Longevity starts from strengthening internal organs

Chapter 140 Taking Precautions For A Rainy Day

"Master Zhao, the level of alien beasts outside the city has been getting higher and higher recently, and the teams going out of the city to round up the alien beasts have also begun to suffer casualties. Even a few masters of the three realms almost failed to come back." Big Eyed Lamp reported to Zhao Ya The recent situation in the city.

"Oh? Do you know what strange beasts are hurting these warriors of the three realms?" Zhao Ya asked immediately.

"I've inquired specifically, and it seems that it was injured by a strange beast in the form of an ape."

Today's big eye lamp seems to be the leader of the group of children in the slums of the county city.

Although these children are all from humble backgrounds, but because there are mixed fish and dragons in the slums, there are everyone, and many handyman disciples from major martial arts gyms live in the slums, so the news is very well-informed.

After listening to Big Eyed Lamp's report, Zhao Ya was silent in thought.

Big Eyed Lamp did not dare to speak, and waited quietly.

"You've done a good job. In the future, whenever there is news about strange beasts outside the city, please notify me as soon as possible."

"Yes!"

Zhao Ya gave Big Eye Lamp another sum of money.

Getting news has never been easy.

Even for this group of children, it takes a lot of energy to find out useful information.

Therefore, Zhao Ya has never been stingy.

Every time he got a piece of news, Zhao Ya would take out a sum of money to give Big Eyed Lamp, asking him to reward these children under his command in order to win people's hearts.

It's a long-term investment, but it's already paying off.

At least for now, Zhao Ya will always know about any troubles inside and outside the county.

So Zhao Ya felt that the money was worth it.

After the big eye lamp left, Zhao Ya paced back and forth in the courtyard, thinking about it.

Obviously, the ghost-faced giant ape he met should be the one who injured those warriors of the three realms.

And thinking of the terrifying power of the giant ape, Zhao Ya's heart became heavier.

No.

This matter has to be reported to Master so that precautions can be taken in advance.

Thinking of this, Zhao Ya immediately came to the martial arts hall.

After seeing Lu Dingtai, Zhao Ya told the whole story of what happened recently.

After listening, Lu Dingtai was silent for a moment, and then asked: "You mean that this beast tide might be very unusual?"

"That's right, you must know that I encountered a five-level alien beast like the giant-winged blood bat in the crypt before, and if there are alien beasts of this level in this beast tide, it will be troublesome."

There is another point that Zhao Ya didn't say clearly.

Not to mention the giant-winged blood bat, even if the number of strange beasts like the ghost-faced giant ape increases and forms a group, the lethality will be terrifying.

After all, there are not many warriors at the peak of the three realms in the entire county, and warriors of the same level are not capable of dealing with this ghost-faced giant ape. Unless they have secret skills, they are likely to lose.

Pan Xuexian from the previous Baibu Martial Arts Academy is a living example.

If it weren't for his superb archery skills to delay time, Zhao Ya might not have survived and died in the ape's mouth.

It is precisely because of this that Zhao Ya attaches so much importance to this matter as if he was facing a formidable enemy.

And Lu Dingtai is not a fool, after hearing Zhao Ya's reasoning, he also realized the seriousness of the problem.

"If this is the case, you should really pay attention to it. In this way, I will notify the major martial arts halls and let them all take precautions. You should also contact the acquaintances around you as much as possible, and make all preparations."

Once a decision was made, Lu Dingtai acted swiftly and resolutely, without even a moment's delay, he immediately started to prepare.

And after receiving the support of his master, Zhao Ya was also encouraged.

He had been worried that no one would believe him after he said these inferences, or even if he did, he would just laugh it off.

Because the mentality of many people in the county city is dismissive. In their view, the county city is protected by a towering city wall, and there are major martial arts halls in the city.

Even if the horde of beasts is really violent this time, the worst thing is to move the garrisons around the county town, which is not worth mentioning at all.

But if Lu Dingtai came forward in person, the effect would be different.

After all, he has been famous for many years and is one of the few masters in the county.

The words from his mouth carry much more weight than Zhao Ya.

Soon, several brothers in the martial arts hall got the news.

"You said that this animal swarm is likely to be very violent?" Miao Shaocheng asked.

Zhao Ya nodded.

Shen Dao, Miao Shaocheng and Xu De looked at each other with solemn expressions.

If someone else said that, they probably wouldn't believe it at all.

But it was Zhao Ya who spoke the most.

For this little junior brother, they are very convinced.

"If it's as Xiaoya said, even if there are no five-realm beasts, just the ghost-faced giant ape is enough to deal with, and the county is very likely to suffer catastrophe!" Shen Dao said worriedly.

"Then what if the garrison is dispatched? As far as I know, there are at least [-] Dayan cavalry stationed in Boling Valley not far from our county seat. This army should be able to turn the tide at critical moments!" Miao Shaocheng said anxiously.

"Hehe." Xu De sneered when he heard the words, "Third Senior Brother, you are so naive. It's fine if the iron cavalry doesn't come. If it really enters the city, it will not be so easy to invite it out."

"how to say?"

"Do you know who is the leader of this Dayan iron cavalry?"

"How do I know this?"

"This person's name is Wei Hongbin, and he is from the Wei family in the capital city of Great Yan. He has a very high level of cultivation. It is said that he was already a warrior of the half-step five realms a few years ago, but he is greedy and cruel."

"He has long coveted the prosperity of the county city, but he dare not make mistakes because of the military order."

"At that time, if it is really because of the beast tide that he is invited to go out, then it will be easier to ask God than to send God away."

After hearing Xu De's narration, even Zhao Ya couldn't help being surprised.

Miao Shaocheng even asked: "Fourth brother, how do you know so clearly?"

Xu De smiled wryly and said, "Besides the inn business, we also have some other businesses that just need to go through the Boling Valley where Wei Hongbin is stationed, so the elders in the family often deal with him, so naturally they know his character very well."

Speaking of this, Xu De stood up and punched Zhao Ya.

"Thank you, little brother, for providing such an important piece of news. I have to go back and report this matter to my family, so that my family can take precautions in advance."

"Brother, you are welcome, let's go!" Zhao Ya replied.

Xu De nodded and left in a hurry.

After he left, Shen Dao and Miao Shaocheng couldn't sit still anymore, and each went to notify their relatives and friends.

Zhao Ya didn't have as many relationships as them.

Nie Jingnian, the only one who can be regarded as a friend, had already written to inform him in advance.

But he was not idle either. After pondering for a while, he came to the back house of the martial arts hall and met his senior sister Meng Shiwen.

After Zhao Ya stepped in for her last time, the relationship between their seniors and younger brothers became much closer.

When Meng Shiwen was free, she often went to Zhao Ya's house to chat with Zui'er.

But when Zhao Ya found her this time and expressed his thoughts, Meng Shiwen was still surprised.

"You want me to take you to meet Shang Luoluo?"

"Yes!" Zhao Ya nodded.

"You want to tell her about this, and then use her to influence Shang Jingchuan, the governor of the county?" Meng Shiwen was smart, and after a little thought, she understood Zhao Ya's meaning.

"Yes, after all, this matter is of great importance. It is impossible to defend it alone. It is possible to work together and unite. This requires someone to take the lead, and Shang Jingchuan, who is the county guard, naturally It couldn't be more appropriate."

"I remember that you have a good relationship with Shang Jingchuan, and he appreciates you very much. Why don't you go to him directly?"

Zhao Ya smiled wryly, "It's not that simple. In the final analysis, this matter is just my speculation. It is impossible for Shang Jingchuan to be so easily moved by me."

"Then you are sure you can impress Shang Luoluo?"

"I'm not sure, but I have to give it a try, and with your help, Senior Sister, the success rate should be much higher."

Zhao Ya was so calm that he almost told me that I wanted to take advantage of your relationship with Shang Luoluo.

Meng Shiwen also heard the meaning, but she didn't feel disgusted at all, instead she smiled slightly.

"Okay, if that's the case, then I'll go with you."

There was nothing to say on the way. After arriving at the Shang Mansion, the people in front of the door recognized Meng Shiwen and knew that she had a very good relationship with his young lady, so they didn't inform the inside and let them in.

After going around and coming to the living room, someone brought refreshments, and the two waited patiently.

It didn't take long, just after a meal, when I heard laughter from outside the door.

"Rare guest, really rare guest. I never thought Mr. Zhao, who is well-known in the county, would come to the door in person. I am really honored, my little girl."

Following the voice, Shang Luoluo lifted the curtain and walked in.

Today she was wearing a light blue dress with picturesque features, and when she walked in, the room was brightened.

Zhao Ya stood up and cupped his fists, "Miss Shang!"

Shang Luoluo pursed her lips and smiled, "I haven't seen you for a long time, Mr. Zhao is even more heroic and upright."

"Miss Shang has also become beautiful!"

"Really? I've been practicing beauty and martial arts recently, and I really feel that I have changed a bit!" Shang Luoluo said in great surprise.

After being polite, after taking a seat, Shang Luoluo asked: "Young Master Zhao will go to the Three Treasures Hall for nothing. Tell me, what do you want me to do today, as long as I can help, I will never refuse."

Zhao Ya didn't hide anything, and immediately told the story.

After listening, Shang Luoluo didn't show the slightest panic, but lowered his head very calmly and thought.

Zhao Ya waited quietly.

About half a minute later, Shang Luoluo raised his head, "I understand what Mr. Zhao means, you want me to persuade my father to take this matter seriously, it's better to plan ahead, and start making preparations in the name of the government now, right? ?”

"That's right!"

Unexpectedly, Shang Luoluo shook his head and sighed, "I'm sorry, please forgive me for being helpless."

Zhao Ya and Meng Shiwen were all taken aback.

Neither of them expected that Shang Luoluo would refuse.

Meng Shiwen couldn't help but said, "Luoluo..."

"Shiwen, don't say it, I know what you want to say, but I have a reason to refuse."

Shang Luoluo looked at Zhao Ya, "Young Master Zhao, you can see the subtleties of a small matter and plan ahead, and this little girl admires it very much, but do you think the government will not know about the beast tide outside the city? "

Zhao Ya was slightly taken aback, "You mean..."

"That's right, the government knows that the beast tide is gradually escalating."

Zhao Ya was startled, as if he had thought of something.

"Then why didn't the government come forward?" Meng Shiwen asked.

This time without waiting for Shang Luoluo to answer, Zhao Ya suddenly sighed and said, "Because this is exactly what they want."

Shang Luoluo secretly praised him, he is such a smart young man, so he nodded and said, "That's right, that's it."

"For the government, no matter how strong this animal swarm is, it is nothing more than scabies, and if a few more fighters die because of it, it may even..."

Shang Luoluo looked at Zhao Ya and Meng Shiwen and said.

"If even these martial arts halls in the city are overthrown because of this, it will be even better for the government."

Hearing these shocking words, Meng Shiwen turned pale and muttered to herself.

"But...why!"

"Because chivalry is forbidden by martial arts, martial artists are naturally unruly, and the stronger they are, the more they are." Zhao Ya sighed again.

Shang Luoluo's eyes brightened, "A chivalrous man uses martial arts to break the ban. Mr. Zhao is really good. That's right. For the government, it is natural that they don't want to rule too many warriors like Mr. Zhao or Lingshi. That's a big deal for them. is the greatest threat."

In fact, the decline of Dayan is directly related to the prosperity of martial arts.

In front of powerful warriors, the role of the government is getting smaller and smaller.

The county town is better, like the Wuxiang City where Zhao Ya was before, the government has been completely reduced to the background.

Even counties with stronger government power have gradually changed from leaders to mascots.

At most, it's just posting some reward tasks, and other aspects are useless at all.

When people encounter something, the first thing they think of is not to report to the official, but to find a familiar martial arts master to solve it.

Naturally, this kind of phenomenon was intolerable for a traditional civil servant like Shang Jingchuan.

That's why they kept silent about this matter.

This is the end of the matter, and it is useless to say anything.

Zhao Ya stood up, cupped his hands in thanks and said, "Thank you, Miss Shang, for speaking out."

Zhao Ya expressed his sincere thanks.

Because Shang Luoluo didn't need to say these things, he just pretended to agree, and then found a reason to prevaricate.

But she said everything very frankly.

You must know that the other party is her father.

Shang Luoluo waved his hand, "Young Master Zhao doesn't have to be like this. In fact, you should be more grateful. You can go back and forth for the sake of a city. Your chivalrous heart alone is enough to be admirable."

Zhao Ya smiled wryly.

He was actually not as noble as Shang Luoluo thought.

He just didn't want to let himself, who had just settled down, fall into the upheaval again.

Especially in the Dingtai Martial Arts Hall, everyone is very harmonious. The master takes good care of me, and the brothers take good care of me even more.

He didn't want anything to happen to those around him.

Zhao Ya naturally wouldn't say these words.

He looked at Shang Luoluo very calmly.

"Miss Shang, I have some last words to tell you."

"Master Zhao, please tell me."

"First of all, the strength of the beast tide this time is likely to exceed everyone's imagination. If the government wants to use this incident to eliminate the power of warriors, it is tantamount to setting themselves on fire."

"I'm not alarmist, I'm just stating a fact. Of course, I can probably guess what your father is thinking. He probably wants to move the garrison in Bolingyu at a critical moment."

"But it's easier to ask the gods than to send them away. Once the garrison marches into the city, no one can predict what will happen. So I hope Miss Shang can persuade your father again."

Shang Luoluo also listened with a serious expression on his face.

"Okay, I'll do my best!"

"Farewell!"

(End of this chapter)