In the dark night, the cold wind was bone-chilling.
A black robe, long black hair, and a godly sword with a black scabbard was carried on his back. However, his eyebrows were white, and they were like two swords. When his eyes were closed, there seemed to be sword rays flashing. The black-robed, white-browed, cold-looking man walked in the forest. Three people followed behind him.
Two men and one woman. They all looked very young.
"Feng." The black-robed, white-browed, cold-looking man said.
Among the three people, the smartest young man said respectfully, "Master!"
"You have been my disciple for thirteen years." The black-robed, white-browed man said indifferently, "However, your cultivation progress is too slow. You are one of the three disciples I have chosen. Your talent is one in a million, and you have the help of various Spiritual Treasures. However, until now, you have not stepped into the Innate Realm! "
The young man's expression changed greatly. He knelt down and said, "Master, I am ashamed." He was the only one among the three disciples under his master who had not stepped into the Innate Realm.
"Logically, I should abolish your martial arts and expel you from the sect."
Hearing his master's words, the young man was very nervous. He knew his master's strictness very well.
"I will give you a chance."
The black-robed, white-browed man's expression did not change. "Three days ago, the caravan organized by the Hu Trading Company departed from the Huyue County City. They should arrive here tomorrow evening. I order you to sneak into the caravan as a merchant. "Immediately, the black-robed, white-browed man took out a portrait and threw it to his disciple.
The clever young man caught it and looked at the portrait carefully. The person in the portrait was very ordinary and seemed to be easy to get along with.
"This person is called 'Qin Wei'. He is also an idle merchant in this caravan." The black-robed, white-browed man said indifferently, "However, that is only his disguise. His real identity is the Gui Yuan Sect's Teng Qingshan! "
"Teng Qingshan?"
Not only the kneeling disciple, but also the other two disciples standing next to him were shocked. The three of them looked at the portrait carefully. Teng Qingshan was a legendary figure. Although these three people were also geniuses with the help of Spiritual Treasures and the guidance of a powerful master, they were very arrogant. However, they had to admire Teng Qingshan.
Seventeen years old, True Dan Innate Expert!
Just this alone was enough to make countless martial artists look up to him. From ancient times until now, the number of people who could compare to him could be counted on one hand.
Now, Qing Hu Island was chasing after him everywhere, and the eight Supreme Sects were helping … … but there was still no news of Teng Qingshan.
His master knew?
The three great disciples also knew how terrifying their master was. At the same time, they also understood how frightening the power behind their master was.
"Feng 'er, your mission is to wait for this Teng Qingshan to leave the caravan and enter the inn. Immediately report this to the people of Emperor Yu's Hall. The people of Emperor Yu's Hall will notify Qing Hu Island, "the white-browed man in the black cloak said.
Although puzzled, the young man still replied respectfully, "Yes, Master."
"Master." The only woman among the three stared at the white browed man in the black cloak with a pair of captivating eyes. "We don't have any relationship with Qing Hu Island. Why are we helping them?"
"This is an order," the black-robed, white-browed man said coldly.
Immediately, the three disciples did not dare to make a sound. The black-robed, white-browed man continued, "Feng 'er, this matter is of great importance. We cannot make any mistakes! Do not let Teng Qingshan find out. That Teng Qingshan is very good at hiding … … .Once he finds out, it will be very difficult to find him. If you complete this mission perfectly, I will allow you to practice the highest technique of my branch, the 《Exquisite Circular Sword Codex》! "
The clever young man was overjoyed and hastily said, "Yes, Master. This disciple swears to complete this mission with his life."
… …
Yuzhou was located in the center of the Land of the Nine Prefectures. It was also the capital of Emperor Yu. Normally, the people of Yuzhou, especially the people of Yuzhou City, had a special sense of pride. They were all proud of being the people of Yuzhou and looked down on the people of other prefectures.
Within the territory of Yuzhou, goose feather-like snowflakes fluttered between the heavens and the earth.
A large caravan was advancing in a grandiose manner. This was the caravan organized by the Hu Trading Company that left Huyue County of Qingzhou. However, the number of people in the caravan had already reached nine hundred. Usually, there would be many idle merchants joining the caravan every time they passed by a city. At the same time, the caravan would also use the merchants' commission to hire some guards.
"The snow is really heavy. I wonder when it will stop." A helpless voice came from the left side of Teng Qingshan.
Teng Qingshan rode on the Scarlet Flame Horse and advanced leisurely. His entire mind was immersed in the state of being one with the world. In this state of nurturing, his' Spirit 'grew like the grass that was being watered by the rain.
"Qin, Qin." A shout came from the side.
Teng Qingshan turned his head and looked. Beside him was a young man wearing a white leather coat and a leather hat. His pair of lively eyes made this young man look very clever. This young man's name was Sun Feng. He had joined the caravan on the fourth day after they left Huyue County. Sun Feng was very talkative. Sun Feng knew almost all of the idle merchants, including Teng Qingshan.
According to Teng Qingshan's understanding, this was the first time Sun Feng had come out. Therefore, his old butler, Uncle Wu, had come along.
"Brother Sun." Teng Qingshan said with a smile, "The snow is so heavy. It's better not to talk too much and rest."
"You know me. I can't calm down." Sun Feng said with a smile, "I reckon that in another ten years, I will be able to be like you, Qin. I will be able to ride for dozens of miles without saying a word."
The old man beside Sun Feng said with a smile, "Brother Qin, my young master is always mischievous. You have to bear with him."
"It's fine."
Teng Qingshan smiled, "Brother Sun, you might not be tired from the journey, but I am. If you want to say something, then say it. I am listening." After saying this, Teng Qingshan looked ahead and leisurely rode on the horse.
Sun Feng curled his lips and sighed in his heart, "This is his temperament! He can sit on the horse for half a day without saying a word. If it wasn't for teacher, I wouldn't have thought that he was only seventeen years old. Oh … The Yearly Sacrifice is coming soon. He will be eighteen years old when the Yearly Sacrifice arrives. He is younger than me by more than ten years. Teng Qingshan, Teng Qingshan, I really don't want you to get into trouble, but … the sect has given me an order. If I disobey it, you can live, but I will be finished. "
Sun Feng's expression was still the same.
Although he was not as strong as his two brothers, he was much better at acting than them.
… …
27th of the twelfth month, Wu City, Yuzhou.
On the official road.
Teng Qingshan was still cultivating. For the current Teng Qingshan, it was necessary for him to cultivate every day.
"Wu City is in front of us." Elder Zhou's voice resounded in the caravan, "We are only here for lunch and then we will continue our journey. We will try to reach Yu City before the Yearly Sacrifice! This is the last city before Yu City. Who wants to leave the caravan in Wu City? Come and tell me. After lunch, we don't need to wait for you anymore. "
Immediately, many merchants called for their guards and rushed to where Elder Zhou was.
Teng Qingshan also rode his horse and rushed over, "The next city is Yu City … … That is the lair of Emperor Yu's Hall. There are many experts there. I will leave the caravan here. "
Teng Qingshan knew some things about the caravan. If he reached Yu City, he would definitely stay there for a few days. This was because every family would celebrate the New Year a few days after the Yearly Sacrifice. Even the merchants would rest for a few days. This was the most important few days of the year. At that time, it would be almost impossible to find a caravan to depart from.
Without a caravan, would he travel alone?
That would be troublesome.
How many days would he stay in Yu City? That place was filled with crooks and honest people. It was too chaotic.
Wu City was a small city. It was at the same level as Yi City. It wasn't even a county city. There weren't many people here, and there were even fewer experts. Teng Qingshan felt relieved to stay here for a few days.
"Oh, Brother Qin Wei, you are also stopping here?" When Teng Qingshan walked over, Elder Zhou said in surprise, "Aren't you going to Yanzhou? Isn't it better to follow us to Yu City?"
"I still have things to do in Wu City." Teng Qingshan smiled and said.
Elder Zhou didn't mind. He smiled and crossed Teng Qingshan's name off the list.
"Qin, you are also resting in Wu City?" A voice came from behind. Teng Qingshan turned his head and looked. It was Sun Feng and his subordinate, Uncle Wu.
"Yes, you too?" Teng Qingshan smiled and said.
Sun Feng nodded and said, "Yes, my father has an old friend in Wu City. Before I left, my father asked me to bring a gift to him … … However, looking at the time, I will probably be spending the New Year in Wu City this year."
Soon, the caravan entered the city.
A muscular man with a big beard greeted them, "Brother Qin Wei, Old Tan, Brother Sun … … We all stopped in Wu City. There are only twelve of us. I will treat you. Give me some face and let's have lunch together. What do you think?"
"Sure."
"Old Hou, you are straightforward." Sun Feng laughed and said.
No one refused. Of course, Teng Qingshan followed them to a restaurant to have lunch.
Idle merchants traveled around the world and earned money from life and death situations. Most of them were very straightforward. The lunch lasted for one and a half hours. In the afternoon, the local man with the surname Hou personally found a nice inn for the few people who didn't have a place to stay.
"This place is quiet. Although the food can't be compared to the big restaurants, it's still not bad." The man with the surname Hou laughed and said, "The Yearly Sacrifice will be held the day after tomorrow. My brothers have left their homes. Since we are together, we can have fun together. "
"Come, give me a hand!"
The merchants began to move their goods one by one. They had to stay here for a few days. Some of them had to sell their goods to people who wanted to buy them. Of course, they would only feel safe if the goods were placed in their own rooms.
"Waiter, you have to look after our horses. We will still pay you. If we lose one of our horses, we will pay you. If one of the horses is gone, you will be in trouble. " Teng Qingshan said with a smile. At the same time, he grabbed the rope and lifted the two boxes. Then, he walked towards the place where they were staying.
"Don't worry, Master."
One of the waiters smiled and shouted, "It is impossible for the horses to be gone." They all had good eyesight. A superior horse like the Scarlet Flame Horse was worth nearly a thousand taels of silver. The waiters only earned a few dozen taels of silver a year. How could they afford it? So, of course, they had to take good care of it.
When Teng Qingshan went up the stairs to the second floor and put the two boxes into the room, he heard a voice — —
"Uncle Wu, you stay here and take care of the goods. I will go visit uncle."
At this moment, Sun Feng was hugging a box as he walked out of the guest room and headed out.
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