Dominating the Pugilistic World With My Detective Skills
Chapter 44 - 44 44 How could you eat a dog!

44: Chapter 44: How could you eat a dog!?

44: Chapter 44: How could you eat a dog!?

Editor: Henyee Translations It gave me two hidden tasks all at once, furthermore, both task level and rewards were unknown.

Truly, this Ah Zhong is extraordinary!

But surely, couldn’t you be more upfront and say you want some help?

Just say it, we’re already quite familiar with each other, and even if we were strangers, the simple words “hidden task” would have countless players vying to help you.

What Ye Weiming didn’t know was that, in the ‘Eternal Chivalry’ game, each advanced NPC has its own unique story and traits, and one of Ah Zhong’s most significant characteristics is that he never asks for help!

His tasks must be actively unearthed by the player.

Otherwise, even if you push your goodwill level with him to 1000%, you will never be able to accept a task from him.

Watching Ah Zhong disappear within a few breaths, Ye Weiming rubbed his face, revitalized, and once again started to dash towards the direction of Luoyang City.

Without speaking much, he arrived at Luoyang city’s Blue Fat equipment shop.

Even though the cunning shop owner is detestable, the shop still provides great convenience to players.

And the scheming shopkeeper named Jiaotaro didn’t lie after all; the price his shop offers for equipment is quite reasonable.

Although there’s a gap between the purchase price and selling price, it does save a lot of time for stall setup.

Ye Weiming sold off all the unnecessary equipment he had gotten from completing tasks and finally, his total gold amount became 102 gold 56 silver 20 copper.

Now that he finally has the 100 gold needed to learn the full ‘Family Names’, Ye Weiming breathed a sigh of relief.

Now, he only needs 5 intelligence points and needs to reach the ‘Art of Breathing’ level.

Mentally calculating how long he will likely take to max out the ‘Art of Breathing’ level based on his current task speed, Ye Weiming moved towards the direction of the post station.

Before he got too far, he was suddenly drawn in by a series of loud shouts.

“Good people, your Dog Emperor has opened shop again today!

Top-notch fresh fragrant meat only costs 50 silver for a large bowl.

There’s no shop once you pass this village!” Looking towards the sound, there was a temporary food stall set up at the corner of the street, with two large pots placed by the side of the wall.

One pot was boiling water, with steam under the makeshift stove lingering for a long time.

The other pot was simmering over a gentle flame.

Although there was not much steam, the aroma of meat wafting from it was enough to make anyone salivate.

A number of customers had already sat down by the tables in front of the stand, relishing large bowls of succulent dog meat.

From the joyous looks on these people’s faces, it was evident that the taste of this dish far surpassed that of New York’s Turkish barbecue.

In response to the tantalizing aroma, Ye Weiming subconsciously approached the stall.

Under the ebullient hospitality of the stall owner who referred to himself as the “Dog Emperor,” he found himself occupying a free seat.

The citizens of Luoyang city were accustomed to seeing people of various statuses.

“Dog Emperor” didn’t even flinch at the sight of Ye Weiming’s official attire, in fact, he even happily asked, “Sir, would you like to have the fragrant meat that’s been stewing since morning, or would you like to wait for a fresh batch?”

“Oh?” Hearing the stall owner’s introduction, Ye Weiming couldn’t help but ask, “Is there a significant difference between the two?”

“Dog Emperor” eyes lit up; he excitedly observed: “Of course, there’s a big difference.

What I, the Dog Emperor, am best at is cooking the freshest dog meat!

The dog meat stewed from this morning has lost much of its flavor compared to when it’s straight out of the pot, so it’s just 20 silver per bowl.

The fresh dog meat not only tastes better, but it also temporarily boosts players’ attributes.

However, it’s slightly more expensive, being 50 silver per bowl.”

Another attribute-boosting food?

Upon hearing this, Ye Weiming’s interest was greatly piqued.

At that moment, he saw the Dog Emperor pointing at a yellow dog tied to the corner of the wall: “In a while, I’ll slaughter this yellow dog right here, dehair it and put it in the pot while it’s still warm.

This is the only way to preserve the most delicious flavor of the dog meat.

My rule is to get to work only after I get ten preorders.

Nine guests have already made their orders, sir, do you want one too?”

Following the direction of the Dog Emperor’s hand, Ye Weiming inadvertently glanced at the yellow dog in the corner, and was about to answer when a system notification suddenly echoed in his ears.

Ding!

The passive skill “Forensic Examination” is activated.

You’ve noticed that the yellow dog tied to the corner seems to be unusual.

Upon hearing the sudden system prompt, Ye Weiming subconsciously turned his head back.

When his gaze fell on the yellow dog again, he was astonished to find that this dog actually had a name.

Ah Huang: This is the only Ah Huang in the world.

The name of the yellow dog is actually Ah Huang, and it’s the only Ah Huang in this world!

If the claim of being “the only one in the world” is not nonsense made up by the system, does that mean the hidden task he received from Ah Zhong is related to this yellow dog right in front of him?

On the realization of this possibility, Ye Weiming immediately shook his head solemnly, then said to the Dog Emperor in a righteous tone: “How can you eat such cute dogs!?”

Upon hearing Ye Weiming’s words, the Dog Emperor’s normally cheerful expression immediately changed: “Sir, I’m running a small business here, and I bought this yellow dog from a hunter earlier today.

If you intend to seize it, even though I wouldn’t stand a chance, I would still file a complaint at the government office!”

Seeing how ‘Dog Emperor’ looked like he was walking on thin ice, Ye Weiming felt quite helpless.

However, Ah Zhong’s hidden task had piqued Ye Weiming’s interest.

Even though a child without any martial arts aptitude was unlikely to provide any Martial Arts Secrets, Ah Zhong’s exquisite cooking skills alone were enough to entice Ye Weiming.

So, upon hearing the ruffian ‘Dog Yanwang’ throw a tantrum, he casually waved his hand and said, “How much for the dog?

I’ll take it.”

A pleased smile returned to Dog Yanwang’s face upon hearing this, “100 gold coins for your generosity!”

“What!” Ye Weiming almost jumped out of his chair hearing the offer, “A skinny mongrel like this, even if you stew it, wouldn’t have enough meat for twenty bowls of aromatic meat, right?

You’re seriously asking 100 gold coins for something worth less than 10.

You trying to swindle me or what?”

Dog Yanwang hurriedly shook his head in denial, maintaining a cunning merchant’s smile, “Sir, that’s not how we crunch the numbers.

I only had this one dog for sale today.

If I sell it to you, I’ll have to pack up early, and even the clients who had pre-ordered won’t be able to enjoy their long-anticipated dish.

This is potentially damaging to my reputation, and definitely not something that can be measured in gold coins.”

“So …” The smile on Dog Yanwang’s face grew more smug, “In fact, I’d rather slaughter him and continue business than accept a price of 100 gold coins.”

Damn it…

Ye Weiming glanced at his pitiful savings, a little over 100 gold coins, in his bag.

Instantly, grief overcame him, he wailed, “Ah Huang!

How did you let yourself fall to this state?

Ah Huang!”

The shocked cries from Ye Weiming shattered the heavens, shocked the earth, and amazed all those present.

Dog Yanwang was stunned and quickly added, “Er…

Sir, we can negotiate the price.”

“Ah Huang!” Ye Weiming had already bent down by this point, and hugged the yellow dog named Ah Huang close to his chest, “Ever since I first joined the city bureau, Huang Shouzun entrusted you to me.

You and I have been dependent on each other, and you’ve accompanied me through many miraculous cases…”

Hearing this seemingly unimpressive yellow dog actually had such a significant background, not just Dog Yanwang, even the other diners put down their bowls and chopsticks and began to whisper amongst themselves.

Seeing this, Dog Yanwang quickly added, “How about half price?

50 gold coins?”

Ye Weiming: “Ah Huang!

Over the years, you’ve fought tigers and wolves with me, even the Commanding Officer of the Imperial Guard praised you for your intelligence…”

Dog Yanwang: “10 gold coins!”

Ye Weiming: “Ah Huang, oh Ah Huang, the mountain bandits in Lotus Mountain couldn’t harm you, West Lake water bandits couldn’t take you down, but now, you’re going to die in this Luoyang City, which you’ve protected with your life, only to be killed for food!”

Dog Yanwang: “5 gold coins!

That’s all I paid for it initially.

I can’t go any lower.”

Ye Weiming: “Heaven!

Earth!…”

Dog Yanwang: “I really can’t go any lower.

I have a hunch that if I go below this price, I might get struck by lightning at any moment!”

That’s the System bottom line, isn’t it?

Seeing a chance, Ye Weiming decided to stop there.

His grief-stricken expression instantly returned to calm.

He put 5 gold coins on the table and stated indifferently, “Here is 5 gold, best you count them.”

Dog Yanwang: ???

Ye Weiming didn’t bother addressing Dog Yanwang’s bewildered face and quickly untied Ah Huang from the wall.

“Woof!

Woof!…”

Ah Huang seems quite clever.

After being untied, he first barked at Ye Weiming a few times and then ran off.

Is Ah Huang going to find his owner, Ah Zhong?

A smile appeared at the corner of Ye Weiming’s mouth, but as he was about to follow, he noticed Ah Huang had turned and run back, tugged at the hem of his trousers, and ran off again.

Does he want me to follow him?

Ye Weiming shook his head and quickly followed.

A moment later, he followed Ah Huang to an abandoned house next to the White Horse Temple.

But then, Ah Huang dove under a dust-covered bed and emerged holding a ragged book, which he carefully placed at Ye Weiming’s feet.

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