Madam, look at the sword!

Chapter 15 The Protagonist of the Album
The terraced fields in the northern suburbs of Kyoto seem to be bordering the clouds and the sky.

At the highest point, there are several sails that rotate with the wind and stop when the wind stops.

Bai Zhi looked at it for a long time with the silk scarf on her neck, feeling a little curious.

However, what was even more surprising was yet to come. Not far up the road, she saw a thin line connecting Kyoto at a high place. There was a wheelless car spinning on it. What was this?

Zhao Chengfeng saw her expression and asked, "Have you never seen her before?"

Bai Zhi did not deny it and nodded.

"How is your cultivation?"

Bai Zhi took out the pamphlet that Mei Niang had specially made for her a few days ago, as well as a jade-tipped pen and wrote: [Condensing Qi]

Zhao Chengfeng smiled: "Since you were a child, have you ever felt that the vitality between heaven and earth is getting thinner and thinner?"

Bai Zhi thought about it carefully and shook her head.

"Then have you ever wondered why, in the historical records, our sages and predecessors all ended up ascending, but in our era, even the top experts we know from all over the world have never heard of their ascension? The top of the state has been silent for many years?”

[I have never read history books]

"Then as the assassin who assassinated me, you always knew that there was a star-catching building in my house, right?"

【Know】

"The Star Reaching Tower in Prince Dangbei's Mansion is a great spirit gathering formation."

Bai Zhi's mind came up with the idea that the Zhaixing Tower was used to suppress the graves of tens of thousands of people in Prince Dangbei's palace. The reason why there were graves of tens of thousands of corpses was because the third prince in front of him was cruel and easy to kill.
Zhao Chengfeng continued: "The vitality that can be used for it has been declining in a very weak trend every year since it was built."

Bai Zhi heard this strangely and nodded slightly to express her understanding.

Zhao Chengfeng smiled: "Do you know what this attenuation will cause?"

[No one ascends? 】

After finishing writing, Bai Zhi blushed subconsciously, feeling that she was a bit uneducated. If no one had ascended, the prince had mentioned it before, so why did he need to repeat it himself?

Zhao Chengfeng did not dismantle her, but said:
"More than that, due to the decline of vitality, there will be fewer and fewer spiritual beings in the world of Kyushu that can disperse their vitality. This means that our world is no longer able to produce blood. It has entered the era of stockpiles and uses less and less."

"It can be concluded that the competition among practitioners will become increasingly fierce in the future."

"Not to mention the six realms, there will be fewer and fewer people who can break through the four realms, and the word "ascension" will be increasingly doubted by future generations about its authenticity."

"With limited resources, people must learn two things: first, fight for them. Second, utilize them."

"It is foreseeable that the war between countries, sects and sects, or countries and sects may be caused by just an ancient spiritual object that can disperse its vitality."

"Although such a competition has not happened yet, it will happen sooner or later."

"And the exploitation is happening right before our eyes."

"In the context of the decline of vitality that is affecting the entire world, how to make good use of limited resources and how to obtain maximum benefits at the minimum cost has become a science."

"So all the practitioners began to use their brains, and our seemingly prosperous cultivation civilization began."

Zhao Chengfeng pointed in the direction where the terraces bordered the sky: "Look at that windmill, which is started with spiritual crystals and uses wind power to irrigate the fertile fields. The same is true for the cloud car you see. It solves hundreds of problems in Kyoto." The congestion problem is difficult to solve in the coming years.”

"The reason why there are cloud ships is because the rulers found that the cost and strategic significance of cloud ships are much cheaper than cultivating strong men who can play the same role."

"Our horses also have inscriptions and can run faster and longer than before."

"Our talismans also have more and more functions that can help practitioners and even ordinary civilians."

"Even some human skin puppets in Kyoto were thrown into brothels, which is enough."

Bai Zhi heard this and blinked.

Zhao Chengfeng waved his hand: "In short, our world looks good now, but due to the fact that the vitality is constantly declining, the world of Kyushu has entered the era of stock."

Having said this, he paused and sighed: "These achievements of civilization in front of us, and the means we can show after practice, are most likely the last luxury."

"so"

Speaking of this, Zhao Chengfeng realized that he had arrived at his destination and said in a high tone: "Sister-in-law, can you give me a drink of water?"

In the field next to the group of people, a young woman with a good figure who was bent over planting rice raised her head, showing her white teeth, and pointed to the farmhouse not far away: "Go home."

Zhao Chengfeng immediately took the book boys Aotian and Liu Meiniang and strode towards the farmhouse.

Bai Zhi was left behind, who was a little dazed because she hadn't heard enough.

The pen in her hand paused again and again, and after thinking for a while she still didn't write:
What would a world without vitality look like?
……

……

Zhao Chengfeng drank a ladle of water in front of a farmhouse in the picturesque northern suburbs of Kyoto.

Maybe the clear water comes from the bottom of the well, refreshing the heart, or maybe the gourd filled with clear water comes from a little woman with a perky butt.

Anyway, Zhao Chengfeng gurgled and finished it all in one breath.

Book boy Aotian stood aside: "Are you so thirsty?"

Liu Meiniang, who was wearing a veil: "We finally got off the boat, but we have to go to Beijing tomorrow. The third young master, who is already thirsty, is of course even thirstier."

"Mei Niang, you are talking nonsense, how can the young master be the kind of person you say!"

"Aotian'er, I really am."

"????"

Everyone says something to me, it's very natural.

On the other hand, the owner of the farmhouse, the young woman who gave Zhao Chengfeng a ladle of water, remained silent at the side.

But her eyes were never idle. She looked at Zhao Chengfeng on the left, Long Aotian on the right, and occasionally glanced at Liu Meiniang and Bai Zhi.

These people are so good-looking too.
It was nice to see the young lady who was originally pretty and well-known in the northern suburbs looking at their looks, clothes, and grooming, and even looking a little filthy.

However, her inferiority complex had not yet risen. Looking at the nobility of these young people in front of her, she suddenly remembered the behemoths she had seen with her neck raised earlier.

So she pointed at the cloud ship that could be seen in the distance and asked tentatively: "You can't be"

The book boy Aotian bowed and was about to introduce himself loudly: "I won't hide it." Zhao Chengfeng pushed him aside directly: "It is true that he got off the broken boat, but sister-in-law, don't take us too seriously, just treat us as us. He is a fellow countryman who has passed by all the way.”

Little woman: "That can work, you are nobles."

She only knew that those who came off the cloud ship must be extremely noble and important people. But living in the wilderness, she was obviously not as well-informed as the people in the city, so she didn't know that these young girls in front of her were supposed to be important people. What's your last name, what family you are from?

Zhao Chengfeng waved his hand and changed the subject directly, pointing to the pot stove set up outside the farmhouse not far away: "It's not expensive. By the way, sister-in-law, how are your skills?"

"It's okay!"

"Can I have a meal at your place? The price of the ingredients is based on your market price."

"Okay, but don't give me any money. It will ruin my family and meager food is not worth it."

Zhao Chengfeng was amused and said politely: "That's better." After saying that, he started giving orders.

"Mei Niang, tell the people in the official post to stop preparing. We will eat here in a while."

"Aotian, go and tell Aunt Zhong and Uncle Sun. If they are willing to come here, come here to eat. If they don't want to, just deal with them on the boat."

……

The faint smoke is rising from the farmhouse.

From time to time, the aroma of the food spreads into the fields.

Zhao Chengfeng was sitting on a wooden chair in front of the farmhouse, almost crying.

Bai Zhi followed his gaze and saw the scene of the farmer's sister-in-law who was cooking and busy around the stove. She found that the sister-in-law's wheat-colored skin looked healthy and unique. She inadvertently wiped away the fragrant sweat from her forehead. The movements just outline the perfect lines that she has developed through years of hard work.

So she became even more confused about what His Highness was craving for.

It is a crude meal in this country.
still is
It didn't take long for Bai Zhi to discover that the answer was really crude food...
The little woman prides herself on her "good" cooking skills, but she is really good at it.

From the moment he moved his chopsticks, the Third Prince was full of praises and ate happily.

Many ingredients just picked from the ground are cooked directly, and the taste is indeed unique and fresh.

What's more important to Zhao Chengfeng is that he has been craving this bite for 16 years.
I had this meal two years earlier than in my previous life.

Although it is in the north of the suburbs now, it will taste exactly the same as the Poyun Temple in the south of the suburbs two years later.

And just when he was enjoying the meal, the little woman's man came back.

The man is not tall, has dark skin, and a simple and honest face. At first glance, he looks like a loyal and honest farmer.

As soon as he entered the room, he looked at a room full of boys and girls in brocade uniforms and was stunned.

The young woman immediately introduced them, without mentioning the Yunjian. She just said that they were nobles from the city passing by for lunch, and she immediately won Zhao Chengfeng's favor.

Looking at their clothes and appearance, the man knew that these young men and women were not simple, so he naturally did not dare to offend them. He even took out his treasure and took out a pickled drunken crab in the cellar because of his hospitality. Add food to everyone.

Zhao Chengfeng was the first to bear the brunt of the rudeness, but after taking a sip, he immediately spit out half of the crab legs and directly asserted: "It's not as good as the potatoes and beans stewed by my sister-in-law!"

The little woman was delighted when she heard this.

Her man scratched his head: "Huh?"

……

Chatting while eating, the atmosphere was harmonious.

During the casual chat, the couple was very sensible and did not ask anyone what their name was or where they were from.

Because anyone who is not blind can see that this group of people is really noble. They really tell their true names and identities.
Can we sit at the same table and eat?

Can you toast happily?
These are all problems, but they are not beautiful. It is better to be confused, eat a lot of meat, and drink a big bowl of wine.

However, Zhao Chengfeng and others found out that the little woman's name was Tan Hua during their chat.

The man's name is Zhao Jianli, and his name is quite cultured, but in fact, I don't know many of them with big characters, and he is just a rough guy.

Therefore, after just this meal and two sips of wine, Zhao Chengfeng became brothers with the rough guy Zhao Jianli.

"Brother Zhao, you can drink enough. Your face is neither red nor white."

Zhao Jianli was about to blow a few words and raise his glass when he was stopped by Tan Hua's eyes. He quickly said: "No more, no more."

Tan Hua gave him a very charming look.

Zhao Chengfeng also put down his wine glass and said, "Okay, let's not drink anymore, so as not to delay your busy spring plowing work, we will leave soon."

After speaking, he glanced at Bai Zhi.

Although Bai Zhi was very reluctant, she had to admit that ever since she was almost killed by the Third Prince, the mind master, at a glance, she had become more and more able to understand the Third Prince's eyes.
So she understood, and immediately stood up and put away the dishes, which was what she, a maid, should do.

Judging from her movements, other people's hands are also busy.

Anyway, except for Zhao Chengfeng, who was leaning back in his chair and staring blankly at the scenery of the countryside, enjoying the sunshine, everyone else helped him.

It was just that there were too many people and their hands were in a mess, they entered and exited the wrong room, and the table in front of him was bumped.

The table, which had a pile of books on one corner, tilted and was about to topple over.

Zhao Chengfeng had quick eyesight and quick legs, so he raised his leg and stabilized the table with a hook.

just
He looked up and was about to say something.

I noticed that something was wrong with everyone's eyes, all looking in the same direction.

Following their gazes, Zhao Chengfeng also looked towards the corner of the table where the legs were missing.

So in the middle of the books scattered on the floor, I saw an album with an erotic picture of an evil boy and a beautiful woman as the cover.
The title of the book above is written in golden characters - "The Third Prince Fights the Huaihe Oiran".

???

The album is a bit thick.
The color is a bit strong.
Zhao Jianli was scratching his head when he picked up this picture album and other books.

His daughter-in-law Tan Hua hurried over and pinched him twice while blushing in embarrassment.

"Ah ha ha."

Zhao Jianli broke the silence and embarrassment: "Little friends, don't be offended. After you have a family, you will probably buy some similar things to add fun to the room."

Zhou Tian's martial arts culture is open and open. This is said in a generous manner, and there is indeed nothing wrong with it.

just
Bai Zhi looked at the scholar Aotian'er, then at Mei Niang, and finally her eyes fell on Zhao Chengfeng's face.
The book boy Aotian'er looked at Bai Zhi, then at Mei Niang, and finally his eyes fell on his young master's face.
Liu Meiniang saw the reading boy Aotian'er, then looked at Bai Zhi, and finally her eyes fell on the face of the third young master.
Zhao Chengfeng didn't look at anyone, but squatted down and helped Zhao Jianli clean up the books that fell on the ground. While picking them up, he said, "Brother Zhao, do you know who is pictured in the album in your hand?"

Zhao Jianli replied: "The third son of Prince Dangbei."

"Do you know the name of the third prince of Dangbei Palace?"

Zhao Jianli frowned and thought for a moment: "I really don't know."

Zhao Chengfeng said: "My name is Zhao Chengfeng."

"Oh yes, that's what it's called."

"Brother Zhao, I forgot to introduce myself before."

"Ok?"

He looked up and saw Zhao Chengfeng squatting in front of him, holding a stack of books in his left hand and extending his right hand: "My name is Zhao Chengfeng, the third son of Prince Dangbei."

Zhao Jianli: "????"

"So, Brother Zhao, when you and your wife are doing things in the future, can you please stop using my picture album to entertain you?"

"Cough~~~!!"

(End of this chapter)