Li Yitian has been doing nothing in the Blessed Inn for three days, and this kind of life is completely different from the rivers and lakes he imagined.

In his imagination before, the rivers and lakes should have thousands of miles of thieves and swords that glimpse into the shadows, drunk songs and laughing at the princes' wine, swords and mountains and seas of fire, the righteousness of nine deaths without regrets, and the tears that have gone through life and broken people's livers and intestines.

But now, he's getting bored and moldy.

Mo Lin didn't know what to think, a girl who was only seventeen years old...... Although in ancient times it was already considered an adult.

She had to observe the children's lives for another half a month, and this early motherhood made Li Yitian unable to complain.

What made Li Yitian even more depressed was that Wu Shuai actually agreed to this matter!

Is this TM Mo Lin coming out to practice, or is he coming out to practice.

But among the three people, his voice was the weakest, and his protest was useless, and now Li Yitian could only pray that half a month was about to pass.

Five hundred miles away from the town, there is a small rolling mountain range, which looks like a swallow from a distance, so the locals call this mountain range Swallow Mountain.

The trees on Swallow Mountain are verdant, and hundreds of birds are singing. There is a small spring in the valley called Swallow's Nest, the spring water is sweet and sweet all year round, and it is the best choice for nearby villagers to carry water for cooking.

However, in recent years, no one has ever picked up a load of clear and delicious spring water, and the villages around Swallow Mountain have long been deserted.

The survivors of the village fled farther away, but they still can't forget the nightmarish day when hundreds of horse thieves in ghost masks rushed into the village with spears and scimitars and slaughtered everywhere.

The demons began their feast of revelry, splashes of blood stained the sky, wails of pain played the music of death, the flames of the feast were lit on the corpses, and finally in the boundless silence, the gasps of the murderers were the end of the revelry.

Since then, there has been a group of greedy ghosts on Swallow Mountain, who robbed houses and houses in the surrounding villages, robbed caravans on trade routes, and did everything as long as they had money.

Swallow Mountain has become a place where a hundred ghosts walk at night, and the thieves in the mountains are called swallow mountain thieves.

The sentence "Persuade the gentleman not to drink the water of the swallow's nest, and no one asks about the blood of the swallow" gradually spread around the mountain and even in a county.

The government has also dispatched troops to encircle and suppress it several times, but this Yanshan thief is like quicksand in the wind, scattered and impermanent, and they all have ghost faces that no one can recognize, and they never fight head-on with the government.

The government encircled and suppressed several times, some of them returned in vain, and some of them captured a few people, but those people either fought to the death and did not surrender, or committed suicide immediately, and the government did not get a trace of useful clues.

The relationship between the government and this Yanshan thief is like a cat catching a mouse, but there are countless rat holes, but there is only one cat.

Therefore, although the government has killed some thieves over the years, the bad situation caused by the Yanshan thieves has not improved.

It wasn't until the previous county warden felt that he was incompetent, so he asked for a demote and replaced him with a person who had gone through ups and downs, that it improved.

As soon as the new official took office, he issued an order: "Withdraw all the defenders around Swallow Mountain." “

Just when the lower officials were angry, the old man backhanded his decree with a finishing touch: "Publish a reward on the rivers and lakes, reward the Yanshan thieves according to their ranks, and use the human head mask as the basis, and in addition to the bounty, the thief will be awarded a written meritorious service and stamped with the official seal." “

The old man seized the fame and fortune that the people of the rivers and lakes valued the most in one fell swoop, and for a time countless rangers rushed to Swallow Mountain to kill the thieves.

The Yanshan thief was caught off guard by the boss's hand, and for a while, nearly half of the thieves were beheaded.

The government army was dispatched, and the Yanshan thieves had traces to follow, so they fled. But the rangers on the rivers and lakes are scattered like them, and they suddenly go up the mountain to kill thieves when and where.

However, the strange thing is that after a while, the martial arts of the Yanshan thieves have also become stronger, and many chivalrous warriors who were originally famous and proud of the spring breeze for killing thieves suddenly fell into the mountains when they killed thieves the next time, and their bones were exposed.

As a result, a strange balance was formed between the Yanshan thieves, the government and the rangers.

But the good thing is that because of this incident, the reputation of the Yanshan thieves has increased, and many caravans will automatically give them money to buy the road when they pass by.

Nowadays, the Yanshan thieves rarely encounter prey that needs to be used.

So the merchants were satisfied, because they could pass safely on the road without worrying about losing both money and people;

The government was satisfied, because it had improved the living environment of the people;

The villages a little further away were also satisfied, as they no longer had to worry about being killed in their sleep.

Only the victims who once survived under the hooves of the Yanshan thieves wailed in the silent night at the graves of their relatives who died tragically.

But it is said that this big cow followed Master Li to strike iron, although he was a blacksmith, but Master Li did not often build weapons.

On weekdays, the main thing is to make some exquisite utensils and farm tools customized by the small nobles, and more of them are farm tools, and live on these profits.

On this day, a middle-aged guest with a height of seven feet and a mediocre appearance came to the blacksmith shop and put down five taels of silver and said, "I want a three-foot long sword, and I want to use the best iron in your shop to fight it." “

Master Li looked at the guest cautiously and asked politely, "I don't know what the guest officer is called, what are the requirements for the shape of the sword, and how long will it take to get it?"

The middle-aged man replied proudly: "The surname of a certain family is Zhou Mingyi.

Friends in the rivers and lakes raise their love and call me a "righteous pioneer", the sword I want is enough as long as it is sharp!

There are no requirements for the appearance. Hurry up, I'll wait here, when the sword is completed, it will be the day I enter the swallow mountain to kill the thief!"

Master Li was stunned, he really hadn't heard of any "righteous pioneers", and he could only respond at the moment: "Don't worry, guest officer, the small one will forge a sword for you, but it will take at least three days to cast a sword."

Why don't you stay at the inn first, and I'll send it to you as soon as the sword is cast. “

Zhou Gongyi responded and lived in the Blessed Inn according to Master Li's guidance.

In the evening, Da Niu rushed to the inn to visit Zhao Xiaoyu and the dog, and when he saw Li Yitian squatting on the steps like crazy, he walked over to greet him.

Da Niu pulled Li Yitian's sleeve, and said with sparkling eyes: "Brother Li, there is a hero like you in our shop today."

He spent five taels of silver on a sword in our shop, and the master said that he was a rare fat cow, and the last time he met such a fat cow was seven or eight years ago.

But I think he said that the thief was going to look very handsome. “

Li Yitian silently complained in his heart: "Building weapons in a small blacksmith shop like Master Li must also be a bad ranger."

The thieves should be all roosters and dog thieves. “

So Li Yitian lazily asked Da Niu: "What thief is he going to kill?"

Da Niu said with a face full of adoration: "Yan Mountain thief." “

Li Yitian didn't think that this name was too good, but the reaction of the big cow seemed to be unusual, and this time he was really curious: "What kind of thief is Yanshan thief?"

Da Niu looked at Li Yitian puzzled, and found that he really didn't know, so he seriously explained to him the origin of the Yanshan thief.

Li Yitian was stunned for a moment after hearing this, and his feelings were wrong, could it be that this "righteous pioneer" is a hidden master?

So I hurriedly went to discuss with Wu Shuai.

Wu Shuaige and Mo Lin listened to his eloquent narration, and they were stunned.

Li Yitian looked at Wu Shuai, a senior in the rivers and lakes, and Wu Shuaige said helplessly: "It has been seven or eight years since I quit the rivers and lakes, and I have never heard of this Yanshan thief."

But judging from the description, the ordinary ranger who can kill most of the thieves should be regarded as a relatively strong horse thief.

You can go to practice, I declare in advance, unless your life is in danger, I will not make a move.

As for that Zhou Gongyi, I haven't seen it and I can't see the depth, and I'll take a look at it when the time comes, and I won't tell you if it's not necessary.

After all, eyesight also has to be practiced. “

Li Yitian thought to himself, yes, I asked in vain, but in the end I still didn't know anything.

So he went to the back kitchen and muttered to Shopkeeper Liu, ordered a few hard dishes and asked for a pot of good wine.

After thinking about it, he called Mo Lin and Wu Shuai to accompany him, and then knocked on Zhou Gongyi's door.

I heard a voice from the room, "Who?"

An ordinary-looking man opened the door, Li Yitian looked at the man, and Zhou Gongyi also observed the young man in front of him.

The young man in front of him was seven feet tall, with handsome eyebrows and eyes, and his expression was quite gentle, dressed in white, Sheng Xue had no other accessories, although he was not noble, he was also quiet.

Different from the people in the small city, Zhou Gongyi is a ranger who has seen the world, and his pupils shrank when he saw Li Yitian's white clothes, which are made of delicate materials, and are more gentle when they rise and fall with the wind, so they should be fine silk.

Although the young man has a gentle expression, he has a confident temperament in his standing posture, and his body is tall and should be a person who has practiced martial arts.

Such a young man is either rich or expensive, Zhou Gongyi is curious, how can such a character come to him?

In the eyes of such a person, he should be a bastard.

Zhou Gongyi pondered and spoke: "I don't know what this son is looking for?"

Li Yitian raised his hand and clenched his fists, looking like a Jianghu style: "Under Li Erjie, I heard Brother Zhou's bold words that he was going to kill the thief, and I admired it in my heart." I prepared some wine and food, I don't know if Brother Zhou would like to enjoy his face?"

Zhou Gongyi saw Li Yitian praising him, and he was proud, but he immediately defined Li Yitianxia: "This is a young child who doesn't know anything when he first enters the rivers and lakes, and he won't worry about eating and drinking all the way if he makes good use of himself." ”

When Zhou Gongyi also hugged his fists, he laughed loudly: "Brother Xian is polite."

The eldest brother is reckless, thanks to the virtuous brother, he can afford to invite a banquet, how can he brush off the good intentions of the virtuous brother?

Don't hide it from the virtuous brother, the virtuous brother is a young hero, full of heroism.

I was also happy at first sight, and I wanted to make friends with the virtuous brother, but I didn't mean to let the virtuous brother open his mouth first, so it was better to be respectful than to obey his fate. ”

So the two politely went downstairs to each other, and when they got downstairs, Mo Lin and Wu Shuai at the table got up to greet each other.

Zhou Gongyi was stunned when he looked at Mo Lin's peerless face, and only after he came to his senses did he hurriedly return the salute.

Then he looked at Li Yitian and said, "Brother Xian, who are these two?"

Li Yitian saw Zhou Gongyi's expression and felt a pang in his heart, since he entered the rivers and lakes, it has been so smooth that he has forgotten the old saying "red face and troubled water".

He replied with a smile at the moment: "Don't hide it from my eldest brother, I have no sense of proportion in the matter of silver money when I first entered the rivers and lakes, and this is the housekeeper I brought out."

His surname is Wu Idiot is two years older than you, you can call him Old Wu. The other one is my insider's name White Horse. ”

Wu Shuai smiled cooperatively, with an elegant manhood, and said politely: "My son-in-law has just entered the rivers and lakes, and I ask the hero to take care of him." ”

When Mo Lin heard that Li Yitian actually told his name to others, although it was a fake name, he was not happy in his heart, but he didn't show it, he just dressed as usual.

This is a bit wronged Li Yitian, his concept in his previous life was too deep-rooted, and he didn't think there was anything great about saying a name.

However, in this world, he only needs to tell Zhou Gongyi that Mo Lin is his White Lady.

Then the four of them pushed the glass and changed the lamp, and when the wine was strong, they listened to Zhou Gongyi boasting about his former chivalrous behavior.

Li Yitian flattered again and again, with an expression of adoration, and his eyes were eager to shine, and he seemed to have become Zhou Gongyi's little fan brother.

But secretly Li Yitian smiled, he was still looking forward to it.

Now listening to him tell about his experience, it is not difficult to surmise that this person has some superficial skills, and he has barely entered the realm of "high platform". On weekdays, it is to kill a few "big thieves" who fly on the eaves and walk on the wall in the countryside.

The only time he pursued a somewhat famous thief who was about to break "Yuyu" into "Mustard Seeds" was won "with the assistance of two wanderers in the realm of 'Yuyu'".

Such a role is not very surprising, you can be a guide, don't expect him to work.

It is estimated that I also want to kill the thief this time to see if there is a cheap inspection.

Thinking of this, Li Yitian pretended to yearn for it and said: "The younger brother also wants to ride a horse to kill thieves and make a name for himself in the rivers and lakes, I don't know if Brother Zhou is willing to take the younger brother for a ride." ”

Zhou Gongyi boasted for a long time to see that it had been effective, and he was secretly happy, but on the surface, he frowned, and said with a worried look: "Don't hide it from the virtuous brother, this trip is extremely dangerous, and the brother can only protect himself, and the virtuous brother still needs to think about it." ”

But he gambled on Li Yitian's young heart, and he said that he would definitely have to go.

Sure enough, Li Yitian brushed up and took the case: "The eldest husband walks the world, punishing evil, promoting good, and being anxious for justice and righteousness, how can he be afraid of death?"

Brother Zhou is called, but he looks down on me? If this is the case, the younger brother will not drag down the eldest brother, and he will go alone!"

Zhou Gongyi saw that the meal ticket in his hand was about to fly, and hurriedly pretended to be righteous and awe-inspiring: "How can this be! If I don't walk with the virtuous brother, how can I rest assured of the virtuous brother's safety."

It's just that the foolish brother doesn't have much to do, but along the way, he has to wronged the virtuous brother to suffer with me. ”

Li Yitian looked brainless: "Hey~ How can you let the eldest brother break the bank, and I will ask the eldest brother to take care of it in the future."

The food, clothing, and accommodation along the way, the younger brother is all covered. Zhou Gongyi smiled in his heart, and the guests and hosts of the meal were happy.

Three days later, Zhou Gongyi took the sword, and Li Yitian saw that he had no horse, so he spent eight taels of silver to buy a horse and give it to him.

There was another enthusiastic push between the two brothers, and Zhou Gongyi "reluctantly" accepted it.

On the day Li Yitian left, Zhao Xiaoyu saw them off at the gate of the city. Zhou Gongyi was curious, so he asked casually.

Li Yitian also said nonsense that several families were in some difficulties and wanted to abandon a few children.

He saw that the children were pitiful, and gave them some silver. His move was praised by Zhou Gongyi: "The virtuous brother is kind-hearted." ”