After more than ten long days of traveling, Jiang Fan finally arrived at Ziyang City.
A majestic and magnificent city appeared in front of him, with three majestic words - "Purple Yang City" engraved on the city gate. On both sides stood soldiers wearing heavy armor and holding halberds.
"It looks like the distance is not far on the map, but I didn't expect it took so much time and energy." Jiang Fan glanced at the map in his hand, sighed, and put it into his Qiankun bag.
Recalling the maps and horses he had previously exchanged for herbs in Qingshi Town, Jiang Fan shook his head helplessly and sighed: "It seems that cultivation also requires financial support. Without enough money, it is indeed difficult to move. After entering the city, it is better to prepare first. Some silver coins for emergencies."
At this moment, Jiang Fan has decided that after entering the city, he will look for an auction house and exchange the low-level elixirs in his hands for some silver. After all, without enough money, he would not be able to purchase those precious magic secrets and spiritual weapons.
Perhaps because Ziyang City was relatively calm during this period, the inspection by the city gate soldiers was not strict. They simply asked about Jiang Fan's situation and then let him go.
On the way to Ziyang City, Jiang Fan deliberately made up an identity to hide himself, claiming to be the son of a medicine merchant family and coming to Ziyang City to look for distant relatives and elders.
As soon as Jiang Fan stepped into the city gate, he was attracted by the bustling scene in the city.
The bustling streets are full of people and filled with floats, making it very lively. In the market where merchants gather, the dazzling array of goods attracts people's attention, and the sound of transactions comes one after another.
There were also those burly men holding weapons, one behind the other, protecting a group of carriages. They held their weapons tightly and were always vigilant about the surroundings as they marched slowly between the streets. It must be the escorts from a certain escort agency, escorting a cart of important goods.
"As expected of Ziyang City, the prosperity of Qingshi Town pales in comparison here." Jiang Fan sighed with emotion.
At this moment, the sound of rapid horse hooves came from behind.
"Get out of the way! Get out of the way, everyone!"
"drive!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he saw three fast horses galloping from the crowd.
"What's going on? Is there anyone in the city riding such a fast horse?" Jiang Fan cursed, subconsciously stepped aside, and glanced at the owner of the white horse in the front from the corner of his eye.
I saw a woman on horseback, holding a long sword in her hand, wearing a snow-white robe, white silk satin, and a white silk belt around her waist. She had a slender figure and a beautiful face. A black hair is draped casually on her shoulders, and her long black hair is fixed with a white jade hairpin, like a hibiscus emerging from the water, elegant and refined.
However, the woman in white showed an anxious look on her brows, as if she had something important to do, so she hurried on. Behind her were two young maids wearing green clothes and holding swords, presumably her personal bodyguards.
"What a cold and beautiful woman!" Jiang Fan was in a daze.
Ever since Jiang Fan left Qingshi Town, he had never seen such a cold and beautiful woman.
At the same time, there were murmurs from the crowd, and it seemed that everyone was surprised by the appearance of the woman in white.
Jiang Fan, who was curious, turned around and asked the middle-aged man who was watching the excitement: "Brother, who are those women just now? Isn't there anyone to control them when they are running in such a busy market?"
The middle-aged man turned around, glanced at Jiang Fan, and asked with some confusion: "Master, it seems that you are not a local, right?"
After hearing this, Jiang Fan responded with a smile: "Brother, to tell you the truth, I am indeed not a local. This time I am entrusted by my family to visit a distant relative in Ziyang City."
"No wonder the young master doesn't know the eldest lady of the Qin family." The middle-aged man sighed.
"The eldest lady of the Qin family?" Jiang Fan was a little confused.
Then, the middle-aged man spoke slowly: "Young master, you don't know. Although Ziyang City is within the jurisdiction of Daxia Kingdom, it is too far away from the imperial capital and the royal family has no time to take care of it. In addition to the two major families in Ziyang City, Qin The Feng family and the Qin family have been here for many years, and almost most of the industries in Ziyang City are related to these two families. Therefore, Ziyang City is basically dominated by the Qin family and the Feng family. And the woman in white just now , is Qin Xue, the eldest lady of the Qin family."
"That's it." Jiang Fan suddenly realized.
Then, the middle-aged man continued: "Qin Xue, the eldest daughter of the Qin family, joined Jianxin Valley, the immortal sect of Daxia Kingdom, a few years ago. Now she suddenly returned to Ziyang City, most likely because the patriarch of the Qin family, Qin Lin, was ill. It's heavy."
"Jianxin Valley?" Jiang Fan frowned.
Afterwards, Jiang Fan quickly took out a medicinal herb from the Qiankun bag and handed it to the middle-aged man, saying: "Thank you, brother, for introducing me to the situation in Ziyang City. I was in a hurry when I left home, so I could only take this medicinal herb to express my gratitude. Please, brother Don’t refuse.”
Seeing the herb in front of him, a glimmer of light flashed in the middle-aged man's eyes. However, out of politeness, he coughed lightly and said with a smile: "Oh, Master, this is not possible. I just had a brief chat with the Master. In other words, the young master took out such a precious medicinal herb, which really means that I have no merit and no reward."
Although the middle-aged man refused, he held the herb tightly with both hands. Obviously, he was ready to take the herb as his own.
The herb that Jiang Fan took out could be considered to be of the highest quality. It was left over from Ji Yue's previous refining of the elixir.
However, before Jiang Fan had time to speak, the middle-aged man said first, "Since I have benefited from the young master, I will try to persuade him."
"Oh? Please give me some advice, brother." Jiang Fan narrowed his eyes.
The middle-aged man came close to Jiang Fan's ear and whispered softly: "To be honest, sir, I have a friend who works as an errand for the Feng family. I heard that the Feng family is going to attack the Qin family during this period. By then, Ziyang City will definitely lead to a bloody storm. , Young Master had better finish visiting the elders and leave Ziyang City early to avoid getting into trouble."
"Unexpectedly, Ziyang City is not as peaceful as it seems on the surface. Fortunately, I inquired about it and found that this herb is worth the money." Jiang Fan thought to himself.
Then, Jiang Fan cupped his fists and responded: "Thank you, brother. I will leave Ziyang City immediately after I finish visiting my distant relatives and elders."
Suddenly, Jiang Fan remembered something and quickly asked: "By the way, brother, may I ask where I can buy treasures in Ziyang City?"
The middle-aged man turned around, smiled and said, "Haha! Looking at the young master's appearance, the treasure in his mouth must be something extraordinary, right?"
"Brother, you're kidding. I just want to buy some treasures to honor my elders." Jiang Fan smiled awkwardly.
Then, the middle-aged man pointed to a gorgeously decorated pavilion in the distance and said with a smile: "Sir, look! That gorgeously decorated pavilion is the famous Treasure Pavilion in Ziyang City. Almost all the treasures are there. It will definitely meet the needs of the young master.”
Jiang Fan looked up and saw numerous shops on both sides of the street not far away. The afterglow of the evening sun shone on the red bricks and green tiles, and the magnificent and brightly colored pavilion shone brightly under the eaves.
"Is that the Treasure Pavilion? Just by hearing the name, you can tell it's extraordinary." Jiang Fan thought to himself.
In this way, after saying hello to the middle-aged man, Jiang Fan hurriedly left the crowd and walked quickly towards the gorgeous pavilion.
