Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty 2 唐朝诡事录之西行 Episode 13

Su Wuming, Lu Lingfeng and their group came to a fork in the road and were confused about the way forward. Su Wuming suggested a pause to let the tired horses rest for a while. Cherry was puzzled by Lao Fei's behavior of leaving the team late at night, and wondered whether he really went to investigate the situation as he said. Pei Xijun chuckled and revealed that Lao Fei was actually looking for a drink, and was sure that no matter where he was drunk, he would always meet again. Lu Lingfeng was joking on the sidelines, teasing that Lao Fei might have spent all his money on drinks.

Just as Su Wuming was looking around for the new inn to no avail and muttering to himself, an old man in ragged clothes slowly walked over. Everyone tried to talk to him, but received a cold reception. Pei Xijun felt pity and took off his coat to give it to the old man to keep out the cold. Unexpectedly, the old man spoke sharply and showed no gratitude. Cherry watched this scene from the side and felt dissatisfied. She thought that the old man was ungrateful and turned a blind eye to Pei Xijun's kind deeds. The atmosphere seemed a bit awkward and subtle for a while.

Facing the deadlock, Su Wuming took the initiative to break the silence and asked the old man about the road conditions ahead. The old man spoke solemnly, mentioning that the journey was difficult, the night was slippery, and there were many dangers. Cherry was displeased after hearing this and wanted to draw his sword to fight. The old man's expression suddenly changed and the atmosphere became tense instantly. Su Wuming quickly stopped Cherry, and the old man left silently.

Su Wuming's keen eyesight caught an inscription on a mountain in the distance that looked like a Buddha. He suddenly made some calculations in his mind and speculated that the path might be passable and that there might be a temple hidden in front of it to provide a safe haven for everyone. Lu Lingfeng also felt uneasy. The changing seasons and heavy snowfall made the journey even more difficult. Su Wuming, in a calm manner, pointed out that the road to the west was already full of thorns, and this challenge was not surprising.

Lu Lingfeng became more cautious as a result, and Su Wuming fully agreed with this. At this time, Lao Fei was arguing with the store owner, insisting that he only ate one chicken and two legs, but the store owner pointedly pointed out that he was greedy. In the Mo Xie store, the Mo family's wife understood Lao Fei's intentions, but did not think much about it and allowed him to leave.

This series of events made everyone in the team more deeply aware that this trip was not only a challenge to the external environment, but also a test of inner beliefs and teamwork. As the team leader, Su Wuming used his wisdom and calmness to lead everyone forward.

Lao Fei saw his friends preparing to leave excitedly, but he had doubts about this store, thinking it was weirder than any store he had passed before. He eagerly grabbed everyone to share his uneasiness, but Su Wuming, with a hint of curiosity and challenge, insisted on finding out. Lady Mo, as the owner of the hotel, put forward a unique rule: outsiders must show their unique skills if they want to stay. This request made everyone show off their special skills, while Su Wuming and Lao Fei were stunned by this scene and stood outside the door at a loss.

Su Wuming had an idea and decided to use the secret of the store as a bargaining chip in exchange for Lao Fei not having to live in the woodshed. He confessed to the landlady that this place was once the site of the Vajra Temple, and his words made the landlady look strange. When Lao Fei heard that he might really have to sleep in the woodshed, he was even more unconvinced and tried to argue.

Entering the store, everyone found that the customers came from all over the world, and the proprietress asked for high accommodation fees. At the critical moment, Pei Xijun used the money she won to calm the storm, showing her wit and generosity. Lao Fei was still worried about the arrangement that he still had to live in the woodshed. Seeing that his companions seemed to have no intention of lending a helping hand, he became even more anxious and tried to persuade them to change their minds.

Cherry was keenly aware that the clerks in the store seemed to obey the boss's words, which made the atmosphere of the entire store even more mysterious. Lu Lingfeng was also wary. He felt the strange atmosphere hidden in the store. Just as everyone was preparing to leave, the arrival of a new passenger broke the calm. When Lao Fei saw this handsome traveler being unconditionally accepted by the landlady, he felt even more dissatisfied and asked him to show off his unique skills. Lu Lingfeng noticed the faint murderous aura emanating from the swordsman next to him. Just as he was about to draw his sword, the other man quietly left, leaving the room embarrassed and confused.

Lao Fei witnessed the special treatment given by the landlady to the new tourist Jiang Shanren. He felt indignant and kept looking for an outlet to vent his anger. Jiang Shanren won everyone's attention with his superb illusion skills. Lan Juzi and Jia Budao even competed to get acquainted and asked for treats. Upon seeing this, the landlady quietly signaled to her subordinates to hang up the red silk. This move made Su Wuming suspicious. Lu Lingfeng noticed that Su Wuming was in an unusually low mood and seemed to be worried.

Suddenly, a strange noise broke the tranquility. Lu Lingfeng alertly thought that someone was hiding, but was stopped by the landlady, who explained that it was a place dedicated to gods and uninhabited. Jiang Shanren took the opportunity to make a request, and the landlady readily agreed and opened the door to welcome guests. The Sogdians knelt down devoutly and promised to pay bribes of gold and silver in exchange for accommodation, and finally got their wish. The atmosphere in the store is subtle, and everyone’s eyes are complicated. Later, the proprietress lured everyone to participate in the gambling game, and Lan Juzi was the first to bear the brunt. After winning a game, he pushed the challenge to the proprietress, and the situation became increasingly complicated and confusing.