Outside Linzi's southern city walls was a mountain called Mount Herding Horse. Legend had it that a general had died while riding a horse. No one knew the general's name, only the mountain's name had been passed down. Presumably, a general who could die of exhaustion on the road couldn't be considered a famous general.
For some reason, this mountain gradually became a graveyard. Many graves were moved here.
Because it had some fame, it was a place of rest. Under the protection of the so-called general, not just anyone could be buried here. It could be considered a good graveyard.
Xu Xiangqian chose this place to rest for Xu Fang, a member of his family from five hundred years ago.
Why else would it be said that Linzi had a lot of people?
After leaving the city, at least they wouldn't have to rub shoulders with each other. However, there were still many people on the official road, including those who were out on the field, traveling merchants, and all kinds of people.
After walking for about half a stick of incense's time, the number of people on the road began to visibly thin.
Jiang Wang paused, then said, "You guys go first. I'll catch up later."
Xu Xiangqian didn't ask why. He only made a sound of agreement and continued to walk forward.
Jiang Wang turned around, his hand on his sword, and walked towards a porter with a clear goal.
The porter carried a load of stone and even moved to the side. Jiang Wang also moved two steps to the side. He raised his head and said in a native Linzi accent, "Young master, I won't move. Please go first."
Sweat dripped from his forehead. His smile was simple and honest.
"I'm afraid you won't be able to keep up," Jiang Wang said.
"Look at what you're saying. Why would I follow you? I'm carrying the stone ahead. We're not going the same way. "
This porter looked like he was in his thirties or forties. But if he removed the layer of wax on his face and his messy beard, he would look at least ten years younger.
Jiang Wang stared at him and said, "How do you know we're not going the same way? How do you know … where I'm going?"
The porter was stunned, then quickly responded, "You're going the same way as the one who did the funeral. Of course you're going to Mount Herding Horse. There's no need to think too much about it."
Jiang Wang looked down and indicated for him to look at his feet. "I've seen your boots a dozen times. What, you don't want to change? "
Only then did the porter realize where the problem was. He didn't think that the person who prepared his outfit would make such a low-level mistake. However, this was not the time to be calculative.
This was troublesome.
Such a thought surfaced in his mind.
Without saying anything, he threw the load in his hand, and threw it, along with the carrying pole and two baskets of stones, straight toward Jiang Wang.
Boom!
For the explosion to occur in such a short distance, it was enough to show the strength of the force.
Jiang Wang pulled his sword out of its sheath, its cold light flashing. The carrying pole broke into two pieces, and the stones separated into two parts. As if they had their own consciousness, they all circled around Jiang Wang.
In the meantime, Jiang Wang moved forward without permission, the tip of his sword went straight for the porter's vital point.
Pa!
The porter clasped his hands together and actually managed to clamp down on the sword with his bare hands. Then, he forcefully twisted the sword outwards and ferociously kicked out.
Jiang Wang didn't budge. He twisted his sword slightly, and the violent Sword Qi instantly exploded in a whirlpool.
In order to protect his hands, the porter had no choice but to let go and retreat.
Jiang Wang used this opportunity to slash down with his sword, cutting off the leg that the porter couldn't pull back in time. However, a ball of Termination Energy surged out from the leg, wrapping around the porter's leg and lifting it up. He actually wanted to meet Chang Xiangsi head on.
This straightforward and fierce fighting style was indeed that of a cultivator from the military.
Jiang Wang made a judgment in his mind. He swung his sword in reverse, aiming for his opponent's throat.
A cold light flashed through the porter's eyes. He raised his left hand to block his neck, but the tip of his foot jabbed toward Jiang Wang's chest without hesitation.
He had a bit of ruthlessness, willing to trade his hand for a life.
Jiang Wang reached out with lightning speed and pressed down on the porter's calf. His body soared into the air, and he spun around in the air, sending out a whip kick!
Crack!
This whip kick exploded through the air, and directly struck the porter's arm that was blocking his neck, forcing it inwards.
Together with the porter's hand, it smashed into the porter's right face, sending him flying.
All of this happened in the blink of an eye. It was so fast that there was no time to form any hand seals.
In terms of strength, this porter's stalker was not inferior to Xi Munan, who held the City Lord's Seal in Jia City. He was also considered extraordinary in the Soaring Dragon Realm.
However, to the current Jiang Wang, this kind of strength was far from enough to fight.
After the porter was sent flying, he immediately flipped over, but Jiang Wang was already right in front of him, almost within reach.
This was a distance that couldn't be avoided, and could easily decide life and death.
"Don't force me to hold back," Jiang Wang said.
As if a basin of cold water had been poured over his head, the porter instantly calmed down.
Even if this was Linzi, it wasn't unreasonable for him to accidentally kill an unknown person who was stalking him.
Moreover, in that exchange just now, the difference in strength was already very obvious.
Compared to those brainless hotheads who fought for their lives, his opponent's rationality was always comforting.
Jiang Wang withdrew his sword and asked indifferently, "Who told you to stalk me?"
The porter clenched his teeth and said, "I can't say."
"It's not that you don't want to, it's that you can't?" Jiang Wang thought for a while. "In the army, Wang Yiwu?"
He couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth. He felt that he had caught Wang Yiwu's weakness. This was an unexpected gain from this trip. "Using military orders for private matters?"
"That's not the case!" the porter retorted. "You're not from Qi, and your background is unknown. Now you're in Linzi. We have the responsibility of guarding the capital, so we have reason to investigate you. "
As expected, Wang Yiwu didn't leave behind any weakness so easily. This was a spontaneous investigation by the army, and it could be said to be within the rules.
However, at this time, even an unreasonable person had to be strong, let alone being reasonable.
"Not to mention that my title of Baron was bestowed by the emperor. Even the emperor has seen me at Donghua Pavilion and acknowledged my contributions. You suspect me? You doubt the emperor's judgment? "
Jiang Wang looked at him coldly, almost writing "who do you think you are" on his face. "Which army do you belong to?"
"We're just investigating … we didn't do anything."
"Then do you know the relationship between Wang Yiwu and Jung Genzun? What's my relationship with Chung Geng Sheng? Jung Genzun and Chung Geng Sheng are now competing for the position of the head of the family? How intense is this, and how many benefits are involved? "Jiang Wang kept asking questions.
Even though the porter's face was painted waxy yellow, it was still uncertain at this time. "I … I didn't think that much. I'm just following orders. "
Jiang Wang stared at him, his fingers tapping lightly on the hilt of his sword.
The porter was also silent, waiting for his decision.
After a long time, Jiang Wang said, "Wipe your face clean. Let me remember who you are."
With this person's cultivation, no matter which army he was in, he was definitely not an ordinary soldier. It was very suspicious that Wang Yiwu sent someone like this to follow him. It didn't seem like a simple stalking. If Jiang Wang killed him directly, it would be too stupid.
Being stared at by Jiang Wang like a sword, the porter didn't hesitate and wiped his face with his hand.
The waxy yellow thing was wiped away, and even his beard disappeared.
What appeared in front of him was a young face with average looks but a healthy complexion. He was probably in his twenties.
Jiang Wang was even more certain of his judgment. He only said, "We're going the same way now, right?"
Then, without saying anything else, he turned and walked in the direction of Xu Xiangqian. He wasn't worried that Xu Xiangqian would take the opportunity to escape.
Because both of them knew that there was no way to escape.
The young man who was still wearing the porter's clothes changed his expression for a while. In the end, he walked and followed behind Jiang Wang.
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