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At dawn, it rained lightly again, as if to add a little sorrow to today's farewell.

The packing has already been packed, there are not many things, and when you pack it, it's just a burden.

The Lingtai Sword Sect has a rule that beginner disciples, whether they are children of the powerful or wealthy, are treated equally, and when they arrive at the mountain, they will arrange accommodation and distribute clothes uniformly, so when they get started, they only need to bring some belongings. As for slaves and maids, they are not allowed to follow.

This rule was set by Zhao Lingtai, and it has been used to this day and has never been changed.

But outside of the rules, there are always changes. The parents of some wealthy families, for fear that their children would be wronged, would often send servants there, and they would not be able to enter the mountain gate, so they would find land nearby to live and wait for dispatch at any time.

Over time, a town was formed, called "Lingtai Town".

The existence of Lingtai Town has not had any impact on the Sword Sect, and the sect will not be banned, allowing it to develop, but it is becoming more and more prosperous day by day.

Master Xu also wanted to do this, and was going to call someone to Lingtai Town to buy a house, arrange some people to go over, as long as Xu Jun had any needs, let me know, and follow the rumor.

But this idea was vetoed by Xu Jun, and his attitude was very resolute. Although she was born in a wealthy family, she was never a pampered daughter, and once she joined the sword faction, she abided by her rules.

This is Xu Jun's attitude.

For this entry, she brought two sets of clothes for the road, some food, and a few small toys that have been growing up with her-

By the way, there's also a puppy.

The identity of the puppy is her spiritual pet, but it can be taken to the mountain gate. Although this ordinary puppy is likely to attract ridicule from others.

Xu Jun's parents took their subordinates and sent their daughter to the meeting place, and after some instructions, they reluctantly said goodbye and went home.

As the escorts of this team, Zhou Guangheng and Li Wan had been waiting here for a long time, and the various newcomer disciples arrived one after another, and none of them were late.

It was raining, and everyone was wearing a coat and a hat.

Yang Lincong, the deacon of Yangzhou, then came, and said some words according to the usual scene, and when the city gate opened, everyone turned over and rode out of the city.

Starting from Yangzhou and arriving at the Lingtai Sword Sect, the normal journey takes three days.

The horse's hooves trampled on the muddy water on the ground, all the way away.

After running out of more than ten miles, Zhou Guangheng, the leader, suddenly pulled the reins and stopped the horse. Everyone behind them stopped the horses, not knowing what had happened.

Zhou Guangheng held a horsewhip in his hand, pointed to a fork in front of him, and said loudly: "Let's go to the right!"

When the novice disciples heard this, they were a little stunned, because the best and fastest route to the Sword Sect should be to take the official road in the middle, how did it change?

Zhou Guangheng did not explain, the diversion was a confidential matter, and it was formulated by Yang Lincong, mainly to prevent someone from setting up an ambush halfway, because after receiving the rumors, there was a fear that the enemy forces would be unfavorable to the Sword Sect and might attack.

"Let's go!"

Zhou Guangheng shouted and drove the horse forward. The people didn't ask much, but they all hurried their horses to follow.

Xu Jun's position is at the forefront of the team, only behind Zhou Guangheng, as for Li Wan, she is in charge of the rear of the palace - the personnel of the entire team are in position, in fact, there is a certain formation arrangement. It can be attacked and defended, and the rookie disciples who are still shallow in cultivation are protected in the middle section.

Li Wan was a little dissatisfied with this arrangement, she couldn't see Xu Jun and Senior Brother Zhou getting too close. However, this was personally arranged by Yang Lincong and could not be violated.

Xu Jun wrapped Zhao Lingtai in a piece of cloth and tied it in front of him, quite securely. Zhao Lingtai's body is equivalent to lying in the warm embrace of the girl, with the bumps of the horse, up and down, touching and touching, the feeling of warmth and softness - well, I still enjoy it.

Zhao Lingtai didn't sincerely want to take advantage of the girl, he wanted to leave halfway to find an opportunity, but after seeing Zhou Guangheng change his route, his heart moved, and he was not in a hurry to leave.

He wanted to stay and see if there was really an accident.

Healthy horses are like flying, wind and rain, eating and sleeping all the way, walking very fast.

On this day, it was the third day of leaving Yangzhou City. Although I took a long way because of the change of route, I calculated the itinerary, and it only took me half a day to get to the Sword Sect.

The place they came to was actually on the edge of the Lingtai Sword Sect's jurisdiction.

The sun sets over the green hills, and it will be late, and a flock of birds flies over the low altitude and returns to the nest.

The road was safe and sound, the sword faction was in sight, Zhou Guangheng finally put his mind at ease, was in a good mood, and said: "Everyone is in a hurry, let's stay in Dutou Town in front tonight, eat a good meal, stay for one night, raise your spirits, and go up the mountain tomorrow, without losing your etiquette." ”

Everyone agreed, and smiles appeared on their faces. They are basically newcomers who have just entered the rivers and lakes, and they feel nervous when they see the solemn expressions of the two senior brothers and sisters on the road.

Zhou Guangheng is also familiar with this route, and knows that there is a small town not far ahead, called "Dutou Town", which is named after the nearby river. When they went to the Sword Sect, they had to cross the river by boat.

Sure enough, after running for several miles, I looked up and saw the outline of a town full of houses.

At this time, the twilight was gradually darkened.

Zhao Lingtai, who was lying comfortably in Xu Jun's arms, was quite leisurely, and the journey was safe, he had already made up his mind, and when he came to the town, he would find an opportunity to leave. Although Xu Jun may feel sad about this, in time, the girl should forget about her puppy.

Outside the town, the crowd slowed down and rode slowly into the town through the intersection.

It can be seen that the town is not prosperous, most of the houses are low and simple, and there is a fishy smell in the air.

"It's getting dark, why don't the people here hold the lights?"

In the middle of the group, a teenager asked.

Zhou Guangheng smiled: "The price of lamp oil is expensive, but not everyone can afford it." ”

This is the truth, ordinary people, life is tight, where there is spare money to light the lights at night, the so-called "sunset and rest", which means that at night, people go directly to bed.

Another boy said, "But the people here go to bed early, and before it is completely dark, there is no one on the street." ”

As far as the eye can see, the streets are empty, and no one can be seen, and occasionally the evening breeze blows by, blowing some fallen leaves, and it looks bleak and deserted.

"Yes, it's not there, it's quiet......

This sentence made Zhou Guangheng feel a sigh in his heart: The town is so quiet that he can't hear human voices, not even the sound of chickens and dogs, and it's so quiet that it's lifeless, like a dead town.

"Wow!"

The sudden sound of barking startled everyone, and they all looked sideways, only to find that it was from Xu Jun's arms, and a puppy came out and barked loudly.

Zhao Lingtai was warning him, but everyone listened to it and only felt noisy.