It was almost noon when First Phoenix and the other two drove past a village entrance and found a random wine shop to rest.
The owner of the tavern obviously knew how to attract passersby.
The tavern was built at the intersection of the village entrance and the official road. Both sides of the tavern were swept clean and tidy. A stable was also built beside the tavern for pedestrians and horses to eat in the shade and replenish their strength.
There were more than ten tables in the tavern, and two waiters would serve some wine and meat from time to time.
It was time to eat, and there were many travelers sitting around. A few large horses were parked at the entrance of the village, and some rangers were drinking and chatting, cursing and arguing wantonly.
When they saw First Feng and the other two, they turned their heads and glanced at them. When they saw that it was an unremarkable old man and two children, they turned their heads and continued to talk to their companions.
After Old Huang handed the horse to a waiter by the stable, he trotted over to catch up. The three of them had just approached and had not yet sat down when a waiter came up to them with a smile.
"My three guests, what do you need? We have liquor, yellow wine, rice wine, and cooked beef…"
The waiter warmly welcomed the three of them to a clean and empty seat.
"Yellow wine."
"Rice wine."
The young man and the old man's voices sounded at the same time. The yellow wine was what Old Yellow wanted. He never drank rice wine because he thought it was not tasty enough.
The shop assistant sighed softly and turned his head to look at the young girl beside the two of them. However, he saw that the young girl was just sitting there quietly and did not open her mouth to speak.
"Give me another pot of liquor." The First Phoenix glanced at the young girl who was calmly looking at her and raised her head to speak softly to the shop assistant.
"Ah, okay, then what do you think…"
"Give me another plate of boiled peanuts and a plate of mutton and beef. Please bring them up quickly. We're in a hurry.”The First Phoenix said with a smile.
"Hey, sir, I'll be right there.”Before he finished speaking, the waiter turned around and went to prepare the wine.
The wine and meat were quickly served. Old Huang picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp. Xue Ying poured a glass of rice wine for her young master and a glass of liquor for herself. They sat quietly and drank.
First Phoenix drank it in one gulp to moisten his throat. When he raised his glass again, the conversation of the three people beside him caught his attention.
"Hu Zi, have you heard? The Light Sword Sect of Guanghan County was destroyed the night before yesterday. Hundreds of people died.”
A young man with a pockmarked face and a sword in front of him said to his two companions with a mysterious expression.
"What? Really?" The slightly plump man named Hu Zi asked in surprise.
"Yeah, that's not possible. The Radiant Sword Sect is the biggest sect within a hundred miles of here, and it's ranked in the top ten of the Jian Province.”A man with a saber beside them echoed.
"That's right, that's right. How can such a big sect be destroyed just like that? I don't believe it.”
Hu Zi nodded repeatedly, his face full of disbelief.
" It's true. I didn't lie to you. It's said that not a single one was left alive. Even the maids and servants were not spared. They were all dead…" Seeing that his companion did not believe him, the man with the pockmarked face raised his voice and emphasized.
"I still don't believe it. It's said that their sect master, Li Daoer, is a Level Four expert who can ride a sword to kill people. That's a flying sword. Or the whole family?"
The saber-wielding man glanced at his companion with a look of disbelief.
"Hai, you don't know this, right? There are countless experts in our Da Feng, and there are many people who are stronger than Li Daoer. Although I don't know which noble family he provoked, it's true that his family was wiped out.”
The pockmarked man was anxious and hurriedly explained.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk, I can't believe that they were wiped out in one night. There were hundreds of them…Eh? The Light Sword Sect is nearly a hundred miles away from here. How did you know?”Hu Zi stared at his companion with wide eyes and asked in confusion.
" Hehe, there's no harm in telling you. My uncle is working for our county governor. He was ordered to investigate this place yesterday evening and happened to be staying at my house. I happened to pass by when he told my father about it and heard it secretly…" The pockmarked man had a smug look on his face.
"The real Liu Fang? Why haven't I heard you mention it before? Do you really have an uncle who works in County Governor Manor?”Hu Zi was surprised.
"That's right. My uncle is a Level Eight expert and has several Level Nine experts under him.”
The man called Liu Fang raised his voice again, wishing that everyone present could hear him.
" Hey, Brother Liu, why didn't you mention it before? We should pay a visit and show our sincerity as juniors. We should drink a cup as punishment, we should drink a cup as punishment. Come…"
The saber-wielding man stood up and poured a glass of wine for the pockmarked man, pretending to be unhappy.
"That's right, that's right. Brother Liu, you should drink a cup as punishment.”Hu Zi quickly changed the way he addressed her and said amiably.
" Hehe, I'm just afraid that you'll be estranged from me if you find out..." The freckled man pretended to be calm.
He sat on the stool and allowed his companion to get up and pour him wine. However, the pride in his eyes could not be hidden.
The First Phoenix quietly watched the man named Liu Fang finish his drink. She turned around and smiled.
Looking at Old Yellow, who was gulping down the wine, he said,"Old Huang, drink less. You'll have a pound of wine in your stomach soon. Even if you doze off on the road later or knock yourself against the wall in the ditch, no one will take care of you in your old age.”
" Young Master, don't worry. I'm not bragging. When I was young, I could easily weigh eight to ten pounds. This little wine is not enough to appease my appetite…"
"Moreover, I've been traveling the martial world for decades, and I've traveled far more than you…Uh, I've had enough, I've had enough. I'm full now, so I'll go see if Little Red is full.”
Old Huang was halfway through his sentence when he saw the First Phoenix glaring at him. He instantly woke up and swallowed the words " more bridges than you have crossed " that he was about to say. He quickly found an excuse to escape.
"Stop right there."
The young man's crisp voice rang out, pulling Old Yellow, who was about to get up and run away, back to his seat.
" Young Master..." Old Yellow shouted with a bitter face.
"Pay for the meal first."
" Ah…" Old Yellow saw that his young master was talking about this, and a smile quickly appeared on his face. He happily ran to pay the bill.
The three of them continued north after dinner.
The First Phoenix sat in the carriage to rest. Old Yellow drove the carriage and looked back from time to time to see if there was any movement in the carriage. After a long time, his tensed body finally relaxed.
He exhaled heavily and was about to take a nap when the young man's calm voice suddenly came from behind him through the curtain."Old Huang, switch with Xue Ying.”
"Ah? Oh, okay, okay."
Old Yellow was shocked and quickly stopped the carriage, switching places with Xue Ying, who was riding a big horse.
After First Phoenix finished speaking, the corners of her mouth curled up. She did not care about Old Yellow's expression on his horse and changed to a comfortable position, closing her eyes to practice.
From time to time, the sound of horse hooves could be heard on the official road. Teams of armored cavalrymen whistled past, leaving behind a trail of dust.
The First Phoenix guessed that it was about the government soldiers investigating the case of the Light Sword Sect. Although she didn't know how bad the impact of this matter was, she was sure that the governor of Guanghan County wouldn't be able to sleep well for the next few days.
Hundreds of people had died in a single night, and they were from a famous local sect. It was impossible to hide it.
If there were any people below who coveted the position of the Prefectural Governor, he might not even be able to keep his black gauze hat. Unless his backer was willing to pay a high price to deal with it for him, it would be possible to suppress this matter.
Of course, this depended on the relationship between the Guanghan County Governor and his superior, as well as the importance of the Guanghan County Governor's position.
There were definitely many people who coveted the high position of the county governor, but there were not many people who could compete with the county governor, especially when it came to such a big move. To directly destroy a sect, the power behind it was definitely not small.
However, this had nothing to do with the youth in the carriage.
She didn't want to be related to him.
What a joke. He didn't even have a retinue to command him. He only had an old servant who could blow and drink. It seemed that a gust of wind could blow him away. He looked like an old servant who couldn't do anything. What if he accidentally broke his old arms and legs?
There was not enough to serve along the way. At most, there was a thin Xue Ying. These old ones were old, and the small ones were small. How many axes could others chop them?
He was already reduced to this state, and he didn't even have the appearance of the dignified heir of Deputy Xiao Yao, yet he still wanted to meddle in other people's business?
"Of course, if I return home and use this matter as a joke after dinner, it won't be bad.”The First Phoenix rubbed her chin and thought with great interest.
After driving for a few hours, Old Yellow drove the carriage to a small river. He untied the lasso and let the horse drink water to wash its nose. He also took the opportunity to slack off and rest.
The First Phoenix walked to the riverside and squatted down on the horse. She scooped some water and splashed it on her face. She felt cool and comfortable. She drank a few mouthfuls to moisten her throat.
He stood up and took the towel from Xue Ying. He looked up at the sky and said,"The sun is about to set. In a while, we'll go ahead and see if there's an inn. If there isn't, we'll have to make preparations to sleep in the wild.”
"Young Master, don't worry. According to my observation, there should be a village not far ahead.”Old Yellow said with a smile.
"Yes, but how did you notice it, Old Huang?”The First Phoenix was puzzled.
" Well, of course, it's based on my many years of experience in Jianghu. This is something that you can't learn, Young Master. It's based on feeling..." Old Huang explained with a smug expression.
"Feelings? You're too unreliable. I thought the owner of the inn in front was a woman. Could she be? It's actually a feeling. I thought you already knew.”The First Phoenix scoffed at Old Yellow's words.
After resting for a while, the young man urged Old Yellow to quickly tie up the horses so that they could find a place to stay before dark.
He didn't really want to spend the night in the carriage. Moreover, it was under the circumstances that there might be an inn. How good would a comfortable bed be? Only a fool would choose to sleep in the carriage without a bed.
The sun gradually set in the west, taking advantage of the last rays of the sun to shine on the world. Old Huang waved his whip from time to time.
Little Red's legs were also moving with all its might, as if it knew that if it didn't hurry up and run, there might not be any delicious fodder tonight.
Not long after, the three of them vaguely saw a sign swaying gently by the roadside ahead.
As he approached, he realized that it seemed to be a village. The village was very large, and there were several inns and restaurants built around the village. Lights were hung high at the intersection to point out the direction for pedestrians who could not find a place to stay for the night.
The three of them chose a relatively large inn. After entering, their eyes lit up. The lights flickered and the fragrance of wine filled the air.
Old Yellow sniffled. When his gaze swept over the counter, his eyes lit up even more. He looked at First Phoenix in surprise.
The First Phoenix was a little confused by Old Yellow's surprised expression. Old Yellow pouted at the counter. The First Phoenix followed Old Yellow and looked at the counter. Her eyes lit up as she muttered to herself,"It feels pretty good."
Old Yellow also echoed and nodded,"Yeah, it feels good."
It felt…pretty good!
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