No matter how many times he came to the flea market in Huangsong City, Ling Xiao always felt messy.
The stalls are like canine teeth, and the people are like small water droplets in the chaotic tide, meandering and surging.
The brutal expansion of cities has also brought about more management problems. The flea market obviously does not have a high priority in this regard, which leads to this situation.
However, in such a flea market, there are more opportunities to pick up items.
Ling Xiao patiently stopped in front of each stall, listening attentively to Ling Cao's conversation and searching for things to buy.
Ling Cao doesn't hide anything in his heart.
Laughing and cursing are all messages.
After shopping, Ling Xiao already had two second-level spiritual grasses and a piece of warm sun iron, which cost only 30 spiritual stones.
He went to the mountain gate of Songshan Sword Sect without finishing his thoughts.
Although the mountain gate is some distance from the flea market, you can still see the high-flying pine leaf flag with the four characters "Songshan Sword Sect" written on it from a distance. The pen is as sharp as the edge of a sword, exuding a majestic aura.
The closer you get to the mountain gate, the busier the street becomes.
Luxurious and large-scale shops are built adjacent to the mountain gate, and brothels and restaurants are also lined up. Together, they attract nearly 70% of Huangsong City's passenger flow, making it a commercial center.
So much the better.
The more people, the better.
Finding the restaurant closest to the mountain gate, Ling Xiao went straight in and found a seat by the window on the third floor.
"Yatai, this place is so quiet! What would you like to order?" the waiter who followed asked with a smile on his face.
Actually the location is not good.
Although it is by the window, there is unexpectedly a potted green pine plant beside the table. It has not been pruned for a few days, and its branches are so lush that it not only blocks most of the view outside the window, but the branches are still crooked, reaching towards people's heads.
So even if the restaurant is full, almost no one will come here.
After all, everyone came to eat, drink and relax, but you turned the top of your head green. Who can resist it?
It just so happened that this green pine potted plant had been inspected by a Feng Shui master, and it was determined not to be moved. Gradually, the shopkeeper simply stopped caring about it.
"Bring a bottle of wine and some side dishes."
Ling Xiao threw down a few spirit stones and looked out the window, feeling extremely indifferent.
The waiter didn't dare to disturb him, so he took the money and left.
Outside the window, among the surging crowds, there were all busy monks.
Ling Xiao sometimes wonders, although people with spiritual roots are very rare, why are there so many monks in this world?
"Sir, please use it slowly!"
The waiter came back in a hurry and served wine and food.
This time, no one will bother me anymore.
Ling Xiao stared dozens of meters away, and saw an imposing gate tower standing in the mountain. Outside the gate tower, surrounded by luxuriant grass and green forests, and with winding paths leading to a secluded place, it was the Songshan Sword Sect.
From time to time, you can see some Songshan disciples walking around on it.
Ling Xiao retracted his gaze and murmured in a voice that only he could hear: "Xu Santong, Xu Protector..."
Sure enough, the potted plant in front of him reacted immediately and asked in surprise: "Do you know Xu Santong?" Is it possible that you are his friend? 】
Ling Xiao smiled heartily.
Do you also know Xu Santong?
That would make things much easier to handle.
He originally planned to use Xu Santong's portrait to guide him.
"Xu Santong, you are a wolf-hearted thing. You have always been messy and abandoned my friend. You slapped her butt and left after she got pregnant. You also spread the disease to other people. I must find you and take you back to give her an explanation." …”
Ling Xiao almost crushed the wine glass and said through gritted teeth.
【What? ! 】
【Is there such evil happening? 】
Qingsong was shocked when he heard this.
Even though it is a well-informed dog that welcomes people to and from restaurants every day, it has never heard of such shameless behavior!
It was immediately filled with righteous indignation, "This Xu Santong is no longer a human being!" In the past, when I saw him shouting and cheering, I thought he was some kind of virtuous and respected person, but who knew he was actually a beast in disguise! 】
Yes, yes!
He is a dressed-up beast!
Ling Xiao was overjoyed, but on the surface he pretended to be lamenting and murmured: "It's a pity that I am alone and cannot keep track of Xu Santong's whereabouts. If only someone could help me..."
Having said this, he silently drank the wine in the glass, looking frustrated.
Damn, this wine tastes terrible!
He cursed in his mind.
[I really want to help you, but Xu Santong often walks downstairs, but it's a pity that you can't hear me...] Qingsong also sighed.
After that, there was nothing more to say between the two parties. Ling Xiao stopped drinking and sat there until the night got darker before leaving.
As soon as he walked out of the restaurant, the sad look in his eyes immediately disappeared.
"Isn't it too despicable to lie to a simple plant?"
Ling Xiao thought so.
Today, he just planted a seed.
Hopefully, Qingsong would be willing to keep an eye on Xu Santong's movements for him.
Ling Xiao left Huangsongcheng without any nostalgia and returned home.
Don't forget that tonight is the day when the elite team reunites. The last two treasure maps in his hand are waiting for today!
…
For the next period of time, Ling Xiao lived a very regular life. During the day, he went to Chenjia Mountain to farm, make talismans, and preach. In the evening, he went to Huangsong City to search for information and collect information. At night, he either stayed at home to practice and prepare medicine, or went out. Hunting monsters, and occasionally dating Hu Taoer.
After half a month, he has gained a lot!
The first is his cultivation. He has completely consolidated the eighth level of Qi Refining, and began to sprint steadily towards the ninth level of Qi Refining with the help of elixirs and cooking;
Secondly, in terms of making talismans, his success rate in making the Pure Heart Talisman has stabilized at around 30%. The next step is to increase the success rate in making the Thunder Talisman. In addition, by constantly answering doubts, Ling Xiao's basic knowledge of talismans became more and more solid;
Furthermore, he and the elite team launched two monster hunting operations to explore the monster lairs on the treasure map. The process was almost safe and every team member made a lot of money;
Finally, there was the information. Qingsong Bonzai was a warm-hearted person. Knowing that Ling Xiao could not understand what it said, he still enthusiastically collected the information and relayed it to Ling Xiao while he was drinking. After half a month of observation, Ling Xiao finally understood Xu Santong's daily behavior patterns.
Xu Santong's daily travels were often followed by a large number of Songshan disciples, who were very impressive in the city. As for where they went, Ling Xiao also followed them from afar, mostly to Laojiabao in the west of the city.
Needless to say, this Laojiabao must be the location of the immortal cultivating family founded by Lao Yu, and its location is also very particular, right next to the spiritual vein of Huangsong Mountain.
It can be seen that after Lao Yu lost the battle at Qingfengguan, he was still highly regarded by Gongsun Lie, otherwise he would not be willing to share his spiritual veins with him.
However, Ling Xiao didn't know what Xu Santong was doing in Laojiapu. He only learned from Xinshu at the door that Xu Santong's frequency of entering Laojiapu was once every three days.
So Ling Xiao deliberately found the opportunity and went outside Laojiabao that night and found a street tavern.
Sitting by the window and ordering a side dish, Ling Xiao stared into the ink-like night. The eyes under the rabbit mask were cold and focused.
The gate of Laojiabao is more than thirty meters away from the window where Ling Xiao is located. There is an old pine tree in front of the window, which is an excellent observation position.
He planned to stay until dawn to see what was going on with Xu Santong.
When collecting intelligence, you cannot let go of any information!
This time Ling Xiao learned a lesson and brought his own drinks.
There is no way, the wine in Ponderosa City is too bad!
If he didn't have to order food, Ling Xiao would definitely have saved money on the food!
Fortunately, this pub has good food and is affordable.
Ling Xiao took a sip of food and a sip of wine, eating happily. He was so drunk that no one would guess that he was actually here to gather information.
But not long after, Ling Xiao's happy days came to an end, and a crisp voice came to his ears.
"Hey, three-second rabbit?"
