nycdaug Chapter 77 The Miracle Merchant
Chapter 77 The Miracle Merchant
Light footsteps came from outside the car; it was Su Su.
She walked to the outer edge of the convoy, took a short breath to adjust her breathing, and then began practicing her boxing.
The Sequence 2 fighter's aura was much calmer, carrying a restrained sharpness.
She is also making the most of every minute to improve herself.
Jiao Jiao and Xiao Luo huddled together, whispering to each other, seemingly trying to figure out where they could find more "moss." The two little ones looked like two little foxes, their eyes gleaming.
Tashan, like a tireless engineer, continued to reinforce the edge of the camp with its rock-making abilities, as if this would build a safety barrier for the convoy.
Fu Xiaojian leaned against the hood of the Mengshi vehicle, looking gloomy. As the team leader, he was under the most pressure.
Xu Si withdrew his gaze and stopped looking.
Just as the convoy was busy packing up to prepare for the night, an unexpected incident occurred.
It didn't come from the ground, but from the sky.
A dark, round hole suddenly appeared above the convoy.
A dwarf-like, sleazy old man carrying a bundle fell out of it!
"Ah! Something's weird!" Jiao Jiao exclaimed in surprise.
Fu Xiaojian had already activated the [Stone Statue Puppet] to protect the two of them behind him.
Su Su's fist followed and smashed towards the "unknown object".
The figure that descended from the sky let out a strange cry. Facing Su Su's fierce fist wind, it twisted violently in mid-air in an extremely awkward posture, like a rag bag being thrown out. It narrowly avoided the main force, but was still hit by the edge of the fist wind.
"Ouch! Which blind fool attacked this old man!" he yelled, and slammed down on the newly hardened rocky ground of Tashan with a "thud," kicking up a cloud of dust.
Tashan had also woken up by this time. He had originally intended to help, but upon hearing this, he became confused.
Only then did everyone realize that it was a short old man wearing a tattered leather coat covered with various pockets and a crooked pointed hat.
He had a stubble beard and a dirty face, but his small eyes were gleaming, and he was grimacing as he rubbed his buttocks.
What is most striking is the bulging bundle on his back that is almost larger than himself, and the string of strange little trinkets hanging from his waist—a rusted pocket watch, a withered animal claw, several strangely colored stones, and a small wooden spinning top that is emitting blue smoke.
"Human?" Fu Xiaojian's eyes narrowed, and he waved to Su Su to calm down, but his vigilance remained undiminished.
It doesn't seem normal for someone to suddenly fall from the sky.
Ta Shan stepped forward, and a huge shadow completely enveloped the old man. His deep voice demanded, "Who are you? Where did you come from? Why did you ambush our convoy?"
The old man groaned as he got up, dusted himself off, and his small eyes swept over the people and vehicles in the convoy. Looking at the dilapidated state of the convoy, his disdain and disappointment were undisguised.
But when he saw Xu Si's scarlet "Wax Messenger" and the "Sword of Punishment" in his hand, and Su Su's brass knuckles, a fawning and mercenary smile instantly appeared on his face.
"Oh dear, it's a misunderstanding, all a misunderstanding! I am Jia Zhenxin, a businessman, a Miracle Merchant! I specialize in bringing hope and... uh, small miracles to the warriors struggling in the apocalypse!" He exaggeratedly performed an awkward bow, his voice high-pitched.
"The Miracle Merchant?" Jiao Jiao peeked out from behind Ta Shan, curiously examining him.
What do you sell? Do you have food?
Jia Zhenxin's eyes lit up as if she had spotted a potential customer. She quickly pulled out an oil paper package from her pocket, carefully opened it, and revealed several dark, jerky-looking pieces inside.
"Yes, yes, yes! A family secret recipe... uh, wilderness jerky! Full of energy, filling and satisfying! One piece costs only... a strange drop, or information about a rare item, or equivalent intelligence!" He rubbed his hands together, smiling broadly.
The dried meat emitted an indescribable odor, a mixture of spices and a faint smell of decay, causing Jiao Jiao to wrinkle her nose and subconsciously take a half-step back.
"Hey little one, do you want a piece? Don't let its unassuming appearance fool you, it's a real gem." Seeing the little girl back away, the old man set his sights on Xiao Luo instead.
This little kid is also a sequence transcendent, who knows what he might gain!
"How did you get here?" Xu Si's voice was still tired, but it was also cold, as if it could freeze a person at any moment.
Xu Si dislikes surprises, whether they are shocking or joyful.
Jia Zhenxin seemed particularly wary of Xu Si, shrinking back and forcing a dry laugh: "Well... my convoy is rather special, and occasionally... I get lost, yes, lost! I accidentally end up in another convoy. You are the seventh convoy I've been in!"
He pointed to the long-vanished black hole in the sky.
Xu Si was extremely shocked. There was such a sequence?
Jia Zhenxin rubbed his hands together, his small eyes darting between Xu Si's [Sword of Punishment] and Su Su's brass knuckles, his fawning smile practically dripping with oil.
"This young man and this lady are clearly exceptional, truly outstanding individuals, blessed with good fortune! They must have had a very fruitful journey, haven't they? I'm honest and fair here, young and old alike. Whether it's intelligence, supplies, or... hehe, some special services, we can discuss it!"
Fu Xiaojian frowned; he didn't believe a single word the old man said.
"Special services? Like?" Xu Si asked frankly.
"For example..." Jia Zhenxin lowered her voice and pointed mysteriously at Xu Si.
"I didn't expect this guy to be such a sensible person."
"For example, could you help this guy get rid of some of those 'little gadgets' he's carrying...that are inconvenient to carry or that he doesn't need right now?"
"I have many connections and often visit other caravans, so I can guarantee a good price! Or, would you like to know where it's safe nearby, where there's a water source, or where there are... 'fat sheep'?"
He winked and made a pointed gesture.
Xu Sixing narrowed his eyes slightly, and "Star Trail" quietly enveloped the old man in front of him.
In his perception, the energy fluctuations emanating from this old man were extremely strange, sometimes as faint as those of an ordinary person, and sometimes flashing with an elusive aura similar to that of a high-ranking "Ice Sleeper".
Fortunately, he was certain that the old man was human, not a monster.
"We have no interest in your 'services'," Xu Si said coldly.
"Tell me your true purpose, or I'll send you on your way."
Xu Si gripped the Sword of Punishment tightly in his hand, the threat emanating from him was self-evident.
At the same time, Su Su and Ta Shan formed a triangle, surrounding this abrupt, ambiguous intruder.