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"Xiaoya, you can't eat it."

The older child quickly stopped the slender hands from putting things in his mouth.

I didn't see it clearly even when I stopped.

The adults not far away just thought it was the children who were arguing again, and were about to come over. The steward's call not far away made the woman pause slightly. She just shouted loudly, asking the children not to cause trouble, otherwise they would not be in trouble next time. Take them out.

A busy job.

to evening.

The person in charge is a middle-aged Confucian scholar with a mustache. He counts the gold, silver and spiritual stones in detail and writes them down.

The Confucian scholar pondered: "Guanshi Xu, the superiors have decided to rectify the city construction department. From now on, the salary and silver tael of you supernumeraries will be halved."

Xu Sanniang, who was still happy, was stunned for a moment, then opened her mouth and said, "When did it happen?"

"It's almost half a month."

"Haven't you heard about the palm print of this orphanage?"

The Confucian scholar sat upright, put aside the abacus he was fiddling with, closed the account book in his hand, and said seriously: "This job means running around here and there without rest day and night, so it's better to find something else."

"It stands to reason that the allocation from the Department of Relief..." The old Confucian scholar was about to say something but stopped.

The superiors may not care about this, but after peeling off the layers, there won't be much left, so the palm print of the orphanage still goes out to earn spiritual stones.

Xu Sanniang held up her hands and forced a smile on her face and said: "Thank you, Mr. Wei, for letting me know. I am ready to quit my extracurricular duties. I have neglected to discipline the children while running back and forth."

"I heard that Manager Xu comes from...a high sect?" The Confucian scholar pointed to the sky, and then lowered his voice: "Since he comes from a high sect of Shangzong, he should have some connections, not to mention asking the superiors to increase his salary, at least in the Tianji City, a vast land like Tianji City, can only seek fairness."

Xu Sanniang sighed and said, "The reason is extremely complicated."

Take away today's salary.

He led the children away.

"It seems that Mr. Wei is paying close attention to the palm print of the orphanage?" the young man walking not far away said with a smile.

"You are not a serious kid. I pity the orphans in that orphanage. Xu Zhangyin will always encounter difficulties when supporting such a large orphanage." Mr. Wei showed a look of pity on his face, and then said : "It is said that the ancestor of the Zhang family has died, and the new chief of the Department of Urban Construction has just taken office. Isn't this about the beginning..."

"Shhh."

"You dare to say anything at your old age, but I dare not listen. I still have to beg for food at their hands."

The young man quickly took two steps away. His words were not as solemn and solemn as he said. Instead, there was a sense of indifference, as if he didn't care who the new chief was.

The young man shrugged and said: "Anyway, these great masters will come up with decrees. When they get tired of it, they will continue to practice. Just get through this period of time."

Most monks rarely concentrate on other things unless they are sure that they are not going to enter the country.

After all, cultivation is the foundation.

Not to mention any breakthroughs, at least they have to be maintained.

There are also many people who don't want to practice, because they either have poor qualifications or have prominent family backgrounds. They just want to be a playboy who doesn't cause trouble and transfer to another party.

There are many differences, and they cannot be summarized in one word.

Xu Sanniang did not have enough time to practice.

There are still daily expenses for the orphanage.

Even if you are hungry and full, you will not be able to see even a little bit of meat foam in the clear soup. This way, let alone practice, you will not even be able to grow well.

When these children reach the age of ten, they will undergo the spiritual root test of Tianji Mansion.

Those who are outstanding will go to the Great Weapon Sect, while those who have average qualifications will be recruited by the family or the forces in the city and vassal sects. Those who are in turn will either become casual cultivators or choose outside. If they do not have spiritual roots, they will be sent to the regional city or even the mortal world.

However, after seeing the prosperity of the spiritual world, how could one be willing to sink into the mundane world?

Therefore, many people without spiritual roots will choose to enter Taoism through martial arts.

However, very few can return to the world of spiritual practice.

But this is enough. During these years in Tianji City, I have grown up with spiritual rice. At least I will be able to make a living when I fall into the mortal world in my teens.

I won't starve to death just because I left here.

The puppet carriage of the City Construction Department ran on the spacious road of Tianji City and sent everyone back to the orphanage in a short time.

This is also one of the benefits enjoyed by non-staff personnel.

It should be unusable after that.

Xu Sanniang suddenly frowned as she stepped out of the carriage. She should have been happy leading this group of 'mud monkeys'. They even helped a lot, moving bricks and tiles for the City Construction Department, although they did not receive any extra salary. Fortunately, There is half a bucket of mixed rice, which is also something that makes people happy.

However, Xu Sanniang couldn't be happy now.

She didn't know what kind of job she should find. If the salary at the Department of Urban Construction is reduced by half, it's not worth going there anymore. Even if you go again, it's just a waste of time.

"Alchemy and weapon refining all require fire control."

"I don't have the fire spirit root, so it will definitely be difficult to practice the fire technique again."

"Making talismans and performing formations requires extraordinary talent and penmanship, as well as careful study of the game. Going out hunting..."

Before she could even think about it, she denied it. She didn't need to think too much about anything going out. Her cultivation was not enough, and someone had to look after her at the orphanage, so going out just wasn't fun.

"Beast control, spiritual plants,..."

"Treasure appraisal and puppetry."

Xu Sanniang thought about it and realized that she was not as good as the coolies at the dock. At least the earth puppets she controlled were quite outstanding. She was so proficient in this technique that she could even recite the formula backwards.

This is also not an easy task. The dock coolies also have their own gangs. If you are not a member of the gang, you cannot work at the dock.

His brows still didn't relax.

"Sanniang, Sanniang, Xiaoya almost swallowed that iron lump again."

The thin monkey quickly grabbed Xiaoya's hand, and even the originally greedy little stone also hurriedly took action. With quick eyes and quick hands, he caught the iron lump in his hand. He looked carefully and found that it was really inedible.

If you eat this stuff, your intestines will break, which is even scarier than Guanyin soil.

Xu Sanniang was shocked. She thought Xiaoya and Xiao Shitou had swallowed something. She breathed a sigh of relief when she saw the iron tool that Xiao Shitou handed over. She quietly put away her raised palm and whispered: "Iron tool, Shitou." Don't put it in your mouth, as it will cause intestinal rupture if swallowed."

I also felt that the words were too harsh.

The kids must be hungry after staying up for so long.

Children can't tell the difference and most of them just put it in their mouths.

Teaching the child is one thing. Xu Sanniang immediately looked at the iron tool in Shitou's hand.

Tianji City is not outside. Many of the iron tools are puppets or parts of puppets. If they are picked up, forget it. If they are picked up from others, it will be troublesome.

"It's a finger spanner."

"Iron wrench."

"Where did you get it?"

"Xiaoya picked it up from under the stone bridge." Shitou told everything in detail.

The thin monkey was grinning. He thought it was just a little thing and said just one sentence. He felt very guilty at this moment. If Xiaoya really swallowed it, Sanniang would never spare him.

"Stone bridge?"

Xu Sanniang murmured softly and rubbed the iron ring in her hand.

The material of this ring is quite extraordinary, like iron and jade. When held in the hand, it feels warm and soothing, and even the tangled emotions are relieved a lot.

At first she thought it was an illusion and put it aside. The coolness disappeared in an instant, and the effect was as fast as holding an ice cube.

"The material is quite extraordinary."

"It seems that it was indeed thrown away by others, not that Shouhou and the others picked it up casually." Xu Sanniang nodded slightly.

The seriousness in his eyes gradually faded, as long as it wasn't stolen. As for what this gadget was, it didn't really matter. I just didn't know if it could be sold for money.

"Sanniang, I'm hungry."

"Okay, okay, let's make a fire and make food when we get back." Sanniang held Xiao Ya and led Xiao Shitou, followed by Shouhou and other three and a half-year-old children. They walked through the streets and alleys, and finally arrived at the orphanage. The kindergarten is located.

The orphanage is just two tile-roofed houses and a small courtyard.

Under the Yangji Department, there are many small courtyards like this, which were built under the orders of Tianji City.

…

Late at night.

The children have taken a break.

Xu Sanniang opened her eyes while meditating to recover her mana and take a rest. She was always thinking about the iron ring that Xiaoya brought in the afternoon. That thing was definitely not a treasure, but it was made of extraordinary material. Now that her mana was restored, it was time to take a good rest. Take a look with the spiritual eyes.

Make plans later.

"Lingguan Dharma Eye!"

The authentic Taoist magic technique.

Simple,

atmosphere.

"disease."

After chanting the incantation, his eyes emitted light, reflecting on the iron ring.

However, she was still disappointed.

Under her discerning eye, the ring was still the same as before, without any change.

Xu Sanniang lamented that she was crazy about money and thought everything she saw was valuable. If it were really valuable, it would be Xiaoya's turn to pick it up, and it would have been taken away by knowledgeable people long ago.

I guess it's just an ordinary iron ring.

He also sought medical treatment in a hurry.

"I still have some savings for the time being, so there is no need to rush." ​​Xu Sanniang pondered.

Save some of the food allocated by the Yamen and wait until next month. Even the meat in the bowl has to be taken away, and all the adulterated rice may have to be sorted out. In short, money will be tight again.

Sanniang picked up the iron ring and lit it under the candlelight.

Try mana ritual.

Bada.

A scarlet eye opened at the top of the ring.

The black-red light flashed away.

Xu Sanniang thought she was too tired, so she fell into a trance. She was about to get up and walk to the bed, when she suddenly looked around and saw a tall figure standing aside.

Under the candlelight, the face of the tall figure appeared, a handsome face glowing with bluish white.

It's hard to describe that face.

At first glance, there are no couples.

Looking closely, it seems to have a somewhat condescending indifference.

When I took a step back, I felt a silent fear growing in my heart.

His eyes were not indifferent, but strangely calm.

It's just that because he is tall, it is inevitable that when you look down, he looks aloof.

"Aren't you afraid of me?"

The tall figure spoke.

"I see no danger in your eyes."

Xu Sanniang didn't say anything more. Instead, she gently put down the copper lamp and sat back on the simple table and chair.

"what about now?"

The tall figure also came over and sat on the opposite side of the desk.

Under the candlelight, his tied red hair and horns were also revealed. Under that weird appearance, the black-red robe was like a dark cloud blocking all the light, making him even more speechless and shocked.

"still none."

Tushanjun couldn't help but laugh.

"Who are you?"

"I thought you wouldn't be curious."

"But I should know."

Tu Shanjun pointed to the ring in Xu Sanniang's hand.

The ring suddenly turned into a black and red flag.

Said: "Do you understand now?"

Xu Sanniang looked at the small flag in her hand, and then at the tall figure sitting across from the table. She went back and forth several times, and finally shook her head and said, "I don't understand."

Despite what she said, she still clutched the soul flag tightly.

The magic power all over the body is attracted but not released.

It seems that whenever the person in front of him makes any move, he will take action.