After the immortal disappeared

The drinker recognized this as a neighbor's child and asked curiously: "Who gave it to you?"

"It's a big brother, I don't recognize him." After the child said that, he turned around and left with a bulging mouth. He only received three pieces of halva as reward and had no intention of talking to this man about anything else.

The drinker took a look at the note. It was two fingers wide and had only one sentence on it:

"Is it time to return the turtle beads to me?"

Looking at this clueless message, the drinker is also confused.

He looked at the alley suspiciously, then retreated into the yard and closed the door.

His companion asked him: "Who is coming outside?"

"I don't know. Someone asked the child to leave a note for the child guard."

The door to the inner room creaked open, and someone walked out quickly: "Give it to me."

The man was wearing a face covering and his voice was a little hoarse.

He snatched the note from the drinker's hand, glanced at it twice, and raised his eyebrows.

The drinker asked him: "Really looking for you?"

"What does it have to do with you?" The man hurried back and closed the door with a bang.

From beginning to end, he didn't even look at the two of them.

The drinker hesitated to speak.

His companion tugged on his sleeve: "Come on, this guy has a weird temper and it's not the first time. Come on, come on, sit down and drink."

The weirdo returned to the room, read the note again and again, and even compared it with the light twice before picking up a few bottles from the table and mixing the powders and potions inside to make a pungent paste. shaped object, and then paste it on the note.

Soon, a few more words appeared on the back of the originally blank note:

"Sister Chen's fish soup."

In the entire row of shops in front, there is a shop with this sign.

The man snorted, sat down and thought about it for a while, then opened the door and went out.

…

As a neighborhood store, the signature "Chen Sao Fish Soup" directly touches the soul, and diners will know what its flagship product is at a glance.

The shop is not big, with three small tables inside and two more tables if the space is occupied outside.

Diners can only sit in a mat, and they have to sit on their backs while eating - He Lingchuan maintained this posture.

When the three hot dishes and one soup were brought to the table, the person he was waiting for happened to come in.

He Lingchuan thoughtfully chose the innermost table. The visitor sat down with his back to the street, and casually took off his face towel, revealing the lower half of his face that was twisted like wax.

Dong Rui.

As soon as He Lingchuan saw this face, he held his forehead:

"You let me slow down."

How off-putting.

Dong Rui said coldly: "If you don't want to see it, you can get out."

"Long time no see, I have to get used to it again." He Lingchuan personally made him a bowl of fish soup, "Here, make this bowl of soup for the good time in the swamp."

The crucian carp soup is milky white in color and has a fragrant aroma.

Sister-in-law Chen uses this fish soup as her signature dish, and she really has some real skills.

Dong Rui took it and wanted to drink it directly, but when he lowered his head, he almost burned the skin of his mouth, and the mouthful almost spurted out.

I finally swallowed it, and then I swallowed slowly in small mouths.

My mouth was so hot it was about to explode.

During this process, He Lingchuan had already poured himself a glass of wine, took another sip, and let out a comfortable "ah" sound.

Oh shit.

Dong Rui looked at him silently, regaining the feeling of his blood pressure soaring all the way back to the beginning.

What a good time in the swamp? It’s simply unbearable to look back!

He said dullly: "What do you want from me?"

"We still have things to do in Lingxu City, have you forgotten?" He Lingchuan reminded him, "Er Niang?"

At the beginning, he and Dong Rui accepted the mission from Zhu Erniang at the same time, to find her demon immortal body in Lingxu City.

When Dong Rui left the Demon Nest Swamp, he left his address and pseudonym in Lingxu City to He Lingchuan, and then took the first step.

He Lingchuan followed the fine style of practicing what he preached. As soon as he arrived in Lingxu City, he began to discuss solutions with his former friends. But as soon as he arrived at Dong Rui's door, he discovered that he was not alone.

To be on the safe side, He Lingchuan asked him out for a meeting.

The trick on the note was done by Dong Rui in the Demon Nest Swamp.

"Remember." Dong Rui took a piece of duck offal, "I also made a promise to her, but I have something to do and I can't leave now. Please wait a few more days."

In addition to fish soup, Mrs. Chen’s shop is also good at stir-fried chicken, duck and pork offal. The price is the cheapest. Just clean it, add it to the oil, mix it with the ingredients, and it will be fragrant. It is the best companion for drinking.

Most importantly, it's not expensive.

Hey, what is hidden in the streets and alleys is home-cooked food that ordinary people can afford.

He Lingchuan asked him: "What conditions did Zhu Erniang promise you to come here to do things for her?"

The Bejia Empire was a behemoth, and Lingxu City was under the eyes of the gods. Not to mention that Dong Rui's wanted order was finally removed and he could enjoy his hard-won freedom. How much price could Zhu Erniang offer to let Dong Rui come to Lingxu City to cause trouble?

Although the two of them were forced by Zhu Erniang to agree to seize her body for her. But are there still few people and things that go back on their word?

Before doing anything, He Lingchuan had to make sure that Dong Rui had not gone back on his word or betrayed him.

Otherwise, there would be no need for the next two people to contact each other, and he would have to find another source of help.

Dong Rui learned the lesson, and this time he blew the fish soup to cool down before drinking it: "No matter how big or small the demon puppet I created is strong or weak, there is always one flaw that cannot be eliminated, that is, the life span is too short. It can't last more than ten years, and it can't be shorter than ten years." Three to five months.”

"After all, divine blood is not something that today's monsters can fully tolerate. Ghost Monkey is my most successful work, but every few months there is always a blood poison retrograde, making it miserable. Now, it is almost reaching its upper limit. Divine Blood The power itself is a heavy burden, and I can’t help them.”

I see. "If the demon puppet is broken, you can make a new one." Otherwise, why is it called "puppet"?

"You are so cold-blooded!" Dong Rui glared at him, "The demon puppets are cuter than most people in the world, and you actually said they can be thrown away at will?"

He Lingchuan touched his nose: "Come, eat food!"

"Every demon puppet is unique and much more precious than the humans on the streets!" Dong Rui never forgets to step on him. "Zhu Erniang said that she can help me solve this problem."

"What can it do?"

"There are still a few egg sheaths left in its slough, and the demon essence from ancient times is still condensed in them, which can help me neutralize the side effects of the divine blood. Then the demon puppet's lifespan can be extended at least several times, and it can also be reduced normally. Suffer much pain.”

He Lingchuan understood. The ancient demons were the main force against the gods. The spider immortals of that period were so powerful that it shouldn't be a problem to fight against a little divine blood.

For people like Dong Rui who regard research as life, the attraction of the spider demon's slough is irresistible.

Knowing this, He Lingchuan felt very relieved:

"Why, Snail Toad's injury hasn't been cured yet?"

As soon as He Lingchuan said these words, Dong Rui stopped talking and looked over with horrified eyes:

"How did you..."

His second reaction was to go find the store owner, only to find that Mrs. Chen, who had finished cooking, had gone outside to drink with regular customers.

Their table was the only customer left in the store, and they were talking very quietly.

"How do I know?" He Lingchuan slowly took a piece of pork kidney, which was very oily and had a knife on it. "I injured it, um, no, I injured it by the explosion. Of course I know."

Dong Rui stared at him for a long time before finding his voice:

"Can't you let go of my demon?!"

Almost every demon puppet he lost was related to this guy, every one of them!

Why can't even Snail Toad escape this damn curse?

"I didn't know you made it." He Lingchuan sighed, "It wasn't until I discovered its true identity that I remembered that you told me in the swamp that you had made a demon puppet for someone else as a way to escape from Bega. quid pro quo.”

Dong Rui was heartbroken: "Why did you hit it!"

"The demon puppet you created is carrying the treasure 'Snail House' that Qing Palace lost more than ten years ago - yes, that's the thick snail shell on its back - and is committing crimes everywhere in the Chiyan Kingdom! It just so happens that I am under the supervision of the Prince of Chiyan I was asked to investigate the case and track down the culprit." He Lingchuan spread his hands, "Tell me, how could I not beat it?"

Investigation? Is He Lingchuan the investigator?

Dong Rui stood up suddenly.

However, He Lingchuan took the lead and raised his hand to put on his shoulder: "Don't be impatient!"

This time, Dong Rui was so powerful that he couldn't even move.

He wanted to rub He Lingchuan's wrist, but the latter had already retracted his arm and placed it under his ribs like lightning: "Don't make trouble, I won't cause you any trouble!"

Half of Dong Rui's body was numb and he almost couldn't breathe. He knew that the other party had cut off his blood, even though it was only for a short moment.

This kid's skills seem to have improved again, damn it!

He Lingchuan said quickly: "This case has been handed over to others for investigation. The follow-up has nothing to do with me, and I will not testify against you."

Dong Rui was dubious: "Who took over?"

"Heavenly Palace."

Dong Rui's face suddenly turned pale, and his voice became hoarse: "How could it be the Heavenly Palace?"

He Lingchuan asked him: "Do you know what exactly Snail Toad committed?"

Dong Rui shook his head: "As soon as I arrived in Lingxu, I took over the treatment of Snail Toad. It was seriously injured, and the delay was too long! I spent a lot of effort to stabilize the injury, and it still has to be cured now. Regular care.”

He paused: "Before you came, I had only been out a few times."

He Lingchuan sometimes forgets how homely this guy is: "Isn't Snail Chan here?"

"No, the place here is too small, and the environment is not suitable." The house is too small, and the neighbors will hear you if you speak loudly. It is not suitable for raising monsters. After all, the toad's cry is still very loud. What's more, snail toads are amphibious creatures and are best suited to muddy and humid environments.

"Where did those two people in your courtyard come from?"

"The owner of Snail Toad sent him here. He calls it a helper, but in reality he is of no use. He can only buy me some things."

He Lingchuan asked again: "Is the owner of Snail Toad named Mai Xuewen?"

Dong Rui blinked: "My surname is indeed Mai. He is tall and thin, looks gentle, but his eyes are gloomy."

Mai Xuewen looked like this. He Lingchuan thought thoughtfully: "Back then, was he the one who helped you escape from Bejia?"

Dong Rui looked at him and felt wary: "Didn't you say you won't investigate the case anymore?"

He Lingchuan smiled and said: "I will no longer investigate the case for the official, but I have to know something." In his current situation, more information is more help.