There are few shadows of the trees, and when you look at it, you can only see a barren grass, and a straight post road sits diagonally on it, and there are sparse figures of people rushing on the road.

At the end of the road, there was an outline of an earthen wall that was not very tall, Geng Huyuan and Meng Ran looked at each other and smiled, turned over and got on the horse, and galloped towards the direction of the city gate.

After running for a while, when the handwriting above the city gate could already be clearly seen, there was a rapid sound of horses' hooves behind the two, which was extremely deafening, and when Meng Ran was about to look back, he was stopped by Geng Huyuan, and he shouted in a low voice: "Young master, hurry up and give way." ”

Meng Ran turned his horse's head a little reluctantly, and came to the grass at the edge of the post road, he looked back, and saw five figures galloping on the post road, bringing up the loess in the sky, and rushing towards the city gate, even if he saw the pedestrians running on the road, he did not slow down, and went straight into the city gate.

It wasn't until the five figures had run away that the pedestrians on the road began to open their mouths and curse.

Meng Ran knocked the horse's belly lightly, came to Geng Huyuan's side, and asked in a low voice: "Uncle Geng, what is the origin of that group of people, so high-flying." ”

Geng Huyuan sneered, "It's not just flying and domineering, what you said is a little less, and words such as careless human life, lawlessness, cruelty to loyalty, and inhumanity should be added later." ”

Meng Ran looked at Geng Huyuan, whose expression was changing in front of him, and couldn't help but be a little worried, he asked softly, "Uncle Geng, who are they?"

"Do you see their clothes?" asked Geng Guardian rhetorically.

"They galloped by, only looking at a rough idea. Meng Ran said truthfully: "I only saw a black shadow of the five people in that group, and I couldn't see anything else." ”

Geng Huyuan nodded and said: "They are dressed in black robes, and the mounts under them are also black, and they are running fast, so it is normal for you to not be able to see clearly." I'm afraid that this new town will not be at peace. ”

After a few breaths, Geng Huyuan's face changed and changed, and he said slowly: "I'm afraid I'm going to go for the breeze." ”

"What?" Meng Ran asked with a blank expression.

Geng Huyuan came back to his senses and said slowly: "That group of knights is draped in black and has a black hat on their heads, although they can't see the specific appearance, but they think it is the 'world-famous' Imperial City Division. ”

Meng Ran was a little unconvinced, "Uncle Geng, with such a fast speed, you just glanced at it, how dare you be so sure?"

Geng Huyuan's face was a little solemn, and he said slowly: "You just need to carefully observe the saber on their waists. ”

A wry smile appeared at the corner of Meng Ran's mouth, "I just look at their clothes." ”

"It doesn't matter, if you encounter this situation again in the future, you need to watch it carefully, and don't let go of any corner, because it is possible that a small detail can save your life. ”

Seeing Geng Huyuan's serious expression, Meng Ran nodded obediently.

"Well, what an eventful time. Geng Huyuan sighed again.

Meng Ran asked softly, "Uncle Geng, then shall we go to Qingfeng Temple?"

"Don't go, since the Imperial City Division has appeared, naturally something big has happened, and we can't afford to wade into this troubled water. ”

"Yes, I see. Meng Ran's voice was full of regret.

Geng Huyuan reassured: "Compared with the scenic spots, life is much more important. ”

Meng Ran snorted.

The two turned their horses' heads and slowly entered the new town.

There are all kinds of people on the bustling streets, Meng Ran walked through the street, carefully looked at everything around, and found that there were not a few people with hideous faces and fierce faces, but they only felt that this place seemed to be unsafe, but because they were on the street, they didn't ask Geng Nursing Home directly.

The two of them sat on their horses and walked slowly along the alley, and after turning two streets, they saw an inn.

The horse's hooves trampled on the bluestone slab, waking up the shopkeeper who was dozing off at the door of the inn, he immediately got up and trotted towards Geng Huyuan and Meng Ran, and said with a sneer: "The two guest officers have come from afar, do you want to eat something?"

Geng Huyuan glanced at Meng Ran, and then replied, "Okay, I'll rest here for you." ”

The shopkeeper was very happy, and immediately snatched the reins in the hands of the two, held one in each hand, and led the horses forward.

When he arrived at the door of the store, after Geng Huyuan and Meng Ran dismounted, he first bolted the horse to the pillar at the door, and then invited the two to enter. After the two of them sat down in the lobby on the first floor, he served a pot of tea, and then reported a long list of names for dishes and the best wines in the store.

Geng Huyuan waved his hand, "No need to report, just serve a few of the best dishes in the store, and then two catties of sauced beef." As for the wine, just have a pot of flower carving. ”

Xiao Er smiled and nodded, "Okay, wait a minute, two guest officers." ”

After the shopkeeper finished reporting the name of the dish to the kitchen, he was busy serving the two animals at the door of the store.

Meng Ran looked around, and after making sure that no one was paying attention to them, he asked softly, "Uncle Geng, did you see those people on the street just now?"

"You're talking about the fierce-looking pedestrians?"

"Yes. Meng Ran nodded, "I don't think this new town may be safe, let's leave early." ”

Geng Huyuan smiled, "Maybe the young master is wrong, everyone's face is natural, maybe someone is just born a little fierce." ”

Meng Ran rolled his eyes and said in a low voice: "Uncle Geng, I'm not a fool, how could I be wrong, those people have human lives on their hands at a glance." ”

Geng Huyuan sighed in his heart, but the smile on his face remained unchanged, and said, "That's none of our business, we just need to eat well, and then stay in the hotel to rest." ”

"But in case ......"

Meng Ran was about to continue, but was stopped by Geng Huyuan with a look, only to see him frown slightly, but his eyes turned away. Meng Ran also understood, and didn't say much, just picked up the cup in front of him and took a sip of hot tea.

After a cup of tea, the wine and food were all ready, and before the two of them moved the chopsticks, Geng Huyuan took the initiative to pour a glass of wine for Meng Ran, and when he poured the wine, he gave Meng Ran a strange look.

Meng Ran was a little puzzled by Geng Huyuan's intentions, and it was inconvenient to ask, so he had to continue to sit expressionlessly.

Geng Huyuan picked up the wine glass and smiled lightly: "Young master, let's drink a little and wash the dust." ”

In an instant, Meng Ran understood Geng Huyuan's intentions, and excused himself: "Uncle Geng, I can't do it, I'll get drunk as soon as I drink, so forget it." ”

Geng Huyuan invited again: "Young master, anyway, we have to stay for one night, let's have a drink." ”

"Alright then, just a little. ”

Meng Ran picked up the wine glass, clinked glasses with Geng Huyuan, and then drank it all.

After only a few bites, the two of them touched their glasses again.

After three cups, before the meal had been moved, Meng Ran cried out of dizziness and wanted to go back to the room to rest.

The shopkeeper stepped forward to help, and together with Geng Huyuan, he helped Meng Ran upstairs.

After a while, the shopkeeper walked down the stairs and muttered softly, "If you don't drink, don't drink, vomit all over the ground, it's really ......"

At this time, a thin and tall customer beckoned and motioned for the shopkeeper to come over. When Xiao Er arrived, the man handed over a few copper coins and asked in a low voice, "Have you drunk too much?"

The shopkeeper nodded slightly, "The young master fell asleep as soon as he got into bed, and as for the older ones, they didn't drink much, so they vomited a room and didn't say anything, and they had to continue to eat and drink." ”

The man bowed slightly, and the shopkeeper went to Meng Ran's table, cleaned up the food, and sent it upstairs.

After the shopkeeper closed the door and left, Meng Ran, who was lying down and sleeping, and Geng Huyuan, who was sitting on a chair with drunken eyes, all stood up and walked around the room gently.

"Uncle Geng, what's going on?"

Geng Huyuan did not answer directly, but walked to the door and listened attentively to the movement outside. After listening for a while, he returned to the table and said slowly: "There was a person in the lobby who kept staring at us just now, presumably something was going to happen. ”

Meng Ran's expression froze, and he said in a slight surprise: "I glanced at the door when I entered the door just now, and there was nothing unusual, did you see it wrong?"

"No, it won't. Although the man tried his best to pretend to be an ordinary charlatan, his saber revealed his identity. ”

"What identity?"

"The Eagle Dog of the Imperial City Division. ”

"What?"

Meng Ran almost screamed out, but was covered by Geng Huyuan.

After a few breaths, Geng Huyuan reached out and put his index finger on his mouth, and shrugged at Meng Ran, Meng Ran nodded, and he gently let go of his hand.

The two looked at each other for a while, and Meng Ran kept blinking his eyes, looking like he wanted to ask a question.

The corners of Geng Huyuan's mouth twitched, and he said softly, "What does the young master want to ask?"

"Why are the people of the Imperial City Division staring at us?"

"I don't know. Geng Huyuan shook his head, "Maybe it's staring at us, maybe it's just staring at the passers-by from out of town." ”

Meng Ran bowed slightly, he thought for a moment and asked, "Uncle Geng, what is the difference between the person who stared at us with his knife?"

"Do you remember the five men you met at the gates?"

Meng Ran nodded, "Remember." ”

"The five knights, dressed in black, were not easy to distinguish, but the swords hanging from their waists were an inch shorter and narrower than the usual single sword, the black-gilt scabbards were carved with patterns, and the hilts were half an inch longer than the handshake of ordinary weapons, so that I could recognize them at a glance and know their identities.

As for the guy in the lobby on the first floor, although he wrapped the blade tightly with rags, he revealed a more important characteristic. The saber he placed on the table was quite different from ordinary knives, and his saber blade had a shallower arc and tended to be straight, which was another characteristic of the Flowing Wind Knife. ”

"Wind Knife?"

"Yes. Geng Huyuan nodded, "The Flowing Wind Knife is a special saber of the Imperial City Division, and others have no right to use it, once it is discovered, it is a crime of rebellion." ”

Meng Ran sighed, and then asked, "Does that Flowing Wind Knife have any other characteristics?"

"Yes. In addition to the shallow arc of the blade, the Liufeng knife also has the characteristics of lightness, the blade is extremely sharp, but the blade is very light and thin. It can be used both with one hand and with both hands, which is not only good for foot combat, but also suitable for horse combat. ”

Meng Hao's eyes were full of stars, and he wished he could have a Flowing Wind Knife now.