Volume 1: Storm in the Western Region Chapter 108: Black Street
"Master, I will leave first. If there is a chance in the future, I will find a small job!"
The guide bowed repeatedly and said goodbye to Zhao Rang very politely and respectfully.
Although the inn that the guide took them to was really expensive, it was extremely interesting and they couldn't afford it. So overall, Zhao Rang was quite satisfied with this guide. He thought he was from the Western Regions before.
It was unreliable, and there might be some accidents on the road. Looking at it now, I was indeed worried in vain.
Nodding to him, Zhao Rang asked:
"Are you from Lanmo country or Shanye country?"
As the guide of Songtao Mountain, what he did every day was to shuttle back and forth in Songtao Mountain. On one side was the Lanmo Kingdom and on the other side was the Shanye Kingdom. Zhao Rang was very curious about which country he was from.
The guide stretched his neck and replied with a flattering smile:
"Sir, the youngest one is from Shanye country. As long as they are locals from the four countries in the Western Region, they can come and go freely without being interrogated."
Zhao Rang suddenly realized.
I didn’t expect that there is such a special thing among the four countries in the Western Region.
"Where do you live? If I still have something to do with you, how should I contact you?"
Zhao Rang will never forget the lesson he learned in Chagan Toluogai in his life. He originally thought that since there was a branch of Tongbao Bank, it should be able to provide a lot of help. As a result, Shen Liushu and the deputy shopkeeper turned against each other and were even beaten by the broken god.
The teacher used Tongtian Pill to control him and became a puppet like a walking corpse... Even Zhao Rang and the others almost died in Hong Jiang's hands. If Ye Sanniang hadn't made the stakes clear in time, the trouble would have been big.
Now we have come to Shanye Kingdom. Although there is also a branch of Tongbao Bank here, Zhao Rang was bitten by a snake once and was afraid of well ropes for ten years... he stayed away from this place and probably didn't want to go there again for a long, long time!
I don’t know if Yuan Mingkong’s Investigation Department has any remaining power in Shanye Kingdom, but here we have already passed Songtao Mountain, and are no better than Lanmo Kingdom, which is close to the north. Except for the more fixed caravan businessmen, there are fewer other Dawei people.
It's pitiful. Whenever a powerful face appears in the crowd, it can be seen at a glance and cannot be hidden even if one wants to.
It is said that there is a doctor in the martial arts world who is known as the ghost hand. He can cut people's faces and raise the bridge of their noses, but it cannot completely change a person's face.
At present, this guide is proficient in Dawei's words and is familiar with everything in Shanye Kingdom. He is indeed a good candidate. The most important thing is that he is very poor.
Zhao Rang could see the desire for money deep in his soul from his eyes. And he happened to be a very timid person.
If a poor and timid person wants money, he can only earn it honestly. He will never become a robber or bandit.
On the contrary, as long as Zhao Rang has money, he can be convinced. As long as the price offered by Zhao Rang is enough, then he will definitely find ways to complete the tasks assigned to him.
"Sir, what else can you do?"
the guide asked cautiously.
He can afford to live as a "green-shirted guest", he is generous with his money, he is still a martial artist, and he doesn't have any domineering attitude. Such a master is really hard to find even with a lantern. But the guide is also worried that if Zhao Rang orders something, he will not be able to complete it.
In the end, if you don't get money, it's a small matter. If you risk your life, it's not worth it.
"Aren't you from Shanye Kingdom?"
Zhao Rang asked rhetorically.
"The little one is!"
Zhao Rang continued:
"This is our first time here, so we want you to be our guide. Just take us to lively and interesting places and try some delicious food. Nothing else."
After hearing this, the guide said:
"What do you mean, sir, do you want to have fun in the royal city of Danye Kingdom?"
Zhao Rang nodded hurriedly:
"Yes, that's what it means!"
As long as they are familiar with every aspect of this royal city, the brothers Yuan Mingkong and Yuan Kexin are also extremely proficient in Western dialect and writing. If there are no obstacles in this regard, they can do things freely.
"Okay sir, I understand."
"The place you mentioned is actually very easy to get to. Just walk along the street and you'll find everything! It's lively, delicious, fun, and... pretty!"
When he said the last word, the guide glanced at Ye Sanniang and Yuan Kexin. Seeing that the two girls were still there, he gave a look that every man would understand. Zhao Rang, Yuan Mingkong, and Ximen Dazhuang immediately said "hehehehe."
laughed.
"What is the name of this place you are talking about? Where is it? Is it far away?"
Ximen Da Zhuang asked in rapid succession.
The guide reflected for a moment and said:
"It takes about half an hour to walk from Qingshanke, but it's not far from where I live. I live at the intersection of Black Street!"
This name is a bit strange. Zhao Rang frowned and asked:
"What street?"
"Black Street!"
Zhao Rang had heard of the black market, but had never seen a black street.
As the name suggests, the black market sells some shady things, and it is also the best place for bandits and thieves to sell their stolen goods. Is it possible that this black street is a whole street filled with such vendors? Then Zhao Rang doesn't want to go, it's simply
Asking for trouble!
"Master, it's not what you think!"
The guide looked at Zhao Rang's face and suddenly became serious, and quickly waved his hand and explained:
"The reason for the black street is that this street is paved with black stones and has been around for a long time. I heard from my family that when I was a child, my grandfather used to deliver water and food to the workers who built the black street, earning some odd subsidies.
Household use.”
Zhao Rang silently calculated in his heart, grandfather's grandfather, this is four generations. When he was a child, he delivered water and food, so at least five generations have passed. In this way, the history of this street must be said at least.
It is more than a hundred years old, longer than the founding of Dawei. It is really worth seeing.
"The black street is very wide, bright and long. At night there are lights everywhere and all the shops are open. You can find whatever you want. It's very lively!"
"Is there a store that sells gems?"
Yuan Kexin interrupted and asked.
"There are plenty of gems, gold and silver, all kinds of jewelry, and rouge made from special spices from the Western Regions. They are all for sale! As long as you can think of it, you can find it on the dark streets!"
"Then let's go shopping tonight?"
Yuan Kexin said, looking at Zhao Rang and the three other men.
She and Ye Sanniang were looking at the gems collected by the great swordsman Haidiya with great interest, but somehow they stretched out their ears and probably listened to the guide's words word for word!
"Let's go! Anyway, the guide said that there is everything in the black streets. After we go there, we each have our own interests, which saves trouble!"
Yuan Ming spread his hands and said.
Zhao Rang thought about it and thought it would work.
Although it was different from his original plan for tonight, it is common for plans to fail to keep up with changes. Moreover, after the guide's impassioned introduction, he also became very interested in this dark street and would not go to see it.
, I feel itchy in my heart.
"Master, let me go home first and pack my things. In two hours, I will be waiting in the lobby on time. Do you think that's okay?"
"No problem, it's settled!"
Zhao Rang readily agreed.
Two hours, even at a girl's house, is enough time to take a bath and change clothes. Zhao Rang counted the time, not only could he take a hot bath, but he could also take a nap to recharge himself before going to the underworld at night.
After watching the guide lead out the "Guest in Green Shirt", Zhao Rang turned around and saw a few more tall and pretty girls from the Western Regions.
"Distinguished guests, you are now friends of the master, please come here!"
Zhao Rang smiled and followed happily.
It feels so good to have money!
They were respected before, but now they have become distinguished after spending money! Moreover, they have suddenly become friends of their master.
I just don’t know if the master’s friend is considered the master. Even half of it is fine. It is not in vain to spend so much money to experience the life of a great nobleman in the Western Regions.
"Distinguished individuals, the three buildings on the left and the one on the right are your residences."
The inn of Three Thousand Two and One Nights is indeed extraordinary.
Where is this room? It is an entire independent courtyard!
Inside the half-closed far door, there is a grape trellis and several fruit trees that Zhao Rang cannot name. The ground is a flat grassland, from which a path is paved with stone slabs, leading to the door of the house.
The house is located on the second floor, with the living room on the first floor and the bathroom and bedroom on the second floor.
Zhao Rang pushed open the courtyard door and walked onto the stone path, only to realize that even the pavement here was made of agate. He picked up a piece and looked at the sun. It was almost translucent in the dark!
"Haha, what a joke!"
After reacting, Zhao returned the things to their original places, clapped his hands, and said with a smile to the girl from the Western Region.
In fact, he didn't feel embarrassed at all...
For so many years in the north, besides practicing swordsmanship, what he and Ximen Dazhuang have practiced most together is face!
A strong enough face can defeat thousands of troops and withstand thousands of words. In short, as long as Zhao Rang doesn't feel embarrassed himself, then others will be embarrassed!
The girl from the Western Region did not show any dissatisfaction with Zhao Rang's strange behavior, but instead had an unusual look in her eyes.
Sometimes the behavior shown deliberately will disgust the girl. The casualness and casualness shown inadvertently are actually a sign of self-confidence.
Confident people are the most attractive to others.
This girl has been attracted by Zhao Rang's confidence.
"I've moved the road together, so I'll live here!"
Yuan Mingkong and Ximen Dazhuang had no objections and went to the Gobi. Ye Sanniang took Yuan Kexin to the opposite courtyard.
"Prepare a basin of hot water for me, I want to take a bath!"
After walking through the agate-paved path, Zhao Rang opened the door, walked into the main hall, and said to the girl from the Western Regions who was following behind him.
"Okay, please sit down first!"
After saying that, the girl twisted her waist and walked upstairs. From Zhao Rang's perspective, she saw the spring in the charming garden, which made Zhao Rang's face turn red.
Reaching out and patting his cheek, Zhao Rang laughed at himself and said:
"That's it after just two glances... I'm still not thick-skinned enough!"
Not long after, the girl's figure appeared at the top of the stairs again.
This time she touched a black lacquered and gold box in her hand, which contained bath towels, soap locust, and many dried flower petals.