The caravan slowly stopped in front of an inn. A waiter immediately came out of the inn and bowed to the people in the caravan, "Dear Guests, if you want to stay here, our inn has the best private courtyard. It can accommodate 40 people, and it can also accommodate 20 carts. Every night, it only costs 5 pieces of second-grade crystal stones."
At this time, Shopkeeper Wu opened the door and walked out of the carriage. He looked at the waiter and said, "Give me a courtyard that can accommodate 10 people. However, the courtyard has to be big enough to accommodate our wagons. At the same time, send us food for 16 people. You don't need to worry about anything else."
The waiter looked at the convoy in confusion. There were 15 wagons in the convoy, and each wagon was driven by a waiter. These 15 people, along with Shopkeeper Wu, were exactly 16 people. However, Shopkeeper Wu only prepared a place for 10 people. One must know that there were 20 Monks in the convoy as guards. However, it was clear that Shopkeeper Wu didn't prepare a place for them to live, nor did he prepare food for them. This made the waiter even more puzzled, but he still immediately replied, "Alright, please come with me. The wagons can be driven directly to the backyard." Shopkeeper Wu nodded. He didn't return to the wagons, instead, he followed the waiter and went directly to the backyard.
Zhao Hai and the others were also following behind. Their faces didn't have any expression, nobody was angry. This was because this was very normal. They had already agreed with Shopkeeper Wu that they would be responsible for their own food and accommodation. Naturally, Shopkeeper Wu wouldn't prepare food for them.
Before long, the wagons under the waiter's command entered a courtyard. The courtyard wasn't big, so after the 15 wagons were placed inside, it was already crowded. However, there was a woodshed in the courtyard, where firewood was prepared. However, there was no pot in the courtyard, only a kettle. Outside the courtyard, there was a well where one could go to get water.
When all the wagons had entered the courtyard, the waiter took three second-class crystals as payment and turned around to leave. In a private courtyard like this, the waiter didn't need to take care of the customers. All he needed to do was to deliver the food to the customers when the time came.
The workers unloaded the beasts, fed them with fodder, and went to wash up. At this time, Zhao Hai and the others had nothing to do. Of course, they still had to ensure the safety of the beasts at night.
Yuan Jing looked at everyone and said, "Everyone, go get some water. Since there's firewood in the store, we can use the firewood to cook some food. Then we can rest outside for a while."
Everyone agreed. Zhao Hai and the other two monks took on the task of fetching water. There were wooden buckets in the courtyard. They took them to the well outside and fetched a few buckets of water before returning to the courtyard.
When they arrived at the courtyard, they found that Yuan Jing and the others had already taken out the firewood in the courtyard and set up a simple rack outside, ready to cook something to eat.
Zhao Hai and the others used the water they fetched to wash up. Then they gathered around the fire. Yuan Jing looked at everyone and smiled faintly, "Everyone, who's good at cooking? If you don't know how to make it, then I'll have to do it. Let me tell everyone first, the food I make is very disgusting. It can only be cooked by force. My nickname is Poison Won't Kill Everyone. What ingredients do you have? Take them out and let's eat together, okay? "
When everyone heard this, they laughed. Zhao Hai stood up and said, "Let me do it. I used to live in the wild, making food isn't a problem. I also have some good things here." While saying this, Zhao Hai took out some dried food as well as some dried meat.
The dried meat that Zhao Hai took out were all of the best quality. There were plenty of these things in the Space. Not to mention 20 people, even if it was 20 million people, Zhao Hai would still be able to afford it.
When they heard Zhao Hai, everyone didn't say anything. They just chuckled and took out some food that they brought. They brought a lot of food, all kinds of ingredients. Some people even brought some raw rice.
Zhao Hai looked at them and couldn't help but smile. He waved his hand and took out his bowl. Then he took out some stones from the courtyard and placed them on the fire, turning it into a simple stove. Then he moved his hand and made his bowl bigger. Then he placed the bowl on top of the stove. Then he took out the ingredients that everyone brought. Then he put some water and salt in the pot. After that, he put the dried meat in the pot. He didn't rush to put the other things in. Then he added some branches on top of his bowl as well as the dried food that everyone brought. After that, he turned around and dealt with the other things.
When everyone saw Zhao Hai deal with this matter in an orderly manner, they couldn't help but feel surprised. Yuan Jing chanted Buddha's name and said, "Amitabha. Master Jing Hai, did you cook a lot in the past?"
Zhao Hai chuckled and said, "I used to practice outside. You should know that although I'm an ascetic monk, I spend more time in the wilderness than in the city. Therefore, most of the time, I cook by myself. Because of this, I always have some food on me. I'm also quite skilled in cooking."
Everyone nodded. Yuan Jing smiled and said, "It seems like we're in luck today. We have to thank Master Jing Hai."
Zhao Hai smiled faintly and said, "Don't worry about it. Since we're doing missions together, then we're on the same side. We might have to do missions together in the future, so there's no need to be so polite." Everyone chanted Buddha's name as they looked at Zhao Hai with a friendly expression.
Yuan Jing said in a deep voice, "Master Jing Hai is right. We will have many opportunities to cooperate in the future. Apart from accepting missions, we will also enter the three big mountains for adventures. We will also have some unexpected gains. After all, there are many Rogue Cultivators who die in the three big mountains every year. Even if we can't hunt Demonic Beasts or find medicinal herbs, sometimes we can still pick up some good stuff. If there is a chance in the future, would Master Jing Hai like to work with us?"
Zhao Hai smiled and said, "Alright, of course. If there's an opportunity in the future, we'll have to work together. I've never been to a big city like Sealed Sword City before, it's really lively."
Yuan Jing sighed and said, "Sealed Sword City is very good. However, if it weren't for the fact that Buddhist Cultivators are very polite and provide free food and lodging, then I wouldn't have stayed here. This is because there are a lot of things to spend money on. Rogue Cultivators who aren't Buddhist Cultivators need to spend a lot of money on food and lodging. Currently, a lot of Rogue Cultivators live outside the city. During the day, they take missions, take jobs, or go on adventures. At night, they rest outside the city. This is because the houses in the city are too expensive, they simply can't afford it."
Zhao Hai said, "I also heard about the situation in Sealed Sword City, so I came here. If I go on an adventure outside, then I can only go to the market to exchange for things. Even then, I might not be able to get what I need. Therefore, I came here." The other Monks also sighed, their situation was similar to Zhao Hai's.
At this time, the water in the pot began to boil, and the fragrance of meat began to spread. Zhao Hai moved his hand, then he took out some tree branches and threw them into the bowl. This made everyone confused. Zhao Hai looked at them and smiled, "These are just ordinary pine tree branches. However, when placed together with the meat jerky, it produces a very fragrant smell. You'll understand when you eat it." While he was talking, he also put the other meat ingredients into the pot. However, he didn't put the vegetables in.
At this time, the aroma had spread throughout the courtyard. Even the staff of the Spirit Mountain Trading Company had smelled the aroma and ran over. They had just eaten and the food was sent over by the store. However, it was just ordinary food. Now that they smelled the aroma, they were still attracted over.
Zhao Hai didn't care, he just smiled as he looked at the meat in the bowl. From time to time, he would touch the dry rations on the bowl. These dry rations were mostly pancakes, this was because they were more convenient to store.
After a while, when the meat was soft, Zhao Hai threw the vegetables into the pot. When the vegetables were almost cooked, Zhao Hai opened his mouth and said, "Alright, let's eat." Everyone chanted Buddha's name and expressed their thanks. Then they took out their bowls and prepared to eat. At the same time, Zhao Hai took out a large wooden bowl and filled it with vegetables. Then he took a pancake and ate it.
At this time, the staff of the caravan also came over. When Yuan Jing saw this, he quickly said, "Everyone, if you don't mind, then you can eat with us. I hope that this crude food can still enter the eyes of the benefactors."
The staff were also people who often traveled outside, so they naturally didn't be polite. They all expressed their thanks, then they took out some bowls and chopsticks from the caravan's luggage and ate as well.
When they ate the food, they were stunned. This was because the taste of the food was surprisingly good. The meat was very rich, and with the addition of the vegetables, the taste was beyond their expectations.
Originally, these staff just wanted to eat two pieces of meat. But now, they didn't think so. The most delicious thing in the bowl wasn't the meat, but the cooked vegetables and the soup.
Yuan Jing and the others were also surprised, but they didn't say anything. They just kept eating until there was nothing left in their bowls. Then they put down their bowls and let out a long breath. Yuan Jing looked at everyone and couldn't help but laugh. Then he turned to Zhao Hai and said, "Master Jing Hai, I think you should prepare our meals in the future. Do you agree?" Zhao Hai nodded and said, "Master Jing Hai, I think you should prepare our meals in the future.
Zhao Hai smiled and said, "Alright. In any case, there's no need to prepare anything special. We'll just eat dry rations. But I don't know how to make complicated dishes. I only know how to make stews. I hope everyone doesn't mind."
"Of course not, of course not." Everyone said in unison. Zhao Hai smiled and took his bowl from the fire. Then he washed it in the water before putting it away. Then everyone sat around the fire and chatted. There was also a kettle sitting on top of the fire. The staff of the caravan had already gone to rest. Only Yuan Jing and the others were sitting around the fire.
Yuan Jing looked at everyone and said, "I think that we Rogue Cultivators should communicate more. We don't have a lot of resources to begin with. If we don't communicate, then our progress will be slower. So I think we should communicate more in the future. What do you think?" Everyone nodded.
Everyone nodded. Zhao Hai also opened his mouth and said, "Master Yuan Jing is right. We Rogue Cultivators have very few usable materials. If you get a good thing, you might not be able to use it, but others might. If we sell everything we get, and then use crystal stones to buy the things we need, we might have to spend a lot of crystal stones. Therefore, communication is necessary. Not only the exchange of goods, but also the exchange of cultivation experiences. This is the only way out for us Rogue Cultivators."
This is the only way for us to communicate. "Everyone nodded. Yuan Jing also said," Then after this mission, we'll go back and organize everyone. I believe that this will be very beneficial for us. "
Everyone chanted Buddha's name. Then a monk said, "Master Yuan Jing and Master Jing Hai are right. This kind of communication is very important for us. I completely agree." The others also nodded in agreement.
Yuan Jing said in a deep voice, "Alright, then this matter is settled. After we go back, we'll organize it together. It's getting late. Everyone has been on the road for a day. Let's rest early." Everyone didn't say anything, they just nodded. Then everyone drank some hot water and went to find a place to meditate and rest.
After a night of silence, the next morning, everyone stood up and washed up. After eating a simple meal, they left the inn and headed towards Xun Mountain City.
Nothing happened along the way. This was because the distance between the two cities wasn't very far. Moreover, there were many people along the way. It must be said that there weren't any dangerous places. Only when they needed to rest in the wilderness for three days would there be danger. This danger might not necessarily be people, it might be beasts. After all, this place wasn't far from the mountains. There were also a lot of forests on both sides of the road. Who knows when beasts would come out. Because of this, Zhao Hai and the others were mainly there to guard against beasts, not to guard against thieves.
Nothing happened on the second day, and the third day was the same. However, on the fourth day, everyone became nervous. Zhao Hai also learned from Yuan Jing that they would be resting in the wilderness for the night. Since there was a village here, they could only camp in the wilderness.
Zhao Hai didn't have any objections. He had a lot of experience camping in the wilderness. Therefore, he didn't feel nervous and just followed the group. When night fell, they found a place to camp. This was an open space near the forest. It was clear that it had been cleaned up. It should be a place where caravans would often camp. There were also traces of bonfires here. The ground was very hard, it can be seen that people often lived here.
After unloading the beasts, Zhao Hai prepared dinner. Yuan Jing opened his mouth and said, "Everyone must pay more attention tonight. Although this road is relatively safe, it's not like there haven't been any accidents. There are still beasts in the forest. Tonight, everyone will take turns to be on duty."
Nobody objected. This was related to their lives, so naturally, they wouldn't object.
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