Zhanying City is near the sea. Whether it is salt or fishing, most people here rely on the sea to make a living. But no matter how strong you are, after going to sea and being in the vast ocean, it is equivalent to giving your whole life to God for your care. Being able to return with a full load is a fortune. If you can't come back, you can't blame God. You can only say that you should be in this calamity in your destiny.

Among the old people who sailed in Zhanying City, there has been a proverb since ancient times that it has always been regarded as a golden rule by all sailors: there is no peace behind peace, and there is danger behind danger.

Although it is in the vernacular language and the meaning is simple, this statement can be named Guigao by people who are fishing on boats for generations. It is obviously a truth verified by countless lives.

And this sentence is also applicable to it when it is placed in Zhanying City at this time.

Just after the third update of the afternoon, Gu Changfeng was woken up.

Gu Changfeng got up from the haystack in a daze. After eating the noodle soup last night, he chatted with the blind Laotian until three hours before lying down to rest. He had just slept for two or three hours and was suddenly woken up. Although he had started, his brain was in chaos.

There was no light in this dilapidated room, and Lao Tian was still lying on the bed and snoring was no less than that of spring thunder.

Xue, who was supposed to be resting at Niuji Inn, saw that she was squatting beside Gu Changfeng at this time and said softly: "Young Master, something big happened."

Gu Changfeng shook his head, stretched out his right hand and pinched his temple, and asked in a low voice: "What a serious matter that can make you run over in a panic in the middle of the night."

Xue Jian's pretty face turned red. Because she was in a hurry, she only had a black coat wrapped around her body. There was nothing else except two close-fitting clothes. Fortunately, it was in the dark that her abnormality was not discovered by Gu Changfeng.

Gu Changfeng slowly put on his clothes while chanting: "Have you heard a sentence? The mountain of Tai collapsed in front of him and his expression remained unchanged; the elk walked on his left without his eyes instantly. This sentence means that you must have concentration and calmness in every major event, so that you can..."

"It's gone!" Xue Jian couldn't stand Gu Changfeng's whispering a little bit of aroused, and just used three words to interrupt Gu Changfeng's words.

Gu Changfeng paused slightly, and at this time he was completely sleepy. Even the movement of dressing stopped. He frowned and asked, "Where is the water left?"

"I don't know the name, but looking at that direction, it's what you said last night...the direction of your home!"

"What!" Gu Changfeng glared at her eyes and she growled unconsciously.

"Who is the one who dares to break into your Grandpa Tian's yard!" Old man Tian, ​​who was awakened by the sound, suddenly shot up from the bed with his left hand, and took out a shabby Xiliang knife with his right hand.

He stood barefoot in front of the bed, his right hand had been unsheathed, and his beard and hair were all majestic, but he still asked anxiously: "Boy Gu? Are you okay?"

Gu Changfeng only reacted at this time and immediately replied: "Old man Tian, ​​don't worry, it's Xuejian who is back!"

Lao Tian seemed to be surprised by this answer, and after a moment of reaction, he fumbled and put the Xiliangdao back in place, and asked, "Snow saw the girl coming back? What's wrong? Don't be afraid, Grandpa Tian is here, no matter what monsters, he dare not break into Grandpa Tian's dilapidated house."

Xue Jian walked to the table and said, "Grandpa Tian, ​​it's not that I'm wrong, it's... it's Mr. Gu who has gone to his house."

"Have you gone?"

"Yes, I just saw it from afar on the second floor of the inn, and the fire is not small."

The dark house was brought with it a little light by the candlelight. Xue Jian tightened her clothes tightly. After saying that, she took two steps back and left the oil lamp.

Gu Changfeng had already stood up from the quilt on the haystack, and while rushing to put clothes on his body, he said, "Old man Tian, ​​it's okay, it's just water. You're always resting here. My master is old and has no bones. I have to go back immediately now."

Old man Tian walked to the table with ease, held the table with both hands and "look" at Gu Changfeng, and said in a deep voice: "Boy Gu! You just came back tonight, and water suddenly came to your house. This is not the solar term for dry things. How can you be more careful in everything? Don't be impulsive!"

Gu Changfeng's movements froze slightly, then took several deep breaths to calm down and nodded, "Old man Tian, ​​don't worry, it's just a simple walk. No one will risk setting fire in the city to deal with me, a little man. This is a death sentence. Don't worry, it's okay."

Old Man Tian shook his head firmly: "Boy Gu, people's hearts are hard to predict and the sea water is hard to measure. Now it's a turbulent autumn in Zhanying City. Even I, an old blind man, can smell the smell. You are back with those two salt merchants. It's hard to guarantee that someone is eyeing you. It's better to be careful in everything."

Old Man Tian paused, then patted his thick chest and said with a strong force: "Although Old Man Tian is blind, he has been struggling on the battlefield for half his life. If you encounter something, ask someone to come and pass on a message. Old Man Tian hasn't seen blood in a long time!"

A warm current surged in Gu Changfeng's heart. He was already dressed at this time, bowed respectfully to the blind Laotian, and said solemnly: "Old Man Tian, ​​you sleep here safely. If there is any problem, I will definitely run towards you! Xuejian, let's go."

Old Man Tian felt a little relieved. He sat in the seat with a smile, "watching" Gu Changfeng and Xuejian walking out of the room.

Gu Changfeng's nose was a little sour, and his eyes were not blind, so he could see that Old Man Tian was actually resting half of his butt on the stool, his upper body was straight, his right hand was clenched tightly into a fist, and blue veins bulged on his arms.

Hide your worries in peace just to allow this boy Gu to walk out with confidence and boldness.

After listening for a long time, I confirmed that the girl's footsteps disappeared outside the yard gate, Old Man Tian stood up, hummed the unknown Xiliang song in his mouth, came to the couch and took out the Xiliang knife tied with straw to the tattered scabbard, walked to the threshold and groped and sat down.

He leaned against the left threshold and hugged the worn-out Xiliang Knife in his arms. Although it was dark in front of him, he was destined to be sleepless tonight.

Gu Changfeng hurried to the alley where he lived, which was already crowded.

While accusing him of the crime, Gu Changfeng pushed away the crowded crowd and squeezed in.

Seeing the scene in front of you, Gu Changfeng's face turned pale as if struck by lightning. His lips moved for a long time, but he couldn't say a complete sentence.

It was not his yard that was walking through the water, but Sanniang's food hall.

At this time, the fire had basically been extinguished by the neighbors, and the constables on duty in the government office had rushed over to maintain order. The entire food hall had collapsed completely, leaving only a few black wreckage.

The food house is made of wooden, and as long as the fire catches, it will burn uncontrollably there.

The discussions from the neighbors around slowly poured into Gu Changfeng's ears.

"It's so miserable. All the belongings have been burned away. They were originally orphans and widows. How can they live now?"

"How can you survive? With such a big fire, do you still expect Sanniang and Xie Song to survive? It would be great if you can get a whole body!"

"That's right, but you say, for no reason, why did Sanniang suddenly catch a fire in her food chamber?"

"Hey, water and fire are ruthless. Who can tell me this? The food house is made of wood. She still opens fire and cooks here. If she didn't see a spark, it would be a huge fire."

"Yes, it's the best thing that didn't affect the neighbors."

"I heard it's not that simple..."

"Old Li, where did you hear the rumors again? I tell you that although Sanniang is a widow, there is not so much trouble at her door. I heard that when she has been widowed for ten years, the prefect will also give her a chastity archway in person!"

"Hey hey, I didn't say anything wrong with Sanniang, I mean there is something wrong with this fire!"

"What's wrong with this fire? Don't mess around here, it seems to be particularly good as you. Don't call Li Dequan. Can you call Li Kai?"

"Don't you believe it, let me tell you, a few days ago, a young man from Chang'an was knocked unconscious here? He died if he didn't walk out of our Dongling Road!"

"Who do you think you don't know about this? You didn't die at Sanniang's house, what's the relationship with Sanniang!"

"Hey... are you raising a argument? He's dead, you know, then I'll ask you, do you know what the patrol battalions came yesterday?"

"This...I really don't know. Didn't I say routine checkup?"

"Fuck, can you find Sanniang's head on a routine inspection? That's when someone got the news that the servant in the food hall... was the boy named Gu, and he and the salt merchants had murdered the young master's life! The patrol camp is here to ask Sanniang for questions!"

"Xiao Jiu? Isn't it possible? Such a fair-skinned child, can he do such a bad thing?"

"Hey, either, it's not the truth. That young man is in the cottage and humiliated Gu Jiu a lot. He heard that Gu Jiu knelt down, so Gu Jiu was holding a grudge. He was just joining those friends to kill the young man. What a pity, he ran away, but this matter was taken over by Sanniang, the poor man."

"Then...what have those patrol battalions asked?"

"I also heard from my cousin, you are not allowed to go out! Didn't Gu Jiu just arrived in Zhanying City two years ago? I wanted to ask Sanniang, where is Gu Jiu from? Is his usual temperament very bad? Do you hold a grudge against that young man? Look, aren't these ordinary questions? But Sanniang is just uninterested. Not only does she not cooperate with others, but she also said she would go to the prefectural office to sue them. Are you too confused in the past three years? Since ancient times, people have not fought with officials. If you are so hard with others, can your arm twist their thighs?"

"I'm looking, she's not confused."

"Um?"

"I'm stupid! I'm so stupid as if I'm so stupid as my grandma's house!"

"Yes, it's really stupid..."
Chapter completed!