Cannon Fodder: Forced Counterattack

It was raining continuously, and even though it was daytime, it was still groggy. There were lights on in the small inn, and the shadows were faint and hazy.

Ao Ran's clothes were stuck to his body, and the hem of his clothes was dripping water.

Because of the rain, the door of the inn was also tightly closed. Ao Ran knocked on the door, and it took a long time for someone to open the door. When the person came saw a soaked young man, he hurriedly said, "Yo, why did you get drenched like this? Hurry up!" Please come in, come in quickly, Jiu Niang~ quickly get the handkerchief."

"Hey~ okay~" I only heard a soft female voice inside, followed by the sound of footsteps.

The inn is very small, with only three or four tables. Two tables were scattered and people were eating in silence. When they saw someone coming, they only glanced at them. Obviously, they were not too curious. This is the case in heavy rainy days. People's mood is also low.

"My lord, take a handkerchief and wipe it off first."

Ao Ran hurriedly took it and said thank you. The woman who spoke seemed to be in her thirties, she should be the "Jiu Niang" in the store's mouth, she was dressed plainly, but she still had a bit of charm, and she looked intimate with the store, presumably they were husband and wife.

"My lord, would you like to take a bath in hot water and change your clothes?" Seeing that Ao Ran's hair was still dripping after wiping for a long time, the store owner couldn't help but suggested with a smile, there is no mistress in the store, and he and his wife will do everything. Well, it's not easy to have a guest on a rainy day, but it's good to earn more.

Ao Ran didn't have much money on him, so he didn't dare to spend it recklessly, but his clothes really needed to be changed, as they were uncomfortably wet. Fortunately, this shop is small and everything is cheap, so he asked for a bucket of hot water, and went to the shop to change his clothes. The clothes he is wearing now are all given by Jing Fan. The fabric is excellent, the style is novel, and the cost is extraordinary. satisfy.

After washing up and changing into clean clothes, I feel much more comfortable.

"Sir, have you cleaned up? Tsk tsk tsk, my rough clothes can't cover up your handsome appearance, on the contrary, it makes the clothes look good." As soon as I went downstairs, the shopkeeper came up to greet me with a bright smile.

"It's absurd, and I trouble the store to bring you a bowl of hot noodles." Ao Ran smiled gently.

"Okay, I'll do it for you, just wait a moment~"

After finding a seat, Ao Ran sat down casually. The rain outside had no intention of stopping at all. Don't worry, but going forward in the rain is really not an option.

The noodles are cooked very quickly, the hot soup is white noodles, and the smell is very fragrant, and Ao Ran can't help but eat it.

There were no new customers in the shop, so Ao Ran asked while the shopkeeper was serving him tea, "May I ask the shopkeeper where this place is? If I want to go to the southwest, how can I get closer? How long will it take to get there at the earliest?"

"Yo, young master, you are still a little far away. I'm afraid it will take some time. Which city in the southwest is you going to, young master? I can help you think about it."

Ao Ran sighed, "I don't know where to go. Does the store know any stable and comfortable cities there? I want to stay for a long time."

"Stable and comfortable? Well, I recommend you to go to Tancheng!"

"Tancheng?"

"Exactly! Although this city is remote, the folk customs are simple and simple, everyone gets along harmoniously, there are no messy things, and the environment is beautiful, the development of the city is also excellent, and the food and clothing are rich and colorful, which is what many people yearn for. where to go."

As soon as the words were finished, a person at the next table also looked over and interjected, "The store also knows Tancheng, and this is the place I've always wanted to go, but the requirements for entering the city are quite high, and you must have a good skill to enter."

"A skill?" Ao Ran couldn't help being puzzled.

"That's right," the shopkeeper replied, "Tancheng is well-known in mainland China, but except for those whose ancestors lived in the city, the rest of the outsiders must have a skill. If they don't have it, they won't be able to enter the city."

"What kind of skills do you need? Is medical skill acceptable?" Ao Ran asked.

"Oh? The young master also has medical skills? If that's the case, there is still a chance." The shopkeeper also looked a little more respectful. For them, being able to medical skills is respected, and it is an enviable skill.

"However, if you want to go, young master, it will take half a month if you don't stop, and it may take more than a month if you are slow, and you will have to travel a long distance."

Ao Ran frowned and thought, if Tancheng is as the store said, he really wants to go. If he leaves today, he may not be able to come back in the future. If he can find a good place to settle down, it is also a good choice. Tancheng can really go take a look.

"I would like to ask if the store owner can tell me the way. I'm not familiar with this place."

"Young Master, you can walk straight to the east and west for half a day. There is a small town there, not big, named Mang City. This city is a hub. No matter where you go, you can rest here and buy some things. After that, Young Master It’s very convenient to buy a map or have someone give you a ride.”

Ao Ran put the chopsticks on the bowl, half a day is fast enough, starting now, I can arrive before nightfall, just rest there for the night, and I can leave the next day.

Looking at the rain outside, Ao Ran took out a small piece of silver and handed it to the shopkeeper, "Thank you for letting me know, and thank you for helping me find a coir raincoat."

The money is not big, but it is much more than the meal money. The shopkeeper couldn't say he was happy, "Thank you, sir, but are you going to leave now?"

Ao Ran nodded, "I'm a little anxious, but thank you for the store's help."

"You're welcome, I'll go get it for you right now, just wait a moment."