Beichen Sword Sect's Headmaster's Secret Records

Chapter 13: Shi Family Ancestral Home
Tiedan and the servant walked inside, being watched by archers all around. They passed more than a dozen high walls and arrow emplacements, and went through three or four alleys and side doors before they entered the side courtyard. Suddenly, the view in front of them became clear.

Although it was the coldest time of the year outside the city, with all creatures dormant, the sun sinking into the ground, the yin energy condensing, and it was cold even without wind, but inside the courtyard wall, it was warm and breezy for days. Everywhere you looked, you could see lush and flourishing trees, blooming exotic flowers, and a clear stream flowing from deep among the flowers and trees into the crevices between the rocks.

A few steps further, the ground was flat and wide, with a few thatched houses inside and mulberry, elm, hibiscus and young trees outside, like two rows of green walls. In the middle, there were plots of land with fine vegetables and flowers, which must be the residence of the servants.

Gazing further inward, one can see an area of ​​inner walls built with red bricks and green tiles, red walls, green trees, a clear stream, and white stone railings, just like a fire dragon emerging from water, surrounding the corridors and pavilions. From afar, one can vaguely see that there are flying towers in the walls, with carved eaves and embroidered railings. There are countless pavilions and terraces, all hidden among the treetops in the valley. Roughly over there is the inner courtyard of the Shi family's residence where the women live.

There are really no such wealthy families in a bitter and cold border town like Shuofang. There are farmhands guarding the courtyard everywhere, and every gate is guarded by family soldiers. They are all martial artists who are training their bodies. Even Tiedan feels a little scalp tingling when seeing them.

It’s not that he was afraid of the dangerous place, but he really didn’t know the way.

It's embarrassing to say, but Tiedan is not a real dog, or he hasn't become a real human dog yet, so he doesn't have a dog's nose. In the past, when he commanded the dog pack, he actually relied on the hounds to track and lead the way. The prairie is flat and boundless, and the axle and horse path are also very clear. Just now in Liangzhou City, he just went to the largest and highest gate.

But once you enter the high-walled courtyard of this aristocratic family, you will see winding alleys, gates and courtyards, and your vision is blocked by the palace walls. You will smell the fragrance of flowers and people, and you will be unable to tell north, south, east and west. Moreover, you are concentrating on counting the servants and guards around you. Suddenly, you turn your head and can't even remember where you came in from...

Hmm? This smell is...

The servant leading the way was also wary of Tiedan. He immediately became alert when he heard the footsteps slowing down behind him. However, when he turned back and followed his line of sight, he knew what the other person was staring at.

It turned out that in the outer courtyard, where the servants lived, several people were tilling the fields. After all, with such a big mansion and such good fields, they could grow some magical vegetables, fruits and vegetables for their own use.

However, what was being planted at this time were not fruits or vegetables, but bloody bones.

Human bones.

Although it was covered in blood and the skin had been shaved off, how could Tiedan not recognize the size, structure and smell?

Several servants used a cart to carry the dismembered human remains out from the red wall of the inner courtyard. The internal organs had probably been dug out and fed to the dogs, and the flesh and blood were shoveled out and thrown onto the edge of the field to be used as fertilizer. The bones, which had been cleaned up and shaved of the flesh, were thrown into a large copper cauldron buried in the ground with its mouth facing the sky.

That thing was smelly and fishy, ​​and looked like a manure vat, but Tiedan could feel that it should be a tripod.

The cauldron used for refining elixirs, medicines and swords can also be used to refine humans. After all, humans are the leaders of all spirits and are the best material for elixirs. At this time, bones and blood are thrown into the cauldron for refining, and they are transformed into springs of spiritual energy that infuse the heaven and earth. The steaming spiritual energy follows the spiritual springs in the earth veins, travels through the mansion, blows away the cold air outside the city, and makes the entire courtyard of the aristocratic family warm and cozy, as if it is spring all year round.

The servant looked at the 'yamen runner' and explained casually,
"Those are private slaves raised by the family. If they violate the family rules, they will be dealt with by the family. It won't affect the government."

Tiedan nodded and didn't look at it any more.

Those who sold themselves into slavery were considered private property, and it was indeed not the government's turn to intervene.

In the final analysis, the escaped slaves from Shuofang are fed to dogs, the private maids from Liangzhou are used to grow flowers, and the flesh and blood of the untouchables are just wine and meat on the plates of the nobles. The world of the Demon Palace is probably like this.

"You wash here, I'll go get the steward."

The servant was not worried and directly brought Tiedan to the servants' quarters. After all, there were so many people watching in the side courtyard. If this kid could still cause trouble, the Shi family would have no need to stay in Liangzhou City.

Although the servant who led the way had left for a while, Tiedan knew that since he entered this side courtyard, there were at least four or five guards in plain sight, guarding the door and staring at him.

The names of the captain and lieutenant were just something he made up. If he really waited for the servant to bring the manager here, the two sides would be exposed once they got together.

Since I can't pretend anymore, I'll just kill my way in...

"It's water! It's water!"

"what happened!"

"There's a fire in the inner courtyard!" Tiedan wiped the mud off his face, jumped out and took a look. Sure enough, he saw a column of smoke rising from the red wall of the inner courtyard, straight into the sky. A fire dragon could be vaguely seen, which was particularly conspicuous in the night. The fire was quite big.

This season doesn't seem like a time when fires are likely to start, and how could such a wealthy family not be prepared? It seems that my senior brother is helping in secret...

When something happened at home, the farmhands naturally rushed to put out the fire, but they actually left one guard in the side yard specifically for Tiedan, which made it clear that he was there to keep an eye on him. It seems that the family education of this aristocratic family is really strict.

Without saying anything, Tiedan used the same trick again. He suddenly threw the basin of water at the guard, then turned and ran! He suddenly accelerated, took a running start and jumped over the wall and jumped into the stream! He rushed straight to the inner courtyard blocked by the red wall! He jumped over the wall!
"What, what! You're looking for death, little brat! Stop!"

The farmhand who stayed behind was also caught off guard and subconsciously dodged the basin of water. He never expected that this kid would suddenly go crazy and break into the inner house! So he hurriedly chased after him, gathering his strength and chasing at full speed!
As a result, he chased after him, and just as he climbed over the wall and landed on the ground, before he could stand firmly, he looked up and saw a golden light shooting towards him!
The farmhand was also skilled in martial arts. He roared, stretched out his arms, swung his hands, and condensed two green airs in his palms. He sent out dozens of palm winds to attack! Those money darts were knocked down one after another!
And just as he released this move, his true energy was gone, and in the gap between his internal breath and the adjustment, the flaw revealed by Qiangqiang was seized!
The servant suddenly felt a pain in his back! He realized that he had been hit by a finger in the back! Someone was hiding behind him! Hiding under the wall and attacking!
Unfortunately, before he could gather his energy to fight back, a stream of sword energy had already penetrated his heart and body, bursting out of his chest! His blood and qi were immediately choked, and he was hit in the face by the gold coin darts that were shattered by the palm power! His head and face were full of broken gold, and he fell to the ground and died without even a sound!

Tiedan dragged the body of the farmhand into the bushes, took off his hat and put it on to cover his face, then picked up the wooden basin at his feet, shouted "Fire!" and continued to rush towards the sea of ​​fire.

Following the servants running in panic through the flower forest, Tiedan took a closer look and saw that there was indeed a building that looked like a library or warehouse, burning in flames.

The Shi family was also quite panicked at this time, and the maids and servants quacked like ducks, making a mess. However, at this time, the rules of the big family were reflected.

The stewards and servants were on guard against the evildoers, and they first protected the owner of the house, not daring to move rashly. The servants and guards organized themselves, took turns to pour water, and the brave ones rushed into the sea of ​​fire to save people.

Tiedan also took advantage of the darkness, mixed in with the crowd, tore off the cloth to cover his face, and rushed into the sea of ​​fire with a basin of water, looking here and there, looking for his own opportunity.

Hey, he actually found it.

There is clearly something in the sea of ​​fire, sparkling with golden light, shining brightly!

Opportunity!

Tiedan was overjoyed. He dodged left and right, nimbly avoiding the falling fire rain. He ran to the golden light and took a closer look. It turned out to be a golden wine pot. At this time, the pot was emitting fine gold foil like raindrops. It was the extremely pure Shengang Zhenqi, forming a wall of qi to resist the surrounding fire. It was clearly a magic weapon!
What a treasure! It's a divine one! True gold is not afraid of fire! It's just right for him to use!

Tiedan reached out to grab the bottle, but failed to pull it over.

It turned out that there was a hand holding the handle of the bottle. Upon closer inspection, it was a child who looked like a porcelain doll, wearing embroidered and brocade robes. He probably had some magic weapon to protect himself. Although most of his body was pressed under the beam, he seemed to be fine and just fainted.

Tiedan made a prompt decision.

"upbraid!"

He blew out sword energy from his mouth and slashed at the boy's wrist with his sword!

The boy let go so suddenly!
Huh? Playing dead?

Tiedan frowned, and without thinking for a moment, he took the opportunity to snatch the golden pot, put it in his arms, turned around and left.

"Thieves, please leave!"

"Boom!" With a sound, the brocade-robed boy's eyes suddenly bulged! A whirlwind-like surge of true energy suddenly erupted from his body! The beams and tiles on his body were blown away! He flew into the air like a skylark and grabbed Tiedan!
Hmm? What is this guy doing? Look at his attire, could he be the son of a rich family? But wait, is he pretending? Who would set fire to his own house and pretend to be dead? And he can actually fly! ?
This time Tiedan didn't care whether he was a human or a dog, he used his dog form, threw himself on all fours, leaped out, and hid deep into the sea of ​​fire against the smoke and dust!

Tiedan was confused, and the little boy obviously had never expected that this servant could be so ruthless!
What the hell! When you saw your young master fainted in the fire, shouldn't you carry him out immediately? You actually used your sword to chop off his hand and take his treasure... huh? Wait!
"Sword Qi!? Asshole! A demon from the Demon Sect!"

The boy roared angrily, opened his mouth, and spurted out a fire bead as big as a goose egg! It flew straight towards the iron egg!

(End of this chapter)