There was actually a weapons dealer in this small town, which they didn't expect.
The shelves outside the store are filled with various weapons, mainly swords. This area is a bit humid, so I'm afraid I'll have to keep oiling it to prevent rust. Xie Zhe looked at it for a while and felt that there was a dark leather scabbard with metal decoration on the corners, which made him like it. Han Chang stared at it for a long time and thought it was good. At this time, the shopkeeper came out rubbing his hands and happily introduced it to Han Shang for a while, saying that this thing was made of deerskin, it was beautiful and tough, and it was good for weapons.
Han Chang said to Xie Zhe tactfully: "Who are you planning to ask for the money?"
"Ah, don't you want to buy it?"
The store owner turned around and saw a big living person next to him. And it sounds like he's the one who wants to buy something.
This was originally the scabbard that Xie Zhe wanted to equip Fengyun Zhan with. He definitely couldn't spend other people's money, not to mention that the richest among them, the eldest lady, was on the verge of bankruptcy. It's not impossible to let Han Zhang come out, but isn't that a lie? Xie Zhe was also a bit unable to do this. He cast his gaze at a wooden sheath hanging aside. Upon seeing this, Han Chang said:
"Actually, the wood is not bad. You can see there are patterns painted on it. Good wood is not afraid of cold and heat, is not easily deformed, and has no other shortcomings except that it is not very durable..."
The store owner was sincere and said honestly: "What this young man said is right. You can take another look and think about it more. This sword is not meant for people to buy clothes that can be worn in any size. It must be tailor-made so that both can be used for a long time. What you want is the scabbard, right? For the one you have? If it is convenient, I can show it to you."
Xie Zhe nodded, and the shopkeeper took the sword with both hands. He weighed it and said:
"This sword is much lighter than it looks. Unexpectedly, I have conducted countless military parades, and I have made miscalculations sometimes. This iron feels like ordinary iron, but it must be different in craftsmanship. In this case, I suggest you buy a more important one. Sheath, press the sword.”
"Then what do you mean..."
"Let's get a white copper one."
"That doesn't sound cheap."
"It is indeed more expensive, but it is expensive for a reason."
This store is really good at making money, and it seems that they sincerely recommend it. Ye Lingquan, who had been standing aside to watch the excitement, finally took a step forward and tugged on the hem of Xie Che's clothes.
"How about I go to the bank to have a look? It's on the next street. When I passed by just now... I saw the family crest of the Ye family."
Han Chang raised his eyebrows and sighed, your business is really pervasive. Even this place can be opened.
"We have been using Miss Ye's money along the way. This favor has not been repaid, so there is no reason to continue to use credit."
"It doesn't matter, I'll ask them how much more they can dial for me. Even if they want me to go home, anyway... Regarding my cousin, I have done everything I can, and Eclipse Que will not do it. Do my business. I'll go take a look first. You can take a rest at the tea shop opposite without delaying anything. Anyway, no matter what we do next, we still have to spend money."
Before Xie Zhe could say anything, Ye Lingquan turned around and ran away. Han Chang stretched out a hand, put his elbow on Xie Zhe's shoulder, rested his head on his arm, and said with a click of his tongue:
"Such a good girl, I don't know which brat I will take advantage of in the future."
"You're pretty lenient."
The shopkeeper at the weapons shop held the sword and returned it to Xie Zhe. But he said this:
"If this young master doesn't mind, could you please let me measure it? You need this for scabbarding."
"You took the trouble...but you also heard that our situation -"
But the shopkeeper waved his hand: "It doesn't matter. This sword of yours looks really fresh to me. Logically speaking, if you make it seriously, you should keep the sword. I just wrote down the width and width of this sword and figured it out for myself. . Could you please make it easier? It doesn’t matter if it’s inconvenient.”
Xie Zhe agreed. The shopkeeper didn't spend much time. He took out a measuring tape and began to draw it skillfully. He also took some tools they had never seen before and tested them for a while. While his hands were busy, he chatted with the two for a few words.
"You guys are new faces, I've never seen them in town."
"Yes, we come from far away."
"I am a native of the area. Although my shop is not big, it is quite famous here. Rogue knights who come and go from Qinglize will maintain their weapons here. Over time, the reputation spreads. But I’ve been working here for a long time and I don’t want to move to another place. Don’t blame me for being so talkative, you two gentlemen. May I ask, are you also going to find the Death Shadow Pavilion?”
"No," Xie Zhe said truthfully, "We are coming back from there."
"Hey, you guys are lucky and have found the right place. Most of the people who left for fame came back disappointed. Where are you going next? Don't go to the small village in the west, where the imperial court sent people to block the road. La."
"Imperial court?" Xie Zhe and Han Zhang looked at each other, wondering how this small place could attract the attention of the imperial court.
"There were only twenty or thirty households in that village, but one night, everyone in the village was killed. You see, there are more people patrolling here. I'm afraid you didn't notice. In short, don't go there. If you want to go west, you have to take a detour. Even if you want to go to the northwest or southwest, you have to be stopped and checked."
"How could someone do such a cruel thing?" Xie Zhe frowned.
"I don't know. After five or six days, there is no news at all. The first seven days are about to arrive. Everyone is afraid that the village is full of resentment and will affect this area. Someone has already invited a master to do it. Please be careful, it is a place where people and ghosts Be more careful.”
"Hey, okay, thank you."
After saying these words, the store owner quickly returned the light sword to Xie Zhe. After that, they said goodbye to the weapons store for the time being, and the store owner smiled and said welcome back. He is a businessman, unlike other rough guys who only know how to do business.
The two went to the tea shop and ordered a pot of tea. After waiting for a while, their eyes glanced at the bank from time to time. They sat under a shed set up outside the tea shop. Anyway, this place is not that cold, and I still have hot tea in hand. As long as there is no strong wind, it can be tolerated.
"I have to thank Miss Ye later. She was the most troublesome along the way. You and I can only do our part. I can't afford the simple food and lodging money, but Miss Ye gives us the best in everything." .”
Han Chang sighed, curled his lips, and said it was her fault for not letting him spend money. As soon as he finished speaking, Xie Zhe glared at him.
"Don't tell me it's her, I can't bear to see you lying like this. It's better to get some real money."
"All the money is brought by the strong wind? Alas, there is nothing we can do about it. You see, we refused at the beginning, but she refused. We can make do with the wind, eat and sleep in the open, but we can't let her suffer. She can choose if she wants. Okay, I'm just worried that we won't be happy. If it's not suitable for each of us to live in our own place, she will definitely feel bad about it."
"Well... there is no need for her to go to the Eclipse Palace. In such a situation, it is better to go home as soon as possible. The world is too dangerous, and people like her should not be allowed to suffer."
"Hey, don't run away. Lord Gaoyue said that your sword is the key to knocking on the door of the Eclipse Palace."
"Satoshi-kun also said that this is not the only way."
They chatted for a while and watched several people coming in and out of the bank, but there was no sign of Ling Huan. There were not many people in the tea shop, and there were occasional discussions about the village to the west. It seemed that what the weapons dealer said was true. They waited for almost an hour, unable to sit still and ready to go in and get someone. At this time, Miss Ye suddenly came out and pointed in their direction. Two young people inside looked over and nodded. This made Xie Zhe and the others look confused. After saying goodbye to the two of them, Ling Huan ran towards them happily.
"We have money!"
"Why, did you drop by the casino?"
Han Chang sat down, poured tea for her, and said so teasingly.
"What are you talking about! The county magistrate did not lie before. As expected, my family wrote letters to everyone. They are hoping that I will come back. As long as I am still well, they can just write a letter to let my family know. They gave in. , knowing that there is no way to really tie me back after walking so far, I just told my relatives that I can spend the money as I please."
Han Chang shook his hand and almost spilled the tea. He did not restrain the envy in his eyes.
"Does our mother still need a son?"
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Xie Zhe lamented that her family was really tolerant and were not afraid of the kidnappers blackmailing her into writing letters to report that she was safe. Ling Huan said it was okay. The bankers were not stupid. They were distant relatives. They were not particularly close and they were not particularly worried. After interrogating her, I also asked the people who were traveling with her. Seeing that they were reliable, I didn't ask any more questions. Moreover, she looked happy and had not lost any weight except for being tanned, so her relatives confirmed that she had not been "abused".
"Then I still think they are a little too arrogant to allow you to travel with two rough old men."
"I said your surname is Ye Lai. Anyway, they have only met me once in the past two years, and most of them don't know what I look like. Fortunately, they don't like to worry about it. If the relationship were closer, I'm afraid not only If I'm going to be kidnapped back, I have to escort you two to report to the police. I was just thinking, if they came and asked you which family you were from, how should I wink at you, but fortunately I didn't."
"Oh my god, auntie, don't let this happen again next time."
The three people were talking and a person passed by. They were sitting on the street, and they had seen a lot of people coming and going, but this one suddenly stopped at the table, seeming to be listening to them. So the three people turned their eyes away with some embarrassment. I saw that it was a monk holding a tin staff, with Buddhist beads hanging on his body, and a prayer wheel in his other hand. It seemed to be carefully made and inlaid with several small dots of different colors. Because they are really not big, they are probably scraps from some kind of gemstone.
Judging from the way this young man is dressed, he must be a disciple of Buddhism. The cassocks he wore were blue, soap and magnolia. I wonder if these colors have any rules among monks and what status they belong to. He wears straw sandals on his feet and a bamboo hat on his head. He has a faint smile like the warm winter sun on his face, which makes people look friendly and comfortable.
It's just that he has long hair, I don't know if there is any special reason.
"...Musuki-kun?"
As soon as Xie Zhe spoke, the other two people immediately stood up.
"You, you are...I have admired you for a long time..."
"Ah! Sit down, sit down -"
Ling Huan stood up and pulled his own little bench over, and then hurriedly took the one that Han Shang had pulled over from further away. Because this appearance is different from the traditional monk in their impression - especially the long black hair, it is indeed difficult for people to immediately think of the impermanence that Xie Zhe once mentioned. If you think about it carefully, Mutsuki-kun is indeed the one who led the training.
Unexpectedly, Xie Zhe met him as soon as he got the sword.
Xie Zhe asked his doubts: "Are you... waiting in the town, or are you?"
"Of course I'll come to you if I have something to do."
"That's right, it's impossible for you to stay in this place..."
Otherwise, it would be better for him to hand over the things with his own hands. Han Zhang and Ling Huan found that Xie Zhe was a little embarrassed. Although it's not obvious, it doesn't feel right compared to the calmness of the past. Thinking about it, even though he doesn't meet often, Mutsuki-kun probably plays a father-like role in his life, right? And for some reason, he was smiling when he looked at these two people, but stopped smiling when he looked at Xie Zhe.
"You got into trouble, did you know?" I didn't expect him to be so direct.
"W-what trouble?"
