Chapter 197: Dock Fort (3)
Due to the overnight journey, Geng Jiabao, which was supposed to arrive in the evening of the next day, had already appeared in front of Jiang Yuan and the others in the early morning.
Gengjiabao was obviously richer than Pangjiabao, and the Wubao was built exceptionally tall, and even dug a deep ditch to divert water from nearby rivers around Wubao, which could not only irrigate farmland on weekdays, but also formed a simple moat.
The fort covers an area of great expanse and resembles a monstrous beast lying on the river's edge drinking water.
The lower edge of the tall fortress is a wall that makes it difficult to erect ladders, and there are many small holes in the wall, which can be seen and defended. The walls are covered with banners, and many warriors are on guard with swords.
As the three of them approached, someone blew a brief horn on the high guard tower in the dock fort, alerting the arrival of guests in the fort.
By the time the three of them reached the high walls of the Dock Fort, the drawbridge had been lowered and lay across the ditch.
I saw a man with a slight bow on his back trotting out of the drawbridge and coming to the three of them to grab the reins for them:
"The villain's surname is Zhao, and he serves as a housekeeper in Gengjiabao. The three distinguished guests are very angry, I don't know if they are here to stay overnight or to purchase?"
Jiang Yuan turned over and dismounted, hugged his fists casually at Steward Zhao and said:
"It turned out to be Steward Zhao, we are here to spend the night, but also to buy blades. It's just that we only pick the good ones, and we only buy one or two handles, I don't know if Guibao is willing to do this kind of small business?"
Steward Zhao led the three of them to lead the way, and said with a smile as he walked towards the dock fort:
"We don't pay attention to the size of our business in Gengjiabao, we only pay attention to being able to meet more heroes and heroes! Therefore, whenever we need a blade, we will not refuse to come, and if you don't have enough money, you can also take credit. Just leave a name and settle it when you have the opportunity to come back in the future. ”
Jiang Yuan smiled, no wonder Geng Jiabao could become the biggest powerful outside of Dancheng, it turned out to be so bold.
Three strangers of his own came to meet him, and they unsuspectingly lowered the drawbridge and went out to greet them. And the said credit thing, it seems that it is only half sold and half given. is as kind as them, and it seems that the rivers and lakes must also be popular.
I have to say that Gengjiabao is indeed extremely magnificent.
The exterior of the dock fort is solemn, but the inside is arranged like a garden. Many of the rare plants and trees planted in it remain verdant even in the cold of winter.
The corridors along the way extend in all directions, and the decorations on them are rich and bright. Through the moon cave door of the path, you can faintly see the wider space inside.
In the corner of the dock fort, you can hear the crisp and loud sound of striking iron, and you think that this is where the blade is made. However, it is estimated that it is also the important place of the dock fort, and Steward Zhao did not take the three of them to watch.
Along the way, the maids and servants were busy, and the lights were everywhere, as if there was a celebration.
Jiang Yuan opened his mouth and asked:
"What's the wedding in your castle today?"
Steward Zhao smiled:
"I don't hide it, but there are happy events. Ten years ago, my young lady met a stranger and found an opportunity, and then learned art from a stranger. Now that the young lady has completed her studies, it is estimated that she will be able to go home today. So today, my lord will set up a feast, and three distinguished guests will also be invited to the banquet. ”
Jiang Yuan, Han Chao and Yuan He looked at each other and smiled:
"It seems that we came just in time for the banquet. ”
Steward Zhao bowed slightly and said:
"So here I also want to ask the three distinguished guests to forgive me, my lord is handling the chores of the young lady's homecoming, and he really can't come to entertain the three in person, so he can only let the little one do it for him. The three distinguished guests came from the east, and they must have passed through Pangjiabao, which was plagued by demons and ghosts, right? I also heard about the affairs of Pangjiabao yesterday from the people who returned halfway, and the three distinguished guests must have traveled overnight to come to our Gengjiabao, so I will take the three distinguished guests to the guest room to rest. ”
Jiang Yuan said:
"Don't worry, I'm tired of Steward Zhao to show us the blade first, I happen to lack a weapon to take advantage of. ”
Steward Zhao smiled:
"Well, Childe, please come with me. Although our Gengjiabao long soldiers may not be outstanding, their short soldiers are by no means in vain. Childe will definitely be able to find a satisfactory weapon in the arsenal. ”
Immediately, Steward Zhao led the three of them to the arsenal where the blades were stored in the dock fort.
The arsenal was huge, and some ordinary steel blades were bundled together like straw and piled on the ground, and only some fine blades were neatly stacked on rows of wooden racks for people to admire and choose.
Steward Zhao took the three of them around the arsenal and asked Jiang Yuan:
"I don't know what kind of blade Childe likes?"
Jiang Yuan thought for a while and said:
"Machete. Don't be too sharp, but be sturdy and heavy. ”
Jiang Yuan's strength is terrifying now, and it is extremely difficult to find a suitable weapon, and he only came here to wander around casually, and he didn't have much hope.
Steward Zhao took out a cold machete from the weapon rack and handed it to Jiang Yuan:
"Childe's needs are very well met. This knife weighs forty pounds, and it is extremely strong after multiple tempering, so there is no need to worry about breaking, and it is most suitable for chopping. ”
Jiang Yuan took the machete and said with a smile:
"My needs are well met?"
He raised his machete in his right hand, then slashed down at his left wrist.
The machete made a whistling sound and was cut down before everyone could react.
I could only hear a loud crisp sound of "Bah!", which shook the dust on the beams of the arsenal and fell.
Jiang Yuan's wrist was unscathed, but the machete had been broken.
Everyone suddenly woke up, not only Steward Zhao was stunned, but even Yuan He and Han Chao were stunned.
Jiang Yuan threw the broken knife away:
"Steward Zhao, you don't have to lose money on this knife, right?"
"No...... No need to ......" Steward Zhao replied blankly, "It's a small inconsiderate greeting, and it can't satisfy the son." ”
As he spoke, Steward Zhao glanced at Jiang Yuan strangely, then came to the end of the arsenal and opened a large locked box.
I saw that the box contained a black machete, and the knife exuded a unique sense of thickness.
Steward Zhao opened his mouth and said:
"Please also ask the prince not to despise our Gengjiabao's signboard because of an inferior product, this black gold knife is my master's treasure, and it is rarely displayed on weekdays. The knife weighs eighty-four pounds, and the iron is sharpened like clay!"
Speaking of this, Steward Zhao couldn't help but have a hint of arrogance on his face.
He admitted that he had underestimated the young man in front of him just now, so he only took a good product to display, so much so that he almost smashed his own signboard.
However, the Gengjiabao era built blades, which also had their own heritage and signboards. This black gold knife is a real boutique, and it is also one of the treasures of Gengjiabao's town store.
Jiang Yuan lifted the black gold knife from the box, checked it in his hand, and asked:
"Can I try it?"
"This ......" Steward Zhao hesitated for a while, he still couldn't figure out the hole cards of the son in front of him, if .......
But Steward Zhao quickly settled down, and he was still full of confidence in the treasure of the town store:
"Of course you can!"
Then he hurriedly added:
"But Childe, this knife is extremely sharp, it's best to use it to chop other blades, not to use it to chop hands. ”
First, Steward Zhao was afraid that Jiang Yuan would hurt himself, and secondly, he was also worried that there would be another accident and damage this treasure of the town store.
Jiang Yuan smiled:
"It doesn't matter. ”
After finishing speaking, the black gold knife let out another roar in Jiang Yuan's hand and slashed towards Jiang Yuan's arm.
I don't know if this knife is as powerful as Steward Zhao said, so Jiang Yuan used more strength this time.
Whether it will cut his hand, Jiang Yuan is not worried about this. Even if his hand is cut off, with his current strong self-healing ability, he will be able to create another one.
"When ——!"
The loud sound almost pierced everyone's eardrums, and even the tiles on the roof of the arsenal crackled.
Outside the arsenal, many people ran over vigilantly, thinking that something bad had happened.
Steward Zhao was frightened by the loud noise for a while, and after reacting, he hurriedly looked towards the black gold knife.
I saw that the black gold knife had not broken due to its extremely strong toughness, but it had been twisted and bent to ninety degrees, and a big gap had opened on the blade.
Jiang Yuan's arm is still intact.
Steward Zhao was stunned for a moment, the black gold knife that sharpened iron like clay and weighed eighty-four catties still couldn't cut Jiang Yuan, and it was bent and broken?
Han Chao and Yuan He also had incredible expressions, they had always known that Jiang Yuan was very powerful, but they didn't expect it to be so powerful.
They weighed the loud noise just now to judge the force of the slash. The knife just now, I'm afraid that no matter how strong a martial artist in this world is, he can't withstand it, right?
Jiang Yuan threw the bent black gold knife back into the wooden box, his face full of disappointment.
It seems that the weapons used by this ordinary person can no longer meet his needs at all. This knife can't even cut through its own skin, how can it be used to deal with enemies at the same level as Jiang Yuan.
Steward Zhao hugged and apologized, and then quickly ran to the door of the arsenal and summoned a subordinate to order:
"Hurry up and invite Master Geng and Master to come over, and tell them that there is a strong kung fu master in the castle, and even the black gold knife has been cut off!"
The subordinate was also shocked when he heard the news:
"Steward Zhao, shouldn't you be here to smash the field?"
Steward Zhao said angrily:
"How do I know this, go and invite Master Geng and Master Geng! Don't talk so much nonsense!"
The servant hurried away.
Steward Zhao returned and apologized to Jiang Yuan:
"It's a small one who has eyes and doesn't know Mount Tai, and I haven't asked this son's name?"
Originally, Gengjiabao generally did not ask the names of the guests, nor did they hear where the guests came from and where they were going, unless the guests themselves were willing to say. Most of the people who walk the rivers and lakes do not like to expose their names, so as not to attract enemies or the government.
Gengjiabao is also to respect guests and not cause trouble, so there is this unique rule.
But now, Steward Zhao can't get Jiang Yuan's intentions, and he can only break the rules to find out.
Jiang Yuan replied:
"Steward Zhao, don't worry, I'm not here to find trouble. ”
Steward Zhao felt a little calmer, and he saluted and said:
"Then please wait a while, the little one is short-sighted, and I don't know what kind of weapons in the fort can satisfy Childe. But please rest assured, I have sent someone to invite my most skilled Master Geng in Gengjiabao, Master Geng has been obsessed with forging blades all his life, and he will definitely be able to find a weapon suitable for Childe. The lord of my castle will also come to see Childe soon. ”
Jiang Yuan nodded: "It's okay." ”
After going around Gengjia Fort, he couldn't find any trace of the ghost, so it was time to meet the castle owner here.