At this moment, Yan Shouyang suddenly wanted to drink two glasses of wine.
So he immediately asked: "Have my brother Tie and brother Fu arrived now?"
Qi Cheng shook his head and said, "When I came in, I didn't see the two of them outside."
Yan Shouyang frowned slightly: "Brother Fu is far away in the Central Plains and I haven't seen him for many years. This time he wrote a letter three months in advance and said that he would come to meet me on my sixtieth birthday. This place is far away from the Central Plains. He came Chi is also reasonable. However, Brother Tie and I are only a hundred miles apart from Sunset Racecourse. In previous years, he was the earliest to arrive. Why is it so abnormal today?"
Qi Cheng glanced at the wind and snow outside the window and said: "The weather is bad today. Maybe Iron Hero and Mr. Fu were delayed by the snow. It's not too late now, maybe they will arrive after a while."
Yan Shouyang pondered for a moment and said: "The snowstorm is a minor delay. Now the Northwest Road is not as peaceful as in previous years. My eyelids have been twitching for some reason these past two days. It would be better if something unexpected happens to the two of them." The words revealed. A little worried.
Qi Cheng comforted him: "Master, don't worry. Iron Daxia and Mr. Fu are both martial arts experts. They are well-informed and experienced. Nothing will happen to them."
Yan Shouyang frowned and said: "Of course I know what they are capable of, but I am still a little worried. Lao Qi, you will send two people out later to find out about them."
Qi Cheng nodded, and then said: "Now some guests invited by the master have arrived outside. Do you want to go out and say hello to them first?"
Yan Shouyang nodded and said, "That's fine." After saying that, he walked out the door, and Qi Cheng followed him respectfully.
Yan Shouyang was one of the richest people in the northwest, so his family was naturally richer than ordinary people. The two of them came out of the study and walked straight outside. Along the way, they passed through the corridor and passed through the courtyard. There were servants going in and out. When they saw the master and the servant, they all stopped to salute respectfully and say hello.
The two of them walked leisurely for a while, turned around the first level of the courtyard, and the front suddenly opened up, and they arrived at the front lobby.
After Qi Cheng came to the lobby, he followed Yan Shouyang's instructions and arranged for two subordinates of the Yan family to ride out to inquire about the two Tie Fus.
A moment later, two men from the Yan family galloped out of the racecourse and headed straight into the wind and snow.
The two horses galloped all the way. When they were about a mile away from Sunset Racecourse, the wind and snow ahead became more violent, and both of them couldn't help but slow down their progress.
Along the way, the two men found traces of someone.
Just as the two were driving their horses forward again, a black figure suddenly flashed out of the wind and snow ahead like a ghost.
The two of them felt a black shadow flash before their eyes, and the ghostly person had already pounced on their heads.
The two of them had followed Yan Shouyang at the Sunset Racecourse for many years. They had received a lot of training from that martial arts master in the northwest, and their martial arts were not weak. But the figure was so fast that the two of them didn't have any time to react. They only felt a dark cloud suddenly covering their heads, and then their necks tightened, and they were grabbed by someone's hand.
Then there were only two horrifying sounds of tearing bones and flesh, and two streams of angry blood suddenly splashed in the wind and snow. Immediately, the two men's necks were violently twisted in an instant.
The black shadow once again flew up like a ghost, each hand holding a bloody and stunned human head falling lightly to the ground.
When the two horses galloped out in surprise, they were also torn apart, and a bloody mess spread out in the wind and snow.
And the ghost-like figure floated to the ground, with his messy hair raised in the wind and snow, revealing half of his face like a withered bone, and his two fiercely shining eyes seemed to be filled with blood.
He suddenly opened his mouth and smiled strangely, then stretched out a long scarlet tongue that was twice as long as an ordinary person, and licked the blood stains on his cheeks...
Where ghosts pass by, no one or animal will be left behind!
At this moment, behind the ghost figure, a series of crisp bells suddenly sounded, and then a ghost-like white sedan floated out of the wind and snow.
The white curtains are fluttering in the wind, and the sound of the bells is breathtaking, like a messenger from hell, walking unscrupulously in the world in broad daylight.
Nowadays, the hall of the Yan family is decorated with lights and colorful decorations both inside and outside. A huge embroidery hanging in the middle of the hall has a big golden word "longevity" embroidered on it.
There were seven or eight young maids in the lobby preparing decorations for the birthday banquet later. In addition, there were four or five men, all in their forties or fifties, sitting around a table talking and laughing.
These people are all well-known celebrities in the northwest business community and the political arena. They are also some of Yan Shouyang's closest personal friends.
Although it was an unusual day for his sixtieth birthday, Yan Shouyang deliberately did not want to be too public, so he had already released the news in advance and declined friends from all over the world to come to congratulate him. Therefore, the guests who can appear in Yan's house now have different identities.
But judging from Yan Shouyang's personal status, the scene of the 60th birthday of the head of the most prestigious Sunset Racecourse in Northwest China seemed somewhat deserted.
As soon as those people saw Yan Shouyang appear, they all stood up to greet him, smiling and clasping their fists at Yan Shouyang. The latter naturally stepped forward enthusiastically and returned the favor with clasped fists.
"Old friends, thank you very much for coming to my humble residence. I didn't treat you well enough, but I still hope you will have a good time." Yan Shouyang smiled and handed over to several people.
A tall, thin old man with a white face who was very energetic looked around and said with a smile: "Brother Yan, today is a good day for your sixtieth birthday. Not many people are sixty years old in this life. You should have a good time." Fancai, why are there only a few of us old guys here?"
Yan Shouyang smiled. A fat old man in brocade robes with a kind face next to the old man smiled and said: "Brother Xue, as the leader of the Double Flag Gang, are you so closed to the news? Brother Yan has released the news long in advance, so he declined on his birthday. Friends from all walks of life came to congratulate us. We all know about it."
The tall and thin old man's surname was Xue Mingyu, and he was the leader of the Shuangqi Gang, a powerful gang in the northwest. At this moment, he also smiled when he heard the words and said: "Brother Ge, of course I have known the news for a long time. But I still don't understand. With Brother Yan's reputation in the northwest, such an important event as his sixtieth birthday is so low-key. Is it too hasty?"
The fat old man's name was Ge Dahai. Although he was not a member of the martial arts world, he was a famous fur goods businessman in the northwest. He spoke with a smile and a friendly face, and looked like a shrewd and sophisticated businessman.
Yan Shouyang was still smiling. He looked at Xue Yu and said: "Brother Xue, apart from the fact that I am turning sixty, today is no different from usual, so I can't say it is sloppy or not. I am already half buried in fame and fortune. I have long seen through the reputation, and now I just like peace and quiet. Besides, compared with the feelings of old friends, the rest is really nothing to mention. So today I just used the excuse of my birthday to invite all the old brothers to come and get together. .”
As soon as these words came out, everyone laughed. Ge Dahai said: "Among us, Brother Shu Yan is indeed the most advanced. He has already seen through everything in this world. In comparison, the rest of us are lame. We are still running around for those few taels of silver every day. Really It’s a bit vulgar.”
When Xue Yu heard this, he immediately rolled his eyes, hummed twice, and said: "Brother Ge, there would be nothing wrong with your words if Brother Yan said it himself, but if you say it, it tastes really vulgar. The whole thing Who in the northwest doesn’t know that you, Ge Dahai, are a big shopkeeper who makes a lot of money every day? Now you are talking about just a few taels of silver, aren’t you slapping us poor people in the face?”
Although Xue Yu's words were a joke, they were somewhat teasing. How could you not know that Ge Dahai was smooth and shrewd, but he didn't care because they all understood each other's temperaments. So he just smiled indifferently and said: "Brother Xue's words are wrong. I can have the meager wealth I have now, don't I rely on the care of brothers on the road? Besides, I am in Brother Yan's house at the moment, so compared to Under this, we are all paupers.”
Seasoned businessmen are different, but they can speak a few words without offending each other and cover all aspects of the matter. Their skills in being worldly are indeed incomparable.
Xue Yu rolled his eyes at Ge Dahai and shrugged helplessly, "Brother Ge's tongue skills are really great, so I'm willing to be the loser. I can't beat you in a quarrel. Let's drink later and see how I deal with you."
Everyone laughed again.
But another old man with three long beards echoed: "Brother Yan is very rich, but he is so indifferent and low-key. We old guys naturally understand the intention. But others may not expect so much, so they probably think that Brother Yan is a stingy and stingy guy who even keeps the door closed for his sixtieth birthday. If this matter really spreads, Brother Yan will have to cover his ears for a while. "
But Yan Shouyang laughed loudly and said: "Yan has lived for sixty years, and he has lived in the eyes of others for more than half of that time. Now that I am old, I no longer want to worry about what others think of me. So whether my reputation is good or not Well, I don’t care at all, I just like to watch you guys bicker and have a few drinks, that’s the joy of life.”
Several people burst into laughter again, and the atmosphere suddenly became heated. Xue Yu looked around again, frowned and said, "Brother Yan, when it comes to bickering, you admire the guy who plays with the spear the most. Why can't you see him now?"
Ge Dahai also echoed: "In the past, the Iron Sect Master was always the first one to come, but today he has been nowhere to be seen. Could it be that he broke his appointment and couldn't come?"
"Even if you don't come, that guy will definitely come." Yan Shouyang also glanced outside the lobby, frowned slightly, and said, "It must be the heavy wind and snow that delayed Brother Tie's schedule. I have already Someone has been sent out to greet him, and he should be here soon. Now that the wine and food are ready, everyone can take a seat first. It's rare to be so quiet today, so let's wait for him while drinking. "
"If he comes, he will have to punish himself with three drinks." Xue Yu laughed.
While everyone was talking and laughing, a young man and woman walked out of the lobby. The man's figure is slender and his face is like a crown jewel, while the woman's appearance is beautiful and graceful. When the two walked together, the man, the talent, and the woman complemented each other in appearance, making them a complete pair of strangers.
The two of them came to Yan Shouyang and called out with a smile: "Dad." Then they handed over to the other people and said, "Hello, uncles."
The elders also greeted the two with smiles.
The visitors were Yan Shouyang's only son Yan Feng and his wife Shi Jinyi. As soon as Yan Shouyang saw the two of them, a smile appeared on his face.
Mr. Shi was so beautiful that he looked at the mink fur on Yan Shouyang's body with his watery eyes, and said with a smile: "Dad, does this dress still fit you?"
Yan Shouyang smiled and said: "Yi'er is clever and clever, so it is naturally very suitable. You and Feng'er have already received your wishes as a father." He turned to look at Yan Feng and continued: "Yi'er, you are extremely smart and delicate. But you are soft on the outside and decisive on the inside. Even Yan Feng can't compare to you in this regard. Our Yan family is really lucky to have you as our daughter-in-law. So your task is to be a good helper to Feng'er and supervise him. If you become sensible earlier, you will be able to be more relaxed as a father."
Yan Shouyang said these words himself in front of outsiders, which shows that this woman has a very important status in his mind.
Shi Jinyi was extremely happy to receive affirmation and praise from her father-in-law, with a bit of shyness on her pretty face. She bowed to Yan Shouyang and said: "Jinyi has remembered what dad said, and Brother Feng will definitely not let dad down." of."
After finishing speaking, the woman stood up and looked up at the young man with a crowning face lovingly.
Yan Feng also smiled at her, and it seemed that the relationship between the two was very harmonious.
Yan Feng smiled and said: "Dad, if Jinyi is your biological daughter, does that mean there will be nothing wrong with me?"
"You kid, don't be ignorant of your blessings. Hurry up and calm down your rambling thoughts. Sooner or later, this big thing at Sunset Racecourse will fall on your shoulders." Yan Shouyang seemed to hate the fact that iron cannot become steel. He shook his head slightly and sighed, "I am getting old, and many things are beyond my ability. The Yan family will have to rely on you two to support it in the future."
Shi Jinyi said hurriedly: "Dad, today is your big day. You should be happy with your uncles. As for things at home, you have such a strong body and bones. Naturally, I will follow your lead. Brother Feng I will definitely do my best to learn from you, and Yi'er will also help and share the burden for dad."
Yan Shouyang felt very happy when he heard this, and he laughed and said: "Yier, with you in the Yan family, I can safely hand over this family property to that brat. I, Yan Shouyang, am relieved to have a wife like you. Life."
Shi Jinyi was praised twice in a row, and she was secretly happy. After taking a look at Yan Feng, she lowered her head with a smile.
Yan Feng smiled and held the woman's hand lovingly.
Ge Dahai suddenly sighed softly and said: "Brother Yan, seeing that you are now in good health and your family is in harmony, no wonder you have such a peaceful state of mind. It really makes us both admire and envy you."
Yan Shouyang smiled and was about to speak, when a panicked servant suddenly burst in from outside the lobby.
"Master... outside, outside..." The servant shouted as he ran, looking panicked.
Qi Cheng on the side saw this, his face darkened, and he immediately stepped forward and shouted in a low voice: "Why are you in such a hurry? Didn't you see that the master is receiving guests?"
The servant was stunned for a moment, looking at Yan Shouyang with strange eyes.
Yan Shouyang frowned and asked, "But someone else is coming?"
The servant's face twitched, and he nodded hurriedly: "Master, a group of people are coming outside, saying they are here to wish the master a birthday..."
"Oh!" Yan Shouyang said, "But the Iron Hero of the Iron Gun Sect is here?"
The servant shook his head and said: "It's not Iron Hero..."
Yan Shouyang frowned again and said, "Since they are not my two friends, then go out and tell them that the Yan family refuses to see guests today."
The servant said: "That's what the young one said, but they didn't listen. They said that they had prepared a big gift for the master as a birthday gift..." When he said this, he hesitated to speak, and his face looked strange.
"Giving a gift?" Yan Shouyang felt something was wrong and frowned, "What is it?"
The servant opened his mouth and murmured: "Sir, it's... it's..." He stuttered, and for some reason he didn't dare to finish the sentence.
Just when everyone was secretly guessing, a loud "buzz" sound suddenly came from the courtyard outside the lobby, which shocked everyone's eardrums.
Everyone in the hall was startled. They all looked outside and saw something in the snow-splashed yard.
It turned out to be a tall and thick copper bell!
The servant was dumbfounded, pointed at the copper in the courtyard and shouted: "That's the one..."
Everyone in the lobby changed their expressions, and Shi Jinyi couldn't help but scream and hugged Yan Feng tightly.
Yan Shouyang's eyes turned cold, and his face suddenly darkened.
When Yan Shouyang celebrated his sixtieth birthday, someone actually gave him a bell!
To send a bell is to send the end, isn’t it?
What a courage! This is clearly not a gift, but a blatant provocation.
In this scene, Yan Shouyang couldn't hold back even though he usually cultivated his mind and nature. He walked out of the lobby, his eyes were staring at the outside of the hospital like lightning, and asked in a deep voice: "May I ask who is my friend outside?"
Everyone in the hall was silent for a moment, waiting for the answer from outside the courtyard.
Although there was a brief silence, the entire Yan family fell into deathly silence for an instant.
"Yan Shouyang, when an old friend came to visit, you closed the door and didn't see him. You are too petty."
Suddenly, a crisp ringing sound was heard outside the courtyard wall, followed by a long burst of laughter and the words passed through the wind and snow into the Yan family courtyard.
Everyone was shocked when they realized that the voice that contained profound inner strength actually came from a woman's mouth.
Yan Shouyang's heart suddenly became filled with doubts, but he was a man who had seen big storms and could stay calm in the face of trouble. Hearing this, he also raised his voice and shouted in a deep voice: "The visitor is a guest, please come and see your friends outside!"
Xue Yu and others couldn't help but be secretly surprised. They didn't know who it was outside, and they dared to provoke Yan Shouyang so openly. They were so brave. With Sunset Racecourse's current prestige and influence in the northwest, no matter whether it is black or white, as long as the name Yan Shouyang is mentioned, everyone will give him a bit of a thumbs-down.
Yan Shouyang's eyes were filled with anger, and he stared at the door of the hospital.
Suddenly, the closed door cracked and shattered with a loud bang. Dust and rocks flew everywhere for a while, and the whole courtyard trembled.
The cracked door suddenly whipped up a gust of wind, and then a figure as tall as a hill stepped in heavily.
It was a tall man with short hair like thorns, a double-headed giant sword on his back, and a body wrapped in iron chains.
The giant man stepped to the side of the bronze bell in the courtyard and stopped. His bull's-eye eyes glanced at Yan Shouyang and the others, as if looking at ants.
At the same time, a bell suddenly sounded outside the dilapidated gate. Yan Shouyang's eyelids jumped suddenly. He looked up and saw a white sedan floating towards the door.
