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At dawn, it started to rain again, as if it was about to add some sorrow of separation to today's farewell.

The luggage has been packed long ago, and there are not many things, so when I pack it, it is just a bag.

The Lingtai Sword Sect has regulations that the introductory disciples, whether they are powerful children or wealthy families, treat them equally. When they arrive on the mountain, they arrange accommodation and distribute clothing in a unified manner. Therefore, when they enter, they only need to bring some personal belongings. As for slaves and maids, they cannot follow them.

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

However, there are always changes beyond the rules. Some parents of wealthy families often send servants to them for fear of their children being wronged. They cannot enter the mountain gate, so they find a place nearby to live and wait for the 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 itself will not ban it and let it develop, but it has become more prosperous day by day.

Mr. Xu originally wanted to do this, so he planned to ask someone to buy a house in Lingtai Town and arrange some people to go there. As long as Xu Jun has any needs, he would inform him and he would arrive as soon as possible.

But this idea was rejected by Xu Jun and his attitude was very firm. Although she was born in a wealthy family, she was never a spoiled daughter. Since she joined the Sword Sect, she abides by the rules.

This is Xu Jun's attitude.

This time, she brought two sets of changing clothes for the road, some food, and a few small toys that have been accompanying her growing up.

By the way, there is also a puppy.

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

Xu Jun’s parents took their servants to the meeting place. After another instruction, they reluctantly said goodbye to their home.

As the escorts of this team, Zhou Guangheng and Li Wan had been waiting here long ago, and the new disciples arrived one after another, and none of them were late.

It was raining, and everyone was wearing straw raincoats and hats.

Yang Lincong, the deacon of Yangzhou, followed the scene and said some things as usual. When the city gate opened, everyone turned over and rode out of the city.

It takes three days to get to the Lingtai Sword Sect from Yangzhou.

The horse's hooves trampled on the mud and water on the ground and walked away.

After running for more than ten miles, Zhou Guangheng, the leader, suddenly tied the reins and stopped the horse. Everyone behind asked the horse to stop, not knowing what had happened.

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

When the novice disciples heard the sound, they were quite shocked, because the best and fastest route to the Sword Sect should be to follow the official path in the middle, how did they change it?

Zhou Guangheng did not explain that changing the road was a secret matter, and it was formulated by Yang Lincong, mainly to prevent someone from setting up an ambush halfway. Because of the news, there may be enemy forces that may be detrimental to the Sword Sect and may launch an attack.

"Walk!"

Zhou Guangheng shouted and drove the horse forward. Everyone didn't ask much, and rushed the horse to follow.

Xu Jun is at the forefront of the team, only behind Zhou Guangheng. As for Li Wan, she is responsible for the rear of the palace - the personnel movements of the entire team are actually arranged in a certain formation. They can attack and defend, while new disciples with low cultivation are protected in the middle.

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

Xu Jun wrapped Zhao Lingtai with a piece of cloth and tied it in front of him, which was quite safe. Zhao Lingtai's body was lying in the warm embrace of a girl, and as the horse pounded, up and down, touched and touched, the soft feeling was so warm - well, I was quite enjoyable.

Zhao Lingtai was not sincerely trying to take advantage of the girl. He wanted to leave halfway through a chance, but after seeing Zhou Guangheng change his route, he felt a little moved and he was not in a hurry to leave.

He wanted to stay and see if there was a real accident.

The horse is flying like a flying horse, traveling through wind and rain, and picnics and sleeping all the way, how fast can you walk?

This day was the third day after leaving Yangzhou City. Although I had been away from the road due to changing the route, it only took half a day to calculate the itinerary to arrive at the Sword Sect.

The place they came to was actually a marginal area under the jurisdiction of the Lingtai Sword Sect.

The sunset is setting in the green mountains, and it is about to be late, and a flock of birds fly across the low altitude and return to their nests.

The journey was safe and sound, and the swords were in sight. Zhou Guangheng finally felt relieved and was in a good mood. He said, "Everyone has worked hard to travel. I will stay in Dutou Town in front tonight. Have a good meal and stay well for a night to nourish my spirits. Go up the mountain tomorrow without losing etiquette."

Everyone admitted that, and smiled on their faces. They were basically newcomers who had just entered the world. On the way, they felt nervous when they saw the two senior brothers and sisters looking solemn.

Zhou Guangheng is also familiar with this route. He knows that there is a small town called "Dutou Town", which is named after the river nearby. When they go to the Jian Sect, they have to take a boat to cross the river.

Sure enough, after continuing to run for several miles, looking up, the outline of the town of a large number of houses appeared in his sight.

At this time, the dusk was getting darker and gradually became darker.

Zhao Lingtai, who was lying comfortably in Xu Jun's arms, was quite leisurely and safe all the way. He had made up his mind to find an opportunity to leave when he arrived in the town. Although Xu Jun might feel sad about it, in time, the girl should have forgotten her puppy.

When they arrived outside the town, everyone slowed down and rode their horses slowly into the town from the intersection.

It can be seen that the town is not prosperous, most of the houses are low and simple, and the air is filled with a fishy smell. It is probably because the people in the town make a living by water and fishing.

"It's dark, why don't the people here take care of the lights?"

A young man asked in the team.

Zhou Guangheng smiled: "Lamp oil is expensive, but not everyone can afford it."

This is the truth. Ordinary families live a tight life, so there is no spare money to light the lights at night. The so-called "slowing at sunset" means that when the night comes, people go to bed directly.

Another young man said, "But the people here slept early. Before the weather was completely dark, there was no one on the street."

Looking around, the streets are empty and cannot be seen by anyone. Sometimes the evening breeze may pass by, blowing some fallen leaves, making them look bleak and deserted.

"Yes, there is no one, and it is quiet..."

This sentence made Zhou Guangheng feel a little shocked: The town is so quiet that it can't hear the voices of people, and even the sound of chickens and dogs cannot be heard. It is so quiet that it is lifeless, like a dead town.

"Woom!"

The sudden screams scared everyone, and they looked at each other, and found that it was coming from Xu Jun's arms. A puppy emerged and shouted loudly.
Chapter completed!