martial arts accelerator

Chapter 56 Folk customs
After passing Liangjie Ridge, we left the boundary of Qiguo.

The two rode their horses and raised their whips, heading towards the hinterland of Wu Kingdom.

Galloping along the way, I occasionally saw that most of the people who came and went held weapons, and their blood was hidden between the fronts, all of them were full of evil spirits, and they were indeed worthy of the country's title of "Wu".

When they arrived at a post station, Le Xinyan proposed to take a break.

After tying up the horse, Zhang Yong straddled the wooden bench: "Sister Le, have you ever been to Wu Kingdom?"

While talking, he picked up the teapot and poured water.

Le Xinyan patted Zhang Yong's hand away and skillfully tested the poison with silver needles.

"Don't think that you are still in Qi State, you have to be more careful here in Wu State."

After confirming that there was no problem, Le Xinyan poured tea for Zhang Yong while answering Zhang Yong's questions.

"It's because only Meng Liang and I have been here, and Meng Liang has to watch over their practice, that's why I came with you."

"Then how long do we have to travel?"

Le Xinyan frowned and thought for a while: "From here to Shuangfeng County in Wu Kingdom, it will probably take four or five days' journey."

Zhang Yong wanted to ask questions, but unexpectedly there was a sudden change in the corner of the station.

"You really can't find anything after wearing iron shoes, it takes no effort to get here!" The man in yellow robe laughed, and behind him, two men in the same clothes drew their swords out of their sheaths.

The man in sackcloth didn't talk too much, he drew a knife to meet the man next to him, and started fighting if they didn't agree with each other.

The two sides went back and forth, and the fight was fierce.

"Sister Le."

Zhang Yong was about to speak when Le Xinyan slapped two copper coins on the table.

"Let's go, don't make extra trouble."

After speaking, without looking at the two gangs fighting fiercely in the corner, he dragged Zhang Yong away on horseback.

The irrelevant people at the other tables were not surprised, and left money one after another.

Before long, the inn had turned into an exclusive battlefield for both fighting parties.

At this time, the store owner took out the side door, walked around the battlefield, put away the copper plates on the table, and walked back to the side door far away.

Everything is so ordinary.

After driving for a while, Le Xinyan saw Zhang Yong thinking deeply and said with relief: "It's just an ordinary battle between rivers and lakes. What's the fuss about?"

Zhang Yong suppressed the restlessness in his heart, and told himself that he was also a veteran, and this was just a trivial matter, and he gradually felt better.

The two arrived at the inn before dark. Le Xinyan ordered some side dishes and asked for two rooms.

Xiaoer brought the two of them to the cubicle, and Le Xinyan couldn't wait to introduce them to Zhang Yong.

"The taste of this store is very good, you have to try it."

After a while, Xiao Er put the bowls and chopsticks on, and the food was served step by step. Le Xinyan also tested the poison with silver needles as usual.

Cold pig ears, stir-fried Chinese cabbage, sweet and sour fish
Zhang Yong originally thought that since it was a place where Sister Le had been, there would be no problems until he tried the steamed goose palm dish.

Le Xinyan slowly pulled out the discolored silver needle.

Zhang Yong's face changed slightly, and he was about to fall out, but unexpectedly Le Xinyan and the waiter looked at each other. The waiter nodded and smiled, brought a new plate of dishes, and informed the two of them that they had changed rooms, and then silently left.

"What are you doing in a daze? Hurry up and eat?" After checking again and confirming that there is no problem, Le Xinyan greeted.

Zhang Yong was a little confused: "Isn't this a black shop?"

"Isn't it because the food was drugged, so what's the fuss? The new food is fine." Le Xinyan started to eat without paying attention.

Seeing Le Xinyan enjoying the food, Zhang Yong picked up the dishes tremblingly.

Thinking about his task of saving Ning Zezhi, now in his heart, he was afraid that Le Xinyan would stab him backhanded, and then said with a nonchalant expression: "It's just hacking to death."

Zhang Yong couldn't help shivering.

"What's the matter, is there a problem with the food?" Seeing Zhang Yong's face turned pale, Le Xinyan asked with concern.

Zhang Yong quickly shook his head: "It's nothing, it's nothing, let's eat and eat."

Fortunately, the follow-up itinerary did not refresh the lower limit again. After three days of driving, the two arrived in Shuangfeng County smoothly.

The county is not big, and it has a quiet and peaceful atmosphere.

After the two found an inn and settled down, Le Xinyan came to Zhang Yong's room and talked about the follow-up arrangements.

"This is Ning Zezhi's hometown. After he was dismissed, he went all the way back south."

"If the information is correct, he will arrive here tomorrow afternoon."

"Then how do we start?" Zhang Yong asked.

Le Xinyan frowned and thought about it, and said uncertainly: "There are not a few people who think about this person. When the time comes, let's go to the suburbs to investigate, find out the details, and then make a long-term plan."

Speaking of this, Le Xinyan solemnly instructed: "During his tenure, this person has been involved in the investigation of major incidents several times, and he has been involved extensively. We don't yet know why he was dismissed, but there must be a major involvement in it. By then Remember not to act rashly."

As long as you don't say a word and kill someone, I will definitely not act rashly.Thinking about it, Zhang Yong hurriedly nodded in agreement.

After explaining, Le Xinyan went back to her room to rest.

At the same time, a luxuriously decorated carriage parked in front of a house in Shuangfeng County.

A man in a black robe and a hood turned over and got out of the car, led by the servants, into the east wing.

"Young master Xiao, are you here because of Ning Zezhi?" In the room, the female voice was soft and lazy, appealing.

The man opened the door and entered the room, took off his hood and robe, revealing a handsome face.

If Zhang Yong was here, he would definitely recognize this familiar face.

It was Xiao Tianruo who met once in the palace.

Xiao Tianruo didn't answer directly: "Do you know why he was dismissed?"

"The rumors in Beijing are because Faru Temple is involved."

Hearing the name of "Faru Temple", Xiao Tianruo's expression was displeased: "I came here precisely because of this."

The woman smiled disdainfully: "In this world, there are countless people who have worked hard for the three words 'Fa Ru Temple'."

Xiao Tianruo said coldly: "I didn't come here for martial arts."

The woman didn't care: "This has nothing to do with me. I only provide information."

"Who are the masters around Ning Zezhong?"

"Nowadays, he is not the supervisor of the Ministry of Armed Forces, what kind of master can he have around him?"

After the woman finished speaking, she looked up at Xiao Tianruo, and continued: "There is only one person you need to pay attention to."

Xiao Tianruo frowned: "Who?"

"Song Junyi, this person is a friend Ning Zezhi made during his tenure, and his martial arts skills are not inferior to yours."

Xiao Tianruo smiled after hearing this: "Interesting, Ning Zezhi knows that such a person can actually make friends."

Seeing that Xiao Tianruo didn't continue to ask questions, the woman got up and went out: "Okay, if you don't have any other questions, I'll leave first. You can just stay here after you use the house. Remember to bring the money later."

Xiao Tianruo stepped out of the room, bowed sideways, and watched the woman leave.

"Faru Temple" Recalling that unforgettable duel, Xiao Tianruo's face was filled with uncertainty.

(End of this chapter)