There was actually a weapons dealer in this small town, which they didn't expect.
The shelves outside the store were filled with various types of weapons, mainly swords. The area was a bit humid, and I was afraid that I had to keep oiling them to prevent rust. Xie Zhe looked at them for a while and felt that there was a deep-cut weapon with metal decorations on the corners.
The colorful leather scabbard made people like it. Hanshang stared at it for a long time and thought it was good. At this time, the shop owner came out rubbing his hands and introduced Hanshang happily for a while, saying that this thing was made of deerskin and was beautiful and beautiful.
It has toughness and is good for weapons.
Han Chang said to Xie Zhe tactfully: "Who are you planning to ask to pay for it?"
"Ah, don't you want to buy it?"
The store owner turned around and saw a big living person next to him. And it sounded like he was the one who wanted to buy something.
This was originally the scabbard that Xie Zhe wanted to equip Feng Yunzhan with. He definitely couldn't spend other people's money, not to mention that the richest among them, the eldest lady, was on the verge of bankruptcy. Let Han Zhang come out, that's not impossible, but then
Isn't it a lie? Xie Zhe was a little bit unable to do this. He turned his gaze to a wooden sheath hanging aside. Upon seeing this, Han Chang said:
"Actually, the wood is not bad. You can see there are patterns painted on it. Good wood is not afraid of cold and heat, is not easily deformed, and has no other shortcomings except that it is not very durable..."
The store owner was sincere and said honestly: "What this gentleman said is right. You can take another look and think about it more. This sword is not meant for people to buy clothes that can be worn in any size.
It must be tailor-made so that both can be used for a long time. What you want is the scabbard, right? Is it for this one? If it is convenient, I can show it to you."
Xie Zhe nodded, and the shopkeeper took the sword with both hands. He weighed it and said:
"This sword is much lighter than it looks. Unexpectedly, I have conducted countless military parades, and I have made miscalculations sometimes. The iron feels like ordinary iron, but it must be different in craftsmanship. In this case, I suggest you buy a more important one.
Sheath, press the sword.”
"Then what do you mean..."
"Let's make a white copper one."
"That doesn't sound cheap."
"It is indeed more expensive, but it is expensive for a reason."
This store is really good at making money, and it seems that he sincerely recommends it. Ye Lingquan, who had been standing aside to watch the excitement, finally took a step forward and tugged on the hem of Xie Zhe's clothes.
"How about I go to the bank to have a look? It's on the next street. When I passed by just now... I saw the family crest of the Ye family."
Han Chang raised his eyebrows and sighed, your business is really pervasive. You can even open to this place.
"We have been using Miss Ye's money along the way. This favor has not been repaid, so there is no reason to continue to use credit."
"It doesn't matter, I'll ask them how much more money they can dial for me. Even if they want me to go home, anyway... Regarding my cousin, I've done everything I can, and Eo Guangque won't do it.
Do my business. I'll go take a look first. You can take a rest at the tea shop opposite without delaying anything. Anyway, no matter what we do next, we still have to spend money."
Without waiting for Xie Zhe to say anything, Ye Lingquan turned around and ran away. Han Zhang stretched out a hand, put his elbow on Xie Zhe's shoulder, rested his head on his arm, and said:
"Such a good girl, I don't know which brat I will take advantage of in the future."
"You are quite lenient."
The shopkeeper at the weapons shop held the sword and returned it to Xie Zhe. But he said this:
"If this young master doesn't mind, could you please let me measure it? You need this for scabbarding."
"You took the trouble...but you also heard that our situation -"
But the shopkeeper waved his hand: "It doesn't matter. This sword of yours looks really fresh to me. Logically speaking, if you make it seriously, you should keep the sword. I just wrote down the width and width of this sword and figured it out for myself.
.Can you please make it convenient? It doesn’t matter if it’s inconvenient.”
Xie Zhe agreed. The shopkeeper didn't spend much time. He took out a measuring tape and began to draw skillfully. He also took some tools they had never seen before and tested them for a while. While he was busy with his hands, he chatted with the two for a few words.
"You guys are new faces, I've never seen them in town."
"Yes, we come from a far away place."
"I am a native of the area. Even though my store is not big, it is quite famous here. Rogue knights who come and go from Qinglize will maintain their weapons here. Over time, the reputation has spread.
But I’ve been working here for a long time and I don’t want to move to another place. Don’t blame me for being so talkative, you two gentlemen. May I ask, are you also going to find the Shadow Pavilion?”
"No," Xie Zhe said truthfully, "We are coming back from there."
"Hey, you guys are lucky and have found the right place. Most of the people who went out in fame have returned disappointed. Where are you going next? Don't go to the small village in the west, where the imperial court will send people to block the road.
La."
"Imperial court?" Xie Zhe and Han Zhang looked at each other, wondering how this small place could attract the attention of the imperial court.
"There were only twenty or thirty households in that village, but one night, everyone in the village was killed. You see, there are more people patrolling here. I'm afraid you didn't notice. In short, don't go there.
If you go to the west, you have to take a detour. Even if you want to go to the northwest or southwest, you have to be stopped and checked."
"How could someone do such a cruel thing?" Xie Zhe frowned.
"I don't know. After five or six days, there is no news at all. The first seven days are about to arrive. Everyone is afraid that the village is full of resentment and will affect this area. Someone has already invited a master to do it. Please be careful, it is both a human and a ghost.
Be more careful."
"Hey, okay, thank you."
After saying these words, the shopkeeper quickly returned the light sword to Xie Zhe. After that, they said goodbye to the weapons shop for the time being. The shopkeeper smiled and said welcome back. He is a business owner who knows how to do business, unlike other people who only know how to do business.
A rough blacksmith.
The two went to the tea shop and asked for a pot of tea. After waiting for a while, their eyes glanced at the banker from time to time. They sat under the shed set up outside the tea shop. Anyway, the place was not that cold, and they still had hot tea in hand.
As long as there is no strong wind, it can be tolerated.
"I have to thank Miss Ye later. She was actually the most troublesome along the way. You and I can only do our part. I can't afford the simple food and lodging, but Miss Ye gives us the best in everything."
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Han Chang sighed, curled his lips, and said that it was her fault for not letting him spend money. As soon as he finished speaking, Xie Zhe glared at her.
"Don't tell me it's her, I can't bear to see you lying like this. It's better to get some real money."
"All the money comes from the strong wind? Alas, there's nothing we can do about it. You see, we declined from the beginning, but she refused. We can make do with the wind, eat and sleep in the open, but we can't let her suffer. She can choose if she wants to
Okay, I'm just worried that we won't be happy. If it's not suitable for each of us to live in our own place, she will definitely feel bad about it."
"Well... there is no need for her to go to the Eclipse Palace. In such a situation, it is better to go home as soon as possible. The world is too dangerous, and people like her should not be allowed to suffer."
"Hey, don't run away. Lord Gaoyue said that your sword is the key to knocking on the door of the Eclipse Palace."
"Satoshi-kun also said that this is not the only way."
They chatted for a while, watching several people coming in and out of the bank, but there was no sign of Ling Huan. There were not many people in the tea shop, and there were occasional discussions about the village to the west. It seemed that what the weapons dealer said was true. They waited
I couldn't sit still for almost an hour.
They were about to go in to fish for someone. At this time, Miss Ye suddenly came out and pointed in their direction. Two young people inside looked over and nodded. This made Xie Zhe and the others look confused, and saw Ling Huan saying goodbye to the two.
Finally, he ran towards them happily.
"We have money!"
"Why, did you drop by the casino?"
Han Chang sat down, poured tea for her, and said this teasingly.
"What are you talking about! The magistrate of Pi County didn't lie before. As expected, my family wrote letters to everyone. They really hope that I will come back. As long as I am still well, they can just write a letter to let my family know. They gave in.
, knowing that there is no way to really bring me back after walking so far, I just tell my relatives that I can spend the money as I please."
Han Chang's hand shook and he almost spilled the tea. He did not restrain the envy in his eyes.
"Does our mother still need a son?"
"?"
Xie Zhe lamented that the people in her family were really tolerant and were not afraid of the kidnappers blackmailing her into writing letters to report that she was safe. Ling Huan said that it was okay. The people at the bank were not stupid either. They were distant relatives and their relationship was not particularly close.
Not particularly worried.
After interrogating her, I also asked the people who were traveling with her, and found that they were quite reliable, so I didn’t ask any more questions. Besides, she looked happy, and she didn’t lose weight at all except for being tanned.
, relatives confirmed that she was not "abused".
"Then I still think they are a little too arrogant to allow you to travel with two rough old men."
"I said your surname is Ye Lai. Anyway, they have only met me once in the past two years, and most of them don't know what I look like. Fortunately, they don't like to worry about it. If the relationship were closer, I'm afraid not only
If I were to be kidnapped back, I would have to escort you two to report to the police. I was just thinking, if they came and asked you which household you were from, how should I wink at you, but luckily I didn't."
"Oh my god, auntie, don't let this happen again next time."
The three people were talking, and a person passed by. They were sitting on the street. At this time, they had seen many people coming and going, but this person suddenly stopped at the table, seeming to listen to them. So the three people
I turned my eyes away with some embarrassment. I saw that it was a monk holding a tin staff, with Buddhist beads hanging on his body, and a prayer wheel in his other hand. It looked meticulously made, with several small dots of different colors inlaid on it.
Since they are really not big, they are probably scraps from some kind of gemstone.
Judging from the way this young man is dressed, he must be a disciple of Buddhism. The cassocks he wears are blue, soap and magnolia. I wonder if these colors have any rules among monks and what status they belong to. He wears straw sandals, and his head is
Wearing a bamboo hat and a faint smile like the warm winter sun on his face, he looks friendly and comfortable.
It's just that he has long hair, I don't know if there is any special reason.
"...Musuki-kun?"
As soon as Xie Zhe spoke, the other two people immediately stood up.
"You, you are...I have admired you for a long time..."
"Ah! Sit down, sit down -"
Ling Huan stood up and pulled his own small stool over, and then hurriedly took the one that Han Shang had pulled from further away. Because this appearance was different from the traditional monks in their impressions - especially the long black hair.
With his hair, it is indeed difficult for people to immediately think of the impermanence mentioned by Xie Zhe. If you think about it carefully, Mu Yuejun did practice with his hair.
Unexpectedly, Xie Zhe met him as soon as he got the sword.
Xie Zhe asked his doubts: "Are you... waiting in the town, or are you?"
"Of course I'll come to you if I have something to do."
"That's right, it's unlikely that you will stay in this place..."
Otherwise, it would be better for him to hand over the things with his own hands. Han Zhang and Ling Huan found that Xie Zhe was a little embarrassed. Although it was not obvious, it was not quite the same as the calmness he had in the past. Thinking about it, although they didn't meet much, Mutue-kun was probably there.
He plays a role similar to that of a father in his life, right? And for some reason, he smiles when he looks at these two people, but stops smiling when he looks at Xie Zhe.
"You got into trouble, did you know?" I didn't expect him to be so direct.
