Chapter 30, Ancient Tiger Town
Feilongzhuang is actually not far from Guhu Town. If it is a fast horse, it is only a journey of nearly a day. Even if it is slower, it can be reached in the morning and arrive in the evening.
Long Huaijian set out near noon and arrived at Guhu Town, which was just near dinner in the afternoon.
Guhu Town is a small town developed from a trading market. It has a long history and a population of only tens of thousands. The not wide wall shines in the sun and shows a distinct and fresh atmosphere. Everyone who sees it will feel that this place is not like a town, but more like a ruins. Guhu Town is not wide, only about ten miles in radius, and the newly built city wall is not wide, one foot wide, and traces of piled up can be seen on the three-foot-high wall. Only two big gates in Guhu Town, north and south, can accommodate four carriages to drive side by side. There is only one small door for people to walk on the east and west. Once the north and south gates are closed, there are thousands of troops and horses outside the city, which is difficult to shake.
The people of Feilongzhuang entered the city from the south gate. Several people threw their staggers off the horse outside the gate and held the reins with their hands. The city of Guhu Town is not big, and it is even more crowded to enter it. Even if you ride a horse into the city, the speed can't unfold. Maybe it will hit people. It's faster to lead a horse to enter.
As soon as several people entered the city gate, they saw a street about two feet wide. From the south gate to the north gate, the north and south ends were connected to the main road into Guhu Town. This street divides the whole ancient tiger town into almost symmetrical halves. Standing at the end of the street on the south gate, you can also see the flag flying in the wind on the wall of the north gate.
There are a lot of shops on both sides of the street. At the door of each shop, there is a sample of items sold in their own shops. All kinds of items are like a sundries exhibition, which are dazzling at a glance.
Of course, Long Huaijian and others are not the first time to come to Guhu Town. When there is a lack of some daily necessities in the village, they will also come to Guhu Town to buy. Their familiarity with Guhu Town is not weaker than Feilongzhuang. As soon as they enter the south gate, they turn left and walk to the Gujia Mansion.
The current manager of Guhu Town is Gu Long, the owner of the ancient family.
The manager of Guhu Town is not appointed by a certain force or a certain country, but because of various forces or families in Guhu Town. Gulong is the manager of Guhu Town who has been elected for more than ten years.
The ancient family came to Guhu Town about 100 years ago. After more than 100 years of development, it has gradually developed from a small family that must pay a certain protection fee every year and is protected by other families to the current big family that protects others and controls the management of Guhu Town.
Long Huaijian and others didn't travel far before they saw the ancient mansion. This ancient family is not big. It is said to be a mansion, but in fact it is more like the yard of a large family. Above the gate of the ancient mansion, there is a wide plaque with only two characters "Ancient Family" on it. The door of the mansion is not big, just like the courtyard gate of ordinary people. The thick wooden door is painted vermilion.
At this time, several people were standing on the steps in front of the gate of the ancient mansion. Obviously, it was the Gu family who sent their families to welcome the players from various villages to Guhu Town to participate in the competition.
As soon as Long Feijian and others approached the steps in front of the gate, they saw a young man who was about ten years old and stood in front of the door to welcome guests whisper to a man standing behind him. The family turned around and ran to the house, obviously to inform Gu Long. Then the young man greeted him, bent down with his fist and made a big salute to Long Huaijian. He said respectfully, "It has been said that I have seen Uncle Long in ancient times!"
Long Huaijian smiled, his eyes flashed imperceptiblely, and his body did not dodge. He was generously received a gift from the young man, and then reached out to help him up, but suddenly shocked and said, "Please get up quickly. Your virtuous nephew is amazing. He is very fast in entering the world. His martial arts has actually been practiced to the initial state of Xuanjin, which is better than what I saw last time. It's a realm."
Gu Shichuan was not very angry with Long Huaijian's temptation just now. He smiled humbly and said, "Thanks to Master Long's guidance, my little nephew has progressed so quickly."
Long Huaijian smiled and said, "That's my nephew's efforts and opening. It has nothing to do with me."
"Without Uncle Long's frequent guidance and the supervision of my father, there will be achievements in the world. Maybe I'm still wandering in the iron bone realm now!"
"Ha... My nephew is polite. You just asked me once or twice. I don't know whether my answer is to solve your doubts or increase your doubts. Your current achievements are purely due to the efforts of my virtuous nephew and the teaching of Gu Xiandi. I dare not take credit." Long Huaijian pulled the ancient world and preached, "Come on, come on, I will introduce my disciples to you!"
With that, he turned around and introduced the seven people behind him one by one.
Gao Kun, Long Huaqiu and several younger brothers were standing behind Long Huaijian. They were looking at the ancient legend calmly. Hearing Long Huaijian's words, they were all shocked. This ancient legend may be less than 20 years old, a few years younger than the two of them. The realm of martial arts has actually entered the realm of Xuanjin. It seems that this competition is the first Name, this ancient legend is a must-have! Gao Kun and Longhuaqiu were the hardest hit. They thought that after half a year of hard practice, they could enter the late stage of iron bone. In addition, they would get the top ranking in this competition, but they didn't expect that as soon as they entered Guhu Town, they saw a martial artist who had entered the early stage of Xuanjin. According to the legend, it is firmly pressing their head.
Among these seven people, only the shock of copper head is not so strong. Although it is said that at the age of 18 in ancient times, he had martial arts in the early realm of Xuanjin, which also shocked the bronze head a little, but it is not as violent as Gao Kun and others. Copper head is only 13 years old this year, which is already the later realm of iron bones. In time, copper If you practice harder, you are sure that you will enter the early stage of Xuanjin before the age of 18, and may even enter the middle stage.
Among the seven people who followed Long Huaijian to Guhu Town, except for Tongtou, who is only 13 years old and five years younger than the ancient legend, others are about the same age as the ancient legend. Gao Kun and Longhuaqiu are several years older than the ancient legend. It can be seen that this ancient legend is also a martial arts genius, and their future achievements are unlimited. Quantity.
The ancient legend saluted Gao Kun and others one by one. They were humble and polite. Although they were young, they became free to advance and retreat. The seven people did not feel that he was indifferent to themselves. They all felt the same enthusiasm as the ancient legend. It can be seen that the disciples of the great family are different.
Gao Kun and others hurriedly returned the gift, which is equivalent to meeting their opponents in advance.
After seeing him one by one, Gu Shichuan stood up straight and suddenly wondered: Why can't he see Brother Long? Didn't he say that he also entered the realm of iron bones? Didn't he come?"
"He lost to Gao Kun in the preliminaries and did not enter the list." Long Huaijian said lightly.
"Brother Long is still young. He was not selected this time, and it's not too late to come next time." It is said that he is young, but he is also an elf character. Hearing that Long Huaijian's son could not be selected, but he came here with several other apprentices, he must also have a little pimples in his heart, so he hurriedly changed the topic and said, "Master Long, please come in quickly. My father has set up a family banquet in the house and is waiting for Uncle Long to come to the banquet." With that, he stretched out his hand and let Long Huaijian and others go first. He nodded to Gao Kun and others first, and then went side by side with Long Huaijian.
Seeing that Long Huaijian had entered first, Gao Kun and others also hurried to follow.
"Brother Gu Xian has always been good. It seems that I haven't seen him for almost a year." Long Huaijian's face flashed with a look of remembrance.
The ancient legend smiled and said respectfully, "To Long stole my uncle's blessing. My father has always been healthy. At this time, I have been waiting for Uncle Long to get drunk with him."
Long Huaijian smiled and said, "Brother Gu Xian is polite. I used to come to Guhu Town several times a month, and the Gu family has also become a regular customer. Do you still need to be so polite?"
Ancient legend laughed and said, "My father ordered that Uncle Long will always be the eldest uncle of the ancient family and a distinguished guest of the ancient family. Don't lose your etiquette."
Long Huaijian shook his head and said with a wry smile, "The old brother is polite. He is an old friend. He doesn't need to be so polite, which makes me a little embarrassed. If I'm not afraid of the old brother being angry, I want to find an inn outside."
The ancient legend smiled and said, "Master Long and his father are not rebellious, such as his own brothers. Since he has arrived in Guhu Town, he naturally lives in the ancient mansion. There is a reason to live outside."
Long Huaijian patted the shoulder of the ancient legend and praised: "It's true that there is a father and a son. Both of you are passionate people."
In the room of the second entry of the ancient mansion, there were about a dozen tables in the banquet. One of them seemed to be two tables connected together, which could seat about 20 people wide. At this time, there were 19 people sitting. Among them, an old man in a cyan robe and a long beard under his jaw, only had an empty seat next to him. Obviously, he was waiting for something. What a person.
At this time, a family man came in and whispered a few words beside the old man in green robe.
The old man in green robe stood up, held his fist and saluted the other nine people sitting at the same table, and then said, "Sit down for a moment. I will pick up Brother Long from Feilongzhuang first."
A fat old man sitting on the right side of the old man in the green robe, actually wore a big red robe and said politely to the old man in the green robe, "Brother Gu, you're welcome. Go and pick up Brother Long in. Let's wait."
The old man in green robe is Gu Long, the current manager of Guhu Town.
Gu Long saluted again, then turned around and walked outside. He first went to the backyard to call his mother-in-law before going to the door together.
Everyone was aroused by Gulong's curiosity. What was the friendship between Long Huaijian and Gu Long? Gu Long was so respected. When they came in, Gu Long just picked them up at the door. Now Gu Long not only went out to greet him, but also called his wife. This specification is not to greet guests, but to welcome his relatives.