"Thirty-five, thirty-six, thirty-seven, thirty-eight..."
The whip struck Qi Le and Ishida hard.
Qi Le and Ishida cried out in pain, while the servant in charge of the execution was sweating profusely from exhaustion.
By the time the 100 lashes were given, both Qi Le and Ishida had become hoarse from shouting.
At this time, Chunyu Yue raised his hand and said lightly: "Stop."
The servant breathed a sigh of relief, wiped his sweat and retired.
Chunyu Yue looked at Qi Le and Shi Tian and sneered: "If it weren't for Mr. Fu Yao's sake, I would definitely kill you two today."
"After you go back, you can take care of yourself. If you let me bump into you again, I will definitely kill you."
Qi Le and Ishida agreed repeatedly.
Later, the ropes were untied from the two of them and thrown into the street.
Ishida climbed up from the ground with difficulty and said happily: "Fortunately, I saved my life."
Qi Le also got up and grinned: "I won't sell this tea anymore. Brother Shi, I advise you not to sell it either. It's important to save your life."
Ishita shook his head.
Such a move affected the wound, and he almost shed tears in pain.
Qi Le said to Ishida: "Do you really don't want your life?"
Ishida said firmly: "I believe that the banished immortal has great supernatural powers. According to his methods, he can definitely sell tea."
Of course Ishida believed in Li Shui, but... besides believing in Li Shui, he also felt sorry for his five taels of gold.
If he didn't continue to visit the courtiers, he would definitely lose the five pieces of gold. He would be knocked back to his original shape, and all the hard work for so many years would be over.
If we continue to visit, there is at least a chance of success.
As for whether his life would be in danger, Ishida also saw that these courtiers had no intention of killing him.
Most people pretended not to hear and kicked themselves out. Only Chunyu Yue was whipped a few times.
As long as you are careful and pay attention to your wording, you should be able to come out alive.
In a word, Ishida is willing to continue selling tea only because he is poor.
Qi Le sighed and said: "If you want to sell it, you can go alone, I won't accompany you."
Ishida looked at him: "Then our bet..."
Qi Le glared: "What? Do you want to take the opportunity to ruin the bet?"
Ishida whispered: "The content of this bet is that the two of us sell tea. If you leave and I am the only one left, the effect may not be so good. If because of you leaving, I can't sell tea, I’m a little reluctant.”
Qi Le thought for a while and then said to Ishida: "It's simple. As long as one of the adults on the list goes to the tea house to sell tea, even if he only buys one or two, I will be considered a loser. How about it?"
Ishida's eyes lit up and he nodded.
Qi Le's all-encompassing promises are actually risky. What if someone who lacks a string actually buys one or two?
But when he thought about it carefully, he felt it was impossible.
Courtiers who were friends with the banished immortal, such as Li Xin, Zhou Qingchen and others, had already bought tea.
The courtiers on the list are all diehards, with an attitude of refusing to buy tea even if they are beaten to death.
Judging from the attitudes of these courtiers, they all hated the banished immortal and his tea.
Not to mention buying tea, if it weren't for Mr. Fu Yao's protection, the two of them would have died many times.
So... Qi Le revised the bet with Ishida with great confidence, and then walked away.
Ishida took a few steps down the street. He stretched out his body for a while and then walked to the next courtier's residence.
From morning to noon, from noon to evening.
It was late at night, and Ishida was walking staggeringly on the street.
He couldn't remember how many times he had been kicked out, but he felt very bitter in his heart.
I have searched through everyone on the list now, and no one has a good attitude.
Ishita is desperate.
Could it be that... banishing immortals really doesn't work?
Impossible, how is this possible?
Look at this bustling Yiqu City. Ishida clearly remembers what it looked like.
It was only after the disciples who banished the immortals came that Yiqu City became as prosperous as it is today.
Even if the apprentice of the banished immortal has such great ability, how could the banished immortal fail?
However, if the banishment of immortals did not fail, why didn't I sell even one ounce of tea?
Ishida sat on the street, pulling his hair in distress. He felt like he was going crazy.
There are gradually fewer pedestrians on the street.
Although there is no curfew in Yiqu City, it is night after all, and people still have to go home and sleep.
The patrolling countryside protection group has passed by three times.
The soldiers obviously also found Ishida a little strange.
One of them even came over and asked Ishida: "Are you in trouble? Do you need my help?"
Ishida gave him a forced smile and shook his head.
The people from the hometown protection group patted him on the shoulder and comforted him: "If you need help, you can come to us. Mr. Fu Yao often said that our food, clothing, money and food are all provided by the people of Beidi County. If the people ask for it, we will definitely Don’t refuse.”
These words, like providing help in the snow, immediately brought tears to Ishida's eyes.
He bowed deeply to the hometown protection team and said, "Thank you, thank you very much. I accept your brother's kindness with heart. I have nothing to do, and I am going home."
The soldier nodded and said, "It's dark, so be careful."
Ishida wiped his eyes, nodded, and then walked home in a hurry.
Yiqu City has such prosperity and such a hometown protection group.
Will the banishment of immortals fail? No, absolutely not.
Ishida shook his head firmly.
He decided to visit these courtiers again tomorrow.
When Ishida returned home, he saw that his wife had prepared the meal.
However, there are guests at home.
Qi Le is waiting there.
Qi Le has already changed his clothes, and his injuries have been bandaged.
He cupped his hands towards Ishida and said with a smile: "Brother Shi, are you okay?"
Ishida chuckled, then sat down and started eating hungrily.
He did not greet Qi Le.
Qi Le didn't mind at all. He stood next to Ishida and said with great emotion: "Eat, brother Shi. If you eat this kind of meal, you will lose one meal."
Lady Ishida next to her suddenly let out a cry and burst into tears.
Obviously, she already knew the content of the bet.
Ishida was upset when he heard this. He slammed the table and shouted: "Why are you crying? How can you be so damned if you are a god? How could you..."
Qi Le shook his head: "Brother Shi, this is your fault. Let's discuss the matter. You really haven't sold the tea, right? You just said that you can predict things like gods. Where is the evidence? If the banished immortal really knows things like gods, You should sell all the tea and bring back a large amount of gold and silver."
Qi Le patted Ishida on the shoulder: "The banished immortal and Mr. Fu Yao are indeed capable people and have been kind to our Beidi County. However... a wise man will make mistakes after thinking a lot, and everyone will make mistakes sometimes."
"Unfortunately, Brother Shi met you this time. There is nothing we can do about it."
One sentence made Ishida suspicious.
Yes, the banished immortal is not a real immortal after all, but a banished immortal. Although he has great wisdom, a wise man thinks a lot. Maybe he really got it wrong this time?
Ishida sighed and ate in silence.
Qi Le said: "Brother Shi, don't be discouraged. I'm here to help you."
Ishida looked at Qi Le with some gratitude: It was rare that he was willing to provide help in times of need. Could it be that the bet doesn't count?
Who knows Qi Le then said: "Let me ask you some accounts to calculate whether you have five pieces of gold in your home. If not, I know a few people from Yahang who can help you sell off your property and houses. Brother Shi, don't worry, we will It’s our own, and the price is absolutely fair.”
Ishida was shaking with anger, pointed at the door and said, "Get out."
Qi Le said helplessly: "Why are you still angry? Could it be that you can't afford to lose?"
Ishida said: "There are many courtiers who I only visited after dark. Even if they want to buy tea, they have to wait until dawn. Therefore...our bet, who wins and who loses, will have to wait until tomorrow." See you later."
Qi Le smiled: "Then I will come visit you again at this time tomorrow."
Qi Le left.
The fire in Ishida's heart has not subsided yet, and he couldn't help but mutter: "What a villain. I used to be brothers with him, and we had a good relationship. I didn't expect that he would do this for a mere five pieces of gold."
Ishida's wife cried and said: "Five yi gold. What a huge amount this is..."
Ishida waved his hand and said irritably: "Five yi gold is nothing. There are opportunities everywhere in Yiqu City. As long as we endure some hardships, it will not be difficult to save another five yi gold."
After he finished speaking, he turned to look at the tearful lady, feeling a little guilty in his heart. So I took the initiative to wash the dishes and chopsticks.
…………
The next day, Li Shui, Li Xin and Fu Yao were chatting together.
Li Shui said: "In our fairy world, there is a game called fighting bullies."
Li Xin and Fu Yao asked curiously: "What is fighting a bully?"
Li Shui said: "This bully bullies men and dominates women, and does many evil things. Therefore, the people must unite to fight him."
"As for the specific gameplay, there are a total of fifty-four cards..."
Li Shui explained how to play Landlords. Li Xin and Fu Yao listened with fascination and urged Li Shui to draw the cards quickly.
Li Shuiqian laughed: "Don't worry, wait until I apply for a patent."
Fu Yao: "..."
Li Xin said directly: "Brother Huai, you love money too much."
Li Shui glared and said, "Do I love money? I can't help but set an example for the world."
"First, if I don't take the lead in applying for a patent, how can I make this kind of behavior become a trend? If it doesn't become a trend, how can I encourage the people to innovate? If the people don't innovate, how can we build Daqin into a fairyland on earth as soon as possible? What if His Majesty's elixir is delayed? ?”
"Secondly, if I let go of patents and give up a good opportunity to make money, then if someone in the future invents a good thing, will he still have the nerve to apply for a patent? If someone says, oh my, the last time I banished an immortal to fight a bully, it was all It’s already been given to us for free, but you’re applying for a patent here, you’re really shameless.”
"If things continue like this, will anyone still be able to profit from patents? Will anyone be able to innovate? From this point of view, if I release this game for free, it will not be a great kindness, but a great traitor. I am just trying to gain fame, but I am harming everyone in the world."
Li Xin and Fu Yao were both dumbfounded: Can you still explain it this way? The banished immortal is indeed a banished immortal.
At this moment, an approving voice came from outside the door: "Okay, well said."
Everyone turned around and saw Ying Zheng coming in.
Everyone saluted quickly.
Ying Zheng waved his hand and asked them to sit down again.
He looked at Li Shui approvingly: "Huai Guzi, you are not just seeking fame, but just serving the country. You are a truly loyal man. I am very pleased that you are becoming more and more mature."
Li Shui said modestly: "Your Majesty, thank you."
Ying Zheng came here purely to see Fu Yao, so after sitting down, he just went about his daily life with Fu Yao.
Li Xin approached Li Shui and asked in a low voice: "Brother Huai, have you tinkered with anything new?"
Li Shui was stunned: "What do you mean?"
Li Xin said: "How did you predict in advance that His Majesty was coming?"
Li Shui said: "I don't know."
Li Xin was stunned: "You don't know? Then why did you suddenly pretend just now? Didn't you just pretend to show His Majesty?"
Li Shui said seriously: "I never pretend, everything I say is from the bottom of my heart."
Li Xin was a little helpless: "Brother, why don't you tell the truth?"
Li Shui smiled slyly, and then whispered: "Actually, this is very simple. The highest level of pretending is to pretend anytime and anywhere. Maybe at some point, you will be heard and seen by His Majesty."
Li Xin suddenly realized it, and then fell into deep thought.
At this time, Wang Laoshi ran in in a hurry, shouting as he ran: "Great joy, great joy."
When he came in, he saw Ying Zheng inside and quickly bowed and saluted.
Ying Zheng smiled slightly and said, "No need to be polite, what a happy event it is."
Wang Laoshi looked at Li Shui somewhat cautiously. Li Shui nodded.
So Wang Cheng said: "Today, the Prime Minister, Ting Wei, Yushi, etc. In short, except for Dr. Chunyu, all the adults who came to Yiqu City with the Holy Emperor sent people to the teahouse to buy tea. .”
"And they are extremely generous. They buy some of every kind of tea. Now the inventory in the tea house has been reduced by half. We have made a lot of money."
Ying Zheng looked at Wang Laoshi curiously: "Why do these people want to buy your tea?"
Ying Zheng seems to live deep in the palace, but in fact he knows everything about what is going on outside the palace. Through Si Dou's mouth, he knew that the courtiers were complaining about Huaiguzi, and they all swore not to be fooled again.
Therefore, now that the courtiers are obediently buying tea, Ying Zheng is still a little curious.
Wang Laoshi laughed dryly and said, "This is a plan to banish the immortal. I... I don't know much about it."
Ying Zheng looked at Li Shui.
Li Shui scratched his head and said sheepishly: "Actually, I just spread a little news. I said... this tea is helpful for sexual intercourse."
Ying Zheng: "..."
Now he finally understood why the courtiers always added the prefix "shameless" when mentioning the word Huaiguzi.
Can you even think of such a damaging move? This is indeed shameless.
Doesn't he find it embarrassing?
