Chapter 004: Encountering the Supernatural

He then looked across and noticed new abnormalities at that moment

When venturing outside, having a safe and comfortable place that can shield one from the wind and rain is the most fortunate thing

Soon, around thirty people rushed in, bringing with them a large number of torches

Mo Wen carefully scrutinized the two individuals

"So, are we going in to rest or not?" A man with a knife approached and asked.

However, on the opposite side, where the young man lay down, a thin layer of smoke was blocked off, forming a square-shaped column of smoke-free space

In a state of doubt, Mo Wen continued to endure the nausea as he chewed on the yellow, somewhat spoiled ration.

However, the black pillar was awakened; after all, he was a beggar, and he belonged to that type of person who has a particularly low sense of security and sleeps very lightly

It is also possible

He used to live a life of luxury, and although he has been leading merchant caravans across the south and north for nearly seven years, he has become accustomed to the hardships but cannot tolerate the foul smell

The entire family is loyal and valiant, yet they have fallen into such destitution; it truly seems there is no justice in this world

At this moment, he suddenly felt that something seemed slightly off, but after looking around, he could not find the reason.

Hearing the sound of swords and blades, he immediately jumped down from the bed and looked with some trepidation at the group of men opposite him, armed with knives and guns

Mo Wen was eating spoiled food, surrounded by the body odor emanating from his companions, and his expression was somewhat sorrowful

Then his pupils suddenly constricted

Hmm ...? ... Is it possible that the stench from these people cannot reach over there?

Upon passing through the three alley gates and arriving in front of the Hall of Enjoyment, they discovered that the situation was somewhat peculiar, though not of the dangerous kind they had imagined

After all, the Tianbo Yang family is renowned for being kind-hearted people

Upon witnessing this scene again, Mo Wenlian felt the hairs on his body stand on end

He immediately wanted to wake Lu Sen up.

He saw that the young man had already fallen asleep on the simple wooden bed, seemingly sleeping quite soundly, and he shook his head helplessly in his heart

His nose is very sensitive

In this era, the line between merchant caravans and bandits is quite blurred, especially in the wilderness.

But at this moment, in Mo Wen's eyes, that thing was no different from a malevolent spirit

The oil lamps are not effective either

But he did not speak, merely gazing quietly at the other person

"No, impressive, able to burn for more than two hours..." At this moment, the man also felt something was amiss: "What is this?"

The mountain spring flows gently, and the wind through the forest sounds like a low flute.

Young master, please wash up

After all, it is a weary caravan that has not bathed for ten days, so it is quite normal for there to be an odor

He stretched lazily and then realized that the members of the caravan had already disappeared. He couldn't help but shake his head and said, "No matter when, making money is never easy; it requires getting up early and working late."

After finishing the provisions, Mo Wen went outside to check the goods and the duty situation, and also took the opportunity to relieve himself before returning to the hall.

He has now taken over his father's position and become the head of the Mo family business, as his father is getting older and is no longer suited for traveling extensively.

There is a spring flowing down on the west side of the mountain

"What a bright light," Mo Wen said with some confusion. "Goodness, how many people are inside holding torches? But why are there no carriages or horses around? Have they all been brought into the ancestral hall? If that is the case, it would be somewhat disrespectful to the ancestors of the Yang family"

The caravan soon arrived at the front gate of the Yang Family Ancestral Hall

With his appearance, he looks like a handsome young man, but unfortunately, his short hair makes him appear somewhat odd

Although the hall is spacious, the entrance of over thirty individuals, each with their peculiar odors, still renders the air murky

Moreover, that young man is truly peculiar; he is clearly more beautiful than a young lady, and at first glance, he appears to be someone accustomed to a life of luxury and comfort. How could he possibly be found in the ancestral hall outside the city

The subordinate shrugged: "That is also true."

Just thinking about how the Tianbo Yang family, despite having a large household, can only rely on three women and one underage child to maintain appearances, Mo Wen couldn't help but feel a sense of emotion

Has the torch on the opposite side been replaced

The young man had a rather indifferent expression, as if he did not notice the foul smell

It will take at least half a day

Mo Wen kept retreating, continuously staring at the black pillar and Lu Sen. As soon as he exited the Yang family ancestral hall, he immediately instructed everyone to quickly pack up their belongings. With the mules and horses, they hurriedly descended the mountain, almost in a state of panic.

What time is not suitable to enter the city directly

He clasped his fists and said: "Dear friends, we also intend to take shelter here for a night. There are quite a few of us, and we hope you will forgive any disturbances we may cause"

Due to the hot weather, the dry food seems to have developed a faint sour taste

He is also someone who has heard many strange and supernatural stories, and he is well aware that minor spirits are merely troublesome, while it is the major spirits that truly take lives

"We have rested enough and read the books," Mo Wen sat up and looked around, asking, "How many times have we changed the torches, and how many spares do we have left in the vehicle?"

After opening his eyes, the man sitting beside him, who was keeping watch, said softly: "Boss, you woke up so soon, why not sleep a little longer?"

The man with the knife gestured to the side, and immediately seven men armed with knives and guns followed him, each holding a torch in their hands

The sound of the sheath striking the ground immediately startled them from their half-asleep state

As Mo Wen spoke, his gaze happened to fall upon the torch hanging on the wall opposite.

Subsequently, the two individuals ceased their conversation and each attended to their own matters. When one is outside, it is unlikely to engage in warm conversations with every person encountered

Mo Wen extended his hand, making a gesture of obstruction. At the same time, he bent slightly at the waist, adopting a humble posture, and then slowly retreated.

This indicates that the young man is blessed with profound fortune

He tightly grasped the wrist of the man beside him with his right hand, lowered his voice, and asked nervously: "Tell me, how many hours have passed since I fell asleep until now?"

Mo Wen is now very frightened, her voice trembling.

It has already been changed three times. The man replied, "I estimate there are still more than twenty left."

A few people nodded and then followed Mo Wen into the Yang family ancestral hall

He is just a bit strange; where did this young man find the wooden bed

Just endure it

Lu Sen is still sound asleep

Seeing the other party so frightened, Heizhu instead calmed down at this moment

But at that moment, Mo Wen spoke up first: "Dear friend, I beg you, please do not wake your husband, I implore you."

A feeling of panic surged rapidly within him, and he could not help but grasp the knife beside him

The view is exceptionally expansive, allowing one to see the entire vast city of Bianjing at a glance

One must never allow the master of the little ghost to awaken

"Oh, my lord, the torch is missing," Hei Zhu pointed at the wall and said, "Could it be that someone has taken it away?"

Until he arrived at the city gate of Bianjing, Mo Wencai felt much more at ease and couldn't help but pat his chest to calm himself down

After giving the instructions, Mo Wen lay down and closed his eyes to rest

He turned his head to look at the Yang family spirit tablets hanging on the altar, with their red background and black characters, feeling a tingling sensation on his scalp

Moreover, they are surrounded by a square wooden fence around the wooden bed on which they sit

He sighed gloomily and returned to the crowd, quietly instructing, "When it is your turn to take watch, make sure that at least five torches are lit."

I sincerely apologize for trespassing on your property, we will leave immediately, we will leave right now

Upon hearing these words, the morale of the entire caravan immediately surged significantly

He did not know how long he had slept when he opened his eyes

Lu Sen and Hei Zhu are living to the right of Xiang Tang, and these people naturally crowded to the left

Where did the water come from? Lu Sen tested it with his hand; it was a bit cold

There is no way around it; as a homebody, his biological clock is simply accustomed to this.

Mo Wen felt a sense of eerie unease

Is the other party intending to commit robbery and murder

At this moment, Lu Sen was still asleep, sleeping very soundly

At night, there is light, making it less susceptible to wild animal intrusions, while also being less vulnerable to attacks from malicious individuals

The Mo family caravan is one of the few exceptions that does not engage in wrongdoing while away from home

What kind of torch burns for such a long time

"Oh, take me to see it later. If the water flow is sufficient, we can build our home there." Lu Sen got up and put the two beds and the wooden fence into the system backpack: "But let's have breakfast first. There will be plenty of work to do later."

The members of the caravan who were awakened did not understand what had happened

Oh, the time has come

If one is a tourist, naturally one would not make a bed. Even a simple wooden bed cannot be completed in just a short time, such as the time it takes to burn one or two incense sticks.

After greeting, Mo Wen confirmed that the other party posed no threat and then instructed his subordinates to invite the people outside in to rest

The other was a short-haired youth dressed in casual attire. Although the short hair seemed somewhat unusual, the individual had delicate skin and a slender physique, with fingers that were cleaner and more beautiful than those of young women in their prime, clearly not someone trained in martial arts

Otherwise, one would certainly deserve the phrase 'Pan An is alive'

Sniffling in displeasure, he thought to himself that he had also become a rough man now, feeling uncomfortable even amidst the foul smell. The young man across from him, who looked like a scion of a wealthy family, was eating and enduring these odors; he probably couldn't stand it any longer. He needed to say something, to apologize, so as not to make the other party too disgusted with people like him

At this moment, Lu Sen understood that five points of endurance referred to five time periods, equivalent to ten hours

Sigh, the torches sold by the Lao Luo family are becoming less durable. Mo Wen sat up: In the past, they could burn for at least one hour, but now they probably last less than...

The owners of the caravan are all seasoned travelers, each possessing a high level of vigilance

There is a saying that goes, "Offering kindness without reason is either deceitful or thieving," which describes the current situation perfectly

Under the feet of the Son of Heaven, the ghosts and monsters should not dare to pursue any further

Because the smoke is still thin, it requires careful observation to notice it

But when he woke up, it was already close to noon

Through the doorway, bright light can be seen coming from inside

One by one, they jumped up; those with weapons drew their swords directly from their sheaths, while those without weapons tried to huddle together with their companions, vigilantly watching their surroundings

One is a servant dressed in short attire, with a thin and wiry physique and dark skin, clearly lacking any strength

Although the sound is not loud, it is exceptionally noticeable in this hall

It has been almost three hours. The man seemed somewhat unclear about it

However, their long-standing experience as merchants rendered them completely silent, obediently following the master's arrangements and slowly retreating.

The torch across the way is bright, emanating a warmth that can be felt throughout the body

Wait! Ancestral hall

A few people were arranged outside to surround the convoy and the goods. Mo Wen sat down, stretched lazily, and then took the provisions handed to him by someone nearby

Lu Sen rose from the bed, clasped his fists and smiled, saying: "Not at all, we are merely taking temporary refuge here, please feel free to make yourselves at home."

When these torches burn, they produce blue smoke. After several hours, there is already a slight phenomenon of smoke in the hall

Once inside, everyone became spirited and engaged in the fight

But it doesn't matter, we can still eat, and we are already in Bianjing City. Tomorrow we will be able to enter the city, sell the goods, and enjoy a life of luxury and indulgence without a doubt

There are not as many people here as they had previously imagined; instead, it is quite spacious. Only in the corner on the right, there are two individuals sitting on a wooden bed eating something

As he walked, he kept turning back to see if something had happened at the Yang Family Ancestral Hall.

"It is settled; we will build our home here from now on." Lu Sen opened his system backpack and checked the quantity of materials inside: "The wood and coal should last for quite a long time. Hei Zhu, do you know where there is a stone quarry or a place with an abundance of stones?"

The leading middle-aged man is named Mo Wen, who was once the spoiled only son of the Mo family

Especially that servant-like young man, who was savoring the steamed bun as if it were a delicacy of unparalleled excellence

He pondered for a while with suspicion, found no clues, and fell into a confused sleep

However, when he turned his head, he discovered two people across from him, holding a large white steamed bun and eating it with great relish

No one spoke, and the atmosphere was quite silent

Lu Sen turned his head and, beneath the wall adorned with torches, he saw a pile of wood shavings and fragments

So this bed was naturally found ...? ... Could it be that the people from the Tianbo Yang residence placed it here in advance?

At this moment, a subordinate leaned over and whispered, "The young man across the way is unaware of the dangers of the world; he has ventured out with a useless servant. Even if he is not a woman, his delicate and tender appearance is worth more than that of a woman. It is fortunate for him that he encountered us; had it been another merchant caravan, he would likely have become the most valuable commodity."

Before they arrived, the torches had already been hung there, which means that the duration of the burning of those torches far exceeded three hours

Thus, he quickly concluded that the two individuals posed no threat and were likely tourists who had missed the entry time.

The hall here is very bright, with a torch hanging on the wall to the right

"Let's go in and take a look first, and have Xiao Liuzai and the others follow with the food supplies," Mo Wen said softly

At first glance, Lu Sen was fond of it.

Ba!

Anyone can stay at the Yang family ancestral hall, as long as they do not damage anything inside. Mo Wen shouted, "Although we cannot make it to the city in time, we still have a place to rest and will not be disturbed by wild beasts or snakes. Once we arrive there, everyone can feed the mules and horses, organize the goods, and then we can rest.

It is better to be cautious when going out.

Lacking vigilance and unable to endure hardship, even in the wilderness, one still thinks of finding a bed to sleep in

At this moment, Lu Sen had already changed out of the modern shirt and into the white uniform he had purchased earlier

This has made the Xiang Tang brighter, while also bringing more peculiar odors

At this moment, Hei Zhu entered from outside, carrying a large wooden basin that was half broken, filled with clean water, and placed it in front of Lu Sen

Their caravan brought in several bundles of torches, and they have been continuously replacing them

Those who engage in trade often do not sleep soundly at night, as there is a lack of security

After the two individuals had eaten the steamed buns, they proceeded to the place where the mountain spring flowed down.

Sour, rancid, and spicy, when mixed together, the flavor is quite strong

Heibei was somewhat unclear about what the other party was afraid of, but after yawning, he continued to sleep

He is currently sitting, and with a forceful grip on the knife, the sheath clashed against the ground.