Tang Feng asked, "Brother Hua, are you playing the role of a wealthy family head or a young master?"
Li Xian was puzzled and asked for clarification. It turned out that the remaining journey needed to be walked. With dozens of Flower Cage Sect disciples by Tang Feng’s side, proceeding in such a manner would surely attract attention. The Flower Cage Sect intended to stealthily enter Flying Dragon City to cause trouble and pick up scraps.
They naturally needed to be low-key and cautious. Tang Feng decided to disguise themselves as a rchant caravan, which would include leaders, guards, horsen, servants, wealthy people... various roles. If there were captured beauties in the convoy, they would add identities like "wealthy young lady" or "bride-to-be"... and so on.
Furthermore, not all of the rchant caravan was fake. Tang Feng’s goods like "wine," "honey," "flower petals," "pollen"... all kinds of rchandise would be taken to Flying Dragon City for sale. It was a genuine comrcial endeavor.
It was indeed seamless.
Li Xian said, "With Brother Tang here, I wouldn’t dare command the troops. Please give so swords, and I’ll play the role of a guard." Tang Feng said, "Brother Hua, don’t say I didn’t warn you. Although we’re pretending, the business tasks are real. Whatever role you play, you must fulfill the duties. Since you’re a guard, you have to walk on foot and take night shifts. Only then can we not reveal any flaws."
Tang Feng advised, "So... it’s better if you play a character who sits in the carriage. Besides, with your appearance and deanor, you don’t look like a guard."
Li Xian thought to himself, "This suits well. I can better hide myself. If danger arises, I won’t attract the enemy’s attention and can handle things calmly." He said, "No need for that. I’ll be a guard, and I’ll fulfill the guard duties on my own. This is my skill set; Elder Tang needn’t worry that I won’t do well."
Tang Feng saw this and didn’t say much more, secretly feeling regret. He took on the role of a wealthy person, changing into an embroidered robe. Li Xian then held a long spear, donned a sweat band, and tried to look ordinary, blending in among the guards.
Flower Cage disciples Kong Yu, He Wafu, and Wei Ze were all guards. Once the goods were loaded onto the carriage, a rchant caravan was ford.
The rest of the journey required walking. The pace was slightly slower. Although Li Xian was a "guard," he had ti at noon and in the evening to internally refine his cultivation and improve his martial arts.
[Bone Shaping and Embryo]
[Skill Level: 6/100]
[Five Viscera Avoiding Dross and Gathering Yang Scripture - Five Viscera Chapter]
[Skill Level: 1658/24000 Great Success]
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Flying Dragon City had a unique terrain, rather elevated. Huaiyin Prefecture was a prosperous water town, but with the seasonal changes, the climate gradually cooled, and snowflakes began to fall. It wasn’t as ceaselessly windy and snowy as Qiong Heavenly Mansion.
The journey was progressing smoothly. In a few days, they would reach Flying Dragon City. That day at noon, Tang Feng observed that the surrounding area was remote, even though the sky was still bright, not long past noon. Continuing to travel would inevitably lead to eating in the wind and lodging in the open, enduring the hardship of travel.
Thus, upon seeing the inn early, Tang Feng shouted, and over forty people went into the inn. They stayed there for a day and set off early the next morning.
The inn was called "Visiting Immortal Inn." Despite being in the wilderness, the scenery was tranquil and not like a small inn. Inside the inn, there were landscapes that could comfortably accommodate more than forty people.
Tang Feng invited everyone to sit. With a wave of his hand, he ordered good wine and food for warmth, along with lamb, pork, and beef... many hearty dishes as the base. The "Visiting Immortal Inn" was quite spacious, with candles burning on all sides and a warm kang (traditional Chinese heated bed) in the middle.
During the wait for the al, the group sat at separate tables, warming their hands and feet near the kang. The waiter was quick and first brought barrels of fine wine. It was heated by the fire, with fragrant and steaming alcohol. Everyone rushed to drink a bowl, the warmth entering their stomachs, making them feel comforted beyond words.
Tang Feng advised, "Brothers, I’ve ordered so wine for warmth, not for you to get drunk. Keep that in mind; don’t overdrink. If anyone doesn’t wake up tomorrow morning, don’t bla for leaving you behind."
Li Xian thought to himself, "As expected of the old Flower Thief, experienced and flawless." He drank a sip of the hot wine, saw the waiter bring the dishes, and asked, "Shop owner, your inn seems large, but this decoration and scenery must’ve cost quite a bit, right? Can you earn that money back?"
Tang Feng listened closely, feeling suspicious.
The waiter said, "Sir, you’ve co to the right person to ask. This is sothing to thank City Lord He of Flying Dragon City. Without him, tonight you might have had to eat wind and snow, with no such good inn to stay."
"You all must be heading to Flying Dragon City to do business, right?"
Tang Feng said, "Oh? You have quite the insightful vision, waiter." The waiter replied with a chuckle, "It seems you guests are from afar, visiting Flying Dragon City for the first ti, and unaware of so things."
The group listened quietly. The waiter said, "Flying Dragon City has a unique position, sitting elevated. Recently, among the travelers seeking accommodation, comrcial guests and Jianghu guests... nine out of ten are heading to Flying Dragon City. I guessed casually and coincidentally got it right; it’s nothing special."
The waiter respectfully said, "Just as this guest said. Our Visiting Immortal Inn required substantial capital investnt. It’s a remote and sparsely populated place, rarely seeing travelers on regular days. Naturally, it’s unprofitable. But unfortunately... City Lord He is no ordinary person."
Tang Feng started to feel curious and asked, "Please explain, how is City Lord He exceptional?"
The waiter said, "City Lord He of Flying Dragon City is truly unparalleled in his reputation for generosity. This gentleman’s actions are both grand and righteous, and he is extrely hospitable."
"He treats the common folk with kindness, helps them build hos. To his Jianghu friends, he is even more generous, warm-hearted like a spring breeze, with unmatched integrity."
"Take our inn for example. How could ordinary people purposely build such luxurious accommodations here? Wouldn’t that be wasting money? But City Lord He waved his hand, constructed dozens along the route."
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