I have just been promoted to Qianhu, and I was shocked to hear that this is a Liaozhai!

Chapter 157 Old Monster Zhao

Hearing the man speak, Zuo Dao immediately took a step forward, cupped his hands and said, "I'm here for my humble duty."

The gray-haired old man glanced at Zuo Dao.

Then he nodded slightly and said: "He is indeed a talented person and has good strength. No wonder he has caught the eye of the Commander-in-Chief of the Capital."

Zuo Dao raised his head and looked at the person in front of him.

I just heard the person in front of me say: "My name is Zhao Qianyuan, and I am the uncle Zhao Lin who was sent to Youzhou to pick your peaches."

"Master Zuo is doing well in Youzhou. If Zhao Lin goes to pick your peaches, Master Zuo won't be angry, right?"

Hearing this, Zuo Dao couldn't help but be stunned.

What is this old thing talking about?
What do you mean he won't be angry?Is it useful to be angry?

However, for a fellow commander to say such words, it always made him a little strange, wondering what kind of medicine the other party was selling in the gourd.

Zuo Dao said: "The humble post is just a brick of the Wei Dynasty. It can be moved wherever it is needed. How can I be angry now that I have been transferred to Beijing from a bitter and cold place like Youzhou?"

When Zhao Qianyuan heard this, a look of emotion appeared on his face.

Said: "If my silly nephew was half as smart as you, I wouldn't have to worry about paving the way for him."

Zhao Qianyuan looked at the left path in front of him and said: "Don't worry, I will keep this in mind. If something happens and it is inconvenient to go to the commander-in-chief, come and find me."

Zuo Dao immediately cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, sir."

immediately,

Zhao Qianyuan took the new official uniform from the hand of the guard beside him, and then handed it to Zuo Dao himself.

He opened his mouth and said: "From today on, you will be the commander of my imperial guard. You are a 20-year-old fourth-grade official with a bright future."

Zuo Dao said: "They are all well cultivated by the commander-in-chief."

Zhao Qianyuan laughed twice when he heard this, then took out a document from his arms and gave it to Zuo Dao.

He opened his mouth and said: "This is the redemption voucher from the Hermit Mansion. You can use this to ask them to make a weapon or defensive weapon for you. You can go there at any time."

"However, the level of craftsmen in the Hermitage varies widely. I suggest that after you enter the Hermitage, go find Mr. Zhao inside. He has an old relationship with my Zhao family."

"It will cost more to mention my name then, but the craftsmanship is the top among the craftsmen in the Hermitage."

Hearing Zhao Qianyuan speak, Zuo Dao's eyes immediately lit up.

During this time, he also discovered that the long snake bone knife in his hand seemed to be somewhat insufficient.

If you are at the junior master level, you can barely use it.

But when the combat power reaches the Grand Master stage, the snake bone sword can barely be called a weapon.

I really need to build a suitable weapon.

As for the sword pill that I refined, it was obtained from the hands of a Daxuan person. As a Taoist in Qingyi, I can use it.

If you use it for your own use, I'm afraid there will be some troubles.

Now that I have this exchange voucher, I may be able to build a good weapon for myself this time.

Zuo Dao slightly cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, sir, for reminding me."

Zhao Qianyuan smiled and patted Zuo Dao on the shoulder, and then left Beizhen Fusi Yamen directly.

After Zhao Qianyuan led the people away, Zhang Long, Zhao Hu and others quickly gathered around.

One by one, they stretched out their hands to touch the new official uniforms that Zuo Dao held in his hands, showing excitement on their faces.

More than a year ago, my lord was just a member of a hundred households, but now he has become a commander.

The difference between the two is as vast as clouds and mud.

Zuo Dao said to several people: "Today's noon, don't go back. I'll treat you to a meal at Tianfu Tower."

Hearing Zuo Dao speak, Zhang Long, Zhao Hu and others quickly shouted.

Then a group of people urged Zuo Dao to enter the room and put on his new official uniform.

After Zuo Dao came out, Zhao Yuan looked at him with a complicated look and didn't know what to say.

Zuo Dao walked forward, cupped his hands and said, "Uncle Zhao, I have to show you some face today."

Zhao Yuan heard this and said with a smile: "Okay."

Wait until noon.

Zuo Dao then led everyone to Tianfu Tower and reported some good food and wine on the table.

As for the Jin Yiwei who were still on duty in the Yamen, he also did not forget them and asked Tianfu Tower to send several tables to them.

From today on, the entire Beizhen Fusi Yamen knows that the Zuozhen Fushi who was transferred from Youzhou Ping to the capital has now been promoted to Zuo Commander.

After everyone had eaten and drank enough, Zhao Yuan led people back to Fusi Yamen in Beizhen.

Zuo Dao walked directly towards the Hermit Mansion.

This Hermitage is located near the imperial city. It was the residence of a king with a different surname.

It's a pity that the king with a different surname lost his bloodline a hundred years ago.

So this house has always been empty.

It wasn't until the capital commander reported and reopened the Hermitage Mansion that the house was converted into a Hermitage Mansion.

Zuo Dao arrived outside the Hermitage. When the two monks guarding the door saw Zuo Dao's new official uniform, a look of understanding immediately appeared on their faces.

Then he hurriedly came up to him and led Zuo Dao towards the inside.

Along the way, Zuo Dao was also introduced to things in the Hermitage.

In the Hermitage, except for the most core areas, only those at the command level know about it.

There are also some places where all the serving officials in Kyoto are faced.

Not only officials, but also some sergeants and guards, as long as they have money, can come and buy something.

Those are the three courtyards inside.

These three courtyards are divided into the Utensil Courtyard, the Alchemy Courtyard, and the Talisman Courtyard.

These three courtyards are open to all serving officials in Kyoto, and the remaining places depend on the official grade.

The gatekeeper monk led the left path in and said, "My lord is newly appointed to command the military affairs. I think he lacks a handy weapon."

"Master Zhang in our Artifact Academy is a well-known master craftsman. He studied under the Artifact Refining Sect of the Great Wei Dynasty."

"Whether it's a weapon, a defensive weapon, or some other gadgets, you can buy them from Master Zhang."

Hearing the person in front of him speak made Zuo Dao feel like he was facing sales in a luxury store.

Why is this hermit mansion so different from what I imagined?

He hesitated for a moment, and then said: "I heard that there is an old man Zhao in the Artifacts Academy, I don't know..."

Hearing this, Zhang Lin suddenly realized: "The old Zhao you are talking about is strange old Zhao?"

Zuo Dao was stunned for a moment and said: "Old Monster Zhao."

Zhang Lin nodded and said: "There is only one Mr. Zhao in our Artifact Academy, and that is Mr. Zhao. His craftsmanship is naturally good, but the price is too high, and he always likes to carve some messy magic circles on the weapons."

"This so-called magic circle is engraved on an object to increase its power or achieve a certain effect..."

Zuo Dao waved his hand and said, "I know this. No need to introduce too much. You just need to tell me that Mr. Zhao likes to carve some messy magic circles."

Zhang Lin was stunned for a moment, and then said: "Most of the ordinary weapons are engraved with some strong, sharp, magical formations that enhance mana or unblock the martial arts essence, which are used to improve the level of the weapon.

But Mr. Zhao is different. He likes to carve strange things on his weapons, such as ice, flames, thunder and lightning, psychedelic formations and the like. "Although these things sound good, they still need to be driven by mana. Ordinary people don't have so much mana." "

"So for a long time, Mr. Zhao didn't receive any orders and could only live on the salary from the Hermitage. But he also loved drinking, especially hard liquor, so he basically spent all his money on it."

"This also leads to the fact that the price for him to make a weapon is getting higher and higher. There were not many people looking for him, and now there are even fewer people."

Speaking of this old monster Zhao, Zhang Lin seemed to be unable to finish it in his lifetime, and he still had some unfinished feelings at this moment.

After hearing what Zhang Lin said, Zuo Dao couldn't help but his eyes lit up.

This sounds very good.

Think about how you will look when you use a knife in the future, a flame knife, an ice knife, a thunder knife...

As long as you have enough mana, your power will be greater.

He doesn't even know how he can lose?
And in terms of mana, with two Tao seeds, he is really not afraid of this loss.

Zuo Dao immediately said: "In that case, then take me to find Mr. Zhao."

Zhang Lin: "..."

Did he just talk about his feelings in vain?
Zhang Lin said: "My lord, are you sure you want to find Mr. Zhao?"

Zuo Dao threw out a piece of broken silver and said, "That's right, let's go find Mr. Zhao."

Hearing this, Zhang Lin could only collect the broken silver in his hand, and then led Zuo Dao towards Old Monster Zhao's yard.

Soon, the two came to the yard where Old Monster Zhao was.

Zhang Lin said hesitantly: "Sir, if you regret it after entering, remember to come out and look for me. I will take you to find Master Zhang."

Before Zuo Dao could speak, he heard a vicissitudes of sound coming from the yard.

"Well, you boy Zhang, no wonder no one comes to my place. It turns out it's you who ruined my reputation."

Zhang Lin straightened his neck and said, "Why should I ruin your reputation? Does Mr. Zhao still have a reputation?"

After saying that, he immediately ran away.

As soon as he left, he saw the courtyard door open, and an unkempt old man opened the door and walked out.

He cursed and said a few words in the direction where Zhang Lin ran away.

Then he turned around and looked at Xiang Zuodao. His eyes lit up and he said, "Hey, such a young commander, boy, is there anyone at home?"

Zuo Dao's face darkened and he said, "Senior, I earned my official position little by little on my own."

Hearing this, Old Monster Zhao looked at Zuo Dao, nodded in disbelief and said, "Ah, yes, yes, yes."

"You want to make a weapon, right? Have you brought the certificate? I can tell you in advance, even if I have the certificate, I still need to spend money here, because my craftsmanship is extraordinary."

"The various magic formations depicted above are all existences that are difficult for ordinary people to find."

Having said this, he turned around and walked towards the courtyard.

Seeing this, Zuo Dao followed him and said, "Junior knows that I have admired his name for a long time, so I came to pay my respects."

Old Monster Zhao stopped, turned around and said, "Have you heard of this famous name for a long time? Did you hear it from that boy Zhang Lin?"

Zuo Dao shook his head and said: "Of course not, he was introduced by Zhao Qianyuan and Commander Zhao."

Hearing this, Old Monster Zhao nodded slightly and said, "It turns out to be the grandson."

Zuo Dao looked stunned.

Does this old monster Zhao speak so domineeringly?
A dignified conductor who had risen from the third level to the Grand Master realm actually turned into that grandson in his mouth?

Old Monster Zhao said: "I am Zhao Qianyuan's biological grandfather. He knows how to introduce you here, so he is somewhat filial. Tell me what kind of weapon you want."

Zuo Dao came back to his senses and suddenly understood.

But even more surprised.

That guy Zhao Qianyuan is almost a hundred years old, and the old monster Zhao in front of him is nearly two hundred years old.

Can a Taoist, even a blacksmith, live such a long life?
In other words, his strength is far beyond that of ordinary people, so he can live for such a long time.

Zuo Dao shook his head and threw away the unreliable thoughts in his mind.

Then he took out the long snake bone knife and said, "I would like to ask senior to help me build this knife."

When Old Monster Zhao saw this, his eyes lit up and he said: "I didn't expect that your boy's opportunity is also good, and he also has a storage ring."

Zuo Dao laughed twice.

It is indeed an old monster that has lived for 200 years, a storage ring in my hand.

Can't hide it.

Old Monster Zhao took the long snake-bone knife, narrowed his eyes slightly, and said, "This is the craftsmanship of that boy Zhao Tong. Are you the envoy from Youzhou?"

"No, it should be called the commanding officer now."

Hearing this, Zuo Dao was a little surprised and said: "Senior, do you know Zhao Tong? We are close friends. Before leaving, he specially gave me hundreds of talismans."

When Old Monster Zhao heard this, his eyes widened immediately and he said: "No wonder the letter that boy gave me was full of scolding words for you. It turns out that you cheated him with hundreds of talismans, which is the lifeblood of that boy. .”

Zuo said: "..."

Having close friends should not be considered a trap.

But he just said this in his heart. If he was asked to say it, he really wouldn't dare to say it.

Old Monster Zhao stroked his beard and said, "That boy is a descendant of my clan. It seems that you get along well in Youzhou, otherwise he wouldn't have used a whole letter to scold you."

Zuo said: "..."

Old Monster Zhao carefully looked at the snake bone knife in his hand.

Then he said: "The materials are barely enough, the big demon bones, I still have some materials here, I can upgrade its grade, and then engraved with formations, it will be several times stronger than it is now."

Zuo Dao cupped his hands and said, "Then I'll trouble you, senior."

Old Monster Zhao waved his hand and said: "No trouble, just take the money. The material cost is 100 taels of gold, and the craftsmanship fee is 30 taels of gold. If you want to carve a formation, since you are Zhao Tong's friend, one formation costs ten taels." Gold, fold it up."

Zuo Dao took a deep breath. No wonder Zhang Lin said that Old Monster Zhao charges too much.

With all his savings over the years, plus getting rid of those great demon queens, the collection he gained was only a few hundred taels of gold.

Therefore, every time he went to buy news, he would return to Fusi Yamen in Beizhen to report the accounts.

After spending ten taels of gold, I only got 20 taels of gold.

Such an honest and upright person can clearly feel how expensive this old monster Zhao is. He is really...

I don’t know if I can pay for the weapons forged at Fusi Yamen in Beizhen.

Seemingly seeing Zuo Dao's hesitation, Old Monster Zhao said, "Don't be too expensive. The materials I have here can't be found anywhere else."

"Besides, among the relics of the Weapon Refining Sect, I consider myself second, but no one dares to recognize me first."

Hearing Old Monster Zhao speak, Zuo Dao asked in a low voice: "What is the maximum number of formations that can be engraved on that weapon?"

Old Monster Zhao frowned and said, "Why do you ask this? One formation can drain the mana out of your body. How many more do you want to engrave?"

Zuo Dao rubbed his hands and said: "Isn't this cheaper at a higher discount? Besides, I dare not say anything else, but the strength and recovery of mana are quite good."

Mr. Zhao said with a suspicious look on his face: "Really?"

Zuo Dao nodded confidently: "That's natural."

Old Monster Zhao shook his head and said, "I don't believe it."

(End of this chapter)