It is already the early winter season, everything is bleak, and the weather is cold. Especially, the capital is located in the north, and the climate is much colder than that of the south of the Yangtze River. The cold wind blows, like a steel knife scraping against the bones, which makes people can't help but beat.
A shiver.
However, this does not affect the prosperity of the capital.
Although the streets and alleys cannot be called crowded, people wearing thick clothes and even big cloaks can be seen everywhere going in and out of various shops and stalls.
It has been more than a hundred years since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, and the world has been at peace for a long time. Especially in recent years, the previous emperor passed away and the new emperor has not been on the throne for a long time and has not yet taken charge of the government. Although there are emperor uncle Tietanshenhou and Dongchangchang Gong in the court,
Cao Zhengchun and Cao Zhengchun competed for power, but they barely maintained a balance and did not exploit the people, so they lived and worked in peace and contentment.
The No. 1 Village in the World is located near Feiyun Tower.
This manor was built by the Iron God Hou to collect strange people from all over the world. There are countless people with strange abilities in the manor. He is also very famous in the world, just like Sai Bianque, who is known as the world's best miracle doctor.
, even a flat finger can be pressed down by him, and like Zhang Jinjiu, the best detective in the world, there is nothing in this world that he cannot investigate.
"Master, where are we going?" Zhang Jin, who smelled of alcohol and had blurry eyes, asked drunkenly.
Everyone knows that the best detective in the world likes to drink. He is in such a drunken state every day, but he has detective abilities that are difficult for ordinary people to match.
Shangguan Haitang was dressed in a white shirt, holding a folding fan, and his demeanor was outstanding. However, such a thin outfit was extremely eye-catching on the street. Anyone with some knowledge knew that this person must be a master of martial arts.
"Aren't you the best at reasoning and guessing? People in the world usually ask you all kinds of questions. Why are you asking me today?"
Shangguan Haitang looked at Feiyun Tower, which was already in front of him, and said: "The best detective in the world, tell me, why are we here?"
"Master, you..."
Zhang Jinjiu shook his head and smiled, a bitter smile flashed across his face. The so-called being burdened by fame was what he was talking about.
There are countless people in the world who want to find him to do things, to find enemies, to find secrets of magical skills, and so on. He is tired of this kind of life, so he worships in the No. 1 Village in the world and wants to
Take advantage of the protection of the God of Tie Dan and live a peaceful life in a few days.
Unexpectedly, now the village owner still wants him to think...
"I think that when you go to Feiyun Tower, you definitely don't want to drink, even though you, the owner, specially brought two jugs of good wine."
Zhang Jinjiu thought about it carefully, then smiled and said: "Master, you must be here to meet someone, and as the owner of the village, you specially bring drinks to visit, this person must be a
A guest of extremely high status. In the current world of martial arts, even the top masters may not be able to condescend you, the owner of the village, and they will definitely not be from Hulong Villa. Come to think of it..."
The smile on his lips grew wider, and his face looked like he was already in control of everything.
After a pause, he said: "I heard that the master of the village studied under Mr. Wuhen and was a close friend of tens of millions of high-ranking officials. He also had some friendship with the sword demon Mo Li who is now at the peak of his power. I thought
, it must be one of the three of them."
While talking, the two of them had already arrived in front of Feiyun Tower. This restaurant is five stories high and covers a huge area.
This is one of the largest restaurants in the capital. Countless heroes, literati and poets have stopped here to drink, write poetry, and compete in martial arts duels.
Although it is not a meal, there are already many customers sitting inside, drinking or chatting, and the business is extremely prosperous.
Shangguan Haitang stopped in front of the door, patted the back of his hand gently with the folding fan in his hand, and said with a smile: "Why, the world's number one detective, you still have to choose three people, do you want me to guess? But the three choices you made are quite good.
Everyone is qualified enough for me to bring wine and meet them in person."
Zhang Jinjiu's eyes lit up slightly and he said: "Since it is indeed the three of them, then I am sure!"
He analyzed with pride: "Thirty million high-ranking officials have appeared in Jiangnan a few days ago. It is said that they are solving the problem of counterfeit banknotes in banks. Will they be able to come to the capital for a while? And the master Wuhen is living in seclusion in the world.
For many years, no one has seen his true face. Wherever he goes, there will be four beautiful girls carrying his sedan chair. I cannot be unaware of such movements, so it is not him!"
"Then there is only one sword demon left, Mo Li. Coincidentally, two days ago, someone saw a young swordsman in blue shirt with a hanging sword coming towards the capital. He looked very much like him. So, what you want to see is,
It must be this sword demon Mo Li, right?!"
Although the last sentence is a rhetorical question, the tone is clearly full of determination!
Shangguan Haitang shook his head and smiled, and said: "I know that it is difficult to hide everything from you, Zhang Jinjiu, but isn't that right? Come with me and take a look. Do you understand soon?"
She stepped into the store, and Zhang Jinjiu followed closely behind.
Facing this contemporary master who had become famous all over the world within a few months and was known as the best swordsman in the world, Sword Demon Mo Li, he was really curious in his heart.
Even Dongfang Bubai was defeated by this person. How many people in the world can compete with him?
After climbing four floors in a row, the two of them stopped in front of a private room called Cinnabar.
Shangguan Haitang opened the door without knocking, and saw a man in green shirt sitting next to the window, leaning lazily on a chair. The sunlight through the window was shining on him in large swaths.
He was gilded with a layer of golden light.
"Mo Shaoxia, long time no see!"
Shangguan Haitang cupped his hands and said: "Because you defeated Dongfang Bubai, there was an uproar in the outside world. I don't know how many people are praising you, talking about you, and looking for you. Who knows that Mo Shaoxia is hiding here to show off his work?"
Lazy in the sun?"
This man in green shirt is none other than Mo Li.
After defeating the little old man, he separated from Lu Xiaofeng and others and rushed to the capital.
After successive battles, he felt a little irritated, so he did not rush on his way. He traveled around and practiced martial arts all the way, and it took him more than a month to reach the capital.
Coincidentally, this journey turned out to be extremely smooth. No one came to trouble him anymore, and no one disturbed his practice.
He said leisurely: "They are looking for me, what does it have to do with me? Is it possible that I really want to accept them as my disciples and avenge them?"
Those who want to find Mo Li mostly have these purposes, just like Shangguan Feiyan, and Ren Yingying...
It's a pity that these women are much more vicious-hearted than ordinary people in the world. They will threaten them if their soft words and begging are not successful, so the endings of each of them are not pleasant.
"However, I have never begged Young Master to accept me as his disciple, nor have I ever asked anyone else to do so. How could Young Master Mo think of looking for me as soon as he entered the capital?" Shangguan Haitang joked with a smile.
"Of course I have to ask Haitang for help." Li Qiye chuckled.
He has a good impression of the owner of the No. 1 village in the world, and he really needs his help when he enters the capital this time.
"Begging me, I'm afraid it's better to beg him."
Shangguan Haitang raised his finger and pointed to Zhang Jinjiu beside him and said, "This is Zhang Jinjiu, the best detective in the world who you want to meet. Brother Zhang, haven't you met Mo Shaoxia yet?"
Only then did Zhang Jinjiu dare to let go of his courage and look at the young man carefully.
He was dressed in a green shirt, with handsome features, delicate features, and a vigorous and heroic spirit all over his body. He was indeed too young. Looking at that face, he was only seventeen or eighteen years old at most.
There was a faint smile at the corner of his mouth, and his temperament was as gentle as jade. Underneath the smile was a powerful confidence to control everything, which was the confidence brought to him by every hearty victory.
Zhang Jinjiu has seen a lot of people with this kind of aura, such as the richest man in the world, Thirteen Thousand, and the brave and courageous Lord who sits in the Dragon Guard Villa. They are all among the best!
"I have met Mo Shaoxia." Zhang Jinjiu said respectfully.
He is the best detective in the world. He knows so many secrets, but he can survive until now. He must have a way of protecting himself.
He has a clear mind about who he can offend and who he cannot offend.
The young man in front of him was undoubtedly someone who could not be offended. Although he looked handsome and spoke with a smile, the name of the Sword Demon was enough to explain everything.
His enemies were basically all dead, and almost all of them were beheaded with a sword.
Cruel and murderous, it describes this evil star.
Therefore, Zhang Jinjiu didn't have any arrogant attitude at all, and even the drunkenness in his body was sober.
Li Qiye was also sizing up the world's best detective.
There is a lot of information in this world, which is extremely secretive. Even with a powerful intelligence system, it is difficult to know. But as long as Zhang Jinjiu is invited, there is no secret that he cannot find out.
His reputation as the best detective in the world is by no means wasted.
This is a man of medium build, with an unremarkable face, and two beards. The most eye-catching thing is the red nose, and there is a vague smell of alcohol coming from his body.
.
Anyone who sees him will only think that he is an alcoholic and will not associate him with the world's best detective, and no one will take an alcoholic seriously.
"Mr. Zhang, you're welcome. Please take a seat, please."
Mo Li raised his hand and said.
Shangguan Haitang and Zhang Jinjiu sat down respectively. Shangguan Haitang said: "Mo Shaoxia, these two bottles are royal wine, just a little bit of care."
Zhang Jinjiu placed the two bottles of wine he was carrying on the table.
Li Li looked at the two bottles of wine, somewhat puzzled.
"You don't know that I rarely drink?" Li Li asked.
The number of times he drank can be counted on one hand, and he only got drunk once.
Wine is certainly a good thing, but for Li Li, his own injuries have not healed yet, and he has already racked his brain in searching for the elixir. How can he still have the leisure to drink and get drunk?
"Of course I know, but if I don't give you this wine, how can you ask Zhang Jinjiu to do something for you?" Shangguan Haitang said with a smile.
Everyone knows that Zhang Jinjiu, the best detective in the world, does not love money or lust, but only likes what is in the cup. If you want to ask him to do something, it must be the most precious and rare wine in the world.
"Haitang is interested, but I have already prepared."
Li Li pulled the rope on the side and heard movement outside. Then a waiter pushed the door in and put down two bottles of wine.
"Feiyunlou's Zuixian Brewing, although I don't drink much, I have heard of its reputation, and these two bottles are aged wines that the owner had stored twenty years ago. I wonder if they can catch Mr. Zhang's eyes?" Li Li smiled.
The way.
Zuixian brew that has been stored in the cellar for twenty years?!
Zhang Jinjiu's eyes suddenly straightened. He stood up, raised his hand to pick up the wine bottle, opened the bottle cap, and took a strong sniff. He only felt the aroma of the wine coming to his face. The sweet fragrance penetrated deep into his heart. He opened his eyes
As soon as the light came on, he said happily: "It's really twenty years of drunken immortal brew. I never thought that Zhang would be so blessed in this life!"
Apparently, he was very satisfied with the wine.
"As far as I know, Zuixian Brewing is famous in the capital, and all the cellars that have been stored for more than ten years have long been sold out. Where did you find these twenty-year-old brews?" Shangguan Haitang asked with some confusion.
There is not much fine wine in this world, but there are many wealthy people who like wine, not to mention how many rich and noble people there are in the capital.
"Talk to the boss. He thinks my price is honest, so he is naturally willing to give me two bottles." Li Li said with a faint smile.
With his martial arts skills and the use of soul-transferring techniques, the shopkeeper even revealed all the concubines he kept, not to mention two bottles of fine wine.
It's just that if he did these things, it would be unavoidable to lose his status if word spread about them, so he didn't want to talk to Haitang in detail.
Seeing that he was pretending to be mysterious, Haitang didn't ask any more questions. He just sighed and said: "Since I have these twenty years of drunken immortal wine, I guess I don't have to show off these two bottles of royal wine that have been hidden for hundreds of years."
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As she spoke, she made a show of putting away the wine on the table.
"A century-old imperial wine!"
Zhang Jinjiu screamed strangely and threw himself at the table.
He never expected that the two bottles of royal wine that Shangguan Haitang asked him to carry turned out to be hundreds of years old!
Although Zuixian Brewing is good, it is even rarer to have a century-old brew.
With his drunkard temperament, he would naturally die if he saw him.
"Look, it seems like you can't get these two bottles of wine back."
Li Qiye smiled and said, "Then just stay, as if I owe you a favor."
Shangguan Haitang's eyes suddenly lit up.
This is a favor from the dignified Sword Demon. You must know that in today's world, he is almost in a position to compete with his adoptive father!
That's not something you can buy for two bottles of century-old wine.
Zhang Jinjiu held four bottles of wine in his arms, as happy as a child, giggling.
He said: "Young Master Mo, with these four bottles of wine, I dare to go through mountains of swords and seas of fire, not to mention your face. I don't know why you want to see me, just make arrangements."
"Okay, Mr. Zhang is very quick to talk."
Li Qiye nodded, this was what he was waiting for.
"I know that thirty years ago, Tianxiang, a small country in the Western Regions, presented a gift to the Ming Dynasty."
"Heavenly fragrant cardamom?!"
Shangguan Haitang blurted out.
Li Li glanced at her, nodded again, and said: "It's the heavenly fragrant cardamom. There were only three of them at that time. It is said that taking these three is enough to make the dead alive, with flesh and bones. It's a pity that no one seems to know about these three elixirs."
's whereabouts."
"So Mo Shaoxia, are you interested in these three fragrant cardamom?" Zhang Jinjiu frowned.
"Of course, Haitang should know that I have been looking for the thousand-year-old elixir. The magic of fragrant cardamom today is not inferior to the thousand-year elixir. Naturally, I want to find them." Li Li said.
"this……"
Zhang Jinjiu sighed and said, "I'm afraid there may be some trouble..."