The construction speed of the Taoist temple is quite fast. After all, the wages are not low, and the main labor force in the village has gathered there.
Within ten days, the basic prototype was completed.
Building a house for people in this era is not as troublesome as in modern cities, not because there are no cement and steel bars.
Of course, the bricks, tiles and wood used are of good quality, so there is no need to worry about the soundness of the house.
During the day, Jia Zhengjin would sit on a camphor tree or other high-lying area, overlooking the Yang family and Niu Shun family. At night, he would secretly run around the village, completely imitating the habits of wild cats, and under the guise of stealing food, he would actually conduct house-to-house investigations.
He was very cautious and did not reveal any flaws.
Yue Lang and Yuan Jun are also very powerful, at least so far, they have not succeeded in their incarnation forms.
Occasionally I would go to Liu Jing and Min Wenshu in the evening. The two of them were very restrained. Apart from teaching Chu Daya how to practice, they just supervised the construction of the Taoist temple and did not do anything else.
What puzzles Jia Zhengjin the most is that almost half a month has passed. Niu Shun and Niu Xi have broken through nearly half of the maze, brought back a large amount of treasure, and buried it under the bed in the house. They continued to go up the mountain every day without interruption!
Without their own intervention, Yue Lang, Yuan Jun, Liu Jing and Min Wenwen just left it alone without any sign of sabotaging the plan.
They couldn't sit back and watch the gamble fail. The only explanation was that there was no need to act rashly until they found out their true identity.
This also proves that the other party is full of confidence and feels that it can turn the situation around at any time.
Jia Zhengjin believed that the other party had been probing the four masters and servants of the Yang family, just as he was secretly observing and looking for Yue Lang.
Determine the opponent's status and engage in a fight before you can use your full strength.
As the saying goes, if you know yourself and the enemy, you can fight a hundred battles without danger.
If you attack rashly without knowing the opponent's situation, your opponent may see the flaw and even take advantage of it.
The other party had similar ideas to his own. However, during this period, the villagers who had been in contact with the four masters and servants of the Yang family had never stopped. It was difficult to find any clues. This was also a headache for Jia Zhengjin.
Both parties were very calm, as if the content of the gambling game had become about finding the other party's true identity.
Of course, Jia Zhengjin has the advantage.
Because Niu Shun and Niu Xi are still acting according to their own plans. If the people in the Four Heavens Palace don't intervene, they will be the victors in half a month.
Those who are betting against him are Yue Lang, Yuan Jun, Liu Jing, and Min Wenwen. They are just assisting. The three of them will intervene, but they will not interfere too much unless Yue Lang has no self-esteem and self-confidence.
If it drags on, Yue Lang, who is at a disadvantage, will definitely jump out.
The sun goes down and nothing changes today.
After nightfall, Jia Zhengjin secretly returned to Niu Xi's home.
People are in high spirits when happy events happen. Niu Xi followed Niu Shun through the maze for half a month, and the treasures he brought back and hid were staggering. I am afraid even the wealthy Sheep family does not have so much gold and silver!
This is only half of it, there are more gold and silver treasures in the maze. If you match Niu Shun in half, you can become a very rich person.
He is naturally in a good mood and has a good temper. There are fewer quarrels and quarrels with his father Niu Bao every day, and the atmosphere between father and son is relatively peaceful.
Seeing that his son no longer ran around with those bad friends and followed Niu Shun up the mountain to chop firewood every day, Niu Bao's attitude towards him also improved a lot.
There will be fewer quarrels and more conversations, and the family will be more harmonious.
Niu Xi was still filial at heart, but Niu Bao was just angry and refused to argue. Now that the conflict was gone, the problem was gone.
"What is this?" During dinner, Niu Bao placed a pair of cloth shoes in front of Niu Xi. Niu Xi naturally asked with a puzzled look on his face.
"Every day when you climb mountains, your old shoes are almost worn out, right?" Niu Bao lowered his head to eat, "I asked Aunt Wang from the village entrance to make a new pair, take them and wear them!"
"For me?" Niu Xi was a little surprised. After all, although the relationship between father and son was much gentler, this was the first time he received a gift from his father. "How much did it cost?"
"Not much, only thirty-two copper coins." Niu Bao said, "I have saved a lot in the Taoist temple these days. I will buy you a new dress tomorrow. You just need to learn well and don't go out to cause trouble like now."
Niu Xi glanced at his father who was lowering his head to eat, and silently took the cloth shoes in his hand: "Why don't you buy yourself a pair?"
"Don't worry, mine can still be worn for a while." Niu Bao said, "By the way, Da Liu has to go to the county tomorrow. He said there is something going on with a relative. Do you want to follow me to the Taoist temple?"
"No!" Niu Xi shook his head, "I still have to go up the mountain with Shunzi to chop wood."
"There is enough firewood, and the wages for cultivating Taoism and temples are high."
"Forget it! I still want to continue chopping firewood with Shunzi."
Niu Bao then raised his head to look at his son, and then nodded: "Okay! At least with Shunzi, I feel relieved."
"Hmm~"
The father and son chatted without a word, which was in sharp contrast to the previous situation where they only yelled and cursed each other.
"I'll go sit down at Shunzi's place." It was quite early after dinner, so Niu Xi got up.
Recently, the relationship between Niu Xi and Niu Shun has become stronger and stronger. In addition to going to the mountains together, they often visit each other.
Of course, the main purpose is to discuss the labyrinth and the treasure in secret, without letting others know.
Niu Bao is also used to it. He is absolutely at ease when his son goes to Niu Shun, the most honest person.
Jia Zhengjin was not in a hurry to follow him. He had clearly observed in the past few days that Niu Xi and Niu Shun had nothing to do except talk about the maze treasure in a deserted place.
Anyway, he could see Niu Shun's house very close to him through the window. What he focused on was still finding Yue Lang.
Chu Daya was with Liu Jing and was sent back a little later.
Niu Xi and Niu Shun were undisturbed in the thatched house, so they could secretly dig a bigger basement where the treasures were buried, and they could also discuss ways to move deeper into the maze.
Niu Bao finished his meal and started to clear away the dishes.
At this moment, a familiar figure appeared outside the door: "Brother Bao'er?"
"Who is it?" Niu Bao put down the dishes and came out of the kitchen.
"It's me!" Qian Xiulan stood outside.
"Xiulan? What's going on?" Niu Bao walked to the door and asked curiously.
"It's nothing! My man wants to have a few drinks with you. Tomorrow he will go to his uncle's house in the county to help with his affairs. He may stay for two days."
"I just finished eating!"
"Have a drink if you want. I've cooked some side dishes for you two to have a good chat."
"Then...okay!" Niu Bao doesn't object to drinking, and he often chats with Da Liu. Anyway, it's still early for bedtime, and Da Liu has to go to the county to do some business tomorrow, and the uncle is in no mood.
No, a few words between friends can soothe your mood.
Seeing that he agreed, Qian Xiulan did not leave immediately: "Isn't Xizi here?"
"He? He's at Shunzi's house!" Niu Bao pointed out.
"Oh~ Then go to my house by yourself, my man is waiting!" Qian Xiulan said, "I'll go sit at Grandma Jin's place for a while."
