Chapter 210: Love in the East Capital, Night in Chang'an, Reunited

The people near Baimajin Ferry were moved and looked into the distance.

Until the boat disappeared from sight.

At some point, the melodious singing voice disappeared.

"Little sister, is that the benefactor you mentioned just now?"

On the way back to Yanzhao, the eldest brother of the Shen family could not suppress the surprise in his heart when he spoke, even though he was always calm.

"Yes, it's this benefactor."

Shen Qiaolan was still in a trance. When she replied, she was already standing in front of a shop a few miles away from the ferry and couldn't help but look back again.

She had a lot of mood swings and didn't think too much about it.

The second elder brother of the Shen family noticed something was wrong with his elder brother. "My benefactor's martial arts skills are really amazing. Big brother has traveled a lot and has seen a lot, but do you know where his methods come from?"

Then he said seriously:

"Although my family is not a big clan or a sect, we still understand the principle of repaying kindness."

The eldest brother of the Shen family shook his head:

"If it were an ordinary person, I would always find a reason to repay you, but this benefactor's background is too unusual, so... so that I didn't dare to speak easily just now."

"If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I'd have found it hard to believe that he saved my younger sister. However, the rumors say he hates evil, and it seems to be true."

"oh?!"

The young man was shocked when he heard this. He had never seen his elder brother with such an expression.

The most famous person in the land of Yan and Zhao is naturally King Dou Jiande of Xia. When my eldest brother met Dou Jiande by chance, he was neither humble nor arrogant, and was not as frightened as he is now.

Is there anyone more admirable than King Xia?

When he thought of this, and recalled the recent rumors, the young man's eyes widened and he exclaimed in surprise:

"Could it be that the person just now was actually a Taoist master?"

The middle-aged man nodded: "That's him."

"Looking across the world, who else but the Heavenly Master could ignore the turbulent waves of the Yellow River and ride the wind against the current? At the end of last year, I heard that the entire river in Xunyang was frozen over, and wherever the Heavenly Master was, the world became a land of snow. This is an extraordinary martial arts realm that is difficult to fathom."

"Just like what I did just now, when I think about it carefully, there is nothing I can understand."

"We are all martial artists, but we can't compare."

He was amazed, and ignoring his second brother who was in a daze, he said to Shen Qiaolan:

"Little sister, although this result is beyond your expectations, knowing who the benefactor is finally relieves you of your worries."

Shen Qiaolan hummed.

The second brother of the Shen family came back to his senses and completely understood the meaning of his eldest brother's words:

"I heard that Kong Deshao has given the Xuan Gui, presented by the people of Zongcheng, to King Xia. A notice has been posted in Leshou City, and King Xia also supports the Heavenly Master. I think it won't be long before the Nine Provinces are unified."

The eldest brother of the Shen family nodded in agreement.

When Dou Jiande obtained the first piece of Xuan Gui, Kong Deshao said, "In ancient times, Xia Yu received the mandate from heaven and was given the Xuan Gui. Now the auspicious omen is the same as that of Xia Yu, so we should call it the Xia Kingdom." This is how the Xia Kingdom of Yan and Zhao came about.

I heard that the second piece of Xuan Gui has the words Zhou and Tang engraved on it.

This 34th-generation descendant of Confucius went on to say, "Tang is Tang Yao, a wise ruler of ancient times. Zhou is the Heavenly Master, the teacher of the world. This signifies both the sagely virtue and benevolence of the ruler and the role model for educating the people. This is an auspicious sign. The Xia dynasty began with Emperor Yao, and now the Zhou dynasty has repeated itself. We should allegiance to Zhou and Tang."

As soon as Kong Deshao said this, Dou Jiande laughed and praised it.

So the notice was posted in Le Shou.

This time, the Xia Dynasty of Yan and Zhao fell to Zhou and Tang, which could be said to be destiny.

They came from Yanzhao, so they were naturally well aware of the news.

After the second brother of the Shen family finished speaking, he proposed to his sister:

"It's difficult for us to repay this person's kindness. Why not return home and offer incense and worship him?"

After saying that, I saw my sister nod again.

The three of them headed towards Yanzhao with strange feelings.

…

Zhou Yi was heading west from Dongjun and happened to pass by Dongdu.

When he arrived at Ziwei Palace, Dugu Feng had gathered many skilled craftsmen, who were busy near Daye Palace, mainly repairing the various flaws in the palace.

Since the announcement of the Eastern Capital edict, Ziwei Palace has been uninhabited.

Yang Tong followed Emperor Huangtai and became the King of Yue, and reopened the royal palace.

There was no major construction in Ziwei Palace, but old things were replaced with new ones in preparation for the new monarch.

Zhou Yi's sudden arrival at Ziwei Palace naturally caused a sensation.

He didn't chat with Dugu Feng for a long time. After taking a quick look at the renovated palaces, he went directly to Guangshen's library.

This place is larger than Maple Forest Palace.

Not only are there more books, but there is also a huge furnace downstairs, which is obviously used to refine the elixir of immortality.

The shape of the alchemy furnace was very similar to the alchemy furnace of Taishang Laojun in Zhou Yi's impression.

In a certain world, this alchemy furnace finally fell into Erfeng's hands. The alchemist made elixirs for him in exchange for a big dream.

Thinking of Erfeng at the moment, Zhou Yi couldn't help but smile evilly at the strange feeling of difference.

"His Majesty."

Fan Yibai and Qiu Hui heard footsteps downstairs in the library and hurried to greet them.

The world is set in stone, and the more they shout, the more comfortable it becomes.

The two have been in Dongdu for some time and are still excited.

In a sense, they were the first group of people to be sent back and forth between Jiangdu and Dongdu to do work. Even though they were just librarians, their work was arranged by the emperor himself, and in their view, it was a great honor.

Even if an ordinary officer works diligently in Taifu Temple for his entire life, he would not have such an opportunity.

"Have you compiled the list of lost books?"

Fan Fuqing said, "A total of 107 volumes, totaling 980 scrolls, were lost. We have all the records of these lists and have carefully checked them several times. Not a single volume has been missed."

Qiu Shaoqing briefly explained:

"The Sui Emperor longed to refine an elixir of immortality, so many alchemists left behind their legacy, such as Xianmenzi of the Warring States Period and Xu Fu of the Qin Dynasty. It is said that some alchemists collected secrets from Yingzhou, recording the secrets of immortality in the three immortal mountains of Penglai, Fangzhang, and Yingzhou."

These things are very mysterious, and most of them are used by alchemists to fool people.

However, some of their classics are worth seeing.

Speaking of the collections in the library, the two of them had worked very hard, so it was not difficult for them to memorize these volumes at this moment.

But Qiu Shaoqing quickly stopped talking.

Because there was another sound of footsteps coming down briskly from the top floor of the library.

The two knew who it was and didn't want to delay any longer, so they quickly took their leave.

They walked on without looking back.

They had already met one in Jiangdu, but somehow, the one in Dongdu brought them more pressure.

Zhou Yi didn't wait for anyone to come down. He ran over with a smile and intercepted the person coming down the wooden ladder halfway.

At the corner connecting the stairs to the second floor, a girl in a black skirt saw him and a warm smile immediately spread across her beautiful face.

"Master Zhou, where have you been delayed again?"

Little Phoenix still had a book in her hand, and she leaned against the railing and winked at him.

The next moment, her feet were empty.

The person had already been picked up by Zhou Yi.

"I went to Xingyang, and then I went to Weijun."

Zhou Yi explained the matter simply: "Dou Jiande has already sent a letter, so it won't be long before I don't have to run around anymore."

"I had planned to finish the matter in Chang'an as soon as possible and then return to Dongdu to find you. That way I could stay longer."

"But when I think of Xiaofeng, I can't help but come to Dongdu."

Dugu Feng laughed repeatedly.

Then she raised her head and kissed him, saying lovingly, "Zhou Lang, I miss you too."

"It's only been two days since you left that I started asking about you."

Zhou Yi was feeling touched when he suddenly felt a small hand pinching his waist. When he looked at her again, Dugu Feng gave him a look that said "you understand it yourself".

"Xiao Feng, don't do it."

"Aren't you going to tell me about the beauty farm owner and Qingxuan?"

Dugu Feng looked at him for a while, then looked away, with a look of reproach and a hint of smile on her face, puffing up her pretty face, looking angry but very cute.

She added:

"When the Nine Provinces are settled, people will surely talk about the romantic affairs of the Tang Dynasty Emperor Zhou. They are truly fascinating."

Zhou Yi said, "Then let's spread the news about Xiaofeng and me. Let everyone know that we are in love and in harmony. There's nothing wrong with that."

Dugu Feng glanced at him, the smile on her lips deepened, and she didn't object.

"Don't change the subject."

"They don't have much to say. I'm just drinking with them. If you want to join us, we can just drink together."

Dugu Feng gave him a powerful punch with her pink fist.

Zhou Yi hugged her tighter, and Dugu Feng had no place to swing her fists.

"Come on, I'll give you a surprise."

"What surprise?"

Zhou Yi didn't respond and took her to the top floor of the library. He had been here once before. It was a quiet place for reading.

It's just been rearranged.

The furnishings everywhere were all what he liked, which showed that Dugu Feng did it himself.

Seeing Zhou Yi's satisfied expression, Dugu Feng smiled.

Because I was waiting for the surprise he mentioned, I didn't mention the calligraphy, paintings and books placed around.

The delicate sandalwood scent in the room swayed slightly. Zhou Yi sat on the soft couch where she had read before, put the book in her hand on the table, and then took out a short flute.

"Is this it?"

Dugu Feng pointed at the bamboo flute. Although she didn't mind the gift from Zhou Yi, she was not proficient in playing the zither, flute, or harp.

"no."

Zhou Yi didn't say much, picked up the bamboo flute and started playing it. The tune was an old Qingyue song, "Moshang Sang" preserved by the Sui court.

He was not skilled, so he did not have many skills, only emotions.

Although it sounded awkward, Little Phoenix really liked it. She listened quietly in his arms, occasionally looking at his serious expression.

After the "White-haired Song" and "Blackbird's Night Cry" were played one after another, Dugu Feng asked curiously:

"When did you learn this?"

"My vocalizations were always off before, and only recently have I been able to play a complete piece. This is a hundred times harder than practicing martial arts."

"You taught yourself?"

Zhou Yi lowered his head and met that gentle gaze. Xiao Feng would definitely believe whatever he said.

"Yes, Qingxuan taught me."

Dugu Feng said unhappily, "Although I like it, it's not a surprise."

"You're the first one to hear it."

"That doesn't count."

"Really?"

"Um."

After Dugu Feng finished speaking, she found that Zhou Yi stopped talking and stared at her with burning eyes.

She admitted defeat directly: "If you say so, then forget it. I was just joking with you. Stop staring at me like that."

"Xiaofeng, you look so good."

Dugu Feng said nothing and moved his dishonest hand away.

Zhou Yi whispered in her ear, "Can we do the same as last time?"

The little phoenix's face flushed suddenly, and she looked at him with a bit of embarrassment, a mixture of annoyance and pity. Her appearance was as bright as ever, and she punched him hard again, narrowing her eyes and saying:

"Not here."

She stopped talking here, and the two people's auras quickly merged together.

The sandalwood in the house burns quietly,

There was no wind, but the green smoke with a hint of fruity wood fragrance kept swaying, like ripples caused by reed catkins poking into a calm lake.

The sandalwood continued to burn and eventually became a handful of ash.

In the end, it fell into the incense burner.

After a long time, Dugu Feng was still lying in Zhou Yi's arms as before, but her breathing was disordered and there was a heat in her breath.

She raised her rouge-colored face and bit him hard.

"You're so bad."

Zhou Yi embraced her and said softly, "Xiao Feng is so cute, she will definitely have a lovely daughter."

Dugu Feng looked at him tenderly: "Maybe he is a kid who likes to deceive people like you."

"Then let's try harder."

She smiled sweetly, but soon, after sensing the movement, she revealed a pitiful look, and said in a trembling voice: "Don't worry, Zhou Lang, I have already given up."

Zhou Yi felt a little proud when he saw the expression asking for mercy.

The two looked at each other, tenderness and sweetness flowing in their hearts. They smiled at each other and hugged each other tightly.

Zhou Yi slowly told her what happened after he left Jiangdu as a story.

Time flies by while we chat and laugh.

It was not until dark that they left Ziwei Palace and returned to Dugu Mansion to see their grandmother.

Zhou Yi originally wanted to go directly to Chang'an.

But Xiaofeng was unwilling to go with him. On the one hand, there were many masters in Chang'an and the situation was chaotic. On the other hand, she wanted to stay in Dongdu to help him decorate the Ziwei Palace.

Zhou Yi was reluctant to leave, so he decided not to travel the next day.

He took Dugu Feng for a walk in the city of Dongdu. This time, many people in the city recognized his identity.

Therefore, the news that Dugu Feng and he were a couple naturally spread throughout the city.

Zhou Yi would go to places where there were many people, and if there was a banquet, he would join in the fun.

Zhao Congwen, one of the Eight Nobles of Luoyang and the Yellow Gate Minister, got a great bargain.

His son married.

When the two of them appeared in front of the Zhao Mansion together, the gatekeeper was so scared that his hat fell off.

When Zhao Congwen heard the news, he was flattered at first.

Then he was so excited and ecstatic that his mouth stretched all the way to his ears.

Lu Chu, Guo Wenrui and others who came to celebrate all showed envy.

Zhou Yi's original intention was just to have a drink with Xiaofeng and join in the fun, but he didn't expect to be invited to the first seat and be greeted by the two newlyweds.

The family that married Zhao Congwen came to Hanoi and was also a big family.

Not only did the Xiang family have members serving as officials in the imperial court, including the governor of Quanzhou, but their family also ran a medicinal materials business, making them very wealthy.

They didn't expect that their in-laws would invite such a big shot this time.

For the newlyweds, it is definitely a blessing.

Zhou Yi didn't want to steal the newcomer's limelight, so he drank a few glasses of wine and left.

After Zhao Congwen sent them out, he turned back and toasted Dugu Feng with a few cups. After his daughter and son-in-law left, Dugu Feng's face was flushed and he drank the wine heartily.

Things are different now.

Since the chaotic times of the Sui Dynasty, the four major clans have shown signs of decline.

The Dugu clan originally had only the old lady to support them, and was in the most dangerous situation. Once the old lady passed away, the Dugu family would have no successor.

Unexpectedly, in the upcoming new dynasty, the Dugu family, which was in the worst situation, emerged as a dark horse and was about to become the big winner.

As soon as I saw the little old man, I laughed and drank.

Lu Chu, Guo Wenyi and others felt sad.

I just sigh that this old guy is lucky.

"You're not used to this kind of occasion?"

"Well," Zhou Yi held her hand and said whatever he wanted to say, "I just want our story to spread further, so that everyone knows that Xiaofeng and I are in perfect harmony."

"Just a sip of wine."

"They were very respectful, and I didn't want to steal the show from the host family."

Dugu Feng was very happy after hearing what he said before.

After hearing what he said, I instantly understood his mood.

"Zhou Lang, you've misunderstood."

"oh?"

"Minister Zhao won't think you're stealing the spotlight. The longer you stay, the happier he'll be. There are many people attending the wedding banquet, with different statuses. Whether you're there or not, they'll all prioritize you. They treat you as the future emperor, so they're being polite. This is perfectly normal."

"As long as you don't disrupt the main family's affairs, no one will find it strange, no matter how respectful they are."

Dugu Feng's eyes lit up, as if she understood him. She smiled and said, "Your view of 'ritual' is different from theirs. You think they don't need to be so humble, but all of this is in accordance with Zhou rituals."

"The interactions between people in the Jianghu are naturally heroic, but you want to be the emperor."

"The most important thing for the Son of Heaven is to govern the country well, be a wise ruler, and be loved by the people. This is your 'ritual' to them."

The corners of Dugu Feng's lips curled up, and Zhou Yi looked at her straight again.

She reached out and straightened his head: "Look at the road, don't look at me. Am I wrong?"

"Yes, I should really think about it."

"Don't even think about it."

"Um?"

"The emperor has different personalities. You're already doing very well. Do whatever suits your heart." Dugu Feng glanced at him. "Perhaps it's because of this kind of Zhou Xiao Tianshi that so many people like him."

"Xiao Feng, why do you change your words so quickly?"

"Because I have selfish motives."

"Selfish? Can you tell me about it?"

"I won't tell you."

She smiled and tilted her head, then led the way ahead, bringing Zhou Yi into the White Horse Temple.

This is one of the three major scenic spots in Luoyang.

Zhou Yi's arrival was personally welcomed by Master Huicheng, the abbot of the White Horse Temple. The bell of the ancient temple roared, and the monks lined up to give a grand ceremony.

Even if Mr. Ning came here, Master Huicheng would not leave the main hall, let alone come to the outside of the mountain gate.

Zhou Yi came here just to inquire about matters related to "Zhu Faqing".

The old monk, who was very tall, had a kind face and a white light on his head, bowed to the Buddha and said:

"The Great Maitreya Sect has been destroyed, but the Broken Vajra Vehicle Method and the Ten Dwellings Mahayana Practice have been passed down. However, these two methods are incomplete."

"Are you still in your temple?"

"exist."

"Can you lend it to me for a look?"

Zhou Yi's words were somewhat overbearing. After all, these were two precious records, and the upper limit of the combat power of these two skills was extremely high, enough to rival the ultimate yin and ultimate yang.

Because the Ten Dwellings Mahayana practice is based on absorbing the essence of the sun and the moon as the foundation of cultivation, it is not like ordinary martial arts at all.

Master Huicheng said without hesitation: "Of course."

He added, "The first two Sui emperors translated Buddhist scriptures in this temple. No matter what scriptures the emperor wants to read, this temple will collect them and will never keep them for yourself."

Zhou Yi nodded and went to the Sutra Repository with Master Huicheng.

It took him half an hour to finish reading the Ten Stages of Mahayana Practice and the remaining fragments of Vajrayana, and then he returned to his place of origin.

Zhou Yi learned a piece of news from the monk.

In the White Horse Temple, the old monk who originally planned to sit in meditation walked out and headed west to Chang'an.

All of this was caused by the battle at Jingnian Zen Temple.

After listening to Master Huicheng's words, Zhou Yi and Little Phoenix came to Longmen Grottoes again. There were some ascetic monks in Yique.

There was no trace of him at this time.

"What are your plans?"

"First, get the evil emperor's relic, then go to the Chang'an Palace. Whether it's Li Yuan, Yang Xuyan, or whoever it is, they should all be in that palace."

Zhou Yi's expression was very calm: "This should be the fastest way to end the unrest."

"Well, you just need to be as cautious as before."

"Don't worry."

Zhou Yi touched her with his arm: "Xiao Feng, I will stay with you for a few more days."

Dugu Feng pushed him away with both hands and said with a smile, "Go away now."

Zhou Yi stayed in Dugu Mansion for another day. On the night before leaving, the two of them talked late into the night in Xiao Fenghuang's boudoir.

Because deep in the inner house, there is a kind of shyness and tenderness.

…

In the west city of Luoyang, Zhou Yi, who was walking towards the ferry in the morning sun, slowed down his pace.

"Come out."

He called out softly.

At this time, a black shadow jumped down from a big willow tree beside the road that was so big that two people could hug it. His movements were extremely agile.

"Tianshi!"

The man who came had a high nose, deep eyes and curly hair. He was Yun Shuai, the second best in Qinggong.

Compared with the past, this Western Turkic national teacher was more polite and knelt directly on one knee, which was a courtesy that even Tong Yehu Khan could not enjoy.

Yun Shuai's eyes are sharper than an eagle's and his vision is extraordinary.

In addition, he had been traveling in Middle-earth for a while and had gained a lot of experience. As soon as he saw Zhou Yi, he noticed something was wrong.

It seemed that his aura was not as overbearing as the last time I saw him.

But when he felt it carefully, he felt uneasy.

Based on the rumors in the world today, it is speculated that the person in front of him may not be the youngest grandmaster.

But he is the best master in the world.

"Did Tong Yehu give a reply?"

"Yes!"

The Western Turkic Khan had just given in. This straightforward response surprised Zhou Yixin.

"Tell me about it."

Yun Shuai said solemnly:

"I have conveyed the Heavenly Master's words. Tongyehu Khan knows he has made a grave mistake and is filled with deep remorse. He absolutely does not wish to be an enemy of the Heavenly Master again. Even if Western Turkestan is incorporated into the territory of Kyushu, Tongyehu Khan has no objection."

"What are the conditions?" I knew what he meant.

Yun Shuai put on a meticulous expression:

"Although Tongyehu Khan controls the Western Turks, he still faces threats from the Tiele and Tuyuhun tribes. Furthermore, Jieli Khan in the east, supported by Wu Zun, is even more powerful. Tongyehu alone cannot decide the ownership of the grasslands; this matter requires Wu Zun's approval. As long as Wu Zun has no objection, the Khan is willing to use the methods of the Heavenly Master to resolve the feud between the two sides."

He added:

"To show our sincerity, this time when Jie Li Khan summons the various tribes of the grasslands, our Western Turks will not participate."

Wu Zun was feared by all tribes on the grassland, so Tong Yehu's statement was not considered cunning.

Seeing Zhou Yi nod, Yun Shuai breathed a sigh of relief.

He knew in his heart that Tong Yehu had not actually agreed immediately and was being threatened. As the overlord of the Western Regions, how could he not be angry?

Yun Shuai said this based on his own perspective.

He vaguely felt that the two Khans in the east might not be able to hold on.

The Golden Wolf Army was defeated, and Tong Yehu lost his eastern barrier, so he would naturally accept surrender.

At that time, if the Khan would rather die than surrender, he could only flee to India with his daughter.

"Have Tong Yehu prepare a map of the Western Turkic region."

"yes!"

Yun Shuai added, "Master, I have two pieces of news that you may be interested in."

Zhou Yi looked at him and motioned for him to continue.

Marshal Yun pointed to the north and said, "Jie Li Khan's southward advance may be faster than we can imagine. When I came from the north, I noticed Tiele King Ayerude approaching Jie Li's tent. He should be the last of the group."

"Thus, Jie Li Khan has assembled his army."

"His target will be Chang'an."

"Not mentioning Liu Wuzhou, the territories of Li Gui of Liang, Xue Ju of Western Qin, and Liang Shidu, the Great Bilge Khan, will be open to Jie Li Khan."

"That is to say, once he heads south, he will quickly approach the Wei River and threaten Chang'an."

Wei River?

Zhou Yi speculated in his mind and asked, "Does Jie Li want to capture Chang'an?"

"From his appearance, he seems determined to capture Chang'an. Li Yuan once exchanged letters with him, but I don't know the details. But I know Jie Li's goal. He wants to occupy the north and fight against the Heavenly Master. This battle may not be fought to the end."

"If there's no chance of defeating and killing you, Jie Li Khan intends to sign a non-aggression pact with you, protecting his allies and keeping you out of the grasslands."

"Because it is widely said that the Heavenly Master values ​​his promises, Wu Zun also proposed this to Jie Li. He hopes to use this to seek a stable rule for himself."

After Yun Shuai finished speaking, he noticed that the young man in front of him sneered.

"Let them come."

"I like it best when these people are together. It saves me from having to look for them one by one."

Yun Shuai looked at his expression and was sure that he was not speaking in anger, and was immediately shocked.

"There is another piece of news that the Heavenly Master will definitely be interested in."

Yun Shuai didn't dare to keep it a secret: "I saw Li Mi in Chang'an, and I also saw him communicating with someone."

"who?"

"Huang An, the leader of the Taihang Gang, Huang An."

A flash of cold lightning flashed across Zhou Yi's eyes: "Good, what a great Taihang Gang leader."

He turned to look at Yun Shuai.

At this moment, the Western Turkic State Master's hair stood on end and he was convulsing as if his whole body was electrified. It was an instinctive reaction, a keen insight into crisis that came from countless battles he had fought.

The aura of the man in front of him suddenly changed.

At that moment, even if Wu Zun picked up Agushuaya again, he would not feel such fear.

"You've found out quite a bit of information."

Yun Shuai felt the scrutinizing gaze and immediately lowered his head:

"Yun has some skills in getting information, but they are not good enough to be disclosed. But everything I just said is true, and I would never dare to lie."

“Don’t be nervous.”

Zhou Yi waved his hand and said, "You did a good job this time. Your debt can be transferred to Li Mi. When I find him, you will be debt-free."

After hearing this, Yun Shuai was overjoyed.

When I looked up again, I saw a white shadow flash before my eyes and it was heading towards the ferry.

He didn't care about how fast this skill was, as he was already eager to go to Chang'an.

Yun Shuai clenched his hands together until they crackled. "Li Mi, where are you?!"

His eagle eyes flashed, and he flew straight towards Chang'an using the Return Flight Technique.

…

Go up the Yellow River and travel back all the way to the natural barrier of Sanmenxia.

The water here is fast-flowing and full of reefs, making it an extremely dangerous section of the route where ships can easily capsize.

But for Zhou Yi, dangerous shoals and reefs are nothing.

After passing Sanmenxia, ​​entering Shanzhou, and entering the mouth of the Wei River, going upstream, Chang'an is located on the south bank of the Wei River in the Guanzhong Plain, known as the "Eight Hundred Miles of Qinchuan".

Once you enter this place, the terrain changes drastically.

The southern Qinling Mountains, located in the middle section of Zhongnan Mountain, are a natural barrier with numerous steep and rugged mountains.

To the north, Huanglong, Liangshan and Qageshan stretch out in a long line, facing the Qinling Mountains.

The mountains define a vast fertile plain, with Chang'an majestically situated in the middle. Many rivers, such as the Wei, Jing, Feng, and Lao, sparkle and meander around Chang'an, creating a situation where eight rivers surround Chang'an.

Rivers are like blood vessels, providing water and vitality.

It is precisely because of the combination of natural conditions that the situation of "Qinzhong has been the imperial state since ancient times" has emerged. Since ancient times, monarchs of all dynasties have favored this place.

Zhou Yi was on the Wei River and could see a majestic city standing in the distance.

The height of the city wall is on the same level as that of Jiangdu and Dongdu. It is a magnificent wall of forty meters that is insurmountable in the eyes of ordinary people.

There is still about half an hour until sunset.

Zhou Yi came to the shore from the river. Just as he stepped off the shore, five big men with their sleeves half rolled up were running towards him in the distance.

They looked at Zhou Yi carefully and asked respectfully:

"May I ask, is the Heavenly Master here in person?"

"Are you from the Yellow River Gang?"

When Zhou Yi answered like this, the five big men looked stern. How could they not know that the person in front of them was the real boss?

"We are from the Yellow River Gang, under the command of the leader Zhuge Wu Sansi. He has specially ordered us to wait here. If the Heavenly Master is not in a hurry to go into the city, you can go to our branch."

"Please lead the way."

"I dare not, Master, please!"

The five men led the way and headed towards Bashang, east of Chang'an.

At that time, Emperor Gaozu of Han, Liu Bang, stationed his troops at Bashang to confront Xiang Yu's army. The Hongmen Banquet took place here.

Zhou Yi looked at the people leading the way in front.

I don't think these people can afford to host such a banquet for themselves.

Near a tributary of the Wei River, there is a large stretch of houses along the Zishui River. Under the setting sun, Zhou Yi saw traces of smoke on many wooden pillars, and many places were burned to charcoal, obviously having experienced a big fire.

As soon as we entered the camp, we suddenly heard a noisy sound inside.

It's not that they welcome him, but that there is some trouble.

"Master Lu! Master Lu!"

Zhou Yi heard the exclamation clearly and felt that the voice was very familiar.

Surrounded by the crowd was a door panel more than half a meter long, on top of which lay a short man whose age was unclear.

It's like there's only a piece of skin left, stuck to the bones.

Only his eyes were bloodshot and kept spinning around, giving people the false impression that he was not dead yet.

The man who spoke next to the door panel was Xi Jie, one of the three heroes of the Yellow River whom Zhou Yi met in Bashan. Wu Sansi and Fan Shaoming were both beside him.

The three were investigating Sect Leader Lu when they heard someone come to report.

He stood up in surprise.

Wu Sansi took only one look and hurried forward to meet him.

"Tianshi!"

Xi Jie and Fan Shaoming followed closely behind and also bowed and greeted.

They also invited nearly a thousand gang members in the base to pay their respects together, but Zhou Yi hurriedly spoke out to stop them.

"Who is he and what happened?"

Zhou Yi pointed at Sect Leader Lu.

Wu Sansi said, "He is Lv Weilun, the leader of the Weishui Sect."

Weishui School?

Zhou Yi thought of the two people he met in Baimazin. They were looking for the leader of the Weishui Sect, but they didn't expect it to turn out like this.

He leaned over to check and confirmed that Lu Weilun was dead.

Wu Sansi continued:

"This Sect Leader Lu is our good friend. The gang leader went looking for him some time ago but couldn't find him. He hasn't returned yet. Now that Sect Leader Lu is dead, I don't know where he is."

Having said this, his face was already full of worry.

After checking the injuries, Zhou Yi made a rough guess and tentatively asked, "Do you know where Taihang Gang leader Huang An is?"

"Know."

After Wu Sansi finished speaking, Fan Shaoming said casually: "That is a dangerous place."

He knew he was being presumptuous after he said that.

It is a dangerous place for them, but how can it be dangerous for the Heavenly Master?

Wu Sansi was the quickest to react: "When will the Heavenly Master leave?"

"Now."

Wu Sansi didn't waste any words and asked several elders in the gang to look after the body of Master Lu, and at the same time sent people out to inquire about the whereabouts of the gang leader.

Then head north.

We walked from sunset to dark and entered a forest.

At night, the forest is extremely dark and eerie, with ghost lights flickering.

It turned out to be a huge mass grave.

If they were not with Zhou Yi, the Three Heroes of the Yellow River would never dare to come here at night.

Walking further, Zhou Yi showed a strange look.

The three heroes of the Yellow River were all horrified.

The situation was beyond their expectations.

A large forest of coffins stood majestically, making the mass grave even more terrifying at night, and next to each coffin stood a motionless man in black.

Anyone who is timid would probably be frightened to death after seeing this scene.

The next moment, a pair of cold eyes swept over.

The Three Heroes of the Yellow River and some of the Yellow River Gang's masters who followed them didn't dare to move.

Zhou Yi couldn't help laughing when he saw many old acquaintances.

"What a coincidence! Are you all gathering here?"

In the center of the mass grave, the five elders of the Coffin Palace turned their heads together. Old Zhou sighed and narrowed his eyes, looking at Zhou Yiyueyue.

Three feet away from them, there was an elegant middle-aged man and a woman half-covered with a veil. They were naturally the Evil King's Queen.

The moment he saw Zhou Yi, the evil king's eyes were not very friendly. After all, he had also heard the rumors in Jiangnan. However, the Yin Queen smiled and said, "Master, you are late."

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(End of this chapter)