On a summer afternoon, the sun in the sky was quite vicious, which provoked many passers-by to scold a few words of thief. Under this hot sun, there is occasionally a slight breeze blowing, which only brings a feeling of dryness and heat, and there is no original coolness at all.

Outside Meiwu City, dozens of people and three carriages were driving on the official road at this time. Xu is because of the hot weather, so the overall atmosphere of the team is a little sluggish.

"Uncle Liang, how long will it take for us to get to Meiwu City?" In a carriage in the center, a girl's family lifted the curtain and shouted outside.

If Shen Jing was here at this time, he would definitely be able to recognize it immediately, this girl was none other than the seventh lady of the General's Mansion who had many grievances with him, Dugu Nanqiao. The Dugu family naturally came for Fu Xuanjian, although they were all subjects of the Great Wei royal family like the Yuwen clan, but driven by such interests, they also had to think about how to take the opportunity to get a piece of the pie.

Nan Qiao took the initiative to take on this task. Originally, she didn't plan to come over, because the news of the birth of those famous swords would be circulated in the rivers and lakes every few years, but so far there has not been a single news that is right, so she is not interested in taking the sword. But when she learned from Uncle Liang that the destination of this trip was in Meiwu City, she somehow wanted to follow her. Father didn't want her to be in this troubled water, but after thinking about it, he probably felt that it was unlikely that the news was true, so he agreed to Nan Qiao's request in order to clean up for a few days.

As soon as she talked about Meiwu City, Nan Qiao's mind would unconsciously appear the shadow of the young man, and she remembered the young man's proposal to the master, and thought of the words she said when she was angry with her father later. If she can't win me, what qualifications does she have to marry me? But what if he really wins?

The master said that she was not the opponent of the young man, and she was a little unconvinced at that time. But in fact, she knows better than anyone else in her heart, she just doesn't want to lose momentum in front of people, she is the seventh lady of the Dugu family, the daughter of the dignified Dazhuguo, how could she lose to a hateful teenager.

"Miss, we will be here in two hours, and we can go into the city tonight to rest." Uncle Liang, who was outside the car, wiped a handful of sweat stains from his forehead, and shouted towards the carriage while ordering the team to stop in the shade to rest.

Somehow, Nan Qiao's heart was a little excited for a while, and his heartbeat was a little faster, as if they would meet that hateful person as soon as they entered the city. Nan Qiao in the carriage unconsciously clenched his fists, his eyes were in a trance, and his thoughts slowly drifted away.

In the city of Plum Mist.

On the side of the street in the distance, an old man and a young man are walking slowly towards the red mud alley.

"Uncle Zong, how is the investigation?" The son in front asked.

"Son, there are already some eyebrows. Last night, the young man's name was Shen Jing, and he lived in the red mud alley in the south of the city. He has been learning swords with his master in the alley since he was a child, and his identity background is very simple, and there is nothing wrong with it. However, the girl who was with him last night only appeared here a few months ago, and we haven't found any useful news about her so far, but it shouldn't be a big deal. ”

The two people who were talking were Yu Wenyuan and Zong Yangqiu last night, and since he learned about Shen Jing's residence today, Yu Wenyuan couldn't wait to get in touch with Shen Jing.

"Learn the sword... The cultivation is so high, presumably his master is not an unknown person! Yu Wenyuan said slowly while walking with a folding fan in his hand.

"According to the news from the spies, his master left Plum Mist City a few months ago and has not returned. As for the identity of his master, we have not yet found out, but the people in the alley call him an unlearned drunkard, who spends his days idle and idle, and does not seem to have a good impression. Zong Yangqiu was actually a little hesitant when he said these words, he didn't believe that the person who could cultivate such an apprentice was a person who didn't learn and didn't know how to do it, so his words also broke his doubts.

Hearing this, Yu Wenyuan smiled and said, "Drunkard? I'm afraid he'll still be a mysterious drunkard. ”

Zong Yangqiu followed behind and nodded silently: "Maybe it's some of the seniors of the rivers and lakes who live in seclusion here." ”

"Kendo seniors, most likely they will be in the Grandmaster Realm." Yu Wenyuan took over and said.

Zong Yangqiu pondered for a moment and said, "Nanhong's little swordsman Peng Yu, Pei Jianghai, who is famous for his giant swords, Yue Yanzhi in Hanoi, and Yutai Yongfu in the east are all swordsmen, but they have never heard of them accepting disciples. ”

"Uncle Zong, don't forget Yunmeng Mountain, it's the closest from here."

"What does Childe mean?"

"I'm just guessing, but I heard that Yunmeng Mountain only accepts female disciples, so it's unlikely."

Zong Yangqiu smiled: "If you can have such a talented disciple, then such worldly stereotypes are nothing. ”

During the conversation, the two had unconsciously walked to the mouth of the red mud alley.

I wish Uncle Zhu a good business today and made a lot of money, so the ugly tune is even bigger now. At this time, he was bowing his head to deal with the minced meat left over from the morning, and the butcher knife in his hand waved quickly, and the meat was chopped into pieces in three or two clicks. I wrapped a piece of good pork belly in oiled paper, thinking that I would send it to Xiao Guan'er later, and the oily braised pork was Xiao Guan'er's favorite.

Just as he was thinking to himself, a shadow slowly covered up, and the sun that had been on his head was also blocked out at this time.

Uncle Zhu raised his head and saw an old man and a young man standing in front of him, and the young man in front of him had an extraordinary bearing, and he knew at a glance that he was a child of a big family. Yu Wenyuan saw Uncle Zhu raise his head and asked respectfully: "Uncle, can I ask you about something?" We won't ask in vain, I'll cover all the meat you have leftover. ”

Seeing this, Uncle Zhu also smiled and said: "Guest, it's okay to inquire about things, but this meat can't be given to you, it's reserved for your own children." ”

Yu Wenyuan saw that this butcher was also a cheerful person, so he smiled and said directly: "I heard that there is a young man named Shen Guan who learns swords in the alley, does the uncle know where he lives?" ”

Hearing this, Uncle Zhu couldn't help but be curious: "Hey, you are also here to find Xiaoqing'er?" ”

Yu Wenyuan also asked, "Uncle, has anyone else been here today?" ”

As soon as he thought of the two girls, Uncle Zhu smiled and said, "Yes, there are two female dolls who also asked me for directions in the morning. ”

Yu Wenyuan glanced back at Zong Yangqiu, and the two of them understood each other, and seemed to know who it was.

Uncle Zhu lowered his head and cleaned up the stall before he spoke: "I just happened to give this meat to Xiao Qian'er, the guests may wish to join me." ”

"Then there is Uncle Lao!" Yu Wenyuan bowed down and bowed to Uncle Zhu.

Uncle Zhu hurriedly said when he saw Yu Wenyuan's gift: "Don't be polite, the guests don't have to be polite, I can't afford the gifts of the nobles as a small person in the market." Uncle Zhu wanted to hold the other party up but found that his hands were full of oil, so he had to stop him, but Yu Wenyuan's gift had already been done.

"Uncle don't mind, I'm just an ordinary person, you can still afford this gift. I bothered the uncle to lead the way. Yu Wenyuan said slowly.

Uncle Zhu didn't say much when he saw this, and walked straight into the alley. Zong Yangqiu, who followed behind, looked at his son-in-law's attitude, smiled and stroked his beard, very pleased.

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"Xiao'er, uncle has brought you meat." Uncle Zhu shouted at the top of his voice. When he arrived at the gate of the courtyard, Uncle Zhu did not see outside, and directly pushed open the gate of the fence and walked in.

Hearing Uncle Zhu's shouting at the top of his throat, Shen Jing, who was meditating under the willow tree, opened his eyes for the first time. Uncle Zhu's voice is even louder than that of ordinary martial arts practitioners, so as long as the uncle has a calm voice, he will wake up, and the uncle has never missed until now.

Zong Yangqiu glanced at the back of the middle-aged butcher when he heard the sound, and a hint of strange color flashed in his eyes, and the tone seemed to remind him of something, but he finally shook his head and chuckled, and revealed.

"Uncle!" Shen Guo responded, and naturally saw Yu Wenyuan and Zong Yangqiu who were following the uncle.

After a few people entered the door and walked under the tree, Uncle Zhu skillfully put the meat wrapped in oil paper on the stone table, and after seeing Shen's puzzled look, he smiled and said: "They said they came to find you, and I just happened to bring them with me." ”

After Uncle Zhu finished his introduction, Yu Wenyuan looked at Shen Jing and said softly: "Brother Shen, come uninvited, I hope I didn't disturb you." He had a smile on his face, which made it difficult to refuse.

Shen Jing also nodded politely, he had an impression of the prince in front of him, he was in the crowd of onlookers last night, and he laughed at the thirteenth prince. Shen also guessed the intention of the two at this time, so he also replied politely: "I'm relatively simple here, so if you don't mind, please come and sit down." ”

Uncle Zhu was a person who would come and know that they had something to talk about, so he said hello to Shen Jing with a smile and prepared to leave. Shen Kuang sent Uncle Zhu to the door, and also thanked Uncle Zhu for the meat he brought. When the two walked to the door, Uncle Zhu whispered to Shen Jing: "This is already the second wave today, Xiaoqing'er, are you causing trouble outside?" ”

Uncle Zhu's sneaky appearance was very funny, so Shen Jing couldn't help laughing: "Didn't cause trouble, uncle, don't worry!" ”

"It's good that you didn't cause trouble, your master hasn't been here recently, and if you come back from trouble, I'll tell him." After speaking, Uncle Zhu waved his hand and left. Shen Jing shook his head and laughed twice, Uncle Zhu's worries were really chic.

Under the willow tree, Yu Wenyuan looked at the furnishings in the small courtyard with great interest, although it was simple, but the overall look was very close to nature, and the scenery was good, especially the fish in the pond were very appetizing to him.

After Shen Guo returned to the stone table and sat down, Yu Wenyuan took the lead in getting up and arching his hand: "Today, I came with the elders of the family uninvited, and I was so presumptuous. My name is Yu Wenyuan, this is the uncle of the clan, Zong Yangqiu, Brother Shen, I am polite. ”

Seeing this, Shen Jing also got up and saluted back: "Brother Yuwen doesn't have to be polite, it's a guest from afar, please take a seat!" ”