Cold smoke didn't lie to himself.

Wanyang's East Market is indeed different from other places.

When the street is full of merchants, there are many shops, and there are all kinds of pedestrians and hawkers shouting for business.

Before, he was still wondering, where did all the merchants who entered and exited the city gate go, and they all gathered in the East Market.

Even the people who rarely go out and move around in the city have come one after another, which has added vitality and vitality to the depressed and dull city of Wanyang.

Xia Fan likes to be lively.

Especially this billowing red dust full of fireworks in the world.

Listening to the noisy sounds of life around him, he suddenly felt like he was in the bustling city of his hometown.

Although people are different people, the scenery is different.

But the feeling is the same.

It's a pity -

War will undo all that.

When Xia Fan was sitting in the tea shop to rest his feet, it was not difficult for him to hear someone whispering in a hidden corner in a panic.

The content of the discussion is nothing more than worries about when the imperial court will attack Wanyang's rebels, whether the imperial court will succeed in a battle, and whether it will set fire to and loot everywhere after the defeat of the rebellious army.

What is interesting is that they are all inclined to win in the imperial court, and the army of relief cannot hold Wanyang at all.

In fact, Xia Fan is also not optimistic about the rescue army.

As the saying goes, the gun shoots the first bird.

If the imperial court can't suppress the arrogance of the relief army, it will undoubtedly completely expose its weakness to the outside world.

At that time, careerists from all over China will inevitably take advantage of the situation and burn the smoke everywhere.

Once the situation develops to this point, it means that the Great Jin Dynasty will quickly enter the countdown to its demise.

Therefore, in other words, Xia Fan will choose to finish his work in one battle.

Even if he knew that this could not change the decline of the dynasty, he had to do it from the perspective of the imperial court.

At least.

After solving the problem of rescuing the suffering army, the Great Jin Dynasty was able to survive for a few more years.

Naturally, the army will not sit idly by.

It can be seen from the fact that the Zhenwu Division will send a Wei Si to lead Leng Yan to Wanyang to listen to the information in person.

The imperial court attached great importance to the relief army.

The reason?

Xia Fan had a guess.

Perhaps, the water to save the suffering army is deeper than he imagined.

He always felt that he was unintentionally involved in a huge maelstrom.

Otherwise, how could even the grandmaster have to go out.

Leave the tea shop.

Xia Fan wandered around the East Market.

He ordered some winter robes, and although he was not afraid of the cold, it always felt strange to wear a light shirt in winter.

On the way, I also bought a lot of local snacks, and at the same time bought some history-related books at a high price in the bookstore, planning to make up for this lack after returning to the inn.

Fortunately, the bookstore has a door-to-door delivery service, so there is no need for Xia Fan to carry a large bundle of books back.

As he was about to leave Higashi City, a passerby scurried into him.

Xia Fan subconsciously flashed over, but the other party leaned in.

Originally, he thought that the other party was a thief who didn't have long eyes, but when the man was about to bump into him, he stuffed a note for himself without a trace.

Xia Fan didn't open the note on the spot, and walked to the corner of the street where no one noticed.

He opened the note.

There was a line written on the note.

When he was not there, he was alone, and he was in the south of the city.

Who wants to see me?

After reading the note, Xia Fan suddenly thought in confusion.

Unlikely, this girl has just met herself, and she has never been sneaky every time she met.

The same goes for Gu Xiqiao.

Judging from the handwriting, it is not the mysterious person who left a letter for himself in Nanxi that day.

After all, he had just arrived in Wanyang and didn't know anyone at all.

Anyway, Xia Fan, who was idle and a little curious, didn't mind following the instructions of the note to meet the other party.

He didn't know where the Guo family's liquor store was, but he would ask for directions.

Seeing that it was just after noon, after inquiring about the direction and location of the liquor store, Xia Fan walked directly towards the south of the city, avoiding many suspicious surveillance eyeliners along the way.

A quarter of an hour or so.

Xia Fan, who was walking like a fly, came to the Guo family wine shop as mentioned on the paper.

It's a fairly ordinary liquor shop.

The wine shop is not big, and there is not a single customer inside.

"Welcome, what would you like to come?"

As soon as Xia Fan entered the wine shop, an enthusiastic guy immediately stepped forward.

"I won't drink the wine, just have something to eat. ”

Xia Fan quietly glanced around.

"Okay, please inside, please inside. ”

The guy intentionally or unintentionally accented the word please.

"Lead the way. ”

Xia Fan nodded knowingly.

Moment.

The man silently led Xia Fan all the way through the wine shop, and then came to another ordinary house through the back door.

"Guest, here, the little one will send you here. ”

With that, the guy who led the way turned around and went back the way he came.

Is it necessary to be so mysterious if it looks like an agent joint?

Xia Fan pursed his lips, stretched out his hand and gently knocked on the door in front of him.

"Come in, please. ”

When Xia Fan heard the voice coming from the room, he unconsciously showed a strange look on his face.

How is he?

He no longer hesitated.

Pushing open the door, he walked into the room, and swaggered down at the table.

"I didn't expect you to see me. ”

He looked at the majestic man opposite.

"Su Yunxiao. ”

"If you take the liberty of disturbing, I hope you will forgive me. ”

Su Yunxiao, who was wearing ordinary civilian clothes, got up and saluted Xia Fan respectfully.

"Tell me what made you so cautious about meeting me. ”

Xia Fan casually opened a package of snacks similar to nuts.

"Because there is a reluctant request for the honorable driver. Su Yunxiao said with a serious expression.

"Reluctantly invited?" Xia Fan, who knocked two nuts, suddenly said in a daze. "Do I know you well?"

"I really don't have any friendship with Zunjia at all. Su Yunxiao said calmly.

"Then do you think I will agree to your reluctant request?" Xia Fan couldn't help but laugh.

"I heard that Venerable Driver seems to be quite interested in the information of the Forgotten Soul Sect. Su Yunxiao still said calmly.

"No wonder you have the confidence to make a request to me. Xia Fan said suddenly. "But do you think I'll take it?"

"Yes. Su Yunxiao's flat tone was full of strong confidence. "Because now there is a person from the Forgotten Soul Sect in Wanyang. ”

"Tell me about your reluctant invitation. ”

Xia Fan smiled.

Yes, there is guts.

"I want to ask for respect, if Yun Xiao is accidentally defeated and dies in the future, I hope that Zunjia can protect my little sister's life. ”

Su Yun suddenly knelt down and pleaded with Xia Fan.

"If Zunjia agrees, Yun Xiao is willing to tell Zunjia all the information about the Forgotten Soul Sect in every detail, and Yun Xiao dares to guarantee with his life, the information that Yun Xiao gives you is absolutely impossible for the imperial court to provide to you. ”

"Why did you choose me?"

Xia Fan stared at Su Yunxiao and said in silence for a moment.

Because Yun Xiao knows that Zunjia is a real and noble senior. Su Yunxiao said in a deep voice. "Therefore, entrusting the housemate to you can make Yun Xiao truly feel at ease. ”

"You're wrong. Xia Fan shook his head and said. "I'm not as great as you think, I'm just an ordinary person who has been practicing my own principles. ”

"Shi Xiaofei, Wei Anshan. Su Yunxiao slowly spit out the names of these two people. "What the seniors did for them is clear. ”

“...... You're really not easy. ”

Xia Fan glanced at Su Yunxiao deeply.

"Senior, please forgive Yun Xiao for having a hard time...... Su Yunxiao buried his head on the ground.

"Get up. ”

Xia Fan shook his head and said.

"Thank you, senior. ”

Su Yunxiao immediately got up and said.

"Are you really going to die in the future?"

Xia Fan asked suddenly.

"Nine deaths, one life. ”

Su Yun said simply.

"Is it worth it?"

Xia Fan asked again.

"It's worth it. ”

Su Yunxiao said in a firm tone.

"Forget it, I don't bother to pay attention to Rashomon between you. Xia Fan happily packed up his snacks and prepared to get up and leave. "Do it yourself. ”

"Senior, what you want will be handed over to you at the right time. Su Yunxiao gave his hand to see him off.

"I see. ”

After speaking, Xia Fan waved his hand casually and walked out of the room.

Anyway, forgive him and don't dare to deceive himself, after all, everyone is entrusted to himself.

And it's so complicated that he doesn't want to think about it.

Is it bad to eat melons and watch dramas?

Why bother yourself?

......

"Yun Xiao, where have you been?"

Su Yunxiao had just returned to the government office.

His clan uncle Su Yanfu appeared beside him with a solemn expression.

"Patrol the city. ”

Su Yunxiao had no extra explanation.

"Why do you want to hide it from me secretly?" said Su Yanfu's face was pale. "Don't you know that everyone out there wants your life?"

"Don't worry, Uncle Five, Yun Xiao has his own measure in this matter. Su Yunxiao said disapprerovitically. "Otherwise, how can Yun Xiao survive until now?"

"Yun Xiao ......" Su Yunfu stared at Su Yunxiao for a long time, and finally sighed helplessly. "You should know that since Yuan Hong's death, the last thing that the fifth uncle can't let go of is you and Yunyun. ”

Yun Xiao understood that if it weren't for the protection of the fifth uncle, Yun Xiao and Yun Yun would have died at the hands of the imperial court. Su Yunxiao said in a soothing tone. "But the imperial court is menacing this time, vowing to cut us down and eradicate the roots, and Yun Xiao has to seek a way back. ”

"The big war is coming, and you, the coach, don't have confidence, how can you convince your subordinates?" Su Yunfu frowned.

"It's okay fifth uncle, how has Yun Xiao escaped from the battle since he took over the position of commander of the Suffering Relief Army?" Su Yunxiao said lightly.

"......," Su Yanfu said in silence for a moment. "I forgot to tell you one thing, Gu Xiqiao was injured. ”

"Who was injured?" Su Yunxiao said solemnly in an instant.

"Cold smoke. Su Yanfu said in a deep voice. "Gu Xiqiao took the initiative to find Leng Yan not long ago. ”

"What does he want to do?" Su Yunxiao said with slightly narrowed eyes.

He seemed to be dissatisfied with the fact that Leng Yan had won over the Grandmaster. Su Yanfu said.

"So this is the attitude of the Huanhua Sword Pavilion?" Su Yunxiao sneered.

"The time has not come, and naturally there are people who do not want to see the situation get out of control. Su Yanfu shook his head.

"That's the sadness of being a pawn. ”

After speaking, Su Yunxiao walked towards the backyard with an expressionless face.

"Where are you going?" asked Su Yunfu subconsciously.

"Look at Yunyun. ”

Backyard.

Su Yunxiao strode to a room.

"Where's Miss?"

He glanced at the handmaid who bowed to the door.

"The young lady is recuperating in her room. ”

The maidservant hurriedly said.

"Stand down. ”

Su Yunxiao nodded slightly.

When the maidservant heard this, she immediately retreated in a hurry.

The next moment.

Su Yunxiao pushed it away.

"Sister Peach, is there something wrong?"

Hearing the movement of the door, a soft and weak voice suddenly sounded on the bed.

"Yunyun, it's me. ”

Su Yunxiao came to the bed in three or two steps.

He looked at the thin man lying on the bed with a bloodless face, and his resolute and majestic face was instantly full of gentleness and tenderness.

"Brother, did you finally come to see me?"

Su Yunyun on the bed barely squeezed out a smile and said.

"Yunyun, have you been feeling better lately?"

Su Yunxiao's caring eyes flashed with a touch of pain that was not easy to detect.

"Brother, don't worry, I'm fine. ”

Su Yunyun's voice comforted Su Yunxiao weakly.

"But how can you make my brother not worry about the way you look now!"

Su Yunxiao clenched his fists and said with red eyes.

back then.

His father, Su Yuanhong, was defeated and died.

Zhenwu Si was ordered to search everywhere for the whereabouts of him and Su Yunyun.

Su Yunxiao, who received the news in advance, fled all the way with his eight-year-old young sister.

Unfortunately, in the end, the people of Zhenwu Si still discovered the whereabouts of the two.

Su Yunxiao resisted, but he was outnumbered and seriously injured, and even Su Yunyun was slapped and didn't know whether he was alive or dead.

Fortunately, at the last moment, Su Yanfu arrived in time to save the two.

Su Yunxiao is physically strong and healthy, and he is also an enlightened martial artist, and the injuries he suffered recovered after three months of recuperation.

But his sister Su Yunyun is delicate and frail, although she has been successfully revived since she was slapped by that slap, she has left a serious root of illness, so that she needs to be sick in bed all year round.

Su Yunxiao hated in his heart.

He hated the imperial court and hated the martial arts.

But he hated the group of people who treated his father as a pawn back then.

If it weren't for the last retreat.

How could Su Yuanhong end up in a complete defeat.

All these years, he has been waiting for an opportunity.

Now—

He finally arrived.

Everyone owes them the Su family, and they all have to pay it back this time!

Su Yunxiao didn't chat with his sister for too long.

Because he knew that his sister was a burden just talking.

After leaving his sister's room, Su Yunxiao went to visit Gu Xiqiao again, he just asked the other party to recuperate from his injuries, and didn't say much else.

Late at night.

Su Yunxiao's room was still lit.

But there was only Su Yunxiao alone in the room.

He stood in front of the bookshelf.

Seemingly casually reading the books on it.

It didn't take long.

He picked up a book and returned to his desk.

Within a few pages, he pulled out an unsigned white envelope from the crack of the book, and there was even a vague scent on the envelope.

Su Yunxiao opened the envelope with ease.

There was only a thin sheet of paper inside.

On the paper, there are rows of beautiful fonts.

After reading the contents of the letter, Su Yunxiao walked to the brazier and watched with a distracted gaze as the flames devoured the envelope and paper.

"Is there less than ten days left?"