Chapter 143: Guodu Town

"Have a big job?"

When Li Yan heard this, he became interested immediately.

He put on his clothes in two or three strokes and pushed the door out.

Outside, the heavy snow had just cleared, and the whole courtyard was covered in silver.

Sha Lifei was also full of the smell of alcohol, his eyes bloodshot, stepping on the snow with a crunch, walking toward Wang Daoxuan's room.

Seeing Li Yan come out, a meaningful smile appeared on Sha Lifei's face, "Brother Yan, how was the scenery at Huage Tower last night?"

"Not bad, worth a visit."

Li Yan raised an eyebrow and nodded with a smile.

Sha Lifei had been thinking about it for a long time. Upon hearing this, he was full of regret and cursed: "It's all the fault of those grandsons in the tooth firm, drinking like they don't want their lives. Otherwise, I would have gone last night too."

"By the way, how much did you spend?"

Li Yan subconsciously touched his empty pocket.

"All gone."

"What?!" Sha Lifei was struck by lightning, "You... didn't you bring a thousand taels, and it's all gone?"

Li Yan sighed, "Money doesn't last."

Shen Sanyou, this person, although reliable when taking action, and brought him knowledge last night, but when he is not serious, he is really wild enough.

This guy simply doesn't treat money as money.

Regardless of his own or someone else's, he had to spend it all, clean and tidy, before he was willing to leave.

"Forget it, it counts, it counts..."

Sha Lifei fumbled at his heart twice and comforted himself: "After all, that's Huage Tower, returned a favor, and also let Brother Yan become a man."

As he spoke, he became interested again, "Which girl did you fall for? I heard that there are all kinds of flowers in Huage Tower, Yangzhou thin horses, Mizhi women, and Hu girls from the Western Regions..."

Li Yan shook his head: "No, just drinking and listening to music, didn't do anything."

"What?!"

"Spent a thousand taels, and didn't even get on a girl's bed!"

Sha Lifei exploded, trembling with anger, "You must have been treated as a sucker, you... are you worthy of your father? He could walk sideways in a brothel without spending money!"

Li Yan laughed dumbly, "Don't talk about this, Old Uncle Sha is so happy, what big job did you actually receive?"

Wang Daoxuan had also come out at this time, and seeing this, he smiled: "Yeah, it's almost the end of the year, why is there still a big job?"

It's no wonder the two were puzzled. This is Chang'an!

This place has the Chenghuangmiao, the largest garrison of the Sheling soldiers and horses in the northwest of the Shenzhou, regularly patrolling the mountains, catching the Five Chang, and releasing the flames... to protect the peace in the northwest of the Shenzhou.

Not to mention, there are many Dharma lineages and side-door cultivators.

Especially before the winter solstice, the Tai Xuan Orthodox Sect just had a big action, and several major cave heavens united with the City God Temples in various places to hold a suppression of evil ritual, sweeping the entire area north of the Qin Ling Mountains.

This is a habit formed over many years.

In ancient times, during the New Year, the four seasons of Yin and Yang alternated, and people danced to drive away evil and avoid the Nian beast. But now, they have to do this before the winter solstice, so that it is very stable during the New Year.

Equivalent to a year-end crackdown.

So, the Mystic Sect is also very free during the New Year.

"Remember that Hall Master Bai from the tooth firm?"

Sha Lifei smiled: "It's a coincidence. I got news from him. If we do it, we can have a fat New Year..."

Southwest of Chang'an, the Weihe Plain is vast.

After a heavy snow, the entire plain is covered with a white blanket, the sky is high and the earth is wide, and it is vast.

On the official road, several horses galloped, and snow splashed.

"Everyone, ahead is Guodu Town."

The one leading the way is a disciple of the tooth firm, eloquent, knowing all kinds of ways in Changancheng, full of smiles: "Everyone, this Guodu Town is not simple. During the Spring and Autumn period, it was the ancient Bo State, the burial place of King Wen, King Wu, and King Mu of Zhou."

"Later, the Guo and Du surnames moved here, the Guo Village in the south of the town, the Du Family Fort in the north of the town, collectively known as Guodu Town."

"By the way, Xiangji Temple is also here. During the Tang Dynasty, Wang Mojie had a poem saying, 'Don't know Xiangji Temple, enter the cloud peak for several miles'..."

"Enough, enough!"

Sha Lifei interrupted him, impatiently: "This piece of land in Guanzhong lacks everything, but it doesn't lack famous people and allusions."

"What's the point of saying these? Have you found out how much silver that Squire Du can actually pay?"

"This..."

The young man was choked, but didn't dare to offend the few, and accompanied with a smile: "That Squire Du is wealthy, not only has large fields in Guanzhong, but also went to sea with the Li family, and the harvest is quite rich."

"He is a master who doesn't worry about money. Now he is as anxious as a headless fly. If you can find someone, how much to give is up to you."

"Then hurry up, don't let other families snatch it first."

Sha Lifei was anxious when he heard this, shook the reins, and accelerated the horse.

Soon, a town of considerable scale appeared in front of everyone, with official roads in the east, west, south, and north, small mountains undulating around, and Weihe tributaries passing through, with an extremely superior geographical location.

The town itself has many inns and carriage shops for passing merchants to rest, and the common people also benefit a lot, which is considered the most prosperous town near Chang'an.

At this moment, it is winter, the road is blocked by heavy snow, and there are not many passersby on the official road.

After entering the town, several people didn't rush to find an inn to stay, but went straight to the north of the town under the guidance of the tooth firm disciple.

Out of the town, I saw a huge mansion standing alone in the fertile fields, several times larger than the one of Squire Lu in Gu Shui Village, with high walls and large courtyards, which was very imposing.

"Hiss—!"

Wang Daoxuan looked at the small mountain and river in the distance, then looked at the surroundings, pinched the formula in his hand, and gasped, "This mansion has been arranged by an expert."

Sha Lifei asked: "Daoist, what do you mean?"

Wang Daoxuan looked at the surroundings: "Generally speaking, this isolated mansion in the wilderness is not good, without the nourishment of the popularity in the town, but building it here cleverly borrows the terrain of the mountains and rivers to form a marrow-dripping situation."

"Look at the west side, it should be the ancient Haojing, Longshou Plain is in the north, drinking water from the Weihe, flowing here, just happened to be cut off by the terrain of ancient Haojing. This Du family built it here, just like a jade bowl, catching the marrow dripping from the dragon."

"Although there is only a little, it is also an excellent blessed land."

"Daoist is amazing!"

The tooth firm disciple hurriedly flattered: "This Du family was originally average, and the old house was in the town, but since building this house, the situation has been better year by year."

Wang Daoxuan shook his head: "Yes, but it is not good for us. Since they know such experts, we will probably make a wasted trip."

And Li Yan gripped his left hand, thoughtful: "Let's go, let's see first."

Just now, the Gou Die had a reaction.

Although it was weak and flashed away, it also made him interested.

Could it be that there is a hidden Yin criminal here?

Approaching the mansion, everyone immediately found something wrong.

As the end of the year approaches, such a large family is very particular, all preparing early, slaughtering pigs and sheep, very busy.

And now, huge white lanterns are hung on the main gate, and there are quite a few people coming in and out wearing white and filial piety, and the atmosphere is very oppressive.

"Who are you!" Before they got close, they were intercepted by Du family servants, all holding knives, guns, and sticks, with unkind expressions.

The leading servant originally had a gloomy face and was about to scold, but hearing the name of Steward Wang, he endured it hard and snorted coldly: "Wait here, don't walk around."

After saying this, he turned and walked toward the mansion.

While walking, he cursed in a low voice: "Cowards, just a little trouble, and a bunch of dogs smell the taste and come, none of them can be relied upon..."

"Hey, you!"

Sha Lifei was about to scold when he heard this, but was stopped by Li Yan waving his hand, shaking his head slightly, signaling him to endure it temporarily.

"Brother Yan, is there a problem?"

Sha Lifei asked in a low voice.

He knew Li Yan very well, never suffered losses, just didn't enter the Jianghu for long, temporarily low-key, so the name of "Ghost Fear" didn't manifest.

!.

He was just happy in his mouth, Li Yan was real if he was unhappy.

So low-key, it must be that he discovered something.

"Not in a hurry, let's see..."

Li Yan shook his head slightly, thoughtful.

As soon as he arrived here, he smelled a strange smell, not a Yin soul, but more like something had gone rancid, rotten and unpleasant.

Of course, this smell was extremely faint, ordinary people simply didn't care, but would feel that the air here was refreshing and pleasant.

Not long after, an old man looking like a steward walked out quickly, still wearing filial clothes, looking a bit uncomfortable.

He hurried to the tooth firm Zhao Jiu and scolded in a low voice: "Why are you coming to join the fun, making the old man get scolded."

As he spoke, he looked at the three of Li Yan. Seeing Wang Daoxuan's Daoist robe, he understood instantly, his face ugly: "Take the people away quickly, the matter is already over."

"Hey hey hey..."

Zhao Jiu is a disciple of the tooth firm, speaks human words when seeing people, speaks ghost words when seeing ghosts, regardless of mouth or face, not losing to Sha Lifei at all, how could he leave easily, grabbed the steward, and whispered:

"Steward Wang, you are not authentic. These few are figures who can be counted on in Changancheng. I have worked hard to invite them."

"Do you know the Fire Bear Gang? They suffered a loss from these few, and still didn't dare to fart. You are killing me!"

Between the words, naturally brought a lot of exaggeration.

This is also a common technique of the tooth firm's rhetoric.

If you really can't get a job, you have to make people spit out some hard work money and road money, and if not, you have to make them owe you a favor.

Of course, he was also really anxious.

That night of the Mystic Sect battle, he was also present. Li Yan and the others, although they just made a name for themselves in the Mystic Sect, were already big figures he couldn't afford to offend, so he didn't dare to let people make a wasted trip.

Steward Wang saw his expression, and his heart jumped, hurriedly pulled Zhao Jiu away, muttered for a while, then came to Li Yan and the others, bowed: "Three gentlemen, really sorry, the matter is already over, the old man will definitely go to Chang'an to banquet and apologize in a few days."

Saying this, there was no hope.

Sha Lifei curled his lips, "Forget it, let's go, people don't even let us in, what's the point of staying..."

Just then, Li Yan made a gesture behind his back.

"Wait!"

Wang Daoxuan saw it, immediately rode out, looked at the mansion in the distance, stroked his beard and frowned: "The matter is probably not over yet. Steward Wang can report it. If Squire Du really thinks the matter is over, then we will turn around and leave."

Steward Wang was stunned, "What does the Daoist mean?"

"Sigh~"

Wang Daoxuan shook his head slightly, sighed, "The poor Daoist just can't bear it. That's all I have to say. Steward Wang can pass it on. Whether to believe it or not is up to Squire Du."

Sha Lifei saw this, and his eyes rolled, "Daoist, you are still too kind, people don't pay attention to us, why bother."

In fact, the two of them knew nothing.

This is a secret signal set by the three of them. If Li Yan discovers something wrong, he will signal immediately, and the two will cooperate to lay down a "tethering post".

Seeing the three of them like this, Steward Wang was also panicked in his heart, his eyes uncertain, then gritted his teeth: "Three gentlemen, please wait a moment, I will go and pass it on."

After he left, the tooth firm disciple Zhao Jiu immediately gave a thumbs up, "Three, good means."

The "tethering post" method, laymen can't see it, but how could it be hidden from his Jianghu person.

Wang Daoxuan also whispered: "Did you see anything?"

Li Yan shook his head: "Not yet, we have to go in first to say."

The three of them got the news that Squire Du's grandson was possessed by evil, and after inviting several witches and gods, it was useless, and the person was lost.

Originally wanted to use the Li family's relationship to invite the Tai Xuan Orthodox Sect to take action, but the Tai Xuan Orthodox Sect seemed to have other important matters, the elites were all out, and even Luo Mingzi left overnight.

Squire Du had no choice but to issue a high reward.

Li Yan has the smell supernatural power, finding people is very familiar, so he came quickly to see the situation.

This Squire Du is a famous wealthy family in Chang'an. If it is done, not only can he make a lot of money during the New Year, but his reputation can also be completely opened.

But looking at the situation now, it seems that the matter has other changes......

Not long after, Steward Wang hurried out, with a red slap mark on his face, sighing and complaining: "Three gentlemen, you have harmed me, the old man invited you in, please don't be like the previous few."

Li Yan and the others looked at each other, then led by Steward Wang, entered the mansion.

Along the way, Li Yan walked with his hands behind his back.

Wang Daoxuan and Sha Lifei were behind, always watching his gestures.

If something was discovered, one signal, Wang Daoxuan would observe carefully and infer.

Both of them have shortcomings, and they can't avoid mutual cooperation.

However, what made Wang Daoxuan puzzled was that Li Yan had no action from beginning to end, and then looked at the white cloth wrapped around the trees and the servants wearing mourning clothes, sighing in his heart.

Afraid it's too late, the person is already gone...

Sure enough, arriving at the main courtyard, a mourning hall had already been set up inside, but the mourning curtain was written with the Du family's old lady.

Sha Lifei and Wang Daoxuan looked at each other.

Not saying the grandson was possessed by evil, how did the old man go?

Finally, they arrived at the main hall and saw Squire Du.

However, Sha Lifei felt a thump in his heart, secretly saying it was not good.

I saw that in the main hall, an old man wearing filial clothes was sitting, although his temples were white, his body was burly and his face was majestic, it was Squire Du.

There were several servants standing in the hall, all burly and full of murderous intent.

More importantly, beside him, sitting in the first seat on the left was a white-robed Daoist, who was the Shangshan Dharma lineage disciple who failed the Mystic Sect battle that night, Luo Faqing.

The other party looked at them with cold sneers.

And Squire Du also had an unkind face, his eyes bloodshot, and said in a deep voice: "You are all Jianghu people, it is normal to play this 'tethering post' trick on Du."

"But if you can't say why, today I will definitely make you look good!"

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 144 =====

"But if you can't explain the ins and outs of this, today I will definitely make you pay!"

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