"Thank you, fellow Taoist, for showing me the way."
"Master Chu, you are too polite. It is not worth mentioning for such a simple task."
The white-haired old man with a childish face was flattered. He cupped his hands and left happily. However, before leaving, he glanced at Song Jian and was filled with surprise.
This person is actually Master Chu's junior brother. No wonder it is rumored that Master Chu is extremely young.
Chu Chen watched the Taoist training disciple leave, and then without saying anything outside, he directly greeted Song Jian to enter the cave.
Although Song Jian was born with an expressionless "zombie face", what was wrong with him was basically written on his face. When they met, they only called him "Chu Du Guan" for a long time and said nothing else.
Ten years ago, Chu Chen was invited by Mr. Ming Jing to attend the enthronement ceremony. He came to the imperial capital and met Song Jian by chance. At that time, Song Jian was obviously cheerful and talkative after traveling around, but he was not as gloomy and taciturn as he is now.
The two parties sat down, and the little ghost floated over, holding two cups of tongue tea on the tray in his hand.
"Junior Brother Song, this is the cave where I am staying. There is no need to worry about anything. If you have anything to say, just tell me."
When Song Jian heard that Chu Chen called him "Junior Brother" again, his eyes became a little "angry" and his face showed excitement:
"Senior Brother Chu, I'm in trouble."
Sure enough, something happened.
Chu Chen was not surprised at all. Junior Brother Song Jian Song was indifferent and there were not many things that could make him lose his composure.
"Junior Brother Song, please tell me slowly if you have something to say."
Song Jian nodded slightly, calmed down, and immediately explained the whole story.
In other words, Song Jian met Chu Chen in Zhongzhou ten years ago. By chance, he got the credit for "suppressing the bloody rain demon disaster". He became famous in the Immortal Court, received official recognition, and was awarded the fifth-grade Dharma Ribbon.
Although he was only awarded the fifth-grade Dharma Ribbon and did not hold any important immortal position in the Immortal Court, his semi-official status provided him with a lot of convenience in establishing the sect [Baiyundong] in the early stage.
Apart from anything else, [Baiyundong] opened its doors in Zhongzhou quite smoothly in the early stage and accepted disciples.
In two or three years, Song Jian recruited two disciples with good qualifications, took them with him, traveled around the world, and devoted themselves to practice.
Song Jian is cold and indifferent, but behind his "zombie face", he has a chivalrous heart. He also practices the sword cultivation method of "Liujia Eight Gods Blue Dragon Sword" and travels around the world with his young apprentice. Sometimes, when the road is rough, they draw their swords to help, showing the demeanor of a swordsman.
Once, when he was traveling in Youzhou, he encountered monsters chasing a caravan of human monks, killing them and causing rivers of blood. So he acted righteously, killed the monsters with flying swords, and saved the caravan.
It was fate that Song Jian met a Kun Dao in the caravan. He was a sixth-grade Taoist and was quite handsome.
What's more important is that, perhaps because of "the hero saves the beauty", Kun Dao looked at the indifferent and cold Song Jian in a different light and often talked to him.
Every time he hit a wall, Kun Xiu never tired of it and continued to struggle.
Even the "zombie" Song Jian couldn't withstand the constant pestering and gentleness of a beautiful Kun Xiu.
After going back and forth, Song Jian's "hundred-refined strength" turned into soft fingers, and he made peace with this beautiful Kun.
Speaking of which, this Kun cultivator is not an ordinary casual cultivator. Her surname is Liu and her given name is Ruyan. She lives in Zhongzhou and her family is quite wealthy. She is a famous cultivator family in Baiyu County. Although there are no monks with great supernatural powers in charge, it is not considered a wealthy family. However, there are several masters of fifth-level Taoist cultivation, and their strength is quite good.
Liu Ruyan was the beloved legitimate daughter of the family, but the Liu family saw that Song Jian had a fifth-level Taoism at a young age and was extremely talented, so there was no drama of "beating the mandarin ducks with a stick".
Not only did the two people's good deeds come true, the Liu family even gave Song Jian a mountain called "Little Red Snake Mountain" as the residence of his sect [Baiyun Cave] after hearing that he intended to establish a sect.
This Little Red Snake Mountain was originally an ordinary hill. Over the years, the world has evolved, gradually developed spiritual veins, and turned into a spiritual land. Several acres of spiritual land can be cultivated casually, which is worth a lot of money.
In addition, this spiritual land is located in Zhongzhou, where land is at a premium, so its value is needless to say.
Song Jian had worked hard to save for decades, but he might not be able to afford it.
With this unexpected encounter, Song Jian became prosperous in Zhongzhou over the years. He founded a sect, married Bai Fumei, and his Taoism and cultivation gradually increased. He was really reaching the pinnacle of his life, and it was enviable to everyone.
"Good guy~Why are all the old friends I know behave like this?"
After Chu Chen heard about Song Jian's past ten years, he secretly cursed in his heart. He was such a scholar and so rich. He never expected that the zombie-faced Song Jian would actually be attracted by beautiful women. He would give money and land to others. This was really disappointing. He was shocked.
"Junior Brother Song, congratulations!"
Chu Chen held up his hands to congratulate him, and then he couldn't help but feel curious, and asked thoughtfully:
"Right now, is the Liu family in trouble, or is Baiyundong in trouble?"
"Everyone is in trouble."
Song Jian sighed and said: "A year ago, someone came to me and the Liu family and claimed to buy Little Red Snake Mountain. They offered an extremely generous price. However, after discussing it with my father-in-law, I rejected him flatly."
"The spiritual veins of Xiaochi Snake Mountain have gathered over the years, and it has been favored by heaven and earth. The spiritual land is getting bigger and bigger. It is a treasure land. No matter how much money we pay, we are not willing to sell it. However, I never expected that the root of the disaster would be laid. .”
"Oh? Does the other party want to buy and sell by force?"
Chu Chen frowned slightly.
At first glance, this Little Red Snake Mountain is a treasure land that is outstanding for thousands of miles. It is coveted, which is not surprising.
However, Zhongzhou is a land in the capital, and there are still people who are so arrogant and domineering, using their power to bully others?
"It's not like there was any forced buying or selling."
Song Jian shook his head and said:
"Half a year ago, a steward of the Fengming Hou Mansion suddenly found the Liu family and asked the Liu family to help the Hou Mansion go to Youzhou to purchase natural materials and treasures. After completing the errand, he would give a reward. In the past few months, things went quite smoothly. The Liu family completed I got the job and got a lot of reward."
The reward money is not much, but it is hard-earned money. The most important thing is that it is connected to Fengminghou Mansion. The Liu family's future business will be much smoother.
Fengminghou Mansion and Qingyanghou Mansion are both the founders of the Dachang Dynasty. Fengminghou's fiefdom was established in the rich land of Zhongzhou. His ancestral momentum is three-thirds more than Qingyanghou's, and his power is extraordinary. .
If the Liu family can catch up with Fengminghou Mansion, then they will naturally have a big backer and have a good fortune.
However, it backfired.
A few days ago, the Liu family went to Youzhou to purchase heavenly materials and earthly treasures according to the orders of Fengming Houfu, and also helped the Houfu to transport a batch of treasures. Unexpectedly, the chamber of commerce was attacked by monsters and contained the Houfu's natural materials and earthly treasures. The storage magic weapon was lost, causing great losses.
It doesn't matter if the loss is big, the most important thing is that many of these treasures of heaven and earth are used by the young master of the Hou Mansion to cleanse the muscles and cut the marrow, which delays the time and ruins the good thing.
The Hou Mansion was furious and deprived the Liu family of their status as a "supplier" to the Hou Mansion, and even came to ask for huge compensation.
The Liu family knew they were in the wrong and did not dare to say anything more. They promised to pay compensation to Fengminghou Mansion. However, who knew that Fengminghou Mansion wanted "Little Red Snake Mountain" as soon as it opened its mouth.
Good guy, set up a trap to kill pigs!
After hearing the whole story, Chu Chen, who had two lifetimes of experience, immediately saw that something was fishy.
Judging from the final result, this is a typical scam. From the beginning to the end, the Liu family probably did not encounter some chance and found a backer, but was set up and tricked. It is another kind of " "Snatching and plundering" means.
"Junior Brother Song, did you give Little Red Snake Mountain to Fengminghou Mansion?"
"Give it."
Song Jian's tone was calm, but the fleeting anger and grievance in his eyes reflected his true inner feelings.
My arms can't hold my thighs.
Especially the behemoth Fengming Houfu did not engage in forced buying and selling, but deliberately set up traps. It was a small family and a small faction, and there was no way around it.
Even if they go to the government, they can't win the case.
Chu Chen was slightly moved.
Song Jian once worked under him, so he knew him quite well. The dull Song Jian didn't like to ask for help.
Since Xiao Chi Snake Mountain has been given away, there is no reason for Song Jian to come to him later.
With his temperament, he would definitely break his teeth and swallow it in his stomach in the end, so he wouldn't bother him.
Just as he was about to ask, Song Jian beside him spoke again:
"My father-in-law and I thought that by handing over the Little Red Snake Mountain, the matter would be settled, but who knows, the Fengming Hou Mansion was so greedy that they not only wanted the Little Red Snake Mountain, but also wanted to swallow up the Liu family's meager wealth. He made up many non-existent treasures out of thin air and lied about the losses of the Hou Mansion."
"If we go by the accounts reported by the Hou Mansion, the Liu family's bankruptcy this time won't be enough to compensate them."
Speaking of this, Song Jian looked a little embarrassed and hesitant.
Originally, he was desperate and didn't have much hope for things.
However, a few days ago, while listening to the chats of monks from outside the county teahouse, I accidentally heard that a high-ranking scholar from the imperial Taoist temple had come to the Taoist temple in the imperial capital. His attainments in alchemy and classics had the bearing of a master. He benefited a lot from listening to the lectures on scriptures.
Someone else said that this senior Taoist sect came from Qingzhou and studied under the Lingshan Sect. He was no more than a year old and was extremely talented.
Song Jian, who was desperate at that time, heard the gossip of passers-by and was immediately shocked to find that he actually knew this Taoist master.
This led to the scene in front of me.
However, Song Jian was a shy person after all. When things came to a close, he still hesitated and seemed very embarrassed to ask for help:
"Senior Brother Chu, look."
Song Jian was probably afraid that Chu Chen would be in trouble, so he immediately added:
"Xiao Chi Snake Mountain, we don't want it anymore. We are also willing to try our best to pay the compensation that the Hou Mansion wants. You are a monk with great supernatural powers and have a lot of face. Let's see if you can help us make peace. Please give us Baiyun Cave and the A horse from the Liu family.”
Seeing Song Jian's "cautious" look, Chu Chen shook his head and sighed secretly in his heart.
Back then, Song Jian traveled among the side sects, the Demon Sect, and the Immortal Court with ease. He was not afraid of anything and had no fear at all.
However, after these years of experience, establishing a sect, and marrying a beautiful wife, he has scruples and has become cautious in everything.
Even if he knew that the Fengminghou Mansion was setting up a trap, he had no intention of going to Xianting or seeking justice from him. Instead, he wanted to settle the matter and not dare to offend the Fengminghou Mansion.
This change cannot be said to be good or bad.
For Song Jian, he had no supporter behind him. This change was helpless but extremely realistic.
After all, it’s easy to break just over.
The Dachang Celestial Dynasty has been at peace for thousands of years. Although the Dachang Celestial Dynasty is at its peak of national power, the power of the noble and large sects of the Immortal Sect is also at its peak. It is not a small sect at all, and a small sect can compete with it.
Back then, Chu Chen was just an ordinary monk from a small sect and family in Qingzhou. He would have been helpless when seeing something like this happen. Thinking back then, when something happened to his younger brother, he could only give in.
However, today, Chu Chen is no longer what he used to be. He is not afraid of any noble family or great sect.
Chu Chen did not hesitate and immediately agreed to the matter.
"Junior brother Song, you call me senior brother, I will take care of this matter."
Not to mention anything else, just Song Jian's words of "senior brother", he couldn't just sit back and watch.
After all, he used the Heart Temple to obtain the secret skill of the "White Ape Manual" [Liukjia Eight Gods Qinglong Sword], and he has a close relationship with Song Jian and the sect he founded [Baiyundong].
This time, [Baiyundong] was bullied, so he naturally wanted to take action to make this fate come true.
Moreover, instead of begging the Fengming Hou Mansion to let him go, he went to the Hou Mansion to ask for an explanation.
"Thank you, Senior Brother Chu!"
Song Jian didn't know what Chu Chen was thinking, so he was quite happy when he saw that Chu Chen was willing to come forward. There was a bit of excitement on Zombie's face.
In the Fengminghou Mansion, deep inside the inner residence, there is an elegant courtyard with flowers in full bloom and bamboos dancing in the air.
A man who looked like a middle-aged housekeeper tiptoed along the bluestone path to the front of the small courtyard house. He stopped at the foot of the wooden steps and bowed his hands respectfully into the house:
"I pay my respects to the second master!"
"Huhuhu~"
The windows of the hut slowly opened, letting in a gentle breeze.
A middle-aged Taoist priest in rich clothes sat cross-legged on the futon in the clean room. When he noticed the visitor, he didn't even open his eyes and asked lightly:
"How did you go about explaining your matter?"
The middle-aged butler bowed, showed a flattering smile, and said with a smile:
"Reporting to the second master, things are going very smoothly. The Liu family and the small sect Baiyundong have agreed to hand over Little Red Snake Mountain, and the land deed has been obtained. In the past few days, they have moved out one by one. This nail has finally given in. "
After saying that, the middle-aged housekeeper continued:
"In the past few days, Lao Nu has sent monks from his family to search everywhere and clear out dozens of miles around Xiaochi Snake Mountain."
"Great kindness!"
When the middle-aged Taoist heard this, he slowly opened his eyes, with a joyful look on his face:
"This has been done well. When the matter is completed, there will be a heavy reward."
"Thank you, second master! Thank you, second master!"
The middle-aged housekeeper was overjoyed when he heard this. He bowed to thank him and flattered him:
"Second Master, these days, I sent people to take a closer look and found that this mountain has great potential. It is very likely to evolve into a rare blessed land with unimaginable value. You are really discerning. You saw it a year ago. Little Red Snake Mountain is extraordinary.”
The middle-aged Taoist smiled noncommittally:
"What do you know? Little Red Snake Mountain is not that simple. What's inside?"
At this point, the middle-aged Taoist noticed something and stopped talking. He said no more. However, the excitement and excitement that flashed in his eyes was undisguised.
(End of chapter)
