Qingshui Village, bamboo forest courtyard.

When Zhang Yuan left, Luo Yue, who was in the cage, took a long breath.

"Huhu~...... Who is he......"

For a whole day and night, she was wrapped in the Tao rhyme and wisdom that filled the room all the time, even if she didn't consciously perceive it, it was just some residual aftertaste, but it had already raised the peacock princess's mood by several levels.

But even so, she still can't take it calmly.

However, even if he just barely stayed here, Luo Yue's body and mind had already reached several transformations, and he didn't know how much penance he had saved, and the path of cultivation could be described as a smooth road.

So, even if every day is a little frightened, she has decided to lie in this bamboo house!

"Xiaoluo, it's time to eat. ”

The voice as warm as jade shocked Luo Yue's heart.

But the fragrance wafting through the tip of her nose made her appetite wider, and the unknown soup containing spiritual power had a fatal attraction to her!

In the blink of an eye, Zhang Yuan, who was carrying leftovers, stepped into the grass and reed.

A bowl of soup and water was poured into the old bowl, and his thrifty style made him not tolerate the slightest waste, and meticulously poured not a drop of food in the bowl.

The movement is very slow, but it is indescribably pleasing to the eye.

Luo Yue, who stayed in the corner of the cage, was in a trance, as if she had forgotten that she had been robbed by this power, and she unconsciously had a yearning in her heart.

Just as her eyes were blurred, there was a soft knock on the door.

"Knock Knock ~ Knock Knock ~"

This voice not only woke up Luo Yue, but also made Zhang Yuan look back in confusion.

Living alone in the bamboo forest, although living next to the villagers of Qingshui, the villagers have always been polite, and few people come to visit for no reason, so how can there be visitors at lunchtime?

Could it be that Chen Yuling's girl didn't give up and came to borrow money again?

With a helpless sigh, Zhang Yuan had to put down the empty bowl and slowly walked to the door.

When I opened the door, I found that Su Xue was standing in front of the door, with a white dress and green silk, just like the gentle and generous in my impression.

Seeing that it was a regular customer, Zhang Yuan smiled.

"Miss Cher, please come in. ”

A lot of affectionate titles, Su Ruoxue's heart beat pounding, she nodded slightly shyly, and followed Zhang Yuan into the courtyard in small steps.

Sitting on the bamboo table in the courtyard, Miss Su made up her mind and explained her intentions.

"Sir, last time I was grateful to you for giving Mobao, so I specially ordered the little girl to come and offer a thank you gift. ”

As she spoke, Su Ruoxue took out a gold ingot and a beautiful vial.

So that's what happened.

The lover just prepared a gift, and almost treated it as a white prostitute, thinking that it hurt self-esteem if he didn't come in the past two days.

Zhang Yuan nodded with satisfaction.

Money is exactly what he needs, although this gift is a bit heavy, but since the other party took it out, he is embarrassed to refuse.

But looking at the strange vial, Zhang Yuan was a little confused.

"Miss Xue'er is polite, I don't know ......what this vial is?"

Seeing that her husband's expression was as usual, Su Ruoxue was relieved, but this inquiry made her feel a lot nervous again.

What was in the bottle was the Sanpinsheng Spirit Pill, which was an excellent elixir for raising spirit beasts.

Although there are only three grades, it is already very rare, one pill is worth dozens of spirit stones, ordinary people simply cannot support such an expense, and they only have these sixteen pills in Tianyuan Tower.

But this kind of treasure may not be able to make Mr. see it.

After all, this person can no longer be treated with common sense, it is her father's treasure when he was young, and it is not worth mentioning in the eyes of her husband.

After thinking about it, they couldn't come up with anything before they thought of doing what they liked, and it was just a helpless attempt.

Apprehensively, Su Ruoxue cautiously introduced.

"Sir...... The little girl's family background is ordinary, and there is nothing she can show up...... This bottle contains food for raising chicks, which you may be able to use. ”

The wording is very deliberate, as if it were talking about ordinary things.

As for words like the treasure elixir, Su Ruoxue didn't dare to say it at all, she didn't want to be laughed at by her husband, and she didn't want to be mistaken for a stupid girl who was arrogant and arrogant.

Hearing this explanation, Zhang Yuan smiled unexpectedly.

I took the vial and opened it, and sure enough, there were small grains like bird food that filled half the bottle, and there was a faint fragrance, which looked very good.

Although it was just a small thing, it really saved him a lot of trouble.

Right now, I'm worried about raising soup chickens, and if I give the leftovers for every meal, there is no difficulty, but after all, it is human food, and the chicks may not be suitable for eating them.

Looking at the nervous appearance of the girl sitting on the other side again, Zhang Yuan was slightly grateful in his heart, and thanked him softly.

"Thank you. ”

Short, sincere words, without a hint of falsehood.

After all, the other party's conditions are limited, and if he can come up with this kind of thing, his mind is already moving, how can Zhang Yuan be insatiable, he still has a lot of insight into the truth of contentment.

However, this girl is also worthy of being a person in Cangyue City, in the end, she has seen the world, and even knows how to raise birds, even if she knows how to raise chickens.

People in this city just know how to play.

thanked her softly, which also made Su Ruoxue smile, and the burden in her heart fell.

For a while, the two who were in a good mood talked happily, the atmosphere was a lot more relaxed, and there was a heart-warming atmosphere, and Su Ruoxue, who was immersive, was reluctant to leave.

But this harmonious picture, which was just seen by Tao Qian, who was peeping from a distance, was only full of question marks.

The eldest lady of the dignified Tianyuan Building, who went out of the city so low-key, just to chat with the ordinary people of a village?

What is that?

Secretly promised for life?

The huge gap in identity is simply impossible to overcome, and it is impossible for such absurdity to happen.

Best friends?

That's even more.

What is the intersection between the lady of heaven and a mortal?

This doesn't make it clear that Xia Worm is talking about ice, but it can be said, and it is an odd number to be able to talk together.

Tao Qian, who was puzzled, was about to scratch the back of his head, but there was still no sign of it, he thought he could find some clues, but he didn't expect to see this picture with a lot of effort.

He hammered the trunk of the tree beside him hard, and walked away disappointed.

... ...

Sunrise in the East.

Tianyuan Tower is prosperous, and Su Mansion is also gloomy.

But for some, the night is incomparably long, and the joy of mankind is not the same, especially in today's situation.

Needless to say, whether it is a guy or a shopkeeper, looking at the prosperous Tianyuan Building from a distance, there is only envy and sighing, although Xue Qiang has a little confidence in his heart, but after all, the matter has not been implemented, and he always has a sad face.

And in the city lord's mansion.

Fang Yutang sat quietly in the study, not closing his eyes all night.

Sleepless nights for two consecutive days were nothing to a Jindan realm cultivator, but the torment in his heart made him exhausted, and he no longer had the energy to take care of anything else.

"Husband, you haven't eaten for a day......

The soft voice of care also made him upset at this moment.

But looking up at Madame's concerned eyes, the city lord still squeezed out a smile, and said softly with relief: "Let Madame be tired, and my husband will go to dinner later." ”

Hearing this, Mrs. Fang didn't dare to disturb any more, and retreated to prepare a meal virtuously.

When there was no one else in the study, Fang Yutang let out a long sigh and rubbed his eyebrows.

On the one hand, it is a lure that Xue Qiang can hardly ignore, and on the other hand, it is a secret that his best friends conceal, and the two things are pressing on his heart together, and it seems that his heartstrings will be broken at any time.

If he could clearly weigh the pros and cons, he would not have suffered so much.

But the key is that everything at the moment is confusing, and even a city lord with a lot of experience like him has a hard time choosing!

While pacing back and forth, Fang Yutang asked the guards in the courtyard in a deep voice.

"Tao Qian has ever returned to the house?! Quickly send him to the study!"

Not long after, Tao Qian, who was dressed in plain clothes, walked into the study and bowed with both hands.

"Lord of the city, I don't know what you have to say. ”

Fang Yutang, who was sitting upright, lowered his voice and stared at the personal guard standing in front of the desk.

"Tao Qian, these two days...... Have you ever found any clues?"

Tao Qian, who was making a salute, heard this, and his face showed a bitter color.

He did his best to investigate Su Zhennan's secret, after all, the stakes were very high, and if he found out what the reason was, he might be able to gain something.

This kind of thing is something that everyone will be tempted about!

But in the face of the city lord's concerned inquiry, he could only answer truthfully with an embarrassed face.

"Qiqi City Lord, his subordinates know that their cultivation is shallow, and they don't dare to be too ostentatious, so they ...... I had to start with Miss Su's whereabouts, although I found something abnormal, but I still found nothing. ”

Nothing......

Unsurprisingly answered, Fang Yutang's mood was a little heavier.

Is there really no choice?

But when he thought about the consequences, he couldn't bear to choose.

That being said, the deep voice also showed that it was just a helpless struggle.

"Brother Su has always done things without leakage, and it is reasonable that you can't find any clues. Tell me what is unusual about Ruoxue's niece......"

Tao Qian also understood the pressure, so he had to tell his story dutifully.

"Yes. ”

"Yesterday, my subordinates secretly followed Miss Su and found that she was traveling in a low-key car, traveling lightly all the way, I thought I could gain something, but I didn't expect to just go to a fishing village and talk to a mortal people......"

"Now that I think about it, maybe it's just a slight personal relationship......"

Tao Qian didn't dare to speculate, after all, it was about the reputation of the eldest lady of Tianyuanlou, and he couldn't bear the consequences of ruining the girl's reputation.

But when Fang Yutang heard this, he suddenly felt a little strange.

stared at Tao Qian carefully for several breaths, and when he saw that this loyal subordinate's face did not change, the city lord groaned again, and he always felt that this matter was very unreasonable!

Low-key travel ......

Ordinary people of fishing villages.

No matter how you think about it, these two things can't be connected.

Let's ask, what kind of character does it take to make the eldest lady of Tianyuanlou so low-key and choose to travel in a bumpy carriage, isn't this just to hide people's eyes?

But if it's just to meet a layman fisherman, why bother so much!

Swish!~

Fang Yutang, who suddenly looked up, seemed to think of something, and suddenly his expression froze, and he ordered in a deep voice!

"Hurry up and prepare the car, you and I will go to the fishing village immediately!"

The serious and eager tone shocked Tao Qian's heart, but he didn't dare to ask more, and immediately responded to the salute.

Not long after, an ordinary carriage drove out of Cangyue City, and Tao Qian, who was wearing a hat, turned into a coachman, and he had to hold back his questions in his heart.

It wasn't until he came to Qingshui Village again that he dared to whisper to the car.

"City Lord, the fishing village mentioned by my subordinates in front of me is just an ordinary village, you don't have to come in person......"

Fang Yutang, who jumped out of the carriage, was also dressed in plain clothes.

Gently stroked the goatee, glanced at the green mountains and green waters around him, and whispered in a serious voice: "Tao Qian, you are still a little too sloppy, as I expected, Brother Su's secret may have a lot to do with this fishing village!"

Tao Qian, who was tied to the horse, suddenly stiffened.

He looked up in disbelief, his eyes full of doubt.

"City Lord, why do you conclude so much? This is indeed a small fishing village, don't say that Jindan is hidden, and there is not even a single monk. ”

Glancing at his subordinates, Fang Yutang shook his head slightly dissatisfied.

"If you think about it, if it's really just a fishing village, why should Ruoxue's niece bother so much?"

"Taking a step back, even if it's really unremarkable here, the young man ...... Bacheng's adventure with Brother Su can't escape the relationship, as long as the city lord goes to investigate, he will definitely be able to find out the reason!"

Hiss......

After thinking about it, Tao Qian was directly shocked and speechless!

Although this sounds a little absurd, it is really reasonable, and now that he has heard this analysis with his own ears, even he feels that he has seen the light of day and has expectations in his heart.

But thinking of his dereliction of duty, Tao Qian was very guilty of making a courtesy.

"City Lord, my subordinates are not doing their jobs well, and they almost broke a big thing, please condemn you!"

Fang Yutang waved his hand slightly.

"That's it, I don't blame you for this matter, Brother Su's style of acting is not something that ordinary people can fathom, you have followed me for so many years, you are loyal and brave, how can the city lord blame it at will." ”

said something that Tao Qian was grateful.

After making a heavy salute, he immediately went forward and led the way.

didn't take a few steps, Fang Yutang's advice sounded again.

"Later, when I entered the fishing village, you can't call me the lord of the city, and when I visit in private, we must not reveal our identity, even in this fishing village, we can't be sloppy in the slightest. ”

is worthy of being the lord of the city, not only has insight into the slightest clue, but his mind is even more delicate and embarrassing!

Tao Qian's eyes lit up, and after responding respectfully, he walked all the way, and walked across the wooden bridge with Fang Yutang in a familiar car, and came to the small courtyard in the bamboo forest.

The bamboo forest is quiet and quiet, and the small courtyard is simple and simple.

Fang Yutang, who was standing quietly with his hands in his hands, also calmed down a lot inexplicably, and gave a faint look.

Tao Qian didn't say a word, and knocked heavily on the door.

"Knock knock!

The footsteps behind the door were getting closer and closer, the door opened, and a white-clothed figure of Shengxue appeared in front of the two.

Out of prudence, Fang Yutang also lowered his hands and greeted him with a salute.

"Your Excellency is polite, and you are here from Cangyue City. ”

Hearing that it was someone from Cangyue City, Zhang Yuan probably had some eyebrows in his heart, and nodded lightly in response.

"You're welcome, please come in. ”

The calm attitude made Tao Qian unhappy, but since the city lord did not express his position, he didn't dare to say anything if he had already had a bad time.

Compared with his subordinates, Fang Yutang was naturally more calm.

Nodding ridiculously, he didn't pay much attention to it, and stepped through the door.

The courtyard that greeted him was simple and abnormal, but it made him feel very comfortable everywhere, and there was an indescribable comfort in his heart.

When he came back to his senses, the young man in white was already sitting alone, teasing the caged bird as if no one was around. Being so rude as a host is by no means a way of hospitality.

Fang Yutang didn't like it in his heart, but considering that the situation was urgent, he had to suppress his anger and sit down.

But before he could find a topic, he just glanced at the birdcage casually, but suddenly his eyes widened a lot, as if he had seen something terrifying!