When it was almost dark, Zhuang Zhengde woke up. I got up in a daze and washed my face, and heard someone talking in the yard, accompanied by the barking of a little milk dog from time to time. Zhuang Zhengde straightened his clothes and pushed the door out. It turned out that sitting in the courtyard were the old county order, the old man Bai, and the little boys Yan Sihai and little Pug.

When the little pug saw Zhuang Zhengde coming out, he jumped like a fat rabbit, and arched his head affectionately at Zhuang Zhengde's feet. Zhuang Zhengde also leaned down and touched the little pug, these days have passed, the little pug has also forgotten that the dog wants to eat people, and he is very close to Zhuang Zhengde, Xu is influenced by the old man Bai.

Zhuang Zhengde greeted several people one by one, and saw that the door of the west wing was open, but he didn't know where his cousin and sister-in-law went.

When the old man Bai saw that Zhuang Zhengde had slept for a while, he quipped, "Nephew Zhengde, what kind of dream are you doing?" I haven't gotten up all afternoon, and your father and I have been talking in the yard for a quarter of an hour, and I can't wake you up? After speaking, he winked at Zhuang Zhengde, looking old and unserious.

Zhuang Zhengde felt that he had been seen through by Old Man Bai again, and his face turned red, "Mr. Bai, just spare me." The kid was tossed this morning, and he was almost paralyzed from exhaustion, how could he have the heart to do any spring and autumn dreams? ”

Zhuang Yun laughed while listening, raised his hand and pointed at Old Man Bai, "You, you, the boss is a person, there is no shape." Then he said to Zhuang Zhengde, "I talked to your Uncle Bai about going to Zhongyun Mountain, and your Uncle Bai has also thought about it carefully, and neither of us agrees with you to go now." First, Zhong Yunshan has always been just a legend, and he hasn't found out where it is, even if it's your Uncle Bai, he doesn't know much about it; Second, we both agree that you can't afford it. To be fair, you are not ripe to go to Zhongyun Mountain now. ”

Old Man Bai nodded, "I also told your father, I still hope that you will take the imperial examination as the most important thing and take the merit test to serve the imperial court." If you really want to learn this skill, my old man will be your husband and teach you. But teaching is teaching, and how much you learn is your own understanding. The craft of my old man was also passed down by Mr. Big, and ordinary people can also learn it. It's just that Master led the door into the cultivation of individuals, and I hope you can understand. And to cure this disease, it is inevitable to fight with evil spirits, and you can be mentally prepared, and the danger of this cannot be explained by words. ”

When Zhuang Zhengde heard these words, he was also very excited, "Dad, Mr. Bai Da, I have taken a peek at fame." In this world, the great powers are intruding. To say a big disrespectful word, I'm afraid that it will be difficult for me to return to heaven in the Qing Dynasty, and this business matter, the child has suffered a big loss, and I am afraid that it will be difficult to become a climate. Up to now, the child doesn't want to live for a long time, and he doesn't want to be glorious and rich when he enters the door of Mr. Da, as long as he can be fed and clothed, check and treat the disease in the people's home, and ask for a clear conscience! ”

The little boy Yan Sihai listened to it for a long time, and suddenly said, "The Qing Dynasty is going to die, the Qing Dynasty is going to die." ”

As soon as the old man heard this little ghost talking nonsense again, he slapped Yan Sihai on the back of the head, "Little fart boy, don't talk nonsense, be careful that the official catches you and locks you in the black hole, and sees that you are naughty." ”

The little boy Yan Sihai pouted, seeing that he was about to cry, "It's supposed to be, it's going to die, don't let people say it." I'm not playing with you anymore, huh. After that, he took the little pug to the side and made a fuss, this little boy is still a child's temper, and he comes and goes quickly. After a while, he laughed and giggled, and had a good time.

Zhuang Zhengde thought of the letter he received today, thought about it, and felt that it was better to talk to Old Man Bai, "Dad, Uncle Bai, I received a letter from a friend in Taizhou Mansion this afternoon, and I can't see anything strange. This friend just said that he was riddled with diseases, and he could not be cured for a long time, and he was afraid that his life would not be long in coming. She wants me to go to Taizhou Mansion to see her. I thought there was nothing going on these days, and I wanted to go. If that's the case, stay with her for a few days. ”

Old man Bai was cunning and teased, "Yo, he? Male or female? It's rare that we are so concerned about Zhengde. This has not been cured for a long time, maybe it is a stubborn disease, and now that this traditional Chinese medicine is in decline, it is normal to see it badly. You might as well write back to him and ask him to see a Western doctor, and maybe he can be cured. ”

Zhuang Zhengde didn't lie, got up and went to the house to get the letter, and handed it to Old Man Bai. Zhuang Yun sat up straight and looked at the font on the letter, glanced at Zhuang Zhengde, and a subtle smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

Old man Bai opened the envelope and glanced at Zhuang Yun peeking next to him, "Lao Zhuang, Zhengde showed me, I didn't show you, don't look at it!" ”

Zhuang Yun hurriedly turned his head, picked up the teacup and took a sip, "Yes, yes, yes, show you, show you, the old man doesn't look at it, this envelope font looks like a woman." My old son is fine, but he doesn't bring a daughter-in-law back home. Hey, my old man can't enjoy this blessing. ”

Zhuang Zhengde heard that the two old and disrespectful people were not as serious as before, and teased each other, and they were very happy on the side, "Uncle Bai, what clues are there in this letter?" ”

Old man Bai carefully read it word for word, read it twice, and turned over the letter again and again. frowned, "As the saying goes, seeing words is like faces, my old man should look good at this girl, you kid has a good eye." It's just this one...... Forget it, don't mention it. Judging from the font, this girl is careless and weak, and she is indeed in poor health. Look at the envelope of this letterhead, faintly glowing with black gas and red light, I am afraid that there is really a bloody disaster. In the old man's view, I am afraid that it is not an ordinary real disease, but an evil one. Well, this strength should be average. ”

When Old Man Bai finished saying this, he looked at Zhuang Yun again, the two had the same mind, Zhuang Yun nodded, and did not speak. Old Man Bai continued, "Zhengde, this way, I don't need my old man to do this kind of small thing, wait for me to prepare some things and hand them over to you." You take a trip to this Taizhou Mansion, and it will be your entrance exam. If you can do it, I'll teach you that slowly when you come back. In a few more days, my old man is ready to continue his travels, and you will follow me. Slowly teach you some methods, and let you see that there are no wonders in this world. ”

Zhuang Zhengde actually didn't listen to Old Man Bai much, but he wondered why the two looked at each other and knew what the other party was thinking? Could it be that there is still such a means as this thousand-mile sound transmission? Zhuang Zhengde was puzzled, so he asked, "Old man Bai, why do you look at my father, and my father knows what you want?" ”

Old Man Bai stroked his palms and laughed, "You kid, you are careful to observe." I have known your father for nearly 50 years, and the two have long had a tacit understanding. Between this confidant, he pouted, and he knew what kind of he was going to, and he still needed to say more? ”

Zhuang Yun was also amused by Old Man Bai's words, "You old thing, you are pouting." But Zhengde, this experience, your Uncle Bai discussed it with me when he came, and I agreed. Take this opportunity to go to this Taizhou capital. Give you this little good look-alike to explore the truth, you don't need to worry about safety, since your Uncle Bai said to let you go, naturally it's not a big deal. You can just go with confidence. ”

Zhuang Zhengde saw that these two old foxes had already dismantled themselves, and his face turned red again, "Okay, okay, Uncle Bai, what powerful magic weapon are you going to prepare for me to help me eradicate the evil spirit?" When Zhuang Zhengde heard that Old Man Bai was going to prepare things for himself, his mind was full of this whip, golden hoop stick, nine-tooth nail rake, mixed sky silk, Qiankun circle or something, Zhuang Zhengde thought to himself, if you have to prepare these things, don't you call this evil crying father and mother? When the time comes, it will be famous in Taizhou Mansion in minutes, beautiful, beautiful.

Old Man Bai rubbed his hands, a little embarrassed, "Well, the old man will tell you now, one is this willow leaf, I originally wanted to prepare cow tears for you, but well, but my old man can't see this person, livestock, tears." Besides, there are a lot of willow leaves in this season, and when you use them up, they are still fresh. The second object is a piece of natal jade raised by the old man, you will have a heart with the old man when you hold this object, even if we are thousands of miles away, my old man can communicate with you at any time. ”

Zhuang Zhengde sat on the side and waited for Old Man Bai to say the third, and after waiting for a long time, he didn't see the following, "What about the third?" What is the third one? ”

Old Man Bai's eyes glared at Lao Yuan, and he looked at Zhuang Zhengde in surprise, "What third?" Where did the third one come from? My old man will give you two objects. This willow leaf is chewed and eaten, and if you eat it, you can see the evil figure within a quarter of an hour, and then eat it after a quarter of an hour; This jade is used as a sound transmission function, if you have something urgent, my old man can feel it. What more could you want? You've watched too much Journey to the West, haven't you? ”

Zhuang Zhengde was taken aback, and suddenly felt a little speechless, "I've really watched too much Journey to the West, don't you have to have spells and weapons to subdue demons and eliminate demons." Did you always let me go straight to Taizhou Mansion to fight with the evil who didn't know how powerful it was? Then you always sue me directly to send me to death, won't you? ”

Old Man Bai was a little annoyed when he heard this, "You don't believe me, what's the matter?" I've told you everything, it's just an ordinary little ghost, and he can't afford any big winds and waves. At this level, when my old man approached it for ten miles, he had to pout and run quickly. Phew, send what you want to die, don't worry about you. I can still pit your father in front of you, and your father is still waiting to cure your little friend and come back to hug his grandson. ”

Zhuang Zhengde was a little overwhelmed when he heard Old Man Bai say this. This is the first time I went out, I let myself go into battle single-handedly, and I haven't even seen a ghost, isn't this embarrassing for Zhuang Zhengde, a novice. But since Old Man Bai has guaranteed his ticket, Zhuang Zhengde can't say anything more. had to agree stupidly, Zhuang Yun was naturally relieved, since the old man Bai said so. That's at most a thrilling one, in case the girl is cured and promised, wouldn't it be beautiful to kill two birds with one stone?

Zhuang Zhengde looked at Old Man Bai and this unobtrusive father, very helpless. For this trip to Taizhou Mansion, I was also a little uneasy.

When the little boy Yan Sihai heard what was said about Journey to the West and what spells and weapons were here, he suddenly became interested, and ran behind the old man Bai, dragging the whip of the old man Bai and shouting, "Old man Bai, old man Bai, what kind of magic soldier, give me the same envoy, hurry up." ”

Old Man Bai patted Yan Sihai's little head patiently, "I'll tell you Brother Zhengde something serious, where is the weapon, how can Grandpa play with you if he has a weapon?" You kid, let go, grandpa is about to make you bald. ”

Yan Sihai didn't hear anything when he heard it, and pouted Lao Gao, "Hmph, bad old man, you know how to deceive children." Brother Zhengde is going to be beaten, he is going to be beaten. Wha. ”

Zhuang Zhengde saw that this Yan Sihai was very funny, and his mouth was full of nonsense, "Sihai, if my brother is beaten, when he comes back, he will hang you on a tree and take a wicker whip dipped in cold water and whip you." Hey. ”

As soon as Yan Sihai heard this, he was frightened and ran away with the little pug, hiding behind a big tree in the courtyard with one person and one dog, and looked at this fat brother stupidly.

Old Man Bai took out a black round object from his arms and handed it to Zhuang Zhengde. Zhuang Zhengde played with it in his hand for a long time, and felt a chill coming out of this object, "This is jade?" It's so black, it's like a lump of carbon. ”

When the old man Bai heard Zhuang Zhengde say this, he raised his leg and kicked Zhuang Zhengde, "What kind of carbon lump, I don't know the goods." This is the authentic Hengshan Mocui, also known as the emperor black jade, this thing has been liked by the saints of all generations, hence the name. This is a good thing handed down by Mr. Big, you have to dare to break it and lose it, and pick your skin. ”

Zhuang Zhengde, who was frightened by these words, shuddered, hurriedly put the jade pendant in his arms, and was not at ease, so he patted his chest vigorously, "Mr. Bai Da, don't worry, people are in jade, and people can't die in jade, you can look at it when you are old." ”