My family has been wielding knives for generations, but now it's my turn to wield a pen!

Outside the capital city.

The wide official road stretched into the distance.

The ground is flat, and you can still see tire tracks on both sides, left by years of driving over it.

There were many pedestrians hurrying along the road.

Some people were walking with their bags on their backs, and occasionally you could see caravans slowly making their way along the official road.

On both sides of the official road, there are large fields, and further away, scattered villages can be seen.

As the carriage continued forward, the fields became fewer and fewer, replaced by vast stretches of forest.

The trees in the forest are tall and lush, and you can faintly hear birdsong coming from inside.

Jiang Xiaobai's side, on the other hand, was particularly conspicuous because he was escorted by a hundred soldiers and was pushing several large items covered with black cloth.

Pedestrians along the way saw this and took the initiative to make way for it.

Some of the guards in the caravan would glance over curiously, but they quickly looked away after seeing the soldiers and armor.

Around noon, the group did not stop, but slowed down a bit.

At this moment, Zhang Xinnian rode his horse closer to the carriage and handed in a package, saying, "Your Highness, these are some dry rations for the army. Please have something to eat first!"

"good!"

Jiang Xiaobai took the package and then said, "Oh, right, send some to the three members of the Dragon Tiger Sect as well!"

"Yes, Your Highness!"

Zhang Xinnian respectfully responded, pulled the reins, and headed towards the carriage ahead.

Jiang Xiaobai withdrew his gaze, opened the package, and found several flatbreads and some dried meat inside.

Jiang Xiaobai picked up a flatbread and distributed it to Chen Jian, Tang Ningshuang, and the Princess, before taking one for himself and eating it.

It was evening.

The official road gradually narrowed, and there were more and more trees and mountains on both sides. The carriage then officially entered the mountain road.

While passing through an open area, Jiang Xiaobai discovered that there were quite a few houses built there.

That's right, there are teahouses for people to rest, as well as several inns.

In the innermost part of the restaurant, there was a small but not too big restaurant.

There are quite a few people gathered here right now.

Judging from their clothing and the weapons they carry, they are basically people from the martial arts world.

The appearance of Jiang Xiaobai's team also attracted a lot of attention.

Many martial arts practitioners frowned, especially when they saw the hundred soldiers and the cannons covered with black cloth behind them.

However, since the hundred soldiers were marching in neat formation and even carrying weapons, these martial arts practitioners, despite their displeasure, did not rush forward.

Even so, their expressions clearly showed disdain.

That's right, the opening of Hidden Peak Mountain is a matter for the martial arts world.

Now, even soldiers are joining in the fun, which they find somewhat of an eyesore.

"There are quite a few inns at the foot of Longhu Mountain!"

Inside the carriage, Jiang Xiaobai lifted the curtain and looked outside with a surprised expression.

"These inns must all be managed by people from the Dragon Tiger Sect!"

Tang Ningshuang glanced outside and said, "Normally, these inns are almost never open. They only officially open for business when the Hidden Peak Sect behind them holds its opening ceremony!"

"And the people staying here are basically all from the martial arts world!"

"Oh……"

Jiang Xiaobai nodded gently, glanced outside a couple more times, and then lowered the curtain.

An hour later, it had become noticeably dark.

The carriage gradually slowed down and finally came to a complete stop.

After Jiang Xiaobai got off the carriage, he looked up and saw a huge mountain gate standing in front of him.

The mountain gate is built of bluestone and looks very heavy, with three powerful characters clearly engraved at the top.

Dragon Tiger Sect!

Zhong Lichun led the young man and woman from the carriage in front.

"Nephew, the path ahead is all mountain steps; the carriage can't go any further. We'll have to climb it ourselves!"

At this point, Zhong Lichun glanced back again.

Upon seeing the cannons being pushed by the soldiers, he looked somewhat helpless: "These things are quite heavy; dragging them up through the main gate will probably be a bit of a hassle!"

"However... there's a small path behind that leads directly up the mountain to the sect, which is much more convenient!"

After Zhong Lichun finished speaking, he looked at the young man accompanying him and said, "Xuan Ce, lead them along the back path!"

"Yes, Master!"

Xuan Ce nodded respectfully, then looked at Zhang Xinnian and said, "General, please follow me!"

"No problem!"

As Zhang Xinnian nodded, his gaze fell on Jiang Xiaobai, and he said, "Young Master, we'll take the shortcut first. Please be careful as you ascend the mountain!"

"Okay, go ahead!"

Jiang Xiaobai waved his hand.

Zhang Xinnian immediately turned his horse around and shouted to the hundred soldiers, "Brothers, let's take another route!"

After he finished speaking, led by Xuan Ce, a hundred soldiers pushed the cannons toward the path next to the mountain gate.

Zhong Lichun watched the departing group and smiled helplessly.

He still doesn't know what the point is of Jiang Xiaobai bringing these heavy guys over.

However, this thing is called "Human Truth," and the name sounds... like it should be something that's based on reason, right?

But how could he reason with an inanimate object? He really didn't understand that.

So, this is quite a contradiction!

However, he didn't dwell on it, turned his gaze to Jiang Xiaobai, and said, "Nephew, let's go up the mountain too!"

"good!"

Jiang Xiaobai nodded slightly.

He originally thought they would walk up together.

But at that moment, Zhong Lichun lightly touched the ground with his right foot, and his whole body rushed out instantly.

The young woman followed closely behind.

Two figures rose and fell, stepping on the mountain steps, constantly rushing up the mountain, and in the blink of an eye they widened the distance between them.

"hiss!"

Jiang Xiaobai gasped as he watched this scene, his face filled with envy.

With his current level of internal strength, he should at most be able to climb mountains without getting tired, but it's probably unlikely that he can climb them using his lightness skill.

Just as Jiang Xiaobai was thinking this, a faint fragrance wafted into his nostrils.

Before he could react, his shoulder was grabbed, and then his feet went light, and he was lifted off the ground.

Jiang Xiaobai was startled and turned his head to look, only to find that the person leading him was none other than the Eldest Princess.

The princess lightly tapped her toes on the stone steps, leading Jiang Xiaobai up the mountain.

With each rise and fall, the surrounding scenery rushed past, truly like riding on clouds and mist.

Seeing the two leave, Tang Ningshuang used her lightness skill to follow them.

Actually, it's alright; it was the eldest princess who took action.

Otherwise, with her abilities, she wouldn't be strong enough to lead people up the mountain.

Chen Jian didn't speak, but took a step and followed closely behind.

Not long after, the eldest princess brought Jiang Xiaobai to the Dragon Tiger Sect.

After regaining his footing, Jiang Xiaobai breathed a sigh of relief and then looked around curiously.

The Longhu Sect is built against the mountain, with its halls arranged along the mountainside, featuring blue bricks and gray tiles, giving it an ancient and grand appearance.

Just as Jiang Xiaobai was looking around in surprise, two figures rushed over from the depths of the Dragon Tiger Sect.

As the two landed one after the other, Jiang Xiaobai looked up and saw that the people who had come were two middle-aged men.

"Greetings, Senior Brother!"

After landing, the two first bowed to Zhong Lichun, and then looked around.

When his gaze swept over Jiang Xiaobai, his expression clearly showed a hint of doubt.

"Hey, Senior Brother, where's Senior Brother Jingcheng?"

One of the middle-aged men looked puzzled: "Why didn't I see him?"

"He didn't come!"

Zhong Lichun looked slightly embarrassed, then turned to Jiang Xiaobai and said, "This is Jiang Xiaobai, Jing Cheng's youngest son!"

"He's here to keep things under control on behalf of his father!"