Chapter 10: The Three of Them Bow Up
Wang Ping saw that this young businessman had a straightforward temperament, and he was very angry about his temper, so he said: "This big brother doesn't need to be so polite, my name is Wang Ping, this is my senior brother Zhao Yun, our palace guard has just been resigned, but I didn't expect it to be so easy to use, I easily scared away those shameless people, and I am happy to be able to help everyone, but we do have important things to ask for the businessmen from Jiaolang Evil County, and I hope to help introduce them." ”
The identity of the businessman is low, Mi Lun didn't expect these two to treat him so politely, and his heart doubled his favor. Mi Lun's family has a great reputation in Donghai County, and the merchants from the east are willing to follow them in a group, Mi Lun is enthusiastic and sociable, and slowly became the leader of the caravan, only to see him command, someone called all the merchants from Lang Xie, Wang Ping was anxious to meet and asked: "Can you tell me how to find the fairy island of Yu Xian?" ”
After hearing this, everyone was confused and didn't know what he was talking about, Zhao Yun hurriedly added next to him: "Folklore has it that Immortal Yu Ji lives on an overseas immortal island, not far from Langxi County, I don't know if any of you have heard of relevant rumors?" After some discussion, one of them came out and said: "Yu Ji is known as the land immortal among the people, and we all know his name, but the adults say that the Yu immortal lives on an island near our Langxi County, but I have never heard of it." ”
These merchants are all old families in Langxi County, and a few of them are also engaged in the shipping business, if they don't know, no one will know the whereabouts of the island.
Wang Ping's face was disappointed after hearing this, and Zhao Yun thanked everyone together and then planned to leave, that Mi Lun was very attached to the two brothers, and wanted to make friends with the two, and he was also a little frustrated that he couldn't help them, and when he saw that they were about to leave, he caught up and asked: "Two slow walks, my home is not far from the sea, and there are often fleets at home that sail to the sea, and I have seen many islands, I don't know what the fairy island you are looking for looks like, can you tell me?" ”
After hearing this, Wang Ping's heart was full of hope again, and he wanted to tell Mi Lun about going to Xiandao to seek medicine, Zhao Yun knew that Wang Ping was in a hurry, and hurriedly stopped him and said: "There are many people here, and it is inconvenient to talk about this matter, whether Brother Mi can move elsewhere, we can also talk about it in detail." ”
Wang Ping knew that Zhao Yun didn't want too many people to know about Wang Yue's injury, so he looked at Mi Lun with pleading eyes, hoping that he could take a step to speak, Mi Lun knew that there must be a secret in this matter, he was enthusiastic and liked to help people, but now Wang Ping and Zhao Yun helped him drive away the soldiers, and he wanted to return the favor, so he proposed: "I and the two of you hit it off at first sight, it is better for me to go east to find a tavern in the city, have a few drinks, and then discuss some interesting stories on the sea together." Mi Lun's proposal was exactly what his two brothers wanted, so the three of them went to the city to find a tavern and drink and talk together.
Although Luoyang City was destroyed by fire, but after several years of construction, it has become a bustling metropolis, there are many wine shops and teahouses in the city, but they also have their own characteristics, some are good at winemaking, and some are good at cooking, but it is a pity that the three of them did not taste the heart of wine and food at this time, and after the wine and food were all served, Mi Lun asked cautiously: "I don't know why the two virtuous brothers are looking for the overseas fairy island, is there anything urgent and difficult to deal with?" It's better to tell me that maybe I can help the two virtuous brothers. ”
Mi Lun's fleet often goes to sea, encountering islands will also dock to rest, but he has never heard of any fairy islands, so he doesn't believe in these ethereal legends, he asked the two of them to drink because he wanted to understand Wang Ping's difficulties, so that Mi Lun could use the power of the family to help them overcome difficulties, but Mi Lun didn't know that the two people in front of him were not ordinary guards, and what Wang Ping wanted to go to Xiandao to ask for was not an ordinary product in the world.
Wang Ping saw that Mi Lun really wanted to help, and his good impression of him increased greatly, so he decided to tell him the reason for the matter: "Brother Mi is a warm-hearted person, I can't deceive you, it's just about the safety of the elders, and I hope Brother Mi can keep it a secret." At this time, Wang Ping saw Mi Lun nodding and agreed, and continued: "My master Wang Yue broke through to save the emperor, and the meridians were seriously damaged, and the general medicine can only restore the epidermis of the body, but the master's cultivation will fall sharply, so I want to go to the fairy island to ask for elixir to help the master recover his strength." ”
Mi Lun was pleasantly surprised when he heard that the two people in front of him were actually the apprentices of Emperor Master Wang Yue, and said with some excitement: "Recently, I have often heard about the heroic deeds of Emperor Master, and I have great respect for Emperor Master!" It is a great honor to meet these two brothers today. It's just that I really don't know where the fairy island is, hey, it's just that my vision is too narrow to relieve the worries of the two virtuous brothers. After finishing speaking, Mi Lun himself took a sip of wine a little depressed, he thought that with the strength of his family, he would definitely be able to help Wang Ping and the others, but he didn't expect that what they were looking for was a panacea that they had only heard of in legends.
Zhao Yun saw that Mi Lun was a little self-blaming, so he explained him and said: "This immortal island elixir is so easy to find, Brother Mi's heart, our brothers will not forget, as for the matter of finding that immortal island, we can only take our time." Wang Ping was also afraid that he would think too much in his heart, so he said with a smile: "It's all to blame for this Yu Ji Immortal, you said that he had to build that Huang Lao Taoist Temple on an uninhabited island, if it was built on land, it would definitely be much easier to find." ”
It's just that Wang Ping's casual remark made Mi Lun suddenly think of someone, he looked at Wang Ping and Zhao Yun and asked with some uncertainty: "What did Brother Xian just say is Huang Lao Taoist Temple?" Wang Ping and Zhao Yun looked at each other and asked in unison: "Do you know the Huang Lao Taoist Temple? ”
Mi Lun hurriedly explained to the two of them: "Although I haven't seen it, but the sister has sold grain to some cultivators who claim to be Huang Lao's Taoist Temple, those cultivators do live on the island, maybe it's the fairy island you are looking for, right?" Among the three people present, Wang Ping was the youngest, and he had always been concerned about his master's injury, and when he heard this exciting news, he was so excited that he couldn't speak for a while.
Zhao Yun first asked Wang to calm his mood before asking Mi Lun: "Brother Mi can help ask Ling Mei for the location of the island, so that the two of us can go to that Taoist temple to get the elixir." Mi Lun didn't expect that he really helped the two of them, but he still had to take the caravan to the land of Xiangfan, so he said: "Sister She, now Xuzhou, but I still have to go to Xiangyang now, I don't know if the two virtuous brothers can wait for some time." ”
Wang Ping heard that Mi Lun was going to Xiangyang this time, and he didn't know how long it would take, but he couldn't show too much eagerness to ask for people, Mi Lun saw the anxiety of the two, patted his head and said embarrassedly: "It's all to blame for the foolish brother's lack of consideration, I won't go to Xiangyang tomorrow, and I will accompany my brothers back to Xu tomorrow." ”
The two brothers were very grateful when they heard this, but Zhao Yun knew that he was the leader of the caravan and gave up the plan he had made for the sake of them, for fear that it would affect the livelihood of those merchants, so he proposed: "Brother doesn't need to accompany the two of us, as long as he can give some tokens to make the Mi family believe in us." Wang Ping also persuaded Mi Lun to focus on the caravan, and finally Mi Lun decided to write a letter and asked the two to take it to Mi's house in Xuzhou.
After listening to Mi Lun's arrangement, Wang Ping was grateful beyond words, and he actually knelt down on one knee and said to Mi Lun: "Brother Mi is righteous, Wang Ping has thanked him." Mi Lun was willing to ask him to worship, and hurriedly supported Wang Ping, and said: "The two brothers are extraordinary people, Mi Lun wants to make friends very much, I feel very honored to be able to help you, how can I accept your gift." ”
Zhao Yun saw the politeness of the two of them back and forth, so he stepped forward and said: "Brother Mi is the straightforward and righteous person, our brother admires your character very much, if the elder brother is willing, why don't the three of us marry and become brothers of the opposite sex, and we will take care of it in the future." Mi Lun already had the heart to worship, and when he heard Zhao Yunyi say, he was very happy in his heart, and hurriedly helped Wang Ping and said: "This is exactly what I want, so I will arrange someone to prepare a tribute, so that we can hold a bowing ceremony." ”
Wang Ping is an orphan, he grew up with his master since he was a child, so he is particularly yearning for those big families with many brothers and sisters, a few years ago Zhao Yun came, the two of them established a deep brotherhood, and today he met a good brother who wants to make friends sincerely, his heart is naturally extremely eager, he saw that Mi Lun was about to leave the table, so he stopped: "Brother, don't need to trouble, since we are sincerely worshipping, why care about those etiquette." ”
After speaking, he pulled Zhao Yun and Mi Lun to the street, knelt down in front of the sun and said, "Let's call the sun in the sky to witness our brotherhood!" Zhao Yun looked at the sky, felt that Wang Ping's idea was very good, so he knelt down, Mi Lun was moved by their frankness, and knelt on the ground without the slightest hesitation, and said loudly: "Mi Lun is willing to marry two virtuous brothers of the opposite sex, from now on, he must be honest and honest, no matter at any time, he can share weal and woe, and take care of each other!" "Mi Lun is the same age as Zhao Yun but his birthday is slightly older, he should be the eldest brother, Zhao Yunci's second king is the youngest, and the three of them kowtow to the sun three times together.
At this time, it was still early, and the three of them had just bowed and were on the rise, and they continued to return to the tavern to drink and celebrate, during the banquet, Wang Ping learned that the sworn brother Mi Lun was in Xuzhou, but he was a famous child of a big family, Mi Lun's eldest brother worshiped Xuzhou, and the power was second only to Xuzhou Mu Taoqian, and their family was even richer, and the slave family alone had already exceeded 10,000, so he came west this time to buy a large amount of food for the family in case of emergency, the three of them were hot-blooded young people, and chatted very speculatively, until late at night before they returned to their residences.
That night, after Wang Ping came back, he told the master the good news of hearing about Xiandao, but Wang Yue praised him slightly, and then frowned, Wang Ping was very puzzled why the master was so worried, and asked the reason, only to know that the master was worried about the Zhang Ji army rushing to Luoyang, Luoyang soldiers are few, if there is no foreign aid, it may be difficult to hold on for too long, Wang Ping has long lost confidence in this dilapidated Han court, and wants to care who will fight and who will save him, if the situation is critical, he will take his master to Xuzhou to worship the eldest brother Mi Lun, But thinking that Wang Yue was loyal to the Han Dynasty, he didn't dare to persuade more.
Early the next morning, Wang Ping and Zhao Yun went to the camp at the south gate to find Mi Lun, they told Mi Lun that there was about to be a war here, so that he could make plans early, Mi Lun did not buy too much grain in Luoyang, and planned to go south to the Xiangfan area to continue to buy, now knowing that there will be a big war here, and dare not delay any longer, so he arranged for the caravan to immediately pack up his belongings and prepare to leave, Mi Lun came back last night and wrote two letters, one has been sent to Xuzhou's home, and the other was handed over to Wang Ping and asked him to take it with him as a certificate, Wang Ping and Zhao Yun are afraid that there will be soldiers at the city gate to make it difficult for Mi Lun, followed the caravan all the way out of the city, and before the three of them separated, Mi Lun was worried that the weight of a letter would not be enough, so he also gave Wang Ping his identity at home.