The Legend of the Condor Heroes: From Being Expelled from Peach Blossom Island

Chapter 301 Beauty is a disaster
Tongguan County is now the territory of Wanyan Hongsheng, the military commander of Qingyang Prefecture, and is usually managed by the Tangkuo family, two powerful clans.

The people here are still suffering. The so-called prosperity refers to the Jin people here. These Jin nobles do not regard the Han people as human beings. But this is a county town after all. At least there will be no bandits suddenly attacking, and there will be no cannibalism.

On the way from Ziwu Ridge, Wu Chengyu's carriage encountered two more groups of bandits, but this only helped him improve his proficiency in practicing the Qiankun Circle. As darkness fell, he finally saw the city of Tongguan County in the distance.

This time, however, before even entering the city, he was surrounded by a group of Jin soldiers on horseback. Every member of this group carried a knife and exuded a murderous aura. If they weren't unarmored, Wu Chengyu would have thought they were Jin cavalry.

He then recalled what the chief had said: both powerful families, with Wanyan Hongsheng's tacit approval, kept private armies, and these people should be the subordinates of the Jin nobleman Tangkuo.

The leader, dressed in brocade robes and wearing a headdress unique to the Jin people, was a young man. He looked at Wu Chengyu with great interest and directed the cavalry to surround Wu Chengyu's carriage.

"Are you Han Chinese? Why have you come to my Tongguan County?"

Wu Chengyu frowned. Sometimes, even if he didn't cause trouble for others, trouble would come to him on its own. There were only a dozen or so people here, whom he could kill with a flick of his wrist, but now they were only two hundred meters away from the gate of Tongguan County, and they were clearly visible.

Wu Chengyu's current purpose is to enter the city to find the stronghold of the rebel army, not to become an assassin and kill people. Moreover, the carriage is carrying gold for purchasing supplies, so he must keep a low profile. Once he makes a move, it will inevitably alert the guards at the city gate.

Wu Chengyu hadn't figured out how to answer yet, and the young man wasn't really asking Wu Chengyu anything; his eyes were fixed on Wu Chengyu's face.

“It’s good that you’re Han Chinese. I don’t want to ask what you’re doing here. It’s rare to find someone so handsome. You’re much better looking than these fierce-looking guys around me. Since you’re in Tongguan County, why don’t you stay a few more days?”

As soon as he finished speaking, the young man turned his horse around and led his cavalry away, leaving Wu Chengyu looking bewildered.

Now he was somewhat troubled. Since his transformation, he had truly become a handsome young man, a top-tier figure even by today's standards.

He was already quite handsome, but his overly robust physique scared away all the young women and wives.

His current appearance is too eye-catching and has already brought him a lot of trouble. Last time it was Qiu Qianchi who forcibly abducted a man, and this time it's a young boy. How come he seems to have become a femme fatale?

He regretted for a moment that he hadn't disguised himself; Lei Datou's appearance was less noticeable. But it was too late now. Although the young man had left, he had left two others behind, who were now riding horses and guarding the city gate, clearly keeping an eye on Wu Chengyu.

However, as long as it wasn't a robbery in the street and no physical violence was involved, Wu Chengyu had room to maneuver. He didn't really consider the boy a threat, so he didn't hesitate any longer and drove his horse directly into the city.

The two men followed him on horseback, always keeping a distance of two or three zhang.

Tongguan County was a large town, built according to the Song Dynasty system, divided into different wards and markets. Seeing that it was getting late, Wu Chengyu did not linger and found an inn to stay at.

The inn's waiter came over respectfully to lead the horse and offered to help Wu Chengyu carry his luggage, but Wu Chengyu would never let him do it.

Wu Chengyu brought two boxes of gold this time, each weighing over 100 jin (50 kg). The two boxes were stacked together and no ordinary person could lift them.

Wu Chengyu effortlessly lifted the two boxes with one hand. His strength made it appear as if he were carrying empty boxes, and his light-footed skill allowed him to walk with such weight without leaving deep footprints. To any onlooker, the boxes would never have guessed they contained gold. He booked a superior room facing the street, with a view of the main street from the window. He first stuffed the two boxes under the bed, then went to the window and saw that one of the two men had entered the inn, while the other rode away on horseback, presumably to deliver a message.

Wu Chengyu felt a bit helpless. It seemed that this young man had really taken a liking to him. It was said that the nobles in ancient times always had such extravagant lifestyles. The more noble their status and the wealthier their families were, the more they wanted to do something different.

However, it wasn't just in ancient times. When Wu Chengyu thought about his previous life, it seemed that nothing was different.

However, if this young man really wanted to do something, Wu Chengyu would not refuse him, nor would he refuse to let him die.

He casually ordered some food and then discovered that the person who had followed him into the inn had also booked a room opposite his. At this moment, the person was extremely arrogant, with his door open, a chair placed at the entrance, and he even had the waiter bring him some wine and dishes. He was drinking a little wine while staring intently at Wu Chengyu's door.

Nothing happened that night, and Wu Chengyu did not conduct any nighttime reconnaissance of Tongguan County. The next morning, he got up early to prepare to go out, but as soon as he opened the door, he saw the same person who had come with him the day before, who was already guarding the door and seemed to have not moved all night.

"You Han youth, you slept soundly last night, but please stay in the room. My young master will come to discuss some matters with you in a little while."

This is incredibly good news; I advise you to agree. If you really don't know what's good for you, don't blame me for being ruthless.

As soon as he finished speaking, he drew his curved sword, only halfway out, his face arrogant and his threat undisguised.

Wu Chengyu squinted, almost reaching out to snap the man's neck, but now was not the time to act impulsively. He had his own plans for coming to Tongguan County, and it was best not to kill anyone indiscriminately.

However, if he were to be truly disgusted by that boy later, he wouldn't hold back. At worst, he would kill him, carry the box away from Tongguan County, change his clothes, and do it again with Lei Datou's head on his back.

He silently stepped back, his expression unchanged. He didn't close the door, but simply returned to the octagonal table in the room and sat down, waiting for the young man to come.

Not long after, the young man indeed arrived. This time, he was no longer dressed in the attire of a Jin dynasty nobleman, but rather in the typical attire of a Han dynasty scholar. He wore a turban, a scholar's robe, a jade pendant at his waist, and carried a folding fan. His face was also unadorned; he was just an ordinary young man.

His current appearance and the way he looked at Wu Chengyu were devoid of any lewd intent. On the contrary, Wu Chengyu found him very pleasing to the eye, as if the boy's purpose was not the same as he had initially imagined.

"My name is Tangkuo Shanying, a Jin person, but I have a Han name, which is my mother's surname, Wen Ruoming. May I ask your honorable name?"

Wu Chengyu thought to himself, "As expected, he is from the Tangkuo family. This surname holds an extremely high position among the nobles of the Jin Kingdom and has produced several empresses. This one in Tongguan County should be a branch, but he is also the local tyrant. If this person really doesn't have designs on my face, it would actually be helpful to Wu Chengyu's plan."

"My surname is Ye, and my given name is Gucheng."

"The Yellow River flows far into the white clouds, a lone city stands amidst ten thousand mountains. What a fine name! Just hearing it tells me that you are no ordinary person. It is an honor to meet you today. I, Wen, would like to ask you for a favor."

　It's a bit late tonight. The first three chapters were really difficult and a bit tedious to write, but they were essential. I hope everyone can be patient.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)