Concubine's true colors

Chapter 220
I heard that the old man Zhao actually spoke the words of the Black Mountain King so miraculously, that he even uttered the words of Caiyang cultivation, attaining Taoism and becoming an immortal.

Immediately Xiao Jinxuan listened with joy, then looked at Zhou Xianyu who was also grinning endlessly, with a gentle expression, but mockingly said:

"Even if it's really a ghost who has cultivated for thousands of years and has attained Taoism, so what, so much harm to one party, and he still wants to become an immortal. What's more, although I, Xiao Jinxuan, believe in gods and Buddhas, I don't believe in evil spirits. After all, where there is evil, there is good. Where there is a demon, there must be an immortal, if there really was such a ghost who harmed people indiscriminately, God would have sent a thunderbolt to kill it long ago, how could we allow this Black Mountain King to be so rampant and rampant."

When old man Zhao heard this, he only thought that Xiao Jinxuan didn't believe what he said, and immediately wanted to refute, but felt that it was too rude to offend his benefactor.

Therefore, he didn't argue with Xiao Jinxuan, but asked Zhou Xianyu to sit down first, while he went to the small stove in the hut to see how the food was prepared.

As soon as the old man Zhao left, Zhou Xianyu came over, looked at Xiao Jinxuan with a smile, and raised his eyebrows evilly.

"Xuan'er, what you said just now, but there is something in it. It seems that you don't believe there are any ghosts at work, and suspect that someone is pretending to be a ghost, playing tricks, right?"

Hearing this, Xiao Jinxuan immediately smiled, then raised her voice slightly, and asked instead of answering:
"Then what about our majestic battle king, Qiansui? According to you, do you really believe it? This goblin's sneaky statement is not acceptable."

Xiao Jinxuan herself came back from rebirth, and not long ago she experienced the miraculous healing of spiritual springs in the back of the City God's Temple. In fact, she really believed that there were gods and Buddhas of heaven and earth in the dark.

But if this Black Mountain King is a yellow-skinned person, a fox or a boa constrictor has become a spirit, then Xiao Jinxuan may really be able to believe it. After all, she has heard the rumors about animals becoming spirits since she was a child.

But the monster right now is not only neither a horse nor a worm, but also has advanced abilities, too much for his hands and eyes.

Now that the big week is peaceful, there are no evil spirits and ghosts, and they are raging in power. With such a great ability, the King of Montenegro should not only be entrenched in Montenegro. Moreover, this thing knows how to kill people and silence them without revealing their appearance and whereabouts.

From Xiao Jinxuan's point of view, this is even more suspicious. On the contrary, it is more like a man-made mischief, deliberately creating a terrifying atmosphere. Although I don't understand why the young and strong man was kidnapped, there must be something behind it, the ulterior reason is in it .

Seeing Xiao Jinxuan asking herself back, Zhou Xianyu leaned back lazily on the chair, and then said slowly:

"It's no wonder Master believed this nonsense. I thought Xuan'er would be scared after hearing this, but I didn't expect you to be so calm. It seems that it is really not easy to see you lose your composure once."

Zhou Xianyu shook his head pretending to be disappointed, then suddenly laughed a few times, then lowered his voice, and continued to say with a more serious look:

"However, Xuan'er, the Black Mountain King of Zhuluo Town, I'm afraid he really has a lot of background, because after I heard the old man Zhao's description of this thing, no matter what I heard, why did I feel that this monster was a few meters long like a horse and a bug? , It’s more like the one-word dragon-snake formation set up by soldiers in the marching formation. If it is set against the moonlight at night, once the formation is completed, it will look like the Black Mountain King.”

As for formations, although Xiao Jinxuan has also read the introductions in the book, they are all extremely superficial things, and there is no comparison with what Zhou Xianyu, a military prodigy, has mastered.

So when I heard that there is a formation that can be as vivid as a living thing, it is hard to tell the truth from the fake. Xiao Jinxuan didn't believe Zhou Xianyu's words, but she still asked suspiciously, how is this formation done, what is this? Such a mysterious point.

Seeing that Xiao Jinxuan's interest was aroused again, Zhou Xianyu naturally didn't bother, so he quickly explained:

"Xuan'er, old man Zhao said just now that the Black Mountain King not only made the sound of neighing horses, but also made the sound of metal when he moved. In fact, in my opinion, it is more like a group of soldiers on horses and wearing heavy armor. Then form a small dragon and snake array in a single character to form a unique effect."

Then Zhou Xianyu stretched out his hand, dipped his index finger in some water from the crude cup in front of him, and continued to say while drawing on the wooden table:
"This formation, Xuan'er, don't underestimate it. It not only combines Qimen Dunjia, but also connects with the five elements of the Book of Changes. The clever formation can even cause hallucinations, and some people will be trapped in it alive. And the one-word long snake formation, although it is a very common formation, but if the soldiers in the formation cooperate tacitly with each other and put shields and other objects on top of their heads to completely cover their bodies, it will be difficult to distinguish in the dark. It is quite possible to be mistaken for a spirit and ghost at night."

This is Zhou Xianyu, this alien with extremely high military talent, came to Zhuluo Town, otherwise, if someone else changed, I am afraid that in this life, he would never connect a spirit monster in the mouth of the people with the formation. go.

Seeing that Zhou Xianyu's words were well-founded and extremely confident, Xiao Jinxuan couldn't help but marvel at the profoundness of the formation, and at the same time said with a concentrated expression:

"Originally, I only thought that banditry was rampant here, and the matter of the Black Mountain King was a mystery created by these reckless people. Now, according to Xianyu's analysis, this bandit has no ability, understands the art of war, and deploys such a Such a well-coordinated formation, then the person behind the trick must have a lot of background, and can mobilize soldiers, it seems that the strange things in Zhuluo Town are getting more and more complicated."

Zhou Xianyu's expression is not very good at this meeting, because Xiao Jinxuan's words are correct. To be able to form a dragon and snake formation in such a uniform way, it must take no less than three years to practice, and these people also have horses and heavy armor. It all shows that the one who pretends to be the king of Montenegro and harms the people of one side must be the regular army of Da Zhou, and this makes him feel very uncomfortable.

After all, the purpose of joining the army as a soldier is to guard the frontier and ensure that the people live and work in peace and contentment. Now, the soldiers of the Great Zhou Dynasty did not go to fight against foreign enemies. From Zhou Xianyu's point of view, it was a crime worthy of death.

If it was said that Zhou Xianyu had the mentality of eliminating the evil after hearing about the raging monsters in Zhuluo Town, then after learning that this monster was actually disguised by Da Zhou's regular army, he would have already Make up your mind that this matter must be dealt with to the end.

Not only did he want to eliminate these scum in the army with his own hands, but he also wanted to find out who was behind the scenes and deal with them severely, so as not to embarrass Da Zhou's army.

Just when Zhou Xianyu was holding back his anger and discussing the countermeasures carefully with Xiao Jinxuan, the old man Zhao led Da Nier and came in with food.

It was inevitable that their identities would be exposed and unnecessary troubles would be caused, so Zhou Xianyu and the two stopped talking immediately.

And after walking for a day, although they each ate a piece of wild boar in the morning, they were already hungry by now. Dang even picked up the porcelain bowl containing rice, and ate with vegetables.

But after only two mouthfuls, Xiao Jinxuan couldn't help but stopped, frowned slightly, then turned to Zhou Xianyu who was eating with his head down, stretched out his hand and gently pushed him.

Zhou Xianyu, who was picking up a piece of bamboo rat meat, was about to throw it into his mouth. When he was touched by this touch, he immediately paused and gave Xiao Jinxuan a puzzled look.

Seeing Zhou Xianyu eating so forgetfully, Xiao Jinxuan's eyes flashed helplessness, she leaned her head towards the other side, and whispered:
"You should eat less. I didn't see that Mr. Zhao and Da Nier ate steamed buns mixed with wild vegetables. I'm afraid the rice in our bowl was saved from their own mouths by the grandpa and granddaughter. Let's eat it." It’s enough to be half full, and they will be willing to eat the rest.”

Zhou Xianyu is a descendant of the royal family, and has never been short of food and clothing. Although he is not arrogant and extravagant, he is somewhat ignorant of the sufferings of the people, so he picks up the food and starts to eat, without even thinking about the food in his bowl. , it is the old man Zhao's family, and there is only a small surplus of food left.

But after being reminded by Xiao Jinxuan, Zhou Xianyu naturally realized immediately that he couldn't eat too much, so he immediately poured half of the rice in the bowl back into the rice bowl, and deliberately didn't eat too much Take it, two or three bites will finish the meal.

As for Xiao Jinxuan, she was also a person who had suffered from hunger before and understood the hardships of life, so when she felt a little full, she handed the untouched meal to Da Nier, and said with some embarrassment:

"I'm really sorry, I've been on the road for a day today, and I really don't have much appetite, so I can't waste this rice. Why don't you eat it for me, Da Nier, although it's really rude."

The country folks are not that particular about it, and Da Nier has already gnawed half a month's nest.I almost forgot what rice tastes like.

The only white rice left in the house, if Xiao Jinxuan and the two hadn't come, the grandpa and granddaughter would still be reluctant to eat it. Immediately, Da Nier happily picked up the rice bowl, took a bite, but stopped immediately, and then put the bowl away Pushed it in front of Old Man Zhao again.

"Grandpa, you should eat this meal. I just ate a Wotou, and I feel full. I won't be able to eat anything now."

What Da Nier said, the other three people present could tell that she was telling a lie, but in this kind of lie, there was a sense of utter sensibility and filial piety.

Xiao Jinxuan who heard it immediately felt sour in her heart, feeling that the father and granddaughter are really living a miserable life.

Zhou Xianyu, who has always kept Xiao Jinxuan's words and deeds in his heart, saw the flash of unbearable in the eyes of the other party, and then saw the old man Zhao and his granddaughter pushing back and forth for a bowl of rice.

Immediately, he tore off the button on the cuff of his jacket made of high-quality dragon marrow topaz, and was about to hand it to old man Zhao, asking him to pawn it in exchange for money. Xiao Jinxuan felt very sad.

Because Zhou Xianyu, when he learned that Xiao Jinxuan was in danger, he put on the soft armor and went out of the house directly. Naturally, he would not carry silver taels on his body, and Xiao Jinxuan originally had a purse, but when he was drifting in the river, he didn't. also lost.

Therefore, this prince, a daughter of the handsome mansion, can be said to be penniless now, and the situation is extremely embarrassing.

However, although there is no cash, Emperor Ming has always been very concerned about Zhou Xianyu's clothes. Take the jade button on his sleeve that he tore off as an example, it is worth more than a hundred taels of silver.

And it was Zhou Xianyu who stretched out the jade buckle and handed it out. Before he could speak, he just heard that the wooden door of this yellow mud room was "bang" from the outside and kicked. opened.

Then five yamen servants wearing official uniforms came in with a fierce look on their faces. When they saw old man Zhao, they immediately surrounded him.

One of the officers, who was wearing dark red, immediately looked at Old Man Zhao and grinned.

Looking at the half bowl of white rice in the opponent's hand, he raised his hand and pushed the old man Zhao and his grandson away for a long time. The bowl of rice that no one was willing to eat fell to the ground in one fell swoop. .

"Old Zhao, you have money to eat white rice here, but you don't have money to pay the government tax, right? I think you are an old bone, and you really don't deserve a beating. Brothers, say hello to this old man. If he doesn’t pay all the money, we’ll take his granddaughter to a kiln and sell it for money.”

(End of this chapter)