Qiu Zhan's words on the top of the Tianzhong Tower that day came true, and Zhang Xiaopou's name resounded over Yancheng. Millions of people in Yancheng raised their arms and shouted his name at the same time. The shouts soared into the sky and spread all over the country. The mountain city shook and the earth trembled.
As the sun sets, the golden afterglow covers Yancheng with a layer of golden sand, making this ancient city that has just been baptized by the flames of war even more solemn and majestic.
Zhang Xiaozu stood with his hands behind his hands on the wall of Beishi City, covered with golden afterglow, bathed in the long-lasting and deafening shouts, and a sense of accomplishment and pride arose spontaneously.
Wan Qiuqing sorted out the Taoist talismans that Zhang Xiaozu had drawn this afternoon and walked out of the city gate tower. Listening to the name "Zhang Xiaozu" swirling in the sky for a long time, he stepped forward with a smile and asked, "You have defused the corpse poison." How do you feel about becoming the savior of Yancheng in such a dangerous situation?"
"I'm so lucky that my master's reputation has not fallen! In addition, the credit does not belong to me alone. They fought fearlessly on the front line, which is far more admirable than me." Zhang Xiaozu pointed at the busy figures under the city wall and said.
During these seven days and seven nights of racing against death, each of them held their breath. In the end, they defeated the corpse poison, defeated the god of death, and saved the lives of millions of people in Yancheng.
At this time, only ten of the one hundred and twenty passages are left, and the other passages have been closed, because the infected people in North Nine and North Ten Cities, except those who died before they had time to be treated, have all been treated. At present, only sporadic infected people are sent from other cities. Counting the Dao talismans drawn this afternoon, there are more than 6,000 Dao talismans left, which must be enough. Zhang Xiaozu does not plan to draw any more.
"Don't treat them badly, it will make people's hearts cold." Zhang Xiaozu said.
"You don't need to say more about this. Anyway, you are making a lot of money." Wan Qiuqing joked.
"For the sake of the people of Yancheng, I have no obligation to refuse." Zhang Xiaozhu said with great righteousness.
Wan Qiuqing rolled her eyes at him helplessly, changed the subject and asked, "Are you ready to go?"
"Yes. It's best to leave tomorrow." Zhang Xiaozhu knew what Wan Qiuqing was asking, so he didn't hide it from her and nodded.
"Hey, they are chasing the rebels. They should be able to return triumphantly in the next two days. Don't you wait until they come back to say goodbye?" Wan Qiuqing asked, but as soon as the words came out of her mouth, she immediately realized that she After asking a stupid question, before Zhang Xiaozu could answer, she shook her head and said with a dumb smile: "The reason why you are leaving in such a hurry is because you are afraid that they will have to go with you when they come back, right?"
Zhang Xiaozu nodded and said, "It's too dangerous. There's no need to take them along for the adventure. You don't have to go either. The blind uncle and my master are close friends and they are my elders. If there is a chance, I will definitely take the blind uncle with me." return."
Life or death was uncertain at this time. Zhang Xiaozu really wanted to wait for Qi Yoyo, Zhou Jianlai and Niu Dawa to say goodbye to the three of them before they came back. However, he knew that if he waited for them to come back, Zhou Jianlai and Niu Dawa would not go. People will definitely go with him, and he doesn't want them to risk their lives with him, so he wants to set off as soon as possible before they come back.
"I'm going with you, so I have someone to take care of you. The people in Tianlang Mountain are both good and evil, so you have to be more careful. Especially that Wu Man'er, whose methods are mysterious and unpredictable, so you have to be more careful." Wan Qiu Qing said.
Zhang Xiaozu nodded to express his understanding and was quite afraid of Wu Man'er.
After asking Wan Qiuqing for a pass, Zhang Xiaopeng got off the city wall and headed north, hoping to return to the central city.
Wan Qiuqing said that she would explain the matter here and go to Tingyaxuan to find him at eight o'clock tomorrow morning.
…
I heard that an elderly guest has come to Yaxuan these days. He looks like he is seventy or eighty years old, but he is energetic and has a certain power in his movements.
He said that he was Zhang Xiaozhu's old friend and wanted to stay in Tingyaxuan for some time.
The four maids of Plum, Orchid, Bamboo and Chrysanthemum who were responsible for taking care of Ting Yaxuan had been with Qi Yoyo all year round, so they had a good eye for people. They could see at a glance that this old man was very powerful and definitely not an ordinary person, so they immediately did not dare to neglect him. , invited into the courtyard to entertain.
The old man is kind and kind, and has no airs at all. He also likes to chat about everyday things, just like the grandpa next door, which makes people want to get close to him.
The four girls were extremely bored at first, but the arrival of the old man suddenly gave their boring life a life of vitality. After serving the old man's meal every day, he would walk with the old man in the yard to eat, and then sit on a long bamboo chair in the garden, or sit in the pavilion or under the eaves, chatting with the old man to relieve his boredom. It not only relieves the boredom of the elderly, but also relieves their boredom.
The old man was very knowledgeable and knew everything about the world. He always told them some interesting people and things, which they enjoyed with great interest.
They then told the old man some interesting stories about Yancheng, about Zhang Xiaopou, who was now famous, about their master Qi Yoyo, about Qi Wuwei and Wan Qiuqing, and about the inside and outside of the Qi family.
The old man seemed to love hearing about the Qi family's affairs. Whether it was big or small matters or trivial matters, he would listen attentively and ask questions from time to time.
Talking about one's master behind his back is a serious crime, but the four girls couldn't help but want to tell the old man. At first, they just picked up some things they could talk about, but later, for some reason, they seemed to be possessed. Generally speaking, everything that can be said but cannot be said is quietly told to the elderly.
After dinner today, the four girls walked around the yard with the old man twice, and then sat in the pavilion in the yard and started chatting. They talked about Qi Yoyo's marriage, and they thought they were worthy of Qi Yoyo. The three of you picked them up and compared them.
If Qi Yoyo hears this, he will have to skin them.
"I think Young Master Haotian is quite good." Chunlan dragged her cheeks and looked at the stars in the sky and said, "Young Master Haotian is only twenty-one years old this year, and he has already become a general, and he is pregnant with the sixth level of heaven. With high cultivation, even if you look at the whole of Dayu, he is definitely one of the best young men. In terms of appearance, Master Haotian is not bad either. He also shares the same aspirations with the young lady, and they have endless topics in common when they are together. Moreover, He is three years older than the young lady and knows how to care for others."
"Twenty-one years old, he has cultivated to the sixth level of heaven, and he is a general. He is indeed young and promising, and can be considered a good match." The old man nodded and smiled while stroking his snow-white beard.
"I think Mr. Yuwen is not bad." Qiu Ju said, and then counted them one by one on her fingers: "In terms of life experience, he is a close disciple of the Medical Immortal and the future leader of the Medicine King Valley. How many people can compare with him in the world? ? In terms of knowledge, he has a vast knowledge of the past and present, and is rich in knowledge; in terms of cultivation, although he is in the fifth heaven realm, which is one level lower than Master Haotian, I feel that his combat power is not necessarily lower than Master Haotian; in terms of appearance, then Not to mention, he has such a flawless face that even women will be envious and jealous when they see him; in terms of fate, he and our lady have been destined for three lives, and Master Yaoxian personally acted as a matchmaker."
"You must be a close disciple of Yaoxian." The old man also nodded and smiled.
"Tch!" Dongmei curled her lips and said disdainfully, "The reason for the fate of three lives is not because of our lady's nine-yin body. He actually treats our lady as a training tool, which is extremely abominable. Moreover, this guy has a serious mind and a deep palace. Just look at how he calculated Mr. Zhang and the three of them. How could any ordinary person come up with such a clever and vicious method? The most damning thing is that this guy is just a playboy. He just went to Yanbei and he There is one more woman, and there is also Jin Zhihui from the Piaomiao Palace who is obsessed with him. Such a man must definitely be kept at a distance."
Dongmei raised her arms and made a big cross on her chest. It was obvious that she had a strong opinion of Yu Wenrui.
The old man frowned slightly and said, "You really can't just look at people's glamorous appearance, you must look at their heart."
"Actually, I think Mr. Zhang is pretty good." Xia Zhu said, "Although his life experience and appearance are a bit different, his talent and understanding are not inferior to the two you mentioned. His growth rate can be described as 'flying'. And Mr. Zhang has a pure nature, is sincere to others, and has no tricks. Speaking of achievements, just listen to the endless shouting throughout Yancheng in the afternoon. He has now become a super hero in the hearts of the people of Yancheng. Of course, in the end, The important thing is that our lady obviously likes Mr. Zhang. Hehe——"
"This guy is really good. I am optimistic about him." The old man stroked his beard and said with a smile.
"Senior, you and Mr. Zhang are friends, so of course you are attracted to him." Chunlan pouted.
"Haha——" the old man laughed happily.
Dong dong dong——
While several people were chatting, there was a sudden knock on the courtyard door.
"Who's knocking on the door so late?" Qiu Ju murmured in confusion, got up and walked towards the courtyard door, asking loudly: "Who is it?"
"It's me, Zhang Xiaopou." Zhang Xiaopou answered outside the door.
"Ah, Mr. Zhang, please wait a moment." Qiu Ju was very surprised when she heard this and hurriedly accelerated her pace.
Qiu Ju opened the door of the courtyard and led Zhang Xiaopeng into the courtyard. While leading the way, she said: "Master Zhang, an old man has come to the house and says he is your friend."
"Old senior?" Zhang Xiaozu was confused at first, and then overjoyed, because he had already seen the old senior Qiu Ju was talking about, walking towards this side with a smile. He quickly quickened his pace to meet him, and at the same time shouted in surprise: "Senior, what are you doing? coming?"
"What, aren't you welcome?" Butcher Zhang asked with a smile.
"Welcome, warm welcome!" Zhang Xiaozu said eagerly, "I thought you, senior, had also gone to the south to hunt down the rebels."
Butcher Zhang said disdainfully: "It's a bunch of rabble, it's not interesting. When I came, I saw you busy drawing talismans, so I didn't bother you and came directly to your house. Isn't it rude?"
"Senior, you are too polite." Zhang Xiaozhu said in fear, "From now on, this will be your home. You can come whenever you want. The door here will always be open for you."
"OK."
Zhang Xiaozu looked at the four girls, Plum, Orchid, Bamboo and Chrysanthemum, bowed his hands and said, "I'd like to trouble you four girls to prepare some food and drinks. I want to have a good meal with the senior."
"Young master, please be polite. If you have anything to do, just ask your humble maid. Don't be so polite. The four of you will never be able to bear it," Chunlan said.
"Don't dare, don't dare." Zhang Xiaozu said politely, cupping his hands.
The four girls went to prepare the food and drinks as instructed. Zhang Xiaozu and Butcher Zhang walked hand in hand, talking and laughing as they walked towards the living room.
That night, Zhang Xiaozu was very drunk. He grabbed Butcher Zhang's hand and cried loudly. He expressed his misfortune to his elders like a child.
Mei Lan, Zhu Ju and all the maidservants were all made to cry and their eyes were swollen.
Although it was embarrassing to have snot and tears, he finally found an opportunity to vent the grief he had held in his heart. The death of Taoist Tianwu really hit him hard.
…
"Master, Zhang Xiaopou is back to Yaxuan."
In the Li family's residence, in the study room in front of Li Hongyong's son Li Qian, a servant dressed as a servant reported to Li Qian who was sitting behind the desk.
When Li Qianqian heard this, two rays of hatred shot out from his eyes, and he gritted his teeth and said bitterly: "Really? I have prepared the gongs, drums and firecrackers for me. I will go and listen to the gongs and drums being played at dawn tomorrow on the street in front of Yaxuan. firecracker."
His father Li Hongyong was beaten to death by Zhang Xiaozu. As a son of a man, he naturally hated Zhang Xiaozu so much that he wanted to find an opportunity to avenge his father's murder. But he knew very well in his heart that he would go to Zhang Xiaozu to avenge himself. It is different from an egg hitting a stone and seeking death.
Now Zhang Xiaozu is so powerful in Yancheng that he seems to be the savior of Yancheng, with unlimited glory.
Li Qianqian only regretted that he did not have the power to reach heaven, otherwise he would have slapped Zhang Xiaopeng into a pulp to see how he could still be so beautiful.
However, just when he was furious but had no choice but to do anything to Zhang Xiaozu, a piece of shocking good news came to his ears. He heard that Zhang Xiaozu's master, Taoist Tianwu, had died. Zhang Xiaozu was so sad that he vomited blood on the spot.
So he came up with a sinister and damaging move, preparing to kill Zhang Xiaopeng's majesty.
"Master, Zhang Xiaopeng is in great power right now. Shouldn't we stay out of his way and not mess with him for the time being? If the master of the family finds out, I'm afraid he will be punished."
"I'm not looking for a fight with him. What should I be afraid of? There are great victories in the war right now, and the corpse poison is about to be eliminated. Shouldn't we have a good celebration with drums and gongs and firecrackers? I can't offend him. I'm sick of him."
"Should, should."
"Go and get ready."
"yes."
