Qingkong didn't expect that after he improved the Sheriff's strength several times, the black cat would turn into a super flatterer. It was really shameless to say such things in public.

Is there anyone who swears allegiance to someone at the first meeting?

Did I mention that I wanted to recruit half-orcs as my followers?

Qingkong explained: "Please don't pay attention to what this cat said. There is wine in the canned fish, and he is drunk and dizzy."

When the Sheriff was about to spout nonsense again, Jenniferni grabbed him and quickly stuffed him into a big pocket under his coat. The speed was just fast enough for the Sheriff to let out a "meow".

Then it was quiet.

Kelhain knew that he shouldn't be angry with a cat, even though this guy could talk, eat better than him, and his hair was carefully maintained...

Why do I get angrier the more I think about it!

Kelhain quickly stopped thinking about the black cat and promised Qingkong: "Miss Qingkong, please believe in my credibility, Kelhain. Since I have accepted your commission, no matter what happens, I will definitely solve it."

Send you and your entourage to the grassland of the ancestors."

Qingkong put a gold coupon on the table and said to the orc Ham: "My camels and beasts of burden are outside. Feed them with the best fodder you have here. And prepare a camel for my guide...

It seems that he doesn't have any travel supplies. If you open a tavern here, you should know what he will need, so you can buy it for him.

If the money is not enough, I will make up for it when I leave."

The gold pattern on the surface of the gold coupon on the table was so dazzling that it attracted the attention of everyone in the tavern, who wanted to rush to grab it.

In the Western Region, especially outside the areas directly controlled by the Empire, the paper currency issued by the Empire was not universally recognized. Barter was a common method of transaction, and the status of precious metal currencies such as gold, silver, and copper was unshakable.

However, the gold and silver certificates endorsed by Shuo Jinren and the World Bank were successfully accepted by the Western Territory. And because they were easy to carry and use, the exchange ratio of gold and silver certificates for gold and silver exceeded the empire's standard exchange rate.

A gold coupon is a huge sum of money for everyone here, a direct sense of wealth impact, even more than the bottle of water element essence whose value varies from person to person.

Orc Hamm glanced at the tavern, dispelling everyone's greed. He grabbed the gold coupon, checked the authenticity, and then said: "What a generous elf lady. Your camels and beasts of burden will be carefully taken care of, and your

The guide will also have a complete set of travel supplies.

I wish you a pleasant meal and a smooth journey."

Orc Ham took the gold coupon and turned around and walked back to the kitchen.

Kelhain kept staring at the gold coupon and followed Ham away, then reluctantly looked away and complained to Qingkong: "You should give me that gold coupon, I can save you a lot of money. I can guarantee it.

, he will eventually blackmail you severely.

I'm all too familiar with Hamm's tricks."

Qingkong said: "If you want to reach the Ancestor Grassland as soon as possible, some necessary expenses for buying the road are indispensable. I would rather spend a little more money than be constantly harassed on the road."

Kelhain said confidently in his own strength: "You mean Sand Pirates? Don't worry, Miss Qingkong, I guarantee that all your expenses on me will be worth it."

Qingkong just smiled and did not answer, but asked: "Want to eat canned food?"

"Can I eat it?" Kelhain has long been greedy for those fragrant canned foods, but he doesn't have the nerve to ask for them.

"Of course. This thing is very cheap for us. We have prepared enough food and water for this trip."

Qingkong knocked on the table. In the empty wine glass in Kelhain's hand, the water surface rose from the bottom to the top of the glass.

Jennifer Ni pushed a canned meat and fruit can in front of Kelhain: "Please enjoy, if you are not full, I still have..."

Kelhain was very happy: "Delicious food and plenty of water, this is definitely a wonderful journey. Thank you Miss Qingkong, thank you Miss Jenniferni."

After saying that, Kelhain put the uneaten horsemeat bran cake into his pocket, picked up his fork and ate the can.

While eating, he kept praising him, which made other people in the tavern swallow their saliva. Several of them hurriedly paid the bill, and after taking a deep look at the clear sky, they quickly left the tavern.

After Kelhain finished four barrels of cans, the orc Ham walked out of the back kitchen again. This time he sat down directly, sniffing the aroma of the cans unconsciously, and then said to Qingkong: "Miss Elf, what do you want?"

Everything is ready. There are two gold coupons in total, and you still owe one..."

The short-tongued Kelhain immediately shouted dissatisfied: "Ham, did you buy a camel cavalry? You have already made a lot, please stop!"

Ham ignored Kelhain and kept staring at the clear sky.

Qingkong smiled and said: "It's only two gold coupons, isn't it a bit small?"

What?

Kelhain was shocked. I'm trying my best to save you money, but you still think you're being ripped off. Are you so willful when you have money?

Ham smiled helplessly: "It seems that Miss Elf is very familiar with the shady things in the Burnt Wood Camp. I have tried my best to mediate for you, but the wealth you reveal and your beauty make many people unwilling to give up."

"Then I'll show off my strength a little bit, and then you can help me talk to them?"

After Qing Kong finished speaking, the originally hot room was replaced by a burst of coolness, and then there was a rustling sound on the roof.

It's raining!

The people inside the tavern immediately noticed the change in the weather. Someone opened the door of the tavern, and the rain curtain was rushing down the eaves. The ground in front of the door quickly became muddy.

Ten meters away, the sky was still full of yellow sand, and the refraction caused by the high temperature made the distant scenery shake. When people around the camp saw it raining, they ran over with containers to fill the water.

But in an instant, the raindrops turned into ice, and heavy snow danced around the tavern, forming a strange scene in the hot desert.

Inside the tavern, the temperature dropped rapidly, everyone's breath turned into white mist, and frost condensed on eyelashes and eyebrows.

The water in the glass was frozen out of the ice layer.

At this time, Qingkong asked the orc Ham: "This snow should help you mediate for me better."

Ham said respectfully: "Respected and powerful magician, please forgive me for the offense I just caused you. I guarantee that everyone in the Burnt Wood Camp has felt your kindness, and those who covet your wealth and beauty will thank you.

The grace of not killing.

Please wait a moment, I will bring their attitude soon."

The wind and snow suddenly stopped, and the scorching heat rushed in from the door with sand and dust, allowing the goblin to close the door again as quickly as possible, and then enjoy the coolness sealed in the room.

Qingkong said to Ham: "I can understand their difficulties. If we are allowed to cross the border like this, some people will always feel uncomfortable. After all, people need to eat and horses need to eat grass. There is no guarantee that some hungry and anxious people will take risks."

I don’t want any delays on this journey, so let them make a price, and I’ll accept it as long as it’s suitable.”

Ham stood up and saluted Qingkong: "Thank you to the generous elf lady, I guarantee that no one in the Scorched Wood Camp will dare to make you unhappy on the road."

Ham strode out of the door, stopping under the eaves for a moment to let the running water wet his body, and then walked away feeling comfortable.

Kelhain, who didn't know what happened, asked Qingkong: "Miss Qingkong, what were you and Ham talking about? Why can't I understand?"

Qingkong looked at Kelhain and asked, "If you don't even understand this, I really don't know how you make a living in the Burnt Wood Camp."

Kelhain said embarrassedly: "I heard from others that during the Harvest Festival, you can receive high-paying commissions at the Scorched Wood Camp, so I just came here not long ago.

But please rest assured, Miss Qingkong, I am very familiar with the Harmutu Basin, and I know how to quickly reach the Grassland of the Ancients."

Qingkong did not doubt Kelhain. This guy looked to be an adult, but as a half-orc, his true age was definitely much younger than his appearance.

Moreover, if no one teaches you some of the rules in the desert, even the locals may not know them.

Hamm's negotiation should still take some time, so Qingkong explained to Kelhain what he and Hamm had discussed.

The Burnt Wood Camp is located on a road leading in and out of the Halmutu Basin. Travelers and caravans coming and going will definitely make certain repairs when they arrive here, which gives the sand bandits an opportunity to investigate the goods these people carry with them.

When encountering valuable goods and sparsely guarded caravans, the sand bandits can set up ambushes in advance according to the situation.

Therefore, there are many sand bandit spies in the Burntwood Camp.

The two female elves and female humans traveling alone and carrying a large amount of property were naturally the favorites in the eyes of the sand thieves.

"Ham runs a tavern here, and he must know who is the spy of the Sand Bandits. I want to spend some money to prevent the Sand Bandits from delaying my journey, so I entrusted Ham to negotiate on my behalf.

The first negotiation didn't go well. I showed some strength and was willing to give money. The sand pirates should know how to choose."

"Wow..." Kelhain said in surprise after hearing this: "It's your first time in the Western Region, and you actually know more than me."

Qingkong said: "I didn't say it was the first time I came to the West, but the way I came here was different. Do you still eat canned food?"

Kelhain licked his mouth and finally held back: "I can't eat any more, or I'll be too full to protect you.

Although my strength is not as good as yours, I will definitely be worthy of the remuneration you pay me, as well as so many delicious cans."

"Okay, let's rest then, and we'll leave when Ham brings back the news."

Qingkong took out a book and summoned a spiritual ball to illuminate himself.

Seeing such a scene, Kelhain did not dare to make any sound, and even other people in the tavern acted cautiously. In this backward and barbaric world, people have an instinctive respect for knowledge and scholars.

In a dilapidated tent in the corner of the Scorched Wood Camp, a group of people of various sizes and races gathered around the orc Hamm, listening to his persuasion.

"You must have all seen the vision that just happened outside the tavern. That elf is a very powerful magician. Attacking her will cause serious casualties to you. If the person is dead, what's the use of asking for more money?

The elf had something important to do and had to rush to the Grassland of the First People. She didn't want anyone to disturb her on the way and delay her time, so she was willing to pay a fee for a quiet journey.

Please make an offer."

One of the diners who had just been in the tavern said: "I saw the elf giving the orc a bottle of water element essence. One drop of water element essence can produce two large glasses of water.

I'm sure she has more water element essence, and you should know the value of water in the desert."

Another person who also came out of the tavern said greedily: "She also has meat and fruits stored in iron cans, and she will take out a gold coupon at will."

The descriptions of the two men made the sand pirates attracted by the wealth.

Ham said loudly: "She can also create a range of rainfall in a dry desert environment, and can also create ice and snow in high temperatures. I have personally felt the coldness, and as long as she is willing, she can turn me into an ice sculpture in an instant.

Don't let the greedy sand confuse your eyes. Since the elves have shown kindness, you'd better accept it.

This is an old sand bandit’s advice to you. If you rob someone you shouldn’t, you will only be drowned under the sand dunes.”

At this time, a prestigious sand bandit stood up and said: "Ham is right, the sand bandits who rob for survival are the masters of the desert, and the sand bandits who rob for wealth are the bones of the desert."

Since the elf has expressed her goodwill with her strength, we should also recognize our own strength, curb our greed, and be grateful to the elf for saving some of us from dying under her magic.

Being drowned in the desert is definitely an extremely shameful thing."

Sand Bandit's words caused a burst of laughter.

Ham was relieved when he saw this scene: "It seems that everyone is willing to give the elves a peaceful journey, so let's talk about what you want to get from the elves?"

The sand pirate just now said without hesitation: "I want a bottle of water element essence."

Those sand pirates who were wondering how many gold coupons they wanted immediately realized: "I want a bottle of water element essence."

"I want a bottle of water element essence."

"I want a bottle of water element essence."

…

Ham didn't expect that these sand pirates would want this thing.

He returned to his tavern, told Qingkong what the sand pirates wanted, and said apologetically: "I know that any props related to alchemy are very valuable, and you will not carry so much water element essence with you.

But please give them some, let them divide it themselves, and then just pay some gold coupons.

This kind of portable water source is so tempting to people like them who walk in the desert all year round!"

Qingkong was greatly surprised: "Do those sand pirates want the water element essence? They don't consider the gold coupon at all?"

Qingkong originally wanted to sacrifice money for this safe journey, but she didn't expect that what the sand pirate wanted was so different from what she imagined.

Ham said sheepishly: "If you are really in trouble..."

"No, it's not embarrassing at all!" Qingkong was afraid that Ham would go back on his word, so he quickly took out bottles of water elemental essence, without caring about the eyeballs of people in the circle who were about to burst out. Finally, he asked: "Is it enough?"

Ham's mind went blank and he nodded dully: "That's enough!"

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