Escorting the goods

Pingcheng's most prosperous market.

People came and went, ceaselessly.

Horse carriages, rarely seen on normal days, appeared sparse and common here.

Perhaps a Young Lady from a Wealthy Family was inside, and might lift the curtain if she heard the commotion outside.

And peer out curiously.

The haggling of merchants, the shouts of restaurant attendants, the clang of blacksmiths...

Even the suggestive sounds from the brothel.

All intertwined to create the unique symphony of urban life.

Chen Feng casually looked up.

Several scantily clad women leaned against carved wooden railings, gently waving their silken sleeves, beckoning to the passersby who paused to watch.

It seemed only a thin layer of gauze covered them.

Casually revealing a hint of allure.

[You have discovered something good]

[Experience +91]

[Note: Experiencing new things can quickly increase your experience points~]

Chen Feng: "...A bit offensive."

Shaking off the inappropriate thoughts from his mind, Chen Feng quickly left the area.

The time for the escort mission had been set.

Tomorrow, at Mao Shi, they would depart precisely on time.

Before leaving, he needed to make some preparations at the market.

For example, purchasing necessities like Bruise Medicine, Blood Stopping Powder, and antidotal pills.

As for why he wasn't buying them at the martial arts hall, it was all Chen Feng's impulsive fault for maxing out the Five Elements Fist Technique.

Normally, the martial arts hall wouldn't stock too many pills.

After Chen Feng's commotion, the inventory was completely depleted.

The pharmacy manager was probably still refining herbs and rolling pills.

Fortunately, Second Senior Brother had brought him to the market before.

They had also toured the area when buying the discipleship gift.

Chen Feng quickly found a pharmacy.

"Tongrentang..."

This shop had a partnership with the martial arts school, so there were discounts on medicine purchased here.

As Chen Feng stepped into the pharmacy, a strong medicinal aroma wafted towards him. The physician was currently dispensing medicine for someone.

He was weighing herbs.

Seeing Chen Feng enter, he called out, "Buying medicine or seeking treatment?"

"Buying medicine," Chen Feng replied.

At the same time, he handed over his disciple token.

The physician glanced at it. He didn't clearly see the name engraved on it, but he did notice the pattern and said, "Oh, from the martial arts school? Do you need medicinal soup or pills? It's a 10% discount."

As he spoke, the physician finished packing the herbs he had measured and handed them to another customer.

"First, give me some healing medicine."

"Healing medicine is a 20% discount," the physician said.

After some consideration, Chen Feng

took some Bruise Medicine and Blood Stopping Powder.

The prices for these two medicines were transparent on the market, and with the martial arts school disciple's 20% discount, Chen Feng spent less than a hundred wen to buy a sufficient quantity.

"And then some Great Tonic Pills," Chen Feng said.

Great Tonic Pills were a superior alternative to Qi Blood Pills.

"Great Tonic Pills aren't cheap. Lately, things have been rough outside the city, making it a bit difficult to gather herbs."

"Are the Mountain Bandits setting up camp again?"

The Physician shook his head. "It's Demons and Monsters."

Demons and Monsters?

A flicker of surprise flashed in Chen Feng's deep eyes.

He heard the Physician continue:

"Many Hunters have seen them, and they don't dare to go into the mountains anymore. This has led to a shortage of Deer Antler. This world... tsk."

Chen Feng asked, "Aren't you surprised?"

"Heh, you kid, what's so surprising about that? When I was young and went up the mountain to gather herbs, I ran into them more than once or twice."

"At the time, I was terrified I'd lose my life. But now that I'm in the city, what's there to fear from a few Sprites?"

Chen Feng pondered. It made sense.

But what truly puzzled him was the Physician's casual tone, as if he were discussing the most ordinary matter.

It seemed this place was more complicated than he thought.

Demons and Monsters were appearing.

Could Immortals be next?

However, Chen Feng didn't chat further. Instead, he inquired about the price of the Great Tonic Pill.

"One tael per pill. With a ten percent discount, that'll be nine hundred wen."

So expensive.

Chen Feng exclaimed inwardly.

After careful consideration, Chen Feng bought ten pills.

After all, Great Tonic Pills had no harmful side effects.

Even if he didn't use them this time.

He could use them as tonics later.

Their effects were even better than some Blood Food.

No matter how he looked at it, it wasn't a loss.

Money is ultimately an external possession; strength is the true principle.

"Travel safely."

The next day, before Mao Shi.

The sky was just beginning to brighten, with only a faint pale white showing in the east.

This was considered the freshest time of the day.

After returning to the martial arts hall yesterday, Chen Feng practiced a few sets of fist techniques and then went to bed early to ensure he was well-rested.

At this moment, he was dressed in tight-fitting shorts and clothes, his trouser legs tightly bound, wearing thick-soled fast boots, and the fine iron knuckle dusters given by his senior brother.

This neat attire clearly showed he was ready.

At the entrance of the Changwei Escort Agency.

The two large doors had not yet been fully opened.

From a slightly ajar gap, the sounds of horses' hooves on the ground and carriage wheels turning could be faintly heard.

Inside, several horse carriages loaded with goods were already parked, and several attendants were holding horses, standing to the side.

Other attendants were preparing the carriages, tying bundles, and checking the goods.

The clinking of copper rings and the bumping of wooden boxes.

Were exceptionally clear in the early morning.

"Chen Feng, this is your first escort mission. After leaving the city, stay by my side, listen and learn more, and don't run around..."

Zhang Biao Tou spoke to Chen Feng about some precautions while watching the attendants organize the goods.

Newcomers who haven't experienced it are often impatient and can't stand still on the road, liking to look around here and there.

This is a major taboo in the industry.

Once you're alone and surrounded by mountain bandits, no matter how strong you are, two fists are no match for four hands.

Various blades, spears, clubs, and sticks would swarm you.

They could wear you down to death.

Furthermore, outside the city, there are not only people but also fierce beasts. If you encounter a wild beast attack and have no companions to look out for you, it would also be troublesome.

Chen Feng listened intently.

He had always believed that...

one should listen to professionals when it came to professional matters.

Laymen who were blindly confident would only cause trouble.

Maintaining a learning mindset was the key to infinite progress, not relying on a bit of martial skill and acting recklessly.

Of course, there was one more thing...

[...Experience +88]

Chen Feng: Knowledge is power.

When the time came.

The convoy departed on schedule.

Chen Feng took the reins from an Attendant, stepped on the stirrup, and flipped himself up, landing steadily on the horse.

[First time riding a horse]

[...Experience +100]

Although Chen Feng had never ridden before, he found it wasn't difficult to learn after the experience.

Perhaps it was because, as a Martial Artist, his robust Blood Qi made the horse beneath him particularly docile.

Chen Feng only needed to gently move the reins.

The horse understood when to advance and retreat.

He only needed to stabilize his posture on the horse's back.

Zhang Biao Tou saw Chen Feng swaying a bit when he first got on, but within moments, he had completely adapted and could even turn with ease.

He couldn't help but show a look of approval.

Truly worthy of being Master Zhou's top disciple, learning everything so quickly.

"Depart!"

With the Escort Leader's command.

The Escort Banner was raised on the Horse Carriage, embroidered with the words "Chang Wei" in black on a red background.

Vibrant and eye-catching.

With the "clatter" of horse hooves.

Moving further away from the escort agency...

This escort mission was transporting expensive items, including jewelry, silk, and various rare treasures.

Among them were several large chests of furniture, made from wood Chen Feng had never even heard of.

The Cheng Family truly lived up to its status as one of Pingcheng's three great families.

According to Zhang Biao Tou, upon completion of this trip, each escort would receive at least twenty taels of silver.

They wouldn't have to worry about money for a long time.

The destination of this journey was Nanxun Town, located in the northwest of Pingcheng.

The Cheng Family specifically requested the goods be delivered to the Xu Family in town, and even sent a Bone Forging Realm expert to accompany them.

Two Bone Forging Realm experts, several Blood Refining Realm experts.

Even the coachman was a Martial Artist.

The Cheng Family's emphasis on this batch of goods was evident.