defend the truth

In the old roadside restaurant, due to a heavy rain outside, a large number of businessmen flooded in.

This heavy rain has long been foreshadowed, and the dark clouds stretch for dozens of miles, and "it is not in and out", and it is the time when thunderstorms occur frequently in summer.

So as long as people who often walk on this road, they will make plans as soon as possible and rush to this restaurant to hide from the rain.

Even those who are not familiar with the place, seeing that everyone is rushing towards the same place, will definitely follow up quickly to inquire.

There are very few people who are unreasonable and maverick.

The signboard of Ruyi Restaurant is very ordinary. There are so many similarities in this kind of auspicious store name.

This Ruyi restaurant is located on an official road in the Funan Peninsula, and is close to the Sanchakou, so although it is far away from the city and countryside, it is by no means inaccessible.Most of the business travelers who came from the nearby towns and villages, who were going to Funan City, would stop in the shop to rest their feet and try their best.

But it stands to reason that on the side of such a side road where people gather, any store that can stay should also be a government-run post house.How can private restaurants and inns get involved?

Leaving aside the so-called oil and water, this is also a hidden danger to the security of this area.

Curiosity is curiosity, this is the only one in the barren mountains and mountains, there is no other branch, it really does not allow passers-by to weigh too much.

Being blackmailed by the store is always better to feed the jackals and leopards.

Closer to home, because there are too many customers pouring into the restaurant that day, there are no vacant seats in the restaurant.It is the standard arrangement of a table for four people in the past, but now some chairs have to be added, and a table can be surrounded by seven or eight people.

Just like that, on the corridor outside the restaurant, there were still some people sheltering from the rain, and they were extremely popular.

The hospitality of the guys is very familiar, and they often apologize to the customers in the store and say "the place is poor, the hospitality is not good", and they are also very polite to the people standing outside the store to hide from the rain, and they often give hot tea and ginger. Soup is very popular.

If the only thing worthy of criticism right now is that the environment in the store is indeed a bit poor, not only the decoration is outdated, but also there are many mosquitoes dancing around.People can't help but feel worried about the food and wine served on the table.

Those rough people who often travel around the rivers and lakes, because of the warm hospitality of the staff and the cheapness given in the account, it is not easy to complain too much.

And the small number of gentlemen with literary and ink atmosphere are even more hindered by their own cultivation, so they should not be easily caressed about.

It is to let these annoying mosquitoes and flies mingle in the noise, so that they can feel at ease.As if rushing to the market, after finishing a table of wine and food, they rushed to the next place.

But after all, they are simple-minded mosquitoes who don't know how to recognize people with their eyes and think that all living beings are equal. Don't you know that there are some people who cannot be offended.

No, at the table near the east window, there were three flies who were about to devour a plate of crispy fried peanuts, but unexpectedly, a pair of chopsticks flew out of nowhere, flew up and down, and were caught in the blink of an eye. .

What's even more ingenious is that the three flies didn't fall into the dishes, but were caught between the chopsticks, and they could even move their legs and feet.

This miraculous scene came from the technique of a young man.To have this ability at such a young age, others can't help but be shocked and praised!

It's just that when most people at the same table were impressed by the boy's skills, a young man sitting next to the boy showed a little disapproval.

The young man did it instinctively, and the situation was calm afterwards, but when he subconsciously caught a glimpse of the face of the young man beside him, he immediately sat up straight, looking a little cautious.

The boy withdrew his hand, lowered his head, and carefully squeezed out words through his teeth: "Sorry! Sir, I just got carried away for a while, there will be no next time."

The young man nodded slightly and replied: "If you are impetuous, you should recite the Heart Sutra silently. Catching flies will not help your practice."

The young man was dressed in a turquoise jacket, with light ochre-colored deerskin wristbands tied to his hands, a backpack and a dagger, and his trousers were tucked into deerskin boots.

The young man has an elegant temperament, wearing a long white embroidered dress and a belt with a Pisces jade buckle. The black gauze hat he wore before entering the store is now hung on the back of the chair.

It's just that it is very puzzling to others. Judging from the temperament and conversation of this young man, he clearly looks like a son of a family. What about carrying a huge wooden box?

What is the importance of the wooden box?You have to carry it with you all the time, and you dare not put it down even when you sit down?

Could it be that there are treasures of writing and ink that scholars regard as their lives and lives inside?Or a priceless family heirloom?Or, are they filled with gold and silver treasures for squandering while playing?

Involuntarily, some curious or greedy gazes glanced at the place where the young man sat from time to time.

It wasn't until the young man in Tsing Yi caught three flies in the air with a sharp hand that many heroes in the Jianghu tactfully looked away.

But he was also convinced that the two of them were extraordinary, and the things contained in that box were even more extraordinary.

It's just that it's up to everyone to decide whether or not to take the idea to a higher level.

Then in the end, what is the origin of these two people who are out of tune with the surrounding people and stand out from the crowd?

It was Li Weizhen who was carrying the future of Taiyi Sect, and Ye Tong who was his disciple.

The two are planning to take a merchant ship via Funan City to reach Aquarius Island, the "land of ten thousand islands" in the South China Sea.

The reason why Yu Jian didn't go there directly, but took a boat by sea, the reason is left for a later story.

"Little brother, your chopsticks are dirty, change a pair!"

Sitting opposite Ye Tong was a girl about seventeen or eighteen years old with big eyes and a very watery appearance.

Seeing that flies were still on Ye Tong's chopsticks, the girl handed over the bamboo tube in front of her, showing her kindness and admiration.

Ye Tong took out the new chopsticks from the bamboo tube, nodded and thanked: "Thank you, I'm sorry for taking the liberty!"

The girl covered her face with her sleeves, and laughed like a silver bell, but she never took her eyes away from Ye Tong, and said with a smile: "Little brother is really humble, I must have been taught by a famous teacher! You are so handsome at a young age." Technique, why should we belittle ourselves?"

Then he continued: "My little brother is also a martial arts practitioner. You and I are considered to be in the same way. Today is also a predestined relationship. I wonder if I would like to get acquainted?"

Before Ye Tong agreed, the girl began to report her family name, "The little girl is from the Tianfu of Yunshu, and she has been favored by her friends in the Jianghu. She has a small reputation in her hometown. If the little brother passes by my hometown in the future, just ask someone about it." : Jindingshan-Fenshui Swallow-Tang Ying, that's it!"

Now Ye Tong was in a difficult situation, and he didn't know how to answer.Since going down the mountain, I have met many people, but most of them are just strangers passing by, and there are very few acquaintances who even nod.

Now this sister named Tang Ying is so enthusiastic that people can't figure it out.

In desperation, Ye Tong, who had never dealt with such a thing before, was worried that he would not be able to handle it properly, so he had to look to Li Weizhen for help first.

And Li Weizhen is even more sensitive, he has already pondered over the girl's words several times in his mind quickly, and the words "Yunshu Tianfu" alone have to be split up.

Yunshu refers to the territory of Yunshu, and Tianfu is another name for "Tiandufu", the most prosperous city in the middle of Shu.

At the same time, Tiandufu is also the capital of the most powerful secular dynasty "Shang Kingdom" in the Yunshu territory.

After further scrutiny, this "Tang surname" seems to be exactly the national surname of the Shang Dynasty.

Of course, for the local humanities in the mundane world, Li Weizhen only dabbled in the book, and didn't have much interest.What really made him want to guess was what was the origin of the "Jinding Mountain" in the girl's mouth?

It stands to reason that this Jinding Mountain should be in the Tiandu Prefecture area, that is, at the foot of the emperor of the Great Shang Dynasty, and it should be under the nose of the Qinglian Sword Sect!

Because Qinglian Sword Sect is the state religion of the Great Shang Dynasty, and has been controlling the luck of this dynasty behind the scenes.And in order to better control the whole territory, to prevent "heretics" from being active secretly and trying to stir up the muddy water, it is inevitable to plant flags everywhere.

In this case, this "Jinding Mountain" is likely to be one of the mountains in the "Shu Mountain".

And just by looking at this girl's voice and temperament, one can tell that she is definitely not an ordinary Jianghu person. Such a pretty girl, who has traveled thousands of miles away from her hometown, still has tender skin and fair skin. Is it something that ordinary people can have?

In addition, the girl's temperament is so warm and forthright, she walks the rivers and lakes without flickering words to strangers, and does not hide her family background.The most reasonable explanation is that he has great confidence in his own abilities, or has a backing behind him, which he can fully rely on.

Based on the above considerations, Li Weizhen had already figured out in his heart what attitude he should have when dealing with this girl.

Just be a little more polite and less intimacy, try to meet by chance, as long as there is no intersection in the future!

After going through so much, I should understand that the disciples of the righteous sect are not good at nothing!

Therefore, Li Weizhen took the words, nodded to the girl Tang Ying and said: "My next Jia Minghao, his surname is Xibeijia, Ming is Jin Minghe, Hao is Sanshui Gao. And he is my disciple, Ye Xu, Kou Shiye, Yu said again."

"Girl, don't be surprised, Xiao Xu is young and shy, and it's the first time he has traveled far away, so he doesn't know the rules of the world."

"Of course, the two of us can't be regarded as Jianghu people, and we can apply for a nameless name. Practicing martial arts is just to keep fit."

Tang Ying seemed to have suspicion on her face, and she also heard that Li Weizhen's words were polite and indifferent, but it was not easy to be serious at the moment, so she raised the teacup and said: "It turns out that it is Brother Jia and Little brother Ye, Tang Ying will serve tea instead of wine, toast to both of you!"

Li Weizhen and Ye Tong raised their cups together to return the gift, but then fell silent again, without another word.

In fact, there were several dark-skinned men at the same table, and they didn't say a word from the beginning to the end, and turned a blind eye to the words and behaviors of Li, Ye, and Tang.

And these men also have something strange to others, that is, since they took their seats, they have never drank even a drop of tea from the store.What I ate was the dry food I brought with me, and when I was thirsty, I untied the water bag on my waist.

The reason for being so cautious is that these guys are bodyguards, and they are really travel-laden passers-by in this Jianghu!

When the whole table is immersed in such a dull atmosphere, if there is someone who is impatient, most of them will take the initiative to find something to talk to.

No, Ye Tong, who bowed his head and recited the Heart Sutra silently, suddenly felt that someone stretched out his leg and kicked him lightly under the table.Looking up suddenly, the culprit has already confessed himself.

"I'm so sorry! Brother Xiaoxu, I didn't hurt you, did I? I didn't do it on purpose, but I wanted to stretch my legs after sitting for a long time, but I forgot that I wasn't at my home. I'm so sorry!"

Hearing these words, Li Weizhen subconsciously used the cup in his hand to cover the corners of his slightly raised mouth, it was really hard to hold back his laughter.

He thought to himself: "What's going on? Brother Xiaoxu? The surnames have been omitted. Are we already that familiar?"

But this time Li Weizhen didn't interrupt, he also wanted to see how Ye Tong would respond.

Of course Ye Tong expressed his grace that it was all right, but when he was about to continue reciting the Heart Sutra silently, he couldn't avoid Tang Ying's eyes.

The young man has a thin skin, and when he was looked at by the girl's bright and moving eyes, the roots of his ears turned red for some reason.He didn't dare to bow his head hastily, for fear of being seen as shy.

All this was also seen by Li Weizhen, and he even had a keen insight into the unusualness in the other party's eyes, and the little tricks hidden to disturb people's minds. It is not very clever, but it is definitely enough for Ye Tong, who is still inexperienced. used.

Things became more and more interesting. Li Weizhen kept his temper and kept his composure. He also wanted to see what kind of gourd this was and what kind of medicine it was selling.

Perhaps out of self-confidence, Tang Ying didn't realize that Li Weizhen had seen through her tricks, so she started to tease Ye Tong, and said with a smile: "Brother Xiao Xu, I have a question, I want to see if you can answer it. If you answer well, there will be rewards!"

"You said that the business of this store is so booming, so why don't you repair and renovate it inside and out. If the environment is better and the customers feel better after seeing it, there will be more people staying in the store, right?"

If he hadn't followed this woman's way, Ye Tong would probably use his inexperience as an excuse to prevaricate it. This is the step that Li Weizhen had paved for him long ago.

But because he was deluded and the thoughts in his mind became much simpler, Ye Tong spoke out what was in his heart: "I think it's because the world is not peaceful today, both inside and outside are chaotic, and the wealth from this passing business should not be revealed. I would rather have a long flow of water than a steady stream. Just like a saying my husband taught me: Pearls are covered with straw.”

Tang Ying couldn't help clapping her hands and praised: "It's wonderful! Unexpectedly, brother Xiao Xu has such insight into the world at such a young age! He really is a young talent with both civil and military skills! Rare, rare!"

Then, Tang Ying looked at Li Weizhen again, and complimented: "It seems that he can be your husband, and he is really amazing!"

Ye Tong nodded and said: "My husband is a great talent, I am not one ten-thousandth of him."

"Ahem!" Li Weizhen couldn't help coughing lightly, which brought Ye Tong back to his senses, and said to Tang Ying with a smile, "The greatest skill of my protégé is to be tricky and make the girl laugh!"

Immediately afterwards, before Tang Ying could take the conversation, Li Weizhen hastily beckoned to a nearby clerk, put down tea money on the table, turned to Ye Tong and said, "I don't think the rain outside is enough to worry about. Before it's too late, go and bring the horse, let's continue on our way!"

Unexpectedly, Tang Ying became a little anxious when she saw this, and hurriedly put on a persuasive attitude: "Hey, brother Jia can't help it! Although the rain outside has eased, the wind is still strong Ah! Xiao Xu is young, what should he do if he catches the cold?"

"They are all flesh and blood born by parents. As a teacher, even if you order your disciples, you will have time, right?"

"I think it's better to ask the shopkeeper to book a room as soon as possible, and wait for the weather to be fine tomorrow before going on the road. It's better to come! Look, am I right or not?"

Li Weizhen could not hide the bored look between his brows and eyes, he thought to himself: What does this girl mean, is this too lenient?Since we met by chance, there may not be a fate in the future, what kind of favor are you doing in front of me?This is somewhat blaming me, it is really ridiculous!

But after thinking about it, I suspected that this girl was from a famous family in Yunshu, but now she is nosy, disregarding other people's feelings, and imposing her own wishes, which is indeed a shadow of those disciples of the great sect.

On the contrary, the anger has subsided a lot.Thinking that if you can't bear even this little thing, how can you do big things in the future?

Seeing that Li Weizhen not only ignored her, but also led Ye Tong to the door, Tang Ying stood up impatiently and grabbed Li Weizhen's sleeve.

Tang Ying refused to let go and said: "I said, why don't you listen to good things? You will die if you go on the road later?"

Li Weizhen pulled back his sleeves calmly, and said loudly on purpose: "Okay girl, in public, please respect yourself. If you are a girl, you are the one who fights with me and a man, and you are the one who suffers!"

As soon as this remark came out, it immediately attracted everyone's attention.

Tang Ying quickly withdrew her hand, feeling ashamed and angry in her heart, staring at Li Weizhen bitterly and said: "It's in vain for you to be a teacher, and you want to take advantage of me? If it's not for the sake of Brother Xiaoxu, I will not forgive you!"

Li Weizhen shrugged his shoulders, and this time he smiled sincerely: "If the girl still pesters me, I have more ugly things to say. Of course, I think you are a smart person."

Seeing that Tang Ying had no choice but to keep the two of them, she had to quickly take a black Qu Yu from her pocket, handed it to Ye Tong, and said, "Brother Xiao Xu, this is the reward my sister promised you just now."

Ye Tong was at a loss for a while, and didn't know how to refuse, so he just accepted the curved jade and nodded to Tang Ying to say goodbye.

When she was young, Tang Ying looked at the back of the teacher and student who were about to step out of the threshold, and there was a lot of reluctance in her eyes, as if she wanted something but couldn't ask for it.

In his mouth, he couldn't help but read out the hometown dialect that others might not understand, "This melon boy is so generous!"