The Ordinary Man's Guide to Fast Travel

Chapter 182 Exile 9

The woman was unwilling to give up, but she also didn't want her husband to be left dead in the wilderness, so she could only tear his clothes into long strips, tie them to her body and carry them on her back, planning to bury her husband the next time she had a break.

Chao Yao couldn't bear to watch it any longer, so he used a little trick to make the man lighter.

She couldn't help too much, nor did she want to help too much. On this road of exile, things like this were just the beginning.

They walked for several days in a row, and people died and were injured every day.

Wu wanted to bring people to rob the bamboo cart made by Chao Tiancai several times, but because Chao Tiancai shared the prey or fruits he hunted or picked every day with the bearded leader, Wu and his people never succeeded once.

Besides, there is another boss named Chao who was beaten with a whip, and his family still needs to take care of him.

Officers and soldiers cannot allow too many exiles to die, otherwise they will be held accountable.

So after walking for another day, the bearded man in the lead took the initiative to spread the news: "There is a town two miles away from here. If you want to buy anything, go there quickly. Each household can only go with a maximum of two people, and we will accompany them."

Although everyone was an exile, on the day of farewell, many of them received silver from their families, so this group of people still had a lot of money on them.

Not everyone is qualified to go to the town to buy supplies. If you want to be accompanied by officers and soldiers, you need to pay a tip.

The tip is five taels of silver per person, so it is not a problem for this group of people to take out five taels of silver.

Chao Tiancai gave them five more taels of silver and made only one request, which was to remove the shackles on his hands and feet.

Other people also had the same idea, and those who had money at home also took out their money.

Even if they were exiled, no one wanted to walk on the street in shackles and be watched by others.

Besides, it’s not very convenient to carry those things.

"Yaoyao, you go with daddy. Madam, you and Yuebai stay here to watch over our things. I have already given money to the boys next to us, and they will watch over others so that they don't come to rob."

Chao Tiancai wanted to buy some daily necessities, but if he left, he was afraid that others would bully them, so he finally thought of a compromise: things that can be solved with money are not a problem.

In order to make these soldiers pay more attention to their families, Chao Tiancai really spent a lot of money this time and took out a gold leaf and handed it to the other party.

He wanted to take Yang Tiaotiao with him, but the officers and soldiers disagreed.

When both parents are gone, children left alone are more likely to be bullied.

"Go ahead, go ahead, buy some more firewood, rice, oil, salt, sauce, vinegar and tea. We don't know where the next town where we can buy things is on the way. We don't have any problem storing things at home."

Yang Tiaotiao was moving things off the bamboo cart while chatting with Chaotian.

After emptying the bamboo cart, Chaotian pushed the cart and went to town with Chaoyao.

"Yaoyao, we will go shopping separately later. This will save some time. Go to the pawn shop again and see if you can get some more silver. After all, we still have a few months to go and everything costs money."

"Okay, Dad, I get it. You just go buy the big items, and I'll buy the small ones so they're easier to put away. I'll buy the heavy stuff like rice, so I can buy more without being noticed."

"it is good."

After the father and daughter had discussed it, they went their separate ways. Chao Yaoken would not really go to buy anything, as there was only so much money in the bank, and every penny spent would be one less.

Chaotian gave tips to the officers and soldiers not because he was really generous, but because he had to use the money.

Chao Yao found an empty place and entered the space, moving out some of the stockpiled goods.

She also specially took three thick quilts so that she could lie on the soft bamboo mat as a cushion and quilt at night.

The further north you go, the colder it gets. If you walk for another half a month, it will snow, and it will be even colder without a quilt.

Thinking that his family members were still wearing thin clothes, Chao Yao took out a few sets of cotton clothes.

You need a pair of suitable and comfortable shoes for walking every day, so Chao Yao simply took out four pairs of shoes and cast a spell on them, so that you won’t feel too tired and the shoes won’t be worn out too much when walking every day.

Chaoyao also prepared a lot of other things. In the afternoon, Chaoyao rushed to the place where he would meet Chaotian.

Chao Tiancai came quickly, pushing a bamboo cart. His face was covered in sweat and his clothes were soaked and stuck to his body.

"Dad, have you bought everything?"

Chaoyao ran over to help push the cart. Chaotian wiped the sweat from his forehead and looked at Chaoyao with a smile.

"I've bought it. The things Dad bought this time will definitely be enough for us to use for at least a month. I also bought a hairpin for you and your mother, so you two won't have to wear those bamboo sticks every day."

Chaotian took out two wooden hairpins from his arms and gave the one with a peony flower to Chaoyao.

"This one is for you. Come on, Yaoyao, change the one on your head first."

Chao Yao took the hairpin and gently fixed her hair a few times.

She tilted her head and showed the hairpin to Chao Tiancai.

"Dad, does it look good?"

"nice."

Chao Tiancai smiled and said, "Our Yaoyao is the second most beautiful."

"Who's number one?"

Chao Yao pretended to pout and be unhappy, which made Chao Tiancai laugh.

"Your mother is the first, you know that."

After hearing this answer, Chao Yao gave up.

"Let's go, it's time to go back, those soldiers will be here soon."

Chaotian put Chaoyao's things in order before going to the meeting place with Chaoyao.

The warm afternoon sun shines on the streets of the town. The golden light is intertwined with the mottled shadows of trees on the cobblestone roads, creating a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere.

Members of the exile team gradually arrived at the designated meeting point in the town, which was a spacious market square.

The square was crowded with people, but the members of the exile team could easily recognize each other.

They were either pushing carriages loaded with supplies or carrying packages of varying sizes, their faces showing relief and joy after completing their tasks.

Chao Yao and Chao Tiancai also arrived at the square. They parked their bamboo carts aside and met up with other exiles.

Chao Yao looked around and saw many familiar faces. Everyone's eyes were full of expectations and determination for the future.

Soldiers were also maintaining order in the square. They were wearing uniform uniforms and looked serious and earnest.

They check each person's identity and purchased materials one by one to ensure everything complies with regulations.

When everyone was present, the soldiers began to line up.

The members of the exile team stood in line as instructed, ready to set off.

Following the soldier's order, the exile team slowly set off and began the journey back to the camp.

In the afternoon sun, their figures gradually disappeared at the end of the town's street.