Qingzhou, one of the nine states.
The land is vast and abundant.
After Zi Chen crossed the canyon, he arrived at the border of Qingzhou.
The spiritual power between heaven and earth is slightly stronger than that in Jizhou, but it is also limited.
People coming and going from the caravan chatted about the rumors about the Demon Sealed Land.
When the news reaches this point, only rumors remain.
Most of them are spread by false rumors.
Zi Chen wanted to join a caravan, but was rejected, even if he gave him money, even if he showed a little bit of strength.
This trick usually works well.
Still not working!
Zi Chen tried to join several more caravans, but still failed. It seemed that after arriving at the border of Qingzhou, all the caravans became alert.
After being rejected several times, Zi Chen also learned that the nearest city, three hundred miles away, was just a small town for businessmen to rest.
Zi Chen lived here for a day and never heard any rumors about several families.
The big city is thousands of miles away, called Mengyecheng. Zi Chen is not in a hurry, so he tries to follow a caravan and find out about the customs and the branches of other forces on the way.
I looked here before and never found the Mythical Alliance mark.
The result was still rejected.
"Are you going to Mengye City?"
A young man came from the opposite side.
Zi Chen nodded.
"Every time the caravan goes to and from Mengye City, the number of people is fixed. Unless they are familiar people, outsiders will not be allowed to join during the journey," the young man said.
"Why?" Zi Chen was puzzled.
"I'm afraid of being plotted. After all, there are a lot of robbers along the way. Maybe there are people arranged by the robbers to check the spot in advance." The young man smiled and said: "My name is Chen Fan, and I am also going to Mengye City. If you don't mind,
The two of us can form a team and take care of each other."
Of course Zi Chen has no objection.
Early the next morning, the two met.
Chen Fan was carrying a black package and was squatting at the entrance of the town. When he saw Zi Chen, he immediately waved to him.
Other caravans were also gathering around, and it seemed chaotic at the moment.
"Let's go faster."
As soon as the two left the town, Chen Fan sped up and told Zi Chen some rules on the road.
For example, if you encounter a caravan, if you are in a hurry, you can just take a detour and leave. If you are not in a hurry and want to follow behind, you must be at least five miles away from the caravan, and the distance cannot be any closer.
"The distance between caravans and caravans must be at least ten miles."
Zi Chen asked why, and Chen Fan explained, "Because the merchants in the caravan may suddenly become robbers, so everyone is also on guard against each other. At the same time, keeping a distance can also serve as a warning, for example, if the caravan in front is intercepted,
, the caravan behind will have a chance to escape."
"Why not join forces to drive away the robbers?"
Chen Fan shook his head and said: "There are too many concerns and we don't trust each other."
Zi Chen nodded, indicating that he understood.
If a businessman could turn into a robber at any time, it would be best to mind his own business when away from home.
Because no one can guarantee that if you step forward to help and pay a heavy price to drive away the robbers, the rescued caravan will become new robbers.
Experience is accumulated and precipitated, so Zi Chen can be sure that this kind of thing must have happened many times before.
So much so that today's caravans are all sweeping away the snow in front of their own doors.
I traveled two hundred miles that day.
On the evening of the third day, Zi Chen saw a group of destroyed caravans, a total of one hundred and ten people, all of whom were slaughtered.
Dozens of men in black, riding tall horses, with terrifying murderous aura surging around them.
The passing caravans stopped one after another, terrified.
"My name is Black Dragon. Starting from today, passing caravans must pay 20% toll!"
The leader, holding a long spear with a man on it, was the person in charge of destroying the caravan. He said indifferently: "This is the consequences of resistance!"
Everyone in the caravan changed their expressions.
"You can try to escape and see who is faster."
After he finished speaking, some powerful people appeared in other directions. The total number of people was probably more than a hundred.
An old man stood up, saluted to the other party first, and then said: "Sir, can you pay 10% first and give me another 10% when you come back?"
The spear flashed past and the old man was split into two.
Blood splattered, and others dared not speak out in anger.
I can only pay obediently.
Chen Fan looked at the robbers with an indifferent expression, "Kill the goose to get the eggs! Business was difficult in the past, but there was still work to be done. From now on, there will be no businessmen in this line."
Zi Chen looked at Chen Fan.
Chen Fan said: "When they get to Mengye City, they still have to pay 20%."
"Why?"
"Protection fees!"
Zi Chen was stunned, so protective?
The businessmen have already started to pay, and no one dares to raise any opinions.
"Everyone else, a thousand tolls each!"
This is for some passers-by without caravans.
Including Zi Chen and Chen Fan.
"I'll help you dig it out and give it to me later. If you take something directly from the storage bag, you will be remembered."
Chen Fan walked forward.
The caravan paid and left, but the bodies were still there.
After the robbers also left, Chen Fan piled the bodies together and pushed the chariots over and piled them together.
The supplies had long been taken away by Black Dragon's people.
Zi Chen watched from the sidelines but did not step forward to help.
The flame burns.
The raging fire covered the burning clouds in the sky.
Although they paid the money, everyone felt uneasy, and as it was getting dark, they stopped moving forward. Bonfires were lit everywhere, spreading like a fire dragon.
Chen Fan took out the dry food from his bag and ate it alone.
Zi Chen took out the purple gourd, took a sip of wine, and then took out a piece of dried meat to heat, "Is it always like this here?"
"It's been more than ten years."
"No one cares?"
"Mengye City used to be responsible for this matter, but after the city lord of Mengye City died suddenly more than ten years ago, the place became like this."
"The new city lord doesn't care?"
Chen Fan sneered, "That kind of big shot only cares about making money and doesn't care about other people's lives or lives."
The next day, the black dragon brought people to kill again.
To be continued...