Compared to the hustle and bustle of the southern states, after arriving in Yunzhou, everything is filled with loneliness.
It's as if God has put a filter on this far north, making people always feel a bit gloomy.
Coming from Jingzhou, take the official road to Beiguan City.
Zhang Dahe walked forward unhurriedly, with a somewhat cold expression on his face, as if he would not let strangers in.
Next to him followed a little girl of sixteen or seventeen years old. This little girl was not beautiful, but she was somewhat delicate and good-looking.
The only pity is that the little girl's face is dirty and the clothes she is wearing are newly bought, but they cannot cover the dirt on her body.
Like a little beggar.
Following Zhang Dahe on the road, the little girl was obviously a little overwhelmed. Even in Yunzhou, where the weather was so cold, sweat broke out on her forehead and her breathing became heavier.
"Xiao Xiao, there is an inn ahead. Let's rest in the inn for two days before leaving." Zhang Dahe suddenly said.
"Brother, didn't you say someone would come after you? I'll be fine."
But Zhang Dahe shook his head and said, "No need. I've been waiting in Yunyang County for a whole day and no one has come. Maybe Supervisor Tiansi will let me go."
Upon hearing this, the little girl's eyes suddenly lit up...
"Really? Brother, can you always take me with you from now on?"
"Maybe...it's okay." The coldness on Zhang Dahe's face melted a little, and he touched the little girl's hair with a bit of bitterness in his eyes.
Compared to his sister Zhang Xiaoxiao who is naive, Zhang Dahe knows that he may not be able to escape death.
The dozens of lives lost in Yunyang County must finally be accounted for.
It also includes Jian Tiansi's head catcher and demon catcher, as well as the county magistrate and masters, and many others.
Although he didn't know why Supervisor Tiansi didn't come to arrest him immediately, Zhang Dahe knew very well that he was now a fugitive and would be caught sooner or later.
"We need to settle Xiaoxiao before he is caught." Zhang Dahe thought secretly.
While they were talking, the two of them had already arrived at the inn.
This inn is located next to the official road, and people traveling from north to south will stay here.
Therefore, although the surroundings are desolate, the business of the inn is pretty good.
"Two guest rooms, prepare hot water, and a table of delicious food." Zhang Dahe said.
"Sir, please come upstairs." There is no waiter in this inn, so the innkeeper personally guided Zhang Dahe.
By the time the brother and sister had finished resting, the food and wine were already ready.
The two of them came to the lobby of the inn, found a seat in a corner, sat down, and ate without saying a word.
In addition to the Zhang Dahe brothers and sisters, there was another wave of guests in the inn.
Sitting in the middle are three young people, two men and one woman. Looking at their clothes, you can tell that these people are not simple.
Zhang Dahe knew that these young people were all monks.
Two second realms and one third realm.
Considering their age, this is pretty good.
Hearing that they referred to each other as senior brothers and junior sisters, Zhang Dahe quickly lost interest.
"Perhaps some sect came out to practice."
Not long after, another guest came to the inn.
This time, a group of soldiers came, wearing military uniforms, and some of them were slightly injured.
"These barbarians are really crazy. They dare to break into Yunzhou to steal food and people. Are they really not afraid of death?"
"This time they broke into pieces and wreaked havoc in Yunzhou. It is clear that they want us to work hard and consume our energy."
"So, there will be a big battle soon?"
"Nine times out of ten."
"It's only been a few years of stability, hey."
"Who says it isn't?"
The group of soldiers also ordered a table of wine and food to sit down.
Zhang Dahe on the side could hear clearly, and couldn't help but feel a little worried on his face.
He was not worried about the situation in Yunzhou, but worried about how Zhang Xiaoxiao would survive in these troubled times.
"Brother, is there going to be a war in Yunzhou?" Zhang Xiaoxiao asked from the side, the voices of the soldiers were not too quiet.
"It has nothing to do with you or me." Zhang Dahe shook his head slightly.
But at this moment, the young monks in the lobby spoke.
"If it weren't for the incompetence of Da Qin and the low morale of Yunzhou's army, how could those barbarians dare to come to Yunzhou to harm the people?"
"If you and other soldiers don't kill the enemy at the front, you still have time to drink and eat meat in the inn behind you, so you can drive the barbarians back?"
What the young monk said was extremely unpleasant.
The soldiers were furious and wanted to take action, but then the monk's momentum suppressed their anger.
"It's a monk."
"Hey, this little brat who doesn't have all his hair is just a little bit talented in cultivation. What's so great about it?"
"I don't know them the same way."
Soldiers have truly experienced life and death, and because of this, they are more aware of current affairs.
Facing the monks who went out to explore, ordinary soldiers like them were no match.
It doesn't matter if you get scolded a few times. If you don't lose a piece of meat, you might as well continue drinking and eating meat.
When the young monks saw that these soldiers did not dare to respond, they became even more proud.
"I just said you are a bunch of cowards, and that's true!"
But just before he finished speaking, a general wearing scale armor walked into the inn.
Seeing the general's appearance, several soldiers quickly stood up, saluted, and then gave up a seat.
"Brother Song."
"Sit down." Song Lian waved his hand, but did not go to the table. Instead, he went straight to the young monks.
This time, the young monks also felt the pressure, stood up one after another, and picked up their weapons.
"what you up to?!"
"Insulting my soldiers based on their cultivation is extremely despicable." Song Lian said expressionlessly, "They just killed a small group of barbarians, and they still have fresh injuries on their bodies. They should not be insulted by your words."
"Brother Song, it's just a couple of scoldings, it doesn't matter." Someone tried to dissuade him.
Song Lian turned a deaf ear and just looked at the three young monks.
"Kneel down and kowtow to admit your mistake, or I will kill you, blame the barbarians, and then avenge you."
Song Lian's long sword has been unsheathed.
Unlike ordinary long swords, his sword is much wider, but not as thick as a big sword.
The blade of the sword was still stained with blood, and the faint murderous aura made the young men tremble with fear.
"I...we are from the Feiyun Sect, you dare to attack us?!" Although the young man at the head was a little scared, he refused to admit defeat.
"No wonder he is so arrogant." Song Lian sneered, and his power became even stronger.
Feiyun Sect is the largest sect in Yunzhou, so it is understandable that its disciples are a bit arrogant and domineering.
But being able to understand it does not mean that you will accept it.
After waiting for a while, seeing that the three young monks still didn't speak, Song Lian also lost his patience.
"If you don't apologize, then go die."
As soon as he finished speaking, Song Lian's sword had penetrated the chest of the leading young monk.
The young monk didn't even have a chance to fight back!