Section 1

The umbrella seller grasped the corner of his clothing, and his already unclear eyes became even more blurred: "So the promise from the previous life no longer counts, does it?"

"Indeed, what my father mentioned is the Naihe Bridge." Yan Yan patted the head of the black dog beside her, her expression quite serious, "This is just one way of saying it; there are others who say that if the ninety-ninth bridge appears, everyone in the town will have reached their end."

Indeed, the young lady has guessed very accurately

A black lion cat with one eye resembling a mandarin duck skillfully hooked onto a branch and climbed up the steep rock wall, heading straight for a wild cherry tree that grew at an angle from the crevice, scaring the birds into fleeing in all directions. In the mountains, time seems to stand still; although it is not the fruit season, the branches are laden with bright red cherries.

The serval cat dashed about on the branches, and red fruits fell like rain. A young gentleman dressed in a splendid red robe lifted the hem of his garment and caught a bountiful harvest.

Where does Young Master Bai come from

If a person eats the snake cherry fruit, they will emit a scent that snakes are fond of within a few days, causing them to be chased by snakes. However..." Bai Qingming pointed to the cat on his shoulder, spread his hands in helplessness, and said, "I got lost in the mountains, and my cat is hungry..."

Yan Yan smiled triumphantly and said, "Although it is called Jiujiu Bridge Town, only ninety-eight bridges can be seen."

The young man turned his head in the direction of the sound, his pair of clear, bright phoenix eyes reflecting elegance and grace, it was Bai Qingming. A girl of about thirteen or fourteen years old, carrying a bow and arrows, rushed over with a large black dog the size of a calf, dressed as a hunter from the mountains. Bai Qingming, unaware of what had happened, hurriedly waved his hand to the kitten that was still vigorously shaking the branches.

Bai Qingming gently stroked the cat in his arms, his phoenix-like eyes glinting with a mischievous meaning, and he smiled, saying: "This business is something that everyone cannot avoid; your words about taking care of business are nothing but childish nonsense. This time, I shall pretend I did not hear it."

Is there still a bridge that cannot be seen

Bai Qingming laughed heartily, his laughter echoing between the narrow stone walls

Even though Bai Qingming was well-read and knowledgeable, he was still astonished by the crisp mist of the empty mountains and the breathtaking scenery that left him momentarily speechless, before finally exclaiming: "Indeed, this is the town of Ninety-Nine Bridges"

It is better that this ninety-ninth bridge does not appear

Oh no! Where did this stray cat come from! Stop it quickly!

Oh, that is quite far. What brings the young master here?" Without waiting for a response, Yan Yan hurriedly asked, "Is it to seek someone? Or have you come to live in seclusion?"

The young girl named Yan Yan has lived in the town for generations. Her ancestors relied on the mountains for their livelihood, and her father took her into the mountains to hunt from a young age. She has now developed excellent skills in ambush and horseback archery.

Bai Qingming suddenly realized and laughed, saying: "Is what your father mentioned the Naihe Bridge?"

Selling coffins

Baize Ridge is located at the border between Liucang Country and Chisong Country, with the vibrant town of Jiushi Jiuqiao nestled deep within Baize Ridge. There is only a narrow path leading to it, so narrow that only a single horse can pass through at its tightest point. Although it is situated in a remote area, the unique topography makes the town picturesque and livable, and in the past century, it has attracted the migration of two thousand households.

Yan Yan hurriedly exclaimed "Peh peh" twice, "Buddha bless, I cannot afford this business."

Mandarin Duck, come down

The kitten obediently leaped down at the command, crouching on Bai Qingming's shoulder, casually licking the flesh pads of its paws.

Through the long, winding path in the mountain gorge, waterfalls cascade down the cliff walls like the Milky Way pouring forth, the sound of the water reverberates in the mountains, resembling the thunderous gallop of ten thousand horses, causing a buzzing in one's ears

Bai Qingming, holding a cat, smiled and said: "Not at all, I sent my servant here to open a shop, specifically to check the accounts"

It is not that I am particularly perceptive; rather, the roads in this mountain only lead to Jiujiu Bridge Town, and every few days I can always find one or two lost peddlers in the mountains. In another hour, it will be dark, and I must return home. If you are going to the town, you can follow me.

A border city called Fenglin in the Eastern Li Kingdom

My father said that it is best not to see that bridge; if one sees it, this life will come to an end.

Under the leadership of Yan Yan, they chatted and laughed along the way, and after about half an hour of walking, they finally emerged from the narrow path between the mountain walls, which were occasionally prone to falling rocks. In an instant, the sky was high and the clouds were vast, and the towering mountains around them resembled a jade bowl holding a small town perched on the river's surface. They found themselves enveloped in a mist that was both elusive and ethereal, as if standing on the rim of a bowl, gazing down at the arched bridges floating on the water.

The young girl ran up to him, glanced at the innocent-looking cat, then looked at the completely innocent young gentleman in splendid attire. She let out a sigh of relief, placed her hands on her hips, and with her eyebrows raised like a fierce little warrior, began to reprimand him: "You bold outsiders really have no sense! Do you think the things in this mountain can be eaten casually? This is not an ordinary wild cherry tree; it is a tree known as the snake cherry. Eating the fruit of the snake cherry..."

Are you running a casino

Upon hearing this, Yan Yan's curiosity was further piqued, "There is no shop in this town that I, Yan Yan, am not familiar with. Do tell me which one it is, and I will take care of your business in the future"

During their journey, the two exchanged names

The young girl observed that the person spoke neither hurriedly nor slowly; although their eyes sparkled with a good-natured demeanor, they exuded an extraordinary presence. In an instant, her arrogance dissipated. After scratching behind her ear, she said with disinterest: "I did not expect that you, an outsider, possess some knowledge. However, the Bai Ze Ridge is filled with bizarre rocks, and the narrow paths crisscross, surrounded by towering trees. Those who do not make a living in the mountains are naturally prone to getting lost. You are headed to Jiujiu Bridge Town, aren't you?"