"Master, I will leave first. If there is a chance in the future, I will find a small job!"
The guide bowed repeatedly and said goodbye to Zhao Rang very politely and respectfully.
Although the inn the guide took them to was really expensive, it was extremely interesting and it was not something they couldn't afford. So overall, Zhao Rang is quite satisfied with this guide. Previously, I thought that being from the Western Regions was unreliable and that there might be some accidents on the road. Now that I look at it, my worries were indeed unfounded.
Nodding to him, Zhao Rang asked:
"Are you from Lanmo or Shanye?"
As the guide of Songtao Mountain, what he does every day is shuttle back and forth on Songtao Mountain. On one side was the Lan Mo Kingdom and on the other side was the Shan Ye Kingdom. Zhao Rang was very curious about which country he was from.
The guide stretched his neck and replied with a flattering smile:
"Sir, the youngest one is from the Shanye Kingdom. As long as they are locals from the four countries in the Western Region, they can come and go freely without being interrogated."
Zhao Rang suddenly realized.
I didn't expect that there is such a special thing among the four countries in the Western Region.
"Where do you live? If I still have something to do with you, how can I contact you?"
Zhao Rang will never forget the lesson he learned in Chagan Tologai in his lifetime. I originally thought that since there was a branch of Tongbao Bank, it should be able to provide a lot of help. As a result, Shen Liushu and the deputy shopkeeper turned against each other, and were controlled by the Broken God Sect with Tongtian Pills, becoming zombie-like puppets... Even Zhao Rang and the others almost died in Hong Jiang's hands, if Ye Sanniang hadn't acted in time. If you understand the stakes, you will be in big trouble.
Now we have come to Shanye Kingdom. Although there is also a branch of Tongbao Bank here, Zhao Rang was bitten by a snake once and was afraid of well ropes for ten years... he stayed away from this place and probably didn't want to go there again for a long, long time!
I don’t know if Yuan Mingkong’s Investigation Department has any remaining power in Danye Kingdom, but here we have already passed Songtao Mountain and are no better than Lanmo Kingdom, which is close to the north. Except for the more fixed caravan businessmen, there are fewer other Dawei people. Pitiful. Whenever a powerful face appears in the crowd, it can be seen at a glance and cannot be hidden even if one wants to.
It is said that there is a doctor in the martial arts world who is known as the ghost hand. He can cut people's faces and raise the bridge of their noses, but it cannot completely change a person's face.
At present, this guide is proficient in Dawei's words and is familiar with everything in Shanye Kingdom. He is indeed a good candidate. The most important thing is that he is very poor.
Zhao Rang could see the desire for money deep in his soul from his eyes. And he happens to be a very timid person.
A poor and timid person who wants money can only earn it honestly. I am determined not to become a robber or a bandit.
On the contrary, as long as Zhao Rang has money, he can be convinced. As long as the price given by Zhao Rang is enough, he will definitely find ways to complete the tasks assigned to him.
"Sir, what else can you do?"
the guide asked cautiously.
He can afford to be a "green-shirted guest", he is generous with his actions, he is still a martial artist, and he doesn't have any domineering attitude. Such a master is really hard to find even with a lantern. But the guide was also worried that if Zhao Rang ordered something that he couldn't complete, it would be a trivial matter if he didn't get the money in the end. If he even risked his life, it wouldn't be worth it.
"Aren't you from Shanye Kingdom?"
Zhao Rang asked rhetorically.
"The little one is!"
Zhao Rang continued:
"This is our first time here, so we want you to be our guide. Just take us to lively and interesting places and try some delicious food. Nothing else."
After hearing this, the guide said:
"What do you mean, sir, do you want to have fun in the royal city of Shanye Kingdom?"
Zhao Rang nodded hurriedly:
"Yes, that's what it means!"
As long as they are familiar with all aspects of this royal city, the brothers Yuan Mingkong and Yuan Kexin are also extremely proficient in Western dialect and writing. If there are no obstacles in this regard, they can do things freely.
"Okay sir, I understand."
"The place you mentioned is actually very easy to get to. Just walk along the street and you'll find everything! It's lively, delicious, fun, and... pretty!"
When he said the last word, the guide glanced at Ye Sanniang and Yuan Kexin, and when he saw that the two girls were still there, he gave a look that every man would understand. Zhao Rang, Yuan Mingkong, and Ximen Dazhuang immediately laughed "hehehehe".
"What is the name of this place you are talking about? Where is it? Is it far away?"
Ximen Da Zhuang asked in rapid succession.
The guide reflected for a moment and said:
"It takes about half an hour to walk from Qingshanke, but it's not far from where I live. I live at the corner of Black Street!"
This name is a bit strange. Zhao Rang frowned and asked:
"What street?"
"Black Street!"
Zhao Rang had heard of the black market, but had never seen a black street.
As the name suggests, the black market sells shady things, and it is also the best place for thieves and thieves to sell their stolen goods. Is it possible that this dark street is full of vendors like this? Then Zhao Rang doesn't want to go, he is just asking for trouble!
"Master, it's not what you think!"
The guide looked at Zhao Rang's face and suddenly became serious, and quickly waved his hand and explained:
"The reason for the black street is that this street is paved with black stones and has been around for a long time. I heard from my family that when I was a child, my grandfather made some small subsidies by delivering water and food to the workers who built the black street. Household use.”
Zhao Rang silently calculated in his heart, grandfather's grandfather, this is the fourth generation. When I was a child, I was given water and food. That’s at least five generations ago. In this way, the history of this street must be more than a hundred years at least, which is longer than the founding of Dawei. It is really worth seeing.
"The black street is very wide, bright and long. At night there are lights everywhere and all the shops are open. You can find whatever you want. It's very lively!"
"Is there a store that sells gems?"
Yuan Kexin interjected and asked.
"There are plenty of gems, gold and silver, all kinds of jewelry, and rouge made from special spices from the Western Regions. They are all for sale! As long as you can think of it, you can find it on the dark streets!"
"Then let's go shopping tonight?"
Yuan Kexin said, looking at Zhao Rang and the three other men.
She and Ye Sanniang were looking at the gems collected by the great swordsman Haidiya with great interest, and somehow they stretched out their ears. They probably listened to the guide's words word for word!
"Let's go! Anyway, the guide said that there is everything in the black streets. After we go there, we each have our own interests, which saves trouble!"
Yuan Mingkong spread his hands and said.
Zhao Rang thought about it and thought it would work.
Although it was different from his original plan for tonight, it was common for plans to fail to keep up with changes. What's more, after the guide's impassioned introduction, he also became very interested in this dark street. If he didn't go and see it, he would feel itchy in his heart.
"Master, let me go home first and pack my things. In two hours, I will be waiting in the lobby on time. Do you think that's okay?"
"No problem, it's settled!"
Zhao Rang readily agreed.
Two hours is enough time to take a shower and change clothes, even at a girl's house. Zhao Rang counted the time. Not only could he take a hot bath, but he could also take a nap to recharge himself for going to the underworld at night.
After watching the guide lead out the "Guest in Green Shirt", Zhao Rang turned around and saw a few more tall and pretty girls from the Western Regions.
"Distinguished guests, you are now friends of the master, please come here!"
Zhao Rang smiled and followed happily.
It feels so good to have money!
It was respect before, but now after spending money, it has become dignity! And they suddenly transformed into friends of their master.
I just don’t know if the master’s friends are considered the master. Even if it's half, it's not in vain to experience the life of a great noble in the Western Regions.
"Distinguished individuals, the three buildings on the left and the one on the right are your residences."
The inn of Three Thousand Two and One Nights is indeed extraordinary.
Where is this room? But an entire independent courtyard!
Inside the half-closed far door, there was a grape trellis and several fruit trees that Zhao Rang could not name. The ground is a flat lawn, from which a path is paved with stone slabs, leading to the door of the house.
The house is located on the second floor, with the living room on the first floor and the bathroom and bedroom on the second floor.
Zhao Rang pushed open the courtyard door and walked onto the stone path, only to realize that even the pavement here was made of agate. I picked up a piece and looked at the sun. It was almost all translucent in the dark!
"Haha, what a joke!"
After reacting, Zhao put the things back in their place, clapped his hands, and said with a smile to the girl from the Western Region.
In fact, he didn't feel embarrassed at all...
For so many years in the north, besides practicing swordsmanship, what he and Ximen Dazhuang had practiced most together was face!
A face that is strong enough can defeat thousands of troops and can withstand thousands of words. All in all, as long as Zhao Rang doesn't feel embarrassed, others will be embarrassed!
The girl from the Western Region did not show any dissatisfaction with Zhao Rang's strange behavior, but instead had an unusual look in her eyes.
Sometimes the behavior shown deliberately will disgust the girl. This kind of spontaneity and casualness revealed inadvertently is actually a sign of confidence.
Confident people are the most attractive to others.
This girl has been attracted by Zhao Rang's confidence.
"I've moved the road together, so I'll live here!"
Yuan Mingkong and Ximen Dazhuang had no objections and went to the Gobi along. Ye Sanniang took Yuan Kexin to the opposite courtyard.
"Prepare a basin of hot water for me, I want to take a bath!"
After walking through the agate-paved path, Zhao Rang opened the door, walked into the main hall, and said to the girl from the Western Region who was following behind him.
"Okay, please sit down first!"
After saying that, the girl twisted her waist and walked upstairs. From Zhao Rang's perspective, the Duanqing Garden was full of spring, and Zhao Rang's face turned red.
Reaching out and patting his cheek, Zhao Rang laughed at himself and said:
"After just two glances... I'm still not thick-skinned enough!"
Not long after, the girl's figure appeared at the top of the stairs again.
This time she touched a black lacquered and gold box in her hand, which contained bath towels, soap locust, and many dried flower petals.
