Chapter 17 Qi Condensation Pill

Looking at the fat middle-aged man smiling like a flower, rushing towards him.

The corner of Lei Xiao's mouth twitched slightly.

This is the hottest eye-catching picture I have ever seen since time travelling, bar none.

Through the analysis of Nan Xing's clothing and appearance, Lei Xiao has roughly judged the identities of the two.

A pair of merchants and mercenaries who are desperate in the forest.

This is an excellent opportunity for him to learn more about the surrounding environment of the territory.

At the same time, this also means that there are likely to be human towns in the surrounding area three kilometers away from the territory.

"This young and handsome lord is a small businessman, Kumbu, thank you for your life-saving grace!"

I saw the middle-aged man approaching, first bowed politely to Lei Xiao.

Then he smiled obsequiously, rubbed his hands, and pleaded to Lei Xiao: "Excuse me, my lord, can you show mercy and escort the villain to the river to the west?"

"Over there, there is a fishing boat waiting for the villain."

As a well-informed businessman, Kunbu could tell at a glance that Lei Xiao's status was higher, so he was ready to come up to him to make friends in exchange for a chance of survival.

However, before Kunbu hugged Lei Xiao's thigh, Nan Xing set up a crossbow, his fair face was full of chills.

She is Lei Xiao's personal bodyguard, so naturally she will not allow this suspicious stranger in front of her to get too close to the lord.

Looking at the flashing arrow, the sensible Kunbu swallowed a mouthful of spit, quickly raised his hands, and smiled all over his face to show that he was not malicious.

On the other hand, Lei Xiao patted Nan Xing's shoulder lightly, signaling him not to be nervous, then stepped forward, smiled faintly at Kunbu and said, "Your Excellency, your request seems a bit abrupt, right?"

"I think, if it were you, it would be impossible to help a stranger of unknown origin casually, right?"

The reason why Lei Xiao spoke like this was naturally to find out the details of the two of them and the related situation in the surrounding area.

"Your Excellency is right. We set off from Yehe Town, which is the closest to the east of this forest, seven days ago, and were going to Kongqing Town to the west..."

According to Kunbu's description, Lei Xiao learned.

These two towns belong to two different human kingdoms.

Yehe Town is more than 50 kilometers away, and Kongqing Town is about 8 kilometers away. It is located on the plain at the other end of the river to the west of the forest.

Currently, the border is completely closed because the two countries are at war.

Therefore, Kumbu, who has been doing business between the two countries all year round, chose to take the risk and hired mercenaries to cross the forest.

As for the name of this forest, it is called the Forest of Shadows.

It is said that for hundreds of years, both countries have sent a large number of troops to investigate here.

However, in the end, none of the soldiers came out of the forest.

The entire luxuriant forest is like a green devil, and everyone who enters it will be shrouded in its shadow until it is swallowed up, hence the name.

Because of this, this forest has also become a three-way zone and a natural barrier between the two countries, and even the surrounding civilians shy away from it, not daring to take a step closer.

"My lord, if it weren't for the fact that this batch of goods is really in a hurry, the villain would not have made such a stupid move to cross the Shadow Forest."

"But now it's good, not to mention the loss of the goods, almost costing my life."

I saw Kunbu sighing with a sad expression on his face.

Immediately afterwards, Kunbu changed the subject, and carefully took out a palm-sized brocade box from his arms, and handed it to Lei Xiao with both hands.

Then he flattered and said: "My lord, this is a little bit of kindness from the villain. If you can show mercy and escort the villain to the river, this treasure will be regarded as a gift from the villain to respect you."

After receiving the brocade box, Lei Xiao opened it and saw a snow-white pill-like object lying quietly in it, and there was a faint fragrance wafting out.

Without hesitation, Lei Xiao directly opened the property bar.

[Name: Qi Condensation Pill]

[Grade: second-order best]

【Efficacy: Physical fitness, strength improvement】

[Remarks: This potion is refined from a variety of rare materials. After taking it, one's own strength will be permanently improved, and it can be increased by 1 to 3 stars each time.

When reaching the peak of the first-order 9-star, there is a greater possibility that you can directly break through to the second-order, and the highest can be promoted to the second-order 9-star. 】

"Second-order potion, Qi Condensation Pill?!"

When Shan Nai, who was standing aside, saw the items in Lei Xiao's brocade box, he swallowed involuntarily.

Potions are a rare luxury in this world.

Generally speaking, its price is at least ten times that of weapons of the same class, and she has only seen it once.

With this one alone, I am afraid that I can buy a big two-story house in the center of Kongqing Town!

After checking the attributes, Lei Xiao was overjoyed.

In terms of function introduction, there are no restrictions.

This undoubtedly means that he can obviously also take this potion!

The most important thing is that next to this potion, there are three small words "upgradable"!

"Not bad, then I'll accept it."

Lei Xiao suppressed the excitement in his heart, nodded calmly and said, "Nan Xing, then you can send these two off."

After a pause, Lei Xiao whispered in Nan Xing's ear again, "If you encounter a strong enemy, don't bother, just withdraw."

"Obey!"

Nan Xing stroked his chest and saluted, then turned to Kunbu and Shan Nai, and said expressionlessly, "Let's go."

"Thank you so much, thank you so much!"

Kumbu's fat face was full of joy after the catastrophe, and he thanked him again and again.

On the other hand, Shan Nai silently bowed deeply to Lei Xiao, and left with Nan Xing.

Not long after, until the figures of the three disappeared completely, Nan Yue, who was hiding in the dark, reappeared in front of Lei Xiao.

I saw Nanyue opened her mouth, as if she wanted to say something, but her starry eyes just met Lei Xiao's, but she swallowed it back embarrassedly.

Looking at the introverted Nanyue, who seemed hesitant to speak, Lei Xiao smiled lightly, and first said: "Nanyue, do you want to ask why I didn't let them fend for themselves, but instead sent Nanxing, Escort them all the way out of the forest?"

"Report to Lord Lord, right, right."

Nanyue, who was alone with Lei Xiao for the first time, looked very restrained, nodded quickly and said.

"It's simple, because letting them go back safely is better for us in the long run."

Lei Xiao began to explain: "First of all, during the conversation just now, I have confirmed from the side several times that the other party has not discovered our territory."

"Secondly, Kumbu is the chairman of the chamber of commerce in Kongqing Town, so he has a certain social status, and sooner or later we will have contact with this nearest town."

"So, no matter how we act at that time, Kumbu will be the best stepping stone and breakthrough."

"In other words, I'm planning for the future."

"As for that female mercenary, after returning safely to the mercenary organization, she will definitely tell the other companions about her rescue, and she will definitely mention us."

"In this way, the entire mercenary organization will also have a good impression of us."

"All in all, no matter how you think about it, escorting them to leave safely is a business that only makes money."

Listening to Lei Xiao's patient explanation, Nanyue's fair face revealed a look of sudden enlightenment.

In the eyes looking at Lei Xiao, there was an indescribable brilliance.