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The next morning, after breakfast, Chao Gai said enthusiastically: "Xian brother, you and I, let's use some guns and sticks."

Zhang Zhengdao was also interested in learning the skills of this "King of Pagodas" and said with a smile: "King Chao, please."

The two of them came to the courtyard. Chao Gai took a simple knife, made a faint chop, and said with a smile: "Xian brother, please."

It was also Zhang Zhengdao's first time to compete with someone with real swords and guns, and he replied: "That's it, King Chao Tianwang, please."

The two of them got into a stance, each holding a sword and a gun, calming down and preparing to compete.

Zhang Zhengdao knew that Chao Gai once carried the bluestone pagoda in the stream and his strength was amazing. He did not dare to fight with him, so he could only use cleverness.

After shaking his spear, Zhang Zhengdao thrust straight out, only taking out Chao Gai's chest.

Raising his sword to block, Chao Gai laughed loudly and fought with Zhang Zhengdao.

As expected of the "King of Towers", the simple knife in his hand flew up and down, hitting Zhang Zhengdao's gun, making a "ding-dong" sound.

The two fought for more than ten times, and Zhang Zhengdao knew that he was no match for him.

This Chao Gai didn't marry any wives and concubines, he just stayed at home all day long, just beating his muscles and bones, so he was brave and powerful, which was really remarkable.

Zhang Zhengdao was practicing martial arts halfway through. Although he got guidance from Sun Yuan and Coach Zhang, he couldn't follow the routine. He also lacked some fighting experience and fell into a disadvantage.

The two fought for more than twenty years, and Zhang Zhengdao took out the spear in his palm, but was chopped down by Chao Gai's simple knife.

"King Chao Tian is indeed worthy of his reputation, but he is no match for me." Zhang Zhengdao smiled bitterly.

Chao Gai put away his simple sword and said with a smile: "Xiandi is young, and it is rare to have such skills with a gun and stick."

The two returned to the hall and sat down. Zhang Zhengdao saw that it was getting late and wanted to leave.

It was rare for Chao Gai to meet a good man who spoke humorously and wanted to stay with him for one more night.

Zhang Zhengdao, however, excused himself by saying, "I have been away from home for a long time, and my old parents are still here. I just look forward to returning home as soon as possible."

Chao Gai said: "In this case, I will not keep my good brother. If you have time in the future, you can come and stay in my village for a while."

Zhang Zhengdao thanked him and said, "If I have time, I will definitely visit the King of Heaven."

Chao Gai also ordered the banker to take out some silver and give it to Zhang Zhengdao.

Seeing how generous he was, Zhang Zhengdao was not polite to him. He just took the five taels of silver, said goodbye to Chao Gai, and led his family to Yuncheng County.

When we arrived in the county, we stayed at the inn in a secluded alley, opened two rooms, and had lunch.

"I want to go to Shijie Village. It's half a day's journey from here. I'll be back by noon tomorrow." Zhang Zhengdao said.

Mrs. Wei was a little panicked. She had just arrived here and was unfamiliar with the place. She was staying in an inn and did not want Zhang Zhengdao to leave.

Pulling Zhang Zhengdao's sleeve, Mrs. Wei said: "Officials, why don't you take me with you?"

Zhang Zhengdao shook his head and said: "Madam, you can live in this county with peace of mind. The security in Yuncheng County is quite good, so nothing will happen to you. Besides, my second mother is here too. You guys will stay in the same place at night, just rest in the shop and don't go out."

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Sun Erniang smiled and said: "Don't worry, sister, I'm here. If any thief doesn't open his eyes, my aunt's knife will have nowhere to use it."

In the past two days, thanks to Mrs. Wei's deliberate friendship, the two of them have become much closer, and they have already become like sisters.

Zhang Zhengdao smiled and said, "Just rest in peace. I'll leave now and come back early tomorrow morning. Then I'll hire a big truck and return to Qinghe County."

Mrs. Wei had no choice but to say: "Officer, go and come back quickly."

She leaned against Zhang Zhengdao's body again and whispered: "Originally, the slave family planned to serve the official tonight, but now, we have to wait until the official comes back."

Zhang Zhengdao was overjoyed and wanted to put the matter of the three Ruan brothers behind him, but thinking of his grand ambition to achieve hegemony, he had to suppress the heat in his heart, touched Mrs. Wei's delicate face with his hand, and whispered in her ear: "

If we can persuade the two mothers to come together, the officials will reward you greatly."

The Wei man rolled his eyes charmingly at him, then glanced at Sun Erniang, who was glaring at the two of her, and nodded.

After saying goodbye to his family, Zhang Zhengdao took some silver taels with him, left the inn, and found a place where carriages and horses were rented in the county. He spent twenty taels of silver, rented a horse from Dali Property, drove the horse out of the city, and headed straight to Shijie.

Village.

I hurried forward in a hurry, and in just half a day, I arrived outside Shijie Village before the sun set.

Zhang Zhengdao rode to Ruan Xiaoer's house. It happened that the little monkey Ruan Liang was playing in the yard. When he saw a visitor, he was not afraid. He ran closer and looked at the horse curiously.

"Is your father at home?" Zhang Zhengdao touched his head.

Ruan Liang replied: "At the fifth uncle's house."

Zhang Zhengdao smiled and said: "Take me to find it."

Ruan Liang jumped up and down in front of him to lead the way, leading Zhang Zhengdao to Ruan Xiaowu's house.

During this period, Ruan Xiaowu couldn't hold it back anymore and went to town to gamble and lost some money. He was so angry that his mother became ill again.

Ruan Xiaoer then came to Ruan Xiaowu's home and advised his brothers not to gamble again.

"Second brother, fifth brother, seventh brother, are you at home?" Zhang Zhengdao stood outside the courtyard and shouted.

The little monkey Ruan Liang got into the house and said to Ruan Xiaoer: "Daddy, what a big horse."

Ruan Xiaoer had already heard Zhang Zhengdao's voice. He quickly walked out of the room and said with a big smile: "My lord, I haven't seen you for a long time. You want to hurt me."

Zhang Zhengdao also smiled and said: "Second brother, I have been running around in Jianghu for a long time, and I just came back from other places."

Ruan Xiaowu followed him out of the house, laughing and saying: "Brother Xian is here just in time, let's go have some drinks together."

"Where's Brother Qi?" Zhang Zhengdao didn't see Ruan Xiaoqi. He looked around, but didn't see him.

Ruan Xiaoer smiled bitterly and said: "Xiao Qi is in your Lion House and is reluctant to come back."

Zhang Zhengdao asked in confusion: "When did Seventh Brother go?"

Ruan Xiaowu untied a small boat, jumped into the cabin, picked up the oars, and shouted: "Get on the boat quickly, go to the hotel on the other side, eat and chat."

Zhang Zhengdao tied the horse's reins to the tree and jumped into the cabin.

Ruan Xiaoer told the little monkey Ruan Liang: "Go and ask your mother to come and take care of grandma."

Ruan Liang, who was already six years old, jumped back home and called his mother.

Ruan Xiaoer was just about to get on the boat when he remembered someone and said: "A professor has recently arrived in the village. He has many friends with my brothers. Can we invite him to have a drink with him?"

Zhang Zhengdao was surprised, knowing in his heart that the professor Ruan Xiaoer was talking about must be Wu Yong, the "smart star".

Ruan Xiaowu said: "Our brother is drinking, no matter what we ask him to do."

Ruan Xiaoer said: "Then forget it."

The three of them took a small boat and rowed to a restaurant on the other side of Shijie Lake to have a drink.

After ordering some food and wine, Zhang Zhengdao pretended not to know and asked: "What do you call the new professor?"

Ruan Xiaoer said: "That professor, whose surname is Wu Mingyong, has a Chinese character for Xue. He just moved here not long ago and taught the children in the village how to read and calligraphy. My monkey also learned some calligraphy from him."

Ruan Xiaowu said: "That professor doesn't look like a good person. He even has a nickname, called 'Zhi Duo Xing'. How much wisdom can a country professor have?"

Ruan Xiaoer scolded: "Fifth brother is extremely rude. He is a scholar and has never provoked you."

Ruan Xiaowu placed three large bowls in sequence, filled them with wine, and shouted: "If you are a scholar, why don't you write well and just play with two copper chains in the morning and evening?"