Folklore: The baby starts the game, and the mother takes off her painted skin

Chapter 318 The Secret Revealed by Xu Changsheng
"Well, I went there after the New Year, and I've been there for a while."

Liu Bai looked around and found a teahouse called "Qingyuan" nearby, "Let's go in and talk."

"it is good."

Soon, the two sat in a secluded tea room. Lin Dandan also took off her bamboo hat. She looked very heroic, not much different from when she was young.

Liu Bai couldn't help but think of the time when he had just rescued her from the burnt-out ruins of the Lin family. The reason he saved her at that time was because she had a mother who was still protecting her after her death.

"Sir?"

Lin Dandan also noticed Liu Bai's distraction, so she called out softly.

"Oh."

Liu Bai reacted and frowned as he asked, "What is he doing at the Western Great Wall? It's very chaotic over there right now."

Not long after I arrived there, evil spirits attacked the city, then the throne embryos approached, and then there was the matter of the traitor.

In just half a year, there has been no peace in Zouyin City.

Although Xu Changsheng used to be an errand boy in Yunzhou City, he was a smart and capable man. In this peaceful place, he would not suffer any loss.

But in this dark city... being clever is not of much use.

It was a place where only fists were recognized. When you were walking in the Yin City, you never knew that an evil Yin-walking person would suddenly appear from somewhere nearby and swallow you up.

Therefore, it is indeed quite dangerous for Xu Changsheng, who is burning his spirit body, to be over there.

"because……"

Lin Dandan was a little embarrassed. She lowered her head and pondered for a moment, and finally said, "Because of me."

"Ok?"

"He thought I was too talented and it would be hard for him to catch up, so he wanted to push himself so that he could go faster."

Lin Dandan raised her head, showing her snow-white neck as she looked at the floor, and said softly, "Going to Yin City is the place where one can improve their strength the fastest, so he wants to go there and try his luck, and by the way, do his part for the human race."

To Liu Bai, this was the truth.

First comes the family, then the love between parents and children, and then the justice of humanity.

This is also the real thought of most ordinary people.

"That's what I said."

Compared to the area inside the pass, Zouyin City outside the pass is indeed the place where the Zouyin people can improve their strength the fastest.

Over there, Yin beads are worthless. For example, in the tavern owned by an old drunkard, a little bit of wine that tastes like horse urine can be sold for several Yin beads.

But similarly, over there, even if you work as a helper in a restaurant, you can earn more than a dozen green beads a day.

For ordinary people, they have no shortage of Yin beads, and they also have no shortage of spirituality.

When they have nothing to do on weekdays, they just have to sit by the city wall. The negative energy accumulated there over the years can help them grow their spirituality.

Moreover, the Yin-walkers in the Yin City are basically the best from all over the world.

For a young man like Xu Changsheng, if he is lucky, it is common for him to be spotted by a ghost and accepted as a disciple.

After all, in that Zou Yin City, there are as many souls as dogs, and shrines are everywhere.

Most of those who dare to ask for disciples are souls, and the number of souls in Yunzhou City... can be counted on one hand.

"So I'm also going to go to Yincheng."

The only people that Lin Dandan cares about now are her brother and Xu Changsheng. She can't take care of her brother, so she has no choice but to look for her lover.

"Okay, I should be going back in a few days. I have a way to give you a ride."

Zhang Cang led the way, and it was no problem for him to bring along an extra Yin-nourishing spirit.

But Lin Dandan shook her head after hearing this and said, "I just want to trouble you to bring some things to him. As for me, I want to walk the same route he walked before I go to see him."

Lin Dandan, who had never blushed, lowered her head in embarrassment after saying this.

The love of my youth.

Liu Bai looked at her and suddenly felt old. He couldn't help but sighed, "Well, walk the path he walked, feel the wind he blew, and when you get to Zou Yin City, you can talk to him more."

Lin Dandan, who had originally lowered her head, suddenly raised her head with a gleam in her eyes.

That was what she meant, that was what she was thinking, but she couldn't say anything as interesting as Young Master...

"What do you need me to bring?"

Liu Bai asked casually.

"Please wait a moment, sir. I will go home and get it." Lin Dandan said as he stood up and picked up the hat next to him.

"Hey, wait."

When Lin Dandan turned around, Liu Bai had already thrown a jade-shaped Sumeru into her hands.

Liu Bai had found quite a few of these things while touching corpses along the way.

"This……"

How could Lin Dandan not know what this is?
But because they knew each other, she quickly handed it back with both hands. Before he could speak, Liu Bai said:
"I'll borrow it from you. Remember to pay it back when the time comes."

When Lin Dandan heard this, she felt relieved.

If this really had to be given as a gift, she would never accept it because it was too expensive. But if it was just a loan... it would be a huge favor.

With this Sumeru in hand, even if you want to make money, the ways are much wider.

"Thank you, sir. I will definitely pay you back!"

Lin Dandan then put away the Sumeru, but at the same time she spoke with gritted teeth.

Liu Bai picked up the tea and took a sip nonchalantly, "It's okay. If you don't return it, I'll ask Xu Changsheng for it."

Lin Dandan smiled embarrassedly, then bowed and left.

After waiting for a while, he came back. He didn't bring much things, but they were very miscellaneous.

A letter, a small bag of green beads and a black robe with rough stitching.

Liu Bai didn't say that these green beads were nothing over there and were of no use. Instead, he waved his hand and collected them all.

"Don't worry, I will definitely bring it to you."

"You've got a job, sir."

Lin Dandan bowed again.

"Well, if you encounter any problems in Zou Yin City, you can come and ask me where I live. You can find out where I live by asking around in Zou Yin City."

As Liu Bai spoke, he picked up the tea on the table and drank it all.

"gone."

Without pausing, he immediately turned into a long rainbow that pierced the sun and left Yunzhou City.

Lin Dandan hurried to the window and looked at Liu Bai's departing figure with hope in her eyes. Being able to fly... that meant that the young master had at least the strength of a primordial spirit.

Yuanshen, who wouldn’t be moved?
Since there was nothing else for him to do, Liu Bai just headed south back home.

I didn't bring Xiaocao with me this time, so when I came back, it was still in the yard with Xiaogudong, bullying the white deer.

Its originally shiny fur was made into a mess.

When Liu Bai landed in the yard, he seemed to see a hint of pleading in the white deer's eyes.

"Mom, I'm back."

Liu Bai walked through the yard and picked a half-ripe peach. He didn't even wash it, just wiped it on his body and took a bite.

With Xiao Gudong around, there’s no need to worry about getting ripe peaches.

If it weren’t for Xiaocao watching over there, I guess all the unripe peaches would have been eaten up.

"I'm back, so what are you shouting about?"

Madam Liu, who was reading a book, frowned unhappily.

Liu Bai knew that he had said the wrong thing again, so he stopped going in to get scolded and squatted at the door, eating a peach and watching Xiaocao and the others playing.

But after a while, Madam Liu stood behind Liu Bai and asked casually:
"when are we leaving?"

"Tomorrow."

Liu Bai spat out the peach pit. Seeing this, little Gudong quickly jumped down, went to the foot of the wall, took out a small hoe, found an open place, and planted the peach pit.

We planted them this year, and in a few years, we will have peaches to eat.

"it is good."

Madam Liu didn't say much, as if she was just asking.

The next day was ordinary as usual. Liu Bai was not in a hurry to practice for a while. Instead, he stayed with Madam Liu and took some time off to visit Ma's farm.

A lot of Yin beads were given to Mr. Ma, part of which was Liu Tie’s share of the money.

When he gets married, Liu Bai will most likely not be there, so he can only ask Master Ma to pass it on.

The rest was given to Mr. Ma separately. He didn't give too much, just a few dozen blood beads, which was enough for this old man who had gathered the five qi to live on in his old age.

In addition, some more was given separately to be kept as a backup for Master Ma.

If any of Huwei Liuzi and Liu Tie encounter difficulties that they cannot overcome, they can use that money.

Mr. Ma, with a cigarette in his mouth, just looked at the young man in front of him silently through the drifting mist.

"Boy, is something big going to happen?"

Mr. Ma usually lives in Huangliang Town, and at most he would go to Xueshi City once to replenish some supplies needed for his travels.

Therefore, I really don’t know about the forbidden Eastern Expedition.

Most of the town guards are similar to him, and some are even worse, fighting with the evil spirits in the villages and towns all day long.

"It's nothing serious, Master Ma, just stay at home and relax."

"If you have nothing else, just leave it here to arrange your affairs!"

Mr. Ma is still the same, glaring at people when they disagree with something.

But now Liu Bai is not afraid anymore. If he really starts fighting, he can beat a thousand Ma Laosans with one hand.

"Something is going to happen over at the West Wall, so I have to go there."

“Maybe he won’t be back for a while.”

"Something big is going to happen at the Great Wall in the West. What does it have to do with a little brat like you? Even if the sky falls, there are still tall people like Madam Liu to hold it up. In my opinion, you should just stay at home and wait until you grow up."

Mr. Ma, who had just finished smoking a cigarette, stuffed some tobacco into it and lit the second one.

He just puffed out a puff of smoke silently, and then continued: "Although you are talented and strong, you need to understand that there are always people better than you."

"You should shoulder tasks that are sized up for your shoulders. Don't always expect to reach the top overnight."

"Eat every bite of food in front of you first."

Liu Bai didn't interrupt and just listened to Master Ma chattering on.

Regardless of whether what he said was right or wrong, the words he said alone were full of his love and care for Liu Bai.

After he finished speaking, he saw that Liu Bai did not refute, so he sighed and said, "Do we still have to go to the Western Territory?"

"I have to go."

Liu Bai said this.

Master Ma shook his head. "Then I won't advise you. Don't try to be brave over there. You'll suffer a loss..."

Master Ma chuckled and said, "Don't call me when you come back. Call Madam Liu instead. She is very powerful and knows many people. She may have acquaintances on the other side of the Great Wall in the West."

"it is good."

Liu Bai smiled and walked out of the house. Master Ma glanced at the jade boxes on the table and followed him out, ready to see Liu Bai off.

Just as he was waiting to come out of Ma's farm, Liu Bai stopped.

He suddenly thought of something and looked back at Master Ma.

"What's wrong?"

Master Ma asked in a loud voice.

Liu Bai didn't say anything, but suddenly another figure walked out from behind him, and he looked exactly like him.

The spirit came out of the shrine, carrying with it a hint of holiness and sacredness.

In just a split second, all the evil spirits near the Ma Family Manor turned into Yin beads with a "boom".

A ghost from a shrine released his spirit, which was far beyond the ability of those wandering evil spirits to withstand.

"This……"

This was the first time that Ma Laosan had seen someone else's soul, and at such a close distance, so when he saw such a scene, he couldn't help but feel a little scared.

But when he remembered the identity of the man in front of him, the fear in his heart disappeared.

Liu Bai looked up at the sky. Although it was not covered with dark clouds, there was indeed no sunlight at all. So he smiled at Master Ma and said, "The sky has been gloomy for a long time..."

"Then let's break through this fog."

After he finished speaking, a thunderbolt suddenly sounded between heaven and earth.

There was no lightning, but rumbling thunder was heard.

Underground in Huangliang Town, Madam Liu opened her eyes instantly, and a golden light flashed in her eyes.

After opening her eyes, she looked in the direction of Ma's farm, a look of contempt flashed in her eyes, and then she closed her eyes again.

As for Magnet, Master Ma looked up at the scene that had changed in the sky and was really frightened.

Because after the thunder, the clouds dispersed and rushed in all directions, and finally disappeared without a trace. The sun shone down on the earth.

It was just as Liu Bai had just said... breaking through the fog.

What method is this?
Although Master Ma saw Liu Bai release his original spirit, he did not see any fire or any shady moves.

This is absolutely speaking the truth.

When he lowered his head again and wanted to ask Liu Bai what was going on, the young man was no longer there.

Mr. Ma stood there for a long time, then finally lowered his head and smiled.

"Oh, this kid."

"..."

I left Huangliang in the morning and stayed in the city at night.

They didn't even have to stay overnight. At noon, Liu Bai had already brought Xiaocao back to Zouyin City.

Thinking about Zhang Cang's speed, Liu Bai couldn't help but wonder if he could go home from time to time if he had nothing to do in the future.

Zhang Cang, this shrewd man, seemed to have seen through Liu Bai's thoughts. He was acting like nothing happened just now, but the next moment he was holding onto the door of Chuanhuo Mansion, gasping for breath.

Liu Bai rolled his eyes and asked, "Nothing big happened in Chat City, right?"

Speaking of other things, Zhang Cang recovered and even managed to pay attention to Liu Bai and said, "Report to Lord Huo, nothing serious has happened."

"The rest of the little things are recorded here."

As he spoke, he raised his hand, and a book on the table fell into his hand.

Liu Bai took it and looked at it. It was Xu Wenyuan's handwriting, but it was just a small matter... Liu Bai flipped through it casually and remembered at least twenty or thirty pages.

He rolled his eyes and put the book away.

He may not be able to do other things, but he still has to check the messages. For example, he just glanced at it and saw one of the records.

A shrine was also built on the stone mountain peak.

Yu Zhuo Liu Bai also greeted the old marshal and told him that he was back.

Hei Mu also said that Liu Bai was not at home and he was also guarding the city wall. Although he was also reading a book, Xiao Cao kept saying that he was showing off so that others would salute him.

Based on Liu Bai's understanding of Hei Mu's personality... this is indeed something he can do.

Thousands of years ago, Heimu's temperament was extremely arrogant and confident, even to the point of being conceited.

But during the period of time after waiting for his death and resurrection, he became very low-key and introverted.

It was not until he succeeded in killing the throne and proving his truth that his temperament became somewhat...repressed.

This is Liu Bai's understanding of him. There may be some differences, but it is almost correct.

During this time, he discovered Zhu Yan was in the city, so he went to meet her.

Zhu Yan naturally asked Liu Bai whether he had replied, but when Liu Bai said that he had not seen Sister Hong and that Sister Hong had gone out alone to seek the Yin, she became deeply worried.

Even a little regretful.

If I hadn't been so brutal in the fight with Sister Hong, Sister Hong wouldn't have gone out to gain experience like this.

"Don't worry, my mother was able to bring her back to life once, so you don't have to worry about this."

Liu Bai said something to comfort him and left.

Because he used the magic circle in Zouyin City to find Xu Changsheng's location.

"This kid actually came to Yincheng."

What surprised Liu Bai even more was that he discovered that Xu Changsheng was actually involved with Guan Shanyue.

They both found jobs in a shop called "Laiqufang" in Zouyin City. Laiqufang was the most prosperous business in Zouyin City, just like those mountain product dealers in the interior.

Most of them are things that make a living from some evil mountain spirits.

The shops are quite large. Liu Bai doesn't know much about the situation in Zouyin City and doesn't know who is the owner of Laiqufang.

"The talisman papers you delivered to the Yun Family's Talisman Shop yesterday were of poor quality because you missed the deadline. Therefore, according to convention, 30% of your wages will be deducted."

Manager Zhou made the announcement expressionlessly, then he swept his right hand and a series of green beads flew out, landing in the hands of Xu Changsheng and Guan Shanyue respectively.

Xu Changsheng glanced down, frowned slightly and was about to speak.

But Guan Shanyue took the lead and stopped him, bowed to Manager Zhou and said with a smile: "Thank you for your understanding, Manager. We two brothers will come back tomorrow to pick up the goods."

Xu Changsheng also understood the situation and lowered his head.

"Easy to say."

Manager Zhou clapped his hands lightly. He could see Xu Changsheng's displeasure, but... so what?
If you don't do it, people will do it.

Seeing that Manager Zhou closed the back door and the footsteps had left, Guan Shanyue put away the Yin Pearl.

Xu Changsheng asked curiously, "We didn't delay the time, so why is it still a loss? I'm afraid it went straight into the pocket of Manager Zhou."

"What do you think?"

Guan Shanyue smiled and didn't take this loss to heart. "I work so many jobs, and this week's punishment is still considered light."

"I was working in a clay figurine workshop before, and the manager who called me in asked for 50% of the salary. He was very mean."

After listening to this, Xu Changsheng sighed and shook his head, saying, "It's because we are weak and have no bargaining power."

"Indeed." Guan Shanyue agreed, but then he lowered his voice and asked in a low voice, "What about that matter?"

Xu Changsheng's expression changed slightly and he made a gesture to keep quiet.

Guan Shanyue understood instantly and asked loudly:
"Where are you going now, Changsheng?"

"Where else can I go? I'll go sit by the city wall for a night, nourish my spirit, and eat some Yin beads. I dare not waste time."

"Let's go together."

Speaking of practicing Yin, Guan Shanyue also became interested.

But just as the two turned around, a laughing voice came from behind them, "I suggest you find someone to deal with him. Ah Dao is a good choice. He hates evil and hates evil. What do you think?"

Guan Shanyue and Xu Changsheng turned their heads sharply, but when they saw who was speaking, they shouted in surprise, "Master Liu?!"

After shouting, they looked at each other again, their eyes becoming more and more surprised.

"You know him too?"

The two asked in unison again.

Finally, it was Guan Shanyue who spoke first: "Master Liu and I met on the way to Zou Yin City. Without Master Liu, I wouldn't even be able to get to Zou Yin City."

"Master Liu and I are from the same hometown, both from Yunzhou. I first met Master Liu when I was a runner."

Xu Changsheng smiled happily.

Meeting an old friend in a foreign land.

It is one of the great pleasures in life.

"Okay, we can't just be a fool in Zou Yin City. I'll go and get the Yin Pearl back for you."

As Liu Bai spoke, he knocked on the back door of the Laiqufang, making a "bang bang" sound.

Xu Changsheng hurriedly tried to stop it, but it was too late. An impatient voice came from behind the door.

"The wages have been paid, and you are still lying here... Who are you?" Manager Zhou looked at the strange young man standing in front of him, then looked at Xu Changsheng behind him, and asked with a frown.

"I'll give you back the money you paid for skinning me."

Liu Bai had just returned from the interior not long ago, and since he came to see these two young men, he didn't want to put too much pressure on them.

So Liu Bai didn't wear the Firebringer's skin.

But the fact proves that many people only recognize that skin.

Manager Zhou laughed and said, "Skinning? This is an unwritten rule, how can skinning be involved?"

As he said this, he sneered and glanced at Xu Changsheng and Guan Shanyue behind him, "Okay, you two don't have to come tomorrow, I'll find someone else."

After saying this, he was about to close the door and leave, but immediately found that the door was held by the young man.

His face darkened and he said in a reprimanding voice: "Young man, I advise you not to refuse a toast and drink a forfeit."

"hehe."

Liu Bai took a step back, and with a thought, a stream of fiery red light suddenly fell from above his head, covering him from head to toe.

When Manager Zhou saw this, he panicked subconsciously and waited for the light to fade away.

When the young man in front of him was also wearing a fiery red robe with gold edges, he shuddered, his legs went weak and he fell to his knees.

"Teleport...Teleport to Lord Fire."

He shouted in panic, frightened.

"Now, whose turn is it to drink the penalty drink?"

Liu Bai leaned forward slightly and asked.

"I am me."

This week, the manager was so frightened that he nodded repeatedly, without any trace of his previous majesty.

Liu Bai then stood up again and snorted coldly, "Why don't you pay my friend back all his wages?"

"Yes Yes Yes."

Manager Zhou did not stand up either, but threw out ten small green beads, which landed in the hands of Guan Shanyue and the other man.

He didn't give more, fearing that the matter would end in an even worse way.

Liu Bai was just planning to ask for his wages, as for the rest... Just like Guan Shanyue said, this was a common occurrence in Zou Yin City, and it couldn't be solved by beating up one or two Zhou Baopis.

"Let's go."

After asking for the wages, the manager Zhou immediately gave Xu Changsheng and the other man a long-term contract and raised their wages.

It's a happy ending for everyone.

But after leaving the alley, Liu Bai put away his fire-transmitting robe again.

"Mr. Liu, you are actually the Lord Fire Chuan of Zouyin City. I heard from them before that Lord Fire Chuan is also called Liu...Liu..."

Xu Changsheng didn't dare to call Liu Bai's real name, so he could only scratch his head.

"Okay, I'm here to find you this time."

"Looking for me?"

Xu Changsheng said in surprise.

"Well, your young wife asked me to bring you something." Liu Bai joked with a smile.

"What? Changsheng, you already have a wife?"

Guan Shanyue looked at Xu Changsheng, who was about the same age as her, and cried out in shock.

Xu Changsheng blushed and quickly explained, "No... she's not my wife yet."

Xiao Cao, who was sitting on Liu Bai's shoulder, fanned the flames and said, "Okay, next time I'll tell Xiao Linzi that you don't admit it."

Xu Changsheng seemed to have heard something terrifying. He turned pale with fear and waved his hands repeatedly.
"No... that's not what I meant. I just feel that we're not married yet, so I can't, I can't ruin someone's reputation."

Xiaocao knew at first glance that Xu Changsheng was an honest man in terms of feelings, so she no longer had the intention to tease him.

"Alright, alright, I'm just teasing you."

After saying this, it lay back on Liu Bai's back.

Liu Bai took the opportunity to give all the things that Lin Dandan had entrusted to the shy boy, "Use your clothes sparingly, don't wear them out. She said she'll come to look for you soon."

"No... I don't wear it."

Xu Changsheng answered immediately, but after he finished speaking, he was afraid that Xiaocao would tease him, so he immediately explained in a low voice: "I can't bear to wear it."

"Well, if Manager Zhou has any questions, just shout my name in the city, and I will know then."

After finishing the work, Liu Bai clapped his hands and prepared to leave.

As for the rest...then these two young men will have to go on their own.

When Guan Shanyue saw Liu Bai was about to leave, he quickly reached out and pushed Xu Changsheng beside him.

But Xu Changsheng was completely focused on the clothes and the letter. He even wanted to go back right away to see what Lin Dandan had written to him.

So when he saw Guan Shanyue pushing him, he was stunned for a moment and said, "Huh?"

Seeing this, Liu Bai smiled and said, "Alright, if you have anything to say, just tell me directly. Do you need anyone else to tell you?"

Xu Changsheng finally reacted, and his originally relaxed expression suddenly darkened. He moved closer and whispered, "Sir, we found something and we want to tell you."

"Oh?"

Liu Bai looked at their mysterious expressions and asked, "What's the matter?"

Guan Shanyue looked around and indicated that it was not safe here.

Liu Bai smiled and raised his hand. A curtain of light fell down, and in the eyes of ordinary people, the three of them disappeared on the street.

"Okay, you can talk now."

Xu Changsheng took a deep breath and said, "We only discovered this a few days ago. I was thinking with Lao Guan about how to expose it, but I didn't expect to meet you today."

"We discovered that this Laiqufang... is smuggling!"

"smuggling?"

Liu Bai raised his left hand and rubbed his chin, and asked back.

(End of this chapter)