"That's right! In the past, Master Zuo was a Yunjin martial artist, and there were no disciples who could stand alone. They wanted to bully us, so we had to endure it. Now Master Zuo is a Huajin martial artist, and I am already a Ningjin martial artist. I can't help it.
If they continue to bully us, we can leave, but we must not lose a single coin." Zheng Xinghan said, his back straight and his body exuding a sharp and domineering attitude that he had never seen before.
"This is natural, but it may take some time to find a suitable village." Zuo Le said.
Seeing Zuo Le mention the search for Zhuangzi again, Qin Ziling couldn't help but feel a little moved in his heart. He remembered that his mother mentioned during dinner yesterday that the Cao family, a rich man in the east of the village, once used his daughter to marry Xu Yuanwu as his concubine and gave him a baby.
The fat son acted very arrogantly in the village, and even occupied some villagers' fields. As a result, Xujiabao was suddenly destroyed last month, and the Cao family was greatly implicated.
Not only did the Xiao family find excuses to beat up the Cao family from time to time, but the villagers also took the opportunity to unite and file a lawsuit against him. The Cao family now lives a relatively useless life in the village, and without the protection of Xujiabao, this world
Living outside the city doesn't feel very safe, so I want to sell my family property and move to the city to settle down.
"Speaking of Zhuangzi, there is a wealthy man selling a manor in Anhe Village where my family lives. The scale is not bad, with two to three hundred acres of fertile land, facing the river in the front and a hill in the back. There are only relatively higher walls than ordinary houses for defense.
, there is no sentry tower. If you buy it, you will definitely have to spend money to build some defenses." Qin Ziling said.
"Anhe Village is about ten miles away from the county town. This distance is just right, and Anhe Village is located in the west of the city. Now the Xiao family occupies Xujiabao. The Xiao family represents the official power, and our martial arts school is also located in the west city. We have always had a good relationship with them.
Yes, it should be more secure in terms of safety.
And your family lives in Anhe Village. If we buy this manor, your family can move into the manor nearby without leaving the environment where they have lived for many years. I think this manor is the best!" After Zuo Leyi's analysis, he said on the spot
Make a decision.
"Since Master Zuo has decided, it's better to choose a different day than to hit the sun, so let's go and have a look today." Seeing Zuo Le's agreement, Qin Ziling said with a hint of joy on his face.
He suddenly found that after he took out the Secret Pill of Nine Revolutions of Blood and Strong Bones, he felt like the whole game of chess was brought to life.
Now that he has manpower, he has a manor to raise exotic animals, his family can be more safe without moving into the city, and there are many other benefits... The most important thing is that he can still hide in the dark and still do what he wants.
No one would know that his Hantie Zhangyuan disciple was the real big SS in this area outside the West City.
"That's what I meant to avoid getting entangled with those people anymore." Zuo Le also said with a smile on his face.
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Caojiazhuang is located at the east end of Anhe Village, with the Anhe River flowing in front and leaning against a hill behind.
Where the Anhe River flows, there are fertile fields. It is already April, and the crops have grown. They are green and a good harvest is waiting for them.
There are more than 20 houses built in the village, most of which are made of thick blue bricks. There are also garden ponds and undulating water corridors. It is the spring season, and the flowers in the courtyard garden make the entire village full of beauty.
It is decorated with colorful flowers and full of vitality.
Zhuangzi is surrounded by a thick brick wall, and some iron caltrops are placed on the wall to prevent people from climbing.
The vermilion Zhuangzi gate is inlaid with shiny copper nails and rings, and there is a tall stone unicorn on the left and right.
"Zi Ling, this manor is close to the river and the official road. It has convenient transportation. It has 400 acres of land and 230 acres of fertile farmland. There is also a hill behind the manor. In previous years, when money was valuable, you couldn't even get it for seven or eight thousand taels.
Nowadays, prices are soaring, but we got it for just four thousand taels, which is really a bargain!" Zuo Le walked on the road paved with bluestone slabs in the manor, pointing with satisfaction and joy.
"Nowadays, the public security outside the city is not good. Many wealthy squires are selling their estates. There are many sellers and few buyers, and the Cao family is related to the Xu family. Many people are afraid of getting involved, and no one cares about it. It is also appropriate.
We deserve this advantage." Qin Ziling smiled, looking around, feeling very satisfied.
The Cao family was eager to sell. Yesterday, Qin Ziling accompanied Zuo Le to discuss with the Cao family. The price was agreed upon in a few moments. Then the formalities were completed that day, and the Cao family hurriedly moved to Fangshu City overnight.
"The layout of the courtyard of this house is very exquisite and ingenious, and the environment is also quiet. It is far away from noisy and messy places such as martial arts training ground, mill, oil pressing house, poultry raising, etc. I think I will leave it to your family to live in." Zuo Le pointed to his left hand.
Beside, a courtyard house said.
This courtyard house faces south and faces north. The scenery in the main courtyard is dominated by mountains, supplemented by a pool. The seven-meter-high main peak rises abruptly, surrounded by pool water, shaded by green trees, and is exquisite and quiet. The backyard is flat land and occupies a large area.
There are some trees and flowers planted around it, which is suitable for practicing martial arts.
"My mother is still unwilling to leave the old house in recent years, and I have such a nice house and courtyard for my family to live in. With my status, it is difficult not to arouse people's overthinking.
Anyway, the Qin family is in Anhe Village, so if anything happens, Shuiyue Villa can take care of it. And if something unexpected happens at Shuiyue Villa, the Qin family can also act as a surprise force outside," Qin Ziling said.
Shuiyue Villa is the name given by Qin Ziling and Zuo Le to their newly purchased villa.
"What you said is indeed a mature opinion, but you will go out often, and there is no strong person in the family. If something unexpected happens, I may not have time to come to your rescue. I still think that your mother can move to Shuiyue Villa.
The most secure.
If you are really worried about arousing suspicion, we can choose another courtyard house, but this will inevitably wrong your mother." Zuo Le said.
"Master Zuo, don't worry, in addition to Liu Xiaoqiang, there is a martial artist in my family!" Qin Ziling said calmly.
Although Zuo Le is now a Huajin martial artist, he couldn't help but tremble slightly when he heard these words, his eyes were shocked, and he felt more and more that his disciple was unfathomable and impossible to understand.
After a while, Zuo Le finally suppressed the shock in his heart, nodded and said: "That's no problem."
After that, Zuo Le pointed to the hill behind the manor and said: "This hill behind can be used to raise exotic animals. At that time, I asked someone to carve out a piece of land in the forest to enclose it and build some more.
The arrow tower of the house is so condescending that not only can any incoming enemy be seen clearly, but the power of shooting it will also be doubled."
"Master Zuo had better carve out more mountainous areas. I still have some exotic animals that I want to encircle and raise for you," Qin Ziling said.
"Do you have any other exotic beasts to raise?" Zuo Le was shocked again.
"Hey, there are four phantom lizards, one of which is a female breeding animal. There are also eight black-winged black water storks, one of which is a pair of male and female black-winged black water storks used as breeding birds." Qin Ziling replied.
After listening to this, Zuo Le was as dumbfounded as a clay sculpture.
It can also be said that Qin Ziling got the Secret Pill of Nine Transformations Blood Essence and Strong Bones by accident after making money from others.
It's impossible to get so many exotic beasts by accident, right? Especially breeding animals need to be carefully selected and tamed, and each one is worth thousands or even tens of thousands of taels.
This also means that, I don’t know when, his disciple has already accumulated more capital than him. Fortunately, he was afraid of mistreating this talented disciple, so he endured his heartache and gave him a few Xuanhan from time to time.
Iron eggs.
"The Phantom Lizard Dragon was obtained from Jiang Yue." Qin Ziling explained casually.
Hearing this, Zuo Le suddenly remembered that Jiang Yue died in the hands of Qin Ziling, and nodded to express his understanding. As for how the eight black-winged Xuanshui storks came from, Qin Ziling didn't tell him, and naturally he, an old Jianghu, would not ask.
Of course, the fact that Qin Ziling didn't mention the Black-Winged Xuanshui Stork was not because he didn't trust Zuo Le, but the less people knew about Xiao Qing's breakthrough in cultivation, the better.
"Now that the manor has been purchased, I plan to go to Sixian Manor tomorrow to negotiate with them, and then lead the people to move to Shuiyue Villa." Zuo Le said.
"I'll go with you tomorrow." Qin Ziling said.
"What? Don't you trust me?" Zuo Lexiao asked.
"Haha, one more person always means more care." Qin Ziling said with a smile.
Hearing this, a touch of emotion flashed deep in Zuo Le's eyes. He reached out and patted Qin Ziling's shoulder and said, "Let's go to your house. Speaking of which, I should also visit your mother."
So the two of them left Shuiyue Villa and went all the way to Qin's house.
In the inner courtyard, Liu Xiaoqiang was shirtless, exposing his steel-like chest. The muscles of his arms were twisted together like steel bars, and he was receiving Shao'e's continuous hammering, like waves crashing on the shore.
In the west corner of the yard, Dou Lingwei is practicing.
Du Hongmei was busy doing housework beside her, and looked up at her daughter from time to time, her eyes full of joy and expectation.
"This is..." As soon as Zuo Le, accompanied by Qin Ziling, stepped into the hanging flower door, he saw Shao'e hammering Liu Xiaoqiang's arms in the yard. He couldn't help but pause in his steps, with a look of shock on his face.
"Master!"
"Master!"
When everyone saw Qin Ziling and Zuo Le coming in, they quickly stopped and bowed slightly to say hello.
After Liu Xiaoqiang greeted Qin Ziling, he bowed to Zuo Le with surprise and said, "Xiaoqiang has met the owner."
"I didn't expect that Liu Xiaoqiang, you would not only recover, but you would also become an awesome martial arts disciple." Zuo Le said with emotion on his face.
"This is all a great kindness from the young master." Liu Xiaoqiang said.
"We are all from our own family, so don't say these things." Qin Ziling smiled and waved his hand, and then introduced: "Shao'e, this is my master, Zuo Le. Master Zuo, this is the one I mentioned.
My family’s Yunjin martial artist Shao’e.”
Zuo Le and Shao E are both martial arts masters. They had only met once or twice before, and were not really familiar with each other. Now Shao E is in trouble. In addition, there are rumors that Yan'e from Xujiabao is dead, so Zuo Le doesn't recognize her.