When these young followers of the Demon Sect looked at the inn from a distance, some water condensed in the sky, and a thin rain gradually fell.
The water vapor was in the air, but it didn't cover up the smoke.
On the contrary, on such a slightly cold rainy day, the smoke from the cooking pots looks even more azure.
This post is actually no longer an official post. Starting from the spring of the year before last, when the war between the Southern Dynasty in the north and the Northern Wei Dynasty began to intensify, the entire Southern Dynasty's military strength tilted towards the north, and the defense in the southwest was somewhat empty. Even many officials and preparations at the post station The horses also moved to the north.
Later, Wang Yuanying of Zhongshan took a detour from Tuyuhun and Dangxiang, and his army quietly entered the territory of the Southern Dynasties. It was precisely because of the lack of defense in the southwest and northwest areas.
The military stopped supplying military supplies to this inn two years ago. Instead, it was funded by some wealthy local businessmen to facilitate military personnel traveling here. Some of the businesses of these wealthy businessmen are also related to the military.
Many companies that are able to do business with the military are also because of these inconspicuous little things that accumulate over time.
The Taoist priests in Taoist temples are not as lucky as the handymen in the inns.
After the southern dynasty changed to a new dynasty, they only respected Buddhism, and many Taoists were imprisoned inexplicably. Therefore, this Taoist temple came to an end in the early years of Tianjian. At first, the people in the post station used the hollow space in the Taoist temple. When there were many people coming and going, they would clean the Taoist temple and stay in the guest rooms of the Taoist temple. However, after the inn lost its official status two years ago and there were few staff, the Taoist temple was closed and a thick layer of dust and miscellaneous things had accumulated. It was overgrown with grass, and almost no one was interested in stepping in.
There used to be an old willow tree and a crabapple at the entrance of this Taoist temple. The willow tree and the crabapple were both hundreds of years old. They used to be red and green and full of vitality. However, the Taoist temple lost its popularity and fewer people came and went. After that, the old willow plant and the crabapple plant did not grow better. Instead, they suffered from insect pests because of the excessive number of insects. At this time, the crabapple plant had withered and died, and the old willow plant no longer looked as good as before. There are thousands of strands, and the branches are all sparse and dying.
It's hard to say what the fate of this place will be at this time.
The owner of the original Taoist temple in this place never imagined that a Taoist temple in such a remote place could be implicated and die suddenly due to the change of emperor in the imperial city of Jiankang.
In life, it is not that things will go as you wish, but things will not go as planned. On the contrary, nine out of ten things will happen.
inexplicable
Luck, for some people who are determined to change their lives, is often like cooking a pot of good porridge, but because the firewood is too strong, the bottom of the pot is burnt.
Naturally, there is no aroma. Instead, it tastes like a burnt pot, and it tastes like eating a mouthful of cigarette ashes.
Wei Rui and Yuan Yan looked at the pancakes and golden-brown rabbit meat brought to them by the people at the inn, but they didn't have much appetite in their hearts.
The two people had already reached an agreement before. Even though the Southern Dynasty Emperor's begging for thieves had spread all over the world, Wei Rui and Yuan Yan both felt that they could talk to the Emperor. After all, Xiao Yan was not stupid. As long as certain conditions were met, he would not He would think that Lin Yi would threaten his throne, and would once again realize that the most terrifying enemy in the Southern Dynasty at this time was the Demon Sect.
However, the Empress Dowager, the only sage in the world, fell into the hands of the Demon Sect, who was truly invincible. However, with the latest military information from the military, when they learned that the princes had died in the Nanhuang Palace, Wei Rui and Yuan Yan We all understand that this matter is irreconcilable and there is no need to go to Jiankang anymore.
No matter how heavy-hearted and tasteless the food was, he could never live up to the good intentions of the people at the inn. Wei Rui reached out and took a piece of hot pancake in his hand, but suddenly felt something in his heart and stopped.
"In our Northern Wei Dynasty, the scientific examination of generals was too backward compared to the Southern Dynasties. Most of our generals in the Northern Wei Dynasty came from various clans and royal relatives. Some brave and skilled generals were often affiliated with a certain prince, so most of the generals were dealing with
They are not as worried about things as you are, because many of them only consider profit trade-offs and do not worry about the country and the people."
Yuan Yan looked at Wei Rui, a little confused, but finally said what she had been holding in her heart for several days, "In my opinion, if you want the Southern Dynasty to have as few civil strife as possible, the situation at this time
, you might as well cooperate with Lin Yi directly."
"Things in the world are not as simple as you want them to be. I brought you here because I really want to send you to him, but as for me... I have actually made an appointment with the Chen family and want to talk to them. I just don't care.
How about, first we have to pass today’s level.”
Wei Rui looked at her and smiled lightly. The corners of his eyes were covered with wrinkles like knife carvings, but the corners of his mouth were full of bitterness.
"Could it be the Demon Sect?" Yuan Yan could not sense anything at this time, but the meaning in Wei Rui's eyes suddenly made her think of some possibility.
Wei Rui did not respond.
He could not accurately judge the cultivators who were far above him. At this time, there was no demon sect in his perception, but those who were regular
The smell of decay and death contained in the approaching aura can only be related to the Demon Sect.
He was no stranger to the tribesmen of the Demon Sect on the northern border.
"Can you just run away?"
Yuan Yan took a deep breath and asked.
Wei Rui shook his head.
Yuan Yan stopped talking.
Her face turned a little pale.
She knew that whether she wanted to or not, she and Wei Rui might die here today.
…
The sound of horse hooves sounded.
In the cold rain, the rapid sound of horse hooves became clear in just a moment.
"Can't you escape alone?"
Yuan Yan suddenly felt sad. She turned around, looked at Wei Rui, and said.
She didn't know what emotions she was feeling at this time, she just felt that a person seemed to be full of desire to speak before he died.
"I am an array master. In terms of true energy cultivation, there is a huge gap between me and the Demon Sect. However, as long as an array master like me stays in one place for a little longer, he will have certain means. Sitting on the ground to form an array
, the power of an array master is not purely measured by the realm of true energy."
Wei Rui looked at her gently and said: "And just like I can't sense where the Demon Sect is now, I can't sense the specific location of the person who followed you, but if this person is better than me
If you are stronger, even if we die here, we may be able to make the Demon Sect pay a heavy price, and maybe you can survive."
"The people who followed me?" Yuan Yan looked at Wei Rui completely incomprehensibly, not even knowing what he was talking about.
"From the first day you met me, when I was at that inn, I had already sensed that someone was following you. You are the eldest princess of the Northern Wei Dynasty. Even if you are on the run in name, I'm afraid your royal brother will not let you die easily."
Wei Rui looked at her, shook his head, and said: "What I can't understand is that judging from various signs, this person is probably not weaker than your imperial brother... According to my knowledge and intelligence, the Northern Wei Dynasty
It is impossible for such a practitioner to exist."
(In the previous chapter, the obscure demon sect members banned cannibalism. There are still a lot of restrictions now. In fact, the bad guys among the old-school martial arts authors are worse, but they can’t write them now. So they can only make some changes. The current ecological environment
That’s it. It’s too restrictive to write, and it’s already difficult in itself. Book friends should also remember to read and cherish it, and be more tolerant.)