Mu Qiuhuang glanced back, and after seeing those guards hidden in the shadows, his brows couldn't help but tighten, and he asked Hu Bawan, "Why, is it so dangerous here recently?" ”

Hu Bawan nodded and explained in a low voice: "Uncle doesn't know, this place is not comparable to the Central Plains ......"

After listening to Hu Bawan's explanation, Mu Qiuhuang also had a relatively detailed understanding of the overall situation and division of forces in the entire Miao Jiang.

It turned out that because of the geographical location, the only one who traded with the Miao Xinjiang people here was the Nanzhao Marquis who bordered it. In the past, the rest of the princes did not have an intuitive understanding of the profits in it, even the Xilie Marquis Mansion, where the caravans were all over the world, and they never thought that the Nanzhao Marquis Mansion could make much profit on it. However, as Emperor Longshuo thought about incorporating Miao Jiang into the territory of the Great You Empire, and sent troops to recruit once, the profits in it were also exposed. Before this, no one could have imagined that the profit of a certain item could reach tens or even hundreds of times.

And after Emperor Longshuo learned of this, he was also dissatisfied with the wealth that Marquis Nanzhao had secretly collected for so long behind his back. Therefore, under the deliberate promotion of Emperor Longshuo, after the trade was reopened, except for the Marquis of Beiyu who did not participate because of his geographical location, the other eight princes, together with the royal family, all set up caravans to join in. Although Wu Maan, the Marquis of Nanzhao, was very reluctant to share this cake with others in his heart, but as far as the situation was concerned, he had no choice but to accept it. Because, it was clear that His Majesty the Emperor was deliberately suppressing him, and deliberately diluted Nanzhao's economic income with the power of the princes. After all, as the absolute ruler of the Great Shadow Empire, how could he watch the financial revenue of the fiefdom of the people below exceed the entire treasury in a year?

However, although all the princes came in with a kick. However, because of the geographical location, in addition to the power of the Nanzhao Marquis Mansion, which can radiate influence, the other princes' forces are beyond the reach of this whip...... Therefore, the Hou Mansion of Nanzhao still occupies the largest piece of this "cake". And with the death of Emperor Longshuo, the death of the old lady Situ Changqing, and the failure of Murong Yan, the Marquis of Dongche, to rebel, the two "cakes" that originally belonged to the Marquis of Dongche and the royal family were also directly swallowed by the Marquis of Nanzhao. Although, according to the general trend of the world today, the Marquis of Nanzhao Mansion did not dare to risk the disapproval of the world to openly beat the idea of the "cake" in the hands of the other six princes. But it is completely okay to pry the Miao people behind their backs and use them as "knives" to gradually eat the cakes in the mouths of other princes. After all, Emperor Longshuo had a clear intention to be the first, and then to put it simply, the cake of Miao Jiang was forcibly taken from the mouth of the Marquis of Nanzhao.

Moreover, after Gu Chenyuan went deep into Miao Jiang, when Mu Qiuhuang sent Dong Xue to pursue it, Dong Xue also secretly found something in secret, that is, there were many secret contacts between the Nanzhao Marquis Mansion and the Miao Jiang Ghost Sacrifice.

Therefore, this Hu Bawan will attach great importance to Ji Ruoxue's safety. Because the Miao people are barbaric and cunning, they do not obey discipline, and often dare to draw their swords against each other when they disagree. Prior to this, there had been many incidents of disputes between the princes and the Miao people. Although in the head-to-head competition, the strength and strength of the personnel on the side of the Great You Caravan are not weaker than those of the Miao people, but the Miao people are good at poisoning the Gu This kind of filthy means, and there is also Nan Zhaohou in the middle.

Just as Mu Qiuhuang was thinking about these things, he suddenly heard Ji Ruoxue calling him over. Mu Qiuhuang couldn't help but smile slightly when she heard this, put these things in her mind aside for the time being, and walked towards Ji Ruoxue.

It turned out that when he was just talking to Hu Bawan, Ji Ruoxue actually fell in love with a cub of a nine-tailed spirit fox.

"You see, it's so lovely, and it's so pitiful! Shall we buy it? Ji Ruoxue pointed to the nine-tailed spirit fox and prayed to Mu Qiuhuang.

Mu Qiuhuang followed Ji Ruoxue's finger and looked towards the bamboo cage on the Miao people's stall. I saw that the little fox had a pair of colorless pointed ears on its head, in addition to a pair of black eyes, the whole body was snow-white, without a single miscellaneous hair, with nine fluffy silver-white fox tails on the tail, and a touch of vermilion at the tip of the tail. And when Mu Qiuhuang looked at it, it seemed to feel something, its front paws stretched forward lazily, and its whole body lay obediently at the bottom of the cage, and the two black eyes stared at Mu Qiuhuang, dripping and spinning, with a layer of hazy mist on it, and the nine fluffy tails also swayed high, as if they were deliberately pleasing them.

Seeing that it is so human, petite and cute, let alone Ji Ruoxue, even Mu Qiuhuang himself can't help but want to go up and hug it and stroke its snow-white tail...... Seeing this, Mu Qiuhuang couldn't help but think in his heart: "No wonder people in the world often say fox spirits? This fox is really naturally charming......"

Ji Ruoxue saw Mu Qiuhuang pondering, and thought that he was unwilling to let him buy this little fox! I couldn't help but grab his arm with both hands and shake it, and continued to plead, "Is it okay to buy it?" Look at it so pathetic......"

Mu Qiuhuang was slightly stunned, smiled softly at Ji Ruoxue, and quipped: "Of course you can, don't say that this little fox is born so cute, even if it is a very ugly big bear, it doesn't matter, as long as it is what you like and want, I will buy it and give it to you......"

Seeing this, Hu Bawan hurriedly stepped forward and talked with the Miao people about the price, ready to pay.

"Phew! You like big bears......" Ji Ruoxue rolled her eyes at Mu Qiuhuang, and then bent down with joy, ready to free the little fox from the cage.

At this moment, there was a sudden "whoosh" sound, and a feather arrow flew straight towards Ji Ruoxue. Mu Qiuhuang quickly split the feather arrow into two pieces with a quick sword, and a trace of murderous aura immediately appeared on his face, and he used his body to block Ji Ruoxue behind him. It's just that the expected second feather arrow did not come, but there was the sound of horses' hooves from far and near, Mu Qiuhuang looked up, only to see a young boy coming on a horse, followed by a group of blade-wielding followers behind him, the most important thing is that the boy who was riding on the horse was still holding a curved bow in his hand at this time, obviously the feather arrow just now was shot by him.

In an instant, the boy and his entourage also came to Mu Qiuhuang. It's just that before Mu Qiuhuang took the lead in asking for the crime, he heard the young boy say domineeringly: "I have taken a fancy to this nine-tailed spirit fox."

Hu Bawan turned around to look at the arrival, and couldn't help but show a hint of embarrassment, and looked at the eldest lady holding the fox, and Mu Qiuhuang, whose face was like frost. couldn't help gritting his teeth, stepped forward and greeted him with a smile: "This nine-tailed spirit fox is the first thing my master took a fancy to, and I have already paid the payment here, so I also ask Wu Sangongzi to cut his love." Today, whenever Wu Sangongzi sees anything, he will give it to Gongzi. ”

"Oh... Do you recognize me? The young man smiled slightly.

Hu Bawan continued to laugh and said: "Wu Sangongzi is famous in this "Wanjinfang", and the villain is like thunder......

When Mu Qiuhuang saw the group of entourages appear, he saw that they had a very strong military color, and at this time, he heard Hu Bawan call the other party "Wu Sangongzi", which also confirmed his true identity, and knew that he was Wu Biyong, the third prince of Nanzhaohou Mansion. However, after knowing the true identity of the other party, the murderous aura on Mu Qiuhuang's face still did not diminish at all. Although the feather arrow just now didn't really hurt Ji Ruoxue, it was indeed coming at Ji Ruoxue, and this alone was enough for Mu Qiuhuang to have murderous intent towards him.

"Unfortunately, I don't know you." Wu Biyong's face changed suddenly, he took out a feather arrow from his quiver and put it on the curved bow, pointed it at Hu Bawan, and said with a cruel smile: "I count to three, if you don't obediently offer the nine-tailed spirit fox, I will shoot you." ”

Rao is known for his sleekness Hu Bawan, at this time also gave birth to a trace of anger, changed his previous small intentions, neither humble nor arrogant: "The villain is cheap, the son can not put it in his eyes, but the dog still needs to see the master, does the son want to bully my Xilie Marquis Mansion?" ”

Seeing Hu Bawan reveal his identity, those guards who were hidden in the shadows also appeared one after another, protecting Ji Ruoxue and Mu Qiuhuang behind them.

There was a sound, and Wu Bi used the group of servants behind him to draw his blades one by one, and confronted the group of guards in the Xilie Marquis Mansion. It's just that, judging from the current situation, whether it is in terms of numbers or some other aspects, the Nanzhao Marquis Mansion is better than the Xilie Marquis Mansion.

Wu Biyong couldn't help laughing when he saw this, and said with a disdainful face at Hu Bawan: "Take the Xilie Marquis Mansion to press me? What kind of thing are you? You are just a small steward of the caravan, even if I kill you, what can the Xiliehou Mansion do with me? Do you think your master will declare war on my Nanzhao Marquis Mansion for your sake? Don't forget, this 100,000 mountains in Miaojiang are the private property of my Nanzhaohou Mansion, and you shameless people have to come in all these years...... To tell you the truth, all the money you have earned over the years has been deducted from the mouth of our Xiliehou Mansion......"

The more Wu Biyong spoke, the more angry he became, and he scolded the caravans of the other princes along the way. finally waited for him to scold him before he came back to his senses and continued to Hu Bawan: "...... You princes owe me a favor, and you dare to rob me of the spirit fox? Don't say it's you today, even if it's your master Ji Yan standing here, do you dare to rob me of the spirit fox like this? Don't forget, this isn't your Xiliehou Mansion......"

Hu Bawan relied on the fact that there were two masters behind him, Ji Ruoxue and Mu Qiuhuang, who were here at this time, so he also changed his previous style, and said in a forced tone: "Wu Sangongzi also please leave his mouth, don't forget, this is not your Nanzhao Marquis Mansion......"

"Haha......" Wu Biyong listened to Hu Bawan's words, pulled out his bow and arrows, and said with a cruel smile: "Okay! It seems that you are really not afraid of death...... I'll start counting now, and if you have any kind, stand still before my bow and arrows. ”

Seeing that the other party was coming, the expression on his face couldn't help but change, and he couldn't help but glance back at Ji Ruoxue and Mu Qiuhuang.

"One."

Just when Wu Biyong just said the word "one", Mu Qiuhuang suddenly stepped forward and stood in front of Hu Bawan. His face was full of frost, and he said in a cold voice: "I also count from one to three, if you don't fold your bow and arrows and dismount and apologize when I count to three, I will kill you." ”