Chapter 305 [Save your life]

The horses in the Tulip Duke's Mansion are naturally high-quality horses. It was when Du Wei was responsible for talking to the grassland people before, and afterwards the prince of the grassland royal court sent the slaves promised to Du Wei as promised, and then for

To show respect, he presented several fine prairie horses as a gift.

Du Wei and Bai Hechou rode out of the imperial capital.

It was morning at this time, and the city gate had just opened. Originally, the city gate was still very crowded. Many pedestrians and caravans waiting to enter the imperial capital to do business were queuing in and out. However, this boss of Bai Hechou Bai did not speak at all.

What's the rule? He rode a horse in front and rushed directly towards the city gate, treating the heavily armed Imperial Guard soldiers as if they were nothing. Of course, Boss Bai is qualified to do this. Looking at the world, who dares

If you try to stop him, if he feels unhappy, just swipe him away with your palm, just like killing an ant.

The soldiers at the city gate saw Bai Hechou rushing over on the road on a tall horse, and immediately rushed forward to block the intersection. There were other soldiers nearby who had already drawn their long swords and gathered around. Bai Hechou had a weird temperament and watched these from a distance.

The soldier, with a cold face, stood on his horse and did not make any movements.

Fortunately, the horses in the Duke's Palace were strictly trained. There were soldiers in front of them raising their swords, so the horses slowed down first and did not dare to rush up.

"Whoever dares to rush into the imperial capital city gate will risk his life! Get off your horse quickly and tell me your identity!!"

A low-ranking officer among the soldiers at the city gate shouted loudly. How could Bai Hechou waste his time with these little soldiers? In the meantime, he had already raised his hand slightly.

Later, Du Weike naturally did not dare to let him do whatever he wanted in the imperial capital. He quickly kicked the horse in the belly and rushed up. In a few steps, he rushed in front of Bai Hechou, reined in the horse, and shouted loudly: "I am the Duke of Tulip.

It's urgent to go out. Get out of the way quickly!"

Du Wei has such a great reputation in the imperial capital. Who doesn't know that he is one of the most famous people in the empire? It happened that the soldier guarding the city gate had also seen Du Wei and recognized his appearance. He saw that he was this noble man.

Then he quickly stepped aside, with a smile on his face: "It turns out to be the Duke, is this also your companion?"

Du Wei's face darkened: "Don't talk nonsense, get out of the way quickly. How many of you can afford to compensate for delaying my business!"

How dare the officer go against Du Wei's wishes, so he quickly ordered his men to get out of the way, and also drove away the pedestrians lining up at the city gate, making way for Du Wei to go first.

Naturally, there were some angry people among the pedestrians nearby. Bai Hechou didn't say anything and rushed out at the lead, with Du Wei walking behind. The young officer also muttered in a low voice: "What an arrogant guy. I have never seen the rich and nobles in the imperial capital."

Young Master, the rules of this city gate mean that even the royal family cannot break the rules casually. He..."

Du Wei glared at him and shouted: "You are the only one who talks too much! Just seal your mouth!"

Although he cursed, when the horse passed by, he took out a few gold coins from his arms and threw them over: "This is for you to drink. Be careful not to talk nonsense in the future."

After saying that, he left by himself. The officer picked up the gold coins with a smile on his face, and said with a smile: "The Duke should appreciate our hard work."

Just as he was about to say thank you, Du Wei was already far away.

Du Wei was on his horse, and he didn't care that the passers-by were unhappy with them for cutting in line, but he thought in his heart: I have saved your lives. Otherwise, this old monster will be angered, and this guy will kill people, but he just wants to step on them.

Like dead ants.

Although the two fine horses could not be said to travel thousands of miles in a day, after leaving the city gate, they headed northwest. In just over an hour, they were already dozens of miles away from the imperial capital. The sun had just risen.

, far ahead of the road is a small town.

Du Wei looked carefully, but he recognized this town.

This is no other place, but the place that used to be "Prancing Horse Stream" and was later renamed "Brokeback Mountain" by the locals.

Speaking of which, this place is very famous. It was here that Du Wei met Gandolf in the green robe, and it was also here that he met little Vivian who came out of home.

And after talking to QQ before, I also found out that the mountain behind this place was actually the place where the first pope of the temple, Michus, an old man, received the miracle.

However, in the temple's scriptures, although it is recorded that Michus received the miracle on a mountain, it does not state that it was this "Brokeback Mountain".

Perhaps it is to protect this miraculous mountain. Otherwise, if everyone knew about it, I am afraid that this town would have been crowded with countless pilgrims from all over the world. And when there are more people,

It would inevitably destroy this miraculous mountain, which would seem a bit blasphemous.

Du Wei and Bai Hechou entered the town on horseback. Du Wei sped up a few steps and walked side by side with him. He immediately smiled and said, "Mr. Bai, it's getting late now. Let's find someone in front."

Let’s stop somewhere and rest for a while.”

Bai Hechou was on his horse. He glanced sideways at Du Wei and said calmly: "Oh? Are you so impatient? Are you starting to think of tricks now? This place is still very close to the imperial capital. It would be too early for you to think about it.

Maybe, I thought you wouldn't start running away until at least the next city."

Du Wei cursed in his heart, but he smiled sincerely on his face, and kept complaining: "This is really unfair. Mr. Bai, you are the number one master in the world, how dare I do anything in front of you?"

Trick? Even if I pull it off, can I beat you? Just look, I drank with some noble friends in the imperial capital last night and didn't rest all night... Although I am a magician, it doesn't matter whether I sleep or not.

But after all, I am not a god, but also an ordinary person. It is okay to stay up all night, but I have to eat, right? I only drank wine all night, and in the morning I was called by Lan Haiyue to watch one of your competitions. Now my stomach

Empty..."

Bai Hechou frowned at first after hearing this, but then smiled: "You, you must have some new ideas when you are a prisoner."

Du Wei didn't seem to be afraid of Bai Hechou at all, so he smiled and said: "We are riding all the way west to reach the Northwest Corridor. It can take seven or eight days as fast as possible, or ten days as slow as possible. After that, we have to cross the desert and then go to the grassland, and then reach the snow-capped mountains. I'm afraid

It's been a month on this journey. We don't want to hurry now. There is always so much time. Even if we don't sleep, we won't be able to arrive tomorrow... Are you in a hurry? I heard Lan Hai say, you

There are three months left.”

When Bai Hechou heard this, a cold light flashed in his eyes, which made Du Wei tremble. Then he smiled and said, "Mr. Bai, you only have the chance to go down the mountain once in ten years, so you are in such a hurry."

It would be too much of a waste to come and go. It is also a kind of fun to walk slowly and look around."

Bai Hechou looked Du Wei up and down. Suddenly he smiled and said, "Okay, I am becoming more and more interested in you, so I will listen to you."

After saying that, the other person on the horse suddenly raised his hand and pressed lightly on the horse's backbone! The horse was galloping at a rapid pace. Suddenly, he felt a thousand uniform pressure on his back, and suddenly his four hooves could no longer move.

When it was turned on, there was a long hissing sound and the force started to rise. It stopped immediately!

Du Wei did not have the strength to fear Bai Hechou. His horse ran forward for a few steps before slowly stopping. Du Wei looked at the front and said: "There should be a place to eat in the town. Let's go and have a look."

Bar."

Then the two dismounted and walked slowly into the "Brokeback Mountain" town.

This town is not too far from the imperial capital and is quite prosperous. After entering the town, the largest building in the town is of course the religious center in the town.

The Temple of Light is at its peak in Roland Continent. Religious places of all sizes are spread throughout the continent.

Especially this small town was the place where His Royal Highness Pope Michael received the miracle. Although the name was concealed, the people inside the temple naturally knew the importance of this place. Therefore, the religious center in this small town was

Very different from other places!

This place is far from the imperial capital, and the clergy in the religious center are directly appointed by the Temple of Light in the imperial capital. And because of the special nature of this place, the clergy often sent here are the elites of the temple, in name only.

Above. Only the ordinary clergy from the small town are there.

It was also a coincidence for Du Wei and Bai Hechou.

This day happens to be the formal prayer ceremony held twice a month according to religious tradition.

When the two of them passed by the religious center, the street in front of the religious center was very lively. There were prayer ceremonies twice a month. The clergy in the religious center had to wear full robes and hold grand ceremonies.

It is open to all believers, allowing all believers to visit, worship the statue of the Goddess of Light, and preach doctrines.

In addition, several boxes will be placed in front of the religious center... This formal ceremony happens twice a month, but it is also the time when the Temple of Light publicly collects religious taxes and contribution taxes.

In this small town, all nearby believers will come to the religious center here on this day to pay their religious taxes. Some particularly devout believers will also contribute an additional contribution tax.

When such taxes are levied in the large and small towns near the imperial capital, the local garrison often sends out soldiers to maintain order. But in this miracle town, it is different. The temple will deliberately find some excuse to send a small team of holy knights every month.

, pretending to be patrolling the parish, and chose this day to patrol nearby areas to maintain law and order. After all, the importance of Miracle Town is of great importance.

Du Wei and Bai Hechou watched and walked casually along the way. The tower of the religious site was built to a height of seven or eight meters, and there was a huge bell on the top floor of the tower. It was the time now, and the bell upstairs was rung.

The majestic and rich bells were ringing, and the religious center was already filled with believers. However, because of the overcrowding, hundreds of believers were unable to enter. They could only gather around the door of the religious center and listen to the priest preaching the doctrine from a distance.

Outside the gate, a group of holy knights in silver armor heard the sound of the bell. Everyone dismounted and stood in awe, facing the direction of the religious center, with one hand across their chests and a solemn expression.

There are also clergymen in front of the tax payment boxes at the door, accepting believers who are queuing up to pay taxes.

When Bai Hechou saw this scene, he couldn't help but have a look of disdain on his face, and said with a faint smile: "Hmph... pretending to be gods and ghosts, it's just you people from Roland Continent who believe in these bullshit gods."

After Du Wei heard this, he was from Roland after all, so he couldn't help but retort: ​​"On the grassland, those herdsmen may not be less pious to the Snowy Mountains!"

Bai He worriedly shook his head: "This is different!"

He sneered: "People on the grassland believe in the Snow Mountain, but our snow mountain never collects a penny from the people on the grassland! The Snow Mountain has an iron law. If the shaman who comes down the mountain to join the world dares to collect even half of the benefits from the people on the grassland,

You will receive severe punishment! Our wizards drink water, do not ride in carriages, or ride horses. When walking on the grassland, even if you go to a herdsman's house for help, you will have to pay for a bowl of goat milk!

Moreover, if the herdsmen’s families are in trouble or their cattle or sheep are sick, the wizards will take the initiative to help without taking any benefits! Can you Roland clergy do these things?”

Du Wei couldn't help but was speechless after hearing this... He looked at the clergy standing in front of the religious center. Which one of them was not fat? The large amount of religious taxes every year fed these god-killing worms.

Bai Hechou sneered and said: "If God loves people and is kind to people, then it is okay to respect her. But this goddess of light, has she ever done you Roland people any benefit at all? Has this Temple of Light ever given anything to your people?"

Half a benefit? Apart from asking for it, what else have they done to care for their people?"

Du Wei even sighed...

These magicians? What have they done to benefit the people? Apart from allowing believers to recite doctrines and sing hymns... these are all imaginary. Real benefits have never been seen.

Even this time, the Pope came out to call for donations... but did the temple itself get a penny? To put it nicely, you came out to "call for donations", to put it worse... why didn't you donate a penny yourself?

!

"So, you Roland people are stupid." Bai Hechou sneered.

Seeing the sudden change in the old man's expression, Du Wei was startled and felt something was wrong.
To be continued...