The climate in Dongchu Continent is relatively cold. Even in spring, you can still feel the so-called cold wind eroding your bones.
Outside the desolate Xiyun Palace, the three of them walked slowly forward under the gradually darkening sky.
Zhou Tian has been thinking about what Hu Sanhai just said about going into the city to pick up something.
I asked him many times, but Hu Sanhai just kept silent.
Although Dong Chu is the continent where the imperial city is located, there are many scenic spots and historic sites, but it is not these that are famous in the world, but the ancient wild forest to the south of Dong Chu. There are many rare and exotic animals hidden in the forest, which can be tamed and used as medicinal materials.
, it can also be used as a killing weapon in the hands of Qi cultivators.
After walking for an unknown amount of time, the three of them were far from tired. They just felt a little sleepy and hungry.
"Mr. Hu, how far is it? It seems that after walking for a long time, the surroundings are still empty, not even a single person can be seen. Could it be that late at night, the outside of Xiyun Palace has turned into a ghostland?"
Zhou Tianwuxin's words made Hu Sanhai suddenly become serious.
"What nonsense are you talking about? Keep your mouth shut in Xiyun Palace. Ahead is Fanyang Town outside the city. There will be food and accommodation in the town..."
Zhou Tian didn't know why Hu Sanhai suddenly acted like this. It was just a joke. So what?
He looked at the other old man next to him, and the cold night wind made him wrap up his coat tightly.
"Old Xu, what's wrong with Mr. Hu? He was fine just now, why did he suddenly change his face?"
Xu Qingnian looked at him helplessly, looked around the empty space, and whispered softly: "Master, this is the boundary of Xiyun Palace. The city lord inside is a woman, and this woman has outstanding appearance and is even more talented and virtuous.
Countless men."
"In today's world, whether it is a city lord or a nobleman of the royal family, there are very few women serving as officials. Over time, the city lord of Xiyun Palace has been called a female evil spirit by many people!"
"Female evil spirit? What's the explanation?"
Zhou Tian shuddered when he heard what Xu Qingnian said. Why did it sound so eerie and terrifying?
"Nvsha can be understood as a fierce ghost, or as a person with outstanding talents, but there are many malicious slanderers who say that the city lord is the incarnation of a fierce ghost, so in this area, do not say that word casually to avoid causing trouble.
, misfortunes come from your mouth, it’s better to be careful.”
After hearing this, Zhou Tian nodded. After knowing the reason, he quickly followed up and said in a gentle tone: "Please forgive me, Mr. Hu. I'm new here and can't hold back my words. There's no need to argue with a junior like me."
Zhou Tian's playful smile made Hu Sanhai dumbfounded.
"It doesn't matter, you are the only one who knows about this."
"Hey, we're here!"
Having said that, Hu Sanhai pointed not far ahead, and there was indeed a faint light.
"Is that the Fanyang Town that Mr. Hu mentioned? Why is it so far away from Xiyun Palace?"
As Zhou Tian spoke, his stomach also growled.
"Remember what I told you? Only people can be inhabited a hundred miles away from the city wall, but it is still desolate a hundred miles away, so Fanyang Town is set up here, and there is everything in the town."
The three of them quickened their pace and soon arrived in front of the town.
When I looked up, I saw an arched plaque standing in front of me.
"Fanyang Town, eh?"
Zhou Tian saw that there were several lines of small characters next to these three big characters, which was very strange.
"This is?"
Xu Qingnian couldn't help but said to himself: "Haha, after so many years, this plaque is still like this. It has not been eroded at all by living in the open air."
"The following few lines of small characters were mentioned by His Majesty the Shang Kingdom himself. He came here back then and participated in the annual competition. Unfortunately, he failed miserably in the end. Then he mentioned a few more words after these three big characters."
"Although defeated, it is still glorious, a visit to Fanyang."
Listening to what Lao Xu said, Zhou Tian couldn't help laughing.
"Your Majesty is really talented in writing. I thought he was referring to such a magnificent poem, but I didn't expect it to be...ridiculous!"
Hu Sanhai raised a cold eyebrow and turned to look at him: "What did I say? Don't speculate on anyone or anything. This is not Tianqian Town, let alone Beimo. With your temper, how will you gain power in the future?"
After hearing this, Zhou Tian shrugged, suppressed a smile, and walked in from under the plaque.
"Oh, the lights are really bright here. It's so quiet outside, but the town is so lively. It's really eye-opening."
When Zhou Tian came to the town of Fanyang, he saw many acrobatic performers. They breathed fire and oil, were invulnerable, swallowed swords and cut themselves with knives, which made Zhou Tian's scalp numb every time he looked at them.
"Beimo Continent, the territory of Xuantian Sect, has always been well behaved. There are mostly sellers going to and from the market. But I have never heard of juggling in this world. This is the first time I have seen it. It is really fun."
Zhou Tian watched happily, seeming to have forgotten his hunger and sleepiness.
They are energetic, young and active, which is normal for them, but they exhausted the two old men.
Lao Xu was okay, but Hu Sanhai couldn't bear it anymore and grabbed Zhou Tian's collar and dragged him back.
"Let's go quickly. It will be daybreak if we don't leave. We haven't eaten all day. Let's eat quickly and find a place to sleep peacefully. We have to go to the city tomorrow."
Seeing how Hu Sanhai was treating his young master, Lao Xu quickly blocked Hu Sanhai's arm back.
"Let go of your hands! Master, is this how you treat me?"
"However, young master, it's better to leave quickly. Mr. Hu is right. You have something to do tomorrow, so don't delay your trip just to watch the excitement."
Although Xu Qingnian is a master, his friendship with Zhou Tian and his father, and even his love for Zhou Tian, are somewhat difficult to understand.
Many times Zhou Tian has always wondered whether he and his father have known each other for a long time, or why he loves his father so much, but in the end he still can't find any answer.
Mr. Hu didn't know why. He raised his eyebrows and looked at Xu Qingnian angrily. He was about to speak when Zhou Tian saw it and hurriedly shook his hands.
"Let's go, let's go! What you two elders said is right."
Hu Sanhai looked a little annoyed when he saw Lao Xu like that. He waved his sleeves and walked forward. In the blink of an eye, he followed him to a tavern.
Zhou Tian was seventeen years old. Although he was not young, he had never had a drop of alcohol. He looked at the tavern and walked nonchalantly inside.
Just when Xu Qingnian was about to stop him, looking at Mr. Hu's proud look, he said anxiously: "Why don't you hold him back? Why are you holding back the conflict between us on a child?"
"Hey! How many guests are there?"
"Three of you, and there are a few old men behind you."
Zhou Tian raised his hand unceremoniously.
The waiter in the tavern looked behind him, then bowed and smiled.
"Since there are three of us, and you were the first to enter our store, would you like to have three jars of ordinary fine wine, or one cup?"
Zhou Tian looked at the waiter in front of him and spoke so strangely.
To enter this tavern, you need to climb three flights of steps. Zhou Tian sensed something was wrong and stepped back one flight of steps.
After the waiter looked at it, he quickly said gloomily: "Is your guest going to leave?"
"Ah, haha, I don't quite understand what you mean by a donkey's failure. Why don't we change to another tavern, haha."
Zhou Tian was a little embarrassed and confused. He stepped back and looked at Mr. Hu and Lao Xu under the steps.
But the waiter followed him down the steps reluctantly.
"My guest, in Fanyang Town, we only have a tavern with accommodation. The other places are all flower houses or restaurants. Does your guest want to sleep on the streets?"
Lao Xu couldn't stand it anymore and wanted to step forward to stop him, but this time he was pulled back by Hu Sanhai.
"Old Xu, I don't know what you mean or what your attitude is. This time Zhou Tian came out to follow me to the imperial city to enter the academy. How can you not let him experience it? You want to settle everything for him.
What about the future? Do you want to be by his side all the time?"
Hu Sanhai couldn't bear to see Lao Xu doting on his young master like this, and was a little angry.
Xu Qingnian knew what he meant, but then he thought about it. Zhou Liting had once told him to take good care of the young master. If he ignored him, he would not have failed Zhou Liting's entrustment.
So, No matter what, he blocked Zhou Tian behind him.
"I come!"
Hu Sanhai shook his head and sighed helplessly to Zhou Tian behind Xu Qingnian: "They say a loving mother often loses her son, I think this old Xu is almost your mother!"
"I always protect my weaknesses and always think about you. When will you be able to take charge of your own affairs?"
Listening to Hu Sanhai's strange words, Zhou Tian's eyes suddenly became extremely cold.
Looking at Lao Xu's back, he frowned and arched his eyebrows.
"Xiaoer, I don't know the rules here. Why don't you tell me about them?"
Just as Xu Qingnian was about to talk to the waiter, Zhou Tian almost knocked him to the ground. He staggered and turned around to take a look.
He looked at Hu Sanhai angrily.
"What did you say to Master Zhou Tian again?"
Hu Sanhai didn't want to explain and looked up at Zhou Tian on the steps.
"This guest officer has another name in Fanyang Town, he is called "Three bowls but no post".
Zhou Tian listened without blinking.
"As the name suggests, anyone who comes to our Fanyang Town and is not a local resident must drink three bowls of ordinary wine or a glass of wine to show their sincerity."
Zhou Tian tilted his head and looked at the waiter in confusion, and said with a smile: "What is sincerity? Do I have no sincerity if I don't drink? What kind of fallacy is this?"
"Besides, I don't quite understand why you need such sincerity?"
Zhou Tian asked rhetorically.
"few….."
Xu Qingnian wanted to call Zhou Tian back, but Hu Sanhai patted him on the shoulder.
"Old Xu, let's see what we say. If it really doesn't work, it's not too late to take action. We can't give up without letting Zhou Tian work hard."
The waiter looked at Zhou Tian's blurred eyes and smiled slightly.
"The city lord of Xiyun Palace is a woman, and she is better than countless men. If you don't even dare to drink, how can you enter the city? What the city lord dislikes most is people who are submissive, timid, and greedy for life and death. This
Do you understand, returning guest officer?"
The waiter's words made Zhou Tian nod.
"You mean, this wine is your determination to enter the city? Well, let me ask you, what is the cup of wine that the donkey doesn't pour? Why does it take three bowls of wine, but only one cup if the donkey doesn't pour."
Xu Qingnian guessed that he was going to ask this, and was even more afraid that he would choose this, so he suddenly felt anxious.
He wanted to stop it, but Hu Sanhai didn't think so.
"My guest, donkey don't pour it literally. This cup can hold more than three bowls. It's just a little strong and a little spicy. People who drink this wine for the first time may hurt their stomach and liver, and even worse. Being unconscious can last for two or three days, or can last for seven or eight days!"
As the waiter spoke, he emphasized his tone.
After Zhou Tian heard this, he looked at the waiter in front of him with disdain, and then glanced at Lao Xu's panic expression at the bottom of the steps.