On the road, two fast horses galloped side by side, sweeping away the bursts of smoke and dust behind them.
Immediately there were two young men. One young man looked at ease and could not hide the excitement in his eyes. It was Du Heng. The other young man grinned and looked tired. This man was Su Ling.
This is not surprising. Su Ling rode a horse for several hours for the first time in his life. Others enjoyed it, but he suffered from it. It was okay at first. I thought this thing was really novel and fun. You can go as fast or slow as you want, and it also comes with 360 degrees.
There is no blind spot in the skylight, and when the breeze blows, you can go anywhere in the world. However, within an hour, Su Ling felt a sore waist and backache, and there was a burning pain between the legs due to the shaking of the horse running. It felt really sore.
Cool.
Later, Su Ling simply slumped on the horse and really gave up trying. However, when he was paralyzed, his whole body was undulating up and down due to the shaking of the horse. After a while, he felt that the pancakes he ate and the water he drank were too much.
Spit it all out. Su Ling thought to himself, never watch those mindless costume dramas again, it’s all their damn fault, how about riding a horse gracefully, showing great pride, and acting handsome from time to time, this feeling,
I have the desire to die.
Su Ling muttered: "Compared to Daben, the four laps of this thing are really not even a little bit worse."
Du Heng, some two-foot-long monks, asked confusedly: "What is a big gallop? What are four circles? I have only heard of such fine horses as Han Xue, Da Wan, and, by the way, Lu Bai, the god of war with the Tianjing."
The red rabbit in the building, what you just said, is it more valuable than these?"
Su Ling chuckled, unable to explain it, and said in a tone of discussion: "I say, Du Heng, General Du, and Marshal Du, can we come down and have a rest?"
In fact, Du Heng had already laughed at Su Ling countless times, and said that he would teach Su Ling how to ride a horse when he had time. Su Ling promised, let alone riding a horse, just leave your self-defense skills to him.
Me, I study hard day and night, but brother, can we stop and take a rest? If we continue like this, let alone go to Longtai City in Kyoto to see the prosperity of the world, even I have to ask him to dig a grave.
Buried halfway.
Du Heng looked up at the sky, but saw the red wheel falling to the west, and the clouds were dyed, so he said: "Let's run for a while. I heard from people on the road that there is a big town not far ahead. Let's find an inn there and have a good rest. If
Let's rest now. We must miss Sutou. Then we will be on our way at night and meet a few thieves. I'm fine, but you'll be doomed."
When Su Ling heard that there was a big town not far ahead, his eyes lit up and he said with relief: "Fortunately, fortunately it's not far ahead, I can still persevere."
Unexpectedly, he had already traveled more than twenty miles in one breath. It was a big town, and he didn't even see a single person. Su Ling yelled half-dead on the horse: "Du Heng, didn't you say it's not far ahead?
?Why haven’t you seen the town yet?”
Du Heng laughed loudly and said: "It's not far, it's coming soon, it's coming soon!"
Su Ling mumbled and asked again: "It's not far, it's not far, how far is it?"
"About fifty miles..."
"Me!...Du Heng, you'd better bury me."
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It was getting late, almost dark, and Su Ling and Du Heng finally entered the town. There was a huge wooden archway at the entrance of the town, with three big characters written on it: "Qihe Town"
"How do you pronounce that word?"
"Hey, where's the end of being a teacher just now? Say it after me! Hey, follow the next thought." This was obviously what Su Ling was good at, and he finally took the opportunity to tease Du Heng a few words.
Du Heng didn't take it seriously and said, "I can't compare to you in this knowledge. When I have some free time, how about you teach me knowledge and I'll teach you the moves?"
"Let's talk about it..." Su Ling said with some air, and immediately urged the horse into the town.
This town is indeed quite large, and seems to have been less affected by the war. Compared with the dilapidated and desolate villages and towns they traveled along, there is still a faint atmosphere of human life here. Four dirt roads run through the entire town from east to west, north to south,
There are mostly mud houses and thatched houses on both sides of the road, but from time to time there are also a few wooden buildings with tall gates and courtyards, which are quite conspicuous.
On both sides of the road, there are various businesses and stalls, selling trinkets, small items, food and clothing, and even horses and livestock. There is an endless stream of pedestrians on the road, and there are more than one stall next to each stall.
There are some people who are more or less picky and bargain about the price.
Although the sparrow is small, it has all five internal organs.
In a daze, Su Ling felt that this place was really similar to the Sanhe Town in his memories.
According to Su Ling's temperament, he didn't want to go shopping. He just wanted to find an inn and lie down on the bed. It couldn't be more comfortable.
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However, Du Heng was full of energy and said he wanted to take a walk in the town first. Fortunately, there were many people coming and going in the town, so they could only lead the horse. Although Su Ling's legs were shaking, he felt much better.
Du Heng and Su Ling almost looked around the entire town. Du Heng still said with some lingering thoughts: "It would be great if there was a wine stall. It would be refreshing to have a few bowls."
Speaking of wine stalls, the two of them looked up and saw that there was a wine stall on a small hill in front of them.
It was surrounded by wood, and hooked fences were built. It was covered with white curtains on all sides. In front of the door was a tall white cloth cover with a big word "wine" written on it.
Under the setting sun, which is about to fall like blood, the wine cover is gently swaying in the wind, and there is a somewhat indescribable desolate mood.
"That's it!" After Du Heng said that, he happily pulled Su Ling towards the wine stall. Su Ling didn't want to go, but after thinking about it, it would be good to drink a few bowls of wine to relieve fatigue, so she went along.
The wine stall is not big, with five or six tables inside, with two or three drinkers sitting sparsely.
As soon as Su Ling and Du Heng picked up the white tent and went in, a rather smart-looking bartender came up to them and shouted: "Two guests, please come in!"
Su Ling and Du Heng sat down, and the bartender took an order for them to order drinks. Du Heng waved his hand and asked: "Bartender, what is the best wine in your stall? Let me have a jar first."
The bartender smiled and said: "Come back, Mr. Tou. Although the stall is not big, the Jiujiangchun here is famous all over the country. Can you two try it first?"
The two nodded, and the bartender asked what food they wanted to go with the wine. Du Heng asked and found out that there were only peanuts and boiled edamame. Du Heng ordered a plate each of peanuts and boiled edamame.
After a while, all the wine and food were served. Du Heng slapped the wine seal off and suddenly felt the aroma of wine overflowing.
The two of them drank wine and ate peanuts and edamame while watching the setting sun under the white curtain.
Suddenly, the white curtain flashed, and a figure walked in. Su Ling and Du Heng both turned to look.
But she is a woman.
A woman came to the wine stall, which was a bit strange. The few drinkers she attracted also looked at the woman.
The woman's face was covered with white gauze, so her face couldn't be seen clearly, but her appearance seemed to dim a lot.
The gauze-like white dress is like an illusion, swaying slightly in the sunset and breeze. The corners of the skirt are flying, and the sun is slowly shining down. The woman is like a nine-day fairy, independent in the world. Her beautiful figure seems to be
Resentment is like joy, like coldness and joy.
Her black hair is as long as a waterfall, and is held up behind her back, with two strands of hair hanging softly on her temples. Her white clothes are flowing, and her walking posture can captivate a country.
Although the face was covered by white gauze, the eyes that were not covered were as cold as snow, and the whole person seemed to be otherworldly.
The moment his body moves, he is a little lonely, a little proud, a little charming, and unparalleled.
And behind that, there was actually a faint blue light, which softly shone on the body of the woman in white, adding an air of coldness and beauty that could not be concealed.
The blue light was emitted from the long blue sword behind her that exuded as cold aura as hers. The long sword was completely blue, shocking the mind, and absolutely extraordinary.
The cold sword and pure appearance are peerless.
In those cold eyes, there was a cold light shining like the sword energy.
The figure walked slowly and coldly, attracting everyone's attention for a moment. Even Su Ling was a little dazed by the sight, holding half a bowl of wine in his hands and standing there in a daze.
Suddenly, the eyes of the woman in white shifted, and they met Su Ling's somewhat dazed eyes. Su Ling felt a sense of shame and quickly lowered his head.
The woman in white seemed to be used to the attention of the world and didn't care. She just sat at a table alone and gently placed the long blue sword behind her on the table. The bartender had already come to greet her.
The woman in white didn't say anything, and neatly arranged a row of copper coins on the table. Roughly counting, there were about 50 coins.
The bartender smiled and said: "Girl, this is your seventh time today, but it's a little later than usual. It's still the same, a pot of sweet-scented osmanthus brew, a plate of peanuts, no edamame."
The woman in white nodded slightly, and the bartender took the money and turned around as if he was familiar with the business.
Only then did the drinkers turn back again.
Su Ling and Du Heng also continued to eat and drink.
After a while, the woman in white brought the sweet-scented osmanthus stuffed rice and peanuts. The woman in white didn't say much, just nodded, picked up the chopsticks, picked up a peanut, passed it through the gap under the veil, and ate silently.
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Drink up.
The way she eats is really different from those of the drinkers, and has a different kind of beauty.
The small wine stall seems to add a lot of brightness.
The woman in white ate the peanuts and drank the sweet-scented osmanthus wine, but she was not in a hurry to leave. She held the long sword with a faint blue light in her arms, leaned gently against the wooden pillar, and raised her head.
Looking at the red clouds in the sky.
The breeze blew, blowing the white curtains and the woman's gauze-like white clothes.
Like a painting.
Just like this, after a while, the woman stood up gracefully and silently picked up the tent, her back stretched very long under the sunset.
When the drinkers saw her leaving, they all felt that the wine in their hands had lost its taste, so they stood up and left.
Su Ling and Du Heng also stood up and walked out.
Walking to the street, Du Heng said to Su Ling: "Is that a good woman?"
Su Ling said teasingly: "I didn't expect you to be so horny!"
Du Heng said hurriedly: "That's not what I meant. I meant that the sword in that woman's hand was unusual. She should be a master."
"How does it compare to you?"
Du Heng stuck out his tongue and said: "I can only beat you twice. I don't know how many times she can beat me..."
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The two of them came to the only inn in the town, whose name was similar to the name of the town, Qihe Inn.
The room was not small and was very clean. Su Ling finally saw that she was in bed, collapsed on the bed and never got up.
Du Heng made hot water, and both of them soaked their feet, and then they both lay down. It was already dark, and the two of them were tired and tired. After a while, they snored loudly, and they both fell asleep.
Late at night.
Qicheng Town was quiet, without a trace of light. Everyone was asleep, except for the watchman who was on duty at night, lazily doing his watch, and his voice was a bit long.
At Qihe Inn, a white figure, like a shooting star, passed over the wall and disappeared into the darkness silently.
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On the edge of Qihe Town, there is a two-story wooden building, which is quite gorgeous. At this moment, the wooden building is dark, like the whole town, and it seems that it has also fallen asleep.
Suddenly, a little light flashed from the second floor of the wooden building. After a while, it gradually brightened.
Through the wooden window, I was shocked to see dozens of people, lined up in several rows, standing neatly and solemnly. Each of these dozens of people was carrying a simple sword, and the sword glowed coldly under the candlelight.
These people were all dressed in black, and their faces were cold and expressionless.
Directly in front of these people, on a tall wooden chair, sat a man, tall and tall, with his eyes slightly closed, as if he was asleep.
After a while, the man slowly opened his eyes, and there was a terrifying look of death in his eyes.
He slowly opened his mouth, and although he deliberately lowered his voice, it still sounded sharp and unconcealable.
"Are you all here?" The man glanced at the dozens of men in black and said softly.
A man who looked like a leader came over, bowed and said: "Bohai Guards, all 42 people from the Sprite Division are here to obey the command of the Division Chief."
The burly man nodded with satisfaction and said, "How is the investigation going?"
The leader nodded and said: "We have found out everything. Qiyue Inn is indeed the secret sentry of the Shadow Division. The owner of the inn is named Wei Ke, and he is an envoy of the Shadow Division. Including him, there are a total of thirteen people."
The burly man snorted from his nose and said: "Even small fish and shrimps want to help me, and Shen Zhengnan is making a fuss out of a molehill."
He paused and then said: "Now that we are all here, let's take action. After this is done, I will ask everyone for rewards in front of the general. Just remember, this must be the territory of the thief Cao, so be sure to move gently.
So as not to cause unnecessary trouble."
The forty-two men in black cupped their hands and said, "Yes, I will obey the order of the chief."
Just as everyone was about to leave, the leader seemed to remember something again and whispered in the burly man's ear: "Master, in addition to the thirteen people from the Shadow Division, there are also many ordinary people staying in the hotel. I checked.
Next, there are about fifty or sixty people. These are ordinary people, unarmed. We will inevitably disturb them if we take action later. I would like to ask you for instructions on how to deal with these people."
Without thinking, the burly man snorted again: "People? They are just a group of ants waiting to die. Besides, even the people are Cao Mengwu's people, not our general."
The burly man suddenly pulled out the scimitar from his waist and said in a cold voice: "Kill them all without leaving any one behind!"