Chapter Twenty-Three: A Ghost's Gift!

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The sky is just bright. Fang Xiaobao was woken up by Zhang Long and Zhao Hu. In fact, he didn't sleep all night, racking his brains to find a way to take the 'good brother' out of the city.

The solution has been figured out. The key prop is still the wooden box.

In order to let Ah Ghost hide in and not arouse the suspicion of others, Fang Xiaobao reluctantly gave up a lot of belongings. There are clothes sewn by my mother-in-law, toys from my childhood, and some books.

These things are not valuable, but in Fang Xiaobao's mind, everything is priceless.

"Stinky boy, Lao Tzu gave up his blood for you this time!"

Looking at the locked wooden box, Fang Xiaobao scolded in his heart, showing a little helplessness on his face. If it weren't for himself, he would never be kind enough to help this guy get out of trouble.

Brothers stab in the back for the sake of profit. A bereaved person who has just met, although the experience is worthy of sympathy, it will not make Fang Xiaobao change his original intention and become a kind and good man.

The world is dangerous, and only by preserving oneself can we survive well.

Fang Xiaobao has personally experienced this point and has seen it more thoroughly than anyone else.

After washing. Gao Dejin sent someone to bring breakfast. Fang Xiaobao ate a little casually, and immediately called Zhang Long and Zhao Hu.

"Xiaobao, I didn't sleep last night!" After entering the house, he saw Fang Xiaobao with dark circles on his face, and Zhang Long joked with a smile.

"Alas, don't mention it, it's not the same thing last night, which caused me to sleep unsteadily all night!" Fang Xiaobao pretended to be depressed.

Zhao Hu walked over and said with a smile: "The carriage has been prepared, and we will guard it along the way, so you can sleep again with peace of mind!" ā€

"Then there are two big brothers!"

Fang Xiaobao grinned. After that, go and move your belongings and get ready to go.

A large wooden box, counting the ghosts hidden inside, weighs seventy or eighty pounds. Fang Xiaobao used all his strength to eat milk, so he carried it on his shoulders. Zhang Long and Zhao Hu wanted to help, but they were all politely rejected by him.

In Fang Xiaobao's words, he has a weak body and needs to exercise more. In fact, I am worried that the two big brothers of the fighters will be aware of the hidden cats in the box.

He was only seventy or eighty pounds, carrying a large wooden box equivalent to his weight, Fang Xiaobao's face was flushed, and he staggered when he walked.

Fortunately, the yard faces the street. The convoy is right at the door. Also, when he walked out of the door, Uncle Man happened to come over and reached out to help.

"Holy! Dead and sunk! ā€

From inside the courtyard to outside the door, just a few dozen meters, Fang Xiaobao was sweating profusely. He took a breath, and before he could say hello to Uncle Man, his eyes lit up when he saw the whole team.

Three horse-drawn carriages were parked on the side of the road. The body is carved and inlaid with silver, the shape is gorgeous, beautiful and generous. The horse is a spotted foal, a domesticated star beast with a docile personality, good at running, and fast on its feet.

Although Fang Xiaobao was born in a homeless area, his knowledge is extraordinary. Such a luxurious carriage is extremely rare in Black Earth City, and as far as he knows, it is only equipped with the 'sissy' of the resident official, and the nobles and lords in the city usually travel in donkey carts, so they can't enjoy such treatment at all.

And today, I am going to sit in a carriage that even the nobles can't sit in, and the excitement in my heart can be imagined.

"Xiaobao, pay attention, don't let this big guy kick it!" Uncle Man took the wooden box from Fang Xiaobao's hand. At the same time tell him to be careful.

The spotted foal is a star beast, and although it has been domesticated, it is difficult to protect the wild outbreak. Its skeleton is taller than a person, and its thick and powerful iron hooves can kill a person if it goes berserk.

"After several generations of artificial breeding and domestication, these spotted foals have long since disappeared and will not easily hurt people!"

Zhang Long and Zhao Hu walked out. Immediately the horses were brought in. The two turned over and got on the horse, and their movements were smooth and neat.

In addition to them, there were twenty knights, all heavily armed, apparently under the command of the Four Seas Gambling Company.

"Brother Xiaobao, it's not too early, let's go!"

In front of a carriage, Gao Dejin poked his head out and greeted him with a smile.

"Okay!"

The wooden box was stuffed into the carriage by Uncle Man. Fang Xiaobao breathed a sigh of relief, trotted over to Gao Dejin, and said with a smile: "Lord Steward, what I told you yesterday ......"

"No problem!"

Gao Dejin nodded, and did not forget to advise: "Don't take too long, avoid missing the accommodation, there will be danger." ā€

"Don't worry, half an hour at most."

Fang Xiaobao patted his chest and promised. Then, he and Uncle Man boarded the carriage together, and under the beckoning of Gao Dejin, the whole convoy immediately drove out of the city.

The Four Seas Gambling House is indeed wealthy, and the backers behind him are not comparable to the local nobles of Black Earth City.

Get in the car. Fang Xiaobao looked around, his face full of curiosity and excitement. Inside, it's spacious, with a soft couch to rest on and a desk full of desserts. Luxuriously furnished, never seen before.

The same goes for Uncle Man. Touch the east, touch the west, and the mouth is amazed.

"Uncle, these are all good things, you take them back and eat them!"

Fang Xiaobao directly packed the desserts on the table and stuffed them to Uncle Man. The latter was not polite, knowing that the children he grew up with would be prosperous and wealthy, and he would no longer have to worry about his livelihood.

"Xiaobao, I brought everything you wanted!"

Uncle Man also brought a big bag. It's full of chili powder.

Black Soil City specializes in a kind of red rice pepper, which is extremely spicy. Ordinary people use it to cook ingredients, but for Fang Xiaobao, it is used to defend himself against the enemy, and sprinkle chili powder to his charming eyes, which is invincible.

This time I went to the imperial capital, and I won't come back to Black Earth City for a short time. Therefore, of course, Fang Xiaobao should prepare more 'local specialties' for self-defense. Only then did I ask Uncle Man to buy a whole big bag for him, dozens of catties.

"Xiaobao, listen to what my uncle said, go to the imperial capital and don't take the wrong path, and use the money on hand to do some business...... This chili powder, don't use it as much as possible! ā€

Uncle Man watched him grow up, of course he knew the use of chili powder, and Chunchun advised.

"Don't worry, uncle, I will remember your words!"

Fang Xiaobao nodded. Whether he will do it or not, before parting, he will not disappoint those who care about him.

The convoy traveled along the streets. The twenty guards were divided into two teams, Zhang Long and Zhao Hu, two fighters, one left and one right, guarding the carriage.

Twists and turns. Living in Black Earth City since childhood, Fang Xiaobao is very familiar with the path and knows that he is about to arrive at the city gate. Lifting the curtain of the carriage, Fang Xiaobao poked his head out and looked.

Although the sky had just dawned, there were already early passers-by, who threw marvelous and envious eyes at the convoy at this moment.

Fang Xiaobao was proud for a while. Once upon a time, only he envied others, but he didn't expect that he would also have a day when the salted fish turned over.

However, the smugness did not last long, as the convoy exited the city gate and passed the eastern slope. His heart began to grow heavy.

"Brother Long, stop here!"

Poking his head out, Fang Xiaobao shouted at Zhang Long, who was guarding the left side of the carriage. The latter knew the situation and immediately called for a stop team.

Fang Xiaobao and Uncle Man immediately got out of the car. Of course, he didn't forget the big wooden box with the ghost hidden, and handed it over to Uncle Man to carry.

"Brother Xiaobao, remember, hurry up!"

Gao Dejin poked his head out of the carriage in front of him and greeted him again. Fang Xiaobao nodded, and then walked towards the slope with Uncle Man.

This is a safe area outside the city and a burial ground. Fang Xiaobao's mother-in-law, as well as Uncle Man's daughter Ah Hui, are all buried here.

I went to the imperial capital, and I don't know when I will be able to return. Before leaving, go to worship the two closest people in the world, this is Fang Xiaobao's plan for a long time.

Coincidentally, taking advantage of the opportunity to go to the grave to worship, he can help Ah Ghost get out of trouble without knowing it.

The slopes are rugged. Although Uncle Man is an adult, he also feels difficult to carry dozens of wooden boxes. Fang Xiaobao couldn't bear to be affected by the old man, so he helped by the side. It took them about ten minutes before they reached the slope.

As far as the eye can see, there are tombs everywhere and weeds are overgrown. In the southwest corner, there are two tombs next to each other, all clean, without half a weedy shrub.

Fang Xiaobao came. When he put down the wooden box, Uncle Man took out some paper money and sprinkled it evenly around the two tombs.

These two tombs, one is Fang Xiaobao's mother-in-law, and the other is Uncle Man's daughter Ah Hui.

"Mother-in-law, I'm leaving......"

In front of his relatives, Fang Xiaobao took off all his disguises, and in addition to attachment and reluctance, there was only sadness on his face.

"Bao'er will remember your words, and she will definitely live well and get ahead."

Muttering in his mouth, Fang Xiaobao's tears couldn't help but pour down. Uncle Man saw it on the sidelines, and he also sighed.

"And the girl!"

Wiping away his tears, Fang Xiaobao looked at another tomb, "You accompany your mother-in-law well, and when Brother Bao is developed, come back and build you a big house...... Don't worry, what Brother Bao promised you will definitely be done...... When Brother Bao is tired of living, he will come back to accompany you and his mother-in-law, and we will live together as a family of three and never be separated! ā€

"Don't talk nonsense!"

Uncle Man walked over, grabbed Fang Xiaobao's shoulder, and said word by word: "Xiaobao, you have to remember to live well, only if you are happy, Ah Hui will be happy!" ā€

Oh, yes! The girl has been so kind since she was a child, she will cry when she sees me unhappy, and if she hears me talking nonsense, she will definitely cry again!

In my mind, a gentle figure emerged. Fang Xiaobao wiped away his tears and looked at Uncle Man, "I listen to my uncle, I promise...... This is the last time I will shed tears, I will live well and will not disappoint my mother-in-law and Ah Hui! ā€

"That's a good boy!" Uncle Man also smiled.

The deceased is gone. Those who are alive must plan for their livelihood. After calming down, Fang Xiaobao glanced at the wooden box placed next to him, and asked Uncle Man to go back first, he would stay here for a while.

Of course, the main reason is to release the ghost and get rid of this big-trouble.

"Uncle send you away!" Uncle Man was a little reluctant.

Fang Xiaobao thought for a while and leaned closer: "Uncle, I have one more thing to trouble you......

Whisper a few words. A trace of doubt flashed on Uncle Man's face after hearing this, but he didn't ask more, and nodded: "Okay!" It's not difficult, I'll do it! ā€

Uncle Man was finally sent away. Looking at his back, Fang Xiaobao was inexplicably uncomfortable.

Knock knock!

It wasn't until there was a sound from the wooden box that Fang Xiaobao came back to his senses, walked over and opened the lock, and Ah Ghost jumped out of the box.

"Suffocate me!"

As soon as this goods came out, he immediately stretched his waist and moved his muscles and bones. In broad daylight, his green skin, which is very different from ordinary people, and his scarlet eyes, are particularly terrifying.

However, for Fang Xiaobao, the other party's ugly appearance has been immune.

"Ah ghost, hide here, don't go there, wait until it gets dark and enter the mountain immediately!"

Fang Xiaobao advised. At the same time, he pointed to Uncle Man's departure and said, "I have prepared some food for you, and Uncle Man will deliver it before sunset...... Remember, human beings are also good and bad, Uncle Man is a good person, and he is my benefactor, when he sends food, you are not allowed to show up to scare him, let alone hurt him! ā€

At this point, Fang Xiaobao deliberately accentuated his tone, stared at Ah Ghost with sharp eyes, and said word by word: "If you don't listen to me, scare or hurt Uncle Man, I will definitely not let you go!" ā€

"No, it won't! Brother Bao, your benefactor is the benefactor of Ah Ghost, I will definitely do what you say...... I'll get the food when he's gone!" Ah Ghost reassured.

This guy looks scary on the outside, but in fact, he is a child in his heart, trusts himself, and never dares to make a disobedient move.

Fang Xiaobao is very confident. Only then did Uncle Man go back to the city to buy a batch of grain and send it over.

Whether it is unintentional or intentional, or an excuse to send Uncle Man away. Fang Xiaobao is a good person to the end, which can be regarded as leaving a way for this bereaved 'brother' to live.

"That's it, I have to go!"

Fang Xiaobao didn't want to continue to entangle, and prepared to leave. When he turned around, he didn't forget to give this guy a word of reassurance, "Ghost, live well, and when my brother is well, I will come back to you!" ā€

"Brother!" Ah Ghost shouted in the back.

Fang Xiaobao didn't look back. He waved his hand directly and said goodbye.

Shout!

The sound of breaking the air sounded. Although Fang Xiaobao didn't look back, the figure in front of him flickered, and a ghost, as his name suggested, appeared in front of him like a ghost.

Fang Xiaobao thought that this guy was still entangled, so he shrugged his shoulders helplessly, pointed to the bottom of the slope and said, "There are still a large number of people waiting for me below, brother, don't go back...... I can't explain it! ā€

"Brother, you are so good to Ah Ghost, Ah Ghost has nothing to give you, only this ......"

But I saw that Ah Ghost took out a small wooden box in his torn clothes that had not been washed for many days and stuffed it over.

"This is a stone I found in the mountains, it's beautiful, give it to my brother as a souvenir!"

Maybe he knew that Fang Xiaobao was short on time, and Ah Ghost was empathetic, and after the gift was given, his body shook and disappeared in the blink of an eye.

This time, he disappeared completely, without a trace.

"Stones are also given away! Brother, you are so generous! ā€

Fang Xiaobao shook his head. After that, I deliberately opened the wooden box and took a look, but I was even more speechless.

It's just an ordinary stone, but it's pitch black as ink, and it doesn't seem to have anything to do with the word 'beautiful'.

There is something wrong with the aesthetic of the 'good brothers'.

Fang Xiaobao wanted to throw it away, but he was afraid that the other party would be lurking nearby, and it would be bad if he saw it.

There was no way, he could only pick up the wooden box and put it close to him like a baby. After that, he strode away.