When Zuo Feng heard what An Xiong said, he felt a little displeasure in his heart. An Xiong immediately noticed that Zuo Feng's expression was different. He smiled casually and said, "Of course, even if you fail to win this trial, I will still do it."
I'll help you negotiate with Lin Lang. At that time, I won't pose much of a threat to his position as county governor, and I guess he has no reason to refuse."
As soon as Anxiong said these words, Zuo Feng's expression softened. And when he thought about it seriously, what Anxiong just said was reasonable and reasonable. The value of Tengli to the governor mainly lies in his ability to influence the trial.
As a result, now that these uses of Tengli are gone, there is no reason for him to prevent him from returning to the village.
It’s just that Zuo Feng still doesn’t know whether Teng Li encountered an accident while being chased or the county guard used some tricks on him. If it’s the latter, then I will make you regret what you did to Brother Teng Li.
Poisonous hand.' Zuo Feng thought for a moment and said in his heart.
After that, An Xiong and An Xiong chatted about some things casually, and Zuo Feng also asked about the group of people in gray. What surprised Zuo Feng was that An Xiong seemed to have an ambiguous attitude on this matter. An Xiong confirmed Zuo Feng
According to previous speculations, Commander Zhang Yu did have some contact with the county guard, and a group of widows of bandits were now staying in Zhang Yu's house.
However, the investigation into the relationship between Zhang Yu, or rather a group of bandits, and the group of men in gray was unclear. Zuo Feng felt that An Xiong might have mastered some secrets, but he was unwilling to tell him.
After that, the two chatted for a while. What surprised Zuo Feng was that An Xiong seemed to care a lot about Tian Tian. Although Zuo Feng felt a little puzzled, Anya liked Tian Tian very much and it was normal for her to often mention it in front of An Xiong. So Zuo Feng
Without thinking too much, we chatted for a few words again before getting up and leaving.
Zuo Feng went directly to "Zuo Yun Trading House" this time, where his family and the main people in the village were now. This time he followed Uncle Tian back to Yancheng and directly participated in the celebration banquet prepared by An Xiong. He originally also
He was very concerned about the current situation of the shop, and since Anxiong had been vague about those men in gray just now, he even hoped to get some accurate information.
In a small, secluded room at Zuo Yun Trading House, the fifth elder was deep in thought after listening to Zuo Feng's inquiry. After being silent for a while, the fifth elder slowly spoke.
"Recently, Yancheng has indeed been somewhat unusual. Many forces that are usually active have become extremely quiet during this period. And recently, although this most prosperous main street is still as prosperous as before, I
I found that the transaction volume in the store has become extremely sparse.”
When the fifth elder said this, his expression became more and more solemn, and he obviously felt extremely inappropriate about this situation. Then he continued: "I also sent people out to inquire in private, but after all, we are not natives of this place. The news
Compared to other forces, this aspect is still pitiful."
When he said this, the fifth elder couldn't help but let out a long sigh. Zuo Feng couldn't help but nodded slightly at this time. He had considered the situation mentioned by the fifth elder before, so they would try their best to get closer to the city's main palace. But now it looks like
Come on, if my group of people don't completely belong to the City Lord's Mansion, they still won't be able to fully gain the City Lord's trust.
After all, Zuojia Village and the City Lord's Mansion were not two equal forces from the beginning, and the basis of their current cooperation depends entirely on Zuo Feng's huge utilization value. But Zuo Feng also understands this value and wants to help
The city lord Anxiong has obtained the qualification to challenge the county guard. If this goal is achieved, it is still unknown how the city lord's palace will treat the people of Zuojiacun.
Seeing Zuo Feng's gloomy look, the fifth elder thought that Zuo Feng was still thinking about the previous problem. He continued: "Although we haven't found any news recently, the little guys under you seem to have some problems.
reward."
"My little guys?"
Zuo Feng repeated this sentence with a surprised look on his face, and then the group of young men from Zuo Hou flashed in his mind, and he understood what the fifth elder was referring to. When he handed those "Body Training Powders" to Zuo Hou, he was also very surprised.
After explaining, he was told to pay more attention around the shop. After hearing the great elder's words, Zuo Feng immediately understood what he meant.
"Those little guys are really smart, and they are all in their teens, which makes it easier for them to gather information. If I, an old guy, were to tell me, I might not be able to explain it clearly. I might as well call them
Let me tell you directly."
The first elder smiled and explained, then stood up and walked out the door. When Zuo Feng came back this time, he found that the fifth elder had also undergone some changes. In the past, the old man from the mountains was not good at talking, and he was rigid in doing things and did not know how to adapt. But this time
When he came back, he found that the fifth elder was more like a businessman than before, both inside and out.
'It seems that borrowing shopkeeper Tong from the city lord's palace is really a wise choice. Judging from this situation for a while, these five elders will be able to support this trading house alone. Maybe these five elders already have the ability.
My talent in this area is just that I have been living in a small mountain village, so I don't have the opportunity to display and use my talent in this area.'
While Zuo Feng was thinking, three thin figures sprang out quickly. The boy who was as thin as a monkey was none other than Zuo Hou, Zuo Feng's friend whom he had not seen for many days. The two boys following him looked at each other.
He looked about twelve or thirteen years old, a little younger than Zuo Feng.
Zuo Feng vaguely remembered these two teenagers, one named Zuo Qing and the other Zuo Jun. These two teenagers had also followed Zuo Feng to deal with the group of bandits who attacked the migrating team. He smiled and nodded to them both.
Nodding, the two teenagers saw Zuo Feng smiling and greeting them, and their faces turned red with joy and excitement.
Seeing Zuo Feng looking at the two teenagers blankly, Zuo Hou also looked back at the two teenagers and reacted immediately. Then he explained to Zuo Feng: "Now these teenagers in the village know that you have obtained the spinning tower.
If you win the trial, everyone will regard you as an idol. And I heard that there are still many people in the youth group who want to quit and directly join our group."
After listening to what Zuo Hou said, Zuo Feng became a little confused for a moment. But soon Zuo Feng said with a solemn face: "For the time being, it is better to keep a distance from the people of the Young Regiment. It is better for those of us not to be with them in the near future.
touch."
Zuo Hou was stunned for a moment and said smoothly: "That guy Fujifang really took refuge in Zhang Yu?"
This time, Zuo Feng was a little surprised. He stared at Zuo Hou for a long time before hesitatingly said: "Everyone knows?"
Zuo Hou looked at Zuo Feng with the same surprise, then shook his head and said: "This is also inferred from some clues we accidentally discovered, but after you participated in the trial, that kid also disappeared.
, this time you have returned, but he is still missing. It was also because I heard you say to keep a distance from Shaotuan before that I once again recalled the previous speculation. "
After staring at Zuo Hou for a long time, Zuo Feng nodded slightly and said, "I can't tell that your cultivation has improved so much during this period, and your character has matured a lot. Just judging from my
I thought of this in just a few words, and it seems that what the Fifth Elder said about you guys gaining something from the surrounding situation must be true."
Zuo Hou scratched his head in embarrassment and said with some embarrassment: "I didn't feel like it at first, but it made me feel embarrassed when you said that. Don't divert the topic away, let's talk about that guy Fujikata first.
From your tone, it sounds like that guy Fujikata has really taken refuge in Zhangyu."
Zuo Feng didn't want to say much at first, so he took the topic elsewhere, but he didn't expect Zuo Hou to still hold on to it. He could only nod reluctantly, and mentioned that he had met Teng during the Spin Tower Trial.
After Fang explained the process, Zuo Feng naturally didn't say much about the manipulation of the rotating tower.
After listening to this, Zuo Hou nodded gloomily and said, "I didn't expect this guy to actually defect to Zhang Yu and the others. Fortunately, all our previous actions were conducted while avoiding the Young Tuan. So he just wanted to betray him.
We also don’t know some important situations at all.”
Zuo Feng nodded and said: "Don't worry about this person for the time being. The situation in the Spin Tower will ultimately depend on the empire's final decision. Now you should talk about the recent situation in Yancheng. I
What I’m most worried about now is that the people in the village are still living their lives in other people’s schemes.”
Zuo Feng really didn't want to get entangled in Teng Fang's topic. The main reason for this was that it would make him subconsciously think of Teng Li who was in the governor's house. Although Teng Li's life was not serious, he was injured by himself.
It's unclear whether the weight of his body would leave any hidden dangers, and the self-mutilation secrets and martial arts taught to him by the county guard would be harmful to Teng Li's body.
These problems gave Zuo Feng a headache, and it was not the time to mention this matter to the people in the village for the time being. He could only wait for the development of the matter and see whether An Xiong could fulfill his promise.
"If we can sum up the current situation of Yancheng, it can be described as 'calm on the surface, but undercurrents on the inside'. I think the fifth elder also told you about the current situation of the trading house. The streets are still as prosperous as before.
It’s lively, and there are still a lot of customers coming and going in the shop every day, but the transaction volume has dropped a lot.”
Zuo Feng nodded. Apparently Zuo Hou just started, so he didn't say much, but waited for Zuo Hou to continue. Zuo Hou seemed to be sorting out his thoughts, and after a moment he raised his head and said with a firm gaze.
"What you told me to investigate last time was only a rough idea, but after thinking and analyzing it myself, I divided the partners around me into several groups to explore around. If some groups find something, I will immediately join them.
That group goes to help.”
Zuo Feng nodded again. This time he affirmed Zuo Hou. Without him by his side, this good brother who had no formal status since he was a child was extremely capable in doing things.
Good friends who grew up together can't help but look at each other with admiration.