Since he didn't know what was going on, he didn't want to interfere. He landed on a nearby hill and watched the battle from behind a tree.
As the two armies fought fiercely, Miao Yi turned around to look behind him.
Dust billowed from the other side as another ten thousand cavalrymen charged over. As they neared, each of them drew their bows and unleashed a torrent of arrows. Miao Yi tilted his body slightly, and six to seven arrows pierced into the tree trunk, quivering slightly.
Miao Yi flashed into the treetops, only to see the cavalry charging all the way, their bows drawn and their arrows fired. When they reached the battlefield, each of them drew their sabers and charged straight into the fray, pincer attacking another group of troops.
The battle only lasted for about an hour before the victor was decided. The side that was pincered was defeated. Some fled, some surrendered. The victorious side raised their arms and cheered.
The battlefield was shrouded in a murderous aura. Corpses were strewn everywhere, and blood flowed like a river. The thick scent of blood drifted along with the wind. Miao Yi shook his head at the sight, then flew away.
A few hundred li away from the battlefield, Miao Yi searched the mountains and lakes, hoping to find a cultivator to communicate with. However, he didn't find any. Instead, he found a city on a plain. The four gates of the city were connected to all four sides. He could see carriages and peddlers entering and exiting.
In the small world, cultivators wouldn't easily reveal their identities in the city. Miao Yi didn't know what the situation was like here. He landed in a small forest nearby and slowly walked onto the main road.
An old farmer driving a donkey cart came to a halt as he passed by. With a pipe dangling from his mouth, he took a look at Miao Yi from head to toe.
Miao Yi was curious about the smoking pipe in his mouth. It reminded him of Traversing Moon Palace's Hall Master, Zhang Tianxiao, smoking that pipe. Miao Yi didn't know why the old man was looking at him. Both of them were dressed the same. Otherwise, he wouldn't have shown himself in public.
"Young man, are you going into the city?" The old farmer asked with his pipe in hand.
"Yes!" Miao Yi smiled and nodded.
"There's still a few li to go. I'll give you a ride." The old farmer waved his hand and gestured for him to get on the cart.
He was a kind-hearted person! Miao Yi nodded. "Alright!"
He stepped onto the donkey cart behind him. This was the first person he met in this unknown world, and it was a mortal.
Pa! The old farmer flicked his whip, and the donkey dragged the clumsy wheels forward.
Miao Yi looked at the things in the carriage. Vegetables, carrots, and other farm dishes. There were also a few live chickens.
"Young man, judging from your accent, you're not a local, right? I'm Liu Furong, may I know young master's name? "The old farmer asked as he drove the donkey cart.
Miao Yi smiled and said, "No, I came from afar. I am Niu Youde! "
"Niu Youde? Hehe. What a good name. "Young Master, I see that your clothes are extraordinary and you have a noble air about you. I don't think you come from an ordinary family. How could you travel so far by yourself? Why don't you ride a horse or ride a carriage? "Old Farmer Liu was curious.
Miao Yi replied, "I had no other choice. I was having fun with my companions in the mountains when we got separated. Unknowingly, I ended up here."
Old Farmer Liu immediately reminded him solemnly, "Young Master, don't run around in the nearby mountains anymore. The country is about to fall into chaos, and demons are everywhere. It's the time for demons and ghosts to wreak havoc in the mountains. My family doesn't dare to go out at night. If you run around like this, what if you get caught by the demons and ghosts? Wouldn't your family be worried? "
'The country is about to fall into chaos?' Miao Yi was about to ask what was going on when he heard the sound of hooves rumbling behind him. The old farmer quickly drove the donkey cart to the side, and dozens of soldiers galloped past.
When they passed by, Old Farmer Liu sighed and said, "I hope the war ends soon."
Miao Yi naturally asked, "Uncle, where are we fighting?"
"You don't even know that? It seems like you're a young man who doesn't have to worry about food or clothing. " Old Farmer Liu sighed and said, "Our Lord has lost his virtue. He is licentious and immoral. He levies unscrupulously, and the feudal vassals have rebelled. King Liang, who is overseeing this place, is currently fighting against the imperial army. Our Yan Kingdom is in flames right now! "
Miao Yi suddenly understood. 'Could it be that this place is still the same as the ancient times of the small world, where the emperor is hereditary?' He tried asking, "Uncle, who do you think will win, King Liang or the imperial court?"
Old Farmer Liu pointed at the city in front of him and said, "The city's defenses aren't strict enough. King Liang is clearly more confident. Otherwise, he would have guarded the city more strictly. We commoners naturally hope that King Liang will win. Otherwise, we rebels won't have a good time once the imperial army arrives. "
It seemed like the imperial court was really unpopular! Miao Yi looked at the three large words on the city gates in front of him — Great Liang City!
The soldiers standing guard at the city gates were currently inspecting the people entering and exiting the city.
When the donkey cart arrived outside the city gates, it was no exception. Miao Yi and Old Farmer Liu both jumped off the cart. They were being interrogated.
Miao Yi's luxurious clothes and bearing made him look like no ordinary person at all. Yet, he was mingling with a farmer like Old Farmer Liu, which aroused suspicion. The soldiers focused on interrogating him. Miao Yi didn't mind that they wanted to search him. As a newcomer, he had to first understand the situation before anything else. He opened his arms wide and allowed them to search him. His belongings were all in his storage ring, so he wasn't afraid of these commoners searching him.
Old Man Liu's donkey cart was rummaged through as a result.
"Judging from your accent, you don't sound like a local. Where are you from, and what are you doing in the city?" One of the soldiers questioned Miao Yi.
Miao Yi really didn't know how to answer. Most importantly, even if he told them the truth, they wouldn't know where he was from. What's more, he only knew that there was a Great Liang City here. He couldn't just come up with a random place. He didn't even look like he was Old Farmer Liu's relative.
He could only come up with a lie, "I'm from the Liang Household. I'm a cousin of King Liang's consort. I got separated from my companions when I was out in the city, so I hitched a ride with this old man and was about to return to the Liang Household." He was very calm, not afraid of being exposed. Even if he was exposed, what could they do to him?
The old man beside him was dumbfounded. He was glad that he hadn't spouted nonsense just now. No wonder he looked so noble. It turned out that he was a relative of the Liang Household.
When the guards heard that he was a relative of King Liang, they were also filled with respect. Looking at Miao Yi's calm demeanor, it didn't seem like he was lying. Most people wouldn't dare to lie like this. Otherwise, they would definitely be in trouble once they entered the city. The leader immediately called for two men to escort Miao Yi back to the Liang Household.
Miao Yi smiled and waved his hand. "There's no need. I'll walk on my own." He then waved at Old Liu and said, "Uncle, let's go."
After the guards let him through, the leader called for his subordinates and instructed, "Quickly go to the Liang Household and report that the consort's cousin who got separated has returned."
This was something Miao Yi hadn't expected.
Old Liu was a vegetable seller in the city. When he arrived at the market, he unloaded his donkey cart, tied it up, and began to sell it on the spot. From time to time, he would sneak a peek at King Liang's relative who refused to leave.
Seeing that Old Liu was a little nervous, Miao Yi smiled and said, "Don't panic, Uncle. Don't treat me like a normal person just because I'm a relative of King Liang. Just as Uncle said, I am indeed ignorant of the ways of the world. That's why I'm planning to follow Uncle today and experience the ways of the world. I will definitely reward you handsomely when I return! "
Old Liu gradually relaxed when he saw that Miao Yi was easygoing.
Soon enough, Miao Yi noticed that the currency used here was different from the one in the small world. The currency used here was actually gold, silver, and copper coins. He didn't see anyone using crystal coins, so he was a little speechless.
He did have some gold and silver on him, but they weren't the kind that could be used as currency here. They were mostly ornaments like jewelry.
Not long after, an old man with a goatee sat down in a nearby teahouse. Behind him stood a few men with blades at their waists. One of the soldiers from before at the city gates was also present. He pointed at Miao Yi, who was standing beside Old Liu with his hands behind his back, and said in a low voice, "Grandpa Xu, that's him!"
One of the men behind him immediately said in a deep voice, "Grandpa Xu, I will go and capture him right away."
Grandpa Xu waved his hand. "This person has an extraordinary bearing. He doesn't seem like a spy who has snuck into the city. Let's take a look at him first and figure out his background first." He then turned to the soldier and said, "You go back first. Don't let anyone know about this." As he said this, he waved his hand. Someone beside him immediately understood and handed over a string of coins to the soldier.
Old Liu's vegetables hadn't even been sold until noon, but they were all sold out in less than two hours. Even he himself found it funny that the sale went so smoothly. The reason for this was none other than Miao Yi's extraordinary bearing. Standing next to him was very eye-catching, and was even more eye-catching than the hawkers.
"This old man is basking in Young Master's glory today," Old Liu, who was cleaning the donkey cart, said with a smile. After interacting with Miao Yi for a while, he realized that Miao Yi didn't put on any airs, and was quite easy to get along with.
Miao Yi laughed heartily. He was also someone who had done business in the marketplace before, so he could tell that Old Liu was indeed basking in his glory. It was better than any other business.
"Uncle, don't go back today. Accompany me for a walk. There are many things that I would like to ask Uncle about. I will definitely reward you handsomely when I return." Miao Yi requested earnestly.
Since King Liang's relative had already made the request, how could Old Liu refuse? This was a relationship that he normally wouldn't be able to establish. He repeatedly agreed and left the donkey cart with an acquaintance in the market.
The two of them began to stroll through the streets and alleys of Great Liang City. Miao Yi immediately noticed something strange. There weren't any temples or other similar places where the power of will could be gathered. Even if there were shrines placed in homes, it was done spontaneously. In the same city, there were all kinds of deities and buddhas. Simply put, they believed in whichever deity or buddha was efficacious. Almost every household had a portrait of a door god pasted on their doorstep.
This made Miao Yi very confused. Legend had it that the way to gather the power of will was from the outside world. But looking at the situation here, could it be that there weren't any cultivators here? But that couldn't be right. Old Liu had also said that there were demons and ghosts lurking about in the nearby mountains.
As they strolled, Miao Yi noticed that someone was following him, but he didn't think much of it. At noon, he invited Old Liu to a restaurant for a good meal and a taste of the local delicacies. When it was time to pay the bill, Miao Yi took a golden hairpin and rubbed it into quite a few golden beans in his palm. He used the golden beans to pay the bill.
After leaving the restaurant, Miao Yi asked Old Liu, "Do you know where the immortals usually stay?"
What he really wanted to interact with were the cultivators here.
Old Liu said he knew, and brought him to a City God's Temple.
Miao Yi was speechless. This was the first time he had seen something like this. However, he saw that there were quite a few devotees worshiping it. Old Liu also bought incense and candles to worship. He even dragged Miao Yi along to worship as well.
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