After paying, Ye Fan and Akatsuki slowly walked upstairs. According to the sign on the room, they came to the corresponding room and pushed the door open.
This room was a suite with a living room, bedroom, and everything else.
The room was neat and tidy, without a speck of dust. There was a celadon tea set on the table, and famous calligraphy and paintings hung on the wall. It looked very ancient and elegant.
After passing through the living room, it was the bedroom.
On the big bed carved with chicken wings, the quilt was neatly folded without a single wrinkle.
In the four corners of the room, there was a bright copper basin. The copper basin was filled with rosin and black charcoal.
When there were guests, the charcoal could be used to light a fire for warmth. When there were no guests, the charcoal could be used to absorb the moisture in the air and keep the room dry. It could be said that it was killing two birds with one stone.
Ye Fan looked at the environment of the room and nodded with satisfaction.
It could be seen that the shopkeeper of this inn had indeed put a lot of thought into the way of management.
"This inn is really unique. They actually used stones to build an inn." Akatsuki looked at the furnishings and layout of the room and said.
"Don't forget, this is Luoyu Village. It is soaked in rain all year round. If it was an ordinary wooden building, it would have been soaked by the rain." Ye Fan took off the bamboo basket on his back and said, "The owner of this inn is very business-minded. Using stones to build an inn can not only prevent moisture and moisture, but also save a lot of costs of repairing the house. It can also create a unique character, promote the signboard, and attract customers."
Baihu jumped out of the bamboo basket, shook her head and wagged her tail. She stretched her body and looked at the environment of the room curiously.
"Since this Luoyu Village is soaked in rain all year round and can't see the sun, why is it still so rich?" Akatsuki took off the bamboo hat on her head and asked in confusion, "Without sunlight, how do the villagers farm? How do the crops grow? "
"You are really muddle-headed." Ye Fan took off the bamboo hat, sat at the table, and said with a smile, "The villagers here are guarding such a unique place. Why do they need to farm? Have you forgotten that Huo Long Town is a desert with yellow sand and unbearable heat? Aren't the residents of the town still rich? "
"Fire Dragon Town is an important trade route. Merchants gather here, so it is not strange for the people to live a prosperous life. But what about Thunder Roll Town and Falling Rain Village? Lightning, thunder, and torrential rain? "Akatsuki sat opposite Ye Fan and asked doubtfully.
"As the saying goes, those who rely on the mountain live off the mountain and those who rely on the river live off the water. Thunder Town and Luoyu Village naturally rely on the thunder and the rain," Ye Fan said with a smile. "The weather here is so strange that it inevitably attracts a large number of curious tourists to come here for sightseeing. This income can be said to be quite considerable. In addition, there is plenty of rain here. Although the residents can't farm, they can find another way to make money."
"Find another way? How? "Akatsuki asked, puzzled.
"Let me ask you, when we were walking on the street just now, what were the shops on both sides doing?" Ye Fan asked Akatsuki with a smile.
"I didn't pay much attention to that," Akatsuki said with a frown.
"There is plenty of rain here. Naturally, they rely on water to make money," Ye Fan said with a smile. "I took a look at the shops on the street. Almost all of their products are related to water."
"All of them are related to water?" Akatsuki asked in reply.
"Umbrellas, rain gear, wooden boats, waterwheels, oil paper, oil cloth, waterproof wood paint, house repair, reed and bamboo mats. Everything is available here," Ye Fan said with a smile. "In addition, there are many seafood shops, such as river fish, river shrimp, crabs, turtles, scallops, snails, and all kinds of mushrooms. Let me put it this way. Everything related to water is available here, and the quality is all the best. This is not including those gambling houses, brothels, pawnshops, and inns."
"From what you've said, it would seem that the lightning and thunder of this place, as well as the year-round rain, are actually good things for the people here?" Yue Hongji asked.
"Where there are gains, there are losses, and where there are losses, there are gains," Ye Fan said with a smile. "As for whether it is a good thing or not, you have to ask the people here."
Knock knock knock...
There was a knock on the door.
"Sir, your mutton stew is ready." The voice of the waiter came from outside the door.
Ye Fan gave Akatsuki a look and gently turned his head.
Akatsuki understood. She got up and picked up Baihu and quickly walked into the bedroom inside.
"Come in." Ye Fan said as he reached out and gently brushed his face.
Swish...
After a flash of red light, Ye Fan's appearance changed instantly.
He looked to be in his thirties. His skin was bronze, his expression was firm, and his hair was black.
Creak...
The door opened.
A smiling waiter walked in with a large tray in his hand.
On the tray, there was a large pot of stewed mutton chop and mutton neck. The steaming hot smell of the meat permeated the air.
In addition, there were two sets of bowls and chopsticks, two jugs of strong liquor, two wine glasses, and two oil dishes on the tray.
In the oil dishes, there was a sauce made of chili oil, chili oil, garlic, chives, and other ingredients. It was to be eaten with the mutton.
"Sir, the stewed mutton chop has just come out of the pot. Please eat it while it is hot." The waiter put the pot of meat on the table and said with a smile.
"This mutton is really good." Ye Fan looked at the fragrant mutton in the pot and said.
"I specially ordered the kitchen to pick the most tender mutton chop for you. I also ordered the most mellow wine. After you eat it, I guarantee that the fragrance will stay in your mouth and teeth. Come again next time." The waiter said as he took the wine and meat dishes from the tray and put them on the table.
The tip he received from Ye Fan was more than the cost of this meal. Naturally, he treated Ye Fan special.
"Waiter, there is something I want to ask you." Ye Fan said to the waiter.
"Sir, please feel free to ask. As long as I know, I will definitely tell you everything I know." The waiter said with a face full of smiles.
"I heard that this Luo Yu Village is haunted?" Ye Fan asked directly.
When the smiling waiter heard Ye Fan mention the word 'haunted', his hands immediately froze and his face instantly turned pale.
When Ye Fan saw the expression on the waiter's face, he could roughly guess what was going on.
The middle-aged man was right. This Luo Yu Village was really haunted.
"If there is something that is hard to say, then forget it." Ye Fan saw that the waiter did not want to say anything, so he took a step back and said, "I will ask someone else."
The pale-faced waiter glanced at Ye Fan. Then, as if he had made up his mind, he turned around and walked to the door. He stuck his head out and took a few glances outside. Then, he closed the door and walked to Ye Fan's side.
Seeing this, Ye Fan frowned.
It was broad daylight, and the universe was clear and bright. The mere mention of a ghost had actually frightened the waiter to this extent. It was clear how serious the matter was.
"Sir, you are right. This Luo Yu Village is really haunted and it is very fierce." The waiter whispered in Ye Fan's ear.
"Oh? How fierce? "Ye Fan asked.
"How fierce?" The waiter asked as he pulled a chair and sat in front of Ye Fan. He lowered his voice and said, "Now, as long as it is dark, all the houses in Luo Yu Village are closed. The doors and windows are locked. No one dares to go out. As soon as they go out, they will be taken away by the fierce ghost. No one will be able to find their body. Tell me, is it fierce?"
"It is so fierce?" Ye Fan frowned.
"That's right." The waiter whispered, "With this haunting, the guests who come to Luo Yu Village to play suddenly decreased by more than half. There are almost no guests. At this time in the past, the inn would be full of people. How can it be so quiet now? I am not afraid of being laughed at, but if the business in this inn continues to be so bad, I am not going to stay here. I don't want to lose my life before I make money. Sigh... "
The waiter let out a long sigh as he spoke.
"When did this haunting start?" As Ye Fan spoke, he took out an empty cup from the tea tray. He then filled the cup with wine and handed it to the waiter.
"Since Zhang Huai and Wei Shi were beaten to death by the villagers half a year ago, this Luo Yu Village has not been peaceful." The waiter took the strong wine from Ye Fan and took a big gulp.
"You mean, the fierce ghost that killed people is..." Ye Fan was shocked when he heard the words of the waiter. He frowned and asked.
"That's right, the two of them are the leaders of this group of evil spirits." The waiter said and told Ye Fan the whole story from beginning to end.
It turned out that in this Luo Yu Village, there used to be two scoundrels. One was called Zhang Huai and the other was called Wei Shi. The two of them had nothing to do and were lazy. They stole chickens and dogs one day and molested widows the next. It could be said that they had done all kinds of evil.
Wei Shi was tall and sturdy. He was born with big shoulders and a strong waist. More than ten people could not get close to him. Zhang Huai, on the other hand, had shifty eyes and was as thin as a bamboo pole. He was full of bad ideas.
The two of them colluded with each other. One of them was a scholar and the other was a martial artist. They caused chaos in Luo Yu Village and caused no peace.
The villagers could not bear the trouble and could not beat the powerful Wei Shi. They could only report the two of them to the authorities.
After the authorities learned of the two's crimes, they immediately sent people to arrest them.
However, Zhang Huai was very smart. When he saw that the villagers were moving, he immediately ran to the mountains with Wei Shi and hid.
The mountains were high and the forests were dense. There were rugged rocks. In addition, Zhang Huai and Wei Shi were very familiar with the terrain. The soldiers went up the mountain several times to arrest them but in the end, they returned without success.
After a long time, the authorities no longer cared about this matter. They only painted the two of them and put up a notice to arrest them.
After the two of them did not appear, the days in Luo Yu Village seemed to return to peace.
However, the trees may want to be quiet, but the wind will not stop. Zhang Wei and Wei Shi, who were hiding in the forest, became angrier and angrier with the villagers.
Finally, one day, the two of them took advantage of the dark and windy night to quietly go down the mountain. They burned down the ancestral hall at the entrance of Luo Yu Village and left their names on the ruins.
The next morning, when the villagers saw that the ancestral hall had been burned to the ground, they were furious.
Nearly a thousand angry villagers secretly gathered that night and surrounded the mountain where Zhang Wei and Wei Shi were hiding. Then, they set fire to the mountain!
The forest was filled with pine trees. Even if it was drizzling that night, it could not stop the terrifying fire.
Zhang Wei and Wei Shi, who were sleeping soundly in the cave, were awakened by the soaring flames and choking smoke. They immediately put on their clothes and ran down the mountain along the bluestone path.
However, what awaited them on the bluestone path were hundreds of angry villagers with sticks and farming tools.
No matter how good Wei Shi was at fighting, he was definitely not a match for the angry villagers.
Seeing the two of them appear, the villagers rushed up and beat the two of them to death with the wooden sticks and farming tools in their hands.
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