Section 10, the Roman is also a type of horse
Everyone was taken aback for a moment, but soon understood Xiao Buyi's intention; he was hunting at this time with the purpose of preparing dinner, intending to spend the night nearby
Others do not seem to mind, but Pang Huai cannot help but murmur, "Mo Feng, where does this road lead to?"
Seeing the gazes of the two directed at him, Xiao Buyi realized he was asking a question in vain. Unexpectedly, Fat Huai exclaimed loudly, "I know where this is!"
The perilous cliffs along the way rise steeply, standing like blades, a marvel of nature's craftsmanship. The crowd gradually enters a long gorge, which can only accommodate one person and one horse at a time.
Xiao Buyi perseveres in his path, while others shake their heads, knowing that this young master is easy to talk to but has a stubborn temperament. Once he has made up his mind about something, it is difficult for others to change it
Without flattering Pang Huai, the crowd had already shot their arrows with a whoosh.
The lakeside is adorned with an array of unknown wildflowers in full bloom, surrounded by tranquil green grass. No wonder there is a subtle fragrance hidden within the coolness of the water vapor.
Axiuse asked: "What kind of horse is a Roman horse? Why is it built and not raised?"
Xiao Buyi suddenly reined in his horse, and everyone felt a chill, quietly asking: "Young Master, what is the matter?"
Then let us walk a bit further. Xiao Buyi did not want to give up; if he turned back now, it would clearly mean abandoning his quest. He had already searched within a radius of one hundred miles and had not found a pasture that he deemed ideal.
The terrain began to change, transforming from layers of green waves into ink-colored mountains and brown stones, with winding paths leading to secluded spots, seemingly endless.
Xiao Buyi gazed into the distance, filled with admiration, suddenly realizing the vastness of the universe and the insignificance of humanity, concluding that the struggles among people hold little significance.
The Great Wall line here extends from Yulin to Zihe, and they are currently proceeding westward in parallel, making it impossible for them to reach the distant Yudujin Mountain outside the Great Wall.
Sitting cross-legged on the dry ground, Xiao Buyi smiled and said: "Although we did not find the ranch, this place surpasses a paradise. Let us rest for the night and make plans tomorrow, as everyone has been busy and it has been too exhausting."
Where is this? Xiao Buyi was quite surprised
The other two, who are rather unremarkable in appearance and would be indistinguishable in a crowd, are named Yang Dezhi and A Xiu. Yang Dezhi always appears gloomy and disheartened, possessing exceptional hearing, which is essential when he goes out. During the last robbery, he was the first to hear about the whereabouts of the target. A Xiu, on the other hand, looks malnourished, with a complexion resembling rust.
Xiao Buyi's expression unexpectedly showed joy, "Are you listening?"
Everyone dismounted, picked up the prey, and hung it on the saddle before continuing on their way
This must be the Yudu Jinshan of East Turkestan. Pang Huai was feeling quite pleased with himself
When everyone emerged from the canyon, they heard a sound like waves crashing against the shore. Looking ahead, they were momentarily stunned, yet their gazes reflected a sense of admiration.
Xiao Buyi sighed, "In fact, you should use your ears more and your mouth less. God gave us two ears and one mouth so that we would speak less and listen more"
"Farting, we haven't even left the Great Wall yet, how could we possibly be at Yudu Jinshan?" Mo Feng said with disdain
Ahead, the view suddenly opened up; not far from the cliff, a waterfall cascaded down with great force, resembling a white dragon plunging into the sea, stirring up countless splashes and enveloping the area in mist.
"This is nothing short of a paradise on earth." Xiao Buyi looked around and felt that this place was not suitable for raising horses, but rather ideal for seclusion
Fat Huai is joking, and so is Xiao Buyi
He was not familiar with the terrain here, so he finally slowed his horse and turned his gaze towards Mo Feng and Pang Huai, asking with some anticipation, "Have you been here before?"
Xiao Buyi was at a loss whether to laugh or cry, "That God is your father"
In addition to Fat Huai and Mo Feng, Xiao Buyi also brought four brothers from the mountain stronghold, all of whom are young and possess considerable archery skills
In the blink of an eye, several individuals had already shot three or four rabbits and seven or eight pheasants
The stout locust tree scratches its head and merely smiles, "Young master, you ask if we are indeed trying to fish for a hare up a tree. If it were the Central Plains, perhaps we would still know a thing or two. In recent years, this has become the farthest distance we have advanced westward."
The crowd and the illustrations in the book expressed some disappointment upon seeing him, yet they were understanding of everyone’s feelings. They were all moved and offered their comforting words: "You don’t need to rush, everyone has been through these years together. There’s no need to hurry in these few days; take your time, and there will surely come a moment when you find a good place."
Even a fat locust tree has grown a mouth that cannot close
Xiao Buyi, with eyes like lightning, earnestly searched and discovered a narrow sheep path leading into the mountains, and unexpectedly rode his horse into the mountains.
"Farting," Mo Feng scolded, "Is there such a big horse in the world?" He suddenly felt it was somewhat inappropriate and turned to Xiao Buyi, saying, "Young master, I am not saying you are farting; I am referring to Fat Huai."
"Young Master, did you not also say that Rome was not built in a day? Our ranch certainly cannot be established in just a few days." Fat Huai was also comforting Xiao Buyi
Although the crowd rode swiftly for about 200 miles, they had not yet reached the Yellow River, nor had they seen the Great Wall beyond the pass. Clearly, there was still a considerable distance to the mountains of Yudu.
At this time, the yurt of the Western Turkic Khaganate was located in Kucha, along the northern river line, while the yurt of the Eastern Turkic Khagan was situated near the present-day Mount Yudu.
Who is God, so powerful? My ears and mouth only know that they were given by my parents. However, Fat Huai indeed has questions to ask.
Everyone began to laugh. The Turkic people have two major yurts, both of which are the residences of the khan, comparable to the eastern capital of Luoyang or the western capital of Chang'an where the emperor resides today
The distant mountains rise majestically, stretching in a continuous expanse, quite broad and magnificent. The red clouds of sunset at the horizon cast a faint rosy hue upon the dark green mountains.
Flowers have their unique shades of red, and people differ from one another. The seven individuals each have distinct appearances, yet without exception, they are all skilled archers. Although none can match the extraordinary precision of Xiao Buyi, who seems capable of hitting his target even with his eyes closed, they have no trouble hunting rabbits and pheasants.
Mo Fengcai said there are ghosts, and suddenly a ghostly wind rose in the canyon, accompanied by faint sobbing. The sky gradually darkened, and the valley became shrouded in early mist, appearing somewhat desolate.
As the mountain breeze passes, the moisture brings a refreshing sensation, leaving one feeling completely at ease
The long gorge has come to an end, and the sound of water grows even louder
As the hooves of the crowd rose again, many pheasants and wild rabbits were startled. Xiao Buyi reached for his bow, and with a "thud," a leaping pheasant was pierced through the neck, falling to the ground.
Xiao Buyi also wanted to whip him, "If this is Yudu Jinshan, then why don't we visit the Turkic Yurt tonight to pay our respects to Khan Shibi?"
Although they have traveled a long distance, the terrain is not particularly elevated, which gives Xiao Buyi a certain degree of confidence
The waterfall cascaded down like a white dragon, coiling up to form a vast lake of emerald waves. The lake is extensive, with a constant water level, suggesting there must be an outlet for drainage.
"What are we listening to?" everyone asked
Apart from the several zhang below the vertical waterfall and the position of the books, the lake water is agitated, while at a distance, it is as smooth as a bronze mirror. There is also a large lake in the stockade, but it does not possess such a breathtaking waterfall
The sky is getting dark. Mo Feng looked up at the sky and said, "In plain clothes, it seems unlikely that we will be able to return tonight."
The arrival of the crowd invigorated the spirit; the water source of the excellent pasture is indispensable. The sound of water does not signify the presence of the pasture, yet it at least brings hope. Although the day is drawing to a close, they still followed Xiao Buyi, riding forward on horseback.
Yang Dezhi's indifference to his depression was contrasted by his attentive gaze, "There is the sound of water."
When the sun was obscured by the mountain peaks, everyone arrived at the foot of the mountain. Gazing at the towering mountains, they exchanged glances, wondering if they needed to traverse the mountains to see if there were suitable pastures available
Fat Huai scratched his head and said, "The Shaodangjia is a very large breed of horse, quite similar to those in the Eastern Capital."
I see now. The plump locust tree suddenly understood
A person named Zhou Murou, with large eyes and thick eyebrows, has a well-developed physique, particularly impressive chest muscles, and is often mischievously referred to as "breast milk" by Mo Feng. Another individual, thin as an arrow, has a head that resembles an arrowhead, quite large in size, and is commonly called "Arrowhead" by everyone. To this day, Xiao Buyi is still unaware of his real name
Mo Feng was also apprehensive, "Only a ghost would know."
Xiao Buyi dismounted and led the horse to the lakeside to drink water. However, the horse wandered around. He saw that apart from a long gorge leading back, the distant landscape was filled with steep cliffs, leaving no other way out