After Jiachen, it is Yi Si Year.
As soon as the sky breaks, the sound of firecrackers can be heard all over the city.
Guanzhong On the first day of the Lunar New Year, it is important to get up early and eat early. After washing up, you have to respect your ancestors and Six Household Gods, and then set off firecrackers.
If a child sleeps in, the adults will scare them, either saying, "Be careful if I pinch your nose," or "Be careful, Kitchen God puts freckles on your face."
Anyway, according to this statement, "Master" has pinched the noses of many urchins...
Sha LiFei is not afraid of pinching his nose, but is afraid of bad luck, so when he goes out, he raises his head to the sky and faces Auspicious Position to welcome the God of Joy. This is called "Out Heaven Walk".
The taste of the New Year is not just the smell of firecrackers.
Traditions, bloodlines, etiquette, various taboos, and people's family reunions and expectations for the new year together constitute the flavor of the year.
From the first to the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, there are many taboos. It is forbidden to use sharp objects such as needles, cones, scissors, move, break ground, start construction, bury, and open a business.
During this period, even Divine Pavilion Drum Team was not rehearsing.
Therefore, Li Yan also had a few days of solid rest. The only time he went out was to his master's house to pay New Year greetings and have a drink with Li Family Brothers.
The rest of the time was spent at home thinking.
The so-called plan for a year begins in spring.
Whether it's your practice or your team's future, you need to make plans in advance.
In the past half year, although I encountered several dangers, I also gained a lot.
He successfully stepped into Xuanmen and obtained the mysterious Netherworld Inheritance, <Luo Feng Scripture> and <North Emperor Scripture>, which are ancient and unpredictable in power. They are the real way to ascend to the gods.
Moreover, he also gained a preliminary understanding of the world.
Martial Arts's profession is broad and profound. Even though he is somewhat famous now, among Chang'an City, he can at best be considered a rising star, let alone the entire Divine Land world.
Now it seems that Transformed Strength can be an organizational leader in the local area.
For example, Zhou Pan, such as Xiong BaoDong, in the eyes of local Jianghu people, they are already unattainable figures who can make the difference between life and death.
Once you hold the elixir, you will step into another level, no longer paying attention to the local worldly affairs, and at most it will serve as the foundation of the sect.
And this class obviously has a circle.
Perhaps, that is the real Divine Land Jianghu!
In this era, there is no information explosion like in the previous life. The imperial power did not go to the countryside, and information was blocked. Many people never left the countryside for their entire lives.
The same is true for ordinary people in the world. They are just making a living. There are some powerful people in Divine Land who, given their class, are simply out of reach.
Just like the previous Divine Fist Society banquet, Zhang ShiTong could name the real local big guys, but he didn't know any of the experts from other states.
This is because of Old Master Zhang's face.
Xuanmen is superior, but it is the same.
Although Xuanmen have a high status, most of them are just like people in the world, helping people look after things, exorcising evil spirits and eliminating disasters, and making a living.
According to Shen SanYou, if ordinary people do not have qualifications, luck, and skills, their Daoism in this life will only be three stories high.
Only when you step into the fourth floor can you come into contact with many secrets.
Among them, the most attractive one is Li Yan,
None better than God Ascender!
In short, it was like he could see a high mountain now, but half of the mountain was covered with clouds and fog, and the occasional sight of a scaly claw was already thrilling.
What exactly is on the mountain?
He wanted to go up and have a look.
Of course, the road still has to be walked step by step.
The box of Sarira I got from Xiangji Temple, Sha LiFei teamed up with Luo Faqing and sold one Gan Er net a year ago.
In addition to the share given to Luo Faqing, they still have twelve thousand taels of silver. In addition to the previous remuneration of the Du Manor, they currently have a deposit of seventeen thousand taels.
For daily expenses, Wang Dao Xuan can help others by doing things.
This money is really quite a lot. If they are willing, they can immediately buy a house in Chang'an and some shops, which will give them a foundation.
However, big expenses will follow soon after.
For example, if Drum King Assembly can grab a spot this time, they will also go to buy Huashan Opening Cellar.
There are many uses for Xuanmen's money, and better ones can be used to make magic weapons, such as Coin Sword, which Wang Dao Xuan has longed for, and his Demon Suppression Coin sword spike, which can also be further improved.
You can also prepare some smaller ones. When doing some rituals to ward off evil spirits and ward off disasters, you usually have to spend money to ward off disasters and pray for blessings.
Moreover, what was buried at the beginning was not only money, but also other magical materials, such as some meteorite and spiritual wood.
These have been nourished by Blessed Grotto-Heavens for many years and are of extraordinary quality.
The sword inherited from his family has been damaged. He originally picked up the Yao San double sword, and asked Manager Wan to find a Xuan Gate Swordsmith who wanted to refine Guan Shan Saber again.
But the knifemaker came up with a better idea.
The two knives Yao San are Hundred Refined Steel. If they are melted and forged again, a good knife can be made, but they are mortal things after all.
If he can buy a good piece of iron when he opens the cellar, and combine it with Hundred Refined Steel, he can forge a magical sword.
With the Demon Suppression Coin knife spike, even zombies with bodies as hard as iron can beheaded with one knife!
Going to Huashan is definitely expensive.
There are also Heavenly Spiritual Treasure, Building the Tower...
Li Yan I'm afraid I don't have enough money to spend, so all the money has been deposited in the bank.
So this year's primary goal is to get a spot at Drum King Assembly first, and then go shopping in Huashan at the beginning of spring.
Of course, during this period, we must also find ways to earn some more...
The fifth day of the first lunar month is commonly known as "Breaking Five".
Many taboos after the New Year can be broken on this day.
Of course, for the people, the more important thing is God of Poverty, Welcoming the God of Wealth. Many shops and inns also choose to open their doors on this day.
Early in the morning, Sha LiFei took out all the garbage accumulated from the 30th to the 5th day of the Lunar New Year and set off another hanging whip.
Then, he went back into the house.
This guy seems to be completely obsessed with firearms.
The Flintlock Gun without ammunition had been treated as a toy by him. He took it apart and reinstalled it, reinstalled it and dismantled it, and the structure was clear to him.
In addition, he also asked someone to find some ancient military books and carefully studied the firearms on them, such as Five Thunder Divine Mechanism, Divine Fire Flying Crow, Thunderclap Cannon, Poison Fireball...
The words came out one after another, almost obsessively.
Wang Dao Xuan still performs rituals at home. Now that he has money, he established Ancestor Altar again, using high-quality incense and candles.
No matter what, we have to hold a religious ceremony and let Western Xuan Lineage Grandmaster bless them to have smooth sailing and make a lot of money this year.
As for Li Yan, he left the house early.
Now he doesn't have to worry about food and clothing. At the end of the year, he found a good clothing store Chang'an and bought a complete outfit.
Black Yesa Robe, made of fine fabrics, with Cloud Pattern and a crane embroidered on the back, symbolizing that he has entered the Tao, and is Xuan Gate People.
Since I didn't like wearing a hat, I tied up my Taoist Topknot, inserted a Taiji Bagua Copper Hairpin, a leather wristband, a leather belt, a long knife and a Divine Tiger Token around my waist, which made me look quite imposing.
While the streets were filled with firecrackers and cigarettes, he rode his horse to Chongxian Ward.
"Brother Li, have a great New Year."
Outside a spacious restaurant, before he even got close, Manager Wan, who was waiting outside, smiled and handed over his hand.
Manager Wan Today, I am also wearing a new suit.
The dark yellow uniform makes this old man look like a wealthy gentleman in Chang'an City, with neat beard and hair and a rosy face.
"Senior Wan, have a great New Year."
Li Yan also hurriedly stepped forward, smiled and held his hands in greetings.
"Come up quickly."
Manager Wan blinked, "You are lucky today. This is a shop owned by a friend of mine. Breaking Five opened it. He cooks it himself, and I take care of it all. He is a 'Vegetable General'!"
Li Yan's eyes lit up, "You can't miss it!"
After today, Divine Pavilion Drum Team will have to practice again, and as the Chinese New Year has just passed, Manager Wan will gather everyone together and treat guests to dinner.
As for the "Vegetable General" he said, there is also something special about it.
The profession of chef is also closely related to the Jianghu, and it has its own system. It is like a small Jianghu, where dragons and tigers compete.
In terms of types, they are divided into Imperial Chef, Yamen Chef, restaurant chefs, home chefs, Temple Chef, Boat Chef, and military chefs. Due to different regions, they are good at different cuisines.
Moreover, there are also grades within them. For example, "Kitchen Slave" is the apprentice with the lowest status who helps the rich in the kitchen.
The person with the highest status is naturally Chef Saint Yi Yin, who "governs a big country like cooking small dishes".
The so-called "Vegetable General" refers to a famous chef in a certain cuisine who usually awakens Divine Ability, and the taste of his food is just right.
Chefs of this level have their own property, and they are the guests of dignitaries, so they will not cook for others easily.
Li Yan was already drooling just listening to it and quickly walked into the restaurant.
"Young Hero Li, this way!"
As soon as I entered the door, I saw the tall man carrying the sedan chair.
The man's name is Guo LuQuan. He has a happy name and a happy occupation. He is a sedan bearer, specializing in carrying bridal sedans and sacred sedan chairs.
They are in the opposite profession to the barbers. Due to many taboos, one does good things and the other does white things.
But there is also cooperation between them,
For example, "Joyful Carrying Pole" and "Ghost Marriage".
Guo LuQuan is from Dongzhuang. He has a group of brothers who are responsible for carrying bridal sedans and shrines. When the gentry wants to invite nobles, they will also ask them to help carry the sedan chairs.
Although he is a low-class person, he still has no worries about eating and drinking.
This Guo LuQuan happened to know the poleman Yue BaLa and was a good friend, so he and Li Yan became very familiar with each other in a few days.
Li Yan is already tall and fair-skinned. With this new outfit, he looks quite aristocratic and makes everyone's eyes light up when he sees it.
The bearers were used to it and started to flatter him one after another.
"Young Hero Li is really like a dragon and a phoenix!"
"That's right, the previous Wuling Youth is probably not even comparable to it!"
"No wonder it's Brothel Little Champion!"
Li Yan's face turned dark, "What Brothel Little Champion? Where did you hear this nonsense?"
Guo LuQuan laughed and said, "It came from Fengyi Ward. It is rumored that Liu Sanbian is Brothel Third Place and Guan Yizhai is Theater Second Place. The names are all taken. You can only use the name Brothel Little Champion."
Fengyi Ward?
Night Crying Man, it is indeed this guy!
Li Yan was speechless, clasping his fists and saying, "Thank you for your support, but the hairs of those two are thicker than mine. Don't say this again to avoid being laughed at."
"Also, brothers, keep your bellies open. I will let you come in standing up and go out lying down."
"Haha, Young Hero Li has good kung fu and a loud tone!"
"When it comes to drinking, I'm not convinced."
There was a commotion, and many more people came in one after another from the inside of the restaurant.
Li Yan came forward one by one and said hello.
Although these people do not rely on force to make a living, they are all people in the world, even Xuan Gate People, and each has his own unique skills.
For example, Huayin Zuo Family Troupe not only plays shadow puppets well and sings boldly, but also has some secret techniques. This time Eight Directions Manifestation Art will be used to make shadow puppets appear in the air, which is miraculous...
For example, Xianyang battles Drum Troupe, which is heroic and shocking. Drum King Assembly will be participated every year...
Even Guo Fuquan and the others who were carrying the sedan had a unique skill. Several people were carrying a large pole, with tea on it, and they were tossing it around without spilling the tea...
All in all, I couldn't join the team within a few seconds.
When everyone arrived, the restaurant became a bit crowded, and even all the square tables on the second floor were filled with people.
After Manager Wan said some encouraging words, the wine and food were served one after another by the waiters.
"Dry Steamed Split Sun Chicken, Fried Roasted Bones, Phoenix Marrow Three Dishes, Roasted Offal Stuffed Sausage..."
As the waiter announced the name of the dish, Li Yan immediately sniffed and praised, "Smells delicious! Serious Lu flavor, Senior Wan, this senior came from Qilu?"
"Well..."
Manager Wan had just said half a sentence when Li Yan saw a fat old man with a kind figure walking out, smiling and saying:
"Fellow fellows, Wan is my host today, and since it's opening in the New Year, I'm also joining in the fun, and I'll show you my highlights of my craftsmanship."
"But I am old after all, so please bear with me if I feel something is wrong."
"Senior is joking."
"As soon as I smelled it, my stomach was already full of greed!"
Everyone hurriedly stood up and handed over their hands. Some people swallowed their saliva, anxious, and glanced at the table from time to time, fearing that others would get there first.
"Hahaha, lift, lift, lift."
The old man smiled, and then called three young people, "These three are my disciples, and they will be in charge of the building from now on. You should come more often to support me."
"If you are not satisfied with the food, feel free to scold me!"
"Senior, you are too humble."
"I will definitely come to support you in the future!"
After some introduction, the old man bowed his hands to Manager Wan, turned around and left with the support of his two disciples.
Only then did everyone realize that the old man's back was soaked through.
Li Yan couldn't help but sigh, "With continuous inheritance and endless fragrance, no profession is easy..."
Before he finished speaking, his eyes widened and he said, "Save some for me!"
This old man's craftsmanship was incredible, and everyone didn't even care about banquet etiquette. The table was full of chopsticks flying, and they couldn't even bother to drink.
Li Yan naturally let go of his cheeks and ate hard.
It is a pity that this old man has limited physical strength, and there are only five dishes for each table, and his disciples cook the rest.
After all five dishes were snatched up, everyone slowed down.
They were all gangsters, and soon the sounds of drinking began one after another.
"Soju is originally made from grain water. It softens the arms first and then the legs..."
"August and fifteenth are perfect months, please give me a glare..."
"The moon shines brightly on Nine Provinces, who is happy and who is sad..."
Li Yan needs to clear the level if it is released.
He drinks a lot, and he still plays tongue twisters.
"When I first arrived in Liujiagou, there was a sixty-six-year-old Liu Laoliu in Liujiagou. He built a sixty-six-story building with sixty-six monkeys tied to it..."
In less than half an hour, the whole table was drunk.
"Hahaha!"
Someone acted so ugly that everyone laughed.
At this moment, Guo LuQuan, whose face was red and was lying on the window to get some air, suddenly pointed out, "Hey, look, what's going on?"
Li Yan turned sideways and took a look, his face suddenly became solemn.
Enforcement Hall's team is back,
But things are not going well for them...