The Wheel-Turning Master

"This rain comes in a weird way."

Tianlang Mountain, a place where corpses are burned.

A thin middle-aged man in green clothes looked up at the sky, holding a sword in one hand and stretching out his palm to catch the rain in the other.

"The three monsters of Taoshan boasted about themselves, but were killed by Pei Wuyong, who was seriously injured and poisoned. It's really embarrassing!"

The middle-aged man in green clothes said with contempt. Behind him were seven gray-clothed people holding torches, whose robes and faces were soaked by the rain.

The rain gradually got heavier. Although the forests in the mountains were lush, they could not cover much rain. The torches were wet and extinguished, and the traces of the fight were gradually washed away.

However, everyone had already explored the surroundings several times and picked up many unburned bones. It can be roughly inferred that they were Pei Wuyong and the three monsters of Taoshan.

It's just that there is one more skeleton in the field. It should be a man around 30 years old, and his identity is unknown.

"Who burned their bodies? Where did the things go?"

"From the extra incomplete bones, this person is not very old, about 30 years old, a man!"

After analyzing this, the middle-aged man in green raised his voice and asked, "Where is the foot of the mountain?"

A man in gray said respectfully, "Replying to the elder, Huaxi County is at the foot of Tianlang Mountain."

The middle-aged man in green nodded slightly and said, "Let's go and have a look."

The rain was getting heavier and the mountain road was getting more slippery, but the crowd walked on it as if it were flat ground.

Not long after, they arrived at the gate of the north city of Huaxi County. The middle-aged man in green frowned, "Why is there such a strong bloody smell?"

After saying that, he ignored his subordinates, jumped onto the city wall, and flew towards the source of the bloody smell.

But in the blink of an eye, he saw hundreds of people fighting on the streets under the city wall.

Most of them had no martial arts skills, but were cruel and ruthless. There were more than a dozen agile people who should have some martial arts foundation.

These people were blood-thirsty, fighting desperately. There were many people with broken limbs and arms lying on the ground, wailing and shouting.

The rain was getting heavier, the thunder was roaring, and the red rain was flowing slowly.

The middle-aged man in green looked for a while, then felt bored and left.

The next morning, the sky was clear and the weather was much cooler.

After a night of hard practice, Lin Bai made further progress in Wuji Gong.

This Wuji Gong was really amazing. Not only did Lin Bai's limbs have full strength, but his ears and eyes were also much sharper.

At the same time, Lin Bai found that he had overlooked a problem.

When the three Taoists besieged Pei Wuyong that day, they asked him to hand over something...

"What is it? Secret book? Treasure? I didn't search Pei Wuyong's body carefully, so I didn't burn it, did I?"

"No. How could Pei Wuyong not tell me before he died about the things he had risked his life to protect?"

Lin Bai took out the bamboo board and looked at it carefully, but found nothing. He guessed that Pei Wuyong should have hidden the "thing", and this bamboo board was the clue.

The bamboo board had the words "peace and joy" written on it, which might be a clue, but only people close to Pei Wuyong could understand the deep meaning.

Lin Bai was too lazy to think about it. Anyway, he had obtained Wuji Gong, which was a big profit.

These days, he practiced internal skills diligently, and by the way, he inquired about the Qingyang Sect. When Wuji Gong was perfected in the future, he would complete Pei Wuyong's dying entrustment.

In short, one word: stable.

After a simple breakfast, Lin Bai went back to his old business, picked up a bamboo basket, and prepared to go to the market to sell.

Of course, the main purpose was to get information.

Last night, the Axe Gang and the Green Dragon Gang had a fight. As the instigator, Lin Bai wanted to know the result of the dog-eat-dog fight.

When he came to the market at the gate of North City, it was indeed much more lively today than in the past. Niu Er of the Green Dragon Gang did not come to watch the scene.

Lin Bai set up his stall, did not make straw sandals, but took out the medical book sent by Doctor Bai and pretended to read it.

Anyway, he would change his career in the future, so he would pretend to do it first.

At the same time, Lin Bai also pricked up his ears.

The gang fight did not affect the daily life of the people in North City, but instead gave them a lot of things to talk about.

After listening for a while, there was no definite news, but there were many different opinions.

Some people said that all the people in the Axe Gang died, and dozens of people in the Green Dragon Gang also died.

There were also people who said that the Axe Gang was afraid of being killed, and the remaining people smashed their heads and handed over money to survive.

Some even said that a master of the Qinglong Gang prayed for rain, which was how they destroyed the Axe Gang...

Lin Bai listened for a long time, but he didn't know who was telling the truth.

But no matter what, the Qinglong Gang should have won, although the price was not small.

Lin Bai concluded that the Qinglong Gang should lick its wounds while taking over the Axe Gang's business.

All the secret doors, loan sharks, casinos, etc., would be taken over by the Qinglong Gang.

The poor people in the North City should be able to have a few days of peace.

"You don't make straw sandals, why are you reading books? Is it "The King of Hexi Died of Indulgence"? Why are your illustrations different from others?"

Lin Bai was holding a medical book and thinking about it, when a young man came to the stall.

He was about thirteen or fourteen years old, carrying a bamboo basket with crisp pears in it.

He looked familiar, and Lin Bai remembered that the man selling crisp pears seemed to be called Yun Ge'er.

"I was reading a medical book, a herbal book, not a death from excessive indulgence!" Lin Bai said righteously.

"It's strange that a straw sandal seller is reading a medical book."

Yun Ge'er, who was selling crisp pears, was very surprised and asked curiously: "Lin Zhuanlun, why haven't you been at the stall these days? I can't buy straw sandals from you."

"I'm at home... Eh? What did you call me?" Lin Bai asked in surprise.

Yun Ge'er: "Lin Zhuanlun."

I'd rather be called a mat weaver and shoe seller!

“…” Lin Bai put down the medical book, only feeling that life was boring, knowing that this title might follow him for the rest of his life.

“Lin Zhuanlun, how about I take five crisp pears in exchange for your pair of straw sandals? Look, my straw sandals are almost worn out.” Yun Ge’er said, raising his legs, the straw sandals on his feet were almost worn out.

“I’m not the only one selling straw sandals in the market, why did you wait for me?” Lin Bai asked.

“Other families won’t let me take crisp pears in exchange for shoes.” Yun Ge’er’s tone was a little depressed.

They were all poor people, so Lin Bai didn’t say anything more, took five crisp pears, and gave away a pair of straw sandals.

Putting the crisp pears in the bamboo basket, Lin Bai was nagging until noon, and the medical book was almost torn apart, and Niu Er of the Qinglong Gang didn’t come.

“Don’t tell me he’s dead?”

Lin Bai had no pity and picked up the bamboo basket to go down.

When he was almost home, Lin Bai saw Mu Zhen's bun shop and remembered that he always ate Mu Zhen's buns but never gave anything in return...

This is not the way to be a neighbor, even if the other party wants to live with him.

Lin Bai thought, today he got five crisp pears, although not as white as the buns, but fresh and juicy, crisp and sweet, not bad.

Put down the burden, hold the five crisp pears in his arms, and enter the bun shop.

Although Mu Zhen's bun shop is open all day, it mainly does business in the morning, and sells sporadically at other times.

However, this job is still not easy. Every night, you have to make it on top and get up before dawn to make buns. It's really hard.

But the rest of the time is still free.

Mu Zhen wrapped her head with floral cloth, bowed her head to make shoes, and looked focused.

She looked good. Although her waist was thin, she was plump, especially her breasts. Lin Bai couldn't help but look at her twice every time.

"Sister Zhen." Lin Bai looked like a gentleman.

"Lin Zhuan... Little Lin, I was just thinking about you, and you're here!" Mu Zhen immediately looked up, stood up, and a look of joy appeared on her face.

"..." Lin Bai didn't want to give the crisp pears to her anymore, "Sister Zhen, I got a few crisp pears and brought them to you to try."

"You bought them especially for me?" Mu Zhen happily took them, and her face was even more delighted, "Have you had lunch? Sit down first, I'll give you some buns to eat."

Without waiting for Lin Bai to speak, she put down the crisp pears, picked up the plate, and took out a full plate of buns from the steamer.

"Sister Zhen, I'm not hungry..." Lin Bai was very hypocritical.

"Eat quickly." Mu Zhen sat opposite Lin Bai, watching with joy.

Lin Bai didn't know what face was, he just said he wasn't hungry, and then he started to eat voraciously.

Sister Zhen's buns still tasted the same, fragrant.

"Eat slowly, drink some tea." Mu Zhen poured Lin Bai a cup of cold tea, then supported her cheek with her hand, looking at Lin Bai tenderly.

Lin Bai finished eating the buns, feeling embarrassed to be stared at, wiped his mouth, and said: "Sister Zhen, that... It's okay, I'll go back first."

Slipping away after eating, the purpose is clear.

"Are you afraid that I will eat you?" Mu Zhen said in a resentful tone, put on the thimble, lowered her head to make shoes, "You will also make straw shoes when you go back, can't you talk to me to relieve your boredom?"

"..." Lin Bai could only sit down honestly.

"I heard that the Axe Gang and the Qinglong Gang fought last night, and many people died. Is it true?" Mu Zhen was seriously making shoes, not looking at Lin Bai.

"Everyone on the street is talking about it, it should be true." Lin Bai said.

"I don't know what these people think. If they die, their wives will become widows, and their children will lose their fathers. What will they do in the future?"

Mu Zhen said in a sad tone, turned her head to look at Lin Bai, and asked: "You won't learn from them in the future?"

"Sister Zhen is joking, I am an honest man, timid, and I can't stand the sight of blood." Lin Bai smiled.

"I know you are timid, but that's good. Not everyone can live on the edge of a knife. You can earn money but not spend it. Which woman wants her man to fight and kill? Especially as a widow, I know how hard it is to have a good man." Mu Zhen lowered her head to mend her shoes again.

As expected! Lin Bai knew that Mu Zhen would bring up the subject of sex in just three sentences...

Lin Bai couldn't answer and didn't know what to say.

"By the way," Mu Zhen looked up at Lin Bai, her neck was a little red, and she changed the subject. "I was chatting with Mrs. She on the street. She said that people of my age are actually the easiest to get pregnant. She also said that I... I am big and easy to give birth. I may give birth to three or five children in the future!"

Lin Bai took a look and didn't know whether Mu Zhen's "big" meant the upper part or the lower part.

Anyway, they were not small, and they could indeed give birth and raise children.

Lin Bai didn't think he was a good person. If it was just a casual affair, he would sleep with her for one night, but now she was going for a lifetime.

She was in love with him, how could he sleep with her and not take responsibility? But Lin Bai still has a secret, and he also wants to go out and see the bigger world, so he can't stay here for long.

"Okay."

Mu Zhen interrupted Lin Bai's meditation, lowered her head and bit off the rope of the shoe, and said proudly: "Try it, it's made specially for you. My maid didn't do it well, please don't despise it."

"Sister Zhen, how can I feel embarrassed?" Lin Bai really felt that the beauty was very kind, the cloth shoes were worthless, but the stitches and threads were priceless.

"Try it first, I heard that the big feet are also big, I haven't measured your feet, so I made it bigger. If it's too small, I'll find a stick to support it for two days, and it can be worn." Mu Zhen smiled.

"That thing?" Lin Bai had a headache, thinking that a widow is a widow after all, and she dares to say anything.

And these days, Mu Zhen's words seem to be bolder and more explicit...

"What are you thinking about? I'm talking about the bridge of the nose." Mu Zhen bit her lower lip and smiled, raising her eyebrows to look at Lin Bai.

"I was thinking about the bridge of my nose, what do you think it is?"

Lin Bai also laughed, took off his straw sandals, and put on cloth shoes, which fit his feet perfectly.

"Take two steps and stamp your feet." Mu Zhen was very happy, as if he had done something great.

Lin Bai did as he was told.

"The shoes I made are just the right size for you, and they fit perfectly." Mu Zhen said meaningfully.

What kind of lewd words are these? Lin Bai can be considered a man who has licked blood, but he still couldn't withstand Mu Zhen's attack.

"Okay, you are sweating all over, are you so afraid of me?"

Mu Zhen laughed, "Go back quickly. New shoes may rub your feet, and they will be comfortable if you wear them more."

Lin Bai didn't dare to stay for long, and after a polite word, he quickly picked up his own bamboo basket and went home.

Not far away, he saw two constables posting something on the street.

This is not normal! Usually, official documents and arrest notices are posted in front of the county government and at the city gate.

How could they be posted in this poor place in Beicheng?

Lin Bai went forward with his load on his shoulders to take a look, and the idlers on the street also gathered around.

One of the scoundrels asked, "What is written here? Why did our county master think of North City?"

An old and steady constable looked around at the crowd, his hand pressed on the knife on his waist, and said loudly, "The county master sympathizes with the people and is investigating the missing people in Huaxi County! Especially men around 30 years old! Anyone with clues will be rewarded with ten taels of silver!"

The crowd of onlookers laughed, and they didn't believe that the county master was so kind.

The unruly man laughed even louder and asked, "Last night, the Axe Gang and the Qinglong Gang had a fight. I heard that many people died, all of them men. Does this count as missing people?"

The old constable ignored him and shouted, "In addition! If anyone knows someone who has been to Tianlang Mountain recently, the one who provides clues will be rewarded with 100 taels of silver!"

"A while ago, there was a rapist who killed a whole family. There was a gang fight last night, and the county master didn't intervene. Why does he care whether others go to Tianlang Mountain today? Shouldn't the hunters and firewood collectors in the village at the foot of the mountain be arrested?" Someone in the crowd was sarcastic.

The two constables heard this and didn't respond. Instead, they preached it again and then left.

Lin Bai understood that this was aimed at Pei Wuyong!

It was also aimed at himself! The body was not burned clean that night, and someone came here because of the smell!

The first of the two things the constable said should be on Xue Ba, and the second should be on himself...

Lin Bai had expected someone to come to investigate, but he didn't expect the person to be so capable that he could command the head of a county.

This is clearly a man who can do both black and white things!

"How good is the martial arts of that person? He is definitely not as good as Pei Wuyong, but he is about the same as the three Taoists..."

"But even if he is slightly inferior to the three Taoists, I can't resist him at all."

"Huh? Why should I worry?"

"Who saw me going up the mountain? Am I familiar with Xue Ba? We were familiar that night, very familiar...but we are really not familiar now."

"I am just a weaver and shoe seller! I can't even marry a wife, so I can only have an ambiguous relationship with a widow!"

Lin Bai picked up his load and went home, and felt that the cloth shoes made by Mu Zhen fit his feet well and were comfortable.