The path was bumpy, the oxcart was shaking, and they couldn't walk fast for dozens of miles. By the time Bai Qi and others arrived at Caishen Village, the sun was already setting in the west.
In late autumn, it gets dark quickly. The chirping of insects from the dense forest, the rustling of the leaves in the cold wind, and the shadow cast by Longkan Mountain all make people feel slightly frightened.
"No wonder the older generation said that you should never walk at night alone, or climb rugged mountains alone. It would be really scary to look at it."
Looking at the dark peaks in the distance, Bai Qi jumped out of the bullock cart. The country road was rugged and bumpy, and his body was about to fall apart. If he hadn't trained his muscles to be full, his butt would really suffer.
"I'll come back to pick you up in two days. If you want any hot soup or meals, you can come to me. The prices are cheaper than those at Zhuangli Foot Shop."
The driver was an old man, who was a fellow villager of Caishen Village.
As winter is approaching, the weather is severely cold, and it is difficult for farmers and low-income fishermen to find work.
Sitting at home is not a long-term solution. They usually go to dental shops, car dealerships, foot shops, or even large businesses to work as temporary workers by relying on their crafts to make a living. They may even be free of wages and only have to take care of one meal.
"Okay, uncle."
Bai Qi didn't give any money. He settled the expenses with the car dealer.
According to the old man himself, if you bring your own oxen, donkeys, and mules to take over the work, you can earn a few more cents.
Leasing the animals raised by car dealers as a means of transportation can make very little money and barely make ends meet.
The small eyes of the shrimp head are darting around, as if they have never seen anything in the world:
"Ah Qi, this is the largest village within a hundred miles. Look, there are swordsmen."
As a descendant of fishermen, the farthest he has walked ashore is probably a few streets from Datian Bay to the outer city.
In a settlement with thousands of people like Caishen Village, mountain people, swordsmen, salesmen, and street performers all mixed together, making it extremely lively.
Correspondingly, all kinds of businesses have become more abundant. In addition to the regular foot shops, teahouses, medicine shops, and blacksmith shops, there are also coquettishly dressed kiln ladies sitting at the half-open door to solicit business.
"You're at a similar level to me, but you've just started practicing muscle and dare to use a knife?"
Bai Qi glanced at the person he passed by. There was a thick callus on the tiger's mouth, but judging from the rhythm of his breathing and the pace of his walking, it didn't feel like bone training.
In exchange for mercury blood, a master who refines silver marrow is particularly easy to identify.
Often the whole body is full of energy and blood, like a big furnace with hot steam coming out.
According to the teaching process of Tongwen Hall, it usually involves a combination of physical training, proficiency in fists and kicks, then advanced fighting techniques, honing of courage, and in-depth study of the five types of grappling, and finally you are qualified to touch weapons.
After all, Xia Tou is an apprentice who has entered the Songshan Sect, and has gained some perspective:
"The mountain people know a few tricks, far more than the fishermen. Many of them are fists and kicks inherited from the family. Saving money to buy a knife, and then traveling 500 miles of mountain roads to make a living is the fastest way to get ahead, so we risked it." The risk of entering Lost Soul Bay is the same as hunting treasure fish.”
Bai Qi couldn't help but be silent:
"It's really not easy to make a living."
Once you have mastered the skills, you can dare to fight with tigers, leopards, jackals and wolves. After tempering your strength, you can set foot on Longkan Mountain. It is no different from a fisherman who is not good at water going into the river. He is more likely to drown.
You know, the ferocious beasts in the old forest are in groups, and there are few opportunities to hunt alone.
When they walked into the ginseng village, Bai Qi and others attracted a lot of appreciative glances because of the few unfamiliar faces.
Arriving at the agreed upon location, Miss Zhu, who changed into a neat hunting outfit, smiled brightly:
"Bai Qilang, you came too late. Second Young Master Song won another match, and the Young Master's family suffered a heavy defeat this time."
This Miss Zhu from the Shenshou Sect is wearing a bright red dress with arrow sleeves and a tight waist. She is tall and has a beautiful face. She looks like a water lotus in the ginseng village filled with coarse linen clothes. Eye-catching.
"What's the young master's bet?"
Bai Qi raised his eyebrows and glanced at her, his gaze was like a dragonfly glancing at the water. Unlike the shrimp head next to him, he was so shocked by Miss Zhu's gorgeous light that he lost his mind and lowered his head.
"A bottle of Zizhi Yangxin Pills from Tianying Martial Arts School is worth a lot of money. Now the young master can't stand the teasing of the Second Young Master Song, so he has gone to hide in the room and sulk."
Miss Zhu came at a leisurely pace, bringing with her a fragrant fragrance that forced the shrimp head to move away silently.
Bai Qi had many contacts with famous ladies in his previous life, so he didn't get distracted. He smiled lightly and said:
"The Young Master is broad-minded and shouldn't take it to heart."
Miss Zhu was followed by several healthy servants, all of whom were dressed like disciples of the Shenshou Sect. Some were leading horses, while others were carrying longbows and quivers, making them look very elegant.
"Why don't Bai Qilang go and invite the young host's family? We're going to have dinner later. The Second Young Master Song specially killed a few lambs and prepared to set up a bonfire to roast them."
Bai Qi took his brother Bai Ming's little hand and went deep into the ginseng village:
"Then Miss Zhu also asks Mr. Song to be merciful, otherwise the situation will be too tense and everyone will not be happy."
He was accustomed to the tit-for-tat confrontation between He Tai and Song Qiying and didn't pay much attention to it.
This is similar to the rich brother's small circle, where the two leaders fight overtly and covertly for status. At most, there are some minor frictions, but it will not escalate into a life-or-death feud.
"Just call me Ling'er. We've met each other several times. There's no need to be so acquainted."
Perhaps after leaving Heihe County, Zhu Ling'er changed her past delicate demeanor and looked downright generous.
"Okay, Miss Ling'er."
Bai Qi ran straight to the courtyard of the arranged bungalow, which was a low-rise house with wide eaves and a rather simple style.
He had experienced this kind of situation in his previous life. It was like a fierce eagle owl suddenly entering a reed swamp full of domestic golden pheasants.
Zhu Ling'er, who calls himself Yunyan, is definitely more interested in the latter. This is usually the way a rich girl falls in love with a poor boy. The good thing is the fresh energy she develops.
"If I hadn't gone to Tongwen Hall and tried my best to coax the eldest lady, I would have been a way out by becoming a phoenix man by relying on the God's Hand Sect.
It's just that if I don't win Ning Haichan's favor, they may not think highly of me. "
Bai Qi smiled heartily and threw the idea of joking behind him.
It’s almost the end of the year, and making money is more important than sex.
What's more, before the second practice is completed, it is best to remain a child.
According to martial arts, this is beneficial to the perfection of bone training with mercury blood and silver marrow.
As for how to confirm, Dao Bo said that the young master is the best example.
"Master Ning can't he still maintain a pure Yang body in his thirties? Tsk tsk."
Bai Qi secretly slandered that although Ning Haichan was slovenly, he was cold-faced and extremely angry.
In particular, the mature flavor accumulated over time can easily attract a group of beautiful young women and pretty heroines.
It should be impossible to defend Yuanyang... right?
After putting away the package and arranging a room for accommodation, Bai Qi went out and turned to the side, found He Tai and offered some words of persuasion.
He didn't like to be a peacemaker, he just looked at the page of tips for climbing mountains and wanted to win it.
This kind of mysterious thing can trigger skills even if it's not good.
At present, the only thing that Mo Rui cannot reflect is Alchemy.
Even though Bai Qi has mastered the steps of making bait, he still can't understand the secret text and show the complete skill. This makes him very confused.
"Going to the mountains... Ganoderma lucidum, ginseng, deer antlers and polygonatum are all valuable and good things, and there are also precious plants that the mountain people are flocking to.
I want to live on the mountain and live on the water, I want both! "
