Chapter 17: Caravan Hitchhiking
The lush suburban grasslands are covered with dense forests.
Through the gaps between the branches, you can even see small villages in the distance and some tall windmills turning slowly in the sun.
The breeze blows away some of the stuffiness.
A small caravan was traveling along a country path.
More than a dozen tall horses of various colors were divided into three groups pulling three carriages, and there were more than a dozen leather-armored guards protecting them along the way.
The three carriages are of the same specifications, with small front wheels and large rear wheels.
The wooden boards carried in the front and back of the carriage, including the top of the box, were filled with wrapped goods, which were firmly secured with oilcloth and net ropes.
The exterior of the carriage is painted with a silver dragon head pattern, which is the logo of the "Silver Dragon Chamber of Commerce".
Leading the caravan was a middle-aged bald man on horseback, and parallel to him was a young man on horseback.
The young man looked very funny with his yellow mushroom-shaped head.
At this time, the young man turned his head and looked at the carriage at the back, with a thoughtful look on his face.
"Jit, what's wrong with you?"
The bald man asked softly upon seeing this.
"Ah...Mr. Walsh, it's nothing. I just feel a little strange as to why a nun from the Red Apple Church would be attacked by a wild beast in the wilderness."
"Maybe something unfortunate happened on the way to the apple orchard...
I heard that the Red Apple Church has an apple orchard outside the town, and the fruits picked are distributed to the poor in the town."
Bald Walsh shook his head regretfully.
"Oh, poor nun...she's so young."
He then put his two fingers together at the center of his eyebrows, and then stretched out his hand towards the sky and made a fist.
"May the Brilliant bless her."
This is the prayer gesture of the Star Sect.
The assistant Kit, who was standing by, couldn't help but secretly criticize what was happening.
How could the gods of the stars bless a nun from another church? Could it be that the Brilliant Queen and Lady Rose are very familiar with each other?
But he didn't dare to say such blasphemous words.
Kit stared at the last carriage.
He always felt that the two people who asked the caravan for help on the way were suspicious, but since Mr. Walsh agreed to let them get on the carriage, he couldn't say anything.
The curtain of the carriage in sight was drawn open.
A black-haired young man poked his head out and gave him an innocent and bright smile.
Kit was stunned, responded with an awkward smile, then turned around and stopped looking at him.
Chen Lun showed a playful look and leaned against the window, playing with the shell necklace on his chest.
"If it weren't for it, I really wouldn't be able to get a ride..."
After escaping from prison, he had no idea where he was.
Those in the wilderness don't know how far away the nearest town is.
Instead of running around like a headless fly, it’s better to find someone to lead the way.
Fortunately, he encountered this caravan, and he used [Siren's Song] to "persuade" the manager of the caravan and got a ride.
Although the carriage with wooden wheels and iron sheets was bumpy, it was at least better than walking on two legs.
Even though Chen Lun is already a superhuman, he is not known for his endurance, and he has a weak Floy to take care of.
Not only did this save energy, it also gave him some time and space to think briefly.
Looking at the beautiful scenery outside the window, Chen Lun's slightly restless heart slowly calmed down.
“I have no clue about Floy’s third-ring mission for now, so my first priority is to find a place to rest.
Let’s go to the town first, the way Floyd and I are now is too conspicuous…”
An injured nun and a ragged young man, there was something wrong no matter how you looked at it.
Immediately afterwards, Chen Lun took out the spoils obtained from killing the priest.
A tiny red ghost face badge.
[D-level weird creatures surge badge]
Item description: A badge that contains the power of flesh and blood. Wearing it will bring surging power and vitality.
The ghost face above seems to be alive, showing a hideous smile when you are not looking at it deliberately.
It seems to have been left behind by a church priest, and contains mysterious substances and extraordinary properties that precipitated after his death.
Eat, eat more, you are the hungry butcher, you are the embodiment of power...
Item effect: Strength +2, Endurance +2 after wearing.
Item cost: Gets hungrier more easily and eats more.
Chen Lun casually pinned it on his chest, adding 4 attributes to the [Weird Item]. The side effects were not too big, so it was pretty good.
“I’ll use it for now, and when the players come, I’ll pay a higher price… and use it to help them.
I am so kind! "
So just!
Chen Lun wiped away the tears of self-admiration.
Although this is just a low-level [weird item], but it is said to be a divine weapon at the beginning of the version, so it is a divine weapon.
Who says this thing is scarce?
Chen Lun stretched out his hand to touch the breeze outside the window and squinted his eyes.
Before the time travel, the small group of gods at the top of the pyramid were beyond his reach.
He can't even make it into the first tier, but that doesn't hinder his influence in the minds of players.
Measure the world alone and embark on a lonely journey.
Discover countless side quests and the stories behind them hidden in this huge world.
Experience the local customs and practices that are completely different , record them, and post them to the game's built-in forum for players to discuss.
Players affectionately call Chen Lun "The Secret Crawler".
He writes about whatever he climbs to, and it seems that there is no little secret that he doesn't know.
Of course life requires food.
Chen Lun has packed many heavy-tasting side quest plots and curious stories into books.
Combined with the screenshots of scenery he collected during his travels, it sold very well.
Of course, if he is a regular customer, he will also take out some of his treasured screenshots of the stunning views...
How amazing is it? All the female characters with some fame have been visited by him.
The serious kind.
How can players' screenshots be called candid photography?
I just want to see if they are wearing the model!
Chen Lun turned his head and looked at Floy beside him.
Her eyes were simply bandaged with a piece of linen and her body was sleeping in a pile of leather and woolen cloth.
Even though the carriage was shaking violently, Floy showed no signs of waking up.
The nun's hat on her head had been taken off, revealing her long light golden hair, and she looked like an exquisite doll.
"Let's take it one step at a time. I still have many options."
Chen Lun murmured to himself.
"Not only to change her fate... but also to hide the third ring of the mission.
The reward is too generous. If I don’t get it, I can’t become stronger. If I can’t become stronger, I can’t help the players. I will feel so guilty that I will cry. "
At this time, Chen Lun suddenly found that the convoy slowly stopped.
Gradually, noisy voices were heard outside.
"Stop! Halt!"
"Who is the leader of your caravan?"
At this time, there were shouts and dense footsteps coming from outside the carriage.
Chen Lun did not look out curiously, but quietly lowered the curtain and observed in secret through the gap.
He didn't realize for a moment that the caravan had arrived at the checkpoint on the bridge leading to the town.
Walsh, the caravan steward, dismounted from his horse and was met by a bearded officer in chain mail.
"I am."
Walsh took out his ID and Chamber of Commerce pass and handed them to the bearded officer.
"I am one of the managers of the Silver Dragon Chamber of Commerce. You can call me Walsh... May I ask what happened in Emerald Town?"
Walsh noticed that there were far more guards gathered in front of the checkpoint than usual, and this abnormality caught his attention.
The bearded man took it, glanced at it casually, and handed it back to Walsh.
"Nothing, except that Brother Stulton of the Red Apple Church said that there is a vicious murderer wandering around.
We have to search your Chamber of Commerce's carriage."
"My lord, this is against the rules."
Walsh complained.
The bearded officer shrugged and moved aside to make way.
"I'm sorry, I believe your caravan is fine, but this is what the Red Apple Church wants...
They have the right to do so under the Solar Code."
Following the bearded officer's words, a fat man in a crimson robe led the church guards behind him to the front of the caravan.
A tall, heavily-armored guard was leading two large dogs covered in red cloth.
The purpose of covering up the Rotten Hound is probably to prevent ordinary people from panicking after seeing it.
Although the Red Apple Church was not afraid, Brother Stulton did not want to cause unnecessary trouble.
"Step aside!"
Several Red Apple Church guards wearing fur coats and brimmed hats shouted with swords, and the caravan guards retreated one after another.
Watching these church guards inspecting their three carriages and cargo, assistant Kit felt no resentment but instead some inexplicable anticipation.
He was looking forward to the scene of the guards pulling the boy out of the carriage.
"Perhaps a peasant from the field kidnapped a nun from the church, even blinded her eyes, and then desecrated her..."
Kat let his imagination run wild, feeling faintly excited.
As for the vicious murderer mentioned by the Red Apple Church, Kit didn't think about it that way.
No matter how you look at it, that guy doesn't look like that.
Soon, a church guard arrived in front of the last carriage.
Under Kit's expectant gaze, the guard raised his dagger and opened the curtain.
Lying in the carriage were a nun from their own church and a young man dressed in tattered linen clothes, who looked like a beggar.
The young man was looking at him with a polite smile.
"Hello."
