When night fell and the lanterns were lit, the prosperity of Mingzhou City was finally revealed.
It was located in the north of the empire, close to the border of the north. During the War of the Heaven's Origin, it was the most important town in the north and the capital of the war zone.
Although the war brought pain, it also brought progress, communication, and openness. During the War of the Heaven's Origin that lasted for decades, the population of foreigners in Mingzhou City soared. They brought not only the tactics and military theories of the Western Continent but also the customs and culture of the Western Civilization. Mingzhou City accepted them one by one.
The night in this city is like a magnificent picture scroll, slowly unfolding amidst the colorful lights and cheerful songs. The country's border opening and communication with the four barbarians was implemented the fastest and best in the Northern Ming Dynasty. This is because before the border opening order, the people had already communicated with each other for many years … Here, there are people singing in the brothel, there are also people in the music hall and theater, the Three Yuan Restaurant is full of gluttons, there are storytellers singing lyrics, there are drummers playing drums, and in the newly opened Western Barbarian restaurants, there are also well-dressed officials and noblewomen going in and out, looking at the scenery outside the window, clumsily cutting steak with knives and forks, and listening to the melodious sound of violins.
The people were mostly curious about new things. If they went to see the scenery of the Western Continent, even if it was unappetizing, it would be something to brag about when they came back. Being different and trying new things always made people feel superior. However, Constable Zhang and Ranger Sun did not have such needs and curiosity, because the former had studied in the Divine Power of Flames for a few years and had already seen the most authentic scenery of the Western Continent, while the latter …
Sun Lang said that he was not targeting anyone. He just felt that almost all the entertainment in the world, whether it was the Western Continent or the Western Continent, were garbage.
Since they did not have such needs and curiosity, and they had business to attend to, there was no need for them to wander around in the downtown area looking for food. Sun Lang and Zhang Yinluo found a random restaurant and sat down at a table in the corner. The waiter eagerly came to serve them tea. Sun Lang waved his hand and said, "Fried pork, salted duck, steamed shad, and a bowl of Dragon Whisker Noodles."
Then, he took out a small piece of silver and placed it on the table. "After that, go downstairs and buy some black leba and red sausages from the Lihuo Nation for this lady. Make them thick and black, the longer the better …"
"Drink your tea."
Zhang Yinluo glared at him fiercely, then said pleasantly, "Second Brother, just give me a crystal osmanthus cake."
"Give me some seasonal fruits and vegetables," Sun Lang said seriously. "You'd better drink more water these days."
Zhang Yinluo was already somewhat used to Sun Lang's inexplicable crazy words, so he chose to ignore him. Not long after, the dishes were placed on the table. Neither of them wanted to drink, so they ordered a pot of lychee cream. After a while, the cups and plates were empty. Zhang Yinluo couldn't help but ask in a low voice, "Hey, where are we going next?"
Sun Lang smiled faintly. "I already said, to go fishing, to catch a big fish."
Zhang Yinluo sighed and patted the table lightly. "Hey, in theory, I'm your employer, but now it's like I'm being led by the nose by you. I'm inexplicably being led around by you, and then inexplicably finding clues, and then inexplicably moving on to the next destination … It's very boring. I'm not your follower, I'm your employer. Employers have the right to inquire about the progress of a task, right?"
Sun Lang blinked his eyes, as if saying, "Ah, there's actually such a thing!"
With a shocked expression, just as Zhang Yinluo was about to explode, he laughed and said, "You can only blame yourself for being too young. You directly gave the Jinghong Sword to me after negotiating the conditions during the day. Are you stupid now?
The buyer's market has become the seller's market. I'm the boss here, hahahahaha … "
No matter how Zhang Yinluo beat around the bush and asked questions, and even brought up his family, Sun Lang refused to reveal the truth. The two of them spent some time in the restaurant. Sun Lang stood up and waved his hand to let Constable Zhang pay the bill.
Zhang Yinluo glared at him and said, "I only ate a portion of osmanthus cake!
You were the one who ordered all the fish and meat, so why should I pay? "
Sun Lang picked his teeth with a bamboo stick and rolled his eyes. "F * ck, even the most stingy contractor has to pay for food and lodging. I don't need you to sleep with me, so why are you so calculative about paying for a meal?"
After saying that, the ranger swaggered down the stairs. Looking at his back that clearly said, "If you don't pay, I'll eat and dash", Zhang Yinluo was so angry that he stomped his feet. With this grandson's thick skin, he definitely wouldn't feel pressured to eat and dash. However, she, Constable Zhang, couldn't afford to lose face like this … Bastard, if it weren't for the fact that I need you now, I would definitely throw you, this freeloader, into jail.
'F * ck, I don't have to spend any money, and it tastes so good. At the same time, I also get the pleasure of killing a rich dog. When these two pleasures are added together, I get even more pleasures. Sun Lang did not care about Zhang Yinluo's "I want to kill you" gaze, and he felt that he had learned another unique skill when it came to tasting food.
After leaving the restaurant and leading the horse, Sun Lang said, "Let's go, there is a deserted yard in Guanyin Alley next to the Dingfeng Sect. There is an old locust tree in the yard with luxuriant branches. If we climb over the wall, we will find that house … According to the information 'accidentally' overheard by Gu Weiwei's cowherd, Qin Yu and her employer have mentioned this place many times. I think that this place must be full of evil transactions. Let's sneak in at night and search around, we will definitely find something."
It was not until now that Zhang Yinluo heard some useful information. She couldn't help but feel refreshed. No wonder he chose to sneak in at night … This time, it was different from the Xiuchun Hall, where there was no clear target and no information. They could not catch the mastermind as quickly as they did with Zhang Jianyuan, so they had to sneak in secretly. But she suddenly thought of something. "Wait … we learned about Qin Yu's secret residence from Zhang Jianyuan, but her mysterious employer destroyed the scene before us and left some misleading clues, trying to distract us.
Will we alert her this time and make her take precautions early on? "
Sun Lang's face stiffened … damn, why did he suddenly feel that this woman was becoming smarter?
He snorted and tried to cover up. "So what if she is prepared?
The only clue points to this place, and there is no other way. Even if it is a dragon's lair or a tiger's lair, we have to try it. Also … it is better to be prepared. If she is prepared, it means that she has made more preparations, and since she is more prepared, she will leave more flaws … "
"That is true …" Zhang Yinluo's eyes flickered as she looked at Sun Lang and whispered, "But the danger level is also higher … Maybe what awaits us are swords and traps, aren't you afraid?"
Sun Lang laughed as if nothing had happened. "If you are not afraid, why should I be?
Don't forget, I'm a man, and you're a woman. If I'm caught, I'll be stabbed once at most. But your breasts are so big, and you're quite pretty just by looking at your appearance. If you're captured, you'll end up in a tragedy of a secret female investigator … "
"Although your mouth is still so dirty and I don't understand what you are saying, I know it is not something good …" Zhang Yinluo did not lose her temper this time. Instead, she smiled and said, "But now, you do look like a real ranger. It is not unreasonable that President Hu values you … Maybe this is what a ranger looks like. Although you are frivolous and full of dirty jokes, you are a man of your word when it comes to business …"
Sun Lang was not used to this flattery. He snorted and said, "You're wrong, Miss Zhang. The reason why I'm not afraid is that I'm a peerless master. Even if all the warriors in Mingzhou City were to band together, most of them would not be able to defeat me. Why should I be afraid?"
Zhang Yinluo burst into laughter. "You?
A peerless expert?
Are you talking about shameless and sharp-tongued?
I've never seen such a shameless and outspoken peerless expert. Moreover, he's even a firearms user … "
"I am not convinced. Are those who use guns not considered experts?
Have you heard of a bat demon named Alcatraz? He is known as the old man with two guns … "
It was a cool night with a cool breeze. The night scenery was picturesque. Sun Lang and Zhang Yinluo rode on their horses, chatting as they hurried to their destination. Mingzhou City's night scenery was prosperous and peaceful, but in the darkness, someone had already arranged everything, waiting for the two reckless fellows to walk into the trap.