Lu Ming

Chapter 10

The proprietress is chubby, in her 40s, with a friendly face. When she saw the sample in the customer's hand, she immediately said: "This kind of one is three hundred and three per ton, and the batch is at least half a ton."

Cao Chuan threw down the sample in his hand and was about to leave: "Why is your family's big grain salt so expensive? I'll look for it again."

The proprietress shifted her position to block Cao Chuan: "How much does the boss want? If you have more, it can be cheaper. Look at my salt. It is of good quality and contains minerals. The nearby pig farms have all approved it from me."

"Let's get five tons first."

As soon as the proprietress heard it, she immediately ordered the price: "Three hundred is the lowest price. If you don't believe me, you can turn around. The market is full of prices."

Cao Chuan asked again: "I don't want this kind of fiber bag. Is there a sack bag, the one with no words on it?"

The proprietress suddenly showed a knowing smile of "I knew you were buying to cook", and behind her finger: "Yes, the big package of [-] kilograms is in the library."

Cao Chuan quickly gave enough money to the proprietress: "Is there any warehouse rent here?"

The proprietress nodded as she counted the money: "Yes, there are a lot of empty warehouses in the back. You can go directly to the management office to rent it. After renting it, come and find me. I will call someone to move it there. You will pay for the transportation fee yourself."

Asked where the management office was, Cao Chuan approached him to explain his intention. When the management office heard that someone wanted to rent a warehouse, he took him to choose a room without saying a word. Finally, he chose a corner in a secluded location, and then continued to pay. Money, sign contracts, get keys.

Back at the salt stall, the proprietress called for a single-row seat and two stevedores to help him transfer the goods.

Two hundred catties of burlap buns, five tons, but fifty bags, two rounds.Cao Chuan took out the money to send the driver and porter away, pulled down the shutters, turned on the warehouse lights, and wandered around the sack.

Originally, he wanted to bring some tall gifts to Pingfengzhai, such as the mirror lighters that often appear in novels. Later, he thought about it and it was not suitable. What kind of bicycles do people in the mountains want?In the end, he decided to bring some salt. It seems that the mountains are lacking in salt. This thing is affordable, so he has these fifty bags of large grains of salt in front of him.

After thinking about it clearly, Cao Chuan waved away twenty bags and planned to go over to see the reaction.The ring space is a cube with a side length slightly shorter than three meters. It can easily fit twenty bags of salt, plus two boxes of banknotes, and more than half of it is vacant.

Thinking that there was nothing else to do, he locked the door and went out. He checked the time, and it was already 05:30 in the afternoon, so he took a taxi directly back to Li Douzhan's place.

Seeing him come in, Li Douzhan asked him how the house was doing. Cao Chuan nodded: "It's in the Cuiyuan community. I'll take you to identify the door later. Well, I have to go out to do the goods in two days, and say no in three or five days. Exactly, it is possible in ten days, just wait for the news and prepare the channels.”

Li Douzhan said a little depressed: "My belongings have all been transferred, and all of them are collected by brothers on the street. The goods are shipped out in a hurry, and I lost almost [-] yuan. Alas, they are all good things. It's a pity, brother, in the future. Just pointing at you to eat."

Cao Chuan laughed and put his arms around someone's shoulder: "You still need to feel sorry for the rubbish of your ancestors? Go, today, the old man will wrap you up, go to dinner first, and then the brothers will take care of those women who have lost their way. You lead the way. , I'll pay the bill and go."

Eating lobster, drinking foreign wine, singing love songs, and fighting in the hotel, the two of them were arrogant and lustful for one night.

When he woke up the next day, Mr. Cao always felt that the pressure he had accumulated some time ago had not been fully released, so he could not say that he had been drunk and dreamed for a few days.

It wasn't until the fourth day that he saw that the little snake in the ring face had formed a circle, so he hummed a little song and returned to the house in Cuiyuan Community, and called Li Douzhan: "I just received the news, I'll go do the goods. , I'll call you back."

Li Douzhan confessed uneasy: "If something happens, get out of it, don't think about money or not, do you understand?"

Cao Chuan grinned: "Brother, don't worry, you can just wait for the news of my victory. Well, also, if my phone is not in the service area, it's normal, you can leave a message if you have anything, don't look for me."

Li Douzhan didn't say anything else, Cao Chuan hung up the phone and checked the doors and windows, then locked the door, looked at the ring on his hand, closed his eyes and rubbed it lightly...

When he opened his eyes again, he had returned to the hut in Pingfengzhai.

The furnishings in the room showed no signs of being moved. Sitting on the bed, Cao Chuan stretched out his hand to observe the ring.

The thin gold thread was still drawing a circle, still missing a small mouth like last time, nodding, everything was as he estimated.

This time he came back in the cabin where he left, and he guessed it right.

Taking out his mobile phone to check the time, he knew that the ring would store enough energy for one transmission, and it would take about seventy hours, which is three days in reality.

"It seems that in the future, you need to take it easy and save more energy. If something happens, it will be a trouble if you can't go back."

Getting out of bed and getting up, I filtered through the various "statements" I had prepared in my mind, thinking that there were no flaws, and then walked over to open the door.

Tianmu Mountain 400 years ago was much more primitive and more luxuriant. Looking at it from the door, there are many mountains and mountains, surrounded by steaming clouds and fog, just like a fairyland.Cao Chuan watched the beautiful scenery silently until a thin figure ran up the mountain path under his feet.

When the man ran to him, Cao Chuan asked with a smile, "Zhao Si, did the uncle let you wait here?"

Zhao Si's face was full of excitement, and he panted and said: "The day before yesterday, the real person was in retreat, and the uncle ordered the young to wait in the distance. When he sees the real person coming out, he will report."

"You go and report, I'll loosen my muscles and bones." Watching Zhao Si turn around and run wild, Cao Chuan began to do chest expansion exercises around the door. It didn't take long before he saw four people walking quickly from a distance.

Zhou Tong said with a long smile across the distance: "It's gratifying that the real person is out of the customs, the brothers are late, and the atonement is the one."

Cao Chuan smiled and bowed his head: "Pin Dao doesn't know when to leave the customs, what's your fault?"

Seeing that Cao Zhenren was full of energy this time, his face was full of red light, he didn't look like he had been hungry for a few days, he bowed his hands in admiration and said, "Zhen Zhen's homework is only a few days of work, he really has profound mana, it seems that It’s not a small profit.”

"With the blessing of the patriarch, this Pindao's entry into meditation can be considered a success. I sensed the vitality of the world, and I also communicated with the sect."

Lu Wen asked "Ah": "Exchanging news, this... Is it a book in the void?"

Cao Chuan nodded: "As long as one party has communicated with the vitality of heaven and earth, and the poor way has its own secret method to contact the disciples on duty in the door, you don't need to be surprised."

Lu Wen's brain hole has been forcibly broadened, and it seems to make sense after thinking about it: this big living person can be sent over out of thin air, and it is not difficult to think through a message.

Chapter 11

Next to him, the head of Chen Er didn't care who Cao Chuan communicated with, but was very concerned about Cao Chuan's health: "Why are you talking about this, the real person hasn't entered the water and rice for a few days, I'm afraid he's hungry, there is a thick porridge with wax flavor at Qingshitai. , the real person will go with me, and talk about it after eating."

Cao Chuan raised his head and laughed: "I'm worried about Lao Er Ye, and the poor Dao has just finished his work. Now, I'm not hungry. You have been bothering these days. I also have some superficial things here, which were brought over from my own sect. Give it to you guys."

Before they could react, twenty more sacks were stacked in front of them...

Similar to when someone appeared out of thin air that day, everyone was petrified on the spot, and Zhao Si was secretly retreating next to him.

The few people looked at each other first, and then Zhou Tong turned his head, facing Cao Chuan who was looking at the river and mountain pose: "That... the real man has supernatural powers, this... Brothers, thank the real man for giving the treasure, cough... I don't know what the treasure should be. How to deal with it? Also ask for instructions."

Cao Dazhen really wanted to ask: "Are you surprised? Are you surprised?" But at this moment, he could only caress his chest and smile: "Whose treasures are packed in sacks? It's just some superficial things. Just look at it."

From this moment on, someone's confidence is completely enough. When talking to these few, there is no fear of the first meeting. It's nothing but the ring in his hand to support him.

Since the puppy can be waved into the ring without resistance, it must be possible to live, but it will become dead when it comes out.The most basic personal safety has been guaranteed, Cao Chuan is naturally free now, chatting and laughing, and pretending to have no worries.

A few people looked at each other, and finally Zhou Tong yelled: "Where is Zhao Si, why don't you come over here?" Turning his head to look again, Zhao Si had disappeared at some point...

Zhou Tong glanced at Cao Chuan awkwardly, and he was about to step forward as soon as he bit his teeth, but he didn't want Chen Huoding to have stepped forward.

With a clatter, a lot of salt grains flowed out of the slit. Chen Huoding grabbed a handful and took a closer look, picked out the smallest grain, and threw it into his mouth.

While inserting the dagger back into his waist, he stood there and slapped his lips, watching Zhou Lu and the other people in a state of anger. The sea salt is not bitter, and it is sweet!"

Zhou Tong hurriedly coughed with his back to Cao Chuan when he heard the sound, Lu Wenwen hurriedly walked to Cao Chuan, smiled embarrassingly, and cupped his hands and said: "The people in the mountains are short-sighted, making real people laugh, this magical power just now, is it the legendary universe in the sleeve? Can't it?"

Cao Chuan was a little embarrassed to see Zhou Tong. Knowing that Lu Kengfang was changing the subject, he did not reveal it. He smiled and began to popularize science: "There is a universe in the sleeves. Indescribable. The poor Daoist is so inexperienced, the commoners just pack some sacks and catch turtles in their sleeves."

Lu Accountfang smiled and said: "I can't blame the real person for five days and nights to complete the merits. Presumably this move is also done by Fei Dao."

Cao Chuan nodded: "It takes a lot of time to carry things. I think it's not easy to live in this mountain, and it's a good intention."

Zhou Tong was a little red at this meeting, and he came over and gave Cao Chuan a deep bow: "The real person does not forget me and other brothers, knowing that my mountain people are difficult, and the people up and down the Pingfeng Village are very kind. vague."

In fact, when someone was "retreat" these days, Zhou Tong and his colleagues had privately evaluated this incident of "come from above" several times.

The stories of the gods and monsters in the outer realms told by Cao Chuan that day, everyone just listened to it temporarily, and agreed that they must be believed, but they could not be believed entirely, after all, they were too terrifying.

But no one dared to go to the bottom of this matter. Cao Zhenren came across the sky, but everyone saw it firsthand. He must have magical powers, and he did not look like a Ming person with his clothes and words.

After a detailed analysis, everyone finally decided to take a safe route: treat yourself with delicious food and drink, don't neglect, Quan should be the son who came to play in the village.If someone wants to leave one day, everyone should show off politely, and then give some entanglement, and it's good to have a good relationship.

Unexpectedly, I just unified my thoughts yesterday, and today I saw the legendary Five Ghosts Carrying Method. Seeing the benefits in front of me, Zhou Tong naturally couldn't take it seriously anymore, and the words of the scene must be released first.

Cao Chuan hurriedly stretched out his hand to help: "It's just some grains of salt piled up under the kitchen. In Western Kunlun, salt is worthless, and I am also accumulating some merits. You guys don't get along well."

When Zhou Tong heard this, he got up and discussed with Lu accountant a few words. He planned to call someone to carry the salt into the warehouse. When he turned around again, he found that Zhao Si had appeared beside the sack at some point, smiling and pouting. .

Zhou Tong was about to kick, Zhao Si turned around and ran, shook his head and Zhou Tong said: "It's a relative, all the villages, just count this monkey clever."

Leaving Lao Lu to arrange for someone to carry the salt, and a few people returned to Qingshitai. About an hour later, Lu's accountant came over, sat down and paid the bill: "The sea salt that the real person carried is of high quality, and each bag is one hundred and seventy kilograms. I just finished the scale, and the total is more than [-] catties."

After listening to Huo Huo, Zhou Tong laughed and said to Cao Chuan: "This is a big help for the village. On weekdays, the brothers get some salt from the bottom of the mountain. The taste is bitter and sand is not to mention, and the catty is short. Zhuang, the villagers in the back of the mountain, it has never been easy to eat salt, and Zhou Tong once again thanked the real person."

Cao Chuan smiled and waved his hand: "Don't thank you any more, Pindao has something to discuss with you here."

The three of them were refreshed, their hearts came, and they said in unison, "It's fine if the real person speaks directly."

Cao Chuan paused, organized his language first, and then said, "This is the first thing..."

He tapped on the small table with his finger: "Pin Dao was ordered by the teacher to enter the world in this world, and as a rule, he must use a mortal body. I also asked a few leaders to instruct him. The origin of the poor Dao, everyone should not mention it in the future. , it's good to know what you have in mind, I have leaked too much here, and it will not be good for you to track it down in the future."

Seeing a group of people nodding solemnly, Cao Chuan continued: "As soon as the name of this real person is abandoned, everyone will call 'Sir' in the future, okay?"

"Don't worry, sir, I'll find out later." The three of Zhou Tong looked at each other and cupped their hands together.

Cao Chuan nodded and continued: "There is one more thing to ask the accountant."

"Sir said it straight." Lu asked a little puzzled.

"There are two big red seal stones in the house that I saw a few days ago. Pindao borrowed them to play with them for the past two days. I wonder if the account house still remembers where this stone came from?"

Chapter 12 Corpse

Lu Wenwen was stunned for a moment after hearing this, and then he said, "Are you talking about the blood of the two parties?"

Seeing Cao Chuan nodding, Lu Accountant smiled and said, "Sir, I don't know, there is a stone mountain [-] or [-] miles west of this place, and there are colorful stones in the mountain, um, green, ink, yellow, and red. They are native products, not expensive. Things, someone brought two pieces of blanks along the way last time, I polished them in my spare time, and it was a lot of fun."

Hearing this, Zhou Tong asked tentatively, "Isn't that Mr. Stone useful?"

Cao Chuan nodded: "The disciples of the sect travel on weekdays, and when they see all kinds of miscellaneous jade and strange stones, they always collect some. As for the use..." At this point, Cao Chuan looked up at the sky and stopped talking.

Zhou Tong and Lu Accountant looked at each other, laughed, patted the table and said, "Understood, I understand, sir, you don't need to elaborate, it's not difficult, sir, do you want all kinds of stones?"

"The blood stone is good, the color is purer, and the rest of the variegated colors are fine."

Zhou Tong nodded, turned his head and whispered a few words to Chen Huoding, and Chen Huoding went down the mountain in response.

"Sir, wait a moment, when I assign it, a few miscellaneous stones will be delivered to Mr. in a few days."

It didn't take long for Chen Huoding to bring a black and thin man with a simple and honest face. He crossed his hands, and Zhou Tong said directly: "Wutian, I remember you were from Lin Jiawa?"

The man replied politely, "Yes."

"You all know about the quarry in Linjiawa, right? Tell me about it."

The black man was stunned for a moment, and then said: "Master, there are seven or eight pits in the stone mountain, all of which are opened by the old wealthy people around. In their spare time, they hire some villagers to quarry stones with rice and salt, and no one goes there when they are busy with farming."

Zhou Tong nodded: "Whose hands are the mined stones?"

"It's all in Lao Cai's hands. If there are merchants who pass by to spend the night, Lao Cai will sell some."

"Is it Lin Lao Cai?"

"Lin Laocai has it, and Xia Laocai from Fangcun also has it."

Zhou Tong asked here, coughed, and said seriously: "Wutian, sir, I need some chicken blood stones here, you can go to the cashier to get the silver, um, get 30 taels, and then take some people down the mountain, don't be brave To bluff people, just exchange it with silver and Lao Cai, remember that the purer the color of the stone, the better, don’t want variegated colors, and send it back when you buy it.”

After listening to this, the man crossed his hands and replied, "Well, Wu Tian is going down the mountain, do you still have any orders from the uncle?"

Zhou Tong said again: "The third child should have returned to the mountain last night, and it hasn't arrived yet, so you can drop by and say hello. If something happens, send someone back to report."

The man responded and went to collect the money with Lu's accountant.

Zhou Tong turned his head and said to Cao Chuan, "This Zhao Wutian has always been prudent in his work. Don't worry, sir, there will be results in a few days."

Cao Chuan cupped his hands: "I have you all."

After a while, the accountant of Lu came back and said that Zhao Wutian had already brought people down the mountain.Cao Chuan pondered for a while, and in his impression, silver seemed to be cheap, only a few dollars per gram. He thought that he still had to ask Li Douzhan. If it was cheaper, he could bring a batch of silver. It is worthless.

It was noon when he was talking, Zhao Si ran over with a big basket, and then quickly set up wine and vegetables for everyone. Cao Chuan was a little puzzled. He vaguely remembered that the ancients ate two meals a day, but it seems that there is no such thing in this Pingfeng Village. This rule, the grade is still very high, and I asked about it when I was confused.

Zhou Tong explained while eating: All the young and strong people in this village are selected from the mountain households to fight. They are raised in the village and are ready to fight with people at any time.

After listening to Cao Chuan, he felt that he was still too dogmatic. Thinking about it too, this group of people was like a group of mountain people supporting them. They were still collecting money everywhere. It shouldn't be difficult to get around.

After lunch, before we could chat a few words, I heard someone shouting below. Looking down the mountain, Cao Chuan had good eyesight. I vaguely saw a lot of people gathered in the small square. Everyone hurried down the mountain. Zhou Tong told Cao as he walked. Chuan, it may be that the third master has returned.

Before reaching the small square, Zhao Si ran over and shouted in front of several people: "The third master has just returned to the mountain, and his brother died."

Zhou Tong's face darkened, and he hurried down the mountain, Cao Chuan could only follow quickly at this time, a group of people went down to the small square on the mountainside, and saw almost four No. 50 people squatting or standing on the ground, one by one Silent, with a gloomy face, each with an iron knife, oh, and some with an axe.

"Looking at this posture, it looks like I'm going to have a movie with someone." Someone couldn't help but get a little excited. This was a real knife, not like he was holding a plastic knife on the set.

He didn't wait for him to be excited for long. When he walked to the entrance of the Juyi Hall, which had no signboard, Cao Chuan's whole body suddenly felt bad: there were two corpses lying on the ground, and he wanted to vomit because of the smell of blood.

Resisting the discomfort in his stomach, he turned his head and followed a group of people into the hall, his eyes suddenly darkened, and when he got used to it, he saw a short, chubby middle-aged man greet him.

Zhou Tong briefly introduced Cao Chuan. As expected, this middle-aged man was Chu Jianli, the third master of Pingfeng Village.

In Cao Chuan's eyes, Chu Jianli really didn't look like a leader: he was not tall, he wore a brown gebu blouse, he had a round face and narrowed eyes.

You can't tell the age either. To be honest, since Cao Chuan saw these ancients, he has never seen his age, and his face is generally old.

Cao Chuan felt uncomfortable in his stomach. Seeing that they were going to have a meeting, he didn't say a word. He simply handed over and sat down casually when he found a chair.

After sitting down and looking around, he finally understood why Zhou Tong and the others usually went to Qingshitai.I don’t know which dynasty or generation this Juyi Hall was built. It has been in disrepair for a long time. The roof is full of cobwebs, the paint on the pillars has fallen off, and the lighting is not good. human face.