Daily News: You promised yourself to be a fisherman, but you've become a martial arts god?

Noon, 3:45.

Li Nian and Zheng Changgong arrived at Fenglingdu. Zheng Changgong, who knew the way, went to the corridor and hired a two-horse carriage with embroidered curtains, heading towards the misty forest.

The carriage that picks up the young lady must not be taken lightly.

Zhaowu Academy was located three miles north of Wulin, and the academy was nearly fifteen miles from the prefectural city.

Universities like Zhaowu Academy were usually built outside the city.

Land in the inner city is expensive and it is close to the bustling marketplace, which is not conducive to students' studies.

The best location is outside the city.

Zheng Changgong had been to Zhaowu Academy before and knew the route well.

Along the way, Li Nian observed the surrounding environment.

On the return journey, a fierce battle with Liu Tanqi and his men from Shenyuan Village is inevitable. This will allow them to familiarize themselves with the route and environment, enabling them to better cope with the situation.

More than an hour later, the carriage passed through Wulin and arrived at the foot of a large mountain.

Li Nian looked up.

The entire martial arts academy is built against the mountain, with a towering mountain gate, a gray wall stretching for half a mile, and black-tiled eaves resembling a crouching tiger and a coiled dragon.

At this time, dozens or even hundreds of carriages were already parked outside the mountain gate, and the place was bustling with noise, mostly young masters and ladies from the Jie Guan (a local institution).

Zheng Changgong led the carriage to a tea stall and tied the reins.

"Your Excellency, please have some tea and rest here for a while. I will go and fetch the two young ladies."

"I'll go with you; it's not good for you to carry the luggage alone."

"It's nothing, it's nothing. How could I trouble you, Your Excellency? I can manage on my own."

After saying this, Zheng Changgong hurriedly clasped his hands in farewell and took his leave.

Watching Zheng Changgong's departing figure, Li Nian shook her head helplessly.

He could tell that Zheng Changgong was afraid of troubling him and was therefore very cautious in his actions.

A higher-ranking official can crush you!

Li Nian didn't stand on ceremony and went into the tea stall to find an empty seat.

"Boss, a pot of tea, please!"

"Alright, sir!"

A moment later, the waiter brought over a pot of tea.

While drinking tea, Li Nian opened the system to check the information of Liu Tanqi and others.

According to intelligence, the golden coordinates of Liu Tanqi and several other people from Shenyuan Village have already been revealed to be lying in wait at the fortress.

He will keep a close eye on these people's movements so that he can respond promptly.

After improving his strength, he was safe and secure.

However, it would be best if this escort mission could be completed successfully.

Failure to complete the mission would damage his reputation and worsen his future treatment as a temporary official.

If the mission is completed successfully, the Yi family will value the individual, and the compensation will increase accordingly.

With no powerful background and limited strength, clinging to the Yi family as a powerful backer is undoubtedly the best option for him!

As I was lost in thought, a woman's clear, bell-like laughter drifted from the direction of the mountain path, as melodious as a babbling mountain spring, soothing and refreshing.

Li Nian looked in the direction of the sound.

The setting sun cast dappled shadows through the roadside trees, and several men and women dressed in brocade robes walked along the roadside, laughing and chatting.

The two girls at the head of the group were strikingly beautiful, with rosy clouds and moon-like grace, both being exceptionally beautiful.

The young woman, about fifteen or sixteen, had fair skin and a face like solidified cream. Her bright, clear eyes were like autumn water, her eyebrows were like distant mountains, her nose was delicate and her lips were cherry-red. Her black hair was loosely tied up in a bun, her figure was graceful and slender, and her legs were long and shapely. Her demeanor was gentle and elegant, like that of a lady from a noble family. She was pure and beautiful.

The young girl was only twelve or thirteen years old, still somewhat childish. Her face was fair and smooth like jade, her eyebrows were delicate and slender, her almond eyes were clear as water, and her lips were pink and tender. Her figure was gradually becoming more graceful, and her figure was delicate and slender. Her elegant dress accentuated her graceful figure. Her eyebrows and eyes were clear and lovely. She was still childish, but she looked lively and lovable.

It is worth mentioning that.

This young girl, with her impressive figure, moved with graceful steps, her breasts swaying and seemingly about to burst forth, drawing sidelong glances from passersby who frequently swallowed hard.

Faced with such a beautiful view, Li Nian naturally took a moment to appreciate it.

Li Nian was initially curious about whose daughters these two girls were, but when she saw Zheng Changgong carrying and dragging luggage behind them, she immediately understood.

These are the two young ladies of the Yi family!

Li Nian took out two copper coins and placed them on the table. He then walked towards Zheng Changgong and took two large boxes.

Zheng Changgong looked up and froze, his eyes filled with fear.

"Inspector Li..."

"Stop talking nonsense, I'll help you carry these two boxes over."

Li Nian interrupted Zheng Changgong.

He carried the two boxes onto the back of the carriage and tied all the luggage that Zheng Changgong had brought to the back with hemp rope.

Zheng Changgong wiped the sweat from his forehead and thanked him:

"Thank you, Inspector Li. I didn't expect you two ladies to have so much luggage."

"You're welcome."

Li Nian waved her hand dismissively.

Girls naturally have a lot of luggage, let alone two young ladies.

Zheng Changgong had previously helped the two young ladies out of the brothel, so he was certainly aware of this.

Pretending not to understand was simply to avoid troubling him.

Composing himself, Li Nian asked Zheng Changgong:

"How should I address these two ladies?"

"Your Excellency, the slightly older one is the Second Miss, Yi Jieyi."

"The one who is slightly younger is the fourth young lady, Yi Mingxi."

Zheng Changgong reported the facts truthfully.

Yui.

Mingxi.

Her jade-like face was graceful and her clothes were tailored to her figure; her eyes, bright and clear, reflected the moonlight.

Li Nian pondered for a moment and nodded.

Then, he turned his gaze to the two men standing next to the two young ladies.

Who are these two men?

"Your Excellency, these two are the young lady's classmates, both from Qianhu County. They said they wanted to travel back together on the same route."

Zheng Changgong introduced the two people to Li Nian.

One man's surname was Cao, and his name was Cao Hongyuan.

One person's surname is Bi, and his name is Bi Yichen.

The two were dressed in fine clothes, adorned with gold and jade, and their every move exuded the air of noble young masters.

The two men were all smiles and friendly, and Li Nian could tell at a glance that they were suitors of the two young ladies.

Before they knew it, the four of them had arrived at the carriage.

"Zheng Changgong, is this the person responsible for picking us up and taking us back to the manor? What should I call him?"

"Reporting to Second Miss, this is Inspector Li, Lord Li Nian."

After learning Li Nian's name, Yi Jieyi and Yi Mingxi greeted her:

"So it's Inspector Li! Thank you for your trouble!"

"Thank you for your trouble, Inspector Li!"

"You're too kind, ladies. Escorting you is simply my duty!"

Li Nian clasped her hands in a fist salute.

Seeing Yi Jieyi and Yi Mingxi greet Li Nian, Cao Shaoan, standing to the side, scoffed and spat:

"He's just a servant, why be so polite!"

Li Nian seemed unaware of this.

He's here on official business, not to compete with anyone for a woman.

After a few polite exchanges, Yi Jieyi and her companions entered the carriage.

Li Nian and Zheng Changgong followed closely behind and got into the car.

Zheng Changgong held the horsewhip and lashed it hard, striking the horse's rump.

"drive!"

The horse, in pain, galloped toward Fengling Ferry.

At that time, the setting sun was like blood.

Li Nian stared at the location coordinates of Liu Tanqi and others on the system, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

"It seems that Liu Tanqi's decision to leave Fenglingdu shows that he trusts his three Blood Refining subordinates to take us down."

"These three Blood Cultivation cultivators are quite interesting. One is lurking in front, and the other two are lurking behind. Are they trying to encircle me?"

"Or do you know our intelligence and think that one Blood Refiner is enough to deal with us?"