The darkness before dawn finally passed, and a ray of rising sun struggled to tear through the endless cold night;
The gorgeous morning sun shines on the white snowfield and also on the speeding little figure. It has been a long time since the boy felt that the cold air is so refreshing!
After more than two hours of running, Leng Yi finally exhausted his energy. At this time, he had crossed the Huangyang County boundary and entered the Zhenxi County area. So far, no sign of anyone being followed had been found;
"Damn horse! How dare you not let me ride it!"
Leng Yi rubbed his sore knees and cursed in a low voice those horses that only recognized their owners. He wrapped the cloak that he had pulled off from Wu Yuan tightly and sat under a piece of bluestone;
"But it's okay..."
Leng Yi gnawed on the collected dry food, opened the package again, and counted the pile of silver notes inside again. He never expected that a dozen horse thieves could have more than 2,300 taels of silver on them;
"It is said that horse thieves like to carry their property with them so that they can escape at any time. It seems to be true!"
Leng Yi looked at the twenty or so banknotes of different denominations in his hand and nodded slowly. If the horse thieves hadn't had this habit, he really didn't know how long it would have taken to get so much money.
"These two should be public funds and should be kept for future use;"
Leng Yi took out two brand-new but small-denomination banknotes from a pile of banknotes and stuffed them into his bag;
Finally have money!
Leng Yi put down the banknotes and couldn't help but let out a long sigh, then raised his head and looked at the mountain ridge not far away bathed in the sun. Over the mountain ridge, it was Zhenxicheng, the westernmost town in Xichuan Prefecture!
but……
Thinking of Zhenxi City, Leng Yi couldn't help but frown. The experience in Huangyang City flashed through his mind. To this day, he still doesn't understand how he pretends to be different? Can the city defense tell that something is wrong at a glance?
Could it be because of that meal?
"Stupid! How can you pretend to be like that with your temperament!" At this moment, Old Long's cold snort suddenly sounded;
"My temperament..."
Leng Yi couldn't help but be stunned when he heard the words, and then quickly figured out the connection:
Indeed, for so many years, he had only been honest and aggrieved in front of Lao Long;
Before meeting Lao Long, his status as a prodigy in the world destined him to have the unique publicity of a genius. This publicity that never bows down has already penetrated into his bones and integrated into his every word and deed;
Despite the sudden drastic changes in his life, and after three months of hardship, Leng Yi's obvious flamboyance has been worn away a lot, and he looks like a different person;
But, how could that kind of arrogance in the bones be wiped out in just three months?
Moreover, Leng Yi had never gone out for any experience. He just followed what was said in the story and took it for granted that the lower his status, the less attention he would receive;
Although Leng Yi’s outfit has deceived many ordinary people; but——
In the eyes of the city guard who has been involved in various religions and streams for more than ten years, there is a clear contrast between his cold demeanor and his attire;
And that meal only made the city defense more sure of their judgment;
I see!
Leng Yi couldn't help but narrowed his eyes. He understood that if he didn't solve this problem, this trip would still be full of risks; Zhenxi City is a frontier town, where fish and dragons are mixed, and there will be more people with vicious eyes!
Moreover, this trip into the city is of great importance, and there is no room for any mistakes...
After some hard thinking, Leng Yi did not enter Zhenxi City directly, but turned a corner and entered a slightly larger village outside the city;
At noon, when Leng Yi stepped out of the village, his whole look took on a completely new look!
The well-fitting black fast boots, the cropped cloak, the long hair, the steel knife with a sheath on the back... all the attire is in line with Leng Yi's current temperament;
Moreover, after spending thirteen years of life last time, Leng Yi not only had a thicker voice, but also had a much rougher skin. Coupled with his slightly mature dress, he looked like a man in his twenties.
young monk;
Now, as long as they don't take action, except for those who have watched Leng Yi grow up, it will be difficult for others to see the difference between him and ordinary young monks;
The only difference is Leng Yi's size...
"Well, if you encounter someone who laughs at my short height, you should pretend to be angry and then take action;"
Leng Yi touched his head, carefully speculated and imitated, then took a deep breath and strode towards Zhenxi City;
Zhenxicheng is a county town west of Huangyang County and the westernmost county town of Xichuan Prefecture. Further west is the national border of the Daqi Dynasty; after crossing the border, it is the real Great Western Wilderness;
Because it is closer to the Western Wilderness than Huangyang County, the vitality of heaven and earth here is even thinner, even so thin that it is difficult for food crops to grow; although it is like Huangyang County, it is a thousand miles of barren mountains, but looking at it, here
But not even a dead tree can be seen;
However, as the last town before entering the Western Wilderness, Zhenxi City is larger and more lively than Huangyang City, with more monks and higher level of city defense patrols;
"Everyone who watches the city gate has a level three body tempering cultivation level, and Zhang Dong is just a street patrolman here." Looking at the guard at the city gate from a distance, Leng Yi couldn't help but smacked his lips, and then said warily
stride over;
"really……"
At the gate of the dilapidated city, Leng Yi looked at the wanted notice on the wall and couldn't help but rub his nose;
Although the face of the portrait on the wanted poster has not changed, a bamboo hat and a coarse cloth jacket have been added. With that appearance and that kind of dress, even Leng Yi himself feels a little awkward, let alone those old oil men with vicious eyes.
son;
"1,500 taels! I really want my life!"
Looking at the latest reward amount on the wanted poster, Leng Yi couldn't help but grit his teeth;
As the reward amount increases, the bonuses on the road will definitely increase as well, and the pursuers will also become more ferocious!
If exposed again...
Leng Yi's heart couldn't help but clench even tighter!
Fortunately, Leng Yi stood here warily for a while, except for attracting some looks because of his short stature, no one came to look for trouble;
It seems that these two taels of silver are not in vain;
Leng Yi nodded secretly in his heart, then took a deep breath, and entered Zhenxi City with his head held high under the electric eyes of a group of city guards at the city gate;
With a new look, a harmonious temperament, and more than two thousand taels of silver coins thrown out, Leng Yi was treated at the "uncle" level second only to the distinguished guests at the Lingshi Store in Zhenxicheng;
"Master! Please walk slowly! Come back next time!"
As the waiter nodded and bowed with a charming smile, Leng Yi nodded indifferently, and then stepped out of the Lingshi store;
Alas, this world...
Thinking of the two purchases of spiritual stones, but the treatment was completely different, Leng Yi couldn't help but sigh deeply, and a trace of helpless loneliness flashed in his heart;
"Forget it! When I get the ability..."
Leng Yi tightened the package on his back, looked up at the sky to the west, and then strode out of the city;
"What a monster! You actually let me lose you once!"
Just when Leng Yi disappeared among the crowd on the road, a middle-aged monk with a strong figure, wearing a bamboo hat and dressed as a mercenary slowly walked out of a dark alley next to Lingshi Store;
"However, if I hadn't seen you so much since childhood, I would have been fooled by you!"
After the monk glanced at the direction where Leng Yi disappeared, a sharp light flashed in his indifferent eyes, then he pressed his hat and walked away to follow him from a distance;
Just as the monk stepped away, a badge on his waist also swayed, and on the waist badge made of black iron, four strong and powerful characters suddenly appeared -