Chapter 69: The Azure Tree (Part 2)
In such an unhurried day, Xiao Nan was leisurely and leisurely, but quite comfortable.
The path of cultivation is full of tension and relaxation, and it should be like this, so that it can last for a long time.
"Only Du Heng is left......"
He braved the snow to several places and finally managed to find six herbs.
Each one has accumulated a good amount of weight, and now only the last vanilla remains.
Du Heng is also a medicinal herb, which is recorded in the "Compendium of Herbs":
"The leaves are kidney-heart-shaped, the length and width are slightly the same, the leaf surface is dark green, the middle white cloud spots, the back has short hairs, the back of the leaves is light green, there are cylindrical roots, the flowers are dark purple, long in the low-lying and humid place, the air is fragrant, the taste is spicy, and it has the purpose of calming. ”
In the vicinity of the Nanli tribe, Du Heng appeared very rarely, and most of them relied on annual trade, so it was very precious.
In this winter when everything is hidden, there is no stock even in the grass house.
In order to try the effect of the dragon ear stove, Xiao Nan only had the road of shopping for goods in the night market.
That night, he turned into the identity of the second insect and went to the night market.
"Monkey Si'er, do you know where Du Heng is sold?"
Soon after entering the night market, he met Hou Jing waving at the stall, and he mentioned the topic in a few small talks.
"Du Heng? ”
He frowned and said in surprise, "When I went to Tai'an in previous years, I often saw it, and it was mostly used by squeamish literati and scholars. But, like our wild and vulgar men, who would buy that thing!"
"I have a pill recipe that I need to use. ”
Xiao Nan was noncommittal, and asked again, "Monkey Si'er, do you know where you can buy it?"
"Forgive me, senior, it's me who is too talkative. ”
Monkey Si'er smiled embarrassedly, "However, I wander around the night market all day long, and I know this place well."
"I dare to guarantee that this street, with 100 stalls, will definitely not be sold by Du Heng. ”
Monkey Si'er's words made Xiao Nan's heart cold: "Could it be ...... Can we only wait until next spring to trade?"
"If there is a 1 in 10,000 chance ......"
Monkey Si'er's next words made his eyes light up, and a glimmer of hope rose.
"I had to go there and try it...... Worm Second Senior, you might as well go to the auction house to try your luck, maybe there is some gain. ”
"Yep's auction house......
Xiao Nan secretly made a note, said goodbye to Monkey Si'er, and wandered around for a while before walking to the auction hall.
"I hope there will be something to be gained this time, otherwise we will have to wait until next spring. ”
Soon, a courtyard came into view, stretching into the depths of the night market.
Behind the pavilions, antique, all of them are buildings in the style of Tai'an.
He had been here once, but he had to pay a deposit of 10,000 stone coins to enter the door, which was really frighteningly expensive.
But this time, no matter what, he planned to go in and see it.
"It's a hundred taels of silver. ”
Xiao Nan took out a heavy cloth bag and handed it to the guard.
One hundred taels of silver, converted into one thousand stone coins, no more, no less.
"Yes, this is your identity leaf card. If you're not in a hurry to redeem your deposit, the leaf cards can be used all the time. You don't need to pay a deposit next time you come over. ”
The guard guarding the door handed over a wooden sign.
"Pear blossom wood, carved with nameless witch patterns. ”
Xiao Nan played with it, the wooden card was carved with simple patterns on the periphery, and a vivid fallen leaf was carved in the middle.
"This is the leaf card? This is the long-term ticket. ”
When he walked into the courtyard, people wearing hats and veils passed by from time to time, and they walked in a hurry, going back and forth between the pavilions.
"I wonder what these pavilions are used for?"
Xiao Nan was curious, and secretly thought that there was no one to guide him, so he walked towards the attic with the most people and the largest one.
"Tianyu Pavilion. ”
He glanced up at the plaque and couldn't help but think, "If you don't take it, you will be blamed for it, what a strange name." "I love Search.com
An ancient verdant tree rises in the building, spreading its foliage to the floors.
It's winter, but it's evergreen, and it seems to be completely unaffected by the seasons.
"This ancient tree is probably hundreds of years old. ”
Xiao Nan looked at the scene that was very different from what he imagined, and couldn't help but be fascinated, "The leaves of this tree are exactly the same as those on the wooden plaque." ”
"Hey, shocked, right? When I first came, I was also shocked by the pomp and circumstance of Tianyu Pavilion. ”
A man wearing a dog's head mask suddenly approached, looking familiar.
"Your Excellency?"
Xiao Nan looked at him quietly.
This person has a short figure, plain clothes and long robes, and is sloppy on the surface, but it gives people a wolf-like ruthless feeling.
"Hey, my name is Di Jackal, and I have been in Tianyu Pavilion all year round. If there's anything you don't understand, you can ask me. ”
He pinched his fingers and smiled, "Of course, not for free." ”
"Oh, in that case, you might as well introduce me to the situation of Tianyu Pavilion. ”
Xiao Nan knew this, and casually handed out a small bag of stone coins.
For the first time, spending a little money to figure out the situation can save a lot of time.
"Refreshing!"
Di Jackal took it happily, pointed to the ancient tree and introduced:
"This azure tree is the core of Tianyu Pavilion, this tree is psychic, it is obtained by the Nanli Ye clan at a cost that I don't know how much it costs, it has been passed down for hundreds of years, and it is extremely precious. ”
"What's the use of this tree? What does Tianyu Pavilion do, isn't this an auction house?"
Xiao Nan frowned and asked his own question.
"Hey, auctions are held once a month, which is rare. Besides, where does the Ye family have so many heavenly and earthly treasures that are auctioned every day. ”
Di Jackal shook his head and pointed to the crowd of people coming and going in the building.
"Tianyu Pavilion is a place where the Ye family acts as a broker, and it is designed for the people of the night market to connect and solve problems. ”
"Broker?"
Xiao Nan subconsciously felt a little disgusted by this name, and frowned again, "You haven't answered my question yet." ”
"This azure tree is known as a thousand branches and leaves, and each leaf can record a wealth of information, which is extremely precious. ”
Di Jackal casually pulled a leaf at his side and moved towards Xiao Nan.
Tianyu Pavilion used these leaves to record the tasks of the client, passed them on to the trustee, and completed the matchmaking work, and the person who received the commission was also called the leaf sweeper. Of course, they charge a hefty commission. ”
"Mercenary Hall?
Xiao Nan's brows furrowed, and he suddenly realized.
He pinched the leaves in front of him, and suddenly sensed a subtle message:
[Number] 136.
【Client】Tang Sanshao.
【Level】Gray Leaf.
【Reward】2,000 stone coins.
【Time limit】1 month.
【Requirements】None.
【Contents】Catch 100 grass insects.
Status: Not picked up.
"I didn't expect Ye to have such an idea. However, a hundred grass worms ......"
He thought of the scene of countless grass green insects twisting and entangled, and couldn't help but feel cold, "The taste is so strong!"
"These are all Gray Leaf level commissions, and the difficulty is low. If you want to take on a more difficult task, you need to go to the second floor of Tianyu Pavilion. ”
Di Jackal glanced at the gray leaf card in his hand, "However, you are not qualified to go upstairs now." ”
"How many difficulties are there?"
Xiao Nan looked up, and countless branches and leaves extended to the hall on the second floor, and there were many figures walking around.