I got excited and entered my own game save file.

Since the Kusset Khanate was based on the nomadic people from East Asia in history, the steel knives sold there were not only the iconic curved sabers of the Mongol Empire, but also the ancient Chinese style ring-headed knives and goose-feather knives. Ling Xiao got himself a Yanling knife: first, there is a sense of intimacy from his homeland, and second, it is easier to use as a saber.

Although the wallet was emptied in an instant, at least the protection and attack power were higher...... If there is still a chance next time, maybe I can cooperate with Ning again?

Ling Xiao quickly finished cleaning up and rushed to the palace.

It has only been a hundred years since the Kusset's life of fishing and hunting to the establishment of a city on the territory of the country, so compared to the neighboring empires and asele, which have a much longer tradition of civilization, their architecture still retains a strong nomadic style, and even the royal palace of the lord of a country seems somewhat unpretentious.

However, as the military power of Calradia, the Kusset nobles plundered a lot of wealth through war, and in fact, they were all very rich. Therefore, under the simple dome, what Ling Xiao could see were luxurious interiors and precious delicacies from all over the mainland.

Cousset's mare's milk wine, served in imperial glasses alongside Sturgia's liquor, is displayed on a badanian wooden table covered with an ornate woolen carpet of Asselle, while the glasses are complemented by the jewels brought by the Valandians from their homeland. At the long dining table, the stage in the center of the hall, the daughters of the grasslands and deserts danced, and the poets of the Northland and the jungle chanted.

Although Ling Xiao came from the developed era of the 21st century, it was the first time he had seen such a luxurious atmosphere, and he couldn't help but exclaim.

In addition to the winners of the Athletic Contest, the guests of the noble feast tonight were emissaries from the Northern Empire, Stégia and Arsayle, who were fighting for non-aggression treaties with three other neighboring countries as they were about to go to war with the Southern Empire.

Tulag was taking Abaggai and drinking with Radja, Adeja, the messenger of Axele, when he saw Ling Xiao entering the banquet hall, so he beckoned to him: "Hey—young man—this way!".

Ling Xiao hurriedly walked over, greeted a few nobles, and returned Turag's saber. Tulag hung the knife back on his waist, took a glass of mare's milk wine from the long table beside him and handed it to Ling Xiao, and introduced to Radja with a smile: "This is Ling Xiao, the second place in today's competitive competition, and also a friend who fought side by side with me for a round. "

Radja understood and exchanged pleasantries with Ling Xiao. Ling Xiao just clinked glasses with Radja, and Turag accosted Ling Xiao again: "Didn't your master come with you?"

"Well, she seems to be still putting on makeup when I came out of the tavern...... Maybe it'll be there in a while, right?"

"Haha, indeed, she's a big girl after all - hey, Abagui, our Miss Champion looks like you!".

Tulag teased his daughter, and then looked at Ling Xiao: "Your name is not like a native of Kuset, but a bit like a powerful ancient empire from the legendary East Tower...... So, young traveler, would you mind telling us your story?".

This moment could have stunned Ling Xiao - it was impossible for him to tell Turag that he had crossed over from another world. Fortunately, his reaction was quick, and he immediately found an excuse: "...... I'm just an orphan...... It took me a bit of a fist to follow my boss as a mercenary - as for the story, I'm sorry, but my story is just beginning. "

"Ahh "

"It's okay......

".

Ling Xiao smiled, thinking that I lied to you anyway, and you were just polite.

Radja listened all the time, and then he also interjected and asked Turag, "In other words, Mr. Ling's master is what you just said - champion?"

"That's right. "

"That's great!".

Radja clapped his hands and faced Ling Xiao: "Sir, are you still interested in fighting again?"

“...... What does that mean?".

"I have a relative in my family who runs the Hippodrome in Hubia. Now he wants to make the game more exciting and attract more spectators, which means that he needs more good players to play more exciting games. He plans to host a championship tournament in Hubia to recruit as many recent tournament winners as possible. If your host is willing to participate, then we're willing to take a 1% of the audience's appearance fee as her appearance fee – and of course, if she wins the competition, she will also receive a tournament prize. "

"Ah, is this......" Ling Xiao subconsciously rubbed her chin, "It just so happens that she is also coming to the banquet tonight, so can you talk to her in person?"

"It's just right, it's coming!".

Abagai reminded him, and the others looked at the hall door in unison.

"Wait, that's ...... Competitive tournament champion?".

It's no wonder that Turag and Radja were surprised, because now almost all the eyes in the banquet hall were on the visitors, and the most surprising one was Ling Xiao, who had the most contact with Ning Ning.

At this time, the girl seemed to have her empire-style hair that was popular among upper-class women, and she was dressed in a Latin-style light-colored dress, and her already lively look converged in a dignified demeanor, which made the girl's clear eyes more flexible. But such an elegant appearance does not hinder Ning's blood as a child of the grassland, and vaguely, she can still see her heroic posture from her vigorous pace.

"Ling Xiao!" she looked at the young man from a distance, smiled, and almost stunned the young man.

As an old aristocrat, Tulag was well-informed and quickly calmed down, but when he turned his head, he saw Ling Xiao's stunned and couldn't help laughing.

"Boy, you don't think that way, do you?"

"Ahem, I'm just surprised......

".

Ling Xiao scratched his head, a little embarrassed, and hurriedly trotted over to pick up Ning. While introducing Ning to Radja, he also roughly introduced Radja's invitation to Ning.

Listening to this, he blinked, and instead of continuing to negotiate with Radja first, he asked Ling Xiao first: "If it's the championship tournament, then can't you go?"

Vaguely feeling that Ning had the intention of refusing, Ling Xiao hurriedly persuaded: "Don't, boss, the entrance fee of one percent of the audience - think about the audience seats in the arena today - think about it again, when the time comes, Hubia's will be a more famous champion fighter! And as long as you participate in the competition, there will be an appearance fee, where can you find such a good thing?"

“...... You're so powerful......

too."

"Championship, and you beat me with three swords, and our martial arts are not at the same level. "

“...... When I play alone, I'm nervous ......."

"Then you go to Hubia to make more friends, won't you play alone?"

Ling Xiao couldn't imagine that such a strong character as Ning would have such a strong dependence, and he felt that this subtle painting style seemed a little weird.

In fact, Ning was already a little moved by the high honorarium, but now seeing Ling Xiao persuade himself like this, he was even more moved. But thinking of her family, who was still missing, her heart suddenly cooled again.

"But...... I have enough ransom money on my hands now...... I want to pick up my younger siblings first......".

Tulag seemed to smell a glimmer of opportunity, and hurriedly asked, "Ransom, what happened to your brother and sister?"

So Ning told him what happened to his family when he was traveling to the mainland, and he was robbed by bandits. Radja and Abagai were embarrassed to hear it, but Turag was secretly happy. He was thinking about how to further win Ning's favorability so that she could declare it to the Achet family, but he didn't expect God to send the opportunity here. Still, Turag looked grieved.

"Don't worry, since we are destined, then I will help you find your relatives - you don't have to pay the ransom of two thousand dinars, I will send someone to help you rescue your family. "

"No - those scum killed my parents, and I want to take revenge on ...... while the ransom is handed over

."

When it comes to his family, although he is full of grief, Tulag's reaction still makes Ning feel a little happy in his heart. She began to rejoice in today's victory in the arena, but she didn't expect that not only did she get the guaranteed ransom, but even the noble lord's promise that she could help find her relatives was also obtained.

As for the troops that have already been recruited...... When my brother comes back and rebuilds the caravan, maybe he can serve as a caravan guard

That's right, the guard-a talent like Ling Xiao, if he is easily let go, it will not be a big loss!

Di Ning had even begun to look forward to a better life after the family reunion, but he didn't notice the subtle depth in Tulag's eyes.

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I'm really sorry.,The author has an exam tomorrow morning.,I can only code so much today!! tomorrow's update will begin to return to the main line of the cut 2 mission

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