Aaron is a happy lad.

He was happy because he had good legs, which were long, straight, and strong, and he walked like he was running.

Ah Lang's job is to run errands, whoever wants to deliver rice noodles or move some furniture, he can walk without saying a word, carrying it on his shoulder. Whoever loses his dog and his child is lost, he can find it in a short time with a single step on his legs.

With this good pair of legs, he made a lot of money.

Don't look at this young man's usual big grin, he can be careful. He calculated that if he worked like this for another year, he would be able to buy a cart and pull more things, that after three years he would be able to buy a mule and make him much more productive, and that within five years, if nothing else, he would be able to move his home from the small, dilapidated thatched hut to a tiled house.

In that case, he can propose to Cuicui, whom he has liked for a long time.

Although these goals are small, they are very rewarding to achieve them one by one. So Ah Lang eats well, sleeps soundly, and is happy every day.

Until a few days ago, when he came back from working outside, he met two people, a man and a woman. The man called himself Fang Jie, and the woman he called "Senior Sister" was named Lu Feng.

They are the people of Jinfengtang, who come to collect protection money. Although the villagers sent them away for the time being, everyone knew that this was not a long-term solution. The big guy decided to ask Lu Baoying, the master of the Golden Phoenix Hall, to administer justice.

They wrote a letter, stating the circumstances of the matter, and signed their names on it, but it is believed that it was not sent out for a long time. The stakes are very high, and those who go must do it safely. Everyone talked about it for a long time, but they still couldn't decide on the candidate.

At this time, Ah Lang volunteered: "This thing is easy to do, just let me go." You see that I have sent so many things, which time have I ever had a quarrel with someone?

Besides, if others go, it will take three days to go back and forth. I have two days that is enough. Let me go, you can know the news sooner. ”

Ah Lang has a plan in his heart. Uncle Li Zheng took the lead in this matter, and he usually introduced business to himself. Run this trip, but you can return some favors.

Besides, Ah Lang saw that Cuicui's father also signed the letter. If he can do such a big thing for the people in the town, his sweetheart's father can also look down on him.

So Ah Lang ate in a hurry and set off that night.

He hurried through the stars and the moon, and finally arrived at the Golden Wind Hall in the afternoon of the next day.

Jinfengtang is in Lingzhou Mansion and has done a good job. At the entrance of the hall stood a pair of mighty stone lions, looking forward to life. In normal times, Ah Lang can't help but take a few more looks.

But today he really has no time, he is carrying the trust of the whole town.

When he arrived at the door, he arched his hand to the disciple guarding the door: "This little brother is invited, dare to ask Old Hall Master Lu if he is there?"

The disciple looked him up and down, snorted through his nostrils, and asked, "Where did you hit the hillbilly?"

Ah Lang said with a smile: "The small one is the people of Zhangwan Town, and there is a letter signed by the whole town, and I am looking for Lu Lao Hero to discuss important matters." ”

The disciple asked again, "What is the matter?"

Ah Lang suddenly made a difficulty. This is about the reputation of Jin Fengtang, and it seems a little inappropriate to say it in public.

He pondered for a moment and said, "We are confessing, this letter must be sent to the old hero Lu before it can be ......."

Before he finished speaking, the man glared at the triangular eyes: "Don't fucking fart! If you want to hand a note to my master, you need to pass me first." Bring it!"

With that, the splitter snatched the letter away.

He threw the envelope and read it impatiently, laughing halfway through.

He suddenly raised the letter: "You hillbilly, do you know who you are suing?"

Ah Lang shook his head blankly.

"Tell you, that person named Fang Jie is my fifth senior brother, and he is Master's favorite disciple. And this Lu Feng is my master's own daughter! How could they do such a thing? I see that you are here to slander people. A bunch of poor sticks, crazy about money, right? Get out, get out!"

Ah Lang is also a young man in his early twenties, how can he not have any anger at all? Being robbed of white like this, his face finally couldn't hold back.

He snatched the letter back and said loudly: "The heads of dozens of households in our town are all named, how can it be fake? Even if someone pretends to be two knights, then they have to face each other, how can you just leave?"

The disciple's eyes showed a fierce light, rolled up his sleeves, and pointed at Ah Lang: "Hillbilly, you say it again!"

Ah Lang said: "Reason goes all over the world, and it is difficult to move an inch without reason." I'll say it a hundred times, and that's what I said!"

The man said "Okay!" and pulled out the long sword at his waist with a brush.

At this time, only a gentle cough was heard, and more than a dozen disciples who had finished their outfits poured out, and the stars hugged a middle-aged man like a moon.

This person is tall, has a rough demeanor, and does not look angry and arrogant.

He straightened his face and said to the disciples: "How many times have I taught you, you must pay attention to the influence in the public! ”

The gatekeeper's expression was extremely embarrassed, and he quickly put away his long sword and flashed to the side.

The man said, "I am Lu Baoying, the master of the Golden Wind Hall. Little brother, please speak inside. ”

Ah Lang was shocked, he didn't expect that this person was the master of the Golden Wind Hall. It means that this Lu Hall Master is much more reasonable than his subordinates.

Ah Lang nodded: "Thank you Old Hero Lu." And he followed him into the inner chamber.

Lu Baoying withdrew the left and right sides and said, "Little brother, there is no one else now." Tell me this as it is. ”

Ah Lang said it 1510, and after hearing this, Hall Master Lu's face sank and he slapped it on the table fiercely.

"How can this be justified, it's just nonsense!"

He shouted outside the door, "Call Fang Jie and Xiaofeng in!"

Someone was busy to report, and after a while, the two came over with their heads down.

Lu Baoying slammed the letter on the table and said, "Look at the good things you have done, people have already come to the door!

Lu Feng said aggrievedly: "Daddy......"

Fang Jie glanced at her, and hurriedly said, "Master: Our Jinfeng Hall is a famous and decent family, and my senior sister and I listen to your teachings on weekdays, how can we do such a thing to oppress the people?"

I think it's because our hall is getting bigger and bigger, and some people can't see that Jinfeng Hall is good, so they come to frame me and wait!"

"Oh, so you didn't do it?"

"Absolutely not. Look at the date it is written: July 26th. That day, my sister and I practiced swords in the backyard, and my brothers and sisters were witnesses. ”

Lu Baoying nodded: "Hmm." ”

He turned his head to Ah Lang again and said, "Little brother, it seems that this is a misunderstanding. Maybe you've been deceived by someone, right?"

Ah Lang saw that the surnamed Fang was lying, and the anger and grievances in his heart were beyond measure.

He stood up and said: "Old Hero Lu is on top, if the villain has half a lie, he will be called to the sky to fight five thunderbolts, and he will not die well! I really watched them make a big fuss in the town, and they didn't say anything about overturning the banquet, but also made threats, saying that if we can't pay the money, we will kill a chicken and dog and leave it behind! Master Lu, will the signatures of dozens of families in my town still be fake?"

Lu Baoying pondered for a moment and laughed: "Little brother, anyone can do this thing." If so many disciples under my sect are willing, let alone dozens of signatures, even thousands can be obtained. But our Jinfeng Hall is a decent family, and we will definitely not do such a fake thing.

Let me ask you: Are there any other witnesses besides the signatures?"

Ah Lang was stunned: "Our town sent me as a representative, where can I find other witnesses at this time?"

Lu Baoying pointed to his daughter and apprentice: "But there are many witnesses here, do you think I should believe them or you?"

Ah Lang shouted excitedly: "They talk nonsense!"

Lu Baoying's face suddenly sank: "Presumptuous! Do you mean that we slander you?"

Ah Lang hurriedly shook his head: "No, I didn't mean that...... But the villain really didn't lie, I really saw with my own eyes what these two people did in our town! If Old Hero Lu doesn't believe it, I'll find a witness!"

Lu Baoying actually knew what his apprentice was doing.

The reason why he indulged was because he wanted to do it a long time ago. It's just that it's a little inconvenient because of the identity. Now that his daughter and disciples have helped him bring Zhangwan Town into his sphere of influence, it is too late for him to be happy, how can he really punish them?

At this moment, Ah Lang was so noisy, Hall Master Lu couldn't help but be a little annoyed. I thought that if I really let this stunned young man go back, things would inevitably get bigger. The imposition of protection money by a decent family is always good to say.

So he stroked his beard with his hand and muttered silently.

Fang Jie is the roundworm in his master's stomach, and the meaning behind any small action is clearly felt by him. When he saw his master like this, he immediately understood and whispered to a disciple to explain a few words.

After a while, there was a sudden chaos outside, and the disciple who was guarding the door shouted: "Catch the thief, catch the thief!" and broke all the way to the entrance of the hall.

Lu Baoying said in a deep voice: "What are you arguing about, where did the thief come from?"

The man pointed at Ah Lang: "Master, this kid is this kid, he is a thief!

Lu Baoying coughed softly: "There must be evidence when you speak, and you can't falsely accuse people of innocence out of thin air." ”

Fang Jie pretended to step forward and put Ah Lang's shoulder on his shoulder, and said, "This brother, please take out the things on your body and show them to everyone." He had good kung fu in his hands, and with just a hand, he quietly stuffed a purse embroidered with the Jinfeng Hall logo into Ah Lang's arms.

At this time, dozens of disciples had gathered at the door, clamoring, "Take it out!"

Ah Lang was extremely angry when he suffered such an injustice, and said loudly: "Take it, I didn't steal it, am I afraid of you?"

"Look, which one is yours?"

I saw that the fire folds, sweat towels and other things were thrown on the ground, but Ah Lang's hand suddenly stopped. He touched something unfamiliar. He knew it wasn't his.

The crowd still coaxed: "Dig, dig again!"

Ah Lang's head was sweating, and he hesitated and didn't dare to stretch out his hand. Fang Jie suddenly sneered, stepped forward and grabbed Ah Lang's wrist, and pulled the last thing out violently.

Of course, this can only be the purse that was just stuffed.

Ah Lang shook his head and said, "It's not me......"

But the crowd didn't care so much, and as soon as they swarmed up, they began to punch and kick. Dozens of people, no matter how strong Ah Lang is, he can't withstand it. He felt his fists rain down like drops, and he was like a small boat drifting through the storm.

Lu Feng and Fang Jie looked at each other, and immediately tacitly knew that they must not let this kid go back completely today. So the two of them left and right, with their feet lucky, kicked Ah Lang's legs hard.

Hearing only a click, Ah Lang's eyes turned black and he almost fainted.

After a long time, Lu Baoying finally said: "Forget it, don't make trouble." ”

The disciples immediately stopped. At this time, Ah Lang was already dying. They threw him out like a dead dog.

He was thrown out of the Golden Wind Hall, and no one dared to go up and pick him up.

Ah Lang moved step by step and climbed to the city gate. I don't know how long it took, but finally an ox cart was willing to take him back to Zhangwan Town.

The ox cart was slow and bumpy. Ah Lang dragged a pair of broken legs, and I don't know how much he suffered. It's been the sixth day back in town.

The big guy lifted Ah Lang, who was almost unconscious, out of the car, and suddenly opened his eyes, and said, "I'm wronged!" and then burst into tears.

The villagers couldn't care about the protection fee, so they hurriedly invited Langzhong for treatment. Lang Zhong looked at the two swollen purple-black legs and shook his head.

"It's late, it's all wasted. ”

Aaron couldn't believe it. These legs carry his life and dreams, and he cannot afford to lose them.

He cautiously asked, "Doctor, really...... Is there no help?"

"If it hadn't been for the delay of those days, it might have been saved, but now...... Alas......"

Ah Lang felt that the world was spinning, his ears were buzzing, and he couldn't listen to a word of what others said.

Suddenly, in the crowd, he saw his sweetheart Cuicui.

There was sympathy and pity in the girl's eyes, but there was also a hint of imperceptible disgust.

Aaron closed his eyes.

When everyone was gone, Ah Lang just lay stupidly, thinking nonsense in his head. When the sky turned white, he suddenly felt bored, closed his eyes, and slammed his head against the wall. When people found out, Ah Lang was already dead.