Chapter 242 Changes (Part 1)
These changes had not occurred before, but after so many and so close. After so many consecutive resentful people died...some changes occurred.
Under the dark and yellow thatched mat, there was a strange musty smell, and the thatch rustled, but not from top to bottom, but from bottom to top, as if something was surging under the thatched mat, trying to lift the mat and turn it over.
Dong, Dong!
In the silent night, there was a slight, strange knock on the door in this forgotten hut, as if someone wanted to get out.
But the wooden door remained unmoved and still did not open...
The slight knock on the door suddenly turned into a harsh sound of nails scratching the door, which turned into a rough banging sound, and the banging sound turned into a gentle knock on the door... Finally, it returned to dead silence, and no one noticed or discovered it.
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In early spring in March, the river thawed, the ice and snow melted, and even the crooked old pear tree in the Bai family's courtyard had some green buds emerging, which looked full of vitality.
Spring is like this, it is silent, invisible, and not easy to detect, but a few breezes and drizzles can wash away the heaviness of winter.
And time is the same, just like the golden sand on the beach, the more you want to hold it, the faster it will pass through your fingers.
Just like Han Yi now, he clearly felt that only one or two days had passed, but he didn't expect that a week would pass in the blink of an eye. Tomorrow is the day he will go to the black market again to defend.
"Hu~"
Han Yi slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air and stopped the operation of Qianyang Gong.
He had to stop because he had more than ten kilograms of leftover deer meat from the black market and more than twenty kilograms of patrolling black bear meat from Fatty Zheng...
All the monster meat resources had been consumed by him in the past few days!
"System, panel."
He summoned the system information with a thought.
[Name]: Han Yi (17/176)
[Realm]: Early stage of Tongmai, One-strength Martial Artist; Sword Realm: Kill once every 10 steps; Sword Realm: Heavy as a mountain
[Martial Arts]: Qianyang Gong (Entering Strength Martial Arts, Qianyang Strength, Features: Rejuvenation, Breaking Evil, Stable Strength 15/30)
[Martial Arts]: Benlei Palm (Minor Success 11/50, Special Effects: Shattering Stones and Earth, Crazy Attack, Can be Improved); Feiyan Kick (Minor Success 14/50, Special Effects: Gale, Can be Improved); Sword and Blade Dual Kill (Skilled 11/30, Can be Improved, Special Effects: Concentration, Dual Wielding, Can be Improved); Jinjiyugu Gong (Skilled 8/20, Special Effects: Iron Wall, Can be Improved)
[Secret Skill]: Yueyin (Special Effects: Concealing Breath and Transfiguring Shape)
[Elemental Strength]: 52
Han Yi has read Bai Yuechou's notes and records that the second level of entering strength martial arts is generally just a simple accumulation of strength.
Therefore, the second level, the stable level, is the safest level.
Therefore, within a week, under the attack of countless money and resources, the stable level of Qianyang Gong was soon pushed forward by more than half.
If it weren't for the lack of resources, he would have the confidence to directly break through the second level and enter the third level of perfection.
Unfortunately...
"It's time to get up and move around..."
Han Yi stood up, stretched, and patted the dust on his clothes.
This is the last day of his vacation. Since there are no resources, he might as well go out for a walk.
It just so happens that he has not received the two kilograms of red blood tiger meat distributed every month in the past few months. Although the amount is not much, only a few kilograms, it is worse than nothing, and every bit of accumulation is a bit.
Thinking of this, Han Yi simply washed up and set off immediately.
"It's true that there is no time in the mountains, and no sixty years of cultivation..."
Looking at the old pear tree with tender buds on the branches in the courtyard, Han Yi couldn't help but sigh.
Before, he sneered at this sentence, but now it seems that perhaps this situation may really happen to warriors at a higher level.
He remembered that a few days ago, the branches of this pear tree were still bare and white, but now new buds have sprouted.
Han Yi walked and thought, and soon, he followed the main road to the inner city of Chiyan Sect.
Shanzhongfang, inner city.
The black walls made of hard iron and stone are still towering. On the two fine iron gates and the city walls, there are people wearing black leather armor with red patterns on the corners of their clothes, like soldiers patrolling the disciples with knives.
On the arrow towers around and in the sentry towers on the walls, people are flashing, and it is obvious that someone is stationed inside.
‘Sure enough, the inner city of Chiyan Sect gives people a feeling of safety and reliability...’
Han Yi came to the patrolling disciples with ease, just shook his waist badge slightly, and quickly allowed them to pass.
With his current status as an inner disciple, most areas of Chiyan Sect are open to him, and only some special areas are prohibited.
For example, the third floor of the library...
Another example is the large open space behind the tall walls of the library...
The third floor of the library may contain important inheritances, martial arts secrets and other important classics within the sect. Han Yi can understand why ordinary disciples are not allowed to go up there.
But why are people not allowed to go to the open space behind the wall?
Han Yi was also a little confused about this.
Moreover, there is a circle of walls behind the Library Pavilion, although some disciples said that these thick and high walls are for the safety of the Library Pavilion.
But Han Yi had a vague feeling that those walled buildings were more like protecting the open space in the woods behind...
But what is there in the forest clearing that deserves careful protection?
He was puzzled.
After thinking about it, he followed the queue and came to the front. After showing his waist card, he immediately received all the benefits that he had not received in the past few months.
There were not many things, a hundred taels of silver, and seven or eight kilograms of red-blooded tiger meat.
In the past, Han Yi might have felt a little emotional when putting these things in front of him, but for him now, it was nothing more than that.
Moreover, the nature of this red-blooded tiger meat is yang-y and fire-y, which is not completely consistent with the neutral nature of the Qian Yang Gong he majored in.
'Perhaps, we can think of a way to sell the contribution points and the red blood tiger meat at a high price, and then find Fatty Zheng to exchange them for black bear meat...'
Han Yi was carrying things in big and small bags, thinking constantly in his mind.
When on duty in the black market, in addition to the fixed monthly salary, there are also varying contribution values distributed based on the black market tax profits.
This contribution is much more valuable than gold and silver in the Chiyan Sect.
First, it can be exchanged for some martial arts, weapons, pills and other things.
Second, and most importantly, it can be exchanged for things that cannot be bought in the outside world...such as this red-blooded tiger meat!
Therefore, at the very least, this contribution value must be worth dozens of taels of silver. Even excluding the handling fees of the manager, etc., the dozens of contribution points he has accumulated must be able to be sold for seven to eight hundred taels. silver.
"However, this matter is not urgent. I still have some money on me. We will wait until there is no other way!"
Han Yi decided not to use these contribution points, but to use them as reserves. If there is an emergency, they might be able to use them.
Following the bluestone ground, he immediately crossed a square and walked onto the avenue.
This is the core area of the Red Flame Sect. There is a solemn and majestic hall in the middle. The white snow accumulates in the shadow area where the sun cannot reach, like tiny salt particles, reflecting white light.
This is the meeting hall of the Scarlet Flame Sect. No idle disciples are allowed to enter on weekdays. Only during the weekly morning meeting or when there is something important, the sect leader, hall master, elders and other senior figures will gather here to discuss matters.
Around the meeting hall, there are several smaller buildings, where core institutions such as the Foreign Affairs Hall, the Internal Affairs Hall, and the Law Enforcement Hall are also located here.
"I don't know when Pan Sheng and Li Feng will be able to come back..."
Without stopping, Han Yi quickly walked out of the square avenue and walked towards the gate of the inner city, preparing to go home. There was really not much good place to go here.
He is in the Scarlet Flame Sect and has a good relationship with Pan Sheng and Li Feng.
But these two people had asked someone to bring him a letter before, and they wished each other New Year's greetings. They said that at the beginning of the New Year, the two of them would go out on a mission together.
At this time, they should not have returned yet.
Therefore, when Han Yi came to this inner city, apart from Pan Sheng and Li Feng, the only other acquaintances he had were Huang Ze and Cai Yu.
Huang Ze is the elder of the House of Internal Affairs and Bai Sanren's best friend. Although he usually takes good care of him, he is always a generation older than him.
And Cai Yu......
By the way, Cai Yu's home seems to be nearby?
I saw that Cai Yu had been feeling depressed and not in a good state before, but he came here anyway. Anyway, there is nothing to do when he goes back today, why not go and take a look?
Moreover, he also wanted to confirm whether Cai Yu was okay...
As soon as he thought of it, Han Yi first found a drug store and bought some soothing tonics, then turned left and walked towards an alley.
The fourth house in the first row has green tiles and white walls, a small black door, and two copper wind chimes tinkling on it.
This should be it!
Boom, boom, boom!
Han Yi stepped forward and knocked on the door several times.
"Is there no one at home...?"
He frowned and muttered.
Han Yi didn't make an appointment with Cai Yu in advance. It was normal for him to be away from home.
However, when Han Yi was knocking on the door just now, he clearly heard a gentle clicking sound coming from the courtyard, as if someone was chopping pork bones with a big knife and preparing to stew sauerkraut and pork ribs.
"Forget it......."
Han Yi shook his head and prepared to go back. He suddenly came to see Cai Yu. He had an idea and came to take a look. Since he was not at home, that was all.
Just as he was about to leave, the door creaked open.
The person who came out was Cai Yu.
After Cai Yu came out, he looked Han Yi up and down, looked at the big and small bags he was carrying, and smiled: "Brother Han, what's the matter with your sudden visit today?"
When he said this, his small eyes like date pits were spinning in their sockets, looking extremely shrewd.
Han Yi also smiled, raised the square yellow medicine bag in his hand, and said: "Brother Cai, I saw that you were not in good spirits last time, as if you were restless in your sleep. I didn't come here to do anything, so I bought some on the way. Medicinal ingredients for replenishing energy and strengthening the mind..."
Speaking of this, he glanced at Cai Yu's face again and said with a smile: "But it seems that I am worrying too much."
At this time, Cai Yu's face was rosy, especially his lips, which were so red that it looked like blood was about to burst out. He was full of energy and in excellent condition.
"Brother Han, you have this idea. I understand it for my brother's sake. I don't need this medicine. I feel energetic and lively recently. I can stay up for three days and three nights without any problem!"
Cai Yu laughed and said, but his body was still hidden behind the door, blocking the empty gap tightly, leaving only a head with sparse hair exposed.
"I've bought everything. Brother Cai, just take it..."
Han Yi also smiled and handed it over.
"no, I'm fine......"
"Take it, take it..."
.........
After trying to push it off for a while, Han Yi gave up when he saw that Cai Yu refused to accept it.
After the two of them chatted at the door for a while, Han Yi said goodbye and left.
As soon as he turned around, a layer of white sweat appeared on his forehead.
‘This Cai Yu, something must have happened, there is definitely something wrong! ’
He took one step as three steps and walked quickly out of the alley.
Faintly, even if Han Yi didn't look back, he could still notice a vague gaze on his back.
That gaze was not filled with murderous intent, but full of malice...
It was a look that was a little confused, a little confused, and a little troubled.
Just like now...
After walking out of the alley, Han Yi turned around inadvertently. In the distance, Cai Yu was still standing in the crack of the door, far away, standing stupidly, waving goodbye to him.
"this......"
Han Yi felt a chill in his heart, and was even more sure that there was something wrong with Cai Yu.
Let’s not talk about other aspects, let’s talk about the etiquette of treating others. When a guest comes to visit, at the very least, if no one is left to eat, you have to pour a cup of hot tea.
Cai Yu, on the other hand, seemed completely unaware of such a thing. He had been standing at the door, as if he didn't want Han Yi to enter the house, or that he had simply forgotten about such a thing.
However, with Cai Yu's past shrewdness, how could he ignore even this little thing?
Moreover, looking at Cai Yu's energy, he is obviously very energetic, and he is not like the absent-minded people who made some minor mistakes a few days ago.
In addition to this matter, there is another thing that Han Yi is quite concerned about.
Cai Yu, where are his wife and family? !
