This is Tanghuan County.

After five days adrift on the river, they finally disembarked. In the past, it took at least eight or nine days to travel by land, and at least six or seven cities were passed from where they started. Of course, the distribution of cities and villages is not so dense, and there are many landscapes of mountains and rivers. But along the way, no one has the heart to appreciate it except for the boat.

After disembarking from the boat, in addition to having to get used to the shaking sensation that the body has become accustomed to, something even more dizzying happened—a large number of locals came up from nowhere, arguing for a place to live. The mountains and seas are dizzy, although he has seen this kind of scene many times, but it is indeed the first time he has encountered such a chattering posture of soliciting customers. The enthusiasm was genuine, but he looked at the group of people dressed in tattered clothes, and he was really skeptical of what they called the comfort of the guest room...... After all, this group of people themselves are not warmly dressed.

Zhou Bowl calmly pushed away the swarming crowd and walked forward slowly. This polite look is really unexpected, it is such a noble man who twisted the necks of those wicked people.

As he walked forward, he turned back and said, "Watch your purse." ”

The next moment, Mu Wan happened to grab a thin hand. A short black bald cub touched the green purse around her waist and was caught by her. If it hadn't been for Zhou Zhou's remarks, she really wouldn't have noticed the thief. She grabbed his wrist and didn't let go, when he was suddenly bitten, and he took the opportunity to struggle and run away. This bite was not ruthless, but it did scare Mu Wan, and there was still a stinky boy's saliva on her arm, which made her nauseous.

At that time, Mu Wan learned about the boat, and although he agreed, he was very reluctant. She was willing to come with them, purely because the mountains and seas were also willing to help her find the cloud mirror.

It wasn't until another boat came behind that most of them rushed over. They walked inside and watched as they went. Most of the street walls and roof tiles are dilapidated and look in disrepair. The people here look very wooden, and they don't react much when they see outsiders, maybe they see it often and get used to it. Zhou said that if someone is particularly enthusiastic about coming up, you must be careful with your wallet. Many local merchants like to make fakes, specifically to pit people who come to play. When it comes to the scenery alone, there really isn't much to see here, but once you know what kind of business it has in private, it's another matter.

Indeed, after not taking a few steps, someone surrounded him, holding all sorts of gadgets. It's not as chic as anything else here, but it's worth noting that the small traders in Tanghuan County have something more in their hands – lumps of wood that look of different shapes. If you want to guess, it should be an amulet.

"Wait."

Shanhai said this, and the people in front of him stopped and looked back at him. The vendors who sell things say that this is a peace charm, and there are various uses, and it is a peach blossom and a search for wealth. The most talked about is nothing more than the question of money.

"There's going to be another fight in the dog yard soon. Put on my talisman and make sure you make a fortune! ”

Is it any wonder that there are so many boats on the riverside, all of them come to see the "dog fight"? Seeing that Shanhai was a little concerned, they all came to the task, and they skillfully promoted their own things one by one. The mountains and seas looked at it for a long time, and for some reason they suddenly fell in love with a string of beads. His wood looks very miscellaneous and makes people feel cheap at a glance. The vendor was a little unwilling and wanted to recommend something else, but he refused. Despite this, the other party still proposed an unpleasant price, and Shanhai did not negotiate the price and gladly allowed it.

"It's too expensive!" Dai Luan shouted.

"This is Admiralty Bodhi!" The hawkers didn't admit defeat either.

After all, it's the silver of the mountains and seas, and it's hard for others to say anything, but Dai Luan has a kind of grievance that the pocket money is cheaper than the profiteers. Walking on the road, Mu Wan also complained: "Isn't it just a string of wooden beads?" Show me. This color and workmanship ...... It's not good, it's like leftovers are strung together. You see, it's a little deformed here. ”

Dai Luan echoed: "I'm really convinced of you, why do you always spend money on this mess?" A Taoist priest, what kind of Buddha beads to buy? I've seen Admiralty Bodhi, and it's obviously fake. ”

"Show me...... Well, there are a few real ones. However, compared to this price, the beads are considered to be less. Hahaha, since the Taoist chief likes it, just buy it from him. ”

Shanhai smiled and didn't say much. He took it into his arms and didn't put it on.

They found a random noodle restaurant to eat. Anyway, in this place, everywhere looks just as dirty. Zhou Zhou only ordered another pot of wine, and did not eat anything. Dai Luan was a little curious.

"You monsters, are you full of absorbing the essence of heaven and earth?"

The boat snorted and laughed.

"Snort...... There's nothing wrong with that. However, the monsters that only live on the aura of heaven and earth are either very weak and do not need to draw more strength; Either they have been cultivating for a long time and no longer need to rely on food to maintain their movements. Besides, youkai are also cannibals...... For ordinary youkai, although people have no spiritual power, cannibalism can awaken more powerful demonic power. ”

"Have you ever eaten someone?" Dai Luan pulled the noodles and asked calmly.

"Guess?"

"Don't guess. I hate it when people make me guess. ”

"You're such an interesting girl. Ah, but I'm talking about more advanced youkai. Some youkai also like the food of the world, and they are even quite particular. There are also youkai who find human food disgusting...... Others, not even a sense of taste. According to your words, it probably varies from person to person. ”

"Oh...... So, which one are you? ”

"Hmm...... You guess? ”

"Oops! I'm annoyed. ”

The meal ended with the laughter of the boat and the scolding of Dai Luan. Mu Wan sometimes really sweats for this bear child, and she dares to talk to any kind of person and monster. But she also felt that this child was lucky and smart, and he didn't suffer any losses. What's more, there are mountains and seas watching from the side, and all her actions and speeches have been acquiesced to for so long, and I know it in my heart, so I still don't talk too much...... She also admired herself, and she didn't know when she became like an old mother.

Zhou Cai took them to inquire casually, and easily learned the location of the "dog farm". They thought it would be a very secluded real underground structure, or at least some serious business - but it didn't. It was a very straightforward facility—inside the walls of a prison. At first, they weren't sure what the strange building was of any particular use, except that it was tall and large, and it barely felt like an arc along the base of the wall. The area here may be one-quarter of Tanghuan County.

But...... It's a bit of a prison. The door was heavily guarded inside and out, although they looked a little lazy...... On the high walls were thorny iron thorns, and broken rubble, pointed upwards. Shanhai rubbed lightly on the wall and said:

"There are a lot of things embedded in the walls, and the wall paint is also painted with salt, all of which are to ward off ghosts and evil spirits. The layout inside should also be exquisite, and it seems that the people who designed this place are knowledgeable. ”

"Otherwise, the monsters inside will be released to eat people......" Dai Luan shouted.

Shanhai shook his head: "This is just the last layer of protection, it's actually quite perfunctory." It should be more elaborate inside, but it doesn't make anyone see anything. Such...... Not so good. People have no reverence for monsters and ghosts. When I called, I noticed that there were no temples or Taoist temples here. The only thing that has anything to do with this is those various accessories. ”

"That's a good point. Rin, I just like that. There is no such thing as awe. It is not easy for the two to be able to equal each other. Let's go, let's go buy tickets. ”

The four of them walked along the wall for a while. During this period, for some reason, as long as Mu Wan's hand was close to the umbrella tube, he could feel a faint burning heat. I wonder if the spell inside resonates with the wall and what's going on inside it. The handle was so hot that she hardly dared to touch it, but she didn't say it explicitly. The anomaly was within her instinctive control. So she just walked a little farther and circled the outermost part, and sure enough, the burning sensation faded a little.

Touching the wall, they came to the gate. The door was iron, painted with red paint, and before the boat vessel got close, it was said that it was mixed with black dog blood. But the yang energy is really heavy - there are quite a lot of people, they are all crowded to get the tickets, take them and leave, and they don't stay for a while. Only outsiders will look in curiously, but will soon be chased away by those in line behind.

They lined up honestly, and it was getting dark until they waited. Obviously, I don't feel that there are many people, but this team just doesn't move forward. The winter sky was already dark early, and it didn't take long for the scenery to darken. Dai Luan stood numb in her legs, and couldn't hold back her curiosity, so she temporarily broke away from the team and ran to the front to see.

It's no wonder that this queue has been queuing for so long - although the tickets torn in front are printed, they still have to be stamped one by one, so it counts. It was stamped by a middle-aged man with a scruffy beard. He had a square face, wore dirty clothes, and was scruffy and unkempt. There was a porcelain cup next to him, and the tea stains in it were a few years old - but maybe he didn't need it long. He didn't even bother to patch his clothes, and occasionally broke another hole. Yes, no wonder he's so slow. He stamped it on one side and cut the wood on the other. The ground next to it was also full of tanned animal skins and tendons, and I didn't know what they were doing.

"It's slow." She muttered.

"Don't rush. If you upset Longbow, you don't want to get a ticket! Said the people in the close line.

"Huh-"

Another person answered: "Don't look at Lao Zhang's down-and-down appearance, he looks at people as poisonous." Some people, he doesn't sell them, he thinks that something will happen to those who have problems. Last time he wasn't there, someone took over his shift, and it was immediately bad, and a lot of monsters ran away. His eyes are sharp and poisonous, as is his level of archery, and he never gets it wrong. ”

"Isn't that legend?" The man asked, "I've heard he's always been just a bowmaker." When I got old, I found a job at the door of the dog farm. ”

Dai Luan listened for a while, and then secretly observed the longbow for a while. He raised his eyes to look at the person for a while, stamped a poke, and then lowered his head and continued to cut wood, and no one dared to urge him. It was getting darker, and torches were lit outside the walls, but the doorway was still a little dark. Zhang Changgong suddenly threw down the wood in his hand, took the chapter and walked back to the courtyard. Dai Luan almost thought he was quitting, but the people in line didn't move at all, so she stood here again for a while. After a short time, he took a small lamp from the courtyard, put it on the small table to illuminate it, and continued to plan, stamp, and plane wood......

What a weirdo.