Since the New Year, the snow in the sky has been getting heavier and heavier. The white snowflakes in the sky have fallen on the world with a chill that pierces the bone marrow, covering the rivers and the land, towns and villages, burying everything in the clean white.
Down.
It rarely snows so heavily in Qingmu Prefecture. Many people say that this snow is a good omen for a good harvest. But pedestrians don’t think so, because the heavy snow brings a lot of trouble to travel.
Heavy snow fell on the road, which greatly hindered traffic. After the New Year, there were still not many pedestrians on the road. The business of Hongchen Inn was greatly affected, making it look a little deserted.
To others, this snow is just snow, but to Zhao Zheng, it has an additional meaning.
The background of the mission "Stealing Secrets" is that a blizzard blocked the road, causing some pedestrians to stay at the Hongchen Inn. One of the guests was the Qianmian Operator in disguise. The snow was getting heavier and heavier, proving that the Thousand Faces Actor was
It's coming soon.
As the date approaches, Zhao Zheng's uneasiness becomes stronger and stronger. He hopes to break through to the third heaven before the Thousand Faces Actor arrives, but he has been unable to achieve this goal.
In order to understand all aspects of news in advance, Zhao Zheng would sit in the lobby with his black cat in his arms every day, listening to guests talking about topics ranging from north to south.
Today, it's the same.
There is a brazier in the middle of the lobby, with coals burning in it. The blazing flames keep rising upwards, illuminating the faces of the seven people warming up around the fire. Unfortunately, the weather is too cold now, and these people are warming themselves up to the fire.
It was warm, but my back was still chilly.
Zhao Zheng did not warm himself by the fire. He sat a little further away, stroking the black cat's furry little head. The black cat fell asleep comfortably, with a purring sound coming from his throat. People are smarter than cats, but people's worries are also there.
More than cats, cats don’t have as many brains, but cats are also happy and carefree.
The people warming up by the fire were chatting enthusiastically, sometimes about women, sometimes about anecdotes about the world, and the content of the conversation was quite interesting. Just when these people were getting excited about chatting, someone suddenly knocked on the door outside and knocked loudly.
The wooden door was touched, and a cold wind carrying snowflakes slipped in through the crack in the door.
A waiter who was warming himself by the fire quickly stood up, opened the door with a shout, welcomed the person who knocked on the door, and quickly closed the door. The snowflakes that blew in with the wind fell all over the ground, covering the ground with a layer of white frost.
Zhao Zheng glanced around and saw a strange passerby entering the house. He was wearing a large cloak sewn with colorful fur, his shoulders were covered with falling snow, his face was dusty, he was carrying a whistle stick in his hand, and he was carrying a whistle on his back.
It's a huge wooden box, and I don't know what's in it.
"Well, I have enjoyed a few days of happiness during the New Year, and I have to go out and run around after the New Year. It's really difficult to catch up with such heavy snow." Passers-by brushed off the snowflakes on their bodies, squeezed into the crowd warming themselves by the fire, and put their hands on
He looked towards the jumping flames and said, "Little brother, bring me a jug of wine and a pound of meat. I'll eat and drink enough before I can continue on my way. I must get to Qibao County before tomorrow."
The waiter responded, went to the kitchen to get the food and wine, and handed it to the man.
The passers-by ate and drank, and after a few sips of wine, their faces became more and more rosy.
Several of the people sitting around the fire were very talkative. Not long after these people were silent, they picked up the topic they had just cut off, and the conversation was even more lively than the flames.
The guy who just arrived was also a talker. He wiped the drink from his mouth and interjected: "While I was on my way, I heard a big event that shocked the martial arts world. I wonder if you have heard about it."
"What's the big deal? Let's talk about it." Someone next to him immediately asked. They met by chance, got together, and talked about whatever was interesting.
"Do you know about a famous swordsman whose nickname is 'Long Yujue'? The incident I am about to talk about is related to him." asked the passer-by who had just arrived.
As soon as this statement came out, it immediately attracted the attention of several people who were warming up the fire, and they all said they had heard something about it.
Zhao Zheng, who was sitting at another table, froze when he heard this. He stopped stroking the black cat, his eyes trembled a few times, and looked at the passerby who had just come in. The reason why he was so concerned about this matter was because "Nine
The "Nine Meridians and Six Yuan Jing" is exactly the martial arts practiced by Long Yujue! In the whole world, there is only one person who practices this kind of martial arts, Long Yujue. The "Nine Meridians and Six Yuan Jing" in the hands of the Qianmian Opera comes from this person.
It was designed and stolen by the swordsman.
Zhao Zheng stared at the man and said anxiously: "Could it be that the big thing this man is talking about is the loss of Long Yujue's martial arts secret book?"
The people who were warming up the fire were talking about it. Among them, a barber wearing a felt hat said: "The five elements of the palm are divided into yin and yang? Hey, this warrior's reputation is too loud, so he is not afraid of the wind.
Have you lost your tongue?"
"What do you know? This Dragon Swordsman is very capable. This nickname is not an exaggeration at all. It is said that he has reached the realm of the Ninth Heaven. The martial arts he practices can match the five elements. When he strikes, he can cause wind, fire, thunder and lightning. It is very powerful.
Incomparable." The newly arrived passerby said in fascination.
"Can a move cause wind, fire, thunder and lightning? This is a bit too mysterious." The barber said suspiciously.
"You are too ignorant. After a martial artist reaches a high level, he can do many incredible things, including flying into the sky, escaping from the earth, and soaring into the clouds." said the newly arrived passerby.
"Speak as if you have seen it with your own eyes. Who can't boast nonsense? Unless I see that kind of powerful warrior with my own eyes, I won't believe it." The barber said stubbornly.
"It's just that you, the frog in the well, don't believe it. How can you see such a martial arts master with your own eyes?" The new passerby sneered.
"Who do you think is the frog in the well?" The barber stood up in annoyance.
Seeing this, the people around him quickly started a fight and tried to persuade the barber not to be angry. The barber didn't want to cause trouble when he was out, so he used the steps paved by others to get off the stage and sat down again.
"Brother, didn't you just say that there is news about Dragon Swordsman? Let's tell it quickly. It doesn't matter if this dear brother doesn't believe in the martial artist's ability. We just need to believe it." A man with a knife on his face said
The scarred man said loudly.
"This is my brother. Since you are willing to listen, I will tell you." The passer-by who just came in sipped his wine and swallowed it happily, "This matter about Dragon Swordsman is a long story. You guys
Let me tell you slowly. It is said that there is a Sanhua River in Baimang Prefecture. This river is wide and long, and there are many fish inhabiting it. People on both sides of the bank rely on water to drink water, and they all make a living by fishing. This
You can fish in this river in spring, summer and autumn, and you can also fish in winter. Whenever winter comes, the Sanhua River will freeze for thousands of miles. The fishermen living there will dig ice holes on the river and put their fishing nets there.
If you put it into the river along the ice hole, you can catch tens of thousands of catties of fish with this net! Hey, what you catch is fish, but in fact, what you catch is money. These fish can also be stored in the winter, using a horse-drawn carriage
After being shipped to various places, they can be sold for a lot of money."
The passer-by who had just come in took another sip of wine and continued under the urging of everyone: "The best thing in the world is money, and the most troublesome thing is money. No matter what kind of business it is, once it comes with money,
It will cause trouble. There is a big gang in Baimang Mansion called the Glacier Gang. Everyone in this gang is very good at water. The gang makes a fortune by fishing and shipping business. The gangsters of the Glacier Gang want to see the wind.
Ice-cutting fishing in winter is a hugely profitable business. Due to greed, they relied on gang power to occupy the Sanhua River, prohibiting other fishermen from fishing, and cutting off the wealth of ordinary fishermen. Fishermen on both sides of the strait complained about this, and they criticized the Glacier Gang.
The resentment runs deep.”
"Aren't you going to talk about the Dragon Swordsman? Why did it involve the Glacier Gang and the Sanhua River?" a fire-warmer said anxiously.
"Why are you so anxious? I'm going to talk about Dragon Swordsman soon." The passer-by who just came in rolled his eyes, "The Dragon Swordsman was very upset after hearing about this incident, and took a group of his friends to find the Glacier Gang.
, requiring the Glacier Gang to lift the blockade of the Sanhua River and give local fishermen a way to survive. The Glacier Gang is also one of the thirteen major gangs and is extremely powerful. The gang advocated Shunfeng, but they did not give the Dragon Swordsman face, and still led the gang to go their own way.
.Dragon Swordsman and his friends got angry and destroyed all the fishing nets thrown by the Binghe Gang into the ice cave. They also fought back the Binghe Gang and prevented the Binghe Gang from getting close to the Sanhua River.
"
"Zhang Shunfeng was also angered at this time. He led all the elite forces to settle accounts with Long Jianxia and his gang. The two groups met on the ice. Long Jianxia made a suggestion. In order to reduce the casualties on both sides, they should simply hold a three-person battle.
It was a two-win duel, and whoever lost would leave the Sanhua River and no longer pursue fishing in the winter. Zhang Shunfeng agreed to this proposal and took the other two gang leaders to participate in the battle. Guess what happened just now?
The passers-by who came in were disappointed.
"What happened? What was the result of the duel?" Everyone asked.
"The result was of course that the Dragon Swordsman side won, and they won two games in a row. The third game was not played at all. Zhang Shunfeng was also the leader of a gang, so of course he had to keep his words. After losing, he immediately led the gang in despair.
He left and swore that he would never touch the water of the Sanhua River again in winter. Long Jianxia and a group of friends settled down with the Glacier Gang and returned the Sanhua River to the local fishermen without even asking for any benefits."
The newly arrived passerby looked fascinated and said, "Dragon Swordsman did this really beautifully, as should a martial artist."
"Hey, this sounds really enjoyable." The fat man praised, smiled and took a big sip of wine.
"Don't rush to talk too much. I haven't finished talking yet. The things I just mentioned are actually just an introduction. The big things I want to say are still to come." said the new passerby.
"Is there anything bigger than this? Say it quickly, say it quickly." The fat man said excitedly.
"After Dragon Swordsman dealt with the Binghe Gang, he stayed in the Sanhua River for a few days, firstly to prevent the Binghe Gang from regretting it later, and secondly to taste the fresh river fish. In these few days, something unexpected happened
Something happened, and a martial arts secret book belonging to Dragon Swordsman disappeared!" The newly arrived passerby raised his voice, and spittle flew everywhere.
