Chapter 129: Robbery While the Fire is Burning
Wancheng, a large city located in the northernmost part of Jingzhou, can be described as extending in all directions.
It is connected to Sili Yanjing in the north, Jingxiang in the south, Shu in the west, and Cao Wei in the east.
Such a location is also Lingdewan City, which once became a battleground for soldiers.
And its scale is by no means comparable to towns like Chaisang and Changsha.
It can be said that although Wancheng belongs to Jingzhou, the area of this city alone is probably worth one-third of the entire Jingzhou. Moreover, Zhang Xiu, the warlord who is on the side of the division here, and is also known as the "King of Guns", is not under the banner of Liu Biao, the assassin of Jingzhou.
The relationship between him and Liu Biao is just cooperation and mutual dependence.
Of course, this is only a superficial relationship, because Liu Biao once sent someone to kill Zhang Xiu's father, Zhang Ji. Yes, the two of them have been calculating each other secretly.
Originally, because of its large area, Wancheng seemed a little deserted, but in the past few days, it has suddenly become lively.
When Huang Xu and his entourage set up their horses and slowly entered the Wancheng market through the city, they saw a surging flow of people in the city.
That scene, even the "Kuixing Treasure Pavilion" in the main city of Changsha County, when the monthly auction meeting was held, I am afraid it was not as good as it.
"It seems that this white tomb is really attractive, at least more than half of the people here are here for the white tomb. Huang Xu's eyes narrowed slightly, and he said in a low voice.
"Well, so we have to be extra careful, if something goes wrong when there are too many people, it will be troublesome. Xu Shu also nodded lightly, raised his eyes and looked at the sky, a crescent moon was already unknown when, quietly climbed up to the sky, he immediately made a decision: "It's not too early, find a place to rest first, and set off for the northern suburbs early tomorrow morning." β
After some inquiry, several of them also knew that the tomb of Baiqi was vaguely in the forest suburbs in the north of Wancheng. Of course, the exact entrance is not known until then.
After all, the people who found the entrance, I'm afraid it would be too late to go in to hunt for treasures, so how could they run back and spread this kind of news?
A few people nodded lightly and followed Xu Shu to find a place to stay.
"Big brother. On horseback, Huang Xu slowly followed behind him, expressing the doubts in his heart: "Since this white soul is so important, why didn't the master come in person, but sent us to practice?"
"This..."'s face changed slightly, Xu Shu was stunned for a moment, and then said: "I don't know the specific reason, but I am afraid that this matter has reached an agreement with his three senior brothers." β
"Master's three senior brothers?" Hearing this, Huang Xu's heart tightened and he was surprised.
"Yes, I only vaguely heard Master say it once when I was just getting started. There are a total of four people who practice immortal arts with the master, and those four have now established their own sects in the world. β
Xu Shu paused and continued: "If I'm not mistaken, none of the four of them will come to the ancient tomb this time. But the disciples under the sect will send a lot of elites over. β
"I see. Huang Xu nodded, and then he understood: "No wonder the master only let the four of us come, it turned out that he was afraid that the other few would not be strong and would be bullied by the other party." β
"Hehe, by the way, the Zhou Yu that you and the eighth junior brother often talk about seems to be the proud protΓ©gΓ© of a certain senior brother of the master. Two years ago, in the battle of the Immortal Family, I was also defeated by him..."Xu Shu suddenly smiled bitterly, and burst out with words that surprised Pang Tongdu.
In the battle of the Immortal Family two years ago, Pang Tong didn't get started, but after hearing this, like Huang Xu, he also showed a look of surprise.
Is that Zhou Yu more than just a third-grade immortal magician?
As they spoke, the four of them had already arrived at the door of an inn.
"Let's go in, I have to get up early tomorrow, and I will rest early today. β
Xu Shu got up and dismounted, and after tying it up, he took the lead and walked in.
Seeing this, the three of them did not dare to slack off, and hurriedly followed.
"The shopkeeper's, four wings. As soon as he entered, he saw that the inn was overcrowded, and Xu Shu suddenly had a premonition of uneasiness in his heart.
"This guest officer, you also know that in the past few days, because of the discovery of the tomb of Bai Qi in the northern suburbs, our business here has suddenly become sought-after. There are no four wings, only on the third floor, there are still two high-end private rooms left, and four guest officers are invited to take a look. The shopkeeper rubbed his hands together and explained with a smile on his face.
"Whew, it's fine. Sighing secretly, Xu Shu responded: "No problem, just arrange two private rooms." β
"Hey, okay. The shopkeeper's eyes flashed, and suddenly a strange smile rose at the corner of his mouth, and said: "Guest officer, two high-end private rooms, two hundred taels of gold a night, you have to pay two taels of silver first." β
"So expensive?"
Hearing this, Xu Shu couldn't help frowning.
Huang Xu and the others behind him also showed a trace of bitterness and looked at each other.
Two hundred taels of gold for one night is really too expensive.
In his Huang family, two hundred taels of gold can be worth a year's income.
"It's not expensive, guest officer, look there," the shrewd shopkeeper said, stretching out his hand.
Xu Shu and the others looked in the direction he pointed, and saw that in the corner of the lobby on the first floor, there were all kinds of cotton shops, and some martial artists who were stronger in their own bodies wrapped a quilt at random and slept there.
"See. Seeing the expressions on the faces of several people, the shopkeeper also smiled excitedly: "Now even if we are on the floor in the lobby, we need two hundred taels of silver for a seat." Ordinary rooms, but they all cost fifty taels of gold a night, and the high-end private room will naturally rise. In special times, there is no way. β
The shopkeeper laughed dryly and continued: "If it weren't for this price, the room would have been robbed a long time ago, and where would it be your turn to get a few guest officers?"
Xu Shu nodded, indicating understanding, but a bitterness appeared on his face.
Although money is something outside his body, he doesn't take it very seriously, but two hundred taels of gold is indeed a bit much, and they immortal magicians don't carry so much money with them.
Now, their situation has really become a little powerless.
"Shopkeeper, these two rooms, we want them. β
At this moment, outside the door, there was a sudden sound of footsteps, with a hint of undoubted majesty in his tone.
Huang Xu turned his head, and after seeing the handsome and abnormal face of the person who came in, a solemn one flashed on his face, and his smart eyes flickered wildly, and even his heartbeat seemed to intensify in an instant.
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