Huang Zhan and Su Yun taught Tangxue how to ride horses together. Speaking of which, Su Yun himself was still a dabbler. Therefore, he was actually learning secretly from the side and sharing his own learning experience with Tangxue.
The three of them got along very well. On the third day, the three of them bid farewell to the governor's mansion because they still had to meet up with the other three in the border city of Cangzhou.
The carriage was surrounded by a group of guards on horseback. The coachman was still the same old man. Su Yun and Huang Zhan rode beside the carriage on their Windstrider Horses.
When they first left Lianyun City, the little princess Tangxue was unusually excited. She was like a bird that had just been released from a cage, chirping non-stop. She often asked strange questions that made everyone sweat profusely. Of course, these questions were child's play to them. However, for the little princess who had lived in the palace for a long time, although she had read a lot about the South from books, there was still a big difference between theory and practice.
Lianyun City and Cangzhou City were both border cities of the Donghua Empire, so they were not far from each other. It was about a four-day journey. This part of the journey was relatively safe because within the Huaxia Empire, the main roads between the major cities were clear. There were also relay stations along the way for supplies. Although there were many robbers, they were relatively small in scale and only robbed small caravans.
As for Su Yun's group, they were all wearing the uniform of guards armed with swords. Moreover, there were many of them and the guards did not look like people to be trifled with. Therefore, there was not even a shadow of a robber along the way.
After four days, the group finally arrived at Cangzhou City. This city was adjacent to the Flaming Moon Empire, so its prosperity could not be compared to Lianyun City.
"We still have to wait here for a few more days. It takes about ten days to travel from the Imperial Capital to the border. Calculating the time, it should only take one or two days to reach," Huang Zhan said. Tangxue had left before them. Although there was some delay, they were still much faster than before.
The group found an inn to stay in. The little princess was like a bird that had just been released from a cage. Naturally, she could not stay still and dragged the two of them along the streets.
"Don't follow us!" The guards were about to leave when Tangxue turned around and ordered.
The little princess had never seen so many complicated things in the palace, so she often pointed at one thing and asked for a long time on the streets.
Huang Zhan felt helpless and could only patiently explain. Su Yun followed behind and also helplessly helped to carry the big and small bags. With so many people around, Su Yun couldn't throw them into his storage bracelet.
The next afternoon, Huang Zhan estimated that Tang Xiaofeng and the other two would arrive soon.
"We agreed to meet at the Drunken Immortal Restaurant. It's almost dinnertime now, so let's go eat there," Huang Zhan said.
No one had any objections.
"You guys, don't be so formal outside. It's best to keep our identities a secret." The little princess imitated Huang Zhan's tone. This was what Huang Zhan had told her, and now the princess was relaying it to the guards. Huang Zhan looked at the mischievous Tang Xue and shrugged helplessly.
"Yes."
In the Drunken Immortal Restaurant, a group of people occupied three tables. After the dishes were served, they slowly ate.
Although cultivators could abstain from eating, the habit of eating was still maintained under normal circumstances.
When night fell, a group of three people walked into the Drunken Immortal Restaurant. The leader of the group was a young man who looked like a scholar. He had a folding fan at his waist, and he looked very refined.
Su Yun and the others had just finished eating. They thought that they would arrive tomorrow and were about to leave. However, they bumped into them when they went downstairs.
When Huang Zhan saw the situation, he didn't want to expose Princess Tangxue's identity in public. This was because Cangzhou City was close to the border. There were crooks mixed in with the honest folk. They were about to leave the border and didn't want to cause any trouble.
"It's Brother Xiaofeng! Let's go, we're going back to the inn. Let's go together, "Huang Zhan said with a smile.
How could Tang Xiaofeng not understand what he meant? Everyone nodded at each other and returned to the inn.
"Elder Brother Xiaofeng! Elder Brother Chen Ling! Elder Sister An! You're finally here. "The little princess said excitedly as soon as they returned to the inn.
"Come, let me introduce you to a friend," Tangxue pulled the helpless Su Yun to her side. "His name is Su Yun, he's a new friend I've made recently. He's the one who cured Uncle Huang's illness."
In the past few days, from learning how to ride a horse, to talking about the mountains, to shopping, the princess had been very friendly. Plus, Su Yun was an easy-going person to begin with, so there was no barrier between them.
"Nice to meet you." Su Yun finally took a good look at the three of them.
Tang Xiaofeng and Chen Ling greeted him with a smile. An Yuqing was the only one who just nodded.
Chen Ling wore a tight suit and held a silver spear in his hand. He gave off the vibe of a fierce warrior.
An Yuqing's face was expressionless. She was surrounded by an aura that kept people at arm's length. Only when she looked at the little princess did she smile.
He had to admit that she was a beauty. However, she seemed a little too cold. Su Yun thought.
"Su Yun, don't mind her. Big sister An is always like this. She acts like everyone owes her money!" The little princess teased.
"Snow!" An Yuqing opened her mouth for the first time. Her beautiful voice was tinged with a hint of reproach.
"I've been alone in the carriage for the past few days. It's been so boring. Finally, you're here!" The little princess hugged An Yuqing's arm.
An Yuqing seemed to have gotten used to this. She let the little princess hug her.
Other than Su Yun, everyone else had already gotten to know each other. After some small talk, the group dispersed.
Huang Zhan and Chen Ling were the last to leave. They seemed to be very close.
After a night of rest, the group finally embarked on their journey to Aoran College the next morning.
Six young men, a group of guards, and a carriage.
The coachman was still the same old man.
After leaving Cangzhou City, the little princess lost her initial interest. She pulled down the curtain and whispered something to An Yuqing in the carriage.
The border between the two countries was the most dangerous place.
There were many criminals in Cangzhou City who were sent here. Some of the more rebellious ones would plot to escape. They would collude with bandits and do some shady business.
However, there was a name for these people.
Quicksand!
Su Yun was shocked when he heard Huang Zhan mention it. He couldn't help but think of the two people he met when he was rushing back to Greenrock Town.
The one he killed was Scarface and the other was Big Beard. He seemed to have heard Scarface threaten him with the name "Quicksand". However, Su Yun didn't take it to heart at that time.
"Brother Huang Zhan, what is this' Quicksand 'all about?" Su Yun asked. In terms of understanding of the border, Huang Zhan was the only one here.
"The members of Quicksand are all vicious people." Huang Zhan said.
"They rob, steal, and hire people to kill … Anyway, as long as it's something that benefits them, they will do it."
"It's impossible to say that 'Quicksand' has no organization."
"Since they are so tyrannical and evil, why doesn't the Empire send troops to wipe them out?" Su Yun was puzzled.
Everyone was also attracted by the conversation.
"My father once went on an expedition to deal with this' Quicksand 'organization." Chen Ling said.
"They are called 'Quicksand' because they are unrestrained. Like Quicksand, they can be found all over the border. Moreover, they don't seem to have a fixed residence."
"Even General Chen Wei couldn't do anything to them. All he could do was suppress their arrogance, but he couldn't wipe them out completely." Huang Zhan said with a serious face.
Even Lianyun City had traces of 'Quicksand'.
"Moreover, this organization isn't only found in the Donghua Empire!" Huang Zhan said in a low voice.
Everyone was shocked when they heard this.
"What? You're saying that even the Flaming Moon Empire has them! "Li Ling said in surprise. They were about to leave the border and enter the Flaming Moon Empire.
"It's not just the Flaming Moon Empire." Huang Zhan smiled bitterly. According to his father, this organization should be spread all over the borders of the three empires.
"If that's the case, why would the three empires let them do as they please at the borders?" Li Ling asked.
"This might involve some open and secret conflicts between the empires. Don't make wild guesses. "Tang Xiaofeng waved his fan lightly.
"Well, in short, there are various reasons that allowed 'Quicksand' to exist. However, they have restrained themselves a lot now. "Huang Zhan said.
"Let's hope we don't meet them!" Huang Zhan said in a heavy voice.
"If we do meet them, it will be troublesome. However, none of us here are easy to bully." Chen Ling seemed to be a militant.
Indeed, in this group, if not counting the old man driving the carriage, none of them were below the level of Spiritual Master.
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