The Spirit World

Chapter 347 Today's Bai Ling
Chang Yufeng left the border, even if he had passed the territory of the principality and entered the border of the empire, if he wanted to go to Dongyu, he would naturally follow the carriage.

It is impossible to walk there alone. The mountain road is crooked and among the mountains, any wolf, tiger or leopard would be extremely scary.

After parting with Yue Shuihuan, Chang Yufeng boarded a carriage to Qingfeng City. Coincidentally, they had been living in peace for so many days, and the scenery along the way was also very beautiful, so they had plenty of fun. It took them a month to reach Qingfeng City. Beyond Qingfeng City is Bailing Mountain.

Once you arrive at Shili Taohua Street, it will naturally be your home.

It was noon when he arrived. In the clothing store in Bailing Mountain, he took off his robe and the clothes of the Principality. He didn't know what kind of clothes to buy, but he couldn't wear anything casually.

I just wore pure black clothes.

I feel quite nostalgic, but I can’t go up the mountain now.

He did not come here to claim back his rights, but to regain his own identity. He did not come here to make enemies, nor to establish his authority. He was not here for this reason at such a young age. His return was for...

What is it?
In fact, he almost forgot it himself.

In other words, he came back entirely because of some very obscure "guidance".

Xun Huangying just didn't tell him directly.

You have to react and give up your original plan.

Something that Jack Nyman, a farmer's son, could never do, but something that the young master of Bai Ling named Chang Yufeng could definitely do.

It is not possible to say this openly, but to say it implicitly is to abide by the "rules of the game".

Well, that’s not quite accurate.

But it doesn't matter.

Doing things without a purpose is not a bad thing.

What to do now?

Where to go next?

Will there be any clues?

"Hey man, does this suit fit you well?" The boss came over. The black suit had some gold-edged patterns on it, which made it look very noble, and it seemed even more expensive when he paid for it.

"fitting."

"I see you're not from here either." The proprietress leaned on the wooden measuring ruler used for making garments, like a crutch.

The lady boss had very light makeup and a slim figure. The plain clothes she wore made her look very decent, unlike Chang Yufeng's clothes which were so expensive. But the way she held the cane was really domineering.

She watched Chang Yufeng try on the clothes.

Chang Yufeng glanced at the proprietress and asked in confusion what was wrong.

"Although my Taohuafang doesn't have as many strangers as restaurants, I can still recognize strangers accurately." The proprietress picked up the ruler, walked to Chang Yufeng, and walked around him carefully. Chang Yufeng also stared at her slowly and put on his clothes.

That’s what I said, but I could only see the boss lady’s waist and back.

"Things have been quite unsettled lately. Are you here to take the fairy stone test?" The proprietress looked at Chang Yufeng and straightened his untidy back.

"I guess so..." Chang Yufeng nodded.

"Let me tell you, Bailing Mountain is no longer the same as it used to be. If you are from another place, you may not have any future here." The proprietress sighed and said, "Ah... I really don't know what to say. I know that many people are still willing to come to Bailing Mountain, but right now, Bailing Mountain really doesn't like strangers."

"What do you mean?" Chang Yufeng patted his waist, trying to make the new clothes look less new.

"To really talk about this matter, we have to start from seven years ago. There used to be a restaurant here. It was called Huayulou, and I was a frequent customer there. When I was tired and didn't want to cook, I would go there to eat." The old bridesmaid took another close look at Chang Yufeng's clothes.

Turn up your sleeves.

Well, it turns out that she was not looking at herself just now, but at her clothes. This dress should be her work.

Now that I think about it, I can see that she cares a lot about this dress, the buyer.

The clothes are very expensive.

If the person wearing it is not precious, it is not a good thing, especially for the person who made such precious clothes.

"Oh? Huayu Tower... I'd like to hear more about it." Chang Yufeng sat on the chair, exhaled, and tightened his clothes.

"Ah... Actually, every time a stranger comes to me to buy clothes, I have to explain it all, so that those kids who don't understand won't regret it. To be honest, when something like this happens, everyone feels bad."

The proprietress also sat on a chair, which was for entertaining guests. It was very high up and she could see the top of Chang Yufeng's head.

"The thing is, Huayulou was originally a small restaurant, but after a few years of operation, it has become famous here. But... the good times didn't last long..."

[The owner of Huayulou is Hua Yuxiang, and has a little follower named Guangda, who tells everyone that he is from the imperial Chinese ethnic group, and that he has some means of making a living in Fu'an City, his hometown, and came here to open a branch. Strangely enough, I also unknowingly believed what they said, and firmly believed that they were Chinese.

Everyone has a shop here, so they know each other and can look after each other. It's right at the foot of Bailing Mountain, and there are no bullies or bandits, so all the shop owners know each other, and it's normal for them to visit each other and attract customers. However, there is a young man named Chu Xiangyun who often sells things on credit. He knows how to avoid the Justice Department of Bailing Mountain, because his family is rich, so he sells on credit and no one cares. As a clothes seller, he can't sell much money on credit, and she can't buy a few pieces of clothes every day, so it's just credit, but everyone knows that there is no date for repayment.

However, if you run a restaurant, you lose money every day, and if you lose money every day, you lose money every day. There is no good life. Chu Xiangyun, the little bully, had a grudge against Hua Yuxiang. Although on the surface, he didn't care about the money and just regarded it as a loss of money, but secretly, who could stand this anger? It was good enough not to scold him in front of him. So, one night, Chu Xiangyun died suddenly on the street, and Hua Yuxiang became the focus of the investigation because Hua Yuxiang's sachet was found at the crime scene. 】

"Wait..." Chang Yufeng listened very carefully. He couldn't keep staring at the proprietress, so he kept his head down.

"Isn't he just a bully... Why doesn't the Justice Department care?"

"He has his family as guarantor, he just signs a receipt for the credit, no one can do anything about it. The Justice Department has said it several times and it worked, but after that, several strangers came to smash the place one after another. He took the money and continued to buy on credit. He must have been scared. There's nothing we can do. Unless we shut down his family, there's really nothing we can do." The proprietress shook her head, as if she was still in shock.

"Then his death can be considered a relief, but what does it have to do with Boss Hua Yuxiang? Or rather, what does it have to do with me? How can something that happened seven years ago still affect a stranger like me?" After a series of questions from Chang Yufeng, the boss lady cleared her throat and continued: "Actually, it has nothing to do with her, but because of Hua Yuxiang's identity, it has a big impact."

[The sachet was originally Hua Yuxiang's personal belonging, but it appeared next to Chu Xiangyun's body. She can't wash herself clean even if she jumps into the Yellow River, and she has no way to defend herself.

But at this time, Guangda, the little follower, rescued her from the prison. When escaping, a terrible thing happened. Chu Xiangyun's body turned into a rotting secondary demon. 】

"What?" Chang Yufeng looked at the proprietress in surprise. The proprietress seemed to have seen many such expressions before, and was not surprised at all. She just took a sip of water and continued: "The matter is not as simple as a suspected murder. It is a horrific incident that is unacceptable."

"..."

Chang Yufeng closed his eyes for a second, took a breath, exhaled, and opened his eyes.

"It's scary, isn't it? In a place like Bailing Mountain, there are also secondary demons. This matter has attracted the attention of the Justice Department, and Hua Yuxiang's identity has been thoroughly investigated. Although it was announced that she was a Chinese, it is still a bit strange. Hua Yuxiang is wanted nationwide and has not been caught until now. Now, even all outsiders entering Bailing Mountain need to be checked. And at the gate of Bailing Mountain, they need to be strictly checked. Whether it is the file or the identity genealogy, they need to be confirmed directly and cannot be reported on behalf of others. If you don't have it, I advise you to get it before coming."

The proprietress counted on her fingers and said: "Household registration certificate, village genealogy document, and a formal birth certificate." "Ah... that is indeed of great importance to me." Chang Yufeng stood up with a smile.

"Why? Did you bring everything?"

"No, I just think this is too troublesome. There is really no way for outsiders to study in Bailing Mountain." Chang Yufeng took out a purse and counted the gold coins one by one on the table.

Three hundred gold coins.

"Thank you for telling me that."

"It's nothing. I just think it's better for kids like you who are studying to stay away from the wrong path. If you cry and make a fuss when you get there, you will be thrown into jail by the Justice Department. Times are different now. You have a bright future. If you go to jail once and have a criminal record, and are included in the list of famous scholars, you will still go astray." The proprietress took a look at the three hundred gold coins, opened the drawer, and pushed them in.

"Although that's what I said, the current Bailing Mountain is no longer the Bailing Mountain that was only for seeking talents. The current Bailing Mountain has long been a registered mountain for celebrities from prominent families. After the Xingzi level, it is difficult for anyone to break through." The proprietress seemed to complain: "However, talents have their own destiny and will not believe in these. Bailing Mountain is not good, but Black Spirit Mountain and Red Spirit Mountain can stimulate their potential. Don't lose confidence just because I complain."

"Well...thank you..." Chang Yufeng nodded, touched his wrist and relaxed his muscles.

He looked at the people walking on the street. They were in a hurry and few paid attention to him.

Outstanding appearance.

It is said to be the current Chang Yufeng.

"Goodbye." The proprietress went into the inner room, but the voice followed her out.

"Yeah." Chang Yufeng looked at the mountain in front of him that was surrounded by a white mist barrier.

Going into the clouds and fog, without asking where you come from.

But now, people care about their background, potential, and clan.

Times have changed and no one can blame anyone else.

Bailing Mountain is the military hub of the empire, so it should change.

Is that all?

By the way, the boss lady seemed to have said that things have been a bit uneasy lately... She was going to tell me that I needed to bring certain certificates with me, but how come I forgot what she said before?

If I go back and ask again, it will seem a bit awkward. But if I don't ask, will something go wrong?
As he was thinking this, someone bumped into him. Chang Yufeng glared at him, and he turned half-way around and scolded himself for being blind and standing in the middle of the road.

"What? You're not convinced?" The man seemed very irritable and I didn't know what he was here for.

"No, it's my fault. I apologize to you." Chang Yufeng didn't touch the painful part, but stood to the side. However, he found that he was already standing against the wall and couldn't move to the left. He didn't block him, but this person was looking for trouble...

"Apologize to my grandpa." The man turned around, grabbed Chang Yufeng's collar and pulled it up. Chang Yufeng smelled the alcohol on him, which rushed to his head. He felt very uncomfortable and had a dry cough, but he couldn't vomit. He could only look at the man with a very strange look. He was furious, but seemed to be the one who was right.

"This... you hit me... apologize..."

Before Chang Yufeng could finish his words, the man pulled up Chang Yufeng's collar. Chang Yufeng's feet left the ground and he couldn't speak because of being pulled up.

"Apologize to me now!" The man was furious and gritted his teeth. There was some fat on his face, small eyes, and a black mole at the corner of his mouth.

"This..." Chang Yufeng was of course unwilling to apologize. It was impossible for him to apologize when he was being pulled up by others.

This is the first time I've seen such a thing.

Bang!
A punch hit Chang Yufeng's face, unexpectedly catching him off guard.

A deep fist mark appeared on Chang Yufeng's face. Chang Yufeng felt pain and his face was burning with pain.

"Apologize to me, do you hear me?" The man punched again, hitting Chang Yufeng's face hard. He was beaten so hard that he wanted to die, but he had no strength to fight back.

The man grabbed his collar and blocked his right punch.

The man punched my right hand at the elbow, and it was swollen.

This adult was too strong, and with my small body, I was no match for him.

Talking is also difficult to escape.

fundamental!

There was no strength to hold him.

skill.

Four taels is worth a thousand catties.

How can you move a huge object without a little effort?
"You little bastard! If you hit someone and don't apologize to me, I will beat you to death today!"

The man was punched three or four times. His eyes were hit and felt torn. His face was hit and was badly swollen. His nose bridge was also hit hard.

The man did not let go even though Chang Yufeng was exhausted. Only when he realized that his hands were covered in blood did he put Chang Yufeng down and threw him aside.

The man even spat and walked away.

Chang Yufeng opened his single eye and looked at the passers-by who were dispersing. They were whispering to each other, and no one knew what was going on.

……

Is he having a nervous breakdown?

Chang Yufeng wanted to stand up, but lost his strength and fell to the ground again.

The head feels heavy.

It turns out...it looks like this.

"Little boy, are you okay..." Someone squatted beside him. The blue dress looked so dim under the blood in front of him.

"Miss, don't worry about him... He might just be a beggar from outside... If the master knew that you picked up a beggar, who knows what he would say."

"With these clothes, how can he be a beggar? Xiao Cui, help him up quickly..."

There is one more chapter (writing, writing, 1%)
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Forget it, I'm going to give up
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