Seeing the pirates fleeing in a hurry, Youming and Xu Gui jumped from the passenger ship to Gu Xiaofeng's cargo ship.

Youming took Yi Dan's hand and said, "Senior sister, you are so powerful, do you know? It was so dangerous just now, you can't swim, but you fight people at sea." Did you know that I'm worried about you?"

"Senior brother, don't worry, don't you think I'm good?" Yi Dan said with a smile.

The honest and black Gu Xiaofeng, holding a heavy big iron rod in his hand, asked Yi Dan, "Miss Yi, may I ask who these two are?"

"Let me introduce you, this is Mr. Xu, the pharmacist of the world's largest knife sharpening gang, and this is my junior brother Youming. Yi Dan introduced them one by one.

Gu Xiaofeng arrived: "In the following Chang County, Gu Xiaofeng, I have seen two. ”

You Ming said politely: "Under the surname Yuan, the Yuan of Dazai Qianyuan." renamed Youming, I have seen Gu Daxia. ”

That Gu Xiaofeng said honestly: "You're polite, you're polite." My surname is Gu and my name is Xiaofeng. I'm not a hero, you can also call me Xiaofeng. ”

Youming smiled and said, "Gu? This surname is rarely heard of, so I take the liberty to ask, which 'Gu' are you?"

Gu Xiaofeng said: "Oh, it's the innocent 'Gu', when I was a child, I heard my father say that we are really innocent." ”

Youming smiled and said, "Oh, I see, I've seen it in the next elder." ”

"Gu Daxia is good at martial arts, he is really a hero since ancient times, may I ask Gu Daxia, where do you study from?" Xu Gui stared at Gu Xiaofeng and asked curiously.

Gu Xiaofeng said: "Oh, my master is the head of the Tianya faction in Yaxian County, Zhenzhou (now Sanya, Hainan), surnamed Mu, and his name is Yongxiao. Please don't call me Gu Daxia anymore, I'm just a rough farmer, you call me Xiaofeng, my mother and the people in the village call me that. As he spoke, Xiao Feng smiled innocently.

Xu Gui asked: "Okay, Xiaofeng Daxia, I just watched your stick technique is strong and powerful, but you dance as light and swift as a falcon." May I ask if it was also taught by the Venerable Master Wood Hero?"

Gu Xiaofeng hurriedly said: "Oh, this stick method is not taught by my master. ”

"Didn't you give it to the Lingshi?" asked Xu Gui.

"This stick method was taught to me by a martial arts veteran I met in Tongguling in Wenchang in the early years. But I was very young at the time, and I didn't know the name of the old-timer, and I didn't know where this stick technique came from, so I practiced it for a few years. But don't say it, this stick method is indeed very powerful, and with this stick method, I have already won many robbers at sea. Speaking of this, Gu Xiaofeng held the iron rod and smiled proudly.

Xu Gui asked, "Is it? Then dare to ask this old man who taught you the stick method, where is he now?"

Gu Xiaofeng said: "I don't know, I just met him in Tongguling nine years ago." At that time, I was still young, but he said that I was as powerful as an ox and a tiger's brain, and he had a relationship with him, so he taught me this set of stick techniques. I was very young and didn't understand anything. Not long after learning the stick method, he left Tongguling. Later, I went back to look for the senior, but I couldn't find any trace of him. ”

Xu Gui said: "I see, then may I ask where Xiaofeng Daxia Tonggu Ridge is?" can you take me there?" Xu Gui asked.

Gu Xiaofeng said: "Okay, you helped me, of course it's no problem, it's just a gesture." However, I have to pull this boatload of rice to Xuwen Port on the opposite side and sell it before I can go back. ”

"Okay, let's accompany you back to Xu Wengang first, right?" Xu Gui said.

Yi Dan asked Xu Gui, "Mr. Xu, why are you so interested in the martial arts of the Xiaofeng brothers?"

"Oh, no. I'm just trying to find out a few things. Xu Gui said.

"Well, well, now that we're here, let's figure things out. After that, Yi Dan asked Gu Xiaofeng again: "Brother Xiaofeng, it turns out that all the rice in your boat is rice?"

"yes, I was so angry that I almost got those pirates to rob them just now. But thanks to the woman, you helped in time. Otherwise, I'll be working in vain these days. Gu Xiaofeng said.

Yi Dan smiled and said, "Brother Xiaofeng, I don't think you are too old. I'm twenty-two years old, and if you don't dislike it, you can call me sister. ”

Gu Xiaofeng said innocently: "Okay, I'm three years younger than you, and you saved me again, and it is natural to be my sister." Sister Yi is on top, please accept the little brother Xiaofeng's worship. With that, Gu Xiaofeng respectfully saluted Yi Dan.

Yi Dan hurriedly supported Xiaofeng and said, "Brother Xiaofeng doesn't have to be more profitable, it's also my honor to meet a hero like you Brother Xiaofeng today." ”

Gu Xiaofeng smiled stupidly, but Youming asked, "Brother Xiaofeng, are you also nineteen years old this year?"

"yes, what's wrong?" Gu Xiaofeng replied.

"Great, we're the same age. Youming said.

"Really? Brother Youming, how old are you?" asked Gu Xiaofeng.

"I'm on the third day of August, what about you?" Youming said.

Gu Xiaofeng said proudly: "I am two months older than you, and I am on the first day of June." ”

"Really, then I'll have to call you Big Brother Xiaofeng. Youming said with a smile.

Gu Xiaofeng said with a smirk: "That's good." Unexpectedly, I became a big brother too, haha, haha. ”

The two laughed heartily.

"Brother Xiaofeng, I think you are an honest man. I wonder why those pirates robbed you of your rice?" Yi Dan asked.

Gu Xiaofeng said: "I don't know, but these pirates are all from the Annan and Champa areas on the west coast. Since a few years ago, they have been rampant around Qiongya Island, looting and burning, and the people along the coast hate them to death. ”

When You Ming heard this, he turned his head to Yi Dan and said, "Senior sister, just now you were still praising the vastness and breadth of this sea, a peaceful and peaceful scene. Unexpectedly, in the blink of an eye, a group of vicious pirates were killed. It's a disappointment, isn't it?"

"Hey, who would have thought that the sea that was originally calm would suddenly have waves. Yi Dan couldn't help but sigh.

Gu Xiaofeng said: "We Qiongya people have been accustomed to the disturbance of these pirates, and now many people are looking for famous teachers everywhere, learning martial arts, resisting pirates, and defending their homeland." ”

Yi Dan heard this, so he asked with interest: "Then may I ask, what are the martial arts sects on this Qiongya Island?"

Gu Xiaofeng said: "We only have the southernmost Ya County on Qiongya Island, and there is a Tianya faction. Almost all of the martial arts practitioners on this island are from the Tianya Sect. ”

Yi Dan asked puzzledly: "Please forgive me for being lonely and unheard, how come I have never heard of the Tianya Sect, this Martial Arts Sect?"

Gu Xiaofeng said: "That's because our master said, don't publicize it, and don't tell others about the existence of the Tianya Sect." In fact, the Tianya faction has no official name, because it is located at the end of the sea and the sky, so the island calls it the Tianya faction. ”

You Ming asked curiously, "May I ask Brother Xiaofeng, why doesn't your master want outsiders to know about the existence of the Tianya Sect?"

Gu Xiaofeng said: "I don't know why, anyway, I heard from the senior brothers that in the early years, the master was also very cautious, and never let us reveal half a word of the Tianya faction to the outside world." However, in the past few years, it seems that he has not paid much attention to this, and he has changed his previous attitude and began to allow us to promote our own sect and attract more people to practice martial arts, saying that it is to strengthen our bodies and defend our homeland. ”

Youming said: "Really? Then I guess, there must be a lot of stories in this?"

"Hehe, I don't know. Anyway, they all said I was stupid, and I didn't want to know that much. Gu Xiaofeng said innocently.

The three of them talked and chatted, looking very close to each other. And Xu Hui on the side, as if pretending to be on his mind, but he didn't confide in.

Chatting, chatting, and after a while, the cargo ship loaded with rice arrived at Xuwen Port.

There are many cargo ships from the north of Qiongya Island parked in Xuwen Harbor, and those cargo ships are full of sackcloth. I only heard the farmers on the ship shouting loudly in the harbor: "Rice, rice, new rice, first come, first served..."

There are many traders in the port, but few people pay attention to the rice on the cargo ships.

As soon as Gu Xiaofeng's cargo ship docked, more than a dozen traders rushed up.

"Young man Gu is here, go buy rice. One of them ran towards Gu Xiaofeng's cargo ship and shouted.

After a while, a large group of vendors carried white flowers and silver, competing to buy his rice from Gu Xiaofeng.

At this time, a vendor shouted, "I'll add two pennies a bucket." ”

Another vendor shouted, "I'll add three cents a bucket." ”

There were even vendors who shouted: "I'll add five cents a bucket." ”

At this time, Gu Xiaofeng shouted loudly: "Friends, please don't worry, and don't increase the price indiscriminately." The price of this rice is set by the imperial court, and if the price increase will affect the livelihood of the people, I will sell it as much as the market price. However, everyone has to queue up to buy, and each person is limited to ten bags..."

After listening to Gu Xiaofeng's words, a group of vendors began to line up in a long line, waiting to buy Gu Xiaofeng's rice.

Yi Dan and the three of them were on the side, looking at the honest Gu Xiaofeng, and they couldn't help nodding and smiling at each other with satisfaction.

Youming said: "Senior sister, you see that this big brother Xiaofeng is really real, others took the initiative to increase the price of his rice, but he didn't let people increase the price." ”

Yi Dan said: "This is his preciousness, you see so many traders, all rushing to buy his rice." must have recognized him as a person a long time ago. ”

"Yes, this big brother Xiaofeng must be a good person. Mr. Xu, do you say yes?" Youming turned to Xu Gui and asked.

"Oh, perhaps. Xu Gui said absentmindedly.

Yi Dan paid attention to Xu Gui's attitude, so he asked, "Mr. Xu, what's wrong with you?"

"It's okay, I'm just thinking about something. Xu Gui said.

Yi Dan asked, "Mr. Xu, you seem to be quite interested in this Xiaofeng brother's martial arts. Do you also want to find that senior, and learn this exquisite stick technique?"

"Oh, that's not it. I just don't get some questions. Xu Gui said.

"What's the problem, can you tell me?" Yi Dan asked.

"Now is not the time, I'll tell you when I have some clues. Xu Gui said.

"Well, okay, then let's wait for the Xiaofeng brothers to finish selling the rice and go to Qiongya Island together. Yi Dan said.

"Hmm. Xu Gui nodded lightly.

In a few moments, a large shipload of rice was sold out. Gu Xiaofeng happily held dozens of taels of silver in his hand. Then he gave some to the boatmen who rowed the boat, and said, "Come, this is for a few of you to drink, you have worked hard." ”

The boatmen held the silver in their hands and thanked them again and again. Gu Xiaofeng said to Yi Dan and the others waiting on the shore: "Sister Yi." Thank you very much for your help today, go, I invite you to drink. ”

Yi Dan said: "No need Brother Xiaofeng, it's not early, let's hurry to Qiongya Island, Mr. Xu still has something to do." ”

"Well, in that case, well. When you arrive in Wenchang, I will invite you to eat something more delicious. Gu Xiaofeng picked up the silver taels and said happily.

Yi Dan said: "Okay, you said that I am almost hungry, so let's hurry up and leave." ”

Gu Xiaofeng invited Yi Dan and the three of them onto the ship, and the boat slowly sailed away from the port. The cargo ship, which was heavy and slow when it came, was now like a light boat, drifting all the way to the southeast along the west wind on the sea.

Yi Dan sat on the bow of the boat, admiring the beautiful scenery of the sea, and asked Gu Xiaofeng, "Brother Xiaofeng, there is a question that I am curious about. ”

Gu Xiaofeng said: "What's the matter, Sister Yi, do you have any questions for me?"

"Just now in Xuwen Port, I saw that there was so much rice like you, transported from Qiongya Island. Why is it that their rice is so rarely sold, but yours is quickly robbed by the vendors?, isn't it that the type of rice you have is different from theirs?" Yi Dan asked with a curious face.

"No, no. Senior sister. It should be Xiaofeng's eldest brother's person, and those vendors like to deal with him. Youming speculated.

Gu Xiaofeng said: "You are all wrong. It's not that my rice is different, it's not that they like me as a person. It's because their sacks are filled with rice, and my sacks are filled with fine rice. ”

"Rice, is it rice that has not been threshed?" Yi Dan asked.

"Yes, their paddy hasn't been threshed, it's not dried much, and it's still very wet. My rice is all threshed and ready to be cooked. That's why the vendors love my rice. Gu Xiaofeng said with satisfaction.

"Oh, I see, rice is a hassle, so everyone likes to buy rice directly, right?" Yi Dan asked.

"yes, so to speak. Gu Xiaofeng said.

You Ming said: "I see, I thought that those merchants bought your rice because they liked you." ”

Xu Gui said: "Merchants are people who chase profits, of course, whoever buys their goods is popular in the market." ”

Gu Xiaofeng said: "Yes, my rice is very popular here, but there is only one drawback. ”

"What are the drawbacks?" Yi Dan asked.

"You can't leave the rice for too long, so I don't send too much every time. I guess they've eaten almost, and then I'll bring new rice over. ”

"Well, I didn't expect that Brother Xiaofeng, you are not only very good at martial arts, but also have a good mind for trading. You say that others say that you are stupid, but I don't think you are stupid at all. Yi Dan laughed jokingly.

Gu Xiaofeng said: "Hehe, this is what my father told me." I don't know anything but farming. Lick the rice, and play a few sticks. ”

"Brother Xiaofeng, are you saying that you have made all your rice yourself?"

Gu Xiaofeng said: "Yes, I have a waterwheel at home, but I think it is too slow, not as fast as the rice stick in my hand." ”

Yi Dan asked in surprise: "It turns out that this weapon in your hand is really a rice stick? No wonder it looks big at both ends and thin in the middle, I was thinking about how your weapon looks so much like a rice stick, it turns out... Haha, haha. Speaking of this, Yi Dan couldn't help but laugh.

Gu Xiaofeng said proudly: "Yes, my rice iron rod has a net weight of three hundred and eighty catties." As long as you put it in the rice trough and stir it a few times, a stone of rice will be fully cooked. ”

Youming asked in surprise: "Brother Xiaofeng, it turns out that this rice stick in your hand is made of pig iron?"

"yes, what's wrong?" Gu Xiaofeng said.

"If you didn't say it, I thought you were a stick. Youming said.

"Three hundred and eighty pounds, one or two is a lot, I don't believe you try it. As he spoke, Gu Xiaofeng threw the rice stick in his hand to Youming on the side. Youming caught the rice stick with both hands, and the stick stomped on the boat with a loud 'bang'.

It took a lot of effort for Youming to barely stabilize the thick iron rod.

"No, Brother Xiaofeng, your stick is too heavy, I can't hold it, the boat is shaking again, I can't stand on my feet. Youming exclaimed again and again.

When everyone saw this, they couldn't help but laugh. Youming clenched the iron rod and smiled awkwardly. (To be continued.) )