Cannon fodder apprentice reborn

After taking over the position of chief steward of Liutongchun Pavilion, Song Yantai asked someone to deliver the key to the warehouse in the pavilion to Ruan Qiu, sober up the next morning, Ruan Qiu responsibly went to Liutongchun Pavilion.

Under the seven-storey building, people arranged by Song Yantai were waiting for Ruan Qiu there.

The clever looking young man is called Song Zixi, a member of the Song family branch in the outer city. In terms of seniority, he should be called Song Yantai. Carelessly.

He was also very curious about Ruan Qiu, and after coming up and confessing that he was arranged by Song Yantai to assist Ruan Qiu, he inquired about the murder of Song Yantai by Ye Qiao and the Song family some time ago, "I heard that it was Manager Ruan who saved my cousin that day. The Chief Officer is still the apprentice of the Sword Master of the Xuanji Sect, so the swordsmanship must be very powerful, right? Could the Chief Officer tell me about what happened that day?"

Ruan Qiu looked at his desperate look, it was really hard to resist, went upstairs with him to the accounting room, and said with shame: "Young Master Song, don't be so polite, your cultivation level is higher than mine, and you are the nephew of the Song City Lord, and I am just temporarily Acting as a steward, to help arrange next month's auction, you call me dead. Don't Mr. Song know what happened that day?"

"But the chief steward is the apprentice of the Juggernaut and the benefactor of my cousin..."

Seeing that Ruan Qiu's beautiful and young face was obviously uncomfortable, Song Zixi said tactfully: "That's okay, you and I will call each other friends, how about that? I knew that something happened in the City Lord's Mansion that day, and many people in the inner city knew about it. But I don't know what happened that night, because I am a branch of the Song family in the outer city. The main family of the Song family has been controlled by Song Erye these years. If someone murders the city lord, it won't implicate our separated family members, Tang Shu is very reasonable."

Ruan Qiu nodded clearly, and said with a light smile: "The matter is just like the rumors outside. City Lord Song fell ill, and they took advantage of it. I was just helping City Lord Song find his medicine and send it back. Fellow Daoist Song, you should be Song City Lord. People who are close to the city lord."

Just in front of the accountant's door, Song Zixi consciously stepped forward and pushed the door open. After Ruan Qiu entered, he followed up, then smiled and waved his hands, "That's not true. I only met Tang Shu a few times, and I don't know Tang Shu Why did you let me come to Liutong Spring Pavilion? Fortunately, I was only here to help. After this auction, I left. Speaking of which, I have a better relationship with Brother Tang...it is the shopkeeper of Jinxiufang, Daoyou Ruan , I know, you also saved Brother Tang this time."

Song Zixi paused for a moment with a smile, turned to look at the door, saw no one outside and said in a low voice: "I'm more familiar with Brother Tang, and I stayed in his Jinxiu workshop for a while before, so I don't want to say it, lest my uncle think that I Elbow turned outward, brother Tang also avoided the Song family before, and asked Daoist Ruan to help me keep it secret! Knowing that I will come to Liutong Spring Pavilion this time, Brother Tang specially sent someone to send me a letter, asking me to take good care of Fellow Daoist Ruan, Don't let Ye Qiao's subordinates be bullied."

Ruan Qiu was a little surprised, and silently remembered Tang Xun's kindness in his heart.

Song Zixi showed concern again, "Fellow Daoist Ruan, how is Little Brother Tang? He lives in the city lord's mansion, and I can't even see him. I heard that he was seriously injured. Is he better now?"

Ruan Qiu said: "Treasurer Tang's injury still needs to be recuperated slowly. I think he will recover with City Lord Song around. Daoyou Song, I'm new here, and I don't know what the manager will do on a daily basis. You know, we have to do it now." How to do it?"

Song Zixi nodded, and took out a gold-plated post on the desk.

"There is no rush for the miscellaneous affairs of Liutongchun Pavilion. There are more than a dozen stewards in the pavilion. After replacing Ye Qiao's people, the daily operation can still be guaranteed. Everything is as usual. What is urgent right now should be postponed until the next day. Monthly auction, Fellow Daoist Ruan, look at this."

Ruan Qiu took the post, opened it, and felt a little confused in his eyes.

"Flower Festival?"

Song Zixi said: "Yes, Shifang City holds a grand event every February to celebrate the Flower Festival, and this year is no exception. The auction originally scheduled for these days was postponed to next month because of Ye Qiao and the Song family's turmoil. During the Huachao Festival. Uncle Tang means that every year the Huachao Festival is the busiest time in Shifang City, and there will be many distinguished guests at that time. We, Liutong Chunge, can’t lose the face of the city lord’s mansion. He told us to prepare for this event In this auction, it will surely overwhelm all parties!"

Ruan Qiu was quite an expert in the calculation, but it was his first time preparing for an auction. He asked Song Zixi, "Then what shall we do?"

"Screen the treasures in the warehouse that are worthy of this auction and make a list, and invite all parties..." Song Zixi did these things with ease, very calm, "This is probably what I have to be busy with. The original stewards have made a list. However, because it was postponed to the Huachao Festival, everything had to start again. There are still ten days before the Huachao Festival, so I can help Tang Shu take care of the daily affairs of Liutong Spring Pavilion, but I can't be a person who holds eyes. Daoyou Ruan was born under the Sword Saint of Xuanji Sect. I must have seen all the good things. I will collect a new batch of treasures, and let people make a list of all kinds of treasures in the warehouse Hand it in, and Daoyou Ruan will conduct the screening."

It didn't sound too difficult, Ruan Qiu got serious, and couldn't help but feel a little ashamed, he was invited by Song Yantai to act as the chief steward, but he didn't know anything.On the other hand, Song Zixi looks young and has a cheerful temperament, but he handles things unexpectedly calmly.

"Okay, then please trouble Song Daoyou."

"No trouble." Song Zixi smiled, "We also took advantage of the benefits from my cousin. Well, time is running out. After a while, the outer city will be busy all over the city, and we have to move. Fellow Daoist Ruan, go to the warehouse first."

Ruan Qiu naturally agreed, and he also took advantage of City Lord Song, so he should correct his attitude and help people prepare for this auction.

As soon as he entered the warehouse, even though Ruan Qiu had seen many of them in Qinghuishan warehouse, he was almost dazzled by the huge amount of inventory.He and Song Zixi split up, called a warehouse manager to lead the way, and compared the real objects in the warehouse with a booklet. Unknowingly, time passed quickly, and when Axi came to Liutong Chunge and asked him to go back to eat, it was already sky blacken.

Ruan Qiu was also exhausted.

He did not expect that this job sounds simple, but it is not easy to do.

It was only the first day, and he hastily sifted through the thick booklet recording the inventory of treasures in the pavilion, went to the warehouse to check, and found some mistakes in the records. On the list, there are several treasures that were originally reserved for the finale of this auction.

There are more than a dozen treasures of the eighth and ninth ranks, although they are all precious, but they are still a little short.Ruan Qiu knows that Shifang City is so prosperous that there are no treasures, and the distinguished guests who will come during the Huachao Festival may not be able to see these. There must be an attractive finale and a gimmick, so that this auction can be held in Huachao. In the court festival, it is brilliant.

This is the first day, and there is still time.

Fortunately, the stewards in Liutongchun Pavilion are still obedient, probably because of the lessons learned from Ye Qiao and several stewards under him who were kicked out of the pavilion, or Ruan Qiu's identity as the sword master disciple Deterrence, Ruan Qiu and Song Zixi will follow their orders, and they will do it beautifully, and they dare not make the slightest mistake.

So after five days of busy work in Liutong Spring Pavilion, Ruan Qiu finally finalized the list of treasures for this auction, but it was still a little short. Many treasures recovered by Song Zixi were also listed, but their appearance was not as good as others Not much.

It must be unique and attractive enough to be considered the finale.

What's more, this is an auction during the Huachao Festival in Shifang City, and the owner of Song Dynasty asked Liutong Spring Pavilion to prepare well.

That day when Ruan Qiu came out of the pavilion after checking the accounts, most of the people in the Spring Pavilion in Liutong had already left. It was getting dark, and he and Song Zixi came down from upstairs and were about to say goodbye. The figure in white clothes surprised him.

The twilight is all together, the sky is like a fire, and the warm orange light is reflected on the lights of thousands of houses in this bustling ancient city.

Yin Wuchen, who was dressed in white and snow-covered, stood in front of the gate of Liutong Spring Pavilion, with a handsome face and a cool figure, attracting many people's attention.

"Master..."

Ruan Qiu's eyes were a little astonished, he didn't expect Yin Wuchen to show up suddenly, and he was still standing on the street where there were still many pedestrians.

There were people who hadn't left in the pavilion looking at the white-clothed sword cultivator in front of the door. When the newly appointed chief steward and Song Zixi came downstairs, they all lowered their heads and packed their things with a straight expression.Ruan Qiu's voice was not loud, they couldn't hear it, but Song Zixi who was standing next to Ruan Qiu heard it, his eyes widened in surprise, and he looked at the person outside the door in disbelief.

"That... is your master?"

Sword Master Yin Wuchen came to Shifang City!

Ruan Qiu knew that it wasn't the first day that his master came to Shifang City, but it was the first time to show up in such an official way, but seeing Yin Wuchen just standing in front of the door and looking at him from a distance, there seemed to be a three-pointed smile in his eyes Ruan Qiu couldn't figure out Yin Wuchen's intentions, but she couldn't help being attracted by Yin Wuchen.

Master is really pretty...

Ruan Qiu coughed lightly, and said to the stunned Song Zixi, "It's my master, then I will leave this place to Fellow Daoist Song, and I will leave first."

His ears were reddish, he glanced at Yin Wuchen, lowered his head slightly and walked towards the door, Song Zixi subconsciously wanted to stop him, but swallowed back his words when he stretched out his hand, watching Ruan Qiu walk towards the cold white-clothed North Shore Swordsman outside the door, Still a look of astonishment.

"This is the Sword Master of the Xuanji Sect..."

Ruan Qiu could also understand the shock in Song Zixi's heart. When he first knew the identity of his master, he was also shocked by it.But at this moment, under the eyes of many peeping at his master, he slowly approached Yin Wuchen, the corners of his lips curled up, and he laughed.

"Why is Master here?"

Obviously his avatar comes out of the sapphire sword, he can show up at will, appear beside Ruan Qiu, but he has to wait downstairs.

Yin Wuchen's originally slightly cold and serious eyebrows followed his approach, and the ice melted in an instant, with a smile in his eyes, "You can't pay attention to me when you are busy. I want your brother to ask that little girl named Axi to call you back every day." This is also the purpose of eating. I haven't been to Shifang City for a long time, and I have some free time today, so I want to try it and bring you home."

"Master..."

Ruan Qiu pursed her lips slightly, but finally couldn't restrain the corners of her lips from rising. Her pair of autumn water eyes were shining brightly, which made people fall into addiction at a glance.

He himself didn't have the slightest self-awareness. After thinking about it, his gentle smile revealed a bit of helplessness, "I know, I will go back sooner in the future, master, don't worry, in a few days, when the Flower Festival is over, I won't have to come again The six contracts are in the Spring Pavilion."

Yin Wuchen curled his lips into a chuckle, turned around and walked back side by side with Ruan Qiu.

"How's the auction going?"

There were many passers-by on the road, Ruan Qiu was not too close to Yin Wuchen, but he couldn't help getting close to him, his shoulder was almost touching his shoulder, when he heard this, he shook his head in distress, "It's almost there, and I'm still selecting the finale treasures. He looked at the newly-hanging lanterns on both sides of the long street, and felt a little longing in his heart, "The Flower Festival is approaching. I heard that a Baihua Building was built in the outer city to watch the sea of ​​flowers. It must be very beautiful. Even the inner city has begun to decorate. I heard that the curfew will be temporarily lifted for those few days.”

Yin Wuchen looked down at Ruan Qiu's side face, and said with a smile: "Those days should be the busiest time in Shifang City every year. I have heard about it, but I have never seen it with my own eyes. If you are lucky, stay and play for a while if you like it.”

Ruan Qiu shook his head resolutely, "I'll probably go back to the sect when I'm done with Liutong Chunge. But Axi still needs to find someone, brother... I don't know if he will go back with me. Teacher Zun, fortunately you are here, let's go back together."

The smile in Yin Wuchen's eyes could no longer be concealed, "Okay, I'll listen to you."

Ruan Qiu's cheeks were flushed, if it was in the past, how could he dare to arrange his master like this?He was very happy that Master pampered him like this.

Seeing that they walked through this street, there were a lot fewer pedestrians in front and behind, Ruan Qiuqiu rolled his eyes, took two quick steps and stretched out his hand.

Yin Wuchen's right hand was covered with warmth, and his hand was grabbed. He looked back, Ruan Qiu looked at him with a blushing face, and quickly turned his head to look forward, as if this was an unusual thing, but if Ruan Qiu Qiu didn't secretly read his words...

Yin Wuchen couldn't help laughing in a low voice, turned his wrist, and took the little apprentice's thin white hand into his palm, holding hands like this and walking back to Ruan Qiu's current residence, he also felt a little different in his heart, a little novel, and a kind of Indescribably sweet.

But all in all excellent.

"Xiaoqiu, are you tired?"

"fine……"

Under the glow of the sky, the master and the apprentice walked through the quiet street to return home while talking, and the wind and flowers fell, which also dyed the afterglow of the setting sun with fragrance.

After this day, the news of Yin Wuchen's appearance in Liutong Spring Pavilion in Shifang City spread like wildfire. When Ruan Qiu found out, it was too late even if he wanted to stop it.And in the next two days, many people sent treasures to Liutong Spring Pavilion for consignment, as long as they could get a seat in the Huachao Festival auction.

At that time, Ruan Qiu finally understood his master's intentions, but he couldn't laugh or cry.

Master is really...

Let him always feel that he is not good enough, because the master has given him too much.

This time, Ruan Qiu also found the finale treasure that satisfied both him and Song Zixi——

Panacea.

This is the extremely precious ninth-level spiritual grass, and it happens to be what Ruan Qiu wants.

In the medical scriptures, Ruan Qiu originally wanted to buy the panacea that Mo Hanshui and his wife guessed might be needed to heal Yan Buping's old injury, but was entangled in Song Yantai's trust in him.

However, the other party also has a requirement for consignment of this Wanlinghua, that is, it must be the finale treasure at the Huachao Festival auction.

Ruan Qiu couldn't help it. He was a little unhappy, but he was relieved.In this way, he finally completed the list for this auction. Wanlinghua is rare, and even if it is not needed, he will try his best to photograph it, even if it is only for collection.

At the same time, he also made up his mind that no matter how many spirit stones he needs, he must take the Wanlinghua when the Huachao Festival is auctioned!

In early February, the Huachao Festival is approaching.

The Spring Pavilion of Liutong was officially closed, and began to prepare for the auction in five days. Ruan Qiu, as the interim chief steward in charge of the overall situation, also got busy with many stewards up and down in the pavilion.

In the past few days, Mei Hanyue's injury has improved, and she heard that Liutong Chunge is short of manpower, so she didn't take any more rest and came back to help.

Zhao San and his wife delayed their trip for a long time, because they were worried about their sister, so they finally chose to postpone and leave after the Flower Festival.

Song Xue returned to the Song Clan Academy, and was taken care of by the people from the Jinxiu Pavilion arranged by the Song family and Tang Xun, and he was slowly repairing his golden elixir.

And Tang Xun...

Two days before the Huachao Festival, Ruan Qiu finally saw Tang Xun again.

He moved back, and the Tang family started arguing that very day.

Many people came in and out, carrying many spiritual plants that Tang Li had found through his contacts—this was one of Tang Li's few hobbies.

Even though Tang Xun was handicapped, any flower or plant would die if it fell into his hands.

Ruan Qiu really worried about the flowers and plants in the neighbor's house for a long time, but when he saw Tang Li sitting in a wheelchair with a ruddy complexion and being pushed in by Tang Li, he also breathed a sigh of relief for Tang Li. I have the strength to eat.

Speaking of which, Tang Xun moved back while Song Yantai was in retreat. He said that Song Yantai was using his status as a disciple of Ruan Qiu Sword Master to intimidate those who had two hearts in Liutong Spring Pavilion.This time, Liutong Spring Pavilion is going to hold a big auction, because his illness is finally cured, and he, the city lord of Shifang City, should also come out for a walk, so as not to let outsiders bully him again.

However, it was too early for Song Yantai to take the medicine, so he still had to retreat and recuperate.

Ruan Qiu said, it's no wonder that the list of auction treasures he sent up was a letter from Mr. Song, and Mr. Song also thought these treasures were good.

These days, Song Zixi has asked people to spread the news about the precious Wan Linghua that will be the finale of this auction. In addition to the private rooms reserved for the distinguished guests who are sure to come, the rest of the auction seats are also quickly sold out. Also because of Yin Wuchen.

Ever since he appeared in front of Liutong Spring Pavilion, Song Zixi had thought of the gimmick needed for this auction, but he had just discussed with Ruan Qiu to borrow Yin Wuchen's fame, and there was already rumor in Shifang City that Yin Wuchen would come. Rumors of the auction.

They didn't know how many people came here for the Wanlinghua, and how many people came simply for the sword master Yin Wuchen.

There is no need to distinguish.

On the last day before the Huachao Festival, Ruan Qiu was setting up the venue in the pavilion and counting the roster, when Song Zixi suddenly came and said that someone wanted to see him.

Ruan Qiu was puzzled, so he put down the roster and went downstairs. When he saw the person in front of the door, he couldn't help being taken aback, and his eyes suddenly lit up.

"Xie Ying! Second Senior Brother!"

Xie Ying was standing together with Lu Mingfeng talking, a little eager to compete in the Liutong Spring Pavilion, and beside her was a girl with a gun, dressed in red and full of heroic spirit.

Seeing Ruan Qiu coming out, Xie Ying and Lu Mingfeng walked over with joy on their faces.

After a few months of separation, Xie Ying has grown much taller, and Ruan Qiu has also matured and stabilized.

However, Xie Ying was still the same as before. When she saw Ruan Qiu, her eyes became straight, "I haven't seen you for a few months, Senior Brother Ruan has improved!"

"Okay! Junior brother has grown up again!" Lu Mingfeng was also very pleased, and stepped forward to pat Ruan Qiu on the shoulder, almost knocking Ruan Qiu down.Lu Mingfeng hurriedly supported him, and when he saw that he was standing still, he scratched his head and gave a dry laugh, but his eyes were still happy, "Little brother, brother, I finally arrived at Shifang City, and this time I came to join you specially!"

"Second Senior Brother is coming to Shifang City, why didn't you send me a message earlier?" Ruan Qiu couldn't help but slap Lu Mingfeng on the shoulder heavily.

Lu Mingfeng was caught off guard and staggered when he was photographed, everyone was stunned.

He gasped, rubbed his shoulders, and gave Ruan Qiu a thumbs up with a look of admiration, "Little brother is much stronger!"

On the contrary, Ruan Qiu felt a little embarrassed, and turned to look at Xie Ying, "Second Senior Brother, Xie Ying, why did you come here to find me?"

Lu Mingfeng laughed and said: "Now you are the chief steward of Liutong Spring Pavilion, we heard about you as soon as we entered Shifang City."

Xie Ying nodded heavily, holding the sword and looking at Ruan Qiu with bright eyes, "Senior Brother Ruan is so powerful! He built the foundation before me, and became famous before me! I knew that Senior Brother Ruan must not be simple. Then Senior Brother Ruan, Can you agree to compete with me now?"

"You really haven't changed at all."

Ruan Qiu laughed and shook his head, suddenly noticed a rather scorching gaze, he looked at the girl in red dress behind Xie Ying, saw that she didn't look like Xie Ying, but guessed their relationship, so he nodded at her, "This is Miss Xie, right?"

There are two disciples under Xie Xuanqing, the Grand Master of Zixiao Palace, and these two disciples are also a pair of siblings. Ruan Qiu had seen the list of distinguished guests invited by the Huachao Grand Event before, and knew that Zixiao Palace would send someone to meet Xie Ying , it is not difficult to guess the identity of his sister.

The red-clothed girl's cheeks flushed, and she moved the gun barrel, wanting to cup her fists to salute, but seeing Ruan Qiu looking at the tiger-tooth gun in her hand, not knowing whether she was curious or afraid, she put it back into the storage ring, With a light cough, he clasped his fists at Ruan Qiu.

"My name is Xie Xiaoxiao, and I'm Xie Ying's older sister." She was a little uncomfortable talking like that, and when she looked at Ruan Qiu's face, she couldn't help lowering her voice, "You are Ruan Qiu, I've heard You, you really look very good-looking."

"Hmm..." Ruan Qiu was taken aback for a moment, the mood of being praised was subtle, but his face was still gentle and he bowed back, "Thank you, fellow daoist, for being polite."

"I'm not polite." Xie Xiaoxiao raised his chin and told Ruan Qiu in a loud voice, "Since he came back from Xuanjizong, this brat has been talking about Ruan Qiu of Xuanjizong every day. I didn't believe how much you have. Looks good, now I believe it!"

Xie Ying was not afraid of being exposed, and said to his sister confidently: "I said a long time ago, when you see Senior Brother Ruan, you will definitely like him. Senior Brother Ruan is an excellent person!"

Xie Xiaoxiao couldn't see his complacent look, so he was about to slap him subconsciously, raised his hand and froze again, quickly put his hand behind his back, and squeezed a stiff smile at Ruan Qiu, "I heard that Daoist Ruan is the same age as me, and older than me." Older, let me call you Senior Brother Ruan too. What I said just now was not malicious, so don’t worry about it, I’m very glad to meet you.”

The originally heroic descendant of Zixiao Palace was embarrassed to speak loudly when he saw Ruan Qiu, because Xie Xiaoxiao was amazed at a glance, and felt that such a beautiful and well-behaved little beauty was like colored glass, which would shatter when touched, and he was embarrassed to lecture his junior in front of him.

Ruan Qiu believed that she was not malicious because her eyes were very clean. He nodded with a smile, "I've heard of Miss Xie a long time ago. It's also my luck to meet Miss Xie today."

"But this is my misfortune."

Lu Mingfeng sighed coldly, and grabbed Ruan Qiu's shoulders, "These brothers and sisters have different temperaments. I fought with them outside the city for half a day today, and I was exhausted. Good brother, take me to your house to rest for a while, let's sit down Speak slowly."

Xie Xiaoxiao hurriedly explained to Ruan Qiu after hearing the words, "Xie Ying said that Senior Brother Lu is very powerful and can beat him, and even bet with me that I can't beat him, so I offended Senior Brother Lu...Senior Brother Lu, Senior Brother Ruan, as an apology , I invite you to a bar!"

Ruan Qiu has a very poor capacity for alcohol, but he doesn't want to drink. Before he could refuse, his second senior brother said happily, "Okay! Then let's go quickly. I heard that the drinks and food from the drunken fairy in the inner city are very good."

Xie Ying curled her lips and said: "I still want to catch up with Senior Brother Ruan, Senior Brother Ruan, I heard that you saved the Lord of Shifang City, can you tell me..."

Before he finished speaking, Lu Mingfeng picked up the collar by the back and pulled it aside, "Stop talking, I'm almost starving to death!"

Ruan Qiu looked at Lu Mingfeng who was clutching his stomach and screaming hungry, then looked at Xie Xiaoxiao who looked expectant, sighed with a smile, and finally nodded.

"Then let's go."

At the same time, on the river with colorful lanterns in the outer city, a simple and spacious big ship is slowly docking. The young man in brocade clothes standing on the deck facing the wind is looking at the exquisite lanterns in the middle of the river from a distance, squinting his eyes slightly. Curved lips raised a smile.

"Hurry up and land, I can't wait to see my cousin."

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