Because he was not wearing a cloak and was not in the wilderness, Qi Xuansu put the two swords that were not easily concealed in his saddle bag and only took a blunderbuss and a dagger with him.
Approaching the city gate, Qi Xuansu and Liu Hu both dismounted and led their horses away.
When entering the city, Qi Xuansu still showed the token of the man in black, so as not to waste time explaining the origin of the firecrackers. The soldiers guarding the city saw Qi Xuansu carrying the firecrackers and tokens, and the "granddaughter" Xiao beside him
He was already able to ride a horse at a young age, so he was treated as a member of a general family and was allowed to ride happily.
After the two came to Jiangling Mansion, they did not go to the famous Taiping Inn to avoid causing trouble. Instead, they found a smaller inn, the kind where people live on the second floor and eat on the first floor.
Qi Xuansu gave Liu Hu a piece of peace money and asked her to go through the hotel check-in procedures. He led the two horses to the stables at the back. He found that "Bu Yue" could actually understand human speech, so he patted her
The saddle bag on its body: "If you lose something, I'll ask you for it."
"Bu Yue" snorted, indicating that Qi Xuansu was relieved.
Qi Xuansu then went to the inn lobby. Liu Hu had already opened a room, holding two keys in one hand and a handful of change in the other.
Qi Xuansu only took the key, and then waved to Liu Hu to take the change.
It's just a piece of peace money, he is not Qiniang.
Liu Hu didn't refuse and put the change directly into his wallet.
To outsiders, they look more like a pair of grandfather and grandson.
The two followed the waiter to the guest room on the second floor. After settling in, they returned to the first floor and ordered some food.
Liu Hu asked subconsciously: "Don't you drink?"
Qi Xuansu immediately thought of the alcoholic Bodhisattva Man, and couldn't help but shook his head and said with a smile: "I'd better forget it when I'm away from home."
Liu Hu nodded and concentrated on eating.
Not long after, I saw a group of people whizzing by outside the door. Although they passed by in a flash, it was vaguely visible that the person leading the group was a young man. He was well-dressed and well-born.
Wherever the cavalry passed, pedestrians gave way and there was a panic.
Seeing this scene, the innkeeper shook his head and sighed.
Qi Xuansu took advantage of the situation and asked: "Shopkeeper, what is the background of that young master just now? He actually galloped wildly in the bustling city and regarded the king's law as nothing."
"Is your guest a foreigner?" The shopkeeper did not answer immediately.
Qi Xuansu nodded and said, "I passed by here."
The shopkeeper showed a clear look and then said: "The Yuan family just now was born in the local rich family, and he is a Tai Sui-like figure. I heard that Mr. Yuan is hosting a banquet in Taiping Tower today to entertain distinguished guests. This young man is probably in a hurry to attend the banquet.
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"A person like Tai Sui." Qi Xuansu clicked his tongue and already knew the meaning of this sentence.
At this moment, the sound of horse hooves was heard again, heading towards the inn.
The shopkeeper was startled and looked out subconsciously.
Not long after, I saw the horse team just returning and stopped directly at the door of the inn.
The leader, the young man in gilded clothes, got off his horse and strode into the inn.
The shopkeeper hurriedly came out from behind the counter and took the initiative to greet him. However, before he could reach him, the young master's attendant reached out and rolled him to the side. He knocked over a table and couldn't get up for a long time.
The guys were so frightened that they didn't dare to breathe, let alone move.
The young master walked straight towards Qi Xuansu and Liu Hu, but his eyes were firmly locked on Liu Hu.
Qi Xuansu is not blind, so he naturally understands what is going on. He just doesn't understand. If Zhang Yuelu is sitting next to him, that's it. After all, Zhang Yuelu is both talented and beautiful. Not only Qi Xuansu likes Zhang Yuelu, but also many young men from aristocratic families covet him.
Zhang Yuelu shows that Qi Xuansu has a first-class vision, which is not surprising.
But Liuhu is just a middle-aged person, and this young man should have eaten it before, so it's not like this. Could it be that he is used to eating delicacies from mountains and seas, and wants to change his taste?
The young master's name is Yuan Fengchan. He was born in the Yuan family. His father is Yuan Shangdao, the current head of the Yuan family, and his grandfather is the great Confucian Yuan Chongzong. It is said that a scholarly family has a very strict upbringing, but this is not necessarily the case. The so-called etiquette and family tradition are still important.
When it comes to looking at people, in front of friends and teachers, it is natural to be courteous and courteous, so that no one can find fault, but in front of "servants", there is no need to be like this.
To put it bluntly, in the eyes of these aristocratic families, etiquette is for people, not for “cows and horses.”
Can a master treat ordinary people as human beings? This is worth debating.
The word "herdsman" shows his mentality.
Just now, Yuan Fengchan passed by the inn on horseback. He accidentally caught a glimpse and happened to see Qi Xuansu and Liu Hu, the "grandfather and grandson". He only remembered Liu Hu's eyes, which were bright and lively, like stars. He had only seen them in his life, but he couldn't forget them.
, so after walking out for a while, he couldn't help but turn around and come back. Just as Qi Xuansu expected, he was used to eating big fish and meat, and wanted to try some porridge and side dishes.
Qi Xuansu stood up, cleared his throat, and planned to speak.
Yuan Fengchan had already opened his mouth and said: "My dear Yuan Fengchan, do you dare to ask the girl her name?"
Qi Xuansu said lightly: "This young master, something is wrong."
Yuan Fengchan said nothing, but one of his followers was worried about the young master's needs. He stepped forward and reached out to push Qi Xuansu.
"Old guy, my young master didn't ask you, you have no right to speak here..."
Qi Xuansu allowed the man to push his hand and not move at all. Instead, a counter-shock force was generated, which directly broke the man's wrist.
The man's face immediately turned pale, and he took a few steps back, still maintaining the push action and not daring to move.
Qi Xuansu stretched out his hand to dust his clothes: "I am talking to your young master, it is not your turn to interrupt."
The expressions of the remaining followers changed and they immediately gathered around.
Qi Xuansu looked calm and asked: "Are you going to... rob civilian girls?"
One of the guards said coldly: "There are no civilian girls. There are only two thieves."
Qi Xuansu smiled.
In a sense, these people are right.
He is really a thief.
Just killed a thief who was a Taoist priest of the fourth grade of Jijiu.
Because Daomen vigorously suppresses secret societies, people in Jianghu are encouraged to report members of secret societies. Some people in Jianghu are afraid of the secret societies' retaliation afterward, and do not have the courage to offend real secret societies. However, they are not only brave enough to use this matter to falsely accuse others, but also
It was so big that there was even a wave of false accusations. Anyone who had a grudge against him would be reported to the Taoist sect as a demon who formed a secret society.
There was a saying at the time that when others say you are a secret society monster, you'd better be a member of a secret society.
The same is true here and now.
When others say you are a lawless thief, you'd better be truly lawless.
Liuhu remained silent.
Along the way, she got to know Uncle Wei somewhat. No matter how he looked at him, he was not soft-hearted or even cruel.
A Taoist priest of the fourth level of the Taoist sect will kill him if he is told to kill him, let alone these domestic slaves and lackeys.
The servant did not dare to be too careless and said in a deep voice: "No one in Jiangling Mansion dares to be rude to my young master."
"Oh?" Qi Xuansu said noncommittally, "I have been to many places. I have a word of advice for you. There are little demons in temples but strong winds, and there are many bastards in shallow water. Don't take yourself too seriously."
The subordinate was furious and stretched out his hand to pull out his sword, which glowed with cold light.
Several innkeepers were so frightened that they hid aside with their heads in their hands.
The next moment, this subordinate did not dare to move.
Because a firecracker was pressed against his forehead.
Qi Xuansu held the "Dragon Hand Gun" and the hammer was pressed down: "You are right, I am really a thief, a member of the secret society, if you dare to touch me today, tomorrow our Lingshan Witch Cult will dare to go to your house and kill you."
Kill. You don’t need to scare me with the imperial court and the Taoist sect. If you are afraid of the imperial court and the Taoist sect, what kind of secret association is it?"
The subordinate was silent for a moment, and seemed to have gained confidence again: "Do you dare to fire a gun?"
Qi Xuansu said nothing.
"Don't dare to fire the gun, what are you doing blindly..." The servant suddenly took action and tried to snatch the "Dragon Hand Gun" from Qi Xuansu's hand.
There was a gunshot.
A dark bloody hole appeared on the servant's forehead.
His eyes widened, and he fell heavily backward to the ground, refusing to rest in silence.
"I'm a timid man and can't bear to be frightened." Qi Xuansu reloaded the gun without changing his expression, without even twitching his eyelids.
This time no one asked Qi Xuansu whether he dared to fire the gun. They didn't even have the courage to stop Qi Xuansu from loading the gun. They just watched Qi Xuansu unhurriedly load the ammunition for the "Shenlong Hand Gun".
Qi Xuansu raised his gun again, this time pointing it directly at Yuan Fengchan, and said in a gentle tone: "Get out."
Yuan Fengchan's face darkened and he took a step back, but he couldn't swallow his breath.
When had he ever been so angry at his doorstep?
But he was also a little scared.
If he is an ordinary Jianghu person, he will not be afraid. The more he obeys the law and has a family and a career, the less he has to worry, lest this old man is really a member of a secret society.
Among the many secret societies, the Lingshan Witch Cult is the most terrifying.
The Lingshan Witch Sect must avenge any enemy. Although the Lingshan Witch Sect is far away, it must be punished. However, a real person from the Taoist Sect has just died.