At nightfall, the atmosphere in Dongdu was no longer as lively as before. Faced with the powerful attack of Huo Yunqi from the Huo family, the three major families retreated, giving the city a layer of eerie tranquility as if a storm was about to come.
There were surprisingly few pedestrians on the road. Tian Quan was walking on the dim street. The scene in front of him made him unable to relax his frown.
The prosperity of the Eastern Capital is well known all over the world. Even he, who is from the Qingcheng Sect, also knows that the prosperity of most of the Central Plains is far beyond that of Sichuan and Shu. But when he came, the bustling crowds were nowhere to be seen. The pedestrians on the street seemed to be He looked in a hurry, as if he was avoiding something scary.
Tian Quan came to an inn that was not closed yet with a lot of questions. The innkeeper looked up and saw that although he was young, he was carrying a long sword, and his face suddenly became serious.
The shopkeeper winked at the waiter beside him. The latter understood, forced a smile on his face, stepped forward and greeted, "Guest, please come in. Are you a waiter or staying at the hotel?"
Tianquan glanced at the sparse lobby. There were about a dozen empty tables, and a group of people sat together in the corner. From the moment he entered, their eyes kept staring at him.
This display of vigilance made Tianquan's heart sink even more. Faced with the waiter's question, he replied calmly: "Is there any room in the store?"
"Of course there is," the waiter nodded and bowed, and while guiding Tianquan, he pretended to be unintentional and asked, "My guest is so tired, he must have walked a long way."
"Yeah." Tian Quan glanced at the waiter, who turned away awkwardly.
The waiter's test was a bit superficial. Although Tianquan was young and had little experience in the world, he was one of those self-taught geniuses, so he quickly saw the hidden worries that the other party had not revealed.
So, Tian Quan took the initiative to speak, pretending to be chatting and said: "I come from Shu, and I have heard for a long time that the prosperity of the Eastern Capital is as prosperous as the two capitals. Why does it seem like the rumors are wrong when I see it today?"
The waiter asked in surprise: "Your Majesty, don't you know what happened in the city recently?"
Tianquan nodded and said, "I really don't know. Can the waiter help me clarify my doubts?"
Hearing that Tian Quan didn't know the reason, the guard on the waiter's face immediately dropped a lot. He eagerly led Tian Quan into the guest room, and then whispered: "I'm afraid your guest has come at the wrong time. There is chaos in the east capital right now." It’s here.”
Later, the waiter explained to Tianquan the dispute between the three major families and the Huo family.
The current situation is not only that the Fang family is hesitating on the verge of death, but the Huo family that has just won a big victory is also a little overwhelmed.
At the Huo family's banquet, the unexpected death of shopkeeper Wu made Huo Yunqi turn his suspicions to the Lin and Liu families who were watching the battle. He suspected that these two families were trying to make a profit.
Therefore, now the four forces in the Eastern Capital are at war with each other. If a spark collides, an unprecedented chaos may break out.
Therefore, the common people and merchants in the city chose to hide far away in order not to be affected by Chiyu. This was also the reason why Tianquan saw the deserted streets.
Understanding the reason for the strangeness, Tianquan also felt a little worried in his heart. He came to the East because he received a letter from his eldest brother Yue Lifeng.
But the more embarrassing part is that the information the other party gave him was very limited. In general, the other party only said in the letter that the matter was urgent and that he needed his help, so Tianquan came over without saying anything.
But when he arrived outside Dongdu, the next news about Yue Lifeng was waiting for him. Without the other party to guide him, Tianquan didn't even know how to find the other party. Now he had no target, only I can just stare here.
However, sitting still has never been Tian Quan's character. He quickly diverged his thinking. Brother Yue is very considerate. Before, he could receive letters from each other in the mountains and forests. It makes no sense that he can't deliver them to Dayi now. .
A reasonable explanation is that Yue Lifeng is too busy taking care of himself at the moment and has no spare time to send him a letter.
Thinking of this, Tian Quan's heart sank completely. The news he learned from Xiao Er made him think about the dispute in Dongdu as the reason why Brother Yue asked for help.
Tianquan couldn't sit still, he simply came out in a hurry this time, and also violated the order of the master, so this time he did not wear the Qingcheng sect's Taoist robes, or dressed up as a Taoist priest.
Now, at first glance, he looked like an ordinary swordsman. Tian Quan thought, since he was here, he might as well go to the city to find out.
So after resting for the night, Tianquan went to the Huo family's territory early the next morning.
The reason why the Huo family was chosen was that Tianquan had nothing to do with the three major families in the Eastern Capital, and the former Sword-making Villa was still a major force in the world. Although it was defeated, the Huo family today could barely survive. He is considered half a Jianghu person.
Tian Quan soon arrived in front of the Huo family's house. The guard at the door saw him coming with a sword from a distance. He was dressed decently, so the guard asked politely: "I wonder if this friend is here?" What's going on here?"
Although some people are targeting the Huo family now, Dongdu is still a city in Henan, and there are really not many people who would use knives or guns in the city in broad daylight.
Therefore, the guard did not think that the visitor was unkind. Tianquan claimed to be a knight errant and explained his purpose of coming: "I have Qian Duoduo, who was helped by the old village owner Huo. I was passing through Dongdu and heard that the Huo family was here. I specially Come visit."
Tianquan's excuse was quite good. How many people Huo Tianya helped in those years has always been a mystery. Anyway, before the Wangjianlou incident, his reputation for charity spread throughout the world, and everyone who mentioned him called him an ancient gentleman.
Upon hearing this, the guard did not suspect anything, but asked further: "It turns out that he is an old friend. I wonder where this young hero came from, and when did he meet the old village owner?"
Tianquan rolled his eyes and said casually: "I was wrong. My father was the one who received the favor from the Huo family. This happened more than ten years ago. I can't remember the specific situation clearly."
The guard nodded and did not question Tianquan's statement. In fact, there was no need. It didn't matter whether he had received Huo Tianya's kindness or not.
Since the situation of the Huo family changed, more and more Jianghu knights have come to seek refuge. Not all of these Jianghu people are related to the Huo family, but they all use this rhetoric, because Huo Tianya is dead, so as long as they don't Upon closer inspection, there are basically no flaws.
And Huo Yunqi accepted all of these people as ordered, because the Huo family now had the advantage, but after the disappearance of Zhujian Villa, the overall strength had dropped by more than one level.
I am afraid it will take several generations to expect my own people to fill these gaps. Now, regardless of whether these people are related to Huo Tianya or not, they will be able to gain momentum when they come, and there are even many excellent seeds that can be cultivated. The Huo family helps.
The Huo family was short of manpower, so Tianquan's "take refuge" did not arouse any concern or suspicion except for one person.
On this day, Boss Zhu was invited to have breakfast with Huo Yunqi. During his free time, he was planning to go out for a walk, but he met Tianquan as soon as he went out.
Tian Quan didn't recognize Boss Zhu, and he was a little surprised when he saw him staring at him several times, but he just nodded and looked away.
Boss Zhu stopped where he was for a moment, then looked back at Tianquan's back, and then said to the guards on the left and right: "I think that young hero seems to have a kind face. I wonder who he is?"
The guard relayed Tianquan's statement. Boss Zhu nodded slightly and then left. Then the first thing he did after returning home was to contact Lu Hanjiang immediately.
"Master Yue, the person you are looking for has appeared."
