Chapter 12: There's a Tavern
Nothing was said all night.
The next day, the sky was slightly bright, and there was a soft sound from the side door of the meditation room, and Xu Zidao walked out of it.
Tightening the clothes on his body, Xu Zidao took a sip of hot air into the palm of his hand, the morning in the desert was still very cold, the cold wind was still raging, but the snowflakes fluttering in the air were gone, and the courtyard was white, like a layer of white felt.
Xiao Qi is asleep, last night because of the death of the master of the lamp, the little girl was sad for a long time, and fell asleep very late, looking at Xiao Qi's sallow and emaciated cheeks, Xu Zidao felt distressed for no reason, this girl is really like his sister, he swore to protect her in the future, not to let her be hurt a little.
Gently closing the door, Xu Zidao walked out of the courtyard through the snow, touched the horse that had been frozen all night last night, helped it activate its blood, released the reins, and let it move to forage.
Xu Zidao never worried that the horse would get lost, this horse is very spiritual and loyal, once he identifies an owner, he will not turn his back on it for the rest of his life.
The horse quickly disappeared in front of Xu Zidao's eyes with its hooves raised, leaving only a deep mark on the snow.
Xu Zidao returned to the Lonely Lamp Temple, found a secluded place, and began to wield the long sword in his hand.
His figure is fast, his sword moves are faster, like a lightning storm, elusive and infinitely changing, strange and changeable, and swift and fierce.
Decades of sword training career has made him understand a truth, the world's martial arts, only fast can not be broken, a sword can break ten thousand laws.
He could stab seven swords in a breath at the earliest, which was the result of his years of practice.
In order to achieve the fastest speed, he used chopsticks to pick mosquitoes, practiced for a year, and practiced stabbing and drawing swords with weights every day.
After a set of sword moves, the sky was already bright, Xu Zidao stood with his hands in his hands, rested for a while, and walked towards Mo Xiaoqi's wing, at this time, the little girl should wake up, and it is time to leave here!
After half a cup of tea, a black dot gradually drove away from the Lone Lamp Temple, leaving only the sound of horses' hooves melodious in the desert.
It was three o'clock in the afternoon when he returned to Tancheng, but compared with before, Xu Zidao was no longer alone, and he seemed to have Xiao Qi by his side.
Touching Xiao Qi's head, Xu Zidao's face rarely showed a trace of warmth, maybe thinking of his sister who had died a long time ago, or maybe he was also a fallen person at the end of the world, he decided to take Xiao Qi with him and take care of her.
I guess I want to make up for my previous killings, so that when I step into hell in the future, I will have less sinful karma.
Xu Zidao jumped off the horse's back and walked down the street with the reins, Xiao Qi's thin body floated on the horse's back, rising and falling with the horse's hooves.
At this time, it was already noon, the streets were full of people, cars and horses were weaving, and there were even more hawkers shouting and shouting, and the end was very lively.
Tancheng is also lively at this time, whether it is the common people or the people in the rivers and lakes, they will show their heads, chat with friends, eat and drink.
Xu Zidao turned left and right along the street, turned around and came to an antique shop.
The shop is very distinctive, the carved eaves reflect the sun, the painting building is flying clouds, and a gilt plaque is horizontal on the lintel, and the four big characters of "there is a tavern" on it are conspicuous.
There is also a pair of couplets on both sides of the gate, the upper one is "here to gather the corporal of the world", and the lower one is "the lonely house to collect all the wealth".
The tone of this couplet is very large, but no one doubts it, not only because of the amazing background of this tavern, but more importantly, because the food in this tavern is really a must in Tancheng.
If it weren't for the fact that the food was a little expensive, I was afraid that the threshold here would be broken, but around the case, this tavern was still full of people, and the little two who were in charge of hospitality were even more busy.
Xu Zidao handed the horse to Xiao Er, led Xiao Qi in, and found a position closer to the door and sat down.
Xiao Qi had a novel look on his face, a pair of big eyes kept looking around, and finally fixed his gaze on those fragrant meals.
Her eyes were shining, and her small mouth was secretly swallowing saliva, Xu Zidao looked funny, touched her head, and said, "I'm hungry!
After that, he beckoned to the shopkeeper not far away, "It's still the same!"
"Okay! Guest officer, wait a minute, good wine and good food will come up soon!" The shopkeeper obviously knew Xu Zidao, after all, Xu Zidao was an old customer here, not to mention that it was difficult for a young, handsome and golden boy like him not to pay attention, but he had been busy entertaining others before and didn't have the time to come.
After reporting the food ordered by Xu Zidao to the back kitchen, the shopkeeper was busy beckoning others to go.
During this time period, there are people coming and going in the tavern from time to time, and the atmosphere is also very noisy, Xu Zidao lowered his head and tasted the tea on the table slightly, silent, while Mo Xiaoqi looked around, for people like her who have lived in the temple since birth and have never been far away, the tavern is really a novelty and a good place.
Suddenly, a rapid sound of horses roared from far and near, and then a group of six people stepped into the tavern.
These six people all wore hats on their heads, long knives on their backs, and they were all dressed in black power suits, all of them were tall and mighty, and their bodies exuded a sinister aura that was untouchable.
These people have killed people, and many more!
The originally lively tavern suddenly became silent because of the appearance of these people, and even the shopkeeper, who had always been articulate, was a little trembling at the moment, and he didn't know what to say.
However, he still stubbornly asked, "What do the guest officers want to eat?"
The men were silent, and their eyes scanned the people in the tavern before finding a table where no one was there.
Even when they were sitting, the men did not take off the hats on their heads, but untied the long knives on their backs and put them on the table.
Seeing that these people were silent, the shopkeeper asked stubbornly: "I don't know what you want to eat?" ”
The rest of the people in the tavern also looked at these people, and many of them whispered, not knowing what they were talking about.
One of these six people wore an armband on his right arm, and there was only one "Qin" character on the armband, and it can be faintly seen from the sitting posture and orientation of these people that this person with an armband is their head.
He didn't rush to speak, but first glared at those who were secretly looking at them, and after being frightened by the fact that they looked away, he said, "Bring all the delicious food and drink you have here!"
His voice was a little hoarse, very low, and very characteristic, and it was unforgettable when I heard it.
The shopkeeper hesitated slightly, "It's all served, I'm afraid this price is ...... Not cheap!"
"What do you mean? I suspect that our boss has no money? I tell you to do it, what so much nonsense!" The man who looked like the boss didn't speak, but a man next to him who looked thinner spoke in a very arrogant tone, as if he was about to do it if he was about to do anything if he was even the slightest bit unsatisfactory, so frightened that the shopkeeper quickly shut up and hurriedly ran to the back kitchen.
Xu Zidao frowned and glanced at the man in the strong suit with the armband, and then quietly shifted his gaze, but there was some doubt in his eyes, "This person seems to have seen it somewhere!"