Chapter 3237

"Hahaha, senior, this is different.

If the goods of Xun Hai Trading Company are bought in Xi, there must be an official document to pay the tax. Here, there is no need to pay.

If the Xun Hai Trading Company is passing through Xi, they have already paid the tax when entering Xi. When leaving Xi, there is no need to pay again! "

Xiao Jian explained with a smile, "However, looking at Qi Jin's appearance, it seems that they have traded in Xi. Moreover, there is no official document to pay the tax. At the border, they must pay a certain percentage of the tax!"

"Then when they enter Jia Sa Country, they must pay the tax?" Xiao Hua asked.

"That is natural!

This tax is from Xi, the other side is from Jia Sa Country! "Xiao Jian nodded.

Xiao Hua sighed with emotion, "Alas, this business is not easy!"

"The tax is an important part of a country's income and expenditure. It is impossible to exempt it!"

Xiao Jian said with familiarity, "Of course, it is not only for business, but also for anything in this world!

Even if it is to be the ruler of a country! "

While speaking, several people went down the bridge. Sure enough, under the bridge, there were some people similar to the soldiers of Xi. However, their armor and flags were completely different.

Everyone entered the border of Jia Sa Country. Half a mile away from the bridge, there was a tea shed. Xiao Hua looked at the scorching sun above his head and ordered them to rest near the tea shed.

After waiting for a full meal's time, they saw nearly twenty carriages led by Qi Jin coming out of the soldiers' blockade.

When Qi Jin saw the carriages parked in front of the tea shed, the disappointment on his face immediately disappeared. He urged the horse under him and hurriedly brought a man dressed in martial arts clothes to the tea shed.

There were not many people in the tea shed. Xiao Hua and the other three were sitting at a shabby table. Except for Yuan Ya who was drinking cup after cup of tea, the other three closed their eyes and did not speak.

"Daoist …" Qi Jin rushed into the tea shed. He originally wanted to talk to Xiao Hua, but after thinking for a moment, he walked to Xiao Jian and cupped his fist, "Our humble trading company has too many goods. It is a bit troublesome to pass the customs. Sorry for the long wait!"

"No matter …" Xiao Jian opened his eyes and smiled, "We are just traveling. Whether we walk or lie down, it is all cultivation. This wait is nothing!"

"Daoist is really a master. What you said is really profound!"

Qi Jin looked at Xiao Jian with an extremely admiring gaze. "This old man and the others have worked so hard for Ah Du's item. I don't know when we'll be free!"

"When it's time to be free, you'll definitely be free. When you can't be free, just say it!" Xiao Jian was much more familiar with these words than Xiao Hua.

"Yes, yes, this old man understands!"

Qi Jin put his palms together sincerely. However, when he saw Xiao Jian's unfriendly expression, he immediately understood. He put his palms down awkwardly and pointed at the burly man beside him. "Escort Chen, this is the Daoist Xiao I mentioned just now. Come and meet him!"

"I'm Chen Kai from Fu Wei Escort Agency. Nice to meet you, Taoist masters!"

The burly man stood up and cupped his fists in greeting. His voice was loud and clear, but there was a valiance and unwillingness in his eyes.

"Boundless Holy Man, Chen Zhuang, greetings!"

Xiao Jian seemed to understand something and returned the greeting with a smile. He then looked at Qi Jin and said, "Elder Qi, what do you mean by this?"

"This …" Qi Jin was a little embarrassed and explained his intentions.

It was as Xiao Jian had expected. The distance from the border of Jia Sa Country to the nearest city was about a hundred miles. There was a section of the mountain road that was quite dangerous. There were three groups of mountain bandits alone. These mountain bandits often went down the mountain to rob, and the merchants passing by were all terrified.

Jia Sa Country had sent troops to kill them several times, but they returned without success. In the end, they simply ignored them and let these mountain bandits fend for themselves.

Since the mountain bandits were born, how could they be destroyed?

Although the leader and number of the mountain bandits were constantly changing, these mountain bandits had become a malignant tumor at the border of Jia Sa Country.

Unfortunately, there was only one main road from the Kingdom of Xi to the Kingdom of Jia Sa. On the left side of the mountain road, there was an impassable forest. Therefore, even if a merchant like the Xun Hai Trading Company knew that there were bandits here, they could only brace themselves and pass through. At best … they could hire more armed escorts like the Fu Wei Escort Agency to protect their own trading company.

Qi Jin had just seen the Xi general's unusual respect for Xiao Hua, so he had a sudden idea to ask Xiao Hua and the others to protect him through this section of the mountain road where the mountain bandits were rampant.

Although Xiao Hua and the others were not escorts, Qi Jin's lack of trust in Fu Wei Escort Agency and his behavior of seeking medical treatment halfway through the journey made Escort Chen extremely dissatisfied!

Chen Kai didn't say anything, but how could Xiao Jian not see the disdain and even a faint hostility in his eyes?

He had seen this kind of look in Zen Master Ming Yue's eyes more than once!

"If I had known … I wouldn't have collected Qi Jin's silver!"

Xiao Jian was somewhat regretful. After listening to Qi Jin's explanation, he already understood that these mountain bandits couldn't have appeared out of nowhere. Moreover, they lived so freely at such a close distance to the border. If it weren't for the fact that they had nothing to do with the border guards of Jia Sa Country, Xiao Jian wouldn't believe it even if he was beaten to death.

As for Qi Jin's intention, Xiao Jian was even more aware. Qi Jin didn't necessarily want to rely on their martial strength. What he valued was Li Xianyu's respect for Xiao Hua!

Qi Jin thought that since they were familiar with Li Xianyu and the others, when they encountered the mountain bandits ahead, they would definitely make the mountain bandits hesitate!

As for this reason, Qi Jin couldn't tell Chen Kai or Xiao Jian directly. He could only use a probing tone to ask Xiao Jian and the others to protect them.

"Damn it, we're all smart people!"

After Xiao Jian felt regretful, he subconsciously looked at Xiao Hua. It was obvious that they couldn't have any relationship with the border guards. Li Xianyu's respect was for Xiao Hua and that piece of vitality stone. Facing the mountain bandits, not to mention himself, even Yuanya might not be able to protect himself. How could Xiao Jian dare to make a decision?

"Oh?

Escort Chen ~ "Contrary to Xiao Jian's expectations, a trace of joy flashed across Xiao Hua's face. He asked," Let this old man ask you, do you know the Lotus Escort Agency? "

"Lotus Escort Agency?" A trace of vigilance flashed across Chen Kai's eyes. He asked curiously, "Daoist knows the people of the escort agency?"

"Tell this old man, do you know the Lotus Escort Agency?" Hearing Chen Kai's answer, Xiao Hua's eyes flashed. He seemed to be somewhat ecstatic as he asked hurriedly.

Chen Kai shivered. Xiao Hua's gaze was like lightning, as if it pierced into his heart, giving him a big fright. The dissatisfaction in his heart had long been thrown out of the highest clouds. He hurriedly replied, "Good, Immortal Elder knows. This one has never heard of the Lotus Escort Agency!"

"Hmph …" Xiao Hua snorted coldly, appearing extremely dissatisfied.

"Immortal Elder …" Chen Kai's forehead was somewhat sweaty. Facing Xiao Hua's dissatisfaction, he felt an indescribable feeling of oppression and powerlessness. It was as if facing Xiao Hua was a huge mountain that could crush him into meat paste at any time. Now he truly knew how powerful Xiao Hua was. "This one has heard of the Lotus Escort Agency, Swallow Escort Agency, Zhenfeng Escort Agency, but I've never heard of the Lotus Escort Agency!"

"What about the Misty Sect?" Xiao Hua knew that there wouldn't be any definite answer, but he still asked in a low voice.

"… This one has also never heard of it!"

Sweat dripped down Chen Kai's face. His knees almost went soft. He really couldn't face Xiao Hua's incredulous gaze. "This lowly one … this lowly one is just an ordinary escort. What immortal elder is talking about … this lowly one doesn't know!"

"Hu ~" Xiao Hua let out a long sigh. He sighed again in his heart. "Ai, escort!

Isn't this one's second brother an escort??

Lotus Escort Agency, Misty Sect … Why should this one make things difficult for an ordinary escort? "

Xiao Hua let out a breath. Chen Kai immediately felt that the danger that could easily crush him to death had suddenly disappeared. Only then did he involuntarily stretch out his hand and wipe the sweat off his forehead. His heart also relaxed as if a huge rock had been removed.

"Immortal Elder …" Qi Jin naturally saw Chen Kai's sorry state and was even more overjoyed in his heart. Seeing that Xiao Hua's expression was good, he hurriedly said in a low voice, "This old one is so bold as to ask Immortal Elder to come with us. We will properly serve Immortal Elder along the way …"

"Ai …" Xiao Hua ignored Qi Jin and raised his head to look at the road outside the tea shed. His gaze was somewhat blurred, as if he saw the end of the road and also the end of time.

It was when Qi Jin mentioned the escort agency and the escorts that those distant memories began to appear like fragments. "Lotus Flower Escort Agency, Armed Escort Agency, Escorts" and other unfamiliar terms appeared like a fountain. He couldn't help but have the urge to ask!

He really wanted to get what he wanted from this escort called Chen Kai!

Unfortunately, Xiao Hua was still disappointed!

"Perhaps … they're not far away?"

Xiao Hua's heart was somewhat moved. "The arena, the village, the escort agency, these are all things that Xiaoyu Continent doesn't have. They're all from this one's memory …"

"Senior …" Xiao Jian's voice was indistinct again, as if it came from the horizon and woke Xiao Hua up from his homesickness. "We have to go either way. Why don't … we go together?"

"Up to you …" Xiao Hua's face was as calm as water, and it was impossible to tell if he was happy or angry. However, Xiao Jian already knew that Xiao Hua was somewhat unhappy, so he hurriedly said, "If senior likes peace and quiet, we won't follow the caravan!"

"There's no need!"

Xiao Hua waved his hand. "If we want to follow, then let's follow. It's good to be able to give them a helping hand!"

"Yes, junior understands!" Xiao Jian's mouth revealed a smile. He turned to Qi Jin and said, "Why aren't you thanking Daoist Xiao?"

"Yes, yes, thank you Daoist Xiao, thank you Daoist Xiao!" Qi Jin was overjoyed and hurriedly bowed. He then pulled Xiao Jian's sleeve and hurriedly left, as if he had something to say. Chen Kai couldn't stand Xiao Hua's imposing manner and also took the opportunity to slip away.

Seeing that everyone had left, Xiao Hua looked at Yuan Ya and said, "Yuan Ya, why haven't you spoken these days?

Have you had enough of this tea? "

"Daoist, junior doesn't know how to speak. I might as well not speak!"

Yuan Ya drank another cup of tea and placed the somewhat tattered teacup on the table. "Junior will go get a carriage …"