Chapter 597 - The long journey to the capital (2) (1/2)

Chapter 597

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More than a week has passed since the long line of carriages traversed through the rough road from the city of Yun Ji to the capital. So far the trip was calm and nothing unpleasant happened. The caravan consists of many merchants with their guards, mercenaries, nobles, and of course Shin Jiao and his group.

Before traveling, he saw that according to their destination they would have to go across at least 2 cities, 5 towns, and 3 villages before reaching the capital. And he also learned that these lands they are in right now belong to the kingdom of Yun, the border kingdom under the imperial control of the Silver Moon Empire.

And according to his travel companions, at the phase they are traveling right now, they would arrive at the capital no sooner than 1 and a half months later. They have already gone through 2 towns already, and their next destination is a small city near a huge lake.

Shin Jiao mulled about the situation and just heaves a heavy sigh. If he were to run at that time, he could arrive at the capital in just roughly around a week with some rest in the middle. However, he could not just go to the capital and search blindly. He needs these two people to cover for him. Anyway, he is not that press for a time as he is still not sure if his plan to escape this land is viable or not.

So he just leisurely sat with the group while looking out of the window. While doing so, Shin Jiao noticed a few shadows deep in the woods. From the look of it, he knew that those spell trouble. But it seems that the guards and the mercenaries didn't mind those and just acted like they never cared.

Using his contact lenses, he scanned the trees and found some figures hiding behind the bushes and above the trees. They don't dress like the regular people from the villages they have gone to before, but instead wore sackcloth over their bodies and crawl on the ground like monkeys. However, from the way they look, they truly resemble humans. Then suddenly something caught his eyes. Those people actually have tails.

Some have hairy tails, while others are smooth like that of normal skin.

This scene fascinated Shin Jiao and wanted to go down the carriage and walk closer. Suddenly a voice interrupted his thoughts.

”Those are humanoid beast called Li'ang… they are natives to these lands and very ferocious. Many merchants have tried to capture them before but suffered defeat in their hands. Although they look like us, they are still beasts after all. Their strength is not comparable to a normal human.” Bailao Di said on the side as he also gazes at the trees.

”If you do not attack them, they would not hurt you. However, once you came close to their territory, then you will be swarmed by a lot of them.” Jie Ming added on the side.

”Interesting… they really look like humans you know. If they would just stand up and without the tail, no one can tell.” Shin Jiao said.

”Haha… You are right. There are even beauties among them. I heard this story that once there was this young noble who fell in love with a Li'ang. But as soon as he and his people walked closer, they were immediately attacked and that noble almost lost his life. Then he called for an army and attacked the territory of those Li'angs, however, they suffered a huge loss and was sent back. From then on, the kingdom of Yun declares that the Li'angs should not be provoked no matter what.” Bailao Di said.

Upon hearing this, Shin Jiao just smiles. He was really fascinated by those human-like beasts.

Soon the caravan stopped and everyone prepares for lunch.

Meanwhile, in one of the caravans where some nobles are staying, a handsome young man decided to take a stroll in the surrounding area. He wanted to take a breather after a hefty lunch. Behind him follows a young girl who looks like his maidservant.

As the two strolls around the camp of the caravan, they soon found a location and secretly went in that direction.

The maidservant looks around making sure that no one had seen them. Suddenly someone grabs her wrist and pulled her behind a large tree.

”Master… what are you doing? We… we can't do this in this place, someone might see us…” she said as she tried to distance herself away from the handsome young man.

However, he knew that she is just playing coy as her face is already blushing and a slight smile appears on her beautiful face. The two have an explicit relationship and have been together for a couple of years now. Although he already has a fiancé, and they are going to the nearby city because of it, he still could not help himself but dote on her.

The two practically grew up together and has developed a great bond with each other. And that bond grew into deep love and affection.

As the two played coy and chases each other, they didn't notice a few eyes looking in their direction from deep in the bushes nearby.

Suddenly, the young maidservant tripped on something on the ground. She was surprised but upon seeing the look on the young man's eyes, she showed a little fear in her heart. She then slowly turns her head to see what's under her foot.

As soon as her eyes saw the reason for her fall, she could not help but shriek out loudly.

Her shriek seems to have disturbed those hiding in the bushes as they suddenly disappear into the forest. Meanwhile, a few guards and mercenaries immediately ran towards the direction of that loud shriek and found two people running out of the bushes.

”What happened?!” shouted one of the guards.