The Legend of the Condor Heroes: From Being Expelled from Peach Blossom Island

Chapter 13 Everything is ready
The jade pendant is made of mutton-fat white jade, two inches square, with cloud and dragon patterns carved on the edge.

One side is carved with the surging sea and the isolated island. The original bright red color on the white jade is carved into a peach forest on the island, giving people a feeling of isolation and independence.

The other side is engraved with 'There is a clear sound in the depths of the white clouds, and the sleeping flowers listen to a wisp of wind in their dreams', which happens to contain the names of Wu Mianfeng and his mother Mu Qingyin.

This was specially prepared by Feng Heng for Wu Mianfeng. It was something Wu Mianfeng loved deeply and never left his side.

Shopkeeper Wei didn't know what Fang Xiu meant, but he was quite shrewd. He picked up the jade pendant and examined it carefully, clicking his tongue but not asking any further questions. He waited for Fang Xiu's next words.

Fang Xiu looked at the jade pendant with a look of reluctance in his eyes: "I wonder how much this jade pendant can be worth from Shopkeeper Wei."

Shopkeeper Wei replied sternly, "This is top-quality mutton-fat jade, with a delicate and warm texture and exquisite carving, and is worth fifty taels of silver.

However, if Sixth Young Master is short of money, just ask directly. The Wei family has been cared for by Peach Blossom Island for many years, so a little money is no problem."

Fang Xiu shook his head. He had to make do with the emergency. He could use Peach Blossom Island as a cover, but he was unwilling to get something for nothing. With the character of his original body Wu Mianfeng, he didn't want to take any advantage of Peach Blossom Island. However, when Fang Xiu wanted to pawn the jade pendant, a feeling of sadness surged in his heart. Wu Mianfeng's influence on him was still there.

But now Fang Xiu's thoughts are dominant. If it were Wu Mianfeng, he probably would not have walked into this pawnshop at all. This kid is obviously a disciple of the East Evil. He is so pedantic at such a young age. No wonder he is not in Huang Yaoshi's eyes.

"To be honest with Shopkeeper Wei, I've run into some trouble and need money urgently, but I would never ask for money casually, and this matter has nothing to do with Peach Blossom Island.

If Shopkeeper Wei is willing to help, I will give you fifty taels of silver. Please cherish the jade pendant. Perhaps I will redeem it one day."

Manager Wei had dealt with many disciples of Peach Blossom Island and knew that they were aloof and arrogant. Since the words had been spoken, he did not insist.

"Since the Sixth Young Master is in trouble, I wonder if he could use some help from me."

Fang Xiu was not polite at this time. He had no connections in Gushan County and really needed Manager Wei's help with some things.

"Please, Manager Wei, please prepare a red banner for me, at least two meters long and three feet wide, and two bamboo poles a meter high. I will write the words on the banner myself.

Also, kill four more sheep, remove the skin and internal organs, and leave them whole. Send them to the market before noon. I want to treat people to meat today.

The cost of the banner and the sheep will be deducted from the fifty taels."

Shopkeeper Wei pondered for a moment, then nodded and agreed, "I have the banner at home and will have it ready soon. The butcher next door keeps a few live sheep all year round, but slaughtering them is quite laborious. Fortunately, it's still more than an hour before noon, so we can get it done if we hurry."

Leave these two matters to me, please rest assured, Sixth Young Master."

Fang Xiu bowed and said, "Thank you, Shopkeeper Wei. Please prepare some writing materials for me. I need to write a letter."

The four treasures of the study were immediately presented. Under Feng Heng's instruction, Wu Mianfeng had been diligently reading poetry and books for the past five years, in addition to practicing martial arts. He had some experience in calligraphy, which was now inherited by Fang Xiu.

In the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the letter was finished. Fang Xiu put it in an envelope, sealed it, and handed it to Manager Wei.

"Manager Wei, I have to go out on business now. If I don't come back in three days, please send this letter to Peach Blossom Island and give it to the island owner."

After waking up in the morning, Fang Xiu had already thought of a way to rescue A Ku. It required taking risks and also a gamble on human nature. If he lost the gamble, he would naturally die. Fang Xiu had nothing to say, but Fang Xiu would never let go of the scum of the Beggar Gang who killed him and A Ku.

The letter detailed the atrocities committed by Qingyu Temple and the Gushan branch of the Beggars' Gang, who had seized young boys and girls. Fang Xiu frankly stated that if Huang Yaoshi read it, Wu Mianfeng would surely have passed away and reunited with his aunt. He hoped Huang Yaoshi would collect his body, preferably with a grave close to Feng Heng's. Fang Xiu never mentioned asking Huang Yaoshi for revenge, but given Huang Yaoshi's character, even if Wu Mianfeng was expelled from Peach Blossom Island, he wouldn't be bullied by others. Just like when Mei Chaofeng was besieged by the Six Freaks of Jiangnan and Guo Jing, Fang Xiu, despite his deep hatred for Mei Chaofeng, still intervened.

In addition, Fang Xiu deliberately mentioned the relationship between Wu Mianfeng and Feng Heng. As long as this letter falls into Huang Yaoshi's hands, the scum of Qingyu Temple and the Beggar Gang will surely die.

This was also the backup plan Fang Xiu left for himself. Although he was influenced by Wu Mianfeng and had a lot of resentment towards Huang Yaoshi, adults always knew how to adapt. Besides, when the time really came, Fang Xiu would be dead, so why would he care about his face?

How can the person who killed me continue to live in this world?

After everything was done, Fang Xiu bowed and said goodbye. Manager Wei gave him forty taels of silver. Fang Xiu didn't know the prices here, but he knew that Manager Wei gave too much. However, he didn't care. If he was still alive, he would have to repay the favor. If he died, all the matters would be over.

The pawnshop is at the end of the market, and Hongyun Restaurant is at the entrance of the market. It is not lunchtime yet, but Hongyun Restaurant is already open. The waiters are sweeping the floor, and the restaurant owner has moved a small stool and is sitting at the door, holding a purple clay teapot, looking contented.

Fang Xiu walked up to the shopkeeper and saluted with a smile. "Shopkeeper, I'm sorry to bother you again today."

Fang Xiu's appearance had changed drastically at this moment, and the shopkeeper didn't recognize him at first. Just as he was about to return the gift, he suddenly realized that the rich young man in front of him was actually the little beggar from two days ago.

"Are you Fang Xiu? I almost misjudged you with your outfit. I've always said you're not an ordinary person. Tsk tsk, you look like two different people after this change of attire."

"Fang Xiu was in trouble a few days ago, and I am deeply grateful for the help from the shopkeeper.

I came here today to borrow your place to do something. I wonder how much it would cost to rent out the place for lunch today."

The shopkeeper once again looked Fang Xiu up and down, a professional smile on his face. "My restaurant's lunchtime business has always been good, as you know. If you want to book the whole place, it will cost at least thirty taels of silver. That means you and Fang Xiu are destined to be together, otherwise it will be at least forty taels."

Fang Xiu took out all the silver from his sleeve and handed it to the shopkeeper, saying, "Here is a total of forty taels. I don't want to let the shopkeeper suffer a loss. Thirty taels is considered to be the whole place. Please invite those regular customers to come and help us. Just say it's Fang Xiu who's treating us. We'll go until the table is full. The shopkeeper will decide what dishes to serve."

There are ten taels left. Please ask the shopkeeper to set up a porridge stall and prepare rice porridge and flatbreads so that the poor beggars around can also have a full meal.

Also, I bought four live sheep and want to roast them in front of the restaurant. They will be delivered before lunch. I have a distinguished guest to entertain today. I wonder if there are any chefs in our restaurant who are good at this?"

Hearing Fang Xiu's words, the shopkeeper was so happy that his eyes and eyebrows flew up. The price he quoted was actually very high, but he didn't expect Fang Xiu to not bargain at all. He made a lot of money today.

"Yes, yes. I have two northern chefs in my kitchen who are good at grilling meat. I'll let them help you. I'm not bragging, but the aroma will spread ten miles away."

Fang Xiu smiled slightly, what he wanted was the fragrance to spread ten miles away.

Now everything is ready, just waiting for the lunch market to open and use the bait to catch the golden crabs.

Today is the fifth working day since the release. According to the platform process, we will know today whether we can sign the contract. However, the book is worrying now. In fact, the number of readers and investors is already half of the number of collections. But the base number is too small, which is a bit dangerous. After all, everyone is looking at the data now.

So I will update two more chapters today as a preparation.

I hope everyone will support me.

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