Pick up a princess to be your wife

Li Mu and the others slept in late, not getting up until the sun was high in the sky.

The group quickly washed up and prepared to go out.

As soon as he stepped out of the enclosure, someone blocked his way.

"Without orders from the adults and the princess, you are not allowed to enter or leave the military compound; you may only conduct your activities in the backyard."

It turns out this was a military post.

The administrative center of Lingnan Circuit was Yao County, which was the city located southeast of Yao Pass.

However, Prefect Xu Sheng worked at the military office in Yaoguan Town for many years, making Yaoguan Town the actual administrative center of Lingnan Circuit.

"Can we go out through the backyard?" Li Mu asked.

"can."

"Brothers, come and collect your money. Go out and eat and drink as you please, and come back on your own tonight," Li Mu said, taking out silver notes and distributing them to his brothers.

The crowd took the silver notes and left.

Ordinary people also lead lives in this town. All the necessary businesses are present.

Soldiers can freely enter areas where civilians live. However, civilians are not allowed to enter military areas.

Yaoguan Town is separated from Jiangnan Road by only one pass, and it is the most bustling and prosperous town in Lingnan Road, without exception.

If it weren't for the Wu bandits blocking the pass, Yaoguan Town would have been bustling with people and carriages in the past.

Li Mu and Li Ertie found a noodle shop and went in to eat noodles.

When Li Mu and his companion saw the prices, they were both shocked.

Prices in Luyang County have risen sharply, but a bowl of noodles still costs less than 500 coins.

"So expensive?" Li Mu was very surprised.

"There's nothing I can do. Wheat flour costs one ounce to one pound, and one pound of wheat flour can't make many noodles," the shop owner explained.

"Two bowls of noodles, please." Li Mu took out a silver ingot and tossed it to the shopkeeper.

Soon after, the owner brought out two steaming bowls of noodles.

Li Mu and Li Ertie were somewhat surprised to see the noodles.

This noodle dish is expensive, but the portion size is quite generous. There's even some minced meat in it.

"The boss is really kind," Li Mu said.

"That's right. If you went to another restaurant, five hundred coins would only get you half a bowl of food here. You came early today, and after the soldiers finish their drills, you might not even get a chance to eat," the owner said.

Li Mu was hungry last night, but the military office didn't arrange any late-night snacks.

Taking a bite of this clear broth noodle soup and then drinking a sip of the hot broth is incredibly satisfying.

"Boss, two cloves of garlic, please," Li Mu said.

"Eating raw garlic? That's a northern way of eating. Are you from the north, sir?" the shopkeeper asked, somewhat surprised.

Li Mu is obviously new here, but who comes from the north now? Even if someone crosses the mountains and enters Lingnan Road, they can't get into Yaoguan Town.

“We came from Luyang County and were escorting a batch of goods with our employer.”

"Oh, this is the first time I've ever seen someone from the South eat raw garlic," the shopkeeper said, handing Li Mu a clove of garlic.

"Brother Ertie, have a clove to try." Li Mu peeled a clove of garlic for Li Ertie.

Seeing Li Mu take a bite of garlic and then a bite of noodles with a satisfied look on his face, Li Ertie also tried a bite.

But after just one bite, her face turned bright red from the spiciness.

"My goodness, this is too much! How can you eat this, brother?" Li Ertie exclaimed.

He quickly threw the clove of garlic on the ground.

"Eating noodles without garlic is like missing half the flavor. The noodles here are great, and with garlic, they're absolutely delicious," Li Mu said with a smile.

"Brother, your taste seems a bit heavy." Li Ertie frowned.

Watching Li Mu eat raw garlic, and just thinking about the taste, he really didn't know how Li Mu could stand it.

However, this seemingly ordinary bowl of noodles is actually quite delicious.

The two were eating noodles when they suddenly heard footsteps.

It turned out that a group of soldiers had entered the noodle shop.

This noodle shop isn't big; it only has five tables, which can barely seat about twenty people.

As soon as this group came in, they took up all the empty seats.

Several people stood around Li Mu's table. One of them tapped on the table and said coldly, "Get out."

Clearly, this is an attempt to get rid of Li Muhe and Li Ertie.

However, the two did not respond and continued eating their noodles.

"Are you deaf? I told you to get out, didn't you hear me?"

Li Mu turned his head and looked at the man standing behind him.

He was still wearing his armor and was covered in sweat, clearly having just finished training.

"Are you talking to me?" Li Mu asked.

"Otherwise what? Is there anyone else at this table besides you two idiots?" the man said angrily.

Li Mu nodded, but showed no intention of getting up.

Li Ertie glanced at Li Mu, and although he was about to get up, he chose to remain seated when he saw that Li Mu did not move.

"Hey, what do you mean by not moving at all?" the man said, even more furious.

"We've finished eating, so we'll leave," Li Mu said in a deep voice.

"I told you to get out!"

The man flew into a rage, grabbed Li Mu's shoulder, and lifted him up forcefully.

Enraged, Li Muchen stood up and kicked the man hard in the abdomen with his right leg.

The man screamed as he was thrown out onto the street by the immense force of the impact.

"How dare they attack our team? They're asking for trouble!"

"court death!"

"I'll kill you, you son of a bitch!"

When the group of soldiers saw Li Mu suddenly make a move, they immediately surrounded him.

Li Mu suddenly raised his hand, held up one palm, and shouted.

"slow!"

The group of soldiers seemed to be frozen in place by Li Mu's spell, standing still as if possessed.

"I'm halfway through eating this bowl of noodles. If anyone dares to disturb me, I'll give them a good beating," Li Mu said coldly.

To everyone's astonishment, Li Mu actually turned around, sat down, and ate several mouthfuls of noodles.

This scene stunned everyone present.

These soldiers had seen many generals with a powerful presence.

This young man's aura was in no way inferior to that of those important figures.

Even Li Ertie was stunned by Li Mu's words.

He knew that Li Mu, though seemingly harmless, was actually harder than iron.

He never expected that Li Mu would dare to fight with the soldiers in this military formation.

This kid keeps expanding his horizons.

While everyone was stunned watching Li Mu eat noodles, the team that Li Mu had just kicked away returned.

In all his years in Yaoguan Town, this was the first time he had encountered such a hothead as Li Mu.

How dare you lay a hand on him?

"Kid, do you know who I am?" The squad leader walked up behind Li Mu and roared at him.

"I do not know."

"Listen up, my name is Ding Yong!"

"Oh~"

Li Mu feigned sudden realization, then shrugged and mumbled incoherently while eating his noodles, "Never heard of it."

"Damn it! Get him!"