Chapter 188: Arriving at Linjiang City
Linjiang City was a small city on the border of the Canglan Nation. The economy here was backward, and the Canglan imperial family was too lazy to manage it.
So there were many people who smuggled here.
The city walls outside were also dilapidated and could not be compared with the Canglan Imperial Capital at all.
There were many forces here, most of whom came from the Heaven Wind Nation to do smuggling business.
Su Lingxi took a detour for a few days and finally arrived at the outskirts of Linjiang City.
After feeding the ice eagle beast some food, Su Lingxi let it go back.
This little guy had helped a lot along the way. She also put some spiritual crystals in the ice eagle beast’s backpack to thank its owner for raising such a good ice eagle beast.
Watching the ice eagle beast fly away, Su Lingxi turned to look at Ji Changle.
“So, we’re about to enter the city. Let’s part ways here!”
Ji Changle sighed. “Alright.”
Su Lingxi took two steps and suddenly realized something.
She stretched out her palm and placed it on her face, transforming herself into the appearance of a man.
Su Lingxi hadn’t used the disguise technique to change her appearance for a while.
Ji Changle exclaimed, “I didn’t expect you to have such a trick.”
Su Lingxi spread her hands. “That’s right. So it was a coincidence that you caught me back then.”
“Alright, then what’s with the flame on your body? I remember you used to cultivate ice-elemental power, right?”
“I’ll tell you later. It’s a long story.”
“I’ll keep an eye out for your sister. Goodbye!”
Su Lingxi waved to Ji Changle and left.
Although she had spent a few days with Ji Changle, Su Lingxi had no reluctance to part this time.
She had more important things to do.
Ji Changle looked at Su Lingxi’s back and sighed helplessly.
She didn’t know when they would meet again after this separation.
She stood in place and watched Su Lingxi go far away, until her back disappeared on the horizon.
Only then did Ji Changle turn and leave in another direction.
Su Lingxi disguised herself as a graceful young man again and walked towards the gate of Linjiang City.
To Su Lingxi’s surprise, there were also some Canglan guards at the gate of Linjiang City checking identities.
Su Lingxi asked Xiao Bai to forge a commoner’s certificate, and then found some mud to smear on her face.
The purpose of this was to look more authentic.
Sure enough, with Su Lingxi’s powerful disguise ability, she successfully passed through the gate of Linjiang City.
The moment she entered the city gate, a fishy smell from the sea hit her face.
Not only that, but the clothes of the pedestrians on the road were also tattered, and there were few people dressed spotlessly.
There were also many beggars on both sides of the road. They looked at Su Lingxi as if they were staring at prey.
Su Lingxi felt uncomfortable being stared at, and her pace quickened a few steps.
According to Xiao Yun, Su Lingxi needed to go to a pier, where someone would pick her up if she mentioned his name.
Su Lingxi found a few kind-looking passersby and wanted to ask where the pier was.
The passersby told Su Lingxi the location, but they all looked at her with strange eyes.
Su Lingxi didn’t mind and walked in the direction indicated by the passersby.
The further Su Lingxi walked, the stronger the smell of the sea became.
This meant that she was going in the right direction.
Fortunately, the city was relatively small, and Su Lingxi arrived in no time.
She stood by the pier, looking at the dense ships on the water, and was a little troubled.
“This… which one is the ship Xiao Yun mentioned?”
“Forget it, let’s go ask.”
Su Lingxi felt that she couldn’t tell the difference just by standing here.
There were many people moving things on the pier. Su Lingxi found a fisherman with a lighter workload and asked for directions.
“Do you have any ships here that can leave the Canglan Nation?”
The fisherman was stunned and looked at Su Lingxi with a strange look. “Judging by your attire, it’s your first time here.”
“Yes, I want to find a ship to leave the Canglan Nation,” Su Lingxi answered truthfully.
“Oh, our pier only carries goods, not people.”
“And these two days, the Canglan imperial family doesn’t know what’s going on. Even people have come to check this border town, Linjiang City.”
“Look, isn’t that a wanted poster? It seems to be a woman.”
Su Lingxi followed the fisherman’s gaze and saw many portraits posted on the pier notice board.
Looking closely, they were all portraits of her.
Su Lingxi could only sigh. Fortunately, she had used the disguise technique in advance.
These ordinary fishermen couldn’t see through it.
“The checks are tight these days, and our goods are not selling well.”
“It’s too difficult!”
The fisherman mocked himself and lamented the impermanence of life before going to work.
Su Lingxi quickly chased after him. “I plan to leave the Canglan Nation. As long as you can take me out, spiritual crystals are not a problem.”
As soon as these words were spoken, the other fishermen around showed excited eyes and looked at Su Lingxi.
“Aiyo, why didn’t you say so earlier?”
The fisherman who had spoken to Su Lingxi pulled his hat brim low and signaled her to come to the side to talk.
After walking to the side, the fisherman glared fiercely at the other fishermen.
Signaling them not to steal his business, he whispered, “Boy, let me tell you, the pier in Linjiang City is not allowed to carry people.”
“Especially recently, the higher-ups are checking strictly. Although you are not the person on the wanted poster, as long as we are caught carrying people,”
“We will all be heavily punished.”
Su Lingxi raised an eyebrow. “Tell me, how much do you want?”
Didn’t this fisherman say so much just to ask for some money? It would be fine if she gave him money.
As long as she could escape danger, anything would do.
The fisherman said again, “Since the young master is sincerely asking for a price, I won’t elaborate.”
“One high-grade spiritual crystal!”
“The price is indeed a bit expensive, but I hope you can understand.”
“After all, we are taking a risk to take you out.”
Su Lingxi didn’t speak, but frowned.
One high-grade spiritual crystal was nothing to her.
But she wasn’t a fool with too much money.
One high-grade spiritual crystal was equivalent to a year’s income for these fishermen. Although the risk was high now, this price was still a bit too expensive.
“Fifty mid-grade spiritual crystals.”
Su Lingxi gave her price.
The fisherman was a little unhappy. She directly cut it in half.
“Young Master, to be honest, if we get caught, the fine is also fifty mid-grade spiritual crystals.”
“You’re making me earn nothing.”
Hearing this, Su Lingxi was also unhappy.
Wasn’t this taking her for a fool?
“Stop changing the concept here. If you really get caught, you won’t be able to earn this money either.”
Su Lingxi was a little speechless.
“It’s fine. If you don’t do it, there are plenty of people who will.”
