I have been farming since I crossed over.

The next day at a quarter to the morning, Old Master Lu was already sitting in the lobby.

In less than a quarter of an hour, everyone on the second and third floors came to the lobby. On the table in the lobby, there were two large baskets full of steamed buns, two for each person, who ate as they walked.

Over on the big bunk bed, the dozen or so people who had been punished last night lay in bed, unable to get up, grimacing and yelling...

Lu Jintang got up and dressed neatly. "Your great-grandfather is already in the lobby having breakfast. He'll leave in a quarter of an hour. What do you say? Right here?"

Everyone looked at each other, no one dared to speak. The lesson from last night was still fresh in our minds!

Hu Buyan came to Lu Jintang and said, "Uncle, this isn't a solution. Can I go get some medicine for them to deal with first?

Lu Jintang: “…”

After waiting for a long time, seeing that the time was almost up, Lu Da came, holding a large water bag, and said with a smile: "The master ordered that each of you take a small sip. Do you want to use a cup to catch the water, or should I use a cup to feed you?"

"Uncle Lu, please feed us!"

Lu Da gave everyone a look that said "I know it", picked up a cup, filled it up, and fed them one by one, one sip each. Even if they wanted to drink more, they couldn't, because the cup was taken away.

After drinking the medicine for three breaths, everyone can stand up. When you stand up, you will feel the pain. Only those who feel the pain will know it.

A dozen people limped into the lobby at the beginning of the morning hour.

"Let's go! The sooner we leave, the sooner we'll arrive!" Old Master Lu said. He then left the inn first and strode forward.

Meihe County is adjacent to Qingshui County. Starting from Meihe County and heading south, you will reach Qingshui County.

It is 120 miles from the county seat of Meihe County to the territory of Qingshui County, and another 80 miles to the county seat of Qingshui County. The original plan of the Lu family was to walk to the small town at the edge of Meihe County today, rest there for one night, enter Qingshui County at about noon the next day, rest again in a small town north of Qingshui County in the evening, arrive in Qingshui County on the morning of the third day, and then go directly to Qianhuang Mountain, just in time for lunch.

Now Mr. Lu has changed his mind. He plans to go directly to a small town in Qingshui County to rest today, and then go directly to Qianhuang Mountain tomorrow night to hold a welcoming banquet.

It was also emphasized that whoever couldn't keep up didn't have to go to Qianhuang Mountain and could go wherever they wanted.

Lu Jintang had no choice but to find Hu Buyan and ask him to go to Qianhuang Mountain with him and put the business matters on hold.

Along the way, the Lu family walked very fast, as if they were marching. Everyone was talking and laughing, looking like they were going on a trip.

Near noon, Lu Jintang found Old Master Lu, who was leading the group, and said, "Grandpa, we've been walking all morning. There's a small town just ahead. Let's go in and rest for a while!"

Old Master Lu glared at Lu Jintang, glancing at him impatiently. "Why are you still resting? Go to the town and buy some steamed buns. We'll meet up in the woods ahead. Let's sit down and eat some steamed buns before continuing on our journey. We need to fight for time and cover as much ground as possible. This way, we can ensure we can reach Qianhuang Mountain ahead of schedule tomorrow night."

After hearing this, Lu Jintang nodded quickly and said, "Okay, Grandfather, I understand. Just leave the lunch arrangements to me." After that, he turned and walked towards the back of the team, intending to see if those people whom they called "burdens" were okay.

As they walked, he told Lu Da to go to the town to buy some steamed buns, braised beef with soy sauce, etc., and to meet them in the small woods ahead.

About 100 meters behind the main group, more than a dozen young people supported each other and moved forward with difficulty.

Seeing Lu Jintang coming over, everyone started begging for mercy, "Uncle Yao, help us? Can you give us some more medicine?"

Lu Jintang looked at his nephews who were crying out in grief, and said with a faint smile, "Of course you can ask me to save you, but I have conditions!"

When everyone heard this, they all looked at him with confusion, wondering in their hearts what the connection was between saving people and other things?

Lu Jintang continued to smile and said, "Is there anyone willing to follow Buyan on the business trip?"

After hearing this, everyone looked at each other, looking at each other, with confusion on their faces.

They couldn't figure out what the connection was between following Buyan Xingshang and saving their lives. However, facing Lu Jintang's firm and confident gaze, they couldn't help but wonder. Could it be that as long as they agreed to follow Buyan Xingshang, they would be able to get his help?

Everyone's minds became active, and some even began to speak up and said, "I'll go. I'm willing to go."

This sentence seemed to open Pandora's box, and more and more people echoed: "I do!"

"And I!"

Looking at the scene before him, Lu Jintang let out a subtle smile. The rapid change in these people's attitudes made him feel a surge of sadness. He then realized that in the face of absolute authority, human nature could easily waver.

Those who were still hesitant began to waver after seeing the people around them express their opinions. After all, who wants to endure this pain any longer?

Then, more voices rang out: "Count me in!"

"I am coming too!"

Lu Jintang nodded with satisfaction and said, "Very good, you made a wise choice. Don't worry, come with me, I won't treat you unfairly." After saying that, he smiled sinisterly.

At this time, the originally chaotic scene gradually became orderly, and those who were shouting just now stopped.

Lu Debo said: "I'd better think about it again. I don't think I can do it!"

Lu Deming also forced a smile and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Uncle Yao. I don't think I'm good enough either. If you don't believe me, just ask Bu Yan. He doesn't think highly of me either."

"I can't do that either!"

"I won't go. I can't sell anything and it's so embarrassing." Lu Deli said.

"Is there anyone who wants to go now? Please stand up." Lu Jintang said.

Lu Dexue said, "Uncle Yao, I still want to go. You can beat me up, right? I think for a family like ours, relying on farming can only provide for our basic needs. We can't do anything else."

"..."

"I want to go too. I want to see Nanling Kingdom. Also, our family can't stay away from the court like this. We need to return to the capital, and we need a lot of money." Lu Deling said.

Lu Jintang smiled and said, "Okay, you two will follow Bu Yan and learn a little first, then you can do it yourself later." Then he said, "Master Lu, give each of them a cup of soup to relieve their fatigue."

Everyone else looked at each other, wondering what was going on.