Great Sui Storyteller

Chapter 17

"What is the number of these two people?"

A trace of doubt flashed in his heart.

But at this time, I heard a voice that couldn't tell the difference between male and female:
"Did you read that poem just now?"

Li Zhen was taken aback...

Seeing him in a daze, the strong man said in a deep voice:

"My lord is asking you something! Answer quickly!"

Li Zhen glanced at him.

Clap your hands together:

"Going back to this lord, it's a poor way."

"Is there a source?"

""Xijiang Moon · Moral Three Emperors and Five Emperors"."

"Xijiangyue...?"

The voice came out, revealing a wave of doubts.

Li Zhen nodded:
"Master Hui, this is the opening poem, which is used to suppress the opening of the storytelling."

"Speaking of... storytelling?"

"good."

"What are you talking about? Comments and what?"

Hearing this, Li Zhen showed seriousness and said in a deep voice:

"It's talking about heaven, earth, people, gods and ghosts, and it's about benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom and faith."

"Ha~ That's strange. Seeing your appearance, you are from outside the country? Why don't you go back to the mountain gate to study the book of longevity and long-term vision, and dare to talk about the words of the sage?"

Master Huqiu sneered, but Li Zhen was not angry, but asked back with a smile:
"What's the use of longevity for me?"

"Bold!"

As soon as these words came out, General Xue's eyes widened. Although he didn't have a weapon, a brutal murderous aura with a hint of rust rushed towards his face.

Blowing Li Zhen's tattered Taoist robe swayed without wind.

But at this moment, a hand was raised.

Slender and fair, it seems to exude some kind of luster under the sunlight at the door.

Those who watched were dazzled.

Stopping General Xue who was about to take a step forward, this man seemed to be interested in Li Zhen, and asked:

"Do you know that His Majesty the Emperor is also pursuing longevity?"

"Know."

"Then do you know that the Daoist sects of the world have painstakingly refined the immortality elixir for His Majesty the Emperor?"

"Uh... I don't know."

Li Zhen didn't lie either.

Seeing his frank expression, the man's hand returned to the fox fur, and the voice came:
"Then this is interesting. You Taoist priest doesn't seek longevity, but lies in this wine shop, not seeking longevity... What do you seek in cultivating the Tao?"

"Well……"

Not to mention, this question is really on point.

Li Zhen fell silent.

And the man didn't rush.

After about three breaths, all of a sudden, everyone in the room saw a... very refreshing and clean smile on this bull-nosed face.

Just looking at it will make you feel good.

"My lord, if you really want to ask what the poor Taoist cultivator is...in fact, the poor Taoist priest doesn't know. But if you really want to say, the poor Taoist cultivator...that's what you want."

"As you wish?"

"Of course, as you wish."

"Hahahahahaha~"

Suddenly, the fox-fur man laughed wildly, and the laughter was so loud that the whole room seemed to be shaking.

"Okay, okay, I like it, hahahaha... Go, go, go."

He said three strikes in a row and asked:

"Taoist priest, what did you say you were talking about? What did you comment on?"

"Talking about heaven, earth, people, gods and ghosts, commenting on benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom and faith."

"Okay, then I want to hear today, what is the origin of your so-called storytelling. Xiaoer, serve the wine!"

After finishing speaking, he didn't go upstairs, but just sat at the table closest to Li Zhen.

He didn't take off the bamboo hat, but he sat very straight.

And that General Xue waved his hand at the boy after looking at Li Zhen twice, and said at the same time:
"Idlers wait..."

"It's okay."

Before he finished speaking, Hu Qiu spoke again:

"One table and one jug of wine, didn't you hear what this Taoist priest said? It's a rare day for you to protect your home and country. Let's have fun with you today! General Xue, please."

Hearing this, General Xue didn't dare to refute, and replied respectfully:

"Thank you sir."

And after he sat down, the man urged:
"Taoist priest, let's begin."

"..."

Li Zhen glanced at him, but did not sit down directly, but turned to the waiter and said:

"After the food is served, go and inform the shopkeeper Qu that there is a distinguished guest coming today, so hurry up and entertain him."

"……Eh!"

The waiter quickly ran towards the back kitchen.

Only then did Li Zhen sit down again, looked around the crowd, and his eyes fell on the two idlers from yesterday, and said unhurriedly:

"Although I have already talked about it for a while yesterday, but today is an honored guest, it would be bad if you can't hear the story clearly. So...you two, drink the wine slowly. Taoist priest, I will tell you from the beginning. .”

"..."

Hearing this, Master Huqiu turned to look at the two people at that table.

What they saw was trembling, wanting to leave but not daring to leave.

And Li Zhen didn't have any twists and turns, and continued:

"It's a bit strange to tell this story today. There are a total of nine heads and thirteen lives, called: "Nine Heads Case"!"

……

"Haha, brother, look, this grandson doesn't even have a thick coat in the cold weather, where did he get the money?"

"Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha……"

"Do you know what it's called? It's called riding a tiger!... Ma San'er thought to himself, brother, he's still stepping on a bastard..."

"Hahahahahaha..."

"It's not difficult for me to pay back the money. My family has a two-acre Artemisia garden. Wait for the Artemisia to grow into trees, and then slice it into planks to make boats. Suzhou and Hangzhou have traveled for 5000 years, until the nails are bad and the wood is rotten. The nails were hung on the side of the road, and the wool was hung to make a felt. Sell the felt for money, and I will pay you back!... Ma San'er stood up straight away: I'll go to your uncle's."

"Hahahahaha~"

"Give me my hat! Give me back!"

"Sigh~~~~"

Originally, because of the arrival of these two elders, the atmosphere in the restaurant was a little tense.

But as the book "Nine Heads Case" started, Ma San'er's story is like a little by little, and it penetrated into the hearts of everyone.

The atmosphere gradually became active.

At first, everyone didn't dare to laugh, so they could only hold back.

But the man in fox fur sounded funny, he slapped the table while laughing, he was wild.

He took the lead, and the young frontier soldier didn't move when he saw the general... Gradually, he let go.

Then... when they heard the knock on the door of Ma San'er's house, and the sound of "return my hat" came from outside the house, they all gasped.

And hearing this, even that iron-like face of General Xue couldn't help but twitched a little.

"Ma San'er reached out to pick it up, and threw it out along the crack of the door... Here it is!"

"Dang..."

A military master lost his wine glass and smashed it on the table.

This sound startled everyone, and the old man seemed embarrassed, so he quickly covered the cup.

And everyone's heads fell on Li Zhen again.

"This man is paralyzed on the ground. His body is covered in cold sweat! After panting for a while, there is no movement outside. Quietly open the door..."

Everyone watched Li Zhen's head swaying from side to side, peeping there, and their hearts followed his expression.

"No one. Ma San'er was holding a knife, at the door: Who is it?! Who!!... He yelled several times, but no one answered. Now it's settled down... Huh..."

He let out a long breath.

After talking for half an hour in one breath, looking at the same relieved crowd, he picked up the teacup...huh?

Glancing down.

In the pottery bowl is crystal green tea.

He smiled inwardly.

This salary is getting higher and higher.

(End of this chapter)