Take a Door with You

"This is the 'Rejuvenation Immortal Talisman', which is exactly the same as the Immortal Talisman that Yang used to heal Hero Ma at the Chongxian Conference."

Cao Xin was the most honest and trustworthy. He found Lu Yu and offered two fairy talismans with both hands.

"Rejuvenation Talisman!"

Lu Yu took it, feeling happy for a moment.

This time, he exchanged the Nine Skills of Chess Immortals for Immortal Talismans, although the waiting in the early stage and the half month of the first delivery and later payment made him quite disturbed.

But looking back carefully, everything went well.

There are no strings attached to the transaction.

Although it took half a month to inspect the goods after the transaction, it was very straightforward to give the 'payment' after the verification.

Far more disciplined three-pointers than he expected in the best case.

And Yang Guo and Shenhou Mansion are so straightforward, as if the "immortal talisman" is dispensable, without any pity, this attitude also made Lu Yu feel a lot of thoughts: "Perhaps, the "immortal talisman" given to Shenhou Mansion by the immortal ' Not a few, otherwise—”

Empathy.

If it was rare, Lu Yu would never be willing to give away this life-saving treasure at will.

Only when there is no shortage, is it so generous.

This is a good thing.

The more willing it is.

It shows that the more real the fairy mountain and the friendlier the immortal, the greater the chance that they will be able to contact the immortal in the future.

Lu Yu thought about it, how happy he was.

this side.

Cao Xin looked at Lu Yu, and talked about another deal: "When Yang and Brother Diao traveled overseas and traveled to and from fairy mountains, they came across a large island 7,300 miles south of Yashan Mountain. The island is very rich in mineral resources. Gold and silver are everywhere, I wonder if the imperial court is interested?"

"Seven thousand three hundred miles?"

Lu Yu was taken aback.

He was not interested in maritime affairs in the past, but since the Chongxian Conference in May, he has learned about it with his heart.

As far as he knows.

Daliang's fleet went south to at most an island country called 'Java', which is the limit of the South China Sea. Afterwards, there will be many storms, no matter how difficult it is to shuttle, it is a sea of ​​​​death.

And the "Java Kingdom" is only four thousand miles away from the southernmost Yashan Province of Daliang.

But what about Cao Xin?

One shot, hit seven thousand three hundred miles away?

"However, the islands 7,300 miles away, even though there are gold mines and silver mines everywhere, it is not easy to mine."

"It's hard to come and go."

Traveling seven thousand miles to an overseas isolated island to mine gold and silver mines?

I'm afraid there is something wrong with my brain!

Lu Yu shook his head, not interested.

"Brother Lu is not so short-sighted?"

Cao Xin said: "Although 'Treasure Island' is 7,300 miles away, the route is far away, and there are many turmoil. But there are indeed many gold and silver deposits on the island, and the imperial court will not lose money if they occupy them. Allocation of a fleet to Treasure Island, with Brother Diao leading the way, can explore a safe and stable route, and directly expand the waters of the South China Sea in Daliang from 4,000 miles to 7,300 miles. Think about the number of islands in the sea. How much wealth is it? And the most important point—”

Cao Xin looked at Lu Yu, bewildered: "'Treasure Island' is the only way to go to Xianshan, go to Treasure Island to manage it earlier, and once Shenhou announces the location of Xianshan in the future, the imperial court can go to Xianshan one step faster Meet the fairy."

"..."

"Brother Yang, don't talk about it, how much is it, count it!"

When Lu Yu heard this, he obeyed decisively.

You didn't say it earlier!

If he talked about Xianshan earlier, he should have answered it earlier.

As for gold, silver, and mines—

A few vulgar things, how can they compare with fairy mountains and immortals!

"..."

Now Cao Xin was stunned, and Lu Yu's change of attitude was too fast. He laughed to hide his embarrassment, and then said: "Treasure Island plus the route, the total price is two million taels of silver."

Treasure Island!

The value is not cheap.

But more valuable, or this route.

Whether it is Treasure Island or the route, Cao Xin is not fooling Lu Yu, and he is not an empty-handed white wolf.

Of course, 'Treasure Island' was not discovered by him.

It's Chongyang Daoist.

This old-fashioned boat goes out to sea, and records and draws all the sea areas, islands, and land that it passes through on the way.

When parting, give it to Cao Xin.

The sea chart is rough, and it is simply unrealistic to rely on the chart of Master Chongyang to go to the 'Longevity Island' where Cao Xin and Master Chongyang met by chance.

To know.

Daoist Chongyang encountered many dangers along the way.

He had encountered storms many times, and he was swept by the waves. He didn't know the southeast, north, south, and north. Without his strength, he couldn't cross those seas at all.

therefore.

This chart is of limited value.

But Cao Xin has a divine sculpture, which can overlook and explore the way from a high altitude.

Then compare the sea chart, you can identify the island and explore the route.

Don't say seven thousand three hundred miles.

It is the 'Longevity Island' which is 260,000 miles away. As long as he is willing to spend time and energy, he is sure to lead a fleet from the South China Sea to reach the destination.

The vast sea.

It is Cao Xin's back garden and cash machine.

And this time.

The purpose of betraying the island he named 'Treasure Island' that Chongyang real person passed by was to quickly realize a large amount of money.

"Two million taels!"

"this--"

If the route to Xianshan is complete, let alone two million taels, even twenty million taels, the imperial court can afford it.

But if it's only a part-

Lu Yu hesitated, looked at Cao Xin, and asked a key question: "I don't know how far the fairy mountain is from my beam?"

"Twenty-six thousand miles."

Cao Xin didn't hide anything, and told the truth.

"so far?!"

Lu Yu was startled, he made a silent calculation, and then raised his head: "How about this, the imperial court is willing to pay 80 million taels for the complete route to Xianshan—"

"Don't!"

"Eighty million taels!"

"Yang dares to accept it, but brother Lu dares to give it?"

Cao Xin waved his hand.

It's really boring to talk about it here.

Eighty million taels?

Cao Xin did not doubt whether the Daliang court could take it out.

But do they dare to bet?

Cao Xin gave the sea chart, but they didn't verify it?

After the sea journey of 260,000 miles, when their fleet arrives, after verification, Cao Xin has to wait until the year of the monkey?

Oh, right!

Almost forgot!

"The key is--"

"The fairy mountain doesn't exist!"

If you really want to pay the imperial court after the inspection, then you will be in trouble.

As for, without verification, I will give 80 million in vain——

So what, everything in the dream.

Better to dream.

Yes.

Cao Xin didn't bother to discuss this with Lu Yu at all, it was a waste of emotion to no avail.

"two millions."

"Treasure Island."

"Do you want to do it?"

Cao Xin got up and looked at Lu Yu: "If you don't want to, I will find other people to cooperate, but in the future, the court will never think about it.

Shenhou Mansion received any information from Xianshan and Xianren. "

The moon surgery chapter is in hand.

Cao Xin was completely hardened.

In short.

If Lu Yu doesn't buy it today, it will be broken up, and there will be no contact with each other from now on.

"Brother Yang, this is a strong buy and strong sell."

Lu Yu smiled wryly, really not sure, this person is a monkey, so if he said he would turn his back on him, he would turn his back on it.

heard the words.

Cao Xin said with a smile: "If it is really forced to buy and sell, I just held the fairy talisman, and I am afraid that Brother Lu will not follow? Brother Lu, don't want to take advantage of it and act like a good boy. As long as the 'Treasure Island' is well developed, In the future, the annual output of gold and silver will not be less than the sum of the three southwestern provinces. I am thinking of brother Lu and the court, and this is a win-win situation."

In the three southwestern provinces of Daliang, there are many silver mines, and the annual mining volume exceeds one million taels.

"Although gold and silver are good, they are lonely overseas and it is not easy to transfer them."

Lu Yu sighed.

"How difficult is it?"

"In the future, the gold and silver mined by Daliang on Treasure Island will just stay on the island, and there is no need to transfer back. If there is any business in our Shenhou Mansion, the court will pay with the gold and silver inventory on Treasure Island. Yang Get it yourself."

As Cao Xin said, he touched the gold ring on his hand.

"this--"

It was only then that Lu Yu remembered that someone had the treasure of the Immortal Family, the 'Qian Kun Ring'. He asked curiously, "How much is the price of this Immortal Ring?"

"priceless!"

Cao Xin cherishes words like gold.

"Ha ha!"

Lu Yu laughed dryly, and when he saw that this was the case, he didn't dare to evade, and immediately said: "Then two million!"

"happy!"

"Pay within ten days if you are welcome!"

Cao Xin cupped his hands at Lu Yu, bid farewell and left.

...

I met Lu Yu.

The deal is done.

The second day is New Year's Eve.

The seven years of Qianyou are about to pass, and the new year is coming.

Last year, Cao Xin spent the year with his elder sister in Qishan School.

But this year, when he was in Xijing, he returned to Caojiazhuang, together with his mother, elder brother and sister-in-law, younger brother Cao Liang, and little niece Cao An.

Last July.

By the end of this year.

It has been a year and a half since Cao Xin did not return to Caojiazhuang in a fair manner.

one back.

There was a burst of jubilation in Zhuangzhong.

Cao Zhang.

Little Cao Liang.

Sister-in-law Cheng Jing.

Including the eldest brother Cao Ren who often sees each other.

Everyone is very happy.

But Mrs. Cao Zhang still had regrets. She looked behind Cao Xin again and again, and couldn't help but ask, "Why did you come back alone? Where's your eldest sister?"

Cao Zhang has a deep relationship with Cao Xian, they haven't seen each other for a year and a half, and they really miss each other.

But alas.

"The eldest sister is still in Qishan."

"However, she has had a good time in Qishan, her martial arts has improved rapidly, and she has a high prestige among the sect."

Cao Xin laughed.

actually.

When he left Qishan Sect, Cao Xian had just got out of bed.

With Liu Wenqi, the head of the Changbai Sword Sect' Four Spirits and Jade's 'Multi-Armed Spirit Sword' Liu Wenqi, he was victorious in the battle. Even though Cao Xian had his own 'Drenched Purple Qi' and Cao Xin's medical treatment, he still lay down for a full month, seriously injured .

Fortunately, it is not fatal.

and.

This battle established her a very high prestige in the Qishan faction, and she was quite the leader of the younger generation.

In today's Qishan, there is a lack of such a spiritual leader who dares to fight.

Qishan faction needs it.

Also Cao Xian is Cao Xin's sister.

Ren San was unnatural and took care of him.

in the future.

Cao Xian's status in Qishan faction will not be too low.

"Eldest sister is very powerful now."

Cao Xin reported good things but not bad ones, and picked up good things to tell Cao Zhang and his sister-in-law.

Cao Zhang felt relieved, but she still thought about it. She pulled Cao Xin and said, "The pair of parrots your sister caught before she left had already hatched two broods of chicks. Now there are many of them in the family, and they are flying around the village all day long. , it’s too lively.”

The pair of budgerigars—

Cao Xin remembered.

However, Cao Xian was happy to miss Shu in the Qishan School, and he had long forgotten about this pair of parrots he caught at random.

The poor old lady is still helping her to raise at home, litter after litter.

Cao Xin followed Cao Zhang to the house to see the parrots who were afraid of the cold. They really were a big family, not afraid of strangers, and there were two lively ones, which even flew to Cao Xin's shoulders, looking forward to their beauty.

Cao Zhang asked her daughter, and then talked about Wei Feifei: "Is this girl not coming back this year?"

"No return."

Cao Xin shook his head.

Mrs. Cao Zhang pulled Cao Xin and asked in a low voice, "Do you have that kind of thought for her?"

aside.

When Cheng Jing heard this, she pursed her lips and snickered.

The Valkyrie 'Gui Ying' didn't change her face, but silently pricked up her ears.

"Fifi—"

Cao Xin thought of his blood-related juniors and sisters who were far away in Qishan School, and said with a smile: "Everyone is still young, let's let nature take its course."

This is a standard scumbag speaking.

but.

This is also true.

In his life, there are only a few women of the right age who have been close to him——

Wei Feifei.

Tang Piaopiao.

Then there is Guiying.

There are only three of them.

If you want to choose one of them to marry and have children, the most suitable one in terms of status is of course Wei Feifei.

As for Tang Piaopiao.

This one almost became my sister-in-law, which is not suitable. And her temperament is not suitable for Cao Xin.

Guiying’s words——

Cao Xin admitted that he was just greedy for her body.

In terms of spiritual resonance and emotional aspects, it is not as good as Wei Feifei.

It was Wei Feifei.

"There's no better girl in the world."

"In the second half of last year, the girl saw the 'missing notice' published in our Caojiazhuang in the "Jianghu Xunbao", and wrote a letter to the old castle master Wei, asking them to sponsor 5,000 taels."

"Did your brother tell you about this?"

Cao Zhang patted Cao Xin, thinking that it was really not kind for his son to hang on to the little girl like this.

Cao Xin smiled wryly.

Of course he knew.

When he was far away overseas, his elder brother Cao Ren was in the old house in Xijing, and explained this clearly through words.

Cao Xin did not respond and did not come back.

I think it doesn't matter if you take the money or not.

finally.

It was Cao Ren who made the decision and politely declined Wei Jiapu's kindness.

Five thousand taels is not a small number.

To know.

When Cao Ren and Cao Xin bought Caojiazhuang, the total cost did not exceed five thousand taels.

Wei Feifei is generous.

Weijiabao is also really willing.

But Caojiazhuang is not short of money, Cao Ren considered the relationship between Cao Xin and Wei Feifei——

"If you guys get on well, you will always be short-handed and soft-spoken if you take Weijiabao's money."

"If it doesn't go well, the money will not be collected."

Cao Ren explained to Cao Xin.

He is very thoughtful.

"Um."

Cao Xin nodded: "When I get back to Qishan, I will thank Feifei face to face."

As for getting married.

He's only thirteen, wait a minute.

...

Mention Wei Feifei.

Think of Qishan School.

Cao Xin looked at Mrs. Cao Zhang and asked his old lady: "When the new year begins, after the first month is over, let's go to the Qishan School together as a family?"

"To Qishan?"

"It's too far away, won't it be inconvenient?"

Cao Zhang has no interest in Qishan, but she wants to see Cao Xian, and by the way, also wants to see the place where Cao Xin and Cao Xian lived and studied for the past two years.

"convenient."

Cao Xin saw Cao Zhang's thoughts, turned around and asked his eldest brother and sister-in-law: "Is it convenient for sister-in-law?"

"Okay."

"You mentioned it the year before last, and I've been waiting for it."

Cheng Jing is generous. Before she got married, she had been in Xijing City, guarding her boudoir tightly. After getting married, it was better when I arrived at Caojiazhuang, and I could go around, but I was pregnant with Cao An, so I didn't go too far.

She was quite looking forward to such a famous mountain like Qishan.

As for Cao An.

Logically speaking, he is only one and a half years old, so he should not travel far. But with Cao Xin, a genius doctor, accompanying her, Cheng Jing could rest assured.

"Fifth Brother, when are you leaving?"

Cao Liang is also a big guy now, but he is still naive, hugging Cao An, his face is full of anticipation.

"New Year's Eve."

"Let's go when the first month is out."

Cao Xin patted Cao Liang's head, then held Cao An in his arms.

"Wow--"

Cao An had never met Cao Xin before, so he admitted his life, and opened his mouth in fright to cry.

"Ha ha!"

Cao Xin was not embarrassed either.

Kissing, hugging and holding high, not long after, the room was full of Xiao Cao'an's laughter.

A big family, happy and harmonious.

Cao Xian is not here, but we will see each other soon after the year.

The only regret.

Still Cao Yi and Cao Shu!

...

During the Chinese New Year in the Cao family.

Far away in Beijing.

The mansion of Zheng Guogong, one of the eight founding fathers of Daliang alongside Lu Guogong, also has a warm atmosphere.

However, as the granddaughter of Mrs. Zheng Guogong and Mrs. Wang, Han Xun, who is only fourteen years old, seemed a little deserted in the house.

Han Xun is the daughter of Mrs. Wang and the previous Zheng Guogong's daughter 'Zhou Min'.

early years.

Zhou Min married "Han Qi" from a Northwest general family and gave birth to a daughter, Han Xun, who died when Han Xun was four years old.

Han Xun grew up with his father until he was seven years old, just in time for the great chaos in the Northwest, Han Qi was ordered to lead the army to quell the chaos, and had no time to take care of his daughter, so he sent Han Xun from his hometown in Ningxi to Shangjing, entrusting the old lady and his uncle to take care of him.

After the war subsided, they would take it back.

But who would have imagined that the next year, when Han Xun was eight years old, Han Qi died in battle.

Since then.

Han Xun lived in the Zhou Mansion for a long time, and developed an aloof and arrogant character.

It was seven years in a flash.

in a blink.

The little girl has grown into a big girl, and has reached the age to talk about marriage.

The girl is so sad that she can't be her own master.

As soon as I thought about it, I fell ill.

"Girl, drink some hot porridge to warm your stomach."

Han Xun was lying on the bed, petite and lovely. Outside the house, a seven or eight-year-old girl quickly walked into the house, holding a bowl of hot porridge in both hands, and came to the bed.

"Magpie, didn't I tell you to go back?"

"You and your brother don't see each other for a few times throughout the year. Let's get together more often for a few days at the end of the year."

Han Xun touched the corner of the little girl, with an indescribable sadness on her brows.

"The girl is sick, I can't go."

The little girl called 'Magpie' sat by the bed, helped Han Xun up, and was about to feed her porridge, with a serious look on her face.

"well."

"Then I'll finish my porridge, and you can go back."

Han Xun lovingly touched the magpie's face, drank half of a bowl of hot porridge, and couldn't eat any more. Tired, he persuaded the magpie a few more words, and then persuaded this loyal and kind little maid to leave.

...

"elder brother!"

"elder brother!"

"I'm back!"

The magpie bounced around and was sent back by Mingyue, the eldest maid in Han Xun's room.

She lives here with her brother.

but.

Magpie is the servant girl in front of Han Xun.

But her elder brother was unable to serve the master because of his tuberculosis, so he was able to find a job in the boiler room of the Duke's mansion through Han Xun's recommendation.

Although it is a bit dirty and tiring, and often has to work night shifts, it is better to have a salary to support myself and the residence arranged by the government.

No worries about food and lodging.

Has outperformed many.

"Magpie."

"Cough cough."

When Yang Yi heard the movement, he came out of the room to greet him. After walking two steps quickly, he couldn't help coughing, but his face was full of smiles.

"elder brother!"

The magpie was even more excited, and rushed into his brother's arms with short legs.

The brother and sister have their own errands, in the deep house of the Duke's Mansion, it is difficult to see each other several times a year, and they are very happy every time they meet.

Yang Yi patted his sister's little head, then smiled at Mingyue who sent her back: "Magpie will take care of sister Lao Mingyue this year."

They are also old acquaintances.

At first.

He was separated from his sister and his family. Yang Yi fell ill and his mind was confused. Fortunately, he met Han Xun and a group of people passing by.

Then he arranged work for Yang Yi and helped him from time to time.

When the younger sister was older, he took her in as a servant girl and named her 'Magpie', and never treated her badly when she was with her.

On the way.

Yang Yi knew Mingyue, the eldest maid next to Han Xun, seven years ago.

But even if they are both slaves, Yang Yi, a coolie in a boiler room, is far inferior to Ming Yue, the big maid in front of Han Xun.

Over the past seven years, there have been very few contacts.

Mingyue followed Han Xun, and she was also kind-hearted. She smiled at Yang Yi and said, "Magpie is very good, we all like her very much."

Then he said: "The girl gave her five days off this time. I will pick her up again on the fourth day of the fourth day."

"Sister Mingyue, stay and eat."

Magpie listened to the two talking, then turned around and hugged Mingyue.

"No."

"I have to go back and take care of the girl."

Mingyue declined with a smile, turned and left.

"Sister, go slowly."

The magpie was a little disappointed, but soon became happy again. He took out two packs of snacks from his arms and handed them to his brother, proudly saying: "Brother! Brother! Try it quickly, this is the snack made by Madam Cai, it is delicious Just out of the pan, it's still hot."

A few snacks were originally wrapped in red paper.

The magpie was worried that it was getting cold, so she wrapped it in two layers of paper and put it in her arms.

Open it now, and it's hot.

"Um."

"tasty."

Yang Yi took a sip, then looked at the two layers of paper that wrapped the snacks, and seeing a lot of words on it, he asked worriedly: "Is this a book?"

Two sheets of paper with so many characters printed on them are nothing important.

"no no."

"The girl said it was called a 'newspaper', and it came from the Xijing Mansion. It recorded mostly Jianghu affairs, and it was not worth any money. The girl was not interested, so she used it to make snacks for me."

The magpie chirped, but spoke clearly.

"newspaper?"

"Xijing?"

Curious, Yang Yi unfolded it and took a general look.

He is not very literate, and he learned it when he was a child by pestering the old children in the village with his younger brother who was a ghost. Reading the Four Books and Five Classics is not as good, but reading this kind of newspaper that is almost all commonly used words can barely be read even with a guess.

"Jianghu Xunbao——"

Yang Yi flipped through the columns one by one, without paying much attention, he turned a page and prepared to put it aside.

Suddenly.

He saw that there was a column on it, with the four characters of "Missing Person Notice" marked on it.

"Looking for someone?"

"Can it still be like this?"

Yang Yi's heart skipped a beat, and he looked down again.

Immediately.

Startled.

...