Free Web NovelEarly in the morning, the inn became lively.
There were many young men and women from other families traveling together; some were practicing their cultivation outside, while others were eating breakfast heartily.
On the central table, various breakfast items were laid out.
Li Mo casually picked up a meat bun, his peripheral vision scanning beside him.
Before the young woman was only a bowl of plain white porridge, as bland as her countenance.
“How can just eating this in the morning be enough?”
Li Mo pushed the plate of eggs towards her.
Ying Bing said nothing, only raising her eyes to look at him.
The young woman seemed a bit frail, even her lips were bloodless, her sickly appearance adding three parts of delicate beauty.
But anyone stared at by those beautiful eyes would probably feel guilty unconsciously?
“Cough.”
Li Mo felt a bit ashamed.
Thinking about the things he had done before made his toes curl.
Apologizing to her was only right.
“About what happened before, I apologize. I don’t expect a few words to clear the air, but if you still harbor resentment, then...”
“No matter.”
Ying Bing peeled an eggshell, speaking in a light, airy voice.
Li Mo was stunned.
He did not see any insincerity on the young woman’s face.
Rather than tolerance, it was more like indifference.
Those matters seemed not worth being kept in mind at all.
Since she never cared, there was no need for tolerance.
“That’s good too.”
Li Mo gave a wry smile.
He had read too many novels and taken things for granted.
It had to be said that Ying Bing’s reaction actually aligned more with the Tianming Divine Eye’s evaluation.
Those who remain unperturbed by favor or disgrace often go further.
And that was indeed the case.
Ying Bing’s cheeks moved slightly, and she no longer paid Li Mo any more attention.
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Aside from her family, memories from her humble beginnings didn’t even account for a single page of her life and had long been swept into some forgotten corner.
In her distant memories, Li Mo’s talent was mediocre, barely making it into Qingyuan Sect.
After toiling for a year in the outer sect, he was eliminated from the sect.
And at that time, she had already become the most dazzling existence among her peers.
Li Mo seemed to have changed somewhat.
But, it didn’t matter.
His name would probably not be found on the ranking list of the Eastern Wasteland Region in the future.
They might not even count as mere passersby in each other’s lives.
She never allowed herself to be distracted by irrelevant people.
Across from her, Li Mo’s eating movements paused slightly.
【Investment successful, Investment: One egg, one bowl of white porridge.】
【Reward settlement in progress...】
【Congratulations Host, Reward: One thousand taels of silver notes.】
【One thousand taels of silver notes】: “Issued by Hentong Bank, universally accepted at all major banks.”
Li Mo felt an inexplicable emotion.
If only she could eat more, how wonderful that would be.
Three meals a day could make him a wealthy man.
Late-night snack, he must prepare a late-night snack tonight!
.......
Two days later.
In the distance, a majestic city appeared, like a giant beast sprawling beneath the heavens.
Ziyang Prefecture is one of the twelve prefectures of the Eastern Wasteland, with nine commanderies and thirty-six counties under its jurisdiction. It is said that before the Great Yu Dynasty was founded, this place was once the ancient capital of the previous dynasty, and there were indeed years when it was a land of outstanding talents and extreme prosperity.
Later, an unprecedented Disaster Beast tide lasted for several centuries in the Eastern Wasteland, turning its glory into a past afterglow.
It was not until Martial God ascended the throne, pacified the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, and greatly enfeoffed meritorious officials, that Qingyuan Mountain’s first Ancestral Master, having served the Dragon well, was granted Ziyang.
After thousands of years of governance, this place finally recovered its Origin Qi and regained its prosperity.
Fu City, at the foot of Qingyuan Mountain, was rebuilt upon the ruins of the former dynasty’s ancient city, and even a glimpse of it truly revealed an extraordinary grandeur.
Fifty li beyond the city lay the renowned Qingyuan Mountain Range.
“We’ve finally arrived.”
“Is this Fu City? It’s so big, standing at the city gate, I feel like an ant.”
“So lively, a vital place for a prefecture, indeed the Qi is flourishing.”
“Recently, Qingyuan Sect is opening its gates to recruit Disciples, so of course there are many people.”
......
There were many passing caravans, and the huge city gate was like a floodgate releasing water, with ceaseless clamor of carriages and horses.
Looking towards Qingyuan Mountain, many people showed expressions of longing.
The Great Yu was founded on martial arts, governing the world with sects!
In the skies above Ziyang Prefecture, there was only one cloud, and that was Qingyuan Sect!
The youths from various counties and commanderies were already extremely excited, shouting and yelling.
Passersby did not show any surprise, clearly long accustomed to such sights.
“It truly is an extraordinary sight.”
Li Mo couldn’t help but exclaim.
Having seen various international metropolises in his previous life, he was still deeply shaken upon arriving here.
Compared to those steel and concrete skyscrapers, this magnificent ancient city with its carved beams and painted pillars was clearly even more spectacular.
A modern city that can accommodate five million people and an ancient city that can accommodate five million people are simply not comparable concepts.
“Travel permit.”
The city guards were heavily armored, their silver armor gleaming in the sunlight, standing there like iron towers.
The butler quickly handed over an iron token and paid a string of coins as an entry fee.
Thus, the carriage was allowed into the city, as if entering another world.
Li Mo found everything new, like a bumpkin entering the city.
His wallet had fattened up quite a bit these past two days.
The Ice Cube young woman’s three meals a day had actually earned him over ten thousand taels of silver notes, and even a thousand taels of gold.
But upon entering the inch-of-land-is-an-inch-of-gold Fu City, Li Mo felt he wasn’t so rich and powerful anymore.
“Young Master, we are in Ziyang Prefecture Fu City now, it’s not like the county.”
The butler, driving the carriage, reminded him in a low voice.
“We won’t be staying in the city for more than two days anyway.” Li Mo smiled.
Even for a distant trip, his father had to send the butler who had watched him grow up since childhood, showing how much trouble he used to cause.
This was out of fear that his temperament was eccentric and he would stir up trouble.
“Young Master is right.” The butler breathed a sigh of relief, nodding repeatedly.
This trouble-making Young Master had changed a lot recently.
He could also worry less.
The carriage passed over a vermilion painted bridge, crossing over the dense boats below.
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For instance, the one coming from the opposite direction was pulled by four crimson, scaled foals.
The carriage itself was several times larger than the one Li Mo was riding in, inlaid with gold and jade, ancient and elegant.
“Cousin!”
Suddenly, someone called out from behind.
It was Wang Hu, his face full of joy as he dismounted and ran to the front of the carriage.
A tall young man, dressed in a white brocade robe, descended from the carriage.
His arms were long, and his stance was firm and powerful, walking with a Dragon-like stride and a Tiger’s bearing.
A waist token hung from his waist, bearing two characters inscribed in vigorous strokes: ‘Inner Sect.’
Qingyuan Sect Inner Sect!
Everyone’s gaze towards Wang Hu immediately became more cautious.
Although there were many people traveling together, only a minority could enter the outer sect, let alone the Inner Sect.
The difference between Outer and Inner Sect was just one word, but it was like heaven and earth; an Inner Sect Disciple going to a certain county would be respectfully invited even by the county magistrate.
“Xiao Hu, I figured you were almost here.” The young man smiled as he scanned the crowd, his gaze lingering on Li Mo for a moment.
“Since you are new here, I imagine you don’t know where to settle down.”
“There’s an inn owner I know well; why not stay there?”
The young man smiled gracefully and boarded his carriage.
“My cousin is Wang Hao, just over thirty, and already an Inner Sect Disciple.”
“Following him, you definitely won’t suffer any losses.”
Wang Hu raised his head, a hint of arrogance appearing on his face, as if he were the one who had entered the Inner Sect.
Naturally, everyone offered a round of compliments.
Being in a new place, being able to follow an Inner Sect Disciple of Furlong Valley could save a lot of trouble.
“What was he looking at?”
Li Mo paused for a moment, then realized.
The other person wasn’t looking at him, but at the cool, aloof young woman beside him.
Indeed.
Even in Fu City, Ying Bing’s stunning beauty had not diminished in the slightest.
Her simple attire made the richly dressed women of the great city pale in comparison.
After these past few days of feeding, their relationship... should have made some progress, right?
At least they weren’t strangers anymore.
As thoughts swirled, a restaurant by the canal appeared ahead.
It was seven stories high, exuding an aura of luxury, and the scenery of this ancient city reached its peak here.
The waiter, sharp-eyed, saw Wang Hao and immediately went to call the manager.
The manager respectfully offered tea and began to converse with Wang Hao, while the others felt a bit awkward.
They had all seen it just now.
The most ordinary room here cost twenty taels of silver, and the superior rooms were even more expensive, and because Qingyuan Sect was about to open its gates, there were many guests, and prices had risen.
“A hundred taels for a superior room?”
Li Mo glanced at it and walked directly to the counter.
There was no need to save money on this amount.
“Excuse me, two superior rooms.”
One for him, one for Ying Bing.
The butler and the accompanying people had already put down the luggage and gone back with the escort agency.
“Apologies, honored guest, we don’t have many rooms left. Those traveling together can only book one.” The gentleman at the counter said apologetically.
“That’s fine.”
Li Mo thought for a moment, then nodded.
“Plum Blossom Room on the second floor, please keep it safe.”
Just as he paid the money and the counter gentleman took out the sandalwood room key, he heard Wang Hu sneer:
“If someone arranges it for you, just be happy and stay there. A hundred taels of silver in Ziyang Prefecture won’t make you seem rich, and money isn’t necessarily useful here.”
Li Mo: “?”
He remembered now.
This guy was the son of the county’s Six Harmonies Gang leader.
His own father was the county magistrate, in charge of the entire county’s public order.
Since their fathers were like a mouse and a cat, the two juniors naturally didn’t get along either.
At the same time.
Not far away.
Wang Hao also walked back to the nervous young men and women, feigning an apologetic tone:
“There are only thirteen superior rooms left. Since you are all my cousin’s fellow villagers, please make do and share.”
“No problem, no problem, we’ll just squeeze in.”
“Thank you, Big Brother Wang, you are truly a good person.”
The group was overjoyed, thanking him repeatedly.
Li Mo chuckled wryly.
Who expresses apology with hands clasped behind their back and chin raised?
A man’s mind, in this life, mostly thinks of three things.
One: How to show off.
Two: This girl is so beautiful.
Three: This girl is so beautiful, I must find a way to show off in front of her.
As expected, Wang Hao then looked at Ying Bing again and said:
“Young lady, there aren’t enough rooms, but fortunately, I have a private room here that no one usually stays in, and it’s kept quite clean.”
“If you don’t mind, why don’t you stay there, young lady?”
His tone was quite confident.
This trick wasn’t new; it worked every time on these country girls from small places.
Didn’t he see the envious and jealous looks in the eyes of the other country girls nearby?
When someone of higher status, who could also help with their future, offered kindness, very few people could resist.
“No rooms left?”
Ying Bing glanced at the manager.
“Indeed... uh, indeed.”
The manager felt a chill down his spine, wiping sweat and nodding repeatedly.
Wang Hao was smiling and about to say something, but the next moment, his smile froze on his face.
The young woman took the sandalwood room key from in front of Li Mo and went straight up to the second floor, to the Plum Blossom Room.
With a thud.
The wooden door closed.
“Sigh.”
Looking at Wang Hao, whose face alternated between green and white, Li Mo instinctively found it amusing, yet couldn’t laugh.
Enjoying the show?
Look in a mirror!
Shaking his head, he also went up to the second floor.
