Chapter 811: Weird Things in Daxia
Li Yang nodded:
"That's true...but we still have to get familiar with the conditions of this era as soon as possible. Maybe we can find some classics to read?"
At this moment, there was another knock on the door.
This time it was the general who came in.
"Three masters!"
The general smiled and said,
"I wonder if you are still used to it?"
"If there is no problem, Mr. Zhou Mu would like to invite the three of you to a banquet tomorrow."
The three of them looked at each other, and Yun Youzi agreed on behalf of everyone:
"Thank you for your kindness, General. I will definitely attend the appointment on time."
The general nodded with satisfaction, exchanged a few more pleasantries and then left.
After the general left, the three gathered together to discuss.
"We have to prepare well for this invitation from the state pastor."
Li Yang said,
"After all, he is a local official, so he can't let his feet show off."
Zhang Hui nodded in agreement:
"Indeed."
"We must first understand the etiquette rules of this era to avoid making a fool of ourselves."
Yun Youzi pondered for a moment and said:
"It's not difficult. We can ask Miss Qiu Ju for advice. Our sect has special etiquette and we want to know more about the local customs so as not to offend anyone."
Li Yang's eyes lit up:
"What a good idea! This will help you understand the situation without arousing suspicion."
So they called Qiu Ju again and asked her many questions about local etiquette.
This girl also knew everything and talked about the etiquette and rules of the Great Xia Dynasty.
The three of them listened carefully and took notes from time to time.
After Qiu Ju left, they started discussing again.
"It seems that etiquette in this era is really cumbersome."
Zhang Hui sighed,
"There are so many things to pay attention to just in greeting each other."
Li Yang smiled and said:
"Doesn't this just give us an excuse?"
"It can be said that we come from a remote area and are not familiar with the etiquette here."
"As long as there are no mistakes in general, mistakes in small details can actually increase credibility."
Yunyouzi nodded in agreement:
"Yes, we will use this as a cover to gradually become familiar with everything of this era."
In this way, the three of them discussed for a long time, and then they took a rest until late at night.
Early the next morning, they got up to freshen up and prepare for the banquet.
Before leaving, Yunyouzi warned:
"You two will listen more and talk less later. If you don't understand anything, just look at my eyes and act."
Li Yang and Zhang Hui nodded in agreement.
Soon, someone came to lead them to the State Shepherd's Mansion.
Along the way, the three of them secretly observed the scene on the street.
Although it was roughly consistent with the history they knew, there were some differences in the details.
For example, although the clothes worn by people on the street are generally in ancient styles, the colors and styles are more colorful than they imagined.
"It seems that the records in the history books are still a bit one-sided."
Zhang Hui sighed in a low voice.
Li Yang on the side also slowly nodded in agreement:
"Indeed, the feeling of actually seeing it is different."
Soon, they arrived at the State Shepherd's Mansion.
The mansion is magnificent and magnificent.
There were powerful guards standing at the door, looking well-trained.
After entering the lobby, they saw a middle-aged man waiting.
That man has a majestic appearance and extraordinary bearing. He must be Lord Zhou Mu.
"Three masters have come from afar, and they are so radiant!"
Zhou Mu came up to him with a smile.
Yun Youzi quickly clasped his fists and saluted:
"Master Zhou Mu is too polite."
"I'm just a vulgar person. It's a great honor to be entertained by adults."
Zhou Mu laughed:
"The master is too humble. Come on, come on, please take a seat."
After three rounds of wine and five flavors of food, the host and guest enjoyed themselves to the fullest.
During this period, Zhou Mu asked many questions about the origins of the three people.
Yun Youzi responded with ease, and Li Yang and Zhang Hui also echoed in time, but they didn't reveal any flaws.
Just as the atmosphere was harmonious, a soldier suddenly ran in in a hurry.
"Your Majesty, urgent report from the border!"
Zhou Mu's expression changed and he quickly took the secret letter.
The more he looked at it, the more solemn his face became, and finally he sighed:
"Oh, it seems there's no way to escape."
Seeing this, Yun Youzi asked cautiously:
"I wonder what difficulties Mr. Zhou Mu has encountered?"
"If we can help, we will do our best."
Zhou Mu hesitated for a moment, as if he was considering whether to tell them or not.
Finally, he spoke:
"It doesn't matter, since the three of them are experts outside the country, they can surely help me solve my problems."
"The thing is like this, there have been frequent abnormalities at the border recently."
"Some people claimed to have seen monsters appearing, and some people even disappeared."
"The imperial court sent people to investigate, but found nothing."
"No, the secret report just now said that another village suffered disaster."
"The entire village has disappeared, leaving only a mess."
Li Yang and Zhang Hui were secretly shocked after hearing this.
They didn't expect that in this seemingly peaceful era, such strange things would happen.
Yun Youzi pondered for a moment and said:
"This matter is indeed strange. I wonder if Mr. Zhou Mu has any clues?"
Zhou Mu shook his head:
"That's the biggest headache."
"The people we sent out either found nothing or disappeared inexplicably."
"The imperial court has issued an ultimatum. If we can't find out the truth, I'm afraid..."
He didn't say anything else, but everyone present understood what he meant.
At this time, Zhang Hui suddenly said:
"Sir, I do have an idea."
The governor's eyes lit up: "Oh? I'd like to hear more about it."
Zhang Hui said:
"Since conventional methods don't work, why don't we go investigate?"
"Although we are not great supernatural powers, we also know a little magic."
"Maybe we can see something that ordinary people can't see."
The governor's face showed joy after hearing this:
"This..."
He looked at Yun Youzi:
"What do you think?"
Yun Youzi pretended to think for a moment, then nodded and said:
"This matter concerns the safety of the people, and we are obliged to do it."
"I just don't know if the governor has any taboos?"
The governor hurriedly said:
"I am very grateful to the three masters for their help, so how can I have any taboos?"
"I only hope that you can find out the truth and save the people from the water and fire."
"After the matter is done, I will definitely reward you handsomely!"
In this way, the three took on the task.
The next morning, they set off for the border.
The three chatted as they traveled.
A few days later, they finally arrived at the border.
As soon as they arrived at the entrance of the village, they smelled a strange smell.
"Is this... bloody?"
Zhang Hui frowned.
Li Yang nodded:
"Not only that, there is also an indescribable strange smell."
Yunyouzi looked around vigilantly:
"Be careful, I always feel that something is spying on us in secret."
The three entered the village cautiously.
The village was in a mess, with traces of fighting everywhere.
But strangely, they did not see any bodies.
And... the structure of this village...
The more I look at it, the more familiar it looks.
