Big dream 18 years

Chapter 15

The ashes of the note were scattered in a secluded corner.Ji Shuliu was sitting in the room, constantly pinching his palms with his fingernails, until blood dripped from the pinches.

Is it because Li Xiao has sneaked into Bixiao Villa, or is he looking for someone to pass on this letter?What is the purpose of the people who sneaked into Bixiao Villa?Could it be that he intended to kill someone?

After all, Li Xiao didn't take revenge secretly because Ji Shuliu detoxified Xuan Chongzi, he just left a letter to break up the relationship, and dismissed his kindness to Ji Shuliu's upbringing lightly.But today, how can Ji Shuliu still only care about himself.

Ji Shuliu hung up his sword, changed into his coat, and went out, carefully checking the direction of the note, but unfortunately, the snow nearby was fluffy and flat and no one trampled on it, and there were fragmented footprints pressing down on the footprints in the distance, and there were no clues.

He walked aimlessly into the distance, stepping on the thick snow on the ground, creaking.Occasionally someone passed by, but almost no one paid any attention to him. Most of the Baidaozhong people who came to Bixiao Mountain Villa this time participated in the battle of Zuishi Castle and knew Ji Shuliu's face. He said a word more.

Going forward, it is even more unfortunate to meet Wang Hu, who is the most hostile.With a "fuck", Wang Hu coughed out a mouthful of thick phlegm and spat it at Ji Shuliu, but he missed it, cursed bad luck, and walked away as if nothing had happened.Ji Shuliu's anger disappeared in a flash, and he continued to ponder over possible clues.

He circled around Bixiao Mountain Villa, but the general direction was from the back yard to the front yard. When he was approaching the front yard, he passed a house that was emitting oily smoke. The kitchen of the villa.

People in Jianghu pay attention to big bowls of meat and big mouthfuls of wine. In the kitchen, big fish and big meat are cooked. Increase its smell.Ji Shuliu frowned and covered his nose, not only did not go far away, but walked in the door in a strange way.

When he stepped into the door, he was in a trance, his mind was confused, and he couldn't tell whether he first remembered meeting Zuishibao chef Wang Guitong in the neighboring county, and then went into the kitchen to find out, or whether he walked in by accident and then went in. Among the many cooks who were busy cooking vegetables and chopping meat, they saw the familiar figure who was slightly fat at first sight, and they remembered the encounter at the beginning.

All he knew was that he was clenching his fists so hard that he was actually sweating in the cold.

The number of guests in Bixiao Mountain Villa is increasing day by day, and the amount of dishes these cooks are cooking is also increasing.Wang Guitong was busy, standing in front of the chopping board, concentrating on picking the fascia of a large pile of pork loin, skillfully and quickly, without even looking up.A few cooks who had been idle for a while looked up at Ji Shuliu, as if someone from the rivers and lakes had come in by chance, and remained silent.

Ji Shuliu backed away step by step, and saw Wang Guitong finish removing the fascia and start cutting the flower knife for the last time, but he still didn't raise his head.Then Wang Guitong's figure was blocked by the wall and disappeared.

Ji Shuliu went back to his room, just in time for lunch, and while eating, he thought whether the dishes that he found to be particularly appetizing these days were all made by Wang Guitong, and then he thought, if Wang Guitong was in the dishes Poisoning is simply extremely convenient.

Qian Rui and Qin Songfeng were also there, and he asked casually: "Everyone has been discussing for so many days, have you ever discussed a countermeasure? Is it not safe to gather here all the time before the action? Zuishibao also knows we are here, what if we call in directly? manage."

Qin Songfeng said: "That's not the case. Our guards here are all experts, and the terrain is also high. The loss is too great. Zuizunbao has too few people and cannot withstand consumption."

"What if they come to the yin, what if they poison them?"

Qian Rui smiled and explained: "Don't worry too much, the houses in Bixiao Mountain Villa are scattered, and there is no way to poison smoke and smoke. Don't worry about the food, Master Pei is cautious, and after every dish is cooked, he takes the livestock first Test the poison, and find someone you can trust to distribute it to everyone."

"That's okay." Ji Shuliu felt relieved, the rice bowl in his hand seemed a little lighter.

Qin Songfeng smiled and said: "Sick of home? Don't worry, there are several countermeasures now, I don't know which one to choose, and they are still debating."

Ji Shuliu glanced at him, but out of the corner of his eye, his eyes fell on the sword he had placed beside him.

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In the afternoon, I changed my residence again. This time, the house I changed to was not too far away. After moving there, the three of them had nothing to do and found a secluded place to practice swords.Ji Shuliu kept practicing his killer moves with a cold face.

Before dinner, Ji Shuliu wrote the word "cook" on several pieces of paper, stuffed them into a purse and two old clothes and hid them. He pretended to wander around the kitchen to hide himself under the pretext of looking for his aunt.In winter, the days are short and the nights are long, and it is half dark when the meals are ready. After the food is tested for poison, it is sent away by the people in charge of the rivers and lakes.

Wang Guitong left the kitchen alone.Ji Shuliu followed him from a distance, and after making sure that there was no one else nearby, he simply jumped out and said in a low voice, "Take a step to talk."

Wang Guitong showed a genuinely surprised expression, bowed his head and said, "Young man, what can you do?"

"Borrow a step to speak, and then I'll tell you what's your business."

Bixiao Mountain Villa has a unique layout, and it is not difficult to find a place to avoid people. Ji Shuliu walked sideways and brought Wang Guitong into the nearby woods. Although there are only bare tree trunks in winter, there are few people walking in this area, and the snow can Noise reduction, it's hard to be found when you go deeper.

Ji Shuliu guessed that it was almost done, and said directly: "Uncle Wang, you leave here immediately, I won't make things difficult for you."

Wang Guitong put away his disguise and said with a smile, "Xiao Shuliu, are you really following the Tao?"

Ji Shuliu said coldly: "Didn't you also teach me to be a good person like him?"

Wang Guitong put his hands on his hips carelessly: "You know that the boss is still on our side, and he wants to submit to the Bai Dao?"

"He taught me this. I just fulfill his wish!" Ji Shuliu clenched his teeth, "Did you throw that note?"

"Yes."

Ji Shuliu softened his expression slightly: "Did you tell him what I asked you to pass on last time?"

"I told you," Wang Guitong raised his head and laughed, "It's a joke. Boss is really good at teaching. As the owner of Zuishi Castle, he has taught a good younger brother who is loyal, filial, benevolent and righteous." Wang Guitong's Eyes rolled on Ji Shuliu's face, "You have to follow the rules of the rivers and lakes, just say it straight, ask for a price and pay back the money on the spot, if I don't leave, what will you do to me?"

Ji Shuliu said: "Forgive me for not remembering the past. If I still see you here tomorrow, I will tell the truth."

Wang Guitong raised the corner of his mouth: "There are few people here, but it is a good place to kill and silence."

"It's also a good place to avoid future troubles." Ji Shuliu's eyes fixed on Wang Guitong's hands, "Before I came, I left clues. If you have the guts, you can try to find out if you can find a clue in the Qin Er sect master's hand." Destroy corpses and wipe out traces under your nose."

Wang Guitong said: "Since the boss' double is also a little friendly with me, let's make a deal. Didn't you also make a deal to keep his body? Make a price, what do you want, money, Still a woman, still our position in Drunken Sun Castle, or..."

He flipped his wrist, and a wrist-removing knife appeared in his hand instantly. At the same time, his fat and short body leaned forward, and the sharp knife stabbed Ji Shuliu's right wrist.Ji Shuliu was not slow either, as soon as he raised his hand, Ji Shuliu took a step back and drew out his sword, avoiding Wang Guitong's close range, and instead enveloped Wang Guitong under the threat of his long sword.

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Wang Guitong's face changed slightly, and he fell in the opposite direction. After falling to the ground, he rolled and approached Ji Shuliu, and lifted his knee from below.

Ji Shuliu had already seen the direction in which he was rolling, and when he got used to his moves, he quickly turned around and dodged to his right.Wang Guitong's move failed, and he stabilized after a sway, and was about to attack to the right, when Ji Shuliu's long sword slashed down on his right wrist, and the sharp knife fell to the ground stained with splashing blood.

"You..." Just as Ji Shuliu was about to speak, Wang Guitong picked up the knife with his left hand and threw it at him violently. on the throat.

Wang Guitong's complexion really changed: "As expected of a good apprentice taught by the boss, after only two years, even I am no match. Do you remember how the boss taught you swordsmanship, how much effort did he put in?"

"Naturally remember, he said that to practice swords, you must be proud and sincere, and you must have righteousness in your heart, and you should avoid bullying and greed!" Ji Shuliu put a little force on his sword, "I admit that I don't want to kill you with my own hands, after all... I know you If it takes too long, if I kill you myself, I may have nightmares for several days. Are you going or not? If you don’t go, I will ask someone to kill you tomorrow. As long as I don’t see your body, I don’t care.”

Wang Guitong rolled his eyes: "It's you who killed me anyway, what's the difference?"

"It doesn't matter, it's just out of sight and out of mind. Do you really think I'm a good person with both benevolence and justice?"

Wang Guitong smiled wryly and said, "Old Wang has been an assassin for so many years, but he never thought he would end up in your hands. Put down your sword, I'll find a reason and leave tomorrow morning."

"Take off your coat first, leaving only the innermost one." Ji Shuliu's sword was still locked on Wang Guitong's throat.

Wang Guitong couldn't speak, so he could only take off his warm clothes and throw them away.Ji Shuliu saw that his clothes were thin and he couldn't hide hidden weapons, so he withdrew his long sword to protect him: "Thank you. Also, I will watch you walk out of the gate tomorrow morning with my own eyes."

Wang Guitong stood up in the cold wind with his teeth trembling.Ji Shuliu was also trembling in his heart, and said in a low voice: "Uncle Wang, if he has figured it out and is willing to flee overseas, I will do my best to help.... If you figure it out yourself, leave him and flee overseas, I'll do my best to help you too."

Wang Guitong sighed: "Boss taught you to be a nerd, you don't understand. Boss is our hero, a real man. Master Chu treats brothers as human beings. Boss is not the same. He has money, wine and women. Divide it equally with the brothers, rush to the forefront when there is danger, even Han Baozhu was optimistic about him when he was alive. If Jiying is a good person in the white way, the boss is the biggest good person in our underworld. Even the dead substitute, the boss usually Treat him like a brother, and even make him a little leader, how many people in Baidao can do this?"

Ji Shuliu was confused for a while: "Didn't the eldest brother kill those who don't know martial arts?"

"Nerds! They're nothing!" Wang Guitong's voice trembled more and more, he stopped talking, and trotted all the way with his shoulders and neck hunched, disappearing into the snow in the distance.Covering up the blood on the ground, Ji Shuliu followed him out of the woods, his expression a little dazed, and he finally heard an evaluation of the real Li Xiao from an old man from Zuizun Castle.

It was already dark, Ji Shuliu tidied up his clothes, walked quickly to Ji Ping's side, and said he was going to have dinner with his aunt and uncle, but was delayed on the way.Ji Ping was naturally happy, and dragged him to talk a lot before letting him go.

The next day, Ji Shuliu woke up earlier than Qin Songfeng, hurried to the kitchen, picked up a small stone and hit Wang Guitong's leg.Wang Guitong kept his promise, and immediately went to the person in charge, claiming that he dreamed of his mother lying in a pool of blood last night, fearing that it was an ominous sign, and insisted on paying the wages and going home to visit.The person in charge was moved by his filial piety and agreed with him to leave immediately.

Ji Shuliu followed him far away, watching him walk out of the gate of Bixiao Villa with his own eyes.The terrain near the villa's wall is steep and heavily guarded, and the gate is easily only allowed to go out, not to enter. Wang Guitong is not a master, so if he wants to come in, he will be as powerful as the sky.

The gate was closed again with a creaking sound, and the mountain road outside the village was no longer visible.Ji Shuliu touched the hilt of the sword at his waist, raised his head, and stared at the newly bright sky in the winter morning in a daze.

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When night fell that day, Pei Yongguo and others suddenly received the latest secret report from the spies, and hurriedly called Qin Songfeng and Qian Rui to discuss overnight.Qin Songfeng said that this secret report is of great importance, and it may take a whole night to discuss, at least it is impossible to come back in the first half of the night.

It was very quiet inside and outside the house, there was no sound at all.

Not long after Ji Shuliu returned to the room in the morning, he went to catch up on sleep. He slept too much during the day and was very awake at night.Without Qin Songfeng to talk with him, he had no choice but to pull the stove to the table, light the lamp and read the books he carried with him, looking at it, he really missed his home in Qiyan Villa.There are Liu Junwen and other friends of similar age playing around, a group of students who love to listen to Mr. Ji and Teacher Ji telling stories, and a little doll Qin Wen who has recently started to like to pester him.

While recalling, there was a muffled sound outside the window suddenly and clearly. Ji Shuliu frowned and listened carefully, vaguely feeling the sound of someone breathing outside.He was startled, and hurriedly retreated to the side of the bed, not letting his shadow be reflected on the window paper by the light, and hurriedly put on his coat.At this moment, there was another sound of a weapon being unsheathed outside the window, followed by a very soft muffled groan.

Ji Shuliu couldn't sit still anymore, gently drew his sword in his hand, squatted down and dodged to the door, still hesitating, and heard footsteps coming from near to far, finally braved up and pushed the door out.

He first protected himself with the sword, and then looked in the direction where the muffled groan came from just now, there was a puddle of blood on the ground.There is not a main road there, but a narrow path stepped on by people who took a shortcut. A small puddle of blood is lying on the path. Stand up desperately.

Are there enemies nearby?Ji Shuliu looked around in horror, and the surroundings were completely silent.

There was another muffled sound in the distance, Ji Shuliu gritted his teeth, held his sword and chased in the direction where the sound went away, and saw a few drops of blood on the road.The path continued to a main road, and I looked around carefully, but I didn't see any blood drops on the ground.But when Ji Shuliu looked into the distance, he saw a white figure at the end of the road, hunched over and moving forward.

Ji Shuliu stood down and waited for him to go further, and followed him secretly under the cover of roadside trees, houses, rockery and other things.Along the way, he passed several houses where Jianghu people lived. He felt that the people nearby should have heard him, but for some reason no one came out to check.After thinking about it, although my lightness skill is poor, the most vigilant people are discussing countermeasures in the hall of Bixiao Mountain Villa, and the rest are no longer worried.

The longer we followed, the more Ji Shuliu felt that something was wrong.The road in Bixiao Mountain Villa is twists and turns, but he always has a sense of the general direction.Sure enough, at the end of the follow, the place where the man stopped was the place where Ji Shuliu had been thinking about for several days but didn't have the courage to take a step closer - the small building where Quze was imprisoned in the northwest corner of the villa.