The crossed scholar

That's why the Seventh Princess sent her stewards to negotiate with the Nineteenth Princess with incense powder and banknotes.The result of the negotiation went smoothly, but the purchase volume of the Seventh Princess was not very much, not as much as imagined at all. They only purchased 500 yuan of soap, 50 yuan of toilet paper, [-] yuan of burning knives, and [-] yuan more. Yuan's latest 'milk silky soap'.

It seems that the Seventh Princess is using it by herself, and she doesn't plan to sell it on a large scale.This made Zhu Xiaobao a little depressed, it was completely different from what he thought!It seems that the Seventh Princess still wants to lower the price. According to the current price, she can't earn much.Princess Seven still wants to make huge profits!

"Tsk tsk! They are all smart people, it seems that they still need to develop a stable sales channel by themselves!" Zhu Xiaobao shook his head and said.

At this time, I saw the old apprentice holding a piece of wrapping paper and looking left and right, and he was still muttering: "This word is too small, how can those gentlemen and ladies see it clearly?"

Suddenly, Zhu Xiaobao's heart moved, as if he had overlooked a problem, he hurriedly called Mu Chunyi, asked her to follow him back to the laboratory, made a mold again, and then the princess made a match with Mu Chunyi. Lenses about the size of eyeglass lenses.

But Mu Chunyi held the lens and looked at it, but it became more and more blurred, and couldn't help asking: "Master, what is this, I can't see clearly at all?"

"Reading glasses!"

Chapter 274 Reading Glasses

Mu Chunyi asked a little puzzled: "What's the use of this, I can't see clearly!"

Zhu Xiaobao shook his head and said: "You don't, but that senior brother of yours is very useful. I was negligent on this point. I thought he would live forever! It turns out that he can't resist the laws of nature!"

"You...what are you talking about, why can't I understand!" Kimuraichi became even more confused.

"Okay, you'll understand later, you go and ask Ying Xiuxiu to make some dishes, and I'll have a drink with you tonight!" Zhu Xiaobao felt a little guilty, for such a long time, he didn't find the old apprentice I really shouldn't feel uncomfortable!

In fact, he is an apprentice in name, and the Venerable Wine and Meat seems to be more helpful to him, and now the two really have a tacit understanding. The old apprentice has always worked hard to follow Zhu Xiaobao, protecting him all the time. Zhu Xiaobao.

When I returned to my living room, I didn't expect Wu Yue to be there, and it seemed that I had taken a bath again. Since I discovered that this soap can effectively improve the skin, Wu Yue has taken a bath twice a day. It also washes white and tender.As for the cost, it was out of her consideration!

"Hee hee! Master, you specially invited me to dinner today? Do you want to teach new dishes again, Dongpo pork, beggar chicken, I have already mastered it, and now I want to learn a new dish!" The old apprentice said hopefully.In fact, since the old apprentice followed Zhu Xiaobao, he has enjoyed a lot of days, and now he can't live without this kind of happy life!

"Hey! Old apprentice, why didn't you tell me about your difficulties?" Zhu Xiaobao looked at Venerable Wine and Meat, and suddenly didn't want to destroy this wonderful relationship. Effect.If Zhu Xiaobao called him Master the other way around, I'm afraid there would be no such tacit understanding!

"What's the problem? No? I'm living well, even though I'm a little older, but my cultivation is enough to live happily for decades!" The old apprentice asked a little puzzled.

"Then read the words on it to me!" Zhu Xiaobao took out a piece of paper, on which were densely written the formula of anesthetics.

"Uh, this word is too small! Why don't you let the junior sister read it!" The old apprentice said very embarrassed. He thought that Zhu Xiaobao was going to pass on this formula to him, but he felt that he didn't know it at all. Need it!Does he plan to leave Zhu Xiaobao's place?

"Yeah, take this with you and have a look!" Zhu Xiaobao handed the old apprentice the lenses in his pocket, and then asked expectantly, he didn't know how many reading glasses the old apprentice should wear, According to his usual performance, the prescription should not be high, so the current lens is almost 150 degrees.

"Huh! What is this? It's amazing? I can see clearly!" The old apprentice looked at the formula again with the lens, and exclaimed suddenly. If he is not satisfied with this point now, It's a bit difficult to see things that are close. Of course, at his age, he can maintain this because his cultivation base is too high. If he was an ordinary person, he would have been old-eyed and senile!

"Haha! I knew you would like it! This is specially made for you! You won't have to complain about not being able to see clearly in the future!" Zhu Xiaobao immediately laughed happily.

"Ah? Xiaobao!" Unexpectedly, the old apprentice's eyes were wet with excitement. After so many years, it seemed that it was the first time he felt that someone was silently caring about him.

Since stepping into the realm of sages, the sage of wine and meat has been on guard against his opponents all the time, and he has to practice desperately.In order to be successful in cultivation, he even gave up starting a family and carrying on the family line, even though he is at the top of the world when he grows old.But always alone.Sometimes it feels invincible and lonely!

Therefore, Venerable Wine and Meat cherishes his present life very much now. Although he is not a master and apprentice in the true sense, he would rather call himself an old apprentice, because he is enjoying this very warm and happy life. Looking back now, he worked so hard Cultivation really doesn't mean much, and you have lost too much!

"Hee hee! I knew you would be moved to tears. Tomorrow, I will ask Mu Chunyi to make you a pair of eyes according to the distance between your pupils. It will be more convenient to use then! Humans always live in groups. Animals are meant to care for and help each other." Zhu Xiaobao never thought that a simple pair of reading glasses would excite the old apprentice so much.But he is also very happy in his heart, he is still very happy to help the old apprentice solve some practical problems!

"Senior brother! Don't worry, I will help you make a pair of the lightest and strongest frame tomorrow to ensure that you are comfortable to use!" Mu Chunyi also said emotionally from the side, not to mention that this senior brother is really Take good care of yourself.

But Mu Chunyi has a better understanding of Zhu Xiaobao. Although he is a bit lustful and greedy for money, he really cares about the people around him in his heart.Thinking of this, Mu Chunyi envied Wu Yue very much, because now Wu Yue was full of happiness every day, and even her face became more and more rosy!

"Old apprentice, I want to go to the sand lake, what do you think?" Zhu Xiaobao asked enthusiastically again. He has been familiar with this sand lake for a long time. No use of force, isn't this a great place?He intends to sell his wares there!

"No!" Unexpectedly, Wu Yue and the old apprentice shouted in unison.

"Why? At worst, let the old apprentice go with me, there won't be any danger, right?" Zhu Xiaobao was stunned immediately, because the old apprentice also had a nervous expression.

"Ahem! Master, although the use of force is not allowed there, once you leave the sand lake, it will be completely different. There are countless bandits and bandits around. Without considerable strength, it is impossible to come back smoothly. Besides, our These things are extremely sought-after, and I’m afraid they’ve already started working on them before arriving at Shahu!” the old apprentice said in a low voice.

"Could it be that even you, a great venerable, can't restrain them?" Zhu Xiaobao asked in amazement.

"Hey! You don't know, there are so many bandits and robbers, and some of them have thousands of people. They are impossible to guard against. Even I can only keep you safe. How can I manage those goods in my clone? "The old apprentice said very depressed, even if it is Dawu Zun, he can't stand the crowd!

"That's right! Even if we go with a lot of people, there will inevitably be casualties, and more and more robbers will gather in the end!" Wu Yue also nodded hurriedly.

"Then how do other businesses manage to operate there all year round? Can they still make money?" Zhu Xiaobao became even more curious.

"Hey! That's because they have established a relationship a long time ago, and they pay a lot of tolls to those bandits every year, and they also have a fixed route. So not only will their goods not be robbed, but they will also be protected! "The old apprentice said very disapprovingly.

"Oh! I see. It seems that every place has its own rules! Then I want to find out about the business situation of Shahu. I really need to open up business routes now!" Zhu Xiaobao was still a little bit unwilling to give up. asked.

"How about this, Master, let me go for a trip, I'm sure it's fine to go alone! What do you want to know, I'll go and find out for you!" The old apprentice thought for a while, and then said.

In fact, the Venerable Wine and Meat is also a little bit jealous, but there is a great Venerable sitting in Shahu.If he went, it would be really difficult to deal with if he ran into him.Because among the nine venerables, he is the bottom one!It's just that now he is more or less confident, because not only has he mastered the strange steps of the Yuanyang Saber, but he also has a peerless kitchen knife.So the old apprentice is somewhat confident!

"Okay! Then it's hard work for you to take a trip!" Zhu Xiaobao said helplessly, but he also knows his own martial arts. If he really goes, I'm afraid it will be a real burden!

The next day, Mu Chunyi made a very delicate frame for the old apprentice. The old apprentice couldn't put it down in his hands. With this device, he no longer has to worry about looking at things that are too small or too close !

The old apprentice took two beggar chickens and set out on the road at night. Jumei was also clamoring to go, but the old apprentice did not dare to take her. The goal was too big, and she ate too much. Two chickens are not enough for her meal!

In the middle of the night, I didn't expect that Zhu Xiaobao was doing bed exercises with Ying Xiuxiu. Isn't it because Wu Yue is not here today? Zhu Xiaobao quickly took care of Ying Xiuxiu and the three of them.At the critical moment, I didn't expect that my kitchen knife flew back by itself and nailed it directly to the head of the bed, scaring Zhu Xiaobao so much that he was blown away!

"Damn it! Old apprentice, what are you doing? You came back at such a late hour, is it fun to scare me?" Zhu Xiaobao shouted angrily.

But after waiting for a long time, no one responded, but Mu Chunyi rushed over when he heard the noise. Although she was a little embarrassed seeing Zhu Xiaobao's appearance, she still

He said very puzzled: "Impossible, brother has been out for two hours!"

"Ah? Could it be that the kitchen knife flew back by itself?" Zhu Xiaobao pulled the kitchen knife off the bed, and the knife returned to its simple and old appearance, but it felt like it was connected with Zhu Xiaobao. .

……

At the same time, the old apprentice sat on the horse and looked at the golden light going away, and shook his head helplessly: "Oh! Master's is still master's! Leave a little distance, and go back by yourself! Forget it, let's rely on ourselves next time." !"

After whipping the horse and galloping for another two hours, the Venerable Wine and Meat arrived at Shahu. Although he encountered a few bandits and robbers on the way, he didn't bother to pay attention to them. Arrived at Sand Lake.

In fact, the old apprentice came here a long time ago, but that time he met Venerable Feng by chance, and the two had a big fight.As a result, Venerable Duobao, who was sitting in Shahu City, was alarmed. He beat two of them one by one, and drove away Venerable Wine and Meat and Venerable Wind.That time he was able to experience the power of the Venerable Duobao, and his shots were generous, even the hidden weapons he shot were valuable night pearls.

At that time, Venerable Wine and Meat had a rib broken by a night pearl. If he hadn't run fast, his old life would have been here with him!Of course, Venerable Feng didn't end well, he was also beaten and vomited blood, and fled in despair.Therefore, Venerable Wine and Meat has not dared to come here these years, but unexpectedly came back today, and now he has some confidence in his heart.

……

In the warehouse of Lingyue Mountain, Zhu Xiaobao is distributing this month's standard equipment to the female soldiers, as well as the share of Lingyue Mountain's female soldiers, freeing up a lot of space.Zhu Xiaobao clapped his hands and said to Mu Chunyi: "Okay, we can continue to produce again, and there is a lot of room here!"

"But we didn't sell those? That means we received 30 jin of iron and stone. In two months, we will not have enough food!" Mu Chunyi asked worriedly.

"Hmm! Why hasn't the old apprentice come back? Logically speaking, he should have come back, it's been three or four days!" Zhu Xiaobao also frowned and asked.

Just as he was talking, he saw a figure rushing in quickly. Looking carefully, it was the old apprentice!But the image of this old apprentice is really too miserable, his clothes are torn, his face is still blue and his eyes are swollen, how can he look like a great Wu Zun?The most ridiculous thing is that he is still holding half of the spectacle frame in his hand, and the lens on it has been broken, but the old apprentice still holds it tightly in his hand and refuses to let go!

"Ah? Apprentice, what's wrong with you? Who can beat you like this?" Zhu Xiaobao asked in surprise.

"Senior brother, sit down and drink some water!" Mu Chunyi was still careful, and quickly poured a glass of water for the old apprentice, and told her to sit down and take a breath before talking.

"Hey! Don't mention it, it's all caused by the presbyopic glasses!" The old apprentice waved his hand before saying depressedly.

"Ah? Are you fighting against someone with reading glasses?" Zhu Xiaobao was stunned, and then asked in puzzlement.

"Where? It was that old guy who insisted on grabbing my reading glasses! He fought me in Shahu City regardless of the rules! In the end, we fought all the way outside Shahu City, and finally I was given by his Ye Mingzhu." Hit one shot!" The old apprentice said and took out six fist-sized Ye Mingzhu, dare to touch the next five with his bare hands, but the last one failed to escape and was smashed on the back.Fortunately, he has improved a lot in martial arts now, and he didn't suffer any serious injuries, but he just lost his breath

, and finally escaped back!

"Who is so powerful? You can't beat him?" Zhu Xiaobao was shocked when he heard that, in his impression, the old apprentice was already a rare opponent, even the Venerable Jiuyin was no longer his opponent !

"It's... not that Venerable Duobao! If my kitchen knife didn't fly back halfway by itself, I wouldn't have lost to him!" The old apprentice said awkwardly as he found a step for himself.

"I asked you to investigate some situations, but I didn't let you do anything!" Zhu Xiaobao asked very dissatisfied.

"Yes! But when this old guy saw my reading glasses, he lost his mind just like you saw Wu Yue. He tried his best to grab my reading glasses, but I refused to give them to him, so he... Get up!" The old apprentice said angrily.

"Huh? Is it my fault?"

"of course!"

Chapter 275 The Master of Many Treasures

Seeing Venerable Wine and Meat's indignation, Zhu Xiaobao really couldn't say anything. If his kitchen knife was really in the hands of Venerable Wine and Meat, he might really be able to beat Venerable Duobao Woolen cloth!The old apprentice's slashing at the beginning is still fresh in his memory, the power is really unreal!

"Brother, are you injured? Do you want to let the ancient immortal doctor show you?" Mu Chunyi asked with concern.

"Hmph! Just think of me as I was back then, this time he can't hurt me at all!" The old apprentice hummed proudly hearing his round belly.

"Ah? So you were defeated once?" Zhu Xiaobao suddenly realized when he heard it.

"Hmm... um... What's the matter, the Nine Great Masters, he is ranked third, and I am ranked ninth, of course they have fought against each other!" Venerable Wine and Meat immediately lowered his voice, unexpectedly, when he bragged, he His old background was exposed!

"Wow! These six luminous pearls are so beautiful, are they worth a lot?" Mu Chun noticed the six luminous pearls when he saw that he was fine, and couldn't help but exclaimed.

"Huh! That's not right, this old guy has good things in his hands. His biggest hobby is to collect the most precious things, magic weapons, jade, jade, and all kinds of natural treasures, precious medicinal materials, anyway, his collection The Treasure Cave is called Wanbao Cave Mansion, but no one has ever entered it, and they don’t know where it is hidden!" The old apprentice still knew a little about Venerable Duobao.

"Didn't you say that you are not allowed to fight in Shahu City? How can there be a fight?" Zhu Xiaobao was still a little puzzled.

"Who says it's not? This old guy seems to be crazy. He insists on buying my reading glasses. I'm enjoying them. Of course he won't sell them to him. No, let's fight!" the old man said. The apprentice said very depressed.

It turned out that the old apprentice went very smoothly at the beginning, his martial arts were super high, as long as he didn't show it deliberately, no one would notice it.

So the old apprentice asked one by one, how to open a shop in Shahu City?How much does it cost to rent a storefront?How much management fee do I have to pay each month?Can you barter?Not to mention that the old apprentice is really dedicated and asks very carefully.

However, his inquiries from family to family attracted people's attention, and some people saw his extraordinary martial arts, because there were a few people at the level of Wu Zun who could still see a thing or two.So someone wanted to report to Venerable Duobao.Because Venerable Duobao is the Dawu Venerable guarding here, otherwise how could Shahu City be so peaceful?The reason is that with Venerable Duobao in charge, no one dares to act presumptuously!

Venerable Duobao came over quietly, his kung fu was higher than that of the old apprentice, so the old apprentice didn't notice it.Venerable Duobao didn't want to fight her at first, after all, the rules here are set by himself, but he accidentally saw the reading glasses that the old apprentice was wearing. At that time, the old apprentice was seriously reading the various management regulations of Shahu City. Because there are too many regulations and they are written on a piece of brocade silk, the words are written very small, of course ordinary people don't care, but the old apprentice still has to rely on reading glasses to see clearly.

Venerable Duobao, who was peeping behind, stared straight at him. He was much older than Venerable Wine and Meat. He was already 90 years old, so he couldn't read the fine print clearly.What's more painful is that it is very difficult for him to appreciate those rare treasures. He has to get very close to see them carefully.

The shelf on the beam can be browsed smoothly, and I can't help being jealous!

"Show me this thing of yours! Is that okay?" Venerable Duobao couldn't help but said politely.Don't look at how many years have passed, he has recognized the Venerable Wine and Meat a long time ago, but he didn't take it to heart. The defeat of his subordinates is nothing to worry about!

"Huh? You can take a look, and return it to me!" Venerable Wine and Meat was startled, but his face was still calm, because no hands are allowed here!

"Hey! It's really a good thing! How much is it? I want it!" Venerable Duobao immediately exclaimed in surprise after seeing it. It is very convenient to appreciate, it is simply the most painful thing in life for him, and now such a treasure has appeared, of course he will not let it go!

"Hey! Venerable Duobao! I'm sorry, this thing is the only one in the world, and it will not be transferred!" The Venerable Wine and Meat suddenly seemed to have found a huge sense of superiority, and said very proudly, and then quickly put his reading glasses on I took it back, put it on again, and continued to read the regulations seemingly very seriously.In fact, it is deliberately showing off!

"Hmph! Venerable Wine and Meat, you seem to be very proud. Don't forget, you are my defeat! How dare you act presumptuously with me?" Venerable Duobao threatened angrily.

"Hey! I admit that you are very powerful, but now you are in Shahu City, and you can't touch your hands. This is a rule you set!" The Venerable Wine and Meat even picked up the brocade silk, pointing to the paper on it. The fine print was read clearly.

"Then I'll abolish this one today!" Venerable Duobao couldn't help but angrily said, who had never suffered such contempt, and then he reached out and grabbed Venerable Wine and Meat's glasses!

"Ah? Duobao, how dare you sneak attack?" The Wine and Meat Venerable had been guarding against him for a long time, and displayed that weird footwork whenever there was any movement.Venerable Duobao was stunned and failed to catch him.

"Hmph! You're still capable!" Venerable Duobao suddenly said angrily. At this time, he really went crazy and tried his best to Venerable Wine and Meat!

The Venerable Wine and Meat flashed out of the door with a wrong step, which surprised Duobao. He didn't expect that in less than ten years, the Venerable Wine and Meat's kung fu had improved so much, which made him even more annoyed. Chased out.

As a result, the two fought from inside Shahu City to the outside of Shahu City. In the open space outside, the footwork of Venerable Wine and Meat did not take advantage of it. On the contrary, Venerable Duobao's advantage became more and more obvious. This guy's weapon actually It is a radiant multi-treasure flywheel, inlaid with emeralds, agates, pearls and jade. It is said that anyone who has fought with the multi-treasure venerable and survived will not have to worry about eating and drinking for the rest of his life!But there seem to be only one or two such people so far, and the Venerable Wine and Meat is not among them anyway.

It can be said that the old apprentice's martial arts has been greatly improved, but he is now wearing reading glasses, which restricts him, and the kitchen knife is not with him, so he is fighting Venerable Duobao with his bare hands.As a result, it is conceivable that the face was bruised and purple by those gemstones and pearls. This is because Venerable Duobao didn't dare to use too much force for fear of breaking the reading glasses!

The last one was inattentive, Venerable Duobao stretched out his left hand and grabbed the reading glasses, which shocked Venerable Jiurou immediately, and grabbed half of the frame recklessly. When the two of them exerted force, the reading glasses became two Half, the lens above is also shattered!

While Venerable Duobao is on the ground looking for that

The old apprentice ran away quickly, but in the end he couldn't escape Venerable Duobao's hidden weapon. He connected five luminous pearls, but the last one didn't escape. With a strange cry, he was defeated and escaped again...

"Oh! Forget it, it's not your fault! Who told you to wear reading glasses to fight against others! Forget it, you don't lose anything else, right?" Zhu Xiaobao shook his head and comforted him.

"Fortunately, I just lost two pieces of 'milk silky soap' and a knife of toilet paper! They are all in the inn, and I can't get them back!" The old apprentice said honestly.

"What? What? You old man brought 'milk silky soap' out? You brought two yuan?" Zhu Xiaobao suddenly exclaimed. He originally thought that Wu Yue was more extravagant, but he didn't expect this old apprentice to actually Do you enjoy it that way?

"Didn't you say '[-] this year, eighteen next year'! I'm exactly [-] this year, isn't it just for me?" Unexpectedly, the old apprentice said confidently.

"Ah! I'm an advertisement, it's an exaggeration, do you still take it seriously? Not to mention, you seem to be looking younger recently?" Zhu Xiaobao said a little bit dumbfounded, but the current old apprentice is indeed With a ruddy complexion and a youthful demeanor, he also looked like a person under 60 years old.

"Hee hee! Brother, it doesn't matter, as long as it has an effect, you can use it anyway, the master won't say anything!" Mu Chunyi was still very partial to this senior brother, and whispered on the side.

"Hey! Okay, junior sister is still thinking of me as a senior brother, junior sister, help me process a reading glasses tomorrow, I am not used to it now!" The old apprentice looked at Mu Chunyi very gratefully. It feels like home when I come back, which makes the old apprentice feel very warm.

"No problem!" Mu Chunyi nodded vigorously and said.

"Hey! Old apprentice, tell me the news you got back from your inquiries this time, and see if it is possible for us to open the store to Shahu City!" Zhu Xiaobao said at this time, returning to the subject.

"Well, I'm afraid it's not possible in the short term, and now I'm fighting Venerable Duobao again. The business model of Shahu City is like this..." The old apprentice also sat upright, and then explained what he knew in detail. The situation has been said again.

Zhu Xiaobao nodded after listening. This model is very similar to a modern large-scale wholesale and retail mall. The owner of the mall is a powerful force headed by Venerable Duobao.And those merchants who want to come here to operate must rent shops and pay management fees, while Venerable Duobao and the others provide security guarantees.

But now Zhu Xiaobao can’t go to Shahu City to develop. Let’s not talk about the grievances between the old apprentice and Venerable Duobao. It may take him several months to open up a safe business route, and he The commodities are very tight, and the risk on this road is much greater than others!

"Mu Chunyi! How are the female soldiers on Lingyue Island recovering from their injuries? Yu Li should have eaten up the food she exchanged last time, right?" Zhu Xiaobao suddenly turned his head and asked.

"Well, most of those female soldiers have recovered. The 40 catties of food that Yu Li exchanged for last time, calculated at two catties per person per day, should have been eaten long ago! But there is also beef, mutton and fish mixed in there. If not, it will last a few more days!" Mu Chunyi immediately calculated and said.

"Hmm! Well,... Actually, Luofeng Island is a very unpopular place!" Zhu Xiaobao suddenly muttered in a low voice...

Chapter 276 Play hard to get