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Chapter 2564: Chapter 2564: Donkey Meat (4)
"Ground Snake?" Gu Qingheng raised an eyebrow slightly, "What kind of Ground Snake?" This Dongan Town is still under the jurisdiction of Changhuai State; half a day further is the territory of Jizhou. Such a junction indeed tends to breed water bandits and road bullies.
"Well..." Tian Ba hesitated for a moment, but decided to share what he knew, pointing to the distant mountain peak, "See that mountain over there? That’s called Dongtou Mountain. There’s a group of mountain bandits on it. Every one of them can scale walls with high martial skills. Every month, they come down the mountain either to rob merchants or abduct women. Anyway, if you encounter them, it’s just bad luck; local people are very afraid of the mountain bandits of Dongtou Mountain."
"Doesn’t the Governor’s Office care about it?"
"The Governor’s Office?" Tian Ba sneered, then lowered his voice, "The Governor’s Office receives generous tributes, so usually they turn a blind eye."
Gu Qingheng frowned; although Tian Ba hadn’t said much, he’d made it clear enough: collusion between officials and bandits.
"Master Gu, Madam Gu, if you ever encounter them, it’s fine as long as you say you’re guests of our canal gang. They won’t make things too difficult for you." Tian Ba added another sentence, and then thought for a moment, "Never mind, I’ll accompany you for a stroll."
Yang Ruxin smiled; Hao Jian’s father specifically mentioned that Tian Ba, despite his rough appearance, is sincere and worth befriending.
Now it seems his words were true; indeed, he’s a warm-hearted person.
Gu Qingheng and Yang Ruxin shared a look without rejecting Tian Ba’s kind offer; thus, besides the crew and servants, everyone from the Yang Family left the boat.
Dongan Town is indeed bustling. Shortly after leaving the docks, you can see various small vendors selling all sorts of things. It’s said the most famous local specialty here is donkey meat, with a history of over a hundred years; it was even an imperial tribute in the previous dynasty.
The local production of donkeys naturally leads to the production of donkey-hide gelatin. Though eating beef is illegal, eating donkey meat is no problem.
"Donkey meat, we must try it." Dao Xuzi was the first to smack his lips, "Xiaotian, which shop is the most famous?"
"Of course, the old brand Dongshan Donkey Meat shop. Not to hide from you, Elder, I also enjoy this flavor." Tian Ba smacked his lips too.
"Then hurry up." Dao Xuzi felt his mouth watering.
"Look at you with no ambition." Nian Qianqian rolled her eyes at Dao Xuzi.
"If you’re ambitious, have the guts not to eat later." Dao Xuzi rolled his eyes back at Nian Qianqian, then folded his hands behind his back and moved forward.
"You..."
"Aunt Nian, let’s eat donkey meat for dinner." Yang Ruxin hurriedly placed Lun Dou into Nian Qianqian’s arms, "Carry your own disciple."
As soon as Nian Qianqian hugged Xiao Douzi, her previous anger vanished, her gaze entirely focused on Lun Dou in her arms, too lazy to look at Dao Xuzi’s complacent back.
"Come, give Hei Dou to me." Zhang Changyang took Hei Dou from Feng Zilan’s hand.
"Then Little Huang Dou is mine." Dao Xuzi doubled back and took Huang Dou from Dong Wenxiu’s hand, "Let me tell you, I’ve decided: these three beans, each of us gets one. Nobody is allowed to have more. In the future, let’s see whose disciple turns out the best; that’ll prove who’s the strongest."
"Ming Xu, have some pride, won’t you? We agreed these three are my disciples. Besides, you’re Xinxin’s mentor. Now you’re trying to be her child’s mentor too? How do you calculate the seniority?" Nian Qianqian raised an eyebrow slightly.