Chapter 38 If you have something to do, I will carry it!
For the time being, under these conditions, you can't force others to come up with things they don't have, so just make do with it for the time being.
I had just grabbed the meat-cutting knife in my hand and was about to cut the meat when a slim figure appeared at the door. Who else could it be besides the princess Shang Shuqing?
There was no sign of the monkey, but this woman was here, which was interesting! Niu Youdao narrowed his eyes slightly and smiled, stretched out his hand to make a gesture of invitation, and put down the knife in his hand.
Shang Shuqing walked to the small table and knelt down opposite Niu Youdao, "I'm sorry for disturbing Mr. Tao's meal!"
Master Tao? Niu Youdao smiled half-heartedly, but the other party actually changed his name to 'Master Tao'. This title is exclusive to monkeys in this world. He smiled and said: "It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter, I don't have any appetite."
Shang Shuqing: "But the craftsmanship of the people below is not to the Taoist taste?"
Is that worthy of being called craftsmanship? Niu Youdao complained endlessly, not bothering to attack the other party, and shook his head, "It's because today's incident has affected his appetite, I'm afraid that the prince and princess will blame him!"
Shang Shuqing was silent and said slowly: "The deceased has passed away, but I hope that the living can live a better life and give an explanation to the dead, which is better than anything else. Everyone should look forward and indulge in
There is no need to get past and be unable to extricate yourself.”
Both of them were talking vaguely, neither of them revealed the truth.
Niu Youdao smiled and said: "Why is the princess so elegant and happy that she comes to chat with Niu?"
Shang Shuqing went straight to the point and said, "Is Mr. Dao preparing to leave?"
Niu Youdao smiled, "I have this idea."
Shang Shuqing straightened her chest and said solemnly: "Qing'er is here hoping that Master Dao can stay and help my brother and sister!"
Niu Youdao smiled and said, "I'm just a young monk at the level of Qi refining. I'm afraid I won't be able to help you, so I'd better find another expert."
Shang Shuqing: "I'm not hiding this from Master Tao, nor am I being rude to him. My brother and sister are in such a state of decline. Their future is uncertain and there are many crises. No one wants to have anything to do with us. Everyone shuns us like snakes and scorpions, including us brothers and sisters.
In order to be qualified to pick and choose, we brothers and sisters will try our best to fight for anyone who has the ability. If we accumulate less, we will make more, and if we gather sand to form a tower, we believe that there will be a great and powerful day, not to mention that Master Tao is a disciple of Mr. Dong Guo!"
Niu Youdao chuckled and said: "I don't know the relationship between my master and you. That relationship cannot bind me. There is no point in criticizing my master. It is better to discuss the matter as it is. Why should I stay and work for you?"
Shang Shuqing: "Master Tao will help us, and we will do our best to provide him with cultivation resources!"
Niu Youdao raised his eyebrows and said slowly: "You are in trouble, do you have any training resources that you can provide to me?"
Shang Shuqing: "So we are willing to work together with Master Dao instead of letting Master Dao serve us! Not only has Master Dao offended the Song family, but just because Master Dao is a disciple of the Shangqing Sect, it will be difficult for monks in the world to tolerate him.
Master, it is difficult for Taoist masters to obtain cultivation resources. Although we brothers and sisters have no cultivation resources to provide to Mr. Taoist, as long as we have some income, it belongs to Mr. Taoist. Master Taoist can help us, and we will try our best to earn it for Mr. Taoist.
Practice resources!”
Niu Youdao played with the knife on the table. After listening, he seemed a little impatient and said: "Okay, there is no point in blabbering, let's just settle it!"
"Huh?" Shang Shuqing was a little confused and asked: "What does Mr. Dao mean?"
Niu Youdao said casually: "I promise to stay!"
"Uh..." Shang Shuqing was stunned, in disbelief. How could she be convinced so easily? She made preparations to attack the tough problem and prepared a large set of rhetoric, but before she even used it, this happened? She said in confusion.
: "Is this true?"
Niu Youdao raised his eyes to look at the other party and asked: "Is it possible that Niu is a person who goes back on his word in the eyes of the princess?"
Shang Shuqing was overjoyed when she heard this. She quickly stood up, straightened her clothes, bowed, and then straightened up again and said excitedly: "Master Tao, wait a moment, I will invite my brother to come over and thank you!"
"There's no need to thank you. You can't give me anything to thank you. There's no need for frivolous things. You'd better listen to what I have to say first." Niu Youdao fiddled with the blade of the knife in his hand and stared at it coldly.
The other party said: "You can stay, but I have conditions. You are not allowed to let the monkey charge into the battle, and you are not allowed to use the monkey as a gun. Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude!" The knife in his hand flicked away and was inserted into the meat on the plate.
Shang Shuqing was startled and fell into a dilemma. If his brother wanted to keep Yuan Gang, didn't he think that Yuan Gang had that ability? If Yuan Gang was not allowed to charge and fight, then what would he do? If it was just for personal force,
That Niu Youdao is indeed more suitable than Yuan Gang.
After much hesitation, it is not difficult to make a decision. If you don't agree, the other party will leave and get nothing. If you agree, at least two people will be left. In the spirit of this situation, it is better to have something than nothing.
, Shang Shuqing finally nodded and said: "Okay, I promise Master Dao, I can guarantee it for my brother!"
Niu Youdao nodded, "Then it's a deal!"
After the two exchanged polite greetings, Shang Shuqing took her leave. She came in high spirits, but when she left, she felt a little less motivated. She stayed, but the expected effect was not achieved.
Shortly after Shang Shuqing left, another person appeared outside the door, and Yuan Gang walked in silently.
Niu Youdao was sitting cross-legged in meditation, looking at the motionless food on the plate in front of him. Yuan Gang sat cross-legged opposite him and said, "I just saw the princess leaving here. What happened?"
Niu Youdao said calmly: "What else can happen? Her ugly appearance makes me sick to my stomach. Can I still fall in love with her? She hopes that we can stay and help her brother and sister...I
accepted!"
Yuan Gang lowered his head slightly and said: "It's my fault..."
Before he finished speaking, Niu Youdao interrupted: "It has nothing to do with you. I can't refuse the offer she made. She agreed that if things come true in the future, the two brothers will fully provide me with training resources."
Yuan Gang lowered his head and said silently: "Master Dao, I did something wrong today. I said something I shouldn't have said. I'm sorry!" He knew in his heart that some things could not be hidden from Master Dao. They both knew each other too well.
, Master Dao stayed because of his reasons.
Niu Youdao said casually and slowly: "It's too much to say I'm sorry. We are human beings in two lives and brothers in one life. If something happens to you, I will take care of it!"
Yuan Gang was silent and his cheeks tensed up.
Niu Youdao stretched out his hand and knocked on the table, and said angrily: "Look, look, it's such a big lump again. We are all gentle people, can it still make people look a little embarrassed? This kind of food every day,
I got angry after watching it. Now that I have calmed down, you can think of a solution."
Yuan Gang didn't say anything. He reached out and pulled out the knife on the big piece of meat, and began to slice the meat piece by piece. With skillful knife skills, the meat slices were evenly thin and thick.
Niu Youdao then took the chopsticks he had brought, picked up the pieces of meat, put it into his mouth and chewed it slowly.
After cutting all the meat, Yuan Gang grabbed it with his hands, stuffed each piece into his mouth and chewed it slowly.
The two of them just sat facing each other and slowly finished a plate of meat without speaking.
After Yuan Gang cleaned up the scene, Niu Youdao stretched out, grabbed the sword lying aside and used it as a cane, stood up with a stick, "Let's go, eat well!"
When we came outside, the courtyard was dark, with lanterns swaying under the eaves, some on and some off.
Wandering around, I arrived at the courtyard where Shang Chaozong stayed. Someone went in and announced that Shang Chaozong, Lan Ruoting and Shang Shuqing had all come out.
"Master Tao!" They actually changed their titles when they met and greeted each other, but this title felt a little strange coming from the mouth of the older Lan Ruoting.
Niu Youdao was a little startled and glanced at Shang Shuqing. It was obvious that this woman's guarantee was valid and everyone here agreed.
In this case, he didn't beat around the bush, "I have been under house arrest in the Shangqing Sect. I don't know the situation outside. With your background, you must have a map. I want the map, and I also need to understand the surrounding situation and situation, especially
It's from the Cangwu County fief area!" Before, he had never wanted to go to Cangwu County, the Shang Chaozong's fiefdom, so he didn't worry about it, but this time it was different and he started to pay attention.
Yuan Gang, who was following him, perked up. As soon as Niu Youdao spoke these words, his demeanor made him see the shadow of the Taoist master who once dominated the world, and he realized that the Taoist master was going to be serious this time.
I really need to formally intervene in the affairs of this group of people.
Several people looked at each other. In their impression, the accompanying monks usually protect the safety of the target, or do things that ordinary warriors cannot do. It seems a bit wrong to listen to the tone of asking for a map.
However, Shang Chaozong still nodded and said, "Yes, Taoist Master, please wait inside!" He extended his hand to invite him in.
A group of people entered, and soon someone brought over several maps, ranging from a detailed map of Cangwu County to a rough map of the Yan Kingdom.
Just as he was about to spread out the map for him, Niu Youdao raised his hand, "Don't worry, let's ask some questions first. I hope the prince can tell the truth."
Several people looked at each other, and Shang Chaozong nodded, "It doesn't matter if you say it, Lord Tao!"
Niu Youdao frowned and said, "Do we have to go to Cangwu County?"
A few people probably knew what he meant. Lan Ruoting answered: "Master Tao is not aware of something. If you dare to deviate from the route, you may be immediately pursued by the court. With our strength, we have no ability to resist. We take this risk."
Can’t afford it!”
Niu Youdao said, "Since the imperial court treats you like this, why should you be let out of the capital? Is this Cangwu County such a great place that it can trap the prince like a cage and prevent him from getting out?"
The real reason makes it difficult for the Shang Chaozong people to talk about it.
Niu Youdao looked at the reactions of these people and said calmly: "I'm risking my life by following you. My two brothers only have one life. If I don't want to die in confusion, I want to hear the truth! If you want to, I will tell you. If you don't want to, I will tell you.
The two of us leave immediately!"
"Brother, Mr. Lan!" Shang Shuqing suddenly spoke up and nodded to the two of them.
So Shang Chaozong also nodded slowly, and Lan Ruoting sighed and said with a wry smile: "The imperial court found an excuse to arrest the prince, and it was clear that he wanted to put him to death. I saw that something was wrong, so I let the news out...