Ahu led Xia Jin and the others towards a road up the mountain. The mountain shape here was strange and the road was very difficult to walk. Some of the roads that were passable were very hidden.
It's okay for a single person to go there, but if the soldiers and horses are carrying food, grass and ordnance, it will be quite difficult, because these narrow roads are impossible for carriages to pass!
"Tonight, we may have to stay in the mountains for a night. If the guest doesn't mind, I can take you to my hut for a night! It's not far from here!" Ahu said.
Xia Jin looked at the darkening sky, nodded, and said, "Then I'll trouble Ahu!"
Ahu took Xia Jin and the others to his hut before dark. As mentioned, it was indeed very simple.
It's said to be a hut, but it's more like a hut made of a few wooden sticks. Looking at the sparse straw above the head, if it rains, it will definitely leak!
Fortunately, it was very clean inside, with a wooden frame bed, a pot stove, and a table next to it. There were pots and pans on the table, full of them, but they were washed and arranged very well.
tidy.
In another corner of the room, there was a large pile of animal skins, presumably accumulated by Ahu from hunting.
On the way here, Xia Jin noticed that he was the only family here, and there was no other family within ten miles.
"Are there no villagers nearby?" Siji asked.
Ahu scratched his head and said, "I am the only one who lives here."
"You're the only one? What about the others?" Siji looked at him.
"They all live in the city. I was thrown into the mountains when I was a child. My grandfather at the tea stall raised me. I have been living here and have long been used to it. My grandfather also said that he would take me to the city, but I
I still prefer hunting alone in the mountains!" Ahu smiled honestly.
"By the way, hunting! I forgot about this, everyone still has to eat roast rabbit! I'm going right now!"
Ahu took his bow and arrows and ran out of the hut.
"Let me follow you and have a look!" Mo Tuo followed him out of the hut.
"Master, I always feel that this place is weird!" Li Qiang said.
Li Qiang could see it, how could Xia Jin not see it?
This young man named Ahu did not lie. His mind was extremely simple, and nothing he thought or said was false. Xia Jin had already tried this with the mind-reading door.
However, the old man at the tea stall was a little weird. He said no one had been here for a long time.
Then why are hot tea and tea leaves prepared in advance, and the number of tea cups is the same as the number of them, as if it was prepared for them in advance.
Not long after, Ahu and Motuo came back, carrying two rabbits in each hand. Ahu handled them quickly, and soon they cleaned the rabbits and started roasting them.
His method of cooking food is to use a very primitive barbecue, where he just grills the food without adding any seasonings.
After all, the conditions here are simple and there is really no seasoning left.
For Xia Jin, who is both a foodie and a chef, it is the most normal thing to carry a bag of homemade barbecue ingredients with you.
After Ah Hu roasted the rabbit, Xia Jin sprinkled the barbecue ingredients on it and roasted it a little to bring out the aroma. Soon, the simple thatched hut was filled with aroma.
After Ahu pulled off a piece of meat and took a bite, he gave a thumbs up and praised: "It's so delicious! This is the most delicious food I have ever eaten in my life!"
While eating, Ahu was talking, his honest look amused all four seasons.
However, thinking about the first time she ate the food made by Xia Jin, it was actually similar to Ahu's.
Xia Jin looked at the seasoning packet in her hand and couldn't help but think that after Zhuifeng Express opened and solved the problem of expensive seasonings, her secret barbecue seasoning would be popular!
After eating and drinking enough, the next morning, everyone set out for Lincheng.
After walking for about half a day, we finally saw a city.
From a distance, one could see Lin Ziyi's soldiers and horses stationed ten miles outside the city. In front of the city gate, some ordinary people were lying on the ground, blocking the entire city entrance.
This was probably a bad idea based on the knowledge that Lin Ziyi would not harm ordinary people!
Xia Jin's impression of that city lord became even worse!
However, Lin Ziyi could not last long if he continued to work like this.
The road up the mountain is steep, and food and grass cannot be brought up. The army cannot last long without food and grass, but this is not an option!
"Ahu, do you know how to get into the city?" Xia Jin looked at Ahu and asked.
Ahu thought for a while, "The city gate is sealed and the main entrance will definitely not be able to go through, but there is a small door through which you can go! The meat I hunt will be sold through that door!"
Ahu took Xia Jin and the others to find the secret door in the north of the city. This door was very narrow, only large enough for one person to travel.
After Xia Jin and the others went in, Ahu said that he was going to go hunting and would not go with them. Xia Jin gave her fifty taels of silver for traveling expenses and gave her a bag of barbecue ingredients.
Ahu waved goodbye and turned around to leave.
Xia Jin entered Lincheng. This city was no different from other cities. The only difference was that every house in their house hung a flag with the black crow totem on it.
Xia Jin had just walked a few steps when suddenly, a large group of people came out of nowhere and surrounded Xia Jin and the others!
A man in purple clothes came out, with a pair of square eyes, a hooked nose, and a Chinese-character face. He looked to be in his early thirties.
The man in purple walked towards Xia Jin, "You are Lin Ziyi's newlywed wife, Xia Jin!"
Xia Jin was stunned, "How did you recognize it?"
"You don't need to know this, you just need to know that your appearance allows us to win a complete victory without having to fight with a single soldier!"
He sneered and signaled with a gesture to capture Xia Jin and the others.
Li Qiang held the Ice Soul Claw on the back of her hand. Xia Jin shook her head. Li Qiang understood what she meant and took her hand away. The next moment, she was caught with a backhand.
"Tie them up and confront Lin Ziyi tonight!" the man in purple ordered.
The soldiers captured Xia Jin and others and imprisoned them in the dungeon.
"Miss, what should we do!" Siji asked worriedly.
Si Ji, Li Qiang, and Mo Tuo all looked at Xia Jin. They had seen Xia Jin's abilities before, so there was no problem for them to escape.
But Xia Jin didn't resist and allowed them to take her back. This shows that she already has a plan in mind!
Xia Jin looked at Siji with a half-smile and said, "If they have me as a hostage, the people outside the city will evacuate."
After hearing what she said, Siji reacted and said, "I understand! When the people evacuate, it will be a good time for the general to attack!"
At the same time, in the military tent opposite Lincheng, the envoy sent by Lincheng arrived and brought a letter.
Lin Ziyi opened the letter and found a hairpin inside. Lin Ziyi recognized the hairpin as belonging to Xia Jin at a glance!
