C588 Northwest Fortress
C588 Northwest Fortress
It was a hot afternoon, but the official road was still very lively. This official road was connected to the northwest Black Wolf Fortress and Shou Yang City, and it was the main source of supply for the Northwest Fortress. It was also an important trade channel between the Eastern Emperor Country and the northwest border of Xiyuan Country. Although the two countries were in constant war, the trading business at the border was still going on. Both sides had a tacit understanding that they would not kill these peddlers and merchants. However, the procedures to do business here were very cumbersome.
However, even if it was cumbersome, there were still people who dared to come, because doing business here was really profitable.
But these few days, there were suddenly many more soldiers on the official road. Everyone had a murderous look on their faces, and the interrogation of merchants was also very strict. If they encountered a merchant who was slightly resistant, they would not hesitate to capture him. As a result, the merchants' business had become much worse over the past few days. The number of people on the official road also decreased by a few tenths.
In the afternoon, other than the soldiers walking back and forth, not a single person could be seen on the official road.
Suddenly, a man and a woman walked over from not far away. The weather was too hot, causing the figures of the two to appear like waves.
The man was wearing a green robe, and he had a black bag on his shoulder. The woman was wearing a bamboo hat and a scarf to cover her face, making it hard to tell what she looked like.
The two of them supported each other as they walked to the tea stall. The man took off the bag and said lightly, "Waiter, bring a pot of tea and some snacks."
"Okay, please wait for a moment. I'll be right there." The waiter said happily. Not long after, a pot of tea table and dishes were cut off.
"My wife, you should eat something." The young man said very gently.
The woman shook her head and said, "I don't have an appetite. Husband, how far away are we from Black Wolf Fortress?"
The young man looked up, then called the waiter over and asked him in detail.
"Are the two of you going to the Black Wolf Fortress?" When the waiter heard the young man's words, his facial expression changed slightly. Carefully looking around, he lowered his voice and said, "Customer, I advise you not to go. Black Wolf Fortress has not been peaceful during this period of time."
"Oh, why do you say so?" The youth asked.
"I also heard that you were talking nonsense, as if you were chasing after some defected princess. And this princess seems to have a sibling relationship with the commander of Black Wolf Fortress. In my opinion, the Lord Commander is such a good person. How could he be a traitor? If it wasn't for him, there wouldn't be peace in the northwest. Those bastards from the West Yuan Country used to go to Shouyang City and rob people whenever they had nothing to do. Longevity Sun City was almost turned into a dead city. Later, it was the Lord Commander who came to Longevity Sun City. He drove the barbarians from the northwest out bit by bit, and then he took down the Black Wolf Fortress in one fell swoop. He had strengthened the strongest fortress in Shouyang City, and that was how the peaceful days had come. It can be said that the commander is the great benefactor of the people of Shouyang City. Who would dare to make things difficult for the commander? He will make things difficult for us, the people of Shouyang City." The waiter became more and more excited as he spoke, and his face turned red at the end.
The young man smiled faintly and said, "This matter doesn't seem to have anything to do with us, right? We just took it. My wife is ill, and she won't be able to live much longer. I just want to see what the Northwest Great Desolate looks like. That's why we came all the way here, wanting to cross Black Wolf Fortress and head to Western Yuan Country."
As soon as he finished speaking, the young man's thigh was violently pinched by the woman.
"So that's how it is, it's so pitiful. But are you sure you want to go to the country of the western barbarians? I heard that the people there are all very scary. They eat raw meat and drink human blood. They are simply uncivilized Devil Beast. "
" They are all hearsay, not enough to be trusted. " The young man smiled.
"Alright, it seems that the two of you have already made up your mind. I won't say anything else. If they were to walk from here to Black Wolf Fortress, it would take about six hours. However, there is a stable ahead, where can the two of you buy horses to ride? I just don't know if the stable is open today, but it's been a long time since I last saw the owner of the stable." The waiter muttered to himself, then went to greet the other guests.
Only then did the woman speak.
"Lee Yang, you're quite good at making things up. Why am I not going to live much longer? Are you cursing me?"
The young man was Lee Yang, and the girl was naturally Chung Lingshuang.
After two months of training, Lee Yang and Chung Lingshuang had become very different, but Lee Yang's difference was even more obvious. He seemed to be more composed, and every movement he made had the demeanor of an expert.
"Is this a small joke? Don't tell me you want to chant again." Lee Yang smiled and said, "There's still half a day to go. We need to hurry. After two months of hard work, we finally have to come to an end. "
"You are really excited. Can you make you so happy just because you can get rid of me?" Chung Lingshuang said with some taste.
"Not very happy, but very excited." Lee Yang said with a smile.
"You! I don't want you to be ungrateful. If it wasn't for me, would you still have your current cultivation base?" Chen Lingshuang said angrily.
"I will never forget your kindness. This should be enough. Hurry up and eat. I am really hungry. " After Lee Yang finished speaking, he grabbed a piece of beef and stuffed it into his mouth. The taste was really good.
Chung Lingshuang cast a contemptuous look at Lee Yang, but she quickly joined the ranks of snatching food.
In the past few days, these two did not have a good meal. In order to avoid the pursuers, they did not even dare to make a fire. They could only eat some fruits and fill their stomachs.
When they were half full, there were suddenly a few more customers at the tea stand. They were all dressed in black and held weapons in their hands. They walked to the tea stand in a carefree manner. With a clang, they threw the weapons onto the table and loudly said, "Waiter, bring me all the delicious food and drinks. Be careful or I will tear down your shop."
The waiter had seen all kinds of people doing business on the official road. Naturally, he had also developed the ability to talk nonsense when he saw people. When facing this group of people. He knew that he had to lower his stance and even reveal a trace of fear. Only then would the other party be able to have a great sense of satisfaction. It could be said that these second-year students were all actors. If it was on Earth, they would be able to win the Best Male Authentication Award in minutes.
Lee Yang and Chung Lingshuang looked at each other and placed the silver taels on the table. They got up and prepared to leave.
A person walked out from the Black Man and stood in front of the two of them.
"Wait, this lady's figure is really not bad. I just don't know how she looks like. Take off your bamboo hat and let our brothers open their eyes? Let's see if she is an ugly monster or Tian Xian Er. If it's an ugly monster, then get the hell out of here. If it's Tian Xian Er... Just stay and drink with me." The Black Man laughed wildly.
"Get lost!" Chung Lingshuang scolded in a low voice.
"Oh my, I didn't expect it to be a little wild horse. I like wild horses. Now I don't care if you look good or ugly because I like you. Stay here." After saying that, the Black Man suddenly made a move and grabbed towards Chung Lingshuang's shoulder.
Lee Yang raised his hand to block the attack and used the kick to force the Black Man back. He sneered and said, "You dare to come out and make a fool of yourself with such little ability? Those who want to save their lives, get the hell out of here. Those who want to die, come here. "
"Damn it! Brothers, come over here! Let's attack together! If we take down these two, the Lord will reward us handsomely. " The Black Man did not bother hiding anything as it roared out loudly.
The waiter and the owner of the tea stall had long gone to the side to hide.
Lee Yang blocked Chung Lingshuang's path and the Longsword was already in his hand. "You want a reward? It will depend on whether you have the ability to do so again."
The Black Man rushed forward, but after one move, they all retreated.
Lee Yang stood proudly on the spot, the tip of his sword pointed diagonally at the ground. There were still beads of blood dripping down from the tip of his sword.
On the chest of the Black Man, there was also a wound. Light came out from the wound, and in a breath's time, the group of people had been cut into two.
"You overestimate yourself." Lee Yang said with disdain. He lifted the Longsword up and made a very coquettish sword gesture.
"I heard that a sword master has recently appeared. His name is Ximen Chuixue. I think it must be you, sir." Just as Lee Yang was showing off, another disharmonious voice appeared.
Lee Yang could feel that the person who came this time was more difficult to deal with than anyone he had encountered before.
Because just the voice of this person had already given him a very strong pressure.
However, if he lost, he wouldn't lose. Lee Yang cupped his hands and said, "It's all because of the praises from my friends in the pugilistic world. It can't be counted. May I know who you are, sir? "
A man in white walked out of the smoke. He held a folding fan in his hand and walked slowly to Lee Yang and Chung Lingshuang. However, his eyes only paused on Lee Yang for a moment before he turned to Chung Lingshuang.
"This lowly subject, Murong Wei, greets Princess Lingshuang."
After saying that, he knelt on one knee in front of Chung Lingshuang.
"Murong Wei? You are the number one strategist by my brother's side, Murong Wei?" Chung Lingshuang said in surprise, "How did you know I was here?"
"I calculated the day before and found an important guest coming. And the Lord also sent a message saying that the Princess might be coming in this direction. In order to deal with the people in the court, the Lord can only create a huge commotion. Actually, it was to numb those people. Actually, the Lord and I both know that there are people from the Imperial Court lying in ambush on the official road at all times. Thus, this is the only way. However, we have finally successfully received the Princess. This lowly subject is fortunate enough to not fail the order. " Murong Wei said.
Lee Yang always felt that this person looked a little cold, but Chung Lingshuang trusted him very much, and even had a trace of admiration.
Damn, did I see wrong? This girl actually likes this kind of thing.
Her taste was indeed a little strange.
"Since it is like this, then my task can be considered to have been completed. Chung Lingshuang, help me undo the talisman. I am leaving." Lee Yang also heaved a sigh of relief. The task that Chung Yuande gave him could be considered to have been completed.