Poor Monk

Shen Du, are you going to die?

A long time ago, Shen Du also asked himself this question.

At that time, he answered himself: No, I will not die, I cannot die, I... don't want to die, I want to live, live for a long time.

But now...

He blinked, as if he wanted to dispel the strong emotions in his eyes, so as not to let others see the clues, or he didn't want to make himself feel so obvious.

Then he smiled slightly and replied, "It's about to die."

"..."

At this moment, Gu Zhao suddenly felt as if he had been slashed with a knife, and the blade landed on his heart, and blood gushed down.

But the heart hadn't stopped beating, so the blood was even more turbulent.

I have known Shen Du for five years.

He never thought that he would hear such a sentence from his mouth.

For Shen Du, a monstrous person who would rather die than live, and refuses to die no matter what, he believed that even if he was thrown into the forest and ate grass roots and bark, he would not easily say the word "death".

But now...

This sounded calm and breezy, just in my ears.

Gu Zhao suspected that he had heard wrong.

No one spoke for a long time.

Shen Du slowly turned his head to look at him, then smiled: "Tsk, the surname is Gu, you don't want me to die, do you?"

With a bit of casual teasing.

frivolous.

It also has a long meaning, like floating clouds floating in the sky.

Gu Zhao stared at him, the smile on his lips gradually faded, but his voice still revealed an unspeakably charming flavor, which would even make people think that he was very gentle and elegant.

"I think you are not only going to die, but also going crazy."

When the voice fell, the person had already walked away.

He went straight to Yiyang City.

Shen Du was standing behind him, looking at his back, but couldn't tell whether he believed what he said to him or not.

Believe it or not, what does it matter?

There was no need to talk about these things between him and Gu Zhao.

Eyebrows bent lightly, Shen Du didn't bother to think about what Gu Zhao was planning now, he took a last look at the flag on the tower, and followed.

Yiyang is an ancient city.

During the wars in the early years, this place was used to garrison troops.But there have been no wars in these years, and the caravans traveling to and from the foreign lands have passed through the northwest road instead of the north of Shanxi, so this place has gradually become deserted.

It is said to be a city, but it is actually more like a small town.

Entering that city gate, the rather old and dilapidated scene of the city came into view.

There are no pedestrians on the road.

They were foreigners, and it was quite eye-catching to walk in the road, but there were really no people from the world here, and they were not worried about being discovered by others, so Shen Du only followed Gu Zhao a few steps behind.

Gu Zhao didn't care about him either.

After entering the city all the way, he turned around in the middle of the road, and finally walked into a secluded alley, and came to a small door with peeling black paint, and knocked on the rusty door knocker.

After a while, the door opened.

Tong Bo's old face appeared in the crack of the opened door. He looked out, saw Gu Zhao first, and called out, "Young Master."

Then I saw Shen Du.

That gaze suddenly became cold and solemn, although he recognized who he was, he only gave him a cold look without saying hello.

He was on one side, already out of the way.

Gu Zhao walked in.

Shen Du followed behind, just crossed the threshold, and when he got to Tong Bo's side, he stopped on purpose, and said with a smile: "Oh, I, the big devil, came to pester your young master again. I'm so sorry."

Tong Bo gritted his teeth.

He deliberately wanted to compete with Shen Du with a single palm, and let this evil devil die here.But one is that he is a guest brought by the young master, and the other is that he is too strong in martial arts, so he can only bear it.

For a while, he smiled and replied: "Master Shen has self-knowledge, which is very rare."

Shen Duqi laughed, pointed at Tong Bo and turned to Gu Zhao, "Look, this is why I don't like this old man."

Can't even tell the cause and effect!

It seems that what Gu Zhao is doing now, or becoming like this, is all caused by him, the big devil!

God knows that he is so black at the root, it has nothing to do with him, Shen Du!

Gu Zhao knew that Tong Bo didn't like Shen Du.

Shen Du is not easy to get along with.After all, he is a demon Taoist master, with one person under ten thousand people, how can he be happy when he is picked on by a bad old man he calls?

So usually when he comes out to see Shen Du, he doesn't bring Tong Bo with him.

But today is special.

"You don't like it, so what are you talking to Tong Bo?" Gu Zhao looked back at him, and didn't get entangled in the matter, just walked into the courtyard, "Come with me, I'll show you The descendant of Wu Sheng."

Shen Duyi shrugged and didn't bother to care about it.

Without looking at Tong Bo's ugly face, he put on a smile on his face, as if he was also the master of this place, Shi Shiran followed Gu Zhao's footsteps.

At the same time, he looked around calmly.

The yard is not big, it is a very common market courtyard.

Outside, the old bluestone slabs are paving the floor, and some medicinal herbs are drying in the air, and the air is filled with a bit of bitter medicinal smell.Once inside the house, the smell of medicine became stronger.

Shen Du didn't like the smell, it reminded him of Ni Qianqian's medicine house.

His brows furrowed quietly, but he didn't speak.

The light in the house is a little dim.

Before he walked in, he could faintly hear the sound of smashing medicine, deep and shallow, obviously the person who smashed medicine had no strength in his hands, and he couldn't feel any martial arts cultivation.

The man was standing by the table, judging from his figure, he was really thin.

"Master Lou."

When Gu Zhaocai walked in the door, he stopped in his footsteps and shouted.

The movement of the man smashing the medicine stopped immediately.

As soon as he turned towards the door, he saw Gu Zhao, revealing that delicate and pale face, and a pair of eyes that resembled Lu Feichan's, suddenly felt a little more embarrassed.

"Young Master Gu, you are here."

When Shen Du heard this address from behind, he raised his eyebrows.

But he didn't speak.

Gu Zhao didn't care about him, just walked forward, with a warm smile on his face like a spring breeze, and his every move was like a fairy: "Mr. Lou, you are polite. I don't know if you have been wronged to live here these few days, but you are still used to it." ?”

"I was originally poor, but I got out of the predicament with your help, and survived with humiliation. I can live a peaceful life for a few days. Is there anyone who is not used to it?"

This boy should be Lou Zhang.

There was a weak sickness in his voice, and he coughed a few times after he finished speaking.

Shen Du was a little unexpected.

He thought for a while, walked up directly, approached and looked at the young man, and asked directly, "Are you Lou Zhang?"

"……Yes."

Maybe it was because he didn't know Shen Du's identity, when the young man answered, he was a little timid, he glanced at Gu Zhao first to get his approval, and then answered.

Shen Du noticed that not only was his complexion pale, but his lips also had a strange purple-blue color, and there was a small red mole at the end of the right eyebrow, which was the appearance of a passionate man.

Both hands hang neatly by his side.

The blue meridians on the back of the hand meandered, but the fingers were covered with fine scars.

His brows furrowed unconsciously.

When Shen Du was not talking, he was actually a very oppressive person, not to mention that he had accumulated a lot of power in the demon world for ten years, and a natural coercion and coldness had already condensed on his body, which made people afraid.

Now he just glanced at Lou Zhang twice, and Lou Zhang trembled.

Gu Zhao stood aside with his arms folded and did not speak.

But Shen Du laughed: "I won't eat you again, what are you afraid of? After all, you are also the descendants of Lou Dongwang and Lu Feixian. Wouldn't people look down upon you for being so courageous?"

"I, I was weak and sick when I was born, and I couldn't move around, so I was fostered by my parents in the master's medical hall since I was a child. I haven't seen them since I was seven years old. It was the master who raised me and taught me medical skills. I You don’t know martial arts, and you don’t know who you are, so of course I’m afraid.”

Lou Zhang subconsciously straightened his back and answered like this.

Shen Du asked, "Who is your master?"

"Zhang Shuping of Baicao Hall in Southern Anhui."

Lou Zhang hesitated for a moment, looked at Gu Zhao again, and then said the name.

"Don't look at him, he brought me here because he wanted you to answer my question." Shen took a step alone, stood a little closer to him, and only squinted, "You said you are Lou Dongwang and Lu Feixian descendants of me, but do you know who I am?"

"know."

Somewhat unexpectedly, Lou Zhang nodded.

Shen Du was suddenly surprised.

Lou Zhang didn't turn back to look at Gu Zhao, but he looked back at Gu Zhao: "You told him?"

Gu Zhao didn't deny it, but said: "Mr. Lou has been weak and sick since he was a child. Last year, when the soul chasing old devil was hunted down and exiled in the rivers and lakes, he went to the Baicao Hall in southern Anhui and forced Zhang Shuping to treat his illness. From this, he picked up in the chaos. That silver moon hook. The soul chasing old devil had seen Lu Feixian before, so he recognized him at that time. Later, because of Mr. Lou's eyes, he was found out from the crowd. After leaving Mr. Lou, he was imprisoned, and when the time is right, I will take him to Tianji Temple to get three volumes of Buddhist collections."

"so?"

Shen Du knew that he still had something to say later.

Gu Zhao only stepped forward to pull Lou Zhang's hand, pushed him to sit down, and pressed his fingers on his wrist, feeling his pulse.

His mouth didn't stop.

"Zhang Shuping has been kind to Mr. Lou in nurturing him, and the old soul-chasing devil can be regarded as his half-killing father and enemy. I killed the old soul-chasing devil, and thus saved Mr. Lou, and discussed the plan with him this time." .You don't have to question him too much, he knows everything. If you doubt his identity, look at those eyes, don't you understand?"

Yes.

These eyes are really similar.

Gu Zhao has never met Lu Feixian, but the Lu Feichan he knows is Lu Feixian's niece.Just talking about eyebrows and eyes, this Lou Zhang and Lu Feichan are indeed very similar.

But, "What is the plan this time?"

"Mr. Lou was born weak and sick, exactly the same as Lu Feixian's predecessor back then. Zhang Shuping has found various methods to continue his life over the years. Now that Zhang Shuping is dead, only bone medicine doctor Ni Qianqian may have the ability to save him life."

Gu Zhao's two long eyebrows frowned slightly, and put down his hands.

"It has been several years since Ni Qianqian was robbed by the Demon Daoist. I met you when I was in pity for Mr. Lou. I also thought about the deep friendship with Lu Feichan and the righteousness with Xiefeng Villa. I had to plan for Mr. Lou first. I know you covet three The Buddhist scrolls have been in the collection for a long time, and now Mr. Lou is here, I have discussed with him, as long as you are willing to let Ni Qianqian treat him, I can give you the three volumes of the Buddhist collection in Tianji Temple in the future."

Gee.

He started talking nonsense again.

Shen Du heard something wrong in Gu Zhao's words almost instantly. What does it mean to think about Lou Dongwang and ask him to invite Ni Qianqian to heal him in exchange for three volumes of Buddha's collection?

It's obviously fooling this kid.

After all, how could Gu Zhao, who is known as "the first immortal of Pengshan", get in touch with a devil like him for no reason?

Right now, the reason is just right.

Ni Qianqian, a bone medicine doctor, happened to be in his hands, and Lou Zhang was indeed a sick man at first glance, and he didn't seem to be able to live healthy and healthy for many years.

Therefore, Gu Zhao's plan can be regarded as having no desires and demands, and he understands the righteousness!

If this matter gets out, those idiots in the world will blow Gu Zhao to heaven!

One doesn't want the Buddhist treasure, and the other is dedicated to saving people.

If he hadn't known what Gu Zhao was planning when he came, I'm afraid he would have been deceived by his pity and humiliation at this moment!

Shen Du narrowed his eyes and smiled.

There was evil spirit in his eyebrows, such a smile, not only did not show any kindness, but also had a kind of sinister and evil spirit that would choose someone to devour.

Just like that, he took a closer look at Lou Zhang, and then asked, "Are you willing to do whatever he said?"

Lou Zhang was taken aback.

His face turned pale, and he fell back. If Gu Zhao hadn't helped him, he might have fallen straight down.

Facing Shen Du's question, he was speechless.

Gu Zhao had already frowned, and when he turned his eyes to look at Shen Du, he had a cold expression of disapproval. Anyone who looked at them knew that they were on different sides of the road.

"Master Shen, don't go too far."

"Excessive? Ni Qianqian is still in my hands, and you are the only ones who should be wary of me. Since you are asking me to save people, you must have a posture of saving people."

Shen Duxi became addicted and acted very similarly.

"Wu Sheng and Lu Feixian are both dead, you are a little guy, who do you think you are?"

Lou Zhang lost the last trace of color on his face.

Gu Zhao turned cold, and stood up suddenly: "Shen Du!"

With this appearance, it looks like a fight is about to start if there is a disagreement.

In fact, Gu Zhao also reached out and touched his waist, as if he was about to take out some weapon.

But at this moment a hand reached out and held him back.

Gu Zhao frowned slightly, and when he turned around, he saw Lou Zhang's extremely pale face and that forced smile: "Mr. Lou..."

"I am fine."

A look of gratitude appeared in Lou Zhang's eyes, but then he slowly let go of his hands, stood up by himself, walked in front of Shen Du, and bowed to him.

"Please don't blame Daoist Shen. I have never seen anything in the world, and I was frightened by you just now. I am also afraid of death when I am alive. Since I was young, my meridians are weak. Even with the essence of martial arts left by my father, I can I can't practice martial arts either. Now that people have discovered it, the bloody storm is not far away. But I don't want to have many disputes in the rivers and lakes, and I don't have the ability to participate. I just want to find a corner of peace and live in this world for two years. Complete scenery."

There was a little tear in his eyes.

"I hand over the three volumes of Buddhist treasures to you, and the wind and rain in the rivers and lakes have nothing to do with me. I still hope that the Taoist Lord will complete it."

"..."

Shen Du watched him bow to the end and didn't speak for a long time.

Gu Zhao also stood by and watched, but the almost compassionate expression on his face just now, as well as the indignation in his eyes at Shen Du's rude words, have completely dissipated.

He was actually indifferent to Lou Zhang's humble and pitiful gesture.

Shen Du also knew this very clearly.

The young man in front of him is really new to the rivers and lakes, and he doesn't understand anything.

But just imagine...

Even among the veterans who have been in the world for many years, how many people can see through today's situation, or have doubts about such a glorious figure like Gu Zhao?

Just a poor wretch trying to survive.

Shen Du laughed.

He didn't go to help Louzhang, nor did he give him a clear answer, just walked out of the courtyard with this strange smile on his face.

The sky outside turned dark in the blink of an eye.

There are not many people in this small town near the border, so even at night, there are few lights, and it looks extraordinarily dark and lonely.

Even the wind that blows seems to be whimpering.

Shen Du stood in the alley, looked up, the sky was dotted with stars.

After a while, Gu Zhaocai came out and said with a smile: "Sometimes I wonder, how can there be someone like you in the world who is born with me. You don't need to say a word, you know what I'm thinking, and you know what to do." How to act. Poor Mr. Lou, who was fooled by you and me."

"In your heart, do you actually have the word 'poor'?" Shen Du looked back at him, with a little more scrutiny in his eyes, "If you talk about hypocrisy, you are ten times better than me."

"I thought, in your heart, there is no such word as 'poor'."

Gu Zhao stared back at him without hesitation, but the words in his answer meant something.

Shen Du's complexion gradually became difficult to look at.

Gu Zhao didn't seem to have seen it. He took two steps forward, walked up to him, and said, "You have seen the person, and the matter has been settled. When will you take him away?"

"Wait for me to go back to the Demon Road."

Shen Du thought for a while, and then came up with a better plan.

"Isn't there still a deal between you and me?"

"Seven days later, you send a team of righteous people to the vicinity of Xuzhou City, and take Lou Zhang with you."

"At that time, I will send people to snatch it. Firstly, I will cut off the disobedient people on the Yaomo Dao, and secondly, it will make me even more dishonest and make you more innocent."

As he spoke, he laughed.

"Tell people on the face, you and I have an appointment first, I asked Ni Qianqian to treat him, and the three volumes of the Buddha's collection belong to me; but I covet the Buddha's collection, and I still don't believe you, and I don't want Ni Qianqian to treat him for him." This Lou Zhang made a diagnosis and treatment, so he took him away forcibly."

"In this way, when the incident happens, it will be more convenient for you to take the people of the righteous way to Mount Bukong with me—"

"Because you care about Lou Zhang's safety, and you are afraid that I will kill someone after I win."

After Gu Zhao finished listening, he didn't speak.

There seemed to be some unpredictable mist in his eyes, but when he looked at Shen Du, it seemed deep and gloomy.

Shen Du asked: "What do you think of my plan?"

It is perfect and thorough, and has already found a sufficient reason for the good and the evil to drive up the Bukong Mountain together. At that time, it can be said that one will sing a red face and the other will sing a bad face.

Who would have thought?

He and Shen Du were originally of the same breed, working together.

this plan...

Gu Zhao slowly curled his lips: "It's reasonable, and it's a no-brainer."

"Hahaha..." Shen Du laughed out loud in a rare way, and walked out of the alley, "So, in a month's time, there will be a meeting in Xiefeng Villa, please remember to send the invitation and see you then."

"Are you going back?"

Needless to say, the omitted three words are "demon way", but this point is between the two of them, so there is no need to bring it up deliberately.Gu Zhao knew it, and Shen Du knew it too.

As soon as his footsteps stopped, he was a little surprised: "It's time to go back and take care of some things, do you still have something to do?"

"Going back this time, the way of demons is so dangerous. Pei Wuji, what are you going to do with him?"

Gu Zhao didn't talk nonsense and asked questions directly.

When he was speaking, his gaze was fixed on Shen Du's back, as if he wanted to penetrate the back and see the expression on his face.

Shen Du was silent for a while.

In the deep and silent alley, there was no sound, not even any light.Only the faint starlight fell from above the head, but it couldn't illuminate anyone's shadow, let alone reflect anyone's eyes.

Tight and dark.

After a long time, his light voice rang out in the silence and darkness: "People on the way of monsters, I will deal with them myself. Gu Zhao, are you asking too many questions?"

Asking too much?

Gu Zhao finally couldn't help laughing, feeling absurd in his heart.

He knew that he shouldn't be talking about Shen Du's own shit, but he couldn't restrain himself at this moment, so he heard his calm and cruel voice.

"Ask too much?"

"Whether he betrayed you, you should know in your heart. I hope you really know how to deal with it—"

"Raise a dog and let him fuck you for ten years, did you get emotional from being fucked by i?"

"boom!"

The moment the voice fell to the ground, Shen Du's sharp palm had already hit his eyes!There was no half of the smile between his brows and eyes, only the serious murderous intent and infinite ferocity!

"You talk, it's hard to hear!"