He looked at the plump middle-aged man smiling like a flower and running towards him.
The corners of Lei Xiao's mouth twitched slightly.
This is one of the most eye-catching pictures I have ever seen since time travel.
Through the analysis of Nan Xing's clothing and appearance, Lei Xiao has roughly determined the identities of the two.
A pair of businessmen and mercenaries were desperate in the forest.
This is a perfect opportunity for you to learn more about the surrounding environment of your 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 man, the villain Xing Shang Kunbu, thanks you for your life-saving grace!"
The middle-aged man who had already arrived approached Lei Xiao and bowed politely.
Then he smiled flatteringly, rubbed his hands, and begged Lei Xiao: "Excuse me, my dear sir, can you be merciful and escort the villain to the river to the west?"
"There, there is a fishing boat waiting for the villain."
As a well-informed businessman, Kunbu could tell at a glance that Lei Xiao had a higher status, so he prepared to get close to him in exchange for a chance of survival.
However, before Kunbu could hug Lei Xiao's thigh, Nanxing set up his crossbow, his fair face filled with chills.
She is Lei Xiao's personal guard, so naturally she will not allow this suspicious stranger in front of her to get too close to the lord.
Looking at the arrow flashing with a dazzling cold light, the discerning Kunbu gulped, quickly raised his hands, and smiled with a smile on his face to show that he had no ill intentions.
Lei Xiao patted Nan Xing's shoulder gently, indicating that he didn't need 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, you wouldn't be able 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 relevant situation in the surrounding area.
"Your Majesty, you are right. We set out from Yehe Town, which is closest to the east of this big forest, seven days ago, preparing to go to Kongqing Town in 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 from here, and Kongqing Town is about 8 kilometers away, located on the plain on the other side of the river to the west of the forest.
Currently, because the two countries are at war, the border is completely sealed.
Therefore, Kumbu, who had been doing business between the two countries all year round, chose to take a desperate 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 this place.
However, the final result was that not a single soldier came out of the forest again.
The entire lush forest is like a green devil, shrouding everyone who enters it under its shadow until it is devoured, hence the name.
Because of this, this forest has become a no-no-no zone and a natural barrier between the two countries. Even the surrounding civilians avoid it and do not dare to take a step closer.
"Sir, if we weren't really in a hurry for this batch of goods, I wouldn't have made such a stupid move as crossing the Phantom Forest."
"But it's great now. Not only did the goods get lost, but I almost lost my life."
I saw Kunbu's sad expression and sighed.
Then, Kunbu changed the topic and carefully took out a palm-sized brocade box from his arms and handed it to Lei Xiao with both hands.
Then he flattered me and said: "Dear Sir, this is a little bit of my heart. If you can show mercy and escort me to the river, this treasure can be regarded as a gift from me to honor you."
After taking the brocade box, Lei Xiao opened it and saw a snow-white elixir-like object lying quietly inside. There was also a faint fragrance wafting out.
Without hesitation, Lei Xiao directly opened the properties bar.
[Name: Qi Condensing Pill]
[Grade: Second level? Top quality]
[Efficacy: Keep fit, improve strength]
[Remarks: This potion is made from a variety of rare materials. After taking it, your own strength will be permanently improved, and it can increase by 1 to 3 stars each time.
When you reach the peak of the first level of 9 stars, there is a high possibility that you can directly break through to the second level, and the highest level can be upgraded to the second level of 9 stars.]
"Second-level magic potion, Qi Condensing Pill?!"
When Shan Nai, who was standing aside, saw the items in the Lei Xiao brocade box, he swallowed involuntarily.
In this world, potions are a very rare luxury.
Generally speaking, its price is at least ten times that of weapons of the same class, and she has only seen it once.
With just this one, I'm afraid I can buy a large two-story house in the center of Kongqing Town!
After checking the attributes, Lei Xiao felt happy.
In terms of function introduction, there are no restrictions.
This undoubtedly means that I can obviously take this magic potion!
The most important thing is that next to this potion, there are three small words "upgradeable"!
"Not bad, then I'll accept it."
Lei Xiao suppressed his excitement, 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."
"As you command!"
Nanxing stroked her chest and saluted, turned to Kunbu and Shannai, and said expressionlessly: "Let's go."
"I can't thank you enough. Thank you so much, sir!"
Kunbu's fat face was filled with joy of surviving the disaster, and he thanked him repeatedly.
Shan Nai on the side also silently bowed deeply to Lei Xiao and followed Nan Xing away.
Not long after, until the three figures were completely gone, Nan Yue, who was hiding in the dark, reappeared in front of Lei Xiao.
Nan Yue opened her mouth, as if she wanted to say something, but as soon as her starry eyes met Lei Xiao's, she swallowed it back in embarrassment.
Looking at the introverted Nan Yue, who seemed hesitant to speak, Lei Xiao smiled faintly and said first: "Nan Yue, do you want to ask why I didn't just let them fend for themselves, but instead sent Nan Xing,
Escort them all the way out of the forest?"
"Lord Qi, that's right, that's right."
Nan Yue, who was alone with Lei Xiao for the first time, seemed very restrained and nodded quickly.
"It's simple, because letting them go back safely is more beneficial to 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, Kunbu is the president of the Chamber of Commerce in Kongqing Town and has a certain social status, and sooner or later we will have contact with this nearest town."
"So, no matter what actions we take, Kunbu will be the best stepping stone and breakthrough point."
"In other words, I am making plans for the future."
"As for the female mercenary, after she returns to the mercenary organization safely, she will definitely tell her other companions about her rescue, and she will definitely mention us."
"In this way, the entire mercenary organization will also have a certain favorable impression of us."
"All in all, no matter how you think about it, escorting them out safely is a business that only makes money but never loses."
After listening to Lei Xiao's patient explanation, a look of sudden realization appeared on Nan Yue's fair face.
When he looked at Lei Xiao, there was an indescribable brilliance in his eyes.