Deal

The gnomes lived in an underground cave.

This was the first time Huanhuan had seen gnomes. They were shorter than dwarfs, and their skin was all green.

Murphy brought Huanhuan to the door, scaring the group of gnomes hiding in the underground cave.

They closed the doors and windows, shutting out Murphy and Huanhuan.

Huanhuan did not expect to be rejected before she could say anything. She could not help but be stunned.

Murphy had expected this. He knocked calmly and opened his mouth to speak a string of words in the gnome language.

His tone still carried a unique rhythm. It was the unique way elves spoke.

"Stop hiding. We're not here to cause trouble. Get your leader out. We want to discuss business with him in person."

There was a rustling sound inside, then someone replied, "What business?"

"A business that can make you money."

"Why should we believe you?"