This time the heroes of the "Red Flower Club" returned to the Central Plains. Wen Tailai and Yu Zhenhai were responsible for setting up front lines and investigating the Qing court's movements, and arrived in the capital ahead of everyone else.
Because the "Honghua Club" had wide contacts in the capital, the story that Yu Zhenhai failed to "fight the injustice" for Wen Zuiwen and was instead captured, soon spread to Wen Tailai's ears.
Wen Tailai guessed Hu Yuan's identity from the physical appearance described by his subordinates. Although he was very dissatisfied with Zhenhai's actions, he could not sit idly by and could only come to this stronghold of the "Tiandi Hui" in person to ask for someone - " Although this stronghold of the Tiandihui is secretive, it has not been hidden from the eyes and ears of the "Honghuahui", and vice versa.
He had been there for a while, and while hiding outside the wall, he saw Yu Zhenhai fighting with Hu Long. He also saw that he was definitely no match for Hu Long, so he was determined to make him suffer and learn a lesson.
Hu Long was aware of Wen Tai when he arrived. Although he didn't know the specific identity of the person at that time, he felt that he was a master of martial arts who was even better than Zhen Hai, so he pretended to kill Zhen Hai to lure him into action.
Wen Tailai acted in a hurry without thinking, but later he realized that Hu Yuan had no intention of killing anyone. Otherwise, with his high martial arts skills, even he would not be able to stop him in time.
In the palm power competition between the two, Wen Tailai followed the path of pure yang due to his skill, but failed to reach the state of yang and yin, where hardness and softness complement each other. In the end, it was Hu Long who relied on the more mysterious and mellow " "Liang Yi Xuan Gong" internal strength is superior.
Seeing the two people exchanging greetings across each other, Yu Zhenhai stepped forward with a somewhat ugly face, cupped his fists and saluted Wen Tailai, and called out: "Siguo (brother)."
Because he had bitten his tongue before, he could not help but speak slurred at the moment, which caused Cheng Lingsu, who walked back to Hu Long, to chuckle.
Wen Tailai immediately darkened his face, and said with a calm and dignified manner: "Brother Yu, I already know what happened this time. Who is Wen Zuiweng? Although he is the leader of a sect, he is a man who committed adultery, robbery and robbery. Do evil things.
"This generation of evil thieves, you and I should imitate Master Hu and kill him when we see them. Why do we stand up for him and attack Master Hu instead? The heroes of our 'Red Flower Club' are such kind-hearted people." Don’t you know the difference between evil and right from wrong?”
Yu Zhenhai's face became increasingly ugly, but he did not dare to speak out to contradict him. He could only clench his fists and grit his teeth while bowing his head to listen to the lesson.
When Wen Tai came to see him, he was clearly convinced and sighed: "Well, as the chief protector of this association, I am not qualified to teach you or punish you. The chief helmsman will visit the capital in person soon. When the time comes, you can apologize to him in person. It’s time to receive your punishment.”
After saying that, he turned to Hu Yuan and apologized again and again.
Hu Long had already paid Yu Zhenhai for the sneak attack with his own money, so naturally he would not hold on to the matter anymore. Instead, he pretended to be generous and said a few good words for Yu Zhenhai, which made Wen Tailai so upright. The man became more and more embarrassed.
After Wen Tailai took Yu Zhenhai to leave, Hu Long asked Cheng Lingsu: "Sister Su, with Yu Zhenhai's talent, he really shouldn't have the martial arts skills he has today. Have you seen anything weird?"
Cheng Lingsu muttered: "I see that this person's eyebrows are falling off, and there is a black air condensing between the eyebrows. It seems that he has been living with poison all year round.
"I remember that Master said that there is a side method of poison refining in martial arts, which involves swallowing a small amount of poison first and then using internal force to resist it. When the poison is forced out of the body, the internal force will be deepened.
"It's just that if you use this method to cultivate your internal strength, you can achieve rapid progress, but you will run a huge risk of being poisoned at any time, and it will eventually damage your body and shorten your life span. In fact, you have entered an evil path."
Hu Yuan whispered to himself: "Most of the time, Taoist Baimei didn't sincerely accept his disciples. He just arranged a chess piece in the 'Red Flower Club'. It is reasonable to teach him this kind of self-destructive practice. But Taoist Baimei has sent Feng Daode went to look for the Luding Mountain treasure and made such an arrangement. What is his plan..."
However, when Wen Tailai and Yu Zhenhai returned to the branch of the "Honghua Club" in the capital, they saw the brothers who had been left behind coming forward with a look of joy on their faces and said: "The Fourth Chief, Protector Yu, and the chief helmsman have arrived."
The two of them were overjoyed and surprised when they heard this, and hurriedly followed inside. Sure enough, they saw a man in his thirties who was elegant and handsome but still had the dignity of a leader. It was Chen Jialuo, the chief helmsman of the "Red Flower Club".
Standing next to him was a scholar in his twenties with a very thin figure. He was the former scholar of Chen Jialuo and was now listed as the fifteenth head of the "Red Flower Society".
"My subordinates have met the chief helmsman!" Wen Tailai and Yu Zhenhai came forward to pay their respects.
Chen Jialuo waved his hands with a smile and said: "Fourth brother, Zhenhai, there is no need to be polite. I'd like to thank you in advance on behalf of the brothers for your help."
Xin Yan on the side also stepped forward and saluted the two of them with a smile.
Everyone had finished the ceremony and took their seats.
Chen Jialuo looked at Yu Zhenhai, who was still covered in dust and with blood at the corner of his mouth, shook his head and sighed: "Zhenhai, you did something reckless this time."
He has led the "Red Flower Club" for more than ten years, and his dignity is very dignified. No matter what Yu Zhenhai thinks behind his back, he dare not go beyond it in front of him, so he has to put away all his dissatisfaction. Honestly bow your head and admit your mistake.
In fact, Chen Jialuo had already arrived at the outskirts of Beijing. He had not originally planned to enter the city so quickly. He only hurried here because he received news from the city and was worried that Wen Tailai would not be able to suppress Yu Zhenhai.
Seeing that Yu Zhenhai finally admitted his mistake, he nodded and said: "Since you know your mistake, I will punish you to go to a village in the suburbs to think about your mistakes behind closed doors. You will not be allowed to come out until August 15th."
Yu Zhenhai agreed, turned around and walked out. When he walked out of the door, his eyes finally showed a hint of irrepressible resentment, and then a look of distress.
Previously, he arrived at a secret stronghold set up by his master, Taoist Baimei, in the capital. He learned that Gao Jinzhong, a disciple of his uncle Feng Daode, had also arrived in the capital and left a message saying that his uncle had something to explain and asked him to meet at the stronghold in three days to discuss it in detail.
Now that he was ordered to stay in confinement by Chen Jialuo, he was afraid that he would delay his master's affairs.
After Zhenhai left, Chen Jialuo asked Wen Tailai what he thought of Hu Long.
Wen Tailai first told everything that had just happened, and then said with emotion: "That young rudder Hu is really a great person. Not only is his martial arts extremely strong, but what's more rare is that he has a well-organized way of dealing with the world. His magnanimity is very impressive. It’s heartbreaking.”
Chen Jialuo smiled and said: "It seems that this person is really extraordinary to be praised so highly by Fourth Brother. From the news received in recent years, it seems that he is really a man who can do big things. His planning is far-reaching and the layout is grand, which is comparable to what we had back then. A little calculation is better than too much.
"I would like to take this opportunity to observe him carefully. If he really has that ambition and the corresponding abilities, then there is no need to take the bet too seriously."
Wen Tailai was shocked and said in astonishment: "Chief Rudder, what do you mean..."
Chen Jialuo said calmly: "Although we don't want to admit it, the fact is that the big thing we are pursuing has become increasingly elusive. If Master Hu has a better chance of accomplishing this, why can't we fulfill him? In the face of righteousness, just a little What are the benefits worth?”
Wen Tailai was silent for a long time, then he cupped his fists and gave a deep salute and said: "No matter what the chief rudder decides, my subordinates will have no objection!"
Chen Jialuo thanked him first, and then asked about another matter: "Fourth brother just said that when Master Hu and Zhenhai fought, the last move he used was the 'Guan Ping Holding Seal'?"
Wen Tailai was a little confused and replied: "That's true. This is a widely circulated Sanshou move in Tai Chi. Did the chief helmsman find something fishy?"
Chen Jialuo didn't answer but asked: "If the fourth brother faces this move, how will he respond?"
Wen Tailai said casually: "As for the response, the best way is to use another Sanshou move in Tai Chi, 'The Prodigal Son Turns Back'. Could it be..."
"It's time for the prodigal son to return."
Chen Jialuo let out a long sigh.
"The one who seals the seal has the power. Master Hu Shaoduo's move of 'Guan Ping holding the seal' should be a tactful way to persuade Zhenhai to turn back as soon as possible and not to covet undue power. It's a pity that Zhenhai failed to realize his painstaking efforts. As for suffering a big loss. Is it just that this embarrassing thing within our 'Red Flower Club' has been known to outsiders?"
