It allowed Xia Nan to not encounter any particular trouble along the way.
In such harsh environments, those struggling to survive clearly know who can be provoked and who should be avoided.
But...
"That Ben, does he really live here?"
Reflecting the surrounding thatched huts and mud houses in his eyes, Xia Nan asked with some doubt, questioning Iron Head who was leading the way ahead.
Based on the information he had gathered so far, although "Colander" Ben had not obtained a Professional Level, he should still be considered a fairly seasoned adventurer.
With a regular job that provides a stable income source—after all, his nickname "Colander" comes from having worked as a cook at the Iron Bucket Toad Tavern.
In his impression, these adventurers in semi-retirement, even if they cannot have the family bliss like Jeff and Buck, shouldn't be living too badly.
Especially as it was just after the side-income earning activity of Hunting Day, returning to Neum from River Valley Town.
