Ten states

"Hmm...Miss Mingyue, it seems that I have to deal with this matter before I can accompany you to the Blackwood Forest. It will probably take a few more days."

"It's okay, Taoist Xia, you can do your own thing, I'm not in a hurry at this moment."

"Well...but it drags you down to come with me, and that's really troublesome for you."

"No. Anyway, I'm fine. Wouldn't it be great to follow Daoist Xia? I also want to see what those Ouluo Baiyi are like."

For such an obedient and considerate Mingyue girl, Xiao Xia was really not used to it for a while, but luckily this is not a bad thing.Among other things, at least it was impossible for Xiao Xia to feel at ease before and walk with Mingyue on the crowded street with ease.

After a year, Luoshui City seems to be much more prosperous than before.In recent years, without the intrusion of Xidi in the north, with the opening of the Luojiang Canal, merchant ships going down the Longjiang River from Shujing Erzhou will no longer take the risk of taking the unpredictable sea route, but go directly south from here to Xuyang Erzhou. State, Luoshui City gradually played its role as a hub of water transportation in the north.Half a year ago, Xiaoxia came with He Si'er and Nangong and just passed by in a hurry, and didn't have time to take a closer look. At this time, she went to answer the call of the monk and Daosi, and just took a stroll around the city.Taoist Wu Ya nodded: "That's right, Taoist Master Qingfeng remembered well, that was the head rudder of the Luoshui Gang before, but now it belongs to the Tiger Mountain Gate."

"Hushan Gate?" Xiao Xia had a vague impression that he seemed to be a gang of the Nangong family. He still remembered seeing the Hushan Gate leader when he came here with He Si'er Nangong half a year ago.The burly man smiled in front of Nangongtong like a flattering cat.Now in front of the main helm of the Hushan Gate, there are twelve tall and strong men standing with their arms crossed, majestic and majestic, and there is an endless stream of guests entering and leaving from the two side doors.Compared with the style of the Luoshui Gang back then, it seems that the cat face of the brawny sect master was indeed not in vain.

"This Hushan Gate was just a small gang of dozens of people a few years ago. It became like this a few years later. It was said that there was a big tree next to the Hushan Gate. Last time, a group of famous men from the Righteous Dao League didn't come here. He also designated the Hushan Gate as Luoshui City for inspection and inspection, and said that he was patrolling Luoshui City for Zhengdaomeng. This looks beautiful, but in fact it is just the dog legs of those big families. But what Zhengdaomeng came out and walked around After that, the fights between those small gangs and factions will indeed be much less." "By the way, what happened to the Shenjitang?" Xiao Xia asked.The Shenjitang played a significant role in these turmoil.Recently, he has been hit hard several times. Not to mention the thwarted plans of Tiangong, even the head master Fang who built the Shenji Hall was arrested, so it should be because of his vital energy.But along Xiaoxia's journey, no matter on the street or on the pier, people can see people driving mechanism beasts to carry things.At the side door of the Hushan Gate, there were a few big men carrying wooden boxes to the mechanism beast. Judging by the size of the box and the hard work of those big men, it was probably gold and silver inside.If it was placed a year ago, the use of mechanism beasts had not yet reached such a popular level.

"Shenjitang? Their business is getting better and better. After all, this mechanism beast is really easy to use... I heard that they have taken refuge in the Tang family in Shuzhou. The imperial court also wants to participate in this mechanism business." But it doesn’t matter to ordinary Jianghu people, whoever they turn to is a business, isn’t it? What he makes is useful. People will buy it, and if someone buys it, someone will sell it. It doesn’t matter whoever sells it no?"

Xiao Xia nodded again.Taoist Crow’s words are correct. No matter who owns the Divine Machine Hall, the art of mechanism and equipment will probably become more and more prosperous. As soon as the Tiangong project was launched, the Jingzhou sub-helm chief craftsman Wei said that the scene of institutions all over the world was bragging.

After leaving the main rudder of Hushan Gate and walking for a while, I came to the yamen set up by the monk and Taoist priest in Luoshui City. Several Taoist priests from Baiyun Temple and several monks from Jinshui Temple had arrived. Accompanied by tea and waiting.

"Hey, Pindao accompanied Daoist Qingfeng to walk a few more steps in this city, and it was only a moment late. I was so tired that several fellow Taoists and mages waited for a long time. It is really a sin..." Taoist Crow walked away with a smile on his face. He went up and bowed his hands again and again, talking about his sins, but there was a bit of complacency in his smile that couldn't be concealed. "The last time Daoist Qingfeng came to Luoshui City for business with Mr. Nangong and Fairy He of the Maoshan Sect. They passed by in a hurry and didn't have time to appreciate the scenery of the first city in Qingzhou. Only then did Pindao show the friendship of a landlord and accompany him when he walked around. Just forget the time. It's really a sin."

Xiao Xia couldn't help frowning secretly.He had previously asked Taoist Crow about the agreed time. Taoist Crow's late arrival was clearly deliberate, and the underlying meaning also contained a strong sense of snobbery and cleverness unique to the lower ranks of the world, indicating that the highest and most respected ones would naturally come last By the way, I also remind others not to forget that this Daoist Qingfeng who has contacts with the Nangong family and Fairy He of Maoshan also has contacts with him.

But such publicity is something Xiao Xia is extremely unwilling to see.Not to mention a little boring and disgusting, his family is in serious trouble, and it really shouldn't be publicized.

Fortunately, the Taoist priests and monks waiting here are all from well-known families. They ignored Taoist Wu Ya's vulgar mentality, at least they didn't show it to the outside, and bowed to him and Xiao Xia calmly.Xiaoxia also used enough courtesy to return the courtesy honestly.The eyes of two older Taoist priests lingered on Mingyue for a while. Obviously, Xiaoxia's superficial modification could not deceive their eyes, but then the two old Taoists looked away.Pretend not to see the same.

"Okay, everyone is here. Then I will lead you to meet those two Ouluo Baiyi." The leader of several minor officials stood up and cupped his hands to the crowd. "I couldn't make it clear in the official document before, so I'll explain it to you mages again. One of the two Europeans seems to be a monk in the Yi religion, and he can use some strange spells. The state shepherd saw it in person. After passing through these two people, he said that the Yi monk seemed to want to use that spell to give people empowerment, but for some reason, probably the water and soil here are different from those in the European state, and the spell would not be effective. So this is why Masters, please go and see if you can think of a way."

"Why didn't Zhao Laosan tell me about this? Otherwise, it would be good to have some preparations and think of a way..." Taoist Wu Ya whispered to Xiao Xia beside him.He laughed again at the little official. "How can this spell be unacceptable? I don't know what's so special about it?"

The leader of the official did not answer, but an old Taoist next to him said indifferently: "Taoism is the power to communicate with heaven and earth, and different environments have an impact on Taoism. Law. I heard that the customs and customs of the Ouloyi state are very different from ours in China, and the inheritance of Taoism is even more different. It makes sense that barbarian methods cannot be used in our land of China.”…

"It turns out that Taoist Jin Lingzi is worthy of being a member of the Dragon and Tiger Mountain sect. He has extensive knowledge, has been taught, and has been taught." Taoist Wu Ya cupped his hands with a smile on his face.He secretly gestured to Xiao Xia, indicating that Taoist Jin Lingzi is the leader of the Tianshijiao sect in Luoshui City.

These two old Taoists are wearing Taoist robes taught by heavenly masters, and their eyesight and insight are not bad.Xiao Xia probably guessed it too.However, only Zhang Tianshi knows about Jingzhou and the Wanyouzhenfu in his body for the time being, and the news should not reach Qingzhou.

The monk on the side also nodded in agreement and said, "Lord Liu Junfeng has a very high level of Confucianism, and he has read a lot of books and knowledge. Since he has seen it with his own eyes, it is naturally not bad."

The leader of the official nodded repeatedly: "However, the state shepherd has a lot of things to do every day, and he is not as proficient in this technique as the mages, so I invite you to come to help. This Ouluoyi state has not yet had any contact with my Dagan court. , this time may involve the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, please do your best."

The monk folded his palms together and said, "Although I am a monk, I am outside the country, but my practice is in the world. It is also my duty to contribute to the imperial court. Please let this adult lead the way."

Xiao Xia watched quietly from the sidelines.These three monks should also be of high status.In other places, most of the official documents of monks and Taoists can't be manipulated.However, they came here together with the guardian Taoist taught by the teacher that day. I don't know if the influence of the Qingzhou government is far greater than other places, or it is because of the face of Master Liu, the state shepherd.

Of course, the place where the two Europeans were arranged to live could not be the yamen, but two sets of rooms were reserved in an inn in the city.The little official of the monk Taoist took them all the way.

The inn was in a lively place in Luoshui City, and there was a lot of people, but this group of monks came together and still attracted the attention of the people in the inn. Some of them recognized the Taoist priest Jin Lingzi and the two monks from Jinshui Temple, and came to pay respects and say hello.

Xiao Xia was in the last place among the group of people, so naturally no one came to see him, and he was just walking along absent-mindedly, but suddenly an inexplicable feeling hit his heart, and he was actually a little panicked in the bottom of his heart, It's like being stared at by someone.He remained calm, pretending to turn his head to talk to the Taoist Crow next to him, his eyes swept across the inn, but he didn't find anyone staring at him.Then the feeling of being watched is gone immediately.

"Xia Daoshi, someone was watching you just now." Mingyue behind him said softly.

"En." Xiao Xia responded softly with her usual expression.After having the Universal True Talisman, his senses became much more sensitive, not only his sense of the vitality of the laws of heaven and earth, but his overall senses became sharper.Ordinary people's eyes patrol will not give people a special feeling. The gaze just now must have been quite hostile, and the cultivation level of that person is probably not low, otherwise it will not cause a sense of panic that affects the mind.

However, this sudden hostility disappeared immediately afterwards, and it didn't seem like they were following them all the time.More like a sudden gaze in a chance encounter.

Could it be someone from the Luoshui Gang?This is the most likely.But Xiaoxia recalled it but had no clue.But compared to the possible troubles of Tianshijiao and Yingshanwei, this mere grievance is nothing.

"That person turned out at the top of the stairs. He turned back after seeing you just now." Mingyue pointed to the stairs in front. It turned out that she had seen that person just now. "It's a big man in his 40s. He looks very fierce, but I haven't seen it before."

"It's okay, don't bother with him." Xiao Xia replied softly.The stairs above are all the houses of the inn, it seems that it is really a chance encounter.If it's just an ordinary rivers and lakes grievances, he really doesn't take it to heart, not to mention that he can use a lot of means after he has the universal talisman. Even the monks and priests next to them are not mediocre, and their status is not low.I'm really not afraid of any people from the rivers and lakes coming to seek revenge.

The rooms where the Euroyis were housed were also upstairs, and the officials of the monks and Taoists led them all the way up the stairs.The wooden stairs creaked softly under the trampling of several people, Xiao Xia was just slightly on guard, and sure enough, no one jumped out suddenly until he reached the door of the room guarded by two soldiers.As long as that person is not stupid, he wouldn't rush out to ask for trouble at this time.

For the time being, Xiao Xia ignored the mysterious and fierce man who didn't know which wing he was hiding in.When the two soldiers over there saw them coming, they bowed their heads and bowed to let them out of the way. They opened the door and let the group of them walk in.Xiao Xia followed closely behind, and he was more interested in this Ouluoyi people now than the grievances and grievances of fighting and killing.

This is Room A of this inn, which is quite spacious.Even if so many people walked in at once, it wouldn't be too crowded, and in front of the big round table in the middle of the room, two people whose appearance was completely different from ordinary people were sitting and standing.It seems to be waiting for them.The person sitting had white beard and hair, and seemed to be over sixty years old, while the tall and strong man standing behind him was a tall and strong man in his prime. The strong man's messy hair and beard were dark red like rust.

Including Xiao Xia, almost everyone here saw this legendary Eurohi for the first time.I saw that although they were wearing ordinary clothes, their eyebrows were deep and their noses were protruding, and their facial contours were quite different from ordinary people. Their skin colors were all white and rosy, especially the pupils in their eyes were not human-like.The old man's eyes were green, but the strong man's eyes were blue.

"This European man really has a rough appearance. Look at the hair and eyes of the big man. If he was seen by a poor man in the wild, he would not be shocked. He thought he had met a monster... I said, aren’t these Oroyi people transformed by monsters? Just like the Sidi barbarians, they think they are descendants of monsters..." Daoist Crow clicked his tongue, knowing that the two Oroians listened Don't understand 'human language', speak freely without restraint.

Only the monk Taoist turned his head and looked at him strangely, the others including Xiao Xia ignored him.At this time, the old man Ouluo had already stood up, bowed to everyone with his hands on his chest, and murmured a barbarian language, which seemed to be a word of blessing.

Although the language was difficult and he had never seen this kind of barbarian etiquette, the old man Ouluo had a kind face and a calm demeanor. There was no doubt about the respect in this ceremony. Several monks folded their palms together to return the salute, and the Taoist priest also cupped his fists and bowed. Taoist Crow wanted to say something weird at first, but when he saw that Xiao Xia did not fall behind and performed a salute honestly, he quickly shut up and followed.

"Agris." Elder Ouluo pointed to himself with a smile, and then pointed sideways to the strong Ouluo who had been standing behind him. "Minks."

The strong Ouluo man named Minx hammered his chest with his fist, making a muffled sound like beating a drum, and bowed his head sullenly to everyone as a salute.

"Poverty Golden Lingzi..."

"Poverty and clean..."

"The poor monk Yuanrong..." Several monks and Taoists here also reported their names one after another.Although it was only a short period of time and he could not understand his words, the old man Ouluo's expression was modest and natural, his manner was calm, and he appeared to be highly cultivated. of contempt.

"It's just a barbarian old man. At most, he is like some cave master and mountain master among those Yunzhou barbarians. Why should he be so polite..." Taoist Wu Ya didn't think so.

"Fellow Daoist Crow, you have to be careful with your words." Xiao Xia couldn't bear it any longer, and reminded her aloud.Taoist Crow couldn't see it, but he felt that these two Oroyi people really shouldn't be treated as ordinary people and belittled.The demeanor of the old man Ouluo is modest and calm, and his demeanor is outstanding, every move is unrelenting, seemingly casual and very well-mannered, he looks a bit like a Confucian celebrity who is well-versed in poetry and etiquette. Only the profound and complicated etiquette upbringing and the profound cultivation in the heart can show the magnanimity.Those who can possess such a magnanimity cannot be treated as barbarians anyway.This Ouluo old man must be an extraordinary figure with a very high status in the Euro continent.

As for the burly man behind the old man, he should be the old man's guard or something. Just by looking at it with his eyes, he can tell that he is a man with strong muscles and bones, full of flesh and blood, but Xiao Xia can't feel any overflowing exuberance. Essence and blood breath, it feels like an ordinary person at first glance.Xiaoxia doesn't know what the martial arts inheritance in Euro Continent looks like, and what are the details, but in terms of her family's Jianghu, she has grasped all of her own energy and blood, penetrated the two veins of Ren and Du, and acquired it. The realm has reached the peak, you can enter from the outside, or you can say that you have already reached this step.