"Uh... do you have any conspiracy?" Xiao Kelong said with his eyes narrowed. He couldn't conclude that He Nan was up to something, and what made him feel subtle was that the prices on both sides were too unequal - then there was only one answer. If he could really help He Nan destroy Qing-faced Yama, he would The benefits obtained are far greater than the benefits offered to oneself.
Of course, it's possible that the conditions He Nan offered before were all just bragging.
"I can understand that you have such concerns, but what I want to say is - there is no harm in helping you. It will only be a labor for a few days at most." He Nan was still trying to comfort me.
"What can you get after getting rid of the bandit leader?" Xiao Kelong asked, this was what he cared about most.
Unexpectedly, He Nan shook his head: "I can't tell you this."
At first glance, He Nan's answer basically meant that the negotiation had broken down, but Xiao Kelong temporarily lowered his guard after asking and answering this question - doesn't it sound incredible?
In fact, the reason is very simple. People will always have a skeptical and contemptuous attitude towards things that are free and easily available, while things that are expensive and difficult to obtain will be involuntarily labeled as "you get what you pay for". Label.
He Nan's hiding attitude made Xiao Kelong feel that "there is a conspiracy", and then subconsciously established a psychological defense line in his heart - that is, "You have a conspiracy and I am also prepared, then we will Just ride on the donkey and read the songbook and see what happens."
The negotiations were all about risks and benefits. He Nan had given Xiao Kelong enough room to choose, so there was no need for Xiao Kelong to veto it immediately.
"Okay, now I promise to take you back to the sect." Xiao Kelong reluctantly agreed to He Nan's request, "But... if you really have evil intentions, I guarantee you will not be able to leave Yanshan."
He Nan also smiled. He finally didn't waste his words. He nodded and said, "It's up to you."
Yanshan is located within the jurisdiction of Luoyan County, and is only two to three hundred miles away from the county town. The three of them set out at noon, how could they reach the Jinghong Sect before night.
In fact, the founder of the Jinghong Sect did not designate Yanshan as the base of his sect. In fact, he was just a wandering martial artist who strictly abided by the rule of "using dual-wielding weapons" that he had set for himself. His martial arts skills were not outstanding and he could only be regarded as a second-rate figure at that time.
However, the Patriarch received a good disciple when he was traveling around. This good disciple not only learned to dual-wield swords from his master, but also collected and adapted the usage of many other weapons on this basis. Because of this The disciple's ancestral home was in Yanshan, so he returned to his hometown to establish a sect in his later years, founded the name Yanshan Jinghong, and regarded his master as the founder of the Jinghong Sect.
Although the leader is a talented warrior, there are not so many geniuses like him in the world, and even many young people with good qualifications are more willing to choose relatively simple and easy-to-achieve methods. Other martial arts, so even though the Jinghong Sect has a master in charge, it will inevitably not change the situation of the sect being weak.
At the Jianghu Young Heroes Conference ten years ago, the Jinghong Sect came to prominence. Four wizards participated, and all achieved good rankings. Yan Chunlai even defeated the top favorite to win the championship - Xumi Temple's Kong Ming's little master is the best. Since then, the Jinghong Sect has gained the reputation and capital to become a quasi-first-class sect in the world.
Of course, the current Jinghong Sect is still not considered first-rate - there are nine first-rate forces in the world today, with a structure of "three above, four above, two below".
These three sects are "Changfeng Academy, Xumi Temple and Fuyao Sect". These three major sects respectively adhere to the three religious doctrines of "Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism". They have been passed down for a long time and have a long history. Naturally, they have many disciples and their overall strength is also The strongest. Rather than saying that the above three sects are martial arts sects, it is better to say that they are schools relying on culture and religion. The "martial arts" aspect only accounts for a small part of them. As for the status of the above three sects, let alone people in the world, they are just. Even the imperial court had to give Shang San San Bo a favor, and many officials in the court were proud to be friends with the Shang San Sect.
Compared with the upper three sects, the strength of the middle four sects is not much different, but their influence is far inferior. The four sects are "Beggars Gang, Sihai Gang, Guanghan Palace and Yaowangzhai." The Beggars Gang is naturally the leader of beggars in the world; the Sihai Gang "lives on water" and has great authority in the three rivers and four seas; The people in Guanghan Palace are all graceful and graceful women; but this Yaowangzhai is a medical sect that hangs pots to help the world.
The first seven sects are all well-known and upright sects, but the next two sects have to be said to be much more eccentric than them. It is not an exaggeration to say that they are both righteous and evil. They are "Jinguan City" and "Nightless Villa". The former lives in seclusion in a secluded place in the southwest and is extremely mysterious. It is only heard that their disciples are good at studying hidden weapons and mechanisms, but few people have seen their ingenious skills with their own eyes; the latter is more like a huge business house - many wealthy businessmen and gentry They all visited the dock at Evernight Villa, but no one could tell clearly what the background of Evernight Villa was.
The upper three sects are based on beliefs and schools of thought, which are unshakable; the middle three sects gather animals of the same kind, and people are divided into groups, and gather heroes from all over the world; the lower two sects, the former separates one party, and the latter uses strange tactics to win - these nine forces Almost covering most of the three religions and nine streams.
In other words, the rise and prosperity of these nine forces is not due to the strength of force, but to the continuous attraction of comrades through people's beliefs, thoughts, professions, aspirations, relatives and other advantages - in compliance with the weather, If you take advantage of the right location and gather people's hearts, great things can happen.
On the contrary, the foundations of quasi-first-class sects such as Jinghong Sect, Iron Dragon Sect, and Bafangjiange that emphasize force are still too weak, and they still have a long way to go before becoming truly first-class. In addition, most of these quasi-first-class sects have strict and even weird rules such as "members must use dual-wielding weapons" or "members must be farmers for generations", and they are not even as famous as the "Eternal Life Alliance" or "Eternal Life Alliance" that are less famous than them. The notorious "Wanjie Sect" has a future.
If you want to be among the true first-class in the world, you have no chance of relying on force alone - no matter how strong your sect's combat effectiveness is, can it be stronger than the imperial court?
The poor have to work hard to gather in groups even if they have only a few people, while the rich have a lot of friends and friends; and the lone rangers who live alone are just a drop in the ocean even if they have some status in the world. As for those people who are born with brains that are full of "When I practice my magical skills to perfection, I can rush into the palace and seize the bird position. When the time comes, I can turn my hands into clouds and my hands into rain, and no one in the world dares to disobey me." There is no string in their minds. It’s okay not to talk about things.
Having said that, Xiao Kelong and the others finally arrived at Yanshan Mountain after the sky got dark, and were now standing at the gate of the Jinghong Sect.
"Uncle Master, you are back." At the gate of Jinghong Sect, two thirty-year-old uncles on duty nodded to Xiao Kelong in greeting. "Are these two your friends?"
"Well, I want to stay in the mountains for a while when I come back this time," Xiao Kelong nodded in reply, "These two... are not really friends, but we have some fate. Let's take them up the mountain to have a look." He denied it twice. The man was his friend, but he didn't say much.
"These two are old enough to be your father, right? Why do they still call you uncle?" After the uncles let the three of them go, He Nan immediately came up and asked.
Xiao Kelong has nothing to shy away from on this issue: "The seniority of our Jinghong Sect is very clear. Regardless of age, it is passed down from generation to generation. My master is the fourth generation disciple, so I am naturally the fifth generation disciple. Although I started a little later than these two, but their masters were of the same generation as me, so they can only call me uncle. By the way, senior brother Yan and I were both taught by the same master."
Speaking of which, when Xiao Kelong was just starting out at the age of eight, he made a lot of jokes because of the "little uncle" thing. However, these jokes were not very funny to Xiao Kelong, and he was even a little embarrassed to tell them, so he did not tell them to them.
Xiao Kelong led the two of them through a not-so-rugged mountain road and came to an extremely flat area. This must be the inside of the Jinghong Sect. He went straight to the door of a house and knocked, then he stood respectfully in front of the door and waited.
There was just a "squeak" sound, and the door of the house opened from the inside, and a skinny, shriveled and wretched old man came out. When he saw Xiao Kelong, he suddenly showed a surprised expression and shouted: "Why are you back?" ?”
"Master Bing, didn't I catch the fugitive and was suspended by my father? I thought about it and went back to the mountains to stay for a while." Xiao Kelong touched his head and said with some embarrassment.
"I guess you've run into some trouble, right?" The old man smiled and saw the two people standing behind Xiao Kelong again: "Who are these two?"
Xiao Kelong looked around and said to the master: "Let's go inside and talk." The old man saw that Xiao Kelong was hesitant to speak, so he stepped aside and let everyone in.
The old man's room was simple and clean, spotless. Only the two long knives with cold light on the wooden table caught the eye. The two knives were made of the same style as those used by Yan Chunlai. The scabbards and a piece of white silk were the most eye-catching. The silks were placed together. It seemed that the old man was wiping his weapons just now.
"This is my master." Xiao Kelong extended his hand to introduce the two of them, "You may respectfully call him..."
Before Xiao Kelong finished speaking, He Nan cupped his hands and bowed, and said with a flattering smile: "This junior has met Master Bai Chan."
Who knows why He Nan called out the other party's name all of a sudden. Xiao Kelong's eyes nearly jumped out of his sockets, and Xu Baichan was also shocked. Only Yu Ruyi looked on with an expressionless expression - she Know what this is all about.
Yan Chunlai mentioned his master's name to him.
Seeing Xu Baichan's expression, He Nan hurriedly explained: "Yan Chunlai, Brother Yan is my sworn brother, and he once mentioned your name. Just now, Xiao Kelong said that he and Brother Yan are both yours. Disciple, only then can I confirm that you are Master Bai Chan."
Yu Ruyi also gave a salute and said: "Junior Yu Ruyi, I have met Master Bai Chan." Different from He Nan's flattering tone, Yu Ruyi reported his name together, which showed respect but also disrespect. Losing temper.
"Yu Ruyi? Then you are Liu Qingfeng?" Unexpectedly, Xu Baichan said something and it was Yu Ruyi's turn to change her face.
Who is Liu Qingfeng? Don't forget the poem title of Li Zhanchun's four hidden arrows, "The red rain on the eaves says that summer is gone, and the swallows in front of the hall carry the spring. The thunder sound of the temple is slowly locked, and the green wind blows the gate of hell open." Liu Qingfeng is exactly what is in the four hidden arrows. "Qingfeng" ranked third.
Yan Chunlai has a big mouth like He Nan. Before, after Yu Ruyi confided her real name to He Nan, she warned her not to call her by her real name in front of outsiders, and just call her "Hongyu". As a result, He Nan accidentally told Xiao Kelong his real name when he was in the restaurant today. As a result, Yu Ruyi could only show his real name in front of Xu Baichan. It turned out that Xu Baichan really knew who she was. Who is it - of course it was Yan Chunlai who had talked to his master before! Although Yan Chunlai is busy with official duties, he still has time to go back to the mountains and chat with his master and brothers every now and then. Killers are also human beings, and killers also have holidays. Yu Ruyi herself doesn't stay in her hometown all year round, and goes there every day when something happens. Go painting on the lake.
Yu Ruyi didn't show it on her face, but she felt aggrieved and angry in her heart. It was just a matter of congratulating Nan. Yan Chunlai was one of the secret assassins, but he actually revealed his companion's name. This not only told He Nan, but also told his master that he was the messenger eunuch in the palace and would say everything to others. She is a person who abides by the rules very much. She even keeps the "hidden arrow" secret from her relatives and friends, but she can't stand up to a pig teammate who talks about it.
The more Yu Ruyi thought about it, the angrier she became, and tears almost fell.
Unexpectedly, Xu Baichan's next words made Yu Ruyi smile again with her head lowered and aggrieved, which could be regarded as unintentionally helping her breathe a sigh of relief: "That's not right... you are not handsome either? Aren't you Liu Qingfeng? ?”
Finally it was He Nan's turn to be embarrassed, but he could use his face to build the Great Wall, so he just laughed twice awkwardly and said: "This junior is indeed not Liu Qingfeng, but He Nan."
Xu Baichan squinted his eyes: "Hey Nan? I've never heard of it. Why are you pretending to be Liu Qingfeng?"
He Nan almost cursed, this old guy Deng embarrassed him again and again, it was really disrespectful for him. But of course he couldn't be so rude and could only apologize and said with a smile: "This is because this junior has not thought well and has made you misunderstand, Master Bai Chan. However, I am indeed Brother Yan's sworn brother."
As he spoke, he took out a small bag from the package he carried with him and presented it to Xu Baichan: "This is Yunmeng Lake tea produced in Yueyue City. It's disrespectful to be careful. You might as well let me brew it for you. A pot of tea?"
Xiao Kelong stared at He Nan, who was smiling like a flower - you came here prepared, right? Yu Ruyi was also constantly looking at this flatterer, seeming to be thinking about why he carried this thing with him.
This Yunmeng Lake tea is one of the top ten famous teas. He Nan took it from Li Zhanchun's study before he left. He originally wanted to sell it for money, but unexpectedly it came in handy today - Xu Baichan Being in Yanshan Mountain in the northwest all year round, I definitely don’t have the chance to taste Jiangbiao’s famous tea, so it’s just right to borrow flowers to offer to Buddha.
Unexpectedly, Xu Baichan threw a bag of tea to Xiao Kelong: "Go and make tea." Then she asked He Nan: "Would you like to take out the knife in your package...?"
All of He Nan's embarrassing emotions had disappeared, replaced by cold sweat covering his whole body. If someone touched his back now, they would definitely find that the skirt of his clothes was soaked through.
"How did he know it was a knife?"
