Fireworks in February, grass growing and orioles flying, peach blossoms flowing in the water, it is Jiangnan Spring.

It was also the first time for Fan Xiaodao to set foot in Jiangnan.

On the fifth day of the first lunar month, he and Zhao Xing left the capital. Zhu Yan and Yang Deshui made a special trip for them. Zhu Yan also gave his mount Lion Cong to Fan Xiaodao. Li Qingniu and Niu Dafu even sent the two outside the city gate.

, it’s easy to say that you are reluctant to leave.

After the two left Beijing, they headed south all the way, not in a hurry. Zhu Yan said that this trip was just to relax and escape the wind and rain in the capital, so the two of them watched as they walked.

While in Cangzhou, Zhao Xing met a fellow disciple by chance and learned that an elder from the Shaolin Temple was about to pass away and had stopped eating. Zhao Xing temporarily changed his route and went to the Shaolin Temple. The two agreed to meet in Jiangnan and then parted ways.

And go.

Fan Xiaodao walked and stopped all the way. He applied to the government and went south to take office. He stayed at many inns along the way, but he didn't encounter much trouble. By mid-February, he passed Chuzhou and arrived in Jinling soon.

"This is Jiangnan Town!"

Fan Xiaodao looked at a small town ahead. On the road to the entrance of the town, there was a stone tablet with the three characters "Jiangnan Town" written in official script on it.

Yesterday, he had a drink with the Yi Cheng who was guarding the inn at the inn. The Yi Cheng told him that thirty miles south of the inn is Jiangnan Town, located between Chuzhou and Jinling City. This is a famous black market thoroughfare in the world, with many smuggled goods.

,salt tea seller,

A lot of business is done here, and it is located between the two governments. It is in a no-no-no zone, and the public security is chaotic. Many officials who have taken office and left office, if they do not know what is going on and stray into it, they will have to shed their skins even if they are not dead. If it is not necessary, you can

bypass.

Jiangnan Town is not a small town in the strict sense. It is more like a wharf that collects water and land. It was formed by a group of people seeking to make a living. Over time, it became a village.

Fan Xiaodao got off his horse and led the horse to the small town.

After driving for thirty miles, I felt a little hungry, and the dry food I brought with me was too dry, so I planned to stop in a small town and have a toothpaste. As soon as I entered the small town, a young man came up and gave me a mouthful.

In authentic Mandarin, he said, "Brother, it's better to stay in a hotel to get a job."

Along the way, Fan Xiaodao found strangers coming up to chat with him wherever he went. According to his limited experience in the martial arts world, these people saw that they were outsiders and volunteered to be "guides" so that they could kill him ruthlessly.

Pen.

Fan Xiaodao looked at the boy. He was twelve or thirteen years old, with ragged clothes, unkempt hair, and two small tiger teeth. He looked quite well-behaved.

Fan Xiaodao smiled and said, "Just take a look, you can do your business."

The young man waited at the entrance of the town for a long time, and finally met a stranger. He was not willing to give up. He was about to step forward to help him lead the horse, but was stopped by Fan Xiaodao. The young man smiled and said, "Welcome to Jiangnan Town, our town.

There are a lot of passages inside, so you have to be careful."

Fan Xiaodao asked, "Oh? Is there such a thing?"

"Isn't that right?" The young man began to show off when he heard what he was saying, "Our town has many places to eat and have fun. You are a foreigner, and you are new here. I am afraid you are not familiar with them, but luckily you met me."

While talking, the two of them came to the small town. From the outside, the town didn't look big, but inside it was full of people coming and going, and it was very lively. There were restaurants, teahouses, brothels and casinos.

Fan Xiaodao said, "I heard that there are many robbers, thieves, and swindlers here. What kind of business do you belong to?"

When the young man heard this, he scratched his head and said, "Don't listen to their nonsense. Our people here are simple and honest, and we don't pick up lost things on the road."

Wow!

There was a loud noise.

A figure fell from the sky and landed on the long street. I saw this man was stabbed in the chest and bleeding. He crawled on the ground for a few times and then passed out. I heard someone upstairs scolding, "Boy, you stole something from our store."

Here, you deserve to die!"

Everyone on the street saw it and seemed to be used to it. No one paid attention to it and continued on their way.

Fan Xiaodao nodded, "Yes, the people are simple and honest."

The young man chuckled, "It's just an accident. Most of the time, it's pretty good!"

The sound of sword fighting was heard in the distance, and when I looked around, I saw three big men attacking a middle-aged man. They were all inferior in martial arts, but the swords were fierce and they attacked the vital points. The middle-aged man struck with a

There were three enemies, two were cut down, and one was careless and had his shoulder chopped off, with blood splattering everywhere.

"Just an accident?"

The young man disagreed, waved his hand, and said with an old-fashioned look, "In the Jianghu, fighting and killing are very common things. It's because you are so rare. I see that you have a sword on your body. Is it just a decoration?"

This time when he went out, Fan Xiaodao did not bring a knife. He took the Jinghong Sword given by Li Zhixing, wrapped it in linoleum cloth, and hung it on the saddle. Unexpectedly, the young man noticed it.

Fan Xiaodao said, "The soldier is an ominous blade."

The young man looked at him with a sour look and said: "It's nothing. People like you walk around the world with a sword to embolden yourself. I've seen a lot in the past year. However, in Jiangnan Town, this kind of thing

, it’s better not to take it out!”

"Why?"

"The rules of Jiangnan Town are that in street fights, if you don't use your weapon, others can't either."

"Is there anything else?"

The young man said, "This is the rule set by Boss Fan."

"Who is Boss Fan?"

The young man said, "Boss Fan is Boss Fan, he is the emperor here." He pointed at Jiangnan Town, "This whole Jiangnan Town is under his control, but one day, this place will be under my control!"

Fan Xiaodao gave a thumbs up, "Young man, this is incredible!"

The young man took Fan Xiaodao to a noodle stall. The noodle stall had a weird name. The sign said "Black Heart Noodle Stall." He shouted, "Boss, let me have two bowls of braised noodles. As a rule, put more of mine in."

Scallion sesame oil!”

Seeing him, Fan Xiaodao consciously acted as a guide, "Why don't you eat something good?"

The young man said: "The noodles here are the best in town!"

The big stewed noodles are filled with aroma.

Fan Xiaodao picked a noodle and tasted it. There was nothing wrong with it, so he started eating. After traveling all morning, he was really hungry, but the boy next to him seemed even hungrier. He was like a starving ghost who had been reincarnated.

With two chopsticks, he had already eaten a large bowl of noodles.

The young man wiped his mouth and said, "Two more bowls of soup!"

Fan Xiaodao took two bites and put down his chopsticks. When the young man saw this, he said, "You don't want to eat?" Fan Xiaodao nodded. The young man took his bowl, divided it by three and five, and ate most of his bowl.

"Bashi!"

"Are you from Shu?"

The young man shook his head, "I am an authentic Jiangnan person. I learned this phrase from my eldest sister."

"Your eldest sister?"

The young man said: "You are such a weird person. Why do you have so many questions? I will take you to have a good meal to prevent you from being ripped off. You are asking all kinds of questions. How boring is that?"

Fan Xiaodao had no choice but to shut up when he heard this.

The young man was full and touched his belly, "Let's go, you treat me to a meal, and I'll take you to the theater!"

Fan Xiaodao smiled and said, "When did I say I wanted to invite you?"

When the young man heard this, he panicked, "You don't want to treat me?"

"No please."

"You really don't want to invite me?"

"Of course not!"

The young man gritted his teeth, put his head in his hands, and curled up on the ground, "Boss, I have no money, so be gentle!"

Seeing this, the noodle stall owner's face darkened, "Little Dingdang, it's okay once or twice. You come to my place for Overlord Meal every now and then. I'm also a small business owner. If this continues, I won't be able to do business. Then

I can’t help it.”

As he said that, he picked up a rolling pin and came to the two of them. He glanced at Fan Xiaodao and said, "You don't have any money either?"

Fan Xiaodao smiled and said, "Forget it, I'll pay. How much?"

The boss said, "Fifty hundred cash in favor!"

Fan Xiaodao opened his mouth, "Five hundred coins? You can have a good meal at Songhe Tower even in the capital!"

The boss said, "Why, are you saying that my noodles are not delicious?"

Fan Xiaodao said, "It's delicious, but it's a bit expensive."

The boss said, "It's expensive for a reason. When you eat something, the price is clearly marked. If you're not convinced, let's go to Mr. Fan to explain!"

"Where is the price clearly marked?"

The boss said: "Look at the name of my noodle stall, Black Heart Noodle Stall. Isn't it clearly marked with a price?"

When Fan Xiaodao saw the young man winking at him, he thought to himself, "Today I will admit my defeat." He took out the half-load of copper coins from his arms and handed them over. The boss counted them and said to the young man, "You are lucky today. Hurry up."

Get lost!"

The two of them left the noodle stall. The young man took a few steps and suddenly said, "There is something I forgot to take. Please wait a moment."

After saying that, he ran back to the noodle stall. Fan Xiaodao saw with his own eyes that the boss took out a handful of copper coins from the half-sling and handed it to the young man. He thought to himself, this boy really thought that I was taken advantage of.
To be continued...