Chapter VII

Resting in the carriage, when he woke up, he only felt a headache, and Su Ying sat up with his hands on support. The carriage was still bumping, and Ning Qing was sitting on the side.

"Childe woke up? We're about to go to Yuxian under Licheng. ”

Su Ying nodded, and reached out to lift the curtain—it was getting late, and the lights on both sides were gradually becoming more and more from scarce.

"There's no need to rush tonight, let's stay in Yuxian." Su Ying lowered the curtain and rubbed her eyebrows.

"Childe, Yuexuan rushed to Licheng overnight yesterday, and now I'm afraid that I am preparing to welcome Childe in Licheng."

Su Ying squinted at Ning Qing, "Ning Qing, when did you start teaching your son-in-law what to do?" ”

"The subordinates don't dare! The subordinate offended the childe. Ning Qing was a little cramped, "But Childe, this Yuxian County has not arranged any manpower, and if Childe makes any mistakes, his subordinates will die." ”

Su Ying said slowly: "It's okay, listen to your son and me." Ning Qing didn't say anything more.

In front of a small inn, the two of them stopped. Su Ying leaned in front of the inn and watched Ning Qing walk to the front of the counter.

"Boss, two upper rooms." Ning Qing lightly placed a silver ingot on the cabinet.

"Guest officer, I'm sorry!" The boss smiled with a smile, "There is only one room left in this small shop." I don't know why, there are a lot of people staying in the hotel in recent days, otherwise how can there be any possibility of pushing the God of Wealth who comes to the door out? ”

Ning Qing frowned and asked keenly, "How many have you been lately?" ”

The boss nodded, "I don't know why, guest officer, tell me, in a small place like Yuxian, there has been an endless stream of visitors in recent days," lowered his voice, "Look-" With his chin, he picked the position of the most window-to-window table in the lobby, where there were more than a dozen tall men dressed uniformly and with swords, "and they are all such masters with knives and swords...... Ahem, the little one talks too much, talks too much - guest officer, do you want to go to the room? ”

Ning Qing retracted her gaze and said, "One is fine." ”

Xiao Er led Su Ying and the others upstairs and walked to the innermost room on the second floor. After Xiao Er left, Su Ying opened the window of the room against the side of the official road. Although it was nightfall, the official road was still full of people - many people on horseback and with swords galloped past in groups.

Su Ying frowned and reached out to close the window.

"Childe." Ning Qing's voice was full of vigilance, and she stopped talking.

Suddenly, Ning Qing saw Childe's side face, the corners of his mouth slowly hooked, and it looked fatally beautiful in the dim light thrown in from the window.

Ning Qing knew that no matter what it was, Childe had a countermeasure.

"Ning Qing," Su Ying called softly, "come here." Ning Qing took two steps forward. Su Ying walked up, attached to his ear, and commanded softly.

“…… I just said that it was my command, do you understand? The smile on the corner of Su Ying's mouth was obvious.

"But Childe, in this case, what about your safety?" Ning Qing's eyebrows furrowed tightly.

"It's okay, I can't wait." Su Ying waved his hand, "Early tomorrow morning, I will go to Licheng by myself." What else did Ning Qing have to say, Su Ying interrupted him and said, "Ning Qing, I don't even believe your son?" ”

Ning Qing closed his mouth and turned his head sideways, and Su Ying saw that his delicate and slender eyebrows gradually stretched from frowning. After a long time—"The subordinates obeyed." With that, he hurried out of the room.

Su Ying watched Ning Qing's back disappear in front of the window on the other side, slowly lying on the bed.

The Licheng faction seems to have begun to do so. In that case, let's have some fun.

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After settling the account the next morning, Su Ying replaced the carriage with a horse and went to Licheng alone. On the way, he observed. From time to time, dozens of sword-wielding men would appear on the official road, and their horsewhips were urgent. Su Ying walked unhurriedly towards the horses, watching them disappear into the smoke and dust raised.

Just after noon, the two big characters "Licheng" finally appeared above the city gate above his head. He led the horse and followed the flow of people.

Walking on the busiest street, Su Ying absentmindedly observed the houses and streets on both sides - there were very few shops with closed doors, and although the streets were lively, many people seemed to be in a hurry, and they were extremely unharmonious. Sure enough, is the mountain rain coming, and the wind is full of buildings? After walking for about half an hour, he finally saw the mark of the Shadow on the pillar in front of the gate of a house.

Looking left and right, Su Ying stepped forward. At the door stood two house-like men, staring at him with wary eyes.

"Please report it, I have something to find your master." Su Ying's tone was as respectful as possible.

"Childe, wait a minute, the little one will report first." A family member turned around and walked into the house.

Su Ying was a little funny, she had to come to such a set when she entered her own door. After a great effort, the man who had gone in came out again, "Master, please come in." Su Ying nodded lightly.

Walking into the house, someone led him to the side hall. Su Ying drank the tea brought by the lady and thought. After another moment, there was a sound of footsteps, and Su Ying put down the cup.

The visitor was a young man who looked very weak and elegant, handsome and extraordinary, and his silhouette was very delicate. Dressed in a silver robe, a pair of narrow eyes flashed with a gentle and quiet halo, the corners of his mouth were lightly raised, his eyes were very kind, and his silver-gray waist-length hair was slightly wrapped in ribbons.

"Zunjia is the owner of this mansion?" Su Ying's eyes lingered on the comer's hair for a moment.

"Exactly. Who are you? The corners of the visitor's mouth lifted slightly, revealing a faint smile. Su Ying was still sitting in place, not in a hurry to reply.

"What's your name?" Su Ying tilted his head, as if he was thinking.

"In the Lower Dome."

"Dome." Su Ying hooked the corners of her mouth, "I remember." ”

He stood up and said lightly: "Are you waiting for the prince of the moon?" Qiongxiao's pupils shrank and she smiled, "Your Excellency knows?" ”

Su Ying put his hands behind his back and said loudly: "When will Yuexuan's good show be seen?" ”

A figure fell silently from the beam outside the house, like a light delphinium, kneeling on the ground. "Yuexuan see Childe."

Qiongxiao was slightly stunned, and then knelt down, "Qiongxiao didn't know that Gongzi was coming, and if he missed the distance, please punish Gongzi." ”

Su Ying walked to the front of Yuexuan at the door, and looked down at Yuexuan who was kneeling on one knee with a smile, "Get up." When did Yuexuan become so childlike? ”

Yue Xuan smiled, didn't take his words to heart, and said, "How does Childe know that I am on the beam?" ”

"That's just a guess." Su Ying turned around, "Let's all get up." ”

"Master." A figure knelt down at the door. Qiongxiao walked over, "What? ”

"Xiang Ningqing is here."

"Invite him to the flower hall." Qiongxiao still looked faint and composed. Su Ying squinted slightly behind him - long silver hair, black pupils, no matter how you look at it, it looks like ...... Demon Realm People.

"Let's go." Su Ying motioned for him to lead the way.

Ning Qing saw Su Ying walking over quickly, and finally breathed a sigh of relief, this night he hurried up, for fear that Gongzi would have any accidents, but fortunately, Gongzi was safe and sound.

"Childe." Ning Qing knelt on one knee.

"Hmm." Su Ying walked past him into the main hall.

Sitting in the main hall, Su Ying held her chin with her hand, "Qiongxiao, how many years have you been in this position?" Qiongxiao respectfully bowed his hand, "Yu Gongzi, his subordinates are not talented, and he has just completed a year." ”

Su Ying nodded and turned to look at Ning Qing. "Ning Qing, it's all done?"

"Yes."

Su Ying finally hooked the corners of her mouth with satisfaction.

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In the evening, he picked up the wind for Su Ying on the Qiongxiao Mansion. Su Ying said not to work hard to move the crowd, in case the grass startles the snake, so Qiongxiao did it in moderation and appropriately. There were only four people sitting around a huge table.

"Where is Qiongxiao?" Su Ying asked casually while holding the dishes.

Qiongxiao showed an ordinary and warm smile, "Don't dare to deceive your son, your subordinates are not from the spirit world." There was a hint of bitterness in his tone.

Su Ying put down her chopsticks, owed her body, and said, "It's from the demon world, right?" ”

Qiongxiao was slightly stunned, and her head was a little cramped.

"Just ask, don't be embarrassed, in my eyes, there is never a distinction between the demon world and the spirit world." Su Ying's tone was still flat.

"Qiongxiao," Su Ying's voice was a little softer, Qiongxiao didn't say anything, and bowed his head, "I never judge the level by my background, on the contrary, as long as I have strength, I don't care about my family background." ”

Qiao Xiao raised her head, her black eyes flickered a little, and she seemed to have some mood swings, "Gongzi Xie." ”

The sound of hurried and flurious footsteps interrupted the silence.

"Oh no, master! Oh no! A man dressed as a guard rushed in, with a swashful face, sweat on his forehead, and his face turned pale.

"What's the matter?" Qiongxiao restored the courage and shrewdness of a hero.

"Only a subordinate came to report that thirty miles around Licheng has been surrounded by people from the Licheng faction."

Looking at the man's flustered appearance, Qiongxiao frowned: "Why do you report now?" The tone was much harsher than the previous moment.

"The eyeliner sent out by the government just now came back, seriously injured, and said...... Say ......" and then he was out of breath and speechless.

"Childe." Yue Xuan and Ning Qing stood up together.

Su Ying stood up and whispered to the man, "Bring people up." ”

The man answered, turned around and stumbled down the stairs.

After a while, two men brought in one of them—covered in blood, with their hands clutched tightly in front of their chests, and their breathing was quick and short. Su Ying walked forward quickly and squatted beside him, "What specific task are you tasked with?" Tell me in detail. ”

The man gasped several times before he spoke, his voice soft and ethereal. "My lord, last night the Licheng faction attacked the shadow strongholds around Licheng...... There are many people and horses, and the weapons are ......" and he paused for a moment before he continued: "Excellent." The leader of the Licheng faction also ordered several teams to come and assassinate...... Want...... I want to ......" I couldn't say any more, obviously the pain of the wound was unbearable, and my face was as white as rice paper.

Su Ying pondered for a moment, "As far as you know, how many people there are?" ”

"According to the last scout report, it is estimated that ...... At least, there are ......"

Su Ying frowned, but said soothingly: "Say it slowly." ”

“…… There were 6,000 people ......" Su Ying, whose voice was already small, could barely hear it. Immediately, however, a thunderbolt struck his mind—six thousand.

Several men carried the man away, leaving a large stain of bright blood in its place. Su Ying stood in place with her head down, unable to see clearly.

"Childe, my subordinates swear to send you to break through." Yue Xuan's eyebrows furrowed tightly. Ning Qing also clenched his fists and looked at him anxiously.

Su Ying slowly raised his head, his face was without waves, and said, "Who said I was leaving?" He walked to the door of the hall and looked up at the moonlight in the sky.

Yue Xuan stopped talking, he knew that once Su Ying made a decision, no one could reverse it.

Su Ying was very satisfied that although Qiao Xiao frowned and wanted to speak, he did not say anything to stop him—such a subordinate he needed the most—and clearly knew to obey his boss, rather than recklessly stop him.

"Come on, remove all the scraps." The corners of his mouth rose again, and Su Ying couldn't hide the shallow smile in his tone-Licheng faction, he was looking forward to this battle.