Chapter 68

In front of the Zhang brothers was a wide road that was two to three times wider than the streets of Lu Town. Countless shops lined the sides of the road and the streets were bustling with activity. The sound of hawking was incessant and it was extremely lively. It was practically a replica of the streets of Lu Town during the New Year. It was no wonder that the Zhang brothers misunderstood. They had never seen such a scene on a normal day.

Zhang Xiaohu scratched his head and said, "It's already a hot day. Where did the New Year come from?"

Zhang Xiaohua also smiled and said, "That's right. This Ping Yang City is really lively. If we didn't come and take a look, we wouldn't have known."

Although the things in front of them were very fresh, the two of them had been out for a few days and knew that they had not seen much in the past. Many things were kept in mind and they slowly digested and accepted. They had gotten used to such a lively scene after a while. Actually, Zhang Xiaohua did not realize it himself. The speed at which he accepted new things from the outside world and his vision had slowly surpassed that of a thirteen-year-old child. Perhaps this was maturity.

After all, Zhang Xiaohu was old. He had heard about the prosperity of the outside world from others. He had also imagined it in his heart in the past, but it was all based on Lu Town. Although what he had seen today was bigger than what he had expected, he was still able to accept it very quickly.

The two of them walked among the crowd curiously, looking here and there from time to time. At first, they were still a little reserved. However, they soon realized that although many of these people were dressed in bright clothes, there were also many who were dressed plainly like them. The crowd's gaze did not linger on them for too long. Even the shop assistants at the shops along the street were attentively inviting them. Hence, they soon relaxed.

However, after walking for a short while, the two of them were stunned again. Why?

They were lost and did not know where to go.

It was as if they had long deviated from the route that the carriage assistants had given them.

Since they were lost, they naturally had to ask someone for directions. The two of them wondered who they should ask.

At this time, a young man came from behind and squeezed between the two of them, saying as he walked, "Excuse me, excuse me."

When Zhang Xiaohua heard this, he casually turned sideways to let the person pass. However, when the person passed by, he suddenly reached out and touched Zhang Xiaohu's waist. He immediately took Zhang Xiaohu's small money bag. At this time, Zhang Xiaohu was still looking around, looking for the person who asked for directions. Zhang Xiaohua's senses were very sensitive now. He saw this situation from the corner of his eye and quickly stepped forward to block the person. He raised his hand and grabbed the person's wrist that was holding the money bag. He said sternly, "What are you doing?"

The young man's age and height were about the same as Zhang Xiaohu's. Looking at the child who was a head shorter than him and the hand that grabbed his wrist, he said casually, "Nothing."

Zhang Xiaohua asked, "Then why are you holding my second brother's money pouch?"

The young man sneered and said, "How is this your family's money pouch? It's obviously in my hands. It's mine."

After saying this, he forcefully shook off Zhang Xiaohua's hand and tried to pull his hand away. How could Zhang Xiaohua let him do as he wished? He exerted a little force on his hand. "Ouch, ouch!" The young man immediately cried out and begged for mercy, "Young master, please have mercy. Be gentle, be gentle. My wrist is going to break."

Zhang Xiaohu also noticed the abnormality. He snatched his money pouch from the man's hand and opened it to see if there was any money missing. Seeing that her second brother had taken the money pouch, Zhang Xiaohua naturally let go of her hand. At this time, a few people ran from behind and passed by Zhang Xiaohu and Zhang Xiaohua, bumping into them. Zhang Xiaohua couldn't help but be puzzled. Why were these people so reckless? What was so urgent? But when they ran over, Zhang Xiaohua was stunned. The people who had stolen the money pouch just now were gone. The Zhang brothers looked at each other again. It seemed that the people behind them were in cahoots with the thief in front of them. They carefully checked again. Fortunately, they didn't lose anything, so the two didn't take it to heart.

But because of this, they developed a sense of distrust towards the people here. Even when they asked for directions, they found a very friendly looking old granny.

After asking for directions, the two brothers continued to move forward. This Ping Yang City was really big. After walking for the time it took for a stick of incense to burn, they still hadn't reached the east gate. The two of them weren't tired, but the weather was too hot and crowded. Both of them were thirsty. When they reached a corner, they happened to see a shed selling herbal tea by the roadside. It was a big bowl of thirst-quenching herbal tea that cost one copper coin. The two of them were overjoyed. They hurried over and drank a big bowl each. After paying the bill, they asked for directions in detail. The two of them were about to leave when suddenly, Zhang Xiaohua pulled Zhang Xiaohu back. She pointed to a person in front and said in a low voice, "Second Brother, look at that person in front. Is he the one who stole our money pouch just now?"

Zhang Xiaohu looked carefully and shook his head, saying, "I can't see clearly. When the money pouch was stolen just now, I didn't pay attention either. I didn't see what the person looked like and was taken away."

Zhang Xiaohua said with certainty, "There should be no mistake. It's him."

Zhang Xiaohu was a little doubtful, "Are you sure?

Don't accuse him wrongly. Besides, we don't have any evidence now. There's no way we can catch him. "

Zhang Xiaohua smiled and said, "Second Brother, why are you looking at him? He's staring at the girl's money pouch in front of him."

Zhang Xiaohu looked again. Indeed, a girl was walking in front of the young man. She was holding a pot of unknown flowers in her hands and a small emerald green money pouch on her waist swayed continuously as the girl walked. Wasn't the young man staring at the money pouch?

As he looked, the young man quickened his pace. Zhang Xiaohua hurriedly threw the small bundle in her hands to Zhang Xiaohu and said, "Help me hold it, Second Brother. Watch how I catch the thief."

At this time, the young thief had already run to the girl's side. He stretched out his hand and grabbed the money bag in his hand. Then, he ran away. The girl also felt it and shouted anxiously, "My money bag, you hateful thief."

However, she was holding the flower pot in her hands. How could she chase after him?

She could only stomp her feet and secretly say, "I'll let you hold it first. Later, I'll let Third Uncle take care of you."

The girl was vexed. Zhang Xiaohua, who was brave for justice, rushed over and said, "Wait a moment. I'll help you get it back."

After saying that, she chased after the thief's back. While running, she shouted, "Catch the thief who stole something."

When the thief heard someone shouting, he turned around and saw that it was the person who grabbed his wrist. Thinking about the bruise on his wrist, he immediately quickened his pace, wanting to get rid of Zhang Xiaohua's pursuit.

In the thief's mind, Zhang Xiaohua was just a little brat. Although he was strong, he could run faster than an adult. It wouldn't take long for him to run away.

However, Zhang Xiaohua was the exception. After chasing him for a few streets, the thief was a little tired. When he looked back, he saw that Zhang Xiaohua was still chasing him. The distance between them was getting closer and closer. Then, he looked around and saw that because he ran far away, his brothers who were covering for him didn't come over. The thief couldn't help but feel a little guilty. He rolled his eyes and threw the money pouch in his hand into an alley. Then, he ran in the opposite direction. Zhang Xiaohua chased him to this place and had to pick up the money pouch first. When he came back, the thief had already disappeared into the alley.

However, Zhang Xiaohua's purpose was just to get the money pouch back. He didn't want to catch the thief, so he went back the way he came.

Fortunately, the girl who chased him wasn't too far away. Zhang Xiaohua could go back according to his memory. He saw that the girl was still waiting at the same place.

Taking the money pouch that Zhang Xiaohua handed over, the girl smiled and said, "Thank you."

Looking at the girl with braided hair and wearing red and green clothes, Zhang Xiaohua blushed slightly and hurriedly said, "It's okay. He wanted to steal our things just now. However, this person is very cunning. We didn't catch him and let him run away."

The girl said, "It's okay. It's okay to get the money pouch back. Thank you. I'll go first. There are still people waiting for me over there."

After saying that, the little girl smiled at Zhang Xiaohua again, turned around, and walked east.

At this time, Zhang Xiaohu also came over and praised Zhang Xiaohua with a smile, "Xiaohua, you're really good. You can even get the money pouch back. However, you're still young. If there's a fight, you won't be a match for him. Next time, let me chase him."

Zhang Xiaohua took his small bag and said, "It's okay, Second Brother. I think I'm very good now. I just chased him for so long, but I'm not tired."

Zhang Xiaohu thought that his brother was bragging, but he didn't expose him. He also smiled and said, "That's right. Xiaohua has grown up. Of course, you're very good."

While talking and laughing, the two also walked to the east. Coincidentally, they were just behind the girl.

After walking for a while, the girl looked back and saw that the two were also walking behind her. She stopped.

When the two were close, she asked, "It seems that we're on the way. Where are you going?"

Zhang Xiaohua said, "We want to go to the Ethereal Heights."

"Ethereal Heights?" The girl was stunned, "What are you going to do there?"

Zhang Xiaohua said, "We want to learn martial arts."

"Learn martial arts?

To the Ethereal Heights? "The girl was even more stunned," I haven't heard that the Ethereal Heights is recruiting disciples. "

However, the girl said, "It's still far from the Ethereal Heights. How are you going to get there?

Walk there? "

Zhang Xiaohua blushed a little and said, "Yes, it's our first time here. We don't know how to get there."

The girl smiled and said, "How about this? I'm on the way as well. Follow me. I'll send you there as a thank you for helping me get my purse back. How about that?"

Zhang Xiaohua said happily, "Okay, then I'll thank you too."

Indeed, there was a horse carriage parked by the roadside not far ahead. There were already many flower pots on the carriage, but there was still some empty space in the carriage. After the girl and the Zhang brothers sat down, the carriage then moved slowly.

Sitting in the carriage, the three of them had a simple conversation and knew each other's names. Zhang Xiaohua also knew that this girl was called Qiu Tong. She was a servant in a villa. She came out to buy some bonsai for the villa and didn't talk much about other things. She only listened to Qiu Tong's introduction of the situation in Ping Yang City and the surrounding places of interest.

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