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What was even more unbearable for Niu Youdao was yet to come.
"Master Dao, I'm going to buy some food!"
On the way, I took a look at the map and learned that there was a town not far away. Someone said hello and quickly ran away.
Not long after, someone picked up a few kilograms of pork and came back quickly. The scene was so beautiful, especially when other people commented on the fatness of the pork.
Niu Youdao looked up to the sky and was speechless. Although the flesh and blood body was not exempt from vulgarity, the monk in his impression was not like this.
When Niu Youdao stood on the cliff with a sword and looked up at the stars, the artistic conception was beautiful, but under the cliff there was the fragrance of oil smoke, and the spatula was clinking in the pot while stirring.
Along the way, when we encounter towns, we either rush to buy some meat or rush to buy some green vegetables.
The four people in Black Peony are very interested in this undisclosed secret, and they all want to try to practice their skills. However, there is only one pot, and the four of them can only take turns to hold the spoon, so every time it is the next person's turn to take the spoon, the next person shouts It's definitely the one who's going to buy groceries.
Niu Youdao felt that the speed of travel seemed to be a bit slow, and he would set up a pot to cook at every turn. It would be strange if it was not slow.
Gradually, Niu Youdao got used to these four guys. He had no choice but to lead the way. Occasionally, he would teach them a new dish when the conditions were right.
Along the way, the sound of "clang, dang, rang" attracted the attention of passers-by and turned their heads. Niu Youdao gradually got used to it.
As for dining in the towns and inns on the way, Black Mudan and the four of them have no interest at all. Why eat bad food when they can eat good food? They despise the food and would rather cook it themselves.
The long journey was indeed boring, so Niu Youdao just let it go.
Just like this, the whole journey was sparse, leaving the territory of Zhao State and entering South Korea...
Green water and green mountains, a group of more than thirty people galloped with the sound of hooves. The leader was a young man dressed in white and black, with a handsome face and a jade hairpin in his hair. Behind him were more than thirty followers, half of them warriors and half of monks.
After rushing up a hill, the young man raised his hand and reined in his horse and spun around a few times.
A group of people also stopped urgently, and the accompanying mage asked: "Master, what's wrong?"
The young man fanned his nostrils toward the upwind of the mountain, sniffed, and asked around him: "What's the scent?"
Everyone also fanned their noses and sniffed. Without saying a word, the two monks got off their horses and jumped into the air, flying towards the mountains and forests in the windward direction.
Between the two mountains, there was a gurgling stream, where Niu Youdao and others rested temporarily.
Black Peony is cooking braised pork, and the aroma is tempting. Niu Youdao sitting aside is helpless. Aren't these guys tired of eating braised pork for so many days
Two figures flew through the air, and several people suddenly looked back, only to see two middle-aged men ducking to the ground and staring at them coldly.
Niu Youdao and others stood up slowly, all looking wary. Judging from the distance the two of them were gliding from, their cultivation might have reached the golden elixir stage.
Two monks who were probably at the Golden Core stage appeared. It was unclear whether they were friends or foes. Several people were a little suspicious of whether they were sent by the Yan Kingdom.
The two middle-aged men then stared at the pot with a lid on the fire. One of them raised his hand and said, "I wonder if I can see what's in the pot?"
Niu Youdao stretched out his hand, "Please!"
The man immediately walked over to the pot, reached out and opened the lid. A pot of stewed braised pork was bubbling, and the alluring aroma hit his nostrils. He couldn't help but take a deep breath. Another person came over, sniffed it, and praised: "Good stuff, what is this? I wonder how it is made?"
Niu Youdao was calm and calm, walked to the two of them, smiled and said: "We seem to have never met each other."
The two looked at each other, said nothing, closed the lid, and flew away together, and left immediately.
This time, several people saw it clearly and understood that he was indeed a monk in the golden elixir realm!
Black Mudan and others breathed a sigh of relief and just left. If they were really looking for trouble, they would be in trouble.
Who would have thought that after a while, the sound of messy horse hooves came, birds flew in the forest, and a group of shadowy figures appeared. A handsome man in white and black clothes emerged from the forest under the protection of everyone, and walked slowly along the stream. Come by.
Niu Youdao and others' hearts tightened slightly when they saw the golden elixir monk who had left before in the crowd. They were not just two people, they were a group of people.
And looking at the attire of some of them, they were obviously officers and soldiers.
Black Peony and the others felt a little regretful. It seemed that it was caused by the smell of food. They knew it shouldn't be like this.
A group of people approached. The handsome man lifted his cloak with a wave of his hand, jumped off his horse, and with the guards on the left and right, he stepped forward and said, "I heard there is something good, so I took the liberty to come here to disturb you. I want to see a thing, but I hope you won't be offended."
He greeted Niu Youdao directly, and from the way Hei Mudan and others defended him, he recognized that Niu Youdao was the leader of the group.
Niu Youdao returned the favor with his hand raised, "It's not a good thing, I wonder who you are?"
The handsome man said: "Beizhou Shao Pingbo."
Niu Youdao paused for a moment, and the surname of Beizhou was Shao. Looking at the formation, he couldn't help but ask: "I wonder who the governor of Beizhou respects?"
Shao Pingbo smiled and said: "It's my father! I see that you are extraordinary, who is an expert?"
This is not an exaggeration. Putting aside their appearance and temperament, Hei Mudan and others are obviously older than Niu Youdao, but Niu Youdao is the leader. This alone is unusual.
Niu Youdao was speechless, and unexpectedly met Shao Dengyun's son, waving his hands and saying: "I am not an expert, I just run errands for others. I am Zhang San, who just came from Master Zhuge who was on an envoy to Zhao State, and was ordered to return Let’s do something in the capital.”
This is nonsense, but Hei Mudan and others are not surprised at all. It is hard to tell the difference between the good and bad people on the other side, so it is always good to leave a line of protection.
"Oh! It turns out he is Lord Zhuge's man." Shao Pingbo nodded, smelled the fragrance, and his eyes fell on the pot with the lid, "I heard that Brother Zhang stewed a pot of delicious food. I wonder if I can let Shao Get some light?"
Niu Youdao smiled and said: "It's easy to say. Master Shao has spoken. How dare you disobey me? It's just that the heat is not quite right, so I have to trouble you to wait a moment."
"That's natural." Shao Pingbo nodded, and the people behind him immediately dismounted. He asked Niu Youdao: "I wonder what errands Lord Zhuge ordered for Brother Zhang to do?"
Niu Youdao heard the intention of testing to verify his identity and replied: "It's nothing. A few days ago, Lord Zhuge learned some news and sent it back to the capital. The country has been rectifying the post stations in various places. Now the capital has to confirm some details. I couldn’t explain it clearly in the letter, so I was asked to go back and make a business trip.”
Shao Pingbo was startled for a moment, "Is this the news about the inn that Lord Zhuge got from the Zhao Kingdom?"
Niu Youdao asked back: "Is there any problem? Could it be that Mr. Shao has some other news?"
Shao Pingbo waved his hand and didn't ask about it again. Seeing that Niu Youdao was calm and calm in front of him, and some official matters were clear, he probably believed his identity, but then asked: "Brother Zhang is also a monk, right? I don't know where he comes from. group?"
Niu Youdao originally wanted to identify himself as a Korean sect, but he couldn't figure out the context of the Shao family, so he didn't dare to talk nonsense, and said with a smile: "Just a casual cultivator with no sect."
Shao Pingbo said "Oh" noncommittally, not sure whether he believed it or not.
The meat in the pot was ready. Black Peony took it out of the pot and put it in a basin, then placed it on a big stone. Niu Youdao stretched out his hand to invite him.
However, someone immediately stepped forward and poured some white powder to test for poison. After confirming that there was no problem, he nodded towards Shao Pingbo.
Among the accompanying warriors, someone gave Shao Pingbo a pair of gold chopsticks.
Niu Youdao glanced at Shao Pingbo's clothes and found that this man was a fastidious person, rich and dignified.
Shao Pingbo was not polite. He put a piece of meat in the basin and looked at it. He slowly put it into his mouth and chewed it. He gradually closed his eyes. After swallowing, he shook his head and exclaimed: "It's fat but not greasy, and it's extremely delicious."
After saying that, he handed the chopsticks back to the people below. He only tasted one piece, but waved to others, "Everyone, come and try it. The taste is indeed special and delicious!"
No matter whether the owner agrees or not, it is the same as his own.
His men immediately came over one after another, you tasted one or two pieces, he tasted one or two pieces, and more than thirty people finished the pot of meat in no time.
Shao Pingbo on the side glanced sideways at Niu Youdao and others. Seeing that they did not dare to have any opinions, he knew some things well.
A group of people who had tasted it said it was delicious. Shao Pingbo looked at Black Peony and said, "This eldest sister is really good at her craftsmanship."
Black Mudan hurriedly said humbly: "Master Shao, Mr. Zhang is the one who is good at the craftsmanship. I just learned it from him and I haven't mastered it yet."
"Oh!" Shao Pingbo slowly looked at Niu You and said, "Brother Zhang, how about taking a trip to Beizhou with me?"
Niu Youdao looked at him puzzled.
Shao Pingbo explained: "I want to entertain a guest and borrow Brother Zhang's cooking skills."
what's the situation? You want me to go all the way to Beizhou to cook for you? Niu Youdao said expressionlessly: "I have official duties, so I'm afraid I will disappoint Mr. Shao."
Shao Pingbo: "Don't worry, I won't delay you for long. You don't need to go deep into Beizhou. It will take at most one day. It's a long way to the capital. I don't care about this day. If the court or Master Zhuge pursues it, feel free to push it on me. I'll take the responsibility." yes."
"Master Shao, if you really need her, she has good skills. How about asking her to accompany you?" Niu Youdao pointed at Black Peony. It wasn't that he disliked being a cook, but he didn't want to go to Beizhou, let alone go with Shao Pingbo. .
If it weren't for the other party's power, he wouldn't even be willing to give the black peony based on the other party's arrogant attitude.
Shao Pingbo: "I'm inviting a distinguished guest, so of course I'll use the best. Brother Zhang, don't refuse. It's settled!" After saying that, he turned around and left. He didn't allow you to bargain or give you a chance to discuss. He got on his horse. , led a group of people towards the mountains and forests.
Black Mudan complained secretly, knowing that her humble words had caused trouble for Master Dao.
Several monks surrounded Niu Youdao and others, stretched out their hands and said: "Please!"
Encountering such an unreasonable person, Niu Youdao and others had no choice, so they were taken away.
Pots and pans and other things were left in the mountains. Black Mudan and the others had no interest in carrying them anymore. They had already caused trouble because of these things. How could they not learn a lesson.
After leaving the mountains and forests, we started to turn back, but did not return to Zhao State. We changed the route on the way and headed straight towards Beizhou. ,.