newbobooks Chapter 507: Locust Plague, 3 Insects
Chapter 507: Locust Plague, 3 Insects
Li Changxiao and Wang Ruyi had been walking for ten days and a half. In the mountains and under the scorching sun, there was a small shop on the roadside. There were four or five wooden tables and stools, and three or two people sat there. Those who were short of money ordered a glass of sweet cold water, and those who were well-off bought one or two melons.
It was summer, and although the shop was simple, it was very popular. Passers-by usually chose to rest for a while. Wang Ruyi caught a glimpse of the shop from afar and became interested in it, so he pestered Li Changxiao to go in and sit down.
The financial power was firmly in the hands of Li Changxiao. He sat down, ordered three melons, and cut them in half with a long sword. Wang Ruyi asked for an iron spoon and scooped some from the middle. It was sweet and delicious, like a cold current flowing from the mouth into the abdomen and then spreading throughout the body.
The feeling of joy made her intoxicated, she closed her eyes and enjoyed it quietly. She had been punished with stripping of her name, and was exhausted and stuffy along the way. When she saw Zhang Long and Zhao Hu enjoying the melon to their heart's content, she felt envious and gloomy, thinking that she would never have the chance to enjoy this food again in her life.
But now it has come true. Not only are her hands and feet free and she can enjoy the breeze on her face, but she also feels a sense of freedom that she could never experience even if she were an emperor.
However, she knew it was only temporary. Thinking of this, her happy mood became much darker. She looked up at Li Changxiao and saw that he was preparing his delicious food again. He was using a long sword to grind the melon flesh into juice sauce, and then sprinkled it with chili powder, edible white salt, and vinegar.
Let’s talk about the two of them just eating.
In the distance, two more people were walking towards them. They were both wearing coarse cloth, one tall and one short, with pale faces and thin bodies. As soon as they sat down, they ordered two cups of sweet cold water, which cost only one penny. Even so, when the two of them took out the money, their expressions were full of heartache.
“I don’t know when the locust plague will end.”
"My seedlings have just sprouted and this disaster has happened. If the locust plague doesn't stop and I can't store enough food before winter, what shall I do?"
"Yes, it doesn't matter if I'm hungry, but I have old people and children to take care of, and my family is still waiting. God, please open your eyes and let the locust plague go away soon."
"Stop talking, take a rest, and then get on the road quickly."
The two drank the cold water and stood up to leave. Li Changxiao suddenly put his arm around one of them, smiling warmly, and asked, "Where are you two going, brothers?"
After he finished speaking, he asked the two of them to each take a melon, and cut it in the middle. The melon had an enticing aroma, the flesh was bright red, and the sweet juice dripped out, exuding infinite charm.
The two swallowed their saliva and could not move for a moment. They hesitated and picked up the melon and took a few big bites. The first bite of the melon was the most refreshing and sweetest, like a sweet rain, moistening the body, mind and spirit. After eating more, it was not so sweet anymore. The two of them then divided their attention and answered Li Changxiao's questions.
One of them pointed at his leggings and said, "Brother, look at my attire. I must have come from far away."
Li Changxiao nodded. Whether from their clothes or their voices, they were not locals. In terms of clothes, they wore rough clothes and shoes, and had ropes wrapped around their calves, which was the attire for a long journey. In terms of voices, they spoke with a sticky tone, and their voices were slightly sticky, so they were not nearby residents.
"Where are you from?" Wang Ruyi asked. Even though she was no longer an emperor, she still cared about the affairs of Dayu's people.
and…
She had never forgotten the agreement with the man in white. But she didn't know if the man in white was just joking. Even if it was a joke, she took it seriously.
"Come from Tian Yu Village." One person replied.
Another person said, "To be honest, our Tianyu Village is about forty miles away from here, and we need to cross two mountains."
"We two have come here through untold hardships, our purpose is to pray to the gods."
"Inviting gods?" Wang Ruyi frowned.
One of them said, "Of course. Our Tianyu Village is suffering from a locust plague. The village chief heard that the Light God might be of some use if he returned to the village for worship, so he sent the two of us with enough money to come to the big city to pray for the God."
The melon was quickly devoured by the two men. Li Chang smiled and said, "Why ask the gods for help? This female knight can solve your problem."
"This..." The two were stunned, their eyes moved between the two, and then they whispered with suspicion in their eyes.
Li Changxiao said again: "I know you don't believe it, but how much money did you bring? Do you really think that god is so easy to please?"
"After you pray to the gods, your village, which is plagued by locusts, will have trouble even getting food. How can you build a temple for the gods to reside in? Have you ever considered the gains and losses?"
One of them frowned and said, "Brother, I have never really thought about what you said. But... we have come all the way here, whether it succeeds or not, we have to go and take a look."
"Besides, if we don't ask the gods for help, we have no other options. If we were not desperate, why would we..."
Li Changxiao pulled Wang Ruyi over and said, "In that case, I will tell you about a master who can completely solve this problem."
"An expert?" The two of them looked suspicious. "What kind of expert can solve the entire locust plague by himself?"
And the locust plague didn't just attack their village.
"Yes."
"Have you ever heard of this person's name?" Li Changxiao asked.
Wang Ruyi put down the melon, wiped the juice from his mouth, coughed lightly, raised his head proudly, and patted the long sword at his waist, as if reminding the two to take a closer look at their outfit.
"Yes..." The two of them were unable to answer for a moment, and wondered if this person was extremely famous?
"She is the Red Sleeves Heroine!" Li Changxiao introduced solemnly.
"Yes, that's right, it's me." Wang Ruyi nodded in agreement. Now she is quite famous in the world.
The two of them were talking to each other, and it was obvious that they had never heard of the name of Hongxiu. Li Changxiao had no choice but to give them a detailed account of the life of the female hero Hongxiu.
What about entering the river to fight the giant python and standing on the mountain to capture the giant eagle.
Those words of boasting made Wang Ruyi blush, and he secretly cursed Li Changxiao for being shameless. This was not praising others, but praising his own supernatural powers.
However, Wang Ruyi still held her head high, maintaining the demeanor of a mysterious female warrior, which was easy for her to handle. After all, she was once an empress.
Seeing that the two were gradually convinced, Li Changxiao used his last killer move. This female knight with red sleeves was chivalrous and righteous, saving people from danger and danger, and she didn't charge any money.
When they heard that there was no charge, the two of them nodded in agreement immediately. After eating the melon, the four of them headed back.
On the road.
Li Changxiao asked the two of them casually, according to the original plan, were they planning to invite the god back to the village?
The invitation to the gods mentioned by the second villager of Tianyu Village does not mean asking the gods to do things, but asking the gods to move. To put it more simply, they want to build a temple in Tianyu Village.
"San Chong Di." The villager replied.
Wang Ruyi followed him, muttering the three words "Sanchongdi". Sanchongdi was a minor deity who was said to be the natural enemy of locusts, leeches and toads.
She still vaguely remembered the appearance of the statue of the Three Insects Goddess. Although it was orthodox, it looked a bit creepy. A leech was sucking on her forehead, a toad was lying on her shoulder, and she was pinching a locust in one hand.
"San Chong Di..." Li Changxiao looked dim.