I am filled with envy and resentment.

This is even more enviable than the last time I saw Fong how s photo showcasing beautiful eggs.

This defies logic.

Are we truly inhabiting the same realm as steamed one? Why is there such a vast disparity? I too for hot pot.

Master Fong, do you sell the base ingredients? I desire hot pot.

I shan purchase the base, but please just leave me some broth after the pot is finished.

I wish for the same as the atmosphere in the channel began to settle.

Fong Ho continued, "The quantity of this sauce is limited.

I will be selling it in the channel and at the market should anyone possess special items for trade.

Feel free to message me privately.

" The air had divided the base into over 40 portions, which was undeniably insufficient given the number of individuals in the channel.

Yet there was little that could be done.

This was all that could be offered at present.

How shall we trade? Esteemed one.

I am truly in need of salt.

I've been feeling dizzy every day.

Funho pondered for a moment before responding.

I will list 10 portions, each requiring five units of rare resources.

Goodness, there are only five portions for the entire channel.

Esteemed one, is this not a case of hunger marketing? Isn't this rather scarce? Funha replied candidly.

My supply is limited as well.

This seasoning is not a necessity.

If you can afford to wait, it may be prudent to do so.

As quantities increase, prices shall inevitably decrease.

The atmosphere in the channel grew significantly quieter.

Unlike the rejuvenation spring, which was currently priced at 10 units of rare resources, those purchasing the spring were often injured or in dire need.

Thus, they were less concerned with the resource cost.

Seasonings, however, were different.

Missing a meal wound tea lead to death, and five units of rare resources would quickly deter 90% of potential buyers.

Very well, I shall await a price reduction from the esteemed one.

Me, too.

Tomorrow, I shall lead my troops to explore and see if any villages can be found where salt can be exchanged.

I have been on edge for over half a month.

Is it too much to ask for a decent meal? I do not care.

I crave hot pot today, regardless of the cost.

I desire a portion as well.

Merely five units, a small reward for my soldiers.

Gradually, those with resources began to place their orders.

10 portions were far too few, and the moment they were listed, they vanished instantly.

Those lamenting their arduous half month of toil, eager for a moment of enjoyment, found themselves unable to secure any and began to voice their grievances in the channel.

Ding.

At that moment, a private message from a lord's book chimed in.

It was from a lord named Ton Gio.

Fong Hao had some recollection of this individual.

He had once sold some blueprints to him, after which Fong had crafted them, and they had exchanged materials.

He seemed quite astute.

Four-legged giant lizard flute, a steamed one, lest not doawle.

I shall trade five units of rejuvenation spring for one hot pot base.

Tion Jong proposed four-legged giant lizard flute.

Category: Shepherd's flute.

Description: Upon the first blowing, it can summon a four-legged giant lizard.

If successful, subsequent blowings will summon the lizard to your side.

During the first blowing, ensure it is within reach of the four-legged giant lizard.

What is this? A steed? Chapter 165.

The four-legged giant lizard.

What on earth is this? Is it a summoned unit or a mount? Funghow inquired.

Ton Jon responded.

It is a mount, but it possesses formidable offensive capabilities, likely around level 5.

I did not dare to utilize it.

My subordinates sustained injuries, and I was compelled to sell it.

Tion Gome has always been a bold yet meticulous individual.

Recently, he discovered a peculiar group of lizard men clad in strange attire near his territory.

This group appeared to be akin to a merchant caravan, yet also resembled a band of pilgrims.

In any case, he noticed the presence of these lizard men, and they in turn became aware of his domain.

Though Tion Jong had no intention of provoking this group, the disappearance of villagers over two consecutive days led him to suspect that these lizard men might be involved.

After dispatching several soldiers for reconnaissance, he determined the lizardmen's encampment location and came across the bodies of villagers who had evidently been tortured.

A sense of foroding enveloped Ton Gio.

What are these lizard men up to? If they were merely resting despite the loss of two villagers, he would be angered yet still consider the safety of the entire territory.

However, if they were awaiting reinforcements, that would pose a grave dilemma.

After much contemplation, Tonji resolved to undertake a significant maneuver to either annihilate these lizard men or should he fail to retreat with his troops from the city.

Thus, having formulated a plan, he began to meticulously arrange the details.

Both sides were nearly equal in number.

However, the lizardman's troop levels surpassed those of his soldiers.

Engaging in a direct confrontation would yield no victory.

Thus he sought to employ special tactics.

He set numerous traps along concealed paths and after figning defeat lured the lizard men emboldened as if invigorated into the trapladen area for battle.

Following a brutal clash, Tion Jong emerged victorious.

Yet the cost was steep.

Half of his forces perished and those who remained, including himself, returned to the territory bearing injuries.

In desperation, he sifted through the spoils of war to select more valuable items for exchange.

The addition of hot pot seasoning was prompted by noticing the lively conversation among the gathered individuals upon opening the lord's book.

A steamed one, I have encountered such a giant lizard before.

Its massive frame can serve as both a mount and a means of transporting goods.

While also possessing a degree of combat prowess, Tion Gong continued to elaborate.

In contrast to Fong Hao, Tion Gion was keen to finalize this transaction.

After all, delays due to injuries were unacceptable.

Who could ascertain whether these lizard men had reinforcements or if any stragglers would attempt a surprise attack? Fungho pondered for a moment.

I already possess mounts.

Your pastoral flute offers little assistance to me.

Within my territory, I have horses and skeletal dragons.

For short journeys to orc or human cities, I utilize the horses.

For longer distances, the skeletal dragon suffice.

To be frank, I hold little interest in your giant lizard.

Upon hearing Fong How's words, Tion Gome felt a tightening in his chest.

He had engaged in several transactions with Fong Hao.

While they were not intimately acquainted, he had garnered some understanding of Fong Ho's character.

He insisted that he didn't team need it, not as a bargaining tactic, but because he genuinely possessed something superior.

Please, my friend, there are injured comrades in the territory awaiting treatment.

I'll offer you three units of the rejuvenation spring, and I also have a giant lizard saddle to include.

Ton Jang was indeed feeling a sense of urgency.