The person who fought against Hu Long was naturally his father in this life, Hu Longtu, the chief helmsman of the "Tiandihui" who was at the top of the Manchu Qing court's wanted list and was known as a hero.
The name "Dragon Picture", in turn, harmonizes with the sound of "Slaying the Dragon", hiding the revolutionary ambition.
In order to deceive others, he concealed the word "dragon" and used the rather amusing pseudonym "Hu Tu".
After listening to his son's comforting words, Hu Longtu said: "Winning is victory, and defeat is defeat. I have fought many victories in my life, but I have also encountered several defeats. Do you still use a brat like you to comfort me?" What's more, others may not know it, but I know that you, a brat who always likes to keep trump cards, have at least three or four methods that you haven't used yet. If we were not fighting purely with fists and kicks, but fighting to the death, I would have ceased to be yours three years ago. Opponent!"
Hu Long knew that although his father spoke so freely and freely, he was defeated head-on by his son for the first time in his life. Apart from being happy and proud, he could not help but feel a little disappointed. He said his resignation as if he wanted no money, and finally coaxed Hu Longtu to dissipate a little depression in his heart.
The father and son went indoors together, lit the lights and sat opposite each other.
Hu Longtu looked his son up and down through the light, nodded with satisfaction and said with a smile: "I already know a few things you did after you came out of the mountain this time. Judging from your behavior, you should not intend to hide your identity. In this case, you But you can’t show your face in public here. Go see your mother later and do something for me!”
Hu Long first said "obey" and then asked if there was anything he needed to do.
Hu Longtu said: "Your grandfather once made a Taoist friend, Zhou Zhongying, who was born in Northern Shaolin and was a powerful figure in the northwest martial arts world with a golden sword and two iron gallbladders. Although this old man has passed away many years ago, he is still alive today. His daughter and son-in-law asked to see him as their father in his name, saying they had important matters to discuss with him."
"Mr. Zhou's daughter and son-in-law..." Hu Long had a slight change of thought in his mind. He immediately remembered their identities and said with a smile, "Could they be the two people known as 'Qiao Li Kui' and 'Wu Zhuge'?"
Hu Longtu said: "Since you know their names, you should also know that 'Wu Zhuge' Xu Tianhong is not only Mr. Zhou's son-in-law, but also the seventh head and chief think tank of the 'Red Flower Society'. The couple are here this time Coming here is not just to talk about the friendship between ancestors.
"Since the 'Honghua Club' made a big fuss in the capital that year, although a number of its leaders have returned to Xinjiang, their branches are still secretly developing their power. What kind of 'Conference of Leaders in the World' is the imperial court going to hold now? 'Honghua Club' Everyone in the meeting will definitely not react without any response, and will end the more than ten years of hiding and have another confrontation with the imperial court."
"In recent years, our 'Tiandihui' has swept away the trend of decline. Although the focus has shifted overseas, the power remaining in the inland cannot be underestimated. If the 'Safflower Club' wants to do big things, it will inevitably have to contact us, even if it cannot be concluded. To form an alliance, at least a certain degree of tacit understanding must be reached. Those two are probably here for this purpose."
Hu Long asked: "Dad, do you mean to let the child receive the two guests?"
Hu Longtu said calmly: "The 'Honghua Club' has been run for decades by the two generations of chief helmsmen Zhi and Chen. The strength accumulated is indeed extraordinary. I know that you have long been coveted by this power and are determined to conquer it." Integrating into the 'Tiandihui' has even led several of your 'Kilin Hall' staff members to deduce many plans. Now that the other party has come to your door, how can you let it go? Now that you have left the mountain, you are my father I will give you a chance, but you can just let it go!"
Hu Long was overjoyed and hurriedly held up his hands and said: "Don't worry, dad, the child will definitely live up to his high expectations!"
The father and son talked secretly under the lamp for a long time, and after deciding on several important matters related to the future development of the "Tiandihui", Hu Long went to another room to meet his mother Wang in this life.
Wang is not a member of the "Tiandihui" or even a member of the martial arts world. She was just the daughter of a small local merchant family in Chenghai. Later, she somehow met Hu Longtu, who hid his identity and presented himself as a wine shop owner, and got married.
After getting married, Mrs. Wang naturally gradually came to know that what her husband was doing was actually a beheading business. However, her gentle nature was only worried but did not have any regrets. She still took care of her husband and raised her children.
The couple has been married for many years and can truly be said to be a married couple with a deep love for each other. If the Wang family had the only dissatisfaction, it was that Hu Longtu sent his son to Lu Siniang's family in Beimang Mountain, which made it rare for mother and son to see each other several times in the past few years.
Seeing her son, whom she had not seen for nearly two years, suddenly appear in front of her, Mrs. Wang couldn't help being surprised and happy. She took her son and asked her about his welfare. Finally, she saw that Hu Long was still white and fat, and he didn't look like he was outside. After suffering a lot, she finally let go of her ever-hanging heart.
Hearing his mother talk about some trivial family matters, Hu Long showed no sign of impatience and responded to various trivial questions one by one in detail, such as the thickness of his clothes and how much he had to eat.
The conversation between the mother and the son continued until dawn. Seeing that the mother, who had been up all night, was still in high spirits and seemed to be able to talk for days and nights, Hu Long hesitated for a moment, and finally said: "Mom, when is the time?" It’s already late…”
Wang, who was talking endlessly, suddenly stopped, and his face, which had always been smiling, also showed a bit of sadness. She had long heard from her husband that it was not convenient for her son to stay at home for a long time, but she thought it would be good to stay at home even for a moment longer. But no matter how much she delayed, her son would eventually leave.
Seeing that his mother was sad, Hu Long had an idea. He silently said "I'm sorry" to Cheng Lingsu who was far away, and then used a trick to comfort his mother. He said with a smile: "Mom, I'm going out this time. It's a matter of business and private. In addition to handling some matters in the meeting, I also made an appointment with Miss Cheng, whom I just told you about, to meet in the capital. If everything goes well, maybe I can bring her to see you next time! "
Sure enough, after hearing these words, Mrs. Wang instantly forgot the sadness of having to part with her son in a hurry, and asked with bright eyes: "Listen to what you said, that Miss Cheng is a virtuous woman." A good woman. Since you have said so, you must marry her back home. If she can give birth to a son and a half for your Hu family, no matter how much your father and son make earth-shaking changes outside, mother will not bother to care."
Hu Long saw his mother knocking on the corner and nailing down the excuse he had used as a perfunctory excuse. He couldn't help complaining in his heart, but he still had a confident and determined look on his face, and he patted his chest and reassured his mother again and again.
