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Opportunities cannot be missed, and time waits for no one. Bai Feng brought the Miao girl safely to the door of the trading house, and he turned around and left without even seeing the threshold. In order to find the whereabouts of "Yixiao Huangquan" as soon as possible, he seems to be particularly motivated.
However, this was not just because of the guidance of his upright heart, but also because this trip gave him just enough legitimate reasons to get rid of the layers of "surveillance" of other people in the Zhao family business and go outside to secretly drink a few bottles of wine.
No matter what kind of master he had followed, Bai Feng still had the temperament of a child born in the countryside.
He has a very firm stance in the face of major issues of right and wrong, which was taught by his master "White Snake Immortal" Gao Zhen; but when it comes to the temptation of fine wine, which is still new to him, he has to give in.
It's hard to imagine such a noble and righteous man, who seems to be so unworldly - he doesn't like money, doesn't love beautiful women, and despises powerful people, but he is only obsessed with fine wine.
This may also be related to the fact that Bai Feng's master, Gao Zhen, is also an alcoholic, but no matter how much he refutes, it cannot change Bai Feng's temper.
As soon as I walked into the wine shop, the aroma of various wines immediately hit my nose. Gourmets from all over the world gather under the same roof just to drink a few bottles of wine, eat a few pieces of meat, chat about the past and present, and imagine the future.
Although it is just after early morning and has not yet reached the peak of crowds, there are still many drinkers who have stayed out all night. But most of them were groggy and unable to speak.
Bai Feng saw several men wearing shabby armor sleeping soundly, and thought he could wake one of them up to ask questions.
So, he casually took an empty wine bottle from the disheveled wine table, pretended to be a companion of the group of veterans, quietly sat over and asked, "Brother, wake up quickly. Awake!"
"It's not dark yet...what are you doing!" said the man sitting next to Bai Feng: "Do I know you? Why are you sitting next to me?"
"I would like to ask, have you ever heard of the name 'Yixiao Huangquan'?"
"Hey, want to ask for news?" The man said, "Do you have any wine?"
Bai Feng shook the wine jug, wanting to signal that she had brought wine, but she didn't expect that the wine jugs on the table were all empty!
"How dare you bring an empty wine flask? Then do you have money?"
Bai Feng rummaged through his clothes and found that he seemed to have never been out alone since he met Zhao Kuo, so he was not used to carrying money with him. Finally, I had no choice but to reply: "I don't have much money right now, but as long as my brother is willing to reveal some information, I will definitely bring some jars of good wine to give to you next time!"
"Let's go! Don't disturb my sleep!"
After saying that, Bai Feng let the other party rush to the side unceremoniously.
The young swordsman watched the wine in front of his eyes, but was unable to take a few sips. It could be said that he was suffering to the extreme. He thought: "If we just go back like this, wouldn't it be a waste of time? Even if we can't find out any information, we still have to drink a few sips of wine to relieve our fatigue!"
If this tavern failed, he would find the next one.
Facing these experienced negotiators, he was helpless. First of all, he has no prestige here; secondly, he has no benefit to give to others.
In the end, he couldn't even get a sip of wine, let alone precious information that could only be exchanged for real money.
When Bai Feng was about to give up on that humble wish and plan to go back to the trading company to make plans, the servant A Bian who worked in the Zhao family's house suddenly came to the door. After some explanations from A Bian, I realized that it was Zhao Kuo’s special arrangement.
A-Bian claims to be a chef in the Zhao family's kitchen, and he often goes out to buy wine, meat and vegetables, so he has some friendship with the gourmets and drinkers who hang out in major wine shops and taverns. Zhao Kuo took a fancy to this aspect of him and saw their experience of sharing hardships, so he sent him out of the Zhao family's house on the pretext of purchasing ingredients to give Bai Feng more help.
Ah Bian took Bai Feng to the tavern where he often went. The waiter in the tavern respected Ah Bian very much. When they met, he called him: "Brother Bian!" Then Ah Bian would throw a few pennies on the table and let the boy The waiter takes it himself.
"Bai Shaoxia, when dealing with these people, you can't talk morals or make promises with them. You must have at least a few coppers or a jug of good wine, otherwise no one will pay attention to you." A-Bian looks to be about the same age as Bai Feng. But to be able to achieve such success in just a few months is really frightening.
Bai Feng smiled and said, "Yes, I have been rejected several times." Then he filled a glass of wine for himself and A-Bian, drank it happily, and showed an extremely satisfied smile.
"Come on, Mr. Bai, let's have another drink!" A-Bian is very good at observing people's emotions. At least, he may understand Bai Feng's taste for fine wine better than Bai Feng himself.
"No, no need. I still have some important things to do. Let's just have a drink to satisfy my craving." Bai Feng seemed to be still swallowing saliva, feeling the delicious aftertaste of the drink, which made him look... Very unconvincing.
A-Bian responded: "This matter is all my responsibility. Anyway, those soldiers will not wake up now. It will not be too late to find out the news in the evening. Let's not get drunk today!"
"Yes...yes...but I can't drink too much."
"Come, let's have a drink..."
After several rounds of pushing her to the bottom of her heart, Bai Feng started talking more and more drunkenly. He began to recall the past, shouting "good wine, good wine" while crying and hugging A-Bian.
Since both of them had similar experiences, such as going through war and losing their parents, A-Bian would sometimes be moved to tears. However, both of them were juniors who couldn't bear to drink. They soon fell into a stupor and fell asleep on the table.
At sunset, Bai Feng was awakened from her sleep by A Bian. The young man reluctantly opened his still heavy eyelids and looked at the lantern hanging in the distance. He was about to close his eyes again a few times when A-Bian called out: "Young Master Bai, I have found everyone. Wake up quickly." !”
"A-Bian, is it already evening?" This time, Bai Feng finally saw the person with his eyes, "Who are these brothers?"
"I am Sun Dayong, who was once the commander of the Cavalry Charge. I heard that you are looking for the whereabouts of 'Yixiao Huangquan'?" said the leading brother in front of him.
"Yes, I am quite brave and want to eradicate this group of thieves."
"Then don't think about it. If it's really that easy to do, why haven't we done it for so many years?" Sun Dayong said: "That group of people disappeared here, destroyed this place, and soon reappeared in another place, like He is burrowing everywhere like a weasel, and his traces are all over Yuyi and the neighboring town of Huaihuang."
"Don't they attack the caravan and the people? How can the government sit idly by?" Bai Feng asked doubtfully: "I am not from Yuyi Town. If my words have the intention of offending Brother Sun, please forgive me for being rude."
"They are quite interesting. They never attack caravans or civilians, but they like to rob the troops in various towns. However, in recent years, the popularity of 'Yixiao Huangquan' seems to be not as good as before. Instead of wasting energy to exterminate these groups Xiaoxiao, it is better to concentrate on facing the threat from the Heba clan in Wuchuan Town. It is reasonable for the government to let it go."
Bai Feng pondered for a moment, seemed to know something, and suddenly realized: "I see...I thank you all, brothers, and take my leave!"
"Hey, Young Master Bai, wait for me!" Before he could finish his words, A-Bian threw a few broken pieces of silver onto the table and followed him. Judging from Bai Feng's appearance, he wanted to go to Zhao's house overnight to explain the latest information he had obtained.
