Xiangjiabao, as the name suggests, most of the people here have the surname Xiang, and they are related to each other. In today's world, the clan is extremely powerful, and even fills the gap in some of the government's governance places. And the key to clan is unity.

Originally, the magistrate was still a little worried, if they wanted to take people, would there be a conflict with the Xiang family's clan. Although the government is not afraid of this, it is a troublesome matter after all. But I didn't expect that the people of Xiangjiabao outside were mostly gloating, not to mention the conflict with the government for Xiang Rulin, so it can be seen that the relationship between Xiang Rulin and his clan is not very good.

After a brief discussion between the magistrate, Zhou Daoshi, and the three of them, it was decided to take Xiang Rulin to the county seat for temporary detention, and then report to the government.

This case has a great impact, and it will inevitably alarm the government, maybe the state, and there are still many processes to follow.

Although Qi Xuansu happened to be going to Tianshui Mansion, he still didn't want to be too involved, after all, his identity as a man in black was fake, and it was okay to use it for temporary emergencies, he really regarded himself as a man in black, swaggering to deal with people from the government, and sooner or later he would be exposed.

In addition, the heavy snow had stopped, so Qi Xuansu said goodbye to the three of them, on the grounds that he was still responsible for General Loulan's errand, so it was not easy to delay. At this time, the case was clear, and it could even be said that the case had been solved, and the three of them did not have to find someone to share the responsibility, so they naturally agreed happily, but they still politely saved it in face, and after returning to the county seat from Xiangjiabao, they set up a banquet for Qi Xuansu to see him off.

Qi Xuansu left the county seat and continued to advance towards Fucheng.

He planned to rest a little in Fucheng, and then pass through Tianshui Mansion, leave the territory of Liangzhou, and enter Qinzhou.

The next way, there was no turmoil.

Qi Xuansu hurried up and arrived at the capital of Tianshui Mansion smoothly, which is the center of Yizhou after all, but it is prosperous and lively. There are not only Taiping Inn, but also the branch halls of Huasheng Hall and Tianji Hall, but it is a pity that Qi Xuansu is shy in his pocket, and there are originally three hundred Taiping money left, after some tossing, he gave the inn couple one hundred Taiping money, and he spent fifty Taiping money, so there was only one hundred and fifty Taiping money left.

Qi Xuansu heard about the rules of officialdom, other officials cross the border, and the local yamen not only has to receive them, but also have respect. But the three of them just set up a banquet, but they didn't mean to give money, which made him a little disappointed, probably because his level of pro-soldier was too low.

In fact, the imperial court does have such a rule, and just as Qi Xuansu guessed, not people of any level can have this kind of treatment, if Qin Wuxian passes by in person, then there is.

According to the usual practice, the treatment of the deputy capital protector is equivalent to that of the governor, the chief military officer of the town guard, and the squire, which is about 100 Taiping for food and forage, and 300 Taiping for respect. Up to the top, the capital guard is equivalent to the treatment of the governor, the commander of the military affairs, and the secretary, which is 200 Taiping money for food and forage, and 400 Taiping money is respect. As for the further up, it is the elders, then there is no common saying, how to receive, it all depends on the local yamen themselves, that is, if you want to build a large sedan chair carried by thirty-two people, it is not impossible.

As for the Daomen, because Xuansheng strictly forbids it, there is no such rule. Putting aside what happened in private for the time being, at least I didn't dare to put it on the surface. Unlike the imperial court yamen, these respectful expenses can be recorded in the accounts openly, even if they commit crimes in the future, they will check the accounts from above and down, and they will not be held accountable for the expenses of these silver coins.

If there is no special opportunity, Qi Xuansu will not be able to contact these big officials, what he can really contact is these county-level officials, he is a seven-grade Taoist, or a six-grade Taoist, these people are also around the sixth grade and the seventh grade, but they are not much different.

As for the case silver of the Qingping Society, it was withheld by Qi Niang, saying that half of it was used to pay off debts, and half was saved for him to use to marry his daughter-in-law in the future.

This is also strange, Qi Xuansu really doesn't understand what Qi Niang is thinking, the "Xuanyu of Death" that the Li family of Taiping Dao wants, she said that she will send it, and she didn't even blink her eyes, if it is sold to the Li family, it will cost tens of thousands of Taiping dollars. And when she saved him, she didn't say that it cost tens of thousands, but she also said that the flowers would be spent.

These big sums of money have been spent, and Qi Niang doesn't care much about it, so she likes to stare at Qi Xuansu's little money and deduct it all. Sometimes, Qi Xuansu even felt that Qi Niang was not entertaining herself.

Even if you repay your debts, how many years will you have to repay them with just this amount of silver?

As for marrying a daughter-in-law, it's even more nonsense. He wants to marry Zhang Yuelu, is that a matter of money? If he can really overcome all difficulties and return with a beauty, maybe he will already wear the wisdom sword, and there is no shortage of this expense, so he doesn't need to open his mouth, and someone will help him solve it.

Qi Xuansu walked around the city for a while, touched the demon pill in his arms, and walked towards the Transformation Hall.

The layout of the Avatar Hall in all parts of the world is similar, Qi Xuansu came to the lobby and took out the waist card of the man in black to prove his identity, he was not a secret association demon of unknown origin, and the people of the Avatar Hall did not look down on Qi Xuansu because of this, and there was no local director to come forward in person.

Qi Xuansu remembered clearly that the last time he followed Zhang Yuelu to the branch hall of Tianji Hall and the branch hall of Huasheng Hall, it was the Taoist priest in charge who came forward in person, which shows Zhang Yuelu's status. After all, he is the youngest deputy hall master, and his real future is immeasurable.

Qi Xuansu took out the turquoise bead that he had wrapped, put it on the counter, and asked softly, "This...... How much is it worth? ”

The female crown who was in charge of reception behind the counter glanced at it and said, "An ordinary demon pill, the medicinal power has been lost, and the quality is medium and low, five hundred Taiping dollars." ”

Qi Xuansu asked, "Can it be higher?" ”

The female crown glanced at Qi Xuansu: "Where are you supposed to be here?" A haggling wet market? If you want to sell, you can sell, and if you don't want to sell, you will leave. ”

After all, it's not my own business, the female crown is a Taoist priest who enters the product, and she is in the body, even if the business is not good, she will not lose her job, and she is a big bully, and the female crown is not polite at all.

Qi Xuansu remembered the scene of shopping with Zhang Yuelu last time, these people were more attentive and enthusiastic in front of Zhang Yuelu, and now they have such a cold and hard attitude, although they will not be in the same branch, but it can also be seen that they are watching people put dishes.

If Qi Xuansu still has the identity of a six-grade Taoist, then the female crown will not have such an attitude, after all, they are in the same Daomen, it is difficult to say whether they will deal with each other in the future, maybe when they still ask for others, they will not lose anything to give a smile, so they should have a good fate. It's just that now Qi Xuansu's identity is just an unofficial and tasteless man in black, and the female crown is too lazy to act and waste her feelings.

Qi Xuansu has been walking the rivers and lakes for a long time, who hasn't seen it? Naturally, I won't be angry because of this little thing, and I can't talk about grievances, there is no ripple in my heart, and I said calmly: "The first time I came, I don't know the rules, and I hope to forgive me." ”

"Then do you sell it or not?" The female crown asked.

"Sell." Qi Xuansu said without hesitation.

Stunned Qing will not sell it in a fit of anger, Qi Xuansu is like a shrewd small trader at this time, careful planning everywhere. He didn't keep a suitable container for the demon pill, just used a casual package of silk, the medicinal effect would continue to be lost, the quality would continue to decline, and the price would naturally decrease. If you don't do it now, you can only take it yourself. But this untreated demon pill has great side effects, and if you take it rashly, you will even have the consequences of body demonization, such as scales on your body, horns on your head, vertical pupils in your eyes, etc., so selling it is the best result.

The female crown took a jade box, put the demon pill into it, and then asked, "Do you want cash silver, or an official ticket?" ”

"Official ticket." Qi Xuansu looked at the attitude of the women's crown, and he didn't say anything big or small.

The female crown took out five brand-new big tickets and put them in front of Qi Xuansu.

Qi Xuansu put away the official ticket and asked, "Do you sell 'longevity wine' here?" ”

"Sell." The female crown had a perfunctory attitude, "The cheapest 'longevity wine' is for ordinary congenital people, 1,500 Taiping yuan a piece, do you want it?" ”

Qi Xuansu was taken aback: "Isn't it a thousand Taiping dollars?" ”

The female crown glanced at him: "That's the price inside our Daomen, if it's a high-grade Taoist, it can be cheaper, if it's a second-grade real person, a certain amount will be directly provided for free, not to mention high-grade Taoists and real people, are you a person in the Daomen?" Selling to outsiders is this price, love or not. ”

Qi Xuansu nodded and turned away silently.

Qi Xuansu came out of the Huasheng Hall, went to the Taiping Inn not far away, and after resting for the night, he continued to hurry.