Deities: Starting From Goblins

Chapter 844: Chapter 497: Heather Graham! Heather Graham!_2

The woman sighed, squatted down, and hugged the little fox into her arms, while stroking its soft fur and praising its beauty.

“Such a beautiful little fox, have you just been born? Hey, I remember you seem to be the little fox that stays with this gentleman, right?”

As she was speaking, she looked up to find Logan also looking in her direction.

Their gazes met.

One was baffled, the other resigned.

Logan looked at the little fox nestled in the woman’s arms, who seemed quite content, and reached out his hand to it.

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“Come here, we need to leave.”

But the little fox shrank back, not only ignoring its owner’s command but also snuggling deeper into the woman’s embrace.

The little fox had always followed Logan, living the rough and rugged life of a man.

However, it hadn’t expected that, upon meeting a sweet-smelling, soft woman, it would become so enamored with the sensation it had never experienced before, as well as her warm embrace, that it even ignored its master’s words.

Looking at the little fox burrowing into her embrace, the woman was both helpless and pleased.

Meeting Logan’s somewhat awkward expression, she took the initiative to ease the situation.

“It seems you’ve raised a very bold little fox that isn’t shy and likes me a lot. Since your spirit beast likes me too, why don’t we travel together? Perhaps it’s because I’m a Beast Tamer, naturally more attractive to spirit pets, and I also know how to care for them.”

Logan had no choice but to reluctantly agree to travel together.

The woman, seeing his consent, was clearly delighted, bounding over excitedly.

“Ah, I haven’t asked for the gentleman’s name yet. My name is Maya Leaf, may I know what to call you?”

Compared to the woman’s enthusiasm, Logan remained indifferent.

He gave a ceremonious bow, his lips barely parting as he said two words: “Logan.”

“Logan.” Maya Leaf murmured, a hint of light flashing in her eyes.

“Although the gentleman is called that, I believe you are no ordinary person, and your future won’t be ordinary either. Calling you ‘gentleman’ seems a bit formal. If you don’t mind, can I call you Brother Logan?”

Logan furrowed his brows at the sudden leap to a closer form of address like ‘Brother Logan,’ a flicker of something unusual crossing his eyes.

Yet, he tacitly accepted Maya Leaf’s eager offer without objection.

Seeing his silence as consent, Maya Leaf was overjoyed.

“Since Brother Logan isn’t objecting, I’ll address you that way from now on. Brother Logan, where shall we go next?”

Logan glanced at her, seeming somewhat resigned but didn’t stop her.

To her question, he casually responded.

“I don’t know either, just going wherever leads us. The Secret Land is vast, each place worth visiting at least once, who knows what we might find.”

“Oh~”

Maya Leaf acted as if she had an epiphany while a trace of intrigue flickered in her eyes, before she shifted the topic and brought up a suggestion.

“Brother Logan, when I was coming from that direction, I noticed something unusual. If you don’t mind, let’s head that way.”

Logan glanced toward that direction but didn’t immediately respond.

Maya Leaf, who knew how to read the room, promptly fell silent upon seeing his reaction.

“If Brother Logan is reluctant to go that way, it’s fine to change course. I’m flexible, considering I entered here aimlessly, not knowing where to head. If I can meet someone to accompany and protect me even a little bit, I’m already immensely grateful.”

Logan wasn’t sure whether to trust this person or what secret lay in that direction. However, he was certain that something was hidden there and that missing such an opportunity might mean never encountering it again.

After hesitating for a moment, Logan finally decided to follow the woman’s suggestion and head in that direction.

“No need to change course. Since you mentioned it, let’s follow the direction you suggested.”

“Really?” Maya Leaf seemed greatly flattered, her face beaming with a radiant smile.

“I can’t believe Brother Logan trusts me so much, don’t worry, Brother Logan. It’s mainly because my Spirit Beast has sensed something, I’m sure it won’t let Brother Logan down, and there might even be some good things waiting for us!”

Logan nodded, not as excited as she was, with a very calm expression on his face. Realizing she had overreacted, Maya Leaf scratched her head in embarrassment.

Then the two of them headed in that direction together.

During the journey, Logan noticed her strong survival skills in the wilderness. She took the initiative to hunt, make fire, and catch fish, even taking care of meals.

She didn’t look like a pampered young lady from a wealthy family but more like an experienced traveler who, yet in certain ways, revealed the demeanor of a lady of noble birth.

Logan thought to himself.

She must not be the pampered jewel in the crown of a wealthy family, but the carefully groomed next generation, that’s why she didn’t turn out useless and was taught so many skills. Apparently, she was being trained as a qualified warrior, a fitting successor.

Such a woman was harder to deal with than a spoiled and capricious young lady and had more cunning and strategies.

Hence, Logan did not trust her easily, even if she always seemed to be giving off good intentions, he kept an extra watchful eye in his heart.

Maya Leaf either did not notice or simply acted as always.

“Brother Logan, the fish is ready. I have quite a knack for grilling fish. Come and taste it. I’ve brought many seasonings with me, and now’s the perfect time to use them. We’ve been eating bland for days, luckily I’ve created some new spices.”

Looking at the grilled fish presented to him, perfectly appealing in both look and smell.

Logan hesitated for a moment but ultimately couldn’t resist the temptation of delicious food. Regardless of her identity, they were traveling together now, so what difference did it make?

Since there was no danger at the moment, he might as well enjoy himself. He could sense that there was nothing dangerous in the food, so he ate with peace of mind, without any burden.

Seeing Logan enjoying his meal, Maya Leaf propped her chin in her hands, also looking very pleased.

“I’m so glad you like it. I was afraid you wouldn’t!”

Unable to say anything insincere, Logan could only sincerely compliment her.

“The grilling is delicious, your cooking skills are indeed quite good.” @@novelbin@@

Even this simple praise was enough to make Maya Leaf dance with joy.

“I don’t have many skills; it’s all thanks to Brother Logan. Such little tricks are all I hope can serve you well. I was afraid you’d look down on them, but I’m happy you’re pleased. Rest assured that as long as I’m with you, I’ll take good care of your daily needs.”

Maya Leaf looked as pure and harmless as the girl next door, constantly exuding her warmth and goodwill.

If he were an ordinary man, he might have been blinded by her innocent appearance, but Logan, even at this point, always maintained a sliver of caution.

After traveling for a long time, when they rested for the day, Maya Leaf surveyed the surrounding environment and suddenly suggested to Logan.

“Brother Logan, I think I’ve read about this place in ancient books. Look, the temperature here is noticeably higher than other areas. There are no weeds or leaves growing, not even a drop of water.”

“If I’m not mistaken, this might be the Fire Refinement Land.”

“Fire Refinement Land?”

Hearing such a name for the first time, Logan was also somewhat surprised.

“Is there a story behind it?”

Maya Leaf nodded seriously and began to recount the legend.

“Legend has it that in places like this, it’s likely that a Business Fire Lotus will grow nearby. The Business Fire Lotus is a rare and valuable item, said to be the heavenly fire left by a phoenix. They say when the phoenix’s fire fell upon this place and burned the original flowers, new ones grew with strange properties. Out in the world, it’s a treasure hard to find no matter how much gold you offer.”

Hearing this, Logan roughly understood the rarity of such an item, but the value of an item wasn’t about how precious it was—it was about its use, so he asked.

“What effects does the Business Fire Lotus have?”

That was the most curious and concerning point for anyone.

“Yes, there are. Rumor has it that the Business Fire Lotus can heal dead flesh and mend bones, making it a top-notch medicinal herb. If it’s used in medicine, as long as a person is still breathing, they can be brought back from the brink. It’s a complete life-saving ingredient!”