When Qin Xiao came down from the mountain, it was already midnight, the moon was bright and the stars were sparse, and the surrounding fields were vast.
He knew that since the group of hunters were hunting in this forest last time, the village must be nearby.
I remember the last time someone suggested that I go to the village with them and hunt with them for a living. Although Qin Xiao didn't answer at the time, he didn't reject it immediately. He was quite hesitant.
Although hiding in the village may not be safe, honestly speaking, it is not a bad idea.
But now that I think about it, it would be better for me to leave Zhenjun as soon as possible.
Although he has been in the mountains for several months, he has not forgotten that the Zhenhou Mansion has been looking for him, and the feud with the Zhen family cannot be easily settled.
As long as you are in the Zhen family's sphere of influence, there is always a risk.
After he went up the mountain, he was captured by the old ape. Chang Sheng and Uncle Kan were there with their own eyes. Those hunters must have thought that his body had long been gone. In this case, there was no need for him to look for them again.
He is not short of money, he has enough money on him. As long as he carefully conceals his whereabouts, it will not be easy for the Zhen family to find him.
He continued to go west along the Changling Mountains. The only trouble was that he had no food on him.
Fortunately, he also encountered several villages on the way. He was dressed as a beggar. Of course, it was difficult for him to get money to buy food, but the people in the village were also kind. Although they lived in embarrassment, it was not difficult to get two loaves of bread.
After walking like this for another three or four days, I met someone on the way and inquired about it, and found out that I had left Zhen County and entered Yuwen County.
Yuwen County is one of the three counties in Xiling and the seat of the Protectorate of Xiling. Compared with the other two counties, Yuwen County is much larger in terms of population and land area, and the three gates of Xiling are actually based on Changyi.
Headed by Hou Yuwen.
Qin Xiao knew that since he entered Yuwen County, it shouldn't be too far from Fenggan City.
Fengganfu City is the largest city in Xiling, and its population far exceeds that of Turtle City. As long as you enter Fengganfu City, it is like water falling into the sea. Be cautious, and it will be even more difficult for the Zhen family to find you.
I walked along the foot of the mountain for another day. At the end of the day, I didn't encounter any village. I was quite hungry. Moreover, it was March, far from the time when the fruits on the mountain were ripe, so naturally I couldn't pick wild fruits to satisfy my hunger.
When it got dark, I suddenly saw a fire not far ahead. Apparently someone had built a bonfire at the foot of the mountain.
Qin Xiao felt happy and guessed that the hunters were resting at the foot of the mountain. Most of the people in Xiling were simple and kind, so it shouldn't be a problem to go up and ask for some dry food.
When I got closer, I found that there were seven or eight horses nearby, grazing leisurely on the grass. Before I could see the people beside the bonfire clearly, I heard someone shouting in a deep voice: "Who is it?" Two figures immediately appeared beside the bonfire.
Standing up, someone else walked over two steps this way.
Qin Xiao saw clearly at this time that the opponent was dressed in black clothes, with a purple belt around his head and a saber on his waist. At first glance, he was no ordinary hunter.
The man kept his hand on the handle of the knife and looked at Qin Xiao, then turned around and said: "Young Master, he is a beggar." He waved to Qin Xiao and said: "Go away quickly, don't risk your life."
Qin Xiao knew that it was impossible for ordinary hunters to afford horses. Those horses were all very handsome, fat and long-legged. They looked like good horses at first glance. Of course, the origins of this group of people were not simple.
The man spoke rudely. Qin Xiao saw that there were many people on the other side and it was not easy to argue, so he could only say: "This uncle, I have been walking for two days and didn't get anything to eat. I don't know if I can give him some dry food."
He was talking about dry food, but he was already looking at the bonfire.
A smell of meat is wafting from there at the moment.
Qin Xiao had eaten countless game foods in the cave during the past few months, but his biggest regret was that he could not fully enjoy the deliciousness of the game without seasonings.
But the aroma wafting at this time was obviously that the condiments were complete. Several people over there were eating meat around the bonfire, and they vaguely saw wild animals roasting on the bonfire. The aroma was already tempting, and even more so in Qin Xiaodu.
Without eating, I felt very uncomfortable in my mouth and my throat was crawling.
"Go away, are you deaf?" The man said coldly: "You don't even look at the place when you beg for food."
As soon as he finished speaking, he heard a voice from the other side saying: "Zhao Yi, there is no need to embarrass him. He is still wandering outside at this time. He really has no place to live. Get him some food."
Zhao Yi agreed, walked back, took a piece of meat, walked over, threw it to Qin Xiao and said: "You are lucky. You met the eldest son Renyi. If it had been anyone else, you would not have suffered as much as you."
Qin Xiao took the piece of meat, thanked him profusely, and didn't go near it. He simply sat on the ground and started chewing.
The wild food with seasoning was indeed delicious. Qin Xiao wolfed down the meat and quickly wiped out a piece of meat. At this time, he looked back and saw that the people were talking and laughing, and they didn't pay attention.
, but a man wearing a leather hat was looking over here. When Qin Xiao turned around, he happened to make eye contact with the man.
The man raised his hand and waved to Qin Xiao. Qin Xiao knew what he meant and stood up and approached. The man raised his hand and threw a roast leg over. Qin Xiao thanked him again and sat on the edge to continue chewing the meat.
"Master, are you still sleeping here tonight?" One person asked: "You have been out for several days, is it time to go back?"
The man who roasted Qin Xiao's legs said calmly: "You have nothing to do when you go back. This season is a good time for spring hunting. Why rush back? What, you all miss your wife and children?"
"Being happy outside with the eldest son is better than guarding your wife and children." Zhao Yi, who had previously scolded Qin Xiao, said with a smile: "Anyway, as long as I follow the eldest son, even if I don't go back for three to five years, I will be happy."
"Young Master, I have always felt that Old Zhao is not as good as me in every aspect." One person said, "But now I must admit that there is one thing that I can't be as good as him even if I am reincarnated ten times."
Zhao Yi hurriedly said: "Fat man, tell me quickly, what do you envy me for?"
"Flattery." The man who was called Fatty said unceremoniously: "Your other abilities are ordinary, but your ability to flatter is unparalleled in Xiling. No one can match it."
As soon as this statement came out, everyone including the eldest son burst into laughter.
"Okay, you damn fat man, how dare you harm me." Zhao Yi stood up suddenly, pointed at the fat man and said, "What do you mean by this? Are you blaspheming that the eldest son is a horse?"
The fat man said calmly: "If you want to incriminate yourself, why bother? You know what I mean, so why let me insult you again?"
"Damn fat man, I and you are at odds with each other, draw your sword!"
choke!
Zhao Yi pulled out the knife, but no one else was surprised. They all looked at the fat man with a smile.
The fat man sat still and said leisurely: "Have you mastered your sword skills? But don't forget, we just fought last month, do you still want to try it?"
Zhao Yi was so angry that he stomped his feet: "Damn fat man, just wait until I perfect my sword skills and cut off that thing of yours. Anyway, you are too fat and your thing is too small. Even those girls can't see it if you take off your pants. Why don't you just cut it off?"
It’s better not to.”
The crowd suddenly burst into laughter again.
Qin Xiao saw this and thought that these people got along very well with each other. Although they quarreled with each other, their relationship seemed to be very deep, otherwise they wouldn't be ridiculing each other.
Before he finished eating a roasted leg, he suddenly saw a person standing up by the campfire and said in a deep voice: "Everyone, be careful, there is the sound of horse hooves, they are coming this way."
Qin Xiao had just been listening to them and not paying attention to what was going on nearby. When he heard what the man said, he pricked up his ears. Sure enough, the sound of horse hooves came from the east, from far to near, at an extremely fast speed.
"Is it a horse bandit?" Zhao Yi also stood up and asked doubtfully.
Although the fat man was fat, his movements were not slow. He had already picked up the long bow on the ground, quickly put his arrow box on his back, and said in a deep voice: "Don't care if it's a horse bandit or something, everyone, please be careful, I think this person is not good."
"Who dares to attack us?" Zhao Yi sneered: "Are you looking for death?"
At this time, the eldest son also stood up and looked to the east. He was about thirty years old, tall and handsome. He heard the sound of horse hooves getting closer and said in a deep voice: "Everyone get on the horse!" He quickly rushed towards the horses.
Everyone under him was obviously well-trained. When the fat man picked up the long bow, the others had already quickly picked up their long bows and put their arrow boxes on their backs. The eldest son gave the order, and seven or eight people moved quickly.
, also followed the eldest son and rushed to the group of horses.
Qin Xiao looked to the east. Under the moonlight, he could see the dark knights galloping towards this direction. Looking at the momentum, there must be at least thirty or forty people.
Before he could think about it, the horse neighed, and the eldest son had already galloped over. He reached out and grabbed Qin Xiao's arm, and said in a deep voice: "Come up!" He swung back and put Qin Xiao on the horse's back, without stopping.
Speeding towards the west quickly, Zhao Yi and others also shouted, and they all followed behind the eldest son.
Qin Xiao sat on the horse, feeling very grateful to the young master.
The key to this person's calmness in the face of danger was that when he retreated, he did not forget that there was a little beggar, and he personally pulled himself onto the horse. Naturally, he was worried that his life would die here.
The eldest son and his group were galloping on horseback, and a voice came from behind: "eldest son, their horses are so fast. They are not ordinary people. They are about to catch up with us."
Qin Xiao looked back and saw the dark group of cavalry following in hot pursuit.
He was surprised, thinking that the target of the group behind him might really be the eldest young master and his group.
Using dozens of cavalry to deal with the eldest son, who is this eldest son?
Suddenly, I heard the sound of "swish, swish, swish" coming from behind, and saw countless arrows shooting from the cavalry at the rear in the night. The arrows were fast and powerful. It can be seen that the cavalry behind them were chasing after them.
Those people are all good at riding and shooting.
"Everyone, be careful!" Fatty shouted: "Those dogs are very good at archery, but don't get bitten by their arrows."
As soon as he finished speaking, he heard a muffled groan, and then heard a voice saying: "The Dapeng was shot."
"Dapeng, how are you?" The eldest son turned around and asked loudly.
The Dapeng also shouted back: "Young Master, I'm fine. Everyone, please leave me alone and protect the Young Master and leave quickly. These... these dogs are here for the Young Master."
The cavalry team at the back was good at riding and shooting. It looked well-trained, and with its strong horse power, it came at full speed with the sound of hoofbeats. It was like an army of thousands of horses.
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