Great Song Dynasty, Apricot Grove, Beggar Clan Conference.
How could Chu Qinghe not know what was going on?
Naturally, looking at the man drinking alone at this time, Chu Qinghe didn't know the other person's identity.
On Bai Xiaosheng's Grand Master Ranking list, the leader of the Northern Beggars Clan, Qiao Feng.
This time, Chu Qinghe's purpose of going to the apricot forest in the Song Dynasty was just to take medicine in the apricot forest.
But I never thought that I would bump into this Beggar Clan Conference.
But the next second, when looking at Qiao Feng, Chu Qinghe's eyes suddenly narrowed slightly as if he didn't know what he was thinking of.
Immediately afterwards, a look of surprise flashed across Chu Qinghe's eyes.
"Ha! You're quite cautious."
Perhaps Chu Qinghe's eyes stayed on Qiao Feng for too long.
Qiao Feng, who was drinking, quickly raised his head and looked towards Chu Qinghe.
And when his eyes touched Chu Qinghe, looking at Chu Qinghe's handsome appearance, Qiao Feng couldn't help but feel a touch of surprise in his eyes.
"What a young man from an aristocratic family with extraordinary temperament and appearance."
Then, after his eyes swept over the Qu Feiyan and the girls beside Chu Qinghe, Qiao Feng turned his eyes to Chu Qinghe again, then raised the bowl in his hand and nodded to Chu Qinghe.
Taking Qiao Feng's behavior into his eyes, Chu Qinghe smiled and nodded in response.
Seeing this, Qiao Feng, who was sitting at the table next to him, pondered for a while, then put down the wine bowl he was holding, cupped his hands and said, "Young Master looks extraordinary. If you don't mind, could you please move to your seat and have a drink with me?"
After hearing the voice, the women around Chu Qinghe turned their heads and looked at Qiao Feng.
Facing Qiao Feng's proactive invitation, Chu Qinghe smiled softly and said, "You're welcome, Gang Leader Qiao."
While talking, Chu Qinghe slowly stood up.
When listening to what Chu Qinghe said, the women didn't know the identity of the man on the second floor at this time.
Especially Wang Yuyan, when she learned that the person was Qiao Feng, she couldn't help but cast her eyes over with curiosity.
Opposite him, when he heard Chu Qinghe directly reveal his identity, Qiao Feng's eyes flashed with surprise, as if he didn't expect that Chu Qinghe actually knew him.
Here, watching Chu Qinghe get up and walk towards Qiao Feng, Qu Feiyan and the other three girls looked at Chu Qinghe, and then at Jellyfish Yinji, with a bit of inquiry in their eyes.
Facing the eyes of the girls, Jellyfish Yinji said: "Since Qinghe hasn't spoken yet, let's just sit down."
A few breaths later, as Chu Qinghe walked to sit opposite Qiao Feng, Qiao Feng took the empty bowl on the table and poured rice wine into it before placing it in front of Chu Qinghe.
Then he spoke: "Qiao is blind, but I never thought I had met the young master before."
After listening to Qiao Feng's words, Chu Qinghe shook his head and said: "I am not from the Song Dynasty, and I have never met Gang Leader Qiao before."
Hearing this, Qiao Feng said in surprise: "Oh? Since we have never met him in person, I wonder how the young master knew Qiao's identity?"
In response to this, Chu Qinghe chuckled and said: "The Beggar Clan is about to hold a Beggar Clan Conference in this apricot forest. Looking at the entire Beggar Clan, the only one with such magnanimity and age is Qiao Feng, the leader of the Northern Beggar Clan. I'm thinking How difficult is it to guess the identity of Gang Leader Qiao?"
Facing what Chu Qinghe said, Qiao Feng smiled and said: "I see, you dare to ask the young master's name?"
Chu Qinghe said bluntly: "I am Zhao Shanhe."
Qiao Feng nodded, picked up the wine bowl and said, "Master Zhao, please."
Seeing Qiao Feng's actions, Chu Qinghe smiled softly, then picked up the wine bowl and touched Qiao Feng lightly in front of him.
However, unlike Qiao Feng who raised his head and drank it directly, Chu Qinghe drank the rice wine from the bowl until he ordered it.
Qiao Feng didn't care about this, but said to Chu Qinghe: "Mr. Zhao has an extraordinary temperament and extraordinary appearance. If it weren't for the fact that Mr. Zhao looks like he is only in his early twenties, Qiao would even doubt whether Mr. Zhao is someone else." Alone."
Chu Qinghe smiled and said: "Gang Leader Qiao is referring to Murong Fu from the Murong family in Gusu?"
As if he didn't expect that Chu Qinghe could guess the person he was referring to, Qiao Feng was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Not bad!"
"Hey! Is Murong Fu worthy of competing with his brother-in-law?"
However, just as Qiao Feng's voice fell, Lian Xing suddenly murmured.
The sound reached his ears, and Qiao Feng couldn't help but glance at Lian Xing with a slightly confused look.
"Ding-Deng-Deng"
But before Qiao Feng could say anything further, the sound of footsteps climbing up the stairs in a hurry suddenly came from the side.
Immediately afterwards, a ragged and somewhat dirty disciple of the Beggar Clan quickly entered the second floor. Then he quickly walked up to Qiao Feng and cupped his hands and said, "Gang Leader, we have almost arrived."
Hearing this, Qiao Feng clicked his chin, then looked at Chu Qinghe and said: "Qiao has something to do today, but he can't have a good drink with Mr. Zhao. If there is a chance next time, Qiao will have trouble with Mr. Zhao again." drink."
Chu Qinghe chuckled and said: "It doesn't matter! Business is important, but I will go to the Apricot Forest later. I hope Gang Leader Qiao will not see anyone else."
Seeing that Chu Qinghe was going to the apricot forest, Qiao Feng, who was already preparing to get up, suppressed the thought of getting up and said in a slightly surprised tone: "Master Zhao is also going to the apricot forest?"
Chu Qinghe nodded and said, "I need to go to the apricot forest to pick some medicine. It just happened."
During the Beggar Clan meeting, Chu Qinghe suddenly mentioned that he wanted to pick medicine.
Such a reason made Qiao Feng feel suspicious.
But when his eyes touched Chu Qinghe's appearance, and then glanced at the Jellyfish Yin Ji and the girls next to him, Qiao Feng smiled casually.
Afterwards, after bowing his hands to Chu Qinghe, Qiao Feng took out a piece of silver from his arms and placed it on the table, then quickly left with the Beggar Clan disciple next to him.
More than ten breaths later, when Qiao Feng walked out of the restaurant, the Beggar Clan disciple next to him said: "Gang leader, the apricot forest is full of apricot trees and weeds. Even if there are medicines, they are common herbs. They can be found everywhere. Buy, and today our Northern and Southern Beggar Gangs are choosing the chief gang leader in this apricot forest, but the man just now said he was here to collect medicine, and he may have other agendas."
However, when faced with what this Beggar Clan disciple said, Qiao Feng shook his head and said, "If he had other agendas, he wouldn't show his face like this. It's too arrogant."
After listening to what Qiao Feng said, the Beggar Clan disciple next to him thought about Chu Qinghe's face, scratched his head and said, "That's right!"
Generally speaking, if someone has evil intentions, most of them will hide their appearance. How can they come here openly with a face like that person just now, who doesn't even need to give money to a brothel?
If you check this, you can easily find the trace.
Immediately afterwards, Qiao Feng said: "What's more, today our Southern Beggar Clan and Northern Beggar Clan are gathering together. Even if there are foreign enemies, what do we have to fear? It doesn't matter."
Hearing this, the Beggar Clan disciple beside him nodded and said, "The leader is wise."
After Qiao Feng smiled softly, he suddenly thought of Lianxing's muttering when he mentioned Murong Fu just now, with a slightly puzzled look in his eyes.
At the same time, inside the restaurant.
After Qiao Feng left, Chu Qinghe had returned to the girls.
As soon as Chu Qinghe sat down, Lian Xing said, "Brother-in-law, that person just now is Qiao Feng, the leader of the Northern Beggar Clan?"
Chu Qinghe gave a slight "hmm" signal.
After receiving confirmation from Chu Qinghe, Lianxing said thoughtfully: "In the Great Song Dynasty, Qiao Feng and Murong Fu are known as the two best in the north and south, and they are also known as "Qiao Feng in the north and Murong in the south."
"However, that Murong Fu is strong on the outside and capable on the inside. Although he is in the early stage of Grand Master, his strength is not even as good as when I was in the late stage of Grand Master level. This Bei Qiao Feng is as famous as that Nan Murong, so isn't his strength similar to that of Nan Murong?"
Chu Qinghe said slowly: "It's different."
As he spoke, Chu Qinghe said slowly: "The martial arts that Murong Fu learned were many and complex, chaotic but not precise. In addition, his true energy was weak. From the way he breathed when he started, it was obvious that he had accumulated hidden injuries in his body due to forced breakthroughs, and There is a faint condensation of purple-green erysipelas on both sides of the nose, and it is obvious that some external medicine containing erysipelas was used to forcibly improve the cultivation level."
"In terms of strength, even Sikong Zhaixing can sneak him away with his Qinggong."
"But Qiao Feng's steps are steady and his energy is like a rainbow. Moreover, the full name of the Dragon Subduing Palm among the Beggar Clan is "Twenty-eight Dragon Subduing Palms", which is only a high-grade martial arts."
"But Qiao Feng condensed it with his own understanding of martial arts and fighting enemies, and transformed the "Twenty-Eight Dragon Subduing Palms" from the original twenty-eight moves into the current "Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms" , its martial arts level has also reached the middle level of heaven level." And in Qiao Feng's hands, its power can be increased even more. "
"In addition, Qiao Feng has led the Northern Beggar Gang to guard the border of the Song Dynasty all year round to fight against the Yuan Dynasty. It is no exaggeration to say that he has experienced hundreds of battles to describe his ability to survive to this day. He has rich combat experience. Although he is only in the late stage of the Grand Master Realm, he is facing He might be able to challenge a warrior in the middle stage of the Heavenly Realm head-on, and his current strength should be on par with yours."
Listening to Chu Qinghe's evaluation of Qiao Feng, Lian Xing couldn't help but said in astonishment: "Then Qiao Feng is so strong? Then how did Murong Fu compare with Qiao Feng?"
The Jellyfish Yin Ji on the side said slowly: "Murong Fu's reputation comes more from his family, with the contributions of Murong Longcheng and Murong Bo. Strictly speaking, it is also because of the blessing of his birth that his reputation has improved!"
After responding to Lian Xing, Jellyfish Yinji looked at Chu Qinghe and said, "I have never seen you speak so highly of a stranger before."
Hearing this, Chu Qinghe smiled and said, "I'm just telling the truth, and I have a good innate favorable impression of Qiao Feng."
"Um?"
Faced with Chu Qinghe's words, the women all looked at Chu Qinghe curiously.
Facing the eyes of the women, Chu Qinghe said slowly: "In my opinion, looking at the whole world, even strong men like Zhang Sanfeng can only be called strong men, not heroes. .”
Lian Xing raised his eyebrows and said, "Brother-in-law, what you mean is, can this Qiao Feng be called worthy?"
Chu Qinghe said "hmm" and then said slowly: "Not only Qiao Feng, but even Hong Qigong, the leader of the Southern Beggar Clan, can be called that."
Jellyfish Yin Ji asked: "Why?"
Chu Qinghe slowly said: "The Beggar Gang was once ranked among the top forces, and there were also strong men in the realm of gods and humans within the Beggar Gang. However, in the past few decades, the Beggar Gang has declined rapidly, and has retreated to the current first-class power. The fundamental reason is what the beggars did."
"In the world, the reason why any Jianghu force constantly wants to improve is probably because of profit. It stands to reason that even if the Beggar Clan is a first-rate force, the disciples in it will have a worry-free life."
"But after Qiao Feng and Hong Qigong took over as the leaders of the Northern and Southern Beggar Clan, they each reduced the taxes within their sphere of influence to 10%, just to maintain the expenses of some affairs in the gang, and the rest was returned to The poor local people.”
"As for the Northern Beggar Clan, Qiao Feng has studied under Shaolin and the Beggar Clan since he was a child. In the past ten years, he has been guarding the border of the Song Dynasty to fight against the Yuan Dynasty, ensuring the stability of the Song Dynasty."
"Although Hong Qigong is over sixty years old, according to Bai Xiaosheng's evaluation, he has never killed a good person by mistake in his life."
"Looking at the entire world, this beggar gang's style is unique."
Lian Xing said in astonishment: "Just because of this? Brother-in-law, do you just look down on them?"
Chu Qinghe said lightly: "That's enough."
Then, before the women could speak, Chu Qinghe continued: "Everyone has selfish motives, and there are many masters in the world, but who can be like the Beggar Gang in the past, regardless of gains and losses, not afraid of life and death, and fighting just to protect the safety of one party? "
"Everyone in the world desires good things."
"After learning about people and deeds like Qiao Feng, how many people don't want to be a hero like Qiao Feng who benefits the country and the people? And how many people want to be a hero when they first enter the world? Respected by thousands of people?”
"But it's too tiring to be a knight, and it's even more tiring and harder to be a hero."
"In this process, there are too many things that need to be sacrificed."
"Almost ninety-nine percent of warriors' original intention when they entered the world was to punish evil and eradicate evil."
"But after diving headlong into this arena and even the world, under the influence of this worldly world, people's character, desires, selfishness, and surrounding influences will gradually deviate from the original intention."
"In the end, I found that I had unknowingly become the target of others who had beautiful dreams and wanted to punish rape and eliminate evil."
"Even for me, I only think about myself and the people around me. I cannot be as selfless and great as Qiao Feng and Hong Qigong."
"For Chu Qinghe, he cannot be a hero like Qiao Feng and Hong Qigong, but it does not mean that Chu Qinghe does not respect Qiao Feng and Hong Qigong.
This kind of respect is not for individuals.
But respect for the glorious humanity.
After a pause, Chu Qinghe sighed and said: "A great chivalrous person serves the country and the people, but it is a pity that how many people in the world can do this?"
Next to them, listening to Chu Qinghe's remarks, the women all fell into deep thought.
Even Wang Yuyan couldn't help but do this.
According to what Chu Qinghe said now, Wang Yuyan compared Murong Fu and Qiao Feng with each other in her heart, but the final result made Wang Yuyan sigh in her heart.
After a moment, Lin Shiyin said: "If you go by what the Young Master said, this Gang Leader Qiao can indeed be called a hero. It's no wonder that the Young Master has a high regard for Gang Leader Qiao."
However, Chu Qinghe sighed secretly when he thought of what Qiao Feng would encounter next.
When the Beggar Clan was first established, the original intention was good.
But it is a pity that the roots of the current beggar gang are rotten!
Immediately, Chu Qinghe put away the folding fan in his hand and said, "Okay, let's eat first! After eating, we went to the apricot forest, watched a show, and repaid the favor for the bowl of wine."
Listening to what Chu Qinghe said, Lian Xing raised his eyebrows and said, "Brother-in-law, you mean that Qiao Feng will encounter trouble at the beggar gang meeting later?"
Chu Qinghe said softly: "The possibility is very high."
Jellyfish Yin thought for a moment and then asked: "Great Yuan Kingdom?"
"Yeah!" Chu Qinghe nodded slightly.
Taking into account the responses of Jellyfish Yinji and Chu Qinghe at this time, the other women all reacted and understood what Chu Qinghe and Jellyfish Yinji were referring to.
Only Wang Yuyan looked at the others with a blank expression, wondering why Jellyfish Yinji mentioned the Great Yuan Kingdom for no reason.
Although there were doubts in her heart, Wang Yuyan still followed the instructions Li Qingluo gave her before going out, asking less, speaking less, and being obedient.
At the same time, just as the waiter of the restaurant was bringing out the meals ordered by the previous people one after another, a monk in yellow robes who looked like he was wearing a flowing light entered Xingli Town.
It was Jiumozhi who had inquired about his whereabouts from Gusu City and chased him along the way.
After scanning the beggars around him, Jiumozhi went to some vendors on both sides of the city gate street and made some inquiries.
Jiumozhi's eyes lit up when he learned that a few very good-looking girls drove a carriage into Xingli Town just a stick of incense ago.
After moving around and asking around, Jiumozhi soon arrived at the restaurant in the city.
When looking at the carriage parked in front of the manger in front of the restaurant and being looked after by a waiter, Jiumozhi felt certain.
After taking a breath to calm down, Jiumozhi just stepped into the restaurant.
When looking at Jiumozhi who entered the restaurant at this time, the waiter in the restaurant hurriedly greeted him.
You know, in the Song Dynasty, because of the Northern Shaolin, the status of monks has been extremely high for hundreds of years.
Anyone who is doing business outside will not rashly provoke monks for no reason.
Not to mention Jiumozhi who entered the restaurant. His appearance alone gave people the appearance of an enlightened monk, and the waiter did not dare to neglect him.
After a few breaths, Jiumozhi slowly stepped into the second floor under the respectful welcome of the waiter.
Almost as soon as he entered the second floor, Jiumozhi immediately saw the extremely conspicuous Chu Qinghe and others beside the railing.
When his eyes fell on Chu Qinghe and the others, Jiumozhi's eyes flashed.
"Finally caught up".
At the same time, as Jiumozhi climbed to the second floor, Chu Qinghe and Jellyfish Yinji, who were facing the stairs, also noticed Jiumozhi.
When her eyes were on Jiumozhi, Jellyfish Yinji glanced at Chu Qinghe and said, "As you expected, it is indeed the Great Yuan Kingdom that is causing trouble behind this Beggar Clan Conference."
Hearing this, Chu Qinghe smiled softly.
However, before Chu Qinghe could respond, Jiumozhi, who had just climbed to the second floor, paused for a moment and walked towards him.
Seeing this scene in his eyes, Chu Qinghe let out a soft "Huh" in his heart?
(End of chapter)
