Ji Yuan is now thinking that if he can go down the mountain to ensure his life, he should think of a way to protect his life, and then see if he can treat his eyes, or if he can join some place to practice Taoism.
Of course, he really wanted to figure out the changes that happened to Lu Shanjun when he just left, as well as the fleeting image of the chess piece.
Ji Yuan felt that it was most likely related to the previous game of Lan Ke chess, and might even be the key to his survival in this world.
The mountain breeze blew by, and Ji Yuan felt a little drowsy after relaxing a little.
I don’t know if it’s because I didn’t notice it before, or if it’s because of a change after I came to this world, but Ji Yuan suddenly felt that his ability to withstand pressure was quite strong.
. . .
The group rested by the stream for about fifteen minutes. After they had recovered some strength and someone helped the four injured people to regulate their breathing and recover, they set out again.
This time, he rushed down the mountain in one breath.
In Narcissus Town, a night watchman and two men in militia uniforms were walking through the quiet streets and alleys. One of them held a clapper, one held a gong, and the other held a lantern.
“Boom…boom boom~”
The sound of the bamboo clapper is first slow and then fast.
"It's the fourth update~~~"
“Boom…boom boom~”
"It's the fourth update~~~"
…
After walking around for a while, looking at the quiet streets, the three of them tightened their clothes and planned to go back, while chatting.
"Yesterday, I heard that a few people from the underworld went up the mountain."
"What are you going to do?"
"It seems that he received a list from the county government and went to Niu Kui Mountain to kill the big insect!"
"ah?"
The night watchman holding the clapper was a little nervous.
"They dare to go into the mountains at this time? I heard from those old hunters selling goods that the tigers in the mountains are not just simple tigers, they are probably spirits. Even those old hunters dare not stay in the mountains at night."
"Hey, isn't that an exaggeration?"
"I'd rather believe it!"
As they were talking about this topic, they suddenly felt that the weather had become much cooler, and their pace couldn't help but quicken.
When they reached the end of the street and were about to turn, one of them suddenly saw a group of people approaching from a distance. They were Lu Chengfeng and others who had returned.
“There’s someone over there!”
When they got closer, the huge white tiger skin made several people feel cold.
. . .
At dawn the next day, the news that the evil tiger Niu Kuishan had been killed spread from Shuixian Town, and the Ning'an County Government immediately sent constables to Shuixian Town to check it out.
This is not the information age of relationship-based life. Any rich man taking a concubine is a big gossip. How could a knight go into the mountains to kill a man-eating tiger, or a man-eating tiger in Niu Kuishan that was rumored to be a tiger spirit? How much more popular would that be
For a time, people in Ning'an County, a county with simple folk customs, and its jurisdiction over a county town, 22 villages of various sizes, and a town at the foot of the mountain, all quickly learned that a few knights had successfully killed the tiger in the mountains. Many people even rushed to Shuixian Town to watch the excitement, but unfortunately most of them came to nothing because they had already rushed to Ning'an County.
A bloody white tiger skin was finally presented to the Ning'an County Court by nine young knights. The Ning'an County Magistrate was worthy of being called a good official by the people. He acted uprightly and gave the 80 taels of silver offered as a reward to several knights, and also took out 70 taels of silver as money to buy the precious white tiger skin.
. . .
It was the second day after the nine knights returned, and also the first day that Hu Pi arrived at the Ning'an County Government Office.
In the court of the county government, a large white tiger skin with dried blood on it but still smelling strange was placed on an eight-immortal table.
The tiger skin was peeled off very smoothly, without leaving the head, claws, body or tail.
"Ouch... My teeth are still here!!"
"Ohhh, look at this tiger's mouth, it's bigger than my head!!"
“How many people have been eaten by this thing!!”
"Oh my god, this is so scary! I heard that this tiger is about to become a spirit!!"
"That's right. Fortunately, I killed him now, otherwise I really can't say for sure!"
"Tsk tsk tsk... Those knights are not only highly skilled in martial arts, but they are also ruthless!"
"Yes, there were four people injured, each with a more serious injury than the other, it was scary to look at! Doctor Tong, the best doctor in the county, said that it was fortunate that they were martial arts masters, otherwise they would have died long ago!"
Some constables, yamen runners, and civil clerks all gathered around the tiger skin and marveled at it.
County magistrate Chen Sheng and county lieutenant Zhu Yanxu also stood by with happy smiles.
"Hahahahahaha, sir, now that the evil tiger has been eliminated, we in Ning'an County have finally put an end to a big worry."
"That's right! County Captain Zhu, please find some good hunters to tan this tiger skin. I plan to display it at the entrance of Ning'an County Government for ten days to calm the people!"
"Your Excellency's opinion is excellent!"
Ning'an County relies on the mountains for its livelihood. In addition to basic farming, the rich Niukui Mountain is also a treasure of Ning'an County. Getting rid of the vicious tiger is no small matter, and the local gentry even took this opportunity to organize a temple fair.
. . .
The condition of the four injured has been stabilized.
After Yan Fei and Luo Ningshuang's wounds were sutured, they were applied with golden wound medicine, and then two doses of qi and blood regulating medicine were taken, combined with the true qi and breathing regulation, so the problem was not serious.
Zhao Long, who was hit by the tiger's tail whip, suffered mainly internal injuries, but he had a good foundation in hard skills, so he was not seriously injured.
Although Du Heng's arm had been straightened, his internal bones were actually broken. In the words of Doctor Tong, if he was lucky he might be able to lift chopsticks to eat, but lifting a knife was impossible.
What was Ji Yuan doing during this period
Apart from repeatedly trying to stimulate whether he had any special abilities, the most important thing was to take a bath!
I don’t know how long the original owner of this body, this beggar, had not taken a bath. Anyway, he asked the innkeeper to change three barrels of bath water and rubbed the old mud off his body several times. After washing, he not only felt a lot lighter, but even his skin color became whiter. It was really horrible!
. . .
On the third day of staying in Yunlai, Ji Yuan, after cleaning himself up and changing his clothes, finally felt that he could meet people.
On this morning, Lu Chengfeng was walking with Ji Yuan in Ning'an County, preparing to find a quiet house where Ji Yuan could settle down.
Whether to rent or buy it depends on your opinion.
Ji Yuan now feels that his understanding of this world is far from enough, so it is better for him not to rush in.
As for where the money came from, the Ning'an County Court had 150 taels of silver. The nine young men were determined to give the money to the person who truly deserved it, which was Ji Yuan.
For something like this, Ji Yuan just tried to refuse it twice and finally accepted it. It was what he deserved, wasn’t it
After learning that the annual expenses of an average family are only a few taels of silver and buying a house only costs dozens of taels, Ji Yuan is more inclined to buy a house in Ning'an County, which is said to have simple folk customs and a good reputation among the officials.
He was alone and his requirements were not high. He didn't need to go in and out frequently. He just wanted a quiet place with an independent yard, a kitchen, a bedroom and a toilet.
After changing out of his beggar's clothes and cleaning himself up, Ji Yuan looked gentle and refined, a little thin and slender, with a silk scarf on his head. Although Ji Yuan himself couldn't see clearly, he felt that he looked decent.
Lu Chengfeng was not a local either, so it was his duty to accompany Mr. Ji, but finding a house required a local tyrant, so the two of them were followed by a middle-aged man who was a broker.
The county town has been particularly busy in recent days because many people have come here to see the man-eating tiger skin on public display. Since it is a rare white tiger skin, it is even more popular. With the bonus of the temple fair, even people from nearby counties come here to visit.
Ji Yuan didn't just buy the house for the purpose of living, he also wanted to use it to get a feel for the place.
At this moment, the streets are bustling with people, making the county town as lively as during the Spring Festival.
Ji Yuan now feels very novel. Even though his eyesight is not good, his extremely high ability to recognize sounds allows him to listen to all kinds of discussions, jokes, bargaining, and even quarrels among people on the street.
"Tang Haws~Tang Haws~"
"The finest floral fabrics and silks!!"
"Rouge and powder, selling rouge and powder!!"
"Exquisitely carved pen holders, made of sandalwood, agarwood, and pearwood, come and see the four treasures of the study!!"
…
Whether it is a fixed store or a street stall, there are waiters shouting from time to time. After all, the city is very busy these two days.
Originally he thought the noise would be unbearable to his ears, but unexpectedly, Ji Yuan found that he did not feel annoyed at all. Instead, his mind became more alert.
Ji Yuan only opened his eyes a little bit all the time. If he opened them too much for a long time, his eyes would feel sore. But the amazing thing is that even with this kind of vision, he could walk just like a normal person.
As they walked, they stopped in front of a shop selling stationery. There were two tables outside the shop with various writing supplies on them. There was a waiter standing outside the shop greeting people.
"Sir, please take a look at this pen holder. It is a famous writing tool in Ning'an County. It is made of top-grade yellow flower wood and crafted by a master craftsman. The carvings are very delicate. The dignitaries love it!"
Lu Chengfeng's outfit was quite exquisite. Although Ji Yuan was dressed simply, he looked very dignified and did not look like someone who was short of money. As for the broker, he was treated as a servant.
Ji Yuan could only see a blurry dark yellow color when looking at the pen holder. It was no use opening his eyes wide, so he had to squat down and reach out to feel around carefully. After finding the pen holder, he picked it up, touched it carefully with his face tilted, felt the ups and downs of the lines with his fingers, and tried to listen carefully to the sound of his fingerprints rubbing against the pen holder.
This process makes the pen holder appear clearly in my mind.
'This is such a great craftsmanship! ! '
There are landscapes and figures on this pen holder. The densely packed pictures and texts and the characters are lifelike, which even reminds him of the text "A Record of a Walnut Boat".
Ji Yuan was just curious and wanted to see the craftsmanship here, but he was amazed.
The dazzling array of vendors, the wandering pedestrians, the surrounding noise, and the exquisiteness of these small handicrafts, etc., gave Ji Yuan a rich and real feeling. He could smell the breath of life, and his outstanding hearing helped him get a glimpse of the joys and sorrows of people from all walks of life.
Ji Yuan slowly opened his sore eyes, a little dazed. It was not until then that he truly accepted the reality that he was no longer in the original time and space world.