"Why is there a checkpoint here?"
Song Xiao frowned.
There were no checkpoints here half a year ago.
"Young escort, what should I do?"
"What else can we do? Keep walking!"
Lao Wu reminded: "Young escort, it will definitely cost a lot of money to cross the border. It will probably be very troublesome. If we take a detour, it will only delay some time at most. Do you want to take a detour?"
"No, the detour will delay the delivery time. Our Feiyan Escort Agency is based on integrity. The loss of this trip will be counted on me. You don't have to worry."
"knew!"
Lao Wu stopped persuading.
The escort's convoy continued to move forward.
Song Xiao turned over and dismounted. He held the white horse and said calmly: "Brother Qin, come with us to pass the customs. If you pass the customs alone, they will definitely make things difficult for you."
"Thank you."
Qin Luo did not refuse.
Jin Jiao looked at the level ahead, thinking that if they dared to embarrass the boss, wouldn't they be seeking death?
As soon as the convoy of the escort agency arrived in front of the checkpoint, it was blocked. A fat-bellied commander came forward with a wicked smile on his face, "Haha, smuggling is illegal."
Soldiers in armor surrounded them.
Qin Luo and Song Xiao came up from behind.
Song Xiao took out a stack of banknotes from his arms, with a smile on his face, "Sir, the car is full of Dachu specialties. They are not valuable goods. Thank you for your hard work."
The fat commander did not accept the money. He noticed the young Taoist priest behind Song Xiao. Thinking of the order from above, he asked nervously: "Is he with you?"
"Yes."
Song Xiao nodded.
The fat commander quickly said: "Let it go."
Song Xiao was at a loss, and the fat commander apologized and said with a smile: "Sorry for bothering you, Haihan, please go slowly!"
Seeing the sudden change in the fat commander's attitude, Song Xiao didn't have time to think too much and immediately let the escort's convoy pass the checkpoint.
Song Xiao didn't let out a sigh of relief until he was far away.
Song Xiao led the horse. He and Qin Luo walked behind the team, recalling the scene just now, "Brother Qin, the commander probably saw you and thought you were an immortal master."
"possible."
Qin Luo nodded.
"Then I have to thank you. When I wait for Yanbei City, I will give you ten kilograms of beef jerky! No, a hundred kilograms!"
Qin Luo smiled and shook his head, "No, Master said eating too much meat is not good for spiritual practice."
“It’s the exact opposite when we practice martial arts.”
Song Xiao found that walking with Qin Luo made his breathing rhythm more comfortable. He had never felt this way before, "Brother Qin, what is your dream?"
Qin Luo had never thought about it before. He smiled and said, "Bring a beautiful and virtuous wife home."
Song Xiao couldn't help but laugh, "Brother Qin, this really doesn't seem like something that can come out of your mouth."
"Very vulgar?"
"You look like you have no desires."
Qin Luo smiled, "What is Brother Song's dream?"
"When I was young, I wanted to be a knight and travel around the world with my sword, but unfortunately life didn't allow it." Song Xiao sighed.
Qin Luo thought of his former senior brother, "My senior brother also wants to become a knight who travels the world with a sword. He left Longhu Temple two years ago. I don't know what his current situation is."
Song Xiao became interested and raised his eyebrows, "Brother Qin, I have traveled extensively and visited many places. I may have heard of your senior brother's name."
"Xie Dongliu!"
Qin Luo said with a smile.
Song Xiao's eyes widened, "I've heard of Xie Dongliu, he's also an escort, it can't be such a coincidence."
"Maybe it's such a coincidence."
"Probably not. I know that Xie Dongliu likes to brag. He often says that he can cut green mountains with one sword and make immortals kneel with one sword. He claims to be second in swordsmanship and no one dares to claim to be first."
Hearing what Song Xiao said, Qin Luo was sure that it was his senior brother. Xie Dongliu used to like to tell his junior brothers at Longhu Temple, and also said that he would go down the mountain to do chivalry. Unexpectedly, he ended up running to guard the bodyguard. It was probably because of his daily life. force.
Uh-huh!
A sound broke through the air.
A cultivator passed by with a sword.
Song Xiao raised his head and watched the immortal cultivators go away, "Brother Qin, do you envy them?"
Qin Luo smiled slightly, "Don't be envious. Only by being down-to-earth can you go further."
Song Xiao had envy in his eyes, "Climbing mountains and ridges will naturally lead you farther. If I can condense the golden elixir of martial arts, I can ride the wind like them."
"The road is long and difficult, but you are about to reach it. As long as you work hard, you will definitely reach it!" Qin Luo encouraged.
"Uh-huh!"
Song Xiao nodded heavily.
Qin Luo was the most interesting person he met on the way to escort.
noon.
Smoke curls up from the mountains.
A village appeared in front of them.
Song Xiao pointed to the front, "Brother Qin, ahead is Baihe Village. Now we are tired and exhausted. We can rest near the village and change some food in the village."
Qin Luo looked at the mountains behind Baihe Village. He noticed the scent of ferocious beasts, "Are there any ferocious beasts causing trouble nearby?"
Song Xiao pointed to the temple in the village, "The village worships the tiger. I heard that the tiger lived on the mountain behind the village. One year, banditry was rampant. A group of bandits came into the village to rob. It was the tiger who came down from the mountain to drive away the bandits."
"That tiger is not bad."
Qin Luo smiled and suggested, "Brother Song, we happen to be passing by here, why not drop by to visit the tiger."
"OK!"
Song Xiao has the habit of visiting temples.
Qin Luo and Jin Jiao walked towards the path near the village. Song Xiao tied the horse's reins to the tree. He turned around and saw Qin Luo walking towards the mountain. He quickly reminded, "Brother Qin, the Tiger Temple is in the village. You Wrong way."
"I know."
"I want to visit True Tiger."
Qin Luo turned his head and smiled at Song Xiao.
Song Xiao was very frightened. He was not afraid of ordinary tigers, but Tiger Tiger was a spirited tiger. It was not something that ordinary warriors could deal with. Ordinary cultivators would struggle.
"Brother Qin, don't be joking. If the tiger is unhappy, it will be in danger."
"wait for me here."
Seeing that Qin Luo insisted on going, Song Xiao could only bite the bullet and follow him. He didn't want to be regarded as a coward.
There is a cave on the mountain.
Qin Luo and Song Xiao came outside the cave.
Jin Jiao looked at Song Xiao's legs trembling, which seemed familiar to the tiger spirits who had encountered him before.
Qin Luo cupped his hands and said, "I heard that the tiger is here to protect the people, so I came here to visit."
"Master Immortal, my legs and feet have not been very good recently. Please forgive me for not being able to come out to meet you."
The deep roar of the tiger came from the cave.
Song Xiao's legs were so frightened that he heard the roar and the bones of various animals outside the cave.
In the cave, the tiger's huge body was trembling. It knew how powerful the golden horn was, and Qin Luo must be even more terrifying. It only hoped that this young Taoist priest was not here to subjugate demons.
"Tiger, take good care of yourself. I will give you a stick of incense later. I hope Tiger will not forget his original intention and continue to be kind to the people here." Qin Luo gestured with his hand.
Golden Horn also lowered his head.
Song Xiao just wanted to leave quickly.
"Thank you, Immortal Master."
The roar of the tiger came from the cave.
Song Xiao thought the tiger was impatient, so he immediately pulled Qin Luo away. After returning to the foot of the mountain, Song Xiao was sweating profusely and said, "Brother Qin, you are lucky to be fine this time. Don't seek death next time."
Qin Luo smiled and nodded.
He and Song Xiao went to the Tiger Temple to offer incense.
After offering the incense, Song Xiao bought a large amount of wild vegetable dumplings from the local villagers and said enthusiastically: "Brother Qin, it just so happens that you can't eat meat often. Come and try two wild vegetable dumplings."
Song Xiao gave Qin Luo two wild vegetable dumplings.
Qin Luo didn't even have time to refuse.
"Thank you, Brother Song."
"That's very kind of you."
"We are all friends when we go out."
Song Xiao was eating wild vegetable dumplings.
Qin Luo picked up the wild vegetable dumplings and tasted them. They were made of wild vegetables and rice noodles. They didn't feel anything at first, but the more they chewed, the more delicious they became.
Song Xiao ate five or six wild vegetable dumplings in a row. He almost choked. When he coughed, Qin Luo handed him a golden gourd and said, "Drink a couple of water to moisten your throat."
"Thank you, Brother Qin."
"To be honest, if you are used to eating big fish and meat, the wild vegetable dumplings are more delicious." Song Xiao took two sips of dew and then returned the golden gourd to Qin Luo.
Qin Luo put away the golden gourd and nodded. When he was about to go back, if he passed by here, he would bring some wild vegetable dumplings back for his junior sister and the others to try.
Eat and drink enough.
They continue on their way.
Song Xiao fell asleep after taking just a few steps. Qin Luo supported him and laid him on the horse's back.
When the other escorts in the escort agency saw it, they laughed loudly and said, "The young escort seems to be drunk again."
Qin Luo held Song Xiao's white horse. He and Jin Jiao walked behind the team, leisurely looking at the scenery along the road.
Close to Yanbei City, there is a hundred miles of loess land, an endless plain, and there is drought and little rain nearby.
evening.
Outside Yanbei City.
Song Xiao woke up.
"Brother Song, are you okay?"
"I'm fine!"
Song Xiao was a little embarrassed.
I don’t know why I slept for so long.
The walls of Yanbei City are black and burned. It is said that the dragon clan's anger once burned here.
Normally, people entering and exiting Yanbei City are subject to strict inspections, but today the general who defended the city directly let them in without checking. Song Xiao felt that this escort journey was too smooth.
After entering the city, Qin Luo raised his hand to Song Xiao and said, "Thank you, Brother Song, for taking care of me all the way. We will meet again in the future!"
Song Xiao was a little surprised, "Are you really going to Zhenbei Prince's Mansion?"
"Yes."
Qin Luo said with firm eyes.
In Song Xiao's eyes, Qin Luo is a young Taoist priest who cannot cultivate immortality. He reminded: "If they kick you out, come to Feiyan Escort Agency on Yangliu Street and come to my house to rest."
"no problem."
Qin Luo smiled and nodded.
They separated in the city, Song Xiao returned to the escort agency with the goods, and Qin Luo took Jin Jiao to the Zhenbei Palace.
