By the time the caravan here was on its way, Shen Yuyun and Hua Chang had already led the team away.
In the evening, thick clouds rolled over the sky, and heavy rain was about to fall. The wind roared violently, flying sand and rocks, making it difficult to open one's eyes.
Duan Xingchang's caravan just arrived at a place with no village in front and no store in the back. There was not even a forest to provide shelter from the wind. On one side was a mountain stream with rocks washed away by the rain, and on the other side was a turbid river.
If we camped here at night, we would either be killed by the mudslides washed down from the mountain, or we might be swept away by the flood that overflowed the river bed.
While Duan Xingchang urged everyone in the caravan to hurry up and hurry up, he angrily whipped Ge Ce with a whip, scolding him while whipping him.
"Didn't you say it's just a few miles? How many miles is your mother's? What's the point of making a bet with Xiaoliu if you don't have the ability? If you don't have the ability, you still want to show off. Now you will not only embarrass yourself, but you will also embarrass me. It's over! If you can't reach Dengjia Ferry within an hour, I'll beat you to death..."
Ge Ce had been beaten all over by Duan Xingchang, but he did not dare to say a word.
He is also very depressed.
Who would have thought that someone who went out to explore the road could make a mistake?
They also passed an unknown small ferry just now. The guy in charge of exploring the route thought that the small ferry was Dengjia Ferry, and Ge Ce was in trouble.
Duan Xingchang was also fooled.
It was already midnight, long past the time to set up camp, and the caravan was in a very embarrassed state.
On the one hand, I could hear the loud sound of the mountain being blown away, and on the other hand, the roaring waves of the river constantly licking up the trade road. The turbid river water picked up stones and sand and slapped the caravan members on them. Everyone was in a state of embarrassment. .
The horses were frightened and could not help but neigh, and the guests in the sedan were frightened and screamed...
Just as a caravan was about to be overturned by the heavy rain, suddenly there were faintly flickering lights in front of them.
That little bit of light was like a lighthouse standing on the reef in this stormy dark night, instantly igniting the hope in the hearts of everyone in the caravan.
Someone pointed at the rapidly approaching lights and said excitedly: "Master Duan, look, there are people and lights, which means we can still walk on the road ahead!"
Duan Xingchang, who was already in a state of panic, saw several horses galloping towards him, especially with lanterns hanging on them, which meant that the people coming were wealthy. Even though he didn't recognize them, in such a vicious rainstorm, even if he could meet a few living people, It's also good. At least you can inquire about the road ahead.
The horse team with lanterns hanging on it quickly arrived, and there were actually more than a dozen horses.
The other party took off the lantern from the side saddle and raised it high to shine on Duan Xingchang's caravan. A familiar voice asked loudly: "But Mr. Duan's caravan?"
It was Xiaoliu who spoke.
At this moment, Ge Ce heard Xiao Liu's voice being closer than his own father, and he quickly shouted at the top of his lungs: "Liu Lang, Liu Lang! It's us, it's us!"
In this situation, if you can survive, it's good. Who cares about face?
Xiao Liu quickly rode forward, and when he reached Duan Xingchang's horse, he clasped his fists and saluted: "Brother is worried that the road is not easy for Mr. Duan to walk here. The rain is getting heavier and heavier. Brother asked me to come here with Zhao Sijia to help."
Duan Xingchang didn't expect that Shen Yuyun would send someone to take care of him, and when he heard that Shen Yuyun actually asked Xiao Liu to bring Zhao Sijia over, he felt relieved immediately.
With the protection of Zhao Sijia, the safety of the caravan is considered to be no problem.
But Duan Xingchang didn't deal with Shen Yuyun from the bottom of his heart. Although he was grateful that Shen Yuyun could help him regardless of past suspicions, he still refused to say soft words.
He cupped his hands and said, "This must be because my boss is worried. I can only accept my boss's kindness!"
Xiaoliu knew Duan Xingchang's temper, so he didn't say much. He supported Zhao Sijia to protect the entire caravan, and ordered the people he brought to help the caravan on its way.
With the protection of Zhao Sijia, the wind and rain could not blow on everyone, and everyone felt a lot more relaxed. In addition, with Xiaoliu guiding the way, the speed of the caravan immediately increased rapidly, and soon the sporadic lights of Dengjiadu were seen...
Although he did not thank Shen Yuyun, Duan Xingchang kicked Ge Ce in front of Xiao Liu: "Let Liu Lang handle this useless thing that has achieved nothing, and you can beat him to death, and Mr. Duan will never ask a word! "
Xiao Liu said with a smile: "I won't be beaten to death, but in the next few days, someone will lead my horse and kick it. I also enjoy the feeling of being served by others, hehe!"
Although Ge Ce was dejected and covered with whiplashes at the moment, when he heard Xiaoliu's teasing and knew that he had come here despite the rain or shine, just to see what he was digesting, he couldn't help but said: "Why don't I just hold it for you?" It took three days, what’s the big deal, it passed in the blink of an eye.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Duan Xingchang, who was riding in front, turned around and cursed: "Three days? It's too cheap, grandson, let him lead you for three months!"
Xiao Liu patted her thigh and laughed.
Ge Ce: "..."
This leader is not his biological son, absolutely not!
Dengjiadu
Dengjiadu used to be the largest ferry on the river. Later, because several villages in this area were buried by a major flash flood, the ferry was completely abandoned.
Yanyan and the others arrived here around the beginning of Youshi (around five o'clock in the afternoon). The time and distance were almost exactly as Xiaoliu had estimated.
It hadn't started to rain at that time, so Shen Yuyun ordered the kitchen team to hurry up and set up the stove to cook.
He had spent the night at Deng's house when he was doing business last year, and he knew that there was a dilapidated village in this place. Most of the houses in the village had collapsed, and only a temple dedicated to Lord Lucun Xing was still intact. The temple had a front hall and several Zen rooms in the backyard. , there is no problem in allowing the caravan to stay overnight.
Both caravans were quickly settled.
Yan Yan was placed in the wing room next to the main temple, which was the only room in the entire temple that was not leaking.
Bi Cheng originally arranged with the Deng brothers to live in the Zen room in the backyard. But he was not happy with it, so he took a bed roll and made a bunk on the ground in front of Yanyan's room.
After tidying up the bedding, Yan Yan walked out of the room and looked at the dilapidated temple.
Raising her head, she looked curiously at the Lord Lucunxing enshrined above.
Xingjun's golden body was originally painted, but the peeling paint can be faintly seen. Xingjun was originally kind-faced and calm in appearance, but because the paint on his face fell off in pieces, it looked a bit like psoriasis, which made it look a bit funny.
Yanyan didn't understand why Cunlu Xingjun was enshrined here. This was the first time she saw this Xingjun's dojo.
However, Yan Yan remembered the representative sayings of this Xingjun: What is owed must be paid, what is damaged must be compensated, and what is killed must be compensated. The salary is with me first, how to pay it back, I have the final say. How can there be unfairness in this world? thing.
Yan Yan was thinking about this sentence in his mind when he suddenly heard a hoarse and strange voice from behind: "Jie Jie Jie, little beauty, are you okay?"
Yan Yan didn't even turn around, her heart suddenly trembled.
She subconsciously raised her head and looked at Mr. Lucun Xing in the seat again.