A street stall, two bowls of mutton soup cakes with meat, two people sitting across from each other.
The Taoist brought a bowl and placed it on the bench next to him. A calico cat squatted here.
"call……"
Wu Nuxia said to him while sipping the soup cake: "Although our Xishan sect is in Yizhou, it is still a big sect in Jianghu, and it still has some connections in Changjing. When I first came here, I left the place where my master was when he was young.
As a good friend, I worked as a escort at the Yongning Escort Bureau, but it was also a hard job. I felt there was no future. I worked for about a year. Last summer and autumn, I met a noble man by chance, and now I help that noble man. I wonder
It’s time to become a successful person.”
"Don't you have any old friends in Changjing?"
"That was my master's old friend, and I didn't know him before. But he was quite loyal and helped me a lot. If it hadn't been for him, I wouldn't have been able to stand firm in Changjing at the beginning, and maybe I wouldn't have
Now." Wu Xia shook her head, "It's a pity that I was just about to repay him by bringing him to work for that noble man, but he begged me to death. Alas, at his old age, he still imitates others and goes out to fight for wealth and treasures.
It’s really…”
"Like a hanger-on?"
"Not even close."
"That's pretty good."
If you work as a retainer of a noble person in the capital, you will have a leisurely life on weekdays. There won't be so much fighting and killing. Food, clothing, and housing are usually good, and you will get a lot of money. It is a better destination for people in the world. Many people want to leave.
People in the world who settle down by fighting and killing can't find such a good home.
But this heroine is obviously not a retainer.
Song You didn't ask any more questions, just put all the thinly sliced mutton slices in the soup cake to the calico cat, and asked in a low voice:
"Do you still remember that swordsman at the Liujiang Conference?"
"Which one?"
Wu Nuxia looked up at him: "Shu Yifan?"
"right."
"Why don't you remember!"
Wu Nuxia lowered her head and blew, took a deep breath, and then said: "In the past year, he has become very famous in the world. Unless the news is too limited, everyone has heard of his name."
"I heard about it on the way here too."
"Who said that?"
"The charlatan at the tea stall, the storyteller."
"Is it said that he is the best swordsman in the world?"
"That's what the storyteller said."
"Storytellers like to arrange these things. It's actually not interesting. It wouldn't be surprising if one day the number one in the world is defeated by an unknown person." Wu Nuxia said, "But well, Shu Yifan was in the summons last year.
What the state did really shocked the entire world, and with such a reputation, it’s not surprising.”
"tell me the story."
"You don't eat meat?"
Only then did Wu Suowei realize that he had given all the meat to the calico cat.
"It doesn't matter."
"Hey……"
Wu Nuxia shook her head and ignored it, and continued: "This starts from a major event twenty years ago. I also heard it from someone. It was said that twenty years ago, there was a family named Fei who was imprisoned.
Lin Dehai of Hanjiangmen in Zhaozhou wiped out his family after drinking. It is rumored by outsiders that this kind of thing happens often in our world. In fact, it is very rare. We have only heard about it from stories. Moreover, if the government cannot handle this kind of tragedy, it will be difficult for the government to handle it well.
I won’t make it easy for you, so I shocked the whole world back then.”
"Then Shu Yifan's original surname is Fei?"
"How do you know? But that's right! Shu Yifan's original surname is Fei, and he is the only Miaomiao of the Fei family!"
Wu Nuxia temporarily put down her chopsticks: "The Hanjiang Sect is the largest Jianghu sect in Zhaozhou, and Lin Dehai is also the number one person in Zhaozhou. Back then, he used the cold iron ghost-headed sword to fight all over Dayan's Jianghu without a single defeat. Many people said
He is the best swordsman in the world. This man is very proud. He wiped out the entire Fei family back then, leaving only the son of the Fei family. He also asked him to practice martial arts and take revenge later. As a result, his family has grown up now. Twenty years later
I worked hard to develop a good swordsmanship, and I actually got it back."
She paused as she spoke:
"At the Liujiang Conference at that time, I originally wanted to compete with him. Firstly, I felt that I probably couldn't beat him and was afraid of losing face. Secondly, I felt that there was something wrong with this guy."
"what is the problem?"
"He specializes in people who use knives!"
"so……"
It was only then that Song You realized it.
That seemed to be the case at the time.
"Look -"
Wu Nuxia said: "When someone comes to my door, not only is he good at martial arts, but he is also well prepared."
"and after?"
"Later I heard that he took advantage of Lin Dehai's arrogance..." Wu Nuxia spoke with gusto, as if she was even more enthusiastic than when she first heard it, "The Hanjiang Sect is also considered a famous sect in Zhaozhou, but there are no good players under it.
One hundred is already eighty. Even if Shu Yifan is really the best swordsman in the world, it is impossible for him to pick off the entire Hanjiang Gate with one sword. But guess what he did? He directly wrote a letter and told Lin Dehai to come find him.
He is here, tell Lin Dehai to get ready."
"He dismissed his disciples?"
"It's almost like this." Wu Nuxia sighed, "Tsk tsk, I heard that that night was the same as last year's Waking of Insects, with lightning and thunder, and the lights of swords and swords were brighter than thunder."
"..."
Song You seemed to have a picture in his mind.
On a cold rainy night, there was lightning and thunder.
Han Tie Guitou Dao, the number one man in Zhaozhou, who wiped out an entire family but left a boy to seek revenge, probably felt that he was invincible in the world, obsessed with martial arts, and full of pride.
The young swordsman has a blood feud. He has practiced hard for many years and is fully prepared. He has overwhelming courage and strong sword skills. He can kill even monsters with his sword.
If Jianghu also has a history book, this battle should be recorded in Jianghu's history books.
"and after?"
"Don't you already know this?"
Wu Nuxia had already picked up the bowl: "But there is also a son in Lin Dehai's family who was born to a woman outside. The year before last, he brought that woman back and took another concubine. Apart from the servants, there are almost
One wife, one concubine, and one son. He probably never thought that he would lose, nor did he send them away..."
At this point she paused.
The bowl clinked with the chopsticks, and almost all the bowl of soup cakes went into his stomach. Then he said:
"What do you think Shu Yifan did?"
"Would you like another bowl?"
"good!"
So I ordered another bowl for her, again with meat.
"Everyone thought that he was going to treat others with their own medicine, but it was actually not much different... He also left Lin Dehai's son behind, told him his name, and asked him to practice martial arts well.
When I grow up, I can avenge him for killing his father." Wu Nuxia said with a smile, "This man is also proud, no wonder the storyteller praised him so highly. But he did not kill Lin Dehai's female family members."
"That's it..."
"Do you think I can tell stories better than those storytellers?"
"yes……"
"As a Taoist, you also like to hear this?"
"You can also taste some Jianghu atmosphere."
"How can there be any quackery? Aren't we all a bunch of bitter people? Who is willing to do such a thing if they want to have a better meal? Except those with sick minds."
Wu Nuxia shook her head and concentrated on eating the soup cake.
Song You also lowered his head to eat, with half of the bowl left.
This mutton soup cake is also wide, but unlike the soup cakes in Nanhua that are almost two or three fingers wide, this one is only about one finger wide and thinner than the soup cakes in Nanhua. It is made from stretched lamb bones.
The soup base is topped with coriander, chopped green onions and a few slices of thinly sliced mutton. It is quite flavorful. If you taste it carefully, you can taste a little spice from the soup base.
By the way, this is Xicheng.
Many merchants from the Western Regions are here, and I have seen many of them on the road during the day. The Western Market may also have the richest spices in the entire Dayan, but I don't know the price.
Go around when you have free time.
Unlike Song You, who ate in a leisurely manner, Jianghu people ate vigorously, as if someone was trying to compete with her. After Wu Xia finished the second bowl, Song You had almost finished the half of the bowl.
"Are you full?"
"full!"
"You can have another bowl."
"It's not that big of a belly. Besides, it's getting dark now. I haven't heard any news about the curfew being lifted today. We should go back." Wu Nuxia stood up and said, "Let's go check out."
"good."
Song You settled the bill.
I actually ate dozens of pennies.
Then the two of them and the cat walked back along the street. There were very few pedestrians on the street.
This place is not as good as those streets that are famous for their bustling night markets or colorful willows. There are not many lights at night, only a touch of fiery red on the horizon, and above the fiery red there is a beautiful gradient color. The eaves and corners of the ancient buildings on both sides are polished smooth.
The stone tile floor occasionally reflects these brilliance, and you feel calm while walking there.
"With the curfew these days, the shops are closed early, and not many people come out once it gets dark. Normally, there would be more people than now, and there are still a few shops open."
"Why the curfew?"
"It's not the monsters who are causing trouble..."
"The monsters under the Emperor's feet are so rampant."
"Isn't there murder every day under the Emperor's feet? The guards in Changjing City are probably the busiest in the world. People can kill people, but monsters are more capable and harder to catch. Wouldn't they be easier to cause trouble?"
"Did he kill someone?"
"Not only did they kill people, but they also killed more than one high-ranking official. Otherwise, there would be no such big news."
"I heard that there is a city god in Changjing City."
"It doesn't work."
"..."
Song You frowned slightly.
"Don't be surprised!" Wu Nuxia laughed, "It's the same everywhere. The more people there are, the more money there is, and the more complicated the entanglement of power, the more chaotic it will be! Let alone the emperor, maybe it will be under his feet.
If the Emperor were not here, it wouldn’t be such a mess!”
"So that's it."
"I didn't say anything..."
"yes."
"Let's speak softer, otherwise we will suffer a lot if others hear us..."
"Um."
"Anyway, you should rest early and wait until the Imperial Army, the County Lieutenant, or anyone else can find out the matter. Don't go out at night. Also close the windows tightly. Don't go out to see if you hear any noise at night. Even if you have the ability, it's too much to worry about.
It’s better to have one less thing to do. When you come to Changjing, just take a stroll and enjoy the prosperity of Changjing.”
"rational……"
Song You nodded.
After a pause, he added: "It's just that along the way, I have spent almost all my money. I wonder if the heroine knows a way to get money that is suitable for Taoists."
"Um?"
Wu Nuxia looked at him doubtfully.
The calico cat walked ahead with cheerful little steps, and when he heard this, he turned back to look at him.
Wu Nuxia seemed to be interested, a smile appeared on her lips, and she thought for a long time: "I really don't know how people like you come up with money. I haven't seen other experts who are short of money. Let me think about it.
…”
"..."
"Yes! You must know magic, right? That one, that Yidu one, the one who stole money out of thin air, can you do it? If you can, I will take you to the home of an evil official!"
"I don't have that ability."
"Then what do you know? Fortune telling? You can go to those dignitaries, I think you can get some money."
"I don't have the ability."
"Then what are you capable of... Oh, I remembered it!" The woman patted her head and slowed down, "Your beef stew is delicious! I have traveled all over the world and my favorite food in my life, but after eating it all the way, your beef stew is delicious.
In my mind, you can also rank among the top few. You can open a shop, use the first floor as a shop, and specialize in beef! I know where to buy beef better!"
"I am indeed good at cooking, but running a restaurant and restaurant is too hard. I have been exhausted all the way. I have been very lazy recently. Maybe one day I want to be more diligent, so I will do as the heroine said."
"Then what do you know?"
"Exorcise evil spirits and subjugate demons."
"How long will it take?"
"It will."
"There are often bounty notices at the gate of the city. Some are demons causing trouble nearby or in the city. They are looking for experts to eliminate them. You can go and take a look when you have time." Wu Nuxia paused, "But this kind of thing is very tricky.
, either troublesome and less money, if it is so easy to do, I heard that the temples in the city and the Taoist temples outside the city also have real skills, and I don’t know how many private gentlemen there are. Don’t talk about that, it’s just us martial artists who are very courageous.
A person with strong blood, even if he is not good at this, can still kill a few little monsters in exchange for money."
"The heroine was watching at the city gate yesterday. Did you see anything?"
"oh……"
However, Wu Nuxia scratched her head: "I don't know many words, I just saw that they were all reading it. I was bored and pretended to read it. If you want to know the details, you have to go and see it yourself.
"
"I see."
"arrive."
"Let's just say goodbye."
"We are all neighbors. Let alone anything else, I can hear you no matter how loud you are walking upstairs at night." Wu Nuxia grinned, "I just hope you don't snore. It's fine if you do, just keep your voice down."