"Zhuang Fangliang"
Bai Xiuping wrote down this person's name.
"Zhuang Fangliang? Is this the useless Zhuang Fangliang I know?"
Gongsun Fu came in carrying a large bucket of water, muttering why the door was like this.
Bai Xiuping glanced at the large bucket of water. Was this fool planning to water the flowers? Bai Xiuping was speechless.
But now the focus is on Zhuang Fangliang. Bai Xiuping asked: "Do you know him?"
Gongsun Fu, who was sweating profusely, replied: "Of course I know him. This man was once famous and had great prestige in Mingjiao. However, since the death of his wife, he has been addicted to drugs all day long, which has led to his ruined reputation."
"That's right, Zhuang Fangliang used to be the guard captain directly under the leader of the Ming Cult, but now he has become a useless person and stays in the down-and-out village."
Nalan Jingzhi added.
The escort team directly under the leader of the Ming Cult is an important backbone of the Palace of Light.
It is said that as a seventh-rank official in front of the prime minister, it goes without saying that he is directly subordinate to the captain of the guard. To a certain extent, it also means that Zhuang Fangliang has the trust of the leader.
A person who was respected throughout the entire Ming Cult for both strength and conduct was now reduced to this. Bai Xiuping was a little silent when he heard this, and turned around to call Gongsun Fu back.
"Ah? Now? Young Master, didn't you say you want some water?"
Gongsun Fu asked stupidly while holding the bucket of water.
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Mingjiao Water Peak and Shixi Spring.
Shixi Spring is located on the outskirts of Shuifeng Market, in the ravine under the waterfall, where people at the bottom of society live.
The villages in the mountain peaks are dilapidated, and the old houses are in disrepair. They leak every time it rains. Almost the entire village is like this.
There are people here who are either addicted to gambling and have lost their fortune, or people who are addicted to taking the drug "Ruyi Powder", or people who are wandering around with nowhere to go.
These people are a burden to the Mingjiao, and even they themselves have given up on themselves, so this place is called "The Village of Downfall".
If it is none of the above, it may be someone who committed a serious crime and hid here incognito.
Because even the Erming Palace and the Seventh Secret Palace are indifferent to this place, these people have no role and there is no way to make these people change.
They are all self-defeating and hopeless people.
For them, staying in a dilapidated thatched hut without a meal means they can survive day by day.
This kind of life was still like this until a few days ago.
"Mom, I feel dizzy. Can we go home?"
"Shh, don't talk nonsense there! I heard that a distinguished person is coming today. If you want to survive, you have to endure it. Can you do it?"
The woman quickly covered her son's mouth and scolded him.
When the men nearby heard this, they also complained: "Who is this big shot who is coming and wants us to greet him like this? Is he planning to wait for us to die from the heat and then step on us?"
"You guy, be careful what you say! Didn't you hear that the Young Master is coming?"
"What! Is it that scoundrel little pervert?"
The reputation of the young leader is known to everyone even in the down-and-out village.
Men are afraid of life worse than death, and women are afraid of being humiliated in every way. Who in the Ming Cult is not afraid of this young leader.
The stream is sparkling, and the boat is slowly approaching in the distance. The boatman carefully punts the boat, fearing that the boat will shake in any way.
Bai Xiuping sat on the boat, closing his eyes and meditating, while Gongsun Fu stood aside with his sword in hand.
The fragrance of flowers wafted in, and Bai Xiuping was a little surprised by the mountains of red flowers.
"Young Master, look over there. There are so many people coming to greet you."
Gongsun Fu exclaimed when he saw that the shore was full of people kneeling.
"It seems that local inspections are quite interesting."
Naturally, the two of them did not come to enjoy the mountains and rivers. They just came to Luopo Village in the name of local inspection to find the person recommended by Nalan Jingzhi.
Only Gongsun Fu really thought he was just here to enjoy the scenery.
When the villagers on the shore saw the boat about to dock, they whispered: "Come on, he's coming. Everyone, get down. If you don't want to die, don't raise your head and meet his eyes."
After Bai Xiuping came ashore.
A man hurriedly stepped forward, knelt down and said: "Greetings to the Young Master, it is our great honor that you have such a dignified body to come to this humble Luo Po Village. I am Luo Jian, the mayor of Luo Po Village."
Then he led the whole village to greet him respectfully: "The world of Mingjiao will live a thousand years, a thousand years, a thousand years!"
This operation left Bai Xiuping speechless on the spot. Not to mention that he had not yet become the leader of the Ming Cult. Even the leader of the Ming Cult could not use such slogans.
Chitose is a slogan used only for royal figures such as the king or queen of the imperial court.
"Ta, ta."
The villagers were all sweating. When Bai Xiuping saw this, he asked in confusion: "Are you very hot?"
These words immediately frightened Luo Jian, and she hurriedly shook her head in denial: "No, no, how could it be hot?"
"We're not hot at all. Does anyone here feel hot?"
Bai Xiuping naturally didn't know that these people had been exposed to the scorching sun in order to welcome him.
Luo Jian was quibbling while winking wildly at the villagers.
The villagers wiped the sweat off their faces and tried their best to hide it, but how could Bai Xiuping not see it.
Gongsun Fu on the side praised proudly: "As expected of the young leader! Let's go!"
This idiot's operation made Bai Xiuping feel even more baffled.
"What are you doing standing there? Why don't you hurry up and lead the way!"
Gongsun Fu pointed at Luo Jian and scolded.
Bai Xiuping took in everyone's fear and thought that he had committed an evil act. This was his retribution as the young leader, and now he could only bear it for him.
A study room built of bricks and tiles was far from gorgeous, but it was probably the best place in this down-and-out village.
Village chief Luo Jian knelt on the ground and said: "It's really hard for you to come all the way. But why do you come to such a dilapidated place in person?"
Gongsun Fu was very dissatisfied and said: "What kind of village chief is this? Our young leader is the second member of the Ming Cult. Do we need to explain to you when we come out to inspect the people?"
"Haha, how dare you? I just admire the kindness of the young leader, and feel very sorry for not being able to entertain the young leader properly."
Luo Jian's words left Gongsun Fu speechless. Is the young leader kind?
If you don't flatter me, don't flatter me.
Bai Xiuping ignored the conversation between the two and stared at the food in front of him.
A roast chicken and a few plates of green vegetables, this is the food offered by Luoyou Village to entertain the young leader of the Demon Cult. These people can only entertain them like this, so what will the lives of other people be like.
"This place is obviously not far from the market, but why does it look more desolate than the border areas?"
Gongsun Fu also said with some doubts.
Logically speaking, the location is not remote and close to the market, making buying and selling more convenient. No matter how wealthy the village is, the life of the villagers should not be so difficult.
The village chief Luo Jian hesitated for a moment and then replied: "As the outside world said, Luopo Village is indeed a very poor place..."
The petals were flying, red and green. Bai Xiuping looked out the window at the bright red mountains and asked, "Did those flowers originally grow in this place?"
"Well... I'm sorry. I'm really a layman when it comes to flowers. Please forgive me, Young Master."
The other party didn't know anything about it, and it seemed that he couldn't find any useful information. Bai Xiuping didn't embarrass him and asked him to leave directly.
When Luo Jian left, Gongsun Fu said with a relaxed expression: "Young Master, the village is so small, we should be able to find that person soon, right?"
Bai Xiuping did not answer, but looked out the window and said, "Don't you think it's strange here?"
Gongsun Fu, who was eating heavily, asked innocently: "Ah? What's so strange?"
