For this, Liu Jizu has seen it on TV, but he is stunned when he thinks of eating these things. Liu Jizu nodded, and even put the hidden weapon given by Wu Lun in front of him back to its original position, and after putting it down, he found that the bag was almost full, and it was quite heavy. He was now wearing equipment and carrying a treasure bag, and he felt that he had added a lot of weight, but fortunately he was physically strong, and this weight did not affect him much.

He stroked the equipment and treasure bag on his body and asked, "Master, do I need to wear it like this all the time?" ”

"Then it's up to you! I feel that like you are now, you have no grievances with others, and you don't have any valuables or possessions, and to be honest, it's okay if you don't wear them. But if you're in danger, it's not a matter of whether you can wear it or not, it's that you can't take it off. Your set of equipment, except for the boxing gloves, after wearing it, and then putting on the coat, you basically can't see it. So I would recommend that you wear it all the time and get into good habits. Because you are inexperienced now, wearing it can play a more or less protective role, and wearing it is also considered weight training. As for the treasure bag, it must be carried close to you at any time, just put it in the back and don't leak out. It's almost time today, you go back and get ready, and explain the things about buying a house and a field. Early tomorrow morning, you get dressed, prepare dry food, and we'll see you at the agreed place. ”

"Master, how much does this treasure bag cost?" asked casually when Liu Jizu was about to go out.

"This thing and your outfit were ordered together half a year ago, and they were all purchased through my friend. This set of treasures is from our academy, and you can get a 20% discount when you buy it, and it is about twenty-five taels together. ”

Liu Jizu touched the equipment and touched the treasure bag, and he was very happy, put on his coat, thanked the master again, said goodbye to the master and went home.

After Liu Jizu went home, he called the whole family and briefly told Mr. Tian's family.

Liu Laohan was angry when he heard this, and scolded: "This Zhao family is really wolf-hearted, Zu'er, we must help with this favor!"

Liu Laohan is only in his fifties this year, his body is still strong, and he is still the head of the family. Since Liu Jizu was admitted to Xiucai and exempted his family's taxes, the life of the Liu family has been getting better and better, and the money saved has bought a lot of livestock and poultry, and also bought some fields. The family was grateful to Mr. Tian, so when they heard that they wanted to help Mr. Tian's daughter, they immediately agreed.

Liu Jizu explained the words of the master to his grandfather and father again.

Liu Laohan said with a smile: "Step-ancestor, don't worry, the tooth man and we are still a little close, and your father and I will definitely handle these things." ”

Liu Jizu put his mind at ease, and then said that he was going to Dingxiang County to buy books, and he would go out for about four days.

When the family heard this, they were a little worried.

Liu Jizu comforted his family and said that there were people with him, so there was no need to worry. It's not the first time I've gone out, and when I went out to follow Mr. Tian to take the Xiucai exam, I went out for a few days and was fine, so that my family could rest assured.

The family had no choice, and now they were too busy with farm work to leave, so they had to keep telling his mother to hurry to prepare dry food and simple luggage for him. Since Liu Jizu was admitted to Xiucai, his family has benefited from it, and he has 100% support for his study. He was not allowed to do the work in the field, and Liu Jizu could only help with the house, cooking, and cleaning.

Early the next morning, Liu Jizu packed up and went on the road, and the family was sent to the entrance of the village before going back. Liu Jizu's heart was warm, and he secretly vowed in his heart that he must let his family live a good life and repay them well. When there were people along the way, he walked slowly, and when he reached a place where there was no one, he stepped up his pace, and he arrived in half an hour after ten miles.

Wu Lun was already sitting on the side of the road, kneading iron walnuts and waiting. Xiao Hei didn't follow, it was already old, and Wu Lun was reluctant to let it follow. When Wu Lun saw Liu Jizu arrive, he didn't speak, and got up and walked forward.

Liu Jizu followed unhurriedly behind.

Seeing that there were no pedestrians on the road, Wu Lun stopped and said: "We have to speed up later, at least we must catch up with the speed of the carriage and rush to the post station, otherwise we can only find someone to spend the night on the road." Pack up the baggage, tie it tightly, we have a lot of things to prepare in the county, at least one day in advance, I can only walk a night road, I'm afraid that there is not enough time when it's late. ”

The two of them sorted out their burdens again and tied them tightly. After getting ready, Liu Jizu nodded to the master, and then Wu Lun was in front and Liu Jizu was behind, and the two of them showed their traces. I saw the two of them bow down slightly and rush forward, each step they took was very particular, and they all used the terrain to exert their strength. After the body is in the air, adjust the center of gravity and breath to slide forward, and one step out is a foot away, and the speed is several times faster than usual. Except for villages and towns on the side of the road, or when they see pedestrians, they stop and walk quickly, and they keep running at this speed when no one is around.

This was the first time that Liu Jizu had used his martial arts outside the hospital for a long time, and at this time, he realized the difference between this place and his previous life. He found that even after walking so far here, he didn't feel tired, as if there was some kind of energy in the air that nourished him. Seeing that the master was getting farther and farther away, Liu Jizu stopped thinking nonsense, adjusted his breathing, and stepped up to follow the master. He was now nervous and excited, thinking that he had finally taken the first step in walking the rivers and lakes.

After it was completely dark, Wu Lun slowly stopped, "It's almost dark, we've already walked more than half of the way, let's go to the front post station to find an inn to rest." Let's set off early tomorrow, and it is estimated that we will be able to reach the county seat before noon. Don't talk later, I'll deal with it!"

Liu Jizu nodded, he had to study hard and see how the master responded.

The two walked briskly for half a cup of tea at the speed of ordinary people, and saw a post station. This inn is built next to a town, and there are many inns and restaurants in the surrounding area. Because this is the only way to go to the county seat, and the business is not bad, Wu Lun found a two-story inn with the best decoration next to the post station.

As soon as he entered the door, the shopkeeper beckoned, "Two guest officers, come so late!

Wu Lun said with a smile: "Shopkeeper, I have lived with you several times, and I lived with you half a year ago at the earliest. Hurry up and prepare something delicious for us, because we have something to do in Dingxiang County temporarily, and we missed the accommodation, so it's too late. Prepare another room for us, plus a bunk. ”

The shopkeeper saw that he was a regular customer, and he became more enthusiastic. He led them to the table, brought the oil lamp in front of the counter, and then wiped the table while asking, "What do you want to eat?"

"Your family's specialty, stewed cooked mutton in clear soup, stir-fry a large plate of fresh vegetarian vegetables, then cut a plate of pig's head meat, six large steamed buns, and then make a pot of the best wine. ”

"Guest officer, the steamed buns in our store are big, and one ordinary person is enough!" the shopkeeper kindly reminded.

"I don't know yet, my nephew is still growing up, we have a lot of food, we eat a lot, you can't miss your money, come up!"

"Okay, wait a minute!" the shopkeeper replied in a loud voice, turning into the kitchen to clean up the meal.

Liu Jizu asked at this time, "Master...... Ah, uncle, is there anything special about this hotel?"

Wu Lun glanced at him and was quite satisfied that he could react in time, "That's a good question, the knowledge of living in the hotel is great, I'll tell you about it briefly." It is best to choose the old store for a long time, the reputation will be guaranteed, and it will not be bad in all aspects, otherwise it will not be open for so long. I've lived better before, so I know the basic situation of this store. For example, where is the door, where is the window, where is the main road, where is the side of the path, where is the best place to escape, what food is delicious, etc. ”

"How do outsiders know which one is an old store?"

"Of course, outsiders don't know which one is an old store, so you choose one that is close to the official yamen, which is relatively safe, although it may be more expensive. If there is no official government yamen or the like, it is chosen in the prosperous section, and if the business is good, it is generally not wrong. Try not to choose an inn in the middle of nowhere, and don't stay in an inn in the wilderness. It's safer to find a cave and a broken temple to live in, and if you can't find a place to eat, don't spend the night there, you can order something to eat there during the day, and take it to a place where no one is around. ”

"Is there anything special about the order?"

"Of course, you are particular, and you can't go wrong with an old store or a store with a lot of people. If it's a wilderness store, you'd better ask him to make you something with a shell, such as boiled eggs or something like that, the shell is intact, it's not easy to poison and quench hunger. In this kind of shop, don't eat meat and stuffing, order some vegetarian dishes, steamed buns or cakes and it's safe, and you also buy them and take them to a safe place to eat, don't eat them in other stores. ”

"Uncle, is it necessary to be so cautious?"

Wu Lun was unhappy when he heard this, and lowered his voice and scolded: "Hmph! You know what a fart! When you go out, you can't be too cautious." If you're just a poor bastard with no money, it really doesn't mean much, at most, people see that you're big and strong, and they slaughter you and sell meat, although it's very difficult to come across such a shop. But the people in the rivers and lakes are different, and the people in the rivers and lakes have many weapons, equipment, treasure bags, and many entanglements. Your set of things alone is worth seventy or eighty taels of silver, and you can buy seven or eight acres of land. If you have an eye, you can see at a glance that you are from the rivers and lakes, and I don't know how many people are secretly plotting against you! You are not allowed to have such thoughts in the future, remember?"

Liu Jizu didn't think so, and hurriedly nodded on his face.

At this time, the shopkeeper came out with a large tray with a large plate of braised pork head, sprinkled with shredded green onions and drizzled with soy sauce and sesame oil. And a jug of wine, two glasses. Wu Lun and the other shopkeepers turned around and went into the kitchen, took out the silver chopsticks and tried them one by one in the wine and food, and then couldn't wait to take a large mouthful of meat and stuff it in his mouth and chew it. Then came a glass of wine and drank it all.

Liu Jizu smelled the wine and wanted to drink it too.

Wu Lun saw it and said: "You are only an adult, wait until you are older and earn your own money." And now it's just the two of us, we can't both drink, someone has to stay awake. ”

Liu Jizu had no choice but to eat meat angrily.

After a while, the hot dishes and steamed buns were served, and they were still steaming hot when they came out of the pot. The mutton in the clear soup is cooked in advance, fat and thin, with skin and bones, and the mutton soup is hot, with a small plate of coriander and chopped green onions. The vegetarian dish is a large plate of fried bean sprouts with leeks. The steamed buns are indeed big enough, and the average person is full of one.

Liu Jizu learned from his master's example, tried them one by one with silver chopsticks, and ate them with confidence when he saw that there was no abnormality. Liu Jizu ate four steamed buns in a row, and drank most of the soup before he was full, which scared the shopkeeper behind the counter.

Wu Lun drank a pot of wine, almost a catty, and after the interest came up, he ate the remaining two steamed buns and was full.

After eating, the shopkeeper took the two to the room and was busy laying the floor for Liu Jizu. The room was average and clean.

Wu Lun took the opportunity to tell the shopkeeper that he would leave before dawn tomorrow, and the shopkeeper said that there was no problem, and his son would be there.

The two washed up and went to sleep, Wu Lun confessed before going to bed: "I drank some wine, you are shocked at night, look at good things, don't let thieves steal it." After saying that, he lay down on the bed and fell asleep, and after a while he snored like thunder.

Liu Jizu pouted and muttered: "If you drink a little wine, it's all a catty! Lao Tzu is also in his thirties, and he is not allowed to drink." Later, I will walk the rivers and lakes by myself, and drink as much as I want!"

Liu Jizu also fell asleep, and I don't know how long it took, he felt that he had just fallen asleep, and suddenly heard a gong on the street.

Liu Jizu reacted quickly, and a spirit turned over and opened the window to inspect the situation. It turned out that a restaurant across the street was on fire, and he went over to shake the master awake.

Wu Lun shook his head, "Is it almost dawn?"

"It's still early! It's on fire on the other side, should we go and save it?"

Wu Lun sobered up a little at this time, got up and looked at the window, "Save, of course you have to save, if you don't save the fire, it's still a crime." I'm drunk, so I'm not going. ”

When Liu Jizu heard this, he got dressed, went downstairs and found that the shopkeeper's family had gone to help put out the fire, and he hurriedly went over to help. By this time, the street was already noisy, and many people ran out, holding pots, buckets and other things in their hands to help put out the fire.

The post guards of the post station also came, and they organized everyone, receiving water, delivering water, extinguishing fires, and orderly. The fire was gradually brought under control and slowly extinguished, and many people went to help the family on fire to clean up the looted things.

Liu Jizu was tired and sweaty, and when he saw that he had nothing to do, he went back to the room.

Wu Lun had already dressed and sat in front of the window drinking water.

Liu Jizu said while washing his face: "Uncle, hurry up and go to sleep, we have to get up early and hurry!"

Wu Lun looked at Liu Jizu and said with a smile: "Have you washed it, come and watch the play." ”

"What kind of play?" Liu Jizu was puzzled, and came to the window while wiping his face.

Wu Lun gave up a place to show him, only to see that as the fire gradually went out, several people in dark clothes came out of the houses on both sides of the road. It wasn't obvious at first, but soon Liu Jizu saw the problem. These people did not come out when they were fighting the fire in front, and when the fire was extinguished, they ran out with their burdens on their backs, and they ran in one direction.

"What's going on? In the middle of the night, why do these people run out without staying in the store?"

Wu Lun's eyes flashed, "Guess!"

"Are these people thieves who take advantage of the chaos to steal?"

"Guess!"