The two men spoke categorically, tit for tat, and each had their own reasons after careful consideration. Xiao Yunfan was unable to make a decision for a moment, and couldn't help but sigh: "Both of you are right, how about we find a new place and discuss it separately?"
As he spoke, he raised his hand and patted everyone's acupuncture points, and the five of them walked together. This couple is a disciple of the Bashan Sword Sect. The man is called Chu Fangzhou and the woman is Ji Yun. Their child had a strange disease and was covered in tinea pedis. Once scratched, pus will flow out. My whole body felt extremely itchy. You need to soak in a medicated bath for three hours every day to relieve symptoms. The couple also visited famous doctors, but they could not cure this stubborn disease. Recently, someone told me that there is a rare golden wave snow carp deep in the Bashan Mountain that can cure this disease, so I searched for it in the mountain every day.
The five of them rested in a tea house at the foot of the mountain. Along the way, Xiao Yunfan had some calculations in his mind and said: "Brother Chu, Brother Xu! I have a way to make both of you happy!"
Xu Shou looked at Xiao Yunfan and said: "Xiao DaXia, please tell me, Xu can trust DaXia Xiao!" Chu Fangzhou also said: "Xiao DaXia is famous all over the world, and I can trust Xiao DaXia!" Xiao Yunfan smiled and said: "I don't dare to take it! The most intelligent man in the world today is the first choice. Gongsun Wuliang, everyone must have heard of Senior Gongsun’s name. If he is willing to help, this matter will definitely be easy to handle.”
Ji Yun looked at Xiao Yunfan and said, "What Master Xiao said is true, but this senior Gongsun has always seen the beginning but not the end of the dragon. How can he meet his face?"
Xiao Yunfan touched his chin and said: "Although Senior Gongsun's resourcefulness is unparalleled in the world, it is difficult to distinguish between the past and the present. He highly respects Zhuge Liang, the prime minister of the Shu Han Dynasty during the Three Kingdoms. As far as I know, August 28th is Mr. Zhuge’s memorial day. At that time, Senior Gongsun will definitely go to Sichuan Wuhou Temple to pay homage. We will wait at Chengdu Mansion first, and we will naturally see him then.”
Xu Shou smiled bitterly and said, "What Master Xiao said is true. It will take us at most half a month to get to Chengdu. But if this Jinbo Snow Carp had to wait half a month, I'm afraid it would have rotted long ago." Xiao Yunfan unloaded the bag on his back and opened it to find a The two-foot-long iron box has an exquisite chi pattern carved on the surface. The ancient seal Xuanji is engraved in the circle to the left and right of the chi pattern. The four corners of the treasure box are inlaid with a circle of rice-sized gems.
Xu Shou was well-informed and said in a trembling voice, "Isn't this a Xuanji iron box?"
Xiao Yunfan said: "Brother Xu, you have good eyesight. This thing is the Xuanji iron box. This iron box was made by Mo Li, the mechanism master of Cuiwei Mountain. There is a piece of Kunlun Ice Jade in this iron box. If you put the Jinbo Snow Carp in it , Xiao guarantees that the fish will not rot within a hundred days."
Xiao Yunfan took out two keys and inserted them into the keyhole at the same time. After opening it, a bit of cold air came out of the box. Chu Fangzhou and his wife were also amazed when they saw it. Ji Yun said: "Xiao Daxia shows these treasures to others, isn't he afraid of getting into trouble?"
Xiao Yunfan said: "This iron box is a relic of my master. His old man asked me to give it to an old friend. Now that this happened, Xiao happened to take it out and put it to use. If someone had thought of this box before, Xiao is a little worried, but if anyone comes up with the idea of this box now, I think the four of you will definitely not agree."
As he spoke, he put the half-cooked carp in his hand into the box, and then said slowly: "This Xuanji iron box has two keys, male and female. Xiao will give one to Brother Xu now, and then give one to the Xian couple. The iron box is still kept by Xiao. Do you think this is appropriate?"
Xu Shou took the key and put it in his arms and said, "Master Xiao, this is the most appropriate move. Old Xu has no objection!" Chu Fangzhou took the key and said with a smile, "My husband and I have no objection either."
At the foot of Bashan Mountain is Huangling Town. Xiao Yunfan and his party stayed at the town inn that day. In the evening, Xiao Yunfan and Xu Shou had a drink, and the Chu couple went back to the guest room to rest. Xiao Yunfan filled a bowl of wine, took a sip and said, "Brother Xu, are you inviting me to drink to get me drunk?"
Xu Shou smiled slightly, stroking his beard and said, "I don't dare. Brother Xiao is a big drinker. Although I, Old Xu, am greedy for wine, I can't bear the power of alcohol." Xiao Yunfan shook his head and said, "It's not that you can't bear the power of alcohol, but you know how to restrain yourself."
Xu Shou said: "That's right. Most of the heroes in the world are addicted to alcohol, and I, Old Xu, was also the same in my early years. Because I was greedy for drinking and got into trouble, I drank the wine whenever I could, and pushed it when I could. Calling brothers and brothers in the wine shop is just a joke. Over time, I have become familiar with this. After being exposed by Daxia Xiao, I had no choice but to admit it. I hope my brother will not be surprised."
Xiao Yunfan said: "Brother Xu's words from the bottom of his heart should be remembered by me." The two chatted for a few more words and then went back to their rooms to rest. The next day, they hired two carriages and headed to Shuzhong. Xu Shou was at odds with the Chu couple, so he was in another carriage.
Xu Shou said: "Brother Xiao, it's at least half a month's journey to Chengdu. After this matter is settled, Xu will be the host and I'll treat you to a drink while you're here."
Xiao Yunfan smiled and said: "When we go to Shuzhong, although Jinbo Xueli is with me, who will give this thing to in the end is up to Senior Gongsun. You are Brother Meng, right? If Jinbo Xueli lets the Chu family If the couple takes it, then you will definitely not invite the wine."
Xu Shou laughed and said: "Xu is quite old and has been in the shopping mall for many years. Of course he knows the weight of the word integrity better than anyone else. Not to mention treating Brother Xiao to a drink, even if he treats Brother Xiao to a drink for ten It’s been eight years, so it doesn’t matter. Although we meet Brother Xiao by chance, we are destined to be together. Brother Xiao has friends all over the world, but he introduced me to a few big customers. Are you still worried about not having a drink? "
Xiao Yunfan shook his head, pointed at Xu Shou and said: "Sure enough, I am true to my profession. I dare you that Brother Xu's abacus is better than my sword." Xu Shou squinted and said: "Haha, everyone in the world is like this. Even a nine-lived cat would have died long ago if he had to fight for his life with a sword. Those young and energetic teenagers may do that to become famous, but how can we who have come out of the storm be so ignorant? .
In life, the most important thing in Xu's eyes is his family. Traveling thousands of miles to seek wealth is not just for your parents, wife and children. It is true that Lao Xu loves money, but if it is more important than the well-being of his family, even if it makes me bankrupt, what's the harm in being penniless? "
Xiao Yunfan gave a thumbs up and praised: "Well said! Brother Xu's words can be said to be in my heart, but I have been lonely since childhood and have no brothers or sisters. When I travel around the world, I can only rely on a group of friends. In your case My family comes first, and my friends come first. My friends are my family."
Xu Shou stroked his beard, nodded and said: "Yes, come and have tea." Xiao Yunfan said: "Brother Xu is also a very affectionate person. Xiao Yunfan is determined to be your friend."
Xu Shou said: "Brother Xiao, I also like this friend very much. Even if this trip is really fruitless, it will be a great comfort to make a friend like Brother Xiao."
Xiao Yunfan took a sip of tea, pondered for a moment and said, "Brother Xu, could it be that the prescription prescribed by Divine Doctor Yun for your mother's illness is just such a fish?"
Xu Shou sighed: "That's right. Daxia Xiao must know the rules of Dr. Yun. He never treats women. No matter who he is, he will not make an exception. Xu also begged in every possible way to get this prescription from his disciple. .”
Xiao Yunfan said: "Yes, this old man Yun has a tigress wife. Even if he has the intention, he is powerless."
Xu Shou smiled and said, "Yes, it seems that Brother Xiao and Divine Doctor Yun are familiar with each other. Friends in the world know the rules set by Divine Doctor Yun, but no one thought that these rules were originally established by him for his wife."
Xiao Yunfan said: "No one in the world has seen Doctor Yun's wife, so naturally they wouldn't have thought of this. Only my master has seen her, so I only know the inside story."
Xu Shou suddenly stretched out his hand to lift the curtain on the car and said to the driver: "If you are interested, stop the car." Then he turned to Xiao Yunfan and said: "Brother Xiao, I'm sorry, I'll get out of the car and relieve myself." Xiao Yunfan said: "Brother Xu, please Convenience."
It took a stick of incense, but Xu Shou still hadn't come back. Xiao Yunfan suddenly became suspicious. He opened the curtain and jumped out of the car, only to find that the servant who came with Xu Shou had also disappeared without a trace.
Xiao Yunfan walked to the car in front and saw two strong horses stopping, and the driver who was driving the Chu couple was nowhere to be seen. He jumped onto the carriage shaft and opened the curtain with his sword. He couldn't help being surprised. Chu Fangzhou's neck was crooked, his face was pale, his eyes were wide open, and his lips were tightly closed. There was a deep wound on his neck, and his wife Ji Yun also fell aside. He stretched out his hand to feel that she was no longer breathing.
Xiao Yunfan took a breath of air and stretched out his hand to smooth Chu Fangzhou's eyes. He whined, "It's all my fault that this couple lost their lives because of my carelessness. Brother Chu, Sister-in-law Ji, Xiao will definitely catch the thief Xu Shou and pay for your two lives." As he said this, he hit the compartment wall hard. One punch.
He laid the two bodies flat and got out of the carriage. I thought to myself: Brother Chu is a member of the Bashan sect, I should go to Bashan as soon as possible to report the news.
Just about to urge the horse forward. Suddenly three short arrows flew out of the forest and shot towards his door. Xiao Yunfan was startled. He reached out and swept the three arrows aside, then turned over and jumped onto the roof of the car. He yelled: "What a rat, you are hurting people with hidden arrows, why don't you get out of here!"
There was a noise in the woods, and four black shadows rushed out, surrounding the carriage. The first person shook his sword and flew towards Xiao Yunfan to chop him down. The remaining three men cut off the ropes of the carriage and let the horses go back. The body of the car tilted, and the body of the car hit the ground with a bang, throwing up a cloud of dust.
Xiao Yunfan pointed the long sword in his hand and stabbed the man's left arm. The man in black looked to the left and waited for the scabbard to block the attack. Unexpectedly, a hand grabbed his chest. The other three people were shocked. Xiao Yunfan hit the acupuncture point of the man in black in front of him and shouted: "Who are you?" The other three were about to rescue, but the man in black said: "Stop." Xiao Yunfan stretched out his hand and pulled off the mask of the man in black. , revealing a thin face, forty years old, with a short, dark, thick beard on his chin.
Xiao Yunfan asked: "Who are you, Your Excellency?" The man said: "Yin Zhonghao of the Bashan Sect, since he fell into your hands, let him do whatever he wants."
Xiao Yunfan said: "It is not the behavior of gentlemen to plot a sneak attack here. Since you are from the Bashan sect, let me ask you who Chu Fangzhou is?" The man said: "Chu Fangzhou is my nephew."
Xiao Yunfan stretched out his hand to untie his acupuncture points and said slowly: "So, you are entrusted by Chu Fangzhou to seize the golden wave snow carp?"
The man said: "That's right. The child of Master Chu's nephew has a strange disease and needs the treatment of Jinbo Snow Carp. Yesterday we received the news and came to seize the fish. Since it fell into your hands, Yin has nothing to say."
Xiao Yunfan jumped to the ground and said, "Brother Yin, I'm telling you the truth. Brother Chu and his wife were killed."
Yin Zhonghao also jumped down and said shakily: "What?" Xiao Yunfan said calmly: "The bodies of the two of them are inside the carriage."
Yin Zhonghao opened the curtain and got into the car to check. After a while, he got out of the carriage and asked sternly: "Your Excellency did it?" Xiao Yunfan was misunderstood by him, and he laughed angrily: "Huh! If I did it, I'm afraid I can't speak at this moment. Besides, I and you Bashan The faction has no grudges, so why would it need to do this?"
A young disciple said bitterly: "Master, don't listen to him. This person must have killed Brother Chu and his wife. Even though he has great martial arts skills, what do we have to fear? Evil thief, accept your fate!" He started to speak. The long sword straightened out and stabbed straight towards Xiao Yunfan's chest. The other two people also danced their swords and joined the battle circle.
Xiao Yunfan didn't want to hurt anyone, so he just stepped out of the way. The swordsmanship of these three people was mediocre, and it was nothing to worry about for him. With a flick of his left index finger, he knocked the swords away from the two men's hands. He slid three feet diagonally around one of them and hit the other's acupuncture point.
Yin Zhonghao turned the hilt of his sword over and said, "Your martial arts are superb. These incompetent disciples like mine are no match for you. I hope you will show mercy."
Xiao Yunfan saw that Yin Zhonghao was a sensible person, so he didn't care about it at the moment. He said: "The whole story of this matter is strange. Since you suspect that Xiao is the murderer, I will go with you to Bashan."
Yin Zhonghao cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty understands righteousness, this is the best. Just now I heard that your surname is Xiao? Looking at your skills, could it be Xiao Yunfan, the jade lion?"
Xiao Yunfan said: "It's Xiao."
Yin Zhonghao nodded and said: "Xiao Daxia, I have admired you for a long time. My disciple is young, please forgive me for any offense. Could you please help them unlock their acupuncture points. Fang Hua, Fang Bei, move your senior brother and sister-in-law to another carriage Come on, let’s go back to Bashan.”
On the way, Xiao Yunfan sat opposite Yin Zhonghao, and the two started talking. Yin Zhonghao said: "Xiao Daxia, you said the murderer is businessman Xu Shou?" Xiao Yunfan said: "Exactly. Xiao has a doubt in his mind, and I hope I can answer it."
Yin Zhonghao said: "Brother Xiao, please speak." Xiao Yunfan said: "Does your sect have any enemies in the world?" Yin Zhonghao said: "Although my Bashan sect has a mediocre reputation in the world, I am not the one who causes trouble.
The sect's rules are strict, and everyone in the sect behaves accordingly, even if there are one or two unscrupulous disciples who clean up the sect early. I really can't think of anyone this faction would offend. If you really offend a friend in the arena, the other party can come to your door and start a fight according to the rules of the arena. To use such despicable means to harm the younger generations of our sect is really..." This word was not spoken, and Yin Zhonghao burst into tears.
Xiao Yunfan sighed: "Hey, my condolences, brother. Having said that, how many people follow the rules in the world? People from the white world may behave upright, but it's hard to say for friends from the underworld.
I heard that Brother Chu and his wife have a weak child. This child will have no parents from now on, which is very sad to think about. Xiao has been lonely since he was a child, and he can feel the sadness himself. As he spoke, he clenched his fists and said angrily: "This hatred is not only the hatred of the Bashan Sect, but also the hatred of Xiao." Even if Xu Shou goes to the end of the world, Xiao will dig him out and smash his bones into ashes! "
