There was no corpse or personal belongings of his wife and children in the river, but Zeng Shenyan's heart was tighter. At this time, Luo Gan suggested that everyone go to the nearby cave to find it. Since the bandits have agreed to be in this place, they will definitely be active in the vicinity in the next few days, and they may be able to ask what they can ask if they find the mountain people.

The three of them searched separately, Qi Lianfeng went to the other side of the river, and Luo Gan and Zeng Shenyan left east and west. When the sun set, even if nothing was found, they returned to the Orchid Pavilion to meet as agreed.

In order to facilitate the investigation of the case, Qi Lianfeng decided to apply to the county order for additional manpower. "The purpose of the bandits is Luogan, I will arrange for people and horses to ambush around the Ming Mansion in plain clothes, and I will personally go to Zeng Shenyan's house to run around. That's how he patted his chest with Luo Gan and them.

Whether Qi Lianfeng invited reinforcements, Luo Qian didn't know. After returning to the Ming Mansion, Yun Jingzhen brought her news, that is, it had nothing to do with Du Xiao'e.

Du Xiao'e was wholeheartedly preparing for the Dao Conference in a month and a half, and it was impossible for her to know any blacksmith Zeng Shenyan.

After a tiring day, everyone went home. It was only Zeng Shenyan who had survived the long night. Qi Lianfeng found nothing in his house.

Zeng Shenyan moved a wooden pier and sat in front of the house, and Lao Wang, who happened to go out on the other side, saw him and dropped something on the ground in a panic.

"Hey, Wang, where are you going out so late? ”

"Play, play. Lao Wang quickly picked up the thing and hugged it tightly, smiled at Zeng Shenyan, showed a mouthful of yellow teeth, and hurriedly ran away.

Because the sky was dark, Zeng Shenyan didn't see what Lao Wang had taken.

Lao Wang was widowed and lost his son many years ago, but the multiple blows did not affect his business, but made a lot of money and built a big house. Facing the door with Lao Wang, Zeng Shenyan's dilapidated house looks more and more unpresentable.

The strange thing is that Lao Wang has not continued the strings for so many years. There are always all kinds of strange reasons why Lao Wang can't find a good family.

Since the disappearance of his wife and children, Zeng Shenyan has often sat alone in front of the house. The neighbor brought some more food to relieve him, and the stove and pot were cold for a long time.

"You must be able to find it, you see that the officials have come to see it......"

He asked everyone in the vicinity, and none of them heard any cries for help or fighting.

“...... I can't find it, so I can't help it. You see that you are still young and strong, hasn't Lao Wang lived alone for so many years? Your old Zeng's shop will continue to operate......"

The lights in the neighborhood were extinguished one after another, and the faint sigh wafted out from the deep alleys from time to time.

Come to the Hong Inn. The early morning sun peeked in through the open window, and Ji Zichun finished cutting the last nail of the little orange cat, and stretched out contentedly and comfortably.

The little orange cat lay quietly on his lap. This is the perfect pet, Ji Zichun thought. Without it grows very quickly nails.

He cuts it almost once a day.

Ji Zichun remembered the conversation between him and Yun Jingzhen, who also had a cat, yesterday, and he learned that the little orange cat might have some physical problems. Brother Jin suggested that he let the cat starve for a few days, but he was reluctant.

The pitiful appearance of the little orange cat when it was picked up was always reflected in his mind, and even if it was troublesome to take care of it, he was able to persevere.

Today is another special day for him.

Jin Yanyao successfully painted the appearance of his former lover when he grew up, and the painting brush was worn down to the point that there was only a little spiritual power left. They withdrew from the room at the Laihong Inn because Yun Jingzhen invited them to stay in the Ming Mansion temporarily.

"Little orange cat, you're going to have company. ”

"Meow. ”

The little orange cat looked very happy.

Ji Zichun remembered that they got acquainted with the brothers and sisters of the Ming family at the last Dao Conference, and they saw the hidden strength of scattered cultivation in their eldest brother Jiang Lianyuan.

He learned that the head of the Ming family was an old doctor who liked to travel all over the world, and the orphans he took in with fate became brothers and sisters with different surnames and grew up together.

Dr. Ming had a close relationship with Qi Xialin's family, which he learned later. Because the whereabouts of the people in the Ming Mansion have always been uncertain, even if it is Jiang Lian Kite, who has gone out of the mountains to practice, it is not something he can see if he wants to.

And today, he was invited by his master to officially step into the Ming Mansion.

Jin Yanyao finally packed his bags and went downstairs, "It's good not to live in this inn, I really can't stand those two women." ”

"Senior brother, Miss Lu and Miss Du are not noisy......

Lu Tiantian crossed his waist and shouted at him upstairs: "Do you think we are happy? If it weren't for the others, they were still in Shangyuan......

Jin Yanyao rolled his eyes at Lu Tiantian, "What if they come over? It is not necessary for a litter of people to go to the mountains to rub the place. ”

Du Xiao'e echoed her senior sister's words, "You Dunlin League are so rich? "Oh, yes. If it weren't for the previous mission, we wouldn't have come so early. ”

"Some people are red-eyed. Who let you have a bad relationship and don't please you everywhere! I'm happy today, and I won't push you too much. Jin Yanyao laughed and went out, he was in a hurry to go to the Ming Mansion to see his picture scroll.

Ji Zichun waved to the two girls, turned around and left the Laihong Inn.

"Morning!"

He paused, looking at the figure that had suddenly appeared.

"Why did Miss Yun come here?"

"I'll pick you up. ”

Ji Zichun silently walked behind her and listened to her conversation with her senior brother without saying a word.

The pace was very light and not fast, and after walking for more than half an hour, they walked to the front of the mansion of the Ming Mansion.

"Senior brother...... I don't really like to see cats. Yun turned around and stared at Ji Zichun thoughtfully.

"Huh......?

She smiled, "I'll take it in through the back door, and you can just knock." ”

Ji Zichun was stunned and handed the little orange cat to Yun Jingjing, watching her slowly leave.

"Hey!" Jin Yanyao interrupted Ji Zichun in a daze, "Knock on the door." ”

"Oh oh!" Ji Zichun didn't know what was wrong with him. Knocking the knocker, it was the skinny girl who came to open the door for them.

The Ming Mansion is very large, but there are very few people. Unlike other rich and noble families, the Ming Mansion did not have slaves coming and going, and there were no extravagant and gorgeous ornaments.

I won't feel restrained here, Mingshuang and Luo Gan are fighting with a broom, and no one cares.

Ji Zichun didn't feel shabby here. There are many leaves scattered on the courtyard path, which is quite elegant.

Luo Qian greeted them with a big grin, and it happened that he was also tired of cumbersome etiquette, such as Siyuan Zhenren's request for no smile, no words, and how to behave.

is also informal, and Ming Chengxin went out after meeting him in a hurry.

Luo Ganzhi opened the cloud to recruit younger brothers, and personally took them to the wing room to settle down.

Bypassing the pond and then crossing the promenade, there is the room arranged for the two brothers.

Jin Yanyao put down his bags and couldn't wait to go out with the picture scroll, Ji Zichun had a headache, he could only be polite to Luo Gan by himself.

"You're all here for the Seminar?"

Ji Zichun nodded casually, "Otherwise?" The arranged room was clean and tidy, which surprised him a little.

"Mingshuang and I are in the yard next door, and we shout if we have something, and we may not be able to hear it. ”

"Huh?"

Luo Qian smiled, "So you can just come to us directly." ”

"Yes, it's stuffy anyway......"

"It's a lot more fun for you to be with me. ”

Luo Gan's words made him a little confused, "For example?"

Luo Qian chuckled, "There is a row of shadows sitting on the wall of my courtyard every night. ”

"Birds?"

"Bigger than a bird. ”

"Big Bird?"

Luo Gan's face became a little solemn. Ji Zichun gave him the feeling that he was in tune with his opponent.

"Uh......" Ji Zichun was a little embarrassed by his staring, "I went to find Miss Yun, she helped me bring something." ”

"I also have something to look for her, together. ”

Luo Gan quickly walked to the door, and Ji Zichun thought he was going out and took a few steps behind him. Luo Gan turned around and called for him.

Ji Zichun passed as he said, and Luo Gan blocked the door with his body again. Ji Zichun immediately felt embarrassed.

"Luo Gan, you go out first. ”

He couldn't figure out for a moment whether Luo Gan was intentional or unintentional.

Luo Gan leaned against the door frame and hesitated, "Uh, I want to ask you how you can participate in the Dao Conference?"

"Of course, it depends on where you sign up......" Ji Zichun wiped his sweat unnaturally, Luo Gan's behavior was too strange. "For example, if I am a disciple of the Dunlin League, I will sign up with my own master. You are...... Oh, you don't seem to have entered any sect. ”