Baiyan City, abandoned courtyard beside the city wall
In the days that followed, Xiao Wangshu settled down in the small courtyard with peace of mind.
But for him, he behaves like his own family.
Qiye is not surprised either. Now that I have agreed, how can I go back on it?
In addition, in return, Xiao Wangshu was also very generous, buying wine and meat every day to share with Qiye.
As the saying goes: Eat people with short mouths and take people with soft hands.
Qiye gradually accepted this somewhat unusual rich man.
During the time they spent together, the relationship between the two became closer.
After Xiao Wangshu finished practicing his sword every day, he would take a leisurely stroll in the city.
Qiye took advantage of this time to sink into the territory of Hunyuan Lian to study four ancient books.
Since spiritual energy is scarce in the city, there is no point in practicing.
Qiye hardly left the courtyard every day, although Xiaowangshu invited him many times to visit Baiyan City with him.
But he always used the excuse that he was penniless and short of money. After all, this prosperous city was not a place for country people to visit.
It wasn't that he didn't want to hang out, but he was walking with Xiao Wangshu. The chic temperament of a young man from an aristocratic family seemed incompatible with the dressing style of a humble commoner like himself.
It's like putting pearls and walnuts together, one is smooth and round, and the other is bumpy, which feels very different.
In addition, Qiye's own spiritual power has recovered about 60%, and there are still more than 10,000 spiritual stars in the spiritual world that are not lit.
During this period of time, I have been sleeping in the Hunyuan Refining Realm and studying four ancient books, and the contents of the ancient books have been almost fully understood.
Every day in the Hunyuan Refining Realm, I forget myself and carry out various exercises and interpretations of ancient book knowledge, and I have reached a state where I can do whatever I want and practice makes perfect.
Seeing that Ah Qi had no interest in playing, Xiao Wangshu naturally couldn't force him.
After practicing alone every day, he goes out alone. But when I return home late, I always bring a delicious delicacy from the city for Qiye.
night
"Haha... Ah Qi, look what I brought back."
Laughing and forgetting, the scholar didn't come in, but the laughter came first.
After these days of living in harmony, Xiao Wangshu's address to Qiye became less raw and more affectionate.
After a while, I saw him striding into the house with a loud laugh and blushing cheeks.
Qiye had finished his day of enlightenment. Hearing the movement, he got up from practicing meditation and went to bed.
"Ah Qi, look! I brought something back for you. Haha..." Xiao Wangshu walked into the house in a good mood and couldn't wait to open a packet of paper in his hand.
When the package was completely opened, a rich aroma of meat hit your nostrils.
Qiye was also immediately attracted by the overflowing aroma of meat. He was shocked and looked at what Xiao Wangshu was holding in his hand.
"It's crispy roast duck. It seems that Mr. Xiao is having a lot of fun today..." Qiye teased with a slight smile.
Although they have lived together for so many days, they still address Xiao Wangshu politely, and Xiao Wangshu is used to it.
"Not only that, I also brought other good things back... take a look." Xiao Wangshu said rather mysteriously, and then he took out a porcelain wine bottle from the talisman bag on his waist.
When you open the bottle cap, a pure and elegant aroma of wine fills the air. Qiye took a sip. Although he had never drank alcohol before, he could still feel the pleasant aroma of the wine, refreshing his heart and mind.
"How about it? Ah Qi, let's just get drunk tonight!" Xiao Wangshu teased.
"Thank you Mr. Xiao, but Ah Qi doesn't know how to drink." Qiye waved his hand and said slightly apologetically.
"Hey, what's the matter? How can a man not know how to drink? Since he doesn't know how, come on, brother, I will teach you!" Xiaowang Shuxiao said, not at all disappointed by Qiye's words.
Then he came to the table with great interest. He took out two wine bowls, slowly filled them with wine and handed them to Qiye.
"This wine is called 'Kong Yuhua Dew', and it is one of the fine wines brewed by Yuhua Winery in Baiyan City. Try it." He explained while pouring the wine.
It's hard to refuse hospitality. Even if you have never drank wine, you can't let the other person's hand holding the wine bowl stay cold.
Qiye gently took the wine bowl, put it to the tip of his nose again and smelled it carefully, but he had no intention of drinking.
Seeing this, Xiao Wangshu took the lead and picked up the wine bowl. After smelling the aroma and being intoxicated, he drank it all in one gulp and then breathed a long sigh of relief.
"Oh... good wine, fragrant! Ah Qi, look at me, I drank it. Are you worried that there is something wrong with my wine?" Xiao Wangshu looked at Qi Ye with deep meaning, and deliberately used the strength of the wine to say.
"Master Xiao's wine is naturally good, so why is there a problem?" Qiye said quickly.
"Good wine? How do you know it's good wine if you don't drink it? Don't you still trust me?" Xiao Wangshu took the opportunity to say.
"It's not that I can't trust Mr. Xiao, it's just..." Qiye was at a loss for words and felt a little embarrassed.
"Hehe... Since you can trust me, come on, brother, I'll toast you with another drink!" Xiao Wangshu stopped asking questions and happily filled up the wine again.
"Oh... ok. Kindness is hard to refuse. Since Mr. Xiao thinks so highly of me, Ah Qi respects you."
After Qiye struggled conservatively in his heart, he decisively picked up the wine bowl and drank it all in one gulp.
Although I am still young, there is no rule prohibiting minors from drinking in this world.
In this world, children from well-established families not only learn martial arts but also learn etiquette when they are young. And "wine" is one of the "rites".
The first time I drank, my tongue felt a little spicy, my throat felt like a stream of clear water flowing through it, and there was a strange burning sensation in my throat. My chest felt warm and heaving, and I breathed out a strong aroma of wine in my nose.
After feeling it quietly for a while, I slowly took a breath and finally determined in my heart that there was nothing wrong with the wine.
"Haha... so happy! This is what a man is!" Xiaowangshu praised Qiye with a smile when he saw that Qiye stopped being coy and simply drank a bowl of wine.
After confirming that there was nothing wrong with the wine, Qiye couldn't help but laugh at himself:
Maybe it was because I was affected by my memory and was too cautious. I am always on guard against everyone, and it is difficult to let go of my guard.
In the eyes of anyone, he is insignificant, worthless, and worthless. There is nothing worthy of others' plot.
And although this laughing young master is a rich young master, he has no contempt for himself in his eyes. It is rare for him to treat each other as a friend, so why should he be so unkind?
After laughing again and again, Qiye was no longer restrained. He interacted with Xiao Wangshu, drank wine, and ate and drank like a friend at a party...
On the second day, Qiye woke up hazy and dizzy.
After shaking his slightly groggy brain, he realized that he and Xiao Wangshu had slept on the ground together all night. The table was littered with food residues and cups were overturned.
"Hey, wake up..." Qiye pushed the sleepy Xiao Wangshu next to him and saw that he was still immersed in a sweet dream.
Some stood up unsteadily, woke up their heads, put a cotton blanket on Xiao Wangshu, and began to tidy up the room.
At noon, Xiao Wangshu finally woke up from his slumber. Rubbing the back of his head, he slowly stood up and saw Qiye meditating on the bench.
She couldn't help but secretly wonder, even though she was a moderate drinker, how could Ah Qi sober up earlier than herself when it was her first time drinking.
I couldn't help but be more curious about this little brother.
During this period of time, he always saw Qiye meditating in this way of 'sleeping deep into concentration'.
I didn't see any tricks. According to Qiye, this is called adjusting the breath to prepare for the sect's assessment in a better state.
Looking around, I saw that the pile of garbage left after eating and drinking last night had been cleaned up.
Xiao Wangshu straightened his collar, clothes and belt, and walked into the small courtyard alone to start today's sword practice without disturbing Qiye.
In the afternoon, Qiye slowly opened his eyes and breathed a long sigh of relief. Today’s interpretation of consciousness has given me some insights.
After finishing the training and walking outside the small courtyard, Xiao Wangshu's set of sword skills also just ended.
"Ah Qi, the weather is nice today, why don't we go out for a walk..." Xiao Wangshu wiped the sweat from his forehead and suggested with joy on his face.
"Young Master Xiao, let's go shopping. I don't have to." Qiye refused as always.
"What are you talking about? Since we have drank together, we are naturally friends. In Baiyan City, it is only fun to play with friends."
Said, Xiao Wangshu put the sword into the talisman bag, walked forward, pulled Qiye and walked out the door.
Qiye had no choice but to be forced out of the courtyard by Xiao Wangshu.
When I came to the street, I found that Baiyan City was a little more lively. As the Three Sects' Recruitment approaches, more and more young talents and traveling merchant fleets are stationed in Baiyan City.
The streets were filled with water and crowds of people. Qiye and Xiaowangshu, both of whom were not tall, tried to avoid crowded areas and wandered around streets with smaller crowds.
Xiao Wangshu also took great care of him, walking side by side with the slightly shorter Qiye beside him instead of leading the way.
Otherwise, in the eyes of others, you will look like a rich man and a servant.
"Ah Qi, you probably haven't visited Baiyan City carefully yet..." Xiao Wangshu asked suddenly while walking.
"Yeah." Qiye nodded lightly.
"As the only third-class noble city in this area, Baiyan City governs more than thirty fourth- and fifth-class cities of varying sizes. The lord of Baiyan City, Bai Dao, is a monk with strength at the "eighth level of the late war spirit level"... "
Xiao Wangshu introduced while shaking the paper fan.
Qiye also listened to his explanation carefully. It was true that he had been in Baiyan City for some time, but his knowledge of Baiyan City was still blank.
I devoted myself to studying ancient books in the small courtyard every day, and naturally I never left the door. If he had the opportunity to walk on the street and listen to the chatter of passers-by and tea drinkers, he would naturally know this.
"What is the strength of the three sect leaders?" Qiye was not very interested in the matter of the leader of Baiyan City, so he asked about something that he was quite curious about.
"The leader of the Tianwu Sect: Wentian Wudai, is at the "Ninth Level of the Peak of War Spirit Level". It is said that he is only one step away from entering the "Spirit Level"."
"As for the leader of the Tianhai Sect: Dong Chuzi, his strength is comparable to that of Bai Dao, and he is around the eighth level of the late War Spirit Level. The second is the leader of the Tianyun Sect: Shui Hanyan. Although his strength is slightly lower than the "mid-level fifth level of the War Spirit Level", his alchemy ability is His skills are so good that no one dares to despise him."
"I heard that she is already a third-grade alchemist. Although she is nearly middle-aged, she still has many suitors..."
Xiao Wangshu continued to explain, and when he talked about Shui Hanyan, a look of admiration appeared on his face.
Qiye stared blankly at Xiao Wangshu, who was immersed in some sweetness, and took a deep breath.
Even though this guy was just a few years older than me, he didn't expect his taste to be so great.
After a long time, Xiao Wangshu came back to his senses. Seeing Qiye's strange eyes, he coughed twice in embarrassment:
"Ahem... Well, don't get me wrong. Brother Yu, this is just appreciation, pure appreciation! Do you understand?" Xiao Wangshu explained righteously.
"Haha...I understand!" Qiye squinted his eyes and smiled, and replied meaningfully.
However, looking at Qiye's expression from Xiaowangshu, it was absolutely certain that this guy didn't understand.
But he didn't want to explain too much, otherwise it would get darker and darker.
