Layers of white marble steps like dense scales, dazzling yellow glazed tiles, and the golden light of the summer sun shines down. At this moment, the human city can rival the work of heaven.
When Wei Changtian stood in the huge Yongding City and looked up at Longshou Mountain with dense palaces in the distance, he finally saw for the first time what the world of cultivation should look like.
It has to be said that compared to other big cities he has seen, Yongding, which is built around mountains, is indeed much more "fantasy".
People live around the foot of the mountain.
The capital offices of all Dahui institutions are located above the foot of the mountain and below the mountainside.
From the mountainside to the top is the Grand Palace.
The palace built on the mountain is undoubtedly extremely difficult to build. If it were not for the existence of practitioners, it is estimated that no matter how much manpower and material resources are invested, it would be difficult to complete this feat.
But correspondingly, just like the pyramid in the previous life, its visual impact is indeed strong enough.
Good guy, if there were a few more sword-wielding and flying monks around, it would really be similar to the scenes described in fantasy novels...
"Master!"
Admiring in his heart, when Zhang San's voice sounded, Wei Changtian finally withdrew his gaze and asked casually:
"Is everything done?"
"It's done."
Zhang San nodded: "I only want a private courtyard."
"Well, let's go then."
Nodding slightly, Wei Changtian immediately followed Zhang San towards the inn called "Zhuwu" not far away, with Yang Liusi and Li Zimu falling slightly behind them.
Wei Changtian didn't bring many people with him this time, only Zhang San, Yang Liushi, and Li Zimu.
And these three people obviously have their own uses.
Zhang San is responsible for delivering information and doing some odd jobs.
Yang Liushi is not only a "thug", but also uses illusions to help the group hide their identity and whereabouts.
As for Li Zimu...she replaced Chu Xianping and became Wei Changtian's current military advisor.
"Guests, the rooms have been tidied up."
"I will take you there now..."
Just like that, amidst the attentive reception of the inn proprietress, the four of them walked into the front hall of the inn one after another, with smiles on their faces.
And with their arrival, an undercurrent capable of destroying everything began to surge in the prosperous and spectacular Yongding City.
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"Zhuwu" Inn is located in the southwest corner of Yongding City, not too close to Longshou Mountain, about ten miles away.
Since this inn is named "Zhuwu", it means that there must be bamboo and water in it.
It is adjacent to the river on three sides, southeast and west, and only the north is connected to Qian Street. From a distance, it is a green bamboo forest.
The main body of the inn is hidden in this bamboo forest. Although the house is made of wood, it is mostly decorated with bamboo slices, and there are also many flowers and plants planted around it.
Such a place is quite a bit of a place of tranquility amidst the hustle and bustle, and being there seems to isolate you from the hustle and bustle of the city.
But correspondingly, the room rates here are not cheap either.
Of course, the reason why Wei Changtian chose to stay in this "high-end B&B" was not because he was greedy for enjoyment, or because the young proprietress was quite pretty.
He just felt that compared to ordinary inns where people came and went, this place was more private after all.
Moreover, since the innkeeper is able to own such a property in Yongding City at such a young age, she most likely has some background behind her, and the probability of being interrogated in the future will definitely be much smaller.
As for the identity of my group...
"Shopkeeper, I wonder how many larger horse shops there are in the city?"
Following the shopkeeper's wife as she walked toward a single courtyard deep in the bamboo forest, Wei Changtian suddenly said: "We are here from Dajue and want to do some horse business."
"Several guests are Dajue people."
The landlady in a green skirt turned around with a smile upon hearing this: "Master, please don't be polite. My name is Qin He. You can call me girl."
"By the way, I don't know, Master, you..."
"Oh, my surname is Wei."
"It turns out to be Mr. Wei. Thank you very much for your willingness to take care of my business."
The woman named Qin He stopped and gave a salute. When she took another step, she deliberately landed beside Wei Changtian and answered the latter's question.
"Mr. Wei, there are thirteen big horse shops in Dahuiluo, and every family has a shop in Yongding City."
"I wonder which one you want to visit first?"
"This...Which one does Miss Qin think is better?"
"I don't understand the horse market, so I don't dare to talk nonsense, but I heard that the horses from Changsheng Horse Racing are considered to be the best."
"Really? But I don't know where the Changsheng Horse Racing Store is?"
"It's in the middle of the city..."
"..."
With each other's words, Wei Changtian soon started chatting with Qin He about horse trading.
And "the horse dealer who came from Dajue" was his identity in Dahui during this period.
In fact, this was Li Zimu's idea.
First of all, horses are born frequently, and there are already many horse dealers of all sizes traveling from north to south, so it will not look out of place.
Secondly, horse trading is a big deal, and it is not something that can be settled in a day or two. They will not arouse suspicion even if they live here for a long time.
Finally, horse dealers need to travel all year round, so most of them have good cultivation skills, which can also explain his and Zhang Sanwu's identities.
It has to be said that Li Zimu may not be as good as Chu Xianping in terms of big strategies, but he is extremely meticulous in handling such small matters.
And this is why Wei Changtian brought her here...
"Thank you, Miss Qin. I'll go to Changsheng Horse Racing Store tomorrow to have a look."
"Young master, you're welcome. You must be tired after traveling a long way, so I won't bother you much. I'll just say hello to you if you need anything."
"good......"
"..."
While they were talking, everyone had already arrived at a single courtyard.
Qin He said a few more polite words before saying goodbye and leaving. Several innkeepers also moved the luggage of Wei Changtian and others into the room and left.
Turning his head to look at the other two small courtyards not far away, which were not occupied for the time being, and then glancing at Qin He's fine figure, Wei Changtian murmured in a low voice:
"Probably a mistress."
"Mistress?"
Yang Liushi, who was looking at the scenery in the courtyard, heard these words and asked in confusion: "Ms. sir, what is a mistress?"
"this......"
Wei Changtian searched for a long time and finally came up with a closer explanation: "It's a shameful outer room."
"Oh I got it."
As soon as he heard "Outer Chamber", Yang Liushi, who had lived in a brothel for several years, immediately understood it.
She frowned and thought for a while, then looked back at Qin He. It was obvious that she still agreed with Wei Changtian's judgment.
After all, the cost of opening such an inn in Yongding City must be very high, but the business of "Zhuwu" is obviously not good, so Qin He must be a wealthy owner.
In addition, Qin He asked Wei Changtian to call her "girl", which shows that at least she is not married on the surface.
A young woman with no status, doing business in public, not afraid of losing money... Combining these three points, Qin He does look like a "mistress".
"Sir, come into the house."
Shaking his head, Yang Liushi had no interest in discussing other people's secrets, and soon walked into the small courtyard with Wei Changtian.
Not far away, Qin He, who didn't know that he had been identified as his mistress, also looked back at this moment.
His eyes swept over Yang Liushi, Zhang San, Li Zimu, and finally landed on Wei Changtian's back.
She blinked her long eyelashes, seeming a little confused.