"Finally arrived..."

Holding the horse and looking at the tall and mighty city walls in front of him, Xiang Yuan was also slightly excited. Zhuyang was the largest city from Guangling.

At the huge city gate, peddlers and business scholars all lined up at the city gate in an orderly manner, and were inspected by the city gate defenders, and then entered Zhuyang.

The tall and burly Xiang Yuan was obviously very conspicuous in the crowd, especially when Xiang Yuan led his horse to the guards responsible for the inspection.

He is more than 1.9 meters tall and strong, and he is almost one head taller than the defender in front of him.

When facing the defenders, they looked down and looked down. The heavy shadows and breath on their bodies made the defenders responsible for the inspection unconsciously take a step back.

"Is that OK?"

After Xiang Yuan asked this, the stunned defender quickly checked the man's clothes in front of him, and after not finding any contraband, he put him in the city.

After entering Zhuyang, Xiang Yuan smiled slightly when he saw the scene in the city that was far more magnificent and prosperous than Guangling.

People walk to the high places and water flows to the low places, and stay in one place forever, where can we see more of the world.

After coming to Zhuyang, Xiang Yuan did not rush to find the Guanyi Sect that Wang Chong mentioned. After all, he did not know about this Guanyi Sect.

Although Wang Chong's tone showed that as long as he took out the letter and half a piece of copper coin, Guan Yimen would definitely accept him.

However, people have been in a dangerous mind since ancient times. After Wang Chong has been in Guangling for so many years, no one knows whether Guan Yimen is still exactly the same as he thinks.

For the sake of proper reasons, Xiang Yuan decided to live in Zhuyang City now and explore the atmosphere of this gate.

If in the past few decades, Guanyi Sect has become a evil gang that everyone scolds, or provokes many forces and is under siege.

At this time, Isn’t it equivalent to finding a fire pit to jump in?

Xiang Yuan, who casually found an inn in the city, ate dry food and dew all the way, took a shower and changed his clothes, came to the lobby on the first floor of the inn, ordered a few signature dishes, and chewed them slowly.

"Have you heard that, the Military Service Department has started posting recruitment notices again."

He started chatting at the dinner table while drinking with two men in regular clothes sitting next to Xiang Yuan.

"Recruitment again? Didn't I just conscripted last month? I haven't been fighting recently. Why are so many soldiers recruiting?" The man who threw a few peanuts into his mouth and wearing a felt hat on his head said in surprise.

"Isn't it? I've recruited four times in the past six months.

It’s okay for us, Zhuyang, to join the army voluntarily. I heard that some remote towns have begun to force the recruitment." He curled his lips, and another man with high cheekbones smacked his tongue.

"It seems that this peaceful day is coming to an end. I don't know what happened. The imperial court recruited such a strong force.

With so many people, how much food and silver do you have to support?

Fortunately, we are already past the age of joining the army." While laughing, the man in the felt hat said gladly.

...

Xiang Yuan listened to the conversation between two men sitting next to him without missing a word.

The imperial court's enlistment was so vigorously, it must be for certain matters, otherwise too much recruitment would be a huge burden for the imperial court.

Thinking of what I encountered in Linquan City before, Xiang Yuan's heart sank. Could it be that existence like Linquan City is not an occasional occurrence?

When he thought of this, the force on his hand was tightened unconsciously, and two chopsticks broke in response to the sound!

Although I have a desire to compete with such an extraordinary existence, the premise of this desire is that Xiang Yuan himself has grown to a certain level.

If an existence like Linquan City blooms on a large scale, then for Xiang Yuan, the original gradual growth path would be cut off and turned into a pursuit to drive the ducks and put them on the shelves.

And this...is obviously something he didn't like to see.

After a quick meal and checked out, Xiang Yuan strode away from the inn and began to wander around the streets and alleys of Zhuyang to see if he could get lucky and meet the equipment.

Still no...

After walking through the shops and stalls in Zhuyang, Xiang Yuan sighed shortly and turned toward the south city.

Before coming to Zhuyang, Xiang Yuan's uncle once mentioned to Xiang Yuan that there was a student who was young in Zhuyang.

He also instructed his nephew that if he encountered anything in Zhuyang that could not be solved, he could go to his mansion to seek help.

Asked all the way, he came to the door of a villa in an alley. Xiang Yuan hesitated for a moment, then stepped forward and knocked on the door knocker.

Twist!

A knock on the door sounded.

Soon, an old man in his fifties and wearing a brown hat opened the door and poked his head out: "Who are you looking for?"

He bowed his hand slightly and said to Yuan Qian: "Is it Mr. Liu Xizhu's home?"

"Well, you are..." Nodded, the old butler asked.

"In Xiangyuan, Xia Guangling, my uncle Xiang Wendong and Mr. Liu are old friends. So I came here to visit him."

After Xiang Yuan explained his origin, the old housekeeper's face calmed down and he immediately said, "Please wait a moment, I'll go in and inform the master."

After saying that, the old housekeeper closed the door and turned around to inform his master Liu Xizhu.

After waiting at the door for about three or five minutes, the old housekeeper smiled and opened the door: "Please come in, please come in."

"Thank you."

Qian entered the villa and followed the old man who was the housekeeper, Xiang Yuan also saw the interior of the villa.

A large area of ​​clear green bamboo forest is planted next to the cobbled path. When the wind blows, the bamboo leaves rustle, which makes people feel refreshed.

Following the butler through a small lake with a hundred koi, he came to a small pavilion built against the lake. The butler signaled Xiang Yuan to go alone, but he bowed and retreated.

In the small pavilion by the lake, a middle-aged man with gray hair and elegant men's uniform was sitting upright in front of the stone table in the pavilion.

When she noticed that Xiang Yuan was coming, the elegant man smiled slightly and signaled Xiang Yuan to take a seat: "Brother Wen Dong, the last time I met was at the literary friends' meeting twenty-two years ago.

Unexpectedly, after that parting, we would never see each other again for more than 20 years.

Brother Wendong is in good health.”

"Mr. I am worried about it. My uncle is healthy. When the boy is at home, he also listens to his uncle's words.

He said that he was a talented man in his heart and was a talented man." Xiang Yuan replied softly with a humble face.

"If Brother Wendong hadn't been concerned about my father's health and resolutely quit school and went home, his current achievements might not have been lower than mine." The words were filled with regret. Liu Xizhu's meaning in his words actually said that Xiang Wendong's talent was no worse than him.

Xiang Yuan was also a little surprised when Liu Xizhu said this. You must know that in Xiang Yuan's impression, his uncle was a kind and kind old man who was kind and kind.

It is precisely because of Xiang Wendong's kind-hearted personality that Xiang Yuan's grandfather passed on the position of head of the family to him.

But if Xiang Wendong is a scholar with the same talent as Liu Xizhu, Xiang Yuan would be a little disbelief.

Who is Liu Xizhu? He is one of the best scholars in the entire Zhuyang City, so I won’t say anything else.

Just talking about calligraphy is a real and true word of money, and there is still no market for the price.

Seeing the astonishment on Xiang Yuan's face, Liu Xizhu smiled slightly: "Your uncle was in our college when he was young, nicknamed Xueniu.

Although he lacks qualifications, he is down-to-earth and willing to work hard.

If it weren't for the accident at home, his achievements would definitely surpass me."

"I didn't expect my uncle to have this experience." Liu Xizhu's explanation made Xiang Yuan suddenly realize that his old uncle, who had always been dull, seemed not as good as his own.

"You are Brother Wendong's nephew. Is there anything you need to ask me for help when I come to Zhuyang this time?"

He signaled Xiang Yuan to ask for a seat, Liu Xizhu asked with a smile.

"Mr. He is very clear-headed, but his younger generation is not like the elders in the family. He likes to study and loves business.

Because I have loved practicing some tricks since I was a child, I have also learned some shallow martial arts.

This time, I came to Zhuyang to worship Guanyi's martial arts school who entered the city.

But because I first arrived at the birthplace and was not familiar with the city rules, I encountered a large number of recruits, so I came to see the teacher and gave some advice."

Faced with a literati like Liu Xizhu, Xiang Yuan tried his best to restrain his evil spirit and remain humble.

"Well... Guanyimen is also a well-known force in Zhuyang. He abides by the rules and knows how to advance and retreat, and his place will not be damaged.

But the disciples are still relatively strict. If you want to enter the school, you may need to work hard."

Liu Xizhu paused with his pen and thought for a while and said slowly.

"As for the large-scale recruitment... this matter was the court's plan, and I, a Confucian scholar, didn't know the profound meaning."

When Xiang Yuan heard that Liu Xizhu said that Guan Yi was a serious sect, he felt much more relieved.

Liu Xizhu is a famous scholar in Zhuyang. His ability to make such an indestructible evaluation of Guanyi School means that Guanyi School's style of acting can barely catch his eye.

"With the guidance of a gentleman, I have a clear mind." Liu Xizhu stood up and said goodbye, Xiang Yuan was about to leave the Liu Mansion.

"If you encounter difficulties in the Yangyang in the future, come and find me.

As long as it is not a violation of the law or taboo, I may be able to help you." Because of Xiang Wendong, Liu Xizhu was very concerned about Xiang Yuan's attitude, just like the elders cared for their children and nephews.

Thanked Liu Xizhu again and turned around and left.

...

After leaving the Liu Mansion, Xiang Yuan returned to the inn. Although he had learned from Liu Xizhu that Guan Yimen was not a dangerous place.

But what this sect really has to be seen is true.

Entering the night

Xiang Yuan sat cross-legged on the bed, and his burly and strong body slowly dissipated a heavy pressure even when he could not sit still.

The unfamiliar environment of Zhuyang made Xiang Yuan very alert. After all, this place is not Guangling, where he has lived for more than ten years. Although various accidents may occur here, he must keep himself in a state of imminent failure at any time.

Rust!

At the second day of the night, when the night was drowsy, almost the entire Yang was in a quiet sleep, a slight sound of footsteps suddenly came into Xiang Yuan's ears.

In order to hone his fighting skills, Xiang Yuan and Wang Chong walked into the deep mountains and forests.

In that old forest, the quiet night is the most dangerous moment.

So from then on, Xiang Yuan developed extremely sensitive nerves and could maintain a considerable degree of vigilance even when sleeping.

Hearing the strange footsteps, Xiang Yuan's eyes suddenly opened, and he jumped away from the bed, and his body seemed to be like a clever leopard, and he rushed to the window silently.
Chapter completed!