#230 - Chapter 4: This is what a dragon looks like
#230 - Chapter 4: This is what a dragon looks like
The two seemed quite familiar, and Thoros teased, "Aha! It's not a person, it's a Hound! Woof woof!"
"Woof~ Ooh! Hahahaha, that's hilarious." Everyone burst into laughter.
The Hound's face darkened: "Thoros, why are you here?"
Thoros: "Hehe, good to see you, Ser Clegane. I'm still the same as before, drinking and bragging. Brothers, we're going to make a fortune this time; this guy is worth a lot."
"Hurry and leave; he's the Mountain's brother. Let's go quickly." Arya forcefully pulled Hot Pie and Gendry.
Just as they lowered their heads to leave, the Hound recognized Arya. "Hey, you girl, stop. Thoros, why are you mixed up with the Stark's kid?"
Thoros: "Wow, so the real valuable one is you!"
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Quarth docks, two hundred and fifty large ships were ready to set sail, loaded with some local goods. Daenerys had four thousand five hundred soldiers and countless gold and silver treasures plundered. Daenerys was generous and willing to spend money, and the loyalty of these captured people who had joined her was surprisingly high.
She currently didn't have enough manpower, so she could only operate half of the ships. The remaining ships stayed in Quarth, as shares to cooperate with the magnates in maritime trade.
Liu Yuan and Daenerys were embracing and kissing on the dock, completely ignoring the crowd seeing them off not far away. After a long time, they parted their lips. Daenerys said affectionately, "I really don't want to leave you, darling♡ⅴ♡ I'll miss you."
Liu Yuan: "Take care on the road! Think more about things when you encounter them. Ask your subordinates if you are not sure, otherwise, what are you keeping them for!"
Daenerys: "Okay, we'll see you in Westeros again. When are you leaving?"
Liu Yuan: "I'll stay for a few more days. These guys might be dishonest, so I have to keep knocking them around."
Daenerys reluctantly parted with Liu Yuan. With the melodious horns, the fleet set off. Hundreds of large sailing ships left the port in order, and the white sails covered the sky, with the Targaryen's three-headed dragon particularly conspicuous.
Watching the departing fleet, those prominent figures in Quarth came up and said some insincere blessings.
The leaders were still those three conspicuous members of the royal family, Marqos Marahrone, Xaro Xhoan Daxos, and Egon Emeros. Couldn't they send anyone else?
Marqos Marahrone: "May the gods bless you! May the Mother of Dragons have a smooth journey. So, Lord Garon, can I ask when you will leave? If there is anything you need, you can ask. We can try our best to satisfy you."
Liu Yuan: "Leave? I didn't say I was leaving! The city of Quarth is so beautiful. It has pleasant seasons, beautiful scenery, and the people here speak nicely. I plan to stay for a while longer. What do you think about me moving the Legion headquarters here?"
Marqos: "………………" I've never seen such a person who directly killed the conversation. The others also had bitter faces. This grandpa was really someone they couldn't afford to offend! General Sarethin of the Quarth Legion had already said that the soldiers of the Sun and Moon Legion were extremely elite, and his legion had to be at least three times larger to have the confidence to defeat those five thousand people. No one wanted to suddenly have an ancestor on their head, even if it meant cutting flesh and bleeding, they had to send this ancestor away.
Liu Yuan: "Just kidding! I plan to go to the East to take a look, but you also know how difficult it is to cross the Red Waste. There are many supplies that have not been collected yet, so don't worry, let's wait!"
Everyone's eyes lit up when they heard this. This was a good thing. They quickly said, "Lord Garon, it's too much to say that. What supplies do you lack? We will find a way."
"You have paid so much for the peace of this city. As long as you ask, we will do everything we can to gather it for you, even if it means selling our pots and pans."
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Liu Yuan: "How can I be so embarrassed? There are a lot of supplies to prepare."
"Lord Garon, you're too polite. There are so many people here, we will definitely be able to gather them for you."
Liu Yuan reluctantly said, "Since everyone is so righteous, it would be rude to refuse. Okay, this is the list. These are barely enough." Saying that, he took out a scroll from his sleeve. After opening it, it was more than a meter long, with a densely packed list of items on it.
The faces of the others became even darker. Damn, they were tricked. This kind of robbery was unheard of! The gazes towards Liu Yuan became somewhat unkind, and Liu Yuan's eyes also became dangerous. Forget it, they confirmed that he was someone they couldn't afford to offend.
It must be said that the heritage of a thousand-year-old city is not to be underestimated. In less than ten days, the supplies on that list were all prepared, and even a lot of extras were given. Liu Yuan was also a man of his word. Since people had given so many benefits, he couldn't be too excessive. With a wave of his hand, he resolutely decided to set off in two days.
After receiving the news, the merchants and nobles of Quarth were relieved and burst into tears, finally successfully sending away this "Supreme Emperor".
Liu Yuan did not leave any backup plans, only keeping an office in Quarth, which was still managed by Sean. This office was not only responsible for liaison and commercial affairs but also for managing the properties Daenerys left in Quarth, collecting rent regularly.
On the day of departure, the outer city of Quarth was crowded with tens of thousands of people. They were dressed in traditional costumes, lined up on both sides of the road, cheering and sending them off. The women even boldly revealed one side of their breasts, the white expanse was dazzling. However, the black-armored soldiers were disciplined, not looking sideways, and the neat ranks were like a winding dragon, slowly driving out of the city. This team of less than five thousand people had eight thousand camels, all of which were given by the kind Quarth nobles and merchants.
All the Quarth nobles were cheering at the city gate, and Liu Yuan thanked them: "Please go back! Thank you for your care during this time, especially the supplies you provided, which were like timely rain."
At this moment, a huge shadow suddenly appeared in the sky, flying as fast as lightning. The behemoth flapped its wings, stirring up gusts of sand, like a storm. The shock it brought went deep into the soul, and many people couldn't help but kneel on the ground, and even the livestock were lying directly on the ground, not daring to move.
"Dragon~!" Without having to see it with their own eyes, people could know its identity! Leviathan's slender body shone with golden light in the sunlight, like a brilliant gem. It enjoyed the glory of being the center of attention, raised its head, and let out a earth-shattering roar: "Ang~ Aoo~ Roar……!"
The elephants that the royal family used to show off their status were all foaming at the mouth and fainted on the ground. The horses and camels were even more frightened and ran away, with shit and urine flying everywhere, and the merchants and nobles were no better off.
After roaring, Leviathan's huge head came over, and Liu Yuan reached out and gently stroked its nose. "Let me introduce you, this is my dragon. It's called Leviathan, and many of you should have seen Dany's three young dragons! To show my gratitude, let you open your eyes and see what a grown-up dragon looks like. I hope the next time I come, I won't be riding it. Okay, everyone, goodbye." After saying that, Liu Yuan hugged Rickon and jumped on the dragon's back, and Leviathan flapped its wings and took off into the sky.
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