Shi Dai took the script from Jiang Baiyan.
Fortunately among misfortunes, Jiang Baiyan saw the contents of the book, but did not show any abnormalities.
He must have taken her face into consideration, so he didn't mention it and just turned to the page.
What a nice guy.
Shi Dai thanked her, sat back next to Shen Liushuang, and quietly hammered the cover page of her storybook, like a childish way of venting her hatred.
If you don't live up to expectations, how come you just landed at Jiang Baiyan's feet?
This demon sect witch and the righteous young hero cannot be kept.
Catching a glimpse of her little movement, Jiang Baiyan twitched the corners of his lips.
He is not an ignorant person. After living for 17 years, he naturally knows what kissing is.
Jiang Baiyan was only confused about this. Thinking about it carefully, he felt that the intimacy made him uncomfortable.
Why can men and women become addicted to lips touching each other?
He had never felt any special pleasure when his upper and lower lips touched.
What's more, the lips are too soft, and the touch must be weak, which is far less pleasant than a sword piercing the skin.
But...remembering the pleasure of being caressed by Shi Dai, Jiang Baiyan moved his fingertips slightly and rubbed against the edge of the book.
If it were her, she might have different feelings.
The next few days were uneventful. Shi Dai and Jiang Baiyan had a tacit understanding and did not mention this little mistake.
Baili Qingzhi took good care of the road, and the three meals a day were never the same. In his spare time, he sent someone to bring pastries, hand stoves and Go chess, as well as a booklet introducing the customs and customs of Yuezhou.
Can't fault it at all.
Shi Dai was very interested in her: "Baili Qingzhi's business should be doing well, right?"
Yan Qinghuan nodded and answered patiently: "She is very talented in business and is interested in cloth, antiques and food. My parents often praise her for her talent and ask me and my brothers and sisters to learn from her."
In short, other people's children.
Yan Qinghuan thought for a while: "Aunt Baili is not only smart, but also has a good temper. She doesn't have any airs. When she had time, she played polo with us."
In my impression, Baili Qingzhi has a smiling face, very similar to Yan Qinghuan who first came to Chang'an.
He is the type who has been raised pampered since childhood, does not understand the sufferings of the world, and has a pure heart.
Concerned about Shen Liushuang's situation, Shi Dai then asked, "How much do you know about the Baili family?"
"Bai Lishi is very famous in Yuezhou."
Yan Qinghuan said: "Not only does this family have a big business, they have also been practicing swordsmanship for generations and have a martial arts heritage - it is no exaggeration to say that they have three thousand followers, all of whom are good swordsmen."
Because of this, Bailice was shot through the heart 18 years ago, causing an uproar.
Looking at the entire Dazhao, there are probably only a few people who can reach this level of spear skills.
"The current head of the family is called Bailihong, and he is Bailice's younger brother."
Yan Qinghuan knew everything and said: "He is a very open-minded and kind man. I heard that he had mastered the art of swordsmanship not long ago and is in retreat. He has a third brother named Baili Xiao, whom I am not familiar with."
He took a sip of tea and added in detail: "The mistress's name is Ye Wanxing. She was born in a merchant family. Her business skills are very good - she has a good temperament, gentle and gentle."
The New Year red envelopes are also very generous.
Shen Liushuang is his friend, and Yan Qinghuan will not hide anything about Bailishi.
After a long silence, he hesitated and sighed: "It's actually good not to stay at Baili's house for a long time."
Shi Dai raised her eyes.
Yan Qinghuan suppressed his smile and said seriously in a low voice:
"The Baili family is the largest wealthy family in Yuezhou. In addition to the main family, there are many branch families. There are many people in the family who want to take power. Bailihong has been assassinated several times."
As the daughter of the previous head of the family, Shen Liushuang had lost both her parents and had no foundation. It was difficult for her to truly gain a foothold in Bailishi.
No matter who it is, no one is willing to let her take away her share of the benefits.
"Jiangnan is very good, and Chang'an is not bad either."
Shi Dai leaned against Shen Liushuang and rubbed her eyes: "It's a good time to stay in Chang'an, but we can't bear to leave our sister."
Due to her awkward status, it was impossible for Baili to truly accept her. Fortunately, she had a real place to go outside Jiangnan.
Chen Liushuang lowered her eyebrows and smiled softly, rubbing the back of Shi Dai's head.
With the book in hand, time flew by. Shi Dai ate and slept on the road, enjoying herself.
The carriage clattered forward and arrived in Yuezhou five days later, at noon.
Jiangnan is the most charming place in spring, with long grass, orioles flying, and thousands of lush trees.
Shi Dai poked her head out of the carriage and looked at the warm sun and the spring light like a smile.
A touch of green spreads from the willow branches, like a splash-ink scroll, dotting the entire city.
The city wall is towering, and towering pavilions can be seen in the distance. Looking closer, there is a mighty team of chariots and horses.
Baili Qingzhi jumped down from the carriage, the skirt of her skirt was blown by the wind, and she smiled and said: "Second sister-in-law, third brother."
The two carriages at the front are luxurious and magnificent. The carriages are engraved with gold patterns and seals. The windows are decorated with four-color pearls and jade, and the soft gauze is lightly swaying. They are valuable shark gauze.
The smell of money hit her face. Shi Dai was a layman and couldn't think of any exquisite adjectives in his mind. In an instant, only three words remained:
Really rich.
A fair right hand opened the silk curtain, revealing a radiant face.
The woman smiled and said: "Qingzhi is going to Chang'an. The mountains are far away and the road is far away. Your third brother and I are here to pick up the wind."
In the past few days, Baili Qingzhi flew pigeons every day to deliver messages to Yuezhou to inform them of the current situation.
The woman finished speaking: "Where is Axiang?"
Shen Liushuang's real name is "Baili Xiang".
Shi Dai secretly thought that the woman in the carriage opposite was probably the current mistress, Ye Wanxing.
The head of the family, Bailihong, was in seclusion, so Ye Wanxing became the leader.
Shen Liushuang opened the curtain and said in a calm tone, neither humble nor overbearing: "Madam."
Just as he was opening his mouth, a middle-aged man poked his head out of another carriage outside the city.
He is about forty years old, with firm features, expressionless face, and a pair of phoenix eyes similar to Shen Liushuang.
This is the third youngest of the Baili family, Baili Xiao.
Different from Baili Qingzhi's friendly approach, the man's eyes were heavy and silent, and he looked Shen Liushuang up and down, his eyes stopping at her eyebrows.
Baili Xiao: "Just come back."
Curving his eyes and smiling, Ye Wanxing spoke in a warm voice, and the golden hairpin with plum blossoms inlaid with beads shone in his hair:
"Boss Meng and Commander Shi have also come to Yuezhou. I have heard about these two great names for a long time, and it is a great honor to meet them today."
Meng Ke smiled: "Mrs. Ye, nice to meet you."
These people are all old foxes, and their words are impeccable.
After chatting for a while, Ye Wanxing said at the right time: "We are full of distinguished guests, and our families are reunited. We should have a good time to celebrate. Everyone is tired from traveling, why not follow me into the city and go to Lanyue Tower."
"That's the largest restaurant in Yuezhou."
Baili Qingzhi got on his horse and said, "Let's go and try our Jiangnan cuisine."
*
Lanyue Tower is owned by the Baili family, and the owner behind the scenes is Bailihong, the head of the family.
Shi Dai, one of the first-class wealthy people in Jiangnan, sat in a carriage and looked out the window, exclaiming "Wow" from time to time.
If Chang'an is compared to the plump and luxurious beauties, Jiangnan must be the graceful and passionate ladies.
There are new buds on the branches, flying swallows are building nests under the eaves, birds are chirping, the mountains and rivers are graceful, and the gardens are picturesque.
The long streets are long and red, with beautiful and exquisite pavilions everywhere, reflecting the green willows.
Gentle scenery that makes people feel relaxed and happy.
The carriages and horses made a huge noise, and many pedestrians stopped to watch, knowing that it was Bailishi, and they all expressed their understanding.
The carriage stopped in front of a high pavilion. Shi Dai was helped off the horse by Shen Liushuang and walked into the building, stunned.
There are no other guests here.
In this huge space, there were only a few rows of boys and maids serving respectfully on both sides.
The sound of music is long and lingering, and the sandalwood incense hits people. The restaurant that should be full of guests actually seems to be quiet.
A woman in a red dress came forward and said with a sweet smile: "Adults, please."
This covers the entire building.
Shi Dai couldn't help but sigh to herself, they were worthy of being from a wealthy family.
The woman in the red dress sat down at the table, and the delicacies were presented one by one, all delicious and delicious.
But it was obvious that no one was thinking about the food.
"Thank you Master Shi and Mrs. Meng for taking Axiang in."
Ye Wanxing said: "If it weren't for the two of us, we don't know what year or month it would have been before we could meet A-Xiang again."
To put it more bluntly, it was thanks to Meng Ke that he saved the dying Shen Liushuang, who otherwise would not have lived to be more than one year old.
She toasted with a glass of wine and turned to look at Shen Liushuang:
"From what Qingzhi said, you don't like to make a big show of things. But as the child of the eldest brother and sister-in-law, you must meet all the family members - there will be a family dinner for you in a few days."
Shen Liushuang had an unchanging smile on her face: "Thank you."
It had nothing to do with the matter of acknowledging a relative. Shi Dai took a bite of Jiangnan-style steamed fish and listened quietly.
After politely coming and going, Ye Wanxing finally said: "You... don't plan to stay at Baili's house?"
After saying this, several people at the table raised their eyes at the same time.
"Yes."
Only Shen Liushuang's expression did not change, and her smile was calm: "I grew up in Chang'an, and I'm afraid I'm not used to it when I come to Jiangnan."
Shi Dai turned her gaze and looked at a man and a woman not far away.
Ye Wanxing was thoughtful and nodded: "You have reached the age where you can make sense and make your own decisions on everything. If you want to stay in Chang'an, we will not force you."
Shi Dai thought quietly that the mistress was probably relieved.
Shen Liushuang was only a few months old when she fell into the water and disappeared. In terms of friendship, Ye Wanxing and her were extremely weak.
They seemed to be talking at random during the dinner, but in reality they were probing a few words, and there was also an inquiring meaning in their smiles.
On the other side, Bailixiao's eyes were dark: "If you encounter trouble in Chang'an, just come and find us."
Shen Liushuang followed the good advice: "Thank you, third uncle."
"The matter between your parents has not come to an end yet."
Ye Wanxing looked slightly gloomy: "You are alive because of God's mercy... Don't worry, we are investigating the shipwreck and will seek justice for your parents."
She sighed softly: "Is this your first time in Yuezhou? Since you are on duty in Zhen'es, you should be very interested in the martial arts competition - tomorrow is the final decisive game."
Meng Ke was very interested in this matter: "Is the competition almost over?"
"The last scene is the most interesting."
Baili Qingzhi smiled and said: "After they finish fighting, the spectators can come on stage to compete. It's very lively."
Shi Dai followed suit: "Which two people will fight tomorrow?"
Ye Wanxing: "Illusionist and shadow puppet maker."
Shadow puppet maker?
This word was very novel, Shi Dai searched it in her memory.
Shadow puppet show is a traditional folk drama of Dazhao. It usually uses cardboard characters to make silhouettes for performances.
Shadow puppet craftsmen are good at making paper cuts into reality and turning shadows into reality——
For example, after cutting out the shape of a knife, the black shadow condenses and turns into a sharp blade in mid-air.
"This time even Confucian students from Wenyuan Academy participated in the battle, but unfortunately they were defeated by the shadow puppet craftsmen."
Ye Wanxing smiled and said, "You can see them when you go to the ring tomorrow."
The topic was changed and the atmosphere became more relaxed.
Ye Wanxing's reception was appropriate and thoughtful, and he fulfilled his friendship as a landlord. After having enough wine and food, Baili Qingzhi offered to take a few people around Yuezhou.
"Alright."
Meng Ke said: "Jingcheng and I have something to do. Let's go to Zhen'esi in Yuezhou first. It's better for you to follow Miss Qingzhi and Xiao Yan than to wander around."
Finally I can take a good look at Jiangnan.
Shi Dai's brows were filled with joy: "Okay!"
*
Walking out of Lanyue Tower, you can hear the hustle and bustle of the market.
Shi Dai held Ah Li and looked around, and found that this was an extremely prosperous road in Yuezhou, with people and horses flowing in and out, and music playing and playing music everywhere.
Next to the Lan Yue Tower is a magnificent and magnificent high pavilion, inlaid with gold and treasures on all sides. In front of the vermilion door, several golden bells jingle.
"That's the Zhenbao Pavilion, the largest treasure house in Jiangnan."
Yan Qinghuan explained to her: "Want to take a look?"
Baili Qingzhi said with a smile in his eyes: "Go and have a look. You are in Yuezhou, and Baili's family is the host, and all expenses are included."
The Treasure Pavilion lives up to its name and contains countless rare treasures.
As soon as Shi Daifu entered, he was so dazzled by the jewels that he closed his eyes.
Yan Qinghuan and Baili Qingzhi are regular visitors here. The waiter greeted them warmly: "Miss Baili, Mr. Yan, what do you want?"
Yan Qinghuan knew the habits of Shi Dai and others, so he said warmly: "Let's go shopping on our own -"
Before he finished speaking, three tall, strong and upright young men walked towards him. Perhaps they had just drank wine and were smelling of alcohol. They strode closer to him and bumped into his shoulders.
The leading man smiled carelessly and passed Jiang Baiyan: "I'm sorry."
Yan Qinghuan shook his head: "It's okay."
Jiang Baiyan said nothing, his eyes briefly lingering on the backs of several people.
Shi Dai noticed his pause and looked over.The three men were wearing cotton robes. Judging from their clothes and temperament, they did not look like wealthy and noble people.
Other than that, she couldn't see anything else special.
What was Jiang Baiyan looking at them for?
Shi Dai was thinking to herself when she heard Jiang Baiyan say: "You guys go shopping first, I'll be back soon."
Shi Dai: "Where to go?"
"That man just passed me by and stole my wallet."
Jiang Baiyan smiled: "Be back soon, it won't be long."
Most of the guests in Zhenbao Pavilion are rich and powerful, so it goes without saying that thieves often come and go.
He turned and left without lingering.
Ah Li shrank in Shi Dai's arms, her ears twitching slightly.
Baili Qingzhi does some antique business and is quite good at appreciating treasures. As he walked, he introduced:
"That's the jade brought from the Western Region, and next to it is the cold stone from the far north."
In addition to jewelry, there are even century-old Tianshan snow lotus and the broken brush of the fairy in the painting.
Shi Dai listened with curiosity and her footsteps suddenly stopped.
With her peripheral vision scanning the neatly displayed treasures, she caught a glimpse of blue light.
It's scales.
Several scales are blue and sparkling, with rounded arcs.
Next to them are more clear crystal beads.
"Hey... there are actually shark tears."
Baili Qingzhi was stunned, and rarely showed some interest: "It's so beautiful."
Shi Dai frowned.
Mermaids are rare, and shark tears are even more difficult to find. Because they are clear and bright, they are very popular.
Imprisonment and killing of sharks occurred all over Dazhao.
When Jiang Baiyan was a child, he was tortured in every possible way by evil cultivators just to get his tears.
"Hasn't Miss Baili always been interested in Sharman Tears?"
The waiter said eagerly: "These are all top quality."
"There was no such thing in the cabinet before."
Baili Qingzhi raised an eyebrow: "Is it newly harvested recently?"
The waiter nodded: "Exactly."
Shi Dai was silent for a moment, then suddenly asked: "Where did you get it from?"
"This one……"
The waiter smiled apologetically: "Jianbao Pavilion will not reveal the identity of the seller, Miss, I'm sorry."
As soon as he finished speaking, Shi Dai smelled the familiar cold fragrance.
Looking sideways, Jiang Baiyan returned to Zhenbao Pavilion at some point and stood quietly beside her, also looking at the tears on display.
His expression was no different from usual, his eyes were calm and slightly lazy.
Shi Dai blinked again, but Jiang Baiyan had already moved his gaze away and turned to look at her.
His expression seemed to be a smile but not a smile, as if he was asking casually: What?
Shi Dai:......
Shi Dai looked away: "Did you find the money bag?"
Jiang Baiyan: "Yeah."
Ah Li remained silent, sniffed lightly, and blinked in confusion.
Weird, no smell of blood.
It originally thought that Jiang Baiyan took this opportunity to go out and kill someone——
Shi Dai and the others couldn't smell it, but it could smell clearly that the man who bumped into Yan Qinghuan had the aura of a shark.
But it was clearly a human race.
If nothing else, these shark tears and scales were sold by those three young men.
Where they came from is an intriguing question.
From the time Jiang Baiyan went out to the time he came back, it only took him a cup of tea, his clothes were not messed up, and there was no blood on his body.
What did he do?
Ah Li never believed that someone could steal his money bag.
Nothing will happen next.
Yan Qinghuan and Baili Qingzhi both had agreeable personalities. They led the group on a tour from south to north, taking in a panoramic view of the scenery of Yuezhou.
Even the awkward Shi Yunsheng's eyes were full of ignorant surprise. His brothers and sisters stuffed his mouth full of sweet cakes and sugar water, making his belly round.
Yuezhou is close to the sea, but it is too late and too tired now to go to the seaside.
Baili Qingzhi made a promise and waited a few days before taking Shi Dai to pick up shells in the sea.
"Isn't Jiangnan not bad?"
Raising his hands and stretching his waist, Baili Qingzhi smiled and said: "It's almost Haishi, I'll take you to Baili's house to have a look. Get some rest early, there will be a martial arts competition tomorrow."
*
At midnight, across the South China Sea.
The cold moon hangs in the sky, the waves hit the rocks, the beach is empty, and a ship docks at the shore.
It was already dark, and when I looked outside, there was no candlelight in the cabin, and it was quiet and dark.
In the unknown dark room at the stern of the ship, a little light shone like a bean, illuminating the faces of three men with different expressions.
"I'm pretty lucky today."
The tall young man took a sip of strong wine and smiled happily: "The Mermaid Tears can actually sell so much! Boss, how much do we have left?"
"No promise."
The man he called "boss" had a gloomy look on his face: "If the shark hadn't died, we would have made more money."
"Isn't this a momentary mistake?"
Another strong young man said with a flattering smile: "When we caught that shark, he lost half of his life... Oh, I never imagined that he would die of exhaustion just after peeling off a few fish scales."
They are not ordinary fishermen, but dealers who hunt monsters at sea and make money by reselling them.
The sharks are not evil monsters. According to the laws of Jokhang, killing them is strictly prohibited.
But the South China Sea is vast, who knows what they did?
Yesterday, they had unprecedented good luck. They met a mermaid while sailing.
The three brothers are all practicing masters, so it is not a problem to deal with the sharks. They took the sword out of its sheath when he was not prepared, and the hunt went smoothly.
Unexpectedly, the shark was so seriously injured that when they cut off the scales, he actually lost his breath.
"never mind."
The boss sighed, with a hint of light in his eyes: "He is dead, which is just convenient for us to get the shark beads."
The Shark Pearl is the Shark's inner elixir, which can be exchanged for a thousand pieces of gold and is extremely valuable.
After doing this, they were completely paid off.
"If you ask me, the shark deserves to be killed."
Thinking about the days of eating and drinking in the future, the third child took another sip of wine and laughed loudly: "When Xie Sui was born, during the war, something went wrong with the sharks, wasn't it? If the Book Sage hadn't arrived in time..."
He let out a wine belch, squinted his eyes in a daze, and suddenly frowned.
The candlelight flickered uncertainly, vaguely outlining a long shadow.
Is it...a person?
But the three brothers are all at the table, how can there be outsiders——
Suddenly realizing something was wrong, the third child was mostly drunk: "Who?!"
The boss and the second child were both on guard and drew out their long knives.
Looking carefully, there was no one near the door.
The small door of the dark room was slightly open for some reason, and spring dampness and coldness climbed in like vines.
Invisible and shadowless, the chill penetrates the bones and makes one's scalp numb.
"What's going on with the door?"
The second child said warily: "Third child, you came in last, didn't you close it tightly——"
He didn't have time to finish his words.
Followed closely by a shrill wail.
The fierce sword wind carried the force of strangulation, and in just a blink of an eye, his left leg and right arm were cut off, and blood spattered.
The sudden change came unexpectedly, the third child's face turned earthy, and the eldest brother clenched his long knife: "Who?"
As if in response to him, a cold, white and slender hand reached out of Xuxu's open wooden door.
The wooden door creaks open when the fingertips gently grasp the door frame without using any force.
He is a strange young man.
Dressed in white, holding a sword in one hand, the strange thing is that the corners of his lips are slightly raised, and he is actually smiling.
This is a very confusing face, clear and clear, with affectionate eyes. When looking at someone, it seems to be seducing the soul.
If the murderous intent of the long sword in his hand hadn't been strong, it would have been hard to imagine that he had just cut off the second son's arms and legs.
"you……"
His legs were weakened by the overwhelming killing intent, and the boss trembled: "Who are you?"
The third child was so frightened that he could not speak.
Jiang Baiyan didn't answer and laughed silently.
He sensed the aura of the same clan in the three of them, and after leaving the Treasure Pavilion on the grounds that their "money bag was stolen", he followed them all the time.
These three men were drunk and unconscious, so they probably went home to rest.
Jiang Baiyan patiently saw them boarding a ship docked at the beach.
Of course, he would not kill them outright. If they were stained with blood, they would definitely arouse suspicion when they returned to the Treasure Pavilion.
Kill people in the dead of night.
The moon is dark and the wind is high, which is a good time.
After returning to Baili's house, after everyone had rested, Jiang Baiyan came here alone.
In this way, his suspicion can be cleared——
The time, place, motive, and the tragic deaths of the three people in the boat all had nothing to do with Jiang Baiyan.
He was a stranger to them and was resting in Bailishi's mansion when the incident occurred.
His eyes dropped and touched the wooden table.
A round bead diffuses the soft light of moonlight, imbuing it with spiritual energy, just like a dream.
Shark beads.
"Y-you want this?"
The boss knew the current affairs best and knew that he was not strong enough. He gritted his teeth and said harshly: "Don't do anything, I'll give this to you."
Jiang Baiyan still didn't answer, only smiled softly.
In the lightning flash, the sword edge came out quickly.
The sword is so powerful that it reflects the candlelight like a blazing white rainbow.
The boss raised his arm and raised his sword. The swords collided, and there was a numbness in the tiger's mouth.
He almost let go and lost his knife.
The other party, however, was casually waving his sword and saying in a gentle tone, "Is there a mermaid in the boat?"
No match.
This person's physical skills are weird, and his swordsmanship is even more terrifying. At this moment, he can lift the sword as easily as he is stroking a feather.
The boss's voice trembled: "Originally, there was, but he died last night. He died in the secret door behind the desk."
His eyes moved and he saw Lao San holding a long knife and slashing towards the young man.
Before he could secretly rejoice, Jiang Baiyan had already turned his sword, sideways to avoid the sudden attack from behind, and stabbed Lao San in the heart with his backhand.
When the sword comes out, blood flows like a fountain.
The muffled sound of the third child falling to the ground rang in his ears, and the fear of dying was stronger than ever.
The boss's eyes were hot and his legs were trembling: "You, what do you want? I'll give it to you!"
Damn.
How could he get into trouble with this god of plague?
As far as the field of vision could be seen, the man's white clothes were mostly stained with blood, and one cheek was covered with the blood-red liquid splashed from Lao San's heart. He looked like an evil ghost, carrying a chilling murderous intention and evil aura.
The other side is white and clean, as bright as a jade tree, gentle and flawless.
His eyes flashed, and he looked behind the table.
Jiang Baiyan didn't even look at the man, Duan Shui stepped out and cut off the arm holding the knife.
A few drops of blood fell on his cheek, Jiang Baiyan smiled teasingly.
Shark people, shark tears, shark beads.
Being treated as a plaything for wanton humiliation, life is like a joke.
Funny and sad.
Did the man in front of me also peel off the shark's scales one by one, stare at the rolling flesh, and laugh wildly?
Jiang Baiyan was too lazy to think about it.
It had been a long time since he had killed anyone. Not only him, Duanshui also felt the long-lost joy and made a faint sound.
Taking a step forward absentmindedly, Jiang Baiyan heard the man's hoarse cry.
Strangely enough, the other party didn't look at him, but suddenly opened his eyes wide and looked straight at the door.
There is someone at the door.
The broken water roared softly, Jiang Baiyan turned around instinctively, his sword stopped in mid-air with a fierce force.
The sea breeze and moonlight were blocked out, and the cabin was extremely quiet, almost dead.
"Help, help!"
The man covered in blood collapsed to the ground and yelled at the top of his lungs: "This madman...he is killing people!"
The candle flickered, illuminating the familiar figure beside the door.
The eyebrows are slightly sunken, and the almond-shaped eyes are dark. They are facing Jiang Baiyan, and he is holding a white fox with wide eyes in his arms.
Where the sword pointed, Shi Dai's gaze swept past him and towards the dirty flesh and blood on the ground.
Jiang Baiyan couldn't understand her expression.
No one spoke.
Amid the painful moans of the man's struggle, the broken water trembled slightly, buzzing like a whimper.
Shi Dai has no reason to be here.
His heart felt empty, as if a piece had been peeled off, and the murderous intention was gone, leaving only an unspeakable embarrassment.
Jiang Baiyan looked at her, his Adam's apple twitching slightly.
Extremely hot and painful.
Like swallowing a spark.
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100 red envelopes~Dedei: You must have been caught by me. Hehe.
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Fortunately among misfortunes, Jiang Baiyan saw the contents of the book, but did not show any abnormalities.
He must have taken her face into consideration, so he didn't mention it and just turned to the page.
What a nice guy.
Shi Dai thanked her, sat back next to Shen Liushuang, and quietly hammered the cover page of her storybook, like a childish way of venting her hatred.
If you don't live up to expectations, how come you just landed at Jiang Baiyan's feet?
This demon sect witch and the righteous young hero cannot be kept.
Catching a glimpse of her little movement, Jiang Baiyan twitched the corners of his lips.
He is not an ignorant person. After living for 17 years, he naturally knows what kissing is.
Jiang Baiyan was only confused about this. Thinking about it carefully, he felt that the intimacy made him uncomfortable.
Why can men and women become addicted to lips touching each other?
He had never felt any special pleasure when his upper and lower lips touched.
What's more, the lips are too soft, and the touch must be weak, which is far less pleasant than a sword piercing the skin.
But...remembering the pleasure of being caressed by Shi Dai, Jiang Baiyan moved his fingertips slightly and rubbed against the edge of the book.
If it were her, she might have different feelings.
The next few days were uneventful. Shi Dai and Jiang Baiyan had a tacit understanding and did not mention this little mistake.
Baili Qingzhi took good care of the road, and the three meals a day were never the same. In his spare time, he sent someone to bring pastries, hand stoves and Go chess, as well as a booklet introducing the customs and customs of Yuezhou.
Can't fault it at all.
Shi Dai was very interested in her: "Baili Qingzhi's business should be doing well, right?"
Yan Qinghuan nodded and answered patiently: "She is very talented in business and is interested in cloth, antiques and food. My parents often praise her for her talent and ask me and my brothers and sisters to learn from her."
In short, other people's children.
Yan Qinghuan thought for a while: "Aunt Baili is not only smart, but also has a good temper. She doesn't have any airs. When she had time, she played polo with us."
In my impression, Baili Qingzhi has a smiling face, very similar to Yan Qinghuan who first came to Chang'an.
He is the type who has been raised pampered since childhood, does not understand the sufferings of the world, and has a pure heart.
Concerned about Shen Liushuang's situation, Shi Dai then asked, "How much do you know about the Baili family?"
"Bai Lishi is very famous in Yuezhou."
Yan Qinghuan said: "Not only does this family have a big business, they have also been practicing swordsmanship for generations and have a martial arts heritage - it is no exaggeration to say that they have three thousand followers, all of whom are good swordsmen."
Because of this, Bailice was shot through the heart 18 years ago, causing an uproar.
Looking at the entire Dazhao, there are probably only a few people who can reach this level of spear skills.
"The current head of the family is called Bailihong, and he is Bailice's younger brother."
Yan Qinghuan knew everything and said: "He is a very open-minded and kind man. I heard that he had mastered the art of swordsmanship not long ago and is in retreat. He has a third brother named Baili Xiao, whom I am not familiar with."
He took a sip of tea and added in detail: "The mistress's name is Ye Wanxing. She was born in a merchant family. Her business skills are very good - she has a good temperament, gentle and gentle."
The New Year red envelopes are also very generous.
Shen Liushuang is his friend, and Yan Qinghuan will not hide anything about Bailishi.
After a long silence, he hesitated and sighed: "It's actually good not to stay at Baili's house for a long time."
Shi Dai raised her eyes.
Yan Qinghuan suppressed his smile and said seriously in a low voice:
"The Baili family is the largest wealthy family in Yuezhou. In addition to the main family, there are many branch families. There are many people in the family who want to take power. Bailihong has been assassinated several times."
As the daughter of the previous head of the family, Shen Liushuang had lost both her parents and had no foundation. It was difficult for her to truly gain a foothold in Bailishi.
No matter who it is, no one is willing to let her take away her share of the benefits.
"Jiangnan is very good, and Chang'an is not bad either."
Shi Dai leaned against Shen Liushuang and rubbed her eyes: "It's a good time to stay in Chang'an, but we can't bear to leave our sister."
Due to her awkward status, it was impossible for Baili to truly accept her. Fortunately, she had a real place to go outside Jiangnan.
Chen Liushuang lowered her eyebrows and smiled softly, rubbing the back of Shi Dai's head.
With the book in hand, time flew by. Shi Dai ate and slept on the road, enjoying herself.
The carriage clattered forward and arrived in Yuezhou five days later, at noon.
Jiangnan is the most charming place in spring, with long grass, orioles flying, and thousands of lush trees.
Shi Dai poked her head out of the carriage and looked at the warm sun and the spring light like a smile.
A touch of green spreads from the willow branches, like a splash-ink scroll, dotting the entire city.
The city wall is towering, and towering pavilions can be seen in the distance. Looking closer, there is a mighty team of chariots and horses.
Baili Qingzhi jumped down from the carriage, the skirt of her skirt was blown by the wind, and she smiled and said: "Second sister-in-law, third brother."
The two carriages at the front are luxurious and magnificent. The carriages are engraved with gold patterns and seals. The windows are decorated with four-color pearls and jade, and the soft gauze is lightly swaying. They are valuable shark gauze.
The smell of money hit her face. Shi Dai was a layman and couldn't think of any exquisite adjectives in his mind. In an instant, only three words remained:
Really rich.
A fair right hand opened the silk curtain, revealing a radiant face.
The woman smiled and said: "Qingzhi is going to Chang'an. The mountains are far away and the road is far away. Your third brother and I are here to pick up the wind."
In the past few days, Baili Qingzhi flew pigeons every day to deliver messages to Yuezhou to inform them of the current situation.
The woman finished speaking: "Where is Axiang?"
Shen Liushuang's real name is "Baili Xiang".
Shi Dai secretly thought that the woman in the carriage opposite was probably the current mistress, Ye Wanxing.
The head of the family, Bailihong, was in seclusion, so Ye Wanxing became the leader.
Shen Liushuang opened the curtain and said in a calm tone, neither humble nor overbearing: "Madam."
Just as he was opening his mouth, a middle-aged man poked his head out of another carriage outside the city.
He is about forty years old, with firm features, expressionless face, and a pair of phoenix eyes similar to Shen Liushuang.
This is the third youngest of the Baili family, Baili Xiao.
Different from Baili Qingzhi's friendly approach, the man's eyes were heavy and silent, and he looked Shen Liushuang up and down, his eyes stopping at her eyebrows.
Baili Xiao: "Just come back."
Curving his eyes and smiling, Ye Wanxing spoke in a warm voice, and the golden hairpin with plum blossoms inlaid with beads shone in his hair:
"Boss Meng and Commander Shi have also come to Yuezhou. I have heard about these two great names for a long time, and it is a great honor to meet them today."
Meng Ke smiled: "Mrs. Ye, nice to meet you."
These people are all old foxes, and their words are impeccable.
After chatting for a while, Ye Wanxing said at the right time: "We are full of distinguished guests, and our families are reunited. We should have a good time to celebrate. Everyone is tired from traveling, why not follow me into the city and go to Lanyue Tower."
"That's the largest restaurant in Yuezhou."
Baili Qingzhi got on his horse and said, "Let's go and try our Jiangnan cuisine."
*
Lanyue Tower is owned by the Baili family, and the owner behind the scenes is Bailihong, the head of the family.
Shi Dai, one of the first-class wealthy people in Jiangnan, sat in a carriage and looked out the window, exclaiming "Wow" from time to time.
If Chang'an is compared to the plump and luxurious beauties, Jiangnan must be the graceful and passionate ladies.
There are new buds on the branches, flying swallows are building nests under the eaves, birds are chirping, the mountains and rivers are graceful, and the gardens are picturesque.
The long streets are long and red, with beautiful and exquisite pavilions everywhere, reflecting the green willows.
Gentle scenery that makes people feel relaxed and happy.
The carriages and horses made a huge noise, and many pedestrians stopped to watch, knowing that it was Bailishi, and they all expressed their understanding.
The carriage stopped in front of a high pavilion. Shi Dai was helped off the horse by Shen Liushuang and walked into the building, stunned.
There are no other guests here.
In this huge space, there were only a few rows of boys and maids serving respectfully on both sides.
The sound of music is long and lingering, and the sandalwood incense hits people. The restaurant that should be full of guests actually seems to be quiet.
A woman in a red dress came forward and said with a sweet smile: "Adults, please."
This covers the entire building.
Shi Dai couldn't help but sigh to herself, they were worthy of being from a wealthy family.
The woman in the red dress sat down at the table, and the delicacies were presented one by one, all delicious and delicious.
But it was obvious that no one was thinking about the food.
"Thank you Master Shi and Mrs. Meng for taking Axiang in."
Ye Wanxing said: "If it weren't for the two of us, we don't know what year or month it would have been before we could meet A-Xiang again."
To put it more bluntly, it was thanks to Meng Ke that he saved the dying Shen Liushuang, who otherwise would not have lived to be more than one year old.
She toasted with a glass of wine and turned to look at Shen Liushuang:
"From what Qingzhi said, you don't like to make a big show of things. But as the child of the eldest brother and sister-in-law, you must meet all the family members - there will be a family dinner for you in a few days."
Shen Liushuang had an unchanging smile on her face: "Thank you."
It had nothing to do with the matter of acknowledging a relative. Shi Dai took a bite of Jiangnan-style steamed fish and listened quietly.
After politely coming and going, Ye Wanxing finally said: "You... don't plan to stay at Baili's house?"
After saying this, several people at the table raised their eyes at the same time.
"Yes."
Only Shen Liushuang's expression did not change, and her smile was calm: "I grew up in Chang'an, and I'm afraid I'm not used to it when I come to Jiangnan."
Shi Dai turned her gaze and looked at a man and a woman not far away.
Ye Wanxing was thoughtful and nodded: "You have reached the age where you can make sense and make your own decisions on everything. If you want to stay in Chang'an, we will not force you."
Shi Dai thought quietly that the mistress was probably relieved.
Shen Liushuang was only a few months old when she fell into the water and disappeared. In terms of friendship, Ye Wanxing and her were extremely weak.
They seemed to be talking at random during the dinner, but in reality they were probing a few words, and there was also an inquiring meaning in their smiles.
On the other side, Bailixiao's eyes were dark: "If you encounter trouble in Chang'an, just come and find us."
Shen Liushuang followed the good advice: "Thank you, third uncle."
"The matter between your parents has not come to an end yet."
Ye Wanxing looked slightly gloomy: "You are alive because of God's mercy... Don't worry, we are investigating the shipwreck and will seek justice for your parents."
She sighed softly: "Is this your first time in Yuezhou? Since you are on duty in Zhen'es, you should be very interested in the martial arts competition - tomorrow is the final decisive game."
Meng Ke was very interested in this matter: "Is the competition almost over?"
"The last scene is the most interesting."
Baili Qingzhi smiled and said: "After they finish fighting, the spectators can come on stage to compete. It's very lively."
Shi Dai followed suit: "Which two people will fight tomorrow?"
Ye Wanxing: "Illusionist and shadow puppet maker."
Shadow puppet maker?
This word was very novel, Shi Dai searched it in her memory.
Shadow puppet show is a traditional folk drama of Dazhao. It usually uses cardboard characters to make silhouettes for performances.
Shadow puppet craftsmen are good at making paper cuts into reality and turning shadows into reality——
For example, after cutting out the shape of a knife, the black shadow condenses and turns into a sharp blade in mid-air.
"This time even Confucian students from Wenyuan Academy participated in the battle, but unfortunately they were defeated by the shadow puppet craftsmen."
Ye Wanxing smiled and said, "You can see them when you go to the ring tomorrow."
The topic was changed and the atmosphere became more relaxed.
Ye Wanxing's reception was appropriate and thoughtful, and he fulfilled his friendship as a landlord. After having enough wine and food, Baili Qingzhi offered to take a few people around Yuezhou.
"Alright."
Meng Ke said: "Jingcheng and I have something to do. Let's go to Zhen'esi in Yuezhou first. It's better for you to follow Miss Qingzhi and Xiao Yan than to wander around."
Finally I can take a good look at Jiangnan.
Shi Dai's brows were filled with joy: "Okay!"
*
Walking out of Lanyue Tower, you can hear the hustle and bustle of the market.
Shi Dai held Ah Li and looked around, and found that this was an extremely prosperous road in Yuezhou, with people and horses flowing in and out, and music playing and playing music everywhere.
Next to the Lan Yue Tower is a magnificent and magnificent high pavilion, inlaid with gold and treasures on all sides. In front of the vermilion door, several golden bells jingle.
"That's the Zhenbao Pavilion, the largest treasure house in Jiangnan."
Yan Qinghuan explained to her: "Want to take a look?"
Baili Qingzhi said with a smile in his eyes: "Go and have a look. You are in Yuezhou, and Baili's family is the host, and all expenses are included."
The Treasure Pavilion lives up to its name and contains countless rare treasures.
As soon as Shi Daifu entered, he was so dazzled by the jewels that he closed his eyes.
Yan Qinghuan and Baili Qingzhi are regular visitors here. The waiter greeted them warmly: "Miss Baili, Mr. Yan, what do you want?"
Yan Qinghuan knew the habits of Shi Dai and others, so he said warmly: "Let's go shopping on our own -"
Before he finished speaking, three tall, strong and upright young men walked towards him. Perhaps they had just drank wine and were smelling of alcohol. They strode closer to him and bumped into his shoulders.
The leading man smiled carelessly and passed Jiang Baiyan: "I'm sorry."
Yan Qinghuan shook his head: "It's okay."
Jiang Baiyan said nothing, his eyes briefly lingering on the backs of several people.
Shi Dai noticed his pause and looked over.The three men were wearing cotton robes. Judging from their clothes and temperament, they did not look like wealthy and noble people.
Other than that, she couldn't see anything else special.
What was Jiang Baiyan looking at them for?
Shi Dai was thinking to herself when she heard Jiang Baiyan say: "You guys go shopping first, I'll be back soon."
Shi Dai: "Where to go?"
"That man just passed me by and stole my wallet."
Jiang Baiyan smiled: "Be back soon, it won't be long."
Most of the guests in Zhenbao Pavilion are rich and powerful, so it goes without saying that thieves often come and go.
He turned and left without lingering.
Ah Li shrank in Shi Dai's arms, her ears twitching slightly.
Baili Qingzhi does some antique business and is quite good at appreciating treasures. As he walked, he introduced:
"That's the jade brought from the Western Region, and next to it is the cold stone from the far north."
In addition to jewelry, there are even century-old Tianshan snow lotus and the broken brush of the fairy in the painting.
Shi Dai listened with curiosity and her footsteps suddenly stopped.
With her peripheral vision scanning the neatly displayed treasures, she caught a glimpse of blue light.
It's scales.
Several scales are blue and sparkling, with rounded arcs.
Next to them are more clear crystal beads.
"Hey... there are actually shark tears."
Baili Qingzhi was stunned, and rarely showed some interest: "It's so beautiful."
Shi Dai frowned.
Mermaids are rare, and shark tears are even more difficult to find. Because they are clear and bright, they are very popular.
Imprisonment and killing of sharks occurred all over Dazhao.
When Jiang Baiyan was a child, he was tortured in every possible way by evil cultivators just to get his tears.
"Hasn't Miss Baili always been interested in Sharman Tears?"
The waiter said eagerly: "These are all top quality."
"There was no such thing in the cabinet before."
Baili Qingzhi raised an eyebrow: "Is it newly harvested recently?"
The waiter nodded: "Exactly."
Shi Dai was silent for a moment, then suddenly asked: "Where did you get it from?"
"This one……"
The waiter smiled apologetically: "Jianbao Pavilion will not reveal the identity of the seller, Miss, I'm sorry."
As soon as he finished speaking, Shi Dai smelled the familiar cold fragrance.
Looking sideways, Jiang Baiyan returned to Zhenbao Pavilion at some point and stood quietly beside her, also looking at the tears on display.
His expression was no different from usual, his eyes were calm and slightly lazy.
Shi Dai blinked again, but Jiang Baiyan had already moved his gaze away and turned to look at her.
His expression seemed to be a smile but not a smile, as if he was asking casually: What?
Shi Dai:......
Shi Dai looked away: "Did you find the money bag?"
Jiang Baiyan: "Yeah."
Ah Li remained silent, sniffed lightly, and blinked in confusion.
Weird, no smell of blood.
It originally thought that Jiang Baiyan took this opportunity to go out and kill someone——
Shi Dai and the others couldn't smell it, but it could smell clearly that the man who bumped into Yan Qinghuan had the aura of a shark.
But it was clearly a human race.
If nothing else, these shark tears and scales were sold by those three young men.
Where they came from is an intriguing question.
From the time Jiang Baiyan went out to the time he came back, it only took him a cup of tea, his clothes were not messed up, and there was no blood on his body.
What did he do?
Ah Li never believed that someone could steal his money bag.
Nothing will happen next.
Yan Qinghuan and Baili Qingzhi both had agreeable personalities. They led the group on a tour from south to north, taking in a panoramic view of the scenery of Yuezhou.
Even the awkward Shi Yunsheng's eyes were full of ignorant surprise. His brothers and sisters stuffed his mouth full of sweet cakes and sugar water, making his belly round.
Yuezhou is close to the sea, but it is too late and too tired now to go to the seaside.
Baili Qingzhi made a promise and waited a few days before taking Shi Dai to pick up shells in the sea.
"Isn't Jiangnan not bad?"
Raising his hands and stretching his waist, Baili Qingzhi smiled and said: "It's almost Haishi, I'll take you to Baili's house to have a look. Get some rest early, there will be a martial arts competition tomorrow."
*
At midnight, across the South China Sea.
The cold moon hangs in the sky, the waves hit the rocks, the beach is empty, and a ship docks at the shore.
It was already dark, and when I looked outside, there was no candlelight in the cabin, and it was quiet and dark.
In the unknown dark room at the stern of the ship, a little light shone like a bean, illuminating the faces of three men with different expressions.
"I'm pretty lucky today."
The tall young man took a sip of strong wine and smiled happily: "The Mermaid Tears can actually sell so much! Boss, how much do we have left?"
"No promise."
The man he called "boss" had a gloomy look on his face: "If the shark hadn't died, we would have made more money."
"Isn't this a momentary mistake?"
Another strong young man said with a flattering smile: "When we caught that shark, he lost half of his life... Oh, I never imagined that he would die of exhaustion just after peeling off a few fish scales."
They are not ordinary fishermen, but dealers who hunt monsters at sea and make money by reselling them.
The sharks are not evil monsters. According to the laws of Jokhang, killing them is strictly prohibited.
But the South China Sea is vast, who knows what they did?
Yesterday, they had unprecedented good luck. They met a mermaid while sailing.
The three brothers are all practicing masters, so it is not a problem to deal with the sharks. They took the sword out of its sheath when he was not prepared, and the hunt went smoothly.
Unexpectedly, the shark was so seriously injured that when they cut off the scales, he actually lost his breath.
"never mind."
The boss sighed, with a hint of light in his eyes: "He is dead, which is just convenient for us to get the shark beads."
The Shark Pearl is the Shark's inner elixir, which can be exchanged for a thousand pieces of gold and is extremely valuable.
After doing this, they were completely paid off.
"If you ask me, the shark deserves to be killed."
Thinking about the days of eating and drinking in the future, the third child took another sip of wine and laughed loudly: "When Xie Sui was born, during the war, something went wrong with the sharks, wasn't it? If the Book Sage hadn't arrived in time..."
He let out a wine belch, squinted his eyes in a daze, and suddenly frowned.
The candlelight flickered uncertainly, vaguely outlining a long shadow.
Is it...a person?
But the three brothers are all at the table, how can there be outsiders——
Suddenly realizing something was wrong, the third child was mostly drunk: "Who?!"
The boss and the second child were both on guard and drew out their long knives.
Looking carefully, there was no one near the door.
The small door of the dark room was slightly open for some reason, and spring dampness and coldness climbed in like vines.
Invisible and shadowless, the chill penetrates the bones and makes one's scalp numb.
"What's going on with the door?"
The second child said warily: "Third child, you came in last, didn't you close it tightly——"
He didn't have time to finish his words.
Followed closely by a shrill wail.
The fierce sword wind carried the force of strangulation, and in just a blink of an eye, his left leg and right arm were cut off, and blood spattered.
The sudden change came unexpectedly, the third child's face turned earthy, and the eldest brother clenched his long knife: "Who?"
As if in response to him, a cold, white and slender hand reached out of Xuxu's open wooden door.
The wooden door creaks open when the fingertips gently grasp the door frame without using any force.
He is a strange young man.
Dressed in white, holding a sword in one hand, the strange thing is that the corners of his lips are slightly raised, and he is actually smiling.
This is a very confusing face, clear and clear, with affectionate eyes. When looking at someone, it seems to be seducing the soul.
If the murderous intent of the long sword in his hand hadn't been strong, it would have been hard to imagine that he had just cut off the second son's arms and legs.
"you……"
His legs were weakened by the overwhelming killing intent, and the boss trembled: "Who are you?"
The third child was so frightened that he could not speak.
Jiang Baiyan didn't answer and laughed silently.
He sensed the aura of the same clan in the three of them, and after leaving the Treasure Pavilion on the grounds that their "money bag was stolen", he followed them all the time.
These three men were drunk and unconscious, so they probably went home to rest.
Jiang Baiyan patiently saw them boarding a ship docked at the beach.
Of course, he would not kill them outright. If they were stained with blood, they would definitely arouse suspicion when they returned to the Treasure Pavilion.
Kill people in the dead of night.
The moon is dark and the wind is high, which is a good time.
After returning to Baili's house, after everyone had rested, Jiang Baiyan came here alone.
In this way, his suspicion can be cleared——
The time, place, motive, and the tragic deaths of the three people in the boat all had nothing to do with Jiang Baiyan.
He was a stranger to them and was resting in Bailishi's mansion when the incident occurred.
His eyes dropped and touched the wooden table.
A round bead diffuses the soft light of moonlight, imbuing it with spiritual energy, just like a dream.
Shark beads.
"Y-you want this?"
The boss knew the current affairs best and knew that he was not strong enough. He gritted his teeth and said harshly: "Don't do anything, I'll give this to you."
Jiang Baiyan still didn't answer, only smiled softly.
In the lightning flash, the sword edge came out quickly.
The sword is so powerful that it reflects the candlelight like a blazing white rainbow.
The boss raised his arm and raised his sword. The swords collided, and there was a numbness in the tiger's mouth.
He almost let go and lost his knife.
The other party, however, was casually waving his sword and saying in a gentle tone, "Is there a mermaid in the boat?"
No match.
This person's physical skills are weird, and his swordsmanship is even more terrifying. At this moment, he can lift the sword as easily as he is stroking a feather.
The boss's voice trembled: "Originally, there was, but he died last night. He died in the secret door behind the desk."
His eyes moved and he saw Lao San holding a long knife and slashing towards the young man.
Before he could secretly rejoice, Jiang Baiyan had already turned his sword, sideways to avoid the sudden attack from behind, and stabbed Lao San in the heart with his backhand.
When the sword comes out, blood flows like a fountain.
The muffled sound of the third child falling to the ground rang in his ears, and the fear of dying was stronger than ever.
The boss's eyes were hot and his legs were trembling: "You, what do you want? I'll give it to you!"
Damn.
How could he get into trouble with this god of plague?
As far as the field of vision could be seen, the man's white clothes were mostly stained with blood, and one cheek was covered with the blood-red liquid splashed from Lao San's heart. He looked like an evil ghost, carrying a chilling murderous intention and evil aura.
The other side is white and clean, as bright as a jade tree, gentle and flawless.
His eyes flashed, and he looked behind the table.
Jiang Baiyan didn't even look at the man, Duan Shui stepped out and cut off the arm holding the knife.
A few drops of blood fell on his cheek, Jiang Baiyan smiled teasingly.
Shark people, shark tears, shark beads.
Being treated as a plaything for wanton humiliation, life is like a joke.
Funny and sad.
Did the man in front of me also peel off the shark's scales one by one, stare at the rolling flesh, and laugh wildly?
Jiang Baiyan was too lazy to think about it.
It had been a long time since he had killed anyone. Not only him, Duanshui also felt the long-lost joy and made a faint sound.
Taking a step forward absentmindedly, Jiang Baiyan heard the man's hoarse cry.
Strangely enough, the other party didn't look at him, but suddenly opened his eyes wide and looked straight at the door.
There is someone at the door.
The broken water roared softly, Jiang Baiyan turned around instinctively, his sword stopped in mid-air with a fierce force.
The sea breeze and moonlight were blocked out, and the cabin was extremely quiet, almost dead.
"Help, help!"
The man covered in blood collapsed to the ground and yelled at the top of his lungs: "This madman...he is killing people!"
The candle flickered, illuminating the familiar figure beside the door.
The eyebrows are slightly sunken, and the almond-shaped eyes are dark. They are facing Jiang Baiyan, and he is holding a white fox with wide eyes in his arms.
Where the sword pointed, Shi Dai's gaze swept past him and towards the dirty flesh and blood on the ground.
Jiang Baiyan couldn't understand her expression.
No one spoke.
Amid the painful moans of the man's struggle, the broken water trembled slightly, buzzing like a whimper.
Shi Dai has no reason to be here.
His heart felt empty, as if a piece had been peeled off, and the murderous intention was gone, leaving only an unspeakable embarrassment.
Jiang Baiyan looked at her, his Adam's apple twitching slightly.
Extremely hot and painful.
Like swallowing a spark.
The author has something to say:
100 red envelopes~Dedei: You must have been caught by me. Hehe.
感谢在2023-11-05 12:29:35~2023-11-06 14:58:30期间为我投出霸王票或灌溉营养液的小天使哦~
Thanks to the little angel who cast the rocket launcher: 49610925 2;
Thanks to the little angel who threw the grenade: 49610925 12;
Thank you to the little angels who threw the landmines: 49610925 19; 4 scorching green mountains; 2 peeping at you in the thin light; Half Moon Monster, Momox, 2222时_1oclock, Waterweed Storm, His Beginning in Autumn..., Old Rain , yoNdoR, Chi Yuan, Ke, 咩婩特, Qisheng°??, lune, Never Read Romance Again, Breeze Qing Yang, Master Zhongli’s Dog, PARIS, Little Octopus, Demeter, Nandie [-];
Thanks to the little angels who irrigated the nutrient solution: 155 bottles of Yibei; 131 bottles of Huan Xiling; 68 bottles of Moge; 527799 bottles of 35; 55684442 bottles of 30; 23 bottles of Good Luck Me, Yuezhi Wuyi; Lan Pangpang, One Nanjixing, Eat Meat, The Other Shore, Chiu, Do You Like the Moon, Lele, Shuihan Yuemian, H, Cat Nest - 20 bottles of War Boots, Chang Yuan, Fu Dang; 17 bottles of wine; 12 bottles of Yinyao; Cen Qian, Mu Fenxiu, Yougu Daidai, Aying, jivwoo, cheese, Zhuanquanhuan, cumin mutton for a young man with kidney deficiency, Sanweiyuesi, let me squint a little longer, puppy cat cake, huan, half a candy Xin XYJ, Jueyi, I love Ji Ying! ! ! , Zhang Jiujiu, Ershi_2222oclock, 10 bottles of Shihan; 9 bottles of Wen Mingye, Tang Miao Don’t Eat Fish, Jiang Yi; 8 bottles of lune; 7 bottles of cabbage; 6 bottles of wine into peach branches, mulberry suoqiu, roar; Yan Fennel, Neptune_, 3514073, Pippi Cat, Si Ren Zai Si, Atlantic and Liang Baikai, Mr. Cha’s Little Beloved Wife (Zuo Ranwei, Little Corgi..., Sad Big Glutinous Rice Balls, Glutinous Rice Balls without Reading for a Day, Amphibious 5 bottles of Turtle on the Run, Charming Bones, Tangerine Orange Orange, and Yamameko; 3 bottles of One Point Two, Ah Ah Ah So Collapse, Warm, Black Allure, March Beaver, Madonna on the Run, Wei San San, and Hiding in the Clouds; Yu Nanxue, Yuan Yuan, Daybreak, Qingji Changsheng, Ah Hu Hu Hu 2 bottles; Jiang?, >Today, Mu Zi, Mild Pollution, qwerqwerwer, Yanyan His Dad, Yuejianshan, Yiminjiaojing, Jiagang More please, Moran is not indifferent, ghjid, water buffalo cry, yookee, who is the little stupid, Wuyu, where to know, kira, blue ink, really sleepy sleepy sleepy, ヅburnranジ, Ajiu, Youyin, Manman, Little Overlord who loves to read, Tehe, Zhijin, Qi Xiaoxian, Kristin, Zhazhawa, CiCi, the reader who reads novels in class, Chuang MC Dream, 40331889, Mi, Koi Benli , Fengqiu, Yitai^O^/, Suchen, small pot cover fried yuanxiao, Alice, Yuwei, Jiang Jue, Xingdailu is the cutest~, winnnn, Xie Shuyang, N□□m~, fallen leaves Arbors, eucalyptus, cats and cats, natsu001, 56154416, momo, all the cps I knocked on went to the Civil Affairs Bureau, Alan, Feiyu, fish and rice mixed with water, sour candy, do not fail the exam, LInnae , Orange Peel, The Moon of No Return, Hahaha, Cute Piggy, Koala and Big Tree, Dumi Luo Luo Luo, breeze., 42973663, Shun Xia, It’s a Cat Monster 1 bottle;
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