Chapter 12: A Sudden Rumor
Suddenly talking about the Eastern Crusade, the atmosphere was solemn.
In the past, the Western powers had organized many crusades, but most of them ended in failure, and the occasional small victories were quickly counterattacked by the Eastern powers.
Zhang Hao lowered his head, but his heart became more and more determined: rich in mineral resources, coupled with the monopoly of trade routes and the shadow of war, this forced me to follow the rhythm of industry.
The meal was eaten until the evening, and at the end of the meal, another maid came in, "Greetings distinguished guests, a rumor is being discussed downstairs, and after careful consideration, Jiuzhen Lou thinks it is necessary to inform your distinguished guests." ”
"Speak. Zhang Shengde said.
Maid: "Half an hour ago, there was a rumor downstairs that Cuizhu Peak, the master of Zixu Guan, and the head of Mingxu Dao were related to the tragedy of the Guan family a year ago.
And the head of the Ming Void Dao obtained a treasure map from the Guan family, which is related to the legendary 'Overseas Nine Immortal Mountains'.
Many people are going to go to Zixuguan tomorrow to ask for clarification. ”
"What!" Everyone was surprised, especially Ji Wei, who stood up all of a sudden.
Ji Wei's face was very complicated, and there was a faint anger flowing, "The Guan family is a family affiliated with the Jiuyang Sect. A year ago, he was suddenly killed, for unknown reasons, and the murderer could not be found. Tomorrow I'm going to take a trip to Zixuguan!
Hey, as a Taoist temple in a holy place, there have been a lot of scandals recently!"
Zhang Hao thought thoughtfully: "Why are there rumors at this time?"
The maid replied: "Suddenly, it started, maybe the source is not in Jiuzhen Building." ”
Everyone looked at each other and got up one after another, saying that this matter must be investigated immediately.
............
When he returned to the shop, it was already nightfall, and Zhang Hao put two big food boxes in front of Zhang Han, "Brother, for you." ”
"Thank you. Zhang Han took the food box, sat down and ate it.
The delicacy from Jiuzhen Lou is undeniable, but the price is ...... There is no need to doubt it, there are more than 20,000 spirit stones in total, and there is no discount! By the way, Zhang Hao also got a crimson "VIP token".
But after Zhang Shengde came back, he kept sitting in the hall, as if waiting for someone. Zhang Hao was very curious, but Zhang Shengde didn't explain, just said just wait.
Zhang Hao and others were bored and began to practice. Just absorb the medicinal properties of Jiuzhenlou's delicacies.
The time quietly came to midnight, and Zhang Shengde suddenly spoke, "It's coming." Xiao Hao, make tea and welcome your guests!"
Even if there are guests in the middle of the night, they are still distinguished guests?
When Zhang Hao was preparing tea, Zhang Shengde slowly opened the door, and there was already a middle-aged man in a purple robe standing at the door, smiling.
But for some reason, seeing this person and this smile, Zhang Hao's heart was a little cold. Is that...... A little crisis sensing!
After sitting down, Zhang Hao served tea, and Zhang Shengde said: "Xiao Hao, this is the steward of Yeyue Tower, Bai Ye, surnamed Bai, name Ye, night of the night, you call Uncle Bai." ”
"Zhang Hao has seen Uncle Bai. ”
Bai Ye smiled slightly: "I didn't bring anything good when we met for the first time, so I'll give this to you." An invisibility talisman, as long as it is activated, within half an hour, even if it is an ordinary golden pill period, it is difficult to find. ”
This is a very ordinary-looking jade talisman, the size of a palm, the jade color is mixed, and only the faint majestic aura makes Zhang Hao frightened.
Zhang Shengde was a little surprised: "Thank you, Uncle Bai." This is a rune treasure, which can be regarded as a one-time magic weapon! Because the rune treasure has low requirements for use, and its value is more precious than the top magic weapon!"
"It's just a little thing, I usually practice. Bai Ye took Zhang Hao's tea, turned his head to Zhang Shengde and said, "Lao Zhang, they are all acquaintances, so I'll just say it." I want the remaining three pieces of blackiron. Give a real price. ”
"A total of three tons, 85% off, minus the odds, a total of 150,000 spirit stones. ”
"Okay, that's interesting!" Bai Ye was unequivocal, waving his hand outside, and someone immediately came in.
Zhang Hao was startled, he didn't even see anyone outside just now, and there were ten of them! These guys seemed to have just appeared out of thin air.
Not only that, but these guys don't even have a voice in their work. Put down the spirit stone, lift the dark iron, and disappear with a swish.
Zhang Hao's eyes widened, hell!
Seeing this, Bai Ye smiled: "Didn't your father tell you that Yeyue Tower is an organization responsible for assassination and intelligence?"
"Ah...... I see!" Zhang Hao suddenly realized, no wonder! No wonder he came to the door in the middle of the night and walked like a ghost~~~
Bai Ye seemed to enjoy Zhang Hao's expression, turned his head to Zhang Shengde and said, "Thank you." I have two pieces of news, do you want to hear them?"
"If you can make the white butler point it out, you must listen!"
"The rumors that suddenly appeared during the day were released by the Qian family, and one of the purposes of the Qian family in doing this is to ensure that you go to Zixuguan tomorrow so that you can easily ambush!"
"I see!" Zhang Shengde suddenly said. With this rumor and so many people as 'companions', Zhang Shengde will definitely take the opportunity to go to Cuizhu Peak tomorrow to seek justice.
Bai Ye smiled, "So, do you want to know where the Qian family is ambushing? Do you want to know their strength? Do you need to hire a shadow bodyguard for Zhang Hao?"
Zhang Shengde was speechless: "I know that it's not good to give it away for free! I need to know all the information, and hire an experienced shadow bodyguard in the late stage of Jindan for Zhang Hao!"
"Haha...... "Bai Ye was a little proud, "Thanks to the review, the price of the information is 500 spirit stones."
The price of Jindan's late bodyguards is 30 spirit stones per hour. If there is a battle, all consumption, etc., will be calculated at double the market price. ”
"Deal. ”
Bai Ye said to Zhang Hao with a smile: "The bodyguard has arrived, just three feet behind you." ”
Zhang Hao's eyes widened, and there was nothing around him.
Is it three feet behind him? Zhang Hao's eyes widened, and after looking carefully for a long time, he finally found a flaw. "What a clever stealth technique! ”
This time it was Bai Ye's turn to be surprised: "You saw it? How is it possible, it is difficult to find even during the foundation building period!"
Zhang Hao pointed to the ground and said, "Look at the shadow on the ground." The light emitted from the jade lamp on the wall was in a state of diffusion, but a shadow here seemed to have been cut. ”
This time, it was Zhang Shengde's turn to laugh: "Lao Bai, bring it!"
Bai Ye smiled helplessly, but he still happily took out three high-grade spirit stones from his arms and sent them to Zhang Shengde. He explained to Zhang Hao:
"A long time ago, there was a rule that whoever found our shortcomings and corrected them would be rewarded with at least one high-grade spirit stone. ”
Zhang Hao understood, and looked at the edge of the shadow again: the normal edge of the shadow is blurred, and there is a gray excess, which is caused by the diffraction of light, but the shadow after stealth does not.
But after thinking about it, Zhang Hao didn't say anything, it's good to know this!
Bai Ye left, and Zhang Hao saw the message left by Bai Ye:
Zhang Hao's recovery and the outbreak of the Zhang family made the Qian family jump off the wall again, so they found Miao Feihu and the Flying Tiger mercenary group, and prepared to ambush Zhang Hao and Zhang Shengde.
And in order to ensure that the Zhang family 'certainly' would go to Zixuguan, the Qian family released rumors.
In addition, Bai Ye also has a speculation in the message: the reason why the Qian family was able to coerce Zi Xuguan to curse Zhang Hao at the beginning is only related to the current rumors.
Zhang Hao thoughtfully: "The Qian family discovered the handle of Zi Xuguan, and used this to coerce Zi Xuguan to curse me. But now not only is the curse invalid, but the Qian family is in crisis, so the Qian family is angry and has made the bad deeds of Zi Xuan public!
The Qian family kills two birds with one stone!"
Zhang Shengde nodded, "The place where the Qian family ambushed turned out to be Luhua Town!
Zhang Han took out a simple map and said: "Luhua Town, thirty miles east of the county seat, there is almost no terrain to use except for a reed, and it is under the eyes of the city lord.
Qian family, what are you crazy about?"
Zhang Hao thought for a while and said: "Perhaps, this is the so-called 'attacking it unprepared'." Therefore, the place of ambush does not have to pay attention to geographical advantages, but can also be psychological advantages!"
"Not bad!" Zhang Shengde glanced at Zhang Hao again in surprise. After a pause, Zhang Shengde said again: "Xiaohao, my father has a little question and wants to ask you." ”
Zhang Hao's heart chuckled.