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    "Well Miss Mingyue, it seems that I have to deal with this matter before I can accompany you to the Blackwood Forest. ¡ù, w¡Íww.23w¡Àx.c¡èom It will probably take a few days."

    "It doesn't matter, Taoist Xia, just do your thing. I'm not in a hurry right now."

    "Wellbut dragging you along would be really troublesome for you."

    "No. Anyway, I'm fine. Wouldn't it be nice to just follow Taoist Xia? I also want to see what those Euro Baiyi are like."

    For such an obedient and considerate girl, Xiao Xia was really not used to it, but fortunately, this was not a bad thing.  Apart from anything else, at least Xiaoxia would never have been able to feel so at ease before and lead Mingyue so easily on the crowded street.

    After a year, Luoshui City seems to be much more prosperous than before.  In recent years, without the intrusion of Xidi in the north, and with the opening of the Luojiang canal, merchant ships sailing down the Longjiang River from Shujing Prefecture no longer take the risk of taking the unpredictable sea route, but directly go south from here to Xuyang Erzhou.  Prefecture, Luoshui City gradually played its role as a northern water transport hub.  Xiaoxia came with He Si'er and Nangong half a year ago and just passed by in a hurry without having time to take a closer look. At this time, she went at the call of the monk and Taoist priest and took a walk around the city.

    Xiao Xia and Wu Wu Taoist were both dressed in Taoist robes, while Ming Yue was dressed as a handsome Taoist boy. The three of them were inconspicuous among the crowds of people on the street.  As he walked along, Xiaoxia compared the scenes along the street with those in his memory. Suddenly he stopped, pointed to a large house in front of him and asked Master Crow: "Isn't that the chief helmsman of the Luoshui Gang?"

    Taoist Wu Wu nodded: "Exactly, Taoist Master Qingfeng remembered it well. That was the former chief helm of the Luoshui Gang, but now it has become the Hushan Gate."

    "Hushan Gate?" Xiao Xia had a vague impression that it seemed to be a gang that had taken refuge in the Nangong family. He still remembered that he had seen the leader of the Hushan Gate when he and He Si'er Nangong came here together, a strong man with a sinister face.  He smiled in front of me like a flattering cat.  Now in front of the general helmsman of the Hushan Gate are twelve tall and strong men standing with their hands crossed, majestic. There is an endless stream of guests coming in and out of the two side doors. They are no less impressive than the Luoshui Gang back then. It seems that the Strong Man Gate  The Lord¡¯s cat face is indeed not in vain.

    "A few years ago, the Hushanmen was just a small gang with a few dozen people. A few years later, it became like this. It is said that the Hushanmen is surrounded by a big tree. Last time, a group of famous knights from the Righteous Alliance came.  He also assigned the Hushan Gate to Luoshui City for inspection and inspection, saying that he was inspecting Luoshui City on behalf of the Righteous Alliance. This looks beautiful, but in fact they are just the bastards of those big sects. But the Righteous Alliance came out and walked around.  After that, the fighting and fighting between those small gangs and factions became much less frequent."

    Xiaoxia nodded.  He also participated in the actions of the Righteous Alliance.  I know that this is a move by various sects and aristocratic families to re-divide and integrate their respective interests.  The common fights and fights in the arena are no matter how cruel and brutal they are.  No matter how sophisticated and deceitful the calculation is, in the end, it will actually fall into the outcome of the upper-level game.  The gang leaders looking at the scenery below are just tentacles extending from the upper levels.  Just like the development of Qingzhou in the early years, when the Luoshui City area was first built, blood was shed in the fight for waterways and trade routes. When order was slowly established and stabilized, the interests of each department would naturally be attributed to the upper-level structure.  If the Luoshui Gang were still there, they would have to choose a strong enough backer to be able to stand.  Although Jianghu is a Jianghu that relies on fists and swords to speak, Jiangshan always needs order and stability. Game compromise and exchange of interests are the final results.

    "By the way, what happened to Shen Ji Tang?" Xiao Xia asked.  Shenji Hall has played a big role in these turmoils. It has been hit a lot recently. Not only was Tiangong's plan blocked, even the head of the Hall, Mr. Fang, who established the Shenji Hall, heard that  He was also arrested, and his vitality must have been seriously injured.  But along the way Xiaoxia walked, no matter on the street or on the pier, she could see people driving machine beasts to move things.  At the side door of Hushan Gate, there were a few big men carrying wooden boxes to the machine beast. Judging from the size of the box and the way the big men were struggling, it was probably gold and silver inside.  A year ago, the use of machine beasts would not have become so popular.

    "Shenji Hall? Their business is getting better and better. After all, this machine beast is really easy to use I heard that they have joined the Tang family in Shuzhou, and the imperial court also wants to get involved in this machine business.  It looks like But it doesn't matter to ordinary Jianghu people. Whoever you join is also doing business, right? If the things he comes up with are useful, someone will buy them. If someone buys them, someone will sell them. It doesn't matter who sells them.  no?"

    Xiaoxia nodded again.  Crow Taoist's words are true. No matter who hands the Shenji Hall, this mechanism and equipment technique will probably become more and more prosperous. I don't know if the set of fire-melting cores that I participated in the development will really be perfected. Then  As soon as the Tiangong Plan was launched, what happened to Jingzhou??Is Chief Craftsman Wei bragging when he said that the world is full of institutions?

    After walking for a while from the general headquarters of Hushanmen, we came to the Yamen of the Monks and Taoists in Luoshui City. Several Taoist priests from Baiyunguan and several monks from Jinshui Temple had already arrived, and they were working with several petty officials.  Accompanied by tea and waiting.

    "Hey, I accompanied Taoist Master Qingfeng to walk a few steps in the city. I came a moment late. I was tired and made several fellow Taoists and Masters wait for a long time. It's really a sin" Taoist Crow walked away with a smile on his face.  He went up and bowed his hands repeatedly, saying that he was guilty, but there was some unconcealable pride in his smile.  "Taoist Master Qingfeng came to Luoshui City last time for business with Mr. Nangong and Fairy He from Maoshan faction. They passed by in a hurry and didn't have time to appreciate the scenery of the first city in Qingzhou. Only then did the poor Taoist show his friendship as a landlord and accompany him while walking around.  I just forgot about the time. It¡¯s really a sin.¡±

    Xiaoxia couldn¡¯t help but frown secretly after hearing this.  He had specifically asked Taoist Crow about the agreed time before. Taoist Crow's lateness was obviously deliberate, and the meaning contained a strong sense of snobbishness and cleverness unique to the lower classes in the world. It meant that the person with the highest status and the most respectable status would naturally come last.  By the way, I would also like to remind others not to forget that Taoist Master Qingfeng, who has a relationship with the Nangong family and Maoshan He Fairy, also has a relationship with him.

    ¡°But such publicity is what Xiaoxia really doesn¡¯t want to see.  Not to mention it was a bit boring and disgusting, but he was in big trouble at home.  It really shouldn¡¯t be publicized.

    Fortunately, the several Taoist monks waiting here were all from famous sects, and they didn't pay attention to Taoist Crow's vulgar mentality. At least they didn't show it to others. They all bowed to him and Xiaoxia calmly, and Xiaoxia also used it.  Return the courtesy honestly.  The eyes of two older Taoist priests rested on Mingyue for a moment. It was obvious that Xiaoxia's superficial modification could not be concealed from their eyes, but then the two Taoist priests looked away and pretended not to see it.

    "Okay, everyone is here, then I will lead you to meet the two European Baiyi." The leader of several minor officials stood up and cupped his hands to everyone.  "I couldn't explain it clearly in the official document before. Let me explain it to you mages again. One of the two European Yi people seems to be a monk in the Yi religion. He can use some weird magic. Mr. Zhou Mu saw it in person.  After passing these two people, they said that this Yi monk seemed to want to use that magic to inflict initiation on people, but for some unknown reason, the soil and water here may be different from that of Euro Yi State. This magic can never be effective. So this is why  Please go and have a look, all the mages. Can you think of a solution?"

    "Why didn't that boy Zhao Laosan tell me about this? Otherwise, it would be better to be prepared in advance and think of a solution" Taoist Crow muttered to Xiao Xia next to him in a low voice.  He laughed at the little official again.  "Why can't this magic adapt to the local environment? I wonder what's the point in it?"

    The head of the clerk did not answer, but an old Taoist next to him said calmly: "Taoism is the power that connects the heaven and earth. Different environments have an impact on Taoism. For example, where the power of fire is strong, it is difficult to use water.  Law. I heard that the customs and customs of the European Yizhou are very different from ours, and the inheritance of Taoism and Dharma are even different. It makes sense that the Yizhou cannot use Yifa in our land."

    "So that's it. Taoist Master Jin Lingzi is worthy of being a disciple of Longhu Mountain. He has extensive knowledge and is well-educated." Taoist Crow Crow held his hands with a smile on his face, and secretly made a gesture to Xiao Xia to indicate to Jin Lingzi.  The leader is the leader of the Tianshi Cult in Luoshui City.

    These two old Taoists were wearing the Taoist robes of the Celestial Master Sect, and they had good eyesight. Xiaoxia probably guessed it.  However, only Zhang Tianshi knew about Jingzhou and the Universal True Talisman in his body for the time being, and the news should not have spread to Qingzhou yet. He was not worried just because these two Taoists were members of the Tianshi Sect.

    The monk on the side also nodded in agreement and said: "Master Liu Junfeng has a very high level of Confucianism, and he is also well-read and knowledgeable. Since he has seen it with his own eyes, it is certainly not bad."

    The head of the petty officials nodded repeatedly: "However, Mr. Zhou Mu is busy with everything, and he is not as skilled in this method as the magicians, so I asked you to come and help. This European Yizhou has not yet had any contact with my Daqian court.  , this time it may involve the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, so please do your best."

    The monk put his hands together and said: "Although we are monks outside the country, our practice is in the world. It is our duty to contribute to the court and the country. Just ask this gentleman to lead the way."

    Xiaoxia watched quietly from the side.  These three monks should also be of high status. Placed in other places, the monks and Taoists would probably not be able to control them with a piece of official documents. However, here they came with the guarding Taoist from Tianshijiao. I don¡¯t know if it is the influence of the Qingzhou government.  Far better than other places, it is still for the sake of Master Liu, the state pastor.

    Of course, the place where the two Europeans were arranged to live could not be the Yamen. Instead, they booked two sets of rooms in an inn in the city.  The monks and Taoist officials took them all the way.

    The inn is a lively place in Luoshui CityThere was a large flow of people, but the group of monks coming together still attracted the attention of the people in the inn. Some of them recognized Taoist Jin Lingzi and the two monks from Jinshui Temple, and came to worship and say hello.

    Xiaoxia was in the last position among the group of people, so naturally no one came to see him. He was just walking around absentmindedly at first, but suddenly an inexplicable feeling came over him, and he felt slightly panicked and uneasy deep in his heart.  It's like being stared at.  He remained calm and pretended to turn his head to speak to Taoist Crow next to him. His eyes swept across the inn, but he didn't notice anyone looking at him.  Then the feeling of being watched disappeared immediately.

    "Taoist Xia, someone was looking at you just now." The bright moon behind him said softly.

    "Yeah." Xiaoxia responded softly with a normal expression.  After having the Universal True Talisman, his senses became much more sensitive. Not only his sense of the vitality of the laws of heaven and earth, but his overall senses became sharper.  Ordinary people's gaze inspection will not give people a special feeling.  The gaze just now must have been quite hostile, and the person's cultivation level was probably not low, otherwise it would not have caused a feeling of panic that affected his mind.

    ?????????????????? However, this sudden hostility disappeared immediately afterwards. It didn¡¯t seem like they had been tracking them all the time, but more like a sudden gaze during an encounter.

    Could it be that he was from the Luoshui Gang in the past?  This is most likely.  But Xiaoxia recalled it but had no clue.  However, compared to the possible troubles from the Tianshi Sect and the Shadow Guards, these mere grievances are nothing.

    "The man turned out at the top of the stairs. He turned back after seeing you just now." Mingyue pointed to the stairs in front. It turned out that she had seen the man just now.  "He is a big man in his thirties or forties. He looks very fierce and powerful. But I have never seen him before."

    "It doesn't matter. Don't pay attention to him." Xiaoxia replied softly.  The stairs above were all inn rooms. It seemed like a chance encounter.  If it was just an ordinary grievance in the world, he really wouldn't take it to heart. Not to mention that he has a lot of methods at his disposal after he has the Universal True Talisman. If he joins forces with Mingyue, he doesn't have to be afraid of a dozen or so ordinary masters in the world.  .  Even the monks and Taoists next to them are not mediocre.  His status is not low either.  I'm really not afraid of people from the world seeking revenge.

    The room where the Europeans were housed was also upstairs, and the monks and Taoist officials took them all the way up the stairs.  The wooden stairs creaked softly under the tread of several people, and Xiaoxia was just slightly wary.  Sure enough, no one suddenly jumped out until he reached the door of the room guarded by two soldiers.  As long as that person wasn't stupid, he wouldn't rush out and ask for trouble at this time.

    For the time being, Xiaoxia paid no attention to the mysterious and vicious man hiding in an unknown wing.  When the two soldiers over there saw them coming, they quickly bowed their heads and bowed to get out of the way, opened the door and let them walk in.  Xiaoxia also followed closely behind. He was now more interested in the European people than in the grievances of fighting and killing.

    This is Room A of this inn. It is quite spacious. Even if so many people walk in at once, it is not too crowded. In front of the large round table in the middle of the room, two people with very different appearances from ordinary people are sitting.  Standing, as if waiting for them.  The man sitting had white beard and hair and looked to be over sixty years old, while the man standing behind him was a tall and strong man in his prime. The man's messy hair and beard were as dark red as rust.

    Including Xiaoxia, it was the first time for almost everyone here to see the legendary Euroyi people.  Although they were wearing ordinary clothes, they had deep eyebrows and swollen noses, and their facial contours were very different from ordinary people. Their skin color was white and rosy, especially the eyes in their eyes were a bit inhuman. The old man  His eyes are green, but those of the strong man are blue.

    "This Oroi man really has a rough appearance. Look at that big man's hair and his eyes. If a poor Taoist saw him in the wild, he wouldn't be frightened and would think he had encountered a monster  .I said, are these Europeans all transformed from monsters? Just like the Xidi barbarians who think they are the descendants of monsters" Crow Taoist clicked his tongue, knowing that these two Europeans heard  He doesn't understand 'human language' and talks unscrupulously.

    Only the clerk, Seng Daosi, turned his head and looked at him with a strange expression. Everyone else, including Xiao Xia, ignored him.  At this time, the old man Ouluo had already stood up, put his hands on his chest and bowed to everyone, and muttered a Yi language in his mouth, which seemed to be a blessing.

    Although he didn't understand the language and had never seen such Yi religion etiquette, the old man Ouluo had a kind face and a calm demeanor. The respectful meaning in this salute was unquestionable. Several monks clasped their hands in return, and the Taoist priest also clasped his fists and bowed.  Taoist Crow originally wanted to say something strange, but when he saw that Xiao Xia was not lagging behind and bowed honestly, he quickly shut up and followed.

    "Agulis." Old Man EuroHe smiled and pointed at himself, and then pointed sideways at the strong European man who had been standing behind him.  "Minx."

    The strong European man named Minx clenched his fist and hit his chest with a hammer, making a muffled sound like a drum. He bowed his head and bowed slightly to everyone.

    "Principal Jin Lingzi"

    "A poor man is innocent"

    "The poor monk Yuanrong" Several monks here also reported their names one after another.  Although it was only a few breaths and his speech was unclear, the old man Oulu's demeanor was modest and natural, his behavior was calm, and he seemed to be extremely well-educated. People couldn't help but put away their original vague attitude towards the 'foreign barbarian'.  of contempt.

    "He's just an old barbarian man. At most, he's just like some cave master and mountain master among those Yunzhou barbarians. Why should he be so polite" Taoist Crow was somewhat disapproving.

    ¡°Fellow Taoist Crow Crow, you must be careful what you say.¡± Xiaoxia couldn¡¯t bear it anymore and reminded her loudly.  The Crow Taoist couldn't see it, but he felt it. These two Europeans really couldn't be looked down upon as ordinary outsiders.  The old man Ouluo's demeanor was modest and calm, and his every move was tense and unyielding. He seemed casual but also gave people a sense of order. He was actually a bit like a Confucian celebrity who was well-versed in poetry and etiquette. That was only possible if he had both.  Only through profound and complex etiquette education and deep inner cultivation can the magnanimity be displayed outwardly.  Those who can possess such magnanimity cannot be treated as barbarians under any circumstances.  This old European man must be a very high-status figure in the European continent.

    As for the strong European man behind the old man, he should be the old man's bodyguard or something like that. Just by looking at it, he could tell that he was a man with thick muscles and strong bones and full of flesh and blood. However, Xiaoxia couldn't feel any overflowing exuberance.  The breath of essence and blood makes him feel like an ordinary person.  Xiaoxia didn't know what the martial arts inheritance in Europe looked like or what the particularities were, but according to the words of people in the martial arts world in her home, she had mastered all her energy and blood, penetrated the two veins of Ren and Du, and the day after tomorrow.  The realm has reached its peak, and you can enter from the outside, or in other words, you have already reached this stage.  (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature. The novels will be better and updated faster!
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