Chapter 84 Unexpected arrival

Chapter 84 Unexpected arrival

Chapter 84 Unexpected arrival
Xiao Xia took out the formula of Five Elements Powder and gave it to the head of the family, Xiao Cong. "This was modified by Taoist Yuan. He said that the previous preparation method was wrong, so it had no effect. He revised it again. This is the real Five Elements Powder. I originally wanted to use it to exchange for Chang Yizhi's bow manual from the Xiao family in Jiangning, but now I am not interested. Give it to the head of the family!"

Xiao Cong was overjoyed and asked quickly, "Was Master Yuan sent by your father?"

"He should have some master-disciple relationship with my mother. He is probably my mother's uncle. This old Taoist priest is unfathomable. His inner strength is probably at the ninth level. If the King of Han had not been afraid of him that day, we would have been killed by him."

"Can we ask him to take charge of the Xiao family martial arts gym?"

Xiao Xia smiled and said, "He is a money-grubber. He is happy as long as the salary is generous. However, if I leave Jiangdu, he will also leave. He won't stay for long."

Xiao Cong nodded, "A few months is fine. As long as he agrees, I'll give him 100 guan a day!"

Xiao Cong then remembered something and took out a scroll from the bookcase and handed it to Xiao Xia: "This is the archery skills of your grandfather Xiao Moke. He is the real number one archer in the Southern Dynasty, even better than Chang Yizhi. You can study it carefully when you have time!"

...........
When he came out of the mansion, he met Lao Liu head-on.

The sixth child grew taller and fatter, mainly because his father's family financial situation began to improve after he started copying books. His mother, Chen, was also recognized by the Xiao family and received a monthly allowance of one string of silver.

The sixth elder bowed and said, "Seventh brother, someone wants to see you!"

"Who?"

"It's Master Chai who came from the capital last time. He's at Guanyun Restaurant and asked me to help find you."

Ah! Chai Shao is here.

"Who else? Is his wife here?"

"I didn't see his wife, but two of his friends from the capital came."

Xiao Xia nodded, "I'll go now!"

...........
Xiao Xia was about to leave, but hesitated. What should Xiao Mannu do?
Never mind! She wasn't really here to exchange for the elixir formula anyway.

It is difficult to distinguish the authenticity of this kind of formula. One must find someone to refine the pill, and then have the disciples take it for a few months to see the effects. It may even take several years, and test it on different people. Finally, when the barrier is broken, it can be confirmed to be the real formula.

What's more, what if the disciple is not talented enough and can't break through the barrier? Is it the problem of the person or the medicine?

This is why the Xiao family of Jiangning must have the original palace copy of Xiao Huandan. They don’t believe in copies at all.

Not to mention the Jiangning Xiao family, no family in the world would believe it, unless they were like the Jinling Xiao family, who had Xiao Jianli to verify the truth for them.

So Xiao Xia's idea of ​​selling the elixir formula for money was almost a pipe dream.

As long as you understand this point, you will know that it is impossible for Xiao Mannu to exchange the bow manual with Chang Yizi for the formula. Xiao Mannu just wants to find another opportunity to use aphrodisiac to seduce him.

This is Xiao Mannu’s mission on this trip.

...........
Xiao Xia came to Guanyun Restaurant, went up to the third floor, and found the Baiyutang elegant room. Two burly warriors were standing at the door.

Xiao Xia cupped his hands and said, "Master Chai asked me to come."

"Could it be Master Xiao?"

Xiao Xia nodded, and the warrior quickly pushed open the door, "Your Majesty, Master Xiao is here!"

Chai Shao came out with a smile, "My dear brother, we meet again!"

Xiao Xia smiled and asked, "Did Brother Chai receive the white jade lion?"

"I got it! Thank you so much, brother."

"Is Sister Li here?" Xiao Xia asked with a smile again.

"She's here. We just arrived today. She was a little tired from the journey, so she didn't come. I'll bring her some side dishes later. Come in first, brother!"

Chai Shao let Xiao Xia into the elegant room, pointed at the two guests in the room and said with a smile: "These are my two friends, who came from the capital together. They are both related to you. Let me introduce them to you!" He pointed to a very handsome young man and said: "This is Li Min, the eldest princess's son-in-law!"

Xiao Xia suddenly realized and bowed quickly, "It turns out to be Master Li. I am Xiao Xia. Thank you Master Li and the Princess for everything you have done for me."

Li Min smiled slightly and said, "It seems that you have really forgotten what happened in the past. I didn't believe it when Chai Shao told me about it. Now I believe it. You don't even recognize me."

Xiao Xia was embarrassed and apologized quickly, "I really forgot. Please don't mind, Brother Li!"

"I don't mind. How about this one? Do you know him?"

Li Min pointed at another person, and that person turned around. Xiao Xia was so shocked that he couldn't close his mouth?
"Mr. Zheng, why are you......"

He almost said, "Why did you come to the Sui Dynasty?"

The person in front of me looks very much like the Hong Kong movie star Zheng Zeshi, the Uncle Zheng from the 1990s. The figure, the small eyes, the eyebrows, the expression, are exactly the same.

However, the person in front of me is at most in his twenties, while Zheng Zeshi is now in his seventies, so that is definitely not the case.

Xiao Xia quickly clasped his fists and said, "Big Brother, I really forgot about it. Please don't take it to heart."

The fat man in front of him smiled and said, "You haven't actually seen me, but you are right to call me brother. My name is Yang Zhao. Do you know who I am?"

Xiao Xia's expression froze a little. Yang Zhao was Yang Guang's eldest son and was indeed his elder brother. However... he was not mentally prepared at all and his elder brother actually appeared before him.

Xiao Xia nodded and forced a smile to Yang Zhao, "When did big brother arrive?"

"I just arrived as well, and I came here with Li Min."

Yang Zhao stepped forward and patted Xiao Xia's arm, asking with concern: "Last time you were beaten, besides losing your memory, are there any other problems?"

"Nothing else, thank you for your concern, brother!"

Fat people are usually kind-hearted. Xiao Xia could feel the genuine concern of the brother in front of her.

"Hey! I'm sorry for making you suffer these years. Sit down quickly. It's okay if you're not used to kneeling. Just sit cross-legged. I'm the same. My knees can't stand it."

Xiao Xia sat down cross-legged, sighing in his heart, this elder brother grew up in the palace, how could he not be used to kneeling, he was just accommodating himself.

Li Min smiled and said, "Before you came to Jiangdu, you lived in the Princess's residence. I also taught you calligraphy. Your handwriting was not very good. I wonder if you have improved now?"

Xiao Xia secretly breathed a sigh of relief, as it turned out that his previous life's handwriting was not good either.

He scratched his head and said embarrassedly: "I have been busy practicing martial arts in the past few years, and my studies and calligraphy have been neglected. I am afraid that I have disappointed Brother Li."

"fine!"

Yang Zhao, who was standing beside him, filled a glass of wine for Xiao Xia and said with a smile, "Study hard when you return to Chang'an. I have arranged everything for you. You will study in the Imperial College."

"read?"

Xiao Xia was shocked. Wouldn't it be a complete exposure if he was asked to read? He had only read the Analects and knew nothing about the other Four Books and Five Classics.

Yang Zhao nodded and said solemnly: "You must study. If you don't study, no matter how high your martial arts skills are, you are just a general in the tent. Only by studying hard can you become a commander-in-chief. You are not even sixteen years old yet, but you can become a scholar-general with a wealth of knowledge in the future."

Seeing Yang Zhao's sincerity, Xiao Xia couldn't help but feel touched. He nodded, "I'll follow your instructions, big brother!"

"That's right, come on! Let's have a drink to celebrate our first meeting as brothers."

..........
After dinner, Chai Shao went to order food for his wife, and Li Min followed him.

Only the two brothers were left in the elegant room. Yang Zhao pondered for a moment and said, "I have something to tell you, brother, about your identity. Although it's a little cruel, there's really nothing I can do about it."

(End of this chapter)