jdhmnovel Chapter 438: Zhongxing City
Chapter 438: Zhongxing City
Lin Cheng looked at the hemp rope being put into the carriage and was a little puzzled. "Third sister, the robbers have already been sent here, what do we need the hemp rope for?"
Lin Wuyou said as he drove his horse forward: "Of course, it's for emergency use. Who knows if we will encounter roadblocks and robberies again along the way? It's not always so lucky that the right tools are delivered to our doorstep."
"Let's put it another way. I spent ten cents to buy this hemp rope. If I use it only once and then throw it away, isn't that a waste?"
"We are now in a foreign land with limited money. We have to be careful with money we spend, so as to avoid being short of money in the future."
Hearing Lin Wuyou's words, Lin Cheng nodded in agreement and said, "Well, Third Sister is right. These are all based on experience. I have to learn from you."
Lin Wuyou's face was full of pride when he heard this, "That's right, you still have a lot to learn."
Lin Cheng raised the corner of his mouth and bowed to Lin Wuyou, "Then I'll have to trouble you to give me more advice."
Lin Wuyou bowed in return, "Okay, okay."
The brother and sister talked, laughed, and played along the way, making the originally monotonous and boring journey interesting.
Sure enough, just as Lin Wuyou had expected, their journey was not peaceful.
On the way, another group of people saw these two thin young men driving the same carriage, thought they were fat sheep, and became malicious, intending to rob them.
However, they obviously underestimated the actual combat capabilities of Lin Wuyou and Lin Cheng. Not only did they fail in their robbery attempt, but they were also severely punished.
After bringing the criminals to justice and escorting them to the local government, Lin Cheng couldn't help but sigh: "The public security outside is so bad! Before leaving Qingzhou, I never thought that we would encounter two groups of robbers in a short period of time."
Lin Wuyou didn't care about it. "It's just two groups of people. You will experience more in the future. Speaking of which, the frequency now is much better than in the past few years. In the past, the probability of encountering robbers when traveling far away was much higher than it is now."
"There are many reasons for this. Some people lost their homes and land in previous wars and had to become bandits to survive. Some people simply like to get something for nothing. Some people are just born bad and don't treat people as human beings. We can't generalize based on a single reason."
Lin Cheng nodded thoughtfully after hearing this.
The rest of the journey was unusually smooth, as if all obstacles had been cleared away, and there were no more reckless people blocking the way of the siblings.
In this way, Lin Wuyou and Lin Cheng smoothly entered Zhongzhou and arrived at the end of this journey - Zhongxing City.
When they arrived, there were still ten days before the martial arts conference opened. Because of this, there were still vacancies in the inns in the city.
After some screening, Lin Cheng and Lin Wuyou finally chose an inn called "Youjian". They booked two adjacent rooms and paid half a month's rent in advance, then moved the luggage from the carriage to their respective rooms.
Afterwards, they settled down in the inn and waited for the martial arts conference to arrive.
After a full day of rest, these two energetic guys couldn't suppress their inner restlessness and started thinking about finding something fun to pass the time.
After some discussion, the two decided to ask the innkeeper about Zhongxing City and its surroundings to see if there was anything special about it that was worth a visit.
Hearing the guest's question, the shopkeeper hesitated a little, and after thinking for a while, he slowly responded: "Speaking of our place... the Mingjue Temple is quite famous! Especially the peach forest in the temple, it is so beautiful! Many pilgrims come to see it. If you are interested in visiting it, it is a good place to go."
Upon hearing this, Lin Wuyou and Lin Cheng looked at each other and confirmed through their eyes that both of them were not interested in temples. They smiled at each other, thanked the shopkeeper for his enthusiastic recommendation, and then stepped out of the inn together.
After a brief exchange, the brother and sister quickly reached a consensus - give up the plan to go to Mingjue Temple, and instead set their sights on the villages belonging to Zhongxing City, hoping to find some unexpected fun and surprises in these simple countryside.
The two left most of their heavy luggage in the inn, took only light items and boarded the empty carriage, then embarked on a journey of regional cultural exploration full of unknowns and expectations.
After arriving at the destination, Lin Cheng immediately devoted himself to a detailed observation of the local people's livelihood and customs. He walked through the streets and alleys, communicated with the locals, and listened to their stories and life experiences.
Lin Wuyou focused on understanding the unique local folk culture. She visited local ancient buildings and traditional handicraft workshops, and exchanged and learned with folk artists, striving to accumulate more precious materials for her works in progress.
The brother and sister went out early every morning and did not return to the inn to rest until nightfall, dragging their tired but satisfied bodies. Although such days were busy, they made them feel extremely fulfilled.
Through personal experience and in-depth understanding, they not only broadened their horizons, but also gained a lot of valuable inspiration and enlightenment. This journey has become an indelible memory in their growth and creative path.
Time flies, the day of the opening of the martial arts conference is getting closer, and the originally calm streets are gradually becoming bustling.
The streets and alleys were crowded with people, and people from all over the world poured into Zhongxing City like a tide.
They were dressed in all kinds of strange costumes, some carried long swords, and some had whips around their waists. Each of them exuded a unique aura and charm.
At the same time, all the major inns in the city became busy, ushering in the busiest time of the year.
Guests came to stay in an endless stream, and the shop owners were busy and happy, with bright smiles on their faces.
After all, such a grand event does not happen every year. If you seize this opportunity, you can make a lot of money for your inn.
After seeing this scene, brother and sister Lin Cheng and Lin Wuyou changed their habit of wandering around and chose to stay in Zhongxing City, paying close attention to everything happening around them.
Under everyone's eager anticipation, the day of the martial arts conference finally arrived.
When the dawn broke, Lin Wuyou and Lin Cheng had already gotten up. They quickly packed their bags, put on elegant knight costumes, put on their weapons that they had prepared in advance, and headed to the venue of this martial arts conference.