Gu Shengchao looked at the huge fishing nets in the hands of those people under the night, and secretly worried that they must be trying to use the fishing nets to cover the attackers and capture them alive.
Not long after, a black shadow floated down from the slanting thorn, landed steadily on the high platform, and stood opposite the person who arrived first.
The visitor's right sleeve was empty and sewn together with his robe. It was obvious that he had lost his right arm. He held the knife in his left hand, and the blade was cold and cold under the starlight.
He was of medium build and had a slightly thin face. It was clear to the ancient sage that he was Zhuang Lutao.
"Zhuang Lutao, I respect you as a man. You came as scheduled in ten days and met me on time late at night. As long as you are willing to submit to me, the previous unpleasantness can be wiped out. How about that?" The man was wearing a hood and could not see clearly. looks.
Shaking the big knife in his hand, Zhuang Lutao said angrily: "Impossible, more than ten lives of our people have to be paid with blood, so don't try to use your sweet words to confuse me. You are called Mr. Tianqing, and you say you want the people of the world to celebrate together, but under the name Under the guise of robbing the rich and giving to the poor, they are robbing families and homes behind the scenes. If you don’t hand over the people you kidnapped that day, I’m not done with you.”
Mr. Tianqing was amused maliciously: "Are a few old, young, sick and disabled people worthy of Brother Zhuang being so angry? Could it be that the little girl among them is your sweetheart?"
"Bah!" Zhuang Lutao said angrily: "Stop using your nastiness to judge others."
Mr. Tianqing waved his hands and said disdainfully: "Don't do this, you make others become evil villains. Let's talk about it. We passed by and wanted to ask for some water that day, but we didn't expect that the villagers were bullying people and asking for help. The hoe wanted to fight us tooth and nail, but the brothers didn't know the severity of their attacks, and that's why we injured a few of you. Later, when you came and killed our people too, we were already even."
Zhuang Lutao snorted coldly: "What you said is easy, then let's pay one life for another. I will kill seven more of you and kidnap five of you. This is only fair and reasonable."
"You don't know how to show appreciation." Mr. Tianqing waved his hand and grasped the sword, "I cherish you as a talented person. If you want to recruit me to find a job in Tianqing's gang, you will be fined if you don't drink a toast, so don't blame me for being rude. "
He thrust his sword straight at Zhuang Lutao.
When the opponent's sword was about to pierce his chest, Zhuang Lutao stretched out his sword and lifted it outwards. He controlled the sword with a hook, and the blade rushed towards Master Tianqing's shoulder.
After just one encounter, Young Master Tianqing fell into a passive position. With quick hands and eyes, he quickly stepped aside and slashed towards Zhuang Lutao's right armpit with his long sword.
Zhuang Lutao didn't have a right arm, and his right side was a weak point. Fortunately, his sword skills were unpredictable, and he didn't lose when he moved the sword horizontally.
As the two switched between offense and defense, Young Master Tianqing gradually lost ground. He retreated while fighting. When he reached the high platform, he accidentally fell down and ran away into the distance.
Zhuang Lutao took a few steps forward to pursue him. When he reached the edge of the high platform, he suddenly jumped into the air and jumped back.
A big net just closed, and Young Master Tianqing was covered in it.
"I've seen through your tricks a long time ago. You don't keep your word and carry out sneak attacks behind the scenes. You still claim to be working for the benefit of the people. It's pure fart." Zhuang Lutao's figure blended into the night. Only the sound was heard but no one was seen. Suddenly, a black line The shadow floated over and landed steadily on the treetops nearby.
Zhuang Lutao's body floated up and down as the branches swayed, and he mocked: "It's too childish for you to ambush in the dark. Can you hide more secretly next time?"
Mr. Tianqing emerged from the net in embarrassment and said angrily: "A bunch of trash, I told you to hide them all, but you showed your flaws. Get all the useless things back."
Everyone was scolded and silently cleaned up the abandoned net on the ground.
Young Master Tianqing raised his head angrily and saw Zhuang Lutao looking leisurely on the treetops. The unknown anger in his heart became even stronger. He jumped up and stabbed him with his sword.
Zhuang Lutao and Master Tianqing were going back and forth in the tree, and they fought for hundreds of rounds without deciding the outcome.
The ancient sage saw clearly in the dark that Zhuang Lutao's sword technique was the Feng Wu sword technique that he had improved upon himself, combining the essence of his previous sword techniques to form his own unique and unique kung fu.
The improved sword technique, which is both offensive and defensive, and the blade is sharp and elegant, began to force Master Tianqing to fall off the high platform. Half of them were that Master Tianqing was really unable to defeat him, and the other half were deliberately setting a trap to capture him.
The two of them could see the flash of swords and shadows in the tree, but in fact they were not dangerous. Zhuang Lutao deliberately showed mercy and did not use his killing moves at the critical moment.
Gu Shengchao didn't know his intention. Could it be that he wanted to find out the flaw in the opponent's swordsmanship?
But hundreds of moves have passed, and the opponent's loopholes have long been known. Although he can't kill him with one move, it is more than enough to hurt him.
Gu Shengchao suddenly understood that Zhuang Lutao was deliberately delaying time and entangled Mr. Tianqing.
Is he waiting for help?
Sure enough, Gu Shengchao sensed the auras of six people coming from afar.
Among these six people, only one has a calm aura and is a master. The other five have fluctuating auras, and they are all ordinary people.
However, the aura of this master seemed familiar, and I couldn't remember who it was in a daze.
Gu Shengchao didn't know many acquaintances in the West Cold Country. He could count them on his fingers, and there were even fewer masters.
He eliminated them one by one, leaving only one possibility.
The water is exquisite!
Gu Shengchao found it inconceivable that Zhuang Lutao, who lived in a corner of the border, had anything to do with the elder of Yunqi Palace outside the Yunqi Palace in Yunshang City, the capital city of Xiling.
But then I thought about it, he had no connection with Wan Yanxi originally. They just met by chance. Could it be that they didn't meet under certain conditions?
Thinking of this, Ancient Sage Chao immediately felt calm and calmed down to observe the surrounding situation.
Zhuang Lutao and Master Tianqing were entangled in the tree. Everyone from Tianqing's gang gathered around to cheer for their master. Although there were more than fifty people among them, they were all ordinary practitioners, so they were not afraid.
Gu Shengchao slowly moved towards Shui Linglong under the cover of night. Everyone in the Tianqing Gang was shouting crazily, so they could not notice Gu Shengchao in the dark.
On the spacious street, Shui Linglong was leading five people towards this side in a hurry.
An old couple, a mother with a baby in her arms, and a little girl following behind.
"Where is Xiaozhuang? He suffered a lot for us and even lost his right arm. If he has another misfortune, we will fight tooth and nail to avenge him." The old man gasped.
Shui Linglong consoled her, "Don't worry, old man. Brother Zhuang's martial arts skills will naturally entangle them, otherwise he wouldn't have let me rescue you first, saving him more worries."
"That's good." The old man walked hurriedly, coughing violently without taking a breath.
"Who?" Shui Linglong was alert. She noticed someone in the darkness by the roadside and immediately held her sword in hand to protect the five people.
Gu Shengchao jumped out and saluted, lowering his voice and said: "It's me, student Gu Shengchao pays homage to Elder Shui."
"Is it you?" Shui Linglong was so surprised to see that it was the Ancient Sage, she stepped forward and grabbed his arm: "You are not in the Dawu Dynasty, why did you come here?"
Gu Shengchao sighed and said, "It's hard to explain in a word. I have some relationship with Yang Qianhui and the others. Once I help Brother Zhuang Lutao repel these people, the student will discuss it in detail with Elder Shui."
"Yes, yes, it's important to help Xiaozhuang first." The old man had extensive experience and could see that the relationship between the two of them was unusual, and he was afraid that their affectionate relationship would delay the business.
Shui Linglong smiled lightly and immediately returned to normal.
Gu Shengchao consoled him: "Brother Zhuang can handle it completely. He deliberately entangled Young Master Tianqing just to let Elder Shui save people."
"Yes, let's help Brother Zhuang." Shui Linglong heard the sound in front and ran over first.
Gu Shengchao protected the five of them and followed behind.
By the time they came close, Shui Linglong and Zhuang Lutao had already driven Master Tianqing into despair with their swords.
Young Master Tianqing had several wounds on his body, with blood pouring out. In the end, he was defeated and his left arm was cut off by Zhuang Lutao with a knife. While he was distracted by the pain, Shui Linglong killed him with a sword and removed Young Master Tianqing's body from the tree. Kick down.
Tianqing, who was watching below, helped everyone knock down the hozen and scatter it, and in an instant they all fled without a trace.
"Thank you Elder Shui for your help." Returning to the ground, Zhuang Lutao bowed deeply to Shui Linglong.
Shui Linglong helped Zhuang Lutao up and said, "Brother Zhuang is out of town. It's a simple task. You are so polite that I am speechless."
Seeing that the matter was resolved perfectly, Zhuang Lutao was about to take his people back. He suddenly saw Gu Shengchao and was stunned.
"Brother Zhuang, I don't know him, let me introduce him." Shui Linglong just started to speak, but she saw Zhuang Lutao stepping forward and hugging Gu Shengchao, and couldn't help but said, "Good brother, we meet again here."
This time it was Shui Linglong's turn to be confused: "What, you guys know each other too?"
"Not only did we know each other, but we also had a fight. He chased me for two days and two nights." Zhuang Lutao patted Gu Shengchao on the shoulder and was reluctant to leave.
Gu Shengchao also said truthfully: "The acupuncture points of Bai Pei'an, the instructor of the outer courtyard, were tapped by me, and you can't unlock them. The internal skills and mental methods were taught by Brother Zhuang, and they are truly superior skills."
Shui Linglong suddenly realized: "No wonder, I said Brother Zhuang's internal energy is weird, so that's the reason."
Zhuang Lutao also said modestly: "My sword skills are still taught by Brother Gu, otherwise I would be a loser."
Shui Linglong waved her hand: "Okay, you two, please stop being humble to each other. I'm starting to get jealous. Let's meet at Tianfeng Restaurant in the city tomorrow at noon. This is my Yunqi Palace territory, and I'll be the host and treat you to drinks."
Zhuang Lutao was a little embarrassed, but Gu Shengchao agreed: "Then Elder Laoshui will spend the money. We are more respectful than obeying orders. We will definitely attend the appointment on time."
Shui Linglong turned around and disappeared into the night, while Zhuang Lutao looked at his five clansmen with confusion.
Gu Shengchao understood his difficulties: "Brother Zhuang, there is no need to be embarrassed. The inn where I live should be vacant at the moment, so that the five of them can live in the middle. Brother Zhuang lives outside. We will ensure that they are safe."
Thinking about it, Zhuang Lutao led his tribe back with Gu Shengchao.
Sure enough, as Gu Shengchao expected, everyone in the Tianqing Gang disappeared without a trace, and the guest room was naturally unoccupied.
The innkeeper immediately arranged for the five of them to stay. Zhuang Lutao lived on the outside and protected the five people in the middle with Gu Shengchao on the inside.
