Close to the Twain forest

We rode the "horses", the trip itself was very interesting as my first trip in this world, I was able to see different vegetation, animals and even fought with some weaker and somewhat aggressive beasts, we didn't find bandits on the paths, but we did find several traders.

They always traveled in groups and with some cultivators from the mercenary guild to protect them.

Many mercenaries, even if they had a cultivation technique because they bought it or obtained it from another means, would not necessarily have combat techniques, much less actual practice, of those who have a Qi technique they use it mainly to increase their useful life, and most of them some is deadly.

On the way we also found several towns and cities with a population that was not entirely purely mortal, it was very peculiar to what I was used to in this life, since I lived in the capital of the Kingdom, even though it is not a large kingdom, on the entire continent, the Most people have some cultivation base.

Anyway, although it took a while, we finally arrived at the outskirts of the Twain Forest.

And I heard Uncle Meng's voice.

"Young master, it seems that we have arrived, let's go to that city, it is very close to the forest and I will wait for you there."

I nodded, looking in the direction he pointed me at, it was a small town, but from afar it was possible to feel some people with Qi, being in the mysterious and great Twain Forest, many mercenaries, disciples of sects and even people from the noble army not only from the Blue Griffin Kingdom, but even from others see in this region.

Of course the forest itself is quite gigantic and deep covering a high territory, so it is more likely to find one free mercenary than another.

I continued thinking as we approached the city.

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Inside the city I observed everything very excitedly, in fact there were several non-mortals here, in reality the majority had some Qi in their bodies, and something interesting is that I heard several voices of street vendors and individuals sitting selling different things.

"Fire herbs, and water herbs!!"

"Freshly harvested demonic bull meat!!"

"Demon tiger skin in base foundation is great for creating an outfit!"

"Mantis claws, excellent for alchemy!!"

"Come Come buy!!!"

In addition to sales of what looked like items, there were people shouting, selling pills and potions and even tools.

As I was walking I felt a very peculiar smell and I stopped to find out where it came from, I looked to the side there was a stall without much of a queue and the smell came from there... it was very delicious...

"Rabbit meat with bee honey!!"

When I stopped, Ming seemed to have sensed it and asked, smiling at me.

"Do you want me to buy a young master?"

I was a little embarrassed, but I still agreed.

"Yes"

"I will be back in a moment."

He went in line and brought the meat the usual currency of this world in a city with so many cultivators is spiritual stone, of course only low level stones, but it is still useful and different compared to normal or mortal cities that use gold coins.

Ming handed me two meat skewers and spoke.

"The meat looks well done, young master. It's from the horned rabbit, a beast from the initial realms of Qi condensation, but it's still good because its meat is soft and not so strong, and with the spiritual bee honey it makes it tastier."

I nodded and tasted it...it's quite tasty with a light, well-fried flavor and a sweet honey flavor, of course even if it's not as good as the mansion's food it still has a different flavor after all during an adventure it's important to enjoy the weather and the time.

I enjoyed the meat and listened to Ming's plans.

"Young master, how have you seen the city itself, given that it is so close to the forest, there is not much security, which helps me to cross in case of danger. I also discovered a good inn by talking to the owner of the tent, it would be good to rest tonight and go early tomorrow after having breakfast"

"Well then, let's go" Listening to his plan I didn't comment and agreed a guesthouse is a good idea I'll be able to sleep in a bed...not sleeping these days inside the palace, we've already slept on the road in cabins similar to camping ones or similar, of course the fabric was comfortable and it was a good experience…but not as good as my room in the palace.

I took another bite and enjoyed the delicious flavor of meat that tastes tastier than the one in my world…I bet the bigger the cultivation the better the taste…it is also possible to use some herbs to improve the taste….

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We entered the inn called Leave Hotel.

The inn itself was relatively normal with two floors made of light brown wood, with a small bench in front and a small restaurant on the right side and a staircase on the left it was decorated with some simple and beautiful wild leaves.

 While I was observing the surroundings, Uncle Ming went to talk to the little girl who was at the counter.

She had curly brown hair and looked quite cute wearing a little blue rose dress.

"Hello sir, how many rooms do you need?"

"Two rooms"

My uncle smiled and replied, we were both wearing hoods which was normal for visitors so she didn't mind and seemed to be used to it;

Of course, I tried not to show my face too much, due to my appearance, which according to my family can attract different flies.