Heavenly Dao Formula

Xia Fan woke up the moment the sun shone through the window the next morning.

Without the bumping of the carriage and the disturbing mosquitoes, he slept very soundly this time, and the fatigue caused by the previous journey all disappeared.

Even the fox demon that appeared last night was like a dream——

etc!

Xia Fan jumped off the bed, onto the dilapidated wooden table, and looked out the window.

Then he couldn't help but raise the corner of his mouth.

I saw that the plate on the window sill was empty.

It seems that it is not his own illusion.

Since the stewed beef was taken away, does that mean that the other party accepted the agreement?

He suddenly looked forward to tonight.

After putting on his outer robe and washing up by the well in the backyard, Xia Fan came to the lobby and ordered a steamed cornbread for two renminbi.

It can't be blamed for his lack of economy, since he was able to sense and induce qi, his appetite has increased a lot. The body has not grown much, but the food has doubled several times. As long as you don't eat a full meal, your body function and air-entraining efficiency will drop significantly.

This is the same for other alchemists.

Xia Fan put it down to the fact that the conservation of energy is always expressed in strange ways in some places.

Good morning, Brother Xia!

Suddenly someone shouted from behind.

Even without turning his head, he recognized who the other party was.

Sure enough, Wei Wushuang's familiar face soon appeared in front of him, Do you mind if I sit next to you?

It doesn't matter. Xia Fan blinked, it seemed that this fellow countryman didn't take his behavior of stealing the beef seriously.

Along with him, there was also a large plate of breakfast, besides steamed buns, rice porridge, tofu nao and pancakes were also available.

Xia Fan knew how the other party's slightly fat figure came about - in terms of the consumption of alchemists, it is really not that easy to become fat.

Brother Xia, you're right. I've thought about it all night and I've made a decision. Wei Wushuang didn't start eating right away, but said seriously.

What has been decided?

The position in the Privy Council...is not suitable for me. He paused, I'm not saying that it's not good to eliminate harm for the people and protect the safety of one side, but the thought of facing terrifying evil monsters makes me even eat. No less...

Huh??? Xia Fan glanced at the sumptuous breakfast on the table...then what is it?

It's just my father's persecution to come here for reference. I haven't made the corresponding awareness. Even if I pass the exam, I don't think the fate will be much better. So I plan to stay in a teahouse or hotel during the exam period until the exam is over. After speaking, Wei Wushuang's tone became more and more brisk, There is no need to fight with others, and there is no need to go digging ghost fire graveyards late at night. As long as you persist until the last day, you will have an explanation to your father after you go back. Of course, Without your awakening, Brother Xia, it would be impossible for me to make up my mind so quickly, even if I am regarded as a coward by Brother Xia, I still want to say thank you in person—”

Coward? I never said that. Xia Fan interrupted with a smile, On the contrary, you are not too timid.

Brother Xia, you don't need to comfort me...

It's not consolation. In my opinion, the courage needed to be honest with oneself is no less than that of facing the evil spirits directly. Quitting has nothing to do with courage. Have a better future.

Wei Wushuang stared at him for a long time before chuckling, Honestly speaking, there are not many people who think like you. Once hired by the Privy Council, alchemists are officials no matter how young they are, and businessmen are businessmen after all. But I think, What you said was not unreasonable.

As if letting go of his worries, he picked up the pancake and took a full bite, Brother Xia, if you haven't passed the exam, come and find me at the Dawan Grain Shop, I told you I would treat you to a good meal.

Xia Fan rolled his eyes, Shouldn't you wish me smooth sailing at this time?

I think so too, but this assessment is far from being as simple as it appears on the surface. Wei Wu said while eating, Someone already asked about the situation in Qingshan Town yesterday—there is indeed a ghost town here, but the scale is small. It's pitiful. According to common sense, if hundreds of candidates can collect a whole bottle of spiritual fire, at least one mass grave is needed, but I heard people say that there are dozens of grave bags here and there.

This is too little... Xia Fan said in surprise.

Indeed, even if spiritual fires are generated in every tomb, there are only a hundred or so. If this continues, conflicts will inevitably be inevitable. The fellow townsman sighed, Perhaps this is the original intention of the examiner, not to fight with others , Don't even think about getting the qualification to pass the test. It's just too unfair to those disciples who are not from the family...

In addition, seven days of food and lodging expenses are also constraints. Although I think Xiongtai has already seen this point, but you only have half of other people's funds from the beginning. It is not limited by ability, so don't force yourself .”

Indeed. Xia Fan said frankly, I originally planned to spend three days to solve the problem, but now it's not safe to look at it for three days. If your information is correct, this battle is likely to last until the last moment of the exam .”

Unfortunately, I can't help you any further.

Wei Wushuang didn't mean to hide or evade either. The relationship between the two was shallow after all. The other party thanked him for his gratitude. He took the risk of living in the wild and saved the money for Xia Fan to complete the exam. He couldn't do such a thing that hurts himself and others Do.

It's okay, your willingness to share information with me is enough to repay you. There was also the braised beef, Xia Fanxin said. If it was yesterday, I would really have nothing to do, but today it is not necessarily hopeless.

Do you have a way to raise money? The other party was surprised.

Probably. Xia Fan nodded, By the way, did you have a nightmare last night?

Nightmare? Wei Wushuang took a bite of the tofu brain, I don't remember... I basically don't have dreams.

Xia Fan's expression froze, and he suddenly felt a little uncertain, Uh, let me ask another question. If you had a nightmare, dreaming of a blood-red moon and monsters all over the ground, would you be afraid?

Wei Wushuang thought for a while, Of course! That's a scene unique to purgatory! If I were in such a scene, I'm afraid I'd be so frightened that I'd just pass out.

Isn't it... so exaggerated? Xia Fan was stunned, But that was just a dream...

Dreams are very important omens. He said earnestly, Although I don't dream much, I also know that dreams are an extension of consciousness, and this is especially true for the breath-inducing person. You must not take the signs of dreams lightly.

So that's the case...Xia Fan suddenly realized.

This is a world where consciousness can have an effect on matter, which means that dreams are no longer ordinary deep-level brain activities—measuring dreams purely from the degree of horror is tantamount to using the past common sense to think about new problems, which is nothing more than seeking a sword. .

That's good. He said with a relieved smile, I just wanted to try it before, but now that you've said it like this, I think I'm pretty much sure.

Really? Wei Wushuang put down the pancake in his hand, Can you show me? Oh, I'm not trying to take advantage of it, but I'm just curious—

Xia Fan pointed behind him, Come with me. It's still early.

...

Qingshan Town, in front of the suspension bridge connecting the inside and outside of the mountain.

Xia Fan waited for a candidate who was walking hurriedly with a bag on his back.

Brother, please stop. He stepped forward and cupped his hands, I am an examinee from Fenghua County, Xia Fan.

The other party glanced at him suspiciously, then stopped slowly, Chu, Youzhou.

It's a pleasure to meet you! Xia Fan looked back at the suspension bridge behind him, pretending to be regretful, If you cross this bridge, you will fail the examination.

Probably because he mentioned the pain point, the other party's expression became obviously a little unhappy, What does this have to do with you?

I didn't want to laugh at you, nor did I want to ask why you left. Xia Fan said in a gentle tone, The reason why I'm waiting here is just to make a relationship with you.

Speak straight.

I hope you can lend me the unused money to help me.

Are you crazy? the man said in disbelief, Why should I help you?

If I can pass the scholar's examination, I will definitely repay it ten times in the future. Xia Fan ignored the sarcasm in his words and acted as if he hadn't heard it. Even if I fail, I will repay the borrowed part as an excuse As proof, what do you think?

After that, he took out a piece of paper from his pocket - this kind of palm-sized paper was originally used to make talismans, and now he has written it as an IOU.

The other party sized him up for a moment, then laughed loudly, You consider yourself a genius of the Luo family. If you can pass—oh, what do you use to guarantee this?

The passing rate of the doctoral examination is not low.

That's not your turn, get out of the way!

Xia Fan turned sideways and made a gesture of please.

The candidate surnamed Chu glared at him, and walked up the suspension bridge without looking back, Since I happened to meet you, I would also like to warn you, this place is not quite right, if you don't have two brushes, you'd better leave as soon as possible, so as not to lose your life!

Uh...Brother Xia, is this what your method is? Seeing him walk away, Wei Wushuang appeared from behind the big tree where he was hiding, and asked with a strange expression on his face.

That's right. Xia Fan said without changing his face.

Borrowing money in Qingshan Town... I'm afraid it's a bit difficult.

It's not 'borrowing money'. He narrowed his eyes and looked into the distance, You keep hiding, someone is coming again!

Wei Wushuang could only shrink back.

The second and third candidates are still the same.

But the fourth turned out to be different.

He took Xia Fan's IOU and handed over five taels of silver to the latter.

Then came the seventh, then the tenth.

Wei Wushuang, who was observing all this secretly from behind the tree, was dumbfounded. He didn't quite understand why someone would lend money to Xia Fan just by meeting him once. What's even more incomprehensible is that Xia Fan was able to wait for so many people who gave up the exam at the entrance of the suspension bridge when the exam was only the next day!

How did he know that these people were leaving Qingshan Town? ?

When the thirty-sixth person was reached, the situation changed again.

Sorry, you're late. The man spread his hands, The Fei family bought my money, medicine packs and chips, and now I have nothing on me except two sets of clothes.

Buy? What do they use?

Gold. The other party said bluntly, They said that as long as I give the voucher to the servant waiting outside the town, I can immediately exchange it for the same amount of gold leaf.

Really? I wish you a smooth return journey.

After bidding farewell to this person, Xia Fan called to Wei Wushuang's position, Come out, we can go back to town.

Don't wait any longer? the latter asked with his head out.

Well, there's no point in waiting any longer. The candidates who will cross the bridge next will probably be as penniless as that person. Xia Fan looked up at the sky, Is there a response within an hour... You are worthy of being a disciple of the family.

I don't understand. Wei Wushuang trotted over and said impatiently.

He happily shook the slightly heavy purse in his hand. you can ask.

You say this is not a loan, so what is it?

This... Xia Fan smiled slightly, This is called venture capital.