Chapter 51

Bani could never have imagined that those Lizardman bandits who had forced them into a dead end not long ago could be killed so easily.

And although he had watched the entire battle, he was still completely confused about how that person had won.

He only heard a few thunderous sounds, saw white smoke emerging from the iron pipes, and then those Lizardmen fell to the ground one after another, without a sound.

He couldn't even be sure if the person who acted was human.

After all, Mali was wearing a full set of special police equipment and even goggles to prevent his eyes from being scratched by shrapnel; this attire was a bit too advanced for people on the Leiwateleisi Dalu, not to mention that he had just stepped down from a steel giant taller than two people.

However, Bani still recognized Xia'er beside Mali, and when the battle ended, he cautiously approached and bowed to express his gratitude to everyone, especially Mali.

Mali asked, "What are your losses?"

Hearing this, Bani couldn't help but be overcome with grief again and shed tears, "Sigh, we were a group of seven when we left, and now only the three of us are left. Those damn Lizardmen killed my nephew, my cousin, and my two fellow townsmen... Seven years ago, my eldest son was also eaten by them.

"Since then, I swore never to take dangerous trade routes again and just earn a little money safely around Yingzui City, but who knew, who knew... we would still be targeted by this group of cold-blooded bandits. It's all my fault; I should have hired a few more guards, then Wego wouldn't have died."

Compared to his rambling, Markus, who had also escaped death, appeared much more silent.

He just drew the small knife at his waist, squatted on the ground, and skillfully cut up the corpses of the Lizardmen, packed them into a sack, and then carried it to Mali.

"What is this?" Mali asked.

"Lizardman tails, a relatively common alchemy material."

The one who answered him was Lievre, who had just stepped down from the car; the old alchemist stretched, loosened his muscles and bones, and explained, "They have a very strong regenerative ability. If a Lizardman loses its tail for some reason, it might grow back within seven to fourteen days.

"So their tails are also often used by alchemists to refine Primary Recovery Potions. This kind of magic potion is very popular among adventurers and almost never has trouble selling. Oh, and Hair Growth Potions and Half-Body Majestic Potions also use Lizardman tails."

Markus added, "In Yingzui City, every pound of Lizardman tail can easily sell for the high price of one Gold Eagle, and even the smallest Lizardman tail in this sack is a pound and a half.

"And the largest one, from that guy riding the wild boar you killed last, its tail is a full three pounds. All these together are worth at least thirteen or fourteen Gold Eagles."

"Thank you." Mali took the sack.

Markus shook his head, "No need to thank me; it was you who saved us. If you hadn't appeared, no one in the caravan would have survived. By comparison, things like cutting tails are just a small effort."

After speaking, he handed over a string of Lizardman eyeballs tied with grass rope.

"Uh... is this also an alchemy material?"

"No, do you play Monster Cards?"

"Monster Cards?"

"A small game popular on the Leiwateleisi Dalu. A monster's left eye plus ten silver coins can be taken to the Alchemy Association to make a corresponding Monster Card, and then you can use this card to battle others," Markus explained.

"Of course, you can also take these eyeballs to the market to sell; there will be people who like to play cards to buy them. But remember, don't wait more than seven days, otherwise, once these eyeballs completely lose their vitality, they can't be used to make cards."

Mali remembered those card players he had seen at the Jinliyu who were focused and unmoved by external things.

Well, it seems that no matter which world it is, there will be no shortage of strange pastimes.

According to the customary rules on the Leiwateleisi Dalu, when a caravan encounters monsters in the wild, the spoils after killing the monsters belong to the guards.

It was just that this time, Weier and the others didn't even have time to intervene, and Mali had settled all the monsters by himself, so whether it was the tails in the sack or these bloody eyeballs, they all belonged to him.

After Markus handed the things to Mali, he went back to clean up the corpses on the ground with Buliai.

They picked up the severed heads and scattered limbs one by one, but some parts had already been swallowed by those Lizardmen and couldn't be pieced together whole.

Bani had already wiped away his tears by this time; he bent down and pulled up his left trouser leg, revealing a very well-hidden money bag.

When he took off the money bag, the expression on his face looked a bit pained, but he still held it up to Mali with both hands.

"This is a thank-you gift from the caravan to you. Inside are four Gold Eagles and thirty-seven Silver Shields. Compared to your life-saving grace, this money is nothing, so please, you must accept it."

As he said this, he took off the copper brooch on his chest, "If you pass through Yingzui City and run into any trouble, show them this brooch and tell them you are the benefactor of the timid Bani; it might be of some use.

"I am not a successful merchant, but I still have some friends. In addition, you can also go to Pig Tail Alley to find me; just ask around for Bani the Scavenger, and they will tell you my residence. At that time, I will also have my wife prepare a banquet for you and your companions."

Mali took the money bag and the copper brooch, looked at Bani and the other two, their broken donkey cart behind them, and the goods scattered on the ground.

Except for a few animal furs, they were almost all worthless trinkets.

"Are you planning to return to Yingzui City?"

Bani nodded, "I need to take the goods I received to the market to sell, and notify the families of the deceased to discuss subsequent compensation matters."

"There are only three of you left, and the road is probably not safe. It just so happens that we are also planning to go to Yingzui City, so why not go together?" Mali said.

Bani was overjoyed upon hearing this, "If you are willing to travel with us, we naturally couldn't ask for more. I will try my best to drive the cart to keep up with you."

"No, you won't be able to keep up," Mali said. "You should just get in my car and come with me."

"But, but I still have a donkey."

Bani was in a dilemma; he had been completely terrified by those Lizardmen and was eager to travel with Mali and the others, at least not having to worry about safety, but he couldn't bear to part with his donkey.

A donkey was worth at least a few dozen Silver Shields, and for Bani, who had already suffered heavy losses, losing the donkey would be like cutting flesh from his own body.

Mali said, "Your goods and the donkey can also get in the car."

The Truck he was driving this time had a very large warehouse space in the back, more than enough to carry three people and a donkey.

Afterward, Huodun and the others also went to help, lifting the goods on the ground, along with the corpses of the deceased, onto the car, and securing them with nylon ropes.

Once Bani and the other two, along with the old donkey, were all in the car, Mali sat back in the driver's seat, started the engine again, and drove the Truck toward Yingzui City.