Xu Nan had never wanted to get involved in something like this. His original plan had been to find a place where humans gathered, then follow the system missions, rapidly grind levels and bloodline abilities, occasionally run a Lost Paradise dungeon, and improve his strength as quickly as possible before Earth merged with Pro World.
But plans could never keep up with change.
The Black Knight was far stronger than him. Unless Xu Nan was willing to use Lost Paradise as his trump card, he had no choice but to obediently follow the other man's arrangements.
"Since you're willing to cooperate, then we're partners now."
The Black Knight silently removed his Mask Helmet, revealing a rather refined face. Unfortunately, there was a scar on the left side, surrounded by dense stitches, making him look somewhat savage and terrifying.
"I'm Ge Lei, a high-ranking mercenary who makes his home everywhere. At the moment, I've accepted the Quicksand Land lord's commission to escort his second daughter to Wildfire City to take up the position of city lord."
Xu Nan nodded. "I'm..."
Before he could say the name Little Cheng Song, Ge Lei cut him off.
"Whatever your name was before, you're a Quicksand Land noble now. Your name is Su. If anyone calls you Miss Su, you must viciously scold them and correct them. Make them call you sir."
"Quicksand Land is the buffer region between the Eastern Kingdom heartland and the Great Northeast Icefield. It is the kingdom's most prosperous territory. Later, I'll give you information on the Quicksand Land Mei Er Family. You need to memorize it."
"Once we enter Wildfire City, you must be cautious everywhere. As long as you hold out for three to five weeks, you'll be able to leave safely."
By the light of the campfire,