These burly men were dressed in short robes, with white cloth covering their heads and green belts wrapped around their waists. They held shiny steel knives or iron rods in their hands. When the salt merchants saw him, they immediately recognized him as a salt smuggler. At that time, the salt tax was very heavy. If the salt tax was evaded and the illegal salt was sold, the profit would be quite high. Yangzhou was the distribution center of Huai salt in the north of the Yangtze River. A group of outlaws formed groups to evade taxes and sell salt. These salt owls were extremely fierce. When they met a large group of soldiers, they would disperse. When they met a small group of soldiers, they would draw their weapons and fight with them. Therefore, the government often closed their eyes and did not interfere. All the salt merchants knew that the salt smugglers only sold illegal salt and did not rob itinerant merchants or do other evil things. Usually, when they sold illegal salt with the common people, they were fair and honest. They did not bully others. Today, they suddenly barged into Mingyu Square in such a fierce and domineering manner. They were all panicked and surprised.
An old man in his fifties said,""My friends, I apologize for disturbing you.”As he spoke, he cupped his fists from left to right and then from right to left. Then, he said in a clear voice,"Friend Jia from the Heaven and Earth Society. Old Ninth Brother Jia, are you here?”As he spoke, his gaze swept across the faces of the salt merchants.
When the salt merchants met his gaze, they all looked terrified and shook their heads repeatedly, but they were calm in their hearts."The gangs in the pugilistic world seek revenge in the bustling streets. It has nothing to do with others.”
The old man shouted,"Jia Laojiu, this afternoon, you were talking nonsense in the tavern beside Skinny West Lake. You said that the salt smugglers in Yangzhou had no guts and did not dare to kill officials and rebel. When you're full of yellow soup, you shout loudly that if the Yangzhou salt smugglers don't agree, feel free to come to Mingyu Square and Li Chun Court to find you. Aren't we here? Jia Laojiu, since you are a good man of the Heaven and Earth Society, why are you a coward?”
The rest of the salt owls also shouted,""A good man of the Heaven and Earth Society, why are you a coward? Spicy block mom, are you guys from the Heaven and Earth Society, or are you guys hiding somewhere?”
"This is Jia Laojiu's nonsense," the old man said."Don't involve your good friends in the Heaven and Earth Society." We smugglers of salt only earn a bitter meal, how can we compare to the heroes of the Heaven and Earth Society? However, we don't want to be cowards.”After waiting for a while, Jia Laojiu of the Heaven and Earth Society still didn't reply. "Go to all the houses and take a look. If you see that cowardly turtle surnamed Jia, invite him out." This person had a big scar on his face. It's very easy to recognize." The salt owls agreed and went to search the houses one by one.
Hong Tian Xiao understood. No wonder Mao Shi Ba wanted to take the blame for Jia Lao Jiu. It turned out that Mao Shi Ba also had a knife wound on his face, just like Jia Lao Jiu. Hong Tian Xiao thought to himself that Mao Shi Ba was going to appear when he heard that, so he hurriedly shouted: "Who is making a fuss here? Do you know what this place is? If you want to find someone else, go somewhere else so as not to disturb everyone's mood.”
The business of the Lichun Courtyard was very good. Therefore, although it was not yet 11:00 pm, there were already customers and girls doing good deeds in each house. When they heard that the salt owls wanted to search the rooms one by one, they were all frightened. Some people even lay down on the girls and directly crawled under the bed. At this moment, when they heard Hong Tian Xiao's shout, they all thought that what this master said was too reasonable.
The salt owls looked up and saw a handsome young master. They shouted,"This person is not Jia Laojiu!" "I'm looking for Jia Laojiu. What the f * ck are you shouting for!”"Motherf * cker, this dog is so bold. He doesn't want his life anymore!”
While the salt owls were cursing, an old man walked out. He was about 90 years old and had a burly figure. He had a curly beard and a large knife on his back. As soon as this person walked out, the group of salt owls fell silent. It seemed that this person must be the leader of these salt owls.
The old man clasped his fists and bowed to Hong Tian Xiao."This friend, may I know Old Ninth Jia?”
Hong Tian Xiao was originally intentionally causing trouble. When he heard the salt owls curse, he was furious and was about to flare up. However, when he saw that the old man was quite polite, he was embarrassed to continue being arrogant. He also cupped his fists and bowed back,"I have never met that Jia Laojiu before, let alone know him.”
" That's it. We're not here for no reason. It's just that Jia Laojiu was spouting nonsense in the tavern beside Skinny West Lake. He said that the members of the Qing Gang were cowardly and did not dare to kill officials and rebel. He only knew how to smuggle salt and do some cowardly small business. He also said that if the members of the Qing Gang were not convinced, they could come here to find him. That's why we risked being arrested by the soldiers and came here. Since this little brother doesn't know Jia Laojiu, please return to your room and continue enjoying yourself. I'll bear all the expenses.”This old man had traveled far and wide, and he was very knowledgeable. However, he could not see any signs of martial arts from Hong Tian Xiao. However, from his many years of experience, if this person did not have some capabilities, he would definitely not dare to stand out at this time. He was extremely polite to Hong Tian Xiao.
"Hahahaha, I don't know who Jia Lao Jiu is, and I don't want to ask about the grudge between you and Jia Lao Jiu. However, although I have little knowledge, I have heard of the Heaven and Earth Society. I know that all my friends in the Heaven and Earth Society are heroes, so I admire them very much. Just now, someone among your esteemed friends insulted the Heaven and Earth Society, so I have to ask.”Since he was going to cause trouble, he naturally couldn't let it go just because of the old man's concession.
"Just now, this old man's subordinate spoke rudely, and it was unintentional. This old man apologizes to little brother on his behalf. I hope little brother is magnanimous, this old man is extremely grateful.”When the old man saw Hong Tian Xiao's fearless appearance, he increasingly believed that this person was either a person who pretended to be a pig to eat an elephant, or he had a powerful backer behind him. Thus, he increasingly did not dare to easily offend Hong Tian Xiao.
"Incense Master Zhao, this person is just a pretty boy who only knows how to talk. There's no need to be so polite with him. Let's see if he still dares to be stubborn when I go up and take him down.”The Salt Owl who had insulted the Heaven and Earth Society saw that Incense Master Zhao was giving in to Hong Tian Xiao more and more, and he couldn't help but shout.
"Good, what a man." Hong Tian Xiao clapped his hands as he spoke and walked downstairs. He came to a table beside the salt owls and sat down. There were four people sitting at this table, but they were all scared away by the sudden intrusion of these salt owls." How about this? If you can survive one move from me, I will never ask about this matter again. I will also help you find Jia Lao Jiu..."
"Alright, it's a deal." When that Salt Owl saw that Hong Tian Xiao actually dared to utter such arrogant words, he could not help but be greatly excited. However, he was even more furious. Immediately, he had an eager look on his face.
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