Volume Three: The Case of Hundred Ghosts at Night Chapter Seventy-Eighth: The House
"West, what's to the west?" Duan Ming stood on Ziwu Street and looked to the west.
There are two roads to the west of Ziwu Street that are relatively wide and easy to move around.
One is a Nancheng alley, and the other is the famous Suyun Road.
Suyun Road can be regarded as the most prosperous road in the southern part of Linyang City. On weekdays, the lights on both sides of the road are brightly lit all night long, and there are people singing and singing. It is a veritable gold-selling cave.
In addition, Qunfang Tower, one of the "third buildings" of Linyang City, is located on Suyun Road, making this Suyun Road even more prosperous.
In comparison, the alleys in Nancheng are much deserted. Although the roads are spacious and flat, few people pass by them. Even officers and soldiers on patrol will avoid this road intentionally or unintentionally.
The reason for this is because there is a saying that has been circulating in Linyang City: "The scenery on the Sulin River is beautiful, and the alleys of Nancheng lead to the underworld."
Every year, people disappear for no reason on the alleys of Nancheng. According to folklore, these people all accidentally entered the underworld while walking on the alleys of Nancheng, and were lured away by ghosts in the underworld.
Therefore, if the situation is not urgent, most people will never walk in the alleys of Nancheng at night, let alone the night of the Ghost Festival.
For this reason, this alley in Nancheng seems to be the safest and most suitable for people who pretend to be ghosts to escape.
"Mr. Duan." While Duan Ming was thinking, a voice came from behind Duan Ming.
Duan Ming turned around and saw that he was a member of the Immortality Sect.
"Mr. Duan, I am from the Changsheng Sect Qingcheng. Our palace master has invited you." The visitor bowed slightly to Duan Ming and then said.
"Palace Master? Palace Master Chi Yuan?" Duan Ming raised his eyebrows, narrowed his eyes slightly, and said with a smile: "What are you doing? This is not the time to treat me to food."
As he spoke, Duan Ming quietly moved his feet back.
"Mr. Duan, where are you going?" At this moment, another person appeared behind Duan Ming, also from the Immortality Sect.
"It seems that your palace master must ask me to make up for you today?" Duan Ming smiled bitterly and shook his head.
"That's right." Qingcheng said with a smile: "The palace master has ordered that Mr. Duan must go with us today no matter what!"
"In any case, it doesn't matter whether we live or die, right?" Duan Ming nodded: "Okay, then let's go."
"Sure enough, the palace master is right. Mr. Duan is a smart man and will not resist needlessly." Qingcheng nodded and turned sideways: "In that case, please invite Mr. Duan."
"Okay." Duan Ming didn't waste any time and walked forward first.
Soon, Duan Ming and others arrived at the Qingxue Inn, which had been booked by people from the Changsheng Cult.
Under the leadership of Qingcheng, Duan Ming went directly to the fourth floor of Qingxue Inn and entered the best upper room on the fourth floor.
The upper room is extremely spacious, and the master of Chi Yuan Palace is sitting on the soft couch, gently sipping the fragrant tea.
Seeing Duan Ming walk into the room, Master Chi Yuan stood up hurriedly, smiled and said to Duan Ming: "Mr. Duan, you are here, please take a seat."
After saying that, he led Duan Ming to sit opposite him.
Duan Ming's eyes were full of vigilance. After sitting down, he looked at Palace Master Chi Yuan: "I wonder what the Palace Master wants me to do?"
"I was lucky enough to see Mr. Duan's grace last time. I really couldn't suppress the admiration in my heart, so I sent Qingcheng to invite Mr. Duan to come and listen to Mr. Duan's teachings." Palace Master Chi Yuan said and poured wine for Duan Ming.
Ordered a cup of tea: "Sir, please try it quickly. This is the longevity tea specially provided by our sect. Apart from Your Majesty, only our palace masters in the world can drink it."
"You officials, do you all have a misunderstanding about the word 'please'?" Duan Ming took the tea bowl and smelled it gently: "Sure enough, the fragrance is far-reaching and the fragrance of tea is long. I'm afraid it's just a small cup of tea.
Even if Duan is sold, he can’t even afford it.”
"Haha, sir, what are you talking about?" Palace Master Chi Yuan said with a smile: "If sir likes it, I will send someone to deliver some to your residence later."
"That's not necessary. My leaky clothes alley is leaky and has no place to store such precious things." Duan Ming took a sip of tea and said.
"What Leaky Clothes Alley?" Palace Master Chi Yuan glanced at Duan Ming doubtfully, took a small box from the soft couch beside him, and gently placed it in front of Duan Ming: "Mr. Duan, have you forgotten that you are there at the Dragon Gate of the North City?"
A house on the road?"
"Beicheng Longmen Road?" Duan Ming looked at the small box on the table and raised his eyebrows.
You must know that Longmen Road is the most luxurious road in Linyang City. It is home to either high-ranking officials or dignitaries, and the last floor of the "three floors" - the stage building is located in it.
It can be said that every inch of land is truly valuable there.
"That's right, Ouyang Law Firm was built by Master Ouyang in the previous dynasty. It has beautiful scenery and thousands of books. Every detail is carefully crafted. It can be said that the scenery changes with every step. It is so beautiful. There are countless servants, beauties and dancing girls, and it is a real paradise.
Ah." Palace Master Chi Yuan took a sip of tea and continued: "Besides, there are more than five warehouses in the courtyard. How can there be no place to store the longevity tea?"
"Master Chi Yuan is really a great artist." Duan Ming's eyes narrowed slightly, and his body trembled slightly.
He knew what was in that box without opening it. It must be the title deed of the house, the deed of sale of the servants, etc.
How much does this cost?
Compared with the master of Chi Yuan Hall, Xing Qianqiu is simply a mastermind.
"Mansion, beauty, fairy tea..." Duan Ming took another sip of tea: "Ten thousand volumes of books, mountains of gold and silver..."
I have to say that Duan Ming was a little moved.
"However, with Mr. Duan's great talent, it is indeed unfair to live in a place like this." Palace Master Chi Yuan let out a long sigh: "When there is an opportunity in the future, I will definitely look for a better house for Mr. Duan.
, let’s express my feelings.”
"Huh..." After pondering for a long time, Duan Ming exhaled a long breath, and the tension in his heart relaxed slightly.
That's right, Duan Ming was more nervous than excited just now.
Duan Ming didn't know if he was worth all this, and he didn't know why Palace Master Chi Yuan was so fond of him.
But Duan Ming understands that Palace Master Chi Yuan has shown such "sincerity". If he refuses, it will be equivalent to standing completely opposite to Palace Master Chi Yuan and the Immortality Sect.
In that case, I might not be able to leave the Qingxue Inn today.
"Mr. Duan, have you thought about it?" Palace Master Chi Yuan poured another cup of tea for Duan Ming and said with a smile.
"Your Majesty, you are so polite. If you come to my house another day, Duan will sweep the couch to greet you." Duan Ming suddenly smiled, stretched out his hand and took the box to himself: "Duan, as a director of the Mirror Department
Guest, if the master of the palace has any instructions in the future, just let me know and Duan Ming will do his best..." This chapter has been completed!
