Aspiring to the Immortal Path Chapter 6: Ayi people

Three days later, Tang Jie, Wei Tianchong and Shi Meng officially set off, leaving Wanquan City in the west, heading all the way to Tiandu Mountain.

Because they had the purpose of traveling, the three of them did not move very fast. They chose places with beautiful scenery to visit famous mountains and rivers all over the country. They also experienced folk customs and had a great time.

Tang Jie seemed to have changed his temper and stopped practicing. He only spent time with Wei Tianchong looking at flowers, rivers and mountains, which made Wei Tianchong wonder why this boy suddenly changed.

As everyone knows, in Tang Jie's eyes, everything among the people also belongs to the way things work. Only by experiencing it can one gain insight.

After practitioners reach a certain level, they often feel that they have entered a bottleneck. At this time, it is meaningless to practice hard alone, and they need to transform into the world and understand the great road of the world. However, this is something that at least cultivators above Tianxin can do. It can be said that it is rare in thousands of years for people like Tang Jie who have begun to experience enlightenment before they have transcended the world.

On this day, the three of them came to Shangsuwon.

Tang Jie pointed forward and said: "After Shangshuiyuan is Baizhan Ridge, and further ahead is Li Country where Qijue Sect is located."

Shi Meng said: "When we get there, we will no longer be under the protection of Xiyue Sect. We need to pay attention to everything. When I saw it, I also changed out of my student shirt to avoid getting into trouble."

In Wenxin, student shirts are their protective umbrella, and no one dares to offend them. But outside of Wenxin, Xiyue Student's brand name is useless and harmful. Although the Qijue Sect and the Xiyue Sect are not mortal enemies, they are not good friends either. Without making it public, I believe the Qijue Sect would still be willing to kill a few Xiyue students. Otherwise, why did Xiaoyao Palace choose its location so carefully, and it had to be located in the middle part of Tiandu Mountain.

Sitting in the carriage, Wei Tianchong shook his head: "It's a bit difficult. Even if we change our clothes, we are not from Li. We will reveal our secrets when we speak."

He was not being coddled while sitting in the carriage, but was making a new puppet for himself. This kind of carving is not easy to do while riding a horse.

Hearing what Wei Tianchong said, Tang Jie was deeply satisfied. Being able to think of this shows that Wei Tianchong has indeed made much progress.

Then he smiled and said: "If it's just the accent, it's not a big problem. Besides, although this time is just a trip, it doesn't mean it will be peaceful."

"Tang Jie, what do you mean?" Wei Tianchong was puzzled.

Tang Jie replied: "The materials that Xiyue Academy can buy are a bit common after all. Li Country is rich in products. If the young master wants to have a good puppet, he can just collect some resources along the way."

Wei Tianchong shook his head after hearing this: "Isn't that equivalent to a trial under the nose of Qijue Sect? Without permission, it will be a big deal once discovered."

The division of territory is not just for words, it is based on resources.

No matter how well-established you are, seeking benefits from another country’s land is tantamount to infringing on the interests of another country. The so-called ranger all the way, wielding a sword to slay demons... Hehe, you can slay demons, baby, stay!

So the legendary idea of ​​traveling around the world in search of opportunities is not feasible in this Qixia world, at least not logically.

However, Tang Jie didn't care about this. At this moment, he only said: "If a cultivator wants to achieve great achievements, he will eventually have to fight for it between heaven and earth. Anyway, we don't publicize this kind of thing, who can Do you know?"

Wei Tian rushed to understand: "Oh... I asked you, Tang Jie, why do you suddenly have a whim and want to leave early? I bet you have the idea of ​​hunting in other countries, right? Say, Tang Jie, do you also want to give it to me? What’s the benefit of getting something for yourself?”

Tang Jie looked up to the sky and laughed: "You are so confused, young master!"

But it was acquiesced that he also had his own plans.

He has his own plan for this trip to Tiandu Mountain, but it is destined to be difficult to complete. For this reason, Tang Jie had to find a way to make some preparations in advance. Some preparations could not be completed in the academy, so he had to make plans on the land he passed along the way.

At this moment, Tang Jie only said: "Let's go, we can wait until we cross the border to talk about anything else!"

As he spoke, he rode his horse and raised his whip, followed closely by Shi Meng in a carriage.

One day later, the three of them passed through Baizhan Ridge and came to a broad plain. The sky here is blue, the grassland is green, the grass is green, the sky is blue and the fields are green, the scenery is picturesque.

It is winter at this time, and it is supposed to be a season of ice, snow, and frost, but unexpectedly, it is spring and flowers are blooming here.

This is the famous Evergreen Grassland in Li State.

"I have long heard that the Evergreen Grassland is like spring all year round and the scenery is beautiful. Now it seems that it is indeed well-deserved." Regretted by the beautiful scenery in front of him, Wei Tianchong also got out of the carriage.

"Tang Jie, where should we go next?" Shi Meng asked.

"Go to Watching River. There is a vein of purple gold there, which supplies the Qijue Sect's needs. Let's go and see if we can buy some."

Purple gold is an excellent material for making puppets. As long as a small piece is incorporated, the quality of the puppet can be greatly improved.

This item is a controlled resource in Lebanon and cannot be taken out without permission. But where there is light, there is darkness, and where there are policies, there are countermeasures. In mineral vein producing areas, there are always some bold miners who will secretly hide some purple gold and sell it to the outside world.

Just a piece of purple gold as big as a fist can change the fate of a family, which is enough for many people to take risks.

Tang Jie knew that there was an underground market near Shouwang River, which specialized in selling some shady cultivation resources. In addition to poaching and illegally harvested resources, some black goods obtained by killing people and selling goods were also often sold there, especially in the area. The two countries share a border. Once these things leave the border, they are difficult to trace and are more profitable, so they are quite prosperous.

However, the three of them had just arrived and were unfamiliar with the place. When they were confused, they saw a motorcade coming from afar.

The convoy consisted of about twenty carts, each cart was filled with goods, and there were some guards on the left and right. It looked like a caravan.

Seeing Tang Jie and the three of them, someone seemed to be talking to each other on the other side of the caravan. After a while, three riders emerged from the caravan and ran towards Tang Jie and the others.

The leader was a young girl of sixteen or seventeen years old, wearing the unique clothing of the border residents, with more than ten braids on the back of her head, and it was also decorated with many decorations. At this moment, he ran until he was near the prescription and didn't stop. The girl had already shouted: "Hey, are you from Wen Xinguo?"

Tang Jie and the other three looked at each other, not knowing how to answer. Who knows if if you say yes now, the other party will violently kill someone the next moment. They are not afraid of being beaten, but they are in a foreign land, so it is better to be cautious.

The girl seemed to see their scruples and chuckled: "If you don't answer, then that's probably it. Don't be afraid, we Ayi people are the most hospitable. Since we are destined to meet each other, you can come over Let’s have a cup of kumiss together. Of course, if you are here to do business, we can also make some exchanges with you as long as you have the goods we need.”

Only then did Tang Jie and the others realize that because they were driving a carriage, the other party regarded them as businessmen. When businessmen see caravans on the road, they often exchange information. As long as it is beneficial, they can do any business.

Of course this depends on the situation. Tang Jie and the others were dressed gorgeously and there were only a small number of them. It was obvious at a glance that they were not bandits, so they took the initiative to get to know them. If there were a large group of people and no carriage goods, the other party would probably not be so proactive.

"If that's the case, then I'm sorry." Tang Jie was not polite and wanted to learn more about the customs and customs around here.

Following the girl, the three of them met the manager of the motorcade. He was a middle-aged man and the father of the Ayi girl Cai'er. The Ayi people are not large in number, but they are widely distributed in Qixia. They are found in various places. They mostly make a living by doing business and herding. They are known as a people who live on horseback.

After some conversation, Tang Jie found out that this caravan of the Ayi tribe was going to Shouwang River to do business. Shouwang River is adjacent to Wenxin due to its mineral veins, so the market is quite prosperous. Whether it is Wenxin or Liguo, there are actually a large number of merchants coming and going every year. There is an endless stream of large caravans and small traders.

Since he came here to collect some resources he needed, Tang Jie did bring some Wenxin specialties. However, as a cultivator, these specialties did not need to be transported by convoys like ordinary people, but were placed directly. In the mustard bag.

Of course, on the other hand, most of the things that can be put in the car are not valuable.

After asking, Tang Jie found that the other party didn't have any rare information and didn't care, so he casually asked about the local customs. The Ayi people travel all over the country and have a wide range of knowledge, and their conversations are also very interesting. Communicating with them has been of great benefit to the three fledgling students.

Just walking and talking like this, we actually saw a lot of motorcades along the way. After asking, I realized that they had come at the right time. It was now the time for the great city of Shouwangchuan.

The so-called big market is the annual big market in Shouwang River. At this time of year, caravans from all over the world come here to trade~IndoMTL.com~, forming a year-long trading peak.

As a result, the size of the convoy became larger and larger. Soon, the convoy grew from one to four, with hundreds of people joining together. The momentum was quite large, and almost all of them were from the Ayi ethnic group. .

According to Cai'er, this is also the habit of the Ayi people. In this way, they can take care of each other, and if they encounter thieves, they can resist together.

At dusk the next day, they came to a lake.

The lake water is clear and the grass is quiet. The top of the mountain in the distance is covered with white snow. It looks like two sisters, spring and winter, living next to each other.

"This is Xiema Lake. After Xiema Lake is Shouwang River. Let's rest here today to recharge ourselves and then go to the market tomorrow." Cai'er said to Tang Jie and the others with great interest.

Perhaps it was because she had been doing business with her parents for many years and it was rare to have company of the same age from other places. In addition, Tang Jie and the others came from a school and were modest and polite. The little girl was very happy to deal with Tang Jie and the others.

That night, the brigade was stationed by the Shema Lake. The Ayi people raised bonfires and cooked meals. After dinner, they sang and danced around the bonfire by the lake. The loud singing spread throughout the countryside, which was beautiful and charming.

While singing and dancing, there are also some entertainment programs.

Twenty riders, both men and women, emerged from the crowd, chatting and laughing with each other, and came to a marked white line.

Then after giving the order, the more than twenty riders ran out together, with each female rider followed by a male rider. The male riders following behind kept saying something, but the female riders ignored them and just rode their horses and whipped their whips. After rushing to the designated direction, the riders turned around. This time it was the female riders' turn to chase the male riders, but they all raised their whips and beat each other. The male riders galloped on their horses, but they didn't even fight back. They didn't dare, and the crowd watching nearby cheered loudly.