The green mountains stretched for hundreds of miles, and the locals called it 'Green Mountain'.
Later on, Dafeng changed the geographical symbol, but they didn't change the name of the mountain range. They still used the name of Green Mountain.
Many years had passed, and the local people had gotten used to the name 'Green Mountain', so they had never changed it.
Although the bandits of Green Mountain were known to be rampant all over the surrounding areas, there were still many merchants coming and going.
There was no other way, unless they took a detour several times. Although they could avoid the Green Mountain range, their goods couldn't be jolted.
Especially some of the seasonal specialties, they even wanted to transport them to the remote areas of Dafeng to earn a price difference.
If he delayed for ten days, the difference would be huge.
Therefore, even though the bandits here were notorious and far more powerful than other areas, merchants still had a fluke mentality or thought that the protection of their caravans was redundant. Therefore, a large number of passers-by still passed through Green Mountain.
Wasn't it just courage? Which long-distance merchant group's brains didn't have it?
Moreover, the fierce folk customs and the widespread martial arts ethos in Dafeng also made more people want to try the dangers of Green Mountain and see if it was really as fierce as the rumors said.
There would always be people who were unconvinced. Only by experiencing it would one be considered a well-known hero.
As far as the First Phoenix could see, there was a caravan of about two to three hundred people moving slowly in front.
On both sides, there were nearly a hundred guards with weapons in their hands. Each of them had a serious expression as they carefully looked around.
After all, they were already at the outer boundary of Green Mountain. Although they weren't afraid of these fierce bandits, who were rumored to be fierce like wolves and tigers, it was better to be on guard against them.
If they were in the bandits 'lair and still didn't care, they would be sloppy and didn't put them in their eyes.
If he made it too obvious, wouldn't he be looking down on them? It would be a shame to let down the notorious reputation of these bandits.
Under the command of the First Phoenix, the thirty riders did not slow down and headed straight for the caravan that relied on mules and horses.
By the time they got close, the guards at the back of the caravan had already turned around. They stood in formation with their sabers, staring at the First Phoenix and the others as if they were facing a great enemy.
His gaze was unfriendly!
The First Phoenix pulled the reins tightly and stopped a few dozen steps away from the caravan. Looking at the caravan guards who treated them as enemies, she could not help but be at a loss whether to laugh or cry.
In the end, Wang Deye rode his horse forward and explained with a smile that they were just passing by and had no ill intentions. Only then did the guards 'expressions ease up.
He wasn't as tense as before, but he was still on guard with his knife.
Soon, one of the riders turned his horse around and galloped forward, as if he was going to deliver a message.
Soon, a middle-aged man with a fat face rode his horse over and took a few steps forward from the caravan. He cupped his hands and said,"Friends, please don't take offense. I really can't be careless in this place, I hope you can forgive me.”
Seeing that someone had come out to answer, Wang Deye also cupped his hands in return. He smiled and said,"It's fine, it's always good to be careful…but we're in a hurry, so I hope you can help us move the group to the side so that I can wait for you.”
The fat-faced man frowned slightly and turned to look at the youth leading the group. He compared the strength of the guards of his own caravan in his heart.
After pondering for a while, he felt that he did not have to worry so much, so he ordered the caravan to stand aside so that these people could go over first.
Wang Deye cupped his fists in thanks, then turned to the First Phoenix and said softly,""Young Master Fang, you can go now."
The First Phoenix nodded and greeted the fat-faced man with a smile. Then, she rode her horse forward slowly.
Looking at the caravan members who were sizing him up, he sighed in his heart. The danger here was definitely not as simple as he had imagined.
"It seems to be very interesting."
After passing through the caravan, the First Phoenix looked back and wondered if there would be such a job in front of them.
He lightly pressed the horse's belly and galloped straight ahead.
Wang Deye made a forward gesture, gesturing for everyone to speed up their journey. Immediately, the hooves of horses galloped, and a cloud of dust rolled into the distance…
After a long time, a thin old man covered his mouth and nose and revealed himself in the smoke. He cursed and followed them in a carriage.
As they drove, they encountered a few merchant groups.
Most of these caravans were easy to talk to and could continue on their way after a short delay.
Seeing that they had already entered the bandits 'territory, the First Phoenix gradually became vigilant, and her expression was no longer as lazy and casual as before.
According to Wang Deye's introduction, there were only a few dozen bandits here.
There were some low-level martial artists mixed in. They couldn't do much and were nothing. When they blocked the road to rob, they all rushed down like a swarm of bees. They shouted and tore, and their aura was quite strong.
However, they could only scare some rural people. They would only dare to attack those who looked easy to bully. They bullied the weak and feared the strong, and they only picked the weak to pinch.
They relied on their reputation and numbers to extort some small fries. As for the rest…it was not worth mentioning.
Dafeng was a prosperous country, and it also placed great importance on the communication between the various parts of the country. As a result, the imperial court would allocate a large amount of funds every year to the Road Construction Bureau, which was responsible for the dredging of river transport and the maintenance of official roads, to carry out unified management and operation.
This greatly made it convenient for the people of the north, south, east, and west of the dynasty to communicate with each other, promoting the development and prosperity of the various counties.
The official road in the Green Mountain was very spacious. Although it was not as spacious and flat as the plain area, it was enough for three carriages to travel side by side.
The deeper they went, the more they could see the broken porcelain scattered by the roadside and the severely corroded fur fabrics.
Some of the rocks that had been destroyed by warriors were scattered on the ground. There were marks on the tree trunks that had been cut by weapons, and mottled black blood stains... All of them showed that countless tragic battles had taken place here.
The thirty riders advanced steadily, one person riding on one horse. It was not like those novels where one person rode on two horses, or even three horses, or more.
On one hand, it was because the military supplies such as horses were strictly controlled in the Dafeng Dynasty. Other than being used for military deployment, the dozens of fertile horse farms in the territory of Dafeng were generally not open to the public.
Of course, this was only for the ordinary people. Those who had connections and had made contributions were naturally not included.
On the other hand, this place was located in the south, where rivers crisscrossed. Water boats were fast and convenient, and there were not many horse farms in the imperial court or private horse households.
Wang Deye had been operating in the Jian Province for more than ten years, but he had only managed to gather thirty horses.
And for this trip north, he had practically dug out all of his assets just to please this "Fang Family's Eldest Young Master".
If it wasn't for the fact that the First Phoenix was pretending to be someone of high status, he wouldn't have been so bold and decisive.
Otherwise, just the loss of horses on this long journey would be enough to make him suffer.
Not to mention the amount of food and drink that a 30-year-old man consumed…if this man ate and chewed, it would definitely hurt his muscles and bones.
Moreover, it was a big move, and it would definitely be fatal.
The First Phoenix did not fully unleash the speed of the horse.
Horses still needed to rinse their noses and drink water. If they lost too much weight, it would be a different story if they could successfully reach home.
This was not in line with his original intention, so he naturally would not kill the goose that laid the golden eggs.
While everyone was resting by a mountain stream, with the keen senses of a Rank-4 martial artist, the First Phoenix discovered three people hiding a few hundred steps away, acting suspiciously.
From time to time, the three of them would poke their heads out and look over. Their lips moved slightly, and no one knew what they were muttering.
However, they were probably discussing whether they should make a move on him and his group.
Soon, one of the three thin men left. The other two continued to hide behind the rocks and occasionally glanced at the mountain stream.
Seeing that someone had gone to report the news, the corners of the First Phoenix's mouth unconsciously curled up into a smile. She was secretly excited.
"It seems…this bandit group has some tricks up their sleeves. He's just a small fry on the lookout, yet he dares to report and act upon seeing so many formidable troops.”
The First Phoenix didn't show any expression on her face. She sat on a rock, drinking water and resting quietly.
Xue Ying inconspicuously leaned towards the First Phoenix, her originally delicate face already faintly carrying a trace of killing intent.
The First Phoenix Dynasty girl shook her head slightly and smiled, indicating that it was fine and that there was no need to be too nervous.
Xue Ying, who had been with the youth for many years and had a tacit understanding, slightly restrained her killing intent. However, her brows were still slightly furrowed, and she was secretly angry that these blind thieves were asking for trouble.
Soon, the rest was over. Accompanied by the neighing of horses, everyone mounted their horses and turned their horses around to move forward slowly.
It was already sunset. The rays of the sun shone through the gaps in the forest and onto the official road, stretching everyone's bodies. From time to time, flocks of birds returning to their nests would fly up from the forest. When they flew over everyone's heads, they would hear crisp cries. Only the sound of horse hooves galloping could be heard on the official road, making the forest seem even more empty and silent.
Above the formation, a loud sound that was different from the birds that had flown past earlier suddenly sounded.
The First Phoenix raised its head abruptly when it heard the sound. It looked at the familiar figure hovering in the air and smiled happily.
After making a few hand gestures, the white steed in the air cawed a few more times. Its cries were clearly more cheerful than before.
As if cooperating with the first phoenix, it glided in the sky and danced in a few beautiful postures before quickly disappearing into the sky.
The First Phoenix looked in the direction where Little White had left and smiled. She was thinking about the message Little White had sent.
When First Phoenix learned that there were about 170 bandits ahead and that they were lying in ambush beside the official road, the first feeling in her heart was not fear.
He wasn't afraid of the enemy, who outnumbered him by several times. He was just surprised by their generosity.
"You think too highly of yourself!"
The First Phoenix was speechless. She only had 33 people, and you actually sent nearly 200 people to rob her, and you even ambushed her at the side.
Sneak attack, this was a sneak attack!
As an expert in robbery, he should at least have some guts, right?
With so many people, they didn't dare to block the way. If word got out, what was the point of being a man?
Wang Deye seemed to have noticed that something was wrong. It was too quiet.
Looking at the flock of birds in the forest that had been startled and flew away, he turned to the First Phoenix and said gently,""Young Master Fang, something is wrong up ahead. Be careful…"
The First Phoenix nodded lightly and said that she understood. However, her expression remained the same, as if she didn't take it to heart.
Wang Deye saw that the young man ignored his words and felt helpless. He could only turn his head and warn the people behind him. Then, he stared at the forest in front of him with bright eyes, carefully searching for a place where he could hide.
The cavalry gradually slowed down, and the guards on the horses also drew their weapons. Their expressions were tense as they looked around, vaguely guarding the First Phoenix in the center.
As if he felt that the other party had already sensed something, it would be useless to continue ambushing, so the bandit leader ordered the attack.
Whoosh!
A whistling arrow suddenly shot out from the forest and exploded in the air. The sound shook and resounded throughout the entire forest.
Following that, roars and shouts resounded through the forest. The bandits who were lying in ambush rushed out like a swarm of bees, startling flocks of birds. They flapped their wings in panic and fled into the distance.
From the moment he heard the sound of the whistling arrow, Wang Deye realized that he was in trouble. He didn't expect that there would really be bandits who dared to touch his head.
Fortunately, he was prepared and did not panic.
Wang Deye shouted at the guards to prepare for the battle. He then flew from his horse to the side of the First Phoenix and held his saber to meet the bandits. His aura rose steadily.
Fearless!
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