"Here we are, here is the craftsman's shop."
At NiangNiang Temple Laojiekou, Wang Dao Xuan pointed forward and said, "Xianyang All the famous craftsmen are here. Even if you open a workshop at home, you will definitely open a shop here."
Li Yan turned his head and looked around, thoughtfully.
In this world, various handicraft industries are extremely developed. As the imperial court opened the sea, ocean trade prospered, and large-scale workshops sprung up in coastal states.
The businessman's status is rapidly improving. Judging from some of the news he heard, many storms on Imperial Court are caused by this.
Just as Zhang ShiTong said, in order to seek safety, the Zhou family has reduced all its power, and Eight Great Vajras has stayed behind closed doors, and even its escort agencies have stopped taking jobs.
And the people who were monitoring them suddenly withdrew in the morning.
In this case, Li Yan no longer needed to pretend to be sick. Under the leadership of Wang Dao Xuan, he found someone to help him make Great Cloud Thunder Drum.
Guanzhong Regional drumming has a long history, and almost every region has its own unique inheritance. Coupled with the Chang'an annual Drum King Competition, there are many folk bands and many drum-making artists.
Of course, ordinary shops cannot make Great Cloud Thunder Drum.
Fortunately, Wang Dao Xuan knows a Daoist craftsman.
The three of them walked forward and soon came to the largest shop. They saw the three characters "Hearing Sound Pavilion" written on the plaque. When they entered, drums of different sizes and sizes were hung on the surrounding walls and shelves.
"Is Brother Wan here?"
Looking at the little boy who was coming, Wang Dao Xuan asked.
The young man obviously knew Wang Dao Xuan, and he bowed respectfully and said, "The shopkeeper is out and will be back in a moment. Daoist Wang, please wait a moment, I will make you a pot of tea."
After saying that, he turned around and entered the back room.
Sha LiFei saw this and said in a low voice, "Look at their attitude. City God Temple's gang of geniuses are really inferior. They all look down upon others."
Wang Dao Xuan was often ridiculed by the shopkeepers of several shops near City God Temple because of his previous downfall. Sha LiFei was so angry that he had several quarrels with them.
Although it was successful in helping Shadow Play Spring Breeze Troupe to pray to the gods and earned some reputation, it has obviously not spread yet and no big business has come to the door.
Wang Dao Xuan burst into laughter upon hearing this and did not refute.
If he was afraid of what others said, he would not waste more than ten years seeking enlightenment.
Soon, the waiter came out with tea and saw Li Yan looking at the drums on the wall. He quickly introduced, "Guest, our drums are second to none, Xianyang, Ten-Faced Gong and Drum, Qin Han War Drums, Wei Flag Gong and Drum, Ox-Pulled Drum, Dragon Turning Drum... can all be made, and many famous tours are customized here..."
Just as he was talking, Li Yan suddenly frowned and turned around.
He smelled a smell that was mixed with the smell of various livestock, but mixed with the smell of incense. It was obviously some kind of divine power.
Sure enough, an old man walked up the street. He was wearing a black robe, with a stooped back and aged white hair. However, the joints in his hands were unusually thick, and the veins were bulging out, like an iron plow.
Behind him, followed a man with a simple and honest face.
As soon as he walked outside the store, the old man's ears twitched and he laughed and said, "Which comrade is here today? Oh, it turns out to be Daoist Wang..."
He seemed to be talking to Wang Dao Xuan, but his eyes were looking at Li Yan.
Wang Dao Xuan smiled and said, "Brother Wan, long time no see. Let me introduce you. This is..."
"No introduction is needed, of course I know the old man."
Manager Wan looked at Li Yan, nodded and said, "Yesterday Brother Li showed off his power in the ring, and the old man was watching from below, Truth Speech Breaking Strange Technique, it's wonderful!"
Li Yan was surprised at first, but soon realized that this Manager Wan had probably awakened Ear Mystical Power, so he could hear it in that noisy environment.
"Senior made me laugh." Li Yan quickly handed over his hand.
Manager Wan nodded, hesitated for a moment, and couldn't help but ask, "What kind of treasure does the little brother have on him? Why is Killing Intent so big?"
Li Yan became interested, "Senior, what did you hear?"
Manager Wan sighed, "Arms and iron horses, creatures wailing, incense and prayers..."
Li Yan was the first time he had come into contact with someone who owned Ear Mystical Power. Besides, he had already heard about it, so he stopped covering up and took out the Demon Blades spike from his arms.
"Three Talents Demon Suppressing Coin, good stuff!"
Manager Wan's eyes lit up, but he didn't take it. Instead, he looked at it carefully, then shook his head and said, "The technique of the exorcism knot comes from Outside the Pass. The person who made it was either injured or dealt with it carelessly, otherwise I won't hear it at all."
Li Yan heard this and said quickly, "Senior, is there anything you can do?"
Although this Three Talents Demon Suppressing Coin Sword Tassel is good, it is sometimes inconvenient to use. The most important thing is that it cannot completely isolate the breath.
According to what Wang Dao Xuan said, a good magic weapon should be like Heavenly Spiritual Treasure. When not in use, it is like a mortal object, and it will emit divine power after it is turned on.
Manager Wan did not rush to answer, but looked at Wang Dao Xuan, "Daoist Wang has been seeking the truth for many years. I can see it. Now the time has come, congratulations."
"I don't know what's the point of this visit?"
"Help Brother Li make a drum."
"Oh, do you have any drawings?"
They are all experts and there is no need to cover up. Li Yan directly took out Great Cloud Thunder Drum's album and handed it to Manager Wan.
After Manager Wan flipped through it, he suddenly realized it and said with a smile, "It turns out to be the inheritance of War Drum King in the past. At that time, the warrior Hidden Strength played drums and became known as Chang'an. Now it has reappeared in the world. I am very happy."
Li Yan gave a thumbs up, "Senior is really smart."
"There's no way to talk about being clever."
Manager Wan smiled and shook his head and said, "The difficulty of this drum lies in the material. It requires high-quality wood and leather to be able to withstand Hidden Strength without being destroyed. Although it is not a scientific ritual drum, the price is not low at all."
Sha LiFei quickly asked, "How much does it cost?"
Manager Wan pondered for a moment, "The leather for making drums is easy to say. It requires the use of high-quality rhinoceros skin. Originally, this material was quite rare, but since the maritime ban was lifted, those maritime merchants have obtained several large ships from nowhere. The price is also suitable, so I asked someone to get some."
"As for the drum body, jujube wood will suffice, but if you want to withstand Hidden Strength, you must use those old trees that grow in the spiritual orifice of Baoshan. And I have another suggestion."
"Since I have entered Daoism, I know the importance of magic weapons. The materials are rare anyway, so it is better to make them directly. Moreover, it can also be combined with Three Talents Demon Suppressing Coin and activated with the ancient rhyme of Qin and Han Dynasties. It will definitely be a powerful weapon for suppressing evil!"
"Senior, please tell me."
"As long as last year's Thunderstruck Jujube Wood is used as the material, we can take care of both."
"I happen to know a Treasure Hunter. He knows where it is. However, there are many ferocious beasts in the mountains and we lack the companionship of experts. If I am willing, I can accompany him to get it..."
"Oh~"
Before he finished speaking, Sha LiFei yelled, "Senior Wan, you are not kind. After saying so much, don't you just want to call someone in vain?"
Manager Wan was immediately dissatisfied, "What is Bai Zhihuan? If you get that Thunderstruck Jujube Wood, won't you save money on materials?"
Sha LiFei didn't believe it, "How big is that Thunderstruck Jujube Wood plant?"
Manager Wan was silent for a moment, "Not small."
Sha LiFei spread his hands and said, "That's alright, the bulk is still yours, and if the things are easy to get, why do you need to tell us?"
Manager Wan seemed to be confused by the question and stared at Sha LiFei for a while, "Well, that thing is really hard to get. If you can get it, I will make the drum for free."
Sha LiFei quickly handed over his hand, "Senior is awesome!"
The two bargained, but neither Li Yan nor Wang Dao Xuan said anything.
This is the plan that was agreed upon before. With Sha LiFei's shameless temperament, which would touch even the dead, he would be the least likely to suffer any loss when talking about business.
After a long while, the three of them walked out of the store after agreeing on the terms.
As soon as I exited the old street, I heard a commotion on the opposite side and saw several people making noises and fighting outside a restaurant.
A black warrior robe and a cowhide belt belong to White Ape Gang.
The other group of people were covered in sweat and dressed up with great effort.
"Where's the money? Where's our wages?"
"Who the hell owes you, I'll ask you for your head!"
"Tell me you didn't give me anything!"
"Hey, I've never been given this kind of work in the past!"
When the two sides disagreed, they got into a fight.
Those White Ape Gang people are all big-bodied and thick-waisted, with dragons and phoenixes painted on their necks and collars, with squinting eyebrows and erect eyes. They look very fierce.
But as soon as they fought, they were immediately beaten and screamed by several hard-working people.
It's Lian Jiazi!
Li Yan had an idea at first glance.
No matter local gangs like White Ape Gang or Iron Saber Gang, they can't get enough just by collecting protection fees and pumping traffic.
They generally control the local gray industry. Casinos, moneylending, brothels, human teeth, selling illegal salt... they have a hand in everything.
And when they look for people to work, they often refuse to give them money. Naturally, the hard-working bosses are unwilling to bear the losses, so they pass it on to these poor people and let them ask for money.
How dare these miserable people dare, so they just let it go.
Nowadays, most of these hardworking people are just people pretending to be in the world, just to use these small things to make things bigger.
"Call someone! Call someone!"
"I must skin them today!"
It was embarrassing in public, and the White Ape Gang bastards were furious.
Soon, a dozen disheveled men came running from a distance, carrying long sticks and short knives, cursing.
The Kudali people, on the other hand, showed no fear and rushed forward directly.
The whole street suddenly became a mess.
Li Yan and others took the opportunity to leave quickly.
Along the way, we saw several more chaos, some people had their teeth beaten to a bruised nose and face, a gambling house was on fire, and some even lost their lives.
Sha LiFei looked at it and clicked his tongue. "Old Man Zhang's move is quite cruel. Although the Zhou family stays behind closed doors, those who follow them will always have to eat. Those guys are full of problems, and they might be involved in something."
Li Yan thought for a moment, but shook his head slightly, "The Zhou family is not stupid, and they must have dealt with it. I'm afraid there will be chaos in the city these days."
"But it's okay, let's get the matter done while the Zhou family has no time to take care of it, and then hide in a dark place to see what we can catch."
With a plan in mind, the three of them immediately returned to the Asking Dao Pavilion.
This time they are going out to look for Thunderstruck Jujube Wood. All three of them will go there. At the same time, they must take away important things and take advantage of this chaos to disappear from the sight of the Zhou family...