Several bandits confronted Tu Nian and his two companions, but gradually calmed down after adjusting for a while.
The bandit group was well-informed and knew that the Jixue and Bihai families came to Tianmu Ridge to destroy their lair, so most of the bandits were hiding in their hiding places in the mountains.
Only a few groups of them who were wandering around were released, relying on luck to rob a few spirit stones, or to deal with the nearby monks, but no matter which option they chose, there was no need to fight to the death.
The leader was also very sharp-eyed and recognized Song Chengming and Tu Nian's snow-covered Taoist robes early on. Moreover, Tu Nian's Taoist robe was particularly exquisite, so it was obvious that its owner was no ordinary person.
This person knew that they couldn't win by relying on the advantage of numbers. Just a few of them who had just changed their ways could not compare with the practitioners from the big sects. So he simply stopped pestering them and didn't even say a harsh word. In the blink of an eye, he disappeared into the forest with the other four people.
Tu Nian had already thought of the next response plan, but she didn't expect the other party to be so efficient. She was stunned for a moment, but then she immediately realized the leader's concerns and smiled.
Although she had never heard a word the other person said, she was sure that this guy was a smart man.
"They just left like that?" Song Chengming was always slow to react.
Putting away the talisman, Tu Nian explained, "I don't want to fight a battle I'm not sure of."
"You're such a cautious person, yet you still become a bandit?"
Song Chengming expressed his doubts about this. Of course, Tu Nian ignored his personal prejudice. After dealing with the bandits, she had time to pay attention to the man rescued by her and Song Chengming.
She turned her head and looked him up and down. His rather noble attire was obviously the main reason why he was targeted by the bandits.
Judging from his equipment, he didn't look like he was here for business, and it was even more of a stretch to say he was traveling. However, Tu Nian inexplicably sensed a sense of familiarity in him. She couldn't say what was so good about him, but it just gave her an indescribable sense of closeness.
Unable to guess the man's identity, Tu Nian simply asked, "Now that they're gone, what are your plans?"
"What?"
The man seemed still immersed in the crisis and hadn't recovered. His response was a little slow. After he came to his senses, he said, "Ah, I'm a merchant from Tianmu Mountain, and I came here to restock my supplies. You two saved me, and I don't have any other skills. I hope to treat you two to a banquet to express my gratitude."
Tu Nian already felt close to him, and he liked him even more after hearing this. After all, he was a warm-hearted person who knew how to repay kindness, and anyone would like him.
Look at Song Chengming. When he heard this, it was like Chinese New Year. He put his arm around the other person's shoulders with a happy face, not caring whether the other person minded or not.
"That's a great idea! I think we should go with the Bi Hai place. They have fish-flavored eggplant, sweet and sour pork tenderloin, and especially the pan-fried spareribs! They're really delicious...hiss! Why did you hit me?"
After a slap on the face, Tu Nian pulled Song Chengming, who looked like he was paying a loss, away from the man with one hand, pointed at his head and smiled apologetically, "Sorry, this part of my brother's head got burned when he was a kid. Please don't mind."
"We just saw injustice and there's no need to thank us. If you don't want to be bothered by bandits, just leave the mountain."
"this……"
The man hesitated for a moment, then pointed at himself and said, "Am I alone?"
Song Chengming quickly jumped in and interrupted, "Exactly. There are so many robbers on this mountain, and you just saved him. Now you don't care about him anymore. What's the difference between this and sending a sheep into a tiger's mouth?"
Do you really have to eat this meal?
Tu Nian rolled his eyes and whispered to him, "How come you were a starving ghost in your previous life? You don't want the Source of Pure Fire just for a bite of meat?"
Hearing this, Song Chengming's lively energy suddenly disappeared. He froze and glanced at her secretly, "I forgot."
Tu Nian was too lazy to pay attention to him. He turned his gaze to the man and said, "My senior brother tends to forget things when he's happy. Don't pay attention to him."
"Brother and I have been ordered by Master to go into the mountains to look after the disciples within the sect, so we're truly unable to leave. But fellow Daoist, rest assured. Simply follow the path you just took west for two miles, then head straight south. This path is lined with disciples from our sect, and they'll definitely keep you safe."
Tu Nian was still very determined in his intention to send this Bodhisattva away.
Being friendly is being friendly, and helping if possible is of course something that should be done, but she claims that there is still a certain difference between her and a living Bodhisattva. Sending people to heaven should be left to the monkey who can wear that leopard-print fur coat.
Sure enough, the other party was not someone who didn't know the current situation. After his request was rejected once, he stopped bothering himself.
The man smiled and bowed to the two without complaint, saying, "Thank you for your guidance, young ladies. You two Taoist friends have your duties to attend to, so I won't bother you any more."
"If you are lucky enough, when you have finished your duties and have some free time, I hope you will come to my humble shop to meet me, so that I can fulfill my wish of thanking you."
Tu Nian nodded, "I will definitely do it when I have time."
She was just being polite and was about to leave. But he didn't seem to have that intention. After she finished speaking, he remained where he was, as if he was determined to repay her.
Tu Nian had no choice but to follow his lead and ask, "What's the name of your shop, fellow Taoist?"
The man was finally satisfied and answered neatly: "Tu Sanjia."
Tu Nian was startled, and his tone immediately became serious, "Tushan family?"
The man waved his hands repeatedly. "How dare I use the name of an old holy place without permission! The name of the shop is Tu San, the number three."
Tu Nian slowly exhaled and smacked his lips, "Your shop name is really weird."
The man had an embarrassed look on his face. He scratched his head and said, "I don't have much knowledge. When I opened the shop, it was not convenient to leave the signboard blank."
"I was in the talisman business, and I was always painting, so I named the shop this way."
Song Chengming was concerned about the source of pure fire and was already beginning to get anxious. When he heard that he was about to talk about the origin of the store, he quickly interrupted him and stopped him from doing so.
"Okay, we remember the name of the store. If you have nothing to do, please go and do your business. My junior sister and I still have to look after the disciples in the sect, so we won't keep you here any longer."
As he spoke, he even took action, pushing and shoving the man in white down the mountain, then ran back by himself, waving at him from afar.
Tu Nian was embarrassed and pinched him secretly.
Where in the world can one find someone like him? The other person has done nothing wrong, but this guy doesn't even put on an act. He's clearly trying to drive him away.
Although Song Chengming was in pain, the smile on his face didn't change at all. It was obvious that he was a professional see-off doctor.
The man in white looked at them but was not annoyed. He smiled elegantly, bowed to the two of them and went down the mountain. He was really sent away by Song Chengming in such a tough manner.
Until the other party disappeared at the end of the road, Tu Nian shook his head helplessly and poked Song Chengming on the forehead.
“You!”
Then he turned and walked towards the source of pure fire.
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