Chapter 415

An ordinary horse carriage was pulled by a black horse. The bells of the carriage jingled as it drove out of the east gate of Ping Yang City. It was no different from other long-distance carriages. The only eye-catching thing about it was that there was a mule beside the black horse.

The one sitting on the carriage wasn't an old carriage driver who had weathered many hardships, nor was it a robust and powerful middle-aged man. Instead, it was a skinny young man. This young man looked extremely ordinary. Forget about being thrown into a crowd, even if he was sitting on the carriage like this, no one would give him a third glance.

Yes, other than the first look, the second look would be to wonder why he did not use a whip to drive the carriage.

Was this not our ordinary Zhang Xiaohua?

Anyone who was successful in martial arts would know that the path of martial arts was to train one's skills and refine one's essence, energy, and spirit so that one could stand out among ordinary people. Only then would one be able to suppress others. Why was it that many jianghu experts could be seen from afar?

It was because their aura was different from the aura of martial arts.

However, as one's martial arts reached a high level and reached the pinnacle of martial arts, their aura would be restrained. At this time, if one did not actively release their aura, no one would notice this person's uniqueness. It was just like Zhang Xiaohua's current state.

Zhang Xiaohua's martial arts at this time, if one were to use the jianghu's term to describe it, he would be considered an expert. Moreover, he should be a slightly "top-notch" expert. He had spent the past few years of his rapid progress on a deserted island. Even if he revealed his aura, no one would notice. By the time the people from the Xin Rong Faction met him, his aura had already begun to retract on its own. That was why Bai Yonggui and Chai Feng did not notice it. When Zhang Xiaohua first saw the Heavenly Dao in Songning Town and saw life and death on the way back to Lu Town, he had gradually walked his own path of cultivation. He had faintly merged himself with this world and the high and mighty Heavenly Dao. This was what the Immortal Dao talked about — returning to one's natural state.

Therefore, even though Zhang Xiaohua was sitting high up in the carriage, she was still as inconspicuous as he was in the crowd.

The horse carriage went out of the East Gate and continued for a while before it reached a fork in the road. The curtains of the horse carriage were pulled open, revealing Nie Qianyu and Little Orange inside. At this moment, Little Orange's face was slightly pale, but he was still full of energy. He must have been bored out of his wits in Ping Yang City and was looking around.

Looking at the fork in the road ahead, Zhang Xiaohua smiled and said, "Fishy Nie, we should go south."

Nie Qianyu replied, "That's right, Big Brother Ren. This official road is the easiest to recognize. You can just head south."

Zhang Xiaohua asked again, "Little Orange has rested for a few more days in Ping Yang City. Aren't you guys in a hurry to go home?

If there's a shortcut, we can take it. "

After the fight with the mysterious old man and mastering the Bewitching Finger, Zhang Xiaohua was full of courage.

Nie Qianyu's eyes curved and a sweet smile appeared at the corner of her mouth. She said, "There's no need for that, Big Brother Ren. We can just take the official road. The smaller roads are not safe. Although we're not afraid, there's no need to provoke them for no reason. We've already been delayed for a long time, it won't hurt to travel for a few more days."

Little Orange, who was at the side, heard and exclaimed, "Aiyo, Miss, look at what you're saying. Since that's the case, why don't you rest for a few more days in Ping Yang City?

I've already said that my limbs are still weak, but you just have to let me rest in this horse carriage. "

"Pfft," Nie Qianyu could not help but spit again. "You're just eating and sleeping every day. My wrist is injured and I only let Big Brother Ren do the work. Aren't you embarrassed?

I've already checked your pulse and it's already fine. Won't your family be more assured if you go back earlier? "

Little Orange pouted and muttered softly, "I don't know what she's thinking."

Zhang Xiaohua was tactful and did not say a word. She moved her hands and steered the horse carriage onto the official road towards the south.

Ever since Little Orange had said so much when she first woke up, Zhang Xiaohua felt a little awkward. She did not gossip with them when she had nothing to do. Especially when the two of them were quarreling, she did not utter a word and only acted like a taciturn person.

They continued to head east. It was almost the first lunar month now. The weather was still cold and the snow by the roadside was still thick. The surface of the river was also frozen.

Zhang Xiaohua sat cross-legged on the horse carriage and was resting with her eyes closed. Her body seemed to have become one with the horse carriage. Although the horse carriage was sometimes bumpy, her body moved up and down along with the horse carriage, appearing very harmonious.

After traveling for half a day, Zhang Xiaohua suddenly felt her heart skip a beat. She opened her eyes and realized that this official road seemed familiar. She took a closer look. Wasn't this the same route that she took when she went south with Ou Yan and the rest a few years ago?

It was just that the last time, she followed the stone cow from the Ethereal Mountain Villas and took a detour to the official road. But this time, they took the main road from the east gate of Ping Yang City.

Could it be that Nie Qianyu's Rejuvenation Valley was the same place that Ou Yan was heading to?

Just as this thought arose, Zhang Xiaohua shook her head in amusement. There was only one official road from Ping Yang City to the south. As long as they went south, they would definitely take the same route as Ou Yan and the rest. This was not just a matter of coincidence, but a necessity. She might not be able to imagine too much.

At this moment, Zhang Xiaohua wanted to ask Nie Qianyu what kind of place Rejuvenation Valley was. He knew that as long as he asked, Nie Qianyu would definitely tell him in full detail. However, there was a faint feeling of rejection in his heart. Nie Qianyu only called him Big Brother Ren and did not ask about his background. Why should he pry into her privacy?

There was only one official road, but this official road contained the memories of Zhang Xiaohua's journey to the south a few years ago. Now that they were walking the same road again, Zhang Xiaohua could not help but have a myriad of thoughts. Unconsciously, he thought of how well the people in the Huan Xi Mountain Villas treated him. Therefore, he looked a little depressed for the entire day.

The attentive Nie Qianyu and Little Orange had already noticed this situation. Although Zhang Xiaohua did not talk much on normal days, she always looked calm and carefree, just like her name. Today, she was obviously different. Something must be wrong. Unlike men, girls were more thoughtful and knew that it was best not to ask too many questions. Therefore, even the two girls hid in the carriage and did not talk.

The sky gradually darkened. There were small villages and towns on the roadside, but Zhang Xiaohua did not seem to stop or ask Nie Qianyu about lodging. This made the two people in the carriage puzzled. This was not Zhang Xiaohua's style in the past.

Nie Qianyu was about to ask what was going on when she heard Zhang Xiaohua whispering, "Why haven't we arrived yet?

It's clearly just one road. "

Nie Qianyu was stunned. She poked her head out and asked, "Big Brother Ren, are you looking for somewhere?"

"Yes?" Zhang Xiaohua could not help but answer, "Eh, how did you know?"

Zhang Xiaohua suddenly realized.

Nie Qianyu covered her mouth and laughed, "Big Brother Ren, you are obsessed. I have never seen you have something on your mind before. Today, you have not spoken much to us. Of course, we know you have something on your mind.

Moreover, the sky is so dark. If it was before we reached Ping Yang City, you would have found a place to spend the night. Today, you did not stop. You must know that there is a place to stay in front. You will not miss it. Most importantly, you asked 'why haven't we arrived yet' just now. Didn't you say that you were looking for a place? "

"Did I say that?" Zhang Xiaohua scratched her head.

However, she immediately looked happy and said, "You are right. It should be not far ahead."

After saying that, she slapped the black horse's butt. The horse neighed and its four legs quickened.

However, Zhang Xiaohua said that the black horse had been traveling for a long time. This made Nie Qianyu and Little Orange puzzled. However, thinking that Zhang Xiaohua had been to this place before, it was normal that she could roughly estimate the time.

Although Zhang Xiaohua had a poor sense of direction, the inn she stayed in last time was on the road to the town. Therefore, she could find it as soon as she drove the horse carriage into the town.

This time, Zhang Xiaohua stayed in a small courtyard as usual. The shopkeeper was still the fat shopkeeper from a few years ago. He looked amiable and ran around to take care of things. However, no matter how good the shopkeeper's memory was, he could not remember this small manservant from back then.

Zhang Xiaohua drove the horse carriage to the courtyard. After giving some instructions to the shopkeeper and Nie Qianyu, she was about to leave.

Nie Qianyu asked carefully, "Big Brother Ren, are you looking for someone or something?

Why don't you ask the shopkeeper of the inn first? "

The shopkeeper was also unusually enthusiastic. He rubbed his hands and said, "Young Master, what are you looking for?

Just ask. I have lived in this town for decades. There is nothing that I don't know. "

Zhang Xiaohua looked at the shopkeeper for a moment and said with a smile, "Nothing. I just want to walk around. You don't have to ask."

"Then, Big Brother Ren, go early and come back early. Do you need me to leave some food for you?"

Nie Qianyu asked with concern.

"No, I will just eat some snacks outside.

Go to bed early. We have a long journey tomorrow. "

Zhang Xiaohua waved her hand and walked out.

He knew that he did not know the way, so when he walked out of the inn, he released his Divine Sense and looked carefully. He wanted to find the weapon shop where he got the small sword that day.

Unfortunately, there was no weapon shop in the place that he remembered.

"Did I remember the wrong place?"

However, when he looked in other places, there was nothing. "That's strange."

After walking a few streets, Zhang Xiaohua saw a dim light in a butcher shop. He walked up and saw a white and fat middle-aged man with an unshaven beard. He was cutting pork with a white and fat young man who was also white and fat. Seeing someone come in, the middle-aged man hurriedly greeted, "Sir, are you here to sell meat?

The meat in this shop is the one and only meat in this town. "

"One and only?" Zhang Xiaohua was stunned. She asked curiously, "Is it so good?"

"Of course. If it is not good, how can this small shop develop from a small meat stall to such a big shop?"

"Haha." Zhang Xiaohua laughed and said, "Congratulations on your success.

However, I am not here to buy meat. "

When he heard that she was not here to buy meat, the man's face turned cold. He said, "Then what can I do for you?"

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