The legend begins with becoming a white deer.

When the scent of the five precious herbs coexisting in one place wafted into Qi Ji's nostrils on the wind, his heart couldn't help but stir.

Since coming into this world, Qi Ji has consumed quite a few precious medicines, but never before has he encountered a full five of them gathered together at once.

Not to mention that the medicinal power of the five precious herbs was more than enough to support him in completing a physical enhancement, the rich and mellow essence of the herbs alone aroused his instinctive desire.

φ(＞ω＜*)

"Five precious medicinal herbs, the aroma is too wonderful. Hmm, it would be a sin not to take advantage of such a heavenly gift. There's no reason to let go of this opportunity that has been delivered to our door."

Qi Ji decided to be a good deer who obeyed fate.

He lay prone behind a rock, his gaze slowly sweeping over the guards surrounding the convoy.

The number of guards was not small, and each of them exuded a calm and collected aura, clearly indicating that they were all skilled fighters.

However, since this place was in the open field with an unobstructed view, the guards were not positioned so closely. They mostly focused their attention on the outer official road and were less vigilant about the cargo boxes behind them.

As Qi Ji was figuring out how to get closer, the rear door of the cloud-carriage in the middle, which was carrying the precious medicine, was suddenly pushed open from the inside with a "click".

A man dressed as a guard jumped off the car, stretched, and muttered, "It's so stuffy inside. It's much more comfortable outside. I need to get some fresh air."

He walked over to his companion and started chatting while leaning against the wheel. The heavy door was left wide open, with no thought of closing it.

"The opportunity has arrived."

Qi Ji's eyes narrowed, and the muscles in his limbs tensed instantly.

Taking advantage of the moment when the guards' attention was diverted while they were chatting and laughing, he suddenly darted out from behind the rock. His snow-white figure was like an arrow released from a bow, covering a distance of more than eighty meters in the air. When he landed, the [Spirit Foot] skill was instinctively activated, and his hoof tip lightly touched the snow, making a barely audible sound.

The entire sequence of movements was swift and precise, happening in the blink of an eye.

Qi Ji ducked low and nimbly leaped through the open door, disappearing silently into the shadows of the pile of goods.

Almost at the same time, the guard who got out of the car felt a chill run down his spine as if blown by the wind, and subconsciously looked back.

Seeing that the door was still wide open, he slapped his forehead: "My brain is so thick, I almost forgot to close the door."

As he spoke, he walked over, raised his hand, and closed and locked the heavy door.

He had no idea that, in the blink of an eye, a white deer heavier than a tiger had already squeezed into the cargo compartment.

The carriage was dimly lit, and the sides were piled high with all sorts of goods, with brocade boxes and wooden crates stacked on top of each other, making it look rather crowded.

Qi Ji paid no attention to the rare and precious goods around him; all his attention was drawn to the five faint halos of light deep inside the cargo compartment.

(ﾉﾟ▽ﾟ)ﾉ

"It smells so good..."

The five precious herbs were quietly placed in a specially made jade box, their luster warm and gentle, their essence almost tangible.

These are all rare and priceless items that the Wanhua Merchant Guild will take to the capital of Bilin Kingdom on this trip, intending to showcase them at the auction.

But in Qi Ji's eyes, auctions and value are all meaningless.

This is food delivered to our door by God.

He lowered his head, opened his mouth, grabbed the first precious herb, chewed it, and swallowed it.

The medicinal properties gently dissipate, and the warm energy quickly flows through all the meridians in the body, just like a tired person having a spa treatment.

[Spirit Points +35]

Without stopping, Qi Ji snatched the second plant and swallowed it in one gulp.

[Spirit Points +36]

Soon, the third plant entered the tent, also costing 36 points of spiritual energy.

After consuming the three precious herbs, Qi Ji's spiritual energy points instantly surged past the hundred mark. Under normal circumstances, he would have definitely begun a physical enhancement program, but now he needed to seize the time to eat.

"Taking this precious medicine continuously feels so good!"

Qi Ji opened his mouth and swallowed the fourth plant.

(￣～￣) Chew!

[Spirit Points +38]

The potent, almost viscous medicinal power exploded in his abdomen. If it were an ordinary beast, being simultaneously struck by the medicinal power of four precious herbs, its meridians would probably burst on the spot.

However, Qi Ji's physical body was strong, and he only felt a drowsy feeling slowly rising up, without feeling any discomfort.

His gaze fell on the last precious herb.

This one is the most unique, with its petals layered and closed, its shape vaguely resembling a sleeping beauty curled up, and its glow is also more intense than the other four.

Qi Ji chuckled inwardly: "You do have a unique appearance, so don't blame me for eating you while you're 'asleep'."

With his antlers slightly lowered, Qi Ji scooped the precious herb into his mouth in one gulp.

[Spirit Points +48]

A far more potent medicinal power than the previous four herbs erupted instantly, like a warm torrent sweeping through his limbs and bones. The intense drowsiness could no longer be suppressed, and Qi Ji felt his eyelids grow heavy and his limbs go weak.

He forced himself to move to the corner of the cargo compartment next to a pile of soft goods, lay down, and quickly fell into a deep sleep.

(￣o￣) . z Z

Inside the dimly lit cargo compartment, a strange change was taking place silently.

The pair of antlers on Qi Ji's head began to emit a soft golden-green light automatically. Among the fine patterns on the surface of the antlers, tiny spiritual leaves appeared and disappeared, gently opening and closing as if breathing.

The fluffy white tail feathers behind it, resembling a whisk, were also growing longer and fuller at a speed imperceptible to the naked eye.

... ... ...

Half an hour later, footsteps came from the direction of Luohui City.

Su Yanji led the people who had gone into the city to purchase supplies, carrying water bags and dry rations back to the caravan.

"President."

Zhu Ya immediately went to greet her, took the things from her hands, and asked curiously, "What's this little town like?"

"Just an ordinary border town."

Su Yanji tugged at his collar and said calmly, "It's quite a coincidence. This city was recently occupied by bandits. The entire city was taken over, and in the end, the banditry wasn't quelled by the government, but by a white deer that brought them out of trouble."

"White deer?" Zhu Ya blinked, looking completely bewildered.

Su Yanji chuckled, her tone carrying a hint of understanding: "If I'm not mistaken, it should be that white deer that caused the destruction of our old branch."

She said with a hint of regret, "If I had come a few days earlier, I might have run into you."

"what?"

Zhu Ya was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "President, didn't you say before that it was just a white deer, nothing special?"

"Not rare is not rare."

Su Yanji rolled her eyes, her tone displaying the pragmatism typical of a businessman.

"I just won't treat it like some kind of auspicious beast sent from heaven, but a strange beast is still a strange beast. Its basic value is there, and if you catch it, you can always sell it for a good price. We're in business, and there's no reason to turn away benefits that are offered to us."

She waved her hand, no longer mentioning it: "Forget it, let's not talk about it anymore. What's done is done. We need to focus on our business. Let's eat quickly and set off immediately after we finish. Our destination is Jinhua City."

"yes!"

Everyone responded and quickly ate and rested.

In less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, more than a dozen cloud-carriages started up one after another and headed towards the capital of the Kingdom of Bilin.

No one expected that the guard, who was bored in the cargo compartment, had already slipped away to the driver's cab to free up space.

Deep inside the dimly lit cargo compartment, Qi Ji lay quietly asleep among the piles of goods.

The massive convoy rolled through the snow, carrying the uninvited passenger, and continued its journey towards the bustling capital, receding into the distance...