Hengy Yuan stopped in his tracks and turned around. Without saying a word, he put his palms together and bowed to Xu Qi'an.
"I want to take a look at the Longevity Hall." Xu Qi'an made his request.
"Sure."
"Let's go together." Xu Qi'an invited his two colleagues.
"Did you not bring any money?" Song Tingfeng gave him a sidelong glance.
Xu Qi'an smiled and did not say anything. After taking two steps, he stepped on something hard. He picked it up and placed it in his palm. "Look, isn't the money here?"
Song Tingfeng and Zhu Guangxiao, "???"
The former stared at the dull silver and said gloomily, "I didn't pay attention when I was walking just now and missed this silver. You took advantage of it for nothing."
'In fact, you missed at least a few taels of silver … 'Xu Qi'an smirked and put the silver into his pocket. He explained, "Master Hengy Yuan lives in the Longevity Hall in the east of the outer city. I heard that the widows and widows don't have a good life there."
"There are many people in the world who don't have a good life." Zhu Guangxiao said in a muffled voice and sighed.
The three of them followed Hengy Yuan out of the inner city and walked toward the Longevity Hall in the east of the city. Along the way, Song Tingfeng discovered something interesting.
"Look at this monk. We walk fast, but he walks fast as well. He keeps a fixed distance from us, but he never looks back at us."
Of course, this was not because Hengy Yuan had eyes on the back of his head. Xu Qi'an and the other two lamented in their hearts, 'What a terrifying spirit sense.'
They deliberately quickened their pace and soon arrived at the east of the city. This was a slum area. There were low, dilapidated houses everywhere, and people wearing old cotton jackets.
They were sallow and emaciated, and their eyes were dull as they basked in the sun. The children here still had a lively light in their eyes, but their skinny bodies and dirty faces, as well as their gazes that always stared at people's wallets, made people feel disgusted with them for no reason.
Xu Qi'an felt great hatred in his heart, but it was not directed at the poor and children, but at the environment.
He had seen many pictures of war-torn areas in his previous life. Poverty, hunger, and chaos were the common themes. Every time he saw similar pictures and scenes, he would feel a strong sense of hatred, because he, who yearned for a better life, was powerless to change it.
This was probably the so-called rage of incompetence.
"Keep an eye on your wallets. Although they don't dare and don't have the ability to steal your money," Hengy Yuan's voice came from the front and continued.
"Don't be charitable here, because it will put you in an awkward situation."
He did not explain what kind of awkward situation he was in.
I understand this. As long as I show goodwill, I will be a fat sheep for them … Hengy Yuan is afraid that we will be angered and hurt the poor people here? Xu Qi'an pondered in his heart and said,
"I rarely come to such a place. Why don't I work there?"
"Most of the people living in such a place are refugees who don't have land. They might have land in the past, but they can't stand the heavy labor, so they choose to give up their land and come to the city to make a living.
"But there's no space for them to live in the city. From time to time, there will be catchers coming here to look for targets. However, in order to survive, there is no lack of criminals among them. "
Master Hengy Yuan explained in a calm tone.
While talking, the four of them arrived at the Health Care Hall. It was a very old courtyard, and the horizontal board on the door had long faded in the wind and frost.
"A while ago, there were people from the government who came to repair the courtyard, but I replaced the new horizontal board with the old one. It might not be a good thing for the Health Care Hall to be too glamorous. Please! "
After entering the Health Care Hall, Hengy Yuan led them inside and said, "Your excellency Xu, I know you have difficulties. I'm not asking for your help to borrow money. I heard that you have a good relationship with the warlocks of the Celestial Commissioner, so I want to ask you to help me find the warlocks in white and save a child. "
Passing through the front yard, they entered the messy backyard and came to a woodshed.
In the woodshed, there was a thick layer of withered grass and quilts. There was a charcoal basin and a big bowl in the corner, and a skinny black dog curled up on the quilt.
Hearing the commotion, the black dog moved its body, but it was unable to get up. It raised its head with difficulty, and when it saw the stranger, its gray eyes subconsciously revealed a look of flattery, a look of pitiful flattery. It said intermittently,
"Blessings like … the East Sea, great luck … great profit."
Song Tingfeng and Zhu Guangxiao, who were originally expressionless, suddenly froze.
Xu Qi'an felt like he was struck by lightning. He remembered what Hengy Yuan said when he saved him.
"This, this is … that child?" Xu Qi'an murmured.
"He only knows how to say these eight words." Hengy Yuan stared at the black dog with a compassionate expression, "I saved him when I was looking for my junior, Heng Hui. Because of the tragic treatment he received, he won't live for long. During this time, I used my Qi to nourish his body, and barely let him live.
"But this can't last long. His body is very bad, and he must be treated, or else he will die in at most three days. Ordinary doctors can't save him, only the Celestial Commissioner's warlock can. I have no choice but to seek help from your excellency Xu. "
Song Tingfeng opened his mouth and said in a low voice, "Perhaps, death is the best ending for him."
Hengy Yuan looked at the copper gong and said in a low voice, "Every day when the sun rises, his eyes are bright. I can read the desire in them, because it is a pure desire to live.
"In your eyes, he may be as insignificant as the weeds in the yard. But even if he is a grass, he wants to live tenaciously. "
Song Tingfeng was silent.
Xu Qi'an looked at the black dog deeply, "I understand, I will invite the Celestial Commissioner's warlock to treat him. Master … if you need any silver in the future, do not hesitate to look for me. "
After that, he added, "I will give you at most three silver coins a day."
Three silver coins a day? Song Tingfeng and Zhu Guangxiao were slightly moved. Eight silver coins was one tael, and with Xu Qi'an's monthly salary, excluding Lu Mi, he could only get four or five taels of real gold and silver.
Even in the inner city, he could live a relatively prosperous life.
Three silver coins a day, three days would be one tael. Where did he get so much money? Oh, he had the thousand taels of gold from His Majesty, so it was fine.
Hengy Yuan shook his head.
"Don't worry, the money came naturally, as if it was picked up from the ground." Xu Qi'an comforted him.
Master Hengy Yuan nodded and comforted the black dog. He led Xu Qi'an and the other two back to the front yard and said, "Please wait for a moment, I have something to say to your excellency Xu."
Song Tingfeng and Zhu Guangxiao nodded. One of them turned around to tease the children who were hiding in the room and peeking at the guests, and the other went to talk to the old man who was sunbathing at the stone table in the yard.
After entering a simple house, Hengy Yuan closed the door, put his palms together and said, "your excellency Xu's breath is strong and full of spirit. Are you about to step into the Spirit Refinement State?"
Is he that accurate? I only know that number six is an eighth-ranked monk, but I don't know his strength. I don't know his strengths and weaknesses, but he already knows my limits … Xu Qi'an straightened his face, "Master, what can I do for you?"
"Do you have a visualization diagram?"
"Yes."
Master Hengy Yuan nodded and said, "I am a monk, so I can't return your excellency Xu's silver coins. I originally wanted to wait until you reached the peak of the Qi Cultivation State, then I will give you a visualization diagram.
"Since you have this method, then I will change to another supreme art."
I have already mastered the Heaven and Earth Single Cut. The pros and cons of this supreme art are obvious … I really should learn other supreme arts to make up for my shortcomings … Xu Qi'an was refreshed, "Thank you, Master."
Hengy Yuan nodded, "I am an eighth-ranked monk, so I don't know any of the mysterious spells of Buddhism. I only know some offensive methods. The one I am best at is the Buddhist Lion's Roar. This art is both a visualization technique and a supreme art. "
"It's a set … Does the output depend on the roar …" Xu Qi'an was a little disappointed when he heard that. The Lion's Roar sounded like it was used by boorish men.
Number six Hengy Yuan saw the disappointment in Xu Qi'an's eyes. He thought for a while and said, "I can demonstrate the power of the Lion's Roar for you, Master."
"As long as you don't roar until I am deaf …" Xu Qi'an nodded and reminded him worriedly, "Won't it affect the elderly and children in the yard?"
Hengy Yuan shook his head, "I will control the power in this room."
After saying that, Xu Qi'an saw Number Six take a deep breath and punch with a normal posture.
This punch is ordinary, with double D strength and speed. It is not a threat at all … Just as this thought flashed through his mind, he heard a deep and loud Lion's Roar.
| `O ′ | Roar ~ ~
Xu Qi'an's brain shook, and he entered an unconscious state of dizziness. When he regained consciousness, he saw a fist the size of a casserole pressing against the tip of his nose.
Hengy Yuan retracted his fist and said in a deep voice, "This technique will shake the Primordial Spirit and frighten the enemy. When cultivated to a high level, even the most powerful Yin Spirit of Taoism will not be immune to it."
This move is perfect with my Heaven and Earth Single Cut … My biggest concern is that I will miss. With the control effect of the Lion's Roar, I won't have to worry about my big move missing … Xu Qi'an said happily, "Master, please teach me."
At the same time, a question flashed through his mind: Is he really just an Eighth Rank Martial Monk?
Hengy Yuan turned around and walked to the bed. He pulled out a worn-out wooden box from under the bed and took out a book solemnly. He handed it to Xu Qi'an.
"This book records the Qi Channeling Method and my personal understanding of cultivation."
Xu Qi'an reached out and took it. Master Hengy Yuan pressed the cover and said in a deep voice, "You have to return it."
Why did he add this sentence? Ning Ning has also heard of my, Xu Baihuo's, fame? Xu Qi'an nodded, "Yes, Master."
He left the room and went to the front yard to meet with his two colleagues. The three of them discussed for a while and decided to donate one tael of silver to the Health Care Hall.
After saying goodbye to Hengy Yuan and walking to the door, Song Tingfeng suddenly said, "Wait a minute."
He turned around and ran back. He stared at the old official without saying a word. He gritted his teeth and looked ferocious.
"Sir?" The old official was a little scared.
Song Tingfeng gritted his teeth and made up his mind. He took off the money bag and threw it over. He couldn't bear to look at it anymore, so he turned around and left.
That was the five taels of silver he planned to go to the Musical House tonight, which was his monthly salary.
"Damn Xu Ningyan, if I come to this kind of place with you again, I will take your surname." Song Tingfeng kicked Xu Qi'an.
Xu Qi'an dodged and sneered, "I don't want you to take my surname. In the future, your son will take my surname."
Song Tingfeng took off the scabbard and chased after him.
…
After returning to the inner city, Xu Qi'an left the work of patrolling the street to his two colleagues and went to the Stargazing Tower.
"Prince Xu." The warlocks in white greeted him warmly, and no one stopped him from going upstairs.
Xu Qi'an looked around but didn't find Chu Caiwei or Song Qing. He stopped an alchemist and asked,
"Where is Miss Caiwei?"
"Princess Royal is here. Junior Sister Caiwei accompanied her to meet the Supervisor at the Eight Trigrams Platform." The alchemist said.
"My first wife and second wife are here …" Xu Qi'an turned to ask, "Where is Senior Brother Song?"
"He asked the local government for a condemned prisoner. He is studying in the secret room."
"…"
Xu Qi'an gave up the idea of seeing Song Qing and asked, "Where is the kitchen?"
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