Nolan took it with interest from Hobgoblin Mu Guo.
Looking at the ancient, pale bone necklace in his hand, unlike the somewhat dirty Hobgoblin Mu Guo, the surface of this ancient bone necklace was very clean.
He hadn't noticed it at first.
Observing closely at this moment, he discovered that on the surface of the billiard-ball-sized bone, a faint, light green glow flickered intermittently.
This was the magical luster of a magic item.
"This is the bone of a Great Horned Elk."
"The Great Horned Elk is a monster from the depths of the jungle, possessing very large horns, like this big..."
Hobgoblin Mu Guo explained the origin of this magic item while gesturing continuously with both hands.
From his pained expression, one could tell the importance of this magic item to him and the "Jike Tribe."
Under the slightly muddled explanation, Nolan finally understood the ability of this bone necklace.
According to Hobgoblin Mu Guo, the Great Horned Elk, with its very large horns, was a type of monster that originally lived in the Tob Forest.
They were naturally capable of moving freely through the jungle, so this magic item, made from the skull of a Great Horned Elk, also possessed such an ability.
Upon hearing this, Nolan already knew what ability this bone necklace contained.
"Forest Traverse"!
Like "Camouflage," it was another faith-based magic.
The specific effect of this magic allowed one to move through jungle environments without being hindered by plants; Nolan had forgotten whether it was a third-tier or fourth-tier spell.
However, this "Forest Traverse" magic was far more practical than "Camouflage."
Knowing that this bone necklace had such an effect, Nolan naturally had no intention of returning it.
However, he did not wear it around his neck like Hobgoblin Mu Guo, but instead wrapped it around his wrist.
Magic items need to be worn in a fixed position on the body to be effective.
For example, a ring can only exert its power when worn on a finger.
But this bone necklace, though called a necklace, was actually just that billiard-ball-sized bone; calling it an ornament would not be an exaggeration.
The rope, made of some slender vine, was merely for Hobgoblin's convenience in carrying it!
Even removing this vine rope would not affect the magic item in any way.
"Alright, enough small talk."
"Now, it's time to discuss serious matters."
After acquiring a magic item, Nolan looked at Hobgoblin Mu Guo in a very good mood.
Serious matters?
Hobgoblin Mu Guo's eyes showed confusion.
"That's right," Nolan nodded, a faint cold glint appearing in his eyes.
The reason he hadn't killed this Hobgoblin was that the previous actions were merely incidental; his true purpose was what he was about to do next.
"Since you came to the outer region to select excellent individual goblins, then you must be very familiar with all the goblin settlements in the outer region, right?"
"So, how about you take me there?"
Nolan spoke with a full smile.
For over half a month, he had been hunting goblins in the forest, relying entirely on luck and chance encounters.
The Tob Forest was simply too vast!
The difficulty of moving through the jungle and the disadvantages of the nighttime environment greatly slowed down his leveling progress.
Before level ten, it was still somewhat better; he could gain at least one to two hundred experience points daily by hunting monsters and goblins.
But as his level reached ten, he now needed a full 5000 experience points to advance one level.
If he continued to gain experience at his usual pace, he wouldn't be able to level up much in the remaining half month.
The appearance of Hobgoblin Mu Guo gave Nolan a new idea.
Regarding the locations of the various goblin settlements in the outer region, who could know them better than the goblins themselves?
That's right!
He now needed a guide, and this talking Hobgoblin in front of him was simply the most suitable candidate... no, he should say the most suitable goblin candidate.
"Human, great, sir, cannot kill, kill..."
Hobgoblin Mu Guo, seeing the smile on Nolan's face, trembled uncontrollably and stammered, as if he had seen a demon.
Indeed!
Possessing near-human intelligence, he understood from Nolan's words what Nolan was about to make him do.
"This isn't a negotiation."
Nolan smiled and stepped forward, lifting his foot to forcefully stomp on the Hobgoblin's left ankle, crushing its bone.
"Ah!!!"
Hobgoblin Mu Guo's scream once again echoed through the forest, startling a series of bird calls.
After a bit of friendly communication, Hobgoblin Mu Guo quickly agreed to Nolan's excellent suggestion, immediately informing him of the nearest goblin tribe's location.
Nolan, satisfied, carried Hobgoblin Mu Guo and hurried towards the goblin settlement.
A figure swiftly moved through the forest.
Numerous bushes, grasses, and intertwined branches actively parted, making way for the figure.
With the magic item possessing the "Forest Traverse" ability, Nolan's speed instantly increased severalfold.
The disadvantage of his agility being unable to be fully utilized due to the jungle environment immediately disappeared.
Moreover, this process did not create much noise.
"Forest Traverse" combined with "Camouflage" meant that as long as one didn't possess detection magic, there was almost no chance of being discovered.
No wonder Hobgoblin Mu Guo had tracked him for so long without him noticing at all!
The time that followed was a massacre!
With Hobgoblin Mu Guo providing locations and the effects of the magic item, almost no goblin could escape from Nolan's hands!
During this time, Nolan even wiped out a large goblin tribe with over two hundred goblins and five ogres.
If it weren't for the "Forest Traverse" magic item, Nolan would likely have had no choice but to temporarily retreat when facing the encirclement of five ogres.
But with the ability of "Forest Traverse," the jungle environment was no longer an obstacle.
Relying solely on his speed advantage, Nolan easily kited and killed the five ogres.
After this large goblin tribe was completely annihilated by Nolan, cut down from head to tail with a single sword, the Hobgoblin Mu Guo, who had initially struggled, completely gave up and became an honest guide!
How could Nolan not be aware of Hobgoblin Mu Guo's little schemes?
With the greedy and cunning nature of goblins, it would be problematic if there was no resistance at all.
However, seeing such a powerful large goblin tribe also wiped out by him, Hobgoblin Mu Guo had clearly given up all resistance.