Chapter 202

Leina silently approached Shen Xing's side, standing there quietly, her full head of red hair dancing gently like flowing fire.

Xia Wanyin paused, then, sensing the presence, greeted with a smile, "Good morning, Miss Leina."

"Good morning, Miss Wanyin," Leina replied politely, her delicate face revealing no emotion.

Shen Xing looked up and gave them both a strange look.

Xia Wanyin, seemingly unconcerned, continued, "Shen Xing, should we explore the Rain God Statue further afield today, or should we first visit the underground ruins marked on the treasure map?"

Shen Xing thought for a moment and replied, "Let's go check out the underground ruins first. We can leave the task of exploring the surrounding area to the soldiers."

"Sure!" Xia Wanyin nodded gently, with an expression that said she was fine with going anywhere.

Shen Xing called over the bald orc in the distance and instructed him, "Hellscream, today you take a troop of wolf riders and advance along the edge of the Blackwater River to see if there's a place to cross it."

The Blackwater River, stretching for an unknown length of kilometers, lies to the southwest of their territory, hindering their advance.

There are still many unexplored areas on the other side of the river, and perhaps some Rain God Statue will be found there.

But the prerequisite is that he has to find a way to cross the river.

The river there has absolutely no buoyancy, creating a no-fly zone over the entire river basin; even Fried Chicken can't fly over it.

"Yes, my lord!"

Hellscream responded solemnly, then turned and gathered his squad to prepare for an expedition.

After he left, Shen Xing suggested, "Let's do what we did yesterday and have the Fried Chicken take us there."

"OK."

Then, the three of them jumped onto the Fried Chicken's back one after another.

Shen Xing gently patted the large bird's feathers. "Let's go."

"Chirp!"

The Fried Chicken let out a loud, soft sizzle.

Having eaten and drunk its fill, it was full of energy today, and with a few flaps of its wings, it soared into the sky.

Then it transformed into a dark golden lightning bolt, speeding through the mist and heading straight for the Black Sky Wing Mountain Range.

On the way, Shen Xing also told Xia Wanyin about the precautions for raising Finger Worm, so that she wouldn't kill them.

The girl was taking notes diligently, looking like she was listening attentively to the lecture.

Leina, standing beside her, stared intently ahead, her staff gripped tightly in her hand, remaining fully alert.

After all, Fried Chicken isn't the only flying creature in the Land of Mist.

There are also many monsters that possess the ability to fly, and their attack methods are bizarre.

Examples include the Human-Faced Demon Bird, the Brain Owl, and the Mist-Winged Bat Demon.

Dealing with a single one is manageable, but if you encounter a large group, you'll have to run away in advance.

Otherwise, if they are surrounded, even Expert Rank experts will find it difficult to escape.

As they passed through a withered, black forest, Xia Wanyin seemed to sense something and called out, "Shen Xing, there seems to be someone down there."

"People?"

"Yes, and there seem to be quite a lot." The girl in the white dress nodded.

Shen Xing frowned slightly, wondering if it was the legion of another lord in the vicinity?

That would be a bit troublesome.

After all, their territory was nearby, and they might be discovered by the other side.

"Let's go down and take a look."

Shen Xing gave the order in a deep voice, and the Fried Chicken flapped its wings, circling and lowering its altitude.

As they drew closer, they gradually came to see each other's figures clearly.

In the mist, a group of figures, carrying torches, dressed in gray robes and leather armor, and with various tools hanging on their bodies, slowly approached.

They were leading several pack animals, their cargo boxes laden with goods.

On either side were Fine- equipped and seemingly formidable guard teams.

Behind this group of people followed several old-fashioned horse-drawn carriages.

"Huh? It's a caravan of wanderers."

Chapter 147: Ouroboros Chamber of Commerce, Kodo Beast Recruitment Scroll!

"Huh? It's actually a caravan of wanderers." Xia Wanyin seemed to sense the presence of this group and exclaimed in surprise.

Shen Xing was also somewhat surprised, not expecting that it would be a caravan.

The so-called wandering caravans, much like the previous wandering merchants, were unique entities that roamed the Land of Mist, trading far and wide.

The difference lies in the fact that their goods are more abundant, their scale is larger, and they also have considerable power behind them.

Moreover, Shen Xing had heard that these wandering caravans often carried a lot of good stuff.

"Let's go see what they're selling."

Shen Xing sensed that the caravan wasn't particularly strong; there were only a few Transcendent Rank auras within, which shouldn't pose any problem for them to travel through the Blackwing Plains.

"Whoosh—"

The Fried Chicken immediately folded its wings, its massive body stirring up gray mist, and plummeted to the ground like a shooting star.

The caravan of wanderers was terrified when they saw the huge shadow looming overhead.

"Watch out, it's Transcendent Rank flying monster!"

"All alert!"

Amidst gasps of alarm, a dozen guards drew their weapons and rushed forward, shielding the carriage and several merchants behind them.

However, the enormous bird of prey did not attack them, but stopped about 20 meters away from the convoy.

Immediately afterwards, three figures jumped down from his back.

The young man in the middle is sitting in a wheelchair; he has handsome features and bright eyes.

Standing to the left and right were two stunningly beautiful women with completely different styles; one held a magic staff, and the other had empty eyes.

Upon seeing that they were human, the guards breathed a slight sigh of relief, but remained vigilant, weapons raised.

"Halt! What are you doing here?" A middle-aged man with a goatee and a large belly stepped forward.

Shen Xing glanced at him and thought to himself that this guy really fit his image of a businessman.

The Garotte he encountered earlier was in a completely different league from him.

Uh... I'm referring to weight here.

He pushed his wheelchair forward and said, "I'm here to buy things. Aren't you a caravan? Don't you welcome guests?"

Upon hearing this, the guards opposite exchanged glances and then breathed a sigh of relief.

"So you're just doing business. I thought you were here to rob us."

The pot-bellied merchant relaxed his shoulders, rubbed his hands together, and stepped forward, a smile on his fleshy face.

"I'm sorry, we were too nervous. Recently, a group of Skinners has appeared in the Blackwing Plains, specifically targeting passing merchants."

"So not many caravans dare to pass through here."

"The Skinners?" Shen Xing asked, puzzled.

"Yes, they are a group of demi-humans, what we call mixed-race bastards."

The pot-bellied merchant curled his lip, his tone filled with undisguised contempt. "These bastards are born from demons and humans, their bloodline is impure, and they're also irritable and easily angered, unable to control their power."

"Because many large-scale uprisings had previously broken out, all caused by these bastards, the major cities had driven them out."

"These guys are now gathering in the wilderness, robbing passing caravans, and eating people; their methods are extremely cruel."

After a pause, the pot-bellied merchant waved his hand and said, "Sigh, let's not talk about that. You gentlemen just said you wanted to buy something?"

He looked at Shen Xing and the others expectantly, his eyes regaining their shrewdness.

Shen Xing remained silent, calmly observing the merchant, before an attribute panel appeared before him.

[Merchant: West]

[Affiliation: Ouroboros Chamber of Commerce]

[Level: 8]

[Potential: Common ★★★ (Three Stars)]

[Life Skills: Intermediate Negotiation Skills, Intermediate Goods Identification, Advanced Account Management, Extortion, Price Negotiation]

[Talent: Keenness]

(Note: "Guest, would you like to buy something? I have a relic left behind by a deity, and I'll only charge you 10,000 gold coins.")

Seeing that series of life skills, Shen Xing narrowed his eyes.

This guy is no pushover...

He remained calm and said, "Let me see your goods first."

"No problem."

The pot-bellied merchant readily agreed.

[Wandering Merchant: West is showing you his list of goods, do you agree?]

Shen Xing and Xia Wanyin both clicked "Confirm," and a list of products appeared before their eyes.

[Black Tequila (Green): Price 100 Silver Coins (Stock 62)]

[Sandpinot Red Wine (Green): Price 150 Silver Coins (Stock 62)]

[Red Worm Pill (Blue): Price 500 Silver Coins (Stock 100)]

[Yellow Worm Pill (Blue): Price 500 Silver Coins (Stock 85)]

[Black Worm Pill (Blue): Price 400 Silver Coins (Stock 115)]

[Finger Worm Small Pill Recipe (Purple): Price 3000 Silver Coins (Stock 1)]

[Communication Crystal (Purple): Price 1000 Silver Coins (Limited to 20)]

[Kodo Beast Recruitment Scroll (Elite ★★★): Price: 6000 Silver Coins (Limited to 5)]

[Black Spirit Wood (Purple): Price 5000 Silver Coins (Limited to 4)]

[Ring of Stickiness (Purple): Price: 10,000 Silver Coins (Limited to 1)]

[Silk Backpack (Purple): Price: 20,000 Silver Coins (Limited to 2)]