Eternal Night

Chapter 46 Bianliang, little mute?

(PS: Today is the third update, which is the only one before the release at the end of this month or next month?)

The capital of the Northern Song Dynasty, Dongjing Bianliang!
The place where Wu Xianxiao and the other two appeared was on a hillside, from which they could just see a corner of the city in the distance, and this was naturally the city of Bianliang.

"Niujia Village should be nearby. The little mute is buried next to the peach forest below. It will be very beautiful there next spring. The little mute will probably be very happy." Wu Xianxiao said, looking down.

Wu Xianxiao had told the two about the experience of the Clay Buddha Yaksha's dream world before. Yamade was heartless and naturally didn't think anything of it. He said casually: "Then when the peaches are ripe, we will collect more and bring them back to Gaia."

Xu Shilan kicked Yamade, then walked to Wu Xianxiao's side and said softly, "The dead are gone, but at least you are still alive. You still remember her. If you offer sacrifices to her every year, I think she will rest in peace."

Wu Xianxiao nodded silently, and the Chirp on his shoulder flew straight out and flew towards the peach forest at the foot of the hillside.

Wu Xianxiao shouted loudly: "Don't fly too far, we are going to Bianliang City, be careful not to find us in a while."

The bird chirped twice and then disappeared in the blink of an eye.

Yamade touched her chin and said thoughtfully: "This bird... seems to have become fatter?"

Wu Xianxiao nodded affirmatively. He found that Jiujiu's body had indeed grown a little bigger. He didn't know whether it was because it absorbed the monster core or ate the wild boar monster meat.

Xu Shilan sighed again. She always felt that these two guys were too unreliable during non-combat periods. Then she called them and led them down the hillside to the official road.

Three people and one bird walked on this official road, watching the pedestrians and cars coming and going. The closer they got to the city ahead, the more congested the road felt. The level of bustle was far beyond what the Dream World of Peace Hotel could compare to.

Wu Xianxiao and the other two were all wearing maintenance personnel uniforms. Although they were not space suits, they were tight-sleeved and shorts. In ancient times, they were definitely considered strange costumes, but they were not conspicuous in this crowd. There were plenty of other strange costumes, including theatrical costumes, horse costumes, acrobatics clothes, and even people dressed like sumo wrestlers, as well as monks, Taoists, and even many foreigners with red, blond, and brown hair.

"Was the Song Dynasty so developed?"

Xu Shilan and Yamade were both stunned. Even though they were not good at history, after all, human civilization was actually interrupted during the Third World War. But they at least knew that before the Industrial Revolution, human civilization was very backward and poor. They really didn't expect a situation like this one.

Wu Xianxiao's face was full of expectation and appreciation. He said, "In ancient times, China was indeed much more developed than other regions and countries, especially the Song Dynasty, which was a famous period in history when not only the territory was expanded, but also the culture and economy were prosperous."

Yamade scratched her nose and asked, "What about expanding the territory?"

"Besides expanding the territory."

"What about the combat aspect?"

"Besides expanding the territory."

"That……"

Wu Xianxiao and Yamade were laughing and joking as they got closer to the city gate. Xu Shilan looked a little hesitant and asked softly, "There are so many non-white people around. I guess the Song Dynasty won't be as afraid of 'foreigners' as the Qing Dynasty, right? Then how do we get into the city?"

Wu Xianxiao was stunned for a moment, and then he suddenly remembered that there was something called a road pass in ancient times?
Although they are not like the identity documents of civilized times, they still have household registration and travel permits. The control over population movement may be even greater than in later generations. The three of them have nothing, so what kind of travel permit do they have? In this case, they may not be able to enter the city of Bianliang.

However, as they saw the city gate, the three of them saw that a large number of passers-by on the official road were entering and leaving at will, and the dozen or so officers and soldiers guarding the city gate looked more like a guard of honor or to maintain order, and they didn't even ask any questions.

The three of them were all amazed. As they followed the passers-by into the city gate, they saw crowds of people everywhere in the city, and many lanterns were being set up. It was about two or three o'clock in the afternoon. There were shouts, hawking, acrobatics, paper figurines, and sumo wrestling. The whole city of Bianliang was bustling with noise. It was really a prosperous ancient scene like the "Along the River During the Qingming Festival".

"No, this is the Song Dynasty?" Wu Xianxiao really couldn't believe it. He looked around and found a small shop selling herbal tea on the roadside. He clasped his fists to the old man selling herbal tea and said, "Father, what day is today? It's so lively?"

The old man was happily looking at the lanterns hung in a shop in the distance. He turned his head and looked at Wu Xianxiao. He looked him up and down, then looked at Yamade and Xu Shilan who were following Wu Xianxiao, and said with a smile: "Young man, you just came back from the sea? You don't even remember the Lantern Festival in your hometown?"

Wu Xianxiao understood immediately, and said to the old man with a smile: "It is because I have been away from home for too long. Thank you very much, old man."

The old man stroked his beard, poured three cups of cold tea and handed them to Wu Xianxiao and the other two, saying, "The emperor is wise and has honored Saint Guo as the national teacher. The weather has been good for the past two years, and the Liao barbarians in the north have been defeated again. I heard that they are about to destroy the country. This year's Lantern Festival is particularly lively. The emperor has issued an order for the whole nation to celebrate for seven days, without night curfew or restrictions on the population. Otherwise, how could the two barbarians behind you come to my holy capital of Tokyo so easily?"

Wu Xianxiao was puzzled but did not show it on his face. He took the herbal tea and drank it all in one gulp while clasping his fists to express his gratitude to the old man.

The three continued to walk along the street. Xu Shilan said as they walked, "It looks like a prosperous era. This is good. Business is easier in prosperous times. We will buy two buildings in this Bianliang city. Amadei and I will set up a shelter. Next month's gold will be used in this dream world. Now that we have the capital, you two little brothers, just watch how I, your sister, manipulate the situation." Xu Shilan spoke with great confidence. However, Wu Xianxiao and Amadei could see that she had been successful in the past and had the ability. They did not doubt her words. Amadei just said unconvincedly, "Little brother? Hehe, I'll scare you to death if I take it out!"

"Take it out! Now. If you don't take it out, I will look down on you today!" Xu Shilan was not afraid of the stage and shouted immediately.

This made Yamadea feel a little embarrassed and she could only stammer.

At this moment, the bird Jiujiu on Wu Xianxiao's shoulder chirped and was about to fly up to watch the fun. Wu Xianxiao stretched out his hand and held Jiujiu in his hand. Jiujiu immediately began to peck at his palm, and its chirping sounded aggrieved.

Wu Xianxiao said, "There are so many people here. How can you find us later? And what if someone comes with a slingshot or something else to shoot you?"

Jiujiu immediately started chirping loudly and pointed its head towards the sky. Wu Xianxiao looked up and saw a group of birds flying up and down, and some maids in ancient costumes on the tall buildings scattering fruits and vegetables, obviously teasing the birds.

Seeing this, Wu Xianxiao hesitated for a moment, then let go of his hand, but immediately said, "Then you must be careful not to run to crowded places, or places with many children. Also stay away from those holding slingshots, crossbows, etc., understand?"

It chirped twice, then touched Wu Xianxiao's face affectionately, and then spread its wings and flew high into the sky.

After Jiujiu flew out of sight, Wu Xianxiao looked at Yamade and Xu Shilan and said at the same time: "No, although I am not very good at history, except for some information I looked up for the purpose of arguing with others, I am not familiar with other things. But I also know that after the Xuanhe Year of the Northern Song Dynasty, it was the Jingkang Year of the Northern Song Dynasty, the Jingkang Shame. I just don't know how many years it took from Xuanhe to Jingkang Year. Could it be the same as Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, similar to the Kaiyuan Prosperity, and then it was suddenly cut off at the most prosperous time?"

"And who is Saint Guo? It can't be Guo Jing, right? "

Wu Xianxiao tried hard to recall his little historical memory. He only knew that the Northern Song Dynasty was destroyed after the Jingkang Incident, and then Zhao Gou fled to the south, which led to the establishment of the Southern Song Dynasty. Could it be that the world of baseline reality 0.7 deviated so much from the real historical reality? Did the Song Dynasty in this world become like the Qin Dynasty in the fairy tale, invincible?
Xu Shilan retorted, "Either you remembered history wrong, or the baseline reality of 0.7 is too far off, because we have seen it all along the way, and what we have seen and heard is a prosperous and flourishing era. Other things can deceive people, but the people's mental outlook cannot deceive people, right? And I heard from the old man that the North has won a victory, the economy and culture are booming, and the recent victory was a victory of destroying a country, so there will be no worries for at least 20 years, right?"

Wu Xianxiao was still hesitant, but from Xu Shilan's analysis, this was indeed the most reasonable explanation, so he nodded, looked at the huge crowds of people around him, and looked at the gradually arranged lantern scene, and was moved in his heart, so he said: "Then let's find a way to get our household registration first, and say that we have returned from overseas, which is possible. After that, we will see how to get the money, how to go through the government, and find a way to whitewash our identities and buy two buildings in this Bianliang city."

Joy is contagious. As the three of them walked in the festive atmosphere, the haze in their hearts gradually dissipated. They each looked at the ancient cultural landscape and looked for a place like a pawnshop to exchange gold for silver or copper coins.

At this moment, an emerald green shadow flew back quickly. As soon as it landed on Wu Xunxun's shoulder, it immediately chirped anxiously and fiercely.

Wu Xianxiao was stunned for a moment, then his face immediately turned cold. He whispered, "Is someone trying to hurt you? Point it out, where?"

Jiujiu shook his head in a human way, but continued to call anxiously and even pecked at Wu Xianxie's collar.

Wu Xianxiao looked around, then looked at Jiujiu carefully, and found that she was unharmed. Hearing the impatient voice, he immediately asked, "Slow down, slow down, don't be impatient, what exactly is it?"

The chirping stopped for a moment, then there was a single chirp, followed by two consecutive chirps, and it happened three times in a row.

"Little mute?" Wu Xianxiao asked blankly: "Jiujiu, you said you saw the little mute?"

Yamade and Xu Shilan both immediately complained: "No, how did you hear the three words 'little mute'?"

Unexpectedly, Jiujiu nodded immediately, nodded three times in a row, and then flew into the sky. Halfway through the flight, it fell down again, looked at Wu Xianxiao, called out, and flew up again.

Wu Xianxiao immediately said to Yamade and the others, "Wait for me here!"

Then he directly moved the qi and blood of the national martial arts, circulated the qi and blood of the human immortal martial arts, and quickly squeezed forward in the crowd, immediately attracting a burst of shouts and scolds from passers-by.

Wu Xianxiao didn't care and just rushed forward. After running for a while, the pedestrians in front of him gradually became less and less frequent. He looked forward and saw a very large temple. Jiujiu continued to fly into the temple. In front of Wu Xianxiao, there stood a high wall.

At this moment, he could not care about anything else. Wu Xianxiao rushed forward quickly, tapped the high wall with his feet several times, and then he jumped more than five meters into the air and onto the high wall. At this time, Jiujiu was drawing circles in one direction in the air, and Wu Xianxiao immediately looked over there, and saw a little girl of about thirteen or fourteen years old in palace dress, bending down to walk into the sedan chair. There were guards and palace maids in front, behind, left and right of the sedan chair.

As Wu Xianxiao jumped onto the high wall, the girl in palace dress happened to subconsciously turn her head to look over here, and saw Wu Xianxiao standing on the high wall, dozens of meters away from her. She was stunned for a moment, and then immediately got into the sedan chair.

"Little mute!"

Wu Xianxiao only took a quick glance, but he saw the little girl's eyes.

It's the eyes of the little mute!!
(End of this chapter)