Chapter 322: Overnight
After entering Dawangzhuang, Gao Jie deliberately loudly asked Wang Rui and the others to go to the dilapidated peasant house with earthen walls and grass houses to spend the night, but before everyone started to act, they were strongly opposed by Shen Jiuling, and they refused to stay in the dirty farmhouse. Moreover, even Brother Dong also stood on her side, bluntly saying that girls love cleanliness, can they change to a cleaner place to stay.
Gao Jie frowned, and he didn't know what to do for a while.
Shen Jiuling said loudly: "Even if you want to stay in this broken village, you have to find someone with a better family! Isn't there a big manor with towers over there, you might as well ask!"
Gao Jie said: "At first glance, it's not an ordinary family, do you think it's the one you want to spend the night?!"
Shen Jiuling retorted: "How do you know without asking? Maybe the family is kind and kind?"
Gao Jie hesitated for a moment, and suddenly thought of something, and said to King Hou, who was at the end and had been thinking nonsense: "General Hou, come here!"
King Hou was stunned when he heard this, and hurriedly stepped forward and hugged his fists and said, "What does Master Hou command?"
Gao Jie smiled faintly and said: "General Hou doesn't have to be nervous, you used to be a person from the Smelling Fragrance Sect, and this place is very close to Luanzhou, so you must be familiar with this village." Let me ask what this village is called, and why there is such a large manor. And most importantly, will I be able to wait until tonight to spend the night at that manor?"
King Hou had been entangled in the affairs of Qinglong Town, which caused Gao Jie to be unhappy, worried that it would affect his future future, and some of the gains and losses were suffered;
As the fifth protector of the Wenxiang Sect, he naturally knew that the manor where the Moon Viewing Pavilion was located was very special and sensitive to this sect, so from the beginning of Gao Jie and the others entering the village, they had doubts about the purpose of this business trip for the first time, so they watched coldly from the sidelines to see if there was really something wrong. However, after Gao Jie entered the village, he just ordered everyone to go around to find an ordinary farmer's house, which seemed to be an ordinary overnight stay, which made him feel a little relieved, and his tense nerves relaxed.
At this moment, seeing that Gao Jie had no choice but to summon himself to inquire under the protests of the two beauties of Shen Jiuling and Brother Dong, he did not doubt him, and said respectfully: "Master Hou inquired, and the last general will know everything." This village is called Dawangzhuang, and there are only a dozen or so peasant families who are very poor, and it is indeed not suitable for a few girls to stay overnight. As for the manor, I don't know too much, it is said to be owned by a wealthy local family who believes in Buddhism, and the people in the manor rarely deal with outsiders, and no one knows the origin and details. Therefore, whether they will let me wait for the night, the last general is not sure!"
Gao Jie said thoughtfully: "Since the owner of this manor is so mysterious, I don't like outsiders to disturb him, it seems that we have to find another way! ”
As soon as Gao Jie's words fell, Shen Jiuling's bright voice sounded again: "Now that the sun is setting and the sky is about to darken, do you want us to rush to the night?!"
Brother Dong also chimed in: "Miss Jiu'er is right, Xiaojie, even if the owner of the manor is really a person who escapes the world as General Hou said, since he sincerely worships the Buddha, he should be a little compassionate anyway." How do you know if you don't try it?"
Seeing Gao Jie's embarrassed expression, King Hou said flatteringly: "Master Hou, the last general thinks that the two girls are reasonable, or go and try it, if you really can't make a plan!"
Gao Jie pondered for a moment before nodding and saying, "Since that's the case, then go and try!"
Seeing that Gao Jie had finally compromised, Shen Jiuling said with a smile: "Leave the matter of the night to me!"
Gao Jie hurriedly stopped: "People are people who worship Buddha, and they must not like people who are reckless and noisy, so let the fourth brother go, let's watch from the sidelines!"
Shen Jiuling pointed at Gao Jie and shouted, "Do you mean to say that I am a reckless and noisy person?!"
Gao Jie glanced at her and said, "Look at the way you are shouting, am I wrong?"
Shen Jiuling was so angry that she stomped her feet, and the little nun Huijing comforted her with kind words while pulling her to follow the crowd.
The manor covers a large area, with solid courtyard walls, a heavy wooden gate closed, and a plaque hanging on the courtyard gate, which reads "Amitabha".
When everyone came to the door, Xiong Zhaoqi stepped forward quickly and knocked on the door knocker lightly under the expectant gaze of everyone. However, he knocked several times, but no one came to open the door, as if there was no one living in this huge manor.
Shen Jiuling couldn't bear it anymore, and said loudly: "Brother Xiong, make a little effort, you knock on the door so much, how can people hear it?!"
Xiong Zhaoqi smiled bitterly, increased his strength as he said, and knocked a few more times.
Just as everyone was looking disappointed, a small door suddenly opened next to the door, and an old man with white beard and white hair poked his head out.
The old man moved slowly, his face was wrinkled, he glanced at Xiong Zhaoqi with cloudy eyes, and looked at Gao Jie for a moment before frowning and asking in a hoarse voice, "Who are you?"
Xiong Zhaoqi politely bowed down and hugged his fists and said: "Uncle, I and my group are businessmen, and I accidentally missed the place to stay today, I really have no choice, I want to spend a night in Guizhuang, and leave tomorrow morning, I don't know if it... ”
Who knows, before he could finish speaking, the old man didn't say a word, and closed the small door with a "snap".
Everyone was immediately stunned and stunned.
Xiong Zhaoqi turned around and came back dejectedly, and said to Gao Jie: "Closed door, simply close the door, I have no way!"
Gao Jie shook his head and smiled bitterly: "This family is really mysterious, even the old man who guards the door is full of personality! Let's retreat." ”
Seeing that Gao Jie was about to retreat, Shen Jiuling swooped out, instantly came to the gate of the manor, raised his small fist and slammed the door, and shouted at the same time: "Hey, old man! We are just here to spend the night, and we don't give money to eat and live for nothing, as for it?! The traveler is in difficulty, you don't care, and you are embarrassed to say that you are a person who participates in Buddhism, don't you feel ashamed? Hey, old man, come out for me!"
Although everyone knew that Shen Jiuling was a straightforward girl, they really didn't expect her to be so "barbaric", and they immediately looked at each other and ruined their views.
Gao Jie was secretly happy in his heart: "Big head, see it, this whole savage girlfriend, are you sure you can handle it?!" At the same time, with a wicked smile on his face, he glanced at Ji Longfeng gloatingly.
Who knows, what he saw was a scene that surprised him even more.
I saw Ji Longfeng's eyes straight, looking at the back of Shen Jiuling who was going crazy, his mouth opened slightly, and he was indeed very surprised. However, whether from his eyes or expression, Gao Jie clearly perceived "worship" and "admiration", full of positive energy.
Gao Jie felt a deep sense of frustration, retracted his gaze, and muttered, "Damn, two wonderful!"
Brother Dong and the little nun Hui Jing probably couldn't stand it anymore, and were about to go to drag Shen Jiuling back, but suddenly heard a "squeak" sound, and the door opened again.
Moreover, this time it was not a small door that was opened, but a heavy one.
In the surprised gaze of the big guy, the gate opened, and the old man just now stood in front of the gate with his back bent and a cane, following behind an old man in a gray robe who was about fifty years old.
The gray-robed old man smiled, bowed to Shen Jiuling and everyone with kind eyebrows, and then said apologetically: "This girl is right, if you only care about practicing meditation behind closed doors, but you don't even have a little compassion, what's the use of this meditation? ”
Shen Jiuling, who was still aggressive, saw such a kind old man, and said politely, and immediately twisted, at a loss, and the posture of the suitable tigress had long since disappeared.
Brother Dong hurriedly stepped forward and saluted back: "Uncle is polite, it's my little sister who is reckless, how offensive it is!" Gao Jie and the others also came back to their senses and hurriedly followed suit.
The old man said with a sigh: "My Buddha is merciful, today you can come to the village to spend the night, it is fate, you don't have to be polite, then please come in quickly!"
Everyone didn't expect Shen Jiuling to make such a fuss, and even make a fuss, and they didn't know what to think for a while, and at the invitation of the master, they walked into the manor with an embarrassed expression.
Entering the manor, Gao Jie found that there was a hole here, the houses were exquisitely built, the small bridges and flowing water in the courtyard, the flowers and plants were ancient, and the small building with the eaves was located in the middle, which was simply a paradise.
A few men led their horses to the backyard stables, and the owner of the manor invited them to a large house, where they took a seat in the spacious drawing-room, where the two maids skillfully served tea.
The white-bearded and white-haired old Li leaned on his back and did not follow up after closing the door. The owner of the manor smiled and beckoned everyone to drink tea, and said unhurriedly: "The contemptible surname is Wang, who has lived here for more than 20 years. I have arranged for the next person to prepare a guest room and a meal for you, I hope you don't think you will be disgusted with the simple house, coarse tea and light food, and the hospitality is not thoughtful!"
Gao Jie and the others didn't even dare to say it, and thanked them. Xiong Zhaoqi has a lot of culture, and Sven said politely: "Wang Yuan is a master outside the world, I waited for this abrupt and rash disturbance, I was really panicked, and I was very grateful to be taken in by the staff, how can there be any complaints." It's so gracious!"
Wang Yuanwai accompanied everyone politely, chatted a few words of homely things, saw that the meal was ready, let everyone feel free, and then said goodbye and went to the backyard to continue to participate in Buddhism.
At the dinner table, Shen Jiuling, who had been silent, saw that the master was gone, so she glanced at Gao Jie proudly and said: "It seems that some people still thought I was reckless and noisy, what about now, if it weren't for me, the big guy wouldn't know where to eat and sleep in the open! Alas, how can there be a saying, dogs look down on people? Yes, that's it, it's really apt!"
Gao Jie was depressed, and took a few mouthfuls of food, before muttering: "It's just stepping on shit, it's just luck!"
Seeing that the two were about to fight again, Brother Dong twisted Gao Jie's arm and forbade him to say more.
Everyone was in a good mood when they stayed in such a comfortable place, and laughter suddenly sounded at the dinner table.
At this moment, the sky was dark, the night sky was full of clouds and mist, the stars and moon were dark, and the area around Dawangzhuang soon fell into cold darkness.
In a small grove not far from the village, a night breeze blew, and the sound of leaves rubbing against each other sounded. Facing this rather cold night wind, two figures stood at the edge of the woods, looking at Dawangzhuang not far away, their bodies were steady, and they didn't seem to feel the chill at all.
A male voice said: "I don't understand, why didn't I do it two days ago, I had to wait until I entered the territory of the Smelling Fragrance Sect to act! If it weren't for my father's thousands of instructions, I must listen to you on this trip, I would have gotten that object in my hands a long time ago!"
The words fell, but no one answered, only the sound of the cold wind howling through the forest.
Half an hour later, a slightly hoarse female voice sounded: "Only by knowing oneself and knowing one's opponent can one survive a hundred battles! If you start early, how can you know that there is a master among them in Qinglong Town at noon today, who may not even be able to defeat Mi Lizhi? Do you think that with your little effort, you can pass the level of that man with long hands and long feet?"
The male voice snorted coldly and said, "What can you do if you have a master, doesn't my father call you the pride of the sky?!"
The female voice said lightly: "I'm too lazy to argue with you! This place is not far from the Wenxiang Sect, and when they fall asleep at the third watch, I will entangle that master, you lead people to take the target directly, and strive to fight quickly, don't fall in love with the war, so as not to attract the people of the Wenxiang Sect!"
The male voice sneered: "Are you so kind? Aren't you afraid that I will take that object and take the first credit?!"
The female voice said: "I, Lin Hongmeng, am bright and fair, and I am only dedicated to revitalizing my teaching, how can I have any selfishness." If you take the first credit, I just want to complete the task assigned by the master!"
The male voice snorted coldly again: "Fake, it's strange to believe you!"
After that, the two of them were silent, and the night wind blowing between the groves became more and more cold and violent, as if to indicate that tonight would be a dark and windy night.