Chapter 154 The Disaster of Shang Bao
The road back home is wide enough for four carriages to move side by side. The dirt road is surrounded by dense forests to the south and plains to the north, which is long and far away.
There are many villages on both sides of the road. Some are raising livestock and pigs, and some are cultivating land. There is also a village that connects the upper and lower parts and provides a resting place for merchants, bodyguards, and villagers. It is quite lively.
Every time he passed a village, Zuo Chen would use Guan Qi to take a look. If he didn't find any bad smell, he would just pass by. If he found it, he would go in and take a look.
There really wasn’t anything evil happening next. At most, there were a few neighborhood disputes, which Hu Wen took care of.
Hu Ni lay on the side of the car. Every time she passed a village, her little head would move from left to right. Only when the village was completely out of sight would she reluctantly look towards the road again.
When she met Dong Yi at that time, she was so frightened that she believed that the human world was full of dangers. If someone didn't pay attention, his fur would be peeled off and turned into a scarf around someone's neck.
However, after she came out of the village, she started asking questions again. Whenever there was a chance, Hu Ni would jump on Hu Wen's legs and let him comb her hair.
Hu Wen refused, but his hands did not stop.
After losing sight of the village, Fox Ni walked to the corner of the donkey cart, where the golden boy and the beautiful girl were already sitting together waiting for Fox Ni. The three little ones bumped into each other, whispering, laughing and playing. .
Such a cheerful atmosphere also eased a lot of the tension caused by the sea of suffering. Hu Wen, who was still frowning, rarely smiled and introduced various aspects of Youzhou to everyone:
"There are three big cities in the north of Youzhou. Dongshui, Shangbao and Baichuan form a big triangle, which is prosperous and lively, with interesting pear gardens and delicious restaurants. Baichuan is close to the East China Sea, and there is a boat route to Chang Mong Kok near Kyoto. There are a lot of fresh fish and meats in Baichuan, as well as novelties caught from the sea.
"Unfortunately, Baichuan is too far away, and things are urgent now. Otherwise, we can go to Baichuan first." "
Hearing what Hu Wen said, Guan Gou Dou drooled from the corner of his mouth:
"Does Shang Bao have any fresh big fish? ”
"After all, Baichuan and Shangbao are connected to the river. There should be sea fish transported along the river boat. As for the river fish, Shangbao can take care of it!" Hu Wen said: "Dang Lujun likes to eat fish?"
"It turns out that there are fish in the forest. A group of lost traders came and encountered a pack of wolves that had not opened their gnosis. In return, they gave me a big fish. The taste was completely different from the fish in the forest, and the flesh was orange and yellow. , plump and delicious! One bite feels like eating fat meat, and not so greasy.”
He sighed again:
“It’s a pity that there are many fish in the jungle, but I can’t eat it anymore. No matter how much I catch it, I can’t taste that fish.”
Zhu Laoba glanced at Guan Gou Dou and said, “I can see that after you came out of the dense forest, your words were not as long as this one. , you are really greedy.”
Guan Gou Dou glared at Zhu Laoba, and the two demon kings almost came to blows.
"I really know the kind of fish you mentioned." Hu Wen recalled: "It is a treasure from Baichuan. It is rare and difficult to catch. It requires a big boat to go out for seven days against the wind and waves to reach the deep sea. Position, use the attached magical power Wanli Fishing, and lower the hook to catch it. In the off-season, I'm afraid it will cost you half a tael of gold to get one. The merchant you saved at the beginning probably gave you the most valuable goods on his body. "
"Can I get some if I go to Shangbao now?" Guan Goudou asked, and took out a few gem accessories: "Gold and silver are rarely used in the forest. Xinruan, I didn’t save them. These treasures were given to me by lost customers. Do you have enough money? Can you find them?”
“It’s the peak season, so four or five items should be fine,” Hu Wen said. Pushing back the jewelry for watching the dog fight: "The Demon King of the Jungle came out to help Youzhou suppress the evil spirits. He is an important guest. How can I ask you to pay for it! I took the money for you!"
They The conversation was so lively that even Cai Yi, who was sitting behind the trolley with her calves dangling, was aroused. She wiped the saliva from the corner of her mouth and hummed a tune, looking forward to tasting some delicacies in Shangbao City.
Zuo Chen listened silently, with a smile on his face unconsciously.
He still remembered that he had two purposes for going down the mountain in the first place. One was to see if he could find a way to form a golden elixir, and the other was to eat well.
Food should not be disappointed, and the tongue needs to be rewarded.
The last time I had a good meal was at Sima Liang's mansion. Sima Liang didn't know if it was a matter of personal taste or something else. Although the meal was very sumptuous, most of it was cold dishes. The taste was good, but it didn't quite match. Zuo Chen's appetite.
Zuo Chen prefers to drink soup and eat hot dishes.
After chatting, the dirt road on the way home turned into a stone road.
This is the official official road in Youzhou, which is both open and comfortable. Mr. Donkey's hooves even became a lot lighter, and the car moved forward a little faster. Under the magical power of shrinking the ground to an inch, the surrounding scenery passed by like a scroll, which felt like a quick glance at the flowers.
Hu Wen looked left and right, and muttered: "We are quite fast, we are all here. I originally thought it would take two or three days to reach Shangbaocheng."
“Boy, you haven’t noticed that there’s something wrong with our speed, have you?” Mr. Donkey glanced at Hu Wen: “The Taoist priest has been using tricks, otherwise you think it’s just based on the strength of a few of us. Can you run so fast with your feet?”
Hearing what Mr. Donkey said, Hu Wen realized that something was wrong with the changes in the surrounding scenery.
Zhang calculated the time and realized that their speed had increased several times without even realizing it.
I was a little surprised.
He didn't notice that the speed was wrong before, mainly because the road was going so smoothly.
Logically speaking, speed-increasing methods are often tied to the caster, such as the Thousand Miles of Sun Talisman he used before. As long as it is tied to the horse's legs, the horse will take steps. It will be lighter and less tiring. The wind will tell Hu Wen how big the difference in speed is before and after.
However, Zuo Chen’s methods completely lacked these feelings.
The small convoy that was taking a leisurely stroll was as fast as a sudden attack, and there was no wind or waves. Hu Wen just felt as if the middle road had been deducted. Seeing Hu Wen like this, Mr. Donkey snorted twice and said proudly:
“You are still far behind! Mr. Donkey has been following the Taoist priest for a long time, and he has this magical power. I have already learned a lot, and when I get some free time, Master Donkey, I will give you a demonstration."
As soon as he finished speaking, Zuo Chen, who was riding on Master Donkey's back, bent down and fell backwards. The head and the donkey stared at each other:
“How come you still need me to maintain it all the time after you have mastered this method?”
Mr. Donkey: "...I'm not very skilled at this yet?"
"From now on, I will spare half an hour every night to give you some advice."
Zuo Chen straightened himself up again.
Master Donkey was slightly startled, with a vivid surprise on his face.
Although Zuo Chen acquiesced to Master Lu’s practice of shrinking into an inch, the meaning of it was different when he said it himself!
His identity as the mount of the Immortal Family has been completely confirmed!
From now on, if you encounter a little monster when you go out, you have to call him Donkey Patriarch!
He was even more triumphant until Zuo Chen hit him on the head with his hand.
......
The next journey was smooth sailing. Occasionally, Hu Wen would point to some beautiful scenery nearby and tell others about the wonderful things that had happened here.
Or the woodcutter meets a weasel who repays his kindness; or the wife turns into a dry well after guarding her husband for a long time. There are endless short stories, but Hu Wen seems to be a storyteller.
Hu Ni and the two little kids loved to listen to him. Every time Hu Wen read a story, they would stand next to the donkey cart and listen with their chins clenched. After listening, they would go to bed, treating Hu Wen as a bedtime story.
After listening to this all the way, everyone can tell that Hu Wen really likes Youzhou.
Love the hometown where you were born and raised with all your heart.
When the sun hung in the sky, several people finally saw Shangbao City, which Hu Wen had always called a good place.
Looking at it from a distance, the sun is baking on the weathered bluestone bricks, as if it is trying to evaporate the dust carved by the years above. Under the corner of the wall, there are thick vegetation and wild flowers blowing in the wind. On the outside is a gentle river, connected to the East River in the south and hundreds of rivers in the east, all the way to the north, directly to the fortress. Occasionally, a few water birds skim the water, causing ripples in circles, which is surprising. You have to swim like a fish and jump into the water.
However, before Hu Wen could eagerly introduce the scenery of Shangbao City, a ray of beating fire jumped out from Shangbao City, burned into the air, and dyed the clouds red.
My face turned green at that time.
The fire is not small, billowing smoke is rising upwards, I am afraid it has burned a corner of the city!
The little fox next to him who had been playing with the golden boy also raised his head belatedly and looked in the direction of the city not far away.
"Hey! It's on fire."
"My fish!" After watching the dog fight, he realized it and exclaimed.
Zuo Chen also frowned, kneaded the magic formula with his hands, opened the lid of the water hyacinth in the bamboo basket, poured water outside, and thick fog suddenly appeared. He directly carried several people into the air and flew into the sky. He flew directly towards Shang Bao in exclamation.
After flying into the sky of Shangbao, I discovered that the fire was in a street.
The source of the flames was a restaurant in the middle of the street. The burning fire rolled with thick smoke and turned into a blinding barrier, making it difficult for people to see what was going on inside. The road next to the restaurant There were many government officials and city guards standing on it, either holding buckets or making magic formulas with their hands, using water-bending techniques to transport water from the moat.
There are also some soldiers holding weapons. Their faces are nervous and their eyes are alert, as if they are guarding against the flames.
It seems...
In that thick fire, there are some monsters waiting for an opportunity to move
Zuo Chen lowered his eyes to look at this block. In his eyes, He immediately discovered that there seemed to be a lot of living people in the restaurant that was burning with fire.
Part of it seems to be trapped in it.
There is also a part that
is already gushing out with billowing evil energy, and seems to be turning into something evil!
Zuo Chen frowned.
I have already roughly guessed it.
I am afraid that the monk Dong Qian was talking about had already been to Shangbao City!
Don't think about that, save people is the most important thing!
Kneading the secrets with your hands, your whole body is already filled with energy.
Just take action to put out the fire!
(End of this chapter)