Gao Furong has been selling tofu nao on Sioux City North Street for several years.
In addition to selling tofu, he also makes fried cakes and mutton soup.
Many people like to come here early in the morning and queue up to eat a bowl of tofu bread, a few scallion pancakes, or buy a large bowl of mutton soup.
When the weather is slightly colder, this way of eating is quite pleasant.
But the business is only better in the morning, and almost no one comes at noon or afternoon.
Therefore, Gao Furong and his wife will be more leisurely at noon or afternoon of the day.
Taking advantage of this free time, they will choose to take a nap or do other things.
This afternoon.
Gao Furong, who had just woken up, was preparing to process the mutton that would be used to make soup that night.
Even if there are no guests, you can't always be idle.
Businessmen can never be idle.
But at this moment, a person came to the door of the store.
Gao Furong, who was busy with his work, raised his head and looked intently.
At this glance, he actually knew him.
People who do business have a lot of contact with passing customers. Over time, they will clearly understand the appearance and identity of some regular customers.
When we meet, we always say hello and ask with a smile: "Have you eaten? There is also freshly cooked mutton soup, would you like a bowl?"
Being polite and warm to others are how he can make a prosperous business.
At this time, seeing the guest coming, Gao Furong quickly greeted him, "Isn't this Mr. Niu? Have you eaten? There are hot pancakes and freshly cooked mutton soup. Would you like a bowl?"
The Master Niu he spoke of was none other than the demon-slayer guarding Su City, Niu Yuanping!
Among the major cities in the Yan Kingdom, the only ones who can protect the safety of civilians, apart from the yamen officials, are these demon-slayers.
Who doesn't know? Who doesn't know?
As long as there are new people and new faces appearing in the Demon Slayer's guarding mansion.
These businessmen will make inquiries when they have nothing to do, and learn more about the details of the demon-slayers. Many of their deeds will also become topics for ordinary people to talk about after dinner.
There is no harm in getting to know more about the demon slayers in your city.
They know that every time the demon slayers complete the demon slaying mission, they will receive gold and silver rewards and salaries of many people.
Therefore, those who own restaurants, restaurants, and people who do business all know that the Demon Slayers are all wealthy people. If you serve them well and have a close relationship with them, you will naturally be able to earn a lot of benefits from them.
Seeing Niu Yuanping coming at this time, Gao Furong quickly greeted him.
"Sir, thank you for your hard work...can you eat something? I'll give you an extra bowl of mutton soup!"
Niu Yuanping nodded and said, "I was planning to buy a few more portions. Two brothers and I just came back from a mission and we haven't eaten yet. So I thought about buying some mutton soup and eating it back."
When Gao Furong heard this, he was very happy.
Isn’t this business coming?
"Okay!"
He smiled, wiped his hands with a towel, and got ready to work.
Lifting the soup pot, steam immediately began to rise.
"How much mutton soup do you want, Mr. Niu?"
"Make a few more portions, cut into five kilograms of fried cakes, and ten kilograms of cooked mutton! You can help me deliver them, and I'll give you a dollar when we get there."
Niu Yuanping, enveloped by the heat, spoke lightly.
"Okay! Sir, please wait a moment!"
Now, you can make a fortune!
I'm afraid I can earn more from just such a short period of business than from selling tofu nao and mutton soup all morning today.
Gao Furong quickly asked his wife to help.
Cut the pancakes, cut the mutton, and serve the mutton soup.
It didn't take long for him to prepare everything Niu Yuanping wanted.
Put them in two baskets, keep them warm, and carry them on burdens.
"Master Niu, I've finished it for you, I'll deliver it to you!"
Niu Yuanping nodded, "Thank you!"
Then he led the way.
Walking all the way from North Street, Gao Furong followed behind him, carrying a load.
Go straight south, cross the long street, and turn west into an alley.
But.
When they got here, Gao Furong, who had been following him, felt a little confused.
Shouldn't the Demon Slayer's guarding mansion be in the east? Why keep going west? …
This is indeed puzzling.
But he didn't intend to ask too carefully.
"Perhaps Master Niu has an appointment with his demon-slayer brothers somewhere else, and he doesn't necessarily have to stay in the guarding mansion."
In this way, Gao Furong carried the burden and continued walking behind Niu Yuanping.
Soon we entered the depths of an alley.
After exiting the alley, there is a downward slope in front of you. Going further down the slope, you will find a small forest.
There is no way to go there.
Puddles of puddles and mud.
But Niu Yuanping, who was in front, still walked inside without stopping.
This time Gao Furong was stunned.
He quickly shouted from behind, "Sir!...Sir! There is no road ahead..."
However.
Faced with his call, Niu Yuanping didn't even look back.
Still stepping on the muddy water, we walked into the forest.
When Gao Furong saw this, he didn't know what to do.
If you don't follow, won't your business be ruined?
I haven’t received the money yet!
But as he continued to follow, his heart was pounding again.
I feel like this is a bit abnormal...
It was obvious that he had several brothers who were demon slayers who had done a day's work and were hungry, without food or water.
Why did you end up in the dark and damp woods if you weren't waiting for something to eat in a nice place to sit and stay? …
I was very confused.
But Niu Yuanping's identity is a demon slayer...
The demon slayer is a hero who protects civilians.
No matter what, this person is the most trustworthy.
Although he was filled with doubts, Gao Furong still bit the bullet and chose to believe.
"Perhaps...the mission they just did was in this forest?...They are waiting for dinner in the forest right now..."
The reason is somewhat forced.
But the other party was a demon slayer, so Gao Furong still felt that he was credible.
What could happen in broad daylight?
"He can still rob me?... On the way here just now, there were many people watching! I'm sorry he doesn't dare to default on his debt, right?"
Just think so.
Gao Furong mustered up his courage and continued to carry the load down the slope, looking for Niu Yuanping's back and walking into the forest.
However, something strange happened.
Niu Yuanping, who had been walking in front, suddenly turned behind a tree.
Gone!
Gao Furong hurriedly took a few steps and circled the tree twice, going back and forth, but saw no one.
He immediately frowned, stood there with his load, looked around and shouted, "Lord Niu!...Lord Niu!...Where are you?"
I shouted like this for a long time.
Apart from his own echo, not even a ghost was seen!
This made Gao Furong angry.
"This damn guy!... He actually came here to entertain me with nothing to do!..."
As we walked, there were no more people!
He didn't believe that if it wasn't intentional, someone could be lost in such a big forest?
Gao Furong thought bitterly, "You can run away as a monk, but you can't run away from the temple! ... If you want to play tricks on me, there is no way! ... I will go to the guarding mansion of the demon slayer! I will sue you, the Niu!" shape!"
Going all the way for no reason, messing around for so long, makes everyone angry.
What's more, he prepared so much food and carried the burden along with him.
In the end, no money was received.
How can I bear this?
Gao Furong decided that he had to go back to seek justice today and let Niu Yuanping pay the money that was due, not less than a penny!
Congested, he hurriedly picked up the burden, turned around and wanted to go back.
However, he just turned around.
But suddenly I found a tall old locust tree standing out of thin air in front of me!
I clearly remember that when I walked here just now, there was no such old locust tree on the road...
"Where did such a tree come from?"
Such a thick old locust tree looks a bit strange standing in a forest surrounded by small trees.
Very abrupt!
But Gao Furong didn't bother to care.
At this moment, he just wanted to leave this unlucky forest as soon as possible and get his money back.
So I planned to bypass the old locust tree and move to the left.
However, something strange happened!
As he moved to the left, Gao Furong clearly felt that the old locust tree in front of him was also moving to the left!
The chills on my body immediately started to rise.
"The trees are moving!!..."
