After entering the city, the carriage headed straight for a nearby restaurant.
The First Phoenix did not sit back in the car. Instead, she copied Old Yellow and dangled her legs outside. She looked at the peddlers and pedestrians coming and going with interest.
The Dafeng Dynasty was founded on martial arts. The people were tough and martial arts prevailed in the world.
There were martial arts centers in every county of the dynasty. Every year, each county would hold a martial arts examination to select the best to become a general or enter the temple.
Therefore, most of the people of the dynasty knew some martial arts. Even the farmers could do some farming skills to strengthen their bodies and pleasure their bodies and minds.
The streets were bustling with noise, and wandering students could be seen everywhere. Some carried weapons on their backs, but most of them were swords.
Since ancient times, there had been many masters of swordsmanship. Among the top ten masters in each martial arts evaluation, swordsmen accounted for nearly half of the other martial artists. It could be said that they were very important.
And if there were no accidents, the Sword Dao champion would always be the number one in the world.
The sword path occupied half of the world's heroes.
Wherever there were people, there would be the pugilistic world. As the carriage drove along, they encountered the county city guards patrolling the streets several times. They wore black scale-scaled armor and a scarlet cloak. They looked like eagles and wolves, and their auras were domineering.
After sensing the true energy circulation of the patrolling guards, the First Phoenix stopped probing.
When First Phoenix passed by an old man selling candied haws, she patted Old Yellow on the shoulder and asked him for a few coins to buy two sticks of candied haws.
When he turned around, he found Old Huang staring at him with a bitter look. First Phoenix decisively retreated and admitted defeat. With a wave of his hand, he took all the candied haws from the old man's hands.
She turned her head and handed a stick of candied haws to Xue Ying. Seeing that Old Yellow was happily taking small bites, First Phoenix rolled her eyes and swallowed one whole, along with the core.
When he first started living on the island, he was the youngest and had never seen such a terrifying scene, so his training results were not up to standard.
The perverted master on the island didn't give him enough to eat, so Xue Ying brought him to taste almost all the specialties on the island. Flying in the sky, running on the ground, swimming in the water, as long as they could be found, regardless of whether there was salt or seasoning, they would be roasted first.
At that time, he felt that no matter what in the world, there was nothing more delicious than the charred object in his hand.
The three of them turned into a two-story restaurant called the Taste Restaurant. When Old Yellow handed the carriage to the horse driver, he smiled gently and instructed him to feed them some high-quality fodder.
The coachman nodded repeatedly and smiled, saying," Don't worry, sir. I guarantee that I'll take good care of you." Only then did Old Huang follow his young master into the house with satisfaction.
When First Phoenix crossed the threshold, she jokingly scolded Old Yellow for being so particular. He was even closer to her than his own son.
Old Yellow showed his yellow teeth and trotted to catch up. His wrinkled old face was full of smiles. He said that the horse was exhausted from running and the water grass on the road was not fat. He would not miss out on a good meal.
Old Yellow was very close to horses!
The First Phoenix knew this since she was young.
He looked around and found an empty seat in the hall. He did not go to the private room on the second floor.
First Phoenix ordered some vegetables for Xue Ying and two pots of local specialty Lao Bai Gan.
Those who didn't choose meat really ate too much on the island. Now, they smelled like they wanted to vomit.
There were quite a number of guests in the hall. The First Phoenix looked around and saw that most of them were wandering swordsmen. Their weapons were placed on the table, looking very cold.
After probing around for a while, he lost interest.
"How lame!" The young man curled his lips in disdain.
When he was on Liberty Island, he learned kung fu from a group of old monsters every day and saw many martial artists with unfathomable inner strength.
Because they were badly beaten up, when they went back to soak in the medicinal bath to temper their Qi and blood, they would secretly swear in their hearts that they would beat them down when they mastered the peerless martial arts in the future.
As his martial arts realm became higher and higher, and he gradually surpassed those little companions he trained with, he felt that the old monsters were not to be trifled with.
While he was secretly shocked, he also left the impression that the world was filled with martial arts experts.
But now, it seemed that this was not the case at all.
The martial arts in the world were divided into nine ranks. Most ordinary people were above the sixth rank. After all, most of the secret manuals in the dojo were not very popular.
Moreover, martial arts emphasized on talent and bone structure, which limited the space for most people to improve. It was not easy to cultivate true qi and reach the rank.
Between Rank-6 and Rank-9, it was divided by the number of armor-piercing skills one could achieve with the circulation of Qi. For ordinary iron armor, a single move of Armor Cracking would reach the standard of a ninth-grade armor, and above that, it would be several times stronger.
The First Phoenix had tested them earlier based on the strength of their Qi, but none of them had reached the Sixth Stage Realm.
Sixth Stage could ride a sword!
Two men and a woman sat at the table next to the three of them.
The woman didn't wear any makeup and was dressed in a white dress. She looked beautiful and was the favorite of the rangers who were at the bottom of the Jianghu.
Fairy, heroine…
Traveling barefooted, traveling the martial world with a sword, a bag of wine, a long song, and a sword to the end of the world. It sounded quite dreamy and poetic, but how could he not know his own business?
Every night, she would lie on her arms and stare at the stars in the sky, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep.
A hot-blooded young man with a pancake on his butt!
Since he was traveling, what was his purpose other than seeking martial arts manuals and increasing his knowledge?
What else could it be?
Of course, he wanted to find a beautiful wife that he liked.
A man and a woman were a pair, traveling together. They were a perfect match, making others envious…
The man was handsome and the woman was beautiful. How beautiful would that scene be?
With a fairy by his side, he would have a lot of face if he brought her out. Under the envious and jealous gazes of the others, he turned around and left…
Let others die of jealousy.
Perhaps it would even become a good story and become famous for a while!
How awesome would it be to abduct a fairy?!
The rangers said in unison,"It's so cool, and it's so honorable."”
On the left side of the woman was a man dressed in a luxurious brocade robe. There was a Green Teeth Jade that was worth a hundred gold hanging on his waist. He was telling some Jianghu stories.
His words seemed to be very knowledgeable. Occasionally, he would mention his family name without leaving a trace, causing the woman's eyes to shine and be in high spirits.
The dishes were served very quickly. The First Phoenix quietly listened to the bragging of the young man in the brocade robe. She raised her wine cup and smiled knowingly.
Xue Ying poured a cup of wine for her young master, then for herself and Old Yellow, and ate quietly. Old Huang didn't care about anything else. He drank one cup after another, his face revealing a sense of comfort.
She picked up the wine and tasted it. Feeling the spiciness of the wine flowing down her throat, she slowly exhaled and looked at the man on the woman's right.
Unlike the man in the brocade robe, this person was dressed in plain clothes and his expression was calm like water. He just drank quietly and didn't interrupt.
Then, as if sensing something, she turned her head and looked over. Their gazes met, and the First Phoenix smiled gently and nodded in greeting.
When the man realized that it was a young man, he seemed to be a little surprised. After a moment of shock, he nodded slightly and then looked away. He continued to raise his cup and drink slowly.
Seeing that he had retracted his gaze, the First Phoenix could no longer stare at him. She picked up the wine glass and rubbed it gently with her fingers. She smiled helplessly and took a sip. She reached out and picked up a piece of fennel bean and stuffed it into her mouth, chewing it carefully.
The three of them remained silent.
After Old Yellow raised his head and downed the last cup of wine, First Phoenix glanced at his only attendant, who was still smacking his lips. He smiled and said that he was going out for a walk. Then, he took the lead and walked out of the restaurant.
The three of them walked towards the inner city, laughing and playing along the way, occasionally buying some interesting toys.
Old Huang led the way, stopping and walking, turning into a remote alley intentionally or unintentionally.
The First Phoenix followed behind Old Yellow and listened to him ramble on about the interesting things that had happened in Jianghu in recent years. It was most likely that a female immortal from some sect had become famous in Jianghu and was second to none, causing countless young and handsome men to fight over her because of jealousy.
All these were interesting.
Or in the latest Rouge Rankings, which of the top ten beauties entered the rankings and which one accidentally slipped out of the rankings; Which one was already a wife, which one was waiting to be married…
The First Phoenix asked softly,""What about my sister? What's her ranking?"
" Young Master, Miss is a new actress in the Rouge Review. She's ranked eighth. Because she's a little young, she's only fifteen years old. Her figure hasn't fully developed yet. In a few years, she'll definitely be ranked first..."
Thinking of her mischievous sister who always liked to play tricks on her, First Phoenix felt a trace of warmth in her heart.
How long had it been since he felt kinship? The sister who liked to sneak out with him had grown up in the blink of an eye. She had even entered the rouge reviews?
One had to know that the dynasty was in its heyday, the four seas were peaceful, and the times were peaceful. Just the number of registered households in the government alone was tens of millions.
Not to mention the servants and servants owned by the many aristocratic families in the dynasty. A Jianghu person who had no choice but to conceal his identity due to a vendetta in Jianghu.
The bandit Lvlin who relied on mountains and rivers to survive; Some death warriors and killers raised by various clans…
These forces hidden in the Dark World were all illegal and were not counted.
In addition to some strange villagers who lived in seclusion in the mountains and forests, monks who had entered the Buddhist Sect, and other people who had entered the human world, the total number of people definitely exceeded 100 million.
From this information alone, it could be seen that the people in the martial arts world were so powerful that they were almost on par with the imperial court.
From this, one could see how powerful and valiant Da Feng was.
And now, the daughter of the First Marquis was able to enter the World Rouge Rankings. Her charm and beauty were definitely beyond the imagination of ordinary people.
Listening to Old Huang Taotao constantly praising her sister, First Phoenix smiled brightly. She felt that this old servant she had known since childhood was even more pleasing to the eye and cute.
"Young Master, we're here."
Old Yellow's deep voice interrupted the First Phoenix's thoughts.
"Okay, let's call the door…"
Old Huang sighed and strode forward.
The First Phoenix looked up at the ordinary-looking house.
The door was tightly shut, and some stubborn grass stuck its head out from the cracks in the bricks in front of the steps, making it seem even more desolate and remote. The lion guarding the house outside was as tall as a person, and its surface was slightly dim.
After knocking on the door, a young girl poked her head out and looked at the old man and two young men outside the door with some confusion.
"May I know who you are looking for?"
The young girl blinked her eyes and her light voice sounded.
"I'm looking for your master…I'll tell him that an old friend from the north is here to visit.”Old Huang straightened his clothes and said seriously.
"Um…okay, please wait a moment."
Although the girl was puzzled by Old Yellow's answer and hesitated for a moment, she still gently closed the door and went in to report.
When the door opened again, it was no longer the little girl from before.
A middle-aged man who looked like a butler walked out and cupped his hands apologetically."Sorry for making the three of you wait. My master invites the three of you in for a chat.”
The First Phoenix glanced at the amiable middle-aged man and said with a smile,""It's not a problem.”
The steward looked at the First Phoenix and was slightly surprised.
Just now, he heard that an old friend of the old master had come to visit. After putting down the matters at hand, he came to receive him.
In the current situation, it seemed that the young man in front of him was the one in charge, but it did not seem like he knew his master.
As for the old man dressed as a servant, the steward glanced at him and automatically ignored him. After being a steward for so many years, he still had some eyesight. This old man was clearly a servant.
He knew that he hadn't lost his dignity to this extent when talking to him.
The butler nodded and echoed a few times. His eyes flickered slightly, but on the surface, he remained calm and smiled as he walked forward to lead the way.
The First Phoenix led the two of them and followed them. They roughly glanced at the courtyard buildings. The courtyard was paved with green bricks, and there were some sparse plants on both sides. The roads were very clean, but there was not a single servant.
The shadow was sparse and the voice was light, very quiet.
Even though it looked cold and cheerless on the surface, along the way, the First Phoenix could vaguely sense some martial artists hiding in the surroundings.
The qi flow in their bodies was either as fast as a torrent, or as slow as a stream. They had all entered the ranks.
The First Phoenix secretly paid attention to it and pretended to know nothing as she looked around casually.
The butler gave a few simple introductions along the way. After taking a few turns, he walked straight through the corridor and headed toward the main hall.
After seeing the host, the First Phoenix slowed down slightly and motioned for Old Yellow to answer. After taking a seat, she quietly sipped her tea and secretly compared it with the tea collected by the old monsters on Liberty Island.
"Hmm…it doesn't taste good. Should I take some with me the next time I meet the old monster?”The First Phoenix kept muttering in her heart.
"I am Liu Bai Ming…Forgive me for not remembering my old friend's name.”
The master of the manor looked elegant and was about forty years old. He was dressed in plain clothes. After the female servant served tea and dismissed the servants, he sat on the main seat and asked without waiting for Old Huang to speak.
Old Yellow didn't reply. With a serious expression, he took out a red sandalwood token from his robe.
The token was simple and unadorned, and there was a pattern of a long-feathered bird carved on it. It was lifelike, as if it was about to soar into the sky.
Liu Baiming took a closer look, got up, and returned it to Old Huang. He asked a few more questions, and after confirming his identity, he suddenly knelt on one knee.
"I hope you can forgive me for my negligence just now.”
As the head of the spies of the First Marquis's manor in Guanghan County, only a few people knew his identity and a personal file was left in the manor. Even his wife did not know his true identity. She only knew that his husband was engaged in business all day long.
When he usually met with people in secret to pass on information, he also contacted them one-way, and they were all masked. He could not be too careful when doing this job.
Ever since he became a dish master, every time someone was sent directly from above, something important would happen. At this moment, he had no choice but to be cautious.
Not to mention that this time, the meeting point was directly set at home, which was even worse.
" It's alright, it's alright. It's only right to be cautious. Get up first. I'm here to handle some matters and will need to stay here for a few days. You can make the arrangements first and treat us as ordinary friends…"
Old Huang leaned forward to help Liu Baiming up. He placed his hands behind his back and straightened his thin body. Although he looked serious, First Phoenix noticed a faint trace of pride at the corner of his mouth.
Liu Baiming nodded and immediately called the female servant to arrange the room. After some small talk, the three of them stood up and left. The First Phoenix smiled and nodded. Liu Baiming hurriedly bowed and sent them off.
After the three of them left, Liu Baiming looked at the First Phoenix thoughtfully. He recalled the young man who had not said a word during the conversation just now and secretly guessed the origin of the First Phoenix.
During the conversation just now, although he did not pay close attention to the casual and calm young man, he had been paying attention to him, including the delicate and pretty girl who seemed to be calm and composed.
With his twenty years of experience as a dish maker, he could clearly feel the coldness in the girl's eyes. She didn't look like someone who was naturally cold and arrogant. On the contrary, he was sure that the young girl had killed many people before.
"The three of them aren't like ordinary people…but why should I care so much? I just need to do my job well.”
Liu Baiming sighed, shook his head in self-mockery, and turned to leave.
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