Although the weather in August is not as cloudy and changeable with showers as in June and July, the scorching heat is still unbearable.

Because of this, the popularity of the inns that travel between them has become quite popular, even in the remote Mangku Mountains.

At this moment, in front of the Mangku Station connecting the Jiangxia Plain, three of the five pavilions were already filled with people.

There were wealthy merchants coming and going, as well as villagers from the mountains and merchants passing by on their way to the market.

The shopkeeper called three or four waiters to take out the special mountain plum herbal tea from the shady water storage area and gave it to the passing tourists. The business was so good that the shopkeeper, who had always been stingy, was so happy that he couldn't open his mouth from ear to ear.

"It has been nearly two months since I heard anything about tigers harming people in the mountains. It seems that there will be a good harvest before the end of autumn." Looking at the so-called gangsters occupying the shady area, drinking wine and eating meat from large bowls, the shopkeeper thought in his mind.

Are you trying to collect more wild goods from those mountain people?

At that time, the shopkeeper, who was looking in all directions and not missing any passing passengers, suddenly saw two young men, one big and one small, walking slowly on the mountain road at the end of the inn.

One of them looks like a gallant man, with a long sword vaguely slung behind his back. He is about 16 years old and seems to have a good fortune. The other one is very thin. Although he is neatly dressed, he looks quite demented.

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"San'er, go get two bowls of herbal tea." The shopkeeper's eyes lit up and he quickly called to a rather clever young man.

"Haole." The waiter named San'er is the nephew of the shopkeeper. When he saw the direction pointed by the shopkeeper, he immediately understood.

These days, the best business to do is with young knights who have just emerged from the martial arts world.

Not only is he generous with his actions, but he often compliments him a bit and gives him rewards. He is indeed his uncle. He only hopes that when the time comes, he will be rewarded by his guests so that he can leave more for him.

"Two young heroes, the weather is hot now, why not take a rest here. Our store provides free special herbal tea." Looking at the two teenagers walking towards them, San'er happily walked over and shouted loudly.

"Have a rest?" Hearing the waiter's call, Zhou Yu looked at Lin Zheng who was following him, and saw that he was sweating profusely. He looked at him blankly and nodded his forehead with difficulty.

"Then take a rest." Zhou Yu caught this scene and felt relieved. It was no wonder that he had adjusted his breath many times in the mountains. At this moment, he felt physically trapped and finally responded like a normal person.

"Waiter, let's take two bowls of sour rice noodles, two pounds of braised pork, and add a cucumber and two hot and sour side dishes." He walked into the pergola, drank a bowl of sour and delicious mountain plum tea, and smelled the pleasant smell next to him.

The aroma in the distance, and seeing Lin Zheng licking the bottom of the empty bowl, Zhou Yu suddenly laughed loudly.

"Okay, here it is for you." Looking at the silver ingots that Zhou Yu casually threw on the table, the waiter, who estimated that there were three taels of silver ingots, was immediately overjoyed and said quickly while putting away the silver ingots.

"Brother, please drink slowly. Our store also has herbal tea for free." After San'er finished speaking, he first took a pot of herbal tea and put it on the table, then hurriedly ran to the kitchen to prepare the meal.

Zhou Yu poured another bowl for Lin Zheng and tasted some himself. It tasted a bit like sour plum soup. Drinking a bowl in the hot summer was refreshing and appetizing, and it was very refreshing.

As for free, it involves the business experience of the shopkeeper.

The inn is close to the mountains and forests, and there is no shortage of water for plums. It is easy to make. Although it takes some time and effort, the passers-by are tired from traveling on hot days. Just drinking water is not as good as making money from eating.

Free herbal tea is an appetizer to eat, and it's easy to win favor. After all, the inn is located in a remote place, and you're afraid of bad people doing evil.

Moreover, it was not easy to obtain meat in the store, so tea was given to the Orion mountaineers who came and went, both to help each other and to be a little more tactful when collecting meat ingredients.

But in general, while the shopkeeper was putting his efforts into making money, he still had good intentions in his heart.

After all, most of the people drinking wine and eating meat in the store are not mountain people living in poverty.

Talk less.

Soon, with the deft movements of the waiter, the food ordered by Zhou Yu was brought to the table. Looking at Lin Zheng, who was instinctively drooling, he did not stop the two of them and started eating quickly.

However, Lin Zhengling had just begun to recover. When eating, he often grabbed it with his hands, which only caused a few chuckles.

"Brother Jun, look at your talent. Why is your brother like this? Is he slightly injured? This mountain road is difficult to walk and there are many jackals and wild animals. If you share some food, I can escort you two."

The greedy hunter smelled the aroma and saw the young man's kind face, so he joked.

"You fool, you want to take the opportunity to eat and drink. Isn't this mountain plum tea enough for you?" San'er scolded with a smile, and the latter grinned and said nothing more.

"I'm sorry, although Brother Wang talked too much, he has a good heart."

"It's okay." Zhou Yu nodded.

Half an hour later, Zhou and Yu were full of wine and food. After taking out a few coins to add some dry food, they took Lin Zheng away from the inn and headed south.

But not long after the two people left, the innkeeper's expression changed.

I saw two people from the world standing in a certain pavilion. They glanced at the direction Zhou Yu and Zhou Yu were leaving seemingly casually, and then left quickly.

Although their actions are secretive, the shopkeeper has been running the inn for many years, and people come and go, so he doesn't make much money, but his eyesight is not bad.

"Uncle?" At this time, the younger brother San'er came over and whispered. He also looked at the two leaving Jianghu people, and obviously saw some clues.

"Don't go, this is not your business." The shopkeeper's expression changed and he warned sternly.

"But?" San'er thought of the demented young man.

"Your father is your only son, don't try to be a hero." The shopkeeper said sternly, keeping his voice very low for fear of being discovered by others.

"I'll take the small road and go faster. I'll be fine. I won't stand out. If something happens to those two teenagers, I can help them bury their bodies. I can't let them die in the wilderness." San'er said, suddenly holding his stomach and shouting loudly.

shouted.

"Shopkeeper, I have a stomachache. I'll be back later." As he said that, he grabbed some tissue paper and ran towards the bushes not far behind the pergola.

"You bastard, you bastard." The shopkeeper yelled angrily, "You know you're a lazy little bastard. If you don't come back within one stick of incense, I'll deduct your wages."

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"Wait...wait." On the post road, Zhou Yu and Lin Zheng were walking with their heads on their backs, when suddenly a breathless shout came from behind them.

"Is that you?" Zhou Yu turned around and saw the waiter named San'er from the store running out of breath. Seeing him turn around, he couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief and held his waist to exhale.

"Little brother, why did you come all the way?" Zhou Yu was a little surprised.

"Someone... someone may want to harm you. Hurry up... run away quickly?" San'er said quickly after coming down.

"Who wants to harm us, and where do you want us to go?" Zhou Yu asked casually, thoughtfully.
Chapter completed!