Bai Gu sat on the bench, looking a little reserved.
Mr. Xu brought a pot of tea and poured a cup for Bai Gu, who quickly took it.
Master Xu poured himself some water and asked, "Why do you become so polite after just one trip down the mountain?"
Bai Gu smiled awkwardly and scratched his head, "You are a big shot, I really don't dare to be too presumptuous."
Mr. Xu smiled slightly and said without raising his head, "How do you think that I, who sweep snow on Guxue Peak, am a big shot?"
"Just the letter you gave Mr. Wu."
"Have you seen it?" Mr. Xu became interested.
Bai Gu quickly shook his head, "No, no, how can it be reasonable to open something halfway if it is entrusted to you? I just guessed 70-80% based on Mr. Wu's expression when he saw your letter. Also, The pottery pot you gave me should contain the purple ginseng that Mr. Wu wanted and that I went up to the mountain to find. To be able to take out such a precious purple ginseng and let the number one in Yunshui City know it with just one letter The doctor's face changed drastically, I feel like I'm not an idiot, if I can't see that you are a big shot, then my life will really be in vain."
After hearing this, Mr. Xu burst out laughing, "You can do it, you're not stupid, at least you're much smarter than some people."
Bai Gu also laughed shyly.
It wasn't just these two things that made him truly sure that Mr. Xu was extraordinary.
The most direct one is the Tuoshe ancient snake.
Although he said that before he fell into coma, he saw dozens of thunderbolts hitting the Tuoshe Ancient Snake, when he woke up, there was no trace of the Tuoshe Ancient Snake, leaving only a mess on the ground.
According to common sense, the ancient Tuoshe snake was struck to death by thunder and smashed into dregs, leaving only traces on the ground.
Bai Gu thought the same way at the time.
But here's the problem.
If the thunder really killed the ancient Tuose snake, what happened to the snake scales scattered on the ground? Is it possible that the snake scales are stronger than the whole snake? Even if the thunder from the sky destroyed the Tuoshe Ancient Snake, the snake scales can still remain intact?
Moreover, even if this were the case, the snake scales on the ground were definitely not just the ones Bai Gu saw.
How could such a big ancient Tuasa snake have only a few scales?
So, there is only one possibility.
The ancient Tuase snake withstood the thunder and is still alive. Those snake scales scattered on the ground are just fragments of the ancient Tuoshe snake that was bombarded by thunder, just like the chaff that a person rubs out when taking a shower.
Since the Tuoshe Ancient Snake was still alive, and Bai Gu was still unconscious at that time, with the momentum of the Tuoshe Ancient Snake chasing Bai Gu at that time, it would be unreasonable for the Tuoshe Ancient Snake not to take the opportunity to swallow Bai Gu.
The ancient Tuose snake not only disappeared without a trace, but also allowed Bai Gu to wake up safe and sound, pick up its scales and sell them for money. Is this possible?
The objects of all these suspicions all fell on the first person Bai Gu saw when he woke up, which was Master Xu.
Mr. Xu, a thin and small old man, if he were an ordinary person, wouldn't he be able to follow Bai Gu and stuff the teeth of the ancient Tuoshe snake?
For a moment, Bai Gu suspected that Master Xu was the Tuoshe Ancient Snake, but he denied it the next second.
In front of that cave, the Tuoshe Ancient Snake was at the same time as Mr. Xu, and they were no more than a hundred meters apart. How could they be one body?
Moreover, Mr. Xu seems to have a good impression and attitude towards him, but the Tuoshe Ancient Snake looks like it is bound to kill him. How can the two be one?
Therefore, Mr. Xu is neither the Tuose Ancient Snake nor an ordinary person, so he can only use some kind of ability or magic weapon to drive away the Tuose Ancient Snake, or even use powerful strength!
No matter which one he is, Mr. Xu is an extraordinary person, and he may even be the legendary strong man who can soar into the clouds and ride the mists!
Bai Gu took out a package from his arms, put it on the table and opened it, "Mr. Xu, you said that the tobacco on the mountain is too light and boring to smoke. This is the best and largest tobacco shop in Yunshui City that I went to. You can try the most powerful cut tobacco I bought."
Mr. Xu didn't waste any time. He put a handful of tobacco into his pipe and started smoking. After taking a few puffs, Mr. Xu chewed the tobacco and said, "This is called shredded tobacco. The ones I smoked before were just air. They faded away."
Bai Gu scratched his head and said, "As long as you like it, I will often bring this kind of tobacco to talk to you in the future."
Mr. Xu laughed with satisfaction, "You are really good at talking and making people happy."
Bai Gu chuckled.
Even so, Mr. Xu still has a sharp eye and discerns pearls. The old guy really doesn't cherish such a well-behaved child like me. It's really unreasonable to argue with me every day!
Mr. Xu slowly blew out a smoke ring and said, "You must have something to do when you go up the mountain this time, right?"
Bai Gu was a little embarrassed and said quickly: "It's okay, it's okay. I just miss you and want to chat with you."
Mr. Xu glanced at him sideways, "If you were fine and just came here to chat, why would you stand at the door for so long without knocking?"
"Isn't it because I'm afraid it will be too late and disturb your rest?"
Mr. Xu withdrew his gaze and said, "Forget it if you don't tell me. I can save some worries."
Bai Gu opened his mouth, but still couldn't say anything.
Mr. Xu and I have only met each other a few times. The last time I helped him, I helped him out of grandma's face, which was already the utmost kindness. How could I have the nerve to ask for help this time?
Why should Master Xu help him?
On your own shamelessness? Those tens of thousands of taels of gold on your body? Or is it my worthless body and bones?
It doesn’t make sense.
Regardless of the fact that Mr. Xu may be or is a big shot, Bai Gu really wants to make friends with Mr. Xu, just like the old beggar, just because he is easy-going and easy to talk to.
It is normal for friends to help each other. The old beggar often helps Bai Gu get through difficulties, and Bai Gu will also give back to the old beggar, but the latter only appears less frequently.
Master Xu can help him, but what can he do to help Master Xu and return the favor? Take those valuable and worthless shredded tobacco?
Don't be ridiculous, this is impossible even if you think about it!
Even if Mr. Xu said this himself, Bai Gu would feel very sorry.
The value between the two is not equal at all!
Neither of them spoke, and the room suddenly fell into silence.
The kerosene lamp on the table burned silently, making a "crackling" sound from time to time. The smoke rings that Mr. Xu blew out were large or small, lingering above the two people's heads, as if they were layers of roofs, helping them shield the wind and snow outside.
After a long time, Bai Gu sighed and finally said: "Master Xu, actually I..."
Unexpectedly, Mr. Xu stood up directly and said without looking back: "It's already very late. Let's talk about it tomorrow if you have anything to do. You can stay in the same room as before. The quilt, pillows, etc. are still in there. Go to sleep first."
Bai Gu looked at Mr. Xu's leaving figure, his eyes full of helplessness.
