As dinner was approaching, a disciple came to report that a group of monks from Shaolin Temple had arrived at the mountain gate. Xiao Jin hurriedly called Sun Yu, Li Bei, and Ling Xikong to greet them.
If it weren't for Shaolin Temple's starry night rescue, the Lu Sect would not have been able to retreat like this after the battle in the evening. For Xiao Jin and others, Abbot Ci'en was the real benefactor and must be welcomed in person.
While Xiao Jin ordered Li Ying to prepare a meal in the living room of the side hall, he pulled Sun, Li, Ling and several important disciples from all sides to welcome them out of the main hall.
As for the important task of rescuing Luo Yao and the others, he gave it to his son Xiao Feiyu, who led a group of ordinary disciples to search the mountains and rescue people in four directions.
Outside the gate of Wuji Campus in Dinghu Mountain, disciples from all walks of life held torches and illuminated a step outside the entire gate hall.
I saw a group of Shaolin disciples holding hiking sticks. The leaders were naturally several eminent monks from Shaolin. The one at the front was an old monk who was over sixty years old. He was holding a nine-ring tin staff and was walking up the steps.
Xiao Jin hurriedly walked forward and stood in front of Abbot Ci'en. He cupped his fists and said, "Xiao Jin, the first sect of the Sword Alliance's Wuji Sect, has met Master Ci'en."
"Amitabha, you are so good, almsgiver Xiao, the old monk greets you." Abbot Ci'en held a nine-ring tin staff in his left hand, and made a monk's salute to Xiao Jin with his right hand together.
"Master Ci'en, if you can help me, please bring all the Shaolin disciples up the mountain overnight to help the Sword Alliance. I can't repay you for today's kindness. Please accept Xiao Jin's bow!" After Xiao Jin finished speaking, he waved his robe, took two steps back, and knelt down. He knelt down, cupped his fists and bowed to Ci En.
Upon seeing this, Abbot Ci'en hurriedly stretched out his hand to block his fist that was about to be bowed down, and smiled slightly.
"It is Shaolin's responsibility to support the righteous path of martial arts. Donor Xiao, there is no need to be polite. Please get up." After Xiao Jin slowly stood up, Ci'en raised his right hand and made a monk's salute, and continued: "I heard it a few days ago. There were rumors in the world that a red poisonous sword appeared out of nowhere, and a fake Ji Ruge used it to disrupt the world. I ordered all the disciples in the temple to be more vigilant. Later, I got a letter from the leader of Li Zong, saying that it was the red sword of Li Zong. It was stolen, and its sharp edge was extremely poisonous. There was a fear that someone might have evil intentions, so the old monk asked the old monk to take precautions. The old monk strictly ordered his disciples to be prepared for all precautions. Sure enough, one night a few days ago, the fake Ji Ruge The old monk and junior brother Cihui were attacked at night." Libei hurriedly stepped forward and asked, "Master Ci'en, have you caught the thief?" Abbot Ci'en slowly shook his head and sighed: "That man was dressed in black and has martial arts skills. Not bad, Ci Hui fought him for more than ten rounds with an Arhat stick. When I went to help and wanted to capture him, he escaped. It’s just..."
"Just what?..." Sun Yu, an upright old man, frowned, looked at Ci'en and asked, "Just what? You should tell me!" Ci'en looked at Li Bai with a look of embarrassment, and Li Bai understood. What he meant was that he cupped his fists and said, "Master Ci'en, it's okay. I, Li Zhiyun, have already betrayed Lushan. I wonder if when you arrested him, you also suspected that he was the one who left the clan!" Ci'en originally planned to wait for a few people. After entering the hall, if you discuss this matter carefully, it will bring trouble to Li Zong. Since the leader of Li Zong, Li Bai, has said so, there is nothing to worry about. He nodded slowly and replied: "Then When he first fought against Junior Brother Cihui, he used messy swordsmanship. He didn't want to kill, but only wanted to hurt! The old monk couldn't see the clues. It wasn't until the old monk and Junior Brother joined forces to keep him that he used his true swordsmanship. Skill! All the sword moves he used were Li Zong sword moves. It was just that he had a sharp sword in his hand and the old monk was not strong enough to keep him. Since the Li Zong leader said so, everyone must have understood Li Zong Who is the source of internal trouble?" Hearing this, Li Bai sighed, shook his head and said helplessly: "Unfortunately, our family has such an unfilial person! I never thought that it would be my cousin who betrayed Li Zong. ! One day I will catch him and cut off his head to apologize!" Abbot Ci'en continued: "The old monk knew that Chief Xiao would hold the Qingming Sword Meeting during the Qingming Festival, and he also heard the disciples talking about the red sword in the rivers and lakes, and heard about the demon sect. He and Lu Jiao all rushed to Dinghu Mountain, and they rushed all night to lead all the disciples to support Dinghu Mountain, but unfortunately it was a step too late. I am ashamed, Amitabha." When Xiao Jin saw this, he patted his shoulder lightly and said, Express relief.
Then Xiao Jin made an invitation gesture to Abbot Ci'en, and replied with a smile: "Master Ci'en, you are just in time, not too late. Allow me to chat with you while walking, Master Ci'en please! I will let Zhuo Jing be the eminent monk. After preparing the fast food, Master Ci'en was asked to lead everyone to the side hall. Everyone was busy and worked hard all the way. Xiao would like to thank all the Shaolin disciples here!" After saying this, he cupped his fists and smiled slightly at the Shaolin disciples who were still holding torches. A bow.
Ci En clasped his hands together and performed the monk's salute. The two of them walked in front, followed by the others.
"Master Ci'en, your support came in time. Otherwise, these disciples would not be the only ones to fall on the Wuji campus tonight. It is very likely that we old men would have to be found here." Xiao Jin said slowly. : "Among the Sword Alliance, the four Sword Sects, Qiyang, Jinzong, Tianxuan, and Chonghua, betrayed the Sword Alliance and defected to the Lu Jiao. The Lu Jiao led these sword sects to rebel and wanted the remaining few of us. All sword sects joined Lu Jiao's sect, so the two sides started fighting. Even I had been plotted by Xiao Yingfang, the director of Lu Jiao's third hall. He first led Jing Zhaoyue to fight with me, causing me to suffer internal injuries, and then thought Let us use force to prove ourselves." At this time, the two of them had led everyone to the middle of the Wuji Campus where they had just fought. Many disciples were still dragging away the dead and injured bodies, and some were washing the floor with basins in an orderly manner.
After hearing Xiao Jin's words, Abbot Ci'en stopped and frowned.
"The Xiongnu cult is trying to infect our righteous way in the Central Plains. Their intentions are to be punished!" Ci'en pressed the Zen staff on the ground heavily, sighed, then clasped his hands together and said, "Amitabha." Xiao Jin nodded and invited Abbot Ci'en to Continuing to move forward, he continued to add: "Fortunately, Senior Sun of the Yu Sect arrived in time with Kuang Jinzhou of the Chonghua Sect, and pointed out the Lu Jiao's intentions and several surrendered Sword Sects, which gave me a chance to breathe, and then I On the school grounds, the Lu Jiao, several sword sects who had rebelled against the Sword Alliance, and our remaining sword sects were fighting fiercely. We were already at the end of our strength and could not hold on for long, but the people of the Lu Jiao suddenly withdrew. This made me It's very strange. It took half an hour for me to get the news, and I learned that you had gone up to the mountain all night to support me. As a result, the news from Lu Jiao was much faster than the spies of the Wuji Sect." Upon hearing this, Ci En said again He paused and frowned: "Sect Master Xiao, what do you mean...?" Xiao Jin nodded and replied: "In this world, when barbarian foreign teachers are allowed to run rampant in the Central Plains, they can be more powerful than our spies. Get the news soon, unless..."
"Unless what? You two, don't be too secretive. I'm not that smart. I have a lot of tricks up my sleeve. I just say what I have to say." Sun Yu, who was listening impatiently on one side, asked directly.
Li Bei's brows furrowed even more tightly, and he explained for them: "Unless the people from Seventh Floor take action, Seventh Floor has risen rapidly in recent years, and its investigation information covers a wide range and is very comprehensive. Only they can His information is comparable to that of spies from almost all sects." Hearing this, Xiao Jin and Ci En nodded slowly.
After hearing this, Sun Yu frowned and sighed,
"It's because I'm old after all. I heard my son mention this organization on the Seventh Floor, but I didn't take it to heart at all at the time. But now if I inquire about it casually, I know that this organization has reached a point where it can compete with the Sword Alliance. Alas... ....”
"What I said is just to hope that everyone will be prepared for the worst. I also hope that my suspicion is false, and you don't have to worry so much." Xiao Jin reassured everyone,
"Let's go, let's go. Let Master Ci'en eat first. Let's go and take out your red poison sword. Then we'll show Master Ci'en in the Wuji Side Hall what name we should give it!" Jin patted Li Bei on the shoulder and signaled that after sending Master Ci'en to the Zhaitang, he asked him to lead the way to pick up Li Zong's newly forged red poisonous sword that had caused chaos in the world.
