Luo Shan was Zhao Zhiwei's last disciple. Strictly speaking, blacksmiths didn't have any rules about passing on the skills to males and females. However, it was indeed not suitable for girls, and Zhao Xiaomei was not interested at all. Zhao Xiaomei had to find a child from outside. Unfortunately, that child was a genius.
He had shown amazing talent since he was young. When Nangong Xiaoxiang was still playing, he was already the number one blacksmith in Zhao Ji. When Nangong Xiaoxiang became Gong Yunque's disciple and blew up her master's precious pill furnace for the first time, Luo Shan was already the shopkeeper of the Zhao Family branch. Nangong Xiaoxiang knew that even if that guy didn't become a blacksmith, his achievements in any industry would be far beyond his reach.
Moreover, he was about the same age as Nangong Xiaoxiang and was also a member of the Celestial Sect. Even though he was not an orthodox practitioner of Celestial Chi, he had inherited the good tradition of using Celestial Chi to forge weapons.
Luo Shan and Zhao Xiaomei had a very good relationship. When Zhao Xiaomei called him " Senior Brother ", she was like a little honey. This was something that had never happened before.
Inside the shop, it was a luxurious world. The shop was separated from the blacksmith's shop. It was no longer a tinkling blacksmith's shop, but a real shopping temple for VIPs. Regardless of whether it was the decoration or the design of the weapons, they all looked very valuable. Looking at the clothes of the customers, they were all either rich or noble.
"The branch is even more impressive than the main store.”Nangong Xiaoxiang said to Luo Shan.
"The people of Jinxun Town are like this. If the shop is shabby, no matter how good the things are, they won't be able to sell for a high price.”Luo Shan said with a smile.
Suddenly, she saw a few workers carrying a box out of the back door. It was a special tribute box. Nangong Xiaoxiang recognized it, but it didn't seem to be sealed by the imperial court. As it was just a flash, Nangong Xiaoxiang did not see it clearly, so she did not ask about it.
Luo Shan had invited them to the best restaurant in town. All the delicacies in the world were placed on a table. After three rounds of wine, Luo Shan said to Zhao Xiaomei,"Previously, Master sent a message saying that you might pass by here. Because I have to personally escort the tribute, I don't have time to make more arrangements. So I ordered my subordinates to set up a house in the south of the city. You and your friends can live there. I will provide all the food and clothing expenses.”
As expected of a wealthy family, they were generous. He had to set up a house just for a short stay.
However, Zhao Xiaomei was obviously not interested in these things. After all, she was the apple of Zhao Zhiwei's eye and had seen all kinds of big scenes. She boasted to Nangong Xiaoxiang that she didn't bring a single cent with her since she left the house, and that she had earned all her money as a guide.
The little girl was very ambitious, and Nangong Xiaoxiang admired her.
Zhao Xiaomei's eyes were drowsy and she said casually,"Senior Brother, who owns such a big shop?”
It sounded like he was talking about this restaurant, but in fact, he was referring to something else. Although Zhao Xiaomei looked heartless, she was not stupid. How could she let her father's business fall to the side? Nangong Xiaoxiang, Chang Huai, and Jun Xiaojue did not expect this to happen. They waited quietly for Luo Shan to flare up.
Luo Shan's expression did not change at all. The corner of his mouth still had that faint smile."The branch will always belong to the Zhao family. It's only right that junior sister wants to take it back.”
Luo Shan was willing to abdicate. He thought that Zhao Xiaomei was sent by that sly old fox, Zhao Zhiwei, to test him. Zhao Zhiwei would put him in an important position, but he wouldn't let him do whatever he wanted. Luo Shan knew this very well.
"No, no, no. You know I'm not interested in this. I want you to hand the shop over to her." Zhao Xiaomei pointed at Nangong Xiaoxiang and said," I still want to ask you about Yu Wuxia's whereabouts.”
Zhao Xiaomei suddenly changed into the manner of the Zhao family's eldest daughter. Although she was a little bossy, it was much better than Luo Shan's fake smile.
Nangong Xiaoxiang was very surprised and didn't know what Zhao Xiaomei was trying to do. He wanted to do business himself? However, Nangong Xiaoxiang didn't think that she could make the shop more prosperous than Luo Shan. Different industries were like different mountains. This was simply ruining his own industry.
"Yu Wuxia left Jinxun Town a few days ago.”Luo Shan stood up. It seemed that the banquet was going to end on bad terms. He placed a brocade box on the table, saying that it was a gift for Zhao Xiaomei, and then turned to leave.
"Where are you going?" Zhao Xiaomei asked him.
"To sort out the accounts so that we can handle the handover. After all, that's a very large project.”Luo Shan was still smiling, but when he turned around and left with a flick of his sleeves, everyone could see the extreme displeasure on his face.
"Even if they have a good relationship, you shouldn't put him on the spot like this.”Nangong Xiaoxiang advised Zhao Xiaomei.
"Because of our good relationship, I know his character better than anyone else. Although he looked calm on the surface, he was more competitive than anyone else and his ability was one of the best. I wanted to dampen his spirit, so I deliberately said that I would give the shop to someone who seemed to have the least business sense.”Zhao Xiaomei said.
Nangong Xiaoxiang didn't know if she should be happy or not, but she felt very awkward when she heard Zhao Xiaomei's comment. "Is this just a joke? Are you really going to give me the shop?"”
"If you want it, you can take it. It's just a shop.”
As expected, the young ladies of rich families were all willful!
Although Nangong Xiaoxiang wasn't a money-grubber, such a large business was still a huge asset. It was enough for her to live a fairy-like life in this remote corner. However, she was only asking, and her ambition was not here.
As for the brocade box, it was very exquisite and beautiful, and it had the fragrance of the musk orchid. Zhao Xiaomei only glanced at it before hiding it in her sleeve.
"Do you think he will give up so easily? After all, this is his territory.”Nangong Xiaoxiang was still worried. He stared at Zhao Xiaomei's sleeve. Was it strange to give a gift at this time?
Zhao Xiaomei saw it and knew what Nangong Xiaoxiang was thinking. She said unhappily,""This is the best Musk Orchid from the Kingdom of Damask. It only produces a little bit a year. It's not easy to gather such a box. I asked my senior brother to find it many years ago. Did he expect this day to come? There are plenty of opportunities to poison us. He's not a scheming villain!”
Zhao Xiaomei's words made Nangong Xiaoxiang's face turn ashen. He should have stopped while he was ahead, even if this senior brother and sister were suspicious of each other. No matter what, it was not Nangong Xiaoxiang's turn to urge him from the side. Although Nangong Xiaoxiang and Zhao Xiaomei had established a deep friendship and trust in the battle of the New Moon Wolf, even Nangong Xiaoxiang herself hated the fact that they were childhood sweethearts.
When did I become so nosy! Nangong Xiaoxiang patted her head in frustration.
"And look at those big boxes. Are they suspicious?”Zhao Xiaomei asked Nangong Xiaoxiang.
There was indeed something suspicious. Nangong Xiaoxiang had noticed it from the beginning. However, it was still too early to make any conclusions.
The house they were going to live in was probably the most luxurious one in Jinxun Town. There were seven courtyards, gardens, lotus ponds, and winding paths leading to seclusion. Old Master Zhao was probably looking forward to the day when the Zhao family would prosper. Such a big house was enough to house hundreds of people.
Chang Huai was unwilling to stay here no matter what. He said that his family was used to poverty and such a luxurious place was not conducive to cultivating. Zhao Xiaomei said,"Cultivating your heart is your pursuit, and treating guests generously is my hobby. The two do not conflict."”
In the end, Chang Huai couldn't argue back, so he still moved to the temple in town.
However, Jun Xiaojue received a report at this time, telling him to return immediately. Jun Xiaojue could only bid farewell to Nangong Xiaoxiang and rush back.
Zhao Xiaomei didn't open the box and just put it on the table.
That night, he slept peacefully. In her sleep, Nangong Xiaoxiang felt that a man in black with a knife was running towards her and suddenly woke up. She wanted to get out of bed, but her entire body was weak. He looked at Zhao Xiaomei beside him. What an ugly sleeping girl. She was drooling and smacking her lips! He shook her, but he couldn't wake her up no matter how hard he shook her. He knew that she had been drugged.
But where did it come from? Gu Yan looked at the metal box on the table.
At this moment, he was shocked and used his closed eyes to check. The black-clothed person had already arrived at the front yard. There were more than a dozen people, all of whom had extraordinary skills.
Nangong Xiaoxiang had already recovered some strength. It seemed that the knockout powder did not have much effect on her, but Zhao Xiaomei was still unconscious.
However, Nangong Xiaoxiang's Dantian had just recovered, and the effects of the knockout powder could not be completely removed. The assassins were also very skilled and had a strict division of labor. The two people who entered first were able to use their techniques with ease in the limited space. Nangong Xiaoxiang was already struggling to deal with it. There were guards outside the door, so she couldn't escape.
Wait a minute, there were more than ten of them. They didn't need that many guards. They still had to support them!
Just then, two more people broke through the window. Was he really going to die here?
This…the broken window was a broken window, but the posture was slightly different. These two had obviously been beaten into the room. Before they could somersault halfway, they fell to the ground with their heads facing down. Then, he saw Chang Huai come in with a stick.
What a good little monk! Nangong Xiaoxiang thought that he was just a demon-slaying monk who relied on magic treasures and a young top talent. She did not expect his martial arts to be so impressive!
He swiftly dealt with the two inside. The assassin outside the door was hiding in the dark and did not know his depth. He did not dare to enter.
But wasn't he poisoned and on the verge of death? Why was he so lively now?
"Master Changhuai, are you alright?”Nangong Xiaoxiang asked him.
"After I adjusted my breathing, the poison has already dissipated by seventy to eighty percent.”Chang Huai said.
Nangong Xiaoxiang saw that he was also an expert of the Fourth Order of the Four Appearances. He should be able to disperse the demonic poison with mystic qi. "Master Changhuai, you're such a timely person. How did you know to come and save us?"”
"During the day, I sensed that Almsgiver Luo had already moved to kill me, so I made an excuse to live in the temple.”
"Hiss-how on earth did we get drugged? I still can't understand." Nangong Xiaoxiang pretended to be confused, but she actually just wanted Chang Huai to say it. How could Nangong Xiaoxiang hide such a trick from her?#
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