There is an island on Taihu Lake called "Bixin Island", where the Chishui Gang's headquarters is located. The island has lush forests and beautiful scenery.
A magnificent mansion is located in the center of the island. The mansion is decorated with carved beams, painted beams and green tiles, and is built like an emperor's palace.
On this day, the mansion was decorated with lights and colorful, and it was very lively. Three red-lacquered doors are open, and you can see the screen wall at a glance. A piece of Shu embroidery hangs on the screen wall.
The outer circle of the Shu embroidery is a pattern of hundreds of birds facing the phoenix, and in the middle is a big word longevity. Under the sun, the brilliance flows. If you look carefully, you will see that the word "longevity" is actually made of pearls.
Master Yan's birthday is a grand event that causes a stir in the martial arts world. Since the old man washed his hands in the golden basin, he has rarely walked around the world. All matters in the gang, big and small, are left to his trusted nephew.
He has a great reputation and likes to make friends. Although he has withdrawn from the arena, many of his friends in the arena are under his care. After receiving the invitation from the Chishui Gang, I naturally went to the banquet happily.
Among the guests were wealthy men and women in elegant attire, star-crowned Taoist priests with celestial demeanor, and eminent Buddhist monks clad in hundreds of robes. Roughly speaking, there are thousands of people.
This main altar is located on the island. When a large number of guests come, they can only take the water route.
The Chishui Gang started its business by operating ships and docks, and ships of all sizes on Taihu Lake naturally obey the orders of the Chishui Gang.
To transport these guests to the island, the gang had mobilized thirty large ships to welcome them half a month ago.
Thirty two-masted ships formed a fleet and lined up on Taihu Lake, which was extremely majestic.
The hull of the boat is covered with colorful satin, and there are fang flags at the bow and stern, making a hunting sound in the wind. A group of guests on the boat also stood on the bow and looked up.
The water is shining against the sky, sand gulls are gathering in the sky, and the outline of Bixin Island not far away is already visible.
The crowd was noisy and the crowd was in high spirits. Xiao Yunfan, Hou Tonghai, and Jin Lingdang were among the crowd. Many of the people attending the banquet were old acquaintances of Xiao Yunfan. If he wanted to investigate secretly, he could not reveal his whereabouts in advance. So the three of them changed their clothes.
Jin Ling Dang looked into the distance with a lot of worries in her heart. The closer the boat got to Bixin Island, the more nervous she became.
Xiao Yunfan glanced at her face and saw her sad face and said, "Qing'er, are you feeling uncomfortable?" Jin Lingdang said with a smile, "It's nothing, I'm probably a little dizzy from the boat ride."
Xiao Yunfan said softly: "Then I will help you go to the cabin to rest." Jin Lingdang nodded.
Not long after, the ship docked, and a group of maids in palace attire came from a distance, each holding a flower basket in their hands. They scattered flowers on the red carpet, paving a flower path.
Amidst the sound of drums, the cables were lowered on the welcome boat, and several groups of big men had already moved the escalators to lean on the hull.
On the other side of the bank, a large group of people stood and waited in darkness. A royal yellow umbrella with silk tassels catching the wind looks like a royal carriage and horse.
Under the umbrella, sitting an old man with a silver beard and a ruddy face. Behind him stood the helmsmen of each province. Seeing the guests getting off the boat one after another, the old man stood up and went out to greet them.
As the sound of drums and firecrackers gradually subsided, a tall man shouted in a loud voice: "Welcome to the Supreme Master of Dajue Temple." Twelve monks walked towards the flower path. The tall monk was wearing cassocks. It is Abbot Zhishan, the master of martial arts.
This old monk has a plump face, bright eyes, and a snow-white beard that stretches straight down his chest. The three old monks following him were Zhitong, Zixian and Zhisheng respectively, and the remaining eight monks were all their disciples. Yan Chongxiao put one palm up on his chest and said loudly: "The Supreme Master Buddha is here. I am honored to be here."
Zhishan returned the courtesy and said: "Master Yan is highly virtuous and respected by others. I am here just to introduce my disciples to the world. I hope that the layman will accept these small gifts." Yan Chongxiao smiled and said: "Master, you are polite. Please come in." Several big men took the gifts from the monk's hands. A visitor was in front, leading the monks towards the gate of the house.
Zhang Tianshi from the Zhengyi Sect and his junior fellow disciple Yu Jingzhen also walked slowly behind. Zhang Tianshi put his palms on his chest and smiled and said: "Brother Yan, you are even more elegant today than before. You and I can have a few more drinks today." Yan Chongxiao cupped his hands and said: "The Tianshi's presence in person can be said to have given Yan a lot of face, hurry up Please come in."
At Xuannv Palace, Jiang Hanyue took over the position of palace master and had already informed the world. On that day, the Chishui Gang also sent people to watch and congratulate. Now that Yan Chongxiao has passed his birthday and Jiang Han is in charge of the family at the beginning of the month, he has to come regardless of etiquette or other reasons. When Yan Chongxiao saw that she was in charge of a sect at such a young age, he was greatly impressed and exchanged a few words with her. Everyone in Xuannv Palace also entered.
After welcoming a dozen more sects, Yan Chongxiao sent his eldest son Yan Zhenting and other helmsmen to replace him. Then he, Luo Jiutian and others went to the door to greet the leaders of the major factions. Dede
There were two pretty women walking side by side in the crowd. The younger one said in a low voice: "Sister, do you think Brother Xiao will come?" The older one said: "Of course, Mr. Yan's birthday banquet has caused a sensation in the martial arts world. , everyone who can come will naturally come to support us. Furthermore, Brother Xiao has a close relationship with Uncle Luo, the Chishui Gang, Luo Jiutian, how come Master Yan’s invitation does not include his share."
The two people talking were Tingyun and Luoyue. They came with Yin Shisan, Ding Xiaoyu and others. The two girls remembered Xiao Yunfan, so they were looking for traces of him everywhere. Yan Chongxiao changed into a bright red robe with blessing patterns, and together with the captains of the Chishui Gang, toasted to the guests in the outer courtyard.
After walking around and returning to the hall, the people sitting in the hall were naturally the distinguished guests invited for this birthday banquet. Yan Chongxiao stood in the center of the hall and said with a smile: "It's rare for you to give me thin noodles for this old man. A glass of water and wine is disrespectful." He raised a sea bowl and drank it dry.
All the powerful people in the hall praised in unison: "Mr. Yan has a huge number." Yan Chongxiao said: "It's rare to get together with all my friends today. You don't have to be formal and sit down quickly." After the toast, he sat on a chair of the Grand Master. First, a group of children formed a semicircle under the guidance of adults, knelt down and kowtowed and said in unison: "Congratulations to Grandpa Yan for being as blessed as the East China Sea and living as long as the Southern Mountains."
Yan Chongxiao laughed brightly and said, "Okay, okay, okay. Yan Qi, give the children some money to buy candies." Yan Qi, an official of the Yan Mansion, took out the money from the plate next to the waiter and gave it to the children. Then the nephews from each house came to pay their birthdays and offer gifts. The hall was crowded with people, laughing and smiling. After the ceremony, everyone sat down.
Among these sects, there are monks, Taoists, and female guests. Naturally, it is not convenient for them to sit in the same place, but they are led into separate private rooms.
After entertaining everyone for dinner, the Yan family led the crowd to the back garden to enjoy the scenery. Because they were planning a birthday party, the Yan family even renovated the back garden. Pavilions, pavilions, rare birds and animals, every stone and tree has its own unique flavor. There are elegant people among the heroes who can see something, but most of them are rough people and don't care.
Following a path and passing through the Moon Cave Gate in the back garden, the group of heroes came to a wide stone flat. There are many colorful silk tents set up in front of Shiping, and each tent has a flag with the name of each sect written on it. Two feet in front of the tent is a stage.
Xiao Yunfan suddenly saw a person with the same appearance as himself walking next to Luo Jiutian in the crowd. His hand holding Jin Ling Dang suddenly tightened. Jin Ling Dang followed his gaze and felt bright in his heart. Then he said: "Brother Xiao, that person's face..."
Before Xiao Yunfan could speak, Hou Tonghai said: "I saw that Mr. Sheyang's "Journey to the West" contains a real and a fake Monkey King, but I didn't expect to see the real and fake Xiao Yunfan today."
Xiao Yunfan looked at the man's appearance and immediately understood in his heart, thinking: "No wonder Ling Taixu keeps creating troubles that make it difficult for me to take action. It turns out that he wants to use my identity to commit murder. In that case, I will have to join the Ghost Sect." Effectiveness. It’s indeed a good plan.”
Xiao Yunfan whispered to Hou Tonghai: "Uncle Hou, you and Qing'er are waiting here, and I will expose this person's face." Yan Chongxiao and a group of martial arts leaders walked in front. Xiao Yunfan stepped out and blocked everyone's path.
At this time, Yan Chongxiao's helmsmen stood guard in front of these leaders.
Yan Qi, a high-ranking official, took a step forward and said with cupped hands: "Friend, if the Chishui Gang has any fault in their hospitality, just say so." Xiao Yunfan looked at Yan Qi and said calmly: "The Chishui Gang has not fault in their hospitality. ." Yan Qi said: "May I ask who your distinguished sect is from? Please tell me and I will personally lead the way."
Xiao Yunfan said: "No need." Yan Qi said: "Oh, since it is not necessary, please move out of the way." Xiao Yunfan said: "Sir, you misunderstood. I came here to treat you to a good show." Yan Qi said He sneered and said: "My friend is really good at joking. If you want to watch a play, it will be performed later. Please be patient." Xiao Yunfan said: "The play I invite you to watch is more exciting than the one you invite others to perform."
Yan Qi said angrily: "Your Excellency, are you here to cause trouble?"
Yan Chongxiao and the other leaders were also very puzzled. They were guests and naturally it was hard for them to come forward in this kind of thing. Yan Chongxiao stepped forward and said loudly: "Little brother, I don't know what show you want to play for me?" The voice was loud and majestic.
Yan Qi cupped his hands and said, "Master, this person is obviously..." Yan Chongxiao waved his hand to indicate that he didn't have to say anything. Xiao Yunfan cupped his hands and said: "Lao Gang Leader Yan, today is your birthday. I can't bear to disturb the situation, but things happen for a reason. Seniors and comrades, please be considerate."
Yan Chongxiao said: "Oh? There's something behind my little brother's words." Xiao Yunfan said loudly: "Please come out and see the Jade Lion Xiao Daxia." The man walking side by side with Luo Jiutian separated from the crowd and walked out of the crowd. A group of heroes gathered around.
The man smiled and said: "My lord, Xiao Yunfan, what do you want me to ask you? If you have any advice, we can change the place to talk. This is Mr. Yan's mansion. If you have a personal grudge against me, then use force at this grand event." It would be disrespectful to the master."
Many of the heroes had been to Huizhou. On that day Xiao Yunfan exposed the conspiracy of the Gui Xiang Clan. These people were deeply impressed by Xiao Yunfan and admired him deeply. But at this moment, it would be too rude to see an unknown person trying to bring trouble to him and making trouble at someone else's birthday banquet. There are also good people among this group of tycoons, and they hope that both parties will take action, so that there will be fun.
Xiao Yunfan asked: "Are you Xiao Yunfan?" The man crossed his arms and said, "Of course I am Xiao Yunfan. There are many old friends of mine here. Even if Xiao is cheating, these old friends should not recognize the wrong person."
Xiao Yunfan laughed loudly when he heard this, pointed at the person and said: "Then look who I am?" As he said that, he took off the beard on his face to reveal his true face. The heroes couldn't help but exclaimed when they saw it. Seeing that the two of them looked like they were carved from the same mold. Some knowledgeable people immediately guessed that one of the two people must have used the disguise technique. The person pretending to be Xiao Yunfan must have had ulterior motives when he infiltrated the birthday banquet.
When several leaders saw the two of them, they couldn't help but marvel. The man in disguise forced himself to calm down and said with a smile: "Brother, your disguise skills are really good. Are you afraid that you are not an undercover agent sent by the Ghost Sect?" This man reacted quickly and defeated Xiao Yunfan's army with his words.
Xiao Yunfan shrugged and said, "I'm an undercover agent? Thank you for saying that. Although your appearance is similar to mine, what's fake is always fake and can't be true." The man said, "You're right, what's fake is of course It’s fake. Then why don’t you confess it quickly?”
Xiao Yunfan smiled and said: "So if you want to fight me, you can't ask for more." All the heroes knew that Xiao Yunfan was superb in martial arts, so when the two of them started fighting, they would naturally judge.
But the man was very shrewd and used words to prevaricate: "There is no need to use force to deal with you, a little thief. Today, Mr. Xiao will expose you in front of all the powerful people."
