Chapter 57: Assault
It's approaching dusk.
Li Hao and others were riding along the official road. From time to time, they would encounter tea stalls and small vendors setting up stalls on the side of the road for tired travelers to rest.
On the way, we also met the escort team, the Jianghu Rangers who went to slay demons in high spirits, as well as the farmers and small villages working diligently along the official road.
Green cypresses on both sides of the road stretch straight into the blue sky and white clouds.
When they came to a tea stall, the steaming aroma of steamed dumplings made a few people who were riding fast rein in their horses.
"How about taking a rest first?" Yu Wei asked eagerly.
Li Hao heard Li Yuanzhao's stomach growl, and he was obviously hungry. He immediately smiled and said, "Let's go eat something first."
"It's getting dark, will it be unsafe outside?" Du Qiuyue asked slightly worriedly.
The boss of Xiaochafan had a sharp ear and eyesight. When he heard what the girl said, he smiled and said: "Young heroes, don't worry, there are four great generals guarding the border. There are no monsters in my territory, Dayu, and I am not afraid of even my old man. What are you afraid of?"
Several people looked at Li Hao and Li Yuanzhao. Li Hao asked with a smile: "Boss, there are obviously five Shenjiang Mansion, why did you say there are four?"
"There is another one. I heard that it is not responsible for the border. It is probably guarding the imperial city." The old man in the teahouse said with a smile.
Du Qiuyue whispered: "Fortunately, Wang Han is not here with us, otherwise I would be angry to death if I heard this."
Yu Wei nodded: "The Tianzhao Divine General's Mansion guarded the Minghe River and made countless sacrifices, but the world did not know the result. Just like there are many people, even your Li family guarding the border and slaying demons, you know very little about it. All you know is that there is a Divine General." Mansion, but didn’t bother to identify which divine general’s mansion it was.”
When he said this, he sighed, as if he felt that the Li family was not worth it, and there was a hint of flattery in his words.
Li Hao was not angry, he just nodded and said:
"The life of ordinary people is too hard. They lower their heads every day and count the taels of broken silver. It is normal to not raise their head. After all, even if they know, it will not change their lives. And our Li family guards the border. It’s not for the praise and gratitude of the world, it’s just because the border needs us and the people need us.”
Yu Wei, who was still thinking of compliments, was startled when he heard his words. Du Qiuyue couldn't help but look at Li Hao, with a bit of surprise in her eyes, but also a spontaneous respect.
They originally thought that Li Hao was just a prodigal, but these words broke their impression. At the same time, they were in awe of the authority of the Divine General's Mansion, and they also had a little more respect from the bottom of their hearts.
Next to him, Ren Qianqian, who was holding a sword in his arms, raised his head and glanced at Li Hao. His eyes stayed on his handsome and white cheeks for a while, and his eyes were a little gentler.
"Brother Hao is right." Li Yuanzhao was a little dissatisfied at first, but when he heard what Li Hao said, he suddenly became excited.
Li Hao smiled and patted Yuan Zhao on the shoulder: "Come on, let's go in and drink tea. I'll treat you."
"No, how can I let you come? We are going to Qizhou to slay demons, which is equivalent to going to my hometown to help. I have to thank you on behalf of the people of Qizhou first. I will pay for the traveling expenses!"
Yu Wei seized the opportunity and said immediately, and at the same time walked into the teahouse to greet the boss and order tea and snacks.
"Boss, it's almost dark, are you really not afraid of monsters?"
Du Qiuyue poured a cup of tea, but did not drink it directly. Instead, she took out a silver needle and tested it. She acted diplomatically. After confirming that it was non-toxic, she rinsed the teacups for several people.
"There may be some in other places, but this road is very safe. I have been running a stall for decades and have never encountered him before." The old man in the teahouse said with a smile.
"You are so lucky."
Li Hao couldn't help but sigh.
Monsters rarely attack people in Dayu, but they happen every year. For those of them who deal with monsters, they hear a constant stream of news.
However, the common people have little information, and information spreads very slowly. Unless it is some big sensational event, basically no one knows about small-scale monster attacks.
Moreover, there is also a part of the role of the monster suppression departments in various places, which deliberately block some monster information to avoid causing panic.
After all, only when the people live and work in peace and contentment can the dynasty be more prosperous.
If news about monsters spread all over the sky and people are in panic, who would dare to go out to do business or transport escorts? Even farm work will become less efficient.
Soon, the food and drink were served. The Xiao Long Bao tasted great. Li Hao also ate two of them and praised them profusely. He discussed the production process with the boss, and the other people were stunned.
Li Yuanzhao had long been accustomed to Li Hao's unusual behavior, but he was more curious about Ren Qianqian next to him, and asked: "Why are you holding the sword all the time? Doesn't it get in the way when you eat?"
Du Qiuyue and Yu Wei also looked at the girl. Even if she was eating Xiao Long Bao, she was holding a sword in one hand and chopsticks in the other.
Ren Qianqian frowned, looked up at Li Yuanzhao, seemed to have thought of something, remained silent for a while, and then replied:
"The sword is already a part of my body, I don't feel its presence."
Du Qiuyue said with envy: "I heard that to understand the heart of the sword, you need to be with the weapon at all times. I have tried it before, but nothing worked."
"You have to like it first." Ren Qianqian said seriously.
Du Qiuyue smiled bitterly: "I like it."
Ren Qianqian glanced at her and said nothing more.
Whether it is true love or not, the brain may not know, but the heart definitely knows.
That’s why it’s called “entering the heart.”
Soon, several people were eating and drinking, and Li Hao was chatting enthusiastically with the old man in the teahouse, but the old man was a little confused by the conversation.
Hearing what this young hero said was clear and logical, about kneading dough, adding warm water, fermentation, how to remove fishy meat and add flavor to meat fillings, etc... Not for the way he was dressed, he would have thought he was a cook.
He is also an experienced cook.
"Young man, you are full too..." The old man in the teahouse smiled reluctantly, unwilling to reveal more, fearing that Li Hao would learn the secret recipe.
Li Hao saw the old man's resistance and was about to say goodbye, but suddenly his eyes narrowed slightly.
He raised his palm and grasped a black light.
The ground under his feet was sunken several inches by the impact of the black light.
Li Hao opened his palm and saw that it was an oval triangular scale.
The soul in his body instantly left his body, like a golden light, which could only be seen by the wandering realm, rushing out from the top of his head and touring the world.
Soon, Li Hao saw a beautiful woman with a charming face and scales on her chin and cheeks standing on the treetop fifteen miles away, looking at this side with a somewhat surprised expression.
The black light was exactly the same as the scales on her cheeks.
Li Hao's eyes turned cold, demon?
On the treetops, the black dragon lady was a little confused and dumbfounded.
She controlled the scales for 15 miles, but she couldn't kill the little human?
He actually caught her attack so easily? !
"I have something to do. I'll be back soon. You wait for me here."
In the teahouse, Li Hao walked out holding the scales and said to the four people at the tea table. Then he took a step and disappeared in front of them in an instant.
Yu Wei, who was drinking tea and rinsing his mouth, immediately sprayed it out.
