With the incident with Ji Ju, Black Bear was especially sensitive to Shao Xuan's' old friend '.
When he was at the entrance of Golden Grain fields, he did not take Shao Xuan's words seriously. When Shao Xuan said he was going to Ji Ju for revenge, he took it as a joke. But in the end, Shao Xuan was telling the truth. Yesterday's experience was like a dream.
Hence, when Black Bear heard Shao Xuan say he was going to visit a Gongjia friend, his treasure-hunting veins throbbed violently in his head. He quickly took back his words.
However, out of curiosity, Black Bear still wanted to know who Shao Xuan's' Gongjia friend 'was.
"The Gongjia family is a very special existence in King City. Although the aristocrats of the six tribes have the most special status in King City, they are the six largest aristocrats while the rest are just minor aristocrats. However, the Gongjia family is different. Even the aristocrats of the six tribes would think twice before dealing with the Gongjia family," said Black Bear.
"Because of the Gongjia family's craftsmanship?" asked Shao Xuan.
"That's right."
This was because the Gongjia family did not have much ambition. They spent most of their time on craftsmanship and did not have much time to think about other things. Although there were some who had other ideas, these people could not do much. The core members of the Gongjia family had no intention of fighting for power. Everyone trusted them and because of the Gongjia family's talent, their attitude was naturally better.
"Many of our weapons came from the Gongjia family too. However, most of them came from apprentices and craftsmen. As for craftsmen, it's too difficult to hire them, "said Black Bear. He then turned to Shao Xuan." What's your friend's name? Maybe I know him. "
"He's Gongjia Heng," answered Shao Xuan.
Black Bear and Maoda: "…"
Maoda looked at Black Bear and bent down to hug his thigh. "I don't care! Boss, you said you'd let me lead the way tomorrow! "
Black Bear ignored Maoda's shriek and gulped. He asked Shao Xuan again to confirm, "Are you talking about the new Gongjia family member?"
"I think so. How many Gongjia Heng are there in the Royal City?" asked Shao Xuan.
"Just one! I heard he just came back from Gongjia Mountain. After twenty years, he became one of the most special craftsmen in the Gongjia family. Many people want him to make weapons for them, including many from the six major noble families. Sadly, he hasn't shown up since he came back. I heard he's making weapons. "
Hearing Black Bear's words, Shao Xuan nodded with certainty. "Yes, that's him."
Black Bear took a deep breath. "Don't worry, I'll personally accompany you there tomorrow!"
"Boss, there's still me …" Mao Da howled.
At Maoda's request, Black Bear finally agreed to let him tag along.
The next day, when Shao Xuan and Guang Yi went out, Black Bear and Maoda acted as tour guides. The Black Bears' eyeballs almost fell out of their sockets. Black Bear did not announce the Golden Grain fields to the public. Only a few core members of the caravan knew about it. That was why when they saw Shao Xuan and Guang Yi receiving special treatment, the others were confused. After the four of them left, they gathered to discuss it. In the end, they were all chased back to work by Maojin.
Maojin felt bitter too. He knew the inside story and wanted to tag along too. Unfortunately, he was left behind to handle the internal affairs of the caravan.
Shao Xuan walked on the streets of the Royal City. The streets were wide enough for giant beasts to walk on. There were some strange beasts he had never seen before. However, most of these beasts had been tamed. They were huge in size and were usually very docile. They did not have violent tempers.
The shops on both sides of the street were also very unique. They were all close to each other. For example, there was a street that sold food, a street that sold wine, a street that sold pottery, and a street that sold bronzes. It was rare for them to be separated.
Shao Xuan and Guang Yi were interested in the bronze wares. Not only were there weapons, there were also many exquisite bronze tools and ornaments. However, Shao Xuan and Guang Yi were only going to look at them. They would not buy them. They had no use for them anyway. What did they want these ornaments for? To show off?
When the shop owner saw that Shao Xuan and the rest had no intention of trading, he did not smile. Then, he looked at Shao Xuan and the rest with disdain. They were obviously tribesmen from afar. How could ordinary tribesmen buy such exquisite bronze wares?
Ignoring the stares, Shao Xuan listened to the rhythmic sound of wooden blocks hitting each other. He asked, "What's that next street?"
Black Bear was about to say something when Maoda cut in. "It's a divination. Many of the people there are descendants of the Yi family. However, they're just unimportant people. The truly powerful Yi family rarely go there. However, sometimes, a family will go there. Whenever that happens, the streets are always crowded. "
"Divination?" Shao Xuan was curious.
He had heard that the divination skills of the six tribes of the Yi family were very powerful. Back in Gongjia Valley, he could tell from the murals left behind by the Yi family. Thinking about the knot divination he had learnt, Shao Xuan decided to go take a look.
Black Bear and Maoda wanted to go to the Gongjia family immediately but since Shao Xuan wanted to go next door, they had no choice. Black Bear glared at Maoda. Who told you not to talk? If you didn't tell us, Shao Xuan wouldn't have wasted his time there.
"There aren't many people on the streets now. You won't be able to ask anything even if you go there. Why don't we come again when the truly powerful Yi family comes?" Black Bear suggested.
Shao Xuan made a sound of agreement, but he still walked over. He just wanted to ask about knot divination.
On this street, many tribesmen and traders from faraway places would come here for divination. Even if these people were just members of the Yi family's branch, or low-skilled people, it did not dampen their enthusiasm.
That was why when Shao Xuan arrived, the streets were busier than he expected. There were not many people on the streets but there were many people in the shops on both sides.
Shao Xuan listened as he walked along the road. Some people's voices were louder, so he could hear them clearly. They were asking about his luck. Others sounded like they were telling him secrets, probably asking about his privacy. Their eyes scanned their surroundings cautiously, afraid that they were being watched.
After scanning his surroundings, Shao Xuan chose a shop and walked in.
Sitting inside was a slightly thin old man with white hair.
The old man sat cross-legged on a soft leather cushion. On the short table in front of him were some wooden blocks connected by straw ropes. There were all sorts of symbols on the wooden blocks that outsiders could not understand.
When Shao Xuan arrived, the people in the shop were leaving. There was no need to queue so Shao Xuan came to the short table.
"What do you want?" The old man looked like an expert.
Seeing that Shao Xuan was looking at the straw ropes and wooden signs, Maoda said, "Why don't you read our fortune today?"
The old man pointed at the wooden blocks connected to the straw ropes. "Pull on the rope and move it. You know the rules, right? "
"I know, I know." Although Maoda said that these people were not very capable, he was a regular here. Every time he came to the Royal City, he would get someone to read his fortune.
Without using any totemic power, Maoda shook the rope and the wooden blocks on the rope scattered.
The old man looked at the scattered pieces of wood, then took out some smaller pieces of wood with the same shape and arranged them on the table. He moved them around and muttered something silently.
After about ten minutes, the old man stopped and wiped the sweat off his forehead. "Good news."
"Hey!" Maoda was very happy. "Shao Xuan, what do you want to read? Tell me."
"The one just now. Is it done?" Shao Xuan was confused.
"It's done." Maoda nodded.
Shao Xuan looked at the old man sitting there. He did not say what he wanted to read. Instead, he asked, "Do you know about knot divination?"
As soon as Shao Xuan finished, the old man snorted. "You look like you don't know anything. Knot divination? It disappeared a thousand years ago. Today's knot divination is just a trick. Young man, let me give you a piece of advice. If you see anyone doing knot divination, you have to be careful. Don't get tricked. "The old man looked like he was saying," This is for your own good. "
"So you're saying that knot divination existed a thousand years ago?" Shao Xuan asked again.
"Of course. Knot divination was one of the three most powerful divination methods in the Yi family. Unfortunately, the Yi family changed and knot divination disappeared. But it's okay. Without knot divination, the Yi family has more powerful divination methods. In the past thousand years, the Yi family has produced many talents and created many new divination methods." The old man lifted his head slightly, his eyes full of pride. Although he was just a peripheral member of the Yi family, the old man still talked about the "Yi family".
However, the old man did not say anything more about knot divination.
"Knot divination? You're using only one rope for divination? How do you do it? "Maoda was curious.
The old man looked at Maoda in disdain. "The art of divination is not something you know."
"Heh! Don't look down on me. I'm sure you don't know either! "Maoda retorted.
"I don't know?" The old man huffed. "The rope divination method I use is similar to knot divination! Plus, the rope divination method I use can be accurate. For example, I did a divination for myself. Today, there will be a crisis and it's a matter of life and death. "
"Why are you speaking so casually when it's a matter of life and death? Aren't you worried?" Maoda did not believe him.
"What's there to worry about? What will come will come." The old man was still calm. "If you don't believe me, you can stay here and wait."
Maoda pouted. What does your crisis have to do with me? I'd rather go to the Gongjia family's entrance and watch a sword test than sit here and watch you pass the tribulation.
"Let's go, Shao Xuan. Let's go to the Gongjia family. I heard there's a sword test over there." Maoda was tempted.
This time, Shao Xuan did not stay. However, before he left, he said to the old man, "Aren't you tired of sitting here all this time? Why don't you go outside and walk towards the rising sun? "
"There's no need to talk to the old man. The Yi family only believes in themselves," said Black Bear. From the corner of his eye, he saw Shao Xuan toss something onto the ground. Upon closer inspection, he realised it was some yellowed grass. It looked like a broken rope.
After Shao Xuan and the rest left, the old man in the shop kept thinking about the young man's words.
Why don't we go out for a walk? This was the Yi family's place anyway. The Yi family had their own rules. There were so many pairs of eyes around, there was no need to worry about theft.
After sitting here for so long, it was good to get up and walk.
The old man got up and walked out of the shop. After two steps, he paused and looked at the sky. After thinking for a moment, he turned and walked towards the other side of the street, towards the rising sun.
After about eighty steps, the old man was thinking about walking a hundred steps before going back. Suddenly, there was a loud rumble behind him, followed by the loud neighing of a mammoth.
The mammoth had gone crazy for some reason, charging from the next street. It knocked down a few houses, including the old man's shop.
Swoosh swoosh swoosh!
Sharp spears glinted coldly, carrying with them a merciless murderous aura. Like a storm, they enveloped the mammoth.
Pfft —
Blood splattered everywhere.
In the blink of an eye, the mammoth had turned into a porcupine. The murderous aura spread.
Around the mammoth, there were also many spears that missed and pierced into the ground.
The people on the street didn't run away screaming. Instead, many of them came closer to watch the show. This kind of thing wasn't rare, but it was inevitable that some unlucky people would suffer. For example, the families whose houses were knocked down by the mammoth wouldn't be crushed to death by the collapse of their houses, but they would be injured and trampled by the crazy mammoth. If they were even more unlucky, they might even be impaled to death by the city guards' spears.
The old man didn't listen to the discussions around him. He saw that his shop was in ruins. Not even a single piece of wood was left intact. It was a bloody scene. If he hadn't walked out …
The old man shuddered as he thought about it. Just now, just now, that young man, did he really just casually mention it?
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