The team finally arrived at their destination safely, but several soldiers died on the way. Living in the dark valley for many years has caused terrible damage to their bodies.
However, the joy of regaining a new life soon diluted this sadness. This is a rather wide mountain col. The two sides just block the wind and sand on the Xingluo Plain. There is a small stream flowing slowly in the middle, which can be used to grow various crops. This is a rare place in Xingluo Plain where it is easy to survive.
Wu Gen and the old man discussed many times how to properly arrange the food and accommodation for these three hundred people.
At this time, I was really broke, everything had to be rebuilt bit by bit, and Wu Gen had no experience, so many things had to be repurchased. For example, let's take the needle and thread for mending clothes. According to Wu Gen's habit, he would not think of this. If the clothes are torn, they will be torn. If they are more torn, they will be thrown away. What is the purpose of mending clothes?
But with so many people here, this couldn't be done. Wu Gen had to ask Yu Shou for help and made a long list, which was filled with daily necessities.
The old man also persuaded Wu Gen and rescued everyone from the dark valley. He had done enough, and there was no need to worry about their safety. Wu Gen just smiled. It was not easy to survive on the Xingluo Plain, let alone these hungry and cold soldiers.
From here I made several trips to Bao'an County, and each time A Duo would go with him. This big guy was now attached to Wu Gen and would be curious about everything he saw. Mu Ji will also accompany him, and Wu Gen knows that he is protecting him along the way.
When he met the crow-faced man that day, Mu Ji sprinkled a handful of dirt on him, so that he no longer had any trouble. Later I learned that Muji had a very high prestige among the soldiers.
Sprinkling this handful of soil means that Wu Gen is from Muji. On Xingluo Plain, I am afraid that no one among the ordinary soldiers would really be willing to disobey this monk who saved lives and healed the wounded.
On this day, Wu Gen was shopping at a market near Xingluoyuan, looking at the empty money bag with some worry. It’s true that you don’t know how expensive firewood, rice, oil and salt are. These days, money has been flowing out like water, almost wiping out Wu Gen’s family fortune.
Now Wu Gen has exchanged a few pieces of the jade coins he had at a low price. These are all his wife's books. If he continues, he will have to sell off some small items obtained from Da Yizhou.
Yang Zheng and A Duo were busy loading the car, while Wu Gen was bored and wandering around the market, haggling with people on prices from time to time. Suddenly, someone behind him called hesitantly, "Wu Gen?"
When he turned around, he saw a man with two moustache staring at him suspiciously, followed by two followers. Wu Gen blinked twice before reacting, "Chen Hong, if you don't stay well in Dingyuan City, why are you here."
Chen Hong stepped forward and hugged Wu Gen, "It's really you. You have grown so tall, you look like an adult. If it weren't for that naughty spirit, I almost wouldn't dare to recognize you."
Wu Gen's face tightened, "Do you know how to speak human language? What kind of ruffianism are you? Be careful, I will sue you for infringement of reputation and defamation. By the way, why are you here if you don't stay at the captain's mansion?"
"My home is here. If you don't want me to come back and have a look." Chen Hong looked at Wu Gen with disdain, "But where have you been in these years? Why do I feel that you are much more dangerous? There is a strong smell of blood on you. .”
"Oh, it's hard to describe in words. My brother's life has been miserable these past two years. Let's go and find a place to have a drink." Wu Gen pulled Chen Hong, and then called A Duo and Yang Zheng. As for Master Mu Ji, he never Go to these occasions.
We went to a small wine shop to chat. After hearing about Wu Gen's experiences in the past two years, Chen Hong looked full of admiration, "Wu Gen, I didn't expect that you could really cause trouble and go to other continents. You are about to become a noble person." When I see you in the future, don’t I have to kneel down?”
Wu Gen handed A Duo another leg of lamb. This silly boy had eaten mice since he was a child. Since coming out of the dark valley, I have eaten whatever I wanted, and I can feed seven or eight people in one meal. Moreover, he always carries a bag with salt in it. If you pinch a little bit out and put it in your mouth, you will be intoxicated for most of the day.
"That's right. Now that we can still be on equal footing, you should hurry up and get close to each other. In a few days, my noble family's door will not be so easy to enter. I can't collude with the local government to lay an unfounded charge on you and trick you. You will lose everything." Wu Gen, with his belly bulging, threatened fiercely.
"Okay, now is the critical time for you to wait for the canonization. If you don't go back to the capital and keep an eye on it, what are you doing here?" Chen Hong didn't care, but instead persuaded Wu Gen.
"That's what happened." Wu Gen told him about his arrangement of garrison disciples.
"That's it. Wu Gen, have you ever thought about it, even if these people settled here, they had no income in a short period of time, and they had to rely on outside support for all their expenses. Even if you can help for a while, can you help for a lifetime? Is it possible for you? I want to stay here for a long time." Chen Hong said with a smile and took a sip of wine.
Wu Gen also scratched his head, "Yeah, you said we should do it first. It's not easy for me to go back and forth, and being tied here is not an option."
"The so-called professions have specializations. My Chen family has always been in business and has a lot of property. How about I help you teach them some business and be responsible for their application within three years." Chen Hong smiled and made a suggestion. .
Wu Gen's eyes lit up, yes, he was not good at this, so he would get half the result with twice the effort, but Chen Hong could. This kid's family was so wealthy, and he obviously had some influence in the local area, "Okay, I'll leave this to you.
In business, you are using family resources, so it is not easy for you to suffer losses. "As he spoke, he took out ten jade coins from his pocket and said, "This money should be enough to cover all expenses. You know, these are the jade coins used by cultivators."
Chen Hong's face trembled. Could it be that Wu Gen didn't know that even if he had money, he couldn't buy thorn jade coins. He only had two coins saved at home, and he offered them as treasures. This guy took out ten coins at once. I don't see him feeling distressed either.
Reaching out and taking out five jade coins, Chen Hong pushed the rest back, "Five coins are enough, and I'll make a lot of money."
But Wu Gen pushed back, "Take the rest. It will last more than three years. From now on, your Chen family will take more care of these garrison disciples. All your needs will come from here."
"Okay, I'll accept this. Don't worry, as long as I'm here, no one will take advantage of these jade coins." Chen Hong was also very happy. He reached out to take it and called the servant who was following him to his side. , gave a few instructions in a low voice.
After a few people came out after dinner, they came to the carriage where Wu Gen was loading, and they couldn't help but be stunned. Ten large cars were also parked aside, all filled with all kinds of goods, waiting to set off together.
"Awesome." Wu Gen sighed inwardly. Sure enough, he had to go the right way when doing things. This kind of professional is extraordinary. I was running around like an ant moving house, and others got it done in no time.
"Brother, just say thank you and then leave. If you have anything to do in the future, just tell me. As long as I'm here, I will spare no effort." Wu Gen gave Chen Hong a hard hammer.
Chen Hong smiled and said nothing. This transaction was not a loss, he gained both practical benefits and favors. As a mature businessman with many years of experience in officialdom, he is much more sophisticated in his work.
Saying goodbye to Chen Hong, Wu Gen escorted the goods to the valley where the garrison was. After this trip, Wu Gen will return to the capital.
Wu Gen made an agreement with the old man that these soldiers would help guard Huangling, and the other party agreed wholeheartedly. The two places are not far apart, so Yu Shou no longer has to be so lonely. There are more tombkeepers and more resources in life, which can be said to have the best of both worlds.
Before leaving, Wu Gen left the Mind Sutra to the old man, and also gave the inscription as a gift, and asked him to choose a trustworthy person to practice it after everything was settled. There is only one thing that must not be leaked to the Zhengling Alliance. After all, these days, Wu Gen always sees twos and threes of crow-faced men wandering around here.
After finally driving A Duo back, Wu Gen and Yang Zheng hurried to the place where the shuttle was hidden. Mu Ji wanted to see them off together, but Wu Gen refused. Wu Gen also wanted to find out why the Zhengling Alliance was so hostile to him.
It would be fine if they didn't come, but if they came, Wu Gen would have the confidence to fight with them.
When the shuttle was less than half a day away, the sound of horse hooves was heard behind them. Wu Gen and Yang Zheng stopped their horses and waited quietly for the other party to come.
Soon, four crow-faced men appeared not far away, surrounded by a man in black robes. After giving instructions to Yang Zheng, Wu Gen looked at him with interest.
"Wu Gen, you ran very fast, and I didn't even have time to organize my men." The man in black robe took off his cloak, and he looked quite extraordinary.
"Lin Ruoshi?"
Wu Gen was slightly surprised, and suddenly he had a bad premonition, what happened to the Zhengling Alliance. "I haven't seen him for so many years, and he still looks like a pretty boy. No wonder I always feel a stinky smell as soon as I enter Xingluoyuan."
"Wu Gen, my cultivation has improved a bit over the years, not bad. You framed me back then, and I still remember you. It's really God's foresight that sent you back. What, Mu Ji can't save you today ." Lin Ruoshi high-fived with her riding whip and looked at Wu Gen proudly.
"Xiao Lin, you are not a big-hearted person. You always like to hide behind and do dirty tricks. If you want to see me, just be upright, follow me, and block you. That's the way you are. I thought I had everything under control, but in fact, in the eyes of others, I looked like a clown." Wu Gen turned to Yang Zheng, "Yang Zheng, do you think this kind of person deserves a beating?"
Yang Zheng nodded, "It's flashy, full of sourness, and self-righteous. It's understandable for a small place." Suddenly he felt too talkative and changed his appearance sincerely, "Young Master is different. He looks the same on the outside and behaves in a grand manner. At first glance, He is someone who has seen the world.”
Wu Gen blinked and said, "Yang Zheng, why do I feel that you are a lot smarter after leaving Da Yizhou?"
"Don't dare, I'm still the same Yang Zheng." Yang Zheng bowed quickly, with a look of flattery on his face.
The two of them were going back and forth here, but Lin Ruoshi, who was opposite, was a little impatient, "Wu Gen, please stop pretending. I have never forgotten the humiliation that day, which caused me to live in seclusion in this wasteland for many years. Today, you can't even think of leaving. Well, just keep your life."
"Silly." Wu Gen waved his hand disdainfully.
"You are indeed stupid." Yang Zheng also agreed.
A bright light flew up from behind Lin Ruoshi, and the flying sword struck towards Wu Gen like a white rainbow piercing the sun.
When he made the slightest move, Wu Gen jumped up from his horse, and the swords met with a loud sound. Wu Gen rolled back a few times and landed on the ground. He held the knife diagonally with his right hand and rested his left palm on the ground. He leaned forward like a tiger ready to attack.
Smacking his lips, Wu Gen savored the blow just now.
This Lin Ruoshi's killing power has indeed become much greater, which shows that he has not been idle these years. As one's own cultivation level rises, others will also rise with the tide. But that's about it. After all, he was hiding in Xingluo Plain and relying on training in military graves and the like, so he was not as solid as fighting all the way and fighting life and death.
After this attack, he did not follow the trend of the attack, but sat on the horse with some complacency, which shows his lack of fighting experience.
"Yang Zheng, I'll leave those four people to you. I'll take care of this little white dog." Wu Gen shouted, and with a bang, his body disappeared from the place and reappeared in the air.
Lin Ruoshi was startled and hurriedly chased after him with his sword. He didn't know whether it was because he was dazzled or what happened, but Wu Gen's body flashed and he actually increased his speed in the air again, leaving the flying sword far behind.
"Lin Ruoshi, take your life." In the air, Wu Gen held the knife in both hands, with his tongue hanging out, and slashed at Lin Ruoshi with an arrogant look.
