Two more days passed. The expected storm of pursuit did not appear. Instead, because they traveled without rest, they arrived at Licheng, which was hundreds of miles away from Yongling.
Licheng was an ancient city with a thousand years of history. In the previous dynasty, it was called Jinghu, meaning the gate to the capital. It was an important place that surrounded and protected the capital. Licheng not only had the regular establishment of thousands of government soldiers, but there were also thirty thousand soldiers from the Lieutenant Department stationed there. Once the beacon of Yongling was lit, the Lieutenant Department and government soldiers would all be mobilized.
"Licheng is the capital of Qingzhou. The magistrate is called Chen Ping. People call him Shadowless Sword. He was once an instructor of the Inner Yard. I have a good relationship with him. He became the magistrate of Licheng because of my recommendation."
Shen Liuyun looked at the familiar scenery outside the window and suddenly spoke.
"The Shadowless Sword who is as famous as Wushuang?" Yan Li knew the weight of a magistrate.
The position of an instructor of the Inner Yard was indeed special, but compared to the officer in charge of a province, it was still lacking. It had to be known that the magistrate could decide on most matters in the province. He was like a local emperor.
Shen Liuyun said, "At least among the swordsmen I've seen, there is no one faster than him."
"It's rare to see you praise someone like this," Yan Li said.
A faint smile appeared on Shen Liuyun's lips. "We met during the Inner Yard examination. Because of our different ideals, we had a lot of conflicts and fought many times on the martial arts arena. Of course, I won a little more. Later, I stayed in the Inner Yard to be an instructor. He declined an official position and ran off to wander the jianghu. He received the nickname of Shadowless Sword. One day, he suddenly came back and said he wanted to be an instructor. My senior had no reason to refuse an expert like him.
"Since our ideals are different, why did you recommend him?" Yan Li smiled. "Don't tell me you found him an eyesore and deliberately found an excuse to get rid of him."
Shen Liuyun couldn't help but say, "Of course, this is also one of the reasons. More importantly, this person is talented and knowledgeable, and has a deep understanding of the 'Strategy Theory'. He once wrote an essay that shook the capital during the inner court examination. The boldness of his arguments can be said to be unprecedented. Once this matter is over, I'll show it to you."
Yan Li nodded and asked, "Since you recognize his talent, why did you have a conflict with him?"
After a brief pondering, Shen Liuyun said, "This person is impatient, and he is very proactive in everything. Furthermore, he likes to force others to keep up with his pace. For example, if the Academy wants to hold an activity, if he thinks it is meaningful, he will be very interested and force the people around him to go with him. "
Yan Li suddenly understood. With Shen Liuyun's carefree and indifferent personality, he would naturally be especially disgusted by this. It was a miracle that the two did not become enemies.
"There are not many rumors about the Shadowless Swordsman in Jianghu, but there is one that left a deep impression on me. In a small county, he saved a family that was bullied by a bully, and then he forced everyone in the city to learn martial arts from him, even the 80-year-old woman. Every day when the rooster crowed, they had to get up, or else he would go door to door and knock on the door. At that time, it was such a big commotion that people thought there were rebels preparing for an 'armed uprising'."
Shen Liuyun couldn't help but laugh. "I know. Later, it was my senior who persuaded him to come back. Now you know why I recommended him. Oh yes, if you meet him, you'd better stay far away, or you will definitely fight. "
At this time, when he climbed to the top of the hill, his field of vision immediately widened. Under the setting sun, he could see the outline of a huge mountain city between two endless mountain ranges. More and more carriages and horses could be seen.
"It has been too quiet these days." Yan Li looked at the city from afar and hesitated.
Shen Liuyun said, "Could it be that they are also like the 'nobodies' you mentioned, and have gone to protect themselves?"
"Impossible." Yan Li denied it directly. "When I was in the Judicial Department for a few days, what impressed me the most was their strict style. If they were so afraid of death, they wouldn't have been selected to join the Judicial Department in the first place."
"That's true. The methods of Li Yong's subordinates are worthy of recognition."
After a pause, Shen Liuyun continued, "No matter what, we must enter the city today. I haven't taken a bath for two days, and now I feel uncomfortable. If there is an ambush in the city, go to Chen Ping. Although I don't want to ask him for help, if it is him, he will be able to tell that my mind is normal, and the road back to Yongling will be easier. "
Yan Li sighed. If it was like before, he would definitely tease her a little.
There were no twists and turns on the way to the city, and they smoothly found an inn to stay. Shen Liuyun ordered hot water and went to take a bath. Yan Li ate something in the lobby and was about to go back to his room to rest when he accidentally saw a big man.
"Why is she here?"
He quietly followed the big man to the second floor of the inn, waited for him to open the door, and rushed into the room first.
The big man was startled at first, and then became happy. He also went in and closed the door. His appearance gradually changed, and a petite figure appeared. It was Fu 'er.
"Master, why are you here?" Fu 'er happily held Yan Li's hand.
"I wanted to ask you." Yan Li's disguise didn't fool her. "Why are you here? Aren't you always active in Yongling? An assassin of your level is still running around. Aren't you afraid of being seen through by experts and being captured as a concubine? "
"Fu 'er won't be someone else's concubine." Fu' er said with a smile. "Master will come to save me anyway."
"I can't even protect myself, how can I save you?" Yan Li rolled his eyes. "Don't you know that I am the most vicious wanted criminal in the country?"
"I know, the traitor Yan Li, hehe."
"Why are you so happy?"
"Because I am the traitor Fu 'er. It sounds so impressive."
Yan Li held his forehead with his hand. "Although I shouldn't have any expectations for a problem child like you. But I still want to ask, is there any news about Ji Tiansheng? "
"Ah ah, smelly master, Fu 'er is not small anymore, I am an adult!" Fu' er pouted and protested. Then she tilted her head and thought for a while. "There seems to be one. Before Fu 'er left, I heard that His Majesty the Emperor fainted from anger for some reason."
"Fainted?" Yan Li couldn't help but be stunned. "Is the news reliable?"
"Fu 'er heard it from my peers, I don't know if it's true or not." Fu' er said until here, as if she suddenly realized something, her face turned pale. "Ah! Ah! Master, you are in danger now, you have to run far away. "
"Now you know I am in danger!" Yan Li was almost angered to death by her.
"I am too happy." Fu 'er stuck out her little tongue in embarrassment and made a face.
"You are my punishment to keep watch at night!" Yan Li shook her off and fell on the bed. "I have not slept for two days. Tonight, you guard the door. If there is any movement, immediately wake me up."
"Wuwu, that is my bed!"
… …
The night was silent.
When the first ray of light shone from the east, Yan Li opened his eyes on time. Such a night passed very peacefully, causing him to doubt his own judgment.
"Why is there another one, where did you kidnap her from?"
Hearing the voice, Yan Li found that Shen Liuyun was standing on the windowsill.
"What do you mean by another one?" As soon as he said that, he couldn't help but smile bitterly. "This is really not what you think."
So he told the story of Fu 'er from beginning to end. In the end, he said, "She is still a child, I don't have to be so crazy."
"Then why did you let her keep watch at night?" Shen Liuyun glared at him. "The little girl is so pitiful. When I came in the morning, her eyes were already red, but she still refused to close them."
Yan Li shook his head with a smile. "How did you know I was here? Where is Fu 'er?"
Shen Liuyun said, "Don't forget, I am a real person, how can you hide your aura from me? I let her sleep in my room. It is not suitable for us to take her on the road. I told her that she will leave by herself when she wakes up. Just in case, the medicine is ready. Go out of the city and find a place where there is no one to cook it. "
Yan Li nodded. The two quickly packed up and drove the carriage out of the city.
An hour later, they found a deserted place and started a bonfire to cook the medicine.
"The little girl is very strange," Shen Liuyun said as he added medicinal ingredients to the pot.
Yan Li took out a broken fan and fanned the bonfire. "What's strange?"
"I really couldn't see through her disguise at first," Shen Liuyun said. "It is not an illusion, nor is it a disguise. I can't see through it, you have to be careful."
"I was very resistant before, but she has no intention of harming me. There is nothing worth coveting on me, so let her be."
Yan Li smiled carelessly and said, "Right, I heard from Fu 'er that Ji Tiansheng seemed to have encountered something and fainted from anger."
"Where did this nonsense come from?" Chen Liuyun said indifferently, "Zhi Yuan is stronger than both of us. No matter what happens, she will be able to maintain her self-control. The thing that you speak of is utterly impossible."
Suddenly, the two looked in one direction and saw a handsome young man slowly walking over with a harmless smile on his face. "In order to catch up with you two, I almost broke my legs."
"Hypocrite, you seem to have a lot of spare time," Yan Li said sarcastically.
"Sigh, Brother Yan's prejudice against me is getting deeper and deeper." The newcomer sighed hypocritically.
Shen Liuyun said coldly, "Li Yixiu, how did you escape? And how did you know we would be here? "
The newcomer was the current capital governor, Li Yixiu.
"Don't misunderstand," Li Yixiu said with a smile. "I eavesdropped on your conversation and found out that your goal was to return to Yongling. Brother Yan, do you want to hide behind a woman for the rest of your life? "
"What do you want?" Yan Li stood up.
"I have already said that I have no intention of making things difficult for Brother Yan." At this point, Li Yixiu's smile suddenly changed and his face was full of ridicule. "However, not everyone can call me brother. Whether you are worthy or not, let your sword speak for you."
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