No matter if you are a human or an immortal, you can still farm for me after traveling through time!

In the tent, except Shen Liukai and Li Erlang, everyone else was confused.

What kind of charades are Mr. Shen and Captain Li talking about?

Soon, Li Erlang took the initiative to reveal the answer: "Is that thing Mr. Shen was talking about the rope to heaven?"

"Exactly." Shen Liukai nodded. "Do you remember to keep the rope safe?"

After escaping from King Hunxie's pursuit and returning to the barracks, Li Erlang reported to Yang Huang in detail how they hid in the Uighur tribe, how they deceived the Uighurs, and finally how they implemented the strategy of luring the tiger away from the mountain and successfully escaped from the pursuit.

"What is the rope to heaven?" At that time, Yang Huang was extremely curious when he heard that there was such a magical thing in the world.

The reason why Li Erlang knew about the rope to heaven was all thanks to Ji Qingyue.

They had witnessed with their own eyes the methods used by the acrobats to fool the common people and bandits in Shandan. If Ji Qingyue had not uncovered the truth behind the acrobats on the spot, Li Erlang would probably still not be able to figure out the secret.

After annihilating the Divine Ball Cult, Li Erlang became obsessed with the secrets hidden in the variety show. Driven by curiosity, he asked Ji Qingyue, "Besides the 'copper ball killing' trick, what other tricks are there to deceive people?"

"There are so many! Swallowing knives, spitting fire, and disappearing underground are commonplace, and beheading, creating clones, reading minds, and predicting things are even more common."

As Ji Qingyue narrated his story vividly, Li Erlang was attracted by a variety show: "Yuelang, can this rope you mentioned really reach up to the sky?"

"Of course not!" Ji Qingyue gave Li Erlang a slap on the head. "Magic and juggling is a very complex art. It not only cleverly integrates knowledge from different scientific fields such as psychology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, criminal investigation, and performance, but also tests the performer's skills."

"For example, this trick of taking something out of a frying pan. It looks like the frying pan is filled with hot oil, but in fact, there's something else besides oil—vinegar!"

"vinegar?"

"Yes, the oil is lighter and the vinegar is heavier. The vinegar is at the bottom of the pot, and the oil is on top. The vinegar is the first to heat up, and the acetic acid vapor it produces rises, pushing the oil above it to swirl constantly, making it look like the oil is boiling. If you put your hand in at this time, only the vinegar at the bottom is hot. As you stir, the cool oil and hot vinegar mix, so the temperature in the pot is naturally not high, and you won't burn your hand."

"I see……"

Ji Qingyue continued to unravel the secret of the rope: "The rope is originally an ordinary cloth rope. The reason it can stand upright is because there is a mechanism inside the rope."

One type uses an ordinary wooden stick. Because it needs to be inserted and pulled out quickly, the rope made of this mechanism will be shorter and easier to see through.

The other type uses a mechanism that is twice as complex, a mechanism similar to the spine, which extends into the limp cloth rope like a snake's bone, bringing it to life like a snake.

This "spine" is constructed by connecting special wooden blocks in series. Each wooden block is like a "convex" turned 90 degrees upside down. The wooden blocks with holes are woven and connected in series with a tough and thin silk thread. It is necessary not only to ensure that each wooden block fits tightly and can stand upright like a stick when the silk thread is taut, but also to ensure that when the silk thread is loosened, it is instantly limp like an ordinary rope and cannot be broken at will.

Therefore, no matter whether it is the first or the second mechanism, one thing is inevitable - advance planning.

The second key is the people or organizations cooperating behind the scenes.

When Li Erlang understood the entire process of performing the rope-pulling performance, he couldn't help but sigh: It's too complicated and troublesome.

……

In the tent, Li Erlang explained in detail the origin of the rope but did not explain the mystery of the rope. For a moment, everyone was amazed and felt that there was such a magical trick in the world.

"It all started with a bandit suppression operation in my hometown. By chance, I came across a rare silk thread. Combined with hearsay, I was able to create a rope that reaches the sky. Generals, just know that this is a deceptive trick. Do not dare to claim it as a miracle."

Before Li Erlang finished speaking, Shen Liukai uttered an "Ah" to express his disagreement: "Captain Li's words are true, but now we want everyone to believe that this is a miracle..."

Everyone immediately understood what Shen Liukai meant and nodded in agreement. The more exaggerated, the better the effect!

Seeing that everyone had a good understanding of the situation, Yang Huang assigned each person a detailed task. When it was Li Erlang's turn to receive the order, the task suddenly changed: "Li Changxiang!"

"exist!"

"No matter what method you use, you must deliver the news of the Sky Rope to the Nine Surnames Tribe."

"Yes!"

Time is tight, the task is heavy and confidentiality must be maintained. Even if the soldiers in the tent are curious, they have to resist asking Li Erlang questions. They can only watch Li Erlang leave after the tent is dispersed. Who can understand the feeling of scratching their heads?

Li Erlang was promoted to the rank of fourth-rank captain, and he and Feng Yingman and the other two had moved out of the shared dormitory. The difference was that he now lived in a four-person room, while Feng Yingman and the others lived in a smaller dormitory, and the environment was much better than before.

After the training, the four of them gathered on a hillside, watching the sunset while eating Hu pancakes they got from the kitchen.

"Captain, has the general given you another mission?"

"good."

Tang Kaide's eyes widened instantly. He knew that there was work to do with the team, and it was a task that the general valued. As long as he completed the task successfully, not to mention being immediately commended and promoted, he would definitely leave an impression in front of the general.

"Captain, what is the mission?"

Li Erlang took a bite of the pancake and said, "Tomorrow, all of you will change your clothes and follow me into the city to set up a stall and make some money!"

???

You're doing well as a soldier, why do you want to set up a stall?

"Yingman, go to the kitchen later and borrow a large iron pot and a stove."

"Kaide, go to the city early tomorrow morning and buy a bucket of sesame oil and a pot of vinegar."

"Xiaolai, go buy a few bundles of corn stalks from the farmers around here."

The three of them looked at each other in surprise: With all this going on, could they really be setting up a food stall?!

Yang Xiaolai asked weakly, "Captain, what kind of business are we trying to get into? Straw is very fragile, and a large bundle won't last more than a quarter of an hour. Let's go chop some firewood..."

Tang Kaide asked, "Besides oil and vinegar, what other seasonings are needed?"

Li Erlang waved his hand, indicating that firewood and charcoal were not acceptable, and that straw, a natural fuel, was the only option. "No other materials are needed. We brothers won't do anything else this time. We'll just stick to our roots—setting up a stall and performing acrobatics!"

ah? ! !

The three of them were completely confused. This was even weirder than selling food at a stall!

Could it be that Dui Zheng had angered the general and was being punished by the general by being forced to perform acrobatics in the streets?!

Li Erlang saw his teammates all looked anxious and worried, so he said, "Don't panic. The general has entrusted us with an important mission. This acrobatics is just a trick."

Regardless of what the real task was, the three of them were very curious about the variety show they were going to perform, and then asked for more details about the variety show.

"Someone told me about a variety show called 'Picking Things Out of Oil'. This variety show..."

As the conversation went on, the four of them gradually forgot that this was a mission, and instead began to lament the wonders of the world and look forward to a future where they could make money by setting up stalls without fighting.

"Let's set up a stall on the street. I'll hold a gong and cheer to liven up the crowd. Xiaolai will use the Hu and Han dialects to attract customers. Dui Zheng will go on stage to perform acrobatics. Yingman, remember to bring a cloth bag to collect money!" The four of them sat on the mound. After Tang Kaide finished the last bite of the cake, he took off the water bag from his waist and drank it in big gulps.

Yang Xiaolai was confused when he thought about the scene of collecting money: "How much money can you make in a day? Is it more than being a soldier..."

Tang Kaide wiped his mouth casually with the back of his hand. "Ganzhou has a large population. This trick of 'taking something from the oil' is very unusual. I have never heard of it in my long life. It will definitely cause a great uproar. In the early stage, the profit will definitely be more than our monthly salary. But if you serve as a soldier and make meritorious service, the reward will be..."

Thinking of the rewards they would receive for their meritorious service after robbing the horse before the New Year, the four men gave up the idea of retiring to the army and setting up stalls to perform. The reward they received for just one meritorious service allowed them to enter another class and become rich almost overnight.

They sent money and food back home, which not only helped their families escape poverty, but also left them with some extra money to improve their quality of life.

For this reason alone, it is impossible for them to give up serving in the army.

The calm Feng Yingman imagined in his mind the scene of carrying a cloth bag to collect money, while thinking about the mission behind the juggling performance.

His strong intuition told him that the reason why Dui Zheng did this might be related to the Uighurs.

……

On the second day, several acrobats came to Ganzhou City. They set up a big pot on the street outside the market. One person beat the gong and shouted, while three people lit the fire and poured oil.

I saw the straw in the stove burning violently, producing billowing flames, and the sesame oil in the pot slowly heating up.

This strange scene instantly attracted many people to stop and watch: What kind of new variety show is this?

"Don't miss it if you pass by. I guarantee you've never seen our variety show before! I hope those who have money can support us with their money, and those who don't can support us with their presence!"

While waiting for the variety show to begin, the two acrobats talked incessantly, constantly boasting about the magic of their own variety show, which aroused everyone's curiosity and they insisted on stopping to take a look.

The oil in the big iron pot began to show signs of boiling, and thick smoke billowed out of the pot.

At this time, one of the four people finally stood up after waiting anxiously, strode to the side of the oil pan, and rolled up his sleeves.

The silent acrobat said nothing, but grabbed a large spoon, scooped a spoonful of warm oil from the iron pot, and threw it onto the stove under his feet.

Shila-

"Everyone, look carefully! There is indeed sesame oil in the pot! Don't say there is something fake in the pot!"

The sesame oil caught fire instantly when it came into contact with the flame, scaring the onlookers so much that they stepped back. Then they dispelled their doubts: whether it was the fragrance or the fact that it ignited when it came into contact with fire, there was indeed sesame oil in the iron pot!

The juggler who was beating the gong said, "Have you ever seen the incredible skill of a man with a skin of copper and a body of iron exploring objects in hot oil?"

"This Taoist master is known as 'Equal to Heaven'. He has been trained since childhood to be unafraid of hot oil!"

The four of them were all dressed in Han Chinese style, and the Taoist master called "Yutianqi" wore a veil on his face, a hibiscus crown on his head, a green Taoist robe, and held a tortoise-shell ruyi in his hand, looking like an otherworldly master.

Another person stuffed a handful of straw into the stove, and the fire burned fiercely again, making the oil in the pot hotter and hotter.

As the black smoke grew thicker, the hot oil in the pot began to boil.

In the noisy scene, the gurgling sound of the boiling oil in the wok was particularly haunting like a devilish sound. Many people were so scared that their faces turned pale and trembled just by imagining putting their hands deep into it.

"Everyone, please look, here is a copper coin." As soon as the words fell, the acrobat who was beating the gong threw the copper coin in his hand into the oil pan, making a "ding-dang" sound that struck everyone's heart.

"Master Qi Tian, please use your power."

Li Erlang, known as the "Master of Heaven", walked slowly around the oil pan, his eyes fixed on the copper coin at the bottom of the pan.

The copper coin was jumping in the boiling pot, making a "ding-dang-dang" sound when it came into contact with the bottom of the pot, like a curved hook that gradually hooked everyone's heart.

Suddenly, the Taoist master stomped his feet hard on the ground, spread his legs and took a straight horse stance.

"Hey--"

The Taoist priest raised his hand, turned his palm forward, and slowly put his hand into the pot.

The Taoist priest moved very slowly, and everyone watched helplessly as his flesh-and-blood hand slowly sank into the boiling oil pan. The brave ones gasped in fear, while the timid ones covered their eyes and dared not watch anymore. Some even screamed and collapsed to the ground.

terrible!

This is a boiling pot of oil!!

The Taoist priest looked calm and even stirred the pot slowly with his hands.

Many people could no longer hold back and began to pray, "Master Qi Tian, ​​please take your hand out quickly! Stop stirring it!"

The Taoist master calmly withdrew his hand, and everyone's hearts were relieved only when his entire hand was completely out of the oil pan.

"Everyone, please see!"

What the Taoist priest was holding in his oily hand was actually a copper coin dripping with oil!

The fire burned out and gradually went out, and the oil in the pot stopped boiling and calmed down.

The difference was that the crowd was instantly excited: "Okay——"

"The Taoist master is truly capable!!"

“Amazing! It’s so amazing!!”

The scene was already packed with people, and along with the cheers came copper coins that fell like rain.

The juggler holding the cloth bag collected some of it, but threw most of it into the iron pot filled with hot oil!

"Master! Come again!"

"Master, please use your power again!!"

Li Erlang performed three times, and even until he closed his stall, the crowd still refused to leave.

At this time, someone asked, "The Taoist master is known as 'equal to the heavens'. Besides the ability to extract objects from oil, does he have any other unique skills?"

Yes! Since it is called "as powerful as heaven", taking something out of oil is not a heaven-level skill!

Faced with the doubts, Taoist Qitian showed no annoyance, but took the initiative to explain: "I practiced in the Bodhi Taoist Temple on Putuo Mountain. I practiced the Qitian method and the Tongtian magic weapon."

"I came to the northwest to retrieve the lost magical tool - the Sky-reaching Rope."

"I once sensed a rope appearing in the Huihe people. Have you heard of it?"

The people, their curiosity piqued, expressed regret that they had not heard of the rope to heaven. They were also puzzled by Taoist Qi Tian's words: "How could the Taoist's magical tool be lost in the Huihe?"

The Taoist master sighed deeply, "It was stolen due to my negligence during my retreat. Fortunately, I have the Sky-Rope, so it's not difficult to detect its approximate location."

"So, it was the Huihe people who stole the Taoist's magic weapon?"

"No," the Taoist priest shook his head gravely. "The Taoist guarding the gate that day shouldn't have been so kind as to let the soldier-like men into the temple to take shelter from the rain. That's why they accidentally lost the rope. If I can't recover the magic weapon, and let them climb the rope to heaven to pick the immortal fruit, I will be in great trouble!"

"Never mind, everything has its cause..."

The Taoist priest said no more, holding the tortoise-shell Ruyi and drove away, leaving everyone with different expressions.

Rope to the sky?!

Ascend to heaven and pick the immortal fruit? !

The most important thing is that the rope is actually in Huihe?!