Knife splashing

Chapter 107: Fox Worships the Moon

Li Yan has a magical power of nose and is very sensitive to smells.

When Zhou Pan was holding a ceremony to retire from the underworld, he met Han Kun once, and Zhang Yuanshang introduced him to him and they exchanged a few words.

Although it is not familiar, the taste is remembered.

Li Yan's heart moved, and he quickly stepped forward.

According to the intelligence, Lu San is also living in the Manchuanguan Cao Gang. If he can introduce us, we might be able to find him soon.

"Stop!"

Hearing the footsteps, Han Kun's two men immediately became alert, turned around abruptly and stopped Li Yan.

The two men's temples were slightly bulging and their eyes were shining, obviously they were also good players.

Just then Han Kun turned around, and Li Yan quickly clasped his hands and said, "Junior Li Yan, nice to meet Gang Leader Han."

"Li Yan?"

Han Kun was stunned at first, then he quickly remembered and nodded slightly, "What a coincidence, you are also coming to Manchuan Pass to participate in the festival?"

Li Yan was surprised, "What festival?"

Han Kun smiled and said, "Every October 7th, Manchuan Pass holds a ceremony to worship Zhuge Wuhou. It is also a time for my Cao Gang brothers to gather. What are you doing here, little brother Li?"

He didn't really care.

The Cao Gang is not an ordinary gang. Not to mention that Li Yan is just a rising junior in Xianyang, even Zhou Pan has to be polite when meeting him.

Just deal with this kind of young man in the underworld with a simple response.

However, Han Kun suddenly remembered something.

The little tricks Guan Wanche performed at the retirement ceremony could not be hidden from this old veteran.

And this Guan Wanche entered the Duwei Division, and he and Li Yan beheaded the Maitreya Sect's incense leader at the mass grave, so we have to take this into consideration.

The Caobang made their living by living on the water, so they had to maintain good relations with the imperial court, so they spoke politely to Li Yan.

"I came to Manchuan Pass because..."

Li Yan was about to speak when Han Kun waved his hand and said, "Don't worry, there are too many people here. I just want to meet an old acquaintance. It's quieter there. Let's talk slowly when we get there."

"Thank you, senior."

Li Yan had no choice but to follow him.

The few of them walked forward, crossed Qin Street, and came to Chu Street. After a few steps, they turned right and entered an alley.

The alley was much quieter, and the houses were all large and high-walled, with huge red lanterns hanging at the door, which looked very festive.

"Boss Han is here!"

Outside the second courtyard, there were two strong men guarding the courtyard, and a young man in a white shirt. When he saw Han Kun, he immediately nodded and bowed, and walked forward, saying flatteringly: "Aunt Fang guessed that you would come, and has been waiting for a long time."

"Hahaha…"

Han Kun seemed to be in a good mood, "We were delayed on the road for a while."

Li Yan's face looked a little strange.

Even across the yard, he could smell the scent of powder.

What old acquaintance? It's obviously an old lover.

Led by Guigong, the group walked around the screen wall and entered the yard. Li Yan took a look and found that it was indeed a brothel, and a high-end one at that.

The architecture is interesting too.

Perhaps because it connects the north and the south, this house has both the grandeur of a northern mansion and the sophistication of a southern courtyard.

There was obviously a banquet going on in the main courtyard as soon as one entered the door. The side rooms on both sides and the main hall were all filled with people. They were the bosses of various carriage and horse companies. They were drinking and playing drinking games, and their shouting drowned out the little songs sung by the girls next to them.

They entered the backyard through the side door, which was even more complicated, with corridors, arches, stone paths, bamboo forests... separating each small courtyard, making the space both private and making it appear larger.

Han Kun seemed to be walking without stopping, but he actually glanced at Li Yan secretly a few times. Seeing that his face looked normal and he was neither humble nor arrogant, he secretly praised him in his heart.

The last time he brought a nephew here, the other party looked around and was even a little timid.

No wonder he became famous at such a young age. His ability to cultivate his energy alone is not something that an ordinary teenager can compare to.

Soon, they arrived at a quiet courtyard.

A banquet had already been prepared in the small pavilion in the yard. There were screens to block the wind and rows of lanterns, and the night breeze blew the veil.

In this atmosphere, a beautiful woman playing the pipa would be a good match, but an old man, holding a fisherman's drum and a clapboard, sat beside the pavilion and sang calmly: "The world needs loyal, filial and virtuous people. How many virtuous people are there in the world? At home, I only think that the world is good, but when I go out, I realize how difficult it is to be a guest..."

His tone is weathered, his face is weather-beaten, and he speaks the soft Wu dialect.

Li Yan could only vaguely understand it and knew that it was called Yugushu, and that the song was probably some kind of sermon to the world.

However, Han Kun's body froze, his eyes slightly reddened after a while, and he sighed faintly: "Qin Fang is thoughtful."

"It's good to know."

A soft voice sounded, and a woman in white slowly walked out of the side room of the courtyard. She was not tall and not young, but she was middle-aged and had a unique charm.

Han Kun shook his head and laughed, "I haven't heard the local tunes for twenty years. Now that I hear them suddenly, I feel deeply moved. I'm sorry to make you laugh, Qinfang."

The woman also sighed, "When we escaped from our hometown, I was just a singing girl, and you were just a boatman. Who would have thought that you would be the leader of a gang now?"

Great!

Li Yan looked calm, but he was secretly praising in his heart.

Although he didn't know the true relationship between the two, he had some guesses.

Even if this woman was an old lover, Han Kun stayed in Xianyang all year round and it was impossible for her to come often, so their relationship was inevitably distant.

A song of hometown accent and a memory are enough to soften one's heart.

No matter what you talk about, it will become easier to talk about.

Han Kun was an old hand, so he could see through the woman's tricks. He smiled and changed the subject, "Qin Fang, let me introduce you. This person is a rising talent from Xianyang. His last name is Li Yan..."

"I know."

The woman covered her mouth with a round fan in her hand and smiled, "When there is no tiger in the mountain, the monkey is king. The young tiger roars for the first time and the monkey den is scared away. The cow is also very majestic on the back beam."

There is something wrong with this woman!

Li Yan was startled, but his face remained calm as he cupped his hands and said, "I'm sorry to have embarrassed you, Senior."

Han Kun laughed dumbly, "Qinfang, don't scare the younger generation."

After that, he explained: "Li Yan, this Chu Qinfang is an elder of Yan Clan. No one knows the news of the underworld in Shanzhou better than them."

I see…

Li Yan bowed again, using the courtesy of Jianghu, "Greetings, Senior."

Among the eight secret gates, the Yan Gate is composed entirely of women.

Since it is a secret door, it is definitely not doing any legitimate business. However, there are many categories within the Yanmen. For example, those who specialize in cheating by using women are called Yaohei, and there are also Fenghuohei, etc.

The one who harmed Mr. Lu's concubine in white was the demon Hei.

The woman in front of him was Jin Yanzi, who often used brothels to buy and sell intelligence or do matchmaking work.

Fengwen Hall, like the one in Fengyang County, usually does local business and serves mostly desperate criminals and the poor.

The Golden Swallows mostly did business with wealthy men and officials, and asked for higher prices, so they were called Golden Swallows.

"Sit down and talk."

Han Kun and Chu Qinfang obviously had a special relationship, and they talked to each other as if they were at home. After the three of them sat down, he turned to look at Li Yan and said, "I haven't asked yet, what business do you have in Manchuan Town?" Li Yan hesitated, but thinking that the matter was aboveboard, and he also needed help from others, so he told him everything.

Of course, matters involving Xuanmen are not mentioned at all.

"Oh?"

After hearing this, Han Kun's eyes showed a hint of appreciation, and he nodded, "Yes, you should do your best to be loyal to your friends. Sending a coffin a thousand miles away is also a good story. Young people should have some chivalry after all."

As he said that, he turned his head to look at the woman opposite him and smiled, "Qinfang, this young man is much more particular than we were back then. You can't just think about the money in this matter."

Chu Qinfang rolled her eyes at Han Kun, with a hint of flirtation in her eyes, "You are a good person, but why do you belittle me?"

It seems like a blame, but it is actually a bit of flirting.

After she finished speaking, she looked at Li Yan again and said seriously: "It's just a piece of news, it's not a big deal, but this matter is somewhat involved."

"The first is Qiao Sanhu. He is only a dark power cultivator. The reason why he can be so domineering and unstoppable is because of his cousin Yue Fachong."

"Listen to me, you can't afford to offend that person, just get the job done, and don't get involved in the feud between Lu San and him."

"Also, Han Kun, you should also write a letter to Zhang, the leader of the Manchuanguan Cao Gang, to explain the reason. Let Lu San follow their instructions to avoid any misunderstandings."

"Oh?"

Han Kun also became interested after hearing his words, and said with a smile: "Zhang Baijiao is a man who only takes advantage and never suffers any loss. What ability does Lu San have to deserve his high regard?"

Chu Qinfang whispered, "I also heard about this. Lü San is good at taming animals, and his methods are miraculous. Sometimes when the Cao Gang encounters water pythons or giant turtles causing trouble, they will ask him to help."

Han Kun was slightly stunned. "How can he be so capable? What a great guy Zhang Baijiao is. I almost capsized in Luoshui, but he didn't say a word and kept calling me his brother."

"He does."

Chu Qinfang smiled and said, "Everyone knows what Lu San wants to do, but Zhang Baijiao doesn't want to offend Yue Fa Chong, so the matter is at a standstill."

"Lü San is now barely considered a worshiper, the kind that is hard to talk to."

Hearing this, Li Yan couldn't wait any longer and immediately asked, "Senior, where is Lu San hiding?"

Chu Qinfang smiled and said, "He has enemies and has never been able to find a place to stay, but I know that he practices in the Black Wind Valley in the back mountain outside the town at midnight every night."

Han Kun asked curiously, "What's so special about it?"

Chu Qinfang said meaningfully: "The ancient battlefield of Qin and Chu is full of desolate graves and swarms of snakes and foxes. If you are not a sorcerer, you may not even find anyone there."

"Thank you, senior."

Li Yan quickly stood up and bowed, "In order not to delay the time, I will leave first. I hope you will forgive me."

Seeing the two nod, he turned and left.

After he left, Han Kun first picked up a pen and wrote a note, then handed it to the subordinate next to him, "Send it to Zhang Baijiao for me."

"Yes, Gang Leader!"

The subordinate immediately clasped his fists, turned around and left.

Han Kun waved his hand again, signaling everyone around to leave. When the courtyard was empty, he said solemnly, "Qinfang, has there been any progress on that matter?"

"Disaster!"

Chu Qinfang smiled bitterly and said, "There was a big commotion in Chang'an. After returning, Captain Chang Xuan of the Duwei Division designed to capture and kill Captain Yu Chen, and also found evidence of his collusion with the Maitreya Cult."

"Currently, Chang Xuan has been promoted to the rank of Qian Hu, and is specifically responsible for keeping firearms secret. That person is very scheming, and there is no hope for him to get information from Chang'an."

After hearing this, Han Kun frowned and said, "I have seen the power of this thing with my own eyes. If I can teach it..."

"You can rest assured about this."

Chu Qinfang shook her head and said, "Many people in the capital are also trying to find out the news. The only things that are clear right now are two things."

"First, this new type of gunpowder may require a special kind of natural treasure as medicine, and the formula is complicated. I'm afraid it's not something that ordinary people can prepare in large quantities."

Han Kun's expression eased a little, "That's more or less the case. Without it, many things won't change."

"you are wrong."

Chu Qinfang said meaningfully: "Just two days ago, I heard that the emperor had issued an order to select elite talents from the various guards of the Duwei Division to go to the capital, and Han Mo, the assistant minister of the Ministry of Works, was suddenly promoted to the Minister of Works."

Han Kun was stunned, silent for a long time, and sighed:

"From now on, the Jianghu will be troubled..."

…………

Goooo!

In the darkness, a night owl suddenly cried.

Swish!
Li Yan waved his stick and knocked a poisonous snake out of the grass.

He looked at the sky and felt a little relieved.

After leaving Manchuanguan Town, he ran all the way and climbed towards the back mountain, and finally arrived at Heifenggou before midnight.

Ahead is a gully on a mountain. It is quite large and there are large, mottled blue bricks on the ground. They are very old and most of them have been broken.

It looks like there was once a military fort built on top, but perhaps due to the Qin-Chu War, even the ruins have disappeared now. The road leading down the mountain was destroyed by mudslides and can only be climbed.

This is indeed a good place to hide.

But what is Lu San practicing by hiding here?
Just as Li Yan was puzzled, his expression suddenly changed slightly. He immediately took out the yarrow, twisted it with a seal, and chanted the spell at the same time: "Nuo Gao, the only one who can open the great-grandson Wang Jia..."

He was already very familiar with Baopu's mountaineering technique, and he quickly concealed the aura around him. He didn't even notice a bird falling from the tree above his head.

Of course, his sense of smell is still very sensitive.

Li Yan could smell a lot of foxy odor.

Different from ordinary wild beasts, it carries a cold and murderous aura.

He clenched the hand seal and the yarrow with his left hand, and pinched the Yang seal with his right hand, and his sense of smell was instantly activated.

When performing the Baopu Mountaineering Technique, no other techniques may be used. Using hidden energy will also disrupt the mountaineering technique, but the use of supernatural powers is not included.

In an instant, all the smells from the top of the mountain rushed into my nose.

Li Yan narrowed his eyes slightly, walked forward slowly without making any noise, then hid in the grass and watched.

It can be seen that the terrain in the Black Wind Valley is relatively flat, and there are many broken walls, with only adobe bricks left.

Foxes of all sizes were either lying on the ground or standing on the earth wall, all staring at a grave.

The grave was very ordinary, just the kind of battlefield grave.

Sometimes the bodies of the soldiers were difficult to deal with and there were many broken limbs, so they would dig a large pit and bury them all together.

Many times, they are nameless mounds.

Those who are more particular may erect a monument to explain it.

This kind of mound is basically worthless and has a strong evil aura, so tomb robbers rarely visit it.

However, at this moment, noises continued to be heard from the mound.

Whoosh!
Suddenly, something flew out and rolled on the ground. It turned out to be a human skull.

Then, a dark figure slowly crawled out of the tomb and said in a deep voice, "This is it. Make do with it."

An old fox with white eyebrows heard it, stepped forward immediately, stood on its hind legs, carefully picked up the skull with its front legs, and put it on its head.

Chirp!
Foxes kept barking around.

And the old fox began to worship the moon with the skull on his head...

(End of this chapter)