Chapter 226 Old Face

"Whether it is in Xilao, Baling, Xianyu or other places accessible by trade routes, it is very popular. Just this snail shell can be sold for at least one tael of silver in the market; if it is transported back to Xilao China, I heard it’s not a problem to sell it for two taels.”

He Lingchuan took out the fluorescent spores and took a photo. The snail in Liu Tong's hand was actually bright yellow, the color of Shoushan Tianhuang Jelly, but also a little green and a little purple, as if it had been dyed very casually.

Casual, yet spiritually beautiful, as if every color is the finishing touch.

"Candy snails are only produced in the caves of Yanshan Mountain. Panlong City has sent people to guard them and they are not allowed to be taken privately." Liu Tong said with a smile, "Our contribution to the Ghost Needle Stone Forest is not small. This is a special commendation."

Sparks suddenly burst into the skinny man's eyes: "This baby is so beautiful!" One tael of silver is worth a thousand dollars! "Can we each get six?"

"Yes, but don't try to kidnap more." Liu Tong said seriously, "If we are discovered, our team will be fined ten taels of silver and have military merit deducted!"

He stared at the thin man and his tone turned stern: "Skinny man, did you hear that?"

He was most worried about this guy.

The thin man waved his hands repeatedly: "Don't worry, I never do anything outrageous!"

Now everyone separated and went to look for snails in the cave.

It snowed heavily recently, and now the cave is warm and humid. The lichen and moss have even sprouted. It is simply a paradise for snails, so they are particularly active, crawling out of their hiding places and wandering around.

After a while, everyone had enough.

Fists against fists, palms spread out, dozens of snails gathered together, the color was as bright as a rainbow after the rain.

Gold, red, blue, indigo, purple, yellow... there are only colors you can't imagine, and there are no colors they can't grow. Even the most skillful candy maker cannot make such colorful candies.

"This is so beautiful!" Wicker exclaimed, "I won't sell it, I want to keep it!"

If you are making bracelets, pendants, hairpins, and hairpins, why don't you sell these popular products like pearls and agate all over the street?

When the door panel heard this, he scratched his head and said, "After you get out, I'll give you mine too."

Liu Tiao was stunned for a moment: "Ah, okay, I'll buy it with you, but you have to give it to me at the price of your teammates."

"As long as the girl likes something, I can give it to you."

Only then did Liu Tiao smile like a flower.

The thin man and He Lingchuan looked at each other and sighed.

The journey back to the city was peaceful.

Soon, the conspicuous gate of Panlong City came into view.

No matter when, this majestic pass always gives the soldiers, civilians and travelers the most solid confidence. However, when He Lingchuan got closer, he discovered that there was an endless stream of people coming out of the city, all packed up, riding donkeys and cars.

It doesn't look like a caravan, but like a migrating team.

The door panel asked curiously: "What's going on?"

Panlong City rarely opens its gates wide enough to release so many people at once - except for the army.

Commoners have always moved into the city with their families, but it is rare to see them moving out in droves.

He Lingchuan took a glance and found a familiar face in the crowd:

Liu Sanjiu and his wife have a son and a daughter.

They were still holding the donkey, and the donkey was still carrying the boss's bundle of luggage, with resentment in their eyes.

When Weicheng was destroyed in the past, He Lingchuan infiltrated into the fleeing team. The first person he met was Liu Sanjiu's family, who worked in a winery in a small town in Weicheng. He Lingchuan chatted with them for half the time, until the Baling people pursued him and killed him.

Before and after that battle, He Lingchuan could vividly remember these characters.

These patrols were on the roadside, and Liu Sanjiu also spotted him. He said "Ah" and said in surprise: "You, it's you...!"

Of course he recognized the great young man who helped him on the way to escape, but unfortunately he couldn't remember his last name. He hesitated and said quickly: "Are you okay? Do you want to go back together?"

"Go back?" He Lingchuan smiled, "Where?"

"Of course it's Weicheng." Liu Sanjiu was stunned, "The Red General has taken back Weicheng, and Commander Sun is going to take us home."

He also clearly remembered the situation during the escape. Seeing He Lingchuan again at this time, his emotions were inevitably a little delicate.

He Lingchuan's appearance seemed to remind him of how shameful and humble he was at that time.

He Lingchuan looked at the long queue: "Are these all from Weicheng?"

"Yes, yes." Liu Sanjiu's wife beamed, "I never thought we could go back in our lifetime."

The thin man looked at them and suddenly said: "If Brother He hadn't sacrificed his life in the Ghost Needle Stone Forest to blow up the spider demon's lair, and if General Red hadn't personally sneaked into Wei City to seize the city, you could only be farming in Panlong City now, although I don't think so either. What’s wrong with that!”

Liu Sanjiu and his wife's smiles froze slightly.

They didn't know much about the front line. They only knew that the recovery of Weicheng was just one of the Red General's numerous achievements.

The Red General had fought too many victorious battles, and the civilians were numb to the good news.

Liu Sanjiu bowed deeply to He Lingchuan: "Thank you so much, Brother He!"

He Lingchuan waved his hand: "Why do you want to go back to Wei City? Isn't it safer in Panlong City?"

"Panlong City is such a good place, and the Chipa Plateau behind it is like paradise." Liu Sanjiu and his wife looked at each other, "It's just that we're not used to it. It's better to go back home."

"How can the people of Weicheng act together?" Liu Tong was thinking from another angle, "Someone summoned them?"

"I heard that it was County Magistrate Sun who asked Commander Zhong to return to the city, and Commander Zhong agreed." Liu Sanjiu's wife replied, "County Magistrate Sun announced the news in the city, asking the people of Weicheng who planned to return to register at the government office first, and then set off at the South Gate today, and there will also be military escorts."

Indeed, there were Panlong Army patrols near this team. It seems that Zhong Shengguang was a good man and wanted to escort the people of Weicheng home.

Liu Sanjiu looked at He Lingchuan, whose military armor was very conspicuous: "Brother He, have you joined the army?"

He Lingchuan nodded.

"In Panlong City, you will definitely be able to make a name for yourself!" Liu Sanjiu bowed and said, "Please be sure to pay attention to safety."

The two sides waved goodbye and went their separate ways.

They all knew that they would never meet again, so their smiles were particularly sincere.

"Okay, put away your fake smile." Liu Tiao couldn't bear it anymore and rolled her eyes at He Lingchuan, "You didn't save this family too?"

"Well--" He participated in Xiao Xiao's rearguard action, giving the civilians more time to escape, so, "I guess so."

Liu Tiao snorted: "He can't even remember your last name." Liu Sanjiu's hesitant look could not escape her scrutiny.

"It doesn't matter." He Lingchuan turned his horse's head and ran towards Panlong City.

Who made him a good man who doesn't ask for anything in return?

After entering the city, he said goodbye to his teammates and returned to the hut. There were a lot of gifts piled up outside the door.

He moved all the things into the door. Half of the small yard had been occupied, and there was almost no place to put the water tank.

He casually boiled some half-cold water and washed off the frost.

Home, a home that can light charcoal in winter, is the best harbor for people's hearts.

As a result, he just finished drying his hair when he heard a fluttering sound outside. Something fell in the yard, accompanied by the wailing of birds.

What happened?

He pushed the door open and walked out to see that black and white feathers were flying in the yard. The only piece of furniture here, a bench, fell over, and there was a small pool of blood on the ground.

A bird of prey stood on the wall, with brown feathers and white spots. Under its claws was a magpie, whose head was gone and its body was still trembling.

The bird of prey was plucking feathers with its hook-like beak, and those feathers fell into He Lingchuan's yard with the wind, still with blood.

Apparently his yard had become a hunting scene.

He Lingchuan blew a whistle to remind the uninvited guest to pay attention to his eating manners and not to cause too much trouble to the owner.

Why does this bird look familiar?

The raptor also saw him coming out, but did not dodge. Instead, it turned its head to look carefully and suddenly spoke in human language: "It's you."

As soon as it spoke, He Lingchuan also said, "It's you."

Isn't this the sparrowhawk he met in the Ghost Needle Stone Forest? At that time, this monster received an order from General Nan Ke and grabbed the command arrow fire bomb to blow up the spider's nest. However, Zhu Erniang's Xiapei spider silk was too tough, so the task had to be transferred to Sun Jiayuan and He Lingchuan.

After this incident, they were considered comrades-in-arms, but He Lingchuan had never seen the sparrowhawk since then. It was thought that it followed the large army to perform another mission.

He Lingchuan pointed to the magpie under its claws: "Thanks, this thing always chirps and disturbs my sleep."

In winter, birds are basically extinct in Panlong City, only big fat magpies jump up and down, often stealing food from residents' homes. Spring hasn't come yet, and the magpies are so fat. Who else can the raptors catch if not them?

Since they were destined to meet again, he straightened the bench and poured a bowl of water for the sparrowhawk.

The sparrowhawk flew down with the spoils, stopped on the bench and drank several sips of water.

"How are you?"

"I just accompanied General Hong back from the Ghost Needle Stone Forest." The sparrowhawk pecked at the meat and looked very hungry. "It took two days to go back and forth."

He Lingchuan was stunned: "General Hong went to the Ghost Needle Stone Forest?"

"Yes, he led the troops to attack Zhu Erniang." The sparrowhawk said, "General Hong said that he wanted to get back the place he lost last time."

The Baling people used the burrow spiders in the Ghost Needle Stone Forest to deal with the Panlongcheng army. Zhu Erniang personally went out, and General Nan Ke's team was almost severely damaged.

Afterwards, Panlongcheng would definitely not tolerate it.

The Ghost Needle Stone Forest is also an important passage for Puxigou and other friendly cities to the southeast, and Panlongcheng is also obliged to ensure the safety of friendly cities.

"What happened?"

"We went there prepared, looking for trouble with burrow spiders. We burned seven or eight of the spider's nests alone, and killed more than half of Zhu Erniang's disciples. There was a fierce fight in the main nest. Zhu Erniang, who had been making traps for many years, fell into the general's trap this time. Most of the elite spider guards died, and her legs were broken, and her belly was almost pierced. The general threatened to burn down her last nest, so Zhu Erniang had to ask for peace."

"Hiss--" He Lingchuan had seen Zhu Erniang with his own eyes. This kind of ancient monster must have many tricks up his sleeve, but he was beaten so miserably by General Hong.

He is really a fierce military god.