MTL - Twilight Boundary-Chapter 148 Old Monkey (third update)

Chapter 148 Old Monkey (third update)

"Um?"

This opening immediately attracted everyone’s attention.

The two of them had suffered a loss just now, and they had already developed a faint fear in their hearts towards this young master Lu. They were afraid that they would not be able to perform their unique skills and would be made things difficult for them. Unexpectedly, someone came out who took the initiative to start a fight, and they were all a little worried. .

The eldest young man of the Lu family was also startled for a moment, looked at Hu Ma, sneered and said, "I am not short of money, but I am short of capable people."

“This gentleman seems to have some unique skills?”

　　　…”

Hu Ma deliberately acted upright and said: "Even if you have money in your hand, we came here to earn it based on our ability, and we are not asking for your reward. There is no need for the young master to treat others with such an attitude."

“I don’t have much ability, but since I’ve met you, I’m destined to do it. Regardless of whether it works or not, let’s invite the young master to have a cup of tea first!”

　　　…”

As he said that, he stepped forward, picked up a kettle of boiling water that was simmering, and walked straight towards the eldest young master of the Lu family. The housekeeper next to him was immediately worried, and the old man also frowned at Hu Ma. Looked over.

But Hu Ma didn't say much, just came to his side. On the small table next to him, there were two bowls of tea. One bowl was for the eldest young master of the Lu family to drink, and the other bowl was for the chosen one. Now there are still two bowls of tea. empty.

Hu Ma then picked up the bowl next to the eldest young master of the Lu family, raised his hand to pour the water away, then poured him a full bowl, then turned the spout of the pot and poured a bowl into the empty bowl. Tengteng picked it up and said to Young Master Lu: "Please!"

 Speaking, he drank it all in one gulp, put down the cup, and looked at the eldest young master of the Lu family quietly.

The eldest young master of the Lu family looked at the tea bowl in front of him. The hot water in it was still scalding. If he drank it, he would probably lose a layer of skin on his mouth.

They couldn't tell whether Hu Ma was not afraid of being burned or whether the water had already become lukewarm when he picked up the bowl. But this hand was undoubtedly extremely scary.

After a long while, he did not serve the tea, but stood up directly and bowed his hand to Hu Ma: "This man is very capable."

 “Hurry up and take your seat.”

　　　…”

As he spoke, he looked at the housekeeper and said, "It was indeed my fault just now. Those two are guests when they come to my house. You go and entertain them well, pay for the journey, and also give me a good excuse."

The housekeeper agreed with a smile. He first brought a chair and asked Hu Ma to sit on it, and then went to make arrangements.

The few remaining people, seeing this, gained a little more courage, and glanced at Hu Ma gratefully. One of them performed the unique skill of throwing a knife, a palm-long thin flying knife, hitting wherever he pointed, but the strength was not as good. He could only score three points, but he still kept it.

The other one performed a feat of lightness. He climbed onto the roof, which was more than ten feet high, without any help. He could only walk to the left with a series of footsteps, but came down from the right.

As for the others, seeing that they had no unique skills to show, they could only leave in frustration.

What is noteworthy is a short man. He looks dull and does not carry a weapon. When it was his turn, he was startled for a moment, and then walked out on his own initiative.

But because he was the last one, the housekeeper stopped him and said with a smile: "Isn't the stage bright?"

The man smiled and said, "I don't know these things, and I don't carry a knife."

The steward asked curiously: "Then why do you think so?"

The man said honestly: "I don't know anything, and I didn't think about taking the test. I thought I was just killing bandits."

When the people around him saw him, they really thought he was another person who had misjudged the situation and brought humiliation to himself. Hu Ma didn't take him to heart at first, but for some reason, after glancing at this man, he didn't take it to heart. .

 But suddenly I felt uneasy again, so I looked at him again, and found that this man had a strange temperament.

 Looking over for the third time, I was inexplicably shocked.

This person doesn't look like he has practiced any moves, nor does he seem to have learned any unique skills.

 But there is something indescribable about him that makes people subconsciously not dare to underestimate him.

　　 No, not only do I not dare to underestimate him, but I also think that he is very dangerous.

Not only Hu Ma, but Young Master Lu also seemed to have noticed something. He frowned and stared at this man. He had just taught two charlatans a lesson, which had given people great pressure. When he met his gaze, there was no People were not panicking, but this man just smiled.

 With a smiling face, nothing can be seen at all.

On the other hand, Mr. Lu was looking at him. The more he looked at him, the more uncomfortable he felt. He cleared his throat unnaturally and said:

 “Stay here too, he looks like a good man.”

　　　…”

　　Everyone felt a little relieved after having passed this level. When the steward saw it, he hurriedly asked people to go to the back. He saw that it was a small courtyard next to the tea house's backyard, and wine and food had indeed been placed in it.

Not only that, there were two sallow-faced men beside the table, and two or three men in linen shirts and plain knives. I think it was also the young master Lu who had recruited them before. The most surprising thing was that there was a man sitting at the table. A skinny old man with a monkey squatting on his shoulders.

As soon as Hu Ma came in, the old man looked up, his eyes lit up, he stood up and laughed:

“Little brother, we are destined to meet each other thousands of miles away, but we still met.”

　　　…”

Seeing this old man, Hu Ma was also startled, then calmly adjusted his expression and said with a smile: "It turns out that the big job the old man mentioned is also referring to this boss."

The old man smiled and said: "It's hard to find a big job. I just try to find one by looking around."

"But you didn't come when I invited you, but you came here secretly. Do you think you can't trust me?" "..."

Hu Ma looked ashamed and said with a wry smile: "I always have little experience in the world, so I thought I would be more cautious, but unexpectedly I took a big detour. Senior, please don't laugh at me."

The old man waved his hand and said with a smile: "Where are your brothers?"

“I have asked them to take the money and go back to their hometown first.”

Hu Ma said: "I am a little greedy. I want to make a big profit and stay by myself."

Seeing the two of them getting up and joking, everyone at the table looked a little surprised. Mr. Lu also waited for the two of them to finish talking, then looked at the old man with a smile and said, "Master Monkey, this is you again. Do you know him?"

"good."

The monkey master smiled and said: "I have seen brother Zhou's method of subduing the drought demon. It was dark and windy at night, and he suppressed it with just one blow."

"At that time, I thought that he might be able to help the eldest young master, and I wanted to invite him over. It's just that my old face doesn't look so down-to-earth, and this little brother can't trust me. But things have not changed, and the two of us are still the same. I met you at the young master's place."

　　　…”

 “Methods to subdue the drought demon?”

 Everyone present didn’t hear much else, but they were a little surprised when they heard this.

Everyone here has heard of the drought demon, but it always looks for a place during the day and burns it with a fire, but rarely at night.

I heard that this guy can move and bite at night, and is extremely powerful and invulnerable. How can this young man knock this thing down?

 For a while, I paid more attention to flax.

Huma, however, met everyone's gaze and just bowed her hands, showing a look of shame.

He was thinking quickly in his heart: "This old beggar calls me Brother Zhou? The little trick he left in Mancang Village earlier has been of great use now..."

"Since we are old acquaintances, it will be more convenient. Let this brother act with Mr. Monkey!"

As Mr. Lu spoke, he looked at the other people present and said, "You are all capable. It is an honor for me, Mr. Lu, to make friends with you. But before drinking, I have some words. You might as well say it clearly!”

“You are here to earn money, and I, Lu, also spend money to hire people to do things.”

"There is no need to gossip too much. The reason why I spend a lot of money to hire people and only hire capable people is because I am not really trying to suppress bandits."

 “But, to get a treasure.”

　　　…”

 The eyes of everyone present focused on him, and upon hearing the treasure, their hearts moved slightly.

"hehe."

Master Lu said: "Don't be tempted when you hear about the treasure. For our sect, it is a treasure, but if you take it, it may be of no use and may even cause disaster. This is why I can rest assured to ask for your help." reason."

“However, let’s start with the ugly words. I’m not the only one staring at this treasure, and it’s still a tough one. Without your ability to help me, I don’t have much confidence.”

“Our Lu family has money, and we are willing to invite a few gentlemen to help us.”

“But I also have a few conditions to put forward. After taking the money, you will ask less and do more.”

"You have to do whatever I ask you to do. Otherwise, it would be fine if I failed, but it wouldn't be worth it if I harmed your lives. Of course, if you have any questions, you can ask me in advance, but when it comes time Come on, don’t wait too long.”

“In short, after this busy trip, I took the treasure, you all got the silver, everyone got what they needed, and we have forgotten each other since then. Our matter is considered complete.”

　　　…”

Everyone present looked at each other in confusion as they listened, and Hu Ma said, "How much money will you give me?"

The eldest young man of the Lu family first held out two fingers, and then said softly: "Each person pays two hundred taels in advance."

　　“After everything is done, there will be three hundred left, and I will never default on it.”

　　　…”

Hu Ma immediately raised his head and looked at the monkey man with a clear look in his eyes. Didn't you mean a job of one thousand taels?

The monkey man was so embarrassed that he lowered his head and ate the vegetables.

On the other hand, everyone else was a little excited after hearing the words. If they could get five hundred taels before and after, it would be a big deal.

"If you don't have any objections, just enjoy this meal and get your deposit first!"

Master Na Lu raised his cup. The steward next to him had ordered two strong men to carry a box. After opening it, he saw neatly arranged silver ingots, which made people jealous.

　　Everyone here came out just for this white and colorful thing. There was no one who was not moved. They immediately raised their glasses and drank with Master Na Lu with a smile. The two parties finally agreed on this errand.

It wasn't until this moment that the atmosphere calmed down. Young Master Lu said to the monkey master in front of everyone: "I'm counting the days, I'm afraid I can't delay it any longer. Please work hard, monkey master, tonight." Go out and catch some souls!"

Hearing the word "fishing for souls", Hu Ma's heart moved slightly.

And Young Master Lu happened to turn his head to look at Hu Ma and said, "Brother Zhou is also coming with us, do you have any objection?"

 (End of this chapter)