Pawn Crossing the River

Qi Xuansu and Zhang Yuelu came out of Huasheng Hall. Qi Xuansu handed the medicine box in his hand to Zhang Yuelu and asked, "Do you know how to use it specifically?"

Zhang Yuelu replied: "I know, but it's inconvenient on the road. It's not too late to use it after I get home."

Qi Xuansu nodded without saying much and touched his satchel again.

There is also 1,100 yuan of official tickets in the satchel. According to Zhang Yuelu, he deserves the treasure, and the rest of the peace money is naturally his, and he can do with it as he pleases.

Qi Xuansu was in a good mood when he thought of this.

For many big shots, one thousand Taiping money is certainly nothing, but this is the first time Qi Xuansu has so much spare money at his disposal, which is enough for him to do many things.

He began to think about purchasing a "Dragon Hand Gun". Although he now had a "Dragon Hand Gun" on him, it was distributed to Zhang Yuelu by the Taoist sect, and he would have to return it sooner or later. In the future, he would act alone, and he would have to have it. A gun for self-defense.

Qi Xuansu glanced at Zhang Yuelu again.

At this time, Zhang Yuelu half-raised her hand, and the beads on her wrist were shining with brilliance. Her eyes were blank and empty, and she was pointing with her other finger, as if she was sorting things.

Qi Xuansu knew that she should have opened the Xumi object, but outsiders could not see the space inside the Xumi object, so they would see this scene.

After a while, Zhang Yuelu put the medicine box in his hand into the Xumiwu, and then complained: "My Xumiwu is completely full, and I can't put it down anymore."

Qi Xuansu suggested: "Maybe you need a satchel."

Zhang Yuelu glanced at the satchel Qi Xuansu had been carrying with him and hesitated: "Let's talk about it later."

The two of them walked down the steps of Huashengtang and wandered around the market here, and found a tailor shop.

Qi Xuansu said to Zhang Yuelu: "Just in time, take out the two cloaks and mend them. It's three years for the new and three years for the old, and three more years for mending."

Zhang Yuelu took out two cloaks and said, "You can get rid of the new three years and the old three years. We will start directly by sewing and repairing them."

This is true. These two cloaks were bought not long ago and were less than a month old. Unfortunately, they had a bad fate and were already damaged in many places. This was also the reason why Qi Xuansu had never been willing to wear new clothes when traveling around the world. If it were anyone else, they probably wouldn't want it. Unfortunately, neither of them is rich, so they should be more frugal.

Qi Xuansu laughed, took the cloak and walked into the tailor shop.

The tailor was an old man who probably knew his destiny. He had gray hair and wore a pair of spectacles. When he saw Qi Xuansu coming in holding two cloaks, he already understood the purpose of his visit.

Qi Xuansu put the cloak on the table and asked: "Boss, how long will it take to repair these two cloaks? How much will it cost?"

The tailor picked up the cloak, looked through it carefully, and said, "Is this... the style found in Yujing's clothing store? It's quite rare."

"The boss is very knowledgeable." Qi Xuansu praised. This kind of ready-made clothing is very common in Yujing, but it is not common outside Yujing. At most, it can be seen from Taoist priests in the local Taoist government.

The tailor thought for a moment: "One day is enough. However, unlike Yujing, some clothing materials and threads are not so common here, so the price is a little more expensive, two peace coins."

Qi Xuansu had just made a fortune, and it was a time of wealth, so he took out two peace coins from his sleeve pocket without negotiating the price and placed them beside his cloak.

For the tailor, two yuan of peace money was a big deal. He was happy and said: "I see that the guest officer's robe is also somewhat damaged. Why not repair it? It doesn't cost any money. It's just a bonus."

Qi Xuansu hesitated and said, "I didn't bring any change of clothes."

After becoming an innate person, although the lifespan is not increased, there are many subtle changes. Not only is it not harmed by human diseases, but it is also free from dirt and leakage. Under normal circumstances, there will be no sweating, hair loss, or hair loss. It does not shed dandruff, etc., and the whole body is dust-free, just like a lotus flower emerging from mud without being stained, so frequent changing of clothes and bathing are eliminated. After learning the "big grain technique", I even skipped eating.

From this, the Taoist sect also gave birth to a rule that from the top to the Grand Master, down to the fourth-grade wine-offering Taoist priests, the number of regular uniforms in the four seasons should not exceed eight sets, and the atmosphere of frugality and simplicity was promoted. On the other hand, the dignitaries of the imperial court are at the other extreme. They can change four sets of clothes a day, and these four sets of clothes are only slightly different in subtle ways. You can't tell at a glance. Only after you look closely can you see that they have changed clothes four times a day. This is what a noble person is. .

As for being a semi-immortal after reaching heaven, needless to say all kinds of miracles. First, the lifespan is greatly increased, and a hundred years is just the beginning. Second, the cold and heat are not invaded, and there is no fear of cold or heat. Finally, sleep becomes less and less, until sleepless. , already very different from ordinary people. This is also the reason why many heavenly beings can sit in seclusion for several years or even more than ten years. If it were an ordinary person, he would be stinky if he did not starve to death.

Because of this, Qi Xuansu didn't plan to change his robe before he actually did it - he didn't expect so many ups and downs along the way, he thought it was just a harder journey.

However, along the way, Qi Xuansu's body was full of traces from fierce battles with others, but there was no odor at all. On the contrary, it was much cleaner than ordinary people.

The tailor said: "There is no need to change clothes. The damage to the guest officer's robe is not serious. I can just sew it up."

Qi Xuansu was quite surprised. He opened his hands according to the words and stood on the spot. The tailor took a needle and thread and soon mended the Taoist robe. Qi Xuansu looked around and saw no traces. He praised: "Good workmanship." ”

Then he looked at Zhang Yuelu again. Although he didn't say anything, his meaning was very clear. Do you want to change your clothes and mend them?

In the previous fierce battle, Zhang Yuelu was seriously injured by the flying sword. The flying sword was extremely thin, and the cut was like a thin line. Zhang Yuelu was wearing a thick cotton coat, so at first glance, it was still intact, but it was close. If you look carefully, you will find that the holes in the clothes have exposed the cotton inside in some places.

Zhang Yuelu said nothing, his rejection was very obvious.

Nowadays, Xinxue is popular and no longer pays attention to etiquette and defense. This does not mean that there is no need to avoid suspicion between men and women.

Zhang Yuelu did bring a change of clothes, but she was dressed in the formal attire of a Taoist priest of the Fourth Grade Liquor Ceremony. She did not want to show off in this outfit.

The tailor hurriedly said: "Since I am a female guest, naturally my wife will do the work for me, and there is no need to change clothes."

Zhang Yuelu nodded.

The tailor shouted inside, and a middle-aged woman came out and invited Zhang Yuelu to the back room of the shop.

Qi Xuansu sat outside and waited, while the tailor began to take out a ruler and mark on the two cloaks.

About half an hour later, Zhang Yuelu and the woman came out of the inner room. Since this was not an extra, she paid the woman a small yuan.

The two of them came out of the tailor shop. Since they had to wait for another day, they decided to go to a Taiping Inn not far away and book a room first to avoid the dilemma of having only one room left.

Even Qi Xuansu didn't want to sleep on the chair all night again.

…

"It's a disaster, it's a disaster."

The woman in fox fur ran all the way into the yard.

The man who had been sitting on the steps raised his eyelids: "What's the matter with shouting?"

"Those two people are coming!" said the fox-fur woman.

"Which two people?" the man asked.

The fox-fur woman said: "They are the two people that Boss Hua mentioned, that Master Zhang!"

The man stood up suddenly, his face solemn: "Did you see it with your own eyes?"

"That's natural. I went against them." The fox-fur woman said, "Fortunately, my sister is still thinking behind closed doors. If it had been her, I'm afraid Master Zhang would have found out."

The man was lost in thought.

The fox-furred woman stopped talking and just waited quietly.

After a while, the man uttered one word: "Let's go."

"Leave?" the fox-fur woman asked.

"Yes, let's go." The man clarified his thoughts, "It's not suitable to stay here for a long time. Don't pay special attention to Master Zhang to avoid being noticed by her. Just pay attention to the main entrance of the inn. When you see the two of them going out, take them with you. Others left here through the back door and went to the house in the south of the city. "

The fox-furred woman nodded and said, "I understand."

…

Of course Qi Xuansu and Zhang Yuelu didn't know that the group of scammers who were making trouble in Jinguan Mansion were hiding in the Taiping Inn. They asked for a single-family courtyard with two bedrooms and a main room. After paying for the key, because it was still early, they Out of the inn again.

Of course, the market here is not as good as Taiqing City in Yujing, but it is quite prosperous. Qi Xuansu and Zhang Yuelu were walking and shopping until they reached the other end of the market. They found that there was a branch of Tianji Hall, which was equally grand, except that the statue of Hou Tu was replaced by the statue of Huang Tian. But for some unknown reason, it is separated from Huashengtang on the other end by a whole market.

Qi Xuansu asked: "Does the relationship between Huashengtang and Tianjitang have a bad relationship?"

"Not bad." Zhang Yuelu also felt strange, "In Xuandu, the main hall of Tianji Hall and the main hall of Huasheng Hall are right next to each other. Because the two families have frequent exchanges, they are connected by an arch bridge in the middle, so you don't have to leave. Main entrance, direct access.”

"No matter, let's go in and take a look." Qi Xuansu was about to buy a gun and headed to Tianji Hall first.

Zhang Yuelu let him go and followed him leisurely.

Entering the lobby of Tianji Hall, the layout is similar, except that a male Taoist priest is standing behind the counter.

With Qi Xuansu's Taoist rank, he could not buy the "Dragon Gun", so Zhang Yuelu had to step forward. Zhang Yuelu stepped forward to show his ultimatum, and then asked straight to the point: "Do you have a 'Dragon Gun'?"

The Taoist priest was shocked when he saw Zhang Yuelu's ultimatum. Although he had not heard of Zhang Yuelu's name like the female crown from Huasheng Hall, he also knew the weight of the Taoist Priest's fourth-grade wine offering. His original arrogance disappeared without a trace. All that was left was respect: "Replying to the Master, of course there is."

Although the "Shenlong Handgun" is produced by Shenji Camp, Tianjitang can also make it, and the two companies have each other's needs.

Zhang Yuelu ordered: "Bring a handful."

The Taoist priest left in response. After a while, he took out a box and placed it on the stone counter.

Zhang Yuelu stretched out his hand to open the box and saw that it was stuffed with velvet and lying inside was a blunderbuss with an ivory handle and a brass blunderbuss body decorated with the shape of a dragon's head. It was the "Dragon Hand Gun".

The Taoist priest then introduced: "This gun is breech-loaded and uses a metal fixed-loading bullet with an integrated structure. It cancels the small flintlock and replaces it with a firing pin structure and rifled rifle. The effective range is one hundred steps, and the price is six hundred Taiping money.”