The next morning, the sky broke.
On the official road outside Qinzhou City, the mist has not cleared yet.
The crisp sound of horses' hooves beat slowly and rhythmically on the compacted loess road.
A black horse with shiny coat was walking briskly along the official road to the west.
After a night's rest and a meal of egg-added soup, the black horse was in high spirits, and even the horse's tail was swaying particularly happily.
On the horseback, sitting a girl.
Wearing an ordinary black outfit, she outlines a slender and upright figure. Her hair is covered with black hair and tied back casually with a wooden hairpin, revealing a slender and white neck.
The morning breeze blew by, and a few strands of broken hair stuck to the sides of the cheeks, making the face even more cold and ordinary, like a person stepping out of a painting.
It's just that his face is expressionless and his temperament is quite cold.
The passing convoys of traveling merchants, even from a long distance away, could feel the aura of keeping strangers away from them, and they stopped their horses one after another to get out of the way.
I only dare to sneak a glance out of the corner of my eye when I pass by.
What a pretty girl.
It just... doesn't look easy to get along with...
I don't know whether the husband of such a girl should be envious of her or sympathize with her.
Jiang Yuechu ignored the looks of others and just swayed lazily with the ups and downs of the horse's back.
In the end, it is Qinzhou, which has the reputation of Longyou and little Jiangnan.
Leaving the bustling city, the scenery in front of us does not seem desolate.
There are large stretches of green wheat fields beside the road, and occasionally you can see a few unknown flowers peeking out from the branches, adding a bit of beautiful spring scenery to this chilly western Northern Lands world.
Compared to Liangzhou's tight days of keeping his head in his belt, this place is indeed suitable for raising people.
However, it's just a look.
Jiang Yuechu withdrew his gaze, reached out and patted the horse's neck, and raised the corners of his mouth slightly with a very faint arc.
Although I couldn't see the big show last night, I felt so comfortable just thinking about the angry and angry look of those bald donkeys.
Especially Black Mountain Bear Lord.
If it were Black Bear's brother, who knew that his sworn brother was bringing outsiders to cause trouble, I don't know what kind of wonderful expression he would have.
Dog bites dog, one mouthful of hair.
Remove these.
What satisfies her most is that she can get Dao Cultivation by killing the enemy after summoning the monster.
Although every time it is recorded, it is for five or ten years.
But it's too much to handle!
Today's Dao Cultivation has skyrocketed from the original six hundred and seventeen years to one thousand three hundred and fifty-two years.
A full seven hundred and thirty-five years of income!
Jiang Yuechu was in a good mood, and gently pinched the horse's belly with his legs.
The dark horse understood and sped up his pace slightly.
The morning breeze blew in my face, bringing a bit of coolness, but it also blew away the heat in my heart.
The girl squinted her eyes, tapping her fingers on the saddle, and humming a tune from her past life.
The voice was soft and waxy, with a hint of laziness.
On this empty official road, it seems particularly clear.
"Lonely people listen to sad songs~"
On the official road dozens of miles away from Liangzhou Prefecture.
A group of people were wandering slowly along the official road.
This group of people looked like they were no ordinary business travelers.
More than a dozen tall horses cleared the way. The knights on the horses were all dressed in uniform blue uniforms, carrying long swords at their waists, and had sharp eyes. They were obviously members of the Lian family.
Protected in the middle was a large carriage.
In the carriage, an old man and a young man were sitting.
The old man had white beard and hair, and was wearing a gray robe.
It seems inconspicuous, but the occasional flash of light in those half-opened and half-closed eyes makes people dare not underestimate him.
He put his hands in his sleeves, and his body remained motionless as the carriage swayed.
Sitting opposite him was a young man.
He was probably in his early twenties and was born in excellent condition.
His face is like a crown jade, his eyes are like bright stars, he is dressed in a moon-white brocade robe, with a warm jade pendant hanging around his waist, and holding a volume in his hand.
He looked like someone who had come to suffer in this bitter cold place, but rather like a young man from a noble family going on an outing.
Even in this bumpy carriage, his sitting posture was still upright.
The young master looked at the boundless yellow sand and Gobi outside through the gap in the car curtain, and frowned slightly.
"Uncle Ma, is this Liangzhou Prefecture?"
When the old man heard the words, he bowed slightly and showed respect.
"If you go back to Eldest Young Master, go past the beam in front and walk another thirty miles to Liangzhou City."
"This place... is a bit more desolate than I imagined. Ke'er... is this right here?"
The old man whispered, "The Demon Suppression Division is located on Longyou Road, and there is only one capital in Liangzhou. If the young master really joins the Demon Suppression Division, it will probably be here."
The young master was silent for a moment and looked out the window sadly.
At this time, a gust of wind and sand blew by, and the sky and earth became dim. Several dead Populus euphratica trees shivered in the wind, seeming to tell the story of the hardships here.
"Liangzhou It's bitter cold and windy and sandy. How can you live in this place?"
The old man heard the words, thought about it for a long time, and then said, "Liangzhou Although it is bitter, it is also a good place to sharpen your mind. If you say it is suffering, it is better to say it is another kind of practice."
After hearing this, the young master did not refute, but just snorted softly.
"You will speak up for him. There are many unruly people in the poor mountains and rivers since ancient times."
"Ke'er grew up in the villa since he was a child. He was well-dressed and well-fed, and he was exposed to all decent people. Now he is mixed in with this group of vulgar border warriors... If I get infected with this bandit spirit and return to the villa in the future, I am afraid that I, Falling Goose Villa, will lose face."
The old man opened his mouth, as if he wanted to say something, but looking at his Eldest Young Master's disgusted look, he finally swallowed the words that came to his lips.
Just a sigh.
Just at this moment.
Tap tap tap--
A burst of rapid hoofbeats came from behind the motorcade.
The sound came from far to near, and it didn't sound chaotic. It was obviously a person riding a horse, but the sound of hoofbeats was dull and powerful, which showed that the horse power was not small.
"Be alert!"
The swordsmen in green who were responsible for guarding were instantly alert.
In this chaotic Longyou Circuit, officialdom may not always be peaceful, and murder and robbery are commonplace.
A dozen knights quickly adjusted their formation, their hands already on the hilt of their swords.
In the carriage, the young man was also stunned.
"What's going on?"
He frowned slightly, as if he was disturbed by the sudden movement, and stretched out his hand impatiently to lift the heavy car curtain.
Yellow sand rolls around.
A black figure is coming on horseback.
The man on the horse did not slow down because of the convoy in front.
With just a slight tug on the reins, the black horse turned its head deftly, preparing to pass from one side of the convoy.
The two cars crossed each other.
But it's only a stone's throw away.
The young man raised his eyes subconsciously.
Immediately, he was stunned.
What kind of woman is that?
Like the snow that never melts all year round on the top of a mountain, or like the coldest round in the desert Cold Moon.
The girl is dressed in a black outfit, with black hair like a waterfall, dancing wildly in the wind.
There was no powder applied to the face, but it was so fair that it was dazzling.
In this gray and yellow monotonous world, it becomes the most thrilling color.
"..."
He seemed to be aware of the eyes in the carriage.
The girl turned her head slightly and glanced lightly.
Later.
"Drive."
A cold, low drink.
The black horse neighed like a bolt of black lightning, instantly passing over the convoy and disappearing.
Only a slender silhouette is left, gradually getting further away in the yellow sand in the sky.
A long time.
Until that figure completely disappeared from the end of sight.
The young master suddenly came back to his senses.
He slowly lowered the car curtain and leaned back on the cushions with some dejection.
He reached out and touched his chest, then looked at the confused old man opposite him.
"Uncle Ma..."
"What's wrong? Eldest Young Master?"
The old man looked at him worriedly, "But you feel unwell? Do you want to stop and rest for a while?"
"No... no need."
The young master took a deep breath, and then looked at the old man seriously.
"I suddenly thought about it. Although this Liangzhou is not as beautiful as Jiangnan, it has the solitary smoke of the desert and the setting sun of the long river. It is such a precious place. If I just take a look and leave, wouldn't I be living up to the good fortune of this world?"
Uncle Ma was stunned for a moment.
Didn't you just say that there are many unruly people in the poor mountains and rivers?
How could this become a treasured place in the blink of an eye?
"Eldest Young Master means..."
The young man's face was full of justice.
"I want to stay here for a while."
"First of all, I came here to take care of Ke'er and fulfill my eldest brother's responsibilities."
"Secondly..."
He coughed lightly, opened the folding fan with a swipe, and shook it gently to hide the unnatural blush on his face.
"I also want to take advantage of the wind and sand here to sharpen my character."
"..."