Lijiang City, Lijiang Tower in the east of the city.
Chen Mu sat in the corner of the hall on the first floor.
While waiting for the food to be served, Chen Mu looked up and looked at the flow of people on the first floor. This is his third day in Lijiang City.
There is a dining table next to the kitchen serving aisle.
A thin old man in black was holding a machete and sliced a duck for his grandson.
"This pair of grandfather and grandson..."
After thinking about it for a while, Chen Mu remembered it. The last time he came to Lijiang City to live in seclusion, he saw him in this Lijiang Tower. At that time, the old man was also cutting meat for his grandson to eat.
Chen Mu smiled and turned to look at the flow of people on the pier not far from the door.
"There seems to be more outsiders."
"They are all warriors in gorgeous attire."
"Aristocratic family?" Chen Mu frowned slightly.
Lijiang City is the closest to Shouyang Mountain. Those who obtain the Thousand Machine Order will usually come to Lijiang City to live in seclusion and wait until the day they leave.
Anyone who can grab the Thousand Machine Token is not weak in strength. This kind of boss is used to being carefree and unrestrained, and he will not force himself to hide in the wilderness.
"This gives the family a chance." Chen Mu frowned slightly: "Don't cause any trouble."
"No, it will definitely cause trouble!"
Chen Mu sighed: "I can't live anywhere."
"After this meal, let's stock up on more supplies."
He didn't want to get involved in unnecessary trouble.
"The Thousand Machine Order is covered by five ghost bags. Although it cannot be completely shielded, as long as the distance is not too close, it will generally not be noticed."
Before, there were no fixed rings and soul-fixing stakes, and they were all perceived at close range.
"I can hide at home with peace of mind. As long as the family doesn't search every inch, then I will be safe."
…
Five days later, Chen Zhai in Jiazi Lane, Yongtongfang, east of the city.
Chen Mu sat under the pavilion on the east side of the yard.
The house has been vacant for more than half a year. When we first arrived, the pavilion columns were moldy, the thatch was rotten, and the wooden floor near the courtyard door was soaked and bulging. It took three or four days to complete the renovations one after another.
I also bought new pots and pans, mats and bedding.
Coupled with the soul-fixing pile, the small courtyard is comfortable and livable.
"If you have to live here for three months, you can't wrong yourself."
Sitting in the rocking chair, Chen Mu held a medicine book and read it with relish.
The original Ji Qu Naiya text, combined with the proficiency brought insights, suddenly became full of interest.
After glancing at the medicine skill, which had increased by five points, Chen Mu put away the medicine book with satisfaction.
"I don't need to be a high-level person. I just need to be able to identify the ingredients of Bigu Pill."
"We have to continue with the copycat business." Chen Mu thought with emotion.
There is never enough money to spend.
Taking a boat out to sea, the journey will last for who knows how long. Bigu Dan 3.0, a high-energy and long-storage food, must be prepared.
So he bought another bottle of Bigu Pill and spent twelve thousand taels in one go.
Qingfeng Powder, Lingsha Pills, and Mishenyan, these emergency medicines for treating injuries and protecting yourself must also be prepared. Making bigu pills also requires the combination of medicinal materials. So I bought a large amount of medicinal materials.
If Zhang Ye hadn't returned the gift of four to five thousand taels to him, he would have almost been unable to pay the bill.
Now I only have more than two thousand taels of silver on me.
…
After taking a sip of the herbal tea on the low table, Chen Mu rested enough, got up and went to the hut near the courtyard gate.
On the west edge of the hut here, there is a row of seven thick wooden stakes with bowl mouths.
Chen Mu stood behind the first wooden stake near the courtyard gate.
Whoosh whoosh!
The hidden sword appeared and retracted silently.
Little bits of sawdust flew up from the top of the wooden pile like snowflakes.
Not long after, a smooth spherical outline appeared.
After carefully experiencing the feeling of drawing the sword just now, Chen Mu looked strange.
"Does cooking still have this function?"
He has never practiced carving, but his cooking skills include knife skills. At this moment, he can draw an analogy, and the wooden balls he shaves are actually round and smooth.
"What an unexpected surprise." Chen Mu smiled.
After taking a look at the rapid progress of his mastery of the Hidden Sword, Chen Mu continued to practice: "The advancement is in sight."
…
Half a month later.
To the west of Lijiang City, there is a five-entry courtyard.
Sikou Yang, with a smooth and rosy face and snow-white beard and hair, was sitting leisurely in the living room of the main house.
"Elder, the news has been released." Jin Wuduan bowed slightly, with a smile on his face.
"One Thousand Machine Token can be exchanged for ten thousand acres of fertile land, three manors, and an additional one hundred thousand taels of gold. If there are other conditions, we can also negotiate."
"Yes." Sikou Yang nodded noncommittally.
"Elder, here we are, is it really a change?" Jin Wujuan looked at the old man carefully: "Why not..."
Sikou Yang glanced at Jin Wuduan and said, "Don't worry about things outside of you."
"I'm just afraid that no one will come to replace him." Sikou Yang sighed.
"Is there any news about that sincerity?" Sikoyang turned around and asked.
Zuo Sheng, who had been standing bowed next to him, immediately stepped forward: "Elder, I have arranged for brothers from five of my cousins to go north to investigate closely."
"But after that guy kidnapped Miss Sikou Qing, there was no trace of her again."
"This person has done many evil things. Mr. Yu and Miss Qing were killed by him one after another."
"Please allow the elders to allow me to personally lead a team of experts to investigate."
Sikou Yang sighed: "It's a pity that Thousand Machine Token."
"Nanyang Mansion is so big, trying to find him is like looking for a needle in a haystack."
"I can only blame Qing'er for her bad luck."
"Forget it, let those people investigate. Don't move your hands here."
"It is more important to search for the holders of the Thousand Machine Order in Lijiang City."
Zuo Sheng's heart skipped a beat. Did this elder Sikou regard the Qianji Order as more important than his own children?
Then we can't let this old man know that he has the Thousand Machine Token!
At this moment, a well-dressed man in black suddenly broke in.
"Gang Leader, I have sincere news!"
Zuo Sheng's eyelids suddenly jumped!
Sikou Qing was captured in an ambush by him.
It really makes people realize his sincerity. Didn’t his lies come out!
"Where is it?" Sikoyang, who was still here just now, suddenly became excited.
"East of the city, Yongtongfang Jiazi Lane!"
"Is the information accurate?" Sikoyang stared at the man in black.
The man's scalp was numb at the sight, and he hurriedly handed over a note.
"Someone sent a message with a dart, and the note was stapled to the door."
Sikou Yang suddenly frowned and asked curiously: "You didn't receive the reward? Who would be so kind?"
Zuo Sheng's heart moved, he frowned and pretended to say: "Could it be that the other companies are trying to confuse the public?"
"It's possible." Sikoyang couldn't help but sigh after thinking about it.
Is there anyone who is not greedy for money?
Not accepting the bounty must have another purpose. Yes, just like Zuo Sheng said, it is likely that several other aristocratic families are trying to spread suspicion.
"Are you testing my manpower?" Sikoyang suddenly realized.
"It seems that he wants to plot against my Thousand Machine Order. Ha..." Sikou Yang sneered.
Zuo Sheng nodded with the same ugly expression, but couldn't help but feel relieved.
Fortunately, fortunately, the old man was fooled.
Just as he was thinking about it, he suddenly saw his master Jin Wuduan step forward: "The last time I arrested Cheng Zhi, someone sent a message with darts."
"I've seen the handwriting, it's exactly the same."
"Maybe, this sincerity really lies in Yongtongfang!" Jin Wuduan looked excited.
Zuo Sheng: "..."
Looking at Sikou Yang who was full of surprise and became interested again. Zuo Shenghen's teeth itched.
If this fat man wasn't his master, he would have wanted to strangle him to death!
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