Chapter 39: Lu Yunhan left a letter to ask for help, and the two heroes retreated with help
The mountain wind was chilly, Xiaoruo shuddered on Zhang Ji's back and coughed slightly. Suddenly there was a sound of the piano, clear and gurgling. Tan Daojing, carrying little Ziyan on his back, suddenly stopped and said to Zhang and Ji: "This is exactly what Brother Lu played! Alas! After so many years, I don’t want to hear the wonderful voice of my old friend again!” There is a strong sense of right and wrong between things and people.
Tan Daojing put down Xiao Ziyan from his back, took out the erhu from behind and played it a few times, trembling faintly, which was really unpleasant. He sighed again and pulled Xiao Ziyan's head forward to lead the way. The sound of the piano gradually became more intense. Xiaoruo said "Huh" and closed her eyes to listen. Zhang Jizhi knew that she knew the music and the melody and did not ask any questions. Xiaoruo couldn't help but exclaimed: ""Wild Geese Falling on the Flat Sand"".
Zhang Jini didn't have the time to listen carefully. He was turning over and over in his mind, but he really couldn't figure out why such an old friend was here.
The sound of the piano gradually died down, and a voice came: "Xiao Ke is so happy that an old friend is here!" Zhang Ji cupped his fists and said, "I have taken the liberty to come to visit. I apologize for the rudeness of the host."
I saw a slender middle-aged man walking out of the cave. Tan Daojing stepped forward and said, "Brother Lu, don't be offended if you come to the trail uninvited!" The man named Lu smiled and said, "There is no need to be polite between you and me. Come on!" As he spoke, he welcomed everyone into the cave.
The furnishings in the cave are extremely simple, but the incense is very elegant. The man surnamed Lu looked at Xiaoruo and took a breath of cold air, "Hey!" he said. In a blink of an eye, the doubts on his face disappeared, and he asked Tan Daojing: "Is there really any inconvenience for Master Yunyang?" Tan Daojing nodded, Replied: "The master was injured due to the injury of his disciple and lost some of his true energy, so he was unable to help."
Zhang Ji couldn't remember who this person was, so he simply stood up, clasped his fists and asked, "I'm really stupid. I really can't remember who my master is. Please don't blame me!"
The man surnamed Lu laughed loudly, waved his hand and said: "I, Lu Yunhan, worked as an errand boy in Jinyiwei for several years in his early years. It was I who shackled Zhang Daxia when brother Zhang Daxia was at the Dengfeng Tower gathering. That's what I said. Come on, what are we if we are not old friends?"
Zhang Ji looked back at Xiao Ruo. If he hadn't been drunk and acted recklessly, he would not have caused the death of everyone in the Yang family. He felt uncomfortable at the moment. Xiao Ruo just looked at him dreamily and smiled.
Lu Yunhan laughed, stood up and said: "There is nothing in the mountain. Please wait a moment. I will prepare some wine and food. I will definitely have a good drink." After saying this, he went out of the cave.
Unexpectedly, Tan Daojing looked around and found a bag of good tea. He led the two children to make a fire and boil water to make tea and drink it. Before the second brew was finished, Lu Yunhan came into the cave with two jars in his arms and said, "One is freshly killed venison, and the other is the fine wine from the previous dynasty. It's wonderful!" At the same time, Tan Daojing started to light the fire. Tan Daojing was a man. Monks are bound by sect rules and can only stand on one side without moving.
The sky turned dark unknowingly, and everyone set up a bonfire and sat together. Tan Daojing originally abstained from meat and wine, not to mention that he naturally did not eat in the Shanmen area.
Lu Yunhan laughed and said: "How can the Taoist scholars from ancient times be circled by clear rules and precepts?" Tan Daojing pondered for a while after hearing this, then laughed and said it was wonderful, and he immediately started eating and drinking.
Ever since he heard the words of Master Yunyang, Zhang Ji felt a lot more at ease. Seeing that Xiao Ruo was saved, and Tan Daojing and Lu Yunhan's conversation and style were all captivating, he felt excited in his chest, and he had already had a good time by pushing the cup and changing the cup.
After some further chatting, everyone got quite intimate. Lu Yunhan suddenly fell to the ground and said: "The reason why I invite Daxia Zhang here is because of major matters related to the world. I also invite Daxia Zhang to plan for the martial arts and the world. Don't shirk it!"
Zhang Ji was confused, hurriedly helped him up, and said, "Brother Lu, if you have something to do, just ask, but if I can do it in a reasonable and reasonable way, I should obey my orders."
Lu Yunhan was overjoyed when he heard this and said: "Daxia Zhang has a heart that cares about the world, and he also has unparalleled magical powers. Such major events that concern the world must be done by Daxia Zhang himself." He took out a gold medal from his arms and handed it over. , it is very finely chiselled, with two big characters in the middle: avoid death.
Xiao Ruo lost his voice and asked: "A gold medal for immunity from death?" Lu Yunhan looked at the sky, sighed longly, and said: "I served as a royal guard for thousands of households in my early years. I can be considered as a full-ranked official. This is a great achievement, and by the grace of God, I kicked off this gold medal of immunity from death."
After speaking, Eryi knelt on the ground and said, "Since Zhang Daxia agreed, I will give it to Zhang Daxia. I am really not vulgar. Zhang Daxia has no use for this thing. I am afraid that it may be of some use to Madam Yu." I guess I already knew Xiao Ruo's origin.
Xiao Ruo was so smart. He immediately smiled and said, "The more Brother Lu is like this, the more he wants to make my husband suspicious. I'm afraid it will ruin your business."
Lu Yunhan said: "That's right. There are no outsiders here. Please listen to me." After speaking, he took a deep breath and said slowly: "Back then, I was ordered to go to Cangzhou, Hebei on business, and I went to the rear to know the Jinyi Guards. Forty-eight masters were dispatched to capture a prisoner. We followed carefully all the way. In a brothel in Cangzhou, while the prisoner was drunk, everyone lined up to arrest him. Unexpectedly, the prisoner's martial arts skills were shocking to the world. After a hard fight, There were only nineteen people left, but the prisoner was also captured. We tied up the 'demon-binding rope' and returned it to the handover order. After returning to the court, this matter alarmed the Holy One, who issued a decree to reward those who had meritorious service. I also Therefore, if you get this death-free gold medal, you will be exempted from death except for those who plot to rebel against the country."
He paused for a moment, and then continued: "The governors of Jinyiwei and the left and right governors organized a banquet to celebrate the victory. I got very drunk at the banquet. After the banquet was over, I and others invited me to my sworn brother, the governor of Zhenfu. There was a banquet at Song Zhong's house, and I was so drunk that I ran into his concubine's embroidery room in a hazy state." At this point, he sneered several times, as if such unethical things were not at all care.
"My sworn brother's concubine is named Miao Le. She is proficient in music and good at playing silk and bamboo. She is really unparalleled in the world. I have a close personal relationship with my sworn brother. We often go back and forth, so I naturally recognize Miao Le. The next day, my eldest brother I just smiled softly and said, "Brothers are like brothers and sisters, women are like clothing," and didn't mention it again. I knew I was guilty, but I had already been fascinated by Miao Le. After thinking about it, I simply brought Miao Le. I eloped with a seal. I lived in hiding in Tibet all the way. I came to Zhongnan Mountain eight years ago, with orchestras singing in harmony, and I just lived a fairy-like life."
Tan Daojing said "Oh" and asked: "The person who killed Miao Le here back then was sent by Song?" Lu Yunhan shook his head and said: "Although my sworn brother also loves Miao Le deeply, he has never been He is ambitious and determined not to waste manpower and money chasing me for the sake of women. He means what he said, and he has never sent anyone to make things difficult for me." Tan Daojing interrupted: "This is surprising!"
Lu Yunhan continued: "Although my sworn brother Song Zhong doesn't care about such things, his brothers will never agree, and everyone has hatred in their hearts. If I insult my sworn brother, I will humiliate everyone. Jinyiwei brothers are all over the world." , they often attack me in private on the way to work. Thanks to the martial arts skills taught by Emei masters in my early years, I have been able to escape many times. Back then, they came up to the mountain to kill me, but they were here on business and just killed me along the way."
Tan Daojing nodded in agreement, and Lu Yunhan took out another letter from his arms. Tan Daojing opened it and took a look. The pen is strong and powerful, and the letter is written: On a certain day of a certain month, there will be a meeting in Zhongnan Mountain. There is a word "Chen" at the signature.
Lu Yunhan said slowly: "This man named Chen only has the character Zhang. We were sworn brothers back then. I was the second eldest brother and he was the third brother." Xiao Ruo asked, "I think this person must be very good at martial arts. Brother Lu Do you want to ask my husband to fight off the enemy for you?"
Lu Yunhan shook his head, laughed loudly, and said: "How can it be said that it is a matter of vital importance that I beg Master Zhang to retreat from the enemy? But since this man is coming up the mountain, he must not even pay attention to the Quanzhen swordsmanship. I'm here." When he said the last sentence, he looked at Tan Daojing and said: "The reason why I have been able to stay stable in Zhongnan Mountain for so many years is partly due to my own strength, and more to the support of the Quanzhen Sect Yunyang Master. With such a prestigious reputation, the Jin Yiwei did not dare to act arbitrarily. They must have expected that Master Yunyang’s skills were compromised, and that’s why they dared to go to Zhongnan Mountain.”
Zhang Ji asked: "I wonder what brother Lu is entrusted to me?" Lu Yunhan said: "The thing I am entrusting is related to my contribution back then!" Tan Daojing asked: "Is it related to the prisoner? This person Who is it?" Lu Yunhan looked up at the sky and said slowly: "Today, there are probably less than ten people who know the identity of this person. This is indeed a secret related to the peace of the world."
Zhang Ji and the others all said "Oh?", and Lu Yunhan said: "A few days ago, my third brother sent a letter. I read the important parts and burned them on the spot. The words of my sworn brother in the letter Sincerely, he told Jin Yiwei a huge decision and asked me to come out. After I saw it, I was furious because this move was too inappropriate. Naturally, I disapproved of it with 120,000 points. I ordered someone to send a message back on the spot and wrote The letter expressed my opinion." After saying this, he sighed frequently.
"I'm afraid that after this, my life will be in danger. As for the things I entrusted to Zhang Daxia, I have already written them all in the letter." After saying that, he took out a letter and handed it to Zhang Ji, and said: "Zhang Daxia The two heroes must go to the Shaolin Temple to seek medical treatment. After Zhang Daxia arrives at the Shaolin Temple and cures his wife, they will then take a look. If this is not the case, or if they do so in advance, they will definitely miscalculate the opportunity and miss a major event. At least the martial arts will bleed, and at worst, the martial arts will bleed. It affects the common people of Li. Remember Zhang Daxia!" After saying this, he knelt down and bowed three times.
Zhang Ji helped him up and said, "Brother Lu has asked me to do what I have to do. But I don't want to hear Brother Lu's depressing words about his life being in danger tonight. Brother Tan and I are both here. , even if there is a strong enemy coming, the two of us will definitely be a helping hand, and besides, my wife has passed away, even if Brother Lu is at fault, there is no need to risk his life!"
Lu Yunhan smiled and said: "I already know the secrets of Jinyiwei at this moment. If I don't come out to help this time, how will they be willing to stay alive? If the secrets are leaked and trouble occurs, it will be even worse." Xiao Ruo He smiled and said, "I think they just want to force you out of the mountain, and they may not really kill you!"
Lu Yunhan laughed a few times, but stopped answering. He just said calmly: "The Jin Yiwei searched the rivers and lakes, checked the martial arts figures, and made a list. I think the prisoner was ranked first, and my third brother He was ranked eleventh at the time. In recent years, the martial arts world has changed from old to new, and I don’t know if he has moved. The Soul-Destroying Palm he practiced was exactly what Zhang Sanfeng once called the "Four Palms, Three Swords, and the Eight Divine Fists." Palm, but I am not an opponent."
Zhang Ji and his wife had heard of "four palms, three swords, and eight divine fists" from Li Dadu, but Tan Daojing had never heard of it. The implication was that his sworn brother was indeed one of the top masters in the world. But the world is so vast, and there are so many talented people in different worlds that we can’t count them in detail, so how can we really rank them in order and determine their superiority?
Lu Yunhan continued: "The world only knows that the Jin Yiwei are cruel and ruthless, but they don't know that among them there are also good men who serve the country and are loyal to the emperor. If not, how can the masters from all walks of life serve them wholeheartedly? After Zhang Sanfeng, he is known as the best in martial arts in the world. All of his disciples have also received permission to serve among them, and Lu can barely be counted as one of them."
Zhang Ji and the others were silent for a long time after listening. They only felt that although Lu Yunhan was in the world, he was still a loyal minister and righteous man who cared about the temple. However, compared with his previous actions, what he said now was so ridiculous that it was beyond words.
Zhang Ji couldn't help but think of the life experiences of his brothers. Wasn't he a passionate person who was determined to serve the country? Nature plays tricks on people, and sometimes it’s really hard to explain, and the way is unclear.
Everyone changed cups and drank until the second watch. Xiaoruo was already weak and couldn't hold on anymore, so he fell asleep with the two children beside him.
Upon seeing this, Tan Daojing said: "I think the visitor has delayed his trip due to something. I don't think he will come tonight. We have to rest for a while to recharge our batteries and deal with the powerful enemy." Lu Yunhan nodded. However, when Lu and Tan were meditating on the spot and practicing their Xuan Gong, Zhang Ji also fell asleep next to Xiaoruo and the others, and soon fell asleep.
I don't know how long it took, but Zhang Ji suddenly heard hurried footsteps outside the cave. He stood up and was about to check. Lu and Tan also noticed the movement. They both rushed out of the cave ahead of Zhang Ji. Zhang Ji's ears and eyes were very good. He heard that only three people came outside the cave, so he moved lightly to the entrance of the cave, but did not go out. He only watched secretly from behind.
He only saw three strong men in rough clothes standing at the entrance of the cave, obviously pretending to be farmers on purpose. Zhang Ji secretly admired him: The Jinyi Guards are really amazing. Compared with the sergeants under Yu Shuai's account, they are truly heaven and earth.
In the middle was a man with a leopard head and eyes, a beard and bushy eyebrows, and on the left and right were two white-faced young men. The man came forward, clasped his fists and bowed, saying: "Second brother, we haven't seen each other for so many years, but I miss you so much!" But it is full of affection and not at all artificial. Lu Yunhan returned the greeting and continued: "Back then, I was indeed ashamed of my eldest brother and all my brothers..." He stopped at this point.
The visitor snorted, and spoke slowly and angrily: "I am here today. Firstly, I want to invite my second brother to come out. Secondly, I really want to ask all the brothers whether you did anything to insult Jinlan's loyalty back then. Are you ashamed?" Lu Yunhan laughed loudly for a few times and replied: "I was the one who made the mistake back then. If you want to beat or scold me, of course you have nothing to say. But this matter of coming out of the mountain, not only can I not agree, but I can't even agree to it. I also have 10,000 objections to your decision." His words were very firm.
The visitor said: "Eldest brother has told me that no matter what, I must ask my second brother to go back. If it doesn't work, I can just force him." As he spoke, he just waved his hand, and the one on the left threw out a chain. Zhang Ji glanced at it It turns out that this is the "demon-binding rope" that locked him back then.
The visitor continued: "Big brother really needs manpower this time. As for what happened back then, times have changed and he passed away. How can there be any grudges between us brothers?"
The person who came was none other than Jinzhang Chen Zhang.
Lu Yunhan sighed and said: "Third brother, I don't want to let you go. It's really not because of Miao Le and eldest brother. It's because I really think that your strategy is too risky. If it fails, the consequences will be disastrous." ! Brother, I will never participate in such stupid things."
Chen Zhang said: "Now that you have understood the secret of heaven, I have no choice but to use force. When we meet eldest brother, we will decide whether you will go out or not." After saying this, he shouted: "Do it!" The two big men around him had already arrived. One to the left and one to the right, they jumped to both sides, and the three of them formed a formation to be surrounded on three sides, taking care of Lu Yunhan and Tan Daojing.
Chen Zhang roared: "I'm offended!" He jumped up and struck Lu Yunhan with a palm. Lu Yunhan was filled with energy, and he used a move of "right arm and left palm". When the two of them met, Everyone's body trembled and they took a few steps back.
Zhang Ji was shocked at the same time: these two people each had excellent and exquisite martial arts skills. It seemed that they were really the first-class masters in the world.
Zhang Ji couldn't recognize the Soul-Destroying Palm made by Chen Zhang, but he could see that it looked ordinary but was actually exquisite and extraordinary. The boxing technique used by Lu Yunhan was recognized by him as the "Emei Tongbei Wrapping Boxing". It is said that during the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, Situ Xuankong farmed in Mount Emei and lived with monkeys day and night, and was inspired to create this "Emei Tongbei Wrapping Boxing". Boxing" may be considered to be the source of Emei martial arts.
I saw that Lu Yunhan's hands were like spring willows, his steps were like the wind swinging lotus leaves, his hands were like lightning, his power was like thunder, he was as quiet as a virgin, and he moved like a stray rabbit. He performed eight, eight, sixty-four movements, and he had the flexibility and strength of an immortal ape. fierce. Sometimes punching and sometimes palming, sometimes picking and sometimes slashing, the combination of footwork and boxing opened Zhang Ji's eyes and he couldn't help but admire its exquisiteness.
Looking at Chen Zhang again, a pair of fleshy palms competed with Lu Yunhan's exquisite boxing skills. He did not lose at all for more than a hundred rounds. His palm skills were real but not flashy. He seemed clumsy but skillful. He actually achieved the level of returning to nature in the martial arts. I am afraid that there are not many experts in the world who can reach such a state.
Lu Yunhan's sixty-four postures of back-wrapping fists can be changed at will. Sometimes he "steps up to penetrate the flower palm", and suddenly turns into "turning around and shoveling the hammer". ", it was really done in one go, Chen Zhang used every move to show off his moves, and there were also subtle changes in his moves, and in the blink of an eye, the fight had lasted for 200 rounds.
Tan Daoqing on the side saw that Lu Yunhan could not win, and shouted: "I'm here to help you!" He saw him standing in a horse stance with his feet apart, clasping his palms together on his chest, and suddenly stretched out his hand and put the two fingers of his right hand together, shouting With a cry of "Hit!", the long sword on his back came out of its sheath two feet away. A cold light flashed where the sword chanted, and a sword was pointed directly at Chen Zhang.
Chen Zhang saw this and shook Lu Yunhan away with his palm. He stepped aside and avoided the sword. Zhang Ji was even more surprised here. It seemed that there really was such exquisite sword-controlling skills in this world. The two people he saw in the Goddess Cave were probably from the Quanzhen sect.
Chen Zhang stepped aside, snorted and said, "It seems that you have learned the true story of Yunyang Taoist master!" After saying this, he shouted loudly and rushed forward to fight with the two of them. The three of them each used their magical powers, and thirty rounds passed in the blink of an eye. Zhang Ji could not see any flaws on either side. He looked at the two strong men again, each standing on one side, holding the sword on his waist, concentrating on it. He was on guard, but he had no intention of helping the fight. He clearly had great confidence in Chen Zhang on the field.
Just when Zhang Ji was slightly distracted, he suddenly heard someone kicking him painfully. When he looked again, Lu Yunhan staggered and took a few steps back.
Chen Zhang rushed forward and struck with a palm. Tan Daoqing withdrew his sword and replaced it with his palm. He blocked the palm with his left arm, but his arm was numb from the shock, and he felt dizzy and breathless in his chest. He fluttered back a few steps.
Seeing that Chen Zhang was winning one after another, he raised his palm to strike at Lu Yunhan again. Lu Yunhan hurriedly blocked it and it was too late. He ducked sideways to avoid the vital point, intending to use his shoulder to receive the overwhelming palm force. In this way, it was inevitable that Also be seriously injured.
Seeing something bad, Zhang Ji stepped out and stepped on the stone wall. He slid lightly in front of Lu Yunhan, met him with one palm, and received Chen Zhang's Soul-Destroying Palm.
Lu and Tan took the opportunity to stand up. Seeing this, the two big men next to them walked up to Chen Zhang and said to Chen Zhang in unison: "Master?" as if asking for advice.
Chen Zhang regained his composure, looked at Zhang Jiyi and Er, his face changed slightly, and then he said coldly: "Why are Zhang Jiwen here if you don't go to help the two chief arresters, Jin Dao and Mu Jian?" Yan Yijing: How come this person also knows about our brother's agreement?
Chen Zhang snorted and sneered: "I'm afraid Zhang Erxia is using someone else's plan to lure the tiger away from the mountain, right?" After saying this, he laughed three times, which was clearly a mockery.
When Zhang Jijing said this, he secretly shouted: "I really think this person is right. What happened to me this time has really fallen into the plan of that gangster again. What should I do if I miss the big event of my brothers?" I was thinking in my mind but was silent, and for a while I didn't have the right answer.
Chen Zhang asked again: "Does Erxia Zhang really want to interfere with the affairs of my imperial guards?" Zhang Ji clasped his fists and replied: "I think this brother Lu is an eminent scholar in this world. What he says and does must be justified. I have the courage to ask you to do it." It’s convenient, so don’t make it difficult for him!”
Chen Zhang closed his eyes tightly, looked up at the sky and thought for a long time, then opened his mouth and said: "Forget it, brother, I will go back and give you the order." He clasped his fists and said to Lu Yunhan: "Second brother, since you left, all brothers We all miss you very much, and the past grudges have been forgotten for a long time. If you still miss our brothers, please take the time to come to the capital to see you all." After saying that, he took out a bag of silver from his arms and placed it on a huge stone. On top of it, he slowly said: "Zhongnanshan, you'd better not stay any longer. Brother, I don't mind. Second brother must accept it and dispose of some belongings." Then he bowed and said solemnly: "Second brother, you know It’s a huge secret, and I hope you put the overall situation first and don’t keep it a secret! I still think that second brother, you can live in peace only if you return to Jinyiwei. If you continue to wander around the world, our brothers can let you go, but I’m afraid someone above you will feel uneasy. ! In these troubled times, please take good care of yourself!"
After saying that, he turned around and took the two of them away, but suddenly turned around, clasped his fists at Zhang Jike and said, "I've heard about Zhang Erxia, and I've told you about it. I hope you won't be blamed!" Zhang Jike replied politely. He bowed and said, "Brother Chen, please give me some advice!"
Chen Zhang said: "I am also involved in the date between Zhang Erxia and the brothers. If Zhang Erxia wants to detoxify with his wife, he has to go to the Shaolin Temple. At the moment, I hope that Zhang Erxia will stay in the Shaolin Temple for a few more days. I'm afraid that the two presidents will The head catcher will be entrusted with a big task, so I’ll tell you this, I hope you’ll take it seriously!”
After saying that, he led the two of them away. Lu Yunhan thanked him profusely, but Zhang Ji became anxious and wanted to rush to the Shaolin Temple immediately.
The next morning, everyone packed up early, but Lu Yunhan sat in front of the deceased's grave for the whole night. Before leaving, he said to Zhang Jiyan: "If you don't mind, Master Zhang, I will accompany you to the Shaolin Temple in Xiayuan!" Zhang Jizi did not refuse.
Lu Yunhan only packed up a guqin and a few cave flutes. He and Tan Daojing then picked up Xuan Ziyan on their backs and followed Zhang Ji down the mountain.
