It can be felt that these goblins and ghosts have different feelings towards him, the inexplicable intruder. Some are unfamiliar, some are wary, some are curious, some are resistant, and some are even afraid.
So he didn't say anything and looked to the Lord first.
These goblins and ghosts use human copper coins, but they are used by all dynasties regardless of dynasty.
I haven't seen any using silver.
Product prices are very different from those in towns down the mountain.
Pots, pans, and all kinds of ironware are very expensive and sell well. The price of clothes and fabrics is obviously higher than that in the mountain market town. The price of meat is slightly lower than that in the mountain market town. On the contrary, the people in the mountain, especially the city people, feel that
Some rare mountain treasures, which seem ordinary to them, are abundant and cheap here.
There are also some items that are rare outside and the prices vary.
There are actually people selling books.
In addition to works by famous people, Taoist scriptures and Buddhist books, there are also collections of strange novels written by people.
An idea came to Song You's mind——
If a businessman comes here and resells, it will definitely be very profitable. I am afraid it will be a small Silk Road.
"..."
Song You smiled to himself and walked towards the first stall.
This is a stall selling ham.
The whole pork ham, after being sliced open, has a very beautiful color. When illuminated by candlelight, it becomes even more attractive. The craftsmanship is excellent, and the meat quality is very good.
The stall owner is a tall man with the head of a leopard.
“The stall owner is polite.”
Song You walked up to the stall, looked down, and while remaining polite, asked the stall owner: "How do you sell ham? Do you also accept money from Dayan Dynasty?"
"Duo!"
The meat-slicing knife was inserted into the chopping board.
The stall owner stared at Song You with his leopard head, his round eyes, with only a small dot left in the pupil. He sniffed a few times, looked at him for a while, and then said:
"you are human?"
"Exactly."
"How did you get in?"
"On my way down the river to Li Tianxia, I passed by this mountain. Before I went to bed, I saw lights on the mountain here. I followed the lights and the path and walked in."
"You should get out."
"Of course I want to go out."
Song You smiled and bowed again: "I'm just here, so you might as well take a look and stroll around before leaving."
"Let's go!"
"I think the ham sold by the stall owner is of the highest quality. I happened to pick mountain mushrooms to make soup tonight. While I was drinking it, I was thinking, if I could add an old hen or a few slices of good ham to it..." Song Youyou said
He shook his head and smiled, "I just happened to meet you, so it's obvious that we are destined."
"Not sold to anyone."
"Why?"
"This is not a place for people to come."
"There are a lot of monsters and ghosts in the city at the foot of the mountain." Song You paused, "It's not a place where people come, so it's particularly difficult to meet the stall owner here."
"Do you really want to buy it?"
"Ask."
"One hundred coins and one tael!"
"..."
Unknowingly, a circle of goblins and ghosts from the mountains surrounded them, staring at them and talking to them as if they were surprised.
Song You just lowered his head and took a closer look:
"Is this wild boar meat?"
"Where do you get so much wild boar meat for you to eat? Grandpa raised it himself." The stall owner stared at him coldly.
"It's pretty good."
"How many taels do you want?"
"It's just that I'm a little confused..."
Song You shook his head, raised his head and looked at the stall owner with a leopard head: "Why do you sell someone else a hundred cents a pound, but sell it to me for a hundred cents a tael?"
The stall owner stared at him and even came closer to him, but there was no trace of fear on his face. As a result, he seemed to have no choice, so he said:
"If you don't want to buy it, go buy it somewhere else! Maybe those damn stalls will sell it to you!"
"Why? Because I'm human?"
"So what?"
Song You was a little confused.
There are all sorts of monsters, ghosts, and ghosts here, from all walks of life, including some who were natural enemies before becoming spirits. They can all live in harmony, so why do they exclude themselves?
"I have never looked down on you because I am a monster. Why should you look down on me because I am a human being?"
"You don't know? People are not welcome here."
"Why?"
"Why are there so many?" The stall owner was a little annoyed, "Don't people also welcome monsters?"
"Does it look like I don't welcome demons?"
"..."
When he asked this question, the stall owner was really stunned for a moment.
Then he looked at this man from top to bottom again, and saw that he was in the world of monsters and ghosts. He was not only calm and composed, but also very natural. He had neither the slightest fear nor the slightest disgust. Then he glanced at the man's feet and saw a
The calico cat stood up like a human, pressed against the Taoist's legs, raised its head and looked at itself quietly, with one paw tugging at the Taoist's trouser leg.
The stall owner thought for a while and then snorted coldly:
"People are treacherous, cunning, and ruthless. Look at the many mountain monsters and natural spirits behind you. Except for a few wild ghosts, how many of them like people?"
"That's a big mistake."
Song You disagreed with his statement: "In the rumors among us people, most of the monsters and ghosts are not good people, and they often hurt people and kill people. But most people are not equal to everyone. Those monsters that hurt people and kill people
Ghosts do not represent all fairies and ghosts. Just as I came here and never discriminated against me because of this, why should I discriminate against me because of this?"
"you……"
"Quickly take a breather." Song You quickly consoled him, "You have become a monster, so you should be more patient. Being too irritable and irritable will not be helpful in your cultivation."
"Do you have to buy my ham?"
"It's not necessary, I just thought it was good and I had the idea of buying it, so I came over to ask." Song You said calmly, "Whether you buy it or not, it doesn't matter much at first, but the way you treat me makes me feel a little uncomfortable.
I understand, so I can’t help but say a few words to you. If there is any offense, well, if there is any offense, I must be patient.”
"you want……"
Before the stall owner finished speaking, the crowd of onlookers suddenly gave way and two figures squeezed over.
Song You and the stall owner both looked over.
Both figures were humanoid. One was completely humanoid, but he was so big and round-waisted that the clothes were so poor that he would be relieved to be able to fit him in. The other was equally strong, but taller, with a buffalo's neck.
Head, two corners curved.
It is worth mentioning that these two people are wearing the same clothes, which look like official uniforms, but the color system is slightly different from Dayan official uniforms.
Perhaps it was a uniform from a previous dynasty.
There are actually "official servants" in this market town?
Song You was a little surprised.
Because most of the human market towns at the foot of the mountain do not have official patrols and are organized spontaneously by the common people. Although the temple fairs in the city are patrolled by official patrols, it is mainly because they are within the city.
But when he thought that these were all fairies and ghosts, with different types and special circumstances different from humans, Song You understood.
I saw these two people walking out of the crowd in a few steps.
Naturally, a gentleman cannot be obedient when doing things. When the two monsters arrived, they were very aggressive. Just seeing Song You wearing a Taoist robe and looking at the calico cat next to him, after a moment of hesitation, he knew that the intruder was different from the usual ones.
Ordinary people, their expressions are slightly restrained, but they are still very imposing.
"Where did you come from? Where are you going? Why are you here? Come quickly!"
"My surname is Song Mingyou. I come from a mountain in Lingquan County, Yizhou. I have traveled all over the world. I passed by this mountain and came across a market in your place. I followed the lights behind the mountain and walked in. Please forgive me if I am rude."
"Are you a monk?"
"yes."
"Which Taoist temple?"
"Yin Yang Mountain, Fulong Temple."
"..."
As soon as these words came out, the onlookers didn't notice anything, and the horned "policeman" didn't think it was anything either. However, the big and round man's expression became condensed.
I heard the Niujiao police officer ask: "What are you doing making so much noise here?"
"I didn't do it intentionally," Song Xingli said, "I just want to buy some ham. Maybe it's because we rarely see live people here, so we came to watch."
"That's it." The Niujiao officer nodded, "This is a market town run by mountain goblins in our mountains. Once a season, it's not easy for humans to walk in safely. Since you broke in unintentionally, we usually won't hold you accountable.
Since you are a Taoist, you should leave on your own."
"Now that I'm here, it's fate. I think this place is very strange and I want to see more, but I don't know if it's convenient."
"Um?"
The bull-headed policeman's eyes were as big as a bell.
But at this moment, he felt his colleague pat him on the shoulder, and then the colleague stepped forward alone. Although he was puzzled, he also closed his mouth.
"Since you are a cultivator, you should know that all species are different. This place is not a good place for human beings. Why don't you come with me, and I will take you out."
"Why isn't it a good place?" Song You wondered, "I'd like to hear the details."
"Although this place is in the mortal world, it is a place where demons and ghosts gather. In addition to us, there are many ferocious and ignorant evil things wandering outside. It is difficult for mortals to find this place, and it is difficult to walk here. Moreover, it is easy to get lost if you stay here for a long time.
I can't get out because I'm sane." The messenger, who was as strong as a bear, paused for a moment, "Of course, Master Zun has great magic power and is not afraid of these things, but we are all vulgar and barbaric mountain goblins and ghosts, so why should Zun Master be with us?
This game?"
"That's a big mistake. They are all living beings in heaven and earth. What's the difference between humans and monsters?" Song You paused, "And from my point of view, everyone here is trading with each other and getting along well with each other, buying and selling from the public.
The two of you are also kind-hearted and can convince people with their reasoning. How can you say that they are vulgar and barbaric?"
"..."
The messenger was silent for a moment, but stopped trying to persuade him. He only bowed his hands to Song You and said, "Then please help yourself, Master. It's just that the market here only opens at night, so Master must leave before dawn, otherwise he may not be able to find you."
On the way back, no matter how high you respect your master, you will inevitably cause some trouble."
Just after he finished speaking, he looked around again and thought for a while before saying: "It is rare to meet someone. The immortal master has never lost etiquette. Everyone should treat each other with courtesy and don't be too vulgar."
"Thank you."
"Thank you so much, Master... Hey! Everyone is gone! They are gone. What are you talking about if you are stuck here? Hurry up, hurry up, hurry up, it's almost time!"
As he spoke, he roared, the roar of a bear.
All the onlookers were dismissed by his wave.
Looking at that appearance, he is really no different from the official at the foot of the mountain.
Song You bowed his hands and saluted him, as well as the fairies and ghosts who were watching. Then he turned around and looked at the leopard stall owner:
"Can the stall owner sell it to me now?"
The stall owner narrowed his eyes slightly and pulled out the knife from the stall with lightning speed.
"brush!"
A thin piece of ham, almost translucent, was placed on the blade of the knife and handed to Song You.
"Taste it!"
"Thank you."
Song You twisted it carefully.
The stall owner was very good at cutting the food, cutting it so thin that it had a paper-like texture when picked up.
Good ham is also delicious when eaten raw. Song You didn't know the quality of this ham. He just felt that it was not too salty when he put it in his mouth. It was fragrant but not greasy. The shredded meat was tough and the more he chewed, the more fragrant it became. He already thought it was delicious.
It's top quality, but after you swallow it, the aroma comes back, making you feel even more endless aftertaste.
Do monsters actually have such skills?
"Eight coins and one tael, one hundred and twenty pounds, if you buy a whole one, you can save some money." The leopard stall owner saw that Song You liked it, and he narrowed his eyes, feeling a little proud.
"Just now it was a hundred cents per catty, why do I still have to pay more?"
"The price was negotiated."
"Then please give me one hundred and one kilograms!"
"How much?"
"About two pounds, cut into thin slices."
"Can!"
The knife in the stall owner's hand was extremely sharp and his technique was familiar. He slashed across the ham. With each stroke of the knife, a piece of paper-like ham was cut off and fell onto the table. The slight hissing sound was like the technique.
Just as clean and tidy, it looks and sounds like a pleasure.
Song You glanced at the table and saw that it was not very clean.