522: Tongda Chamber of Commerce, Wantong

They moved a bit away from the main road, finding a quiet and secluded spot to set up camp.

After enjoying Tang Ji Gourmet.

Xiao Feng and Fei Qingyan sat outside, a bonfire burning before them.

The firelight illuminated Fei Qingyan's face, and combined with her current solemn expression, she appeared quite gloomy.

"Master, what's wrong?" Xiao Feng noticed this and couldn't help but ask Fei Qingyan.

"Nothing, it's just that along the way, seeing this situation, it seems the Central Plains isn't very peaceful right now..." Fei Qingyan shook her head slightly and said, "But we'll only know what's truly going on once we reach the nearest city and inquire about the current situation."

"Hmm, alright, Master, don't worry, don't think so much. Where in the martial world is there ever peace? Isn't it all fighting and killing? Are there really only human relations? Incidents, I'd believe." Xiao Feng waved his hand and smiled, not caring about the matter at all, or rather, he was quite open-minded about it.

"Besides, with your strength, Master, plus mine, there's basically no situation we can't handle, right? If we can't win, we can always run!" Xiao Feng added.

"I know, but we are now entering the Central Plains, and Lingyun Sect is located in the heart of the Central Plains... If the Central Plains is too chaotic, there will be too much trouble..." Fei Qingyan nodded, then shook her head slightly.

Xiao Feng understood Fei Qingyan's words. He knew that Fei Qingyan wasn't worried about the world being chaotic, but rather concerned if anything were to happen to him.

Thinking this, his heart warmed slightly. Master was still that Master!

As expected of my dearest Master! My Master who is devoted to me! I want to marry... *cough*

"Ahem, Master, don't think about it anymore. Go inside and rest. I can stand guard," Xiao Feng said to Fei Qingyan.

"It's fine, I'm not tired. You go rest, I'll stand guard," Fei Qingyan shook her head and said.

"Oh, come on! Just go in! Whether it's for sleep or cultivation, I'll stand guard. Besides, you've been riding the horse the whole way, and I've been enjoying myself..." Xiao Feng waved his hand.

Fei Qingyan rolled her eyes upon hearing Xiao Feng's words, but still didn't go in: "It's fine, let's just stay like this for now. I'll accompany you out here."

"Alright, alright, whatever you want." Xiao Feng didn't say much more. It was nice that Fei Qingyan was willing to accompany him; at least it wouldn't be so lonely.

The night passed uneventfully.

Early the next morning, Xiao Feng and Fei Qingyan set off again for the Central Plains.

"Hey! There seems to be a caravan ahead!" As Fei Qingyan galloped along the main road, she saw a large group of people and horses ahead. Most noticeable were three well-decorated carriages, clearly carrying people of status. Behind them were many horse-drawn carts laden with goods, and numerous porters around. At the front, around the sides, and at the very back were many sturdy men carrying weapons, clearly the caravan's "bodyguards."

Looking at it, this was clearly a caravan, and a not-so-small one at that. A rough glance suggested the number of people was over two hundred.

A caravan of such a scale was clearly not run by an ordinary merchant.

"Master, should we go up and greet them? Or just pass by?" Xiao Feng asked, lying in Fei Qingyan's ample embrace.

"Hmm... we can ask about the situation," Fei Qingyan mused, then rode forward.

Fei Qingyan's approach had already been noticed by the caravan's people. However, the main road was very wide, and there were bound to be people coming and going. The caravan's people had already tried their best to keep to the side and stretch out their formation.

When ordinary people passed by, they would also "overtake," trying to keep their distance from the other party from one side, as no one wanted to cause conflict.

Under the gaze of many, Fei Qingyan slowly rode past the caravan. As she passed the three carriages, she slowed down.

"This one is Fei Qingyan of Yan Yu Sect! May I ask who is in charge?" Fei Qingyan spoke directly.

The guards already had their hands on their weapon hilts. The moment Fei Qingyan slowed down, their discipline and vigilance were clearly extremely high, showing they were well-trained.

"So it's Fairy Fei of Yan Yu Sect! May I ask if you have something for our Tongda Chamber of Commerce?" A corner of the curtain beside the carriage was lifted, revealing a benevolent-looking middle-aged man.

"May I ask who you are?" Fei Qingyan looked at the other party.

"I am Wantong, the head of the Tongda Chamber of Commerce's Yuncheng branch, and also the leader of this caravan." Wantong smiled and said. He didn't seem to mind Fei Qingyan's "abrupt" approach at all; instead, he remained very amiable. After all, in business, harmony brings wealth.

When out and about, more friends mean more opportunities.

Moreover, the reputation of Yan Yu Sect was not low in the Central Plains, and while ordinary people might not know, it was understandable. However, as someone from a large chamber of commerce like Tongda Chamber of Commerce, Wantong naturally couldn't be unaware.

For this true prestigious righteous sect, Wantong's "initial impression" was quite good.

"So it's Lord Wan! A pleasure to meet you!" Fei Qingyan smiled and said, "I won't take up too much of Lord Wan's time. First, I apologize for this rather abrupt approach. Secondly, I mainly wish to inquire about some matters with Lord Wan. We are new here, visiting the Central Plains for the first time and unfamiliar with the roads. We would like to accompany Lord Wan's group, and in return, we can offer some protective strength that Lord Wan might not particularly need. Secondly, we also want to understand the current situation in the Central Plains. To be frank, the scenes I've witnessed along the way seem much more chaotic than in Jiangnan area."

"I see! Our Tongda Chamber of Commerce naturally welcomes Fairy Fei and this..." Wantong looked at Xiao Feng. Although Fei Qingyan hadn't said anything, this person, being "protected in the embrace" of a master like Fei Qingyan of Yan Yu Sect, should not be an ordinary person. Could it be that a master like Fei Qingyan would travel with a pretty boy for sightseeing? And even go all the way from Jiangnan area to the Central Plains? Wasn't she afraid of something happening? Moreover, although Wantong wouldn't say he had met countless people, he had experienced a lot. As a branch head, having traveled north and south, he had seen at least eighty thousand people, if not a hundred thousand. Someone like Fei Qingyan clearly wouldn't be that kind of person. Therefore, Wantong naturally didn't neglect Xiao Feng. Regardless, Wantong truly adhered to the life principle of "more friends, more opportunities." Besides, it wouldn't cost him anything, would it?

"This is my true disciple, also the Chief Disciple and Honorary Elder of Yan Yu Sect, Xiao Feng," Fei Qingyan said with a smile.

Xiao Feng was indeed the Chief Disciple of Yan Yu Sect at the moment, and also held the status of Honorary Elder.

"So it's Elder Xiao! My apologies for the oversight! Our Tongda Chamber of Commerce naturally welcomes the addition of two masters!" Wantong said with a smile, "Putting everything else aside, with the two masters joining, I'll feel much more at ease on the journey! As for what you wish to ask, if it's convenient, please come into the carriage; it's quite spacious inside."

"Then we shall trouble you!" Fei Qingyan nodded, then dismounted with Xiao Feng and entered the carriage. Immediately, someone nearby took charge of her horse, following alongside.