Chapter 135: Wild Geese Bring Letters to the Imperial Chariot in Leizhou (Thanks to the 99927 Alliance!)
Shang Xiuxun caught up to Zhou Yi and breathed a sigh of relief.
If I had spoken more slowly just now, I was afraid he would have caught up with me and might even have attacked me.
Looking at the somewhat embarrassed appearance of the black shadow, and then looking at the young man beside him, he felt relieved, but also felt that this was a bit bad.
"Is he the black shadow you mentioned before?"
"Um."
Zhou Yi was still looking towards the back mountain: "This man was acting sneaky. I thought he was an assassin who was going to harm you. I didn't expect you knew him."
After saying that, he turned his head and looked at the beautiful owner.
She put one hand on her lips, looking into the distance with a gloomy look.
"who is he?"
Shang Xiuxun saw him looking at her and spat, "He's a heartless old man. Just mentioning him makes me feel disgusted."
I recalled the past events and thought of my mother's sorrow and suffering over the years.
Her face became even uglier.
However, there was no response for a long while. When I looked up, I saw that his brows were cold and he seemed to be thinking about something.
Shang Xiuxun was still feeling depressed, but she also cared about his feelings: "Why are you suddenly unhappy?"
Zhou Yi pointed towards the mountain behind Feiniao Garden and said, "It's because of this person."
"Why?"
"This man is quite skilled in martial arts. Seeing you in such a predicament, it's likely that you're being coerced by him. He's indeed a real nuisance. If that's the case, I'll drive him down the mountain for you and put an end to it once and for all, so you don't have to worry about it in the future."
Shang Xiuxun felt that he was acting on his whims and was a little unstable, but she also thought that this was out of concern.
Feeling both happy and worried, she quickly reached out and tugged at his sleeve, pulling him back.
I was afraid that he would fly away by luck and I would never be able to catch up.
At this time, he gently warned: "Master Yi, you must not fight with him."
"Oh? He's very skilled in martial arts?"
"no."
Zhou Yi showed curiosity. Seeing her lower her head slightly, he lowered his head to see her expression and continued to ask, "What's the reason?"
"He is me"
The voice stopped abruptly and he didn't want to say any more.
Zhou Yi didn't force it, and instead of going to the back mountain, he turned around and went back to the study.
Shang Xiuxun lagged behind him by a step, walking in the corridor. Under the illumination of palace lanterns, the interweaving of light and shadow stained her elegant and bright face with a hint of dark sadness.
Staring at his back, I finally broke the silence after he returned to the study.
"Are you angry?"
Zhou Yi said indifferently, "How could that be? I'm just like everyone else, curious. Since that person has no ill intentions and has touched upon something that bothers you, I naturally won't ask any further questions."
Shang Xiuxun sighed lightly, how could she believe what he said?
She runs the ranch and deals with shrewd people from various forces, and she is very smart.
If someone else said this, she wouldn't care even if the other person was dissatisfied.
Seeing him eating cakes silently, she felt a little annoyed with him, but she couldn't help but speak out, saying something she absolutely didn't want to mention to anyone else:
"That old man is my father, but I don't want to acknowledge him."
After saying that, he moved the plate in front of Zhou Yi over and used the cake to relieve his worries.
She took one in each hand, and then picked up the last cake on the jade plate, took a bite of each, leaving Zhou Yi with nothing to eat.
At this moment, she was no longer a beautiful and self-admiring owner, but rather an angry little girl.
Shang Xiuxun glanced at him secretly.
Seeing that he didn't make a fuss, nor did he look surprised or shocked, he just nodded slightly.
Like a great listener.
So he broke off a large portion of the cake he hadn't eaten and gave it to him: "Master Yi, are you not curious anymore?"
"I'm curious, but I don't dare to ask."
Zhou Yi took the cake and said seriously, "I'm afraid if you ask again, I won't be able to enjoy any of my delicious banquets, and my sweet wine will turn into bitter wine."
Shang Xiuxun made a light "Pooh" sound and glared at him in dissatisfaction.
"I'm not that stingy."
However, I knew he said that on purpose, and when my mind was relaxed, I felt a little closer.
Shang Xiuxun shifted her gaze from the study to outside the house.
She was silent for a moment, then said with sadness and nostalgia:
"When my mother was alive, she told me that the old man had been at the ranch for nearly thirty years. They had spent so much time together that they had developed feelings for each other. But she was deceived by him, and for more than twenty years she had been devastated.
My mother is by his side, but this old man is always thinking about his old lover and can’t forget her, regardless of my mother’s feelings.”
"so."
She bit her lower lip, her voice filled with anger: "This is what caused my mother to leave in depression."
Having said that, I don’t mind adding a few more words.
Turning to look at Zhou Yi, he said:
"That man thought he was the smartest person in the world, but he didn't realize Mother was incredibly thoughtful and knew everything. I spent a lot of time with Mother, and it was she who taught me how to manage the ranch and the mountain town. Others didn't know she was secretly heartbroken, but I saw it all the time."
Although Zhou Yi had a general idea, he heard from Shang Xiuxun that Lao Lu was indeed a bastard.
"The old man doesn't care about you normally?"
"I pay little attention."
Shang Xiuxun hummed softly:
"He has a wide range of interests. He's the most versatile person in the world. He's proficient in martial arts, medicine, gardening, architecture, military tactics, disguise, astronomy, calendar calculation, and mechanical engineering. Others would spend their entire lives studying just one, but he's dabbled in them all, so how could he have time for me?
He only expressed concern verbally. After I grew up and understood my mother's suffering, I no longer liked talking to him. I also had to learn to deal with all the big and small matters on the ranch, so I had less interactions with him.
After my mother left, he finally repented and came to me to talk it out, but I didn't want to talk to him anymore."
Shang Xiuxun seemed to see through her father: "He is a person who only knows how to cherish after losing something."
Zhou Yi echoed: "When everything is irreversible, there is no point in waking up."
This was the first time Shang Xiuxun shared these concerns with others. Even her relatives on the ranch had never heard her talk about it.
I felt better after expressing the sorrow that was pent up in my heart.
"Master Yi, do you think there's something wrong with my attitude?"
"No, if you don't want to pay attention to him, then ignore him. But you are right about one thing."
"Which point?"
"He seems to have come to his senses and realized that some things should be cherished before they are lost. Now that I think about it, he's probably staying near the Bird Park to secretly protect you."
Shang Xiuxun hummed:
"When he learned that I was in trouble, he did come to me and offered to help me, but when I thought of my mother, I didn't want to pay any attention to him."
Zhou Yi nodded: "I'm here now, it's okay if you ignore him."
Shang Xiuxun saw him throw the last piece of cake into his mouth and said in a flat tone:
"What martial arts master dares to enter the mountain city? If he comes again, I will make sure he can't escape even if he has wings."
Seeing her staring at him, Zhou Yi couldn't help but smile:
"These words are a bit exaggerated, Miss Shang, please don't take them seriously. If it's a top master, I don't have that ability. But I will do my best to help you with the trouble here."
Shang Xiuxun's heart trembled slightly, and her eyes shifted and focused.
As his thoughts fluctuated, he suppressed the emotions he had just discussed about the old man in the back mountain.
He ignored Zhou Yi's words and stared at the empty jade disc, feeling a little regretful that he should have left a few more pieces for him.
Then he stood up and said, "I'll get you some cakes."
"No, I'll eat it next time."
Zhou Yi was very brave and pointed towards the back mountain: "Can I go to the back mountain and talk to this old man?"
"you"
Shang Xiuxun hesitated for a few breaths and said, "Go ahead. Don't mention the ranch to him. If he asks about me, ignore him. Don't fight with him either."
"If you discuss martial arts with him and find anything that interests you, ask him to give you the secret military manual. Just say I told him."
After saying this, she turned her face slightly.
Zhou Yi noticed that the beautiful owner's attitude had softened a little.
I think it was Lao Lu's secret protection in recent times that played a role.
"good."
Zhou Yi responded, and Shang Xiuxun asked again, "Where do you live now?"
"Oh, Chen Ruiyang arranged an attic right below the inner castle. It's not only elegant, but also overlooks the magnificent scenery of the mountain city."
After Zhou Yi finished speaking, Shang Xiuxun knew where that was.
"Don't live there anymore. Come with me."
Without giving him a chance to refuse, Shang Xiuxun led the way with a faint fragrance.
The Bird Garden is located in the center of the inner castle. It is not only huge, but all the gardens were designed by Master Lu and are ingenious.
In the southeast of the garden, next to the second hall, just after passing a corridor, there is a pool that draws spring water. The spring is winding and looks like a floating jade belt under the light.
That was the highest attic in the inner castle.
In front of us were several feet of banana trees, their fresh green splashing like a splash. There were also a few clumps of bamboo shadows, swaying and brushing against the steps.
Zhou Yi followed closely behind and looked up to see the three words "Cuihuang Pavilion". There were exquisite lattice windows on both sides and a wooden staircase winding up.
The top floor is a platform for drinking tea and enjoying the view, and there is only one house on the fourth floor below.
"You can live here. Not only will the view be better, no one will disturb you, and it's also close to my garden. If there's anything delicious in the kitchen, I'll invite you to come and try it."
Shang Xiuxun pushed open the bedroom door and saw that the room was decorated very elegantly.
But as soon as you see the mahogany gauze, the octagonal glass palace lanterns, the calligraphy and paintings, and the ancient swords hanging on the wall, you will know that everything is precious.
The inner castle is located at the highest point of the mountain city. It is built on the cliff slope, which can be said to be the highest. Looking through the open windows, you can see the lights of the mountain city and the faint lake light on the pasture. Everything is in front of you.
Zhou Yi looked towards a pear blossom desk and saw a paintbrush, a square inkstone, azurite and cinnabar on top, with a piece of silk pressed underneath.
It's like someone wants to paint, but doesn't dare to start.
“Is it appropriate for me to live here?”
Zhou Yi looked at Shang Xiuxun, and she lit another lamp: "What's inappropriate? This is not my boudoir, and no one has ever lived here."
Zhou Yi glanced at the bed. It was tidy and clean, and it certainly didn't look like anyone had lived there.
Shang Xiuxun had her back to him and was trimming the lamp.
As the palace lanterns approached, the beautiful owner's face turned red, showing how charming she was. It was a pity that Master Zhou Tianshi had no chance to see her.
When she turned around, her face was calm.
Shang Xiuxun asked him to rest and said they would talk again tomorrow, then she left Cuihuang Pavilion and walked towards the center of Feiniao Garden.
She kept returning to her boudoir.
She usually lived in the west wing, but this time, she came to the second floor on the south side, carrying a fragrant mattress.
When I lay down to rest in the house, I looked out the window on the east side and could just see a light in the distance. It was the lamp on the fourth floor of Cuihuang Pavilion.
She flicked the light as she left, and now she could see clearly.
During this period, due to the troublesome situation around Jingling and Yang Guang's southward expedition, the world was in chaos and people's hearts were in turmoil. The business of the ranch was very different from before.
There were also powerful bandits who attacked the mountain city, many of whom had amazing martial arts skills.
Guarding a mountain of treasures but lacking great power, I always feel uneasy.
Shang Xiuxun stared at the lamp. She slept very peacefully that night.
The lights in Cuihuang Pavilion were still on, but a figure had already left the fourth floor and headed straight for the back mountain.
Zhou Yi passed by a bamboo forest and heard the sound of rushing water. At the end was a square pavilion, facing a hundred-foot-high cliff. A waterfall poured down from the opposite cliff, and the sound of rumbling water could be heard.
Follow the gravel path deep into the woods.
Turning left and right, the view suddenly opens up. There is a small building on the cliff.
The lights were on on the second floor.
The lamp must have had no windshield, so it kept shaking, causing the figure inside to sway left and right.
Zhou Yi did not stop, and the people in the attic had already heard it.
"Little brother."
The voice paused for a moment, and was about to call out "little brother", but suddenly coughed and said:
"Boy, your Qinggong is so advanced, why are you walking so slowly? If you are any later, you won't be able to drink my Six Fruits Liquid."
Old Lu is quite vindictive. Zhou Yi smiled and went up to the attic in a few steps.
A plaque on the upper floor reads "An Le Wo" and wooden plaques on the left and right beams bear a couplet: "Morning is the time to tune the zither, evening is the time to play the harp; old rain has just arrived, new rain has just begun."
The furnishings inside are somewhat similar to those in Cuihuang Pavilion, but the tables, chairs and furniture are all made of rosewood, which is elegant and noble.
As I entered, I saw an elegant old man in a loose robe with wide sleeves sitting at a table, fiddling with wine cups and bowls. The attic was filled with the fragrance of fruit, which could not be blown away by the evening breeze.
Lu Miaozi looked intently at the door, and the awe-inspiring aura he exuded immediately disappeared.
Finally I saw the face of that 'bastard' clearly.
Seeing him as handsome as jade, with an extremely calm demeanor, wearing a green robe and holding a sword, with a slight smile on the corner of his mouth, he had a kind of shrewdness that saw through everything, but also had a noble charm, which immediately surpassed him, a lonely and sad traveler in his comfort zone.
He thought of his daughter and her mother, and sighed.
"Mr. Lu."
Zhou Yilue clasped his fists and sat opposite him under Lu Miaozi's guidance.
As soon as I sat down, Lu Miaozi pushed a glass of wine over.
"I thought you'd come tonight. Let's drink and sing. Life is short. Oh, drink."
The two of them didn't clink their glasses, but drank it all in one gulp.
Seeing Zhou Yi still savoring the wine after finishing it, Lu Miaozi smiled and asked, "How do you like my wine?"
When this fruit wine goes down your throat, you will find it mellow, soft and refreshing. What is most rare is its rich and harmonious aroma, which makes you fall into an endless aftertaste.
No wonder the beautiful farm owner is a foodie, and the old man is even more knowledgeable.
“Good wine.”
Zhou Yi savored the wine, "The wine you made uses six kinds of fresh fruits: pomegranate, hawthorn, grape, orange, green plum, and pineapple. And the flavors of these six fruits blend perfectly. It is truly a rare wine."
He smiled and asked, "Do you have any more of this wine?"
“No more.”
Lu Miaozi shook his head directly. Although it was quite rare for this kid to appreciate the taste, he suddenly didn't want to give it to him.
"pity."
Zhou Yi sighed softly, "Xiuxun won't have such a good time."
After hearing this, Lu Miaozi's elegant and handsome old face showed a hint of helplessness: "You little boy, did Xiuxun tell you everything about me?"
Zhou Yi nodded.
"She never wanted to talk about me, so it's rare for her to tell you."
Lu Miaozi gave him a deep look and asked, "What's your name? Where are you from? Who is your master?"
"My name is Zhou Yi, my ancestral home is Yongqiu, and I learned from Jiao Wuzi."
Speaking of the three words Jiao Wuzi, Zhou Yi was watching Lu Miaozi's reaction.
The old man stroked his beard thoughtfully and said, "Why can't I remember there was such a great man?"
Zhou Yi really wanted to ask about Xiang Yutian, but it was too abrupt to meet him at this time.
Lu Miaozi really couldn't believe it. After hearing Zhou Yi's brief mention of him, he knew that he had the identity of Taiping Heavenly Master.
I was grateful for Zhou Yi's honesty, and I couldn't help but think of Qingya's words about the ranch's ancestral precepts.
If my daughter really wants that, then her identity as the Taiping Heavenly Master alone would be a complete violation of the ancestral teachings.
Lu Miaozi took another sip of wine and in an instant completely forgot about the ranch's ancestral teachings.
There is endless regret in my mind.
When his emotions fluctuated, his breathing became unstable.
Zhou Yi then asked, "Mr. Lu, are you injured?"
"Impressive, you can see that too."
Lu Miaozi said, "Nearly thirty years ago, the witch injured me with her Heavenly Demonic Arts. I took advantage of the mountain terrain and made her flee thousands of miles away. I also deliberately set up a false formation, making her think I had fled overseas, but I hid here. Then I indulged myself in the mountains, rivers and gardens, and that's how I prevented her from attacking me."
"However, I have been so tied up with Xiuxun lately, and thinking of her mother, I am filled with remorse, and my old wounds are no longer repressed. I may not be alive for more than a month."
When talking about the fact that his time was running out, he took it lightly and did not feel too sad.
"Demon Power? Is this witch the Queen of Yin?"
Lu Miaozi was slightly touched: "Have you seen her?"
"Yes."
Zhou Yi looked at his reaction and continued, "A few months ago, Shi Zhixuan showed up at Longxing Temple. Zhu Yuyan was hunting him down, and a huge battle broke out there."
He wanted to just pass by, seeing that he was a little immersed in it.
Then he recounted the Battle of Longxing Temple in detail.
"Mr. Lu, are you still obsessed with the Queen of Yin?"
Zhou Yizhen felt that there was no hope for this dog-licking.
Lu Miaozi sighed, his eyes filled with regret:
"In Qingya's final moments, I only hated myself for not cherishing the person in front of me. As for the Yin Queen, after all these years, I can't say I hate her. If it weren't for her, I wouldn't have been able to accompany Qingya for more than 20 years.
It’s a pity that time cannot be turned back and we cannot do it again.”
When he was feeling sad, he suddenly smiled and raised his glass to Zhou Yi:
"You are very young and don't have the same feelings as me, but you must remember to cherish the present and not leave any regrets for the future."
Zhou Yi also raised his glass and continued with his first words when he started drinking:
"When you are moved, you should be generous. When you are worried, you can never forget it. How can you relieve your worries? Only Du Kang.
This fruit wine is even more delicious, it should relieve your sorrow. Sir, you should cherish the last moments of your life. Is it a good thing to die in depression?
"Hahaha!"
Lu Miaozi laughed and said, "You are more intelligent than this old man."
The two drank one cup, and then three more.
Lu Miaozi brought over a jar of fruit wine, and Zhou Yi had reason to suspect that he wanted to get him drunk and trick him into revealing some information.
Lu Miaozi asked while removing the wine:
"How did you and Xiuxun meet?"
"We met on the left side of the road, it was just a chance encounter."
"Oh? And then?"
"Then, wild geese carried letters back and forth."
Lu Miaozi stroked his beard and sighed:
"A letter sent by wild geese can only carry a few lines. A letter sent by fish can only carry a few lines. But the smallest words can also express the fullness of one's heart.
Alas, I too had something I wanted to say to Qingya back then, but I couldn't find the words to express it. As the saying goes, words can convey profound feelings. I should have written something for her to read. Perhaps then, that regret would have been gone."
Even if it is a letter, it won't work if you just do it in your heart.
Zhou Yi wanted to refute, but seeing his expression, he decided not to.
Lu Miaozi got drunk and asked what they talked about in their letters.
Zhou Yi mentioned painting.
Lao Lu perked up and started chatting with him about paintings.
When he heard that Zhou Yi's landscape painting was sold for five hundred gold, his eyes widened. He didn't expect that Zhou Yi's art was so exquisite.
We started talking about painting and then moved on to martial arts.
He told Zhou Yi about his proudest achievement, "The One That Escaped," which touched Zhou Yi deeply.
Maybe it was because we drank too much and we got along well.
Lu Miaozi actually changed the impolite "Zhou Xiaozi" to "little brother" and then to "little friend".
"With your skills, even if you were attacked by the Yin Queen, after more than 20 years, you should be able to neutralize the Heavenly Demon's true energy."
When discussing martial arts, Zhou Yi raised this question.
Lu Miaozi felt a little ashamed: "It could be dissolved at first, but I..."
"You can't bear to do it?" Zhou Yi's body trembled.
"Although I broke up with the Yin Queen, we were truly in love at first. I thought I could control a bit of the Heavenly Demonic Energy, but I didn't expect it to enter my meridians and take root in my acupoints, becoming a stubborn disease. By the time I realized it, even if I completely lost all my power, it would be useless."
Zhou Yi didn't want to laugh at him, so he immediately said:
"I'll heal you."
Lu Miaozi was stunned for a moment, then laughed. Knowing that he was kind-hearted, he neither discouraged him nor refused.
He relaxed his mind and let Zhou Yi press his palm power on his back.
After a while, Zhou Yi withdrew his hand and fell into deep thought.
Lu Miaozi then said, "This demonic energy has penetrated deep into my acupoints and has blended seamlessly with my own energy, making it stronger. If I could get rid of it, I would have gone to find Ning Daoqi."
“No one can save me.”
Zhou Yi's voice was filled with helplessness, and he continued:
"Before you pass away, sir, please leave a letter for Xiuxun, telling her everything you want to say."
"That's exactly what I meant."
“…”
Zhou Yi stopped talking and said he would come back another day. He returned to Feiniao Garden with two jars of fruit wine under Lu Miaozi's watchful eyes.
The next day, it was sunny.
The sun was already scorching hot before it even reached its zenith.
Shang Zhen, the ranch's chief steward, entered the inner castle and asked several maids, and learned that the ranch owner was on the roof of Cuihuang Tower.
The owner usually lives in Feiniao Garden and only stays in Cuihuang Loft occasionally.
Generally, you can only enjoy the view from the top floor.
Shang Zhen breathed a sigh of relief, and the master of Xindao Field should have calmed down.
When he thought of Li Mi and his gang, his face darkened.
I was delayed by a visitor this morning, so I have to quickly tell him about Master Zhou and the Li family, and set a time to discuss important matters with the visitor.
Under the guidance of the maid, Shang Zhen quickened his pace.
As he approached the top floor, he heard voices and was startled.
When I got to the top of the attic, I saw this scene.
The attic was covered with floating gauze. Two jars of wine were placed on the table in the middle, and the aroma of fruit was tangy. The owner was handing cakes to the person opposite.
Seeing him coming, the owner stopped smiling and took his hand back.
Shang Zhen's heart skipped a beat, thinking that he had come at the wrong time.
He glanced at the young man again, complaining in his heart.
You are eating and drinking here, do you still need my notification?
"What's the matter?" Shang Xiuxun asked.
The chief steward put aside the matter of Master Zhou and talked about another visitor:
"Owner, we didn't reach an agreement last time and it has been delayed for several days. You need to set another time."
Shang Xiuxun thought about it and was about to make a decision directly, but then she looked at Zhou Yi again, wanting to hear his opinion.
Zhou Yi said, "You decide the time. There's no need to drag it out with them."
"Tomorrow, then."
After Shang Xiuxun finished speaking, Shang Zhen said:
"After Li Gang and Dou Wei, another person from the Li Clan has arrived, and this time he's your friend."
"Xiuning?"
"Yes, besides Chai Shao, the second son of the Li family also came here in person."
This time, even Zhou Yi was surprised. Why was the Li family so anxious?
"Who else is traveling with them?"
Shang Zhen turned around. Although he was not the owner of the field asking questions, he still used the owner's tone:
"We have three masters: Yuchi Jingde, Du Ruhui, and Pang Yu. The rest are no mediocre either."
Shang Xiuxun hadn't expected so many people from the Li clan to come. "I'm going to find out why they're here. I'll tell you about tomorrow's arrangements tonight."
Zhou Yi smiled lightly: "Go and get busy."
Shang Xiuxun turned and left, Shang Zhen bowed slightly to Zhou Yi and followed closely.
When the owner came back, it was already dark.
She came to the rooftop of Cuihuang Building, where Zhou Yi was meditating and practicing.
Then, the two talked about tomorrow's banquet.
When the night deepened, Shang Xiuxun came down from the attic, looked back, and walked back to Feiniao Garden.
The moon sets and the sun rises.
The banquet hall in the first hall of the inner castle of Pegasus Mountain City is extremely lively today.
The chief steward Shang Zhen sat on this side of the ranch, and behind him were the four deacons.
Liang Zhi, Liu Zongdao, Tao Shusheng, and Wu Zhaoru were all sitting beside the main seat, following Shang Zhen.
The maid who was in charge of serving tea and water was extremely cautious, because there were important figures on both sides of her.
To the right of the guest seat is a member of the Li family.
The young man in the lead had an impressive demeanor and was sizing up Li Mi's men together with the beautiful girl beside him.
Xu Shiji only sat in the third seat, and the young man in front of him was Li Tianfan, the son of Li Mi.
Sitting at the very top was an old man with sharp eyes. His eyebrows and beard were half black and half white, and his breath was particularly long.
When the three masters of the Li clan, Yuchi Jingde, Du Ruhui and Pang Yu, saw this man, they also became secretly alert.
People are not quite clear about his origins.
That Du Ruhui gathered the sound into a line and said:
"This man is from the Leizhou Peninsula and can be considered a member of the Nanhai Sect. He is of a very high generation. Even Mei Xun, the leader of the Nanhai Sect, would call him "Uncle Master" when he sees him. His name is unknown, but others call him Lei Bazhou."
Chai Shao's eyes swept over Xu Shiji. Next to him sat the two famous Changbai villains, Fu Zhen and Fu Yan, who were well-known in Mobei.
Further behind is a middle-aged man and woman.
The moment Chai Shao looked at him, the man and woman stared at him together.
Like two ferocious jackals staring at a hare.
Chai Shao felt as if he was facing a formidable enemy, and his gaze quickly shifted from the two of them to Chen Tianyue, who was sitting at the end of the seat.
This man is a master of the Huashan Sect, and Chai Shao recognizes him.
"Brother Du, you are very knowledgeable. Do you know who the man and woman sitting between the Changbai Twins and Chen Tianyue are?"
"Master Chai, I don't know these two people either."
The Li siblings looked at each other and felt that they had missed a lot of information.
They know a lot about Pushan Public Enterprise.
The two evil Changbais and Chen Tianyue were all within expectations.
There was a severe lack of information about Lei Bazhou and the couple, but these three masters could not be ignored.
The power they possess alone cannot be resolved at the moment.
The situation in the world changed too quickly the moment Yang Guang left the Eastern Capital.
The Li family took quick action to prepare for the trip to Pegasus Ranch.
Originally, only Li Xiuning and Chai Shao came with Li Gang and Dou Wei.
At this time, the second young master brought three more top masters from the Li family.
But who would have thought that there would be so many difficult people on Li Mi's side.
Just as they were thinking about their own things, the sound of footsteps came from behind the first hall of the inner castle.
Shang Xiuxun's attire was simple and elegant, but it still couldn't hide her natural and stunning beauty.
She sat on the main seat and was not influenced by the masters of the Li family and Pushan public camp. Her eyes were deep and she had the majesty of a ranch owner.
The inner castle is surrounded by people from the Pegasus Ranch. Because the four major bandits are ready to make a move in the west, the mountain city has been in a state of readiness for war.
Once the action is taken, a large army will immediately surround the inner castle.
Li Tianfan looked at Shang Xiuxun, then at Li Xiuning, and said with a smile, "Friends of the Li family, the owner has arrived. What business are you here to discuss?"
Li Shimin did not speak, Li Xiuning said:
"We have always been on good terms with the owner, so naturally we are here to help deal with the big bandits."
Li Tianfan smiled and said:
"You all have good intentions, but the Li family is far away in Guanzhong. I'm afraid you alone can't be of much help."
His tone was so loud that Chai Shao laughed out loud:
"Are you speaking on behalf of Li Mi, or on behalf of the Wagang Camp? Even the leader Zhai Rang wouldn't make such thoughtless remarks."
"No, no."
An old voice completely drowned out Chai Shao's words.
The old man at the top left said:
"Today, the world is full of masters, and rare books and wonderful methods are constantly appearing. My Nanhai School has also obtained the secret of immortality. The immortal elder is currently comprehending the secret of immortality and bluntly stated that this is a great era of martial arts and cannot be viewed with ordinary eyes. The turmoil in the martial arts world is bound to overshadow everything else. Under the great power of one individual, everything becomes shattered."
He smiled confidently, "The Li family is powerful, and what Master Chai said makes some sense. It's a pity that they are so rigidly following the old ways that they refuse to change. If we continue to think this way, the decline of the aristocratic families is imminent."
When Li Shimin heard the words "immortality", he was touched.
Shang Zhen and others were also surprised. They didn't expect the old man to say such words.
Du Ruhui showed no sign of weakness:
"Since the Immortal Master is comprehending the method of longevity, why doesn't Senior Lei join him in seclusion? Wouldn't it be a waste of time to travel the world?"
The old man laughed again: "It seems that your martial arts realm is not yet high enough."
"I entered the mortal world to hone my mind and spirit. Once I achieve success, I will naturally retreat. The Immortal Elder has already comprehended some of the ultimate secrets of the martial arts from the immortality method. It is precisely because of this that I have read this that my mind has become unstable, which is why I have come here. Do you understand?"
Li Tianfan looked at Lei Bazhou. Is this just to suppress the Li family?
As someone on the same side, he couldn't tell whether what the other person said was true or false.
Li Shimin, who had been silent, suddenly spoke:
"Mr. Lei, the person who often talks about the pinnacle of martial arts is from Nanyang. Did the Immortal of the South Sea become a guest in a coffin?"
"Second Young Master, please don't speak nonsense."
Lei Bazhou showed a stern look and didn't talk about this topic any further.
In fact, a short and fat man had been to the South China Sea and talked with the immortal.
The short and fat man was very sincere. The immortal used the bamboo slips of the secret of immortality to trick him into talking. Although it was for the secret of martial arts, it was also very embarrassing to tell it out loud.
The Immortal of the South Sea comes to the Central Plains.
This is a matter of time, how can you hurt yourself?
Therefore, Lei Bazhou changed the subject: "Among those threatening the ranch is a martial arts master. If this person is harmful to the ranch owner, and if the ranch owner continues to live in this inner castle, no matter how hard you defend, there will be loopholes."
"So, you can't help with this matter."
Lei Bazhou's words were obviously exaggerated, but Li Tianfan followed suit and said:
"Yes, we can arrange suitable personnel to protect the owner personally."
Li Tianfan pointed at the middle-aged woman next to the Changbai Twins, and the woman smiled when she heard it.
When she smiles, she gives people a feeling of kindness and simplicity.
However, it is very different from her temperament.
Shang Xiuxun observed Li Tianfan's words and expressions, so how could she believe what he said?
If this is true, I am afraid I will be controlled by them.
"I appreciate your kindness, but my ranch is a business. Today, we won't discuss anything other than business matters."
As soon as Shang Xiuxun said this, the people from the Li family were slightly stunned.
Xu Shiji frowned deeply, then his expression relaxed. He tilted his head to glance at Shang Xiuxun. How could the ranch get the confidence in just a few days?
Li Tianfan smiled and said:
"Master, please don't say that in anger. I was reckless that day. I offered to treat you to a drink and chat simply out of admiration."
Before he finished speaking, Butler Shang Zhen said:
"Mr. Li, the owner said we're only talking about business."
The smile on Li Tianfan's face was a little stiff. He glanced at Tao Shusheng, the third deacon of the ranch, without leaving any trace, but unfortunately he didn't get any response.
Looking at the other deacons of the ranch, they were not as calm as Shang Zhen.
Li Tianfan immediately concluded that they were pretending.
"Okay, I want to buy 10,000 horses from the ranch."
Shang Xiuxun said:
"Ten thousand horses is nothing, but the rules cannot be changed. Every year, we sell horses to various factions, and each has its own upper limit. Even if Zhai Dalong comes here, he can't buy more than a thousand horses.
Besides, ten thousand horses would cost at least fifty thousand gold. Can you afford it?"
Li Tianfan immediately responded: "Rules are fixed, but they can be changed. Businessmen, in particular, must be flexible."
"As for the fifty thousand gold, we can divide it up and increase the interest later."
"As long as you agree, we can also help the ranch deal with the bandits."
"What do you think, Master?"
On Li Tianfan's side, everyone looked at Shang Xiuxun.
Suddenly, a powerful aura came pressing down.
However.
This momentum just touched Shang Xiuxun, and a hearty laugh came from the distance.
The beautiful owner relaxed all over, while Shang Zhen looked like he was enjoying the show.
"Li Mi owes money and doesn't pay it back, yet he still has money to buy a horse. How can this be possible?"
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(End of this chapter)
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