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The wind mixed with water vapor passes through the forest, bringing a burst of coolness.

"Boy, it's going to rain."

Old Walker narrowed his eyes, took a closer look at the heavy clouds overhead, and then came to Rod's side and spoke. Hearing his reminder, Rhodes also stopped, he looked at the road leading to the depths of the mountain range in front of him, and as far as the eye could see, there was no trace of human habitation.

"It's going to take a while."

"It may take at least half a day to a day."

"It's getting late, it's too risky to keep going, let Shanna and the others go around to see if there is a place to hide from the rain, and then search."

"It's good."

Hearing Rod's decision, Old Walker nodded, then he turned around and whistled loudly at the others, making a gesture that only mercenaries would understand. After seeing the gesture made by old Walker, Shanna immediately scattered with Lando and other mercenaries, looking for a place to hide from the rain, and at the same time collecting some magic plants and looking for prey for dinner, while the others sat aside and began to rest.

This is also a change that Rhodes made to the mercenary group, usually mercenaries do not go to find and collect magic plants unless they are commissioned. With the exception of those herbs that have the effect of temporarily healing injuries and healing wounds, the rest of the magical plants are of little meaning to the mercenaries. But now Rhodes requires them to collect magic plants as long as they find them when they go out on adventures, after all, unlike other mercenary groups, Rhodes's mercenary group has alchemists who can specialize in refining potions, and with Labis, these magic plants will be useful. As long as these magic plants are refined into potions, then not only can they be buffed to a certain extent, but they are also a good way to make a fortune. The only drawback is that the sources and types of materials under Rhodes are too limited, so there is not much income. But Rhodes believes that with enough time, none of this is a problem.

Just like this trip to the high cliffs, Rhodes equipped each mercenary with a set of strictly accurate and complete potions——— three vials of fire flare, two vials of healing potions, and one vial of protective potion. The Flame Flare can be applied to weapons to create a flaming flame, which is quite effective against the undead, and the Flask can be used to form a translucent wind shield on the user's side to ward off attacks.

Although due to the limitations of raw materials and grades, the effect of these potions is very limited, even if it is a healing potion, it can only be used to treat some minor injuries, but it still makes the mercenaries cheer, you must know that the magic potion in the market is a very expensive luxury, mercenaries can't afford these things at all, even the former mercenary leader like Shana can only lie outside the window and drool, many mercenaries spend almost their life savings to be able to buy a bottle of magic potion, But even this bottle is still looked at by them like a treasure, and they will never use it until their lives are at stake. And now they can get so many bottles of magic potions without spending a penny, which is like a dream for many people, and the price is just to let them spend some time in the forest to collect some magic plants that they don't think they need on a daily basis, such a good thing, the mercenaries can't refuse it at all.

So after receiving the order, everyone immediately dispersed, and looked for magic plants all over the forest, of course, in close proximity to people, most of the magic plants are not very many, and the species are not rare. However, Rhodes does not have the capital to form a special mining group like in the game to go deep into those uninhabited areas to collect treasures, and just use them casually. …,

If he could, he would prefer that Marlene could make some magic scrolls, but unfortunately this time the eldest lady obviously didn't think about having to do it herself, so she didn't carry the materials and props used to make the magic scrolls at all, and the materials circulating outside are expensive, and Rhodes is not yet to the point where he can spend money lavishly, so he can only grit his teeth.

Retracting his gaze from the mercenaries who were walking around, Rhodes looked at the three girls who were sitting next to him chatting happily.

Anne was still as idle as ever, and strange to say, when there was no task, she was like a hibernating bear, looking lethargic at all times. And after receiving the task and starting to act, this girl immediately showed infinite vitality, at the moment she was standing in front of Marlene and Lijie, pointing at what she was talking about, but looking at her excitement, it should obviously be a very interesting topic.

And Lijie's performance has gradually changed, after the battle of the black-robed mage, she has become much more cheerful than before, Rod doesn't know what happened to her, but seeing her change for the better still makes Rod very relieved. For an adventurer, a good mindset is very important. Now that Lijie can step out of the shadow of the past, it is also a good thing.

As for Marlene, she sat quietly next to her as always, listening to the conversation between the two with the same graceful and soft smile as usual. Although her age is not much different from the other two, her attitude and temperament are far more mature than the first two.

To Rod's confusion, Marlene also told him that the Shania family had agreed to her request and allowed her to stay here, and she could leave without thinking about leaving unless something important happened. This surprised Rod, who couldn't figure out why the Shania family would make such a decision. But since he can't figure it out, Rod doesn't think about it anymore, no matter what, having such a powerful help by his side is only good for Rode.

Shanna was quick in her movements, and before the rain poured down, she found a cave not far from the pathway, and after making sure that it was not a shelter for wild beasts or bandits, the group quickly entered it, and before they could settle down their belongings, the rain began to compose a new movement.

"Hoo ............"

A campfire rose in the cave, dispelling the cold of the rainstorm, and the delicious broth that Old Walker had prepared for a long time also brought the heat enough to resist the cold wind, which made the mercenaries, who were already a little tired from the hurry, feel much more comfortable. They sit together in small and small groups, chatting and laughing in low voices, or preparing their weapons and tools, ready for battle at any time.

Looking at this scene in front of him, Rod couldn't help but feel a little nostalgic. While it's impossible for players to stop their tracks due to the bad weather and thirst, they will sit together like this before stepping into the dungeon or facing the final boss fight, resting and talking, waiting for the next battle.

But at that time, he could have joined in, but now Rhodes only felt that all this was a little far away from him.

He is not from this world.

Although he is very familiar with this world, Rhodes is not a fanatical fan, he prefers to talk to his companions about the recent new handheld mobile phone, or current political news and those pop music, and then laugh and talk about some jokes that are not elegant, mixed with complaints from some people complaining that it is difficult to find a job recently or that housing prices have plummeted, and that he has bought a house before and is a cheat. ..., that's his life.

But now............

Rod shook his head, retracting his thoughts, and closed his eyes.

There's always something to change.

Thinking of this, Rod couldn't help but sigh.

And at this moment, he suddenly heard a crisp bell.

"Ding ........."

Rhodes opened his eyes and looked out of the cave, only to see that in the light of the fire, a thin figure appeared at the entrance of the cave, holding a long wooden stick, and the golden bell hanging from the top of the curved cane gave off a dull brilliance in the light of the flames, and behind the figure, five or six white lambs could be faintly seen.

As the head of the guard, Shanna quickly greeted her, she walked up to the other party and whispered something, and then the red-haired mercenary turned her head and reported to Rod.

"My lord, she's a shepherd, she wants to hide from the rain here, do you want her to come in?".

"Come in."

Hearing Shanna's report, Rod didn't say anything, but nodded slightly in response. After all, this cave is not small, and it is no problem to cram a few sheep and one person into it.

After receiving Rod's reply, Shanna quickly turned to the side and let the other person in. And it was only then that everyone could see the true appearance of this uninvited guest.

She was wearing a washed white, wide and even somewhat ill-fitting old cloak, completely enveloping the other party's thin body. In terms of stature, the shepherd was probably younger than Anne, but twelve or thirteen years old, and his little hands holding wooden staff were pale and thin, almost skinny. The shepherd, on the other hand, was very well-behaved in the face of the mercenaries, bowing her head to the others in thanks, and skillfully driving the sheep to the depths of the cave. After taking the sheep into the corner, she sat down.

"It's going to get cold when you sit there, why don't you come here and have a fire together?"

Looking at the shepherd's thin figure, Lijie involuntarily initiated an invitation. Hearing her invitation, the shepherd raised his head curiously, glanced at the crowd with some hesitation, and then slowly stood up, and then walked to the side of the fire and sat down. Lijie smiled and stretched out her hand and brought her a bowl of hot soup.

"Come, drink some soup to warm up."

But this time, in the face of Lijie's enthusiasm, the other party stretched out his hand and waved, obviously a very clear refusal.

"You're welcome, it's not good if you're sick if you're cold, isn't it?"

Marlene also persuaded her, in fact, without her, anyone could clearly see that the body wrapped under the wide cloak was shivering, and it was obvious that it was a sign of wind chill.

“…………………”

But even so, in the face of the persuasion of the two, the girl still shook her head and refused.

And at this moment, Anne, who secretly peeked at the girl hidden in the cloak out of curiosity, suddenly jumped up screaming.

"Commander, come and see! This is too much! ”

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