Misguided practice of sinister cultivation techniques: Slander! The problem lies with you all, not me!
Chapter 38: You Can Drive on This Broken Road?

Chapter 38: Chapter 38: You Can Drive on This Broken Road?

Duan Yun was riding a donkey on the road, feeling utterly satisfied with the silver notes and jade tokens in his possession, as if he was completely filled up with money.

He had been in this world for quite some time and had never been this wealthy.

It could be said that he had never had more than fifty taels of silver on him.

But now, eight hundred taels!

This made Duan Yun extremely excited.

This was the most rewarding adventure he had had in the name of justice.

Thinking about having so much silver, Duan Yun felt somewhat inflated.

Since the journey was not far, he didn’t want to walk anymore, nor did he want to ride the donkey.

He decided to hire a carriage, going directly to Wangchun City.

In Fenglin Town, Duan Yun stood in front of a rather luxurious carriage shop, next to a respectful waiting attendant.

"Get me a coachman and a horse-drawn carriage that looks modest on the outside but is comfortable on the inside, destination Wangchun City. Oh, and make sure there’s space for this donkey too."

With money now, Duan Yun’s demands became more understated.

Little Grey the donkey didn’t realize that its tough life as a donkey would one day include the luxury of riding in a carriage.

The attendant scratched his head, looking troubled, "Sir, you mean the coachman should be a woman, we have plain-looking ones here, but whether they’re comfortable or not inside, I really couldn’t say."

Duan Yun showed an expression of disbelief as if saying "You can also drive on this broken road?" and replied, "I’m talking about the carriage! I don’t care what the coachman looks like, as long as they’re skilled."

Realizing his mistake, the attendant quickly reassured, "Don’t worry, sir, the skills will definitely be top-notch, definitely!"

In fact, the attendant was genuinely perplexed because, as a branch of a prestigious carriage shop, they always followed the main shop’s philosophy of "people-oriented, joyful riding experience," trying their best to fulfill customers’ numerous requests.

The precondition, of course, was enough money.

There weren’t many rich people in the world, most of them were martial artists, perhaps due to martial arts training, they had quite a few quirks, such as needing eighteen types of fresh fruit available at all times while in transit, being served meals by beauties, coachmen who must wear gauze dresses, and so on. In any case, there were all kinds of bizarre demands.

Having dealt with such matters frequently and seeing that Duan Yun also appeared to be a martial artist, it was not surprising that the attendant initially misunderstood, leading to the earlier conversation.

Once it was confirmed that Duan Yun was a normal customer, the attendant began recommending various services. Duan Yun had never rented a carriage before, and only after renting one did he realize there was so much to it, which felt like selecting network provider plans with different bundles.

This period, he felt Wangchun City drawing closer, noticing not only the rising prices but also the increased luxuries on offer, like a shop in Fenglin Town where one could dine while having a foot massage.

The luxury carriage shop was similar.

Having just received a large reward, Duan Yun, thinking about the abundance of silver in the future, hesitated no further and chose a luxury low-key first-class carriage and coachman.

Afterward, a young lady dressed in a light green gauze dress came over pulling a black carriage.

The carriage looked a bit scrappy with some paint peeled off and had no fancy decorations, truly modest in appearance. But once Duan Yun sat inside, he realized the hidden extravagance.

The wide bench covered with a white fur blanket, suitable for sitting or lying down, followed by the coachman lady gently opening several hidden drawers in the cabin, revealing that the fruits, beverages, and pre-soaked fruit teas were available for enjoyment.

It had to be admitted, the carriage really was modest on the outside but extremely comfortable inside, which perfectly met Duan Yun’s requirements, except he wasn’t very satisfied with the coachman.

Because the coachman lady mentioned, for loneliness during the journey, she could also be enjoyed by him at any time.

What the hell? Is this a carriage shop or a brothel!

Duan Yun, who prided himself on his integrity, how could he possibly ’enjoy’ the coachman just like that, so he said to the attendant, "I want to change the coachman."

The attendant replied, "Sir, don’t be fooled by how gentle Miss Ning looks; she is a truly skilled coach driver who hasn’t made any mistakes in the past seven years, plus her skills are not bad, she can ensure your safety throughout the journey. In this carriage shop, she is the most sought after."

Duan Yun said, "I don’t want a pretty one."

The attendant immediately realized and said, "Forgot Mr. Duan likes them modest-looking, then I’ll get you..."

"No female coachmen."

The attendant gave a look of "Oh, you’re into that," and said, "Right away, sir, I’ll arrange a man for you, guaranteed to be skilled!"

Consequently, a plain-looking middle-aged man took the place of the young lady coachman.

The first-class coachman lady left with a look of resentment, clearly unhappy.

She had taken the initiative earlier not because she lacked business, but rather because she was actually a top-class coachman and had lowered her own price simply because she was taken by Duan Yun’s appearance.

Driving the carriage with one hand while sweet-talking the handsome brother was indeed a beautiful thing.

Alas, Duan Yun was only interested in men, which depressed her.

She had never thought that, in front of male customers, she would lose to a male colleague with a wooden expression.

Can the people of Wangchun City die already!

Along the way, the smooth running of the carriage was exemplified by the cup on the small table that gently swayed without spilling a drop.

Duan Yun had not anticipated that the car rental industry in the Wangchun City area had developed to such an extent.

Because of this, he grew more expectant of Wangchun City, a place his father often reminisced about.

However, such luxury isn’t something ordinary people can afford; eight taels of silver per use, knowing that in Lishui City, eight taels of silver could feed him for a year.

One has to admit, the wealth gap in this world is enormous, just like the gap between martial artists and common folk, and common folk and livestock.

This place being in the plains, the carriage traversed easily, and Duan Yun enjoyed this feeling.

Even Little Grey, the donkey who had started working shortly after birth, rarely lay at the rear of the carriage, stretching its hooves and dozing off.

With time on his hands while in the carriage, Duan Yun took out the piece of Divine Iron he had swiped from Thunder God and Mother Sect’s mad man.

The Divine Iron was inscribed with bizarre runes, some resembling tadpoles and others odd patterns, like the two characters in front of him, which looked like two eyes.

Hua Wen and Hua Wu had said that this iron sheet truly fell from the sky, and staring at it for too long could drive one insane.

Therefore, Duan Yun was always cautious with it, and after looking at it for a while today, he didn’t discover anything.

It’s uncertain whether this is a Cultivation Technique or not, as he couldn’t recognize a single character.

However, Duan Yun didn’t continue to scrutinize it, fearing that with his supreme talent, even without recognizing any words, he might accidentally learn something and go mad on the spot.

The crazy state of that mad man from Thunder God and Mother Sect that night had indeed scared him.

Only when the carriage was on the road did Duan Yun realize he had been misled by people giving directions.

Someone had told him that once he reached Fenglin Town, he’d almost be at the outskirts of Wangchun City, and it would definitely take only half a day to arrive.

But the carriage had obviously run for a full day and night, and he only arrived after sleeping in the comfortable carriage.

It must be said, the coachman was very professional, tirelessly alert and still spirited, displaying a harmonious unity between horse and rider.

"Dear guest, there lies Wangchun City ahead."

Duan Yun held his wine cup, looking in the direction of the voice.

Even from a considerable distance, he could still see the towering city walls.

From here, the walls of Wangchun City loomed like a lurking giant dragon, appearing especially majestic.

This was Duan Yun’s first experience of what is called a great city.

No, it could even be said to be a heroic city.

Yes, having traveled such a long distance in this world, he had never encountered a city of such scale.

Cities, towns, and villages he passed grew progressively more prosperous as they neared Wangchun City, far surpassing his hometown, Lishui City.

Even with those towns as a buildup, seeing Wangchun City for the first time still left Duan Yun feeling overwhelmed.

The sight of Wangchun City had a sort of marvelous, heaven-defying aura.

This was the grand city described by his father, built by ingenious craftsmen, bustling with martial arts schools, where even a gynecologist was respected.

Even at the city’s outskirts, the roads were already bustling, and at a glance, carriages flowed like water and horses moved like dragons.

The desolation on the previous roads vanished completely here, replaced by the roaring tide of human voices.

On the road, young girls selling flowers occasionally approached to ask if he would buy some, and Duan Yun, in a good mood and charmed by their sensible and cute appearances, bought several bouquets.

"Kind brother, you will have good fortune."

With this beautiful mood, Duan Yun finally arrived at his destination—Wangchun City.

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