Fantasy: Immortality Begins with Absorbing Demons

Chapter 163 Caravan

"Ah, oh, Mother, I can do it myself!"

Da Mao quickly called out and pulled the handkerchief from Tao Gu's hand.

'What a dashing older brother! Is this the legendary swordsman who roams the martial world? I wonder if I'll be able to learn martial arts someday... My mother always says I'm naturally weak and have insufficient blood and energy...'

As Da Mao wiped his face, he looked at Han Yi, who was carrying the Xuan Tie sword on his back and looked majestic, and thought to himself with envy.

'And look at this beautiful lady! Is she the older brother's wife? I want to marry such a beautiful wife someday!'

He turned to the side, lowered his head, and looked at Qian Xuelai, who stood gracefully and beautifully next to Han Yi. As for the old man Bai Sanren, he had already automatically ignored him.

"Let's go, Da Mao! What are you still standing here for?" Tao Gu gave Da Mao a flick on the forehead and pulled his hand.

"Ouch! Mommy, you keep hitting my head, I'm not growing taller anymore!"

Da Mao followed behind Tao Gu and led Han Yi and the other two into the large courtyard.

"Grandpa, Grandpa, Mom is scolding me again!"

Just moments ago, Da Mao was a little reserved, his lips trembling as he dared not speak loudly. But as soon as he got home, he became cheerful and lively, and started tattling.

A gaunt, thin old man emerged from the main house in the middle. He was leaning on a cane and seemed to have a slight limp, with his right leg not quite steady.

"Oh dear, Da Mao, slow down, don't bump into anything..." The old man smiled kindly, patted his grandson's head, and then turned his gaze to Han Yi and the other two. "Dad, we have guests! They say they're on their way home to visit relatives and are passing through our village, so they'd like to ask for lodging for the night..."

Tao Gu stepped forward and began to explain.

"Greetings, sir." Han Yi also bowed in greeting.

The old man smiled and nodded in response, then slowly walked up to Han Yi with his cane: "My surname is Tao, and I am the fifth in my family. You may call me Tao Wu, young master. I am currently the village chief of Taoyuan Village."

"Village Chief Tao, would you be so kind as to arrange a room for the three of us? It's getting late, and we really can't travel any further. We apologize for the inconvenience!"

Han Yi smiled and took out some loose silver from his pocket, handing it to Tao Wu.

"Haha, you're too kind, young master. It's nothing, just a small matter. When you're traveling, there are bound to be inconveniences, but..."

Tao Wu smiled and quickly accepted the silver, putting it into his pocket. But then, he hesitated, a look of embarrassment on his face. "Village Chief Tao, please speak plainly!"

Han Yi, observing the situation, immediately asked.

"Young master, let me be frank. Before you arrived, another caravan came to stay overnight. Now, there is only one small room left near the stables. It may smell a bit strong. I wonder if you can bear it?"

"this…..."

Han Yi's thoughts raced, and he glanced at Bai Sanren, wanting to ask for his opinion.

However, Bai Sanren made an expression as if he would follow Han Yi's arrangements and did not respond. When he came in and out just now, Bai Sanren decided to let Han Yi take full responsibility, euphemistically calling it "training", that is, training Han Yi's skills in running around the world.

Of course, in Han Yi's view, it was simply that Bai Sanren was too lazy to talk and didn't want to bother.

"May I ask the village chief, are there any other vacant rooms in the village?" "Young master, you are unaware that many of the able-bodied men in this village have gone to the city to make a living, leaving behind only women and children, which is not very convenient... Besides, the environment of the vacant rooms in this village is not suitable for living..."

Tao Wu looked apologetic.

"In that case, let's leave it at that. It's late at night, and it's good enough to have a place to rest. Sorry to bother the village chief!"

After a moment's thought, Han Yi made a decision. The village chief's words made perfect sense. When he entered the village, he had observed that apart from the village chief's house, the others were all earthen huts and thatched huts, which were indeed not very suitable.

"Then, everyone, please!"

Tao Wuyi stepped aside, making way for Han Yi and the other two to enter.

"Ah."

Han Yi nodded, and he and his companions walked toward the main house.

"Finally almost home! I didn't expect this mission to drag on for so long..." "Say less, can't you see Yellow Head's face? I heard his third concubine is about to give birth..."

"Back when we were in the prefectural city, that guy wanted to have some fun, otherwise we..."

"Pee..."

Before he even reached the door, Han Yi heard complaints coming from inside.

"Who?"

Squeak!

The door to the main house was suddenly opened, and a long-bearded old man, well past fifty, stood inside, looking out, clearly having heard the commotion.

"Master Huang, these people, like you, are just passing through. Seeing that it's getting late, they decided to stay the night..."

Tao Wu, leaning on his cane, strode to the front and began to introduce the place. "Oh..."

The old man had an extraordinary aura, unlike an ordinary person, and he continued to observe Han Yi and the other two with suspicion.

"My name is Han Yi. My brother and I are visiting our uncle's family and we are staying here for one night."

Han Yi said calmly that the old man's overall stats were '40~52'. Although he was a Blood Refining stage expert, he had probably long passed his peak period and his strength had declined.

"Heh... You three dare to venture out like this..."

The old man wanted to say something more and refused to give up his seat. Suddenly, his expression changed as he sensed the terrifyingly powerful aura of the person in front of him.

"The three of us were just passersby; our encounter with you was purely coincidental..."

Han Yi explained with a helpless expression. He couldn't understand why the leader of an ordinary caravan was so cautious when it was just a matter of finding lodging.

"Um... My surname is Huang, and my given name is An. We are a caravan of merchants returning to Anyan City from Xin'an Prefecture. We just arrived here and encountered a bit of an accident on the way. We're being a little overly cautious now, please forgive us!"

Seeing the sincere expression on Han Yi's face, Huang An breathed a sigh of relief, seemingly believing his words, or perhaps feeling that someone with such strength had no need to hide it.

However, Han Yi didn't care much. When traveling, how could one survive to the end if one wasn't careful? Besides, judging from Huang An's words, it was several thousand miles from the prefectural city to here, so how could one not be careful?

Following the polite exchanges between Han Yi and Huang An, everyone else entered the house.

Inside, the warm firelight reflected off the tables, chairs, and window frames. This red glow emanated from the fireplace in the center of the main room, its open spout revealing glowing embers. The cozy firelight filled the entire room, casting a warm glow on everyone's faces, a comforting and intoxicating warmth.

"It's so warm!"

Qianxue's lips parted slightly, revealing a contented expression.

Although martial artists are said to have vigorous blood and energy, and be physically healthy, with a resistance to heat and cold that surpasses that of ordinary people, among Han Yi and the other two, only Qian Xue has the lowest strength, being only at the late stage of Bone Refinement.

Therefore, when Qianxue stepped from the freezing cold outside into the warm house, she felt extremely comfortable.