The terrain here is flat and wide, and there is only a mountain next to it. It can block the wind at night. It is indeed a good place to rest. Master Liu did not randomly choose a place to let everyone settle down, but Shen Qiao used martial arts practitioners with an almost intuitive keenness. , but noticed something wrong.
He couldn't help but look around.
As the sun went down, the sky and the earth gradually became darker. With the recovery of his inner strength, the eye disease he had seriously injured in the past had basically returned to its previous clarity, but at this glance, there was nothing suspicious.
"Daoist," Master Liu came over to invite in person, "Brothers cook jerky, if the Taoist doesn't stop eating meat, will you also have a bowl?"
In fact, he was not very interested in this Taoist who was born too good-looking, but the other party finally carried a sword on his back. The sword was not fancy. It can be seen that he should still have two skills. If something goes wrong on the road, there is also a Taking care of him, for a person like him who runs around and makes a living, one more friend is of course better than one more enemy.
Shen Qiao didn't give up meat and fishy, just ate lightly, but there was nothing to be picky about when he went out, so he didn't refuse his invitation. After thanking him, he walked over, sat down and drank the broth together.
The mother and daughter of the Li family were in the carriage. The curtain was lowered to block the situation inside. They were surrounded by servants and maids of the Li family. Master Liu and his party were also very knowledgeable and did not come forward to disturb them. Ten steps away.
"If the Taoist priest goes to Jiankang, there is a place to stay. If not, you might as well go to the White Gate in the city. It is said that the new emperor is very interested in Taoist alchemy. As a Taoist priest, he will definitely be reused."
Shen Qiao didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "..."
Although he is a Taoist priest, he is not a Taoist priest who concocts alchemy and draws talismans! To know that there are many kinds of Taoists.
But he did not refute Master Liu, but asked: "I remember that Chen Chao believed in Confucianism, why is the new emperor interested in Taoism?"
It was only after Shen Qiao entered the realm of the Chen Dynasty that he learned that the original Chen Xu, Chen Xu, had just passed away. The new emperor Chen Shubao was the direct son of Chen Xu and the empress Liu Jingyan, and the heir to the throne.
But he also remembered that Chen Chao was the site of the Linchuan Academy. Queen Liu Jingyan was now the Queen Mother, and she had another identity, Ru Yan Kehui's junior sister.
Master Liu shook his head and smiled: "How would I know about such things, maybe the emperor likes alchemy on a whim? Throughout the ages, which emperor does not pursue the way of longevity, even the people in the rivers and lakes, do not say it. Is the peak of martial arts the realm of heaven and man?"
But an emperor does not want to govern state affairs, but is interested in alchemy, which is illusory and may not see the results in a lifetime. This is putting the cart before the horse.
Shen Qiao also knew that it was impossible to know as much as Liu's bodyguard, so he didn't ask any more questions. Everyone chatted for a while. Seeing that the sky was completely dark, they all got up and went to rest one after another.
"Don't you want to rest?" Master Liu asked, seeing that he was still sitting cross-legged under the tree.
It is summer now, and there is not much care in the wild, and there is no tent to rest. Many people sleep directly on the ground, or lie on the two-wheeler carrying goods, just pull on a piece of clothing and cover it, and they can get away. After a night, Master Liu and the others were used to this kind of life, and they didn't feel it was hard.
"I'm used to meditating when I'm resting, and at night, too. Brother Liu, don't worry about me." Shen Qiao said with a smile.
Escort Liu was a little envious: "Hey, when I was studying art, I used to meditate instead of lying down. Unfortunately, I have been running around all these years. As time goes by, even the internal kung fu taught by the master has been abandoned!"
Shen Qiao asked smoothly, "I don't know where Brother Liu is going?"
Master Liu: "I am a disciple of the Zhongnan School."
Shen Qiao snorted: "Isn't that the same as Zhang Sun Sheng?"
Escort Liu said sadly, "Senior eldest grandson is a direct descendant of the head of the family, and he is from a noble family in the Northern Dynasty. I'm only the son of a small family of ordinary people, and I am also a disciple of the outside world. I can't be in a classy hall. How dare I be called the same family as eldest brother eldest grandson?"
Shen Qiao comforted him with a few words, and Master Liu's mood improved a little. When he saw Shen Qiao meditating, he remembered his long-lost homework, and couldn't help itching. He also sat down next to him, preparing to meditate all night.
In fact, he also meditates and exercises on weekdays, but many people clearly distinguish between exercise, breathing, and sleep. Although Master Liu is interested in learning Shen Qiao, he has not been able to support himself before the third watch. The trunk, fell into a deep sleep.
At this moment, Shen Qiao suddenly jumped up and rushed forward!
At the same time, there was a sound of breaking the sky in front, and the arrow shot straight at the carriage where the mother and son of the Li family were located!
It was too late for everyone to react. Even if there were night watchers, at this hour, many people couldn't resist being tired, and their responses were much slower. Those who were trained in the orthodox martial arts sect like Master Liu were worthy of opening their eyes. , looked up and followed the sound.
But the arrow failed to shoot into the carriage, and was pinched by a hand.
Shen Qiao squeezed it in his hand with a snap, and the arrow broke in two, and several arrows shot at the same time!
"There are thieves! There are thieves!" Sharp whistles and shouts rang out in the wilderness, and everyone who slept as deeply as they awoke, took up their swords and entered a state of battle.
By the time they reacted, all five or six arrows had been taken by Shen Qiao. The other party obviously did not expect that there were such powerful people in the other team's team. out, rush over.
This group of people is dressed in black, but they look like bandits at first sight. Guard Liu has long said that this area is a three-way zone, not connected to the north and south, and there are often bandits and bandits. ”, unexpectedly encountered one, and screamed in fear in the carriage, and the servants who were originally surrounded by the carriage even avoided everywhere because of the arrows.
The scene was a mess.
There are about thirty or forty people on the other side, all of them are sharp and powerful trainers who have been trained in the long-term robbery. Slightly inferior, and soon fell behind.
The Li family was well-off, this time the family moved to Jiankang and brought all their belongings. Anyone with the slightest eyesight could see that this was a fat sheep. Naturally, the bandits would not let it go, so many people were dispatched.
But the escort company can't deal with it. There is another Shen Qiao. Master Liu may be the limit with one enemy and two. For Shen Qiao, these people are better, but they are not in his eyes. , and even more invincible. Where can these thieves who are invincible on weekdays be Shen Qiao's opponents
Everyone was stunned and watched Shen Qiao fight against the crowd, knocking the wounded and wounded down, and the escort Liu reacted, and quickly called for help, and tied the bandits one by one.
"oops!"
An arrow came from behind, and was shooting towards the back of Shen Qiao's head. Shen Qiao didn't know that the robbers still had people in the dark, but with his martial arts, it was not too late to react. He turned around to stop the arrow, but there was someone faster than him, and that sound was the scream after helping him block the arrow.
Shen Qiao was stunned. He didn't expect that the little lady of the Li family, who had never met a few times, would come out to help him block the arrows. Lay down, then fold back to see the wounded.
The lady of the Li family obviously did not expect her daughter to come so suddenly. She got out of the carriage at a loss and was crying while hugging her daughter. The arrow hit the little lady of the Li family's shoulder, and the blood quickly stained a large piece of clothes.
As a last resort, Shen Qiao carried the person onto the carriage, first tapped the acupoint to stop the bleeding, then cut off the arrow, pulled out both ends, and bandaged the person himself.
The little lady of the Li family lost so much blood, she opened her eyes tremblingly, looked at Shen Qiao who was far away in the sky, and said in a maddening manner, "Master, will I die?"
Shen Qiao laughed and laughed: "No."
The location of her injury was very coincidental, she didn't hurt her bones, but it looked like she lost a lot of blood, but it wasn't serious. Shen Qiao didn't need her to give up her life to defend the arrow, but everyone did everything, so she couldn't give her any good intentions. .
He took out the wound medicine with him and gave her internal and external application, and explained that the wife of the Li family had to apply the medicine to her daughter three times a day.
The little lady of the Li family pulled Shen Qiao's sleeve: "Can the Taoist priest stay a little longer?"
At this time, the folk customs were not conservative and closed. Although it was not as blatant as the wild fornication of the Qin and Han Dynasties, a woman could express herself if she had a crush on her, not to mention that her own mother was by her side. The meaning of Li Xiaoniang's words was still explicit enough.
Shen Qiao shook his head: "People outside of the poor way, thank the little lady for her righteous deeds just now, but the poor way of martial arts can still protect yourself, and please don't take this risky act in the future."
Li Xiaoniang sighed: "On this journey, I have admired the Taoist priest, and I have secretly paid attention to the Taoist priest for a long time, and I know that the long mind is like an iron stone and has no intention of me. Years, it is rare to meet a person you like, so what's the harm in letting go? If the Taoist priest is moved by me, then I will naturally be ecstatic, if the Taoist priest is not moved, then I will not let myself down your mind!"
The wife of the Li family did not expect her daughter to say such bold words, so she could not wait to cover her mouth: "My son, shut up!"
Shen Qiao was stunned: "The little lady's remarks are deeply rooted in the essence of Taoism, and she can do whatever she wants, regardless of the form."
Li Xiaoniang smiled weakly: "The avenue is very simple, I didn't expect the Taoist priest to be more roundabout than me."
Shen Qiao didn't talk to her any more, and he didn't have anything to say. He put down the wound medicine, explained a few words to the lady of the Li family, and left.
Outside guard Liu and others have already dealt with the thieves and they are cleaning up the aftermath. It is useless to hand over these people who don't want to be taken care of to the government these days. The other party is all gangsters with blood on their hands. If you can let the tiger go back to the mountain, and the next time you pass this road, you will come out to kill and rob. Of course, Master Liu will not choose the latter one.
Escort Liu took care of everything, seeing that the sky was already bright, and he was no longer drowsy, ready to let everyone continue on the road.
He saw that Shen Qiao was still standing under the tree, he walked over to take a look, the other party was wandering, and he didn't know what he was thinking, he couldn't help laughing: "The Li family is rich, and the little lady in the middle is infatuated with the Taoist priest, if the Taoist priest is willing to return to the vulgarity If you join the family, you will definitely be sitting on the family property in the future."
Shen Qiao just came back to his senses. He was entangled in his mind along the way, but at this time, he was suddenly woken up by the words from the little lady Li, as if he had figured out a problem that he hadn't figured out for a long time. Against the background of the shimmering light, it was like a clear jade color, and even Master Liu was a little stunned. He thought that it was no wonder Li Xiaoniang would fall in love at first sight, regardless of life and death, this Taoist priest was born with a good appearance, not to mention the martial arts.
"Brother Liu, I have a question to ask." Shen Qiao said.
Escort Liu hurriedly said, "Just now, I have been thanked by Taoist Xiangxiang for saving me, but I haven't thanked me for saving my life, so why should I ask for help? The Taoist leader just asks!"
Shen Qiao looked serious: "Dare to ask Brother Liu, have you ever had a sweetheart?"
Master Liu looked sluggish: "Huh?"