This figure seemed familiar, and the speed of movement could be said to be slow, and he soon arrived in front of Fang Linyan and the others.
If you look closely, it's none other than the old centaur: Varden.
It walked up to Fang Linyan and the others and said hello:
"Hello, humans."
Fang Linyan didn't respond to Walden's greetings, and suddenly asked:
"What's the relationship between Korok and you?"
Walden said cheerfully:
"I don't recognize it, but its appearance here is related to me."
"Because I deliberately used a secret technique to attract it that was wandering nearby and let it come into contact with you."
"The purpose of this is very simple, just to change your attitude towards alien races."
Fang Linyan said:
"Very good, now are we here? Actually, I want to add a few words about my method,"
"Race cannot represent glory. I have seen the most noble beasts and the most despicable humans. The only thing that can be recognized as noble is the soul in the body."
Walden nodded slightly and said:
"So I want to make a deal with you."
After the goat heard about the deal, his eyes suddenly lit up, just like a bullfrog-random meeting a kobold geomancer (ahem, I guess not many people know about this old joke).
Then the goat immediately said:
"Deal, are you still thinking about the necklace full of magical power around the Wolf King's neck?"
Walden shook his head and said:
"There is no magical power in that necklace. Human beings, you seem to have misunderstood something. It's just because that twin stone is of some use to me."
The goat pouted, shook his head and said:
"It would be bad if you lied. If it was of some use, how could you have followed us for hundreds of kilometers so early in the morning? And you also took great pains to find Korok to test us?"
Wadden was immediately suffocated... After this sore foot was caught, it meant that he would definitely be at a disadvantage when trading.
...
After a heated exchange of words, the goat proudly stretched out his hand.
Walden shook his head helplessly, then took out a leather bag from his coat made of animal skin, and handed it to the goat.
The goat took the leather bag and found that what Varden gave him was very strange. From the appearance alone, the leather bag was not much different from an ordinary bag, but when he held it in his hand, he could feel the inside.
Contains a very unusual mysterious power.
For a moment, the goat couldn't describe what it felt like, as if it was not holding a bag, but some other organ with its own life.
Not only that, if you look carefully, you will find that this strange little bag is covered with countless stem threads, which seem to be alive and will actually squirm in the palm of your hand. The stem threads are more like dried small blood vessels.
The bag has no strings or anything like that, but the mouth of the bag is tied together, making it look like two dry lips arched together, making it look wrinkled.
Seeing the goat looking at this thing with disgust on his face, Varden added:
"Humans, don't use your common sense to guess unknown things. I might as well tell you that this thing has mysterious power. It is a legacy left by the shamans of our tribe. If you use your human words to explain it, it may be called
It is used as a herbal bag..."
Varden told the goat that the biggest function of this bag is to make some pills and improve the efficacy of the medicine. He only needs to put the freshly collected herbs into the bag, process it by itself, and get the medicine in three days.
Excellent pellets.
Not only that, adding ready-made medicines can also increase the effect.
The function of this herbal bag is like a magical pocket factory, which can increase the effectiveness of the objects placed in it.
Of course, if you put poisonous weeds or poisonous mushrooms inside, you will naturally get poisonous pills. Moreover, during the process of making pills, the pocket factory is automatically closed, so there was nothing you could do when the goat held the bag.
Open the bag and check what's inside.
Because it seemed that some strange herbs had been put into the herbal bag at this time and it was in the process of being processed, so it could not be opened. Varden explained that he didn't need to worry about it and just throw away the balls inside when the time limit was up.
After hearing Varden's introduction, Fang Linyan and the three of them nodded with satisfaction, because at this time the Vulture's investigation results also came out. This thing is actually a silver plot equipment, and its function is similar to what Varden said.
However, Space also added that if it is soaked in the blood of a powerful creature, the effect of the herbal bag can be better exerted.
Fang Linyan vaguely remembered that his shoulder pads seemed to have similar requirements, and he looked very hungry.
But it doesn't matter, Fang Linyan is still good at dealing with such equipment. He quickly used the blood of the pig's hyena to fill the shawl, making it wail and shout to stop...
Thinking of this, Fang Linyan showed a sneer at the corner of his mouth, hoping that the herbal bag could be carried for a while longer.
The goat played with the bag for a while and then said:
"Okay, even if you pass the test on this thing, what about the second condition you agreed to me?"
"After all, our strength is very weak now. You are here too, but it's so difficult to deal with wargs, let alone Keshas, who can enslave thylacines?"
Walden said coldly:
"Humans, one thing comes to another. If you have this twin stone, I will exchange it with the herbal bag. If you want me to introduce you to other helpers, then you must agree to my request."
The goat glanced at Fang Linyan, Fang Linyan nodded, and the goat said:
"Okay, what you just meant was that you want us to kill that person?"
Walden suppressed his anger and said:
"Kill Keishas the Stone Hammer! If you can pass my test and bring me the ears of Keshas the Stone Hammer, you can gain my friendship."
The goat said in astonishment:
"But, I don't know what Stone Hammer Kissas is at all..."
Walden sighed and said:
"Originally, our planet was beautiful and full of vitality, with lush vegetation everywhere. But eighty years ago, a cosmic storm swept through, causing a major change in the climate here, and the entire planet began to become desolate."
"The harsh environment also began to promote species mutation. The hill giants who were originally gentle and lazy began to become violent and ferocious. Many strong men were born among them. One of them was a powerful and brutal elite hill giant warrior named Stone Hammer.
Kissas, a family of hill giants that became increasingly powerful, began to plunder living beings and destroy nature. Kissas was the most brutal and destructive among them.
"At first, our elders advocated tolerance of giants, believing that they were also part of nature. But later, hill giants began to rob females and forcibly reproduced, causing their numbers to increase rapidly, resulting in many species becoming their rations and slaves. , even our centaurs are included in the food list by their giants!"
"Just about a dozen years ago, the hill giants launched an unprecedented war of aggression against the centaurs' homeland. Nearly 50% of the young warriors died in battle. As a result, the centaurs were driven out of their homes by the giants. Finally, in the Council of Elders, Under the leadership of the prophet, the remaining tribesmen hid in a hidden valley and cave left by the prophet. There were only sporadic small Chiron tribes surviving outside."
When talking about these things, Waden's tone was filled with strong helplessness and sadness, and his words were also very vague, like a big tongue. Both the goat and Fang Linyan were confused by these words. Most of the stuff is guesswork.
Varden even told them that if anyone can help kill Keishas, they can gain the friendship of the entire tribe, and information can be easily revealed, and according to the prophet's prophecy, the person who kills Keishas will also have the right to know A big secret.
Obviously, Fang Linyan and the others have no interest in big secrets. All they need is information related to Ryan.
Moreover, Varden's statement was too biased. The three of them knew very well that the decline of the Centaur tribe could not simply be summed up in the rise of the hill giants.
Obviously, civil strife was the main reason for their decline.
"Is Stone Hammer Kissas?" Fang Linyan nodded slightly. "Okay, it's no problem to kill it."
Wadden said:
"Okay then, humans, I will keep my promise and point out potential allies for you. I have to say that it was a very wise thing for you to kill Ghost Howler before."
"Go all the way west from here. When the sun sets, you will reach a grand canyon. Then follow the grand canyon to the north. If you are lucky, you will reach an oasis where there is a remaining centaur tribe. If you give the Wolf King's skin to a guy named Jordan, I think they can still help."
After speaking, Varden took out a bone horn and handed it to Fang Linyan. Then he added:
"By the way, the herbal bag I gave you is considered an extremely precious treasure even among centaurs, so it's best not to take it out and let others get it, otherwise, you may be in big trouble."
"When I see Jordan, this horn can be used as a token of mine. At the same time, if you can really pass my trial and kill Stone Hammer Kissas, then after you blow it, the wind will guide me here. Meet you."
After Walden finished explaining, he limped away and turned around the rock next to him, before disappearing from the sight of Fang Linyan and the others.
And at this moment, a message popped up on the retinas of Fang Linyan and the others:
"You have successfully obtained relevant clues about the hidden milestone: Glory. Please keep up your efforts and continue to dig out relevant information."
"Because Hidden Milestone: Glory Acquisition is highly confidential and time-sensitive, its information will be announced in advance."
"Hidden Milestones: Detailed Introduction to Glory."
"After achieving this milestone, you will have the S-level title: Mother Earth's Protection."
"This title has characteristics: privileges, which can be removed or equipped at any time, and the CD time is one minute."
"After wearing this title, the maximum health value will be +200 points, and you will gain the skill: Rejuvenation."
"Activating Rejuvenation can restore the target's health by 100 points + physical strength x 5 points within 8 seconds. If this effect is dispelled, it will increase the target's movement speed by 100% and last for 60 seconds."
"Warning, if this title is removed when the health value is less than 200 points, the wearer will immediately enter a dying state."
***
With the introduction of this hidden milestone: Rong Guang, Fang Linyan and the three of them all took a breath.
This thing really deserves the title of S-class. Its function can be said to be extremely monotonous and straightforward, that is, to support and increase blood!
But it is this kind of single-function but powerful title that plays an extremely strong role at critical moments.
Especially when there is no thick-skinned guy in the team at this time,
The vulture should have the most health points, but as an assassin, his health points are only the average level of the same profession, so he can never be said to be able to withstand them.
Not to mention goats, they are always ready to use props to escape once a war breaks out.
Because Fang Linyan has the blessing of Athena, he usually attracts firepower, but now it is starting to become embarrassing. The weak enemies vultures and goats can be dismissed without him attacking them.
Powerful enemies usually have skills such as true damage, which can directly penetrate the magic shield and act on Fang Linyan's body, so maintaining blood is still a top priority for him.
Under such circumstances, obtaining this title seems to have become a goal that must be achieved.
At this time, it is not difficult to analyze that the key to obtaining this title actually lies with Varden, so even though he is very reluctant, he can only be led by his nose.
After thinking of these things, the vulture couldn't help but sigh and said:
"Stonehammer Kissas? This guy is difficult to deal with just by his name, not to mention he is the one who gives the old guy Varden a headache."
Goat added:
"The only good news is that his needs are consistent with ours. It would be terrible if we let us go and bloodbath the expedition team..."
Fang Linyan waved his hand and said:
"It doesn't matter if Stone Hammer Kissas is strong at all. Just use the strength of the team. Their target is also the Hill Giant. In this case, it shouldn't be too difficult to operate..."
***
Even Fang Linyan and the others did not expect that what was originally a simple patrol would lead to so many things.
First, he laid out the chess piece of Korok, the hill giant, and then got a lot of useful information from Varden's mouth.
Fortunately, the vulture then carried back the body of the thylacine that was enslaved by Korok, as well as the poisonous vipers and some game that were hunted along the way, so it was enough to deal with the above.
After returning to the camp, the results were as expected. Among the three patrol teams that went out, Fang Linyan and his team obtained the most abundant prey, patrolled the widest area, and received several verbal praises.
After lunch, Fang Linyan went to find Talen, who he was familiar with, and said that he had received important clues. He heard that there was a small gathering place of hill giants somewhere, so he applied for the use of an all-terrain vehicle.
If it is a military operation, then of course, you will be asked immediately, "Where exactly is a certain place?" "Heard it? Who said it?" "Small gathering place? How small, etc."
If you don't want to answer or talk nonsense, you may be prosecuted by military law.
However, in the final analysis, this is just a group of mercenaries in action.
Fang Linyan and the others are not Kenny's direct subordinates. If they have obtained detailed information about the missing Ryan, then they have reasons and obligations to unconditionally provide it. But for information that has nothing to do with it, they will tell it out of love and not tell it.
If so, it is also your duty.
If Talon or Kenny want it, this information was obtained by others at great risk, and you have to compensate it. This is also the rule.
At this time, Talen was also trying to win over Fang Linyan and the others. After all, only those who had people under his command had the right to speak, so after asking, he readily agreed, and even lost a large portion of the rental fee that was supposed to be paid.
So soon, Fang Linyan and the others set off again, driving the all-terrain vehicle to the west.
However, Fang Linyan also knew very well that in the vast Gobi Desert, it was not that easy to find the centaur's habitat with just a few words, and that was without being attacked by dangerous creatures.
Therefore, Fang Linyan could only rely on the technology of the all-terrain vehicle at this time. He located his real-time coordinates on the built-in auxiliary driver. After locking the path direction, he directly turned on the economical fuel mode and drove all the way.
Try to make corrections.
Because he knows very well that if there is a slight deviation in the direction of travel, by the time he completes the journey, he may not see the Grand Canyon anymore. It will be like a bullet trying to hit a target thousands of meters away.
, even if it is deflected by one degree, it will miss the target.
The detour was like this. When passing through a piece of quicksand, Fang Linyan was also forced to take a detour. As a result, something went wrong during this detour. By the time he found the Grand Canyon, it was already dark again.
Traveling all night is undoubtedly a very stupid thing, especially on this strange and dangerous planet, so Fang Linyan and the other three could only settle down and camp again, and by the way, they performed precise maintenance according to the instructions. The harsh climate here
It is a huge test for the engine.
Fortunately, there were no outsiders at this time, and the "Umonik" RV that Fang Linyan purchased before came in handy, allowing the three of them to have a good rest and eat.
It is worth mentioning that the power grid installed in the RV played a huge role at night. When I woke up the next morning, at least more than ten giant scorpions were electrocuted outside, and their size was even similar to a spider crab.
It is said that after tasting the delicacy of leaf-cutting beetles in Yidian Garden, the goats seemed to have developed some unique hobbies, so they focused on this scorpion.
As a result, he used the kitchen utensils in the RV to fry it, and it turned out to be very delicious, with a surprising texture like hairy crabs.
After having breakfast, Fang Linyan started walking along the Grand Canyon. He discovered that although there was no direct water source at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, there were obvious underground water veins.
Therefore, from time to time, you can see plants with lush roots that can absorb water from below growing at the bottom of the canyon, forming a unique ecosystem. As a result, they encountered attacks from blood-mouthed vultures along the way. Although the three of them were not afraid, it took a lot of twists and turns.
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So it was not until the afternoon that he reached the end of the Grand Canyon, and a touch of green began to appear in front of him.