In such a world, those who live far from towns try their best to avoid drawing too much attention.
Only the Demon-Suppressing Departments carriage has the momentum to pull an empty carriage on the road.
As time passed by, many merchants also followed in groups, and even actively let the guards ride horses to deliver dry food and meat.
"This reputation is much better than our group of runners."
Chen Ji hugged a big pile of food, and his slightly childish face showed excitement.
Almost two days of continuous running without sleep or rest.
The carriage slowly stopped under the towering city wall, and on the arched city gate, the two words "Qingzhou" were written in iron paint with silver hooks, showing a majestic atmosphere.
Li Xinhuan tossed his token of authority to the city guard and then dismounted, leading his horse forward.
Seeing this, Old Liu stifled a smile and said: "The several lashes last time were indeed memorable."
Seeing their confusion, he explained: "The rules of the Demon-Slaying Department are strict. For no important reason, riding horses at full gallop within the city will result in three lashes and a two-month salary deduction."
Its already dusk now, and in Baiyun County, there are only a few people left on the streets.
However, on this brick-paved road that can accommodate eight horse-drawn carriages running side by side, it is crowded with people and noisy.
Shen Yi stepped down from the horse carriage, with a kind of illusion as if he had returned to his previous life.
Except for fewer skyscrapers, its even more prosperous.
The crowd slowly followed behind Li Xinhuan.
It stopped at a rather strange place in the city.
A two-zhang-high wall stretches endlessly, extending all the way to the end of ones line of sight, as if encircling a small city within this city.
"The two thousand eight hundred acres of land personally approved by Governor Mu were used to establish the Town Demonstration Office."
"Come with me."
The beggar took away his family and six new people.
Li Xinhans entry was from an unconventional angle.
"There are many rules inside, but they have nothing to do with our external operations. You just need to remember where to eat, where to sleep and where to collect your salary."
Lao Liu led Shen Yi while introducing the facilities inside.
First went to the Imperial Household Department to register.
Li Xinhans personally came forward, and after a moment, he brought out a set of clothes and a medicine bottle, with a black waist card on top.
Handing things over to Shen Yi: "I see that the knife at your waist is not ordinary, so I wont take it. If you need anything else, just come here and ask, and if theres something you dont understand, go find Xiu Jie directly."
Liu Xiujie smacked his lips: "Where does he live?"
Li Xinhans hesitated for a moment, then turned back and said: "Ill do it according to Mr. Lins intention."
Upon hearing this, Liu Xiu Jies expression changed slightly: "Why bother looking for trouble."
Shen Yi silently watched the two of them, somewhat unable to fully understand.
Liu Xiujie then let out a sigh and took him deeper into the mountains.
"As usual, the outer camp lieutenant lived in the west wing..."
About an incense sticks worth of time later, Liu Xiu Jie stopped in front of a quiet courtyard and bitterly smiled as he introduced: "You be careful yourself."
"What place is this?"
Shen Yi furrowed her brow and looked away.
"The generals usual residence, along with his five disciples, including two demon-suppressing generals, one deputy general, a monster catcher, and a newly joined three-striped lieutenant who had only been there for five months."
"Hiss, you might not be too familiar with the Demon-Slaying Department, guess why there are no guards stationed here?"
Liu Xiu Jie took a deep breath, rubbed his temples and said again: "Let me put it another way, inside except for the commander, the other rooms belong to two Condensed Dan realms, two Jade Liquid Fullness, and one Jade Liquid Mid-term."
"And I, apart from a letter, have nothing else to rely on, and now I also want to move in."
"Im not sure if this is a good thing, as the saying goes, A tall tree catches the wind."
Liu Xiu Jie furrowed his brow, not quite understanding what Lord Lin was thinking.
Compared with him, he is more aware of the thoughts of other ordinary school lieutenants.
"Never mind, come with me."
Liu Xiu-jie plunged in head-first, as if this were some kind of lair of dragons and tigers.
Hearing what the other party said, combined with what Zhang Tuhou had mentioned before.
Shen Yis original guess about Lin Baiweis identity was now completely confirmed.
He just cant figure out what the other side wants to do.
Entering the courtyard, I see a single pagoda tree and an ancient well.
A robust young man with a bare upper body sits on a stone pedestal, his entire body as if cast in fine steel, with clear and distinct muscle lines.
He carefully peeled the beans in his hand. Across from him, a white-haired old woman pinched the seedlings with her fingertips.
It looks very peaceful and serene.
"Outer courtyard Liu Xiu-jie, has seen Lord Fang."
Lao Liu forced a smile and pulled Shen Yi beside him: "Lord Fang, this is..."
"I know, I received a letter from my elder sister."
Fang Heng continued peeling the beans without lifting his eyes, while the old woman curiously looked over at Shen Yi.
"Thats good, thats good."
Liu Xiu Jie smiled and accompanied him, completely unlike the ease when facing Li Xin Han. He glanced sideways: "Still not meeting your Fang Heng Shixiong."
"Fang Heng said calmly: Theres no need for that, Brother. You can just call him by his name."
As soon as this was said, Liu Xiu Jie looked slightly embarrassed, but in his heart he let out a sigh.
As expected, a single letter cant grasp such a great opportunity.
"You little brat, cant you look at people when you speak?" The old lady slapped a palm on the young mans head.
Fang Heng seemed to be used to it, raised his head and pointed to the smallest side house: "Go live there first, Master sister owes you, Ill pay her back."
This time it was Liu Xiujies turn to be puzzled.
Shen Yi silently let out a breath of relief, so thats how it was.
Its impossible to say that I didnt have any expectations at all.
But such a big pie fell from the sky, and he really didnt dare to catch it.
Now I finally understand the reason and have become more down-to-earth.
Lin Baiwei had promised herself two volumes of Jade Liquid Realm martial arts, with the Four Harmony True Seal counting as one. She thought that after the trouble was resolved, the other party might not remember this matter again, or she could just casually take out a style from the Town Demon Martial Arts to complete the transaction.
Unexpectedly, the other party was quite considerate.
Since the person in front of him is also a disciple of General Tong, and hes being so serious about it, the martial arts passed down shouldnt be weaker than the Four Harmony True Seal.
"Uh-huh."
Liu Xiu-jie saw that there was nothing else he could do for himself, so he simply bowed his head and bid farewell, leaving Shen Yi with a sympathetic gaze.
Although he had reminded himself beforehand, being rejected so bluntly by Fang Heng must have been quite a blow to his ego.
“……”
Shen Yi gave him a white eye and turned into the small house.
The new clothes were made of silk fabric, feeling quite smooth to the touch. Even the ordinary school officers belt was inlaid with precious jade, and its no wonder that Zhang Butous eyes turned red with envy at the extravagance of the Town Demon Department.
He simply tried it on and it fit fairly well.
Unfortunately, there is no mirror either.
She smoothed out her sleeves and Shenyi reached out to take the small medicine bottle.
Liu Xiu Jie left without making things clear.
Is this what they call a panacea?
Shen Yi hung the waist card on her body and picked up the black knife, just about to go out.
But then he heard the old womans voice outside: "Young man, come out and eat quickly."