Gu Xiaotian listened carefully on the roof. As he suspected, Scholar Xu really had something to do with the Ten Thousand Demons Society.
The wife sighed and said: "Do we have to join the Ten Thousand Demons Association? Let's live a good life. Even if we don't get any fame, isn't it better than hanging our heads on our belts?"
Xu Shusheng said with some anger in his tone: "I have been able to read tens of thousands of words since I was three years old, and I can compose poems since I was five years old. But even so, I am now over thirty years old, but I still can't get any fame. The imperial court gives me If you can’t give it to me, the Ten Thousand Demons Association can give it to me!”
The wife sighed helplessly.
At this point, she really felt sorry for her husband.
She knew her husband's abilities, but her husband had never been able to gain fame, which was indeed a regret in her heart.
After all, if her husband graduates from high school, her status will naturally rise. Who can't call her "Mrs. Juren" when she sees her?
Xu Shusheng gently held his wife's hand and said in a gentle tone: "Don't worry, after completing this mission, I will be able to join the Ten Thousand Demons Association, and the glory and wealth I promised you before will soon come to pass. "
The wife's expression could not tell whether she was happy or sad, she just nodded slightly.
Gu Xiaotian smiled helplessly on the roof.
Another person who is blinded by profit.
Gu Xiaotian took off the talisman and left the small courtyard with Xiao Yinyin.
After leaving the small courtyard, Xiao Yinyin asked in confusion: "Just left like this?"
Gu Xiaotian smiled and said: "Don't worry, let's play long term to catch the big fish. Catching him is of no use. Since someone has instructed him to do this, that person is naturally lurking in this city, but we can use him to see that person." who is it."
Gu Xiaotian has one more thing
The love is not expressed clearly.
He vaguely felt that the Ten Thousand Demons Association was definitely not as simple as it seemed.
The people who can incite scholars from the Central Plains are probably those who can speak up in this city.
Most of these people are officials appointed by the imperial court.
Thinking of what Sun Gusheng once said, the big ghost in the court was already ready to move, and the big ghost naturally had many confidants in the court, and they could just follow the clues.
Sun Gusheng was busy with court matters in Kyoto, and he couldn't be left behind.
The matter of returning to Taibai will naturally be postponed first. Now, finding out the ghost lurking here is the top priority.
Gu Xiaotian and Xiao Yinyin lived in this city for a short time, wandering around the streets every day, wanting to hear if there were any rumors about the Ten Thousand Demons Association, and at the same time, they also paid attention to Xu Shusheng's daily movements.
After two consecutive days of observation, nothing was found about Xu Shusheng. He divided his time between the academy and his home every day. Occasionally he would come to the inn for a drink, but he didn't mention anything about the Ten Thousand Demons Club.
However, the big man who had been drinking with Xu Shusheng noticed Gu Xiaotian first.
That big man had some reputation among the people in the city, and was probably considered a celebrity. His main task was to send people to help people look after gambling houses and solve troublesome matters.
There were some strange people in the city, and this big man was naturally the first to notice them.
Although Gu Xiaotian and Xiao Yinyin also changed into common people's clothes for convenience, the big man also had good eyesight and could see some of their temperament at a glance.
The temperament of a warrior is difficult to conceal.
On this day, Gu Xiaotian and Xiao Yin
Yin came to the inn as usual, chose a corner place, ordered two side dishes, and then quietly listened to what was going on at the other tables.
Things turned out just as Xu Shusheng expected. If he didn't say anything, someone would naturally say it for him.
Now that the news about the Ten Thousand Demons Club has spread, most of the drinkers in these inns have different opinions.
Scholars of the lineage probably have no objection to the Ten Thousand Demons Society, especially those like Xu Shusheng who have not achieved fame for a long time, and their words cannot conceal their yearning for the Ten Thousand Demons Society.
And vulgar people like big men can be said to hate the Ten Thousand Demons Association to the core.
Soon, the originally harmonious inn became noisy.
When it comes to verbal sparring, how can those vulgar people be the scholar's opponent? It didn't take long before they were silenced.
However, vulgar people do have advantages. If they can't be defended, then they can be beaten.
They have rolled up their sleeves and are ready to step forward and teach those unscrupulous scholars a lesson.
At this time, the big man came to the door of the inn. Seeing him sober, he quickly yelled: "Stop, I'm not here, you are really lawless!"
Hearing the voice of the big man, the vulgar people stopped their hands one after another, but their faces were full of dissatisfaction.
The big man called a scholar and asked about what happened. The expression on his face gradually became ugly, but he still had some sense and did not get angry on the spot. Instead, he loudly said: "In this inn from now on, whoever dares to When it comes to the Ten Thousand Demons Club, don’t blame me for turning against you!"
A storm was calmed down by the big man in a few words.
The drinkers sat back down one after another, but there were some subtle changes in the seats.
The scholar was further away from the vulgar people, his eyes filled with anger.
Gu Xiaotian gently put down his chopsticks and shook his head. He originally wanted to have some fun and dig out something by the way, but now that he was disturbed by this big man, he was completely blind.
When he got up, he found the big man walking towards him quickly.
The big man came to Gu Xiaotian, suddenly clasped his fists and said, "May I ask your surname, young hero?"
Gu Xiaotian thought for a while and said lightly: "Ancient land, the land of the place."
The big man nodded, and suddenly leaned into Gu Xiaotian's ear and whispered: "Brother Gu, please come with me."
Gu Xiaotian tilted his head, not sure what the big man was trying to do, but this big man was by no means his opponent. Even if he wanted to harm him, it was impossible, so he nodded and followed the big man.
The big man called the shopkeeper and after giving a few instructions, he took Gu Xiaotian upstairs.
After entering the room, the big man locked the door and apologized: "Young Master Gu, there are many people just now. If you dare to disturb me, please don't take it seriously."
Gu Xiaotian waved his hand, "It's okay."
The big man introduced himself: "My name is Sun Dayong, and I am somewhat famous in this city. Judging from Gu Shaoxia's appearance, he must be a warrior?"
Gu Xiaotian nodded without hesitation.
Sun Dayong immediately gave a thumbs up and said: "Okay, it is true that a hero emerges from a young age, and Gu Shaoxia has the same surname as Gu Xiaotian, so he will definitely do a lot in the future!"
Gu Xiaotian smiled slightly and asked, "I wonder why Brother Sun asked me to come with you?"
Sun Dayong sighed: "Brother Gu, you must have seen the scene just now. Although I, Sun Dayong, can do this underground
I said some things, but I really don’t know any warriors, and I hope that my old brother can do me a favor. "
Gu Xiaotian smiled and said: "Brother Sun, there is no need to be restrained. If you have anything to say, just say it."
Sun Dayong was shocked, probably because he didn't expect that this warrior had such a good temper.
He had already prepared a generous gift. Although he knew that most warriors looked down on these things, he had to do enough to save face. As for how to persuade warriors in the future, he could only take it one step at a time.
Seeing Sun Dayong in a daze, Gu Xiaotian waved his hand and asked, "What's wrong, Brother Sun?"
Sun Dayong calmed down, said it was okay, and then whispered: "Brother Gu, I hope you can help me check someone out."
As he spoke, Sun Dayong took out a portrait from his pocket.
It is the portrait of Xu Shusheng.
Gu Xiaotian looked at the portrait and smiled unconsciously.
Xu Shusheng also said that Sun Dayong had no brains, but he had no idea that Sun Dayong had already suspected him.
But this is normal. If he had no brains, Sun Dayong would not be where he is today.
Sun Dayong said: "This person's name is Xu Miao. He is a student of Sage Academy. It is said that he failed the exam once. He has spread a lot of the news about the Ten Thousand Demons Association in recent days. I would like to ask my old brother to spend more time." Please help me check his whereabouts."
Gu Xiao revealed that he had already secretly followed Xu Miao, so he just put away the portrait and nodded in agreement.
Sun Dayong took out another portrait and said: "Brother Gu, if you have the ability, you can pay more attention to the person in this portrait. This person's name is Lang Ping. He is an official from the Ministry of Rites sent from Kyoto. He is usually in charge of the Sage Academy. matter."
Gu Xiaotian took the portrait and asked, "Brother Sun suspects that people from the imperial court are colluding with the Ten Thousand Demons Association?"
Gu Xiaotian asked very straightforwardly, but Sun Dayong did not dare to answer.
After all, talking about court officials behind their backs is a shameful thing.
Although he wanted something from Gu Xiaotian, he was really not stupid enough to say anything.
Seeing Sun Dayong's appearance, Gu Xiaotian didn't continue to ask any more questions.
He also understood the twists and turns involved. In his eyes, Sun Dayong was at most a common man with a bit of power, so if he didn't want to say anything, just let him.
Sun Dayong thought for a while, then took out the generous gift he had prepared, and said with some trepidation: "This generous gift is prepared for you, ancient brother. I don't know what the warrior wants, but after thinking about it, it is always right to give money. Yes, if my old brother doesn’t dislike me, I’ll still ask for help.”
Sun Dayong's eyes were full of expectation.
After all, if the gifts are given out, Sun Dayong can feel more at ease.
As the saying goes, take people's money and help them eliminate disasters.
Gu Xiaotian laughed, but did not refuse.
He also understood what these people were thinking.
Accepting this gift was a reassurance for Sun Dayong, and it was said that Sun Dayong's gift could indeed be regarded as a generous gift.
The box full of money would make anyone jealous when he saw it.
After accepting the gift, Gu Xiaotian said goodbye and left. As he was leaving, he suddenly remembered something and asked, "Brother Sun, I have something that I don't know if I can trouble you."
Sun Dayong hurriedly came forward, with a smile on his face, and nodded vigorously, "Brother Gu, I just say it's okay."
Gu Xiaotian showed an incomprehensible smile and said, "Brother Sun, please don't stop them from discussing the Ten Thousand Demons Association."
Love, since they want to discuss it, just let them discuss it. It is best if everyone in the city knows about it. "
