【Kuan Xin】Snake and Venom

After Wei Zhuoran and the others left, the hall was silent. Wang Kuan's cold eyes fell weightlessly on the two pieces of paper in front of him, and he fell into deep thought.

The four of Zhao Jian looked at each other, Wei Ya Nei looked distressed, he hesitated and asked, "Wang Kuan, do you really want to raise private soldiers?"

Wang Kuan raised his eyes and glanced at the solemn four people, and said lightly, "Why not?"

Zhao Jian frowned tightly, and suggested hesitantly: "Wang Kuan, raising private soldiers is really not a trivial matter. We are short of manpower now, why don't we borrow people from Tang Shun first?"

Wang Kuan glanced at Zhao Jian lightly: "The borrowed people can only last for a while, not for a long time, and they are Tang Shun's people, how do I know if they will ruin me in the future because of taking orders from Tang Shun?" about?"

Zhao Jian's breath was slightly stagnated by Wang Kuan's gaze, and she had no choice but to back down: "Well, even if we agree with you raising private soldiers, where can we find them, you won't go all over the street to recruit people to be private soldiers, right? People can't believe it, can they?"

Wang Kuan stared at his fingertips with lowered eyes, and said unhurriedly: "If I remember correctly, Li Muhe seems to owe Yuan Zhongxin a favor..."

Zhao Jian and the others immediately widened their eyes, their eyes were full of astonishment, and they immediately understood the deep meaning of Wang Kuan's words.

Although Li Muhe and his subordinates have returned to the right way, the people in Banqiao Town know that their natures are not bad, and Liu Qiao also acquiesced in their merchant ships having the right to do business with foreign countries, but due to the negligence of Liu Qiao's subordinates, in the According to the official registration record, Li Muhe and others are still pirates, but no one has sanctioned them.

For an ordinary person, leaving a criminal record will make it difficult for them to move forward in this world. Although they can live well in Banqiao Town, they will only receive unfair treatment when they leave Banqiao Town——Li Mu He has already settled down in Banqiao Town, but his subordinates always have to go home, and it is impossible to stay in Banqiao Town all their lives.

But if Li Muhe's subordinates are willing to become Wang Kuan's private soldiers, Wang Kuan will wipe out the official plan for them, or give them a brand new identity, which is a piece of cake for the son of Wang Canzheng.

Li Muhe's subordinates have been traveling across the sea for many years. They have extensive knowledge, good skills, and quick minds. Since they followed Li Muhe to become pirates without the slightest hesitation, and they have never left him for five years, it can be seen that they are loyal— — All of the above are quite in line with Wang Kuan's requirements for private soldiers.

There are candidates, and the quality of the candidates is still passable. Now, as long as they know the people and don't mention the matter of raising private soldiers, who would know that Wang Shenzheng's son is going to do something, right?

The four of them blinked blankly. Thinking about it this way, it seems that it is not difficult to raise private soldiers...

Wang Kuan tilted his head, looked at the four people who had been brainwashed by him with interest, and said calmly, "So, do you still want to persuade me?"

The four of them blinked blankly and shook their heads tacitly.

Wang Kuan's eyes were deep, and a satisfied smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. He crossed his slender legs and leaned on the red wood handle with his right hand, supporting his cheekbone. He seemed to be at ease, but in fact, his carelessness A murderous aura surged under him, swallowing up all his past humility and gentleness.

He said slowly, "Since none of you object, I will leave for Banqiao Town tomorrow."

Wei Yanei was puzzled: "For this matter, it would be fine to write a letter, why go there in person?"

Wang Kuan explained: "An Lijiu has a letter to Sister Suyi, and he wants me to hand it to Sister Suyi in person. Besides, Sister Suyi doesn't seem to know that An Lijiu is still alive. I want to take this opportunity to clarify the whole thing.”

Xue Ying asked, "When did you meet An Lijiu?"

Wang Kuan: "Last night, when you were not in the secret pavilion, he came to pick up Lin Liang."

When Lin Liang was mentioned, everyone recalled what had happened before, and fell into a moment of silence. Seeing that the atmosphere was not right, Xiaojing quickly changed the subject: "Go to Banqiao Town, we can still meet Sister Suyi and Sister Nie and the others."

Wang Kuan stared at Xiaojing for a long time, and suddenly asked, "Xiaojing, can you develop a prescription based on a ready-made pill?"

Xiao Jing was slightly taken aback, and said hesitantly, "Well, I used the help of Miss Yaozhuo to prepare the half-life antidote. If I were to develop it by myself, it might take more time."

Wang Kuan asked nonchalantly: "If you are asked to prepare a half-life, how long will it take?"

Zhao Jian and the others suddenly widened their eyes and stared at Wang Kuan in disbelief. They were so dumbfounded that they couldn't speak, and suddenly a chill came to their hearts.

Xiao Jing blinked quickly, and spoke incoherently: "Wang, Brother Wang, you...do you want to prepare a half-life?"

Wang Kuan looked directly at Xiao Jing and said nothing, imperceptibly acquiescing to her question.

Xiaojing was dazed slightly by Wang Kuan's gaze, she thought for a moment, and said uncertainly: "It may take four days."

Wang Kuan lowered his eyes to think, and tapped the white and beautiful fingertips of his left hand on the wooden table in front of him again and again, muttering: "Siri..." He suddenly raised his eyes to Xiaojing, and said thoughtfully : "Then what if I want to add another poisonous effect to Half Life and Death?"

Xiaojing's breathing froze suddenly, and the alarm bells rang in his heart, he stuttered and asked, "What, what is the poisonous effect?"

Just as Wang Kuan opened his mouth to speak, he stopped the next moment. He raised his hand towards Xiao Jing to signal her to approach.

Seeing Wang Kuan's ambiguous actions, Zhao Jian and the others did not dare to speak nonsense, they stared at Wang Kuan in horror, their faces and breaths were involuntarily relaxed.

Although Xiaojing deeply felt an ominous premonition, he obediently put his head close to Wang Kuan. The latter said something softly. After a while, Xiaojing straightened up dully, as if his soul had gone out of his body.

Zhao Jian and the others were both curious and worried, eager to know what Wang Kuan said, but they didn't dare to ask clearly in person.

Wang Kuan looked at Xiaojing patiently: "How about it, can it be done?"

Xiaojing immediately regained his senses, glanced at Wang Kuan without saying a word, finally nodded, and said hesitantly: "It is possible, but it will take ten days, and I can't guarantee it will be successful."

Wang Kuan automatically ignored Xiaojing's last words. He calmly took out a white porcelain bottle from his sleeve, put it on the table, and said, "Ten days is not too long. I can let him live until then." ——This is half life and death, you take it and study it carefully, if you need anything, let them help you in the yamen."

Wei Yanei looked at the porcelain vase in astonishment, and the volume instantly rose: "Wang Kuan, where did you come from for half your life?!"

Wang Kuan: "Anlijiu gave it. As for the trip to Banqiao Town, it is enough for me to go alone. If it is quick, it will only take six days to go back and forth. The four of you stay in Kaifeng. Xiaojing concentrates on dispensing medicine. Zhao Jian , and Xue Ying in the yamen, you must always pay attention to the news from the old thief and his rogues. Although An Lijiu will follow Master Wei and the others to Nanling this time, it is hard to say if there will be any accidents. If an accident really happens then, write to me immediately, and I will hurry back.”

Wang Kuan paused, then took out a piece of white paper from his sleeve, slowly unfolded it and spread it on the table. There were more than ten names written on the paper. The list of trusted officials, if I don’t come back in time, you can turn to these people for help, even if you can’t deal with the core problem, you can solve the urgent need if necessary.”

After explaining the matter, Wang Kuan left the main hall, thinking about going to the backyard, Xiaojing stared at Wang Kuan's receding back with a worried expression, his brows and eyes were full of helplessness and worry.

Zhao Jian asked worriedly: "Xiaojing, what exactly is the additional poisonous effect that Wang Kuan said, why can't you tell us?"

Xiaojing pursed her lips, her eyes flickered, and she said cryptically, "Brother Wang didn't tell you because he was afraid of scaring you. Sister Zhao, you better stop asking. When I develop the medicine, you will naturally know." .”

Wei Yanei still wanted to ask, but seeing Xiaojing's frowning expression, swallowing the words back into his mouth, he had no choice but to suppress his curiosity back.

Xiao Jing looked outside the hall, Wang Kuan was no longer there, she couldn't help sighing in her heart, when she thought of Wang Kuan's words, her scalp went numb, and she felt like crying without tears.

Woooooo Brother Yuan, please come back quickly, if you don’t come back, Brother Wang will probably become a demon!

Wang Kuan sat quietly and silently on the edge of the bed, his eyes were dim and swaying, suddenly, he raised his hand and twisted the chain around his neck, his fingertips touched a touch of coolness and smoothness, which flowed into the bottom of his heart silently, and then spread to the limbs and torso.

Wang Kuan gritted his teeth, his eyes were bloodshot and scarlet.

It turned out that he had to endure great physical and mental pain and set up a war game, but it was so life would be worse than death.

Yuan Zhongxin had only been away for two days, but Wang Kuan was almost tormented by the longing that was carved into his bones. He didn't even know if he could last until the day Yuan Zhongxin came back.

Three years...

He and Yuan Zhongxin have experienced so many things, vividly in his mind, the 36 people in Qinghe Town, Li Muhe from Banqiao Town, the brothers and sisters of the Gu family in Wumushai, Anlijiu and Suyi, the Pei family from Gaoli, exploring the underground city , and then to the darkest period in the Secret Pavilion, only one year has passed.

Obviously only a year has passed, but it seems like a lifetime away, as if it happened in a mirror.

The one-year agreement between Yuan Zhongxin and the secret pavilion was fulfilled unknowingly. When the time limit expired, Yuan Zhongxin left.

Wang Kuan's eyes were at a loss, and he was extremely depressed, but he couldn't let it go.

Obviously every moment of separation before was extremely tormented, how could he survive three years alone?

How can it be?

In the groggy chaos, a hoarse voice resounded in a low voice, tearing apart three souls and seven souls, quenching the despair of burning jade and stone, like a demon in a purgatory where ice and fire mingled, longing for redemption:

"Yuan Zhongxin, I miss you so much, I really, really miss you..."