Starting from the Tiger Demon Yaksha, the demon immortality

Chapter 78 77 Another Dart, Zhang Lishi's Gift
The pure demon flesh and blood after the evil spirit is removed is a great tonic for both humans and horses, and there is no need to worry about going crazy if you eat too much.

Anyway, Li Cunxiao can’t finish it all by himself, so he might as well use it to train his own team.

There are no obvious results at present, but they will surely bear fruit in the future.

"You guys eat, I'm going to the escort agency."

Li Cunxiao naturally had more than one horse in his family, but Chili had a fierce temperament and could not be kept together, so he had to build another stable.

He rode across the long street and soon arrived at the escort agency, going straight into the study in the inner hall.

"This trip is for grain, and the round trip will take about ten days to deliver to Yucheng."

"You've never led a caravan by yourself since you became the head of the escort team. I looked at the route and it seems suitable for your first trip."

Zhang Lishi was still decisive and took out a map as he spoke.

Li Cunxiao took it with both hands, glanced at it, and showed a look of joy.

This was exactly the Songzhou map he had been waiting for.

Not only are the usual routes of the escort agency's convoys marked on it, but also some larger local forces, demon nests, and supply points.

In the ancient times when information was closed, such a detailed map was as valuable as the flesh of a demon.

Li Cunxiao heard from Ge Yingyang that the other party would also get a map with the escort, but it would be impossible to cover the entire Songzhou, and it was far inferior to the one in front of him.

However, Zhang Lishi did not have any tricks up his sleeve.

The routes to various prefectures on the map are obviously much more simplified than those at the county and township levels.

Li Cunxiao also understood the other party's thoughts and taught his apprentice to starve himself to death.

If those in power have no secrets, it will be difficult for them to maintain their power.

He took a quick look at the route and found that this escort only had to pass through one mountain, and the rest of the time it was flat.

Because we basically take the official road and there are not many demon nests along the way, it can be said that it is quite easy to travel.

The only thing to worry about is that it is a bit close to Tiejiao Mountain where the Eight Kings Bandits live.

In other words, this distance was not considered close before, but with the precedent of the Eight Kings Bandits' expansion when Shen He was escorting the escort last time, Li Cunxiao did not dare to take it lightly.

In troubled times, everyone's ambitions grow and they want to become king and dominate the world.

The risk of escorting is definitely greater than the previous two times.

Zhang Lishi certainly took this into consideration.

"The dangers of the road today are incomparable to those in the past."

"I'll let Escort Leader Ge go with you this time."

"We should also bring twice as many escorts as possible. With sixteen of them, we can form a battle formation and resist even the fleeing troops."

Ge Biaotou?
Li Cunxiao immediately thought this arrangement was great.

Although he could shoot arrows, he was far inferior to Ge Yingyang, who could shoot an arrow through a hundred paces.

If there is a sharpshooter to support him, he can ride on the red horse as fast as the wind and lightning, and charge straight in with his long sword. Ordinary bandits will probably be defeated at the first touch.

It would be nice to have another set of armor.
"And here's my armor, you can put it on first."

"Although it's not a magic treasure, it's lined with demonic leather, and the armor is tempered with demonic blood. Even ordinary arrows can't penetrate it."

Zhang Lishi was like a worm in Li Cunxiao's stomach. Without waiting for his thanks, he continued:

"I've mixed the petals of the Galloping Horse Sunflower I picked last time with the hump of the Wind Weasel King to make an antidote pill. Take it with you."

After saying that, he took out another porcelain bottle. From the sound of shaking, there were about a dozen pills in it.

"How's it going? It's your first escort mission. Are you confident?"

Now that all the things have been given, what else can Li Cunxiao say?
"Master, don't worry. I will definitely not destroy the reputation of the Flying Tiger Escort Agency!"

Li Cunxiao was in high spirits and walked out of the study carrying a bunch of things.

The thin willow leaf armor sparkles with silver light and is as smooth as a mirror, which shows how much the owner cherishes it.

Between the armor and the helmet, there was a cold-forged iron mask with only small holes left for the eyes and mouth and nose.

Ordinary people may experience narrow vision and difficulty breathing when wearing it, but for Li Cunxiao, who has tiger eyes, golden pupils and a long breath, it is just right.

Zhang Lishi really has nothing to say about himself.

Manpower, equipment, medicine, every aspect has been carefully considered.

Of course, if he was not a direct disciple, and if he had helped Zhang Lishi obtain the spiritual herbs before, even Li Cunxiao might not have received such treatment.

"Since Master Zhang has allowed me to choose my own escorts, I should make preparations early."

Li Cunxiao thought of this and took the things home and put them away first, then sent Wei He to invite familiar escorts such as Ge Yingyang, Gao Huan, and Qian Yu.

Qin Yu claimed to be the number one henchman, so he naturally took action upon hearing the news. Everyone was still on the road, but he had already arrived uninvited with gifts.

"Qin Yu, you're coming too? Why don't you train at the escort agency for a while longer?"

Li Cunxiao looked at Qin Yu, who looked excited, and was somewhat surprised.

After all, escorting a caravan is not an outing. Not only do you have to sleep in the open air, but you are also plagued by demons and bandits.

Qin Yu is a cautious person, and he has only been an escort for half a month. Doesn't he want to make more preparations and wait for the next escort trip which is shorter and safer?
"Brother Li, I've always been taken care of by you. How can I be absent on your first escort mission?"

"Besides, the world is becoming increasingly chaotic, and food prices have increased several times. If you practice martial arts, you'll eventually see blood."

"No matter how much training you do, it's better to go through real combat!"

Upon hearing this, Li Cunxiao couldn't help but look at Qin Yu with admiration.

Everyone knows that troubled times are coming, but most people prefer to bury their heads in the sand. Unless disaster strikes, it is difficult for them to take the initiative to get out of the deception they have woven.

People like Qin Yu, who have the courage to step into danger and hone themselves, will definitely have a good opportunity as long as they don't die.

"Qian Yu will be here soon. You can sit next to him. It was my first escort mission, and he took good care of me."

Qin Yu was overjoyed when he heard Li Cunxiao's suggestion. He had actually thought about waiting for the next short-distance escort, just like Li Cunxiao's first trip, to complete the round trip in two days.

But can he really wait?

No.

Qin Yu knew that he came from a humble background and that he was able to get to where he is today thanks to Li Cunxiao's care and guidance.

Although the last incident with Wei He siblings had offended Shen He, the reward for it was that he had completely become Li Cunxiao's own man.

This identity provided him with many conveniences both in the escort agency and outside. Even his father's herbal medicine shop was patronized by many more escorts.

He remembered that when they were drinking a few days ago, his father was in high spirits and said that his son had a bright future and made friends with important people, which made his father proud.

Qin Yu wanted his parents to continue living a peaceful and happy life.

To this end, he must follow Li Cunxiao closely, not fall too far behind, and not be replaced by others.

Troubled times are coming, and the little people don't have much choice but to cling to the thighs tightly.

Who can be sure that he will not be able to make a name for himself under Li Cunxiao in the future?
While he was deep in thought, Li Cunxiao's enthusiastic voice rang in his ears:

"Captain Ge, your visit to my humble abode brings honor to me!"

"Brother Gao, Brother Qian, stop standing there like idiots, and take your seats!"

Li Cunxiao has gained considerable prestige in the escort agency during this period, and the sixteen people who came were basically carefully selected by Gao Hu and Qian Yu.

Li Cunxiao was humble and even asked Mu Cha to pour wine. Everyone knew that this young boy had a close relationship with Zhang Que'er.

Some people even joked that Mu Cha was already half-son-in-law of Zhang Lishi.

As the leader of the escort team showed such respect, everyone felt proud.

Li Cunxiao took this opportunity to make three rules. Although they were all clichés like "go out and obey orders", everyone agreed.

In the spacious flower hall, only one person's voice echoed:
"Brothers, this escort mission is completely dependent on you."

"All orders are obeyed by the escort leader!!!"

The next morning.

"Have you finished counting the escort vehicles?"

"Don't worry, Brother Li. I've counted them five times. If something goes wrong, even the herbal medicine shop at home won't be enough to hold them back!"

As soon as Qin Yu finished speaking, the escorts burst into good-natured laughter.

Li Cunxiao patted his shoulder and turned to mount his horse.

Although a lot of preparations had been made, for the Feihu Escort Agency, this was just an ordinary escort mission.

Therefore, after counting the equipment and waiting for everyone to say goodbye to their relatives, the escort vehicle slowly drove out of the escort agency.

As they drove along the long street, passersby saw the escort agency's flag and gave way in awe.

This time, the escorts wore not only cowhide armor but also a layer of chain mail underneath, and the original iron-wrapped hardwood sticks were replaced with spears.

The upgrade from a shotgun to a cannon was obviously due to the treasure that fell into the river.

Once the equipment is changed, people's spirits will naturally become more high.

Although Li Cunxiao wore his lamellar armor under his round-necked robe, and did not wear his helmet or iron mask, he was still tall and strong, and his horse, Chili, was also a majestic one.

There was a solemn and majestic air in his movements, like a general, while Ge Yingyang standing beside him seemed like his deputy general.

Riding his horse across the long street, Li Cunxiao looked at the group of well-dressed men behind him and felt a sense of heroism.

I wonder if I will have the chance in the future to lead a cavalry and travel across this vast world?
The dart team quickly left the city.

Li Cunxiao and Ge Yingyang rode side by side in the city, and after leaving the city, they rode one in front and one behind, taking care of each other.

Although the tiger-eye golden pupil also improves vision, its main advantage is night vision, so Ge ​​Yingyang, the sharpshooter, is still in the front as a scout.

".At the beginning, Sanlang said that if I became the chief escort leader's disciple, he would take me and Lao Gao with him to escort. I didn't believe it at that time. Who knew..."

Qian Yu's boasting and jokes were carried by the wind to the end of the team, and several young escorts secretly glanced at Li Cunxiao with admiration.

However, no matter how much gossip there is, it will eventually end, and gradually, the escort team became quiet.

The farther they got from the city, the more nervous everyone became.

It's too desolate.

The last time I went on a escort mission was in September, when the weather was clear and crisp.

Li Cunxiao remembers that on both sides of the official road, the golden rice fields rolled in waves with the autumn wind.

Although the supervisor with a whip is a real eyesore, the farmers busy in the fields still bring some life to the scene.

But it was November now, the dead of winter, and everything was covered with a thin layer of snow.

At first glance, the scene was all dark and vast, and the occasional corpses lying on the roadside made the atmosphere even more depressing.

But this is just the beginning.

The further we went, the more corpses we saw on both sides of the road. Judging from their ragged clothes and emaciated appearance, they were undoubtedly refugees affected by the disaster.

Floods, droughts, demons. Any one of these factors can lead to a poor harvest, not to mention that these three often go together.

Without food at home, these people had no choice but to flee from famine.

Just for a bite to eat, leaving home in this bitterly cold season.
Continuing forward, as expected, the escort team began to encounter sparse groups of refugees.

These people had numb faces, dragged their bodies like firewood sticks, and their hands and feet were frozen blue.

There were no elderly people in the group, and very few women or children. Suffering from hunger and cold, these people would likely be the first to die.

"Is there anything to eat? Is there anything to eat?!"

Some refugees were so hungry that they were dizzy. When they saw the shining swords and guns in the escort team, they didn't even show any fear and rushed forward like crazy.

(End of this chapter)