Tang Zhao pondered and said: "The owner of the Villa... Black Spider Villa? Are you members of the Five Poisons Association?"
The young man in black leaned forward and said, "Yes. I have received orders from Master Yin to come and pay homage to the young master."
Sure enough, it's Black Widow...
If it were her, even if her subordinates did something offensive, it would be hard to fall out because of the initiative to rescue them at the sword-making conference.
Although Tang Zhao really wanted to fall out.
He only said coldly: "If you are Master Yin, how can you not know that I entered the city without telling anyone, just because I didn't want to be disturbed. You have to stand at the door early in the morning and disturb the people. What do you want to do?"
He didn't ask himself how Wudu would know the news if he entered the city in plainclothes.
After all, although Tang Zhao did not make any publicity or deliberately hide his identity, he even went to pay homage to his parents and teachers, and met his former neighbors to confirm his identity. There were many loopholes along the way.
The Five Poison Society is a local snake in Twilight City. It has countless eyes and ears. Not to mention that he has not hidden it. Even if he has hidden it, he may not be able to hide it even with his intermediate level of anti-reconnaissance class. Not to mention that they may have vaguely noticed that the Commander-in-Chief Army has been mobilized here, and may have guessed that Tang Zhao may arrive.
But it's one thing to know, it's another thing to run up to me and say "I got it" out loud.
Especially since they occupied Tang Zhao's old residence, coming out to visit him would be considered a demonstration.
The Black Widow should be stationed at the Black Spider Villa and couldn't get to Twilight City in time to deploy. Does that mean the local gang is rude?
Just as he was talking, Wei Se's door next to him opened, but Wei Se didn't come out. Obviously hiding his figure, waiting for Tang Zhao's intention.
The young man bowed and said respectfully: "The owner of the village knows that you don't like to be disturbed, so he specially ordered you to come quietly. Naturally, the villain will not dare to disturb the people. Since I learned that you are staying at the 'Shengfa Inn', the villain has The entire backyard was immediately covered, ensuring that there was no one idle inside or outside. The villain was admitted to the hospital last night, and waiting here, no one except us knew about it. As for the store, the villain told him to let him Shut up and don’t dare to talk nonsense if he doesn’t dare.”
It turns out he is such a non-disturbing person.
Tang Zhao was angry and funny. He felt that there was no reason to argue with this kind of gang. After all, they had not violated the king's laws. Even the inspection department allowed the Five Poisons to exist when cleaning the ground. It seemed that the owner of the village allowed them to quietly do so. Just get out of here.
He said: "Okay. You have seen me, is that okay? Go back and tell the owner of the village that I have not forgotten her agreement, and I will go there after handling the matters at hand. Leave now, don't forget to settle the bill, and comfort yourself Store owners, stop bullying others.”
The young man leaned forward and said, "Young Master, we will comfort you and pay you the full room fee. I don't know what agreement you have with the owner of the village, and I dare not ask about it. I came to see you because I was ordered to give it to you." Send things."
As he said this, someone behind him presented a box. The young man held it in both hands and brought it to Tang Zhao.
The box is not big, it is actually a flat book box. It doesn't look like there's much.
But there are some things that don’t need to be packed in big boxes.
Such as gold and silver tickets.
Tang Zhao didn't even look at it and said indifferently: "Do you know what I do?"
The young man said respectfully, "I don't know."
…
forget about it.
You don’t know how I can go on?
Tang Zhao originally thought that if he revealed his identity, he would learn to speak in an official manner, warn the local gang, and by the way, also warn the black widow behind him.
Friendship is friendship, some things cannot be done, and the nature will change if you do it.
The Prosecution Department is undoubtedly an official, while the Five Poison Society is not strictly a bandit. It is a dynamic Jianghu organization that was allowed to exist after Gao Yuanhou sorted out the place, but it is undoubtedly in a gray area. All transactions with the Procuratorate are considered bribes.
At least in the current Procuratorate, this kind of thing is never allowed.
According to Tang Zhao, the style of the District Procuratorate is relatively clean. It cannot be said that there is no Mohu area at all, but there is no blatant corruption and perversion of the law. Not only because the District Inspectorate has now been cleaned up, and his own disciples from the training camp have been selected to supplement it, so-called rectification, but also because the District Inspectorate is very rich.
Yes, although the Prosecution Division is dangerous, it is rich.
You know, the District Inspectorate is nominally responsible for all the evils on the ground, big and small, and there are some gains to be made from them. The materials on the beasts and the living phantoms all make money. But the most profitable thing is the advent of the devil's cave.
In any devil's cave, there must be something unusual. Not to mention the most precious sword species, various materials and herbs also have miraculous effects. They are so-called treasures of heaven and earth. By default, some of these are owned by the inspection department. Even the sword species also has a share of the land inspection department.
Of course, this is just the one that comes. It is best to eliminate the devil's cave, and the ground is clean and meritorious. If it cannot, and it ends up becoming a devil's prison on earth, then it will be handed over to the Prison Suppression Department.
So the prison secretary is also very rich.
Among the three divisions, only the Jing'an Division is the poorest, with little apparent income. But they have always been active outside Yunzhou, so they are subject to the least restrictions. Everyone turns a blind eye to whatever they do outside.
The District Procuratorate is rich, and everyone’s funds, salaries, and benefits are sufficient. Coupled with discipline, the atmosphere is naturally good, and everyone is unwilling to do such taboo things.
It stands to reason that Black Widow is very familiar with the Prosecution Division, and has been friends with Xing Ji for many years. They know each other well. It would be very disappointing if they still play this trick.
The young man continued: "Sir, this is something given to you personally by the owner of the village. It is not owned by the Five Poisons Association. It is all for the sake of your friendship with the owner of the village. Please take a look at it."
Seeing that Tang Zhao was indifferent, the young man took it upon himself to open the box and saw a land deed on top.
Tang Zhao frowned, and then thought of something. The young man already said: "This is the house deed for No. 3 Chaoyang Lane."
As expected... it's my home.
Although Tang Zhao was a little emotional, he still didn't speak.
The young man continued: "This house was bought three years ago. The owner of the house specially explained that when he first recognized you, even though you were still young, he felt that you were not a thing in the pool. I think that although you are young and wandering outside, sooner or later I want to return to my hometown. Wouldn't it be too much to live in an inn when I return to my hometown? So I bought the house and kept it properly, hiring people to clean it from time to time. It's exactly the same as before. Now you are back home. , natural objects return to their original owners.”
Tang Zhao felt a little emotional in his heart. Regardless of whether it was a house sold three years ago or not, it can only be said that Black Widow has her heart.
Thinking about it, his house is just the most ordinary house with a narrow yard and cannot accommodate a few people. What kind of place can it be? Naturally, I bought it specially and waited to return it today.
It can be seen from this that if these Jianghu gangs want to give gifts, they are really clever. How can ordinary people withstand it?
He thought for a while and said, "How much did it cost when we took the inventory?"
The young man said: "Don't mention the money. The owner of the village said that you will do him a big favor soon. No reward is too high. It's just a private house, it's really not worth mentioning. Could it be said that your friendship with her is not as good as that of a house?" Up?"
Tang Zhao pursed his lips slightly and was about to say more when a fierce-looking man rushed out of the dangerous-looking room. He stood across the courtyard like an iron tower. He pushed the young man to stagger and shouted: "You are so nagging, how much does our young master want to ask you?" Money, your honest answer is, who are you trying to bully here? Do you look down on our young master? Our family has money, have you seen it - is one hundred taels of silver enough? Is two hundred taels of silver enough? I will buy your head. That's enough." He said while waving a stack of white paper, not sure if it was a banknote or not.
Tang Zhao couldn't help but want to laugh, when he saw the young man was pushed and took several steps back. He seemed a little panicked, and felt a little strange: Why is the person sent by the Black Widow to do things so irritable?
After Tang Zhao smiled, something moved in his heart, he stopped his fear and continued to improvise, saying: "Just two hundred taels, give him two hundred taels. Thank the owner for me, I have received her kindness, talking about money is vulgar. Even if she resells it to me, do I not recognize the favor that I have maintained for several years? I just saw that there is something in the box? "
The young man said nothing, stopped showing off his eloquence, and presented the book box to Tang Zhao.
In the book box... there is actually a book.
"Yunmeng Xiandu".
What kind of storybook does it seem to be?
It looks like it is an ancient book with an age. It uses the binding method of the previous dynasty, and the pages are yellowed.
Tang Zhao became more and more curious, what kind of expensive gift was this?
Is it the only copy handed down from generation to generation and priceless?
He glanced at the young man. The young man was a little sluggish, and he explained languidly: "The owner of the village has no other instructions for this book. I just asked you to read it and I would like to discuss it with you later."
Tang Zhao was slightly startled. Discuss with him? What kind of code is this?
Tang Zhao didn't think about it for a while, so he simply stopped thinking about it. Anyway, this book was probably not worth much, and said: "In this case, I will accept it. Thank you owner for your kindness. Is there anything else?"
The young man lowered his eyebrows and said, "No more."
Tang Zhao said: "Okay, why did you come here so quietly? Why don't you go back quietly? As you said, thank the owner of the village for me. Don't disturb the people when you go out." After that, he turned back to the house.
The young man walked to the door silently and signaled several big men with angry faces to leave. When he was about to go out, he suddenly turned around and said, "Tang Zhao, you..."
Tang Zhao seemed to know that he had this question, and said without looking back: "What happened back then is in the past, you don't need to take it to heart."
The young man was shocked, suddenly relaxed, nodded silently, and left.
Yes, this person is actually an old acquaintance of Tang Zhao. He also recognized Tang Zhao, and Tang Zhao also recognized him.
Tang Zhao vaguely remembered that his name was Zhang Xu, and he was first instigated by someone to harm him with another kid named Gao. But in the end, he countered it and used it as a raft to establish his power in front of everyone.
For Tang Zhao at that time, it was a proud experience. For Tang Zhao now, it is a small and interesting memory. But for Zhang Xu, it left a shadow on Tang Zhao that he still misses.
So he recognized Tang Zhao as soon as he came in, but Tang Zhao only recognized him when he saw his panicked look and recalled his memories.
Tang Zhao now naturally doesn't hold any grudge against him at the time, but instead felt a little emotional and surprised when he saw him. After all, this is another old friend I met after returning to my hometown.
It can be regarded as a small footnote to meeting an old friend in my hometown.
Tang Zhao put it away and planned to look back again, but he just picked up the house deed, feeling somewhat happy.
"The house is back, it's very good, let's go take a look."
