Lao Ta's mood at this time was so complicated. He didn't know when someone in Youxi City dared to openly offend the Tao family.
Scared, unable to be frightened; beaten, unable to be defeated.
He had no choice but to wink at a follower beside him. The follower nodded and instantly understood what he meant. He just couldn't beat him and needed help!
Come on, the followers are going to bring in reinforcements now.
The old tower here still has to delay.
But Zhu Yuanyu didn't have the patience to waste time with him. He just heard from the pancake seller that the old couple was not in good condition. He was a little concerned and wanted to take a look.
The only one who can still stand upright now is Lao Ta. The other thugs have lost their fighting ability, so Zhu Yuanyu ignored Lao Ta and walked straight over.
Lao Ta wanted to stop him but didn't dare. He could only watch Zhu Yuanyu and the others walk away.
It's okay, the monk can't escape the temple if he runs away, Laota comforted himself like this; there is no news in Youxi City that he can't find, and then he will only need to send people to heavily surround them where they stay, and it will be difficult for him to fly even if he takes wings!
Lao Ta smiled optimistically, as if he could already foresee the scene where the other party would cry bitterly and kneel down to beg for mercy.
But he didn't see that the maggots in his ears had swelled a little more, and his face became even yellower and more ugly.
After walking a few streets and turning a few corners, Qi Ao pointed to the place in front where a few people were gathered and said, "Master, that's it."
Zhu Yuanyu and the others arrived at the door of the old couple's house.
Before I even got close, I heard a noise.
The few people around came to break up the fight, but they didn't dare to come near.
"Hey, give way, give way!" Li Zhuangzhuang stepped forward to clear the way.
"Who are you?"
The people around asked curiously, looking up and down at Zhu Yuanyu, observing his appearance, clothing and accessories.
After that, he turned his attention to Cui'er - she was the only female among the four.
As for Qi Ao and Li Zhuangzhuang, they knew they were not easy to mess with at first glance, but they didn’t dare to look at them more.
Zhu Yuanyu walked through the crowd and found that the old man at the noodle stall and his so-called nephew were confronting each other at the door. There was also a middle-aged man standing next to the old man, glaring at the nephew.
This time, the nephew did not come with the two followers that day. He was alone, dressed in a sleazy way, and he was a complete idle scoundrel.
Zhu Yuanyu did not step forward rashly. He was not worried when he saw that the old man was not injured.
People in ancient times were quite simple. Although there were bastards like nephews, there were also good people like middle-aged men who spoke uprightly.
After hearing a general idea, it turned out that it was really like selling pancakes, all for the little money.
The old couple's son, daughter-in-law and grandson died of illness a few days apart a month ago. They suffered a huge blow as they had gray hair and black hair.
The old woman couldn't accept it all of a sudden, and she became demented and forgetful of others.
With no descendants left and his wife unconscious, one can imagine the pressure the old man is under.
But life has to go on, and with the help of his familiar neighbors, the old man started setting up his stall every day; he got up early in the morning to make preparations. Fortunately, the middle-aged man had received help from the old man’s son in the early years, and he put this kindness I remembered it in my heart and came here early every morning to make dough for the old man. Otherwise, with the speed of the old man, I might have to wait until the sun rises.
The old man originally entrusted his wife to a neighbor to take care of him, but on the first day of setting up the stall, the neighbor's boy came over and said that his wife couldn't find him and was worried, so the old man took his wife with him every time he went to the stall.
He would rather work harder than make his wife afraid.
Life was going well at first, although they would feel heartbroken when they thought of their son occasionally, but the old man was strong and led his wife to get through life.
Then the old man's nephew came to the door.
Everyone in the streets knew that the old man's nephew was not a good person. How could the old man give him a good look when he came? What's more, he actually came in the name of adoption. Why? Isn’t it just a house?
At that time, before he could finish his words, the old man drove him away angrily.
Who would have known that he was so thick-skinned that he kept coming to the door every day, and later he got even worse, beating and scolding the old couple at every turn. If it hadn't been for the help of the neighbors, the old couple would have suffered a lot.
But this noodle stall has lost a lot of business.
"Can't anyone treat him?"
Cui Er asked aloud.
The gossiping neighbors shook their heads helplessly and sighed——
"Who cares! Even if this matter is reported to the official, no one will take care of it!"
Zhu Yuanyu thought, no one cares but there are ghosts!
He finally remembered that the three Ah Piao, who looked like a family, might have been family members of the old couple before they were alive.
A boy, a girl and a child, don’t they correspond to the old couple’s son, daughter-in-law and grandson?
Zhu Yuanyu saw that the nephew was not asking for favors. The middle-aged man was guarding the door of the old couple's home like a door god, so he left with peace of mind. He planned to come back at night.
If the three Ah Piao really belonged to the old couple, then it would be regarded as payment for running errands that night, and it was right for him to help solve the problem.
Besides, he thought that nephew was disgusting, and he would feel sorry for himself if he didn't teach him a lesson.
A few people returned to Yuelai Inn and found that it had returned to normal. The people who made trouble were no longer there, but there were far fewer people coming to eat.
Li Zhuangzhuang was holding the packed pancakes in his hand. When he saw the little scholar, he said in a loud voice: "It's for you." He put it on the table.
The little scholar was very moved, but a little embarrassed. In the end, he couldn't help being hungry, so he picked it up and ate it.
While eating, he said inarticulately: "Thank you..."
The man on the bed was also awake, but silent. If anyone came over and took a look, they would be surprised by the viciousness in his eyes.
Because his face was injured, a thick white cloth was wrapped around it. Even so, a little blood still spilled out, which shows how serious the injury was at that time.
He is now blind in one eye, and the eyeball has burst. There is no way to cure it unless he grows a new eyeball.
And it was Zhu Yuanyu who caused him to look like this.
He didn't want to think that he was the one who was the first to speak rudely and hit others behind, and that he was the one to blame for what happened now.
He didn't think about any of this, he just wanted to hate and wanted to kill the other person with his own hands.
He has lost his appearance, and it can be said that he has no chance of having a successful career in the future.
Although this dynasty did not advocate beautiful men as officials, who would want to face a disgusting face all day long?
Therefore, his one eye that was not wrapped with a white cloth strip showed viciousness, a shocking viciousness.
But when the little scholar came over, he quickly retracted the viciousness in his eyes and pretended to sleep. After all, he was still an injured person. Isn't it normal to sleep?
Seeing that his classmate had not woken up, the little scholar said worriedly: "Is there really nothing wrong with him? It's already dawn, and I want to find a doctor to take a look at him."
As he spoke, he looked at Li Zhuangzhuang expectantly.
Li Zhuangzhuang was confused and said in a loud voice: "Look what I'm doing! If you want to look for it, look for me! Who cares about you! Do you want me to find a doctor for you? I won't do it! I remember, he said to my young master If he doesn't like it, I won't help him find a doctor!" He said and walked out of the room.
The little scholar looked at the door and then the bed with an aggrieved look. He was really worried about the safety of his classmates. He gritted his teeth and walked out of the room. He went to find the doctor by himself.
Zhu Yuanyu in the next room was sitting and looking out the window, looking as if he was in a daze.
Qi Ao was wiping his sword;
Tweety is packing her bags;
Li Zhuangzhuang was trying to tease Mao Tou.
Then the room was surrounded.
Laota came back with more people than before.
He is very satisfied with the current situation. Yuelai Inn is opened by the Tao family, and this is his territory!
Whoever owns the territory decides!
Lao Ta feels that his waist can really straighten up this time!
After a while.
Zhu Yuanyu mocked, "Masochist? Huh?"
Lao Ta, who was lying on the ground, turned his head to look at the bruised and swollen thug next to him. He touched his half-swollen face and reflected deeply on himself: This time, he underestimated the opponent's force value again, and he did not lose unfairly.
It only takes three, he thought, and he would just get out if he failed for the third time.
The beating was quite noisy, and the surrounding tenants came out to watch, but because the scene was so terrifying, no one came forward.
There were many people inside who knew Lao Ta. Seeing Zhu Yuanyu and the others beating up people, they were naturally a little worried, and of course they were gloating about his misfortune.
The Tao family is a major force in Youxi City, and even the prefect has to give some face. Zhu Yuanyu and other outsiders who dare to provoke the Tao family are considered to be seeking death in the eyes of those who know the situation.
What's more, Yuelai Inn is owned by the Tao family!
Finally, the belated officers and soldiers finally appeared, which made those watching the show more interested, and only a few cautious people retreated to the room.
When Laota saw the reinforcements arriving, he immediately seemed to have regained his strength. He stood up without anyone's help and looked at Zhu Yuanyu proudly.
The leader of the officers and soldiers pointed at Zhu Yuanyu with a righteous look and reprimanded: "Bold maniacs! How dare you gather people to make trouble in the city! Now we are here to arrest you! I advise you to be obedient and arrest you, so as not to suffer physical pain!"
Zhu Yuanyu sneered and said sarcastically: "What a person who came here under orders! I don't know how much money your family has received from others? Do you have some share?"
"Bold! How dare you slander the imperial officials! You really deserve death! Come here! Capture them!"
The leading officer and soldier was furious, and his face suddenly turned red. He didn't know whether he was angry or embarrassed by being told about the central issue.
A dozen officers and soldiers picked up their knives and rushed forward with shouts.
At this time, a man suddenly fell to his knees and shouted: "Sir! I have a grievance to report!"
Zhu Yuanyu heard a slightly familiar voice, turned his head and couldn't help but smile.
The person kneeling on the ground was none other than the little scholar's classmate. It seemed that he had heard the voices of the officers and soldiers and came out to avenge him.
At this time, he glared at Zhu Yuanyu with only one eye exposed, as if he had sworn hatred, and his look was extremely terrifying.
Some officers, soldiers and onlookers were shocked by his appearance, and they all looked at him with disgust but mixed with sympathy.
