The crossed scholar

"Really? That's a good deal! Don't go back on your word! No, there is one more condition, you have to help me make a good knife!" Zhao Shenbao's eyes lit up suddenly, the feeling of that kind of wine is really good, this fellow Can it be done?Zhao Shenbao was extremely excited in his heart, but it was not in vain to put an extra condition on himself!

"Okay! If you like it, I'll give you this knife!" Zhu Xiaobao agreed without thinking, untied his own knife, and wanted to give it to Zhao Shenbao.He doesn't like these killing tools very much!

"No! What I want is a shorter knife than Wu Yue's. You know that I often have to stalk, spy on, and assassinate. Most of the time, it is a close-up emergency situation, and I need a short and sharp weapon!" This point Zhao Shenbao has a profound lesson, just because the weapon grew a little bit, he suffered a big loss before he could pull it out, and almost died, so Zhao Shenbao is very concerned about his weapon, and has been looking for a very suitable one weapons.It happened that Wu Yue's knife made him very satisfied, but he still felt that it was a bit long!

"Okay! When I have the conditions, I will build you another one. You can decide the length and weight yourself!" Zhu Xiaobao nodded, knowing that the requirements of these people for weapons have reached a very strict level, and they almost did not. It will greatly reduce your own martial arts!

"Little Treasure! What are you guys talking about? It's getting late, shall we go on?" At this time, Tong Wuxin urged his horse to catch up and asked.

"Ah? I'm going back now? I still want to see the seaside!" Zhu Xiaobao looked at the sky, it should be four or five o'clock in the afternoon, and now it's almost dark when we go back.

"Who told you to pick up such a nasty horse!" Tong Wuxin said helplessly. In fact, if they followed their speed, they would have already made a round trip to the beach!

"Okay, let's go back first, picking up so many things can be regarded as a small gain!" Zhu Xiaobao also sighed, it seems that he really has to learn how to ride a horse!Otherwise it is really too slow.

When they were going back, Tong Wuxin felt that the ragged horse was too slow, so he let Zhu Xiaobao and Ying Xiuxiu ride the same horse, but the ragged horse was tied behind, and then ran back empty-handed.

After running back to Xiyuan City, something unexpected happened, the nasty horse was exhausted, lying on the ground and foaming, watching it lose its life force!

"Huh? I'm going to die now? At least it's worth ten taels of silver!" Zhu Xiaobao said very depressed.

"See? This is the result of not practicing or learning martial arts for a long time!" Tong Wuxin couldn't help laughing, alluding to Zhu Xiaobao's poor martial arts.

"Wrong! It's because it has been trained too much! This caused a tragedy! I have decided that I will never practice martial arts again!" Zhu Xiaobao said confidently.

……

In Princess Nineteen's study room, Wu Yue was by her side. Princess Nineteen was not in a very good mood, that is, she breathed a sigh of relief. Yesterday morning, she earned more than 1000 taels of gold, which gave her a chance to breathe.But thinking about being a majestic nineteenth princess, she might not be as intimidating as a Zhao Shenlong.It was very depressing.This time it was Zhao Shenlong who helped out, but what about next time?Don't they invite people to come every time, not to mention that they are completely entrusted by Zhu Xiaobao to act!

It has been a month now, and in two months, King Ming will definitely embarrass himself about the fodder, how should he deal with it then?The Nineteenth Princess was really entangled in her heart, unexpectedly, it was not so easy to establish a foothold in Xiyuan City.

"That Tong Wuxin, you must make friends with her. After all, she belongs to Seventh Sister, and she is still a deterrent to King Ming." The Nineteenth Princess instructed Wu Yue.

"Yes! I think it's okay. She has been completely attracted by Xiaobao's delicious food now, and she has been living with Xiaobao for the past few days!" Wu Yue said somewhat proudly, but suddenly she was a little worried, This Tong Wuxin's appearance is not bad, and his martial arts are even higher than his own.Really, since she is pretty, why do she practice martial arts so high!

"Little Treasure! Oh, Zhu Xiao Treasure who can't be seen through! Well, yes, yesterday I saw that what Tong Wuxin threw on the ground didn't seem to be toilet paper? And I saw her wiping her mouth with that kind of paper." Smaller than toilet paper, but also much whiter? Do you know what it is? Why didn’t you tell me?” The nineteenth princess suddenly thought of the napkin that was thrown on the ground, and couldn’t help asking, Wu Yue must know.

"I know!... It's just that I think the name is indecent, so I didn't dare to tell you!" Wu Yue hesitated and said a little awkwardly.

"Oh? What's the name of that paper?" Princess Nineteen became even more curious.

"Called... Called... Downward Compatibility"

"???"

Chapter 87 Getting Around

Princess Nineteen widened her eyes, the name is so strange!Wu Yue had no choice but to lean close to her ear and underestimated it in a low voice for a while, the nineteenth princess blushed after hearing it, and couldn't help snorting angrily: "This little fat man is getting more and more outrageous. What are you thinking about?"

"So... I'm not ashamed to speak about this matter, but this thing is very useful! And... what he said is correct, in an emergency, it... is really useful." Wu Yue lowered her head Said in a low voice.

"Here, let me have a look!" Princess Nineteen couldn't help being curious, she stretched out her hand and said.

"Hey! That's it. I just think it's too wasteful. I use it once and throw it away!" Wu Yue said with a bit of distress.

"Bring me Xiaobao when you have time, I have something to ask him! Also, you must take good care of that Tong Wuxin. This person looks straightforward and has high martial arts skills. I lack such people around me!" Ten Princess Nine sighed a little and said, although Chief Wu has trained a group of young generals, they have no actual combat experience, and there are very few martial arts masters. This kind of martial arts still has a lot to do with fighting the enemy Going to other things can often complete some tasks that ordinary people cannot complete.For example, espionage, reconnaissance, assassination and so on.

"I got it! I'll go find her right away!" Wu Yue stuck out her tongue and hurried away. It's better to digest this kind of embarrassment separately!

However, when Wu Yue came to Zhu Xiaobao's place, he was in vain. Zhu Xiaobao went out early in the morning, so there was no one in his residence!

"Going out? Where did you go?" Wu Yue hurriedly found the female soldier guarding around Zhu Xiaobao's residence and asked. Now Wu Yue has strengthened the security around Zhu Xiaobao's residence. His things are too important. But the more this happened, the more worried I became. After all, the more people let go, the easier it is to attract people's attention.

"It left the inner city of Xiyuan towards the west gate. I went out yesterday, and even killed a horse! Zhao Shenbao and Tong Wuxin also went out together!" The female soldier reported to Wu Yue very clearly.

"Ah? Si Xiaobao, he didn't tell me when he went out! It made me go for nothing. What is he doing out of the west gate? There is a wasteland and rocky land around..." Wu Yue felt a little lost, unable to see Zhu Xiaobao actually made her a little sad and worried, and even a little sour.It seems that I have been left out in the cold!

……

Zhu Xiaobao changed a horse today, it was specially selected by Ying Xiu Xiu Dao Women's Barracks, the most docile war horse, so Zhu Xiaobao was still stunned, but this guy is a little bit Talent, it didn't take long to basically master the essentials of riding a horse. Although it was still not very comfortable, he could also run.

"Little Treasure! Are you looking for a very hidden place?" Tong Wuxin saw that he was already far away from the west gate, so he urged his horse to catch up and asked.

"Yes, but not many people know about this, you have to keep it a secret for me!" Zhu Xiaobao was not too surprised, since he had already told Zhao Laosan, it is not surprising that Tong Wuxin knew about it .

"I know a very hidden place, do you want to know?" Tong Wuxin reassured her!

"Hee hee! Sister, just tell me what you want, why don't you choose what I have here?" Zhu Xiaobao said with a smile.He still has a good impression of Tong Wuxin, because her character is a bit like Wu Yue, and she is more straightforward.

"Well, if the place I found for you works, I think I'll live there in the future, do you think it's okay?" Tong Wuxin asked tentatively.

"Ah? Aren't you one of Duanmu Shishilang? Don't you want to quit?" Zhu Xiaobao didn't expect Tong Wuxin to make such a request.

"I mean, except for the time when I'm on mission, I'll stay here with you, okay?" Tong Wuxin actually looked at Zhu Xiaobao expectantly. She has been alone all these years. Zhao Shenlong was very affectionate, but there was no result. After staying with Ying Xiuxiu and the others these few days, he enjoyed a very warm and happy life, but now he is actually a little bit reluctant.

"This...can I trust you?" Zhu Xiaobao looked at Tong Wuxin, her mind spinning rapidly, whether she should agree to her, and whether she has any purpose?

"Don't worry, I won't reveal a single word about you to outsiders, including the things between you and them, I can't see either!" Tong Wuxin said very sincerely, and at the same time looked at Ying Xiuxiu They, what she said also included the fact that Zhu Xiaobao usually likes cheap websites.

"Brother! If you trust me, you should trust her. Wuxin is really a very trustworthy person! And he never causes trouble, not to mention you have a master by your side!" Although Zhao Shenbao was a little surprised at this time, Tong Wuxin didn't I told him about this decision, but he was still in favor of Tong Wuxin's choice.

Because Tong Wuxin has not been happy these years, she has always been very lonely, and has no reasonable friends. Although he, Zhao Shenhu and others can be regarded as her friends, they rarely chat together joking.Originally, they only got together because they had missions, and every time they got together, it meant that they had to take another risk!Who is still in the mood to joke.

"Okay! If Wu Yue bullies me at that time, you must help me!" Zhu Xiaobao immediately decided to trust Tong Wuxin, because he believed in Zhao Shenlong's character, and Zhao Shenbao also got along very well with him.

"That won't work, I've heard that every time Wu Yue bullies you, it's because you did something bad, I won't help you inside, I'll only help you outside!" Unexpectedly, Tong Wuxin shook his head and said, Ying Xiuxiu had already told her about Zhu Xiaobao's affairs, which made Tong Wuxin almost laugh out loud, so she had long been on Wu Yue's side.

"Hey! Why am I so miserable? I finally got a thug, but I still don't treat the outside world! And you, you even leaked my privacy, and I will punish you not to eat meat for three days when I go back!" Zhu Xiaobao sighed. He breathed a sigh of relief, and then yelled viciously to Xiuxiu and the other three.

"Pfft! Yes, I got it!" Ying Xiuxiu and the others were a little worried at first, but they didn't expect Zhu Xiaobao's punishment to be so generous. They couldn't help laughing, and they were very satisfied. Find yourself a good host.

"Let's go! I'll take you there now!" Tong Wuxin urged his horse, and ran towards a rocky slope in the southwest direction.

A section of the uphill road was difficult to walk, but fortunately the slope was not too steep, and the war horse could barely climb up. After walking for a while, Tong Wuxin pushed aside a bunch of bushes in a bush, and then moved a huge rock out of the way. There was a cave.

"That's what you're talking about?" Zhu Xiaobao was a bit unexpected. He wanted to find a hidden place, but he never thought about finding a cave. What can he do there?

"Don't worry, you'll know when you get inside!" Tong Wuxin said confidently, and walked in first.

As soon as she entered, Ying Xiuxiu screamed in fright: "Snake, snake, what a big snake!"

"Don't be afraid, it won't hurt you! Xiaohui, I'm back, do you miss me?" Tong Wuxin happily ran forward and touched the top of the snake's head with her hand.

This is a giant python, Zhu Xiaobao's scalp felt a little numb, and he didn't expect Tong Wuxin to be so intimate with this giant python, this girl is really brave!

"Okay, let's all come in! Xiao Hui has already agreed with you to go in!" Tong Wuxin didn't know how he communicated with the giant python, but the giant python actually swam away slowly!

The inside of this cave is actually very big, and it took a long way to come to a pond, and the space above it suddenly became much larger.There was no road ahead.Zhu Xiaobao looked a little dumbfounded: "This is the good place you said, it's hidden enough, but I don't plan to live in a cave?"

"Can you swim?" Tong Wuxin asked.

"Of course, don't look at my martial arts, but I'm good at swimming. People call me the little white dragon in the waves!" Zhu Xiaobao didn't brag this time. He used to be very good at swimming. It's just another person.

"Plop!" Before Zhu Xiaobao could finish speaking, Tong Wuxin had already jumped down, and then disappeared. After a long time, a rock was moved on the opposite rock wall, revealing another hole , I didn't expect Tong Wuxin to dive in from the bottom of the water first and open the hole!

Zhu Xiaobao was a little dazed, Tong Wuxin stayed in the water for almost a quarter of an hour from entering the water to showing up, isn't the water quality too good?Zhu Xiaobao, who was a little complacent at first, doesn't dare to show off at all now!People can stay in the water for at least 10 minutes.

"Hey! Wuxin can stay in the water for half an hour at most!" Zhao Shenbao who was next to him added, which shocked Zhu Xiaobao even more. Half an hour is almost an hour sooner!Is that human being?

"Come here!" Tong Wuxin waved and shouted from the opposite side.The distance between the two is about 50 meters.Now you don't need to go under the water when you swim over, you can go ashore directly.Because the entrance to the cave was opened.

At this time, Zhu Xiaobao didn't hesitate, he already had a premonition that this was a very ideal hiding place!So I jumped down immediately, Zhao Shenbao and Lu Tong and Lu Fang also swam over, the rest of Ying Xiuxiu couldn't do anything, she didn't know how to swim, she was a little worried watching everyone swimming towards the opposite side, she was worried that she wouldn't be able to swim. I can swim, how can I get in and out after that?

A few people climbed ashore wetly, entered the cave, followed Tong Wuxin and walked a long way in. Gradually, the eyes became brighter and wider, and finally a large piece of sunlight also shone in.Finally reached the exit, the scene in front of him made Zhu Xiaobao a little unbelievable. It was actually a large area of ​​flowers and trees. The area inside was very large and open. Although there were no tall trees, it was lush and full of vitality.Didn't expect there to be a hidden hole here?

"This is Huaguo Mountain, Water Curtain Cave, right?" Zhu Xiaobao murmured.

Chapter 88 Cave Heaven and Paradise

Hearing Zhu Xiaobao's muttering to himself, Tong Wuxin couldn't help but feel his heart skip a beat, it's such an apt name.She couldn't help asking, "Is that what you named this place?"

"No, it's just that this place reminds me of a fairy tale. There is a place occupied by the Monkey King, which is called Huaguoshan Water Curtain Cave! I will tell you this story when I have time!" Zhu Xiaobao said Only then came back to his senses, smiled and said.

"Oh! But I think this name is also very suitable for this place?" Tong Wuxin also smiled, suddenly feeling that this place is beautiful, but when he stayed here alone, he didn't feel this way at all, only endless Lonely.Only Xiao Hui (the boa constrictor) was with him all the time.

"How big is this place?" Zhu Xiaobao asked.

"It's about four or five thousand steps from east to west, and three thousand steps from north to south. It's almost that big!" Tong Wuxin lived here for a month and is very familiar with it.

Zhu Xiaobao calculated in his heart, according to what Tong Wuxin said, it should be about six square kilometers, which seems too big!I just want to find a place of one or two thousand square meters is enough.But after thinking about it, it would be great to find such a place, how could it be so suitable!

"It's too big! In this case, my plan will also change accordingly!" Zhu Xiaobao was a little embarrassed. It is impossible to bring only a few people to live in such a big place, and it will take quite a lot of time. There are more people, but it is also good, and there is more space for me to play.

Following Tong Wuxin around this open area, what is surprising is that there is a hot spring closest to the west, and the water temperature inside is very suitable. This is simply a natural resort!Zhu Xiaobao liked this place more and more, and secretly made up his mind to make this blessed land his own.Completely private territory!

Zhao Shenbao also looked a little silly, he didn't expect that Old Eleven had such a hiding place, so he couldn't help asking: "Wuxin, how did you find this place?"

"Well! I came here to do business the year before last, and unfortunately I bumped into the giant bandit Aoyang. After fighting him, I was no match for him, so I was chased and killed by him all the way. Finally I escaped here. Fortunately, Aoyang didn't know water skills. I Jumped into the water and hid. But Aoyang has been guarding above, I can only keep diving below, and I can’t hold it anymore. Fortunately, I met Xiaohui, and it led me to find the underwater hole , came here and escaped Ao Yang's pursuit!" Tong Wuxin still has lingering fears, the situation was too critical at that time, and Ao Yang was a cruel person, if he fell into his hands, the consequences would be very dire of.

As if he heard talking about himself, the giant python slowly moved over, its body coiled into a circle, enveloping Tong Wuxin, and the huge mangshou was still rubbing affectionately on Tong Wuxin's shoulder.

It turned out that the giant python was also injured at that time, and its abdomen was cut open by a sharp underwater rock, but when Tong Wuxin was brought here, Wuxin also tore into strips of cloth with his clothes to help it. After bandaging the wound, unexpectedly, after more than ten days, the wound healed, so Xiao Hui always regarded Tong Wuxin as her savior.I haven't seen it for two years, and this giant python has grown to six meters long, as thick as an ordinary person's thigh.

Following Tong Wuxin and walking along this open land, Zhu Xiaobao probably got an understanding. This place is fan-shaped, except that it is backed by a cliff, and the rest of it is facing the sea. In fact, this place is the edge of a huge cliff. Halfway up the mountain, the edge of the sea is still 70 meters away from the sea, and this place is not beyond the safe haven of Xiyuan City, so the sea breeze does not have a great impact on this place.

Standing on the cliff facing the sea, I can vaguely see an island dozens of miles away. It is said that it is the legendary Lingyue Island.

"This place is very safe!" Zhu Xiaobao was very satisfied with this place, nodded and said.Although Lu Tong and Lu Fang were also very happy, they were also a little confused. How should such a large place be developed and constructed?But they were full of confidence in Zhu Xiaobao's ability.

"How do you plan to use this place? This place is not small. You can't build it by yourself!" Tong Wuxin asked a little worriedly. If you can't build a suitable environment for people to live in, it's nothing good. Useful.

"Well, I'll think about it when I go back and make a detailed plan! It must be a lot of manpower, and I still need the help of the princess!" Zhu Xiaobao said with a frown. It was the first time Wuxin saw Zhu Xiaobao look so solemn.

Originally, Zhu Xiaobao wanted to stay a little longer, but he didn't bring any food with him. It was already past noon, and they were already hungry.

"Sister Wuxin? Is there no game here? All we eat is outside, and we seem to be very hungry now!" Zhu Xiaobao looked at Tong Wuxin, and he was full of gratitude for Wuxin's delicacy.This place is simply a treasure land, but Wuxin actually gave it to him like this, which is a great favor!Although Wuxin didn't feel any loss, Zhu Xiaobao was already very close to Wuxin.

"Strange, originally there were many of them, hares, voles, etc., and many small animals. Otherwise, how could Xiao Hui survive here? But why does it seem to be gone now?" Tong Wuxin said a little strangely. In fact, she had long wanted to fight a few There was only a hare, but there was no trace of it.

At this time, Xiao Hui seemed to understand, and raised his head high in the air, and everyone realized that there were many golden eagles circling in the sky.It turns out that all the animals here have been eaten by them!No wonder there was not a single hare to be found.

"Oh! Forget it. I wanted to show you my skill of roasting wild game, but now I think I can only forget it. Let's go back first, Ying Xiuxiu is still waiting outside!" Zhu Xiaobao sighed Said in a tone.

Everyone was in favor of going back first, but they were also worried that if Ying Xiuxiu ran into gangsters outside, it would be a disaster!Ying Xiuxiu's martial arts is not very high.

Coming back the same way, he passed the cave again and swam back, his whole body was wet again, which made Zhu Xiaobao feel very uncomfortable.It seems that it is necessary to get a wading tool first.

But what surprised Zhu Xiaobao was that Tong Wuxin and Zhao Shenbao's clothes were dry within a short time, while Zhu Xiaobao's were still damp, and Lu Tong and Lu Fang were not much better.It turned out that Tong Wuxin and Zhao Shenbao used their internal skills to forcibly steam their clothes dry!It seems that high martial arts has this advantage, Zhu Xiaobao is a little speechless, he does not have this ability, he can only wait for it to dry naturally!

After leaving the cave, Tong Wuxin sealed the entrance of the cave with big rocks, and then everyone urged their horses to go back.

Seeing that they were about to reach the west city gate, suddenly two horses rushed over from the front, and immediately there were two people sitting on them, Zhu Xiaoma recognized one of them, it was Gao Tiehua.Although one arm is missing, he is still very flexible when riding on a horse, but his eyes are fierce, staring at Zhu Xiaobao: "Hmph! It really is you. I didn't expect that you really didn't die, and you seem to be living a happy life?"

"Gao... Gao Tiehua?" Zhu Xiaobao shuddered, the high-speed rail flower was in his heart, and the shadow was relatively large, so he shivered subconsciously.

"Stop talking nonsense, come back with me obediently!" Gao Tiehua hummed condescendingly as if she was in Princess Sishi's mansion. It is already very annoying to ask her to arrest a slave in person.

"Hmm! You are wrong, I am no longer from the Fourteenth Princess' Mansion, and thanks to you, I have already eliminated my slave status with King Wen, and now I do not belong to anyone. This is Xiyuan City, not Imperial City, you have no right to act wild here!" At this time Zhu Xiaobao had recovered his composure, he was a little annoyed, why should he be afraid of this high-speed rail flower, there are so many people around him!

"Huh? I heard it right, a slave, who dares to talk to me like that now, tell you, even if you remove the slave mark, the person whom the fourteenth princess wants to capture will still not be able to escape my palm Heart!" Gao Tiehua was amused by Zhu Xiaobao's words, this little fat man actually dared to talk back, and even dared to contradict himself, this was simply unimaginable before.

"Xiaobao, you come back!" Zhao Laosan looked very solemn at this time, he was not looking at Gao Tiehua, but at the people around Gao Tiehua, with a pair of fine steel flywheels on the horse's back, his breath was calm, He is definitely a master, and should be at the same level as Boss Zhao!And it feels vaguely familiar.

"Hmph! Leave this little fat man behind, I won't make things difficult for you!" This man was Hu Tielun who assassinated the nineteenth princess last time, but he was wearing a mask at that time, so Zhao Shenbao was not sure when he opened his mouth.This person is the leader who intercepted them last time.

"Hu Tielun? I didn't expect you to assassinate the nineteenth princess, and you dare to show up here?" Zhao Shenbao and Tong Wuxin glanced at each other and nodded. They were already ready.

"Joke, who said that I assassinated the nineteenth princess, I am just ordered to bring back this slave!" Of course Hu Tielun would not admit the assassination, and said with a sneer.But I was very strange, these two people didn't seem to have met at the time, how could they recognize themselves?It turned out that Wuxin hadn't come yet, and Zhao Shenbao was hiding in the dark and killed several killers who had hidden underground in advance.Didn't show up at all.

"Didn't you hear what he said? Now that you're dead, you don't have the right to take him away!" Zhao Shenbao had no fear on his face. He had encountered many such masters. Although he was a little apprehensive, he would not panic!

"I don't care about it, I'm just following orders! Get out of the way, I don't want to kill yet!" Hu Tielun snorted arrogantly.

"Hey! What if I don't get out of the way?" Zhao Shenbao said with a smile, even facing a master like Hu Tielun, Zhao Shenbao still had a playful smile.

"You're looking for death!" Hu Tielun was really angry this time, and he took a pair of fine steel flywheels in his hand.

Before Hu Tielun could make a move, Zhao Shenbao and Tong Wuxin jumped up from their horses and attacked him.Hu Tielun sneered, and a flywheel flew over flat. It turned out that his pair of flywheels were connected by a fine steel chain.

Both Zhao Shenbao and Tong Wuxin flipped back, avoided the flywheel, and got off the horse by the way.At the same time, the strategy was changed, one attacking the top and one attacking the bottom.

As soon as Hu Tielun fought against each other, he could clearly feel that the martial arts of these two people were quite strong, and it was the kind of dexterous and changeable way. He quickly jumped off the horse. He was too passive on the horse. Zhao Shenbao specifically hit his horse's legs, which was very difficult. wrapped around.

Once off the horse, Hu Tielun seemed to be able to do anything with ease. The two flywheels forced Zhao Shenbao and Tong Wuxin to dodge continuously, and they were at a disadvantage in a blink of an eye.Usually when this happens, the two of them run away after a few turns, but now they have to protect Zhu Xiaobao, so they can't run away!

Lu Tong and Lu Fang also saw that something was wrong, so they took a few steps back, set up bows and arrows, and shot them with bows and arrows from a distance. Their kung fu could only help Zhao Shenbao and Tong Wuxin in this way.

Ying Xiuxiu whispered to Zhu Xiaobao: "I'm entangled with Gao Tiehua, you run towards the west gate quickly, as soon as the guards inside see you, they will come out to save you!"

Before Ying Xiuxiu could finish speaking, Zhu Xiaobao ran away as soon as he urged the horse. Ying Xiuxiu hurriedly picked up her spear and wanted Gao Tiehua to kill her...

Chapter 89 The Ins and Outs