There are many fragmented markets in the east district of Lianyuncheng.
These square markets are somewhat similar to the pedestrian streets in the cities of Chen Ping's later generations. They are interspersed between residential areas and lined with shops, making it convenient for monks to store their belongings.
The butcher shop where He Xianxiang works is located in such a market.
The stalls in these markets are fixed, and the businesses have fixed stores. The rent is paid monthly and the security is relatively good.
The downside is that temporary stalls are not allowed.
Because it is too difficult to govern this way.
As a result, those monks who needed to set up stalls to sell goods spontaneously gathered in a specific area to sell goods.
This formed 'Chengdongfang City'.
Chengdongfang City, as its name suggests, is located in the easternmost part of the casual cultivator area. This area was originally a deserted area, close to the city wall and stretching for several miles. Now it is full of temporary monk stalls, which is very lively every day.
Chen Ping went to Chengdongfang City.
There are also some fixed shops in Chengdongfang City, but most of them are stalls for casual practitioners. The two are mixed together, which is somewhat similar to the small town market model of Chen Ping's later generations.
It was quite lively with people coming and going.
Chen Ping did not rush to set up a stall, but took a stroll along Fangshi Road.
While wandering around, I unexpectedly bumped into an old face.
"Fellow Daoist Ding?" Chen Ping was a little surprised.
This person is Ding Liu, who worked together in Ning Mansion. Before Chen Ping left Ning Mansion, he and Ding Liu were selected to participate in Miss Seven's mission.
The only lucky low-level Qi practitioner.
It's just that Chen Ping sold this luck to another Taoist friend, while Ding Liu chose to seize the opportunity.
After two months, I didn't expect to see him in the casual cultivation area.
only...
Now Ding Liu's hair is fluffy and his face is haggard, as if he has lost the energy he once had.
"Fellow Daoist Chen? I really didn't expect to see you here. I thought you left with the caravan." Ding Liu excitedly handed over his hand when he saw his old friend.
The two found a place with few people to sit down, and Chen Ping asked:
"Why are fellow Daoist Ding coming to the casual cultivation area? And...your legs...?"
One of Ding Liu's legs was limping when he walked.
This was not the case more than two months ago.
Ding Liu patted his lame leg and laughed at himself:
"That's okay. I'm just lame on one leg. At least I can save my life."
Chen Ping said puzzledly:
"What happened?"
Mentioning this, Ding Liu sighed repeatedly, and then talked about what happened.
It turned out to be that mission.
The small team of ten entered the Endless Forest as scheduled the day after Chen Ping left Ning Mansion.
The leader is Miss Seven.
In addition, there are two other monks from Qingyun Sect. The one with the highest cultivation level among the ten people is the guest minister of Qingyun Sect.
Build foundation and practice.
There are foundation-building monks and the talented girl Miss Seven, which makes Ding Liu and other low-level monks feel unusually at ease during this trip.
I feel even more honored.
This is the first time I have gone on a mission with a foundation-building monk.
Many colleagues have never even seen a foundation-building monk in their entire lives.
After the small team of ten entered the endless forest, the first few days went smoothly without any danger, and they cautiously advanced into the depths of the forest.
But Ding Liu and the others found that this mission seemed not simple. They encountered first-order monsters twice along the way. Logically speaking, first-order monsters were a piece of cake in the eyes of foundation-building monks. How could they be monsters? This is simply a pile of walking spiritual stones.
But the seventh lady and the foundation-building monk had no intention of hunting beasts, and instead chose to take a detour.
Obviously, this operation is not about hunting animals.
While the seventh lady and the foundation-building monk were traveling, they would stop to look at the map from time to time.
Ding Liu and those low-level Qi practitioners didn't know what was marked on the map.
They also didn't know what Miss Seven was looking for.
Don't dare to ask.
This is the most basic quality of a qualified servant.
Ding Liu didn't care, he could just follow Miss Seven anyway. Miss Seven and the foundation-building monk were taking the lead, so the danger wouldn't be their turn.
This went on for five days.
On the sixth day, there was a sudden heavy rain in the forest, and there was no sign of stopping after a day and night. There were more and more mosquitoes in the forest, the miasma became thicker, and the moisture invaded the body.
After staying in this environment for a long time, even the Qi practitioners begin to be unable to withstand it.
In this case, the best option is to return.
Then.
Miss Seven still chose to go deep.
Regrettably,
On the third day after the heavy rain, they encountered a fierce second-level monster.
If it's just a second-level monster, and they have foundation-building monks here, even if they can't hunt down the second-level monster, it's not difficult to get rid of it whole body. But that demonic beast was possessed by evil spirits and was unpredictable. It was beyond the ability of the foundation-building monks to deal with.
That battle.
Five were killed and five were injured, forcing them to return in embarrassment.
The seventh lady was seriously injured, and the foundation-building monk was not much better. The seventh lady was basically carried back, and was picked up by the Qingyun Sect as soon as she returned to Ning Mansion.
After hearing this, Chen Ping was filled with sighs.
'Fortunately, I gave up the opportunity, otherwise I would have died without a burial place at this moment. '
'Sure enough, it is not a simple task for a talented girl to lead a team. '
'But, I don't know what they want to do in the Endless Forest? '
'But this has nothing to do with me. I just want to live quietly. '
Chen Ping was lucky, but he was afraid.
I feel lucky for my wise decision... This world is very dangerous, so it's better to keep a low profile.
"How about Xu Duo? Is he okay?" Chen Ping asked in a strange way.
Before he 'resigned', he gave the opportunity to many people.
"He... couldn't get out of that forest. ... Sigh... However, he blocked Miss Seven's evil attack. He got what he wanted, right?" Ding Liu sighed.
Chen Ping was speechless and choked, not knowing what to say.
'We monks compete with heaven, earth, and fate, and naturally we also have to compete with opportunities. 'Chen Ping still remembers Xu Buroduo's inspiring words when the opportunity changed.
Quite emotional.
Chen Ping came back to his senses:
"I've never heard that monsters can turn evil. What's going on?"
Hearing this, Ding Liu shook his head: "I don't know, all of us are very strange, but it is an evil monster, and its attack power is too strong."
Chen Ping glanced in the direction of the forest unconsciously, then turned back and asked:
"Then...why are you here?"
Are you still so haggard?
"Hey, I have been out of Ning Mansion for more than a month, and now I live in the east side of the city. I have no resources and have to work hard by myself. It is inevitable that this will happen." There was sadness in Ding Liu's eyes.
Chen Ping was very angry for him:
"You were injured for the Ning Mansion, and this is how they treat their servants? Not to mention spending a lot of resources to treat you, you can't just kick you out if you have a physical problem, right?"
Ding Liu shook his head:
"That's not true. I proposed to be dismissed myself. My legs are broken and I can no longer take on tasks. How much resources can I earn by just doing some chores? It's not time to get out."
"This is all fate, and we can't blame Ning Mansion entirely. Miss Seven also tried her best during the battle. On the way, I heard the senior monks chatting and mentioned that Miss Seven had no choice. She had no choice but to go deep into the forest. Although she didn't know what was going on behind the scenes. No matter what the reason is, everyone has their own destiny, and she may have been burdened with too much."
Chen Ping nodded without commenting on whether he was right or wrong.
He has no right to interfere with other people's choices, but he can decide his own path.
Miss Seven is such a tough girl, it's best not to have anything to do with her in this life, otherwise I'm afraid there will be countless troubles.
As for Ding Liu's choice to leave Ning Mansion, Chen Ping didn't know what to say.
It’s actually not easy to come out. How can it be so easy to make money as a casual cultivator?
He has a golden finger and has not officially made any money since he came out three months ago.
Always resting on our laurels.
Today is my first time doing money-making business.
Thinking of this, Chen Ping stopped chatting with Ding Liuduo about home affairs and had to sell talisman skins.
Before saying goodbye, Chen Ping left the address of Ding Liu's current house, but he didn't leave his own with Ding Liu. He just wanted to visit him when he had time.
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