After the immortal disappeared

The drunkard recognized this as the neighbor's child and asked curiously, "Who gave it to you?"

"I don't recognize you, my brother." The child turned around and left with a bulge in his mouth. He only took three pieces of crispy candy as a reward and didn't want to talk to this person about anything else.

The drunkard took the note and looked at it. It was two fingers wide and had only one sentence on it:

"Is it time to return the turtle bead to me?"

Seeing this incoherent message, the drunkard was also confused.

He looked at the alley suspiciously, retreated back to the yard and closed the door.

His companion asked him, "Who's outside?"

"I don't know, someone asked the child to leave a note for Tong Wei."

The door of the inner wing creaked open, and someone walked out quickly: "Give it to me."

The man was wearing a scarf and his voice was a little hoarse.

He snatched the note from the drunkard, looked at it twice, and raised his eyebrows.

The drunkard asked him, "Is it really for you?"

"What does it have to do with you?" The man hurried back and slammed the door.

From beginning to end, he didn't even look at the two of them.

The drinker wanted to say something but stopped.

His companion tugged at his sleeve: "Come on, this guy has a weird temper for a long time. Come on, come on, sit down and drink."

The weirdo returned to the house, took the note and read it again and again, even compared it to the light twice, then picked up a few bottles from the table, mixed the powders and potions inside, mixed out a pungent paste-like substance, and then pasted it on the note.

Soon, a few words appeared on the back of the blank note:

"Chen Sao Fish Soup."

There was a store with this sign in the whole row of street stores in front.

The man snorted, sat down and thought about it carefully, then pushed open the door and went out.

...

As a neighborhood store, the sign "Chen Sao Fish Soup" hits the soul directly, and diners know what its flagship product is at a glance.

The store is not big, and can accommodate three small tables inside, and two more tables can be placed outside if it occupies the road.

Diners only had stools to sit on, and they had to hunch over while eating—He Lingchuan maintained this posture.

When the three hot dishes and one soup were served, the person he was waiting for just happened to come in.

He Lingchuan thoughtfully chose the innermost table. The person sat down with his back to the street, took off his face towel casually, and revealed the lower half of his face that was twisted as if wax was melting.

Dong Rui.

When He Lingchuan saw this face, he supported his forehead:

"Let me take it easy."

It was really disgusting.

Dong Rui said coldly: "If you don't want to see it, you can go away."

"It's been a long time since we last met. I have to get used to it again." He Lingchuan personally poured him a bowl of fish soup, "Come on, drink this bowl of soup for the good times in the swamp."

The crucian carp soup was milky white and fragrant.

Mrs. Chen used this fish soup as her signature dish, and she really had some real skills.

Dong Rui took it and wanted to drink it directly with his head tilted back, but he almost burned his lips when he lowered his head, and the mouthful of soup in his mouth almost spurted out.

After swallowing it with great difficulty, he swallowed it slowly in small sips.

His mouth was so hot that it was about to explode.

During this process, He Lingchuan had poured himself a glass of wine and took another sip, and he exclaimed "Ah" in comfort.

Damn it.

Dong Rui looked at him silently, and regained the feeling of his blood pressure soaring all the way.

What good times in the swamp? It's simply unbearable to look back!

He said sullenly: "What do you want to do with me?"

"We still have things to do in Lingxu City, have you forgotten?" He Lingchuan reminded him, "Er Niang?"

At the beginning, he and Dong Rui took the task from Zhu Er Niang at the same time, and they had to find her demon fairy remains in Lingxu City.

When Dong Rui left the Demon Nest Swamp, he left He Lingchuan his address and alias in Lingxu City, and then left first.

In line with his excellent style of keeping his word, He Lingchuan began to look for his former friends to discuss solutions as soon as he arrived in Lingxu City. However, as soon as he arrived at Dong Rui's door, he found that he was not alone.

To be safe, He Lingchuan asked him out to meet.

The trick of the note was played by Dong Rui in the Demon Nest Swamp.

"Remember." Dong Rui picked up a piece of duck offal, "I also made a promise to her, but I have something to do and can't leave now, you wait a few more days."

In addition to fish soup, Chen Sao's shop also specializes in stir-fried chicken, duck and pork offal. The price of offal is the cheapest. After cleaning and frying, and mixing with small ingredients, it is fragrant and the best companion for drinking.

The most important thing is that it is not expensive.

Hey, the hidden dishes in the streets and alleys are the home-cooked dishes that ordinary people can afford.

He Lingchuan asked him: "What conditions did Zhu Erniang promise you to make you willing to come here to work for her?"

The Bejia Empire is a behemoth, and Lingxu City is under the eyes of the gods, not to mention that Dong Rui's wanted order was finally removed, and he can enjoy the hard-earned freedom. How much price did Zhu Erniang offer to make Dong Rui come to Lingxu City to make trouble?

Although the two agreed to take the remains for Zhu Erniang under her coercion, aren't there many people who go back on their words?

Before doing anything, He Lingchuan had to make sure that Dong Rui had not regretted or betrayed him.

Otherwise, there would be no need for the two to contact each other later, and he had to find another helper.

Dong Rui learned his lesson and blew the fish soup cold before drinking it: "No matter how big or small, strong or weak the demon puppets I created, there is always a flaw that cannot be eliminated, that is, their lifespan is too short. It can't be more than ten years, and it can't be more than three or five months."

"After all, divine blood is not something that today's monsters can fully tolerate. Ghost Monkey is my most successful work, but every few months there is always a blood poison retrograde, making it miserable. Now, it is almost reaching its upper limit. Divine Blood The power itself is a heavy burden, and I can’t help them.”

I see. "If the demon puppet is broken, you can make a new one." Otherwise, why is it called "puppet"?

"You are so cold-blooded!" Dong Rui glared at him, "The demon puppets are cuter than most people in the world, and you actually said they can be thrown away at will?"

He Lingchuan touched his nose: "Come, eat food!"

"Every demon puppet is unique and much more precious than the humans on the streets!" Dong Rui never forgets to step on him. "Zhu Erniang said that she can help me solve this problem."

"What can it do?"

"There are still a few egg sheaths left in its slough, and the demon essence from ancient times is still condensed in them, which can help me neutralize the side effects of the divine blood. Then the demon puppet's lifespan can be extended at least several times, and it can also be reduced normally. Suffer a lot.”

He Lingchuan understood. The ancient demons were the main force against the gods. The spider immortals of that period were so powerful that it shouldn't be a problem to fight against a little divine blood.

For people like Dong Rui who regard research as life, the attraction of the spider demon's slough is irresistible.

Knowing this, He Lingchuan felt very relieved:

"Why, Snail Toad's injury hasn't been cured yet?"

As soon as He Lingchuan said these words, Dong Rui stopped talking and looked over with horrified eyes:

"How did you..."

His second reaction was to go find the store owner, only to find that Mrs. Chen, who had finished cooking, had gone outside to drink with regular customers.

Their table was the only customer left in the store, and they were talking very quietly.

"How do I know?" He Lingchuan slowly took a piece of pork kidney, which was very oily and had a knife on it. "I injured it, um, no, I injured it by the explosion. Of course I know."

Dong Rui stared at him for a long time before finding his voice:

"Can't you let go of my demon puppet?!"

Almost every demon puppet he lost was related to this guy, every one of them!

Why can't even Snail Toad escape this damn curse?

"I didn't know you made it." He Lingchuan sighed, "It wasn't until I discovered its true identity that I remembered that you told me in the swamp that you had made a demon puppet for someone else as a way to escape from Bega. quid pro quo.”

Dong Rui was heartbroken: "Why did you hit it!"

"The demon puppet you created is carrying the treasure 'Snail House' that Qing Palace lost more than ten years ago - yes, that's the thick snail shell on its back - and is committing crimes everywhere in the Chiyan Kingdom! It just so happens that I am under the supervision of the Prince of Chiyan He was asked to investigate the case and pursue the culprit." He Lingchuan spread his hands and said, "How could I not beat it?"

Investigation? Is He Lingchuan the investigator?

Dong Rui stood up suddenly.

However, He Lingchuan took the lead and raised his hand to put on his shoulder: "Don't be impatient!"

This time, Dong Rui was so powerful that he couldn't even move.

He wanted to rub He Lingchuan's wrist, but the latter had already retracted his arm and placed it under his ribs like lightning: "Don't make trouble, I won't cause you any trouble!"

Half of Dong Rui's body was numb and he almost couldn't breathe. He knew that the other party had cut off his blood, even though it was only for a short moment.

This kid's skills seem to have improved again, damn it!

He Lingchuan said quickly: "This case has been handed over to others for investigation. The follow-up has nothing to do with me, and I will not testify against you."

Dong Rui was dubious: "Who took over?"

"Heavenly Palace."

Dong Rui's face suddenly turned pale, and his voice became hoarse: "How could it be the Heavenly Palace?"

He Lingchuan asked him: "Do you know what exactly Snail Toad committed?"

Dong Rui shook his head: "As soon as I arrived in Lingxu, I took over the treatment of Snail Toad. It was seriously injured, and the delay was too long! I spent a lot of effort to stabilize the injury, and it still has to be cured now. Regular care.”

He paused: "Before you came, I had only been out a few times."

He Lingchuan sometimes forgets how homely this guy is: "Isn't Snail Chan here?"

"No, the place here is too small, and the environment is not suitable." The house is too small, and the neighbors will hear you if you speak loudly. It is not suitable for raising monsters. After all, the toad's cry is still very loud. What's more, snail toads are amphibious creatures and are best suited to muddy and humid environments.

"Where did those two people in your courtyard come from?"

"He was sent by the owner of Snail Toad. He called it a help, but in reality he was of no use. He could only buy me some things."

He Lingchuan asked again: "Is the owner of Snail Toad named Mai Xuewen?"

Dong Rui blinked: "My surname is indeed Mai. He is tall and thin, looks gentle, but his eyes are gloomy."

Mai Xuewen looked like this. He Lingchuan thought thoughtfully: "Back then, was he the one who helped you escape from Bejia?"

Dong Rui looked at him and felt wary: "Didn't you say you won't investigate the case anymore?"

He Lingchuan smiled and said: "I won't investigate the case for the official, but I have to know something." In his current situation, more information is more help.