If it weren't for the fact that they kept getting delayed…
The few of them would definitely be among the people crushed at the foot of Black Wind Mountain.
Yan Su took out the last remaining meat-filling flatbread and ate it. When the delicious aroma of the flatbread wafted into his nose, even his fatigue from the long journey faded.
Lin Herong sniffed it enviously.
Although Qi Zhou looked down on that fool from Little Bay Village…
Lin Herong felt that the flatbread given by that fool smelled delicious.
Because he had made a faux pas in the morning, he didn't even get to eat a single flatbread.
Yan Su said, "Don't you guys think that South Yue's food is also delicious? In that case, eat more of South Yue's food."
"Leave the flatbread for those who can't eat South Yue's food."
Lin Herong regretted it now.
"Master, what should we do now? Should we enter the mountain to check?"
Qi Zhou looked at the collapsed Black Wind Mountain with a worried expression.
They still had people guarding Black Wind Mountain. They didn't know how their situation was.
Speak of the devil.
More than ten people came from the bushes on all sides. They were also dressed in black, but the cloud tattoos on their bodies were outlined with silver threads.
"Master, we neglected our duty and were chased down by the pirates."
The dozen or so people knelt in front of Yan Su.
"Did any of our buddies stay on the mountain?" Yan Su asked calmly as he took a bite of the flatbread.
After a breeze blew, the smell of the flatbread dissipated with the wind.
More than ten people stared at the flatbread in Yan Su's hand.
They were all people from the Central Plains who had left their hometowns and had come to the humid South Yue for a great cause. They hadn't been able to eat well or rest well for the past few years. They were trying very hard not to salivate when they smelled the flatbread that was very similar to that of the Central Plains.
"No, everyone evacuated an hour ago. No one was injured."
"The pirates who stayed in Black Wind Mountain are probably doomed."
Yan Su nodded with joy in his eyes.
"This time, I'll remember your contribution."
With that, Yan Su took another bite of the flatbread.
He wondered how this flatbread was made. It had been out in the cold for so long, but it was still crispy.
Lin Herong kept salivating. He endured it again and again, but in the end, he couldn't help but stand up. "Master, how many contributions have you recorded for us in the past three years? You should honor it at least once or twice, right?"
Yan Su stopped chewing.
"We don't have high requirements. A third-class meritorious service for a flatbread will do."
The guys became excited.
"He Rong, don't go too far. Do you know how rare flatbread is in South Yue?"
"That's right, that's right. Master, don't listen to Lin Herong."
Yan Su smirked.
Not all his subordinates were as insensible as Lin Herong.
"We're willing to exchange second-class merits for flatbread!"
Yan Su was speechless.
Seeing Yan Su's displeased expression, the subordinates compromised. "If there's really no other way, we can exchange first-class merit for flatbread."
"It's been three years. We haven't eaten a single Central Plains flatbread for three years."
"The food in South Yue is so nasty."
For a moment, wails sounded nonstop.
Qi Zhou said with a cold expression, "Shut up! We're people who are going to do big things. Those who want to do big things don't care about trifles. What's wrong with suffering a little?! Have I ever wronged you guys in other aspects?"
Not letting go of the last whiff of the flatbread, Lin Herong sniffed the air again.
"We don't have any other requests. We just want to eat flatbread!"
"Can't you buy a few more and let the few of us try them?"
Lin Herong's mind was filled with thoughts of flatbread, so he didn't notice that Yan Su had already gotten off the mule cart and was walking towards him with a dark expression. He didn't notice that the alliance army behind him lowered their heads and silently retreated.
"Brothers, let's fight for flatbread!"
Lin Herong raised his arms and shouted.
When there was no one joining in, Lin Herong scratched his head.
"You look like flatbread to me!"
Yan Su smacked Lin Herong's head.
Lin Herong was speechless.
"Master, someone is coming over." Qi Zhou was as dutiful as ever. When he realized that someone was approaching, he immediately reminded Yan Su.
Yan Su led everyone into the bushes.
When the group of people in uniforms passed by, Qi Zhou said in a solemn tone, "I didn't expect the officials to come so quickly."
Moreover, from the looks of it, they were going to Black Wind Mountain.
"Master, I'm afraid the iron mine will fall into the hands of the government this time."
"It's fine."
Yan Su's tone revealed satisfaction.
"Even if the pirates in the mountains survive, they won't be able to escape now."
"Then… should we return to the village and wait for another opportunity?" Qi Zhou asked again.
Yan Su walked towards the road calmly.
"Forget it, follow me back to Little Bay Village first."
Lin Herong, who was originally dejected, suddenly became excited when he heard this. "Master, are you buying flatbread for us?"
"I heard that Miss Lin's cooking is very delicious. Why don't you ask her to cook for us? We're willing to pay any price!"
Yan Su gave Lin Herong a side-eye.
Since ancient times, it seemed that every team had a troublemaker.
Yan Su shot daggers at Lin Herong.
Lin Herong smiled awkwardly and shrank his neck. "Pretend I didn't say anything, okay?"
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In the dead of the night, Lin Luo returned home with a basket of crabs. Barefooted, she left trails of footprints on the beach.
When she returned to her house, Lin Luo immediately saw Yan Su, who was pacing back and forth in front of her house. Yan Su wanted to knock on the door, but lowered his hand repeatedly.
"You're looking for me?"
Lin Luo had just come out of the sea, so she still smelled like the sea.
This kind of smell would linger on others, but on Lin Luo, it wasn't off-putting. It was a faint salty fragrance.
Yan Su cleared his throat before saying, "I want to…"
"Ahem, I want to buy some flatbread from you."
Lin Luo smiled when he heard this.
"Don't worry, I'll pay you in full."
Yan Su was probably very embarrassed, since he no longer had the aloofness and coldness he usually had. His sparkling eyes were as beautiful as spring rain.
Lin Luo stared at him for a long time.
She didn't expect this handsome scholar to have such a different side to him.
She liked it.
"There's no flatbread now."
Before Yan Su could feel disappointed, Lin Luo continued, "I happen to be a little hungry and plan to cook seafood porridge. Do you want some?"
"That… sounds good."
Yan Su originally wanted to refuse, but for some reason, he changed his mind.
He said slowly, "I might need you to cook some more."
"Cook some more?"
Lin Luo paused. Could it be that Yan Su had a big appetite?
Before Lin Luo could ask, he saw the wall of Yan Su's house collapse with a bang. A group of people in black clothes and an eager look in their eyes fell down with it.
Lin Luo was enlightened.
Yan Su was speechless.