Outside Suzhou, people came and went. Merchants, Jianghu people, and scholars entered and left this thousand-year-old city.
At the city gate, Duan Renhuang got off his horse leisurely and led the horse slowly toward Suzhou. The passers-by and the soldiers guarding the city gate couldn't help but take a few more glances at his appearance and temperament.
"What a handsome young man. I wonder which family's young master he is from.”
"Looking at the weapon in his hand, he should be a disciple of a martial arts sect. His background is extraordinary.”
"It's also possible that he's the son of an official or aristocrat. Judging from his handsome appearance and noble attire, he must have been influenced by his elders since he was young.”
Duan Renhuang heard the discussions, but he smiled in his heart and didn't take it to heart.
The buildings in Suzhou were simple and exquisite. The ground was paved with stones, which was even and orderly. The streets were spacious and clean. There were six horizontal and vertical roads that allowed four carriages to walk side by side without being crowded.
The buildings on both sides were mainly made of wood, supplemented by green bricks. Most of the wooden buildings were residential houses in the city, restaurants, teahouses, and inns.
Most of the brick walls were made of rich officials. Without a certain status and wealth, it was impossible to do so.
After entering the main street, there were many shops and people passing by. It was especially lively. The surrounding shops sold wine, porcelain, jewelry, jade, cloth, and food.
The entire city of Suzhou was extraordinarily prosperous, even more so than what Human Emperor Duan had heard in Dali.
"Suzhou and Hangzhou are indeed paradise on earth. This trip was not in vain.”
As Duan Renhuang led his horse along the way, everything he saw and heard had broadened his horizons.
They arrived at the Suzhou Creek. There were restaurants on both sides of the river. Scholars were reciting poems and discussing the past and the present. It was quite lively.
Many Jianghu people were gathered in some restaurants, talking about the recent happenings in Jianghu. They were shouting loudly, and the fragrance of wine wafted into Duan Renhuang's nose, which aroused his interest.
Misty Rain House was a three-story restaurant. Many martial artists were talking loudly inside, and it was particularly lively.?
When Duan Renhuang arrived, he tied the horse to the stable outside the restaurant.
Suzhou was a big city. There were people in restaurants and inns who were responsible for taking care of the horses of the guests.
Duan Renhuang went all the way to the second floor of the restaurant.
The hall on the first floor was already full. Martial artists from all walks of life had gathered together. There were many people, and there were people from all walks of life.
The second floor was quieter. Those who could go up were all rich and influential people.
The third floor was the guest room, which was prepared for those who stayed in the hotel.
Duan Renhuang casually ordered a few Jiangnan specialty dishes and a pot of Nu 'er Hong before sitting down near the fence.
Outside the fence was the Suzhou Creek. There were many sailboats on the river, and many gorgeously dressed women were walking on the sailboats. They were graceful, thin, and fat, attracting attention.
There were also some small boats wandering on the river, fishing and selling different kinds of fish.
The biggest scenery on Suzhou Creek was the sailing boats floating everywhere. It was the most famous place for fireworks, but nothing could be seen during the day.
Once it was night, the boats would be brightly lit and filled with guests. Music, opera, zither, and music could be heard everywhere.
Soon, all the dishes and wine were served. Duan Renhuang poured himself a cup of wine and slowly drank it.
A pot of Nu 'er Hong, a plate of braised beef, a dish of squirrel mandarin fish, and a whole chicken in oil. Human Emperor Duan drank it all by himself, feeling very satisfied.
"Have you heard? Half a month later, Beggar's Sect would be holding a Beggar's Sect Meeting in Apricot Forest, and they were inviting all the heroes to participate.”
"Why would they invite heroes to the Beggar's Sect's gathering? This doesn't seem like the Martial Arts Circle Convention!"
"You don't know this. Beggar's Sect is the number one sect in the world now and is famous. This is an unusual sect meeting. It requires a highly respected senior from the pugilistic world to attend so that Beggar's Sect can appear fair.”
Not far away from Duan Renhuang, three burly men in embroidered clothes were talking in low voices.
Duan Renhuang couldn't help but smile when he heard the name Apricot Forest.
"It seems that Qiao Feng still can't escape the fate of his identity being exposed.”
Duan Renhuang had only met Qiao Feng once, but he knew his chivalrous and righteous character very well. Unfortunately, in this era, his true identity had destined his fate to be cruel.
"Beggar's Sect is at its peak now, but they suddenly held a Beggar's Sect Meeting. Could something big have happened in the sect?”
The younger of the three asked.
The middle-aged man sitting in the middle of the three of them had a full beard, thick eyebrows, and big eyes. His face gave off a sense of integrity.
"I also heard from the Beggar's Sect disciples that the Beggar's Sect Meeting was suddenly held at the request of Vice Sect Master Ma's widow, Madam Ma.”
"Although Madam Ma is a woman, she is quite respected in the sect. Therefore, after she made this request, even Beggar's Sect Master Qiao Feng rushed over from Henan.”
"I heard that Vice Sect Leader Ma died not long ago because he was plotted against. Could it be that Madam Ma held the Beggar's Sect Meeting for her deceased husband?”The slightly younger middle-aged man had a puzzled look on his face.
"We will only know the details when the Grand Meeting begins. We will go together then.”
"Yes! This little brother has the same intention."
After the three of them chatted for a while, they did not say much about the Beggar's Sect Meeting. They drank and chatted about some things that happened in the martial arts world.
"The Apricot Forest Conference…"
Duan Renhuang held the wine cup and took a sip. Yan Li looked interested.
The Apricot Forest Meeting was held in a mountain not far from Suzhou. There was still half a month left, so Duan Renhuang could still do a lot of things.
Suzhou was just his first stop. He had come to Jiangnan this time, and there was another place he had to visit, and that was the Wang family of Taihu Lake!
Human Emperor Duan had not forgotten that he had killed several servants of the Wang Family in order to save Wan 'er on Mount Wuliang of Dali. He had also said that he would visit the Wang Family in the future.
Now, the time had come.
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