“Just ahead is Cold Family Fortress, so we can’t proceed conveniently. It’s better for the guest to rest here for a day, recover some energy, buy good horses, and set out for Cold Family Fortress tomorrow,” our guide explained. It seems I accidentally hired a carriage and a guide and traveled sightseeing all the way for a month.
“What’s interesting in this town? I mean, local specialties?”
“I had a burlap sack in my left hand and another in my right, my eyes sparkling. The last town’s specialty was Hami melon, before that it was grapes, then yellow wine, and before that…
“People and horses,” the guide said expressionlessly.
Bang, bang, bang!
Three rhythmic sounds rang out, and I turned to see three men falling to the ground.
“What are you doing? Worshipping a god? I know in your hearts I’m a goddess, but you don’t need to be so ceremonious—quickly rise!” I ended with a theatrical tone.
“He looks quite untamed…” Xiao Yinyin rubbed her temples in distress. Spending every day with such a ferocious guy would be exhausting, always on guard against being bitten.
“We’ve gone to the wrong market! This is the western town!” Xiao Chen stomped her foot angrily. After so much along the way, even the best temper would be tested, making her seem more human, no longer like an immortal.
“Ah—we went in the wrong direction?” I was stunned, then scratched my head and laughed foolishly. Caught up in the excitement, I ran too quickly without looking carefully.
“Should we go back?” Feng Qingyun sighed with relief, but then realized there was no response and curiously made a “Hm?” sound.
“Do you think that’s possible?” Xiao Zizi gestured for him to look ahead.
“Make way, make way!”
“I pushed left and right, jumping occasionally, just to catch a glimpse of those above. On the platform, a row of barbarian slaves knelt, both men and women, their lowered heads obscuring their faces, though their fiery red hair caught my attention.
A large hand lifted me up, giving me an unobstructed view. It was Feng Qingyun. I blew him a kiss and looked up at the platform.
