Yunlai Town was not far from the foot of Clearsword Mountain. It was called a town, but it was the size of a county. Yunlai Town was the only way for merchants from the east to do business in the mainland. Several main roads converged in Yunlai Town, and the canal also diverged in Yunlai Town. The big river Xuan River that passed through the north divided into three in Yunlai Town. One went west, one went south, and one went east. It could be said to connect the four directions of the land. Yunlai Town was a big town that had gradually developed due to its geographical advantage. Over time, the imperial court also saw the benefits. Many officials were willing to be demoted to become village officials in Yunlai Town, completely breaking the law of one rank crushing the other. It was one thing to be rich, but as for the other reason, it was the inside story of the officialdom. It was too harmonious to say.
The lively scene in Yunlai Town also highlighted the dilapidated state of the Clear Sword Temple. It was so close to the big town, but there were no visitors. This was also the first sigh Cang Yun and the others had when they arrived at the gates of Yunlai Town. However, they had just reached halfway and were resting at a roadside tea stall.
"Eldest Senior Brother, where are we going later?" Ping Qing was talking.”
"We're the closest to Yunlai Town, so let's go take a look first," Su Murong said.”
"I wonder what Yunlai Town looks like."”
"Since it's called a town, it shouldn't be big, right?"”
"Then let's go to a big city." Zhu Xue said.”
Second Senior Sister Murong Su continued,"We don't know any other places.”
"Second Senior Sister, we don't know Yunlai Town either."”
Hearing the discussion of a few young tea customers, the owner of the tea stall and teahouse saw that they were the only guests at the table, so he came over to talk and said,"Little brothers, little girl, can I say a few words?”
Everyone saw that the owner of the tea stall was in his thirties. His face was covered with traces of years of exposure to the wind and rain. He was bronze-colored, but he did not look annoying. After all, he was a person who had been fighting in the service industry for many years.
"Please sit," Su Murong said. How should I address you, boss?"
The owner of the tea stall sat beside Su Murong and smiled.""Little brother is quite young and quite polite. Just call me Old Xu.”
"What advice do you have?" Su Murong asked.”
Old Xu said," I wouldn't dare to say anything. I just heard you guys talking about going to Yunlai Town. I don't know the situation, so I'll tell you."”
Everyone looked at each other. They really wanted to eat ice and hail. They didn't know that the owners of roadside stalls were usually very enthusiastic. They did business all year round and wanted to chat more with the passing customers. One was to relieve boredom, and the other was to broaden their horizons. After a long time, the strange knowledge in these people's stomachs was quite impressive.
"Old Xu, tell us about the situation in Yunlai Town."”
Old Xu looked at the Vermilion Bird and thought to himself, What a cute little girl. Unfortunately, she did not have the manners of the older girl beside her. Old Xu poured himself a cup of tea and took a sip."Yunlai Town is not far from here. It's not a small place, but a big city. It's bigger than an ordinary county. You guys are probably from other places, so you don't know the situation in Yunlai Town.”
Ping Qing, Ping Jian, and Cang Yun blushed, let alone the other four. He had lived on Clear Sword Mountain for ten years and was so close to Yunlai Town. Now, he was called a foreigner. At the same time, he hated his masters.
Old Xu saw that their expressions were not right and thought that they were young and embarrassed to be called foreigners who did not understand the geographical situation. How could he guess their thoughts? He hurriedly said,"Brothers, little girls, what are you going to Yunlai Town for?”
"We're going to Yunlai Town to earn some silver," said Murong Su.”
"Don't blame me for being arrogant. You guys aren't that old, right?" Old Xu asked curiously. Why was he sent here to earn money?"
"It's just unfortunate for my family.”
Old Xu thought that Ping Jian and the others had died, so he hurriedly said,""I'm just spouting nonsense. Don't take it to heart.”
Ping Jian's face revealed an aged expression." It's not strange, it's not strange. Heaven's will is playing tricks on us."”
The three girls laughed out loud.
Old Xu was even more confused. Look at how young you are. You can't do any work, right?”
"Don't look down on us. We're cultivators who have many years of foundation." Ping Qing jumped out and pointed at Su Murong. This is our Eldest Senior Brother, even I can't beat him." He then pointed at Murong Su and said,""This is our Second Senior Sister. Even I can't beat her.”
"Which one can you beat?" Old Xu asked.”
Ping Qing was so angry that he said," This…" He turned around and saw his two Junior Sisters 'watery eyes. Then, he thought of how many Fire Talismans his Fifth Junior Brother had given him and the fact that he could only fight Ping Jian to a draw. He had nothing to say. Zhi Neng let out a strange cry and gulped down his tea. He spat it out at an even faster speed. It was obvious that he was choking.
Old Xu's eyes were still filled with admiration as he said," So you're all cultivators. I've been disrespectful." I wonder which sect you are from?”
"We are disciples of the Clear Sword Temple."”
Old Xu thought hard for a long time, but he couldn't think of a Clear Sword Temple. He only thought that he was inexperienced and said,"So it's the Taoist priest of the Clear Sword Temple. Why didn't you all come all the way to Yunlai Town? Is there a monster in town?"
Cang Yun thought to himself, which eye of yours could tell that we came from afar? He still said,"We're just passing by. We'll drop by and see if there's anything we can do.”
Old Xu said," I see. There are a lot of people coming to Yunlai Town every day. It shouldn't be difficult for all of you to find a way to earn money." If you can't find a family to ask for your services, you can go to Yunlai Town's Yunlai Square. There are the most people there, including vendors, tourists, and merchants.”
"Thank you for your guidance," said Su Murong.
After chatting for a while, everyone prepared to set off. Old Xu really thought that these Taoist masters had really lost their elders and refused to accept the tea money no matter what. Before they left, Old Xu pointed to a main road and said,"Little Taoist masters, you can reach Yunlai Town in two hours by following this main road.”
Cang Yun and the others thanked him again before heading straight for Yunlai Town. The city gate of Yunlai Town was very majestic. Cang Yun and the others, who saw it for the first time, were stunned for a long time. After entering the city, everything was new to him, and he went to various shops. Only Murong Su and Su Murong still remembered the purpose of going down the mountain. When their junior brothers and sisters were wandering around, the two of them even asked the shop owner if he needed to perform a ritual. When the bosses saw the teenage children saying that they wanted to get rid of the demons and looked at the bumpkins 'expressions, they all expressed that there were no demons in a harmonious society.
After wandering around Yunlai Town for half a day, other than satisfying Cang Yun and the others 'curiosity, there was still no one who wanted to ask them for exorcism. In the end, they had no choice but to follow Old Xu's suggestion and run to Yunlai Square.
Yunlai Square was packed with people. There were also all kinds of small vendors, such as jewelry, rouge, or children's toys. The big shops were all on the commercial street.
"Eldest Senior Brother, how do we find the person who needs to perform the ritual?" Cang Yun asked.”
Su Murong also had a headache. He did not know how to find a customer. Ping Qing and Ping Jian looked at each other and shouted at the crowd,""Professional exorcist. Whoever has unclean things in their house, come to us! That big brother, seeing that your glabella is black, there must be a demon at home, right?"
The man named by Ping Qing and Ping Jian blushed and shouted,""What nonsense are you kids talking about?”He strode away. The crowd burst into laughter. This time, no one came to question the audience.
The few of them sat by the roadside dejectedly, not knowing what to do.
"Can you kids eliminate demons?”A luxuriously dressed old man walked over and asked.
Su Murong raised his head and said,"Yes, Old Master. There's a monster in your house?"?”
The old man smiled." I don't have any demons in my house. But what do you kids have that can catch demons?" Moreover, who would come over if you call them that? If they really have dirty things at home, they would run to the big Taoist temples or temples to seek help from the masters. Who would believe you little kids?”
Everyone looked at each other, speechless.
The old man looked at Cang Yun and the others pitifully and said,"Do the few of you know any Dao techniques for blessing?”
Everyone's eyes were focused on Cang Yun.
Murong Su said," Well, you can say that you know a little. Our Fifth Junior Brother is good at talisman techniques. There are also techniques to pray for blessings."”
"Alright then, are you guys willing to come to my house and do a prayer?" the old man said happily. If you do well, I will introduce you to my friends. Is that okay?”
Cang Yun was very happy. Murong Su asked softly,""Old sir, do you know Fang Liang?”
"Ah?" The old man was very puzzled. No one explained and happily came to the old man's house. After all, this was his first business deal.
The old man's house was in the northeast of Yunlai Town. When Cang Yun and the others arrived at the old man's house, they found that the old man's house was magnificent. It was either an official's house or a wealthy person. The gate was tall and there were two guards. A horizontal board hung on the gate with the words 'Zhao Mansion' written in gold.
"Old mister, your house is really beautiful." Zhu Xue said. This is the Zhao Manor, so your surname is Zhao?"
The old man was very fond of Murong Su, Zhu Xue, Vermilion Bird, and the other girls. Murong Su was noble, while Zhu Xue and Vermilion Bird were absolute beauties. Anyone who saw them would feel that they were like their own daughters or granddaughters. The old man said," That's right. This old man's surname is Zhao, and I'm also the owner of this house. Come, follow this old man in."”
When the two guards saw the old man return, they quickly cupped their fists and bowed."Master."
"Forget it." The old man waved his hand. He brought Cang Yun and the other seven people into the Zhao Manor.
The Zhao Residence was even more decorated with carved beams and painted buildings. Cang Yun secretly wondered what identity this old man had to have such a luxurious residence.
The old man led everyone to the living room and called a few servant girls to serve tea and refreshments for Cang Yun before he went to the back of the house to change his clothes.
"Senior Brothers, Senior Sisters, Junior Sisters, what do you think this old man's identity is?" Cang Yun asked while the old man wasn't around. Such a luxurious residence should belong to someone of great status. For such a person to ask us to perform a ritual, he should be looking for an expert, right?”
"Junior Brother, you're right. I can't figure it out either," Su Murong said.”
Ping Qing and Ping Jian were busy stuffing snacks into their mouths. When they heard Cang Yun's question, they only whimpered, but they couldn't hear anything.
"It could also be that the old man took pity on us and specially gave us alms."”
"I hope so."
"I don't think the old man is a bad person," Vermilion Bird said.”
"Just improvise," Su Murong said.”
After sitting for a while, footsteps could be heard and the old man's voice could be heard,""Come, let me show you a few children.”
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