"What does the Divine Origin Dynasty mean by recruiting? Explain yourself clearly, or I'll kill you!" Bai Hao's gaze was icy, causing the fat man to tremble and dare not utter another word. He quickly continued:
"Actually, it's that... Every year, the Divine Source Dynasty sends people to recruit soldiers. Those who meet the requirements can become Yang Riders under the Sun God's banner. This is a great honor." The fat man's voice trembled, and he spoke very cautiously, afraid that he might offend Bai Hao by saying the wrong thing.
He only intended to rob someone, but who knew he'd be so unlucky as to run into something like this? Bai Hao doesn't seem like the type to let him off easily.
"Recruiting Yang Cavalry... Do you know where they recruit soldiers?" Bai Hao asked again.
"I don't know. There's never a fixed place for conscription. This time, I heard it's in Huangtiecheng, which is a hundred miles away from here. I only resorted to robbery because the journey is too long and I don't have the money to go to Huangtiecheng. I didn't expect to offend you, sir. Please, have mercy on me." The fat man was almost crying.
Bai Hao pondered in a low voice: "Huang Tiecheng... I'll spare your life if you want. Didn't you say you didn't have the money to go to Huang Tiecheng? I'll pay for it, and you take me to Huang Tiecheng."
"Huh, huh?" The fat man belatedly realized what was happening and suddenly looked up at Bai Hao, his face full of disbelief.
"What, is there a problem?" Bai Hao immediately glared at him fiercely again, scaring the latter into shaking his head repeatedly.
"No, no, since you are also going to Huangtiecheng, I am naturally willing to lead the way."
Actually, the fat man was extremely unwilling.
Even if he really wanted to go to Huang Tiecheng, he didn't want to go with Bai Hao. What if Bai Hao suddenly got upset and killed him along the way?
But he didn't dare disobey; if he refused, Bai Hao could kill him on the spot.
"What are you waiting for? Let's go!" Seeing that the fat man was still sitting on the ground, Bai Hao couldn't help but give him a light kick.
"Okay!"
The fat man quickly got up and walked out of the alley, with Bai Hao following behind.
"By the way, what's your name?"
"My name is Liu Jing, but you can just call me Xiao Liu, sir."
"Okay, Fatty."
"It's Xiaoliu..."
"Okay, Fatty."
"..."
Liu Jing dared not object to Bai Hao's insistence on calling her "Little Fatty" and could only silently endure it.
According to Liu Jing, there are still five days before the Shenyuan Dynasty officially begins conscription, so they have plenty of time to travel to Huangtie City, which is a hundred miles away.
So Bai Hao wasn't in a hurry. He told Liu Jing to go back and prepare, pack her things, and then set off.
"Where can I buy a carriage? Take me to buy one," Bai Hao said.
Although he can fly freely now, it consumes a lot of his true energy. Anyway, there is still time to spare, so there is no need to rush.
"Alright, I'm familiar with this place. I'll take you there right away, sir." Seeing that Bai Hao was really eager to go to Huang Tiecheng, Liu Jing gradually became more enthusiastic.
Why not take advantage of the free ride to Huangtiecheng?
If we can please this adult, we might even achieve a win-win situation.
Liu Jing led Bai Hao and soon found a horse farm. There were many people buying horses there, and they were mostly young people. They didn't look like people who would be out on the road all day. So why were they all rushing to buy horses?
"They must be like us, all wanting to go to Huangtie City to be conscripted by the Divine Source Dynasty. Sir, let's hurry up and line up to buy horses, otherwise we might not get any if we're late." Looking at the large number of people in the stable, Liu Jing couldn't help but feel anxious. What if they bought all the horses? He'd be devastated.
"Go ahead and line up to buy it, pick a good one." Bai Hao had no objections and simply tossed a small bag of gold coins into Liu Jing's hand.
The latter took the heavy bag of gold coins, and immediately put on a fawning smile, his chubby face puffing up.
"Don't worry, sir, I will definitely buy you the best horse!"
He grabbed his money bag and rushed into the crowd, starting to buy horses.
It would take Liu Jing quite some time to buy the horse, so Bai Hao, too lazy to keep an eye on it, turned and left the stable to go for a stroll outside.
To be fair, this city is indeed prosperous and very unique, unlike anything Bai Hao had ever seen before.
Its prosperity rivals that of a national capital, bustling with people and vibrant with activity. Street vendors roam the streets and alleys, and the air is filled with various enticing aromas that make one's mouth water.
No wonder Su Jiaojiao wanted to return here. Compared to the corrupt world of five thousand years later, this world was simply too wonderful. If she could live carefree in this city, who cared what the world of five thousand years later would be like? She would be free and unrestrained.
Unfortunately, Bai Hao didn't have that opportunity.
His refuge is not here.
After wandering around outside for a while, Bai Hao felt it was about time and returned to the stables.
But before he even returned to the horse farm, he saw a scene of chaos in the distance, as if people were fighting.
...
Inside the horse racing track.
Several men were punching and kicking a man, and the one being beaten was none other than Liu Jing!
"Liu Jing, why are you holding that money bag? It's only right to pay back debts. Anyway, this last bit of money is mine, so why should you take another beating?" A young man in a magnificent brocade robe said with a regretful expression.
"Okay, stop."
At his command, the servants immediately stopped. The man in the brocade robe picked up Liu Jing, who was lying on the ground but still clutching the money pouch in front of him. Looking at Liu Jing's blood-covered face, the man shook his head repeatedly with disgust.
"What are you insisting on? Wouldn't everything be fine once you hand over the money?"
"This money isn't mine; I'm holding it for someone else on your behalf. I can't give it to you!" With that, Liu Jing's expression suddenly hardened, and she clenched her right fist, wrapping it with powerful true energy, and slammed it down on the man in the brocade robe!
However, the man in the brocade robe was no ordinary person. He had anticipated Liu Jing's move and caught Liu Jing's punch with a clench of his left hand.
"You dare to lay a hand on me? Since you're so ungrateful, I'll cripple your arm as interest!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the man in the brocade robe's face turned ferocious. He formed his right hand into a chopstick and slashed down at Liu Jing's arm with a sharp aura comparable to a sword!
If that knife were to fall, Liu Jing's arm would be crippled on the spot. Many of the onlookers dared not bear to see such a scene and turned their faces away.
Even Liu Jing's face was deathly pale at this moment.
Just then, a hand easily grabbed the man in the brocade robe's wrist, and before he could react, it sent him flying backward, crashing heavily into the fence and falling to the ground.
"Bang!"
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