The dog of the Zhu family was finally rescued. It curled up in its nest, whimpering and looking extremely pitiful.
Zhu Zhang felt scared when he thought about it. Fortunately, no one was eaten, otherwise what would have happened
In order to prevent such unfortunate things from happening again, he specially found Jiang Shenglin with expensive supplements and hinted that he hoped Palace Master Li would stop taking my young master around in the future and that he should not eat anything casually.
Jiang Shenglin was actually reflecting on why he had such expectations of Li Sui to "have a good trip". No matter how he thought about it, it was wrong, so he agreed immediately: "Okay, sure, no problem."
Zhu Zhang was still worried, so he added, "If Palace Master Li really needs someone to accompany him out for fun, just ask, and we'll pay for it. We can hire dozens or even hundreds of people, or even more."
Jiang Shenglin thought of Li Sui's face and felt that probably few people would be willing to earn extra money by accompanying others on tours.
Zhu Zhang was very sure, "There must be one. I have already inquired about it. There is no shortage of willing warriors in this world. As long as there is enough money, everything else will not be a problem. Please rest assured, doctor."
Jiang Shenglin: “…”
Has it become so tragic and grand
Li Sui had no time to take care of the affairs of the Zhu Mansion. He went to the Chui Liu Academy to check again. The floor of the empty room was made of thick wood. It seemed to fit tightly, but in fact it was full of loose knots, one connected to another. If it was not for an old hand who was proficient in the mechanism, after prying open a piece, it might fall apart.
The apparent owner of Chui Liu Academy was Zhang Can, a wealthy man from Baitou City. His family was engaged in the medicinal materials business and did have dealings with Shangru Villa. However, he had passed away two months ago, and a large group of his sons and nephews were busy fighting for the family property. The house was in a mess, and he could not even take care of the regular business, let alone the academy outside the city that did not make money but only sought elegance and face.
Jiang Shenglin said, "If Chui Liu Academy is really related to Shangru Mountain Villa and Du Yafeng, since they know you are in Fengming Mountain, you should hide quietly first. Why do you have to go in and out of the secret passage on time? What is hidden in there?"
"It's hard to say." Li Sui said, "I wanted to go in and take a look, but the two servants were very cautious. Every time they opened the mechanism, they covered it with their backs, so I couldn't see the key. But judging from the food box in his hand, there is at least a living person down there."
Jiang Shenglin thought for a moment and suddenly asked, "Do you still think that Second Master Zhu is related to the Demon Cult?"
Li Sui might have remembered the half of the big fish, and snorted coldly with a gloomy face.
Jiang Shenglin knew him well enough. He looked like a dog that would dislike him, so he probably meant that he was fine. He continued, "If you think he has nothing to do with Chi Tian, you might as well ask him about the organization. Maybe he has seen him in some ancient book."
Li Sui frowned: "What if he doesn't know how to do it?"
Jiang Shenglin was stumped by the question, and answered puzzledly, "If it doesn't happen, then it won't happen. If it doesn't happen, we can think of another way. Otherwise, how about you kill another person?"
Li Sui: “…”
That night.
Zhu Yanyin was leaning on the bed reading a storybook. When he heard the door open, he quickly stuffed the "Secret History of the Qingyun Gang" in his hand under the quilt.
Zhu Xiaosui poked his head in and signaled that everything was fine. It was not the housekeeper, but Doctor Jiang.
Zhu Yanyin breathed a sigh of relief.
Jiang Shenglin came with the mechanism diagram.
Zhu Yanyin took it in his hand and took a look at it: "This is the Tiangong knot."
Jiang Shenglin: "… Why so fast? Why don't you take a closer look?"
Zhu Yanyin said: "Looking at the way the wooden buckle fits together, it is definitely a Heavenly Knot, no need to look any further."
Jiang Shenglin: "To be honest, this is what Palace Master Li asked."
Zhu Yanyin's body shuddered when he heard this. I think I can look at it a few more times.
After a whole stick of incense, it was confirmed that this was truly the Tiangong Knot.
Jiang Shenglin asked: "Can you solve it?"
"Yes." Zhu Yanyin got out of bed in his soft shoes, took new paper, and drew the disassembled mechanism in detail for him. Each drawing took up three whole pages, with mortise and tenon joints, and was delicate and complex.
Jiang Shenglin was surprised: "Is this just one of the rings?"
"Yes." Zhu Yanyin said, "Tiangong knot usually has three layers, but once you learn how to remove one, the rest are the same, it's not difficult."
Jiang Shenglin thought, this is not that difficult, just looking at it makes my liver hurt. At the same time, he was puzzled. Although he guessed that Zhu Yanyin might have read ancient books on mechanisms, he could draw it in such detail, so it must be more than just "reading" it. So he asked, "How come you are so familiar with ancient mechanisms?"
Zhu Yanyin replied that when he first lost his memory he had nothing to do, so he often went to the library and remembered everything he saw.
Jiang Shenglin was surprised: "You can remember it after reading it once?"
Zhu Yanyin was even more surprised: "What if it's not the same?"
Jiang Shenglin: “…”
No, nothing, nothing else.
The light from the Jiangnan Zhu Mansion is so dazzling.
He took the three large pieces of paper back with him.
Li Sui took a quick look and said, "Tsk, so that's how it is."
Jiang Shenglin: "Can you understand?"
Li Sui: “You can’t?”
Jiang Shenglin: “…”
What the fuck.
Li Sui pointed at a small button and said, "I can't see clearly. Is this a shoulder pole or an old pipe?"
Jiang Shenglin was puzzled and asked, "What are you talking about? Do I look like an old smoker?"
Li Sui said disdainfully: "Didn't you ask clearly when he was drawing?"
Jiang Shenglin replied: "I did ask, but I didn't understand."
It may only take two or three sentences from trying to understand to giving up on the spot. I always feel that I am humiliating myself, so I might as well shut up.
Li Sui shook his head and rolled up the blueprint on the table: "Forget it, I'll go ask in person."
"Wait a minute!" Jiang Shenglin grabbed him and said, "It's dark here, what if you scare people sick again? Wait for one night, I'll find a way to bring Master Zhu to you tomorrow." It also saved the housekeeper from nagging. He might have to spend a lot of money to hire assassins, which would make him go bald.
Li Sui was unhappy: "I don't want to waste time."
Jiang Shenglin argued: "Wouldn't it be a waste of time to scare Mr. Zhu unconscious?"
Li Sui: “…”
That makes sense.
But then again, how to convince Zhu Yanyin was also a problem, and Jiang Shenglin rehearsed it in his mind for a long time. The next afternoon, after visiting Zhu's house, he carefully took out a dart from his sleeve. It was rough and simple, and the blade was blunt, just right for holding in the hand to play with.
Zhu Yanyin was puzzled: "What is this?"
Jiang Shenglin said, "Palace Master Li asked me to send it to you, saying it was to entertain you."
Zhu Yanyin's hand was withdrawn with a "whoosh".
Jiang Shenglin quickly added: "It's the reward for deciphering the mechanism diagram."
Zhu Yanyin: “…”
Jiang Shenglin continued, "This dart is called Hanpo, and it is almost lost in the martial arts world."
Zhu Yanyin had looked at the weapons list and when he heard the name, he remembered that this should be the second ranked hidden weapon. He was naturally curious and his eyes couldn't help but drift upwards.
Jiang Shenglin took the opportunity to put the dart into his hand and said, "Palace Master Li still doesn't understand a few things about the structure of the Heavenly Knot, so I would like to invite you to the inn to discuss it. Why don't we leave now?"
Zhu Yanyin: “?”
Jiang Shenglin used coaxing, deception, and forced people to get the second son of Zhu onto the carriage, using the excuse of "going out to relax" without telling Zhu Zhang and Zhu Xiaosui.
Zhu Yanyin wanted to cry but had no tears. It was too late to escape back to Jiangnan now. Brother, save me!
Li Sui booked the entire inn and only left a few waiters and cooks, creating a very quiet environment.
Jiang Shenglin took Zhu Yanyin upstairs, but there was no one in the room.
I wish the Second Young Master would feel relieved and turn around to run away. Very good, very good. Goodbye!
As a result, she happened to throw herself into the arms of Li Sui who was at the door, and looked very lively. How should I put it? The scheming enchantresses in the storybooks are usually like this.
"Ah!" Zhu Yanyin felt dizzy and dazed from the collision.
Li Sui: “…”
Jiang Shenglin looked at Palace Master Li, who was wearing a loose black robe, with his chest half-covered and his long hair dripping, and was very confused. I told you that I would pick up Master Zhu tonight, so why didn't you wait in the room and instead ran out to take a shower
Li Sui was too lazy to say anything more. He carried the person in his arms and put him on a chair, then spread out the diagram of the mechanism: "What is this?"
Zhu Yanyin's nose was still sore, and she glanced at him with tearful eyes and replied weakly, "The blood swallow is rushing towards the waning moon."
Li Sui asked again: "Here?"
Zhu Yanyin replied: "Silver grass penetrates the water hole."
"here."
"Pighead doesn't understand."
Jiang Shenglin, who had been listening attentively, said: "Hey!"
Zhu Yanyin may have realized something and explained that the name of the agency was Pighead, which he didn't understand.
Li Sui raised the corner of his mouth almost imperceptibly, and although he didn't make any sound, for the murderer who usually had a blank expression on his face, this was already considered a loud laugh and a merciless mockery.
Doctor Jiang went out angrily, didn't want to listen anymore, and went to bed.
Zhu Yanyin explained all the mechanisms on the paper.
Li Sui nodded: "I remember it."
Zhu Yanyin: “Yeah.”
The house fell into silence.
The candle flame flickered faintly.
Zhu Yanyin took a peek and saw that he was still wearing open clothes, with his belt loose, and his black hair half wet, casually spread out and bent against his pale skin. His eyes were downcast, and he was mumbling something, as if he was reciting a mechanical diagram. His eyelashes were actually quite long, and the tips were dyed with the gold of the lamp, which slightly reduced his murderous temperament.
"What are you looking at?"
Zhu Yanyin was startled.
Li Sui raised his head and asked again: "What are you looking at?"
Zhu Yanyin's Adam's apple rolled. He felt that a straightforward answer of "I'm watching you" would be a bit rude and make him look like a fool, so he thought of a solution in a hurry: "The other day you said that the leader of Qingyun Sect went crazy because of his training. Does that have anything to do with me?"
Li Sui: “It’s irrelevant.”
Zhu Yanyin: “Yeah!”
After a while, Li Suixian couldn't help but ask, "Don't you think it's funny that Lu Qing has become a cripple through his practice?"
Zhu Yanyin and he looked at each other in confusion. Don’t you think what’s so funny about this matter
Li Sui: “…”
Zhu Yanyin: "Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha."
Zhu Yanyin: "So funny."
Li Sui became furious and grabbed his face viciously.
Mr. Zhu wanted to cry again. He had to laugh or not. You devils are so difficult to deal with.
Let me go home!