From a distance, he stood on the cliff and shouted: "Can the ship owner make it easier for me to let this kid take the boat with me?"
He was full of energy and his voice reached the captain's ears clearly. In addition to bags of salt, there were two young men and a woman sitting in the cabin. The young man is about thirty years old, with a strong appearance. He is dressed in purple and has a maroon face that is calm and very calm. The young woman is in her early twenties, wearing a white dress, with a delicate appearance, but there is a heroic spirit between her eyebrows, and her eyes are very bright.
Hearing the cry, the boatman ran in and asked the two of them: "My young master, Miss, is there anyone on the shore asking for a ride?"
"How many people are there? How would you describe them?" the young man asked calmly.
"A boy of fifteen or sixteen, alone, looking very embarrassed." The boatman observed carefully and answered immediately.
"Let him come up." The young woman said, "A young man should not be on the road."
The young man said nothing, obviously agreeing. The captain nodded, returned to the deck and called: "Little brother, please get on the boat."
Ye Ming clasped his fists, and when the ship was close, he jumped down. As he fell, the energy under his feet surged, and his falling speed slowed down, and finally he landed lightly on the boat. The captain praised him for his "good work" and immediately took him into the cabin to see the young master's family.
After entering the cabin, Ye Ming took a quick look and saw that the young man should be a martial artist at the seventh or eighth level, while the woman was about the same as him, at the fifth or sixth level. He bowed his hands and saluted: "I'm Ye Ming, I'm a nearby town citizen, I'm sorry to bother you. However, I won't take the boat for free, I will pay the boat fare." With that, he was about to pay.
The lady in white smiled slightly: "You're welcome, little brother. Who doesn't have difficulties traveling in the rivers and lakes? There is no need for ship fare. Let's make friends."
Ye Ming didn't insist anymore and sat down to chat with the two of them for a few words. He learned from it that these two were brother and sister, with the surname Ming. The young man in purple is named Mingtai, and the woman in white is named Mingzhu. They have lived in Maple Leaf City for generations, and their ancestors have made a living by selling salt for generations.
After the two parties got acquainted, Ye Ming said that he would go to Chiyang Gate to report. When the two brothers and sisters heard that Ye Ming was an outer disciple of the Chiyang Sect, they immediately showed respect. Mingtai, who had always been quiet, also stood up to greet him. I have to say that the identity of a Chiyang Sect disciple is very useful and the effect is immediate.
Even once Ye Ming's identity as an "outer disciple" was revealed, Mingzhu's eyes immediately changed when she looked at him, and she became very appreciative. You know, the outer disciples of Chiyang Sect can basically walk sideways in places like Maple Leaf City.
"Little brother, how could you board a ship in such a barren mountain? And looking at your miserable appearance, could it be that you are in trouble?" Mingzhu asked.
Ye Ming's answer was half true and half false: "I was chased by my enemies and managed to escape, so I wanted to return to Chiyang Gate as soon as possible."
Mingzhu said: "It just so happens that we are sending salt to Tianshi City, which is only a hundred miles away from Chiyang Gate. However, we have to spend a few days in Maple Leaf City on the way."
Ye Ming said: "No problem, I just happened to go to Maple Leaf City to see the excitement."
Mingtai and Mingzhu arranged Ye Ming to the back cabin, where there was a small compartment with a nice environment, including a bed, tables and chairs. Smelling the faint female fragrance inside, Ye Ming knew that this was probably the place where Mingzhu usually lived, but now it was given out for him to live in. He couldn't help but be grateful in his heart, thinking that he would reward him well when he got to the shore.
It was about a day away from the destination Maple Leaf City. Ye Ming had nothing to do and began to practice Qi and meditate in the cabin to attack the remaining third-level meridians. And every day at meal time, Mingzhu would personally deliver the food and treat him extremely attentively, which made him feel a little sorry.
Maple Leaf City was the nearest city, and he happened to go to see the world. He had a lot of gold leaves in his hand, which was enough for him to spend. In addition, he was subconsciously hostile to the Huang family and wanted to inquire about the situation. Although his father did not die at the hands of the Huang family, he had nothing to do with the Huang family.
During the break, Ye Ming remembered the "Tianqiao" mentioned by Zi Ziyuan, and asked: "Has Ji Tianpeng seen Tianqiao?"
Bei Ming: "When he was traveling around the world, he encountered a few, but none of them met a happy ending. They were eventually hunted and killed by major forces. Even their clansmen were implicated and all were bloodbathed."
"What kind of existence is Tianqiao that he is regarded as a scourge by everyone in the world?" Ye Ming was very puzzled.
"For an organization that performs chivalry and justice, punishes rape and eliminates evil, their strength may not be very strong, but they must not be afraid of life and death." Bei Ming said, "In fact, privately, the warriors admire Tianqi quite a lot. However, after all, Tianying belongs to the Haotian Sect, so he will naturally be hunted by all major forces. Think about it and you will understand. Which force is not running rampant and full of evil? Once Tianying grows stronger, it will definitely threaten them. "
Ye Ming practiced all night, and before he knew it, the sky was already bright. Standing at the end of the ship, he could see the majestic Maple Leaf City from a distance, with tall buildings standing tall and majestic.
"Brother Ye, we are about to enter the port." Mingtai reminded, "When foreign residents enter Maple Leaf City, they must register their identity, obtain an identity card, and pay taxes. If you encounter trouble, please give it to the people guarding the city gate. A little silver will help you get through smoothly.”
Ye Ming nodded: "I understand."
Maple Leaf Port is built just outside Maple Leaf City. It has a large area. Hundreds of passenger and cargo ships are anchored there. People come and go, and there is a constant flow. As soon as we left the port, we saw a tall city wall in front of us. The wall was fifteen meters high and the gate tower was magnificent. A straight and flat road leads directly to the city gate. Under the gate, a group of officers and soldiers are carefully checking the identity cards of people entering and leaving.
Mingtai and Mingzhu had to deliver goods and were very busy, so Ye Ming did not go with them, but agreed to meet at the dock three days later. Then we will go to Tianshi City together.
Ye Ming prepared the money, merged into the crowd, and walked towards the city gate.
Maple Leaf City is very prosperous. It has a history of a thousand years since it was built. It has experienced several expansions during this period. It has now become a medium-sized city in the Yan Kingdom with a population of more than two million. It has prosperous commerce and a developed economy. It is a gathering place for warriors within a few hundred miles. land.
When Ye Ming came to the city gate tower, the clerk who guarded the gate asked about his name, place of origin, etc., and he answered truthfully. After recording the information, the clerk quickly drew a sketch of the character based on Ye Ming's appearance and put it in the file of the foreigner. Today, Yan State has very strict control over all levels of the country. If outsiders want to enter a certain city, they must keep detailed records and files.
The recording process lasted for about a quarter of an hour. When everything was completed, the clerk said calmly: "Why did you come to Maple Leaf City alone? Looking for relatives or visiting friends? Do your family members know? According to the rules, if you are less than ten years old, When a five-year-old boy enters the city, he must have letters from his family..."
Ye Ming smiled honestly, secretly sent a golden leaf, and said: "My lord, I really want to see the prosperity of Maple Leaf City. Please take care of me."
The clerk took a look and saw that it was actually a gold leaf. His eyebrows and beard were slightly raised, and he suddenly showed a touch of joy. He said politely: "What are you talking about, little brother? If you encounter trouble in the city, just report it to me, Lu Jiu." The name." As he spoke, he thought for a moment, then handed a triangular piece of bamboo to Ye Ming and told him, "Keep this thing with you."
Ye Ming thought about a golden leaf, so he bought such a crappy thing? But the other party didn't seem to have any ill intentions, so he accepted it with a smile.
Being rich makes things easier. Secretary Lu Jiu did not embarrass Ye Ming at all and readily allowed him to enter the city.
As soon as you enter the city gate, there seems to be a bustling atmosphere. Among the people are people carrying burdens, riding horses, carts, and sedan chairs. People of all kinds are walking towards the city, shoulder to shoulder, and very lively. Ye Ming played with the triangular bamboo piece in his hand and looked around curiously. There are various shops on both sides of the street.
There are people selling clothes, food, powder, antiques, and so on. Along the way, Ye Ming was dazzled. He felt that Shanshui Town could not be compared with Maple Leaf City. It was like a place underground or a place in the sky.