On the Avenue.

Chapter 233 Lurking Minions Endure (Double Monthly Ticket Request!)
Baili Mu's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately led his men to rush out, ready to kill Chen Shi, but then he stopped, his face changing.

Gao Chang, the governor of Niandu, had just ordered him not to touch Chen Shi within a hundred miles of Niandu, otherwise he would exterminate his entire Banshan clan. As soon as Gao Chang left, he turned around and killed Chen Shi. How should Gao Chang feel?

Gaochang has the troops of Niandu Prefecture under his command, so it will be easy for him to wipe out the Banshan Sect!
Will the young master really offend this provincial governor and the Gao family for the sake of him and the Banshan Sect?
However, a talisman was used to kill hundreds of people from the Banshan Sect. This incident happened just now, and this murderer was coming with great momentum!

Saint Xuan whispered, "Master Baili, please be patient. Lord Gao will handle this matter and give you an explanation."

Baili Mu calmed down and said expressionlessly: "Master Gao better handle this fairly, otherwise it will be hard to convince the public!"

Chen Shi entered the city of Niandu and looked around. He saw that Niandu was full of workshops making chariots, which was much busier than other provincial and county towns. The chariots made here were classified into different categories. Some workshops specialized in making shafts, some specialized in making wheels, and some specialized in making axles.

There are also workshops that specialize in canopy design and talisman drawing, as well as horse farms that specialize in raising exotic beasts and horses, and even a market for hiring grooms!

There are also many shops selling whole vehicles here, each with its own sign.

There were different kinds of carriages, horse-drawn carts, ox-drawn carts, canopied carts, open carts, two-horse carts, four-horse carts, six-horse carts, and chariots.

There are also various chariot decorations, pearls, glass, agate, and necklaces. Pearls and agates, which are regarded as treasures by others, are placed along the street in pieces, shining with a different light in the sun.

Every street was crowded with people shopping everywhere, with accents from all over the world and the sound of bargaining was noisy.

"Xiao Wangsun must have been reluctant to leave when he came here. But he has no money."

Chen Shi slowed down and looked at the shops on both sides.

He wanted to buy something to decorate his wooden cart.

He used the talisman of creation to turn the wooden cart into a living creature. Chen Shi once wanted to transform the cart and spent a lot of money to buy two horses mixed with dragon blood. He planned to let the horses pull the chariot, but as soon as they were tied to the cart, they were eaten by the wooden cart.

He wanted to ride on other chariots, but they were all eaten by the wooden cart.

This wooden cart is a relic of my grandfather. It is very simple, with four wheels connected by a cardinal point for easy steering. It is very shock-resistant and you won't feel much bumpiness as long as the road is not particularly bad.

However, the car had no roof or canopy, and there was no means of transportation such as horses or exotic animals.

There is not much space inside the car. With two people, a dog, a book box and a talisman stand, it seems a bit crowded.

Also, if you don't use a cushion when sitting in a car, your butt will hurt.

Chen Shi was looking around when a voice came: "Chen Jieyuan has come from afar. Is he here to seek revenge or to buy a car?"

Chen Shi stopped and turned around, only to see a middle-aged man in casual clothes standing not far away, with two followers beside him. The two followers looked like officials, with a strong bureaucratic atmosphere, but the middle-aged man was not tainted with official airs, his face was very gentle, giving people a feeling of being approachable.

When Chen Shi heard the title of Jieyuan, he felt a sense of familiarity and asked with a smile, "Do you recognize me?"

The middle-aged man smiled and said, "Who doesn't know Chen Shi, the first in the provincial examinations of Xinxiang and Gongzhou? I am the governor of Gaochang, and I have met Chen Jieyuan."

"Don't dare take it!"

Chen Shi was overjoyed and quickly returned the greeting, saying with a smile, "I became the first place winner without knowing what was going on, and I am still a little confused. I think I have some talent, but Gongzhou and Xinxiang are two provinces where talented people are born. How could I be the first place winner? It's just God's favor."

Gao Chang stepped forward and laughed, "Chen Jieyuan, don't be so modest. Even in Xiniu and Xinzhou, Chen Jieyuan's talent is among the best. Now that the New Year is coming to an end, when will Chen Jieyuan go to Xijing?"

After a few words, he became very familiar with Chen Shi, as if the two had known each other for a long time and were just meeting old friends to reminisce about the past.

Chen Shi smiled and said, "After the work of the chariot is done, I will return to Xinxiang, wait for the New Year, and then go to Xijing to take the exam."

Gao Chang nodded gently: "The journey to Xijing is long, and a good car is indeed needed. Gao has admired Chen Jieyuan for a long time, and is willing to give Jieyuan a good car. I wish you a successful exam next spring and win the top three prizes!"

Chen Shi shook his head and said, "Thank you for your kindness, sir. I already have a wooden cart. Although it is old, it is my grandfather's legacy after all, and I can't bear to throw it away. This time I just plan to purchase some small items and modify it."

Gao Chang said solemnly: "Chen Jieyuan is a gentleman. He is nostalgic but never forgets his roots. This is what a gentleman is! I admire him."

Chen Shi felt as if his heart was being ironed by an iron and felt indescribably comfortable.

Gao Chang struck while the iron was hot and said, "Chen Jieyuan, I have an unwelcome request. Look at my chariot capital. Half of the chariots in Xiniuzhou are produced in chariot capital. Commerce is prosperous, and the people live and work in peace and contentment. They have no evil thoughts and do not support bandits. It can be regarded as a Feng Shui treasure land in Xiniuzhou."

Chen Shi nodded.

He also discovered that the people living near Niandu did indeed live better than people in other places. Niandu had industries that supported a lot of people.

If you have industry, you will have food to eat and clothes to wear. It is a very simple truth.

Gao Chang said, "I am not talented enough to lead this place. I really don't want to ruin the trade of my Niandu and make the people homeless. Therefore, I beg you to not settle all grudges in Niandu. Let's settle them a hundred miles away from Niandu."

He bowed deeply to the ground and said sincerely: "Gao Chang, please help Chen Jieyuan!"

Chen Shi quickly returned the greeting and said, "Master Gao, please get up quickly. I am so embarrassed!"

The two stood up.

Chen Shi smiled and said, "Master Gao knows me. I am a simple person, a child from the village, and I never like to cause trouble. I only fight back when others provoke me. People in the world misunderstand me a lot."

The muscles on the faces of the two officials behind Gao Chang were twitching.

Gao Chang glanced back at them, then turned around and said sincerely, "I understand Chen Jieyuan very well. You and I are both students of the Master. We are naturally well-educated and well-mannered. How could we cause trouble?"

Chen Shi felt like he had found a soulmate, and praised: "I didn't expect that Mr. Gao is also a person who practices the Master's teachings. I feel the same way! I didn't mean to hurt anyone, but the Banshan Sect attacked me, and I had no choice but to fight back. Today, I just want to hear the truth in the morning and die in the evening."

Gao Chang didn't quite understand and felt a little bewildered.

Seeing this, Chen Shi sighed inwardly, "Although Master Gao has some talent and learning, it is not much, and he has not been able to understand the meaning of the Master's words."

But Gao Chang understood Chen Shi's intention of not wanting to cause trouble, and said with a smile: "Don't worry, Chen Jieyuan, I have already ordered the Banshan Sect and Bailian Hall that they will never attack you within a hundred miles of Niandu. All grudges can be settled after we leave Nianzhou. Jieyuan, what do you think?"

Chen Shi said happily: "Master Gao has given me an order, how dare I disobey?"

Gao Chang laughed and said, "Chen Jieyuan is extremely talented and will definitely pass the imperial examination. When we serve as officials in the same dynasty in the future, Chen Jieyuan must not forget Gao Chang!"

Chen Shi said in fear: "I dare not claim to be the top scholar! The exam has not even started yet!"

"It's inevitable!"

The two chatted and laughed, and were very satisfied with each other.

Gao Chang saw Saint Xuan coming and said with a smile, "This is Ji Xuanxuan from the Bodhi Temple, also known as Saint Xuan. The Bodhi Temple is one of the three holy places of Buddhism. Saint Xuan was taught by Master Miaoyin and comes from a famous family."

Saint Xuan came over and greeted Gao Chang and Chen Shi politely.

Gao Chang returned the greeting and said, "Jie Yuan, I have some trivial matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave now."

"Sir, I won't see you off."

Chen Shi's eyes fell on Saint Xuan. The woman was well-dressed, had a well-proportioned figure, a slender waist and fair skin.

The most attractive thing is the small black mole on the upper right corner of her lip. When people see her, their eyes will unconsciously fall on her lips, and they will feel a little more lustful.

However, her temperament has a kind of ethereal and cold feeling that comes from Buddhism, without any smell of worldly affairs.

Saint Xuan had a tall figure. When she approached, a faint fragrance emanated from her body, which was not strong but very elegant. She whispered to Chen Shi, "Xuan Xuan meets Mr. Chen." Chen Shi's face changed slightly and he moved aside.

Saint Xuan was stunned and looked at him in confusion.

Chen Shi shook his head and said, "I really don't like the title of Young Master. I always feel it insults me."

Saint Xuan's eyebrows curved and she smiled, "Then what should I call you, Excellency? Xiao Shi? Or Chen Shi?"

Chen Shi said: "I am not that familiar with the Saint. You can call me Chen Jieyuan, or Master Jieyuan."

Saint Xuan chuckled, charmingly, and said, "Okay, Master Jie Yuan."

She tried to get closer to Chen Shi and did not choose the title Chen Jieyuan. Instead, she lowered her posture and used the joking title "Master Jieyuan".

It is undeniable that she is the kind of woman that is hard to dislike. She has a beautiful face, a rare beauty, and a graceful figure. Especially since she comes from a Buddhist family, people have a desire to worship and blaspheme Buddha.

Chen Shi was quite curious about her and said, "Bodhi Temple is one of the three major Buddhist holy places. Could it be a nunnery?"

Saint Xuan shook her head and said, "There is a nunnery in the Bodhi Dharma Field, but it is not a nunnery. There is also a nunnery in the Dharma Field. The place where my master, Master Miaoyin, lives is called Zhishui Nunnery. If Senior Brother Chen is interested, he can go to the Bodhi Dharma Field and live for a while."

Chen Shi shook his head and said, "Not interested. Are you a nun? Why do you still have hair?"

Saint Xuan frowned slightly.

The question was somewhat offensive to her.

"I am not yet sixteen years old, and my worldly ties are not yet over. Now I am just a nun with my hair uncut. When I find love, I will shave my head and practice Buddhism. Then, these three thousand threads of worldly ties will no longer exist," she explained.

"I see."

Chen Shi lost interest in her and went to visit the shops on the street with great interest, searching for items that could be used on the wooden cart.

Saint Xuan followed him and said softly, "Senior Brother Chen is extremely talented..."

"I haven't been to school." Chen Shi said.

He walked into a store that sold canopies for cars that could provide shade and shelter from the rain.

However, not everyone can use the Huagai. It can only be used by kings and princes when they travel. If ordinary people use it, it would be considered an act of usurpation and they would be sent to jail.

But in Xiniu Xinzhou, the rituals and music have long been in disarray, so who cares about these things?

As long as you have money, you can use the Huagai.

Saint Xuan followed behind him, speaking softly, "Brother Chen has never been to school, yet he has such talent and knowledge. This shows that he is very intelligent. Xuan Xuan wants to be a peacemaker, and invites Brother Chen to sit down with Sect Master Baili, drink and talk, and turn hostility into friendship."

Chen Shi looked at the canopies hanging on the walls and roofs. Some canopies were exquisite, with dragons and phoenixes carved on them, and mountains and rivers embroidered on them. Some were made of luxurious materials, with necklaces, agates and pearls hanging on them. Others focused on defense, with various defensive talismans painted on them. One canopy had hundreds of talismans, and the defensive power was amazing.

"Thank you for your kindness, Saint."

Chen Shi stared at him intently and said, "Master Baili is the master of the Banshan Sect. The Banshan Sect makes a living by robbing tombs. According to the laws of the Ming Dynasty, the entire family should be executed. How can I drink and chat with such a lawless person? Let's not talk about this matter again... Shopkeeper, take down this canopy!"

Upon hearing this, the shopkeeper pointed to an umbrella-shaped canopy and asked, "Which one?"

Chen Shi nodded.

The shop owner took down the canopy. This canopy was different from other canopies. Other canopies could not be closed, but this one had an umbrella-like structure and could be folded up when not in use.

This canopy is one person tall. When opened, it covers an area of ​​ten feet. There are 108 folds on the canopy. It is made of hard wood and has no talismans painted on it yet.

The shopkeeper said, "Sir, this canopy is blank."

"That's it. How much?"

"Five taels of silver."

Chen Shi bargained with him, and Saint Xuan stood by and waited. After a while, Chen Shi lowered the price of the canopy to three taels and seven cents, and then he paid for it.

Saint Xuan looked strange, thinking: "This person is only twelve or thirteen years old, just like an ordinary citizen."

The Huagai that Chen Shi bought did not have any talismans on it, and it was obvious that he was planning to draw the talismans himself, which in her opinion was also stingy.

However, she still waited quietly for Chen Shi to pay. The shopkeeper gave Chen Shi some copper coins, and then said, "Brother Chen, since you are unwilling to make peace, Xuan Xuan can't say much..."

Chen Shi was surprised and asked, "You haven't left yet? I thought you left a long time ago."

Saint Xuan blushed slightly, feeling a little unhappy, and whispered, "The Youquan Youlong Sword belongs to you. Senior Brother Chen took it away, which is a traitor. Can you give Xuan Xuan a favor and return the sword..."

Chen Shi glanced at her and said, "You are a nun, why do you have worldly desires?"

Saint Xuan said, "It's not that I'm tempted by worldly desires, but the world is in chaos right now. The True Gods from outer space have repeatedly made it dark earlier than usual, with shorter days and longer nights. I'm afraid there will be an unimaginable catastrophe. This is a sign of troubled times. Young Master has the ambition to help the world. He is destined by heaven and the only one who can end the chaos and unify Xiniu Island!"

She took a step forward and gently advised: "Brother Chen, why don't you return the Youquan Wandering Dragon Sword and join the young master? In the future, you will also follow the Dragon Skill..."

Before she even uttered the word "hero", Chen Shi raised his knee and hit her lower abdomen, causing her vital energy to collapse and causing unimaginable pain.

Saint Xuan was so shocked that she bent over in pain.

Chen Shi punched her in the right ear, knocking her to the ground. He raised the canopy in his hand and was about to hit her, but after thinking for a moment, he put it aside and pulled out the pole of another canopy to hit Saint Xuan!

"Clap clap clap!"

There were crisp whipping sounds. The canopy was branded with various talismans and was very solid, but how strong was Chen Shi's strength? After more than ten whippings, the pole was cracked.

Chen Shi changed to another pole and hit it dozens of times until the pole broke. Then he straightened up and threw it aside.

Saint Xuan was beaten all over her body, with bruises on her face and nose. She could still endure the pain at first, but later it became too painful, so she started screaming and soon her voice became hoarse.

"Shopkeeper, how much are the two poles? I'll pay for it." Chen Shi asked.

The shopkeeper was panicked and did not dare to quote a high price. He said, "These two poles were made by a great talisman master with talismans drawn on them. The cost is more than eighty taels."

"Really expensive."

Chen Shi shook his numb arms, took out a hundred taels of silver, and said, "Give me ten taels."

The shopkeeper hurriedly gave change.

Chen Shi took the money, took out his canopy, carried it on his shoulder and walked out. He was still not satisfied, so he kicked Saint Xuan twice on the butt.

The woman was kicked out of the Huagai shop.

"Instead of meditating and worshipping Buddha in the Buddhist temple, you come out to lobby for the young master! You are so shameless!"

Chen Shi strode out of the Huagai store and spat at Saint Xuan, "If I hadn't promised Master Gao to give him a favor and not kill anyone in the city, you would have already been called a fellow Taoist in the Ten Thousand Souls Banner!"

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