Chapter 171 Sword Cultivator Sword Cultivator

As the saying goes, plans don't change fast, and Lin Xiao believes it.

For example, they still spent the night in Guofeng Gorge - whether they wanted to or not.

Fortunately, no accident occurred.

Of course, some changes also have a gratifying side.

The carriage problem was still solved, albeit in a more tragic way.

After identifying the debris on the ground and the completely smashed carriages, Lin Xiao decisively took away three of the horses left behind by the killers for use on the road.

In this regard, Mu Xiyun and Aunt Dumb didn't say anything.

In other words, they have no other better choice.

In contrast, Mu Xiyun also changed into a short outfit that is convenient for riding. He is still dressed in plain white, and also has an extra hat.

But when Lin Xiao handed the reins to her hand, she asked this question.

"Don't you need to carry a sword?"

Lin Xiao looked up and down, it was a bit awkward, but if it was paired with a long sword...

So he said.

"Shouldn't use it."

There is a little doubt in the girl's eyes.

Lin Xiao could only say it tactfully.

"Your hands don't look like those of a sword wielder. If an expert saw it, they would only draw two conclusions."

Lin Xiao stretched out two fingers.

"The first is that you are deliberately disguising, and the second is that your cultivation has reached the realm of transformation and reshaped your body shape, but most people will be more inclined to the former..."

The girl nodded slightly and then got on her horse.

Aunt Mute and Zhuo Qinghe, who were not far away, also smiled slightly when they heard this.

It turns out that the mute grandma is just dumb, but not deaf.

Lin Xiao's thoughts drifted to other places again.

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The distance of ten or twenty miles is not long.

After leaving Guofeng Gorge, the terrain gradually slowed down as more and more caravans drove by.

Lin Xiao even saw two groups of patrol sergeants from Yuping Pass on the road. It was not that these defenders had discovered their conscience and were more conscientious about their duties.

But there were too many merchants from all walks of life waiting to enter the customs. There was a long queue, with people neighing and horses hooting, and it stretched three or four miles away.

In this situation, if no one maintains order, we don’t know how chaotic it will become.

Of course it is impossible for Lin Xiao and others to just wait in line to enter the customs.

After spending 200 taels of silver on "asking questions" for four people, they bypassed all the procedures and didn't even check the directions, and went directly to the South Street of Yupingguan.

Listening to the noisy southern and northern tunes in his ears, and looking at the bustling crowds of all kinds in front of him, Lin Xiao felt as if he was in a different world - when was the last time he encountered such a scene? It must have been in Anwu City a few years ago.

……

Just when Lin Xiao was wandering in the sky, he suddenly heard Mu Xiyun ask.

"Should we stay at Yupingguan for one night, or go straight to Fenglindu?"

While talking, the three people on horseback all looked over.

Fenglindu is located ten miles northwest of Yupingguan. From here, take a boat all the way north along the Meishui River to Zhongdu. This is the route that Lin Xiao and his party have planned early.

According to the original plan, we planned to pass Yuping Pass and rush directly to Fenglindu.

But at present, it seems a bit reluctant.

Lin Xiao thought about it for a while. "Let's stay one night. We stayed at Fengxia last night and have been traveling all morning today. It's better to take a rest and talk about it tomorrow."

As he spoke, he looked at Zhuo Qinghe and continued: "Besides, he is injured, so it would be safer to take a rest."

Zhuo Qinghe's face became anxious upon hearing this, and he quickly said: "They are just superficial injuries, it really doesn't matter."

Just as Lin Xiao was about to speak, Mu Xiyun glanced at the mute nanny and said, "It's better to find an inn and have a rest."

With her making the decision, others will naturally have no objections.

A few people pulled the reins, merged into the crowd, and walked slowly along the street.

Maybe when it comes to the end of the meal, Yupingguan, which guards the throat and receives merchants from all over the world, naturally has a unique style.

On both sides of the long street, sheng and Xiao were played loudly in the shops of each shop, and people were coming and going at the door. During the period, there was noisy drinking, and there were some flower railings and bamboo stands. It was often heard that rhymes were chanted by customers, and beaded curtains were embroidered, and half of their faces were exposed.

Lin Xiao knew that he had to find a quiet place to go with his female family members, so he walked all the way, stopping and stopping, and finally pulled the reins at the corner of West Street.

"Carrot" naturally looked back at him, as if to say, have you finally stopped...

Looking around for a while, I saw a few people toasting and drinking in the lobby on the first floor. The windows on the second floor were decorated with tissue paper, which was elegant. Looking at the plaque, there were four big characters: Evergreen Inn.

Lin Xiao turned around and asked, "How is it here?"

The leader, Mu Xiyun, also looked up a few times, then nodded.

Lin Xiao couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that it was really not difficult to travel but difficult to stay, thanks to the fact that the eldest lady of the Duke's Mansion was not a busy person, otherwise, it would have been really troublesome.

I turned over and dismounted, and naturally a man stepped forward to take the reins.

Lifting your feet to enter the door, a wave of coolness hits your face.

There are seven or eight guests sitting at more than a dozen tables in the lobby. During the low-pitched conversation, there are a variety of drinks on the table, and a few nimble waiters shuttle among them, serving dishes.

When he came to the side cabinet, before Lin Xiao could say anything, a middle-aged man wearing a brocade hat standing behind smiled and made a fist first.

"I would like to ask my dear guest, do you want to stay in a restaurant or eat?"

"Buy a shop." Lin Xiao asked again: "Does your shop have a backyard chapel?"

The shopkeeper said apologetically: "We respect our customers, but this is not the case. However, there are two upper rooms on the second floor of the shop, both of which are connected rooms on the side. They are also quite clean. If you don't mind it, you might as well go upstairs."

Observe and worry about it again?"

At this time, Mu Xiyun said from the side: "No need to look, just these two rooms."

The shopkeeper cupped his hand again. "Okay, your honor, please wait a moment."

Then he said hello to a waiter in the hall: "Go up to two rooms and lead the way!"

"Okay, some distinguished guests, please come to the second floor!" A waiter hurried over and raised his hand to give way.

Here, Lin Xiao glanced at Zhuo Qinghe, who nodded slightly, knowing that this meant a careful inspection, so he took the lead and followed the waiter to the second floor.

After the three people left, Lin Xiao gave instructions.

"Please ask the shopkeeper to send a smart boy to follow you. Just send the tea, rice, soup and water to the second floor. I won't be able to come down here."

After a pause, he continued: "In addition, the horses outside will be given some good materials, and the money spent will be counted on you when the time comes."

"Don't worry, distinguished guest." The shopkeeper quickly agreed.

Lin Xiao pondered for a moment and then asked again.

"By the way, I wonder if there is a boatman at Fenglindu who charters a boat to go north?"

The shopkeeper said: "Excuse me, dear guest, but I don't know where you are going?"

Lin Xiaoyan said: "It's best to stop less on the way to Zhongdu."

The shopkeeper said: "I want to let you know that if you take a boat to go north to Zhongdu, you can go at any time and leave at any time. But if you want to charter a boat, you need to contact us in advance. No boat boss will take you there on the same day."

Buy and sell.”

Lin Xiao nodded and said: "It doesn't matter. I wonder if the shopkeeper has any ideas?"

The shopkeeper said: "There is a way. The small shop has been doing business in Yupingguan for many years, and it always wants to find convenience for merchants from the north and south. I wonder when the respected customers want to leave?"

Lin Xiao replied: "The sooner the better, preferably early tomorrow morning."

The shopkeeper looked embarrassed. "If you are in such a hurry, the price will be more than double the usual price. If you don't care about the situation in these two days, there is no need to spend more money."

Lin Xiao smiled on his face. "Thank you for your kindness, shopkeeper. I'd better contact the shopkeeper early tomorrow morning. Please contact me."

Seeing Lin Xiao's insistence, the shopkeeper couldn't persuade him any more, so he said: "Okay, since your honorable guest said this, I will handle the matter as soon as possible so that I can give your honorable guest an answer."

Lin Xiao cupped his fists and said, "Thank you so much, shopkeeper."

"It's easy to say, your honor is too polite." The shopkeeper returned the greeting.

After chatting with the shopkeeper for a few words, Lin Xiao left the lobby and went to the innermost guest room on the second floor, where Mu Xiyun and his wife were staying.

After explaining tomorrow's itinerary, Lin Xiao set up a wooden illusion array in the house that was obtained from the talisman array competition, and then laid down a true energy early warning array. Then he left with peace of mind and returned to the next room.
To be continued...