Gu Shengchao once visited King Wu's Palace at night and went there with ease. He led twenty soldiers in civilian clothes selected by Fan Lixin to load the gifts in vehicles and go there.
The person in charge of the reception at Wu Wangdian looked through the list and found the Double Sword Gate, but he had already signed up and sent gifts a few days ago.
Gu Shengchao had no choice but to explain: "Our sect has only been inherited for a few generations, and it cannot be compared with other people's hundreds of years of foundation. I just want to use this opportunity to get some light from King Wu Palace, so I can enjoy the shade under the big tree."
Seeing that the congratulatory gift sent by Gu Shengchao was of great value, Wuwangdian immediately sent him an invitation: "With this, you can attend the Heroes Meeting. Wuwangdian is close to the capital and worried about disturbing the emperor, so the official activities are all in Fanzhou. We Wu Wangdian has booked all the inns in Fanzhou, so you can stay wherever you like with the invitation, and they will tell you where to go to participate."
"Thank you."
When Gu Shengchao was about to leave, the people from King Wu Palace stopped him again and said: "The sects we contacted have already informed in advance the number of people who can participate in the Heroes Association. Small sects like you who come to participate by yourself only allow four people." People come in. If you go to Fanzhou, you don’t need so many people to go there, otherwise you won’t even have a place to live.”
After leaving King Wu's Palace, Gu Shengchao went back to discuss with Fan Lixin.
The Imperial Guards led by Fan Lixin were full of talents, and he selected three soldiers who were proficient in double swords and asked them to rush to Fanzhou together.
Before leaving the capital, Gu Shengchao first bid farewell to Liu Ximei.
When she heard that she was going to Fanzhou, she looked at Gu Shengchao and begged after a moment of silence, "Take me with you."
Fanzhou is the most important stronghold of Miaochun Pavilion. All the stunning beauties who are famous all over the world are concentrated there, and wealthy merchants flock there, including Liu Ximei, who has lived there for as long as he can remember.
"Are you planning to reminisce with your former sisters?" Gu Shengchao joked.
"No." Liu Ximei shook her head decisively: "I am going to kill someone."
Liu Ximei was usually gentle and charming, always looking harmless to humans and animals, but at this moment, she showed a murderous aura that she had never seen before.
"Who to kill?" Gu Shengchao knew that she was not joking.
Liu Ximei said angrily: "Dong Youfu, the master of Miaochun Pavilion."
Dong E and Yuchi Yao also gathered around. They had never seen Liu Ximei so angry.
"What kind of position does the Pavilion Master hold?" Gu Shengchao was puzzled.
Thinking of the past, Liu Ximei trembled with anger: "There are semicolons all over the Miaochun Pavilion. Each semicolon is responsible for the pavilion leader. The pavilion leader leads many squad leaders, and each squad leader leads many nursing homes. Therefore, every state and county's The master of Miaochun Pavilion has absolute rights."
Seeing her furious look, Gu Shengchao immediately agreed: "My wife is weak, so leave the murder to me. I promise to bring his head to see you."
Liu Ximei refused: "No, I once secretly swore that if I, Liu Ximei, have the ability, I must kill him with my own hands."
"I thought this wish would never come true in this life. Ever since I met you and learned Kung Fu, I found that day getting closer and closer. Now only you can help me and take this opportunity to avenge me. I'm afraid, I'm afraid of that Dong Blessed to die early, I will always be filled with resentment for the rest of my life." When Liu Ximei mentioned her sadness, she couldn't help but shed two lines of tears.
Yuchi Yao hugged her, wiped away her tears and comforted her: "Mom, I listen to you. No matter whether you go to the mountain of knives or into the sea of fire, I will accompany you to fight them."
"And me." Dong E stood next to Liu Ximei and said, "My brother is unreliable. If my sister follows my sister-in-law and kills him, everything will be turned upside down."
Gu Shengchao was depressed: "Look at what you said, it's not like I didn't help, it makes me seem like an ungrateful person."
Dong E said loudly: "Then tell me whether you will let my sister-in-law go. If you don't let her go, I will sever the brother-sister relationship with you and disown you as my brother."
"Auntie, I listen to you, but time is tight and we need to pack up and leave now." Gu Shengchao was helpless.
"Really?" Liu Ximei burst into tears and smiled, taking out a handkerchief to wipe her tears, and ordered: "Yao'er, sister Dong'e, hurry up and pack up and leave immediately."
"That's great." Yuchi Yao is the youngest and is at an innocent age. Of course she is happy to be able to go out.
A carriage was parked in the yard. The three women simply packed their luggage. Liu Ximei and Yuchi Yao got into the carriage, and Dong E drove slowly on the road.
"Can you do it? How about we switch?" Gu Shengchao rode beside him, and the three soldiers followed behind.
"cut."
Dong E said disdainfully: "We won't be able to live a good life while you are away? Let me tell you, I drove my sister-in-law and sister Yao to visit the mountains and rivers near the capital. We were very happy. It was not at all what you imagined. That’s boring.”
Gu Shengchao lowered his voice and said: "I'm not worried about your driving skills, I'm worried about your sister-in-law's beautiful country and her appearance in the public eye may cause unnecessary trouble."
Dong E giggled and said, "You can rest assured. My sister-in-law's disguise skills are not bragging. Even I can't recognize them. Besides, sister Yao and I have learned the magic skill of iron arms. Who dares to bully us? We The three of them beat him together."
Gu Shengchao thought about it. Everyone was living well when he was not in the capital, but he was worried in vain.
Along the way, we met several teams, obviously people from the martial arts world, probably also participating in the Heroes Association.
After passing a wide stone bridge, Liu Ximei poked her head out to look, pointed ahead and said: "Go down this small river, and you'll reach Fanzhou in another half-day's journey."
Liu Ximei asked Dong E to stop the car. She simply smoothed it off and put makeup on Dong E and Yuchi Yao. At first glance, they looked like three ordinary village girls who would not look at them twice.
Gu Shengchao also lamented that the person who could make a delicate woman decide to kill must have a place for him to die.
Miaochun Pavilion was originally a place of romance. Liu Ximei was sold there since she was a child and suffered a lot in order to survive. Although she never mentioned it, you can imagine that she suffered all kinds of insults.
Continuing on the road, we arrived at a prosperous city at dusk.
There are no tall walls in the entire city, only spacious and smooth roads leading in all directions.
There were many tents set up outside the city. After Gu Shengchao inquired, it turned out that all the inns in the city were really booked by King Wu Palace. Even if they had money, they could not stay in the inns, so they had to set up tents outside the city to live temporarily.
Gu Shengchao was in trouble and discussed it with the three soldiers who were following him. One of them said cheerfully: "Sir, even if you take your family to live in the city, we are all from poor backgrounds. Even sleeping in a tent is better than a shabby thatched hut in our hometown. We just need to obey your orders, that’s all your orders.”
After helping the three people set up the tent, Gu Shengchao and the three women entered the city.
At the most conspicuous place beside the road, a banner was unfolded with the words "Heroes Association Consultation" written on it.
Gu Shengchao took out the invitation and asked, and soon someone told him how to get there and which inn he should rest at.
According to the address given by the other party, Gu Shengchao and his party found an inn to stay.
There were both men and women in the inn, and it was quite lively. While Gu Shengchao was preparing to send dinner to the three soldiers, Dong E had already found out that the people living here were all from unknown sects.
Wuwang Palace is set up according to the standard of two people per room, and the four of them can fit in.
The four of them were all vague about what the Heroes Association was. After dinner, they went to the streets together to watch the excitement and learn about the situation.
Fanzhou was built next to the river, and a river passed through the city and finally merged into the river. All the luxurious clubs were located near the water. It coincided with the Heroes' Meeting, and there were lanterns and colorful decorations everywhere.
The reflection of light and shadow makes these clubs more radiant.
Liu Ximei was familiar with the terrain here. She first came to Miaochun Pavilion, walked around and told Gu Shengchao how many doors there were and what they looked like inside, so that she could escape in time.
He noticed that the river flowed in front of the main entrance. In order to attract business, many large and small boats were parked on the river to provide different services to tourists.
Walking on the street, even though it is night, there are many pedestrians, and the various street snacks exude the tempting fragrance.
Liu Ximei stopped from time to time to buy some for Dong E and Yuchi Yao to taste. The two little girls jumped up and down excitedly, so happy.
As we walked, we came to a hill beside the river, where many people were busy. At the foot of the hill is a tall wall, and people's hard work can be seen where the lights shine above.
Someone in the know pointed in that direction and said angrily: "The day after tomorrow is the Heroes' Meeting in the evening, and heroes from all over the world will attend. Unfortunately, we don't have invitations, so we can't take a look."
"Our three-legged cat kung fu is not worth mentioning at all. You saw the pillar of light rising to the sky from the Poison Sect a few days ago. I heard that someone flew to the sky. If we can reach that level, we will still care about this hero association. In the morning When the gods are gone." Another person agreed.
Knowing the location and time of the Heroes' Meeting, the four of them slowly returned to a place with few people. Liu Ximei whispered: "The hill where the Heroes' Meeting is held is also owned by Miaochun Pavilion, and we are specially allowed to accompany the dignitaries to enjoy the flowers and the moon. .”
When she said these words, her expression was a little sad, and Gu Shengchao knew that it had aroused her sadness again.
Back at the inn, Liu Ximei first went to Dong E and Yuchi Yao's guest room to chat for a while, and then went back to rest with Gu Shengchao.
Probably tired, Liu Ximei fell asleep.
"The sky is dry and things are dry, be careful of the fire." Three gongs sounded, and the watchman slowly walked away.
Liu Ximei pushed Gu Shengchao to wake up: "Shengchao, get up and walk with me."
"Where are you going in the middle of the night?" Ancient Sage Chao murmured, and then woke up: "Are you going now?"
Liu Ximei nodded and took out the night clothes that had been prepared long ago.
Gu Shengchao didn't hesitate, got up and changed his clothes, and the two of them climbed over the wall quietly.
Even though it was night, because of the presence of Miaochun Pavilion, there were many pedestrians on the road.
Fortunately, tonight is the first day of the new year, and the sky is a little gloomy, so even if there are people, it is difficult to spot the two of them.
Climbing in through the side wall of Miaochun Pavilion, Liu Ximei, who was familiar with the route, led him from the front and soon arrived at a small courtyard at the back.
The wall of the small courtyard is actually higher than the wall of Miaochun Pavilion, which is really unexpected.
Gu Shengchao helped Liu Ximei turn in, and he could see that there were three main rooms. The lights were on in the middle, and the figures reflected on the window paper under the lights inside were vaguely visible.
"Let me tell you, I, Dong Youfu, have told you the whole Miaochun Pavilion. If you want to escape, I think you want to die."
With a "boom" sound, someone hit the wall of the room hard.
Gu Shengchao held Liu Ximei's hand tightly and realized that she was so murderous that he couldn't help but rush in.
