Chapter 69 Luo Family

  Traveling with the merchant group, although it slowed down the journey, fortunately the distance was not far, and by afternoon, they finally arrived in front of Sifang City.

  Compared to Qiaomu Town, Sifang City is much more grandiose, covering a vast area of land, clearly a gigantic city. The city walls are high, wide and thick, made of bluestone, revealing an ancient and weathered feel.

  The city gate of Sifang City is different from that of Qiaomu Town, with no one guarding it and people can enter and exit freely. However, to enter Sifang City, you need to pay an entrance fee.

  In front of the city gate, two rows of guards stood in unison, wearing uniforms, carrying swords and guns, standing in neat rows, revealing a few points of majesty.

  Curiously sizing up the guards at the city gate for a few moments, I felt that these people's cultivation was not high, most of them were ordinary people, and only a small number of them were low-ranking martial artists.

  When Zhao Ji, Yuan Chengzhi and the merchant group arrived, a long queue had already formed in front of the city gate. Many people were waiting to enter the city. At that slow pace, Zhao Ji estimated that it would take nearly half an hour before it was their turn.

  However, what happened next overturned Zhao's previous idea. At the city gate, the merchant team did not show any intention of queuing up. Luo Fu went to find one of the gatekeepers, chatted for a while, handed over a package, and then smoothly entered the city first.

  This kind of rule-breaking thing, those people in line saw it, and not one person felt dissatisfied, as if they had long been used to it.

  This scene made Zhao Ji see, and he couldn't help but sigh in secret, how similar it was to what he had seen in movies and literary works in his previous life. It can be seen that no matter where, there will never be a lack of privileged classes.

  After entering the city, Luo Qiushui warmly invited Zhao Jidao: "Brother Zhao, why don't you come to my place first and sit for a while? Later, I'll personally help you buy those medicinal herbs you need."

  "Alright then."

  After some thought, Zhao Ji nodded in agreement.

  The city is bustling with people, with many houses and roads, which are extremely numerous, winding and turning. If you're not a resident here, it's likely that you'll get lost after walking around the city for two rounds.

  Zhao Ji and Yuan Chengzhi, with a merchant team leading the way, were not afraid of getting lost. After passing through several streets and turning over several bends, they arrived in front of a mansion.

  Luoyang

  This mansion, covering a large area of land, is likely to be tens of acres in size. In the heart of the city where every inch of land is precious, owning such a grand estate indicates that the Luo family has considerable influence in the city.

  From the city gate to the Luofu path, as he walked, Zhao Ji recorded some of it, but not all of it. However, he vaguely knew that the Luofu was in the south of the Square City.

  "Brother Zhao, I'm home, let's go in together."

  As they arrived at the entrance of their home, Luo Qiushui's expression relaxed a lot and his mood improved significantly. He jumped down from the carriage and called out to Zhao Ji.

  "Good, I was just thinking of going to pay respects to your esteemed elders."

  Responding to Luo Qiushui's voice, Zhao Ji said to Yuan Chengzhi behind him: "Brother Yuan, let's go in."

  Lu Qiu Shui entered the Lu mansion first, followed by Zhao Ji and Yuan Cheng Zhi. Lu Qing Yun closely guarded them, not leaving their side for a moment. As for the remaining people in the merchant group, they were under the command of Luo Fu, moving goods from the horse-drawn carriages, including gold and silver obtained from completed transactions, as well as various goods and rare items collected from different places.

  Back at home, Luo Qiushui was unimpeded, and wherever she passed by, the servants of the Luo Manor retreated and bowed their heads in respect. Some higher-ranking servants who saw Luo Qiushui were both surprised and delighted, and they all greeted her enthusiastically.

  "Hello."

  The young lady is back.

  "See you, miss."

  ……

  Several servants greeted Luo Qiushui one after another, welcoming her as she walked towards the inner part of the Luo residence. Ahead, two other servants were running while shouting "The young mistress is back!"

  The originally quiet mansion suddenly became noisy and bustling after Luo Qiushui returned, and it seemed a bit chaotic.

  Before long, a middle-aged man in his fifties, dressed in luxurious clothes and with an air of dignity, hastily walked out of the inner courtyard of the Luo residence.

  The old man's face lit up with joy as soon as he saw Luo Qiushui, and a hint of relief flashed across his face. His footsteps quickened involuntarily.

  As soon as the old man came out, a joyful expression also appeared on Luo Qiushui's face, and his footsteps quickened. When he arrived in front of the old man, he actually rushed into his arms.

  "Dad, daughter is back, have you been okay these days?"

  Rushing into the old man's arms, Luo Qiushui said happily.

  "I've been at home all along, didn't go anywhere, it's quite good. But you, running around outside for half a month, must have suffered a lot."

  One of them caught Luo Qiu Shui and held her in his arms, the old man gently patted her back, with a look of sympathy.

  Luo Qiushui smiled and said calmly, "Nothing much, I've gotten used to traveling outside for days. It's only been half a month of rushing around, it's nothing."

  "By the way, Father, this time when I came back, I encountered the Wind Chaser thief, but fortunately a hero helped me and turned danger into safety."

  After bidding farewell to the old man, Luo Qiushui suddenly remembered Zhao Ji who was waiting on the side and hastily introduced him.

  "What? Wind Chaser!"

  The old man was shocked and indignantly said, "They are getting more and more arrogant. Our Luo family's merchant caravan actually dares to make decisions on its own, this is simply unreasonable."

  An old man's anger is still quite formidable. As a martial artist whose cultivation is not weak, his fury inspires fear in the hearts of others.

  Wind Chasers are a relatively well-known bandit organization within the hundred-mile radius, who like to rob merchant caravans and wealthy households, coming and going as swiftly as the wind, leaving even the authorities helpless.

  The Luo family is one of the few prominent families in the Four Sides City, and under normal circumstances, the Wind Chasers would not dare to have ideas about these big families.

  In local areas, these big families or powerful clans and gangs have more influence and power than the government. Those outlaws do not want to provoke such forces.

  This time, Wind Chaser has disrupted the rules, enraging the elder. It can be imagined that soon after, in the vicinity of Four Sides City, there will be a bloody storm.

  "Lao Fu Luo Zhong Shan has seen a young hero, thank you for saving my daughter's life, I am grateful beyond words."

  Knowing it was Zhao Ji who saved Luo Qiushui's life, the old man was extremely grateful and hurriedly expressed his thanks, with a very humble attitude.

  "Lu Qianbei is too polite, seeing injustice on the road and drawing a knife to help is the duty of us chivalrous people, Lu's thanks make Zhao feel ashamed and unable to accept."

  Zhao Ji smiled and said politely.

  "Haha, good, a true hero of our generation, with exceptional martial arts skills and an even more admirable chivalrous spirit."

  Luo Zhongshan burst out laughing and said loudly.