novel-bin 56. stinking money
56. stinking money
Gurgle.
A blood-stained human head fell from the bumpy oxcart, covering its face with dirt.
Ren Qingshan handed the oxcart reins to Lu Qingyi, walked to the back of the cart, picked them up slowly by the hair, and suddenly said, "There is a monk in Wude Academy who uses a cane, named Zhao Qianfeng."
Lu Qingyi turned her head away, not particularly interested in looking at that head.
"I know Senior Zhao, what happened to him?"
"Zhao Gongfeng was a soldier and was skilled in killing. He said that by using a clever technique to strike a person's nose, he could shatter the nose, and the bone fragments could penetrate the airway or the brain, which would be fatal."
She then understood Ren Qingshan's meaning, and was secretly startled, feeling a slight itch on her nose.
terrible.
A martial artist's pursuit of killing techniques is endless.
"what!"
Suddenly, seeing Ren Qingshan about to throw his head at her, Lu Qingyi exclaimed in surprise and instinctively drew her sword with a clang.
Then the man let out a hearty, wicked laugh.
She stomped her feet angrily twice, her rosy lips slightly pouting, sheathed her sword, and was both amused and exasperated.
Bad guy!
Just now, Ren Qingshan adopted her suggestion, hauled out an oxcart, and pulled the seven corpses back.
Lu Jiu led his team to continue to the prefectural city. The bandits at Shahu Pass were locals who treated merchants with respect, taking only 10% of their profits, aiming for a steady and long-term income.
The two returned and are now almost at Yushugou.
They attracted a lot of attention along the way, but no one dared to come up and ask questions.
"Actually, Zhao Gongfeng also taught me another killing technique."
Although Lu Qingyi was a little curious, seeing the slightly upturned corners of his mouth, she knew it was definitely not a good idea... he was trying to tease her again.
He pursed his lips, not asking.
"You really don't want to know?"
Ren Qingshan smiled and pressed for more information.
She shook her head vigorously, a small incident from the past coming to mind.
The sect also possesses killing techniques, and has even taught one to its first disciples, but I haven't mastered it very well.
The female elder who imparted the skill commented: You have been pampered since childhood, have no hatred in your heart, and have never suffered. This skill may only be effective when your husband is killed, your child is murdered, or your family is destroyed.
The elder who transmits the skills spoke very harshly.
If you can't master kung fu, then you can't master it. Why curse someone's whole family?
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The oxcart moved slowly.
After walking for a while, Lu Qingyi couldn't help but whisper, "My father, my father sent a message by carrier pigeon, saying that he has found a suitable family for me in the prefectural city."
Her face flushed slightly, and she lowered her head, her heart in turmoil.
"You don't want to go?"
Ren Qingshan then understood why she insisted on returning to Huaiyin County, and asked with a smile.
"Um."
"I don't want you to go either. How about we elope? We'll wander the world together. From now on, I'll be called Yixiandao (One-Line Blade), and you can pick any nickname you like, like Qiaoluosha (Pretty Rakshasa) or something. We'll be a pair of thieves, a male and female duo."
Looking around, there was no one there, so Ren Qingshan was seducing the young woman.
Lu Qingyi's face flushed even more, but she glared at him reproachfully, her heart pounding: "No!"
"How old are you this year?"
"I'll be eighteen after this December."
Ren Qingshan was startled.
Is he only eighteen after the twelfth lunar month?
She's the bright and elegant type. She came from a wealthy family, developed well, and is quite mature in her dealings with others... You really can't tell she's a minor.
"Just tell him that you met a fortune teller on the road who said you can't get married within three years and two months, otherwise you'll run into big trouble."
Ren Qingshan smiled and offered her advice.
Lu Qingyi felt that Ren Qingshan's speech was no better than that of the Transmission Elder, but she still asked curiously, "Why three years and two months?"
There are both whole and odd amounts.
"I will take the martial arts exam to become a martial arts scholar next year, a martial arts graduate the year after, and strive to become a martial arts champion the year after that."
"We'll open a grain store this year, then expand to the prefectural city next year, and strive to open one in the capital the year after."
One's martial arts foundation lies in the land, the land produces food, and by opening a grain store, one can make money and continuously buy more land.
We can't always rely on the wealthy to feed us; it's too unpredictable to go hungry one day and be well-fed the next.
Moreover, having martial arts skills translates to social status, and with these two protecting them, the grain store wouldn't be able to lose money even if it wanted to.
Lu Qingyi immediately understood his meaning, and a hint of shyness quietly arose in her eyes, like a lotus flower bowing its head in the cool breeze.
The pent-up frustration that had been building up inside him vanished without a trace.
He... he has feelings for me.
The two thieves were joking, but their plans for the future were sincere.
Ren Qingshan looked at her shy and pretty face and silently added in his heart: Third, learn from what Ji Xianlin wrote in his diary... Hmm.
Actually, I don't have any grand ambitions.
I suffered enough in my past life, and I don't want to suffer at all now.
I just want to live a sweet and happy life, so that my journey through time won't be in vain.
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Elm Tree Gully, Gathering Hall.
When Li Yiming heard his subordinates report that someone from the Lu family had killed the bandits led by Yixiandao and was now dragging the corpse along the official road, he was shocked and immediately inquired about who they had hired.
His subordinates did not recognize Ren Qingshan, only saying that he looked to be at most thirty years old, with an ordinary appearance, poor clothes, and a bow and knife on his back.
"Just him?"
Seeing his subordinate nod, Li Yiming immediately stood up: "Where did they go? Quick, prepare gifts and horses, I'm going to offer my congratulations!"
The band of bandits known as "First Line Blade" consists of at least six or seven people, with the leader being the Silver Blood Blade Master.
The fact that one person could slaughter them all clearly indicates a higher level of strength. Could it be... true qi?
Of course, we should take the initiative to befriend such a powerful person.
The Lu family has had a stroke of good luck this time, and they have actually recovered.
……
A fine horse galloped in.
Li Yiming, riding on horseback, spotted the oxcart from afar and recognized Ren Qingshan. He pulled on the reins, leaped down, and laughed loudly, "Ren, are you the one who killed Yixiandao and his gang of ruthless bandits?"
From the way Ren Qingshan addressed me, it was clear that he had many eyes and ears in the county town and knew that I had become a worshipper.
"Come and take a look."
Upon closer inspection, Li Yiming's smile widened: "Great news! Excellent news! These ruthless bandits deserved to die! Hahaha!"
at this time.
Lu Qingyi ignored him, remaining cold and aloof, secretly thinking to herself that this person was truly shameless.
When we asked him to help before, he made all sorts of excuses and talked about other things. He didn't say he wouldn't help, but he just kept dragging it out until he lost patience and gave up. It was really unethical of him.
If you're not going to help, that's fine, just say so. But to agree without even trying... the slickness and hypocrisy of a seasoned veteran is disgusting.
How dare you come here today!
Seeing her sullen face, Li Yiming didn't provoke her. Instead, he took out a beautifully packaged gift box from his horse and said, "Lord Ren, I, Li Yiming, on behalf of Juyitang, the caravans of Yushugou, and all the people of the town, thank you for killing this band of ruthless bandits and protecting this area. This is just a small token of my appreciation."
This person is indeed very shrewd.
Ren Qingshan smiled slightly, casually accepted the gift, exchanged a few pleasantries with him, but politely declined his invitation to a banquet before seeing him off.
Wait until the horse disappears from sight.
Seeing Lu Qingyi's red lips purse slightly, Ren Qingshan laughed heartily: "What? You think I shouldn't accept his stinking money?"
"No...no."
"After all, they came to offer their congratulations on their own initiative, and one shouldn't refuse someone who's smiling at them."
Having been exposed to these principles of interpersonal relations since childhood, Lu Qingyi naturally understood them, but she was just in a bad mood for the moment.
Ren Qingshan opened the gift box and saw two old ginseng roots and ten silver ingots, each ingot weighing fifty taels, gleaming in the bright sunlight.
"Here, I'll return five hundred taels to you first. Now the filthy money is yours."
Lu Qingyi was speechless, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.
"Yes, there's also some filthy money. We just found a pair of gold insoles in that pair of shoes with the knife, worth about a hundred taels. This person is truly a genius, but a bit disgusting. Do you want it? I'll return it to you along with the money."
She stared in disbelief and quickly shook her head.
He stared at Ren Qingshan for a few moments, but couldn't help but chuckle to himself, covering his mouth and laughing to himself.
"We...we have the money to open a grain store."
"It's even enough for you to buy a house in the county town."
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