You cultivate immortality, I cultivate merit

Chapter 523 should be relatively smooth
Shi Xiaoliu and the other two went to the back door, and there was a line of people selling medicinal herbs in front of them.

Shi Zelan was guarding the carriage, Xia Yu was guarding the side of the carriage, and Shi Xiaoliu carried two bags of herbs and went to queue up.

When it was Shi Xiaoliu's turn, the young host looked at the herbs carefully and asked happily, "Anything else?"

Shi Xiaoliu brought the man to the carriage and took out two large bags of herbs from inside. After the young boss looked through them, he secretly quoted a price to Shi Xiaoliu.

Shi Xiaoliu nodded silently, and he and Xia Yu carried two large bags of herbs into the back door of the medicine shop.

Shi Xiaoliu and his two companions sold the herbs, drove the carriage out of the city gate, and resold it outside the city.

In the evening, the three of them entered the city before the city gates closed, walked on the street for a while, and then slowly returned to the inn.

The host saw the three of them entering the inn and asked with a smile, "Three gentlemen, did you have a smooth day today?"

Shi Xiaoliu spoke up, but Shi Zelan and Xia Yu just smiled.

The three of them went upstairs and asked someone to bring some water. After a while, they went downstairs carrying the dirty water themselves.

In the evening, the three of them sat together to discuss accommodation.

They originally wanted to stay in the inn for a few days, but the owner and the waiter were too enthusiastic and they couldn't handle it.

They were tempted and decided to rent a small yard, which would make it much more convenient for them to do anything.

The next day, the three of them went to the place where they used to rent a courtyard and saw a prosperous scene before them.

The three of them immediately gave up the idea of ​​staying in this alley temporarily, and they also asked for some information.

It turned out that the small courtyard they had rented was rented to three scholars after they left.

Among the three scholars, one is now the prime minister of the dynasty, and the other two are high-ranking officials sent out to other places.

As a result, this place became prosperous. Except for the location of the well, the gates of other courtyards were changed to match the new owners.

When Shi Xiaoliu and the other two passed by this street, they could feel the eyes on them.

The three of them walked out of the street and headed somewhere else, to Zhongya's place, where they told Zhongya that they wanted to rent a quiet courtyard.

After hearing their request, Zhongya was overjoyed and said, "Yes, I have a yard here that can meet your requirements. It is just right for you students who come here to study."

Shi Xiaoliu and the other two followed Zhongya to that place and looked at the surrounding environment. After Shi Xiaoliu asked about the price, he said, "It's expensive.

It’s more expensive than our long-stay inn.”

Zhongya smiled and said, "I'm quoting you a price for one season, and the price is negotiable."

Shi Zelan and Xia Yu entered the yard and looked around. They thought the place was okay, but it looked like no one had lived there for a long time.

Xia Yu told Shi Xiaoliu about the situation. Shi Xiaoliu frowned and asked Zhongya, "Is there anything wrong with this courtyard?"

Zhongya's face changed and he could only tell the truth to Shi Xiaoliu and the other two.

"After this yard became vacant, five families rented it out one after another, but when each family moved out, there was one less person in the house."

“One person missing?
Missing? "

Shi Xiaoliu and Shi Zelan's eyes flashed with surprise, and Xia Yu asked directly in surprise.

Zhongya showed a conflicted look on his face, and after a while he said, "He is not missing, he just died of illness."

"elder?"

Zhongya sighed and said, "No, they are all young people in their prime years."

Then he looked at Shi Xiaoliu and the other two and said, "If you mind, I'll introduce you to another courtyard."

Shi Xiaoliu and the other two looked at each other and became somewhat curious, but they felt that the rental price could still be negotiated.

After Zhongya said the lowest price, Shi Xiaoliu and the other two exchanged glances and decided to settle on this courtyard. After Zhongya collected the deposit, he found two rough women to clean the courtyard for them and also had someone clean the well water in the courtyard for them.

On the second day, Shi Xiaoliu and two other people moved here to live. However, there were many people secretly spying on their daily life.

During the day, Shi Xiaoliu and the other two simply opened the gate to the yard and allowed passers-by to look inside and see the three of them sitting under the eaves reading.

At dusk, the courtyard door was closed, smoke rose from the kitchen, and the aroma of rice wafted out.

Shi Xiaoliu and the other two have been fasting for a long time, and they still drink some rice water occasionally.

It was late at night. Shi Xiaoliu and the other two were meditating and practicing. Occasionally, they would release their consciousness and listen to the whispers of their neighbors.

It was spring and there was no particularly bad news in the capital, so Shi Xiaoliu and the other two left the city and went to a Taoist temple.

The Taoist temple is still in the same place, but it looks much more dilapidated.

Shi Xiaoliu and the other two entered the Taoist temple. Before leaving, the little Taoist boy stuffed a piece of silver into his hand when he saw them off.

The little Taoist boy looked at the silver in his hand with joy. When he looked up, Shi Xiaoliu and the other two had already walked away.

Shi Xiaoliu and the other two went to see the temple on the mountain, which was still as lively as before.

The three men went down the mountain and entered the city when the city gate was about to close.

At night, the three of them sat in the yard, looking up at the starry sky. Xia Yu sighed, "Everything in the world is changing, and only the starry sky is still brilliant."

Shi Zelan listened to Xia Yu's words and smiled: "Perhaps the starry sky has also changed a lot, but it is too far away from us, so we only see that it remains unchanged."

Shi Xiaoliu agreed with Shi Zelan: "Even if the outside remains unchanged, the inside has already changed."

Xia Yu glanced at the two of them and said, "I was just sighing for a moment, but you guys are talking too much."

Shi Zelan smiled: "Coming to the capital has given you so much sorrow. I think it's time to leave again."

Shi Xiaoliu listened to Shi Zelan's words, thought for a moment, and said, "There's no rush. Don't you want to know about your old friend?"

Shi Zelan turned to look at Shi Xiaoliu: "Any news about them?"

"There is news from their descendants, but they have passed away."

"Oh.

That’s fine too.”

Shi Zelan's tone faded, and Xia Yu looked at her: "Don't you want to know their story?"

"They live in a peaceful era, and the lives of ordinary people should be relatively smooth."

"yes.

From what I heard, their lives were relatively ordinary, without any twists and turns."

Shi Xiaoliu confirmed what Shi Zelan said, and then he asked Xia Yu: "When will we leave the capital?"

Xia Yu was silent for a while, then said, "Summer is coming, and the capital has been a bit unstable recently.

We are moving too fast, which is not a good thing.”

Shi Zelan raised his head and looked at the starry sky again, stretched out his finger and pointed upwards, and asked Xia Yu in a low voice: "Can't pass this level?"

Xia Yu sighed, "I'm afraid it's hard for me to listen to people's gossip."

Shi Xiaoliu and Shi Zelan looked at each other and made a decision at the same time: "We can't wait until summer. Let's go in the next few days."

Xia Yu looked at their expressions, thought for a moment, and said, "Okay, we'll go and return the yard tomorrow."