After crossing the Wei River, we walked another hundred miles to Long'an County, which had a permanent population of more than 100,000 people. Adding in the merchants coming and going, the population reached more than 200,000 people.
Guo Huai never met Yu Wenwen again along the way. When he got off the ferry, there were three roads going in different directions at the ferry. Guo Huai did not find the yellow-faced girl he was longing for.
After walking for two days, Guo Huai arrived at Long'an County. This place is indeed majestic. The city wall in the west is five feet high. There are officers and soldiers guarding the entrance and patrolling the walls.
To enter the city, he had to collect the city tax, so Guo Huai paid ten coins. He also had to pay ten coins for his donkey. Entering the city cost him twenty coins.
The city is indeed more prosperous than the countryside. The streets are full of people coming and going, and the various shops on both sides are also bustling.
When we were in Baihe Town, the servants had already told Master Liu his address, which was in Yong'an Lane in the west of the city.
When Guo Huai was shopping on the street, he bought a jar of good wine, a piece of fine silk and some candies and snacks that children like to eat. Master Liu's son should be five or six years old now.
Guo Huai arrived at Yong'an Lane and saw an old man smoking a cigarette, so he asked him: "Old man, excuse me, I want to ask you about someone? Do you know a family named Liu who moved here three years ago? Where do they live? ?"
The old man took a puff of cigarette, looked at Guo Huai, and asked: "What is your relationship with Master Liu!"
Guo Huai patted the gift carried on the donkey and explained: "I am Master Liu's former student in the countryside. I was passing by Long'an City and came here to see him!"
The old man nodded with satisfaction. He was a young man who knew how to respect his master. He couldn't help but feel sad for Master Liu's misfortune. He sighed and urged: "You came at the right time. If it were any later, I might not be able to see your master!" His house is not far in front, and there is a small willow tree planted at the door, with the words "Liu Zhai" written on the door!"
When Guo Huai heard that there was something in his words, he stopped asking any more questions and thanked the old man. Quickly lead the donkey and walk quickly.
After walking for a while, I saw a door with "Liu Zhai" written on it, and a small willow tree planted at the door.
Guo Huai stepped forward and knocked on the door. After a long time, he heard a child's voice, "Mom, are you back?"
A tough-headed little boy opened the door and found that it was not his mother, but a stranger, so he innocently asked: "Who are you? Why are you knocking on my door?"
Guo Huai smiled and said: "Xiaohu, have you forgotten who I am? I am your brother Guo Huai. When you were a child, you went to my house and I even gave you candy!"
Xiaohu scratched his head, grinned and said, "I was too young before, so I don't remember! Do you still have candy now?"
Guo Huai turned around and took out a bag of sugar from the donkey and handed it to Xiao Hu, "Here, it's full of sugar!"
Xiaohu hugged the candy and said happily: "Such a big bag of candy!"
Guo Huai led the donkey into the yard, closed the door again, and asked, "Where is your father? Why do you let you come out and open the door at such a young age?"
Xiaohu suddenly said with a sad face: "Dad was injured by bad guys, and mother was also kidnapped by bad guys."
Guo Huai frowned, feeling a little uneasy, and said seriously: "Take me to see your father quickly!"
Before Guo Huai could reach the room, he heard a rapid cough. After he opened the door, he smelled a mixture of herbs and urine.
Guo Huai walked to the bedside and saw that Master Liu was still wearing the same green clothes, but the clothes were wrinkled. Guo Huai didn't dare to recognize him now!
Master Liu is now skinny and skinny, there is still blood on the corner of his mouth, and the bruises on his face have not faded. His eyes are staring at the roof dully. His hair was originally black, but now it is all gray!
"Master, what's wrong with you?" Who hurt you like this? Guo Huai gritted his teeth.
Hearing the familiar voice, Master Liu's dull eyes suddenly became bright. He turned his head with difficulty, looked at the familiar face, and said happily: "Are you Guo Huai?"
"Master, it's me, I'm Guo Huai! Master, what's wrong with you?" Guo Huai held Master Liu's withered hand tightly.
Master Liu was very happy and said happily: "I haven't seen you for a few years and you have grown into an adult. How are your parents?"
Guo Huai forced a smile and said: "My parents are both in good health. Not long after you left that year, I killed the King of Chaos and found a very powerful martial arts secret book on him. Then I practiced hard in Niutoushan for three years. Now that I have achieved some success, I will go down the mountain to visit the master."
"Master, you haven't told me what happened to your injury?" Guo Huai asked anxiously.
Master Liu suddenly stopped talking and looked at Guo Huai silently. No matter how Guo Huai asked, he refused to speak.
