The city lord's mansion is the same as usual today.
Butler Wei Hong was already waiting at the door.
"Master Zhao."
Wei Hong raised his hands and saluted: "The dinner is ready. Let me take the young master in."
"Good work."
Soon, he passed through the patio and entered the hall.
The dinner was indeed ready, but it was not dark yet.
The city lord stood up and said with a smile: "Master Zhao really keeps his word. Please take a seat quickly."
The dinner was very sumptuous, but there were no outsiders.
Zhao Tianming sat down and was a little curious: "You won't just be hosting a banquet for me tonight, right?"
"That's true. It turned out that General He was invited. Unfortunately, his old illness relapsed and he couldn't come, so you are the only one. You're welcome. When you get here, treat it as your own home."
Zhao Tianming's words sounded very fake.
Is this home?
I don’t usually see you inviting me to banquets.
They come, the security.
Anyway, it’s the Hongmen Banquet. We’re here, so let’s see what happens.
After clapping their hands, a group of musicians came in and sat in the corner.
These musicians are all women, and all of them have pretty faces.
"Let's talk while we eat."
The city lord smiled.
There were a lot of delicious food on the table, and Zhao Tianming was not polite. He took a bite and said with a smile: "It tastes really good."
"As long as you like it, come on, come on, I'll toast you."
The city lord smiled.
Immediately, a woman came forward to help pour the wine.
Zhao Tianming did not reject anyone who came and had a drink with the city lord.
When the music started playing, a group of women in very cool clothes also walked into the hall and started dancing.
There are 18 people in total, each one has a very good figure and appearance, and the dancing posture is even more graceful. The key point is coolness. Although the vital parts cannot be seen, this kind of looming is more beautiful and more tempting.
Zhao Tianming was ashamed.
Damn, are you doing a honey trap?
The war in the border town was so fierce, but the city lord would actually enjoy life.
Zhao Tianming looked at it for a while, then lost interest and said, "The city lord knows how to enjoy things, but unfortunately, I have no interest in these."
The city lord waved his hand, and all the women retreated.
"You have to enjoy your life when you are young. Besides, Mr. Zhao is so outstanding and he is Mr. Da's only son. I dare not neglect him, lest word spreads that I am disrespectful to Mr. Da. That would be a big sin."
The city lord laughed.
Zhao Tianming said bluntly: "Lord City Lord, he is him and I am me. To be honest, I am not the kind of person who relies on my parents for everything."
When he said this, his face did not turn red and his heart did not beat.
I can't help it, I'm too thick-skinned.
The city lord was stunned and gave a thumbs up: "Young Master Zhao is amazing."
"Besides, he has entered the immortal world and is no longer my supporter. I can't rely on him even if I want to."
Zhao Tianming smiled.
"I heard that Mr. Seven wanted to accept you as his disciple, but you actually refused?"
The city lord asked curiously.
"That's right."
"Why is that?"
"Didn't I say that I don't like to rely on others."
Zhao Tianming was showing off again.
The city lord waved his hand: "That's such a pity. If you could become the disciple of Mr. Seven, no one in the Sword Spirit Continent would dare to hurt you."
"Who wants to harm me?"
Zhao Tianming smiled.
The city lord said: "The Yan army has suffered heavy losses several times in the hands of the young master. Do you think they will let you go?"
"Won't."
"Then do you have any good ideas?"
"No, the soldiers will stop us, and the water will cover us."
Zhao Tianming answered simply.
"Young Master is very brave. I admire you. I admire you. Come on, come on, pour me some wine."
The woman stepped forward to pour the wine again.
The two of them drank and chatted, and before they knew it, an hour passed.
Suddenly, Zhao Tianming frowned and looked outside the yard.
There, dozens of guards suddenly appeared, each holding a spear in their hands and wearing armor on their bodies.
Outside, there seemed to be many people ambushing them.
There were at least a thousand people.
Zhao Tianming looked at the city lord with an ugly expression on his face and said, "Mr. City Lord, what do you mean by this? Are you planning a Hongmen Banquet for me tonight?"
The city lord waved his hand, and the woman pouring wine withdrew.
"Young master, that's it. The Yan army may attack you at any time. I am here to protect your safety. If something happens to you in my house, I cannot explain it to the court. By the way, there is a letter from the court. , you have obtained the qualification to participate in the big exam, but you are representing the Great Qin court, and someone will come to pick you up and take you to the imperial capital to face the Holy Spirit."
While speaking, the city lord was carefully observing Zhao Tianming's expression.
Zhao Tianming's face was a little dark, but he stood up and said: "Lord City Lord, your wine is very good. I have drunk too much. Thank you for your hospitality. I am a little sleepy, so I will say goodbye and go back. We will meet again another day. , let’s meet again another day.”
After saying that, he actually swayed slightly and fell down again, frowning tightly and staring at the city lord with confusion and anger.
"Did you poison me?"
The city lord laughed loudly: "Zhao Tianming, you know now that it is really beyond my expectation. However, you never expected that today would happen. Do you feel that you can't mobilize all the spiritual power in your body?"
"Sure enough, you poisoned me. I just want to know, why did you do this to me? I fought bloody battles for the border town and was injured many times. Life and death are only on a thin line. I didn't expect that you would treat me like this. You are not afraid that the court will know. Now, will I want your head?"
Zhao Tianming asked through gritted teeth.
The city lord smiled and said: "Don't be afraid."
"Why aren't you afraid?"
"I'm not from the Qin Empire. I'm from the Yan Kingdom. Why should I be afraid? I'll kill you. When I control the border town, I can retire with success. When I return to the Yan Kingdom, there will be countless benefits waiting for me. I, besides, I am doing things for the country, how can I control so much? How many people in our country, Yan, have died at your hands, isn't it right to kill you?"
The city lord no longer smiled, but said with a straight face, with a faint cold look in his eyes.
Zhao Tianming looked shocked: "Are you an undercover agent of Yan State?"
"Then the people in this mansion are all from Yan country?"
"That's right."
"Awesome, you are so awesome. You must have been undercover here for many years. To be able to become the lord of the border town, you are really trying your best."
Zhao Tianming sighed.
"I have wanted to go back for so many years, but for the sake of my country, I told myself to persist. Finally, I waited for this opportunity and killed you so that I can go back."
The city lord's eyes flashed with a fierce light.
Zhao Tianming sighed: "There doesn't seem to be any poison in your wine, right?"
"No."
"Then how did I get poisoned?"
The city lord looked at the candle on one side.
"Did you take the antidote in advance?"
"Yes."
"Okay, I understand. Now, are you going to take action? I'm curious whether you are a practitioner or not." Zhao Tianming asked.
The city lord smiled coldly: "What do you think?"
"Who are you."
"Guessed it right."
"What state are you in?"
"It's much higher than your realm."
The city lord said.
Zhao Tianming said: "I guessed it right again."
The city lord suddenly felt something in his heart: "You seem to know that this is the Hongmen Banquet, and you also know that I am a practitioner. Why do you still come?"
Zhao Tianming said: "I'm here to act with you. Don't you like acting? I will satisfy your hobby."
He suddenly laughed.
The smile looked very strange.
Suddenly, the city lord felt a little more vigilant and defensive.
