In a dark corner, a figure was hiding behind a carriage, looking at the tent not far away through a small gap in the middle.
He was ordered to inquire about the information above, but for a few days, he couldn't even see a shadow. He only knew that there were four people, two adults and two children.
In the end, he was scolded badly. He steeled his heart and took out all his savings to successfully bribe a waiter. Only then could he get close, but he couldn't get too close.
Merchant Li gave a death order, whoever dared to get close would be fired, so no one could get close.
But this time, the harvest was not bad. At least he had a rough idea of the other party's age, and it was only when they entered the tent that he saw clearly. Even so, he was shocked.
The moment he saw Shuang 'er, he fell into a trance. After a while, he woke up. Then, his hand on the carriage moved a little too much, which was noticed by Xiao Lan.
Seeing a little girl come out and return to the carriage, he knew that he should leave. The information he got today was enough.
But when he turned around, he was shocked. A little girl less than half his height was behind him, looking at him with a pair of cold eyes.
"Isn't this the little girl who just came out? Why is she behind me? " The servant was puzzled, but it didn't matter. Maybe she was too short to notice.
"Go away." Although this little girl looked cute and pretty, he still pushed her on the shoulder, wanting to leave this place before she made a sound.
But just as he stretched out his hand, the other party's small hand grabbed his wrist at lightning speed. Then, his vision suddenly turned. He didn't even know what was going on. His whole body was swung around by the other party and he fell heavily to the ground.
"Go away! The next time you come, I'll teach you a lesson. " A clear voice sounded in his ear. He didn't have time to think about how the other party had so much strength. Enduring the pain, he hurriedly got up from the ground and quickly disappeared into the night.
Seeing the other party leave, Xiao Lan, who was pretending to be cold, sighed in relief. She patted her chest, a trace of nervousness still remaining on her face.
"Looks like Big Sister Shuang 'er was right. When facing an enemy, I have to keep a straight face and intimidate them. I can't reveal my true feelings," Lan thought happily. Then, she skipped back into the tent.
The first battle was a success, so of course he was very happy.
When Xiao Lan entered the tent, the smile on her face disappeared, and she said with a serious expression, "Master, fortunately, I didn't let you down. I've already repelled the enemy."
"Very good. You did well." In fact, Gu Zheng could see all of her actions clearly. She pretended to return to the carriage, and then used her short stature to sneak up on him from the other side. For an eight-year-old Xiao Lan, this was perfect enough.
Xiao Lan, who had been praised, tried her best to remain calm, but she couldn't help the joy in her heart. A flower-like smile bloomed on her face.
Ah Shuai who stood at the side was depressed, and he resolved in his heart that he would absolutely work hard and not be inferior to his younger sister.
After the meal, everyone returned to the car and continued to cultivate.
On the other side, when the servant reported what he had seen, a young man sent him away and fell into deep thought.
"Young Master Wei, it seems like the other party has a powerful background. Why don't we just forget about it?" He was also a young man, but his face was obviously filled with the vicissitudes of life. It seemed like he often wandered outside.
Compared to the fair-skinned young men around him, he obviously looked a few years older.
"Du Yu, why do I feel like you're getting more and more cowardly? The fearless spirit you had in the past has disappeared. I'm so disappointed." Young Master Wei shook his head and seemed to be very disappointed.
"You can't say that. Didn't you want to do it secretly when you return this time? That's why you brought a few guards. Isn't it to prevent others from knowing about you? "Du Yu said calmly. Of course, it was also for the sake of his caravan.
If he offended the other party, he could just leave, but their caravan couldn't. If the other party came back to take revenge, they would be the unlucky ones in the end.
Previously, he had sent his own men to find out about the other party's news. This was not a big deal, but it seemed that Young Master Wei was a little unwilling to accept it.
"That's true, but I haven't been taken advantage of like this in a long time. According to the servant, there's an unusually beautiful woman. I'll find a chance to see her later." Young Master Wei nodded at first, but then he mentioned the woman in fear.
"Young Master Wei!" Du Yu said helplessly. Young Master Wei was good at everything, but he was a little too lecherous. "The other party might have a strong background. We can't complicate things."
"Haha, I'm just saying. What kind of woman have I not seen?" Young Master Wei laughed loudly. He raised the glass in his hand and finished it in one gulp. "Drink, drink. Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
Young Master Du had no choice but to accompany him. He also drank the wine glass that he had been holding in his hand for a long time, hoping that the other party was right.
On the seventh day, Merchant Li sent someone to inform Gu Zheng and the others that they had already entered the Lan Nation. They would be speeding up from now on. The previous speed seemed to be slower than expected, so the manager of the caravan decided to speed up.
"Do you all understand what I said?" After sending Merchant Li away, Gu Zheng once again spoke to the three of them. At this time, after seven days of cramming education, Gu Zheng had already explained the most basic and also the most important things.
"That's good. You guys can practice with each other in the future. I'm only responsible for bringing you guys in. The road ahead will depend on you guys, right?" Gu Zheng looked at Big One, Two, and Little Two and nodded continuously and said earnestly.
No matter how much he said, it would not be as fast as practice. Unfortunately, the current environment did not allow them to practice. Otherwise, it would have a deeper impact on them.
"Got it, Master. Are you leaving?" Ah Shuai said reluctantly.
"What are you thinking? I didn't say I'm leaving. "Gu Zheng could not help but laugh when he heard that.
"That's what all storytellers say. Once an elder or a master says something like that, it means that he's leaving." Ah Shuai said with conviction.
"Don't let your imagination run wild. Practice well. If there's anything you don't understand, leave it for later. It's best to think about it by yourself. Only in this way can you understand it to the greatest extent." Gu Zheng made some arrangements, lifted the crepe outside, and went outside.
It was noon, but the sky was full of white clouds. It did not feel hot. In Gu Zheng's eyes, there were countless people walking forward. There were about five hundred people, and the large caravan in the middle had more than two hundred people.
At the outermost area, there were about a hundred guards riding on horses on both sides. Their strength was equal to that of a small army. It should be known that most of the robbers were ordinary people, and they did not dare to rob large caravans.
However, Gu Zheng saw that the surrounding guards had taken out their weapons. The expressions on their faces were even more nervous, as if something was threatening them outside.
Gu Zheng felt very strange. He looked at the carriage in front of him and asked, "Little brother, do you know what's going on? Why does everyone look a little nervous?"
"Young master, just call me Xiao Ma," the young carriage driver said shyly. The young man in the carriage said shyly. Although the speed was said to be faster, it was actually overall. For ordinary people, it was only a little faster than a trot.
"Why is everyone so nervous, especially the guards outside?" Although the people inside were nervous, it was obviously not as obvious as outside. It was simply written on their faces.
"It's like this, young master. Half a day after we entered the Lan Nation, a small group of horse bandits appeared on our side. Although there were less than twenty of them, they were all very elite. It seems that they are a group of bandits wandering around the border." Xiao Ma said worriedly.
Most of these roving bandits escaped from the army. Not only were their cultivation and skills good, but they were also highly disciplined. They were the biggest enemy of all caravans.
This was because even if the army came to suppress the bandits, they could retreat quickly. Basically, it was very difficult for them to miss. Moreover, there were basically a lot of them. If the army did not come, they could be killed by them.
Fortunately, there were also very few of them. Once his identity was discovered, he would be punished together with his entire clan. He did not expect to meet them here.
"No wonder they had to speed up yesterday." Gu Zheng suddenly realized. Because once they entered the hinterland, they would not chase after them. It would be easy to anger the country. Once they angered the other party, even they would not be able to get away with it.
Even if they were so strong, it would be very difficult for them to face the other party.
"Young master, I think you should go back. Wait for two days to shake them off. By then, you will be safe." The young coachman was still trying to persuade Gu Zheng.
"Okay, I will go in now." Gu Zheng came out without any problems. However, he was not worried about the roving bandits at all. The strength of this large caravan was not only on the surface. Otherwise, the roving bandits would not have appeared at all these two days.
However, just as Gu Zheng was about to go back, a sharp gaze came from outside. Gu Zheng looked over and saw a young master standing on a horse carriage. He was looking at him coldly, as if he had offended him before.
"Someone from the large caravan. It seems like he is also a young master who was brought along." There was no doubt that Gu Zheng was in the innermost layer of the caravan. Next to him was the large caravan. This position was given because Merchant Li had a good relationship with the other party's manager. Otherwise, if he was placed at the outermost layer, even if there were guards at all times, if there was any danger, he would be the first to suffer.
Gu Zheng curled his lips in disdain. The other party was just a young master with a superficial appearance and no cultivation at all.
At such a close distance, Gu Zheng's expression was of course seen by the other party. The young master was instantly enraged.
He came to the edge and wanted to see the fairy-like woman that the servant had said. He did not expect to see a handsome young man standing on top of the horse carriage.
It seemed that the other party had taken the horse carriage from him. When he was carefully observing him, he actually dared to provoke him. He could not wait to tear the other party to shreds.
However, when he thought of his mission, he immediately forced himself to calm down. He did not feel any cultivation from the other party. He was just an ordinary person. It seemed that he was just a good-for-nothing with no cultivation. He had plenty of ways to deal with him.
Shuang 'er removed the gauze and walked to Gu Zheng's side. She spoke softly to Gu Zheng, "Young Master Gu, I've brewed a cup of tea for you. Come back and have a sip."
"Mm, I'll be right back. You go in first." Gu Zheng nodded calmly. He withdrew his spies from the other side and followed Shuang 'er back into the carriage.
The moment Shuang 'er appeared, Young Master Wei's eyes also became a little dazed. Although it was only a few short glances, it still attracted his attention.
Her shoulders were narrow, her waist was thin, and her beautiful neck revealed her fair skin. Her beautiful smile and clear eyes were like the deepest starry sky. He was instantly attracted to her. He claimed that he had seen countless women, but he had never seen such a beautiful, gentle, and graceful woman.
"Young Master Wei? Young Master Wei? What's wrong with you? "Du Yu walked out of the carriage and saw Young Master Wei's dazed expression.
"She's mine, she's mine," Young Master Wei muttered to himself, as if he did not hear Du Yu's voice. He was screaming crazily in his heart.
"Young Master Wei!" Du Yu called out from behind a dozen times. Only then did Young Master Wei regain his senses.
"I must have her." From his slightly crazed eyes, he looked fiercely at the window again, as if he could see the scene inside through the tightly sealed window. He then turned and walked back into the carriage.
"Du Yu, I want to see the leader of the large caravan. I want him inside now." While Du Yu was still in a daze, an unquestionable order came from inside.
Although he didn't know what was going on, he still answered, "That's right.
"Yes, Young Master Wei. I'll arrange it right away."
Soon, the night of the day arrived. After two days of traveling at high speed, everyone was a little tired. However, this situation would take at least three more days before they could feel at ease. This was because the two-day journey was just a day's journey for the other party.
Merchant Li hurriedly began to make arrangements. This time, he especially emphasized that everyone should sleep with their clothes on. If there were any problems, they could get up at any time.
This was because when he was at the front, he saw the guards outside coming back to report. He seemed to have heard the other party mention that there was still a small group of people monitoring them. It seemed like they were really going to make a move on them.
It was not like he had not encountered such a situation before. He already had a plan to deal with it, so he was not particularly alarmed.
However, just as the campsite started to rain, Butler Zheng appeared in front of him again with a smug face.
"What are you doing here?" Merchant Li said with dissatisfaction. His hands still didn't stop working. He wasn't like other merchants who didn't know how to do anything. He had also experienced the time of being an assistant to others. He wasn't proficient in everything, but most of them weren't bad.
"Tsk tsk, I advise you not to waste this effort. Now that the campsite is set up, maybe it will be torn down later. Why bother?" Butler Zheng said sarcastically.
"What did you say?" Merchant Li's heart thumped. A bad premonition emerged in his heart. This time, looking at his confident face, he seemed to feel that he was definitely going to win.
"What I mean is that Lord Lu will be back soon and kick you out of the team. I just received the news in advance and wanted to inform you so that you won't be able to react in time and do something embarrassing," Manager Zheng said straightforwardly.
"Impossible. Lord Lu and I have a good relationship," Merchant Li said flatly when he heard this.
"Hehe, it doesn't matter. I'll know in a while. I just came to tell you in advance. After all, our relationship is not bad. Haha," Butler Zheng walked to Merchant Li's side, stopped for a moment and said. Then, he walked away with a smile.
Merchant Li's face suddenly became ugly. Since the other party dared to say so, he definitely would not deliberately make fun of him.
But why was it like this? Was it because he didn't give the carriage to them?
That couldn't be right. If it was Lord Lu who asked, he would give it with both hands without hesitation. Moreover, he had already asked Lord Lu at the beginning. He said that they didn't need someone to take such a luxurious carriage.
On this road, it was simply telling anyone that there was an important person sitting here. Hurry up and rob me. They wouldn't put themselves in danger. For the sake of enjoyment, they also had to think about their lives.
Sure enough, a while after Butler Zheng left, an old man who didn't look young hurried over. If it wasn't Lord Lu, who else could it be?
"Lord Lu, what's the matter?" Merchant Li pretended not to know and deliberately asked enthusiastically.
"Ai, Old Li, I'm really sorry. Now you have to leave the caravan," Lord Lu said helplessly. "Don't make it difficult for me. This is not an order from me, but an order from the top. How could you provoke someone you shouldn't provoke!"
"Lord Lu, what's going on? How did I provoke someone? We have been friends for so many years. Can you teach me how to get away? I don't want this carriage of goods. Can't I? "Hearing Lord Lu's serious words, Merchant Li immediately realized that something was wrong.
At this time, if they were really driven out alone, then it would be terrible.
The road ahead was long, and there were bandits nearby. With their almost defenseless strength, it was basically a disaster. Even if they didn't want the goods this time, they had to stay.
"I can't say. I can't even guarantee that you stay. The only thing I can do is that before tomorrow's departure, you can stay here, but you must not follow. Otherwise, the guards will directly drive you out." Lord Lu sighed again, patted him on the shoulder, and then left.
He didn't think that it was really as Butler Zheng said. Maybe he knew something. Even if he didn't want his face, he had to ask him for advice and see what happened. Even if he died, he had to know.
However, as soon as they moved, they discovered that there were already a few figures guarding outside. Those were the Zhili guards of the large caravan. Seeing that the other party was guarding this place, it seemed that they were guarding against them from leaving. It seemed that even the last way out was blocked.
This time, everyone in their caravan was facing a huge crisis.
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