53: K City

There was a hint of solemnity in his eyes, perhaps these were words weighing on his heart that he could only say to an outsider like Han Huohuo.

At this moment, Han Huohuo realized that the Barbarian King might not be what he had previously understood him to be.

The Barbarian King's demands seemed low, just simple survival, but survival is the most luxurious wish in this world.

There are so many lives, but only the strongest among the strong can continue.

All the weak will be eliminated by time.

In this instant, the Barbarian King in Han Huohuo's eyes seemed to take on another meaning; he no longer looked like a king, but more like a parent.

A parent worried about their children's survival.

"Fortunately, we have this weapon. Otherwise, I'm not sure if the Barbarians could survive. No matter who you are, I must thank you!"

The Barbarian King raised his huge wine cup and drank with Han Huohuo.

Both of them drank it down in one gulp.

"Why is this treasure so important? Is increasing combat power that crucial?"

"Because in recent years, the winters in the north have been getting colder day by day! It is no longer suitable for anyone to survive, including the Barbarians."

The Barbarian King's eyes suddenly turned scarlet.

Han Huohuo got drunk; he couldn't hold his liquor and didn't even know when he was carried away, but he remembered the Barbarian King's scarlet eyes, like those of a wild beast.

Could his Giant Armor be about to trigger a world war?

This was Han Huohuo's last thought before collapsing, and he found it quite absurd.

He woke up the next day with a terrible headache. The Barbarians' wine was strong but of poor quality. Several Orc servants helped him get up, but they were all clumsy, so Han Huohuo shooed them out, preferring to do it himself.

After eating breakfast, which consisted of some milk and flatbread, he saw Hua Mulan as soon as he went out.

It turned out Hua Mulan had been waiting for him at the door for a long time; he had drunk too much last night and woken up too late.

"We just drank last night and didn't discuss any serious matters," Han Huohuo complained.

"Let's go now. I think Lord Barbarian King has been waiting for you for a long time," Hua Mulan said with a smile.

The two returned to the Barbarian King's palace. The Barbarian King warmly received his "dear younger brother" and then discussed matters of support.

"Don't worry, I will set up a Barbarian office in your city. If there is danger, you notify them, and I will definitely send troops to protect you!"

The Barbarian King readily agreed. Fighting, after all, was the easiest thing in the Barbarian world.

"I will also provide the Barbarian King with updates on Wanqing City and try to hinder their possible attacks. Or if you, Barbarian King, have any ideas that are inconvenient for you to handle personally, our Tongtian City will help you do it."

The two laughed and high-fived.

This was a transaction; there was never one-sided charity in this world, only the exchange of benefits. The Barbarian King greatly appreciated Han Huohuo's attitude. This young man was definitely a smart person, ten thousand times smarter than most Barbarians.

"Also, winter is coming soon, and our Tongtian City is short on food. I wonder if the Barbarian King can provide some support?"

"I won't take your food for free; I can buy it with gold coins!"

The Barbarian King's face was grim.

"Do you see those Cyclops outside the city? Each one eats a cartload of food every day..."

"If we Barbarians had enough food, I wouldn't have built the Capital City here. If we could truly eat our fill, we wouldn't be called a belligerent race."

Han Huohuo sighed.

He knew the Barbarian King was telling the truth and not just trying to appease him.

Just as he was feeling discouraged,

The Barbarian King suddenly said, "However, if you have gold coins, I can point you to a path and introduce you to someone you can buy food from."

Han Huohuo's eyes lit up: "Who is it?"

The Barbarian King smiled: "Have you heard of the Tulip Merchant Guild? Their business spans the entire planet and they can even get food from the Great Qian Dynasty. Their Chief, Du Wei, is a good friend of mine."

The Barbarian King whispered a few words to a guard nearby.

The guard scurried out and soon a chubby human merchant arrived in the palace.

This merchant was dressed very luxuriously, covered in brocade, brightly colored, and embroidered with exquisite patterns.

"Lord Barbarian King, you summoned me?"

"Come, let me introduce you to someone. This is my brother, Fire Barbarian God, and this is Jin Biao, the manager of the Tulip Merchant Guild."

"Fire Barbarian God!"

"Manager Jin!"

The two exchanged enthusiastic greetings, as if they had known each other for a long time. Jin Biao was surprised, feeling that the Barbarian King's brother seemed more like a merchant than himself?

It was a bit ridiculous!

After chatting for a while, they got to the point.

"You want to buy food? Now is not the time. Aside from the food shortage in winter, the Great Qian Dynasty's food embargo on the north is a big problem. If you're discovered, you could be beheaded!"

Han Huohuo stared at the merchant. Coming from Earth, he knew the essence of merchants too well; they were a group of people who only cared about profit, and they would do anything as long as there was money to be made.

"Mr. Jin, the world has commerce because of scarcity, wouldn't you agree? The hostility between the north and the Great Qian Dynasty allows you to make big money in between. But you should know that my newly built city is located between the north and the Great Qian Dynasty, and can do a lot of things on the edge. Are you... truly not interested at all?"

Jin Biao was taken aback.

This kid really understands merchants, completely different from Barbarians.

He hesitated for a moment: "But what about the safety of your place?"

Han Huohuo laughed: "Are you saying you don't trust the safety guarantee provided by Lord Barbarian King?"

Jin Biao nodded: "Since Lord Barbarian King guarantees it, then I naturally trust it. Interesting, you are indeed an interesting person. I'm starting to get interested now."

Han Huohuo struck while the iron was hot: "I have a suggestion. How about you come and see our new city with your own eyes? Are you interested?"

Jin Biao smiled: "Absolutely, but I need to wait two days. I not only want to see it, but I also want to bring a merchant caravan. If your place truly has prospects, I can build a merchant guild in your city. What do you think?"

Han Huohuo nodded: "Okay, it's settled then."

The few people talked and laughed happily.

Jin Biao still had some things to handle and needed to prepare the merchant caravan, so Han Huohuo could only stay in Ke City for two days.

The next day, Hua Mulan took Han Huohuo sightseeing. As they walked, they heard various cheers from a distance.

Han Huohuo pushed through the crowd and went closer, discovering an arena.

Inside, Barbarians were dueling, and the combat was extremely brutal.

"Lord, you can actually give it a try. This is just a beginner arena, and with your strength, you should be fine," Hua Mulan said, smiling as she looked at him.

"Really?"

"Why would I lie to you! If you're timid, then forget it."

Han Huohuo shooed away a few Orcs and sat by the arena watching for a while. Indeed, they were all just ordinary rookies, and he became interested.

He thought to himself that his strength had greatly increased now, and he had nowhere to unleash it, so it would be a good opportunity to go down and try.

This guy actually went and signed up.

Hua Mulan just smiled and didn't say anything.

Han Huohuo's strength was good. Aside from being a bit flustered at first, he relaxed later. He had high agility and strong power. The most crucial thing was that he also had a Slow spell. If he really couldn't win, he would secretly cast a spell and then kick those Barbarians to the ground with a few blows.

Thirteen consecutive victories.

Han Huohuo won the arena championship!

All challengers were extinguished.

"Who is that? He doesn't look like a Barbarian; he's so thin yet so capable in a fight?"

"I heard he's the Barbarian King's brother!"

"Ah, no wonder!"

.......

【Obtained Arena Champion, Strength +2!】

The system suddenly sent a message.

Han Huohuo was surprised. This could also increase his attributes?

Coming out of the arena, he grabbed Hua Mulan and asked, "I say, are there any other arenas?"

Hua Mulan smiled: "Of course, but they are not in the city. You have to go outside the city to see them. Also, other arenas might be more dangerous. Are you sure you want to go?"

Thinking that participating in such activities could also increase his basic attributes, Han Huohuo felt his blood boil: "Go, let's go now."

Hua Mulan took him outside the city to a intermediate arena. Han Huohuo walked to the edge of the arena, took just one look, and fell silent.

A huge Cyclops was throwing huge stones weighing tens of tons inside, frantically attacking a terrifying Manticore opposite it.