Chapter 4 The Inn of No Return on Huangquan Road
"Let it go, let it go!"
There was a sudden commotion on the street that had just begun to be lively, and the sound of horses' hooves came from far and near, and pedestrians hurriedly avoided both sides of the street, for fear that the horses would hit them, and Yundie was no exception, she hid next to a jewelry shop.
Soon, a group of people appeared in front of Yun Die on horseback, and then rushed forward like arrows, quickly disappearing at the end of the street.
The moment Yun Die raised his eyes, he only saw the familiar figure from yesterday, he was all wearing black power suits like everyone else, his long hair was flying, and everyone was carrying a long sword behind their backs, Yun Die frowned, what is this for? Weird and scary.
This street is called Wall Street, which is a relatively prosperous street in the suburbs of Beijing in the Southern Dynasties, and I don't know who gave it such a foreign name.
But at the end of this street, there are some homeless beggars and other things, and it can be said that the end of Wall Street is a slum. Here, there are people of all religions, fights and brawls often occur, and it is impossible for ordinary nobles and rich children to come to this kind of place, one of the reasons is that it is not safe.
Just imagine, people who already have nothing, what are they afraid of?
But what is strange is that the name of the street next to this street is called Huangquan Road. Those rich kids are even less likely to come to the end of Wall Street, next to Huangquan Road, and it makes people panic when they hear it.
At the intersection of Wall Street next to Huangquan Road, there is a unique three-story wooden building, the roof is all made of emerald green glazed tiles, yellow glazed tiles are trimmed, white marble railings, carved beams and paintings, exquisite.
Such a beautiful small building, but it has a very terrifying name, and the words "No Return Inn" on the plaque at the gate are eye-catching. Especially if it is located on Huangquan Road, anyone who would think that this floor would not dare to break in, and it is estimated that the boss has no business, right?
Lan Xing, dressed in a black power suit, led the horse and stood in front of the door of the inn of no return, staring at the four golden characters on it and thought.
"Master, do you want me to call the door?"
A small young man beside Lan Xing stepped forward and asked respectfully.
"No need, Nangong, you can take someone down and wait for me first." Lanxing said with a wave of his hand.
"Master, this ......"
The young man who was called Nangong hesitated for a moment, and wanted to persuade again. When leaving the palace, the emperor repeatedly ordered that no matter what the situation, he must not leave the master for half a step, let alone let him go to this rumored mysterious inn of no return?
If something happens, they don't want their heads.
"If you can't see it, you can say it, what are you anxious about? Let's go down. ”
Lan Xing waved his hand again impatiently, his cold face looking like no one was close. No, don't get close to acquaintances now. What he wanted to inquire about could not be known to anyone.
Nangong's face turned pale, to be precise, his face was originally very white, the kind that was as white and healthy as a woman.
He gritted his teeth and raised his hand at the five or six people in the same costume behind him, who were quietly and quickly hidden in the chaotic but deserted street market, and no one noticed. Because of this time, the beggars are still hiding in the corner to sleep, and besides, the front of the inn of no return has always been deserted.
"Knock, knock, knock"
Blue Star stared at the gate for a long time, and finally knocked on the gorgeous mahogany door of the inn, there was a small hole the size of a fingernail in the door, and a shiny thing was embedded in it, Blue Star looked at it, and couldn't understand what it was.
No one opened the door.
Lan Xing frowned, it stands to reason that since it is an inn, it should have opened for business a long time ago, why didn't anyone open the door? That's right, the inn of no return has always been mysterious, and it is reasonable that it is different from ordinary inns.
"Knock, knock, knock"
The rhythmic voice sounded again, and Blue Star's left hand was clenched into a fist, and his joints were a little white, however, no one opened the door.
"Who?"
Just as Lan Xing was about to give up and turn to leave, a somewhat green male voice came from inside the door, with the same laziness and impatience as when he first got up.
Hearing the voice, Lan Xing didn't rush to speak, he stood in front of the small hole in the door, he suspected that the hole was used by the people inside to observe the outside.
Sure enough, in the small hole the size of a fingernail, there was an eye staring at him.
"Do you know what this place is?"
The person inside glanced outside, did not open the door, but asked in a cold voice.
"Yes."
"What's going on?"
"Talk to the shopkeeper in person." Bluestar replied.
"He's not here!"
The people inside didn't know where the anger came from, and when they heard Lan Xing say that they wanted to talk to the shopkeeper, they instantly raised the volume several times, and it was like roaring.
This is nothing, what makes Lan Xing even more angry is that he heard the sound of the people inside "poof" away.
"Damn it!"
Bluestar clenched his hands into fists and cursed lowly. It seems that today is going to be in vain, and he has been doing that dream for many days, which makes him miserable, and it is said that only by not returning to the inn can there be a way to solve those puzzles that ordinary people can't solve.
Seeing Lan Xing turn around a little dejectedly, the young man who was called Nangong just now flashed to Lan Xing's side, and asked in a low voice, "Master, how is it?" ”
Lan Xing's cold face frowned slightly, and he shook his head lightly and did not speak.
"They're really... Too bold! ”
Nangong Junxiu's face was full of anger, if he wanted to change it to his previous temper, he had to rush in and demolish this broken inn, what's the big deal? He's ......
"Don't act rashly, I'll come back next time."
Lan Xing saw Nangong's indignant face, and stopped him from being impulsive, for fear that he would ruin his plan, this inn of no return has always been mysterious, and it is not controlled by the imperial court, he has only heard of the shopkeeper called Wuwu, but few people know what Wuwu looks like.
Because, every time he appears, he is dressed up differently.
Sometimes it's a dashing young man, sometimes it's a fairy in white clothes, and even more so a gray-haired old woman or a dying old man.
It is said that there is never a duplicate.
Lan Xing didn't believe it, but he thought that there were very few people who saw him, and he could do it with a disguise technique.
He gritted his teeth, stared back at the four big characters on the inn for a long time, his sexy thin lips pursed tightly, then turned around and strode away.
Someday, he will unravel the mystery of the inn of no return.
No return to the inn
The young man who had just spoken to Bluestar on the door was standing by the corridor inside the inn of no return with an angry face on his face.
In the corridor, two girls dressed strangely were sitting cross-legged across from each other, and on the small table in front of them, there were props in the shape of discs, with a pile of red, blue, yellow, and green beads. Outside the promenade, there is a large green lawn, and on the lawn, there are countless small flowers of various colors scattered around. Not far away, in a pebbled stream, the water is crystal clear, and koi fish are swimming happily in it.
One of the girls was about fourteen. Around five years old, she wore a simple cupola ponytail, fair skin, round face and almond eyes, playful and cute.
She looked at the beautiful girl opposite who was frowning and supporting her chin with one hand, and then turned her head to look at the young man with a gloomy face not far away, and asked in a strange whisper,
"Eh, worry-free, are you sure you don't ask him what's going on?"
The girl who is called carefree is also very beautiful, with a delicate melon seed face, white and red skin, and picturesque eyebrows, as if she is from a fairy tale. She didn't raise her head, staring at the chessboard in front of her, "Leave him alone, can you tell me how to go about this first?" ”
She'd never played this before, and although she had listened to her friends explain it many times, she was still a little dazed.
"Let's ask first. Hey, come here, I'll ask you. ”
The girl with the ponytail shouted at the teenager not far away.
The young man was wearing a simple gray coarse cloth clothes, wearing a small felt hat on his head, he looked much taller than the two girls, but his face was a little immature, and he was secretly glancing at the desk with the corner of his eye, holding his chin in front of the desk, and he didn't care about looking at him at all, and the look in his eyes was inexplicable.
Hearing someone call him, he quickly stepped forward and bowed respectfully, "May I ask Miss Ye, are you calling me?" ”
"Or else?"
The girl called Miss Ye looked at him strangely, this person looked a little silly!
"What's your name?"
She asked, glancing the boy up and down.
"My name is Xiao Meow, Miss Ye doesn't remember?" The boy also asked suspiciously.
"I... Of course I remember, I just wanted to see if you were stupid. ”
Miss Ye scratched her head embarrassedly, she remembered that Wuwu seemed to have mentioned Xiao Meow, but the little meow she saw last time didn't seem to look like this!
She patted her head, the last time she saw Wuwu was not like this, what is so strange about her assistant changing?
Hearing Miss Ye's words, Xiao Meow's forehead dripped three black lines, and he was speechless, if it wasn't for the shopkeeper who said that he couldn't offend this Miss Ye, he would have wanted to slap her on the head.
"Tell me, who was calling the door outside?"
Miss Ye asked with wide eyes, like a curious little girl.
"I didn't know that person just now, I haven't been here before, but ......" Xiao Meow glanced at the shopkeeper beside him, "but he looks quite good." His shopkeeper likes beautiful men the most, and he can't guarantee that he won't be obsessed with that person, he originally wanted to say that he was good-looking, but he changed his words abruptly.
"Can you see it? How do you look at the past? ”
Hearing Xiao Meow's words, he instantly raised his head from the chessboard, and asked with a glint in his eyes.
"Uhhh
Xiao Meow didn't expect this to attract her attention, and he opened his mouth a little embarrassed, "It's just... It's better than the last time... Lord Zhang's son-in-law is a little better. ”
The carefree eyes full of anticipation dimmed instantly, and he was extremely disappointed, that Zhang Gongzi... Even if it's short, it's still pockmarked on the face, is it better? I guess it's just no pockmarks.
Seeing that there was no hope, Xiao Meow secretly wiped a cold sweat, and his forehead was dripping! It feels too hard to lie, and it's even harder to lie to --- beloved!
"Huh... Hahahaha...., worry-free, how much you hate to marry! Our mysterious carefree shopkeeper, are you going to laugh at me? How old are you? Want to get married? I'm not ashamed. ”
Miss Ye, who heard their conversation, laughed so hard that she couldn't straighten up. This era is always a feudal society, and if you don't marry in your teens, you will become a leftover girl, which is sad.
"You know what? Too lazy to talk to you? I didn't say I was going to get married! ”
Carefree and beautiful eyes glared, threw the beads on the chessboard hard, and stood up in shame, "Don't you allow me to fall in love first?" Or try to get married or something? ”
"You? Love? Hahahaha....."
Miss Ye rolled on the ground with her stomach in a smile, and she wiped her tears while slurring her words, "Emma, the outside world... The outside world thinks... Worry-free is the old lady or the old man, are you still in love? Who dares! Hahaha...."