Chapter 167 Encountering the Enemy
Lin Ziqing and his party traveled under the stars and night, and in less than three days, they were close to the border between Zhao and Yue.
At this time, everyone was riding horses on a winding forest path. Although they were still disciplined and highly vigilant, the trace of fatigue in their eyes still exposed everyone's current state.
Obviously, traveling for three consecutive days and nights, with only two hours of rest each night, made these hardened warriors a little exhausted.
However, seeing that the border between Zhao and Yue was getting closer and closer, and now it was less than half a day's journey, everyone felt a little more relaxed.
In the carriage, Liu Qianchou said with a smile on his face: "Thank you for your hard work, General Lin! You did not hesitate to put yourself in danger this time to save Qianchou from danger. After you return, Qianchou will definitely report it to Father Ming and let him treat you." More rewards!”
"Your Highness, the Ninth Prince, is serious. This is all a matter of humble duty. How dare you ask for any reward? Moreover, we are still in the territory of Zhao State. It is too early to say that we are out of danger. Your Highness must not take it lightly!" Lin Ziqing lowered her head! road.
"General Lin is thoughtful and thoughtful, and Qianchou admires it very much. I was originally an abandoned son of my father, and I have been alone and helpless for many years. This is the first time that someone has gone through life and death for me! The general is a great kindness, and Qianchou will remember it for the rest of his life. , dare not forget for a moment.”
After hearing this, Lin Ziqing frowned slightly and said in a low voice: "Your Highness is of royal blood and has a rich body. I saved Your Highness because I was loyal to the country of Yue. How come there is no kindness? Please don't mention it again!"
"Hahaha!" Liu Qianchou said with a hearty smile:
"I, Liu Qianchou, usually hate those secular etiquette the most. The most important thing for me to make friends is to be friendly. No matter what status I have, it is just a cloud! Although the general is a woman, in Liu's eyes, he is no less than a seven-foot man! If The general doesn't mind , I am willing to marry you Jinlan, and from now on, we will share blessings and share hardships!"
These words are so heroic, especially coming from a prince like Liu Qianchou! It's really heartwarming to say this. Even though Lin Ziqing was usually taciturn and quiet, she was slightly moved by what he said.
Just when her lips moved slightly and she wanted to say something, the carriage suddenly stopped and stopped without any warning.
The two people in the carriage were jolted. Lin Ziqing was the first to react and immediately asked:
"What's going on outside?"
"Reply to your lord." Someone outside the carriage replied: "There is a beggar blocking the way ahead."
"A beggar?"
Lin Ziqing frowned slightly and said: "Give him some food and send him away." .”
"Sir, this beggar is a bit special." The dead man outside the door hesitated and said, "He doesn't seem to be short of food. In fact, he is eating noodles at the intersection right now."
"What?" ”
Lin Ziqing opened the door curtain and looked outside.
As expected, I saw a beggar sitting in the middle of the road. His clothes were patched and in tatters. In front of him was a large pot, with firewood raised under the pot, and steaming noodles were boiling in the pot.
The beggar was holding an enamel bowl in his hand and was sucking noodles one bite at a time, showing a very satisfied expression. It's just that the position where he is sitting is in the middle of the road, blocking the entire road.
You must know that this is a deep forest, surrounded by tall trees, and there is only this trail. Naturally, it was impossible for people riding horses to pass through the forest, so they could only move forward along this trail.
But this only road is now blocked by the beggar.
"I'm afraid it's a little inappropriate for you to cook noodles on this road. Please get out of your way. If you are short of some money or property, just ask. We also understand the principle of being convenient for others when going out." Lin Ziqing got out of the carriage and rushed to the side. Yan said. But the man ignored her at all and just finished eating the noodles in the bowl. Then he hit the bowl with his chopsticks and sang loudly:
"Ding'er Dang, Ding'er Dang! There's money in my pocket." It’s my Lord, let me do what I want in the world! Ding’er, Ding’er! It’s hard to move without money in your pocket, the monsters eat human blood!”
This song is harsh and unpleasant to everyone present! All frowned.
"Humph! Pretend to be a ghost!" Lin Ziqing glanced at the dead soldier beside him.
The man understood and immediately named his two companions and walked towards the beggar in the middle of the road, obviously preparing to use force.
At this moment, a man's voice suddenly came from the forest:
"Feng Qier, what are you trying to do with a group of ordinary warriors? Just kill them directly. Yes!"
Everyone turned around and saw a tall middle-aged man walking out of the forest. As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Another person said: "Steward Lu, don't be familiar with him. He was a beggar before he started practicing Taoism. Later, by chance, he was spotted by a cultivator and became his disciple. After all, he was just a clown."
< br>The person speaking behind was a young scholar. He was holding a folding fan and standing on the treetops, looking quite outstanding.
The beggar in the middle of the road didn't feel angry at all after hearing his sarcastic words. Instead, he patted his butt and stood up, smiling:
"Hey! You are no better than Feng! Otherwise, you are no better than Feng!" I won't accept this mission of intercepting and killing mortals."
"Okay! It's useless to talk more. Kill these people quickly. Lu has other things to do!" He waved his hand impatiently.
Seeing his words, the other two stopped bickering and walked towards Lin Ziqing's team.
“Who are you? Why are you intercepting and killing us here?”
When Lin Ziqing was speaking, her eyes intentionally or unintentionally glanced at a guard in gray clothes beside the carriage. She saw that the man's eyes were still closed, looking drowsy, and she suddenly felt at ease.
"Why? Hehe, little girl, don't you know? Someone is buying your life in the capital city of Yue Kingdom, and the reward is such that even us would be excited!" the beggar on the road laughed.
The middle-aged man surnamed Lu also said lightly: "That's right! Mr. Lu doesn't want to interfere in the government affairs. He came to Zhao State this time to deal with a family matter, but he just happened to learn that someone was offering a large reward for spiritual stones. Your lives were taken over by the way.”
“ There is someone in the imperial court who can afford so many spirit stones!" Lin Ziqing's face darkened, and she asked: "Which prince is it?"
At this time, the scholar on the treetop smiled sinisterly: "Hey, Lin If the general has anything to say, it’s better to go to the underworld and ask the Lord of Hell!”
As soon as he finished speaking, he took out the folding fan in his hand. With the pinch of the magic formula, the folding fan rotated rapidly in mid-air and roared towards the crowd.
Crack!
Every tree trunk that I passed along the way was cut off by this folding fan. In just a blink of an eye, the folding fan had already flown to Lin Ziqing's neck.
Lin Ziqing was shocked and turned pale. She hurriedly drew her sword backwards, trying to block the slap on the neck. However, before she took the sword out of its sheath, she heard a "Bang!" The folding fan seemed to have hit something, and it flew upward inexplicably.
There will be another update in the evening
(End of this chapter)