Heroes of the Fantasy World

Chapter 174

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Slightly aware of something strange, Bai Feng knew that the five of them had just left the tiger's mouth and entered the wolf's den.If Zhao Kuo hadn't acted wisely and responded in a timely manner, Master Lou might have reported the whereabouts of the young swordsman and Xianbei witch to the Yamen government in exchange for higher benefits.

Now Bai Feng and Murong Yan can still sit peacefully facing each other, making tea and discussing matters, all relying on the meager friendship between the Zhao family and the Lou family in the past.And this kind of friendship almost disappeared because of the robbery of a business two months ago, and the remaining kindness was used as a bargaining chip to lure the eldest son of the Zhao family into the game obediently.

Bai Feng lightly sipped the tea in his hand, and explained to Murong Yan in front of him one by one: "Although the Lou family didn't intend to harm anyone intentionally, but with the whereabouts of you and me as the handle, it's hard for us not to People will be held back."

"En!" Murong Yan replied cautiously, and then skillfully played with the set of tea making utensils on the low table.

This was the morning of the second day they came to Lou's Mansion, Murong Yan woke up early and prepared tea to serve her "good brother" who stayed by her side silently all night again.

Even though she lived such a miserable life as a vagabond, Murong Yan seldom vented her anger on others.If someone has observed carefully, they will know that this strange woman not only has a different identity and blood than ordinary people, but also has a more delicate mind than ordinary people.

She knew that she had been cared for and protected, and the person who protected her was determined not to see herself suffer.That's why Murong Yan always had a crappy and romantic smile on her face.This smile contains all the emotions that a young girl should have: it is cautious but not sloppy, innocent but not flattering, playful but not dull.

Under the simple dark purple sackcloth is a pure soul that has been washed away by the wind and rain.

Murong Yan is afraid that she has long forgotten that she was once a young lady of the Fu family, and she has never flaunted her lintel or deliberately displayed her innate beauty.She is more simple than the least experienced child in the world, or in other words, it is precisely because she has experienced life and death at a young age that she has such a tranquil state of mind.

Therefore, Baifeng couldn't figure out why Taipingdao should be so obsessed with such a woman?He watched her continue to fiddle with the teapot and cup, gently poured out the tea from the spout, and then warmly handed it to him without saying a word.This is what often happens when the two of them get along, as if there is a tacit understanding from the heart, which has been answering various questions for them.

However, he still couldn't help but sighed from the bottom of his heart: "Why do those thieves pursue so hard? Could it be that just because of a legend, they can go so crazy?"

"Yan'er doesn't understand either. Since Taipingdao discovered the existence of the Xianbei witch, she has not stopped looking for it. First it was my mother, and then it was me..."

"How about, let's go outside and find out the details of Lou's family. If Lou's family has something to do with Taiping Dao, aren't we in danger?" Bai Feng said, and explained: "Brother Zhao If you don’t come to the Lou’s house, and the younger sister doesn’t know much about the world, their news will inevitably be a bit blocked. We can only go to the market to look for it. If we can meet the servants who used to work in the Lou’s house, that would be great!”

"Okay, I'll go get ready now..." Murong Yan replied, and immediately left the table to prepare the hat, water and food.

After a while, there was a knock on the door again, Bai Feng asked who it was, and the man replied: "Master Bai, brother, he asked me to inform you that he and sister Jinghua are going out to recruit people today, so Uncle Lou will Go to the racecourse to buy horses."

Bai Feng went to answer the door and replied: "Yan'er and I are going out for a walk too, do you want to go together, little sister?"

"I... I'm inconvenient..." The little girl regained her spirits in an instant, but she quickly recovered and replied with a little disappointment: "I'm afraid that Sister Ajuan won't think about it again, and she wants to go alone. So I have to stay with her..."

"Miss Ajuan?" Bai Feng said in surprise, "So she really didn't leave!"

The little girl nodded in agreement, then walked around Bai Feng in front of the door, greeted Murong Yan in the room, and went back to her room.

Bai Feng and Murong Yan put on their hats and gauze, tidied up their clothes, then walked out of the house and left Lou Mansion together.

Now the climate is gradually going from summer to autumn, and the cold wind at the foot of Mount Qunma is already oozing coolness.However, the burlap clothes on the two of them were rough and heavy, airtight and impervious to sweat, which caused them to feel a stuffy air surrounding them after walking a few steps.

If there is a gust of cool wind blowing by at this time, it will be enough to make people's hearts suddenly chill, and the body's hairs will tremble.

The streets of Gunma Town are full of sunshine and crowds, and the jingling of horse bells one after another, making everything that is passing by even more noisy.

The ponies and donkeys carrying the goods were led and walked in the middle of the road, while they were pulling one or several carts of goods; there were several wanted notices posted on the bulletin board not far away, and two of them were familiar faces.Everyone talked and laughed.

Some people said where they made a fortune selling copper mines, some people said where they met the men and women on the arrest warrant;

They were hysterical, one shouting louder than the other, even if two men and women wearing veils to hide themselves passed by at this time, no one would pay attention.

Bai Feng and Murong Yan visited the corners of Qunma Town in this way, and finally found to their surprise that the Lou family was quite famous in Qunma Town because he provided many jobs and let the people find a place to live. ideas.

However, at that time, the merchants were robbed and killed the sons or husbands of at least dozens of families, that is to say, at least dozens of families lost the head of the family and lost the "pillar".Since then, many people have lost their source of income, and have been doing nothing all day long, relying on pensions to barely survive.The Lou family has gradually become a "profiteer" that the common people say is harmful.

Knowing that other than that, the Lou family is no different, so Bai Feng and Murong Yan found a restaurant to settle down.They only ate the dry food and drinks they brought, and sat in a corner silently observing the passers-by.

After an unknown amount of time, two young masters and young ladies walked into the restaurant, whose appearances and attires were completely different from those of the others.One wears a satin yellow shirt with a high bun, with blue silk at the temples, tall and mighty; the other wears a green dress and a white hakama, with a purple-red headband, and has an exquisite figure.

Mr. Huang Shan and Miss Tsing Yi saw a crowded place on the second floor of the tavern, and after thinking for a while, they planned to go straight, even ignoring the greetings from the restaurant boy.Bai Feng and Murong Yan happened to be sitting near that group of people, and could clearly hear what they were talking about.

"How many people, do you know Jinghua?"

"Hey! Isn't this our Miss Lou, who is here to pay us wages?"

"Jinghua is here to beg everyone to come back. The person next to me is the eldest son of the Yuyi Zhao family. As long as you can deliver him safely to Yuyi Town, money matters are easy to discuss."

"I'm Zhao Kuo, please take care of me."

Before the words fell, the sound of the table being turned over suddenly came from there, "Why, are you here to deliberately ridicule our brothers?"

"Don't...don't, a gentleman uses his mouth but doesn't move his hands!"

"You son of a bitch! If I don't teach you a lesson today, how can I solve the hatred in my heart!"

Seeing that Zhao Kuo was about to be taught a lesson for no reason, a voice of restraint came from a certain corner at the right time: "Stop!"

I saw the young swordsman walking over slowly, stroking the sword on his waist with his left hand.At this moment, Zhao Kuo was being entangled by two young servants, and when he saw someone coming to help, he suddenly turned around on a whim and knocked over the hooligans who grabbed his collar and his hands.

Several people scuffled immediately, Bai Feng didn't bother to draw his sword to retreat the enemy, but just took the sword in his hand and swung it like an iron rod, there were still some traces of sword moves in it, and quickly dispersed the gangsters .

In this chaotic fight, many things in the store were overturned and damaged, but this was thanked by the store owner.Because that group of people often come to eat free food, and they say it is credit, but in fact, since the Lou family is gone, they have no money at all.

In order to express their gratitude, the store also sent some side dishes and drinks, allowing the four of them to rest for a while.

Lou Jinghua was amazed at Bai Feng's superb martial arts, and also sneered at Zhao Kuo who wanted to be a hero to save the beauty, but was unable to defeat the enemy, and could only do things with one mouth.

Zhao Kuo explained naturally: "We are here to discuss business. Brother Bai beat people away. After searching for a long time, we still haven't recruited one person!"

"I said Brother Kuo, if you can't beat others, you still want to gain a place in speech skills?" Lou Jinghua joked: "How about, let's go to the acacia tree in Qunma Mountain tomorrow to have fun, and I, Lou Jinghua, thank you Young Hero Bai."

"Acacia tree, what is that?" Murong Yan asked.

"Those were two trees that grew out of the tomb. According to legend, two lovers loved each other very much. After death, they fell in love with God, so that their bones and graves could take root and form roots. The two trees are surrounded by They are entangled with each other, like glue and paint, and will never be separated. Under the tree is a place of worship in our Qunma Town." Lou Jinghua spoke for a long time, then suddenly looked at Zhao Kuo affectionately, and continued: "Many young boys Girls will make wishes under that tree, hoping to join hands for the rest of their lives, I heard it is quite effective!"

After Zhao Kuo heard about it, he suddenly felt something was wrong, and reprimanded him: "How can you have time to play if you don't finish your business now?"

"Tsk, why is Brother Kuo so unreasonable? Besides, there have suddenly been a group of thieves around the acacia tree recently, and they have to charge the so-called 'lovesickness tax' to stop people. I think I can recruit them to give it a try!"

"Okay... Then after the light meal, go and walk the rest of the places, and make plans tomorrow..."

Zhao Kuo's almost helpless tone seemed to know something, but he never dared to say it out loud.On the contrary, the two girls chatted so excitedly that they almost forgot the reason for their trip.

(End of this chapter)