"What do you usually prepare here?"

"It's usually the usual food, like rice, stir-fried meat with vegetables, etc. The better ones include baked chicken, preserved vegetable rice cakes, and yellow koji wine."

"Oh..." Loran Hill thought for a moment, then chose a baked chicken and rice cakes.

"Okay, please wait a moment, sir. It takes some effort to make this baked chicken delicious."

Then he walked towards the kitchen, and soon Loran Hill heard the sound of chickens being slaughtered in the backyard.

"I'm sorry, I didn't expect them to be freshly killed." Loran Hill silently prayed for the dead chicken, but suddenly he felt excited. It felt like he hadn't had any snacks or food in ages. The food at the Xiangyu Sect was good, but he was still a little tired of it.

When he was bored sitting for a long time, Loran Hill sat at the table and looked at the scenery outside. There were many houses here, with the crowing of chickens and barking of dogs, which was quite pleasant. He could also hear the conversations of some women in the bamboo forest as they carried clothes to wash.

"Sister Liu has given birth to another child. I haven't seen her out lately."

"She's probably in confinement after giving birth. I see her mother-in-law is very happy. She even said she'd buy a fat duck for her daughter-in-law to nourish her body."

"By the way, I heard that Pharmacist Hu in the temple has a batch of medicines that he bought from outside. They are very effective in stopping bleeding. In the past two years, there have been no reports of adults dying during childbirth in this town."

"What medicine is this? Did you buy it from Huaxuzhou?"

"It doesn't seem so. I heard that Pharmacist Hu's nephew brought it back from the West. It's all packed in special glass bottles. The less you use, the less you have."

"Pharmacist Hu didn't have any children of his own, so he treated his nephew very well. He also sponsored him to go to school when he was young. He is one of the few people in our mountain area who has left."

"That sounds really envious. I wish our children could be as successful as them."

"Isn't it? That kid went to study at the Jixia Academy, and later went on a long sea voyage with his classmates. Now he's a big shot."

"Someone from Jiuhuang Mountain came over to question him before, asking about his affairs and asking the town to take good care of his family."

“That’s great…”

As they were talking, their footsteps disappeared in the distance. It seemed that they were going to the distant pond to wash clothes. Loran Hill could hear faint sounds in the breeze, which seemed to be the sound of water splashing and clothes slapping.

Just when the girl was wondering what kind of potion it was, a swordsman in black walked over to the store. He looked to be in his thirties or forties, with a little beard on his chin and a white knife wound on the corner of his face.

"This lady is also from the outside world." He spoke first, and then sat in front of Loran Hill.

"Yes, what's wrong?" Loran Hill looked up, and the long black hair behind him swayed slightly, sliding over his shoulders and slender waist.

"This young lady was able to safely cross the mountains of Baimanzhou alone, so she must be quite skilled. We are heading to the gate of Jiuhuang Mountain, so it might be on the way, so I'd like to ask for a favor."

"It's indeed on the way." Loran Hill nodded thoughtfully.

"What's going on with you guys?"

"We're trying to escort something to Jiuhuang Mountain, but we ran into a rival on the way. They've been following us for a long time. Once we leave town, they might attack us along the way, so we need some help and protection."

"I see... But could you tell me what it is? If it's so valuable, why don't you floo?"

"Not everyone can ride on an airship. Besides, in Baiman Continent, monsters and beasts are rampant. No airship would dare to pass by. They all avoid it." He shook his head.

"As for the stuff, it's a box of medicine and a few pieces of special heartwood. These are urgently needed in Jiuhuang Mountain and can be sold for a good price. Of course, it's not just about the money. Jiuhuang Mountain is remote, and it's not easy to transport some things in and out."

"It's only about seventy miles from here to the gate of Jiuhuang Mountain. If we hurry, we can finish the journey in two days. In fact, as long as we get within thirty miles, those bad guys won't dare to catch up, but the last forty miles are still a bit dangerous." As he spoke, he untied his tightly tied cuffs, revealing the bandaged wound inside. Loran Hill could smell a hint of blood, and it seemed that the wound was only a day or two old.

Do you want to agree? It seems like a good idea.

After pondering for a few seconds, Loran Hill nodded slightly and then asked about the other party's reward.

"These are 10 golden plates. You can accept them first. We will give you another 20 golden plates after we arrive at Jiuhuang Mountain."

Seeing Loran Hill nod, he readily took out a small bag containing golden plates, placed it on the table and opened it, revealing the golden plates inside. Judging from the faint dragon vein aura on them, they were not fake. In fact, the Panlong golden plates from the East Continent were also extremely difficult to fake.

"Then let's not disturb you while you're eating. I'll tell you in detail after you finish your meal." After that, he returned to his table and continued eating with his companions. He also asked the waiter to prepare some cooked food for them to take with them.

Judging from his skilled appearance, he should be a swordsman who has been escorting goods outside for many years.

Loran Hill watched the three people prepare and thought for a moment. At this time, the baked chicken and rice cakes she ordered were also ready.

The roasted whole chicken, which was golden brown and tender inside, was served with white steam rising from it. When the chicken's belly was cut open, there were mushrooms and seasonings inside. The chicken was also salted before roasting, so it was not bland. Moreover, because it was wrapped with special materials during roasting, the moisture inside was not lost too much, and it became more tender and crispy instead of dry and rough.

On the other side are three square rice cakes, fried in a little oil and served with some pickled mustard greens. The smell makes one quite appetizing.

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