The years when I explored the fairyland.

Chapter 14 14: Asylum

Iron Spear Martial Arts School,

In the living room.

Chu Zhou held the teacup and silently stirred the tea leaves in the cup with a serious expression, and no one knew what he was thinking about.

Fan Zhong stood behind him, bowed slightly, and said nothing.

After waiting for a moment, Chu Zhou turned his head slightly and looked towards the gate, and saw a big man walking towards them quickly.

Before the person arrived, the voice arrived first. A loud voice rang out in the hall: "Hahaha, I was wondering why the sun is so bright today. It turns out that the young Taoist priest is here to visit?

What a rare guest! I apologize for the poor hospitality! "

I have to say, although he is a warrior, the man in front of me seems to be a very versatile person.

But Chu Zhou couldn't ignore the fierce aura that was coming towards him, which seemed to make his hair stand on end.

He paused for a moment, then smiled and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Master Wei. Please forgive me for coming here without an invitation!"

"You're welcome, please take a seat. Have some tea!"

Wei Jinkui waved his hand, and a maid brought tea again. Then the host and the guest sat down. He got straight to the point and asked, "Young Taoist priest, are you here to discuss something important?"

"nature!"

Chu Zhou responded like this, then looked around and asked, "Is it convenient to talk here?"

"This is the Iron Spear Martial Arts School, there's no problem!" Wei Jinkui smiled confidently: "Please go ahead and tell me, okay?"

"I came here this time to ask for a favor. Master, can you please take a look at this?"

Chu Zhou reached out and took something out from his arms and handed it over.

Wei Jinkui narrowed his eyes slightly, but after just a glance, he widened his eyes.

"This is?"

"Outside Baisha City, the deed to five hundred acres of the finest paddy fields!"

Wei Jinkui narrowed his eyes again, and there seemed to be a gleam of light in them: "What do you mean, young Taoist priest?"

Chu Zhou smiled and said, "I remember that Master Wei Wu has the title of Juren, right?"

"Yes, in the twenty-third year of Lingde, I ranked fourth in the third list of the military examination. But what does this have to do with the land deed?"

"I heard that candidates who have passed the martial arts exams have tax-free land under their names?"

"Yes! But what does it have to do with this land deed?"

This was the second time he had repeated it, and when he spoke again, Wei Jinkui's expression turned a little grim.

Because, no matter whether it is a civil or military examination, as long as one has achieved merit, there will be corresponding tax-free land, also known as tax-exempt land.

In other words, the output from this land does not need to pay taxes to the state, which can be considered a benefit for the gentlemen who have achieved success.

Therefore, no matter how poor one was before passing the imperial examination, as long as one passed the examination, one could gather a large amount of land under one's name, and the land would become tax-free.

Taking advantage of the imperial court is normal and allowed anywhere.

However, there is a limit to the amount of tax-free land. For example, for a scholar, the amount is only 60 mu, and for a juren, the amount cannot exceed 1,000 mu.

Therefore, this spot is very rare!

And such a rare spot, and you come and want it just by showing off the land deed?
Isn't this a joke?
No wonder Wei Jinkui looked unhappy. How shameless do you have to be to get benefits without any real talk?!
However, Chu Zhou looked calm and composed. He said, "My idea is to register these 500 acres of high-quality farmland under the name of Wei Wushi.

Every year's harvest, apart from the share given to the tenants, my Xuanzhen Temple only needs to take 10% of the rest, which is enough for us brothers and sisters to eat and drink.

The rest can be sent to the Iron Spear Martial Arts School."

"Do you think my Iron Spear Martial Arts School is begging for food? Wait, how much do you say..."

Wei Jinkui was ready to fly into a rage, but he seemed to react suddenly: "Little Taoist priest, who did you just say took up that 10%?"

"I am at Xuanzhen Temple!"

"Then send the rest to me?"

"Yup!"

After taking another look at the land deed on the table, Wei Jinkui calmed down.

Just because, how can this be called affiliation?

This is clearly sending both money and food!
However, Wei Jinkui was an old and wise man after all. He paused for a moment and did not rush to agree. Instead, he asked again, "As the saying goes, when you give a gift to someone, you must ask for something. I just don't know what my Iron Spear Martial Arts School needs to pay in return?"

"Not much, I just hope that Master Wei Wu can express some attitude to the outside world."

Chu Zhou looked directly into Wei Jinkui's eyes and said seriously, "My master is gone, and Xuanzhen Temple has lost its protection. It's just me and my two junior brothers guarding this family business. It's like a child carrying gold through a busy city, which will attract all kinds of covetousness.

Naturally you have to seek shelter!
I think the Iron Spear Martial Arts School is the most suitable one."

"Is that so?"

Wei Jinkui did not agree or reject it immediately. Instead, he put his big hand on the table and pointed at it with his fingers, making a "beep, beep, beep" sound.

After a long silence, he suddenly asked, "Something big happened in Baisha City these days. Does the young Taoist know about it?"

Chu Zhou didn't seem to hesitate at all: "Are you talking about the suicide of Xue Nu, the head butler of the Xue Mansion?"

"Is it suicide?"

"Isn't it suicide if I ripped my own neck?"

"So, it wasn't you?"

"Of course, I did it!"

Unexpectedly, Chu Zhou admitted it very readily: "The Xue family wants to skin and drain my Xuanzhen Temple and swallow it all, but they don't allow me to kill someone?
Just targeting Xue Nu is already giving face to the county magistrate! " "Haha, I don't think the county magistrate will like the way you save face for him. "

Wei Jinkui seemed to be more powerful as he spoke. He stared at Chu Zhou and asked, "Since you have such means, why do you need my protection?"

"I still want it!"

Chu Zhou was full of lies, and he said, “If my master were here, I would certainly be fearless, but I am not my master, and I am still too young.

Besides, you should know something about the secret technique. It can be used to fight for your life, but it is not suitable for self-defense."

“So, I have to look for an industry that matches my ability. I can have two or three shops to make a living, and the Xuanzhen Temple to support myself. That will be enough.

No matter how much, especially the prime land that many people are eyeing, it is better to give it away as soon as possible. "

"So, I'm here, but I don't know if Master Wei is afraid of the Xue family?"

"Haha, don't try to provoke me. I've eaten more salt than you've walked. This little trick is useless!"

Although he said so, Wei Jinkui still pointed at the table with his finger. With the sound of "beep, beep, beep", the living room fell into silence.

After a long time, he looked up again and said, "Answer me one last question. If it's okay, I'll take your deal!"

"Please say?"

"What exactly is the secret technique left by Taoist Xuan Zhen?"

Chu Zhou hesitated for a moment, then said, "The Art of the Demonic Ghosts can use secret methods to imprison the demons that died in the mouth of a hungry tiger, and then use them to kill people.

Although this method is beneficial, it also has major flaws. You need to be well prepared before using it, otherwise it will harm others and yourself!"

"Is this the reason why Taoist Xuanzhen died?"

"Yes! The situation was critical at the time. The one-horned ghost was too fast. Even if Master wanted to use this "Ghost Technique", he couldn't use it."

"I see!"

Wei Jinkui seemed to have resolved the confusion in his heart, he stood up and said, "In that case, I will accept your order at the Iron Spear Martial Arts School."

Chu Zhou also stood up, bowed respectfully, and said, "Thank you, Master."

"Now, is it inappropriate to call me like this?"

"Then thank you, Uncle Wei."

"Don't worry, nephew. Since I have agreed to this matter, I will protect you!"

"So good!"

……

When he came, Chu Zhou handed in his visiting card and waited for the host to give the order before he was allowed to enter.

When he left, Wei Jinkui, the owner of the Iron Spear Martial Arts School, personally saw him off to the door. The two sides exchanged greetings, calling each other "uncle" and "nephew", and it was very warm, as if it was a play.

In fact, this is just a show!
After Chu Zhou boarded the carriage and gradually drove away, Wei Jinkui did not leave immediately. Instead, he stood by the door and watched for a long time.

A figure quietly approached, and also leaned over to take a look before saying, "I also met him before when Taoist Xuan Zhen visited me, and I didn't feel anything different!

This time, I was impressed! "

"How could this little fellow, who was able to survive under the hands of Taoist Xuan Zhen, be as simple as you see?"

After Wei Jinkui said this, he asked, "How much truth do you think he said?"

Wei Fangjie tilted his head and thought carefully for a moment before saying, "I think it should be at least 70% true! 70% true and 30% false, that should be about right."

After a pause, he added: "It is true that he needs the protection of my Iron Spear Martial Arts School, and the "Ghost Art" should be half true and half false. As for controlling ghosts and killing people...,
It should be true!"

Wei Jinkui nodded slowly and said, "In any case, this little guy already has the capital to survive in Baisha City. I hope he will live better and better!"

"So, Dad, how are you going to help him?"

"Please help me make an appointment with the chief accountant. The deed of the 500 acres of land still needs to be changed. Also, tell your mother that we will go out of the city tomorrow.

It’s been a while since I went to burn incense to the Great Emperor Zhenwu. We went there three days in a row.”

"Ah, are you going to be there for three days in a row?"

"If you take someone's land, you have to do it well." Wei Jinkui glanced at him and said, "You should follow me these few days!"

"What am I going to do?"

"You should spend more time with that young Taoist priest. Even if you can't get any useful information out of him, it would be good to be more cautious."

……

Inside the carriage.

Chu Zhou sat there without caring about his image, rubbing his eyebrows with his hands to relieve his fatigue.

Even though it was just a few words, to be honest, every sentence was full of sharp wit and could not be taken lightly, and it consumed a lot of energy.

On the side, Fan Zhong hesitated for a long time and finally spoke: "Master, do we really need to do this?"

"Are you worried about the five hundred acres of land?"

"That's 500 mu of top-quality paddy fields. The old owner used a lot of tricks to get it. Giving it away like this is really..."

Fan Zhong couldn't continue, he was really distressed, but Chu Zhou opened his eyes and said with a smile: "For the sake of the safety of our Xuanzhen Temple, even if it is only temporary, it is worth it!"

"Besides, the things that are thrown out are just thrown out. If we are strong enough, one day, they will be sent back obediently!"

　Two more chapters are here, please read on...

　　
　
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