could see the camp stationed on the shore.
Leo received a warm welcome, but he didn't feel he had gained such prestige that he deserved such treatment. He realized that something unexpected must have happened these past few days.
Only after inquiring did I learn that internal strife had broken out within his ranks.
Because Leo had not returned for a long time, some of the crew members proposed to rebel and seize the ship.
However, they were met with opposition because the ship was currently out of supplies and setting sail would be extremely dangerous. The group's attitude was to hold their ground and wait for Leo's return.
Ultimately, a fierce battle ensued between the two factions, the rebels were suppressed, and are currently imprisoned in the ship's cabin.
But the steadfast faction was also in a bad situation; food was scarce on the ship, and they had to scavenge for food from all over the place.
But did they have any survival skills? If Van Leo had returned another half a month later, these people would probably have either starved to death or died of disease.
Fortunately, Leo is back now, and with the supplies from Passamacodi, the crisis is naturally resolved.
Leo also learned of another matter: shortly after Leo left, two crew members went missing.
Daniel immediately deduced that they might have been captured by the group of brown-skinned people.
Leo agreed with this view, which would explain why the group of brown-skinned people knew that Leo had come for spices.
They even knew Leo's whereabouts.
By evening, all the goods had been loaded onto the ship.
Leo was about to set sail immediately, but just then, Daniel said goodbye to him:
"I'm sorry, Leo, I can't go with you."
Are you going to stay here?
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“Yes, you know, I’m going to be the first person to draw a map of the New World,” Daniel said. “And Passamacodi needs hostages too.”
Leo frowned. "You mean, haha, you're acting as a hostage for me?"
"That high-ranking official didn't even fully trust his own brother-in-law, let alone you and me?"
Leo shook his head: "Why did you help me to this extent?"
"This is also for my own benefit," Daniel shrugged. "I think you've seen how dangerous this continent is."
I may be a know-it-all, but I can't handle events that are beyond my comprehension.
"So if I want to achieve my goal, I must rely on the power of Passamacodi, and therefore, this is also for my own sake."
Leo remained silent for a long time before finally speaking:
"Thanks."
"I'm thanking you," Daniel said, a hint of melancholy in his eyes. "When I was at my lowest point, you pulled me out of my misery. To be honest, Leo, before that, I always saw you as a pawn, but now, I want to see you as a friend."
Leo, isn't he the same?
"Ha ha!"
Leo laughed, but this time it wasn't out of madness.
"No need to pretend, we're already friends."
The two looked at each other for a few moments, then burst into laughter.
Then, in perfect unison, they extended their right palms and clapped them loudly.
The collision of their palms made Leo feel a slight tingling sensation in his skin.
However, this also symbolizes the depth of their friendship.
Leo nodded to Daniel: "Then goodbye, my friend."
Goodbye, we definitely will.