"Phew, we're finally safe." Bisel bent over with his hands on his knees, his face still full of lingering fear.
At that moment, an elderly goblin approached from afar with a group of goblins. The old goblin was even shorter, only about ninety centimeters tall. His face was covered in wrinkles, his skin was a deeper green, and his eyes were profound. One look was enough to tell that he was an elder who had weathered countless hardships. Yet his expression was kindly, as though he had been talking with the younger goblins behind him. The instant he saw Bisel, the old goblin hurried over in surprise.
"Bisel, didn't you leave with the goods? Why have you come back alone?" the elderly goblin asked.
When Bisel saw the old goblin, his expression turned dejected. He walked over to him and said apologetically, "Uncle Tasser, I messed up my first business deal."
"Child, what happened?" Tasser asked.
"My party was attacked by the troll Wokins in the Orc Hills. All the goblins who traveled with me died, and I was nearly killed by Wokins as well," Bisel said.
"What?" Tasser hurriedly checked Bisel over in shock and asked, "Are you hurt?"
"I'm fine. The human behind me saved me when he killed Wokins, which is why I was able to return," Bisel said.
The old goblin calmly raised his head and looked at Lu Yang. "Sir, thank you for saving my nephew. May I speak with him for a moment?"
"Of course," Lu Yang said.
The old goblin nodded slightly. "Peesley, take this gentleman to see our camp."
"Yes, sir." A young goblin stepped out from the group behind Tasser, walked up to Lu Yang, and said, "Sir, please follow me."
Lu Yang looked at Bisel. Bisel nodded at him and said, "Brother, wait for me a moment. I'll report the details to my uncle, then I'll come find you."
"Sure, no problem," Lu Yang said.
Peesley walked up to Lu Yang and said cheerfully, "Sir, how about I show you some of our goblin goods first? Believe me, you'll definitely like them."
"Alright," Lu Yang said.
The goblin camp stood right beside the market west of St. Gall City. There were many goblin merchants throughout the camp, but the items they sold were all quite ordinary.
Lu Yang had visited this place in his previous life, but he had not found anything good. Just as he thought Peesley was about to take him to the market, Peesley instead led him to a house built from beige stone on the right side of the center of the Goblin Camp.
The house did not look very large, covering roughly two hundred square meters. Lu Yang followed Peesley inside and saw three middle-aged goblins in spotless white robes standing beside some shelves, discussing something.
"Sir, these three are Alchemy Master Buwa, Tinker Master Gigg, and Trade Merchant Anders," Peesley said.
"Peesley, why has a human come here?" Alchemy Master Buwa asked with a frown.
"Mr. Tasser asked me to bring him here," Peesley said respectfully.
"Oh, since he is Tasser's guest, please feel free to browse our goods," Trade Merchant Anders said.
Peesley gave a bow, then turned to Lu Yang and said, "Sir, please come with me. The shelves are over there. Although these premium goods are supplied directly to nobles and kings of various nations, we can sell them to you if you wish to purchase them."
Lu Yang became interested. He had never encountered such a situation in his previous life. Forget the goods—even this place had been inaccessible to him. It was probably another secret location designed by the system.
So-called secret locations were rewards provided by the developers of Second World for players who completed certain specific quests. However, the methods for completing these special quests were unusual and unique. Once failed, the quest would disappear permanently.
He followed Peesley over to the display cases. Lu Yang looked over the goods, but when he saw the items for sale, he could not help revealing a surprised expression.
"Engineering Rocket Boots, Web Spell Scrolls, Polymorph Spell Scrolls, Flash Dust Scrolls... They actually sell these here," Lu Yang said.
Web was a Hunter control skill, Polymorph was a Mage control skill, and Flash Dust was a Rogue control skill. Players were only eligible to learn all three skills after reaching level 15. He had not expected to find scrolls for sale here. Though they cost five silver coins each and could only be used once, these things could save lives at critical moments.
Unfortunately, even though they only cost five silver coins each, Lu Yang did not have that much money on him. He had traded all his previous equipment for materials and skill books.
As Lu Yang continued looking, he suddenly spotted a scroll in the next display case called the Antitoxin Potion Recipe.
This time, Lu Yang was truly shocked. If anyone knew the true value of the Antitoxin Potion Recipe, there would be no one besides Lu Yang.
Lu Yang clearly remembered that in his previous life, when large numbers of players reached level 5 and began challenging the level 5 to 8 dungeon, Serpent Valley, they wore full Silver-grade sets from level 3 dungeons. Yet when faced with the poison attacks of monsters in the level 5 dungeon, no amount of defense had anything to do with poison.
Poisoned players lost health at a terrifying rate of fifty points per second. Shield Warriors and Defense Paladins could manage, but other damage-dealing classes had little health. Some died in less than three seconds, before Priests could even heal them in time.
Lu Yang truly wanted to buy it, but when he looked at the purchase section, it was grayed out. That meant his reputation was insufficient and he could not buy it.
At the moment, Lu Yang's reputation with the goblin race was still Neutral. Although he was only five hundred points away from Friendly, many players remained Neutral with the goblins for their entire lives, because the goblin race rarely offered reputation quests.
Just as Lu Yang was worrying over it, the door was pushed open. Bisel strode inside with an excited expression, while the elderly goblin Tasser followed behind him, looking at Lu Yang with a kindly smile.
"Hey! Brother, I told my uncle about you, and he recognizes you too," Bisel said excitedly.
"I told you already, it was only a small effort. You don't need to take it so seriously," Lu Yang said.
"Sir, your small effort saved the future heir of my Venture Capital Firm, and it also saved my life. Moreover, your character is so noble that the doors of the goblin race will always be open to you," Tasser said.
System Notification: Your reputation with the Venture Capital Firm has reached Friendly Your reputation with the goblin race has reached Friendly
"Brother, you saved my life. Is there anything you need my help with?" Bisel asked.
Lu Yang turned his head and glanced at the recipe. He discovered that the Antitoxin Potion Recipe had turned white and was now available for purchase. The price beside it was listed as five gold coins.
"Save this recipe for me. I'll gather enough money in the next couple of days and come here to buy it," Lu Yang said, pointing at the Antitoxin Potion Recipe.
Bisel glanced at the Antitoxin Potion Recipe, then had Peesley bring it over. Bisel handed the recipe to Lu Yang with both hands and said, "Brother, since you need this recipe, I'll give it to you."
"How could I accept that? I can't take this recipe," Lu Yang said.
He had his own ways of making money. He did not lack five gold coins.
Bisel raised his head and looked at Lu Yang with resolute eyes. "Brother, I'm giving you this gift only to tell you that goblins possess not only greed, but gratitude as well."
Lu Yang thought for a moment, then said, "Alright, then. I'll accept your gift. Thank you."
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