Chapter 201 Who knew that the guest tonight would paint the mountain city peak again
As winter approaches, the fields of Nanyang are shrouded in mist.
The morning mist was like a veil, slowly rising from the banks of the Han River, gradually spreading over the city, and silently sinking into the surrounding areas.
A large group of people were coming from the direction of Huai'an County to the border with Nanyang.
The leader was a woman who looked to be about thirty-five or thirty-six years old. She was holding a horse whip in her hand and looked very heroic.
It was Lou Ruodan, the leader of the Dangyang Horse Gang.
She was looking towards Dongdu when she was attracted by the voices nearby.
Deputy gang leader Chen Ruiyang stroked his beard and chatted with a boy and a girl.
From the outside, they looked to be about fifteen years old, with a scholarly air.
If you observe carefully, you will find it full of spiritual energy.
Knowing their identities, Lou Ruodan didn't find it strange, but what they talked about was quite attractive.
Chen Ruiyang is good at chatting with people. After they met by chance in Huai'an County, they walked together and became familiar with each other, chatting and laughing.
"I heard from Lu Zushang of Yiyang that the masters of the Dao Sect might be gathering soon. This is quite rare. I wonder when it will be?"
Xia Shu asked, "Boss Chen also wants to discuss the Dao?"
"Eh, I don't know anything about Taoism," Chen Ruiyang waved his hands repeatedly, "It's just that the Taoist masters are scattered in various sacred mountains and blessed places, and rarely gather together. Only the Heavenly Master has this appeal, which is much stronger than Ning Sanren."
Xia Shu and Yan Qiu covered their mouths and laughed, and Lou Ruodan rolled her eyes.
How presumptuous of you to speak such nonsense.
Ning Sanren's name has been famous for many years, and Old Chen is indeed too arrogant.
Xia Shu smiled and replied, "Ren Ning is a senior master. My senior brother never competed with him for superiority. It's just that my senior brother is popular, and his friends in the Taoist sect gave him some face."
Lou Ruodan looked at the little girl with higher regard again.
Don’t be fooled by his young age, he speaks better than Lao Chen.
Thinking of the time when Chen Ruiyang had been sweeping horse manure on the ranch, she felt that this old man couldn't control his tongue and had to suffer from his bad taste.
Yan Qiu responded to Chen Ruiyang’s previous question:
"The exact date of the Daoist Conference has not yet been determined. Everyone is calling friends and relatives, so it may take quite some time."
Chen Ruiyang said "oh" and looked at the two people in front of him inconspicuously, but he didn't dare to treat them as ordinary teenagers.
Now that he felt familiar with the place and had connections with Pegasus Ranch, he began to inquire:
"You two returned from Taoist Master Song Yinzi's visit in Yiyang, is it because of this matter?"
"no."
Their expressions were slightly more complicated:
"We heard some news about Master from the Tongbai Ferry, but the details were vague, so we went to the ferry to inquire."
I see.
Lou Ruodan and Chen Ruiyang had both heard some rumors.
The old Taoist priest went out to travel and never returned.
Jiao Wuzi's name was not very famous originally, and was only spread in the Yongqiu area. However, with the rise of Zhou Tianshi, he became one of the strongest people in the world.
As the teacher of the Heavenly Master, he has long been in the hearts of many people.
The contemporary Heavenly Master is so powerful that people have extremely high expectations of the old Heavenly Master. In addition, the dragon is hard to find, so many mysterious stories have spread.
Lou Ruodan had been silent the whole time, but now thinking of his own owner, he couldn't help but ask:
"The war in the south has changed. I wonder when the Heavenly Master will return from the Eastern Capital?"
Yan Qiu said meticulously: "The last time we received a letter, it said that within half a month, according to Senior Brother's style of doing things, he will return to Nanyang in a few days."
Xia Shu smiled at Lou Ruodan:
"Brother, this time when you go to Jiangnan, you will avoid the Huai River."
"Why?"
"He said he wanted to go down the Han River, pass Nanjun and enter the Yangtze River, and then follow the Yangtze River eastward until he reached Jiankang."
Lou Ruodan's eyes lit up: "Xiao Xian and Lin Shihong's army is wandering south of the Yangtze River. It would be safer to follow the Huai River and cross the Han Canal."
Xia Shu said softly, "That can't be helped. Brother, you've got something on your mind. Last time in Nanyang, you were muttering to yourself while looking towards the lower reaches of the Han River."
Lou Ruodan and Chen Ruiyang pricked up their ears.
Xia Shu imitated her senior brother and chanted:
"White clouds brush past the east of Jingxiang, and the grass country of Nanjun is engulfed in mist and water. The boat is leaving as fast as the flowing water. The letter is filled with the guest's sorrow. Who knows that the guest tonight will paint the mountain city peaks again?"
Those who don't know the inside story will think that it is just an ordinary migrant worker who feels nostalgic when crossing the Han River from Xiangcheng to Nanjun.
But Lou Ruodan and Chen Ruiyang knew about the correspondence.
Especially during this period of frequent wars in Dongdu, many letters were sent to Pegasus Ranch.
This made Lou Ruodan, who usually made some complaints, feel admiration.
Chen Ruiyang used his gossipy nature and kept asking questions.
They chatted all the way and only parted ways when they arrived in Nanyang.
Yan Qiu and Xia Shu returned to the courtyard and pushed open the door. The scene inside made them rub their eyes unconsciously.
There is one more person in the yard!
Aruina was still sorting out Taoist scriptures. The man in white stood aside and looked through the paintings she had made during her free time.
When Yina first mastered the art of painting, what she painted most was the scenery of Mobei that she remembered.
There are rivers, oases, cattle and sheep visible when the wind blows the grass low.
At this time, flowers, birds, landscapes and people would all appear in her paintings.
It can be seen that I have more hobbies and am no longer the person who only remembers the past.
"Senior Brother~!"
The two were surprised and happy. Zhou Yi looked at them with a smile. Yina on the side just glanced sideways and continued with her own things.
"Brother, when did you come back?"
"A few hours ago."
Before they could continue asking, Zhou Yi spoke first, "Have you found out any news about Master?"
Yan Qiu said, "It seems to have appeared in the Yongqiu area, but I'm not sure."
Xia Shu shook her head with a hint of disappointment: "From what I heard from the man at the dock, I'm almost certain it wasn't him."
Zhou Yi paused for a moment and said:
"Many people in Yongqiu know Master. If he showed up there, we would have known about it long ago."
The three of them were originally in Yongqiu and were very familiar with the place.
Zhou Yi pondered for a moment and suddenly suggested, "Send someone to Fuzi Mountain to take a look."
"Yang Dalongtou has already sent someone there, and he plans to go there himself in a few days."
"Okay." Zhou Yi nodded slightly.
Whenever I think of my master, there is always an indelible doubt in my heart.
I have a lot of things to ask him, but I can't see him. I don't know what he is thinking.
"Brother, you won't be able to stay for a few days this time, right?"
"Yeah, I'll be leaving soon."
They understood without Zhou Yi's explanation that the war in the south had already begun and he naturally could not delay.
It’s getting late, so let’s not chat any more.
Zhou Yi led the three of them to Yang Zhen's mansion.
That night, many people gathered at Daluotou Mansion.
Fan Naitang, Su Yun and others were all there, as well as the leaders of the Gray Gang, Chaoshui Gang and other gangs.
Several members of the Nanyang Gang had been with Zhou Yi for a long time and were relatively relaxed, while the remaining gang leaders seemed reserved.
Just because Zhou Yi has changed so much in just a few years.
As a result, the eight major forces in Nanyang seemed to have become a very distant memory.
After dinner, they observed everyone's expressions and left early.
When Qiu Wenzhong was about to leave, he wanted to bow, but was held back by Zhou Yi.
"Is your father back?"
"I'm back."
Qiu Wenzhong slowly raised his eyes: "Dad said you asked him to come back."
Zhou Yi hummed:
"Last time, after finishing his business in Dongdu, he came to say goodbye. I remembered that you always looked forward to seeing him, so I suggested that he go back to Nanyang."
Qiu Wenzhong said respectfully:
"My father came back this time, and although he only stayed for a few days, my mother was relieved. Before leaving, he said he would come back after a while. I know his character, and it is not easy for him to do this. If you hadn't said it, he would definitely pass by our house without entering."
After expressing his gratitude, Qiu Wenzhong took his leave.
Zhou Yi saw that his worry had completely disappeared, and it was obvious that he had let go of the worry.
Gang leader Qiu is obsessed with martial arts and has become a demon.
Zhou Yi admired his dedication to martial arts, but he could not agree with his attitude towards his family.
Yang Dalongtou came to the gate of the gang and talked to Zhou Yi about the situation in Xiyang County, Yuyang County, Hongnong, Shangluo and other places.
Except for Guanjun City, the surrounding counties have surrendered one after another.
However, unexpected news also came from a man named Zhou Yi in Champion City.
"The ogre king Zhu Can is already dead."
"oh?"
This was the first time Zhou Yi heard of it.
Yang Dalongtou continued, "I heard the news yesterday and went to find someone to confirm it. The news just came back and it's true, and the reason is unexpected."
When talking about Zhu Can, he showed a mocking look.
"Champion City has always been peaceful with us, and we have been conducting normal business transactions. I thought this ogre had changed his nature, but I didn't know it was just his overambitiousness."
"The Coffin Palace's method of cultivating True Demons gave him the illusion that he had the opportunity to control a large army of True Demons and dominate the world. This time, he heard the news from the Eastern Capital and was worried that you would come to kill him. Feeling a sense of crisis, he urged the Coffin Palace to take action."
"But he offended the old demons and had his head chopped off."
"His vicious daughter, Zhu Mei, also died with him. Now Champion City is completely controlled by the Coffin Palace."
It's not surprising that Zhu Can, a brainless man, would die.
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"Where did this secret information come from? Brother Yang's men have taken root deep inside the Coffin Palace?"
Yang Zhen laughed out loud: "How could I possibly be that capable?"
"The people I sent out rescued a man on the turbulent water. He was the one who escaped from Zhu Can's Garuda Palace. His name was Bai Wenyuan, and he was from the Pure Sword Sect."
"Zhu Mei had many mistresses, and Bai Wenyuan unwittingly became her lover. Because of his abilities, he heard a lot of news unknown to the outside world."
Yang Zhen said again:
"I've kept this man here. I heard his ancestors were all geomancers, deeply studying Feng Shui and the Five Elements. Since childhood, he's been traveling with his father to Bashu, observing the topography of mountains and rivers and drawing maps to record them. He possesses a map-making ability that's unmatched by ordinary people."
"When the Heavenly Master establishes the world, we can let him survey and map the land. That would be the best use of his abilities."
Zhou Yi smiled after hearing this and remembered that there was such a person.
"Don't worry too much about Champion City. The people in the Coffin Palace aren't interested in competing for world domination. Once I send them a letter, they will most likely not cause any trouble."
Yang Zhen praised loudly, “Good!”
He gazed at Champion City and stroked his long beard with emotion.
"I remember years ago, Champion City was a source of worry for Yang. Hesitant and hesitant, hesitant to talk about war, forced to meet Zhu Can's unreasonable demands. I never expected this worry to be gone so easily."
Zhou Yi also sighed softly: "Brother Yang, during the years when you were troubled, I was also troubled by half as much."
"Back then, my skills weren't very advanced, and I was constantly worried about all sorts of crises that might come. I could come up with a whole bunch of dishonorable strategies."
Seeing that Zhou Yi really wanted to say something, Yang Dalongtou interrupted him with a laugh. He really didn't want to listen.
"Master Tian is too modest. No one else can do what you have done."
Then he recalled the events of dealing with the Demon Sect and the Great Ming Sect.
When the conversation got lively, he invited Zhou Yi to drink. After he responded, Fan Naitang and others also joined in.
It was a big banquet just now, and now it’s a small banquet.
There are fewer people, but they know each other well and talk a lot, making it more lively.
It was not until late at night that they returned to their homes.
The next day, Zhou Yi took his cousin and two other people out of the west city and headed straight for Wuzhuang Temple.
He hadn't been back for a long time, but someone had been cleaning the place, so the tea table and stone carvings were not covered in dust and everything was as it was before.
After walking around for a few times, he lit a stick of incense at the statue of Huang Laoer and then headed towards Baihe.
On the rocky beach, an old man wearing a conical hat was casting out a fragrant bait and fishing calmly.
Only when they got closer did the old man notice.
When Xie Jiyou saw Zhou Yi, he smiled as he would when he saw an old friend: "Master, look."
He pointed to a pole beside him.
It seems to be saying, I still have your fishing rod.
Zhou Yi smiled widely and walked forward quickly.
Yan Qiu had little confidence: "Brother, your chances of winning are not high."
Xia Shu kindly reminded him, "Mr. Xie has been very successful lately, catching many great treasures. It's obvious that the river god has been blessing him. It's better to stay out of the spotlight for a while."
Zhou Yi gave them an unpleasant look.
Seeing him stubbornly holding the club, Aruina laughed.
White water condenses into mist, frosty forest turns yellow. Zhou Yi lifts his long pole, and his shadow falls into the Han River.
He did not cheat by listening to the direction of the fish swimming underwater, but simply competed with the old man with his ordinary fishing skills.
After a while, Xie Jiyou lowered his long pole and his silver scales jumped on the waves.
Zhou Yi didn't look at the smile on the old man's face, but only paid attention to the buoy.
However, it seemed that the river god was taking better care of his old friend Xie Jiyou, as several yellow tails as long as chopsticks rose up in a row, which was very pleasing.
Zhou Yi changed the bait and spit some saliva on it.
But what I got was only a whitebait.
During the two hours of fishing, Yan Qiu and Xia Shu couldn't bear it anymore and made a nest to help.
He finally caught a few more decent fish, but still lost to the old man.
Yan Qiuxiashu showed an expression that said, "As expected."
Xie Jiyou gave him the fish with a smile, and Zhou Yi accepted it.
"Mr. Xie, are you interested in going to Lingnan?"
When Xie Jiyou heard this, he suddenly realized: "So the Heavenly Master came to find me for this matter."
"Not entirely. I actually like fishing here, but I've been busy lately and haven't had the time."
Zhou Yi smiled and said, "The ancestor of the Lingnan Song Clan is Song Beifeng, who is from the same Chenjun Xie clan as your ancestors. Would you like to meet the head of the Song Clan?"
“No, no.”
Xie Jiyou waved his hand and declined:
"For an old man like me, meeting them wouldn't mean much. Besides, it's all old news. The younger generation has lost contact, so there's nothing to talk about if we meet. It's enough for the Heavenly Master to go to Lingnan and let the head of the Song clan know about my branch."
Zhanlu was a gift from Mr. Xie. This is a sign of the friendship between his family and Song Que, so he must be informed.
However, hearing the old man's firm tone, Zhou Yi nodded slightly and did not persuade him anymore.
He changed the subject and chatted with him about his recent situation.
Another hour passed before Zhou Yi left the Baihe River.
Mr. Xie didn't want to waste his time, and secondly, he was addicted to fishing, so he refused Zhou Yi's invitation and continued to sit on the big rock, slowly waiting for the sunset.
But what surprised Xie Jiyou was.
As night fell, Zhou Yi returned again.
They carried lunch boxes and had a drink with their meals by the Baihe River.
The river god seemed to have heard their conversation.
As it was getting dark, several koi fish jumped out of the water, which made people happy.
When Zhou Yi left with the food box, Xie Jiyou looked at his back and smiled silently. The magic sword really recognized its master.
That night, Zhou Yi returned to the courtyard and took out the Heshi Bi.
He used secret methods to help Aruina and his fellow disciples refine their spirits.
After two hours, he stopped practicing.
The illusion created by the cosmic energy in the He Shi Bi can make people feel the depth of the endless deep space and the brilliance of the boundless stars. Considering their skills, it will probably take a long time of practice to digest it.
While exploring the He Shi Bi, Zhou Yi began to try to control these star illusions.
This inspiration was brought by Fu Nanda.
Although the Indian monk's Brahma illusion is not very powerful, his ideas are unique.
The three of them were immersed in the cultivation of their souls. Zhou Yi took out the sword box and took out the Zhanlu with ancient patterns on it.
He slowly pulled it out one foot, and the moment he injected his true energy into it, the sword light suddenly became brighter!
Zhou Yi didn't appreciate it and sheathed his sword.
The night passed quietly. Early the next morning, Zhou Yi handed the letter he had written that night to his cousin, who would then pass it on to Yang Zhen at daybreak.
This letter is naturally addressed to Zhou Laotan and a few others.
Without calling Yan Qiuxia Shu, Yina sent him to the bow of the boat in the turbulent water. When the boat was shrouded in the cold morning mist and could no longer be seen, she returned to the city.
…
On the top of Xiangyang City, the masters of the Hanshui Sect ignored the hustle and bustle at the city gate and kept looking upstream.
This was the order from Ji Yinong, the leader of Xiangyang.
Ji Dalongtou has been operating in Xiangyang for far less time than Qian Duguan.
At first, he was able to hold the position of leader thanks to the support of the masters behind him.
Naturally, they are Elder Yun, Elder Xia and others from the Yingui Sect.
Although these elders of the Demon Sect are not at the top of the martial arts world, they can still launch dimensionality-reduction attacks on small gangs and factions, and should not be provoked easily.
Because Ji Yinong had these backers, the Hanshui Sect, whose leader had died and had the background of the Yingui Sect, was the first to surrender.
They are the largest faction in the local area, and other smaller factions have followed suit.
What I didn't expect was.
This Ji Dalong was quite resourceful and completely changed the rules of Qian Duguan.
Old Qian was relatively easy to talk to. He knew he was just a puppet in the Yingui Sect and had no ambitions. As long as you didn't interfere with his money-making, he could survive in Xiangyang, whether in the underworld or the white world.
Ji Dalongtou was ruthless and decisive.
He doesn't like money, but he forces people from both the black and white worlds to obey his rules, otherwise they will be beaten or killed.
It caused a huge uproar at first.
But after the Yingui Sect masters had killed several people, the rest all became obedient.
Using the power accumulated from these killings, Ji Yinong gradually took control of Xiangyang.
By now, no one dared to go against his wishes.
Therefore, the masters of the Hanshui School on the city wall were strictly carrying out Ji Dalongtou's orders.
After a while, the sentry on the city wall discovered something unusual: several boats were floating down the Han River.
When they were near the moat, someone went down to inquire.
Then, he went to Ji Mansion to report.
The people of the Hanshui School are familiar with this place. The so-called Ji Mansion is just "Qian Mansion" with a new plaque.
Arrived at the meeting hall.
The sentry on the city wall looked inside and saw several scary figures.
He quickly bowed his head and reported:
"Big Dragon Head, there are several suspicious ships coming from the direction of Nanyang."
"Who's on board?"
It was a female voice. The sentry responded quickly and reported the information he had obtained.
When he finished speaking, the female voice sounded again:
"Go down and keep watching."
"yes!"
After the sentry left, Ji Yinong turned his neck and looked at the woman sitting on the main seat.
"Elder Yun, what's the point of you doing this?"
Ji Yinong asked, "Are you planning to set a trap to deal with the Taoist Heavenly Master?"
"Against what?"
Yun Caiwen said, "Wasn't the trap Bi Shouxuan and Rong Fengxiang set in Dongdu big enough? Yet, they died one tragically worse than the other. I told you long ago that this man has grown stronger and we shouldn't make enemies with him anymore, but they insist on being so self-righteous."
Elder Xia nodded on the side.
She now admires Yun Caiwen very much.
If she had not listened to Elder Yun's words, she would have died in Rong Mansion like Bi Shouxuan and Wen Caiting.
At this time, through Elder Yun's words, I had already figured out some of his intentions.
"Cai Wen, but did you leave when you got wind of this?"
Elder Xia's straightforward words made Bai Qing'er and Ji Yinong pause.
Elder Yun coughed:
"If the Heavenly Master comes to Xiangyang, it will be of great significance. We must report it to the Sect Master immediately."
Ji Yinong didn't point it out, but suddenly remembered something: "When Elder Pi left, he ordered me to follow Lin Shihong and rise up together. Now that a war is about to break out in the south, will Xiangyang still stick to the original plan?"
Yun Caiwen frowned and glanced at him:
"Bi Shouxuan is already dead. Zong Zun has no other plans, so just stay here and don't move."
"What should I do if the Heavenly Master comes here?"
"Adapting to circumstances," Yun Caiwen said lightly, "Isn't that what you're good at?"
Ji Yinong cursed her in his heart for being slippery, knowing that she didn't want to take responsibility.
After Elder Yun finished speaking, he stood up and walked out without saying a word.
She has been like this lately, and Ji Yinong didn't find it strange.
Elder Xia was not clear about her intentions, but instinctively followed.
What Elder Xia didn't expect was that Yun Caiwen didn't return to his house, but jumped over the courtyard wall, trying to get away from this place.
"Cai Wen, why is this?"
"Walk."
"Hasn't the Heavenly Master arrived yet?"
Elder Yun said, "The chaos in the Eastern Capital has subsided. Think about it, Xiangyang City is like a nail in his turf right now. I've been feeling uneasy lately, so it's best to leave as soon as possible."
"There aren't many experts in Xiangyang. Once we find out he's here, I'm afraid he won't be able to escape."
Elder Xia thought it made sense: "However, we don't seem to have offended him, and the sect leader even worked with him to deal with the Pure Nian Zen Temple. He shouldn't attack us, right?"
Elder Yun gave a rather impolite smile.
"How have you become so naive?"
"This man is so petty and wants to settle accounts with everything. We are staying with this evil spirit, Bi Shouxuan, and he will definitely settle accounts with us."
"If you don't leave, just stay here with Ji Yinong. This guy is quite loyal to Zong Zun."
"Walk, walk, walk"
Elder Xia blindly believed her judgment: "What about Qing'er?"
"It's okay, she is Zongzun's disciple after all."
Elder Yun flicked his sleeves and left with Elder Xia using Qinggong.
In the meeting hall, Bai Qing'er waited for a long time but her two uncles didn't come back.
Before they could come to a conclusion, she was about to call someone to ask, but Ji Yinong said, "No need."
"Based on my understanding of Elder Yun, she has most likely already escaped to find the Sect Master."
They started working together in Nanyang and knew Yun Caiwen very well.
Bai Qing'er was a little surprised.
"Then how do you plan to deal with the Xiangyang incident?"
Ji Yinong rarely showed confidence: "Miss Bai, please rest assured, I have my own way."
To their surprise, before Ji Yinong finished speaking, footsteps were suddenly heard outside.
The footsteps had not been heard before, but now they were very close, obviously they were deliberately made for them to hear.
I saw a young man in white clothes slowly walking out from the right side of the door.
Even though it was the first time Bai Qing'er saw the true face of the person who came, she instantly realized his identity from his exciting temperament and appearance.
She stood up from her seat and looked at Ji Yinong.
This Xiangyang leader remained relatively calm.
But how should he respond?
Bai Qing'er's beautiful eyes, which were filled with strange charm, were suddenly filled with surprise.
Such a picture was reflected in her pupils.
The young man in white just showed up, and Ji Dalongtou walked up to him without saying a word and bowed down to him!
Is this what you call "having your own way"?
"Ji Yinong deserves the blame for not knowing that the Heavenly Master is coming and not being able to greet him from afar."
Zhou Yi waved his hand: "Get up."
He looked at the girl beside him who had a similar temperament to Kankan, and asked casually, "Are you Bai Qing'er?"
"Yes," she bowed slightly, "Qing'er has met the Heavenly Master."
She is also a stunning beauty in the world, and has a captivating charm that few men can resist.
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Bai Qing'er noticed that the young man in front of her might have some admiration in his eyes, but his eyes were clear and without any lust.
"Where are the elders of your sect?"
Bai Qing'er said: "Maybe he has left."
Zhou Yi was slightly surprised. No one should have noticed that he had come to Xiangyang.
"Can you make the decision on what's going on here?"
Ji Yinong hurriedly said: "Yes!"
Bai Qing'er also nodded. Since the elders were not there, they would naturally make the decision.
She was still waiting for Zhou Yi to ask, but Ji Dalong beside her had already spoken first.
"Everyone in Xiangyang is ready to be dispatched by the Heavenly Master."
Zhou Yi smiled and said, "Can you completely control Xiangyang?"
Ji Yinong said without hesitation: "Yes!"
Bai Qing'er felt Zhou Yi's gaze shift to her, and could only follow Ji Yinong's words and express her opinion: "What does the Heavenly Master need us to do?"
"Spread the word about Xiangyang's stance. Also, maintain stability in this city while waiting for my people to take over. Can you do that?"
"Yes!" Ji Yinong said loudly, his aura so powerful that Bai Qing'er's eyes twitched slightly.
She was still waiting for Zhou Yi to continue giving instructions.
Unexpectedly, after he said these words, he slipped out of the meeting hall in a few steps. When I chased him outside to look, he had disappeared without a trace.
Bai Qing'er's mind was a little dazed.
She turned around and looked at Ji Yinong with suspicion: "Have you met the Heavenly Master before?"
Ji Yinong frowned: "After knowing that he is the Heavenly Master, this is the first time I have seen his face clearly, how can I say I have seen him before."
"Then why?"
There was no need for Bai Qing'er to continue. The city of Xiangyang was essentially given away for free. The Yingui Sect had put so much effort into its development, but it was all just a gift to others.
Ji Yinong patted his chest:
"I am loyal to the Sect Master. This is the best possible outcome for Xiangyang. The situation in the world has been determined. The Sect Master has long wanted to avoid being an enemy of the Heavenly Master. You are the Sect Master's disciple. Can't you see through this?"
Having said that, your identity switching is so smooth.
Bai Qing'er felt confused, and suddenly remembered the person she had just met, but she didn't want to pursue the matter anymore.
Without the Master present, today’s outcome is already determined.
But I wonder how Master would feel when he finds out.
While her thoughts were in a mess, Ji Yino had already taken action in a hurry.
He immediately summoned the masters of the Hanshui Sect, and all the sentries arranged by Elder Yun on the city wall were withdrawn.
After receiving Ji Yinong's order, the Hanshui faction immediately summoned all the gangs and families in the city to hold a meeting.
People in Xiangyang were wondering what he was up to.
Those who disobeyed him were even prepared to cause trouble.
Unexpectedly, Ji Yino directly announced a shocking piece of news.
Xiangyang surrendered to the Heavenly Master.
Although it was understandable, it was too sudden, and all kinds of discussions were heard everywhere.
Those troublemakers should just put down their weapons.
Ji Yinong is now unable to move.
…
"Owner, owner!"
In Nanjun, in the second hall of the inner castle of Pegasus Mountain City, a maid hurried in with the order of the chief steward Shang Zhen.
Soon, under the guidance of the guards in the inner castle, she came to a small courtyard with a clear spring.
In the center of the yard, a woman with elegant clothes and deep beautiful eyes was sitting at a stone table, handling the complicated affairs of the ranch.
Because he was dealing with serious matters, the cool and noble aura of the ranch owner always emanated inadvertently.
It makes the atmosphere of the whole yard more serious and solemn.
The little maid who was running over was affected and restrained her hurried expression.
"What's the matter? You're so flustered."
Shang Xiuxun raised his eyes to look at her, then continued to lower his head to review the letters handed back by the major horse caravans.
She has not been idle at all during this period.
In addition to the ranch business throughout Kyushu and beyond, there are also wars in the north and south.
Although the ranch did not directly participate in the war very often, war horses were constantly being shipped out, and the quantity far exceeded any previous business.
"Master, the butler said that a guest will be arriving soon."
"who?"
"Deacon Liang sent word back that he had met Master Zhou at the ferry."
Shang Xiuxun showed a look of surprise, suspecting that she had heard it wrong.
She is very clear about the situation in Jiangnan.
The war in Dongdu and the war in Jiangnan are connected, so he probably doesn't have time to come.
However, thinking of the letter he had received a few days ago, he suddenly felt a surge of anticipation and asked again, "Which Mr. Zhou?"
"The one who is good to you."
Shang Xiuxun glared at her, but smiled slightly, and all the dignity of a ranch owner disappeared.
After a while, she personally came down from the mountain city to welcome him.
Although there were many people watching the fun at the ranch, Shang Xiuxun did not get nervous. At the East Gorge of Pegasus Ranch, she confidently led Zhou Yi to the highest point of the mountain city.
When entering the inner castle, Zhou Yi entered the familiar second hall.
At this time, there were fewer people around. He looked at the graceful and gentle girl beside him, moved closer and asked:
"Xiu Xun, has it been a long time since I last came to see you?"
"Do you still need to ask me?"
Shang Xiuxun glanced at him sideways, and Zhou Yi felt that she was not angry. He only heard her:
"It's nothing, actually. At least you still have some conscience and didn't forget the letter. I assumed you were still in Nanyang. Anyway, that period was the longest, and you weren't with me at the time."
Zhou Yi didn't reply, and then heard her say, "Come over here!"
There was no smile on her face, but she ran very briskly.
"What's this?"
"Look for yourself. It was sent back to me by the Dangyang Caravan."
Zhou Yi picked up a letter which recorded the conversation between Chen Ruiyang and the two little Taoist boys.
"What about 'The letter you received is as sorrowful as the guest's, who knew that the guest tonight would paint the mountain city and peaks again'? Did you write that?"
Seeing that she was looking forward to it, Zhou Yi shook his head regretfully: "No."
The disappointment in the beautiful owner's eyes flashed away, but she concealed it very well: "I guessed it wasn't true. Your junior brothers and sisters are really eccentric."
Zhou Yi followed her words and said:
"They are indeed very spiritual, but they only said these things to Chen Ruiyang after hearing me talk about you."
Her eyes lit up, and when she stared at Zhou Yi, there was an even more charming look in her eyes.
"So you went to the Han River this time specifically to look for me?"
“No, no.”
Zhou Yi shook his head seriously: "Because it's calmer on the Yangtze River, this road is easier to travel."
Shang Xiuxun immediately laughed. This was clearly a sarcasm. There had just been a battle in Xuancheng County recently, so how could it be peaceful?
She turned serious again: "You'd better go to Jiangnan as soon as possible, there's no need to delay here."
Zhou Yi sensed she wasn't being sarcastic, so he immediately responded, "It doesn't matter for a couple of days. Besides, even if I wasn't here, if a fight broke out, Lin Shihong and Xiao Xin wouldn't stand a chance of winning."
"By the way, is Mr. Lu in the back mountain?"
"exist."
Shang Xiuxun saw that he hesitated for a moment and asked, "What do you want to ask him?"
"There are some, but I'm afraid he doesn't want to talk about it."
She frowned slightly, pulled Zhou Yi and walked towards the back mountain, "I'll go with you, to see what other secrets the old man has that he's hiding from you."
…
(End of this chapter)
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