Seven Strings in Dreams

Chapter 186 A hasty meeting

You know what, these two names are quite suitable for them.

The two went out early the next morning.

They first went to the place where they separated yesterday.

Meng Xianyu found the mark between them in the corner of the wall.

These secret codes were given to them by Meng Xianyu. It seemed that those people came back to look for them.

The mark those people left was a lowercase a carved into the corner.

Meng Xianyu did not teach those people to write English words. She could not guarantee whether anyone could understand those words.

Even if someone knows the pinyin letters, they still don’t know what they want to express. It’s like a string of words is encrypted, and only those who know how to decrypt it can know the answer.

Meng Xianyu is the designer of this code.

A stands for safety. If you draw a horizontal line in the middle of the letter a, it means the opposite, that is, unsafe.

Meng Xianyu only gave them six symbols with special meanings. These six symbols were enough for them to communicate simply.

a stands for safety; e stands for convergence; z stands for separate actions; s stands for danger; n stands for proceeding according to the original plan; and m stands for implementing the second plan.

Originally, Meng Xianyu wanted to set the mark to be more complicated, but was afraid that there would be problems in the future, so she used the simplest and crudest method.

The fewer people who knew about these things, the better. Only three or two people who often dealt with Meng Xianyu knew about them.

Those people had come, and the problem had been solved. For some reason, they did not go to the place agreed upon before to look for the two of them. But at least everyone was safe.

Maybe they have other things to deal with.

Or maybe they have already arrived at Tingyu Tower, but just haven't shown up yet. When the time comes, those people will show up naturally.

Then Meng Xianyu and Wu Na went to the herbal medicine shop and the pawnshop.

The herbs they had were not precious, but they were well processed. The owner of the medicine shop gave them a good price.

Wu Na was still worried. It was difficult to go out without money. So the two of them went to the pawnshop again.

Those that would cause fluctuations could not be used. But Wu Na still had some introductory techniques that she had copied before.

Wu Na had memorized those things by heart. There was no point in keeping them. But the pawnshop owner still liked them very much.

Although it was only a handwritten entry-level technique, if it met an apprentice who just needed it, those people would be willing to pay for it. Moreover, the shopkeeper could ask people to copy more copies and sell them.

The two books of martial arts that Wu Na took out had nothing to do with the temple.

When the shopkeeper asked her about it, Wu Na said that it was given to her by someone else, and she herself could not figure out the reason.

Although the shopkeeper had some doubts in his heart, he did not investigate further.

Pawnshops are a very complicated place. They are the best at distinguishing who can be offended and who cannot be offended.

Although Wu Na and Meng Xianyu were dressed in ordinary clothes, they were elegant in speech, had good temperament, and were efficient in their work.

The more unrecognizable the person's background is, the more the pawnshop owner is reluctant to offend him. The shop assistants can't see that the owner is very smart.

When the two of them left, the pawnshop owner even saw them off.

Anyone who can open a pawnshop must have a background, no matter how small the place is.

Meng Xianyu didn't want to offend such a person.

Meng Xianyu: "This shopkeeper is not bad. If we meet again in the future, we can make friends."

Wu Na: "That shopkeeper looks unusual"

Meng Xianyu: "People like them must have backgrounds."

Wu Na: "Where to go next?"

Meng Xianyu: "Let's go see if there's anyone selling donkey carts."

Wu Na: "You want to buy another donkey cart?"

Meng Xianyu: “Let’s take a look first”

It is not convenient to go out these days. Let alone trains and planes, it is difficult to even take a horse-drawn carriage. The carriage is also very bumpy.

Meng Xianyu is really not used to it. What she wants most now is a shared bicycle.

I heard that sedan chairs are better than horse-drawn carriages, but they are only available to wealthy families.

There were few ox carts in the city, and they couldn't afford horse carts. Meng Xianyu had thought about buying a donkey cart several times.

As long as it can be used for transportation, it doesn’t matter whether it is bumpy or not.

Meng Xianyu: "We pawned the things and then went to check them out. This way, it won't easily arouse suspicion."

Meng Xianyu made a lot of excuses, and Wu Na could only follow.

Unfortunately, Meng Xianyu’s plan did not come true and she did not buy the donkey cart.

The two bought two boxes of pastries and went back.

Meng Xianyu gave the pastries to Tong Bo, who had taken them in yesterday, and also paid for the room and meal.

Tongbo is old and has bad teeth, so he just happens to like this taste.

The gifts the two gave were exactly what Tong Bo wanted.

Tingyu Tower is not small. It rained yesterday, so there were not many guests in the tower.

It was a sunny day today and Tingyu Tower was packed in an instant.

The upstairs of Tingyu Tower are private rooms, and there is a storyteller in the lobby downstairs.

The storyteller was telling an interesting story and everyone was listening with great interest.

Meng Xianyu and Wu Na found a corner and sat down.

The waiter also served them a pot of tea and prepared some food.

Meng Xianyu likes to listen to this kind of short story. Although the plot is old-fashioned, it is mixed with some local customs and human feelings, which is just right for her.

Meng Xianyu was listening attentively when suddenly a person fell from the upstairs and hit the ground heavily in the middle of the lobby on the first floor.

The man had bruises on his face and blood was flowing from the corner of his mouth. Fortunately, he was strong and the floor was not too high, so no one was killed.

The guests from the three or two private rooms upstairs all showed up, all of them were quite gossipy. There were also a few private rooms that had been quiet, and it was unclear whether they were empty or if they were used to this kind of thing.

Meng Xianyu was just about to get closer to see what was going on.

But suddenly someone appeared behind her and dragged her and Wu Na out.

The two were startled at first, then recognized each other.

The person who came was a shadow guard who had more contact with the two of them on a daily basis.

The man's face was ordinary, and it was hard to make a deep impression on people. He even learned how to change his voice. People like him were the least likely to be exposed.

However, after several contacts, Meng Xianyu and Wu Na still had some impression of him.

The man took them to a very hidden woodshed in the backyard.

At this moment, there were three people inside waiting for Meng Xianyu and the others.

The leader was the Dharma Protector Yufan. At this moment, he was pale, haggard, and weak all over. Fortunately, he took a pill before coming here, which allowed him to move normally in a short period of time.

Meng Xianyu was quite surprised to see the guardian Yufan.

Yufan: “Here I come.”

Meng Xianyu: "Well, why are you here?"

Yufan: “On the way”

Meng Xianyu: "What's wrong? Are you injured?"

Yufan: "It's OK, just rest for a while and you'll be fine."

Meng Xianyu didn't notice anything unusual at first, but Yufan's voice was low and hoarse, and it was difficult to conceal his injuries.

Meng Xianyu: "Did you get ambushed last night? Did they go to rescue you?"

Yufan: “I guess so.”

Dharma Protector Yufan didn't want to explain so much. Although he judged that the thunder tribulation was aimed at the two of them, he couldn't understand the reason behind it. Since he couldn't explain it, he wouldn't explain it.

Meng Xianyu: "So what do you have to say when you come to see us today?"

Yufan: "Not long after you left the mountain, I also left the mountain to go on a mission. I don't know much about the things in the small fishing village. But Linlang sent a letter to report that he is safe. You can rest assured that he is here. I specifically told him that Miss Liya is fine now."

Yufan spoke a long speech, with beads of sweat on his forehead. It was obvious that he was physically exhausted.

Meng Xianyu: "From your appearance, you seem to be seriously injured. If you have nothing to do, find a place to rest. We will rest here for the next two days and leave after two days. There is no need to rush for anything."

Yufan: "Okay, I'll leave some money for you to buy whatever you want. I'll be leaving today."

Dharma protector Yufan was indeed unable to hold on any longer.

The men behind Yufan threw a bag of silver to Wu Na, who took the silver and thanked him.

The few of them met in a hurry, but didn't say anything. But in this way, they could all feel at ease and sleep well.

Meng Xianyu and Wu Na no longer had the mind to gossip, and they hurried back to their room.

Behind closed doors, the two began to talk in whispers.

Wu Na: "The wounds on the body of the guardian Yufan are very serious and very strange."

Meng Xianyu: "Fortunately, they helped me along the way. I am afraid that I am injured because I want to protect you and me."

Wu Na: “Well, it should be”

Meng Xianyu: "Look how much money was given"

Meng Xianyu is quite concerned about money and is a natural money-grubber.

Wu Na: "A total of fifty taels of silver, ten taels of broken silver"

Meng Xianyu: "Then you don't have to save money from now on."

Meng Xianyu is a real foodie. These days, she has been unable to get enough food, which is really hard to endure.

Fifty taels of silver was not too much or too little, but it was enough for the two of them to have good food and drink and a place to live.

Farmers who have been collecting herbs for a long time can change their identities. They no longer have any new herbs. Unless they go to the mountains to collect herbs again. But they are in a hurry and don't have that much time to waste.

The journey seemed peaceful, but it was not safe. Only when they arrived at the academy could they be protected by the academy. Only then could Meng Xianyu and Wu Na escape from danger.

No matter how long the saint's hands are, she dare not do anything wrong.

The four major academies are able to stand firm because the forces behind them are complex and they do not take the Temple seriously at all.

If you want to get the protection of the academy, you must first obtain the status of a disciple.

Meng Xianyu was originally a selected student. Her identity can be verified. Since Fairy Yueyun brought her back, she has tacitly accepted her identity as a disciple. Even if she is dull, she can be kept safe.

Fairy Yueyun would not bring anyone back for no reason.

Of course, it is not ruled out that the original owner of this body has no special abilities, but just has some special relationship with Fairy Yueyun.