Chapter 66 Sincerity

Chapter 66 Sincerity

Chapter 66 Sincerity
"Qing'er, there's a sickly man outside. He says he's an old acquaintance of yours, his last name is Niu, and he wants you to go over and meet him."

It turned out that someone had passed the message to Zhou, saying that someone wanted to see Xu Qing.

Normally, people like Guo Zhuang would be brought directly to the front yard because they were familiar with Xu Qing. If they were strangers, they would have to pass Zhou first.

In this way, Xu Qing would not be disturbed by complicated affairs while studying and practicing martial arts.

"Oh, I see. I'll go take a look." When Xu Qing heard the surname Niu, he had a guess in his mind, could it be Niu Peng?

It seems that King Lin is looking for him.

When he arrived at the door, he saw a man standing beside a horse. He was wearing a thick cotton robe, with his sleeves rolled up, and rubbing his hands. He looked at the face under the brim of his hat and saw that it was indeed Niu Peng. He smiled and said, "You can still ride a horse. You have a good physical foundation."

"Then I have to thank you for your great kindness." Niu Peng said unhappily.

"Hey, are you still not convinced?" Xu Qing smiled and took a big step forward.

This was the Bull Demon's stomping skill. The horse was frightened and raised its hooves to stomp on the snow. It was about to go crazy, but was held down tightly by a pair of big hands and soon became obedient.

And the owner of the big hand was Xu Qing.

Since he started practicing martial arts, he has grown taller and stronger, his limbs have become longer, and his hands and feet have become larger; these are all subtle changes.

In fact, it was also because Xu Qing's body was in the developmental period. Practicing Crane Shape Technique, Eight Diagrams Wandering Palm, and Bull Demon Power Fist not only strengthened his Qi and blood, but also benefited from and improved his own bones.

Ordinary people who practice martial arts, even if they start practicing in their teens, will make slow progress and naturally will not receive such benefits.

Of course, Xu Qing heard from Guards Wang and Ma that the Great Zen Temple had a magical method to improve people's martial arts aptitude, which could improve people's bones and prolong their life after they were thirty or forty years old. However, that method required a great monk with a high level of Buddhist practice to comprehend.

Xu Qing guessed that it might not necessarily require a high level of Buddhist practice, but might be related to the strength of the soul.

Based on Xu Qing's current experience, the stronger the soul, the easier it is to practice martial arts, and after the qi and blood are strengthened, they can feed back to the soul.

Xu Qing showed off this skill and scared Niu Peng to death.

Even if his martial arts skills had not been lost, he might not be able to perform the same trick as Xu Qing.

"Have you really mastered the Bull Demon's Power Fist?" Niu Peng looked incredulous.

Xu Qing said leisurely: "I am still far from mastering the Ming Jin and cultivating the Yang Fire."

Niu Peng sighed: "You are only a teenager. It is only a matter of time before you can reach that level. It won't be surprising if you surpass my elder brother one day."

When he saw what Xu Qing did, he knew that Xu Qing was trying to intimidate him so that he would not think about revenge in the future.

Not to mention that he was not disabled, even if he was intact, he would not have the strength to fight Xu Qing.

Besides, if you insist, he was also implicated by Zhao Xiong and others.

If you don't live in the Zhao family, nothing will happen.

The worst that can happen is that I fail to break into the county government office and then I can just run away.

Xu Qing skipped the topic and asked directly: "What does your elder brother want from me?"

"My elder brother is waiting for you at Songhe Tower. You can go if you want." Niu Peng replied.

"Oh, I see. Go back and tell him that I will come to Songhe Tower in an hour." Xu Qing nodded and let Niu Peng leave.

Niu Peng has a grudge against him.

Lin Tianwang sent Niu Peng to show that he had an open mind. Otherwise, there would be no need to send Niu Peng to deliver the message, which would only increase Xu Qing's suspicion.

Although Xu Qing believed that King Lin would not have any ill intentions towards him, he still went to find Guards Wang and Ma, and asked Fa Yue to support him.

Now that Inspector Wu has not left yet, Fa Yue is also free.

With three good fighters guarding Songhe Tower, Xu Qing could keep the appointment with peace of mind.

As for the purpose of King Lin's visit, he guessed that he probably wanted to cooperate with him on something.

It seems that King Lin has already found out the truth. If he has a normal mind, he will not think of killing Inspector Wu.

What's that?

Just go and have a look anyway.

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On a sunny day after the snow, the city is more prosperous than before. After all, everyone wants to take advantage of this time to prepare more supplies for the winter, and some passing merchants also take the opportunity to come to the city to rest and buy and sell goods.

Songhelou, as a famous old restaurant in the city, has a huge flow of people.

Moreover, this is a place where all kinds of people gather, and it is not conspicuous for people from all walks of life to drink here.

Xu Qing came to the second floor of the restaurant and saw a burly man sitting on the west seat. There was braised beef in soy sauce and a wine pot on the table.

I don’t know how long I took to eat it.

Niu Peng was there to drink with him.

When Xu Qing walked over, Niu Peng immediately stood up and went to the stable downstairs.

Xu Qing sat opposite the big man.

The big man held up a bowl of wine and toasted, "Brother Gongming, I finally see you in person."

"I have long admired your great reputation, and I am so lucky to meet you today."

The big man smiled: "I sent Niu Peng to deliver a message to me. He came back safe and sound, which shows Gongming's magnanimity." He then sighed: "But when it comes to traveling around the world, Gongming's hands are a bit soft."

Xu Qing: "He has already taught me the Bull Demon Fist, and you have paid me the ransom. As long as he gives up his desire for revenge, the grudge will be settled. If you continue to pursue him, it is not the way of a real man."

Lin Tianwang laughed loudly: "Isn't this what you scholars call "do what you should do and don't do what you shouldn't do?"

Xu Qing said calmly: "Brother Tian Wang, please talk to me about business. Between us, it is more reliable to talk about interests than about personal relationships."

He could observe the changes in the black energy in his luck, and naturally could tell whether what was about to happen was dangerous or not. So he just needed to establish his authority over Niu Peng and make him give up, and there was no need to pursue him relentlessly.

Similarly, when King Lin asked him to cooperate, he could also use this opportunity to assess the degree of danger of the matter.

Lin Tianwang: "Gong Ming is indeed a quick-witted person, so I will speak frankly. I have a big business to discuss with you."

Then King Lin expressed his thoughts.

It turns out that he wanted to rob his fellow thieves.

Xu Qing heard the whole story and realized that the person who wanted to take action was actually related to the eunuchs guarding Tianjing, who were all powerful figures in Nanzhili. King Lin was so bold that he wanted to eat the reward without doing anything.

Because we have to take the waterway to go to the small island in the Black Water Lake, we need the protection of the River Patrol Office.

This is also the reason why King Lin asked Xu Qing for help.

After all, Inspector Li is in charge of this area.

Xu Qing fell into deep thought.

King Lin’s offer was not low. After the deal was done, he would receive one thousand two taels of gold.

This is a risky thing, but Xu Qing has no reason to refuse.

Without it.

He was a disciple of Inspector Wu. When Inspector Wu went to Yingtian Prefecture, he would investigate what happened to Eunuch Zhao and others. This was a naturally hostile stance.

If King Lin succeeds, he might be able to find evidence of the crimes of Eunuch Zhao and others on the island.

This is a double win.

The key is that time is too tight.

After King Lin finished speaking of his plan, he did not urge anyone else and just drank and ate meat on his own.

There is actually no shortage of meat in the mountains, but there is a lack of spices, cooks and good beef.

Especially the braised beef in soy sauce at Songhelou, which is considered to be the best in Jiangning.

Since Lin Tiansheng went up the mountain, he has rarely eaten it.

He ate beef and looked at Xu Qing, his mood was actually a bit complicated. When he was Xu Qing's age, his parents were still alive, and he would often go to the city with them to have a good meal. At that time, he didn't have the prestige he has now, but he couldn't help but feel sad when he thought about it.

How much achievement must one have in one's life to fill one's increasingly empty heart?

When I think about it carefully, I am not as happy now as I was when I was young.

But it is too late to go back. As the ancients said, "I want to buy osmanthus flowers and carry them with wine, but it is not like the travels of youth."

Now the memories of my youth come back to me all of a sudden, and it feels like rain and wind are beating in my heart.

Well, it was probably because he had been catching up on some of the poems and songs written by other scholars recently that he felt this way.

He had to admit that the classic poems and songs left by the predecessors could move him even if he was a rough man.

"How many passes do you want?" Xu Qing made a decision and said softly.

The second floor had been cleared by King Lin, so there was no need to worry about being eavesdropped.

However, Xu Qing subconsciously lowered his voice.

Lin Tianwang: "Seven portions are enough."

"Seven people are enough?" Xu Qing was quite surprised.

Lin Tianwang: "If I don't have this ability, how can Black Wind Village gain a foothold in such an important place as Qixia Mountain. Brother Gongming, I am not bragging, but as long as I was born in a military family, even if I am a marquis, it is nothing."

He regretted this very much.

Ordinary people could change their fate by studying for the imperial examinations. But these warriors, who wanted to make achievements, could not compete with the sons of generals and military families.

Even if you have made contributions, they will be taken away by others and you will only be doing something useless.

It can be said that there is almost no promotion channel for low-level warriors.

Even if one passed the military examination and became a military scholar, one would have to wait for several years just to be selected as an official. After waiting for an official position, it would be in a poor and remote place. After one's qualifications were improved, one would be old.

Military men are not like civil servants. They become more popular as they get older.

After reaching the peak, one may feel that one has the will but not the ability to achieve success.

Therefore, in the southeastern area, there are many sons of lower-class military families who go out to sea as pirates. If they are lucky, they can become kings of islands like the bearded guest in the previous dynasty, and claim to be the only one with a powerful voice.

This is also the ultimate achievement that King Lin can imagine given his background.

Xu Qing smiled when he heard this: "If I can rule the world one day, I will definitely give the king a birth."

"I'm afraid I can't wait that long."

"I, a scholar, may be a farmer in the morning and a palace in the evening. I will fight for every minute of my life and never let the emperor wait for long."

He saw the ambition in King Lin's heart and simply made a plan.

Whether you eat or not is your business, whether you draw or not is my business.

King Lin laughed, "Then I'll wait."

Although he didn't believe it, the fact that Xu Qing was willing to say such things proved that he really wanted to cooperate with him.

However, he likes to have his destiny in his own hands. If there is a chance, he will definitely pull Xu Qing to do great things together.

Unfortunately, this is not a turbulent time, not the place for him to use his military power.

After all, this man named Lin is also a greedy and chaotic person.

Xu Qing then discussed with King Lin again, and figured out a way to get through the waterway. In the government office here, you can still get real ivory cards, everything is real, but it is not included in the yellow book.

Therefore, Lin Tianwang and others can take the waterway and enter the Black Water Lake with a one-stop service.

If there were no such convenience, to go to that small island, one would either have to pass through the territory patrolled by the navy or pass through other water forts, which would greatly increase the risk factor.

As the saying goes, murder and robbery is never an easy matter.

Without the cooperation of the white gangs, the underworld cannot accomplish many things.

The power in this world is often like this: it may be difficult to accomplish something, but it only takes a word to ruin your plans.

King Lin was also watching Eunuch Zhao's ship sinking and was preparing to jump onto Xu Qing's boat.

Only by conquering both black and white can you become big and strong.

Xu Qing knew of King Lin's decision, and he knew even more clearly that the biggest danger facing Inspector Wu in taking office had been resolved.

Why does it feel like escorting Wu Xun'an to take office is like going to the West to obtain Buddhist scriptures?

Xu Qing and Lin Tianwang said goodbye and agreed on a time to pick up their passes and identity cards.

Then he gave Master Fayue some money for incense offerings. Guard Wang Ma didn't give any money, so he could just treat them to a feast when he was free.

As a person, he would talk about money with distant relationships, but talk less about money with close ones, and just focus on the interests of the people involved.

As for the specific matters, Xu Qing naturally instructed Xu Fu to find the brothers Guo Zhuang and Guo Li to handle them.

Xu Fu was indeed born to be a butler.

He is tight-lipped, capable, and quite talented in practicing Crane Form.

It turned out that he was a herbalist from Lingnan. He learned to recognize medicine since he was born. Although he did not study medicine systematically, his knowledge of medicinal materials exceeded that of many doctors.

Moreover, eating mountain herbs all year round gave his body an inexplicable potential, which was developed through the Crane Shape Technique.

Since Xu Fu had talent in this area, Xu Qing even gave Xu Fu some ordinary pharmaceutical preparation work to practice.

This guy has patience.

The Rehmannia Pills that Guard Wang and his men are taking now were all made by Xu Fu.

However, as the affairs become more and more numerous, Xu Qing also needs to find a few more managers, otherwise it will be difficult to manage the affairs of his subordinates.

In the future, when the orphans raised by Yihetang grow up, Xu Qing will feel more relaxed.

The cultivation of talents should start from an early age, so that their loyalty can be guaranteed.

Before we knew it, it was time for Inspector Wu to take office.

Xu Qing took advantage of this time to practice his Bengquan even more.

Even if King Lin is gone, there must be other assassins on the guard eunuchs' side, so we must be cautious.

In fact, Xu Qing also knew that there must be Embroidered Uniform Guards secretly stalking the county government office.

But it is hard to say whether these people can save Wu Xun'an at the critical moment.

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As the ancients said, we bid farewell at the long pavilion.

There is a long pavilion every ten miles and a short pavilion every five miles.

Prefect He led the local elders and escorted Inspector Wu for fifteen miles, which happened to be a long pavilion or a short pavilion, which was considered a very polite show.

Some village elders even cried bitterly for the passing of their elderly parents and presented them with umbrellas.

This is the process.

If a county magistrate leaves office without the Wanmin Umbrella, it is definitely not a trivial matter and will definitely affect his reputation.

With the support of Xu Sanyuan, Yan Shan mixed in at the front of the farewell procession, ranking before his cousin who was one of the Eight Horses of Jiangning.

This is the disparity caused by life choices.

Who told Yan Shan to follow the right person?

Seeing Magistrate Wu and his entourage walking out of sight, Prefect He covered his sleeves.

Yan Shan was close and could smell the scent of ginger.

I saw the tears of the Lord Fu flowing out, and his sorrow was beyond words.
"The ancient road of Changting is the most heartbreaking when parting. I am sorry to have made you laugh."

This is the brilliant performance of Magistrate He.

With so many people present, who would dare to say that he and Inspector Wu don't have a close relationship!
At this time, someone looked at Xu Qing and couldn't help but ask Xu Sanyuan in a sarcastic tone: "Why are you distracted at the moment of parting, Xu friend?"

"The mountain in front is about to block the figure of my mentor. I wonder how great it would be if I could flatten this mountain."

"These are words of utmost sincerity and true nature." Prefect He couldn't help but sigh.

The person asking the question was stunned as if struck by lightning.

(End of this chapter)