Yan Xiu did not speak. He nodded at Fang Zhengzhi, then mounted his Snow Treading Dragon Stallion and galloped towards the city gates.
Fang Zhengzhi watched as Yan Xiu disappeared into the distance. Then, he mounted his Snow Treading Dragon Stallion and rode towards the streets.
He was supposed to have an official following behind him to report the good news, but Fang Zhengzhi wanted to look around, so he rejected the official's request.
It was rare for him to come to the capital. Fang Zhengzhi wanted to bring some things back. As such, he did not follow Yan Xiu out of the city. Instead, he wandered around the city...
...
Inside Ping Yang's residence, flowers bloomed. The fragrance of the flowers wafted through the air. Ping Yang, who was wearing a red cloak, pouted unhappily.
"Sister Yan, you're going back to the Northern Lands so soon? Why don't I ask my father for permission to go to the Northern Desert with you? "Ping Yang tugged at Chi Guyan's hand as she spoke, swinging it back and forth.
"Don't you want the Purple Lightning Dragon Stallion?" Chi Guyan smiled. She knew that Emperor Lin Mubai would not allow Ping Yang to leave the city.
"The Purple Lightning Dragon Stallion? Where is it? "Ping Yang's eyes brightened.
"It's here!" A voice came from outside the courtyard as the Ninth Prince, Lin Yun, walked in wearing luxurious clothes.
And in his hand, there was a horse.
It was a steed covered in triangular black scales. On the steed's forehead, there was a purple horn. The spiral horn even had faint electric lightning-like patterns.
It was an extraordinary horse.
"Hahaha... Ninth Brother, you're finally willing to give me your Purple Lightning Dragon Stallion!"
"Give it to you? In your dreams. I'm only lending it to you because of Chi Guyan. When Chi Guyan returns to the capital, you have to return it to me! "The Ninth Prince was reluctant.
"Ninth Brother, don't worry, I will definitely return it to you!" A faint smile appeared on Ping Yang's face. Before the Ninth Prince could say anything, she snatched the reins of the Purple Lightning Dragon Stallion.
"Haha …" Chi Guyan looked at Ping Yang and smiled lovingly. She looked towards the north and said, "The Heaven Dao Sage Tablet. Cang Ling Mountain... it seems like that shameless thief is returning home to visit his relatives? "
…
Two hours later, Fang Zhengzhi rode his Snow Treading Dragon Stallion back from a fruitful journey. He leisurely propped one foot on the saddle and walked towards the city gates.
"Take a look. I always keep my word. Now, I'll bring you to see the outside world, "Fang Zhengzhi muttered as he walked.
When the guards at the city gates saw Fang Zhengzhi, their expressions changed. However, none of them spoke. No one stopped him.
He walked out of the city gates and headed north.
Just as he was about to let go of the reins and let the Snow Treading Dragon Stallion gallop freely, he saw a figure appear on the road north of the city gate. The figure was dressed in a white scholarly robe. What was different from the last time was that this white robe did not have the words "Heaven's Path" on it.
However, that was not the main point. The main point was that the man was riding on a horse.
A horse that Fang Zhengzhi was extremely familiar with.
It was completely white. There was a flame mark on its forehead. This was the bloodline of the Scarlet Flame Snow Cloud of the Fire Dragon. It was also Fang Zhengzhi's Scarlet Flame Snow Cloud.
At least, that was what Fang Zhengzhi thought.
"Long time no see, Young Master Fang!" A crisp voice rang out from the scholar's mouth. Unlike the last time they met, he did not bother to lower his voice.
"What are you pretending for? Human... demon! " Fang Zhengzhi looked at the scholar with disdain. He knew that this was Chi Guyan disguised as a man. He had already confirmed this at the Divine Constabulary.
"I'm going back to the Northern Lands anyway. You'll be in charge of my food. How about 500 silvers? "Chi Guyan did not argue with Fang Zhengzhi.
"Don't even think about it if you don't have 1,000 silvers!" Fang Zhengzhi said disdainfully.
"600!"
"950 less, don't even think about it!"
"700!"
"I'll take a step back. Nine hundred and forty taels of silver. Any less and you can go your own way. "Fang Zhengzhi hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said.
"900 silvers!"
"880 silvers, I like this number. I'll give you the extra 20 as a tip. Don't be too surprised, money... is what you get. " Fang Zhengzhi smirked. With the speed of the Snow Treading Dragon Stallion, it would only take him a month to reach the Northern Lands. He would earn over 800 silvers for free. Why not?
Most importantly, how could he not have a female companion when he was touring the world?
Although she wasn't a female companion that he liked, she was a feast for the eyes, and she was a feast for the eyes.
"You are still as shameless as ever!"
"Thank you for the compliment!"
...
As Fang Zhengzhi and Chi Guyan were haggling outside the Flame Capital City, they did not notice a figure covered in a black cloak standing in the shadows of the city gates.
"Chi Guyan?" The figure spoke in a hoarse voice, then disappeared into the darkness.
...
...
One month later.
In the Huai An County of the River of Trust Province of the Northern Lands, troops of armored soldiers shuttled back and forth in the city, adding a sense of solemnity to the ancient county.
Fang Zhengzhi, dressed in a long blue robe, lay lazily on the back of the Snow Treading Dragon Stallion. Beside him was Chi Guyan, dressed in a white robe.
Compared to Fang Zhengzhi, Chi Guyan was much more dignified. A light breeze blew past, causing her robe to flutter gently. She exuded a noble and elegant aura.
Coupled with the fact that he was riding the Scarlet Flame Snow Cloud, he was the center of attention of many young ladies in the city. Many of them looked down at him, their faces flushed.
Fang Zhengzhi was already used to this.
Along the way from Flame Capital City to Huai An County, he was followed by countless young ladies. Initially, he was curious. However, as time went by, he became numb to it.
"Why aren't you returning to the Divine Constabulary? We are already at the Huai An County. "Fang Zhengzhi twitched his mouth as he asked Chi Guyan.
"Did I say I was going back to the Divine Constabulary?" Chi Guyan smiled as she looked at Fang Zhengzhi.
Fang Zhengzhi happened to see this smile and was stunned. He had to admit that Chi Guyan did have the right to be arrogant.
Especially when she smiled, that kind of peerless beauty was like the brightest star in the sky.
However, Fang Zhengzhi would not be fooled by her looks. He liked women who were as gentle as water. He did not need the three obediences and four virtues. At the very least, she could not be more powerful than him.
Even though he would never bully a woman, he could not possibly be bullied by a woman.
"If you are not going back to the Divine Constabulary, are you going back to the Northern Mountain Village with me?" Fang Zhengzhi replied disdainfully. How could the daughter of the Divine Constabulary, a princess, follow him back to his hometown to visit his relatives?
"Mm, that is what I was thinking." Chi Guyan nodded matter-of-factly.
"You really want to follow me back to the Northern Mountain Village?" Fang Zhengzhi was taken aback.
"Yes." Chi Guyan nodded.
"I can tell you very responsibly that I have a bottom line. You have been following me ever since we left the Flame Capital City. Let me count, I have roasted a total of eight Green Furred Rabbits, 13 Fire Plume Chickens, two Thorn Boars and one Iron Horned Goat for you. Now, you still want to come to my house to eat, drink and sleep... dream on!" Fang Zhengzhi's tone was resolute, his expression stern.
"Is that so? What if I have silver? "
"Do you think you are the only one with silver? You think you can buy everything with silver? This is not about silver, this is my bottom line. Do you know what a bottom line is? "
"One thousand silvers for a month."
"Deal!"
"I remember that you like 880 silvers?"
"Yes, but there is a difference of 120 silvers between one thousand and 880. Do you think I will be like you and tip 120 silvers? You are too naive! "
"..."
...
It was still early. Since he had already arrived at Huai An County, he was in no hurry to rush back. Along the way, he had personally prepared all the food and clothing for himself.
Now that they were in Huai An County, it was time to find a restaurant to enjoy a good meal.
"Let me make this clear. Now that we are in Huai An County, our previous deal is over. We will split everything in the restaurant!" Fang Zhengzhi said to Chi Guyan.
"Didn't you just say that I was a wastrel? Why are you helping me save money now? "Chi Guyan looked at Fang Zhengzhi with a chuckle.
"That is a different matter. You asked to travel with me. I will take care of your food and you will pay for it. That is the right thing to do. Now that our deal is over, I am a man. How can I let a woman pay for me?" Fang Zhengzhi replied nonchalantly. He liked money, but he was not going to live off a woman.
"A man? Then why don't you pay for everything? "
"You... are you not a man?" Fang Zhengzhi looked at Chi Guyan's white robe and smiled, "If you are willing to change into a dress, I will consider it!"
"Shameless!"
...
Fang Zhengzhi's wallet was very full. In the entire Huai An County, it was hard to find anyone with a bigger wallet than him. He had sold Ping Yang's stalk of Snow Jade for close to 70,000 silvers, and Ping Yang had continued to send more over.
Furthermore, he had been given the title of Sword Envoy.
With all these, it was not an exaggeration to say that he was a tycoon.
As such, he naturally chose the best restaurant. It was the restaurant where he had first met Yan Xiu, the Drunken Immortal.
It was as elegant as ever. The only difference was that there were more armored soldiers in the restaurant.
Along the way, Fang Zhengzhi had seen many soldiers on the streets. He did not pay much attention to them. Now that there were so many of them in the restaurant, Fang Zhengzhi was confused.
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