At this time Wu Ming is newly-arrived, naturally said that wrong many, was inferior that silent did not say. 此时吴明初来乍到,自然说多错多,不如沉默不言。 Although the elder seems like something to request, not being able to do well is Side Quest Mission, but he has the big threat of obliterate to withstand/top in the head, has not stayed for a long time, found out the road, then goes to County City. 虽然长者似乎有事相求,搞不好便是一个支线任务,但他有着抹杀的大威胁顶在头上,却是没有久留,问明了路,便向县城而去。 „This small town Yin Qi is dense, makes person scalp tingles, is not good......” “这小镇阴气森森,令人头皮发麻,不是善地……” Has gone out of several li (0.5 km) toward Sun, the mist is pale gradually, Wu Ming with a sense of relief relenting long air/Qi. 一直向着太阳走出数里,雾气渐淡,吴明才如释重负地松了口长气。 At this time, sees the surrounding fields to be continuous, crisscrossing paths between fields, is unaquainted with neighbors, several thatched huts in not far away have the curling smoke from kitchen chimneys to raise, actually might as well. 此时,就见周围田亩连绵,阡陌纵横,鸡犬相闻,不远处的几间茅草屋更有袅袅炊烟升起,却是无妨了。 Also walked more than ten li (0.5 km), sees one perimeter several li (0.5 km), the square inner and outer city walls, in the city wall cover entirely the azure black moss, the front door open wide, the pedestrian is bustling, has an ashen look, has a ruined feeling. 又走了十几里,就见到一个周长数里,四四方方的城郭,城墙上布满青黑色的苔藓,大门洞开,行人熙熙攘攘,面有菜色,带着点破败的感觉。 „Enters city fee/spent ten coins!” “入城费十文！” The defense soldiers are cold the face, saw that the Wu Ming long body is handsome, the brocade clothes jade robe, the appearance of common people, the eye does not move slightly. 守城兵卒冷着脸,见到吴明长身玉立,锦衣玉袍,不似平民百姓的模样,眼睛微微一动。 But Wu Ming the body does not have the surplus, although in the middle of Overgod Palace also has the exchange in this aspect, but Merit Points is precious, has not cared about the content of this aspect. 吴明可是身无长物,虽然主神殿当中也有着这方面的兑换,但功勋宝贵,也就没有怎么在意这方面的内容。 But at this time, some small troublesome. 但此时,就有一些小小麻烦。 ‚Some taking a rash step, if we had known wear a clothes meek clothes, looks to Peach Wood Sword the sheath, can disguise the scholar actually, has the privilege......’ ‘有些失策,早知道穿一身青衫儒衣,给桃木剑找把鞘,倒是可以假装秀才,有着特权……’ Wu Ming takes down this secretly, into city, but arrives at a nearby bulletin column. 吴明将这点暗暗记下,并不入城,而是来到旁边的告示一栏。 One side of the city gate, the dense and numerous bulletins pasted layer by layer, the corner place is exuding withered and yellow, many are the arresting a fugitive on sight copy clerks, issues a warrant for arrest the head picture, and even Government Authority instructions and so on. 城门一侧,密密麻麻的告示贴了一层又一层,边角处泛着枯黄,多是海捕文书,通缉头像,乃至官府谕示之类。 Center, Zhang Ming yellow official announcement, submits a written statement: 正中,就有一张明黄榜文,上书: „...... Now there is the black stage governs, in Black Water Town, the evildoer/monstrous talent come up in great numbers and from all sides, the wild soul develops, this officer protects the borders and sets people's minds at ease, has the responsibility of defending one's country...... to do to the Yin-Yang different way, recruits the folk capable person different gentleman especially, generous chivalrous person, solves the people to hang upside down...... regardless of origin and native place, but becomes, stands gives the silver bar 120, fertile farmland hundred mu......” “……兹有黑台治下,黑水镇中,妖孽横生,野魂滋长,本官保境安民,有守土之责……奈何阴阳殊途,特征召民间能人异士,慷慨豪侠者,解民倒悬……不论出身、籍贯,但有所成,立授纹银百两、良田百亩……” Under is a strange reign title, as well as month date, square, bright red official stamp. 底下是一个陌生的年号,以及月份日期,还有四四方方,鲜红色的官印。 „Fertile farmland hundred mu? This is almost thousand taels of silver coins, was very rich...... is only...... Black Water Town?” “良田百亩？这差不多又是千把两银子,很丰厚了啊……只是……黑水镇？” Wu Ming thinks suddenly the place of oneself coming, cannot help laughing: „Does not want to go round and round, must return to the zero point......” 吴明骤然想到了自己前来之地,哑然失笑:“不想绕来绕去,还是得回到原点……” At that moment were not many said, went forward without consulting anybody, took off the official announcement dexterously, holds in the hand. 当下也不多说,径自上前,轻轻巧巧地将榜文揭下,持在手中。 „Well?” “咦？” „Do some people publish the results?” “有人揭榜？” In an instant, one group of people encircle, by curious, shocks the vision that and even takes pleasure in others' misfortunes indistinctly to size up. 刹那间,一群人围上来,以好奇、震撼、乃至隐约幸灾乐祸的目光打量。 „Un? Looks at like this...... my beforehand several publishing the results people, perhaps was more unfortunate than fortunate!” “嗯？看这样子……我之前几个揭榜人,恐怕凶多吉少了！” Wu Ming moves at heart, is complexion is invariable, the bearing is solemn. 吴明心里一动,却是面色不变,气度俨然。 Two common differences come immediately, yes, had the point spectrum at heart, they saw the person to be many, naturally knows that this youngster with beforehand several differences that deceived to eat to deceive to drink, said: „Can my dear think? If not C county magistrate blames, whatever no one can save you!” 两个公差当即过来,看了,心里就是有点谱,他们见人多了,自然知道这个少年跟之前几个骗吃骗喝的不同,不由道:“郎君可想好了？若是不C县尊怪罪下来,任凭谁也救不得你！” „This nature!” “这个自然！” The Wu Ming smile replied, enters a city with two common differences, this entered the city fee/spent naturally to exempt. 吴明微笑回答,就与两个公差进城,这入城费自然就免了。 In Heitai County, is actually livelier than several points the outside world, in the pedestrian surface not many hunger and cold, the street also is quite clean, meter/rice shop, salt shop, tea shop, pawnshop, wineshop, inn, cloth shop, jewelry shop and brothel...... close, some itinerant peddlers, selected the general merchandise, drops from house to house sends to sell. 黑台县中,倒是比外界繁华几分,行人面上并无多少饥寒,街道也颇为干净,米铺、盐铺、茶铺、当铺、酒肆、旅店、布店、首饰店、青楼……鳞次栉比,又有货郎,挑了百货,走街串巷地发卖。 Does not have the words, to the county administration, entered from the side gate, Wu Ming was brought to wait to a side building. 一路无话,到了县衙,从侧门入内,吴明就被带到一间厢房内等候着。 At this time some petty officials said: „Later our Sir Inspector Wǔ must come, you may probably pay attention!” 这时就有小吏言道:“待会我们伍巡检大人要来,你可要注意了！” The county magistrate is a county magistrate, hundred li (0.5 km) wait, naturally does not want to see sees, Inspector specially manages a district public security, similar later generation public security bureau head, is respectively different toward the grade, has from 9th Grade, there is 9th Grade, but always enters the person in office, the non- soap government official may compare. 县尊乃一县之长,百里候,自然不是想见就见的,巡检专管一县治安,类似后世公安局长,各朝品级不同,有从九品,也有正九品,但总是入了官身,非皂吏可比。 „This I know, many thanks considers!” “这我知晓,多谢相告！” Wu Ming submissively is the ritual, obtained is actually a supercilious look. 吴明拱手为礼,得到的却是一个白眼。 „Snort!” “哼！” Has not been expected petty official coldly snorted of red package tip, draws back ill and weary, Wu Ming stands, even if knows oneself offended the little rascal, if in the future were entangled, has the trouble. 没有得到预料中红包小费的小吏冷哼一声,恹恹退开,吴明立即便知道自己得罪了了小鬼,日后若是被缠上,更是多有麻烦。 He is not the person of local area, but is a day of foreign visitor, in addition the stony broke, actually is also indifferent. 只是他并非本地之人,而是天外来客,加上身无分文,却也是无所谓。 This Inspector Wǔ expensive/noble human affairs are obviously busy, Wu Ming has waited for the most double-hour, saw True Daoist finally. 这位伍巡检显然贵人事忙,吴明一直等了大半个时辰,才总算见到了真人。 Naturally, in this period 1 tea dessert did not have, this was wicked the consequence of little rascal. 当然,期间一点茶水点心都没有,这便是恶了小鬼的后果了。 „Scholar Wu Ming, has seen Inspector Wǔ!” “学生吴明,见过伍巡检！” Wu Ming sees an officer to come , the height seven chi (0.33 m), the appearance less than 40 years old, the skin is fine, eyes has the light, on the face is distinctive, brings air/Qi of regulation dignity, naturally knows that was Heitai County Inspector Wǔ Hong, deeply bowed with hands clasped for the ritual. 吴明见着一官进来,身高七尺,面相四十岁不到,皮肤精黑,双眼有光,脸上棱角分明,更是带着一股律法威严之气,自然知道便是黑台县巡检伍洪了,深深一揖为礼。 At this time naturally cannot say that my Wu Ming (nameless) does not have the surname, in any case in the name of ‚Wu Ming (nameless)’, other Reincarnator listened, only thinks that is the alias. 此时自然不能说我无名无姓,反正之前以‘无名’为名,其它轮回者听了,也只会以为是化名而已。 This was fakes the true time also to be really false. 这便是假作真时真亦假了。 „Did you call Wu Ming? Has have what skills and abilities, dares to meet this list? Un? Have you entered study?” “你叫吴明？有何德何能,敢接这榜？嗯？你进过学？” Saw that Wu Ming bows in salute, has not knelt down to salute, the corner of the eye of Wǔ Hong jumps, hears Wu Ming saying that ‚Scholar’, asked. 见到吴明只是一作揖,并未跪下行礼,伍洪的眼角就是一跳,又听到吴明自称‘学生’,不由问道。 He runs a district public security, to what hooligan defiant person, and even the pirate, meeting his must be trembling, wants the circle on the circle, wanted the flat flat, ordinary civilian to see must kneel down directly, otherwise then disrespected. 他掌管一县治安,任凭什么泼皮刁民,乃至江洋大盗,见了他面都得战战兢兢,要圆就圆,要扁就扁,普通小民见到了更是要直接跪倒,否则便是不敬。 At this time sees Wu Ming to be courteous, self-possessed, actually looked at one at heart high. 此时见吴明有礼有节,坦然自若,心里却高看了一眼。 Naturally, this pretends to be with Wu Ming is the scholar also has relation(s). 当然,这与吴明冒充是读书人也有着关系。 Those who lived in ages, so long as the agriculture empire, always has to give favored treatment to the studying scholars. 历朝历代,只要还是农耕帝国,对读书士子总是有着优待的。 „myself went to school since childhood, does not have the academic honor ashamed in the body, but some must recognize several characters......” “在下自幼进学,惭愧无功名在身,不过些须认得几个字而已……” Although Wu Ming in belly a little ink, but does the ghost know the four books and five classics of this dynasty what's the matter? If said oneself are novice student and scholar, that tests definitely reveals the secret, instead rather only recognizes several characters. 吴明虽然肚子里有点墨水,但鬼知道这个朝代的四书五经是怎么回事？若是说自己是童生、秀才,那一考肯定露馅,反而不如说只认得几个字。 Is instead reading the official announcement outside the city, Wu Ming then knew this place typeface actually with Great Zhou toward mostly the same except for minor differences, does not have obstructs really greatly. 反正在城外读了榜文,吴明便知晓此地字体倒是与大周朝大同小异,无甚大碍。 „Therefore, very rare......” “既是如此,也很难得了……” Wǔ Hong slight nod, complexion slightly and. 伍洪微微点头,面色稍和。 Although Wu Ming novice student is not, but also is scholar Aristocratic Family, scholar origin, the scholars reserve duty, must extend hits a point, at this time is not the formal occasion, he is not the 7th Grade county magistrate, naturally also lets off gently: „Official announcement is not light, once receives, then can not shirk, can you consider?” 虽然吴明连童生都不是,但也是书香世家,读书人出身,士子预备役,总要宽打一分,此时又不是什么正式场合,他也不是七品县尊,自然也就轻轻放过:“榜文非轻,一旦接下,便不得推脱,你可考虑好了？” „Asked the Sir to feel relieved! myself then studied the breath expiration and inspiration time since childhood, my father also has old with Daoist Elder, sought some magical amulets in the body, small Ghost Race, is some assurances......” “请大人放心！在下自幼便学了呼吸吐纳的功夫,家父又与一道长有旧,求了些灵符在身,小小鬼类,还是有些把握的……” Wu Ming is saying, seeing Wǔ Hong somewhat hesitates, then said: „This travel, is studies worriedly, is thinking reading thousands of books is not as useful as travelling for a thousand miles, comes out to grow the story, this time was to then cross Black Mountains comes......” 吴明说着,见伍洪似还有些犹豫,接着道:“此次出游,便是读书烦闷,想着读万卷书不如行万里路,出来增长见闻,这次便是翻过黑山而来的……” This last, actually thinks that on Black Water Town the people, saw oneself come out from Black Mountains, frightens a half dead appearance, gets a sudden inspiration, in addition. 这最后一句,却是想到黑水镇上之民,看到自己从黑山出来,吓个半死的样子,灵机一动,加上去的。 „Black Mountains?” “黑山？” Wǔ Hong listened, complexion also changes, focuses attention on Wu Ming long time, this said with a smile: „Now the way of the world non- peace, you can travel everywhere, obviously has the different technique in the body, such being the case, I reported your name......” 伍洪听了,面色也是一变,注目吴明良久,这才笑道:“现在世道不靖,你能四处游历,显然是有异术在身的,既然如此,那我就将你的名字报上去了……” „Many thanks Sir!” “多谢大人！” Wu Ming deeply salutes, at this time Mission in Sea of Consciousness changed suddenly: 吴明深深行礼,这时识海中的任务忽然变更: 【Successfully arrives at Heitai County and uncovers to take the official announcement, Side Quest Mission- arrives( completes)!】 【成功到达黑台县并揭取榜文,支线任务-到达(完成)！】 【Second Side Quest Mission opening: investigate!】 【第二支线任务开启:查探！】 【Mission Objective: Uncovers you who take the county magistrate official announcement, needs in 7 days, investigate to have the Black Water Town cataclysm truth, succeeds opens Main Quest Mission! Failure deducts thousand Minor Merit(s), Merit Points is insufficient, obliterate!】 【任务目标:揭取知县榜文的你,需要在七日之内,查探出黑水镇灾变真相,成功则开启主线任务！失败扣除一千小功,功勋不足,抹杀！】 ‚Black Water Town?’ ‘黑水镇？’ Wu Ming sighed at heart, somewhat knit the brows: ‚Unexpectedly is really related with that town? But why must move unnecessarily, first comes to County City?’ 吴明心里叹息一声,又有些皱眉:‘居然真的与那个镇子有关？但为何要多此一举,先到县城来？’ Wǔ Hong also asked: „Un, your youngster person with outstanding ability, my Black Water Town elder, asked to you, the county magistrate had the command, in 7 days, did the necessity have the result...... you also to have what to request?” 伍洪又问:“嗯,你少年英才,我黑水镇父老,就拜托给你了,县尊有令,七日之内,必要有结果……你还有何要求没有？” At this time has the servant to serve tea, the talk also reaches the last act. 此时自有仆役上茶,谈话也进入尾声。 „This...... must cope with Ghost Race Evil Spirit, Scholar, in addition needs some materials, arrangement altar and sacrificial offering......” “这个……要对付鬼类妖精,学生尚且需要一些材料,布置法坛、祭品……” Wu Ming pretends somewhat awkward appearance. 吴明装作有些为难的样子。 However, he now also indeed stony broke, penniless. 不过,他现在也的确身无分文,一贫如洗。 „This officer will naturally say one with the government accounts on, you walk, raises ten taels of silver coins to walk!” “这个本官自然会跟公帐上说一声,你走的时候,提十两银子走！” Wǔ Hong knits the brows, carries the teacup. 伍洪皱皱眉,端起茶杯。 Wu Ming naturally knows that this was serves tea to see a visitor out, immediately set out to thank politely to say goodbye. 吴明自然知道这就是端茶送客了,立即起身拜谢告辞。 ...... …… Had/Left the Government, Wu Ming traces five taels of silver bars in bosom, was actually one sneers. 出了衙门,吴明摸摸怀中的五两纹银,却是一声冷笑。 In the account is 12, but household Cao, the petty officials at all levels, one gets down layer upon layer, immediately on shrinkage half, this is the custom, no matter what no one could speak. 账面上是十两,但户曹、各级小吏,一层层下来,立即就缩水一半,这是规矩,任谁也说不上话。 But Wǔ Hong said is 12, perhaps in fact, the account walked 22 and 32, this does not need to relate in detail. 而伍洪说是十两,实际上,账面或许走了二十两、三十两,这又不必细说了。 Read and also wants him finally to handle matters, what given was on official silver of snow white filament, the powder disintegrates broken, is exuding the silver light, not too big nor too small was also one, enough family of three hard last year. 总算念及还要他办事,给的乃是雪白细丝的上品官银,散散碎碎,泛着银光,不大不小也是一笔,足够三口之家紧巴巴过上一年了。 ‚After I uncovered the official announcement, does not know that Tu Yanghao they several Mission are the changes, is Failure, and even can uncover in addition......’ ‘我揭了榜文之后,也不知道屠养浩他们几个的任务是变更,还是失败,乃至可以另揭来着……’ Wu Ming aimlessly strolls in County City, after without pipe shaft from the Government in leaving tail. 吴明似漫无目的地在县城中闲逛,却没有管身后的自衙门中跟出的尾巴。 Government Authority is not a fool, whatever how possibly he does draw cash to leave? Must tag along after the track inevitably. 官府又不是傻子,怎么可能任凭他拿了钱走人？势必要尾随跟踪的。 At this time is all right, if crossed limiting of 7 days, or reveal the meaning of escaping, that fate............ 此时是没事,但一旦过了七日之限,或者自己露出逃跑之意,那下场……嘿嘿…… „...... This Black Water Town water seems like, is actually very deep......” “不过……这黑水镇的水看起来,倒是深得很呐……” Wu Ming has not gone out of town, stimulates two tails, instead the step is gentle, the brow actually reduces: „That five Flood! Muscles and Bones is sturdy, the skill in Wushu is equivalent to Great Zhou Mortal Body Realm 4th Layer at least, Inner Strength expert......, but he is Inspector, under the leader, service Ding, most may 100...... pad the rolls even, 20-30 directing manpower have, leads the person in office, can counter-balance the magical technique prestige to be able greatly......, even, he is not even good, but may also draw support from County Magistrate, theater box of soldier a district, 3-5 hundred have inevitably......” 吴明没有出城,去刺激两个尾巴,反而步履平缓,眉头却是紧缩:“那个伍洪！筋骨粗壮,武艺起码相当于大周肉身境四重,内壮的好手……而他乃是巡检,底下班头,役丁,最多可有一百……就算吃空额,20-30个使唤的人手还是有着,又带着官身,能大大抵消术法威能……甚至,就算他不行,还可借助县尉,一县之厢兵,三五百必然有……” „So big couldn't strength, have done to a strange of small town unexpectedly?” “如此大的力量,居然还奈何不了一个小镇的怪事么？” The brow of Wu Ming wrinkles. 吴明的眉头皱起。