Chapter 51

A large carriage was constantly moving along a small road, driven by an elderly man in his sixties, whose face was etched with the marks of time. Two horses, which looked very strong, pulled the slightly worn carriage forward, the wheels constantly crunching over the pebbles and sand on the road.

Inside the carriage sat six people, plus a large wolf. At first, the old man was startled by this group of strange people, but after learning they were just travelers, the warmth in his heart was rekindled, leading to the current situation where they were all traveling together.

Lin Wen sat next to the old man, chatting and laughing. Occasionally, Lin Wen would switch places with the old man to take turns driving the horses.

"Third Brother, this old man is really nice!" Lin Qin said idly.

"Hmm?"

"Don't you want to say something?"

"Hmm!"

"You..." Lin Qin suddenly changed her tone and cooed, pulling Li Ruoshui to her side, "Sister Ruoshui, look, my brother is just a block of wood. Why don't you come with me? I'll definitely take good care of you, hahaha!"

Everyone: "..."

The rogue wolf was a bit bored and sighed repeatedly, "Sigh, this is so boring. How long do we have to go?"

The old man outside just happened to hear the rogue wolf's complaint and stuck his head in, saying, "Big Flower Wolf, we'll arrive when the sun sets. You have to hold on, eating people is illegal!" Then the old man quickly pulled his head back in.

Everyone laughed, and the rogue wolf was quite helpless. What's a Big Flower Wolf? It's just a pair of flower shorts! Besides, flower shorts are the way to go, you bunch of bumpkins! Eating people? Wolf Grandpa hasn't eaten people for a long time! The rogue wolf angrily sat back down, he couldn't possibly argue with ordinary people!

Lin Zheng's mood improved a bit at this scene, recalling the moments of parting, his uncle's words echoed in his ears again: "Lin Zheng, Li Ruoshui, Lin Qin, Lin Dao, Lin Qian, Lin Wen, you six are a group. Lin He is with us this time. You six must be careful and think thrice before acting."

The rogue wolf, impatient, said, "Enough, stop nagging. With this wolf grandpa around, they'll be safer than with you."

Everyone laughed, but Lin Chu and the other elders respectfully bowed to the rogue wolf, which made him quite pleased for a while. Grandpa San had already emerged from seclusion, and according to his judgment, the rogue wolf's identity was quite shocking!

"Ow! Sister, you sit in the boat, and I'll walk on the shore!" The rogue wolf began to howl through the carriage window.

Lin Wen, hearing the howling inside the carriage, cast a layer of spiritual energy around the horses' ears to block out the ghostly howling. The horses, now calmer, pulled the carriage forward with more effort.

It wasn't until sunset that they saw a small city on the distant horizon. The old man, Luo, had mentioned that this city was called Liefeng City, a small city on the outskirts of the Western Seven Cities. However, due to its location on a trade route, this small city was quite bustling.

The carriage continued for a while longer, and both the people and the horses were tired. They finally saw the full view of Liefeng City.

The massive blue stone walls were weathered, as if they had endured years of sandstorms. A few listless soldiers stood at the battlements, and there were two pairs of people and horses on either side of the city gate, questioning those entering the city.

"What's in the carriage?" the soldier at the gate asked lazily, as if these questions had become routine.

"Your honors, they are guests who rented my carriage," Luo explained with a smile, then took out some money from his pocket and placed it in the hand of the leading soldier, adding, "A small token of my respect, sirs, for some drinks."

The leading soldier smiled and took the silver, then waved the others through. Luo then drove the carriage into the city.

"Why give them money? Let them search, what could they find?" Lin Qin grumbled.

"True, but the devil is easy to deal with, but the little devils are troublesome. If Luo doesn't give them money, he might not be able to travel this road in the future," Lin Wen explained.

"Hmph, a bunch of scoundrels!" Lin Qin was still quite resentful.

"Alright, stop arguing. Help Luo unload the goods and find a place to rest. We have to travel again tomorrow morning," Lin Zheng said, lifting a bag of goods.

By the time Luo had rented a warehouse, Lin Zheng and the others had already unloaded all the goods and helped Luo store them. They then found an inn together.

This was an inn Luo often visited. It wasn't very large, but it was clean, and the guests were mostly small merchants like Luo.

Lin Zheng and the others didn't mind and followed Luo's arrangements. However, when everyone was about to go to their rooms, Lin Wen, at Lin Zheng's signal, settled the bill in advance.

After a brief rest, everyone gathered in the main hall for dinner. Luo warmly welcomed them and skillfully ordered a few dishes and a few pots of wine.

After a day of travel, everyone was quite hungry. When the dishes arrived, they all started eating. The rogue wolf had disappeared when they were unloading the goods, saying he needed to find something. No one stopped him, and he was allowed to disappear.

At the dinner table, everyone chatted enthusiastically. Luo shared stories from his years of travel, and with the extensive knowledge he had gained, he talked about the customs and strange tales of different places, as well as the thrilling experiences he had encountered. This captivated everyone, and with Lin Wen and Lin Qian constantly adding to the atmosphere, the conversation between Luo and the group became very lively.

Lin Zheng's table was full of laughter, naturally attracting everyone's attention. Li Ruoshui and Lin Qin were exceptionally beautiful, and everyone was momentarily stunned. However, Lin Dao and the others had a noble demeanor, and the other travelers, being ordinary merchants, valued harmony and did not come to disturb them. They just glanced from a distance, feeling satisfied, and it would be a good story to tell later.

After dinner, everyone returned to their rooms to rest. Lin Qin and Li Ruoshui shared a room, Lin Wen and Luo shared a room, Lin Dao and Lin Qian shared a room, and the remaining room was for Lin Zheng and the rogue wolf.

It wasn't until late at night that the rogue wolf quietly returned to the room, reeking of alcohol. He stumbled to bed and fell asleep. Lin Zheng didn't bother to ask about the rogue wolf's whereabouts.

The next morning, Lin Zheng and the others got up early, loaded the goods with Luo, and bought more local specialties. After breakfast at the inn, they set off again. The rogue wolf walked out with them, and although Liefeng City was small, it had many peculiar things. Although the group was surprised by this strange wolf, it didn't cause a commotion.

This made the rogue wolf a bit sad. Was it because today's flower shorts weren't flashy enough?

The group soon set off for Wushuang City, where Luo lived, one of the Western Seven Cities.

On the road, Luo, who had become familiar with the group, kept talking about Wushuang City. Unlike the small city of Liefeng, Wushuang City had many cultivators and various factions. The City Lord's residence was the unchallengeable authority in Wushuang City. The current City Lord, Kou Fengcheng, was the father of the current City Lord, Kou Zhen, who was said to have unfathomable cultivation. The current City Lord, Kou Zhen, was a powerful figure, and the City Lord's residence had the support of the army, major factions, local residents, and the Tianxuan Empire, making him a local emperor.

Everyone listened carefully to Luo's words, but as a traveling merchant, Luo's knowledge was limited. They had a general understanding of the surface-level power distribution in Wushuang City, but the deeper factions still needed to be investigated.

That night, Lin Zheng and the group stayed in the outskirts. The campfire made everyone's faces glow red, and a few mountain chickens and wild rabbits were roasting over the fire, emitting a delicious aroma. However, the dry food they carried was a bit hard, so they had to make do. Luo, who was used to such a life, found the roasted meat a great treat, but Lin Qin pouted, clearly dissatisfied.

"Hey, Little Qin, if you play a tune for Wolf Grandpa, he'll grant you a wish tonight. How about it?" the rogue wolf said, swaying his head.

"Hmm? Hey, rogue wolf, don't mess with me, or I'll strip you naked and throw you in the market, and then... uh... uh..." Lin Qin's words were cut off by Li Ruoshui covering her mouth.

Lin Zheng and the others were all embarrassed. How could this girl be so clueless? A lady, a lady!

The sound of a zither echoed, the sweet and peaceful melody of a forest at night. Lin Qin, like a fairy, gently played the zither, the soft moonlight illuminating her back, and the red campfire made it hard for everyone to associate this scene with the usual Lin Qin. The contrast was too great!

When the music ended, everyone was still lost in the gentle melody. The rogue wolf looked intoxicated, his hands on his chest, his head tilted back, gazing at the stars.

Before anyone could savor the moment, Lin Qin shouted, "Rogue wolf, quickly prepare a feast for us to enjoy! Otherwise, I'll cut off that thing between your legs..."

"Lin Qin! Stop! Be ladylike!" Lin Wen, with a black line on his face, quickly interrupted her. With Luo still there, they couldn't afford to lose face. What about stripping! What about cutting off! What about that thing! These are not things a girl should say!

"What? I just want to cut off his tail. What are you thinking?"

Everyone: "..."

Only Luo looked at Lin Qin with affection, his eyes filled with nostalgia, finding her sincere, lively, and adorable.

To everyone's surprise, the rogue wolf actually brought out a large table and several chairs from the void, and then placed a table full of delicious dishes and fragrant wine.

The rogue wolf proudly raised his head, his tail wagging in the air. Seeing everyone's surprised looks, he howled deeply, "Sigh, a wolf's life is lonely like snow!"

PS: I've made many revisions. Thanks to Qingfeng for the support. Here's the first update. I hope everyone will add to their favorites and give a red ticket. Otherwise, what needs to be cut off will be cut off. Cough, okay, everyone, enjoy the book, and I'll go have breakfast...

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