After the man finished speaking, he asked his wife to bring a small bowl, cut off a piece of roast meat, then helped Xu Qingchen up and said, "Brother, eat something first."
Xu Qingchen couldn't eat at all, but the words of the bearded man made him understand that there was no way to avenge the Yao family unless he healed his injuries.
I forced myself to eat something and ate a small piece of barbecue for half an hour.
Seeing him eating, a smile appeared on the woman's face: "Yes, health is important... Meeting is fate. Young Master, what is your name and where do you live?"
Xu Qingchen replied: "My surname is Xu and my double name is Qingchen. I have been an orphan since I was a child. I don't know where I am from."
The bearded man smiled and replied: "My name is Zhang Yuan, and Zhuo Jing's name is Jin Huayan. We are from Yangzhou."
"Thank you so much to the virtuous couple for rescuing me. I will never forget your great kindness."
Zhang Yuan waved his hand grandly: "It's just a little effort, brother, you don't have to be polite. You are weak now, stop talking and rest early."
Xu Qingchen didn't have a good rest that night. He had a nightmare all night. In the dream, it was Boss Yao and Young Master Yao. They roared and asked Xu Qingchen why he didn't come to save them.
After suffering like this all night, Xu Qingchen opened his eyes before dawn the next day.
The injuries on his body seemed serious, but none of them damaged his internal organs. He could recover in a few days. After a night's rest, he was able to get down to the ground and felt hungry.
Zhang Yuan said that being able to eat is a good sign. Early the next morning, Zhang Yuan ran to the city to buy some food and medicine for bruises. He also got some news.
Zhang Yuan helped Xu Qingchen change the dressing and said, "The bodies of the Yao family have been collected. I heard they were sent by Boss Yao and his father-in-law. The Mrs. Yao and Miss Yao you mentioned are probably safe. Brother, what’s your next plan?”
Xu Qingchen couldn't help but feel relieved when he heard that his wife and the eldest lady were safe.
He shook his head and replied: "I want to avenge the Yao family, but I don't know how to start."
"Do you know who the murderer is?"
"Yeyu Xiaozhu."
Zhang Yuan heard the words "Yeyu Xiaozhu" and sighed and said: "Yeyu Xiaozhu is the largest killer organization in the world. When the money is available, they will kill anyone. Their purpose is: use money to do things, and never kill anyone." Don’t reveal the buyer’s information. Even if you can find the people from Ye Yu Xiaozhu, you won’t be able to find out who paid to destroy the Yao family.”
Xu Qingchen had a stern look on his face: "Then I'll beat them until they tell me."
Jin Huayan said: "Brother Qingchen, you are thinking simply. No one knows how many killers there are in Ye Yu Xiaozhu, and no one knows where they are hiding. You can't do it alone. "
"Their essence is business. To do business, they always have to meet customers. If no one can find them, how can they make money?"
Zhang Yuan replied: "Ye Yu Xiaozhu only has an open store in Luzhou City, which is responsible for receiving all kinds of murder orders. There is only one person in this store all year round. This person is very strict and smart. If you want to investigate Ye Yu, Yu Xiaozhu, we can only start with him... However, there are many people with your idea, but none of them can succeed."
Xu Qingchen asked: "Luzhou? Is this person very skilled in martial arts?"
Zhang Yuan shook his head: "As far as I know, he is just a scholar and has no power to tie a chicken."
"Then why no one kidnapped him? Forced Ye Yu Xiaozhu's people to come out to negotiate."
Zhang Yuan smiled and said: "Who dares? As I said before, no one knows how many killers there are in Ye Yu Xiaozhu. It is very simple to kill this person or catch this person. But what happens after that? How many people can deal with it? Are you going to use all your strength to assassinate Ye Yu Xiaozhu?"
Xu Qingchen fell silent.
Zhang Yuan enlightened him: "Brother Qingchen, you might as well go find the Yao family's mother and daughter first... Of course, their safety should be fine?"
"Why do you say that?"
"Ye Yu Xiaozhu's habit is that if there are many people on the list, he will kill everyone at the same time. When the Yao family was attacked, you were with the Yao family's mother and daughter. You were not attacked. This can only prove that Yao's family was attacked. The mother and daughter are not the target of buying the murderer. As for the maids of the Yao family who serve as caregivers and do chores, Ye Yu Xiaozhu took care of them conveniently. "
Xu Qingchen thought for a while, shook his head and said, "I can't go find Madam and Miss."
"Why?"
"I...have no face to see them. If I didn't avenge the Yao family, I would never dare to see them in my life."
Jin Huayan said: "Brother Qingchen, you blame yourself too much. This is not your fault."
"I know, but I can't convince myself...Brother, sister-in-law, thank you for saving me. I think you two are just passers-by, so it's inconvenient to get too entangled in this matter. I'm determined to repay the favor of saving my life, but now I have to find the murderer. People...let’s just say goodbye. If we are destined to get together in the future, I will definitely repay today’s kindness.”
Zhang Yuan patted him on the shoulder: "Brother, I am also a temperamental person. I like a man like you. I understand your mood at the moment, but your health is really not good now. Don't say anything about breaking up now, sir. Brother, I don’t want to see you die outside before you recover. We really have to hurry, but it rained heavily yesterday and the road was muddy, making it difficult to set off. Please stay with us in this ruined temple for a few days until you feel better. Okay, let’s make plans again.”
Xu Qingchen said: "Why is this so embarrassing?"
Jin Huayan said with a smile: "My husband loves to make friends with wealthy people from all walks of life. He will naturally like you, a kind and righteous person. Brother Qingchen, there is no need to say more, just follow him."
Xu Qingchen had no other choice. Although he didn't want to trouble Zhang Yuan and his wife, he also knew that in his current state, it was difficult to walk, let alone revenge. He had no choice but to follow the advice of the couple and recover from his injuries first.
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Bai Boju returned to Luoyang, and the Bai family also completed their move and officially lived in the house built on the site of the original Jinding Pagoda.
On this day, Li Fenglan and a group of five people visited the Bai family to celebrate the Bai family's move.
From the moment she entered the gate, Li Fenglan felt a change. All the previous servants were dismissed and replaced by dead men who had been secretly raised by the Bai family over the years. Even the maids serving tea and water all looked cold and indifferent, unlike ordinary people. Li Fenglan sighed in her heart: The Bai family is so hidden that it is shameful.
Someone took the five of them to the Bai family hall. Not long after, a young woman wearing apricot clothes walked in. This woman they had never seen before.
The woman in apricot-yellow clothes had a generous smile on her face. She saluted Li Fenglan and others and said, "Miss Li, my young lady and the young masters will be here soon. Everyone, please rest for now."
Li Fenglan asked her: "Who is the girl?"
"The little girl has a lotus face."
After Lian Rong finished speaking, she poured tea for everyone and then stood aside in silence. Amber whispered to Li Fenglan, "Her name sounds delicious."
Li Fenglan rolled her eyes at Hu Hu. Every girl thinks about eating every day. How will she get married in the future?
After waiting for a while, the four Bai family siblings arrived. Everyone is already familiar with each other, so there is not much exchange of greetings.
Bai Boju said: "Miss Li, I came back from Thorny Gate a few days ago. Before I left, Master Shen of Thorny Gate asked me to send a letter to the girl."
As he spoke, he took out a letter from his sleeve. Li Fenglan received the letter and was a little confused: If you have no connection with this Master Shen, why did you send me a letter?
Opening the letter, there were only three words on it: Yaoxian Valley.
Li Fenglan frowned and said, "Yaoxian Valley?"
Bai Shuyu explained on the side: "Miss Li should be familiar with Yaoxian Valley. There is a miracle doctor named Hou in Changfeng Tower. You should know about it, right?"
Li Fenglan nodded, Hou Zhen, the miracle doctor Hou, the old man had a bad temper. When he was a child, he often forced Li Fenglan and the others to drink various medicinal soups.
Bai Shuyu continued: "Back then, Divine Doctor Hou was the head of Yaoxian Valley. After joining Changfeng Tower, he gave up the position of the head... Of course, the head of Yaoxian Valley is also a name, and their disciples have one or two disciples every year. A disciple should not be viewed from the perspective of a Jianghu gang."
Li Fenglan asked: "How much does the Bai family know about Yaoxian Valley and the Master Shen?"
Bai Xueyan replied: "Yaoxian Valley has nothing to do with the world. As long as they are not evildoers and have any terminal illness, Yaoxian Valley will treat them. As for the Master Shen... we have sent people to investigate, and we only know that her parents are Penglai Fisherman, as for where he studied under, and his relationship with the old sect master Qiao, it is unknown."
Li Fenglan patted his head and said, "Is it possible that Master Shen wants me to go to Yaoxian Valley?"
Bai Shuyu said: "That's probably what you mean. I would also advise the girl to go there once."
"Why?"
"Although there are not many disciples in Yaoxian Valley, it has been in business for hundreds of years. There are disciples and grandsons of Yaoxian Valley in various places. In the future, when you travel around the world, you will inevitably have a headache and a fever. For the sake of you and Divine Doctor Hou, those from Yaoxian Valley The descendants will naturally help.”
Li Fenglan was a little confused. She originally came to discuss with the Bai family today about when to leave for Chang'an, but she had to go to Yaoxian Valley again. In her opinion, Master Shen's status was extraordinary, so there must be something important for her to go to Yaoxian Valley, but Chang'an Golden God of Wealth was also very important.
The troops are divided into two groups? Li Fenglan gave up the idea. It was not appropriate for the Bai family to take action. Jade and Amber were not suitable for such a thing, and they had to go there themselves.
Bai Shuyu saw what Li Fenglan was thinking and said, "Let's go to Yaoxian Valley first. The Golden God of Wealth is not in a hurry. We might as well slow down our pace to avoid disturbing the situation."
Li Fenglan thought about it and felt that this was okay.
Bai Xueyan asked Li Fenglan: "Sister Fenglan, is it convenient for you to live in the 'Xianren Hall'?"
Li Fenglan replied: "It's very good. It's very quiet at night, like living in a valley."
"You three are all big girls. You can't do your laundry and cooking without anyone taking care of you. There are some trustworthy maids in my house. You can choose a few."
Li Fenglan shook her head and replied: "Thank you sister for your kindness... but we are really not used to being served by others, so we are pretty good on our own."
What Li Fenglan didn't say was that she still had some concerns about the Bai family. What if the person they sent was an informant? You must not have the intention of harming others, and you must not have the intention of guarding against others.
After discussing with the Bai family when to leave for Yaoxian Valley, Li Fenglan and others returned to Xianren Hall. The Xianren Hall is not far from the Bai family's new house, and it only takes half an hour to walk.
While walking on the road, Zhu Mingyu suddenly said: "Miss Li, I have a question."
Li Fenglan asked: "What's the problem?"
Zhu Mingyu seemed to have made up his mind and said, "Do you think I am useful here?"
"Why do you say that?"
"Look, in terms of martial arts, the two girls Jade and Amber are already at the level of martial arts masters. I used to think that I was somewhat of a martial arts genius, but it turned out that I was completely incompetent in front of these two people. Don't count on me in a fight. .Another one, apart from fighting, I can’t seem to do much to help.”
At this time, Chenwu suddenly snorted and said, "Someone will pay for the food and accommodation here. What's wrong with that?"
Li Fenglan glanced at him sideways and said, "Taoist Zhu can at least cook. You can see how happy Amber is when he eats every day. Mu Yun can also clean the yard and wash his own clothes. But you, don't you have any sense of shame? You are just a eater. It’s okay to eat for nothing.”
Li Fenglan turned to Zhu Mingyu and said, "Taoist Zhu, don't be polite. You and your master have been traveling in the world for many years, and you know some of the rules of the world better than we do. There will definitely be trouble for you in the future. Besides, if you are not here, I will follow you. Jade can't deal with Amber's belly. Ever since your master washed Amber's marrow, her appetite has become bigger and bigger."
Zhu Mingyuxin said: Even if I know all the rules of the world, I can't stop you from standing up when something happens. If there is an ambush, jump out and fight. If there is a conflict, directly label the Songshan sect. This is not in line with the rules of the world.
The five people were talking and had already reached the entrance of the Hall of Commons. They saw a man sitting on the steps at the entrance.
