The next day, when Taihao and Yingyu left the ruined temple and returned to the city gate, they really saw the majestic scene of Tianxue City.

The walls of Tianxue City are towering into the sky, and a huge plaque hangs above the city gate, on which are written "Tianxue City" with three gilded characters.

In the Heavenly Snow City, on the wide and flat street, groups of soldiers in black armor and armed weapons were walking back and forth. These soldiers all looked very young, but they exuded an aura of authority without anger. While the people hurried by in various costumes, Taihao and Yingyu felt as if they were in a strange world.

According to the instructions given by the previous master, they came to the mansion of Rong Gao, the lord of Tianxue City, and Tai Hao gave the letter written by Jiuqiu to Rong Gao to a gatekeeper. The family asked Taihao and Ying Yu to wait outside the door first, and he entered the mansion and gave the letter to Rong Gao. Rong Gao opened the letter and read in a low voice:

Ronggao City Lord:

According to the decree of the imperial court, the grass people went to Tianxue City to greet the holy driver, and will be ordered to crusade against the thieves. However, due to the old age and infirmity of the grass people, they were unable to move, so two of our powerful disciples were specially ordered to go there to show their sincere hospitality.

Sincerely!

The Book of the Nine Hills.

Rong Gao saw that it was written by Jiuqiu, and hurriedly went out to greet him in person.

At this time, Taihao and Yingyu waited quietly outside the door, and after a while, the door of the mansion slowly opened, and a middle-aged man in brocade walked out.

"You two are the apprentices of the 'Sword God' Jiuqiu?" The middle-aged man's eyes swept sharply over Taihao and Yingyu and asked them.

Taihao smiled slightly and nodded.

"Very good, in Xia Ronggao, he is the city lord of Heavenly Snow City. Come with me. After Rong Gao finished speaking, he turned around and walked towards the mansion.

Taihao and Yingyu followed, through a long hallway, to a spacious and bright hall.

"You may be seated." Rong Gao pointed to the chair next to him and motioned for Tai Hao and Ying Yu to sit down.

After Tai Hao and Ying Yu sat down, Rong Gao picked up the teacup, took a sip gently, and then said: "The letter of the Jiuqiu hero, this official has read it, the Jiuqiu hero has made great achievements for the country, and now the country is in trouble, the Jiuqiu hero will go out of the mountain again to serve the country, and he should be a model for my generation." ”

Ying Yu said: "The city lord is too famous, and the teacher is just doing his best to serve the country." ”

Rong Gao smiled and said, "Okay, let's get down to business, the Nine Hills Hero asked you to come to Heavenly Snow City this time to welcome the Holy Driver, right?" ”

Tai Hao nodded slightly, and said in a firm tone: "That's right, we were ordered by the imperial court to come to Heavenly Snow City, shouldering the important mission of welcoming the Holy Driver and crusading against the thieves. He paused, and then added: "We are the disciples of Master Jiuqiu, and we will definitely live up to our mission and do our best for the country." ”

Rong Gao's expression changed slightly, and he said in a solemn tone: "Yesterday, a forbidden army from the imperial palace arrived in Tianxue City first, and they made all preparations for the arrival of the emperor. It is expected that the Emperor will arrive here tomorrow, and you will go out of the city with the official to greet you. This official has already arranged a room for the two of you in the best inn in Heavenly Snow City, where you can rest today. ”

When Taihao and Yingyu heard this, they were full of emotion in their hearts.

After thanking Rong Gao, a soldier in armor and armed with a spear escorted them to an inn called the "Tianfu Mansion". This inn is located on a bustling street, surrounded by many shops and bustling people. Standing outside the inn, you can hear the vendors shouting to sell their goods, you can smell the aroma of various delicacies, and you can see the busy figures of the people on the street, as if the whole street is cheering for the tourists and merchants.

Walking into the inn, the first thing that catches your eye is a spacious and bright lobby with a large antique table and several small tables in the center. There are some tea sets and sweets on the table for the guests to taste. There are calligraphy and paintings hanging on the walls of the lobby, the most striking of which is a huge landscape painting with undulating mountains and gurgling water, making you feel like you're in the middle of a painting.

As you go up the stairs and into the second floor, you will find neat rows of guest rooms. Although these rooms are small, they are very clean and tidy, and the beds are covered with green sheets and bedding, which makes the guests staying here feel comfortable and comfortable. Each room has a small table with a bright lantern and some tea sets on it, so that the guest officers can drink tea and rest at any time.

The back kitchen of the inn is steaming, and the pit cooks are busy preparing various delicacies. There are various dishes such as stir-fried vegetables, boiled soups, and grilled meats, and the aroma is mouth-watering. The guys at the inn are also very warm and attentive, they are dressed in uniform clothes and always have a smile on their faces. Whether it's the needs of the guest officer or the problem raised by the guest officer, they are always able to provide help and solutions in a timely manner.

After Taihao and Yingyu put their packages in the guest room, they sat down in the lobby of the inn and prepared a full meal.

They called a guy who ran the hall and ordered some special dishes of Snow City, such as roast chicken with bamboo shoots, stewed duck, and five-fillet fish.

When the guy heard their order, there was a hint of surprise on his face. He knew that these dishes were very distinctive and needed to be carefully prepared to bring out the best taste. So, he immediately turned around and left the lobby and went to the back kitchen to hand over the order to the pit cook to prepare the ingredients.

After about a stick of incense, the man came back with a plate of fragrant dishes. He places each dish on the table, then gently scoops up a spoonful of the juice with a spoon and drizzles it over the dish. As a result, the colors of the dishes are more vibrant and the flavors are more intense.

Taihao and Yingyu looked at the food on the table and couldn't help but salivate. They picked up their chopsticks and tasted a bite of roast chicken with bamboo shoots. The chicken is tender and juicy, melts in the mouth, and the fragrance of bamboo shoots makes them have an endless aftertaste. Then, they tasted the stewed duck, which made them even more addicted. The duck meat is fatty but not greasy, with a delicate taste, while the sticky rice makes the whole dish even more delicious.

Finally, they tasted the five fillet fish. This dish is one of the specialties of Snow City, and it is made with carp as the main ingredient and a variety of spices and vegetables. The fish is tender and juicy, with an excellent taste, while the soup is rich and delicious, and Taihao and Yingyu eat it with relish.

Taihao and Yingyu chatted while tasting the food. They found the service at the inn to be very good, not only the food was delicious, but also the environment was comfortable and the prices were very affordable.

At this time, Taihao heard two guest officers at the dinner table next to him talking about the imperial court. He listened quietly, thinking to himself.

"Recently, the fighting in the north has become more and more tense." A guest officer said, "I heard that the Emperor is about to take refuge in our Heavenly Snow City. ”

"Yes, I've also heard about why you said that the emperor chose to take refuge in Heavenly Snow City today. You must know that there are 1,600 miles from the capital to here, and the emperor is really not afraid of tossing. Another guest officer chimed in.

"You don't know this, the reason why the emperor chose to take refuge in Tianxue City is mainly for these reasons. First, it's because of the dangerous terrain here. The cities near Heavenly Snow City have complex terrain, with mountains and rivers, mountains, canyons, rivers and other terrains. And they just surround our Heavenly Snow City, and if those thieves want to attack here, it will be difficult to reach the blue sky. Second, it is because we have a large number of people here. You must know that in our Heavenly Snow City, not to mention the officers and soldiers, the number of militias alone has reached millions. In the many wars in the history of the Eastern Empire, our Heavenly Snow City has made great contributions to the victory of the country. Thirdly, it is because we have a profound cultural heritage here. Our Snow City is an ancient city with a long history and a rich cultural heritage. If the Emperor really can't go back to Thousand Winds City because of this war, our Heavenly Snow City will be qualified to become the new national capital. Fourth, of course, because of economic reasons, our Tianxue City is rich in oil! The silver taels handed over to the treasury every year belong to our Heavenly Snow City the most! The guest officer explained in detail.

Tai Hao secretly thought to himself that every reason that this guest officer said made him feel deeply. He never imagined that the terrain near Heavenly Snow City would be so dangerous, and the number of people was beyond his imagination, not to mention the cultural heritage and economic wealth here. Tai Hao nodded slowly, thinking that the guest officer was right.

At this time, six men wearing black cloaks, black hats, and swords at their waists entered the inn. I saw the six men walking straight to the counter, and one of them asked the innkeeper, "Is there a room here?" ”

"There are only two rooms left, and I'm afraid the six of you won't be able to live there." The innkeeper said, with a hint of helplessness and regret in his tone.

The six men looked at each other, all looking disappointed. They thought they would be able to find a comfortable place to live, but they didn't expect to encounter such a situation. One of them frowned and asked, "The six of us only need three rooms, do you think we can make another one?" ”

The innkeeper apologized and explained to several guests, "I'm sorry, but the other rooms are full, and we really can't spare any rooms." His voice was a little heavy, as if he was sorry for not being able to meet the needs of the guest officer.

The six men listened to the innkeeper's words, and their faces showed disappointed expressions. They thought they would be able to find a comfortable place to live here, but they didn't expect to encounter such a situation. One of the men frowned and asked the other five men, "I've told you all, we will arrive tomorrow with the big army, you have to arrive today, and now we don't even have a place to live, what should we do now?" Do you want to spend the night outside? ”

Another man said, "Do you want to go to the government mansion now and ask the city lord here to arrange it?" ”

"Don't alarm the city lord here, there are only two rooms, the six of us can squeeze it today." One of the men responded.

Taihao listened to their conversation and knew that they must have come from the capital. I came here a day in advance to explore the way for the emperor. So without Yingyu's consent, Taihao shouted at them, "We can vacate a room." ”

When Ying Yu heard Tai Hao's words, she was shocked, and she didn't know what he was doing. So, she kicked Taihao lightly, lowered her voice and said, "Senior brother, why do you still want to live in the same room with me?" ”

Tai Hao hurriedly smiled: "They are from the capital, we let them have a room." Don't worry, I just sleep on the ground at night, I won't touch you, my good senior sister......"

Ying Yu listened to Taihao's words, and was a little moved in her heart. She knew that Taihao was kind and warm-hearted, and that he respected herself. She smiled and said, "Okay, then let's give them one." ”

When the innkeeper heard this, he hurriedly said: "Oh, this guest officer is really good, he actually took the initiative to let out one, dare to ask what the guest officer said is true?" ”

Taihao stood up, walked to the counter, and said, "Of course it's true." ”

At this time, one of the men saw Taihao and hurriedly shouted: "Lord Taihao, it turned out to be you!" ”