"It's because Nan Tang has had another zombie relationship."
A thin man with a deer-headed rat came over and muttered to Li Xuan, "In the past year, the checkpoint has been closed seven or eight times, and each time lasts for about a week."
"Zombies?"
Li Xuan frowned.
Zombies have rotten bodies, sharp teeth and claws, and viruses all over their bodies, which is simply a human nightmare.
Some powerful zombies feed on humans and fly and hide in the sky and the earth. Li Rui has dealt with them too much when he was in the Youran Realm, and he knows the power of these dead creatures.
However, this was the first time he heard about zombies in the Great Thousand Immortal Realm.
The thin man saw Li Xuan showing disgust and leaned closer and said, "Are you in a hurry to pass through?"
Li Xuan nodded: "Of course, do you have a way?"
The thin man smiled: "One person has two gold ingots, I will take you through the small road in the mountains and pay when you arrive in Nantang. How about it?"
There was a bit of cunning hidden in his smile. Li Xuan saw it and felt that the thin man had bad intentions.
"This guy is either a liar or a ma thief's accomplice..." Li Xuan thought to himself.
Seeing that Li Xuan was silent, the thin man said again: "The zombies are making trouble endlessly. If you wait for the checkpoint to open, you have to wait.
What's more, it's cost to stay here, so it's better to pass through the border early."
Li Xuan smiled and said, "I will give you a reply when I discuss with my other companions."
The thin man was not impatient, and gently patted Li Xuan on the shoulder: "My name is Chen Laowu. If you look for me, go there."
He said, flashing into the crowd, and wondering who he had sold it to.
As soon as Chen Laowu left, Zhao Rui came back. Seeing that he was sweating all over, Li Xuan knew that it must be crowded in front of him, otherwise why would it be so difficult for even a horse thief to leave?
“The checkpoint is closed, and I don’t know how many days it will be closed.
It is said that the zombies in Nan Tang made a fuss. A town was slaughtered last night..." Zhao Rui said to Li Xuan.
Everyone became nervous, especially Yao Lin and Bai Ziwei. Their faces were pale from hearing the names of the zombies.
"So, we won't be able to leave for a while?"
Li Xuan pondered.
"By the way, I also saw a few people wearing Jixia Academy costumes."
Zhao Rui provided another important information, "Seeing how they look, they seem to be looking for someone."
Sima De shook all over, hid behind Li Xuan, and whispered: "I knew they must send someone to intercept me."
Li Xuan shrugged: "It seems that he can only ask that Chen Laowu to lead the way. I hope he will not take us to the horse thief's nest."
When everyone found Chen Laowu, he was instigating another caravan. This guy was boasting and whispering, and someone was really willing to pay him to be a guide.
Soon, Chen Laowu gathered three caravans, including the Crazy Tiger Squad. He led his team down the road from a fork in the road, and walked around in the wilderness for a while before entering the mountains.
"Everyone, there is the entrance to the path ahead. Only Chen Laowu, I, know about this path. It is safe and convenient. Every copper plate you spend is definitely worth the money."
Along the way, Chen Laowu's mouth was not idle, and he was bragging about his familiarity with the border terrain.
Behind Chen Laowu are more than 20 people from three caravans.
Everyone lined up in a long row and followed Chen Laowu into the mountains. After climbing over two undulating hillsides, they came to the entrance of a canyon.
"Is there really a road to Nantang here?"
A businessman asked in confusion.
Chen Laowu said unhappily: "I, Chen Laowu, are a well-known guide. If you don't trust me, I will return the deposit to you. Go back and wait for the checkpoint to open."
"I didn't distrust you."
The merchant said repeatedly, "But this road looks very steep, and I'm afraid the horses can't get through it."
"Don't worry, this road is very good."
Chen Laowu pointed far away, "Everyone hurry up and hurry up, you can reach Shanbei Town in the evening."
Shanbei Town is a town in the southern Tang Dynasty. When it reaches it, it is equivalent to reaching the territory of the southern Tang Dynasty.
There is a chariot and horse artery leading to the southern Tang Dynasty capital of the Southern Tang Dynasty, which is the only way to get from the Spring and Autumn Empire to the Southern Tang Dynasty.
Sima De's destination is also Shanbei Town. As long as he is sent there, Li Xuan will complete the escort mission along the way.
When the merchants heard Chen Laowu's striking remarks, they all started to work hard. Everyone led the horses and the carts, and walked into the valley one after another.
Sure enough, there is a path full of wild smoke and weeds in the valley. Although it is much narrower than the road, fortunately it is relatively smooth and the team is moving forward smoothly.
"Li Xuan, this guy named Chen Laowu is not simple.
Look at his steps, it seems to be very vain, but in fact every step is very stable."
Zhao Rui didn't know when he came to Li Xuan's side and whispered a reminder.
"I've seen it a long time ago. He should be a horse thief."
Li Xuan sneered, "I don't know where this guy leads us. I suspect that there are his accomplices ahead and want to loot us."
"Do you want to start first?"
Zhao Rui asked.
Li Xuan shook his head: "We are not familiar with the geographical environment here, so don't act rashly.
If he took us safely to Shanbei Town, it would be best.
If he wants to play something, he is seeking death by himself."
Seeing a devilish smile appearing on Li Xuan's face, Zhao Rui shivered and retreated to the middle of the team.
He thought to himself: If you dare to attack Li Xuan, you will be unlucky.
Just as Li Xuan and his party were trekking in the mountains, twenty fully armed horse thieves were choosing the best ambush in a mountain in the Southern Tang Dynasty.
“Hey, are the stones ready?
After a while, you must see the right time and then fall, and don’t let anyone go.”
There is only a rugged and narrow road between the two close peaks. If you stand in the middle of the road and look up, the sky will be like a thin blue line.
This is the favorite ambush place for horse thieves. As long as you prepare rocks in advance and block the road from front to back, the business trip will become a turtle in a jar and let them rob.
"We're ready."
Several horse thieves fixed a pile of gravel that was covered with nets, and waved their arms to greet their companions opposite.
The horse thieves were ready and just waiting for Chen Laowu to introduce the business travelers into the ambush circle.
They lay down leisurely and quietly waited for their prey to come to their door.
As time passes by minute by minute, the sun gradually fades westward and the sky becomes dimmer.
The horse thieves were impatient and began to chat in a low voice.
"It's dark, and I don't know if those zombies will make trouble again."