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Bear Brute did not know the grievances between Lingfeng and Man Pillar, but he understood the situation and did not ask further. He took an iron plate from the boy's hands, which was neatly arranged with several Gold Ingots, and said, "Brother, although we have only known each other for two days, I have a good impression of you. This money is nothing much; take it. When we meet again in the future, I will surely have a proper gift for you!"
Lingfeng, though greedy, understood the etiquette of being a guest and felt hesitant to accept. He replied, "Brother Bear, you are being too polite. I have already troubled you during my stay; how can I accept your generosity? Besides, I haven't prepared any gifts for you yet!"
"Ah!" Bear Brute saw that Lingfeng not only refused to accept but was also being overly courteous. He felt a bit annoyed and said, "Why are you being so polite? Do you think of me as an outsider? Do you look down on me, Bear Brute?" Bear Brute was a straightforward person; once he considered someone a friend, he did not distinguish between them. He continued, "You don't need to feel guilty about accepting this. We are both wandering in the Jianghu; if I ever need your help in the future, would you refuse me?"
Lingfeng had no choice but to respectfully accept the money and put it away in his Xuanji. He bowed to Bear Brute and said, "If Brother Bear ever needs my assistance in the future, just let me know. Even if I cannot do it, I will certainly do my best!"
"Hahaha!" Bear Brute laughed heartily and patted Lingfeng on the shoulder, saying, "That's more like it!"
He then nodded at Man Pillar and turned to leave.
After passing Wisteria Mountain, Lingfeng arrived at a town. According to passersby, this town was called Bai Family Town.
Although it was a town, it was comparable to a county seat. The entire town seemed endless, with houses lined up on both sides. The streets were filled with various chaotic stalls, creating a bustling scene.
In the blink of an eye, the sun had begun to set. Lingfeng decided to find an inn to stay at. While searching for an inn, a group of people suddenly approached him from the opposite direction. The leader held a spear and beat drums while rudely shouting at the people on the street, "Today the Governor is visiting; all idle folks should leave quickly!"
The locals seemed quite fearful of these people. Upon hearing their shouts, they hurriedly packed up their stalls and rushed home.
"What kind of people are these? Why do the townsfolk fear them so much? Who is this Governor that commands such authority?" Lingfeng wondered as he stepped aside to let them pass.
Despite his curiosity and sense of injustice, Lingfeng suppressed his feelings and chose not to interfere; after all, everyone should take care of their own affairs.
After walking along the street for a while, what was once a lively street became quiet. Although a few people passed by here and there, they were also in a hurry.
Not far away, Lingfeng saw a cloth banner fluttering in the wind with the character for wine written on it—it was an inn.
Lingfeng hurried over and saw that the sign on the door read "Townfront Inn." The Second Clerk seemed about to close the door but was stopped by Lingfeng's hand.
The Second Clerk showed an anxious expression and hurriedly said, "Sir, we are closing; if you want to eat, please go to another place!"
Lingfeng looked up. Although it was getting late, there was still time before the sample was due. Suppressing the curiosity in his heart, he calmly said, "I am here to stay at the inn!"
The clerk nodded and let Lingfeng into the room, hurriedly closing the door behind him.
Once inside, Lingfeng glanced around and saw several people eating. He chose a seat by the window and ordered a few dishes. Before long, the food arrived, and Lingfeng took the opportunity to place a piece of silver on the table.
As Lingfeng was staying at the inn, he naturally wouldn't settle the bill right now. The silver on the table clearly indicated that he had other matters to attend to.
Seeing the silver, the second clerk understood that Lingfeng had something to discuss. He discreetly glanced at the front desk and, noticing no one was paying attention to him, quickly swept the silver into his sleeve.
"Sir, is there anything else you need?" the second clerk asked quietly while pouring a cup of wine for Lingfeng.
"What has happened here? Why are the people so tense?" To avoid causing trouble for the second clerk, Lingfeng lowered his voice.
However, the second clerk did not answer. He raised an eyebrow and looked upstairs, then loudly said, "Sir, if you wish to stay at the inn, I will prepare a room for you right away!" His implication was clear: they would go to the room shortly.
Lingfeng understood and smiled kindly. He replied loudly, "Second Clerk, please bring my meal to my room later!" With that, he stood up to register.
After everything was settled, Lingfeng sat in his room waiting.
Before long, there was a knock on the door. A voice called out, "Sir, I have brought your meal!" It was the second clerk.
"Come in!" Lingfeng responded.
The second clerk entered the room and placed the food beside Lingfeng. He then turned and closed the door tightly before asking, "Sir, are you from out of town?"
Lingfeng nodded.
Knowing that Lingfeng was an outsider, the second clerk recounted what had happened in the area. He then added, "I heard that a convoy from White Jade Escort Agency was ambushed and reported it to the Governor. Today, the Governor has arrived, which is why we are being cautious!"
"An escort has been robbed!" Lingfeng thought to himself, already suspecting that it was likely due to Bear Brute robbing the White Jade Escort Agency. He asked nonchalantly, "But this place is quite far from the State Government. How could the White Jade Escort Agency send word so quickly, and how could the State Government arrive here so soon?"
The Second Clerk, hearing this, looked quite proud and exaggerated his tone as he replied, "You don't know this, but the White Jade Escort Agency has a unique beast called the White Phoenix Messenger. This messenger pigeon is excellent at flying; it can travel 150,000 miles with the wind and 100,000 miles against it. The State Government is only 120,000 miles away from here, and with the recent clear weather and no wind, that pigeon can easily deliver messages within a day!"
"White Phoenix Messenger!" Lingfeng was secretly amazed. Seeing a Crane Beast was already a great sight, but he had no idea what this White Phoenix Messenger was like. After thinking for a moment, he asked again, "Since the White Jade Escort Agency has a White Phoenix Messenger, how could the State Government arrive here so quickly?"
"You may not know this, but the White Phoenix Messenger is not an ordinary pigeon. When fully grown, it is as large as a celestial crane and can carry people and goods without any impact on its flight," the Second Clerk boasted.
"Does the State Government have many adult White Phoenix Messengers?" Lingfeng inquired.
The Second Clerk nodded repeatedly and leaned closer to Lingfeng's ear to say, "Of course! The Governor is a person of integrity, and many talented individuals are under his command. Moreover, many of these talented individuals are skilled at raising White Phoenix Messengers. As a result, the White Phoenix Messenger has become the State Government's steed!"
Lingfeng nodded in agreement, feeling curious about seeing what the State Government looked like.
At that moment, they suddenly heard someone shouting from downstairs, "Son, hurry up and hang up the colorful flags; the Governor is arriving!"
The son responded and hurried outside.
Lingfeng was not unfamiliar with hanging colorful flags. He had heard from Enchanting that when the State Government arrived in each place, if every household hung colorful flags, it indicated that the people here lived in peace and prosperity. If black flags were hung instead, it meant there were bandits causing chaos and unrest among the people.
Although Lingfeng had heard of this before, he had never seen it himself. Curiosity got the better of him as he closed his room door and climbed out of the window.
Lingfeng jumped out of the window and landed right in the backyard. The Second Clerk was humming a tune, probably because he had earned more money today. He was holding an aluminum basin and walking towards a room across from him.
Lingfeng concealed himself and watched as the Second Clerk entered the room. Just as he was about to use the Earth Escape Technique, he suddenly heard a woman's angry voice shouting, "You dog servant! Do you want to scald me? Get out!" Following that was a series of clattering sounds as things were knocked over. Then a man’s voice calmly said, "It's just hot water; why make things difficult for the worker? Just mix in some cold water!"
The He Dong Lion seemed to want to say something else but could see through the window that the Second Clerk quickly nodded and submissively said, "My fault! My fault! I'll go change the water right now!" He then carried the basin out.
That woman was indeed quite fierce; this scene made Lingfeng unable to suppress his laughter. However, upon reflection, it seemed that this shop owner was also a good person for standing up for the Second Clerk.
The Second Clerk ran out and dashed into the kitchen.
Lingfeng had no intention of meddling in other people's affairs, so he recited the Earth Escape Incantation and vanished into the night.
This was Lingfeng's first time here, and he was unfamiliar with the terrain. Once outside, he saw colorful flags hanging from every house and red lanterns lining the streets. Although he could see the road clearly, he had no way of determining the direction. The streets twisted and turned, filled with intersections, and there were many roads.
With no other choice, to avoid causing trouble, Lingfeng found an alley, emerged from the ground, and carefully observed his surroundings.
The street was deserted, and the houses facing the street were closed tight, with not a single light in sight.
"This scene doesn't look like it's meant to welcome a great person; it feels more like preparing for a funeral!" Lingfeng thought to himself. He then jumped onto a rooftop, resembling a night owl.
While waiting, he suddenly heard the sound of a flock of pigeons above.
Lingfeng looked up and was astonished to see countless white birds soaring in the sky, with some people seated atop them. The cooing of the pigeons was indeed coming from there.
"Could this be the White Phoenix Messenger?" Lingfeng wondered curiously as he scrutinized them further. The pigeons flew swiftly, leaving Lingfeng somewhat overwhelmed; however, they were arranged in an orderly triangular formation. At the front of that triangle was a White Phoenix Messenger that was larger and more beautiful than the others, with a person seated atop it who exuded an imposing presence. Unfortunately, they were too far away for him to see their features clearly.
Lingfeng quietly crouched on the roof, daring not to make a sound, simply observing the direction in which the pigeons were heading.
Before long, he saw those pigeons land not far from the town.
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