Chapter 2, it is said to be a peaceful city

Four individuals had their fingers forcibly broken by him

Bang

All three individuals are bleeding from their mouths, and their heads are also buzzing

Seemingly choosing a roadside stall selling food at random, I ordered a bowl of chicken shredded hot soup noodles and a small dish of pickled mustard greens

After having eaten, he borrowed some clean water to wash his chopsticks and spoon, each movement executed with great care, completely at odds with his age, resembling a meticulous old man, the one referred to as the Bodhisattva.

The middle-aged man selling noodles glanced at him, his eyes filled with a hint of disdain, as if to imply that he thought Lin Ye was overly particular despite being poor

The ruffian named Liu Dafa was enraged: "I don't care whether you are pretending or not, let me make it clear to you, rob the money!"

Lin Ye said: "They say that if you, all alone, travel such a long distance away from home to Yunzhou City, without anyone to help you, you will be bullied to death."

Lin Ye looked at the hand, thought for a moment, and her eyes brightened as if she understood

You must strive hard

Several years later, Tuoba Lie reported to the Jade Emperor, stating that he had eradicated nearly 100,000 bandits within the borders of Yunzhou over the course of several years, thereby clearing the region of banditry.

Lin Ye said: "There are a total of three matters. First, do you know where I can rent a house, preferably a separate small courtyard."

Before eating, he opened the package and took out a pair of chopsticks and a wooden spoon

Then Lin Ye turned out the money bags of the four individuals: "Did I not just say that robbing money is not good? The problem with it is that money comes too easily, and you will spoil me..."

However, General Tuoba Lie never regarded himself as the King of Beiye. He acted with composure, maintained strict military discipline, and the common people said that with General Tuoba in Yunzhou, it was as if there were an unassailable wall of bronze and iron that no one could deceive

The uncle turned to look at him: "Did they not say that you are all alone, that the world is perilous, and that it is essential to make a few more friends, and then ask you for money?"

Lin Ye expressed her gratitude with a glance at the uncle, packed her belongings, and left with the little donkey that she particularly liked

The uncle said: "I spend all day selling noodle soup and only return home at night, so I certainly will not disturb you"

Even the people of Loufan say that if Dayu had not had Tuoba Lie, the iron cavalry of Loufan would have long since quenched their thirst at the Lan River.

With wide eyes, Shi stared at Lin Ye, dressed in simple cloth attire that, while clean, held little value. A straw hat adorned his head, cleaner than both his clothes and the books. The only valuable possessions he seemed to have were an umbrella and a donkey.

Lin Ye: "What?"

Lin Ye Dao: "Do you know? Only the intelligent pretend to be foolish"

In Yunzhou City, many places are inhabited by the wounded soldiers who survived that fateful battle, engaging in small trades to make a living

The uncle tidied up the stall and walked forward with Lin Ye: "Alright, it's not far, just about a quarter of an hour's walk, by the way, those few people didn't bully you, did they"

He wrapped his arm around Lin Ye's shoulder and walked forward, followed by several subordinates, all with smiles at the corners of their mouths

Gao Gong smiled and said, "Then your mother-in-law must be a good mother-in-law"

Bodhisattva, must receive offerings and incense money

The uncle asked Lin Ye: "What do you want to inquire about?"

Liu Dafa: "Nonsense"

Lin Ye said: "You truly are a Bodhisattva"

Gao Gong was amused: "Alright, it seems you really intend to play the fool to the end. It was just a matter of spending some money, and now you still have to endure a beating. Remember, this is of your own making"

He then asked, "Can you take me to see the courtyard now?"

Lin Ye shook her head: "I want to live by myself"

These individuals are all ruffians in the city, who daily dine and dash at various establishments along these streets

The uncle recalled that his small courtyard felt empty, as he lived there alone. This child appeared to be likable and could not possibly be a bad person

The uncle asked: "What did you say?"

So he pointed to Lin Ye's umbrella and said, what if there is no money? If one wishes to enter Yunzhou City, even a passing goose must be plucked.

He led the donkey and spoke as if to himself: "The people in Yunzhou City are truly kind. I just arrived and already encountered them. They inquired about my well-being and even asked if I was alone, whether I would be afraid walking by myself"

The uncle selling noodle soup changed his expression and hurried over to shield Lin Ye with his body, lowering his voice to say: "You should leave quickly, be careful."

The one at the forefront, stretching out his hand for quite a while, had already appeared awkward, yet the young man still seemed not to understand the meaning.

The uncle sighed: "Silly child..."

The uncle did not answer and instead asked, "Are you... alright? Those few people did not make things difficult for you, did they?"

The person at the forefront is around twenty-six or twenty-seven years old, named Gao Gong. The few individuals following him are his subordinates, one named Song Fuxi, another Liu Dafa, and yet another Zhao Cai

When Lin Ye arrived in Yunzhou, it had already been two months since his grandmother's passing. The long journey, filled with stops to observe the scenery, inevitably stirred many emotions within him

He is still an outsider, and he does not know how badly he will be bullied by those few scoundrels

He paused for a moment and sighed, "What a pitiful child, fortunately you have encountered me"

He asked, "Is there something you need, brother?"

Lin Ye followed those few individuals, traversing through the main streets and into the alleys, and then was blocked by them.

The scallions were a bit too much, which diluted the aroma of the noodle soup. The only thing that satisfied Lin Ye about this bowl of noodles was the three slices of white radish, thin as a cicada's wing

Lin Ye replied: "No, when asked if my home is far, I said it would take two months to walk there"

He pointed at Lin Ye's hand and said, "Come."

Little brother

The uncle let out a sigh of relief, thinking to himself that foolish people have their own blessings. This child, appearing not very bright, ended up avoiding a beating.

Lin Ye nodded heavily and said: "Crack."

Over the past three years, he has cooked for his mother-in-law with utmost precision, even becoming particular about his own palate. In addition to this, he also possesses a slight obsession with cleanliness

Gao Gong smiled and said, "I have already mentioned that there are no places we are unfamiliar with; in fact, we are even more familiar with remote areas. Come, I will take you there"

The capital of the Dayu Dynasty is located not far from the Lan River, and is named Gelin

Lin Ye: "It sounds very satisfactory, so can you move out?"

He appeared to be wandering aimlessly, as he wanted to carefully and earnestly observe this great city known as Taiping City, for he would likely be living here for a long time to come

Seeing his eyes light up, everyone let out a sigh of relief, thinking to themselves that this fellow finally understands

The portion of shredded chicken is not small, but the slicing technique used when cutting the meat is incorrect. By slicing along the grain of the chicken, the shredded meat appears somewhat tough, making it difficult to chew, dry, and prone to getting stuck in the teeth

Just as I was thinking, I saw the young man returning with a donkey. He approached the stall and politely asked, "Uncle, may I inquire about a few matters?"

Lin Ye nodded: "Indeed, my mother-in-law taught me the same way"

Then he coughed a few times to ease the awkwardness: "Do you know what it means when I stretch out my hand?" https://mhetushucom.com

Lin Ye swiftly moved in front of Gao Gong, and before she could speak, Gao Gong raised both hands to protect his philtrum first

Even though he found it distasteful, he still finished the noodles completely, even drinking the broth, because his mother-in-law had said that wasting food is shameful

Lin Ye heard their mocking laughter and was not the least bit concerned, but after he lowered his head and took a bite of the noodles, he slightly frowned

He thought that there were too many people in line behind him, and it would probably not be good to make a scene in public.

Frowning, he asked: "I don't want to know whether you've been pretending to be foolish all along, nor do I want to know why you would rather give me silver than that broken umbrella. What I really want to know is, does it hurt your feet or not"

Little brother, please wait a moment

Lin Ye sidestepped and exclaimed: "The human center!"

Lin Ye reached out his hand, thinking that the fellow was going to return the silver to him, but instead, something strong slapped his hand.

Lin Ye looked at Liu Dafa: "Robbing money?"

Lin Ye said somewhat awkwardly: "Isn't that inappropriate?"

The middle-aged man chuckled softly, took a few steps, felt something was amiss, suddenly stopped, and turned to look at Lin Ye, only to see the young man wearing a simple and harmless smile.

The uncle smiled and said, "Of course, you mentioned three things, what are the other two?"

Gao Gong stepped forward and embraced Lin Ye's shoulders, asking, "Are you a newcomer from another place? Is this your first time in Yunzhou City?"

General Tuoba Lie of the Northern Wilds initially repelled foreign enemies in a single battle, killing around 70,000 to 80,000 foes, which greatly enhanced his reputation. The Jade Emperor was immensely pleased and issued an edict to confer the title of Duke of Northern Wilds upon Tuoba Lie

So I asked, "I live alone at home, and there are several empty rooms. If you don't mind, you can come and stay; I won't charge you extra."

He said: "I will strike your acupoints, and you probably do not know where the acupoints are, but I will tell you where to strike. Do you remember?"

Ke Lin is not planning to go, at least not for the time being.

The soldiers guarding the city gate looked at the handsome young man, watching him intently, but not because of his good looks

Gao Gong smiled and said, "We brothers are the kindest, seeing that you are an outsider, we are willing to guide you. Just tell us where you want to go; there is no place in Yunzhou City that we are not familiar with"

Liu Dafa and several others immediately rushed forward

Lin https : / / m.hetushu .com .com Ye Dao : "That is the only piece of silver I have."

Lin Ye also smiled: "This is correct; it is indeed I who sought you out."

Lin Ye said: "As for the other two matters, if I truly move in with you, I will ask you then"

Gao Gong: "Do you understand the situation now?"

Lin Ye let out a light sigh: "It seems that it cannot be done. So, can you ensure that you will not disturb me under any circumstances?"

Then, he saw Lin Ye raise her hand and happily pat it on his outstretched hand

The Jade Emperor, with a joyful heart, issued an edict to confer the title of King of Beiye upon Tuoba Lie

That young man must come from a well-off family, and he is well-mannered, refined, and clean. What would happen if he were to be beaten

Those rascals can only be considered the most unworthy individuals in Yunzhou City, unfit for the public eye, yet they still manage to bully ordinary citizens like them

Having not gone far, those few rascals immediately followed behind.

Lin Ye: "The front part is exactly correct, but the latter part is incorrect; they say it is borrowed"

He stared at him and said: "Are you still hiding?"

Lin Ye thought that it would be acceptable to make some compromises, after all, finding a place to live is not an easy task, and encountering a suitable option is also a matter of luck

Zhao Cai and Song Fuqi both approached at the same time, Lin Ye dodged their punches and kicks, and uttered the words: "Ren Zhong"

Lin Ye opened the umbrella, and the money bag was hidden inside the umbrella, making a clattering sound when taken out, clearly indicating that there was a considerable amount of silver coins.

Four people squatted there, and Lin Ye sighed, "You people are too outrageous; some punishment is necessary. Let each person lose a finger first."

Lin Ye extended his hand and said, "Wait a moment"

Lin Ye led the donkey to one side, placed the bundle and umbrella properly, took off the straw hat and put it on the donkey, then turned around: "Now it is ready."

The uncle selling noodle soup looked on with a worried expression, yet felt powerless, ultimately letting out a long sigh

The uncle's expression changed, and after a careful look at Lin Ye, he confirmed that there were no signs of having been beaten, so he could not believe what he was seeing

Because the county magistrate intends to recommend Lin Ye's destination, he holds a significant position in this Yunzhou city

Liu Dafa stepped forward and said: "You talk too damn much!"

Gao Gong frowned: "Are you pretending to be foolish?"

The uncle said: "Where can you find such a suitable courtyard? Besides, at your age, living alone is not safe. My little courtyard is clean and quiet, with few disturbances..."

He reached out to the book and said, "Come on."

Lin Ye hurried into the city, wanting to quickly shake off these words from his ears, for the Bodhisattva in his heart does not accept offerings.

A punch landed with a thud just below Liu Dafa's nose, causing him to cover his mouth and crouch down

Lin Ye said: "I am looking for a cheap inn, it doesn't matter if it's a bit remote, do you know of any?"

Lin Ye said, "I said, yes, I am all alone, the world is perilous, can you guess how I made my way to Yunzhou City?"

The thumb is inserted into the navel, while the other four fingers grasp the flesh on the abdomen. With a sudden exertion of force, a loud "ah" is emitted, and both hands immediately release and push downwards.

Lin Ye used her own utensils to eat, and this scene was noticed by a few young people at the table next to hers. They whispered a few words to each other and then laughed unabashedly. Lin Ye heard one of them mention the term 'poor'.

Thus, he thought that he should find a place to live, at the very least one that would allow him to cook, as the food outside was truly unappetizing

Gao Gong: "Hit!"

Lin Ye turned his head slightly to look at the hand resting on his shoulder, frowning slightly; his mild obsession with cleanliness made him feel somewhat uncomfortable

Lin Ye smiled, revealing her white and even teeth: "No, they said they wanted to be friends with me, and later they asked to borrow some money. It's not a problem for friends to lend money, so I lent it to them."

Navel-gazing

He held in his arms the letter of recommendation given to him by the county magistrate. If he had taken out that letter of recommendation just now to show to the officer, the officer would have treated him with courtesy and would not have dared to accept even a single coin from him

Gao Gong smiled and said, "What did I just say? I said we are friends, right? Since we are friends, it is only natural for us to help each other out, isn't it?"

Uncle: "... ..."

With two loud thuds, Zhao Cai and Song Fuxi also covered their mouths and crouched down, feeling the weight; their upper lips immediately began to swell.

Lin Ye remained silent for a long time, took off his shoes, and poured out a very small piece of silver from them, reluctantly placing it in the palm of his hand.

In the midst of people

Half an hour later, the middle-aged uncle selling noodle soup was still thinking about that child, who appeared to be around fourteen or fifteen years old, all alone.

Lin Ye expressed gratitude, to which Gao Gong replied: "What is there to thank for? I see that we have a good affinity; from now on, we are friends. It feels too formal to say thank you among friends."