After the bandits in Black Tiger Mountain were wiped out by the officers and soldiers, although there were still some small bandits who wanted to take advantage of the emptiness of the place and occupy the mountain as kings, they were quickly wiped out. The business road passing through Black Tiger Mountain was no longer disturbed by bandits.

, the number of caravans coming and going has doubled than before. Niangpi Town no longer sells that kind of black goods, and those stores have been turned into restaurants and inns, becoming the real destination for passing caravans, although there is less black goods

, but feel a little more at ease.

Mr. Lan who was here before is no longer here. I heard he was promoted, and some people said he was demoted. In short, he no longer works here. He has been replaced by an official who is kind and approachable and can deal with the caravans passing here. This place is also

There is no tea money, just a little toll. Tolls are also found in other places, which is a normal phenomenon.

This Black Tiger Mountain does not have the notorious Black Tiger Mountain bandits, but there is an additional Minglu Mountain Villa that is under construction. It happened to be mostly completed at the end of the year. The owner of the village is a young man named Lu.

Although he was not as fierce as the Thirteenth Mother at that time, according to rumors, this young man had an extraordinary background and had a big backer to support him. Otherwise, how could he "open a sect" in the newly peaceful Black Tiger Mountain?

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Different from the previous Black Tiger Mountain, this one called Minglu Mountain Villa will not extend its hands to the caravans coming and going here. Instead, it will help those caravans deal with those little bandits who are not willing to die, which greatly enhances the caravans' favor for this mountain village.

, some people from the caravan even went to the villa to visit the owner and received warm hospitality. If the villa was not still under construction, those people might have stayed for one night.

The owner of the villa is called Lu Yi. It is said that he was once a small boss in Black Tiger Mountain. However, the Hezhou government has already let the news out. Lu Yi is a partner of the government and was undercover in Black Tiger Mountain under the instructions of the government. Therefore,

Not only would the passing caravan not be disgusted, but they would feel more at ease because of this relationship. This shows that the government will not allow bandits to appear again in Black Tiger Mountain.

As Lu Yi walked on the busy construction site, the craftsmen who were working would greet this owner who was very easy to get along with, and Lu Yi would nod to them one by one in return.

The main structure of the villa has been completed, and now the craftsmen have to perfect some details. In a month or two, the villa will be able to truly receive guests.

"Master, a woman named Wu came to visit outside the villa. She said she was an old friend of the villa owner." A disciple from the villa came back to report.

Minglu Villa is not a village with just the owner. Lu Yi also recommended people from other places in Hezhou and the government. There are not many people, but they can still run the village. Of course Lu Yi knows that some of those recommended by the government are

People from the government were used to keep in touch with each other, and they were also used for supervision, but Lu Yi didn't mind, and welcomed them more. With them, his Zhuangzi would be able to gain a foothold more easily.

"Wu?" Lu Yi soon knew who it was. She was a member of the former sect, and it was the woman he loved deeply before. They finally found her.

"Bring the people in first, serve them tea, and I'll go there when I'm done." After Lu Yi gave the instructions, the disciple went to do it immediately. In fact, he was not very busy, he just didn't want to agree to those people so quickly.

Yes, he used to like that woman very much, but now he is different from the past. He is not the good senior brother who is always available.

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"Chen Mo, look, there are no shops here that sell groceries at that time. They are all restaurants and inns. It's a pity that the small stall where we used to eat noodles is no longer there. But last time I passed by with Brother Jiaqi.

I found a restaurant with better food when I was here." Yan Yu led the tall horse and walked on the only street in Niangpi Town, introducing it to Chen Mo. There were not many people on the street at this time, maybe it had just passed.

At the end of the new year, there are no caravans coming and going, but the shops here are already open, and there are only a few customers, only some individual travelers like Chen Mo.

Soon Yan Yu took Chen Mo to a noodle shop. The waiter inside immediately greeted him attentively, wiped the already clean table again with his own rag, and said, "What would you like to eat, sir?"

"Mutton noodles, put more coriander and minced garlic." Yan Yu ordered it with a familiarity, and then asked Chen Mo. "Do you want to drink?"

She knew that Chen Mo loved to drink.

"want."

"Another pot of spring brew."

"I thought the girl looked familiar. It turned out to be a repeat customer. It's an honor for our shop." The waiter watched her ordering things in a familiar manner and said with a smile. "You two, please wait a moment. We will be here soon."

The spring breeze at the beginning of the new year is still a bit biting. A bowl of hot mutton noodles can easily drive away the cold humidity.

The mutton noodles were in a big bowl. After it was brought, he took two chopsticks and gave it to Chen Mo: "I can't finish so much. I gave some to Brother Jiaqi last time, and I'll give it to you this time."

After dividing it up, I happily ate it by myself.

"Sir, are you going to visit Minglu Villa?" The waiter, who had no guests to entertain, started chatting with the two of them. Although he thought this girl looked familiar, he couldn't remember what she did. After a year,

He received too many guests, but just because this little girl was good-looking, he made a little impression on her.

He took a look at the young man. There was a weapon wrapped in a cloth stuck across his waist. He should be a person from the world of martial arts. If he was a person from the world of martial arts, he would usually be interested in the newly established villa in Black Tiger Mountain.

"Second brother, are you saying that the newly built villa is called Minglu Villa? The last time I came here, construction had just started not long ago."

Yan Yu's "little brother" was very helpful to the waiter, and he smiled even happier and more sincerely.

"Yes, yes, the village is now ready to receive visitors. It's just that it will take some time to have food and accommodation there. However, it's good to go there and have a look. The scenery there is still pretty good."

"Who is the owner of the village?" Chen Mo took a sip of wine and asked.

"It's a man named Lu Yi. I heard that he once..." The waiter began to count the origins of this man in detail.

But Chen Mo and Yan Yu looked at each other and did not listen carefully to what the waiter said, and there was no need to listen. They were probably more familiar with this person named Lu Yi than the waiter.

After finishing the noodles, Chen Mo put down some money and the two of them walked out of Niangpi Town.

"How did Lu Yi become the owner of the village?" Yan Yu wondered. Originally, she thought he had been caught or escaped, so why did he still have the courage to show up here? Wasn't he afraid that the government would come to his door?

"He is involved with the government." On his way north, Chen Mo learned a lot about the incident at Black Tiger Mountain from Ah Xiao. Although Shisanniang's death was not directly related to him, it cannot be said that it was not related.

Yan Yu was silent for a moment, and then said without emotion: "Let's go up and have a look."

This was not their plan. They wanted to go to the buried village before, but it didn't hurt to stop by the Zhuangzi to have a look. Chen Mo was not afraid of people from the government, which was why he was so desperate at the border.

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In the reception room, the Wu family drank several cups of hot tea but did not see the owner of Zhuangzi, so they couldn't help but feel a little angry.

"What a big arrogance. Now that I have become the master of a village, I have become arrogant."

"Master, you have to teach him a lesson later."

Just as they were complaining, a voice came from outside: "Sorry, everyone, I was delayed by something."

After saying that, Lu Yi appeared at the door with a familiar smile and greeted politely: "Everyone who has met Wushui Villa."

The seemingly polite answer made these people feel uncomfortable.

"Lu Yi, do you greet your classmates like this when you see them? Let's forget it. You don't even call me master?" A former classmate said coldly.

"I am no longer from Wushui Villa. The letter from back then made it very clear." Lu Yi said with a smile. When he set foot on Black Tiger Mountain, he wrote a letter back to his master without saying anything.

He was working with the bandits, and he only said that he failed in his mission and had no shame to return to his master. However, his master wanted to die to make amends to the Wu family, who was close to his master.

"Lu Yi, what happened before is over. I came here this time to discuss something with you." Wu Tianling said slowly.

"Oh, what's the matter?" Lu Yi had already figured out his purpose. He slowly sat down and looked at his former master.

"Xiao Yu misses you so much, so I came here today..."

Before Wu Tianling finished speaking, Lu Yi took over the topic, looked at Wu Xiaoyu and said: "Miss Wu, thank you very much for your information last time, which saved Lu from a disaster. If the girl encounters any difficulties,

Lu will definitely not refuse."

What Lu Yi was talking about was the last time he sent a letter back to his master. The master asked Lu Yi to return to his master to accept punishment, but there was no punishment. Fortunately, Wu Xiaoyu missed his old friendship and told him everything, so he allowed Lu Yi to meet his master.

The door breaks.

Wu Xiaoyu didn't say anything, but his father Wu Tianling said: "Lu Yi, let me tell you directly, you like Xiaoyu, and Xiaoyu also likes you. Since they are in love, it's better to..."

Huh, now we are in love with each other. Why didn't you say that you are beating a mandarin duck when you are trying to break us up? Lu Yi sneered in his heart.

Just when Lu Yi was about to speak, a woman's voice appeared.

"Lu Yi, why don't you even say a word to me when your distinguished guest comes to visit?"

A charming woman in red robe walked into the hall, and Lu Yi quickly greeted her and helped her.

"Who is this??" Wu Tianling asked with a frown, a guess already forming in his mind.
Chapter completed!