Chapter 139

"You've learned your parents' tricks since you were a kid."

After hearing my 'dirty' plan, the woman in the carriage yawned out of boredom, half lying on the couch and asked:

"But I still don't understand. Why didn't you go in when you passed by the capital yesterday? Wasn't Wei Mingqi inside? How long do we have to go south?"

Wei Jixian in front of her smiled when he heard this and explained to her:

"We are small fry, and small fry should have small fry consciousness. Those whale sharks haven't entered Beijing yet, and we small fry are so anxious, should we go in and step on the landmine for them? So we have to find a big tree first, so that we can enjoy the shade--"

"But there are some things to consider when looking for big trees. Some big trees are too old and too cunning. For example, the Shenjian Villa we passed by earlier is like this. If we, who have parents who are not around, go there, we may be taken advantage of. The risk is too high and it is not something a wise person would do."

"Not to mention the Dian Cang Tower, which walks the line between good and evil. If it weren't for the imposing pressure of the capital, people like them would normally be purged. It would be dangerous to get involved with them, and it would also be easy to get into trouble. The disadvantages far outweigh the advantages."

As he spoke, a gleam of wisdom gradually shone in Wei Jixian's eyes:

"So considering all the above, the half-high tree that has just emerged is the most suitable for us to rely on. I have been collecting all kinds of information along the way, and I happened to find such a big tree. Its potential is even greater than the ones I mentioned before. It is a real Jianmu seedling! It is worth investing in in advance!"

"Not many people know about this news yet, so we have seized the initiative. This is a rare opportunity, so you must not take it lightly. Men can think of things anytime, but good opportunities don't always come! Although that friend named Wei is really handsome, he is not as good as—"

He was interrupted by a kick from behind the curtain before he could finish his words. Then he heard the angry voice of Silly Sister behind him:

"He's blind, and you're blind too!? What does his handsomeness have to do with me?! When did I ever miss him?"

"I was wrong, I was wrong—"

"..."

The brother and sister have been quarreling since they were young, and the younger brother is bullied on a daily basis. The old horse pulling the cart in front is used to it, and after a snort, it continues to pull the cart forward slowly.

Evening dusk.

The horse's hooves stepped on the bluestone bricks in the town, making a clattering sound. The curtain of the carriage behind was lifted. The woman stuck her head out and looked around, and asked in a puzzled tone:
"Why are there so many Jianghu people?"

"..."

Wherever you look, you can see the long street running through the north and south of the town, crowded with people. When passers-by pass by each other, the weapons on their waists occasionally bump into each other, and you can also hear the noise of quarrels and onlookers fanning the flames.

Wei Jixian looked at the bustling town and felt a little confused. He subconsciously took out the map and looked at it, muttering:

"This should be Qinghua Town. There is a small ferry outside the town that connects to the Wei River. It is considered a prosperous commercial town... but it is not located at the intersection of the river, so there shouldn't be so many warriors and rangers here."

In a commercial town, most of the passers-by are merchants and peddlers. Even if they are followed by bodyguards, those bodyguards are fundamentally different from the unruly warriors who look like rough-and-tumble warriors and often wander around.

Just when Wei Jixian was confused and at a loss.

"Damn it, I went there today to try to join the group, but the soldiers were so arrogant, saying that the princess would not accept anyone above the middle third realm. I said I was a bloodthirsty man, no worse than those people in the middle third realm, and I had a bunch of brothers under me, and the princess would let us attack the capital, but they just turned their noses up to me and sent me away for only one or two taels of silver. If I had known this would happen, I would not have come down the mountain, and it would have been a wasted trip—"

The carriage slowly drove past a tavern. At a table near the window, several men who looked like bandits were gathered together and making fun of a depressed man who was drinking.

"Hahahaha! You, 'Blood Handed Eagle', have finally come to this day. After all, you are well-known in the mountain. Those soldiers bullied you like this, and you, the master of this mountain, put up with it?"

"Yeah, I've always heard that you have a bad temper and can't stand being bullied. How come your balls are soft after going down the mountain? You have to go find a woman to heal you tonight, hahahahaha—"

Amidst the laughter, the big man who had been drinking by himself earlier slammed the wine on the table and said in a muffled voice:
"How can I bear it? Those big soldiers are wearing armor that can be used as mirrors. They are tall and strong like the emperor's personal soldiers. There are also people riding horses in the camp. They are even more extraordinary. Maybe they are the Qilin Guards in the Langya Army. If you dare to bare your teeth at them?"

After he finished his well-reasoned speech, he did not gain understanding and sympathy from his companions, but instead they laughed even louder.

"Don't dare, don't dare—"

"Those Langya soldiers look down on you so much. If I were you, I would go directly to the north and see if I could find the phoenix. If you are lucky enough to get one of the Four Spirits' rare items, those big-headed soldiers will knock their heads into the ground when you go to the water stronghold again. Even the Langya Princess will have to look at you with new eyes. Maybe you will become the Langya prince consort, hahahaha——"

Swish swish!
Suddenly there was a sound of fighting in the tavern, and then someone shouted from across the tables:

"How dare a little bandit speak rudely to the princess? Kill him!"

"..."

There was a lot of noise, but it was just a common scene in the martial arts world. Wei Jixian in the carriage was not surprised, but a little sweat appeared on his palms.

What is going on here?
Logically speaking, not many people should know about the news that Princess Langya Li He entered Guanzhong. How come even a low-class bandit on the roadside received the news?

"What are you doing—are you going to leave or not?"

The silly girl beside him patted him on the shoulder and said, "I squatted all night yesterday, my waist is almost broken, let's find an inn to rest!"

"……cough."

Wei Jixian, who wanted to find out the situation as quickly as possible, cleared his throat and said, "Sister, you go first. I'll go find out some information nearby and come back to you later."

"what ever--"

The woman pushed him out of the carriage without mercy and drove forward. Wei Jixian, who was left behind, looked around and finally set his sights on the nearby tavern.

Since ancient times, wine shops and teahouses have been great places to get information.

Wei Jixian was about to raise his foot when he suddenly turned his head with a strange expression and shouted in the direction where Silly Sister left:
"Sister - please leave me some money!"

"..."

There are so many people here, where is the trace of a carriage?

I have to sell my face——

Wei Jixian shook his head helplessly and walked into the tavern. At this time, the patrons inside were still eating and drinking as usual, not at all disturbed by the conflict upstairs.

This has been the case since ancient times, where martial artists gather. They all practice martial arts and carry sharp weapons all year round. It is normal for them to have conflicts with each other due to their different temperaments. It is common for rivers of blood to flow because of a wrong word.

This is what happened upstairs today——

Before he even went up to the second floor, Wei Jixian smelled a strong smell of blood. The few bandits who had just played a joke on the 'Princess Langya' had been beheaded. The fight was clean and efficient. When he went upstairs, the men by the window were already wiping their swords calmly.

“It’s the cleanup costs.”

After wiping the weapons, the leader threw a coin to the trembling waiter and said, "If the government asks, just say the murderer is Zhang Wenkui, a subordinate of Princess Langya."

"..."

Well, it turned out to be a coincidence that I ran into the real boss's men.

It's really bad luck to be a mountain bandit. After the group of people under the command of Princess Langya left, Wei Jixian looked towards the window in the corner -

At this time, there was only this table left on the second floor. Sitting at the table was a young man in brocade clothes. He was not wearing any weapon. Behind him, one on the left and one on the right, stood two followers, who were dressed in black and white respectively. The one in black had hands like a palm-leaf fan and was as sturdy as a door panel, while the one in white was as short as a three-inch man and was not even as tall as the back of the chair when he stood up.

This is the standard configuration for a young man from a wealthy family to travel with!

Wei Jixian, the unusual son of a noble family, had his eyes light up and he slowly walked over there. But before he got close, the one in black and one in white turned their eyes over and stared at him motionlessly.

The five senses are so sharp?
I'm afraid he's not an ordinary follower...

Wei Jixian, who had some psychological trauma from what happened last night, was hesitant. Just as he was about to back off, the young man in brocade clothes at the table turned around as if he had sensed something and asked him in doubt:
"Brother, what's the matter?"

"..."

When seeing the specific face of this young man in brocade clothes, Wei Jixian, with his upbringing, subconsciously thought of an impolite word in his mind.

'The Landlord's Foolish Son'

Unlike the two followers behind him, this young man in brocade clothes had a round face, chubby cheeks, thick lips, and a pair of thick eyebrows, which made people laugh at the first sight of him.

Wei Jixian considered himself a well-mannered person, so he suppressed his laughter and raised his hand to salute:

"Yes, I am from Jiangzhou. I passed by and found this place very lively. I was curious, so I came to the building to find out some information."

He was sincere. The fat young man in brocade clothes raised his thick eyebrows and said, "Jiangzhou? I haven't been there, but my father has business there. What's your name? Do you want to come over and have a meal with me?"

His voice was serious, but he was naturally a bit naive, and it was hard for anyone to listen to him speak or look at him without smiling.

But Wei is different from others.

He can bear it.

"It just so happens that I don't have any money on me, so I'll just eat with you first. If you're not in a hurry to leave in the evening, I'll treat you later."

After Wei Jixian finished speaking, he walked over, sat down with the fat young man in brocade clothes, and then bowed:

"Jiang Zhou, Wei Xian."

"I have seen—"

After he finished serving, the fat young man in brocade clothes asked the waiter to bring a new set of bowls and chopsticks, and said to him seriously:

"My last name is Qi. From childhood to adulthood, few people don't smile when they first see me. Since you can hold it back, I'll treat you to this meal."

"..."

After being pointed out, Wei Jixian endured the slight embarrassment in his heart and said seriously: "Thank you, Brother Qi. As the saying goes, a man's appearance is given by his parents, so--"

"I understand, I understand. I can let it go. You don't need to comfort me."

The fat young man in brocade clothes waved his hand and said to him nonchalantly, "You are from Jiangzhou. You came to Guanzhong for this four-way demon extermination, right?"

"Uh--"

"What? Except for those barefoot rangers outside, who doesn't know what the current situation in Guanzhong is like?"

The fat young man in brocade clothes pointed at the black and white figures behind him and said:
"Although I don't know martial arts, there are few things in the martial arts world that I don't know."

"..."

Wei Jixian looked up at the indifferent black and white people, finally nodded, and asked tentatively:

"So Brother Qi is also——"

"I don't know martial arts, so it doesn't matter to me."

After saying that, the fat young man in brocade clothes pointed to the south and said, "It's the princess of Langya who raised the flag."

"Raise the flag?"

Wei Jixian was stunned when he heard this.

The fat young man in brocade clothes asked curiously, "Are you pretending to be stupid or do you really not know about the Four Directions Demon Slaying Campaign? Raising the flag means—"

"I know."

After coming back to his senses, Wei Jixian smiled bitterly and said, "I just didn't expect that Princess Li would be the first one..."

You should know that there are many underworld forces involved in this Four-way Demon Extermination, including organizations with long experience and high reputation like the Divine Sword Villa, as well as powerful organizations like the Dian Cang Tower.

Compared with them, Princess Langya is not only inferior in terms of paper strength, but she is also too young. In other words, her qualifications and status in the world are shallow, and only her reputation can be compared with the one in the capital.

But fame is fame, and converting fame into qualifications and status requires strength and time. Therefore, in Wei Jixian's imagination, the Princess of Langya should act like a junior this time and not compete for the first place.

This is what smart people do.

Now that no one has moved, she has raised the first flag like a leader. Not to mention the truth that the one who sticks out gets rotten first, if others can't stand her behavior and don't respond or even deliberately ignore her in subsequent actions, then the 'savior' Li He will become a joke.

After hearing what Wei Jixian said, the fat young man in brocade clothes finally understood, leaned back in his chair and said with a smile:
"Indeed, I was also surprised at first. I can only say that the princess is worthy of her elegance and always does things beyond people's expectations. No wonder she was able to defeat Dongfang Mingqi, who possessed the power of six dragons, in the future."

"..."

Wei Jixian remained silent, and even the movement of picking up food seemed a little absent-minded.

"A few days ago, the princess captured a group of Dongfang Mingqi's men, and killed some of them a few days later. It is said that a section of the Wei River in front of the village was dyed red. The remaining ones will probably be saved for the day of the oath to take down the village. It will be a good show to watch then."

"..."

Wei Jixian's eyebrows twitched wildly when he heard this -

Although this move does have the effect of increasing prestige, a tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind. She was the first to raise the flag, and she did it so decisively. Isn't Princess Langya really afraid that the man who controls the court in the capital will catch her and beat her to death?

In addition, there are hidden dangers on the righteous side.

Although Princess Langya has a great reputation, judging from her actions from beginning to end, she looks like a cannon fodder!
Could it be that his vision was wrong, and Princess Lihe, whose fate was changed, was not a Jianmu seedling at all, but a poor seedling that was over-fed?
Just when Wei Jixian was hesitating about whether to change affiliation or go home directly, the fat young man in brocade clothes suddenly pointed at the crowd downstairs and said:

"By the way, besides that, something happened outside the town a few days ago, and 80% of the people here are here for it."

(End of this chapter)