On the next journey, because Scarface led the way, we avoided some unnecessary troubles.
Generally speaking, the activity areas of bandits are relatively fixed. In a harsh environment like the desert, it is impossible to travel long distances to plunder, because the effort is not proportional to the reward, and the uncertainty is too great!
Anyone with any brains knows how to wait for work and wait for the prey. It is best to wait for the prey to come to your door.
Also active in this area, Scarface can roughly determine a relatively safe route to pass through the intersection of these sand bandits' forces.
Lin Yan was not sure if other forces had received the order to attack and kill the soul boy, but there was no need to investigate such a thing, as long as the conflict could be reduced.
In fact, Lin Yan is a little cautious. Not every bandit organization has masters like Scarface, otherwise the strength of the bandits would be too huge!
In the nearby area, the only ones with acquired strength were Scarface and his group of bandits, and this was one of the reasons why he was bribed. However, after a brief contact with Jue Yuan, Lin Yan judged that the purpose of sending Scarface was just to test!
Now, with his own side in the light and the enemy in the dark, Lin Yan felt that there was a pair of eyes watching him in the dark all the time, giving him a feeling like a light on his back!
Along the way, there were only some poisonous snakes and scorpions in the desert causing some damage. After all, the caravan consisted mostly of ordinary people, so this was inevitable.
After passing through this area without any danger, the caravan finally saw the city. Everyone couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief, thinking: "Finally, we can take a rest!"
The old shopkeeper smiled and said: "Jialuo City is just ahead. We have all the supplies. You can stay here temporarily."
Lin Yan nodded.
Walking in the desert all the time not only tests the body's ability to withstand the harsh environment, but also tests the state of mind.
Continuously facing the unchanging desolate scenery, people's hearts will gradually become numb. If they are weak-willed people, it is not impossible for them to collapse!
Of course, this kind of thing cannot happen to Lin Yan and others, but it is also a bit boring. Especially for women such as Ming Ya, it is still difficult for them to be unable to take a bath for a long time.
Ming Ya has deliberately kept a distance from Lin Yan these days, probably because she doesn't want her loved one to smell certain smells. Now that she sees the city, she is naturally a little happy!
There were guards outside the city, and the old shopkeeper was obviously not doing business for the first time. He was familiar with these things, showed the guards the road guide, and then stuffed some benefits without leaving any trace, and the caravan entered the city smoothly.
"It seems that no matter where you are, there are so-called 'human feelings and sophistication'!" Lin Yan thought in his heart.
It seems to have become the default consensus that the soldiers guarding the city ask for some benefits. Especially for caravans, more troubles can be avoided by paying a small price, and the guards can also benefit. It is a win-win situation. The above also turn a blind eye to this.
This phenomenon also existed in the Eastern Tang Dynasty, not to mention in a desolate land like the Northern Desert, the caravans traveling between them contributed to the city's additional taxes to a certain extent.
After entering the city, vendors on both sides of the street were selling their goods enthusiastically. In front of them were a dazzling array of goods. Although the city was far less prosperous than the Tang Dynasty, it seemed quite lively.
Occasionally, you can see exotic women wearing skirts and veils covering their faces. Different from the women in the Central Plains, their dressing style is quite bold. They wear small clothes on their upper bodies and some bright metal ornaments, tightly wrapped around their round bodies, and their spring beauty leaks out from time to time.
Further down, there is a flat lower abdomen. Different from the fair skin of Tang women, their skin shows a healthy wheat color. Perhaps it is caused by the hot climate of the Northern Desert. It has a different kind of beauty!
The skirt on the lower body is also like a small coat, with various metal ornaments hanging on it. When the waist is twisted, the sound is clear and sweet.
The slit of the skirt extends upwards, almost approaching the place where no one can peek, and the long and tight legs stick out from it, like a swift female leopard, attracting everyone's attention.
The face of the woman covered with gauze is looming, and the exposed eyes are flickering, as if she can speak, teasing the traveler's mind.
"Is this the exotic customs?" The people in the caravan thought in their hearts. Even though it was not the first time for some of them to see it, they still couldn't help but feel a little excited.
Women from the Central Plains are reserved, how could they behave like this? Under Confucian concepts, even women in brothels and Chu palaces would not be so "exposed". This is the difference in folk customs!
Naturally, Lin Yan couldn't help but stare for a moment, and then he was keenly aware of the gaze coming from beside him. He quickly put away his gaze and concentrated on moving forward.
Monk Chen's voice came from behind, saying: "I thought all the bald donkeys in the Northern Desert were bald donkeys, but I didn't expect... Hehe!"
Guo Toad complained: "This is the territory of the Buddhist sect. If anyone hears you calling them a 'bald donkey', be careful and you will be saved!"
After a pause, he nudged Monk Chen with his elbow and said, "Hey, Monk, do you want me to get you a wife? Oh, I almost forgot, you are a monk and can't have a wife. I'm sorry. ah!"
Monk Chen was furious and said: "I just call you a monk, but I'm not a real monk!" Then he suddenly realized and said: "Are you calling me a 'bald donkey' in a roundabout way? I'm not done with you!"
The two were bickering, but Lin Yan just shook his head and did not intervene. They are a happy couple, they can live and die together at critical moments, and they can also make jokes and make some insults to each other on weekdays.
At this moment, Mingya's voice came faintly, saying: "Xiao Yanzi, do you like this too?"
Lin Yan's spirit was shaken, and his mind had never been so clear before. He said seriously: "I am different from them!"
Then, he leaned close to Mingya's ear and whispered: "I only like you!"
In an instant, the girl's cheeks turned visibly red, her earlobes were crystal clear, and her eyes curved into crescent moons. She was obviously very satisfied with the answer.
The caravan found a large inn to stay in. The old shopkeeper, Dulong and others all had their own guest rooms. As for the other guys, they lived in Datongpu. After all, they came to work, not to enjoy. of.
However, the environment of the inn is infinitely better than that of the desolate desert, so no one is dissatisfied.
It is worth mentioning that the soul boy and the old shopkeeper lived in the same room, and Jue Yuan was by his side to protect him, so he obviously took it very seriously!
Lin Yan is naturally not short of some gold and silver now, but he is very clear about the principle of "not exposing wealth". Although he is in the city, he must avoid unnecessary troubles and it is better to keep a low profile.
Monk Chen and Guo Toad shared a room, Ming Ya and Miao Miaomiao shared a room, and Hua Gu and Lin Yan each shared a room.
After Ming Ya and others returned to the room, when Hua Gu passed by Lin Yan, her charming cheek came close to Lin Yan, her red lips lightly opened, and she said sweetly: "My sister has a better figure than them! If my brother wants to If you look at it, it’s not impossible.”
Before Lin Yan could react, she withdrew, blowing up a gust of fragrant wind. At the same time, she cast a flirtatious look at Lin Yan and silently uttered a few words from her red lips: "Wait for you!"
Then, the figure with painted bones retreated from the room and disappeared.
Lin Yan shook his head helplessly and thought to himself: "What a witch!"
Naturally, he would not think that he would make all the women in the world fall in love at first sight, and it would be even less likely for a woman like Hua Gu. It would be more of a test, and she would like to get more information from herself.
Lin Yan didn't know whether this was out of intelligence gathering instinct or for other purposes, but for the time being, he and Momen were on the same front, so he didn't need to worry too much.
He still doesn't know what specific plans Momen has now, at least there is no specific news from Hua Gu yet.
However, Lin Yan doesn't like to have his fate in the hands of others. If he wants to successfully rescue Mo Xu, then successfully entering the nine-story pagoda is the key!
There are many experts in the Buddhist sect where Lingshan is located, and Lin Yan once caused great turmoil in the Buddhist sect. The current wanted order may not be lifted yet, and the Buddhist sect will not forget this matter easily.
As a result, it is extremely difficult to sneak in without anyone noticing. Maybe as soon as he steps into the pagoda, Lin Yan will be discovered and suppressed by the people of the Buddhist sect. By then, it will really be "stealing the chicken but losing the rice"!
"Perhaps, that soul boy can come in handy!" Lin Yan thought in his heart.
Judging from the information he learned, there seemed to be some problem within the Buddha Sect, and now he encountered the kidnapping and murder of the soul boy who might become the "Son of the Buddha". If done properly, he might be able to have a suitable identity. Enter the pagoda openly.
As for some specific rescue strategies, he has no clue yet. After all, he is at the base camp of the Buddha Sect. It is really not easy to do something!
Looking back on those days, some ignorant people were really fearless! With the improvement of his current realm, Lin Yan also gradually understood that the three religions were not as simple as they seemed on the surface. The reason why he was able to escape back then was not because of his superior strength, but because the Buddha Sect did not really take him seriously.
No matter what situation you are about to face, your own strength is the most important!
Lin Yan had already refined some of the elixirs he had obtained from the royal treasury of Chang'an and put them into the black knife, trying to wake up the sleeping Qiu Lao. As long as Mr. Qiu is by his side, he will feel at ease!
Chaotianque had already entered the Northern Desert Buddhist Kingdom one step ahead of him, looking for clues to verify some speculations that might be extravagant hopes. If the guess is true, then the resistance Lin Yan will face will be even greater!
At the same time, the conflict between Momen and Chaotianque is also a big problem, which cannot be solved by him in a few words. If the two sides met, they might start fighting before they even deal with the Buddha Sect!
Lin Yan shook his head gently to throw away unnecessary thoughts, and Lin Yan's eyes were clear.
You have to eat one meal at a time and do things one by one. The truth will always surface!
