I survive in the weird Liaozhai

Gu Nian'an and the other two set out at the hour of Mao in the morning (now five in the morning). It took them about three and a half hours on the road (one hour is equal to two hours now), and they finally arrived at Langhuan County at noon.

Langhuan County was very lively at this time, with a lot of people, the sound of children running around and playing, the sound of shouting, and the sound of peddlers hawking their wares.

"My chest is broken, I don't want to pay if it doesn't look good..."

"Tanghulu, crisp and sweet, five cents a string..."

"Ancestral craftsmanship, delicious and beautiful sugar figures~"

On the busy streets, there are ordinary people in linen clothes without accessories.

There were also rich young men and women wearing spotless jade belts around their waists and snow-fox cotton coats.

Of course, there are also those gangsters who have been living on the edge of a knife for years.

Most of these gangsters have thick faces, vigorous blood, and muscular bodies.

Whenever their eyes swept over the delicate and tender young men and women from wealthy families, they looked unfriendly, as if they were selecting fat sheep to be slaughtered.

After entering the city, the coachman skillfully parked the carriage in front of an inn.

Gu Nian'an looked up and was a little surprised. He could only say that it was worthy of being an internationally renowned brand.

There were only four characters on the plaque: "Yue Lai Inn"... This is really a good thing, is it so wild? The business has even reached another world.

After bringing the three people to Langhuan County, the coachman's task was basically completed. After saying hello, he drove the carriage away slowly.

The group of three had just stopped at the door of the inn when a chubby, plump "ball" rolled in front of the old Taoist priest.

………Gu Nian’an, Gu Nian’an???

Judging from the appearance, this thing is estimated to weigh over 300 kilograms.

"Is it Taoist Priest Qi Yuan?"

The plump "Qiu" spoke in a very respectful tone, with a hint of flattery.

The old Taoist was a little confused, but he still bowed.

"I am Qi Yuan, may I know who you are?"

The fat man waved his hand quickly.

"Master Qi Yuan, you don't have to be polite. I'm Wu Fengnian, the innkeeper of this inn. Master Qi Yuan, you can just call me Fatty Wu.

Yesterday, the steward of the Li family had already instructed me to entertain you well. The upper room is ready. I will inform the kitchen right away. The food will be ready soon. Please wait for a moment, Taoist priest."

"Manager Wu, don't bother. We are all rough folks from the mountains. The food will be fine. This..."

Before the old Taoist could refuse, Boss Wu grabbed the old Taoist's wrist and led him directly into the inn. "It's too formal, Brother Qi Yuan, you are being too formal.

I dare not neglect the Li family's orders. Besides, it is a blessing for me, Fatty Wu, to entertain a great man like you."

………Master Qi Yuan, Master Qi Yuan simply made it impossible for Boss Wu to do anything about it.

Gu Nian'an, who was standing behind the old Taoist priest, was also a little amused and helpless. This Boss Wu was truly a talented person.

It only takes two sentences to transform from "Master Qiyuan" to "old brother". What a social idiot. If someone like Boss Wu were in his previous life, he would probably have been very successful.

He took the three people to the private room on the second floor and greeted them for a while. Then Boss Wu reluctantly said goodbye and went downstairs to make arrangements.

Three people in the private room, the old Taoist is confused.jpg

Gu Nian'an's face was full of smiles

The little girl, the little girl has not recovered from the bumpy ride, she is listless.

Seeing his master's confused face, Gu Nian'an could only remind him

"Master, since you are here, you should make the best of it. The Li family is a wealthy family in the local area. This amount of money is just a drop in the bucket for them. You don't have to worry about it."

……Qiyuan Taoist priest, Qiyuan Taoist priest

Is this about spending? It's just that Boss Wu...what should I say? It's not possible to just do it to him. Isn't he a little too enthusiastic?

We didn't have to wait too long, but after a while the food was delivered to the room. There were eight dishes and one soup, both meat and vegetarian. They were cooked quite delicately and the portions were also acceptable.

However, after a bumpy morning ride, the old Taoist priest and his junior sister had no appetite, which was a good thing for Gu Nian'an.

All eight dishes and one soup went into his stomach, and he was only seven-tenths full, but that was enough.

After arranging for his master and his junior sisters to rest after dinner, Gu Nian'an walked out of the inn.

He had communicated with the handlebars along the way, but the gains were limited, so he had to go out and investigate some things now. He felt that something was strange about the Li family's affairs.

Midnight (now 23pm to 1am) was already quite late for the ancients, and almost everyone in the inn had gone to bed. The sound of the night watchman outside the inn came intermittently into Gu Nian'an's ears.

At this time, he was standing at the door of the old Taoist priest. After hesitating for a moment, he knocked on the door.

"Beep, beep, beep"

Three soft sounds, short and regular.

He didn't have to wait long, the door opened quickly, and the old Taoist didn't seem surprised to see the figure at the door.

He stepped aside to let Gu Nian enter the room, and then the two of them, one old and one young, sat across the table from each other, and were silent for a long while.

In the end, it was Gu Nian'an who broke the silence first.

"Master, can you shirk the responsibility of the Li family?"

"I'm afraid not. They came to me specifically to ask for it, and I have already accepted the deposit."

"Refund the deposit, even if it's a little more. Something is wrong this time, we'd better not get involved."

Gu Nian'an spoke in a firm tone and his face was solemn.

"Alas!" Taoist Qi Yuan sighed deeply.

"Nian'an, the Li family is not short of money, this won't work. Now that they have come to our door, we have to come whether we want to or not.

You also saw today how enthusiastic Shopkeeper Wu was towards us. Did he think highly of us? No, he was trying to curry favor with the Li family. They are a prominent family. In Langhuan County, they are the law and the heaven. We cannot resist them. "

"And I'm not asking you to come down the mountain with me this time because I want you to do anything. I've discussed with the Li family's steward that they will pay off the remaining money before the ritual begins. After you get the money, take the money and Cai Xi and hurry back to the mountain. Don't stay in Langhuan County for even a moment."

"Then Master, I will go to the Li family with you tomorrow. I know some Kung Fu and should be able to help."

As soon as Gu Nian'an finished speaking, the old Taoist stood up and glared at the boy opposite him, his tone becoming a little stern.

"Now you don't even listen to me? I've lived for more than sixty years and have seen all kinds of situations. There's obviously something wrong with the Li family. You think I can't see it. I can't get away from it now, so why are you joining in the fun?"

"Kung Fu, Kung Fu, you have the nerve to mention Kung Fu to me, do you think I'm stupid, what the hell is that Tiger Demon Bone Refining Fist?

I saw your uncle buy that thing for five taels of silver at a street stall."