Chapter 272: Don't You Go
Zhang He's thing is like this, no matter what Zhang He said is true or not, for Li Ding, being able to let him observe Danfang, and not hiding the idea that he once wanted to use him, made Li Ding feel that Zhang He was not too treacherous, so he would do his best to help Zhang He.
In the room, compared to Li Ding, who showed a trace of fatigue, Zhang He's face did not have a trace of tiredness, but more excitement.
"Come, Brother Lei quickly washed his face and had a good rest after breakfast. ”
As soon as Li Ding stretched his waist, Mrs. Zhang had already sent breakfast diligently, and the girl behind her also brought the washing water.
Li Ding didn't shirk either, washed his face and sat down at the table and began to eat.
After a busy night, he was really hungry, and although he had eaten some snacks in between, there was a real meal there.
Zhang He and his wife ate some food together, and when they saw Li Ding put down the dishes and chopsticks, Zhang He said with a smile: "Brother Lei needs to take a bath before resting." ”
Li Ding shook his head and said with a smile: "Thank you shopkeeper, there is no need to rest." In fact, in addition to seeing the Alchemist Conference, I also have some personal matters to do when I come to Wangcheng, and I may have a certain time to do later. ”
"Brother Lei mean to leave?" However, as soon as Li Ding's words came out, Zhang and his wife were slightly surprised.
Mrs. Zhang was even more nervous and said: "Brother Lei has only been here for a long time, and you don't know how to repay your help, how can you leave so quickly." ”
"That is, although I don't know what Brother Lei is going to do, I am not in a hurry at this time. Could it be that I have not taken care of it there, if so, Brother Lei, please just say it directly. Zhang He said anxiously.
"What the shopkeeper Zhang said there, since Yulongguan got acquainted with you, this way can be described as meticulous, and the words of gratitude are almost the same, how can you take care of it and not say it on Monday. It is really a matter that needs to be done sooner rather than later, and there can be no delay. Li Ding said.
"But don't be in a hurry for a day or two, I still want to wait for Brother Lei for you to take a rest, and then call Wang Lei and we will go out for a walk together." Zhang He said.
"That's right, this is not Brother Lei is still there, Brother Lei, you can't go, at least you have to stay for a few more days, so that we can have a good time as a landlord." Mrs. Zhang also immediately helped.
Zhang He's title to Li Ding has changed from son to brother, and he seems to be closer and more enthusiastic, but Li Ding himself still maintains due restraint.
"To tell you the truth, my business really needs to be done as soon as possible, if possible, it is best to do it before the Alchemist Conference, so I can only appreciate the kindness of Shopkeeper Zhang and my sister-in-law. Li Ding said.
"It's so urgent. Zhang He's brows tightened slightly, and his expression was reluctant, but seeing that Li Ding was cautious, he was already determined to leave, and suddenly gritted his teeth and said: "Dare to ask Brother Lei what he wants to do, you are not familiar with Wangcheng when you first arrive, otherwise I will accompany you, and I will take care of you." ””
"Isn't this going to let me go?" Li Ding said secretly in his heart, the corners of his mouth were slightly grinned, and he pretended to hesitate and said, "This...... In fact, the purpose of my coming out this time is to sharpen myself, but I have been taking care of the shopkeeper a lot along the way, which is against my original intention, so I think it is better to let me wander alone. ”
As he spoke, Li Ding bowed his hand to Zhang He and his wife, and was about to get up.
"Brother Ray, slow down. Zhang He suddenly grabbed Li Ding, but as if he realized that something was wrong, he immediately let go of his hand and said: "Why does Brother Lei insist on leaving, is it because he can't trust me, I'm afraid that I will ruin your business." ”
Zhang He's sudden questioning made Li Ding stunned, but Mrs. Zhang next to him was taken aback, and quickly explained: "Brother Lei, forgive me, it's not that that meaning, it's just ...... It's just that if you really leave like this, how can we repay your kindness? ”
In this regard, Li Ding just chuckled and said: "Shopkeeper Zhang is too worried, you can confide in me your family history, and even show me the family heirloom, which shows that you are honest, I naturally trust you." The main thing is that although my matter is urgent, I can't waste your time, right? With all due respect, I think it's better that Shopkeeper Zhang should start the alchemy matter immediately, after all, this is your top priority. ”
These words in turn made Zhang He stunned, and nodded with a solemn expression: "Brother Lei's words are reasonable, but you ...... here."
"Okay. Li Ding interrupted Zhang He's words and said: "If I refuse, I'm afraid that not only the shopkeeper, but also my sister-in-law will be angry." You see if this will work, you and I will do our own things, if Shopkeeper Zhang has to help me, it would be good to ask someone to follow me. ”
"It couldn't be better. Before Zhang He could speak, Mrs. Zhang stood up first and said, "Boss, you can see how about letting Ah Wei and Ah Zheng follow Brother Lei to help." ”
"It's okay, they are cautious and don't say much, they shouldn't cause trouble to Brother Lei. Zhang He echoed, as if it was because Li Ding finally agreed to his request, and he became smiling again.
"Then I'll arrange it right away. Mrs. Zhang lost no time in getting up and walking out.
Here, Li Ding's hand was slightly clenched. No matter what the reason for Zhang He's actions, it is obvious that he wants to keep him, and even retreat to arranging for someone to be by his side, which has to make people suspicious. Of course, Li Ding also hopes that this is all his delusion.
It's a pity that Li Ding has experienced a lot of things along the way, and has seen a lot of deceitful things, and he has already formed an instinct in his consciousness to be alert to people and things.
Although Zhang He's trust moved Li Ding, it did not mean that he relaxed his vigilance.
This point is actually not contradictory, but since Li Ding has this kind of thought, it cannot be ruled out that Zhang He has the same thoughts, but Li Ding doesn't want to think more about right and wrong, after all, no matter what, the road still has to go on.
Li Ding will not say anything, and if Zhang Hezhen wants to arrange someone to be by his side, he will not oppose it openly.
"Then thank you shopkeeper. Li Ding stood up and said.
"Brother Lei, aren't you going to take a break before leaving?" Zhang He said, but he had to follow Li Ding, who had already gotten up, and walked out.
When they passed through the corridor, they had already become Zhang He leading the way in front, and I don't know if Mrs. Zhang arranged it quickly or had been prepared for a long time, anyway, when the two of them came to the small courtyard at the gate, there were already people waiting there.
Li Ding didn't see Mrs. Zhang, but saw two middle-aged men sitting at the stone table next to him, both of them were dressed in blue sleeveless suits, one of them was a square-faced man with a yellow head, and the other was tied with his hair, and a pair of knife eyebrows looked particularly thick. Both of them were in their forties, with dark skin, round waists and thick arms, and tall figures, which were completely different from the family members they had seen before.
"Cultivators. Although he didn't sense a trace of vitality fluctuations, the first time he saw the two of them, Li Ding secretly said in his heart.
"I've seen Uncle, I've seen Lei Gongzi. The two respectfully saluted Zhang He and Li Ding.
According to Zhang He's introduction, it is Ah Wei who has an inch of hair, and Ah Zheng who has tied his hair, the two are cousins, and they are both house slaves in the house, and it is not surprising that both of them are indeed cultivators, and their realms have reached the realm of imperial spirits.
"Then there will be the two big brothers of Lao. Li Ding returned the salute with a smile, and couldn't help but increase a vigilance in his heart.
"Brother Lei doesn't have to be polite, just call them Ah Wei Ah Zheng. Zhang He said to Li Ding, and then said to Ah Wei Azheng: "From this moment on, Lei Gongzi is your master, you must obey all the orders of Lei Gongzi, and wait for me, but if there is anything missing, you can only ask." ”
"Got it. The two replied respectfully.
It was only at this time that Li Ding felt that although Zhang He was currently in a difficult situation, his family's background was not necessarily as unbearable as he said. Take the two house slaves in front of you as an example, it is definitely not easy to make the people of the Imperial Spirit Realm willing to be slaves.
Turning his head, Zhang He said to Li Ding again: "I hope that Brother Lei will finish things smoothly as soon as possible, and I will wait for good news in the house at night, and we will get together again at that time." ”
"Is this really not letting me go?" Li Ding's heart sank, but he thanked him again: "Thank you shopkeeper Zhang, then if things go well, I will bother for two more days." ”
Since this is the case, Li Ding simply followed Zhang He's meaning, which made Zhang He happy. Then Li Ding pretended to be in a hurry to set off, and after a few more greetings, the two parted. Zhang He kept sending Li Ding out of the gate and stood for a long time before turning back.
At this time, the sky was already bright, Li Ding's eyes were a straight and spacious road, on both sides of the road were red walls and green tiles, surrounded by green trees, and outside the wall were scattered with stone lions of the heroic courtyard gate, it can be seen that this should be a residential area where the rich gathered.
But when Li Ding looked back, he saw that although the courtyard gate of Zhang He's house was atmospheric, there was not even a plaque on it, and it was not so conspicuous on this road.
Thinking that the Blood Devouring Demon Bat said last night that someone was monitoring Zhang He's house, Li Ding couldn't help but feel a little more when he went out, but he didn't notice anything unusual.
There were only one or two pedestrians on the road, and it seemed extremely quiet, but after turning a few corners, accompanied by bursts of human voices, a wide and bustling street appeared in front of Li Ding's eyes.
Li Ding was still unsure of what to do next, so he had to wander around the city, first, to familiarize himself with the environment, and most importantly, to look for opportunities.
The huge scale of Wang Cheng is beyond Li Ding's imagination, but he is no longer the young man who would be surprised when he sees anything, and he can already handle things calmly.
After some walking, perhaps because of Yi Zheng's memories, Li Ding had the illusion of revisiting the old place. Coupled with the answers of Ah Wei and Ah Zheng, Li Ding had a basic understanding of the situation in Wangcheng.
During this period, Li Ding went to several pharmacies and learned about the prices of medicinal materials and pills. I also visited a few weapons stores, heard a lot about weapons, and the most special thing was to enter a few tailor shops and buy more than a dozen sets of various ready-to-wear clothes.
This made Ah Wei and Ah Zheng a little puzzled, but they didn't ask too much, and after rushing to pay the bill, they just followed behind Li Ding with a serious expression.
In the process, Li Ding saw his wanted notice on the signs next to some crossings and several squares, but the portrait was still his original appearance, and with the officers and soldiers who had patrolled the streets several times, Li Ding concluded that as long as he did not expose his unique vitality, he should be safe.