After some exchanges, Yuan Fang leaved, and Song Yanqing sent Xu Yitian to accompany him, in fact, to watch over him so that Yuan Fang would not run away. For Song Yanqing , whether Yuan Fang accepts the recruitment is another matter. At least he can't let Yuan Fang spoil his good deeds, and he must control the Nanshan Temple in his own hands for the time being.

After Yuan Fang left, Song Yanqing couldn't help laughing and cursing, "This bear demon is interesting."

Chen Guishuo approached him, blinked, and said: "Bear, golden hair, hair is invulnerable! Brother, do you have any impression?"

Song Yanqing focused his eyes slightly, nodded slightly and said: "As soon as he took off his clothes to reveal his golden fur, I could tell that the Golden King Bear in the book of strange beasts, the armor woven with its hair has a strong defensive power, very rare thing, we actually met here. Judging by his appearance, he probably has no contact with people in the cultivation world, otherwise how would he dare to expose himself easily with such a weak cultivation base. Don't worry, we will talk about the future, just wait and see If he doesn't know what to do, he should first do what is in front of him."

Chen Guishuo made a "hmm" sound, and found that the bear demon was considered lucky. If it hadn't been completely transformed into a golden retriever to resist it, he might have been slaughtered by them at the beginning of the attack.

Later, Chen Guishuo accompanied Song Yanqing to walk around Nanshan Temple to observe the environment for preparation.

After the three of them left Shangqing Sect , they drove almost non-stop all the way, just for the early arrangement. This journey benefited from Song Yanqing 's background, and they could find post stations along the way to change horses, otherwise the three people's mounts would not be able to withstand such a hurry...

The bright moon shines on the river, and there are tents on the riverside, and the rolling waves of the river reflect the moon.

A gazebo on the bank of the river looked dilapidated, and Shang Chaozong leaned on the railing with his hands behind his back to look at the moonlight on the river.

Blue Ruoting came from not far away, walked into the pavilion slowly, and asked, "My Lord can't sleep. Is something on your mind?"

Shang Chaozong sighed softly, "Although I am full of confidence to boost morale, we know our situation well. We don't have powerful mages around us to protect us, so we don't know if we can reach the fief safely. After passing Guangyi County , it is not far from Cangwu County I'm getting more and more worried towards the end."

Blue Ruoting comforted: "Don't worry, my lord. Before we get the one hundred thousand crow will , we won't have too much risk on this journey, and we should arrive safely. I'm worried about the fief. The court may have made preparations in advance. .”

Shang Chaozong turned back and said: "I'm thinking, under the current situation, is it necessary for us to go to Cangwu County?"

Blue Ruoting looked solemn, waved his hands again and again and said: "My lord, absolutely not, the imperial court must have set up eyeliners along the way. If we go honestly, we can still be safe. If we lose control and deviate from the direction, I am afraid that people will chase us immediately." In addition, it is not without reason that the subordinates worked hard in the capital to push them to set the prince's exile in the fief of Cangwu County. When the late king was alive, Cangwu County was slightly prepared to have a family. We don’t have much hope, we don’t have any available resources, so don’t give up!”

Shang Chaozong silently nodded and said, "I hope I can give an explanation to these brothers who swear to follow!"

At this moment, Guan Tie, one of the five centurions, came striding forward, followed by a gray-haired old man with a limp.

The two entered the pavilion one after the other, and Guan Tie clasped his fists to report, "My lord, Uncle Fang is here."

The white-haired old man knelt down on one knee and saluted, and said with trembling voice: "The villain Fang Ping sees the little prince... no, sees the prince!"

"Uncle Fang, please get up quickly!" Shang Chaozong rushed forward and helped the old man up with his own hands.

This old man was originally a member of the Ning King Shang Jianbo 's army, but he was injured on the battlefield and his legs and feet were disabled, so he retired and returned to his hometown, where his family lived in this area.

When he stood up, Blue Ruoting asked, "Fang Ping, are the tools I sent you to prepare for the river crossing ready??"

Fang Ping shook his head in shame and said: "I'm incompetent, so far I have only prepared a few rafts."

Blue Ruoting frowned, "Dozens of people, these days only prepared a few wooden rafts, what's going on?" Shang Jianbo released some soldiers back then, and put them in this area for no reason, just in case of emergencies .

Fang Ping sighed: "Mr. Lan doesn't know something. After Feng Lingbo, the prefect of Guangyi County , supported his troops, he had several conflicts with the imperial army, which inevitably affected the nearby villages. In addition, the young and strong were forced to serve as soldiers. The dozens of us Half of the people died, and the other half were captured by Feng Lingbo's people, it's unknown if he was dead or alive, but the villain was too old, and his legs and feet were inconvenient, so people looked down on me, so he escaped the catastrophe."

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Blue Ruoting fell silent.

"That's it! Uncle Fang, don't worry too much, it's no fault of you." Shang Chaozong comforted him, then turned his head and pointed along the upper reaches of the river, "If I remember correctly, there is a bridge in the narrow part of the upper reaches of the river. Let's take a long way around."

Blue Ruoting said with a wry smile: "Majesty doesn't know, the several conflicts between Feng Lingbo and the imperial army are all concerned by my subordinates, in order to prevent the imperial army from attacking, all the ships along the river were controlled by Feng Lingbo, not to mention, anyone who can come and go on the river All the bridges in the city were also destroyed by Feng Lingbo. If we really wanted to take a long detour, we would have to detour at least eight hundred miles away. Those of us might not be able to make the detour in a few days. , it would be better to cross the river with Zhamu Pai!"

Shang Chaozong pondered for a while, and then said decisively: "In that case, cut wood after dawn!"

The matter was settled like this, Guan Tie sent Fang Ping away to rest, and Shang Shuqing , who was wearing a gauze hat, came with Gu Guqin in his arms, followed by several people carrying food boxes.

Looking at her situation, Shang Chaozong couldn't help saying happily, "Qing'er, it seems that you have a taste for elegance."

Shang Shuqing shook his head and said: "Brother, I'm afraid the two of them don't want to have a heart-to-heart relationship with us, it's such a beautiful day, why don't you invite them to have a few drinks, Qing'er is willing to play the piano for you, if they are interested, maybe we can untie their knot. "

Shang Chaozong hesitated and said, "You want to play the piano for fun? The majestic princess is so condescending, Qing'er, do you value them too much?"

Shang Shuqing said: "Brother, there is no shame in being courteous to a virtuous corporal. Even if the other party is not a virtuous man, we are in such a state, how can we talk about being condescending or not, just treat them as a guest and treat it warmly, it is not a loss. If the other party is really a sage, it would be even better to get his help. Brother, in our situation, we are not afraid of making more friends, but we are afraid of not having friends. Let’s take a step back and say that it’s good to get together and get away without one enemy. What do you think? ?”

Blue Ruoting secretly sighed in his heart, this princess is extremely intelligent, and has a heart that is unmatched by a man, but it is a pity that she is a daughter, otherwise she can accomplish a lot!

" I have a smaller pattern, I've been taught!" Shang Chaozong cupped his hands sincerely, as if he was being taught, which made Shang Shuqing giggle.

Shang Chaozong also smiled, turned his head and nodded to Blue Ruoting , motioning him to invite him.

Unexpectedly, Shang Shuqing said: "Let's invite them together, it will also appear to be more sincere."

Shang Chaozong nodded, "Alright!"

So Shang Shuqing set up the guqin, ordered the soldiers to set up the food and wine, and then went with Shang Chaozong and Blue Ruoting .

The three of them found the tent where Niu You Dao was resting. Just as they approached, Shang Chaozong , who was walking in front, paused, feeling something tripped on his feet.

This side has not yet realized what is going on, a figure has turned out from under the curtain, Yuan Gang's strong body suddenly appeared and blocked the outside, a dagger was held upside down behind his wrist, staring at the three of them .

Both Shang Shuqing and Blue Ruoting noticed the abnormality of Shang Chaozong , and looked along his feet, only to find that Shang Chaozong tripped over a silk thread.

The three of them couldn't help looking at each other. Someone had quietly set up an early warning device in the shallow grass. Once someone approached the tent, they would be spotted by the people inside the tent. The former Niu You Dao didn't know how to do this around the tent. They didn't find out after they had been in contact with this before. Needless to say who arranged this device, the three of them looked at Yuan Gang together .

Shang Chaozong looked at Yuan Gang with more and more interest in his eyes. With so many people under his command staring at him, no one noticed that Yuan Gang had secretly tampered with it.

Seeing that it was them, Yuan Gang 's voice was as cold as his face, "What's the matter?"

Shang Chaozong said: "We have been traveling all the way, and the hospitality is not good. It is rare to meet such a beautiful day like today. I prepare a little wine and food by the river. Please invite Master and Brother Yuan to have a few drinks together!"

Yuan Gang said coldly: "No need, the mage is already asleep!"

The three of them were stunned for a moment, thinking that they had bumped their noses, but Niu You Dao 's voice suddenly came out from inside the tent, "Do you have supper?"

As soon as the curtain was lifted, Niu You Dao came out, brushed the ponytail on his shoulders casually, looked at the three of them, his eyes flickered, and added cheerfully: "Do you have supper?"

"Ye... supper? Oh, there is supper, and it's in the pavilion by the river. Master please show me!" Shang Chaozong stretched out his hand to invite.

Niu You Dao squinted his head towards the pavilion by the river, then turned back and asked Yuan Gang , "Are you hungry? If you're not hungry, go to bed ." Then he saluted Shang Chaozong , "Thank you, . please!"

Several people turned around and left, Yuan Gang flashed back into the tent.

The three of Shang Chaozong thought that Yuan Gang had really gone back to sleep, but Yuan Gang quickly appeared again, with an extra sword in his hand, which was Niu You Dao 's portable sword. He didn't say whether he was hungry or not, and followed behind Niu You Dao without saying a word , watching the surroundings with vague eyes.

Arriving at the pavilion by the river, Niu You Dao swayed back and forth for a while, and finally stopped to lean on the railing, looking at Mingyue Jiangbo, and sighed, "It is indeed a beautiful day!"

"Master, please sit down!" Shang Chaozong warmly invited him into his seat.

Niu You Dao took his seat with a smile on his face, and Blue Ruoting also took his seat as a foil. On the contrary, Yuan Gang didn't have that intention, and held his sword behind Niu You Dao .

"Brother Yuan, please!" Shang Chaozong gestured with his hand.

Yuan Gang said coldly: "Not hungry!" He didn't give any face, which made Shang Chaozong a little embarrassed.

It was Niu You Dao who helped out and said: "He is just such a person, single-minded, ignorant of the world. I don't know how many times I have told him, but it is still useless. The prince doesn't need to worry about him."

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