Baiyi had used his teacher's memory to increase his reputation with Lulu. It was not a big deal, but he did not understand why Mia had the same expression of longing and anticipation. Had the two of them infected each other?
A few days later, however, Baiyi was forced to sit in Lulu's family's carriage. The carriage was pulled by an old horse, which was made of wood. The carriage was packed to the brim with goods and passengers, and there was barely any space for the passengers to step on.
Ever since Baiyi had met Mia, he had never ridden in such a luxurious vehicle. He had to fly or teleport, and when he had to ride in a carriage, he had to choose the most luxurious and comfortable one. However, he was now a good-for-nothing apprentice, so he had to make do with Mia, Lulu, Lulu's mother, and a huge pile of herbs. It made him feel uncomfortable.
Strangely, Mia did not seem to be uncomfortable at all. She was smart enough to find a comfortable spot among the goods. Perhaps it was because she had always ridden in this kind of vehicle when she was young. Even after Baiyi had spoiled her like a little princess, she had not forgotten the feeling of being a child. Not only did he not feel uncomfortable, but he was also chatting with Lulu, who was also sleeping beside him.
Lulu's mother, who was still beautiful, keenly noticed Baiyi's uneasiness. She asked, "Mr. Apprentice, you don't seem to be used to it. This is the best we can do in a rural place like ours. Please bear with it a little … "
If it was the old Baiyi, Lulu's mother would not have dared to take the initiative to talk to him. However, ever since he had rescued the courageous young man from the deep forest, his reputation in the town had skyrocketed. After that, he had interacted with the townspeople, especially Lulu's family, which was next door, and they had become close.
"You're too kind. It's nothing. It's much more comfortable than the worst car I've ever ridden in," Baiyi replied humbly.
As for the worst car he had ever been in, it was naturally the one on Earth. After downloading for a long time, it turned out to be the Calabash Brothers type.
"Speaking of which, Lulu told me that you've been to many places, right? He must have been a person of high status in the past, "Lulu's mother said vaguely.
Baiyi was still quite mysterious to the townspeople. Many of them were curious about him. As long as they chatted with him, they would inevitably want to find out about his secrets. However, Baiyi had always been tight-lipped and his words were watertight. Faced with this question, he just casually said, "I don't have any identity. I'm just wandering around …"
The conversation did not last long, and Lulu's father, who was driving the car, did not have to worry that Baiyi would turn into the Old Wang next door. After all, on one side was a Voidwalker who was concerned about the state of the world and the mysteries of time, and on the other side was a housewife who lived a simple life of daily necessities. After a few words, the conversation died down. The two little ones, on the other hand, seemed to have an endless amount of things to talk about. They really did look like sisters.
The journey was not long. In less than half a day, the group arrived at the largest city near the border, Highland City. Just as its name described, the city was built on a mountain, and its perimeter was surrounded by a circle of tall, steep walls, which made the whole city look like it was connected to the mountain.
Highland City was not just a city; it was also an important stronghold on the border. A large number of border guards were stationed there. The closer they got to the city, the more soldiers they encountered along the way. They all looked at Baiyi, who looked so out of place in the carriage. Mia and Lulu, on the advice of Lulu's mother, put on the hood of their robes to cover their pretty faces.
The carriage stopped as it approached the city. The road ahead was filled with carriages coming from all directions, forming a long line. Because the autumn harvest had just passed, the people nearby had begun to gather in Highland City. Due to the consideration of the border defense, Highland City only had two city gates, so it was not surprising that it was especially crowded.
"The queue this year is longer than usual," Lulu's father, who was a veteran driver, lamented. Lulu's father, who was sitting in the driver's seat, sighed with emotion. He simply took out some hemp leaves and tobacco from his arms, wrapped them up, and began to smoke.
"Ugh … It looks like we're going to have to wait for a long time …" Little Mia sighed as she looked at the long line of carriages. Perhaps it was because she had had enough of Lulu that she remembered her father, Baiyi, that she snuggled up to him and rested her head on his thigh like a little kitten.
It had been years since he had last done such an intimate act. Baiyi could not help but sigh. His anxious heart calmed down, and he began to enjoy the moment.
"You and your daughter have such a good relationship," Lulu's mother exclaimed.
"After all, we're the only ones left," Baiyi replied. Baiyi replied. According to the story that he had made up, his wife had passed away after giving birth to Mia and he was the one who slowly raised Mia. At first, Mia was a little against it but since Baiyi was so stubborn, she had no choice but to accept it. "Wait a minute!" Baiyi replied.
By the time Mia had fallen asleep on Baiyi's thighs, the carriage had finally arrived at the city gate. Baiyi noticed that there was a whole team of fully-armed soldiers at the gate, carefully inspecting every carriage. Every cargo had to be carefully checked, and every person's facial features had to be compared with a stack of wanted posters. Some even had to pinch a person's face to make sure that it was not a mask. Even a pig had to be made to snort twice before they were allowed to pass.
A few carriages with minor problems were detained and taken away by another team. On top of the city wall, there were a few sorcerers wearing sorcerer's armor and wielding staffs, monitoring the situation from above. Their bodies were emitting waves of Master-level power.
The fact that so many Master-level sorcerers were present at the scene showed how much importance the Empire placed on this matter.
It was obvious that they were searching for something, and if Baiyi's guess was right, it had something to do with the previous incident. Baiyi had thought that the incident was over, and he had not been disturbed, but it seemed that things were not as simple as they seemed.
He had only touched the Book of Servitude a little, so why was the young Old Geezer so fixated on it? With his carefree personality, why would he care so much about something like this? Suddenly, a possibility occurred to him. 'Could it be that … the Book of Servitude in the hands of the young Old Geezer can't be used anymore?' Baiyi thought to himself. Why else would he be so nervous? '
Based on Baiyi's understanding of the Archmage, the Book of Servitude was the Archmage's lifeblood. The Book of Servitude was the Archmage's lifeblood, and it was also the source of the Archmage's indomitable confidence. Although the Archmage did not seem to care about trifles, it was because he had the Book of Servitude in his possession that nothing could faze him.
However, if the Book of Servitude were to be lost, the Rohlserlian Empire would be affected. Baiyi was more worried about the Emperor's mentality, and it might even affect the Emperor's future path of cultivation, which might affect his chances of meeting Baiyi in the future. If the Book of Servitude were to happen, it would not be as simple as a butterfly flapping its wings; it would be like the Giant Butterfly Effect.
Baiyi suddenly realized that he had to meet with his old teacher. That way, he might be able to salvage the situation. If he allowed things to go on like this, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Suddenly, a soldier who was in charge of inspection approached the carriage, and he noticed Baiyi's conspicuous appearance. Instinctively, he pointed his spear at Baiyi and barked, "Take off your helmet! Identify yourself! "
"Be careful. Don't scare him," Baiyi said coldly. He took off his helmet, revealing a face that had been charred beyond recognition. It was a face that had been created using illusions, and it looked a lot like the Murderous Ghoul from a famous Hollywood horror movie.
Unsurprisingly, the soldier suddenly felt as if his heart had stopped beating. He took a few steps back and his face was extremely pale. After a while, he said sympathetically, "Alright, I'm sorry … You're really a strong person …"
After saying that, the soldier lost interest in the inspection, and he did not want to ask any more questions. He waved his hand at the carriage in front of him, signaling for it to pass. Baiyi's carriage was now the easiest to pass through the city.
Of course, Baiyi's Psychic Suggestion was the main reason why the carriage was able to pass through the city.
At the same time, one of the sorcerers on the city wall noticed that the carriage had passed through the gates so smoothly. He quickly called a soldier over and pointed at the carriage, which was slowly making its way through the gates. "How did that carriage pass through the gates so quickly?" the sorcerer asked.
"Please wait a moment, sir. I'll go and ask." After saying that, the soldier ran down the city wall. A moment later, he ran back up while panting and reported, "There was a severely burned patient in the carriage. His face was too scary. The soldiers who were searching were shocked and lost their focus for a moment, so they gave the order to let him go … But the person who was burned to such a state is definitely not the person on the wanted list."
"What about the others?" The sorcerer asked.
"The others are regular customers of the Alpine Legion, aren't they? There's a pharmacy near the border that sends us a batch of herbs every year around this time. We've been working together for many years. "
The sorcerer did not ask any more questions. Instead, he fell into deep thought. Suddenly, he frowned and said, "Something's not right. Wasn't it Rooak who was in charge of the search? He's a seasoned veteran. What has he not seen? Why would he be scared by a human face? Something must have affected him. Something's not right. Go stop that carriage! "
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