Heavenly Dao Formula

By the fourth day, there was already an anecdote circulating in the streets and alleys.

That is, a eccentric alchemist came to the Privy Council Mansion. He spends a lot of time every day wandering around the brothels and fragrance workshops. At the same time, he patronizes an astonishing number of women. In order to entertain this distinguished guest, the normal business of some brothels has been affected, so that when the doors open at a certain time, other customers can't find a free girl.

This is simply a vulgar act despised by everyone!

It is understandable that high-ranking officials and wealthy businessmen have a bit different hobbies from ordinary people. At least they are entertaining themselves behind closed doors. The key point is that although his girls order a lot, they seldom show mercy to someone. There are as many people as there are when they enter the wing room, and there are as many people when they come out, as if no woman has ever been able to win his heart. The practice is undoubtedly adding fuel to the fire.

There were even rumors in the streets and alleys that benefactors wanted to collectively boycott this person.

The brothel is another attitude.

Most of the well-informed bustards already knew Xia Fan's style of work, and if they were unwilling to offend the Privy Council, it was an acceptable price to send away one or two girls. So that later, Xia Fan had just arrived at the entrance of the brothel, and the shopkeeper had already summoned the girl to the room in advance to wait.

Since it is unavoidable, it is better to let him finish speaking early, so as not to delay the next business - this is also the consensus of most stores.

In order to avoid being poached, some old bustards even prepare a few newcomers with strong resistance and disobedience to discipline, or old girls who are not interested, and send them directly to Xia Fan. The generous ones even waived the ransom fee directly, in order to gain favor with the Privy Council.

Xia Fan is naturally happy to see the success.

Anyway, it will definitely not be him who returns the favor at that time.

"Today's presentation... No, this is the end of the talent recruitment. If you are interested in going to Jinxia City, you can come to me and talk about it in detail."

"Thank you, sir, for your kindness." The girls all got up and saluted as if they had been instructed, and then filed out.

"It's over?" Fang Xiandao poked his head out from the back room.

"Well, the next step is to sign the tripartite agreement."

"Three parties... what?" Fang Xiandao frowned slightly, but quickly said in relief, "Forget it, tomorrow is the grand ceremony day, and we will be able to return to Jinxia soon."

"Indeed." Xia Fan walked to the window, pushed open the sash, and a gust of cold wind rushed into the room. Although it was a bit cool, it also dissipated a lot of the strong smell of incense powder in the room.

At this time, the sky was getting dark, and the red lanterns on the street were lit up one by one, looking from a distance like two neat rows of lights. The direction of the imperial palace is even more brightly lit. The flaming torch at the top of the city outlines the outline of the palace, and at the same time illuminates the nearby stone streets. It is worthy of the title of Qi Country Metropolis.

For the residents of the city, the crown prince's ascension to the throne is undoubtedly a major event worth remembering for a lifetime, but they would not think that this is just the beginning of another upheaval, and the new emperor is just a footnote of the upheaval.

Of course, what kind of shocks and changes will be brought to Gyeonggi after the news is released is no longer a matter for Xia Fan to worry about. During the time he came to Shangyuan, he not only obtained a lot of information, secret records of spells and blueprints of magic weapons from the Privy Council, but also poached more than a dozen well-educated enlightenment teachers who could be employed immediately with a little training. It has been quite rewarding. It is completely reasonable for him to ask to return to his hometown for the New Year after the ceremony is over.

In fact, even if he leaves without saying goodbye, the Privy Council may not be able to respond in time - the news of the unity of the six kingdoms will definitely impact the ruling and opposition parties, and with the visit and hospitality of the Seven Star Alchemists, it will not be easy for them to stay in the Gyeonggi area stably. Pay attention to Shenzhou Yancheng thousands of miles away.

As Fang Xiandao said, the day of the return trip is coming soon.

"But today's night is really a bit deserted." Fang Xiandao said with emotion, "It's obviously the time when brothels are welcoming customers, but there are not many people on the street—maybe everyone knows you are coming, so they all avoid this place brothel?"

"It makes me sound like a catastrophe." Xia Fan sneered, "Why didn't they avoid them yesterday? Some even wanted to come to find fault."

"It can't be that you beat that guy too hard to scare everyone."

"That's not to say that there are no guests..." Xia Fan's voice suddenly lowered, and he vaguely felt that something was wrong.

There are not only brothels on this street, there are wine shops and a small inn in the distance. But at a distance of two to three hundred meters, not even a moving figure can be seen, as if the curfew is still maintained in the city. And Xia Fan remembers that when he first arrived at this brothel, there were still many pedestrians on the street, and the lanterns were not lit—in other words, if there was news that made the regular customers reach an agreement, because of his relationship, he decided to find another place to enjoy himself. Therefore, it is impossible for the residents on the street not to know about this matter. Then why did they go out of their way to hang the lanterns out?

"What time is it?"

"The four quarters of Xu time has just passed." Fang Xiandao thought for a while and replied.

"It may not be surprising in other places, but at this point in time in Shangyuan City, shouldn't any street be so deserted?" Xia Fan questioned.

"It's a bit strange." Fang Xiandao also realized that he took out a fingernail-sized emerald, as if he wanted to do some calculations, when there were also hurried footsteps outside the door.

A servant walked into the room out of breath, with a look of fear in his eyes. When he saw the two of them, he immediately handed over a note, "Lord Xia, someone asked me to give this to you! Please spare my life!"

Xia Fan and Fang Xiandao looked at each other, took the note and opened it.

There are only a few sentences above.

"Leave the attic immediately."

"Go out through the south side door, don't enter the main street, act now!"

"The person in front of me, just let him stay in the woodshed."

What's happening here?

Xia Fan stared at the servant and asked, "Who asked you to deliver the letter?"

"Big, my lord, the little one doesn't know, he is wearing an alchemist's robe, and there is a hood on his head, so the little, little one can't see his appearance clearly."

"Alchemist's robe?" Fang Xiandao asked in surprise, "Do you have such a relationship in the Privy Council of Gyeonggi?"

This is undoubtedly a warning message, coupled with the abnormal phenomenon outside the street, the timing of its appearance is indeed intriguing. But at the same time, it may also lead the two into a preset trap.

A figure of Qingjian suddenly flashed in Xia Fan's mind.

"Can you do divination while running?"

"Of course not!" Fang Xiandao said that this was an insult. "Divination requires concentration and dedication to get reliable results. I'm already considered a genius if I don't ask for bathing and burning incense."

"Then do what the note says first." Xia Fan said decisively, "If it's a trap, you'd better prepare your best combat technique."

Then he looked at the servant, "Can we go directly to the south wall here?"

"Yes, yes. Go downstairs and cross the courtyard, then take the stone bridge on the left to cross the garden, then turn left, and then go straight all the way to the south end." The latter said tremblingly.

"Okay, you can go to the firewood room and stay here, it's none of your business here." Xia Fan winked at Fang Xiandao, and walked downstairs first.