Don't stand in my way

Chapter 124 Drinking Horses
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The wind and sand are sweeping across, and we are in spring in March, but the wind is already carrying a strong heat. When the air waves rise, even the color of the sun in the distance is distorted.

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Occasionally, the sound of camel bells reached Wei Changsheng's ears, which gave this rough land a hint of popularity.

He left Yunzhou City and headed west. It took him three or four days to enter Mozhou.

"It is said that powerful men fought here in Mozhou thousands of years ago, destroying the vitality of the state." Looking at the vast sea of ​​sand, Wei Changsheng was fascinated. Mozhou ranked third among the thirteen states of Changmu Kingdom. , four times more than Yunzhou, I don’t know how powerful it is to reach such a point, even if it is not a god or demon, I am afraid it is not far away.

His ears moved slightly, and he followed the sound of the camel bells. After about a cup of tea, a small lake appeared in front of him. It was only an acre in diameter and dotted in the desert, like a bright pearl, with some unique desert plants growing around it. The vegetation and scattered greenery form a rare oasis.

"Grandpa, how long does it take to reach Yinma City?" There was a caravan stationed in the oasis at this time, and a small child nestled in front of a hooded old man, muttering and asking.

The old man smiled and shook his head. He raised the water bag and took a mouthful of water to moisten his throat. He said cheerfully, "Little monkey, I've only been away for four days and I can't bear it anymore."

Touching the top of the child's head, the plush hair was a little prickly, but the old man didn't notice it. He looked into the distance and sighed, "Yinma City, there are still more than 200 miles. Let's go west and we'll be there in one day." , when the time comes, uncle will take you to eat the big meat pot helmets and grilled buns in the city."

"This old man, please forgive me, I don't know what is the origin of Yinma City?"

While speaking, a clear voice came. The old man was startled. He turned around and saw a young man in black holding a giant horse and smiling at him.

The old man stood up quickly and pushed the child aside. He looked a little nervous and said respectfully, "Old Mobei, I have met this gentleman before."

Wei Changsheng waved his hand, and his true energy surged out to help the old man up. He glanced at the child and suddenly took out a few pieces of Yunzhou City's desserts and threw them over.Unbiased, it falls right into the hands of children.

The child was taken aback for a moment, and then cheered, "It's Yunpian Cake! Thank you, my lord!"

The old man breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that the people in front of him were not those evil cultivators. He turned and shouted to the child, "Go, go, go and play with your uncle. Don't disturb this adult."

Wei Changsheng chuckled lightly and didn't say anything. He just listened to the old man say, "Sir, this Yinma City is also known as Sunset Pass. It was originally a border fortress with a small area. It is said that thousands of years ago, this place was originally Loulan Kingdom. When the Changmu Kingdom led its army to attack the three states of Mo, Yun, and Qing, the two countries fought for three years and won a great victory. Loulan was destroyed."

The old man took a sip of water and said, "When the army returned, they stationed here to drink from the Mawei River. The military generals used their magical powers to change the mountains and rivers, and expanded the city dozens of times. Later, it was renamed Yinma City. Today, the border area In the past, there has been no war for a thousand years, but it has become much more prosperous, and many caravans have gathered here to communicate and do business."

Wei Changsheng nodded, but he could go here to rest for a while. He was about to say goodbye when the old man suddenly said hesitantly, "My lord? I wonder if I want to go to Yinma City? If you don't mind, can I go with the caravan below?" ?”

"Huh?" Wei Changsheng was stunned. This man is quite courageous and a little bit irrefutable. He said calmly, "Listen to me, are there some dangers on this road?"

The old man's face changed slightly. He didn't expect that this man was so alert. He immediately noticed something was wrong. He gritted his teeth and bowed, "To be honest with you, sir, there are many horse thieves and evil cultivators around this horse-drinking city, and they will plunder them from time to time." In the caravans in the past, the horse thieves were fine, they were just looking for money, while the evil cultivators were just looking for their lives."

"Ha!" Wei Changsheng was a little indifferent, making a voice with unknown meaning and staring at the old man indifferently.

The old man lowered his head and did not dare to raise it. He felt a little regretful. He was impulsive this time!After a few breaths, the young man's cold voice came into his ears, "You and I are not relatives, so why should we escort you? Is it just because of a story you told me?"

The old man's face turned pale for a moment. After a while, he saw that the expected scene did not happen. He looked up and saw a figure getting smaller and smaller. He breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, feeling both annoyed and happy at the same time.After a while, he was awakened by a child's voice.

"Grandpa!" The corner of his clothes was pulled by the child. The old man looked down, smiled suddenly, shook his head, leaned over to pick up the child, and walked towards the depths of the team.
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The sound of water reached Wei Changsheng's ears more and more clearly. He left the oasis and walked for two hundred miles. The climate gradually became cooler. After a while, a river several feet wide came into view. On the opposite side of the river, a building occupying A small city more than ten miles away stands tall. The city walls are very tall and covered with sword marks, full of a sense of vicissitudes of life.

The city was buzzing with people, and from time to time, business firms rushed here from all directions.Putting away the ink dragon horse, stepping on a stone bridge, Wei Changsheng gradually entered the city along the crowd.

The clothes of the residents in the city are very different from those in Yunzhou. They are mainly made of linen, and most of them have bare arms. Perhaps due to the constant exposure to the wind and sun, the skin of the people passing by is obviously much darker.As soon as Wei Changsheng entered the city, he was as conspicuous as a shining light in the dark night.

"Toasted buns! Freshly baked buns! The meat is crispy and the skin is very filling. One of them can serve three people."

"Sea dates, thorn melons and sea buckthorn fruits. They are very fresh. Madam, how about two kilograms?"

"Puff pastry! Barbecue! Delicious grilled fish! Take a look!"

"A century-old store, Wang's Trading Company, the goods are genuine and fair! Dear customers, don't miss it when you pass by. The newly arrived Yunzhou silk is at a favorable price."

Wei Changsheng raised his eyebrows, why is there Wang's Trading Company everywhere he goes?He didn't care, he sniffed slightly, followed the aroma of minced meat, and walked straight towards a restaurant.

The restaurant is not big, just a small shop, open on the roadside. The shop is full of customers at this time. The old man who is the chef and shopkeeper, and the young man who runs the waiter, who seems to be a grandfather and grandson, are busy in full swing.

Wei Changsheng glanced around and sat down at the wooden table outside the shop. A awning was set up above his head to shield the wooden table from the scorching sun.

"Little brother."

The boy in the hall listened to all directions, and when he saw someone shouting, he immediately responded loudly, "Here we come!"

He jogged all the way to the outside of the shop and saw a young man in black looking at him. He had fair complexion and luxurious clothes. A big smile appeared on his face. He wiped the table cheerfully and said with a smile, "I'm objective, eat." What to order?”

Wei Changsheng nodded and looked at a large iron pot outside the shop. The pot was exuding a strong aroma of brine. He pointed at the iron pot and chuckled, "Please help me, second brother, to bring me a few kilograms of braised meat and some side dishes." That’s it.”

(End of this chapter)