Song You walked slowly and looked carefully. It can be felt that these goblins and ghosts have different feelings towards him, the inexplicable intruder. Some are unfamiliar, some are wary, some are curious, some are resistant, and some are even afraid.
So he didn't say anything and looked to the Lord first. These goblins and ghosts use human copper coins, but they are used by all dynasties regardless of dynasty.
I haven't seen anyone using silver. Product prices are very different from those in towns down the mountain. Pots, pans, and all kinds of ironware are very expensive and sell well. The price of clothes and fabrics is obviously higher than that in the mountain market town. The price of meat is slightly lower than that in the mountain market town. On the contrary, the people in the mountain, especially the city people, feel that Some rare mountain treasures, which seem ordinary to them, are abundant and cheap here.
There are also some things that are rare outside and the prices vary. There are actually people selling books. In addition to the works of famous people, Taoist scriptures and Buddhist books, there are also collections of strange things written by people.
An idea arose in Song You's mind - if a businessman came here and resold, it would definitely be very profitable. I'm afraid it would be a small Silk Road.
"..." Song You chuckled inwardly and walked towards the first stall. This is a stall selling ham.
The whole pig ham, after being cut into pieces, has a very beautiful color. When illuminated by candlelight, it becomes even more attractive.
Either the craftsmanship is excellent, or the meat quality is very good. The stall owner is a tall man with the head of a leopard.
"The stall owner is polite." Song You walked to the stall, looked down, remained polite, and asked the stall owner: "How do you sell ham? Do you also accept Dayan Dynasty's money?"
"Dou!" The fleshy knife was inserted into the chopping board. The stall owner stared at Song You with his leopard head, his eyes were round, and there was only a small dot left in the pupil. He sniffed a few times, looked at him for a while, and then said, "Are you a human?"
"Exactly."
"How did you get in?"
"On my way down the river to Li Tianxia, I passed by this mountain. Before I went to bed, I saw lights on the mountain here. I followed the lights and the path and walked in."
"You should get out."
"Of course I want to go out." Song You smiled and bowed again: "I'm just here, so you might as well take a look and stroll around before leaving."
"Let's go!"
"I think the ham sold by the stall owner is of the highest quality. I happened to pick mushrooms from the mountains to make the soup tonight. While I was drinking it, I was thinking, if I could add an old hen or a few slices of good ham to it..." Song Youyou said He shook his head and smiled,
"I just happened to meet Shiba, so we are destined to be together."
"Don't sell it to anyone."
"Why?"
"This is not a place for people to come."
"There are a lot of demons and ghosts in the city at the foot of the mountain." Song You paused for a moment.
"It's not a place where people come, so it's particularly difficult to meet the stall owner here."
"Do you really want to buy it?"
"Ask."
"One hundred coins and one tael!"
"..." Before they knew it, a circle of goblins and ghosts from the mountains were surrounding them, staring at them and talking to them as if they were curious.
Song You just lowered his head and looked carefully: "Is this wild boar meat?"
"Where do you get so much wild boar meat for you to eat? Grandpa raised it himself." The stall owner stared at him coldly.
"It's pretty good."
"How many taels do you want?"
"It's just that I'm a little confused..." Song You shook his head, raised his head and looked at the stall owner with a leopard head: "Why do you sell someone else a hundred cents per catty, but sell it to me for a hundred cents?" Where is Wen Yiliang?" The stall owner stared at him and even came a little closer to him, but he didn't see the slightest fear on his face. As a result, he seemed to have no choice, and then said: "No If you want to buy it, go buy it somewhere else! Those stalls set up by those damn devils might sell it to you!"
"Why? Because I'm human?"
"So what?" Song You was a little confused. There are all sorts of monsters, ghosts, and ghosts here, from all walks of life, including some who were natural enemies before becoming spirits. They can all live in harmony, so why do they exclude themselves?
"I have never looked down on you because I am a monster. Why should you look down on me because I am a human?"
"You didn't know? People are not welcome here."
"Why?"
"How come there are so many? Why!?" The stall owner was a little annoyed.
"Don't humans also welcome monsters?"
"Does it look like I don't welcome demons?"
"..." When he asked this question, the stall owner was really stunned for a moment. Then he looked at this man from top to bottom again and saw that he was not only calm and composed in the world of monsters and ghosts, but also very natural. He had neither the slightest fear nor the slightest disgust. Then his eyes swept to the feet of this man and saw a person. The calico cat stood up like a human, pressed against the Taoist's legs, raised its head and looked at itself quietly, with one paw pulling at the Taoist's trousers.
The stall owner thought for a while and then snorted coldly: "People are cunning, cunning, and cruel. Look at the many mountain monsters and ghosts behind you. Natural spirits. Except for a few wild ghosts, how many of them like people?"
"That's wrong." Song You disagreed with his statement: "In the rumors among us people, most of the fairies and ghosts are not good people, and they often hurt people and kill people. But most people are not equal to all people. , those monsters and ghosts that hurt people and kill people do not represent all monsters and ghosts. Just as I came here and never discriminated against me because of it, why should I discriminate against me because of this?"
"you……"
"Quickly take a breather." Song You quickly comforted him.
"You have become a monster, so you still need to be more patient. Being too irritable and irritable will not help your practice."
"Do you have to buy my ham?"
"It's not necessary, I just thought it was good and wanted to buy it, so I came over to ask." Song You said in a friendly tone.
"Whether you buy or not, it doesn't matter much at first, but I'm a little puzzled by how you treat me, so I can't help but say a few words to you. If there's any offense, well, if there's any offense, I want to Be patient.”
"You want..." Before the stall owner could finish his words, the crowd of people watching suddenly gave way and two figures squeezed over.
Song You and the stall owner both looked over. Both figures are humanoid. One of them was completely humanoid, but he was very muscular and round-waisted. His clothes were so poor that I would be relieved to be able to fit him in.
One was equally strong, but taller, with a buffalo's head on his neck and two curved horns. It is worth mentioning that these two people are wearing the same clothes, which look like official uniforms, but the color system is slightly different from Dayan official uniforms.
Perhaps it was a uniform from a previous dynasty. There is actually still one in this market town
"Official assignment"? Song You was a little surprised. Because most of the human market towns under the mountains do not have official patrols, they are gathered spontaneously by the common people. Although the temple fairs in the city are patrolled by official patrols, it is mainly because they are within the city.
But when he thought that there were all fairies and ghosts here, with different types and special circumstances that were different from humans, Song You understood.
I saw these two people walking out of the crowd in a few steps. Naturally, a gentleman cannot be obedient when doing things. When the two monsters arrived, they were very aggressive. He saw Song You wearing a Taoist robe and then looked at the calico cat next to him. After a moment of hesitation, he knew that the intruder was different from the usual ones. Ordinary people, their expressions are slightly restrained, but they are still very imposing.
"Where did you come from? Where are you going? Why are you here? Come quickly!"
"My surname is Song Mingyou. I come from a mountain in Lingquan County, Yizhou. I have traveled all over the world. I passed by this mountain and came across a market in your place. I followed the lights behind the mountain and walked in. Please forgive me if I am rude."
"Are you a monk?"
"yes."
"Which Taoist temple?"
"Yin Yang Mountain, Fulong Temple."
"..." As soon as these words came out, the onlookers didn't notice anything. The one with horns
The "policeman" didn't think it was anything, but the tall and round man had a condensed expression. I heard the Niujiao messenger ask: "What are you doing making so much noise here?"
"I didn't do it intentionally." Song Xingli said,
"I just want to buy some ham. Maybe it's rare for anyone to see a living person here, so I came here to watch."
"That's it." Niujiao nodded.
"This is a market town in our mountains where mountain goblins and monsters gather once a season. It is not easy for humans to walk in safely. Since you broke in unintentionally, we usually will not hold you responsible. Since you are a cultivator, you can do it on your own. Leave."
"Now that I'm here, it's fate. I think this place is very strange and I want to see more. I wonder if it's convenient for me."
"Huh?" The bull-headed policeman's eyes were as big as a bell. But at this moment, he felt his colleague pat him on the shoulder, and then the colleague stepped forward alone. Although he was confused, he closed his mouth.
"Since you are a cultivator, you should know that all species are different. This place is not a good place for human beings. Why don't you come with me, and I will take you out."
"Why isn't it a good place?" Song You wondered,
"Appreciate further details."
"Although this place is in the mortal world, it is a place where demons and ghosts gather. In addition to us, there are many fierce and ignorant evil things wandering outside. It is difficult for mortals to find this place, and it is difficult to walk here. Moreover, it is easy to get lost if you stay here for a long time. I can't get out because I'm sane." The messenger, who was as strong as a bear, paused for a moment.
"Of course, Master has great magic power and is not afraid of these things, but we are just some vulgar and barbaric mountain goblins and ghosts. Why would Master play with us here?"
"That's a big mistake. They are all creatures in heaven and earth. What's the difference between humans and monsters?" Song You paused.
"And from my point of view, everyone here is friendly when trading with each other, buying and selling from the public, and both of them are pure-hearted and persuade others with reason. How can they be said to be vulgar and barbaric?"
"..." The messenger was silent for a moment, but stopped trying to persuade him. He only bowed his hands to Song You and said, "Then please help yourself, Master. It's just that the market here only opens at night, and Master must leave before dawn. Otherwise, you may not be able to find your way back. No matter how high you respect your master, you will inevitably cause some trouble." Just after he finished speaking, he looked around again and thought for a while before saying: "It is rare to meet, and the immortal master has never lost his etiquette. , everyone should treat each other with courtesy and don't be too vulgar."
"Thank you."
"Thank you, Master... Hey! Everyone has dispersed! They have dispersed. What are you talking about if you are stuck here? Hurry up, hurry up, hurry up, it's almost time!" As he said this, he yelled, It's the roar of a bear.
The onlookers were all dismissed by him with a wave of his hand. Looking at that appearance, he is really no different from the official at the foot of the mountain. Song You bowed his hands and saluted him, and also saluted the fairies and ghosts who were watching. Then he turned around and looked at the leopard stall owner: "Can the stall owner sell it to me now?" The stall owner narrowed his eyes slightly and said: He pulled out the knife from the stall and moved as fast as lightning.
"Brush!" A thin piece of ham, almost translucent, was placed on the blade and handed to Song You.
"Taste it!"
"Thank you." Song You said carefully. The stall owner was very good at cutting the food so thin that it had a paper-like texture when picked up.
Good ham is also delicious when eaten raw. Song You didn't know the quality of this ham. He just felt that it was not salty when he put it in his mouth, fragrant but not greasy. The shredded meat was tough and the more he chewed, the more fragrant it became. It's top quality, but after swallowing it, the aroma comes back, making it even more memorable.
Do monsters actually have such skills?
"Eight coins and one tael, one hundred and twenty pounds, if you buy a whole one, you can save some money." The leopard stall owner saw that Song You liked it, and he narrowed his eyes, feeling a little proud.
"Just now it was a hundred cents per catty, why do I still have to pay more?"
"The price was negotiated."
"Then please give me one hundred and one kilograms!"
"How much?"
"About two pounds, cut into thin slices."
"Yes!" The stall owner's knife was extremely sharp and his technique was familiar. He slashed across the ham. With each cut, a piece of paper-like ham was cut off and fell onto the table, with a slight hiss. The hissing sound is as clean and neat as the technique, and it is a pleasure to watch and listen to.
Song You glanced at the table, it wasn't very clean. Maybe they don't care.
