But the Ironhoof Castle's caravan was different. There were ten carriages alone, all pulled by two horses. In addition, there was a small team of knights escorting them, and there were seven or eight male and female servants accompanying them. It was a grand occasion.

In the words of Viscount Marvin, if the nobles travel without paying attention to pomp and circumstance, how can they show their nobility? Luo Ning could only smile and say nothing. He wanted to be noble, but his financial strength did not allow it.

The convoy was moving at a fairly fast pace. According to Tieti Fort's plan, it would be able to reach Wushan Fort on the 26th, which was plenty of time.

Traveling is boring, especially when following other people's teams. Roning feels restrained, and it is not very convenient to learn magic and fighting skills.

As for Rognar, when he was bored, he always wanted to spar with McKen. He thought that both of them were high-level knights. In fact, McKen had already reached the silver level, and he had to control his strength during the sparring.

"Sir, there is a convoy ahead." McKen reported while moving.

Roning raised his head and looked past the team in front of him. Sure enough, he saw a team not far away. Although the scale was not as large as that of Ironhoof Fort, they should also be nobles.

"Haha, it's the convoy led by Sean."

Viscount Marvin smiled and said, "Let's go, Luo Ning, let's go over and say hello to him."

Normally, as a viscount, he would not condescend to greet Lei Sen, but that was Marvin's personality. He would feel uncomfortable if he didn't make a few sarcastic remarks.

What's more, Roning was still by his side, and he couldn't wait to see what expression would appear on Lei Sen's face.

So, Marvin took Roning forward, and several professional knights including McKen and Rogner followed behind.

Lei Sen over there naturally also noticed the convoy behind him. He originally wanted to move forward as usual, but he didn't expect that the people behind him would catch up.

When he saw that it was Marvin and Roning, his face immediately darkened.

"Oh my, isn't this Baron Leisen from Thane County?"

Before the horse stopped, Marvin's mocking voice had already reached Lei Sen's ears.

"I heard that you lost to a high-ranking knight in Wubei Forest. I want to ask a few questions on behalf of my son. Is that high-ranking knight really that strong?"

Luo Ning looked on sideways, this was just such a direct provocation, no one was giving him any face at all?

Lei Sen's face was very ugly. If the opponent wasn't stronger, he really wanted to tear the mocking mouth apart! "Haha, your mouth is still as sharp as before, Marvin. I remember that someone also lost to a bronze knight when he was at the silver level, right?"

"Everyone else has become a gold knight, and you are still just a silver knight. How can you be qualified to mock me?"

Luo Ning couldn't help but look at Marvin. Is there such a thing?

As expected, Ma Wen's face fell. "At least I lost in the same level, but you are one level ahead of others. Who can't afford to lose face?"

When advancing to a higher rank, the knight's body will be strengthened.

Generally speaking, bronze knights are much ahead of high-level peak knights, and although there is a gap between bronze peak knights and early silver knights at the same level, it is not very big.

So there is some truth in what Marvin said. In comparison, Lei Sen is more embarrassing.

Lei Sen sneered and stopped arguing with Marvin. He turned to look at Ronin and said, "I thought the heavy snow would keep you trapped in the mountains. Now it seems that Baron Ronin is safe and sound. He should not have been affected by the heavy snow."

What he cared about most was whether the Skull and Bones Society had tried to assassinate Roning.

"Thank you Baron Leisen for your concern."

Luo Ning's face did not show any hatred, and he looked no different from usual. "As the grandson of the marquis and a vassal of Wushan Castle, I have no reason not to come out even if the snow is heavy."

Lei Sen felt a little relieved. No matter whether the Skeleton Society would assassinate Roning or not, at least this matter had nothing to do with him.

Otherwise, Roning would not have been so calm towards him.

Ronin's gaze passed over Leisen and fell on the burly knight behind him. "Why, you brought Knight Joffrey with you this time, where's Feridon?"

Lei Sen looked back at Joffrey, "Baron Ronin seems to care about my men?"

Luo Ning deliberately did not answer the other party and did not even look at Lei Sen.

He raised his hand and greeted the leader of the Black Collar Tribe, "Sir Joffrey, what Rydal said to you is always valid. The door of my Hillwood Castle is always open to you. As long as you are willing, you can join my army at any time!"

These words made Joffrey completely confused. For a moment, he didn't know whether he should say hello to Ronin or explain to Lei Sen that he had no intention of betraying him.

"Ha ha ha ha!"

Viscount Marvin laughed out loud. He didn't know Joffrey, but he could join in the fun.

"Yes, Joffrey. What future do you have following a lord who was defeated by a high-ranking knight? You might as well change your allegiance. Ronin is of the Wushan family's bloodline and is countless times more noble than Leisen. Following him is definitely better than your current situation!"

The reason is that Joffrey is stronger than Philidon and others.

It was okay to be excluded, at least he could live freely in the Black Collar Tribe. But he never expected that what Redar said would be reported to Feridon by Knight Unai, and then he was transferred away by Baron Leisen.

He really never thought about switching to Roning.

After all, a professional knight cannot change his allegiance at will, as this will only make him cheap. If he changes too many times, it is likely that no noble will be willing to accept his allegiance.

"My Lord, I..."

He was about to explain but was interrupted by Lei Sen's cold snort.

"Luo Ning, you are now a vassal of Wushanbao just like me. Don't go too far in everything. Don't think that I dare not deal with you!"

Of course he dared, and even the assassins had come to his door.

Anyway, once the New Year celebration is over, Roning will attack the Black Collar Tribe, and he is too lazy to maintain any friendly relations with them.

As for provoking the relationship between Joffrey and Leisen, it was because Roning saw that the other party was very suspicious.

All Rydal had to say was a word before Raytheon took steps that were clearly unfair to Joffrey, whose allegiance was called into question.

As mentioned before, Ronin is very interested in knights like Joffrey, whose background is not very complicated, and it would be a good thing if he could bring him over to work for him.

"Lei Sen, how dare you compare yourself to Luo Ning? After all, he has the blood of the Wushan family flowing in his body."

Marvin's eyes were cold and deep, and his tone was slightly threatening: "Or do you want to replace the Wushan family and become the new owner of Wushan Territory?"

"fart!"

Lei Sen shouted angrily, "I, Lord Sean, am absolutely loyal to Wushan Fort! Marvin, watch your mouth!"

He didn't want to stay here any longer, "Let's go!"

The convoy led by Sean quickly continued to move forward.

Ronin took two steps forward and shouted, "Joffrey, remember my words~"

On horseback, Lei Sen gritted his teeth, his face flushed with anger, and he kept roaring in his heart, "Damn it, damn it! Why hasn't the Skeleton Society taken action yet? I want him dead!"

"My Lord, I will not pledge allegiance..."

"Shut up!"

Lei Sen shouted angrily: "If you dare, don't blame me for killing your whole family!"

Joffrey lowered his head and stepped aside, feeling very uncomfortable.

"Do you really want to take in Joffrey?" Viscount Marvin asked, looking at the convoy led by Sean.

Ronin nodded seriously. "Joffrey should be a high-level peak knight. If we can gain his following and loyalty, it will be like gaining another powerful general for our Shanlin Town."

"Can a mere baron like you support so many high-ranking knights?"

The annual salary of a high-level knight is more than thirty gold coins, and an average barony would not be able to afford to support a few more.

But this was not a difficult task for Rhonin, as the spell scrolls made by Elrond could be sold to pay the wages.

The only thing that made him feel stressed was the bronze and silver knights, especially the latter, who had to pay 336 gold coins every year.

Fortunately, McKenn does not have high requirements for gold coins. Currently, he has the same daily salary of five silver coins as Ridar, maintaining the bronze level.

"It shouldn't be a problem to feed a few more, right?" Luo Ning led the Treading Cloud Horse back to the caravan.

Marvin looked at the other person's back. Today's chance encounter with Lei Sen made him understand Roning better.

The other party wants to win over high-ranking knights, which shows that they have expansionist intentions.

The key point is that Marvin didn't quite understand where Luo Ning got the confidence to not be afraid of offending Lei Sen? Was he confident or was he just a newborn calf that was not afraid of a tiger?

(End of this chapter)