The old town was very quiet in the afternoon. Every household had its doors closed, and people huddled in their small rooms, enjoying a rare break.
The sun is shining, warming the quilt hanging in the yard, and it smells of a unique fragrance. I heard that this is the smell of barbecue mites.
Weather like this with a large temperature difference between morning and evening is also a characteristic of autumn. Coupled with a series of reasons such as relatively dry air, this also makes it a season with frequent colds.
"Ah sneeze!"
Pei Laoliu sneezed, put down the bowl and chopsticks, rubbed his nose with his hands, and whispered:
"I don't know who missed me. Could it be the guys outside the door who haven't left yet?"
Zhang Xiaoman opened the door and walked in from the yard. He just went out and threw some bones left by him and Master Liu to Xiaotian. He took a look at the situation outside. Everyone saw that there was no excitement to watch. Each left.
"Everyone has left, don't worry."
He sat down as he spoke, wiped out the last bite of rice left in the bowl, and then said:
"Xiaotian didn't eat it, he just licked it twice."
Pei Laoliu sighed after hearing this: "I know, Xiaotian is old and can no longer eat bones. I will get some leftovers to dress it up later. It likes to eat this now."
Zhang Xiaoman nodded, but in his mind he thought of the Osmanthus Pills he had just drawn.
According to the system description, this thing can directly increase the lifespan of a spirit beast. One pill lasts for one year. It is simple and crude. Maybe I can give one to Xiaotian to try it out to see if it is really effective.
However, he can't use it directly yet. He still needs to wait for the upgrade and activate the purchase permission in the mall.
After helping to clear the table and wash the dishes, Zhang Xiaoman felt a little absent-minded.
Originally, he just came here to have a meal and get together with Mr. Liu today, but he didn't expect to encounter such a thing.
Although he joined in the end to prevent the video from being spread, everyone who had seen Mr. Liu before had also seen it, so there was no way to eliminate it.
After all, the Lord of Shadows can only block others from tracking him, but cannot erase other people's memories.
Therefore, Liu Ye's place may be visited by some people in the future, and there will be some trouble.
"What's wrong, what are you thinking about?"
Pei Laoliu saw him at the side and immediately understood that this boy had something on his mind.
Zhang Xiaoman looked at him and was about to speak when Liu Ye said first:
"Are you worried about what happened today? Are you afraid that someone will come to trouble me again in the future? Hey, actually there is nothing to worry about. Master Liu, I have been traveling around the world for so many years, am I still afraid of them?"
"Besides, the man was afraid of being like that when he left today. I guess he wouldn't dare to come back. At most, some people from the street would come to hang out at my place. That's okay, it would save me a life." It’s too deserted at home, so it’s nice to be lively and lively.”
Pei Laoliu put away his chair, sat back on the bed, took a small sip, and said:
"Actually, I thought at first that they were interrupted in the monastic competition last time, and now they are here to compete with me. But I didn't expect that these people had other plans..."
"No wonder people always come to jump next to me when I am having a hard time exercising in the park. At first, I thought they were trying to extort money from me, but I didn't expect that they were preparing for today."
Zhang Xiaoman smiled and looked at the bookcase in Mr. Liu's house that he had labeled the Star Alliance logo. He thought for a long time and then said in a serious tone:
"Sixth Master, you have also seen what happened today. I know you must be curious about some of my special abilities, but there is a reason why I don't want to tell you."
He turned around and looked at Mr. Liu.
"Do you still remember the face you saw in Fat Fish Villa last time?"
Pei Laoliu paused, and his memory flew back to the strange incident he encountered more than two months ago. When he thought of the scene at that time, he couldn't help but have some hairs standing on end. It was for that reason that he washed his hands in the golden basin. , how could it be forgotten?
Seeing his appearance, Zhang Xiaoman understood clearly and continued: "The reason why I don't tell you the truth of the matter is because once you know too much, you are very likely to encounter them again... "
Pei Laoliu's eyes widened, and then he quickly waved his hands and said, "Okay, okay, then don't tell me, I don't want to run into that thing again."
After he finished speaking, he was silent for a moment, and then said a little uncertainly: "Well, Xiao Man, since you said that knowing too much will make it easier to encounter, wouldn't you now...?"
Zhang Xiaoman nodded and said: "Yes, I am hunting them now."
Pei Laoliu lowered his head and thought about it, and suddenly said: "So your kid has become a Taoist priest now!"
Zhang Xiaoman's face turned dark. What does it mean to be a Taoist priest? How come I have such a noble goal and become a Taoist priest when I go to Liu Ye's side? The two of them are not talking about the same thing at all.
But he couldn't explain to Mr. Liu in detail what a mutant was and what a monster was, otherwise it would basically drag him down directly.
"Okay, it's okay for you to understand it that way, but that's not the point."
Zhang Xiaoman brushed off the topic at first, then suddenly changed the topic and asked: "Sixth Master, let me ask you, do you want to move? Or live somewhere else?"
Pei Laoliu was confused by his words and said in confusion: "Moving? Why move properly? I have lived here for decades, where should I move?"
He waved his hand, looking like he didn't even bother to think about it.
Zhang Xiaoman had already expected Master Liu's answer, but the moving location he mentioned this time was a little different. He was 70% sure that Master Liu would agree to move there.
"Sixth Master, you were hurriedly rejected first. You must want to go to the place I'm looking for you this time."
"Where?"
"Longmian Mountain!"
Pei Laoliu was about to wave his hand and refuse, but after being stunned for two seconds, he suddenly came to his senses and asked with some surprise:
"What mountain did you just say? Longmian Mountain? Is it the Longmian Mountain where Taoism is practiced?"
When he said this, the incident at the last monastic exchange meeting came up again, and he suddenly said: "Oh, right, right! You seem to have been in contact with people from the Ye family before, and they came to find you later? So, you are on the line with them?"
Zhang Xiaoman nodded.
Upon seeing this, Pei Laoliu stood up and walked around the house many times before stopping and asked:
"So, as for Long Mianshan... how is your relationship with them? Is it a casual acquaintance, an ordinary friend, or a close friend?"
"Well...how should I put it, we can be regarded as close friends."
"real?"
Pei Laoliu looked like he didn't believe it, but then he felt a little relieved after thinking about the mysterious ability of his brat.
"Since you two have such a good relationship, what you just said about going to Longmian Mountain should be true...?"
Zhang Xiaoman smiled and nodded. It was strange to see Mr. Liu like this.
Upon seeing this, Pei Laoliu rubbed his hands and walked back and forth by the window. Zhang Xiaoman on the side did not rush him, but just watched him quietly waiting for an answer.
All this was as he had guessed before. Master Liu was indeed tempted to live in Longmian Mountain.
It can be said to be the leader of the current monastic world. In the hearts of wild Taoists like Liu Ye, it is a holy place that is impossible to reach.
For Mr. Liu, Longmian Mountain is an unreachable place, just like Hollywood in the eyes of film and television people.
If there is anything that can make Mr. Liu leave this place where he has lived all his life, then Long Mianshan is undoubtedly one of them.
Over there, after hesitating for a long time, Pei Laoliu finally stopped and asked hesitantly: "Then Long Mianshan...can you let me take Dahei there too?"
Zhang Xiaoman was stunned for a moment, then nodded and said: "Of course, Dahei will have more space when he gets there, so he can move around more."
"In that case, how about I go over and stay for two days?" Pei Laoliu said with some uncertainty.
Zhang Xiaoman laughed when he saw this, went up to hold his shoulders and sat down, and said:
"Master Liu, just go and stay here for a while and treat it as a trip. If you are happy, you can stay for two more days. If you are unhappy, come back. And there is one thing I can tell you first. In fact, There may be more and more monsters like that, so if you live in Longmian Mountain, you will have someone to take care of you, so I can rest assured."
Zhang Xiaoman stopped here. If he continues to talk, it will involve mental identification. He quickly stopped the topic and said:
"The environment in Longmian Mountain is really very good. Once you see it, I'm afraid you won't want to come back. Don't worry, I have a close relationship with their leader Ye. You can stay there as long as you want."
"You mean, Ye Cang?"
Pei Laoliu looked at Zhang Xiaoman in surprise. To him, Ye Cang, who was in his nineties, was about 20 years older than him.
Even for a Taoist priest with a wild background, he had grown up hearing stories about the other party. How could he not be surprised when he heard that his grandson actually said that he had a close relationship with the other party?
"That's right, Mr. Liu, why don't you just move over there today. It will save you the chance of anyone coming to disturb you. You can go there to relax and feel clean and comfortable."
"Ah? Going today?"
"Yes, today is the day. I'll pack it up for you and send you there right away!"
In this way, Zhang Xiaoman helped Liu Ye pack his clothes while he was stunned, took Dahei in hand, and took them back to his home.
"You brat, why are you in such a hurry? I haven't decided whether to go or not. Besides, it's at the Camellia Market. We didn't even buy a ticket. Where are we going to Yongmyeon Mountain?"
Mr. Liu was led into the house by Zhang Xiaoman, who was chattering all the way, which made his ears almost become calluses.
"Master Liu, please stop nagging me. I will naturally find a way to take you there. I will ensure that you have a pleasant journey."
Zhang Xiaoman said this and already called the Shuguang through his watch.
This guy is no longer suitable to be parked at home because of its size, so he has been putting it on Rebirth Island recently and will only call him over when he needs to take a ride.
Not to mention what Mr. Liu's expression looked like when he saw this two-story anti-gravity car, Zhang Xiaoman directly turned on the autonomous driving mode after taking him into the car. In just a few minutes, he took Mr. Liu with him. I crossed thousands of mountains and rivers from Qionghua City to Longmien Mountain in Camellia City.
After days of construction, two more small buildings have been built here. They also have an antique appearance and are specially used for the residence of Star Alliance members.
At this moment, Ye Cang and Su Fu are both here. The latter came here to recuperate, and his illness has obviously shown signs of improvement.
Just as Zhang Xiaoman guessed, Baozi can indeed have an effect on Su Fu's symptoms. Coupled with the passivity of his Morning Star Ring, Su Fu's disease has shown signs of complete recovery.
Ye Cang was also very surprised by this. The potion he originally prepared was twice as effective when it came to Zhang Xiaoman, which made him couldn't help but exclaim that it was magical.
Recovery is even more exciting. For a normal person, who would be willing to die if he could survive? Even with his character, he almost cried with joy the moment he ate the buns and saw his body recovered.
Zhang Xiaoman could feel that the other party's attitude towards him was different. Originally, he only joined the Star Alliance for power or a desire for transcendence. To put it bluntly, it was for profit.
But now, Zhang Xiaoman can feel that after he saved him, he has really begun to regard the cause of the Star Alliance as his own pursuit. This is an essential change.
As for why he feels this way, it actually has something to do with the improvement of one of his attributes, which is mental power.
Zhang Xiaoman discovered that after he used the Kaleidoscope to increase his basic mental power to 5 points, he could vaguely feel the emotions of the people around him as long as he calmed down.
This kind of induction is not very clear yet, it can only be touched faintly, and it can only be done when the other party's heart is ups and downs.
Moreover, mental power seems to have an early warning effect, but now that Zhang Xiaoman's level is too low, this feeling is not very strong.
Therefore, he was very satisfied with being able to subdue Su Fu. Generally, people like them are relatively arrogant. It just so happened that Zhang Xiaoman also took advantage of this opportunity to make him completely come back to his heart.
After explaining the situation to Ye Cang, Liu Ye was placed in Longmian Mountain. It was already evening.
Pei Laoliu is obviously very satisfied with this place. Not only does it have good mountains, water, and good air, but he can also communicate with Ye Cang, the leader of the Taoist community, in his free time. He looks a little more energetic.
Zhang Xiaoman, on the other hand, went back after dinner. He went to Master Liu's house and moved the wardrobe with the Star Alliance logo on it to his own home, which also saved him from spending 5 points to buy a new one. Bid.
As for Lin Sisi, she could only feel wronged first.
Anyway, the little girl doesn't go to Rebirth Island very frequently, not as frequently as he does.
If you need to teleport in the future, you can teleport directly back to his villa, and he will be responsible for the pick-up and drop-off.
After finishing today's work, it was already getting late. Zhang Xiaoman packed up and went to bed. He has one more important thing to do tomorrow.
His Danlan Starry Sky Company will officially establish a scientific research laboratory, responsible for developing the first black technology item he prepared for it, the Star Network Terminal.
