To the east of Yueyang City, across the Yue River, is Laiyang City, where the Situ family, one of the Twelve Marquises, is located.
"Master Hou, there is someone outside the door asking to see you."
"who?"
"No explanation, just a greeting card."
Situ Zheng took it and opened it. There were seven words written on the paper: "It's the time when dark clouds cover the sun."
Situ Ying on the side frowned slightly when he saw it, and just said: "Dad..."
"Invite people in." Situ Zheng hesitated for a moment and ordered.
After a while, a girl was brought to the main hall.
"Are you two from Black Jade Tower?" Situ Zheng asked.
One of the men replied: "The smoker from Black Jade Tower has met Marquis Laiyang. This is my sister Jiansui."
"It turns out to be the Flying Smoke Sword Dancer from Black Jade Tower. I've heard about the name for a long time. Please take a seat."
"I wonder why Black Jade House is looking for me?"
Yanke said: "The letter has stated it, and Marquis Laiyang should understand its meaning."
"Hahahahaha, what a black jade tower. Does this 'sun' refer to Yueyang or Laiyang?"
"The Marquis of Laiyang is joking. The Black Jade Tower is different from the past. Ever since the young master took over, the Black Jade Tower has rules and regulations and cannot kill indiscriminately. Under the rule of the Marquis, Laiyang will have enough food and clothing, and the people will live in peace. This is not the goal of the Black Jade Tower."
"Oh? Why didn't I know when Black Jade Tower became an organization that enforces justice for heaven?"
"I dare not say that for the sake of heaven, the world will judge for themselves, but the person Black Jade Tower wants to kill must have a reason to kill."
"So, Black Jade Tower is going to establish another code in addition to the Dahao Criminal Code?"
Yanke smiled and said: "The Black Jade Tower does not belong to Dahao."
Situ Ying then said: "The Black Jade Tower has destroyed several sects in Hao Kingdom. As the Situ family is the Twelve Marquises, it is not an exaggeration to punish you on the spot."
Jiansui replied coldly: "The Situ family is nothing more than that."
"What did you say!"
Yan Ke took the words and said: "Miss Situ, there is no need to be angry. My sister always speaks like this. It's just that our young master thinks that Laiyang Hou is different from Yueyang Hou. He has a clear sense of right and wrong and cares about the common people. Therefore, he wants to leave matters to Yueyang and leave it to Laiyang. The Marquis took over Yueyang and restored order. But the Marquis of Laiyang didn't seem to care about this. Maybe it was because he was the 12th Marquis that he was so timid and didn't dare to do anything."
Situ Zheng laughed loudly and said, "I've only heard that Black Jade Tower is capable of killing people before. But today I couldn't believe that even Fei Yan Jian Wu brother and sister are so eloquent. I'm really impressed."
"Thank you, Lord Situ."
"I have a question for you two."
"Speaking."
"There is no need to say more about the character of Marquis Yueyang. I can understand that you Black Jade House wants to get rid of him, but Marquis Chengyang and Marquis Yongshou are both octogenarians, why did they suffer this disaster?"
"I don't understand what Marquis Laiyang means. What do Marquis Chengyang and Marquis Yongshou have to do with Black Jade Tower?"
"What? Wasn't it Wu Xie's fault? According to the information I received, the murderer's sharp methods are very similar to Wu Xie's."
"We will never deny that Black Jade Tower did it. We are not and will not take the blame for others."
"In that case, I won't beat around the bush with you two. Let's talk about it. What does Black Jade Tower want?"
"The Marquis of Yueyang is a troublemaker and should be eradicated long ago. Although Black Jade Tower destroyed several sects that vassalized the Zhuang family, the Zhuang family's intricate connections cannot be underestimated, not to mention the Jiuyou Sect behind him. Due to the status of the Situ family, Black Jade Tower Yulou only hopes that Marquis Laiyang can make a show without any actual actions, just to attract the banker's attention."
"A few days ago, the banker sent people to inquire and see if Black Jade Tower's actions were related to the Situ family. Now I am asked to wade into troubled waters. Black Jade Tower has made a good calculation."
"Although Marquis Laiyang said this, he was like a bright mirror in his heart. Just showing off can attract the attention of the banker and Jiuyou Sect. Without actual actions, the other party can't say anything about the Marquis. If Black Jade Tower destroys the banker, Marquis Laiyang Accepting Yueyang is justifiable, and such a deal will only make a profit for the Marquis."
"That's true, but what can Black Jade Tower get from it?"
"As I said before, Black Jade Tower only does what needs to be done and kills those who need to be killed."
"that's it?"
"For decades, Black Jade Tower has been living in the shadows, making a living by selling people. Now the young master's wish is for Black Jade Tower to stop committing unjust acts. Marquis Laiyang can take this as my name, Rudeli’s cooperation.”
"Okay! I am somewhat interested in the young master of Black Jade Tower. I also hope that Black Jade Tower can keep his word and not do unnecessary things. After all, I am not as weak as Marquis Yueyang."
"Laiyang Hou can rest assured."
"Send it off to you two."
After sending the two away, Situ Ying expressed his worries.
First, Black Jade Tower has always been mysterious. Apart from knowing that it is a place where murderers are hired and killed, many other things are unknown. Such unclear cooperation is too risky.
Secondly, Black Jade Tower's intention to deal with the banker is unclear. A killer organization that has never asked about right and wrong suddenly performs a righteous act. No one can believe this. Moreover, the identity of this so-called young master is even more mysterious. Will he turn around and deal with the Situ family after dealing with the banker? This always makes people feel uneasy. Moreover, not long ago, they received news that two old marquises, Marquis Yongshou and Marquis Chengyang, were killed at home. The murder process was the same as Wu Xie's previous style. Even if the two of them denied it just now, they couldn't take it completely seriously. If it was really done by Wu Xie, then the purpose of the Black Jade Tower might not be simple.
Thirdly, although the Situ family is close to Evernight Valley, there is also the Jiuyou Sect behind the banker. If it accidentally becomes a direct conflict between the two families, it will inevitably cause a bloody storm.
Situ Ying's worries were not unreasonable. Situ Zheng also took this into consideration. He was also slightly concerned about Black Jade Tower's recent behavior. Starting from the iron wooden door, some of Black Jade Tower's behaviors were indeed abnormal. Moreover, Black Jade Tower did not act so frequently before, which all showed that Black Jade Tower had changed. As for the reason, he did not believe what Yanke said.
It's just that the Banker and the Situ family are inherently opposed to each other. Situ Zheng has long been unable to see what the Banker is doing, and it is true that he has been unable to take any measures due to his identity and the power behind the other party. Now that Black Jade Tower intervened, it gave him an opportunity. Besides, he didn't have to do anything. He only had to cooperate with Black Jade Tower to show off. How could he let go of such an opportunity so easily.
"If you are not greedy for small profits, you will have big plans. With or without us, Black Jade House will take action against the dealers. Let's first see what kind of medicine they are selling in this gourd."
In Yueyang City, the people in Black Jade Tower are always watching the banker's actions.
In addition, there is one person he is paying attention to.
This man is quite young. He hangs out outside the Yueyang Marquis Mansion every day. In the evening, he drinks tea in a wine shop not far from the Zhuang Mansion until he closes the shop and returns to his residence. This happens every day.
"It's been how many days and there's been no movement at all."
The man pushed open the door and entered the room and muttered to himself, then walked aside and lit a lamp.
The moment the light came out, he suddenly realized something was wrong, threw out a few stones and quickly retreated to the window. Just a few jingles were heard, the stones were bounced away, and the lights gradually brightened, revealing a faceless mask.
"who are you?"
"That's what I want to ask you too."
"This is my residence, and you barge in and ask me questions?"
"That's right. How about we be honest and honest to save unnecessary trouble?"
"Okay, you first."
"I can't tell you my name for now, but everyone calls me Wuxie."
"The innocence of Black Jade Tower?"
"Exactly, it's your turn."
"Wen Bufan, what does the famous Wuxie mean when he breaks into my residence late at night?"
Chen Mobai chuckled and said: "Since you said you have to be honest, why do you ask questions knowingly? I know you have been keeping an eye on the banker, why don't you tell me first, who are you and what do you want to do."
Wen Bufan looked at the other party carefully. There were few people in the world who didn't know what Black Jade Tower had done recently. Although it was unclear why Black Jade Tower targeted the banker, during this period, Black Jade Tower did only attack the banker's power and did not involve other parties. .
So he said: "To be honest, I just want to take something from the banker's house, but it is difficult to do it with my ability, so I want to wait for you to attack the banker and take it away."
"What?"
"A hundred-year-old black ginseng."
"Is that all?"
"That's all. It will never affect your dealings with the dealer."
"Okay, leave Yueyang and I will help you get what you want."
"Why should I trust you?"
Chen Mobai clapped his hands, and a figure appeared at the window, the tip of a knife pointed at the back of Wen Bufan's head.
"enough?"
"I heard that Wuxie never kills people indiscriminately. I'm not a treacherous person. I think you won't really kill me, right?"
"Firstly, I don't know your details. Since you know that I am in the city, I should silence you; secondly, I have promised the things in the Zhuang Mansion to others. When the time comes, I will ask for something to give away. It will be okay. If If someone steals it, wouldn't it damage my reputation? I let you leave the city because I don't want to kill you, but I will find someone to keep an eye on you at all times. If you do anything wrong, you can't blame me."
Wen Bufan knew that it would be useless to say anything, so he said: "Then how do I know that you will succeed?"
Chen Mobai smiled and said: "If you can't get the Black Jade Tower, why can you get it? If I destroy the banker, I can easily take the banker's things. If I can't destroy it, the Black Jade Tower will also suffer heavy losses. My bet is so Big, what do you think?"
After Chen Mobai finished speaking, Wen Bufan's figure flashed, and he distanced himself from Chen Mobai and Tu Mi in an instant. He looked at the two meaningfully and then broke out of the door. Only the sound came back.
"Since Wuxie has spoken, I will believe you once and I will wait for you at Yueyang Inn."
Even Chen Mobai and Tu Mi were unable to react to the movement skills Wen Bufan displayed.
"Young Master, this person..."
"From the information in the Intelligence Hall, it seems that he is not an enemy. Although I don't know if his words are true, but judging from his Qinggong, I am afraid that only Qingyu in the Black Jade Tower can surpass him."
After that, he stood up.
"It doesn't matter, just be careful. The matter of Marquis Yongshou and Marquis Chengyang mentioned by the Yanke brothers has been sent to the Intelligence Bureau to check."
"Yes, young master."
After staying in Yueyang City for a few more days, Situ Zheng started taking action. Experts from the Laiyang Hou Mansion were recalled from other places one after another, and Situ Ying also went to the Valley of Night.
The actions of Laiyang City and Bairi City aroused Zhuang Jing's worry.
"Didn't you say that Situ Zheng had nothing to do with the previous incident?"
"Perhaps it was hidden too well before and was not noticed. Now it is not certain that Situ Zheng came for Black Jade Tower." Duan Tianhong's reply was not confident.
"Then what are the intentions of the Situ family's actions these days?"
"Maybe something else?"
"Let's check again! A black jade tower is enough to cause a headache, but if it is under the instructions of the Situ family, it will not be so simple if even the Nightless Valley is involved."
Zhuang Jing always believed that a black jade tower alone was not enough to shake him. At most, it was just some tricks in the dark. It was not that easy to do anything to him. But if it is the Situ family who is also the Twelve Marquis, things will become very serious.
Although the Zhuang family and the Situ family were both twelve princes, they had been at odds since the beginning of the establishment of the Hao Kingdom. After the two fiefdoms were ennobled and not far apart, conflicts continued.
Zhuang Jing also thought about easing the relationship between the two families and even forming an in-law family, but Zhuang Xing failed. Situ Ying looked down upon him, and Situ Zheng also scorned Zhuang's words and deeds. As a result, instead of easing the relationship, it intensified the conflict.
The two families have long had the idea of suppressing each other, but due to the status of the Twelve Marquises and the support of large sects behind both sides, they have been reluctant to take any action.
In a quiet place outside Yueyang City, Bai Yuehan was meditating with his eyes closed.
There was a sound of stepping through the void, and two people appeared in front of her. One was embroidered with flying bird patterns, and the other was embroidered with leaping fish patterns. They each held a Hunyuan hammer in their hands. They said to Bai Yuehan: "There have been rumors in recent days. , the white ghost appears, innocently demanding life, it turns out that the female ghost in white refers to you, the Ice Fairy."
Bai Yuehan still had his eyes closed, and just replied softly: "Does the Jiuyou Sect even care about such noisy matters now?"
"We can't control what the Ice Fairy likes to do, but I heard that you have been entangled with Na Wuxie these days. The two of us brothers came here for him today and bothered the Ice Fairy..."
Before the two of them could finish speaking, several rays of true energy quickly hit the two of them with endless chill.
Bai Yuehan suddenly opened his eyes, full of murderous intent.
At this time, Bai Yuehan's true energy was able to melt ice out of thin air. As the true energy passed by, countless tiny ice spikes appeared in the air and shot towards the opponent.
The two men wielded the Hunyuan Hammer at the same time to resist the attack.
"What does this mean, Ice Fairy?"
Bai Yuehan ignored them, picked up his sword and fought with the two of them.
The identities of these two people are not simple. The leader of Jiuyou Sect is called Yama, and there are four great judges and ten evil commanders below him. These two people are the beak and fish gills among the top ten yin commanders. Although they are in the realm of life and form, the two of them can compete with masters of the transformation realm by joining forces.
Bai Yuehan doesn't care who the other person is. If he talks nonsense to himself, he must be prepared to be killed.
Dressed in white and waving a long sword, everything around him was soon covered with a thin layer of frost, and he was approaching the stage of transformation.
The cold air was getting heavier. With a look from the bird's beak and understanding from the fish's gills, the two Hunyuan hammers struck fiercely, making a deafening sound. At the same time, the oscillating true energy instantly shattered and dissolved the surrounding frost.
Bai Yuehan felt dizzy in her head and hurriedly used her true energy to resist the impact of the sound.
Seeing that one move worked, the two took the initiative to attack and hit the hammer twice frequently to interfere with the opponent's actions.
Chen Mobai on the side quietly observed this scene. Even if he was affected by the sound waves, Bai Yuehan's figure was still stunning and as graceful as a swimming dragon.
"Young Master won't take action?" Tu Mi asked from the side.
"Don't worry, her realm seems to be a little loose. Leave this to me. You can go back and keep an eye on the city."
Tu Mi hesitated and replied, "Okay, be careful."
The Hunyuan Hammer hit again, this time with significantly greater power. Bai Yuehan felt dizzy. Seeing the two of them working together to attack again, he first used his flower-piercing hand to break the attack, and then a sword passed between the two hammers. Just cut off the gills and one ear.
Fish Gill screamed, and Bird Beak took the opportunity to hit Bai Yuehan on the shoulder to knock him back.
"What a White Fairy. I'll capture you first today, and then I'll ask Weiyang Palace for an explanation."
When the two were about to take down Bai Yuehan, a black shadow flashed across them and hit them hard with two punches in succession. Then they saw a person blocking Bai Yuehan.
"what you do?"
"You can't see it yet. I'll save you."
Bai Yuehan looked at the back in front of him, a scene that seemed familiar.
Before Bai Yuehan could speak again, Chen Mobai had already taken action against the two of them.
The bird's beak and the fish's gill both swung the Hunyuan Hammer with all their strength. Chen Mobai cleverly dodged it. Just when he was suppressing the two of them, he suddenly felt two auras behind him hitting him in the back.
Without enough time to avoid it, he turned the setting sun in his hand and held it behind his back. It turned out that the Hunyuan Hammer he had just thrown flew back in a circle.
Although the setting sun blocked the hammer, the remaining force of the impact still carried Chen Mobai's body flying forward.
Chen Mobai simply used his strength to move forward, and at the same time used the Shadow Chasing Fist to hit the two of them one after another. The Shadow Chasing Fist was originally a short-body martial art. It used the impact to quickly close the distance and hit the two opponents back again and again, making it difficult to parry. .
At the same time, the true energy condensed on the setting sun, and he swung his sword suddenly. The two Hunyuan hammers seemed to be easily divided into four pieces like two watermelons.
With less than ten moves in total, the two Yin commanders were already defeated.
"The Nine Nether Sect wants to kill me, just because of you two?"
The two men looked at each other and then at the cut Hunyuan Hammer.
"What kind of knife is this!" Bird's Mouth asked.
"A knife designed to kill monsters and monsters." Chen Mobai walked towards the two of them slowly.
Before he could take action, a murderous aura emerged from behind him.
Just when Chen Mobai was about to react, the two men locked Chen Mobai's movements. Between the lightning and flint, the biting cold air turned into an ice wall in the air to block the killing move.
Chen Mobai took the opportunity to use his strength to shake the two away.
"Have you broken through?"
It was Bai Yuehan who took action to resolve the issue.
"It's not stable yet."
"You're injured, don't force it."
After saying that, he looked at the person who had just attacked him. His eyes were wide with anger. He was wearing a purple official robe, but it was not like the official uniform of Hao Kingdom. He was holding a stylus.
