In the early morning, the end of Luoshui River was covered with clouds and fog, and hundreds of boats, large and small, coming from various places were floating on the water.
The surrounding shores are crowded with people, and in many open areas, you can see Jianghu people competing on the spot, with onlookers cheering nearby. On the central road leading to Longmen Pass, there are also many Jianghu people walking around, and there are even many stalls selling various products. A hawker who grows stuff.
Yu Huatian walked out of the cabin and looked at the scene in front of him, his eyebrows slightly furrowed:
"There are so many people joining in the fun."
Ding Xiu was chewing a bun in his mouth, carrying a slender Miao Dao on his shoulder, looking at the surrounding scene with a lazy look on his face, not caring about the people around him.
Zhao Tong carried a double-headed spear on his back and scanned the surroundings. Then he seemed to have discovered something. He walked to Yuhuatian and whispered: "Lord Governor, we have people watching."
Yu Huatian nodded slightly. His perception was extremely sharp at the moment. Just now, he noticed a few figures on the shore. After seeing him emerging from the boat, they had quietly left. They should have gone to Longmen Pass to report the news.
"Let's go."
Yuhuatian didn't pay attention to the people around him. In his eyes, these people who dared to join in the fun would almost all end up dead as long as they dared to go out to the desert. There was no need to care.
What he really cares about are the first-rate forces who also covet the treasure.
Instructing the boatman to stop the boat and dock, the three of them got off the merchant ship and walked straight to the road ahead.
But just after taking two steps, Yu Huatian suddenly stopped, and a trace of doubt flashed in his eyes.
"Lord, we are being targeted."
Zhao Tong whispered, and he also noticed that when they got off the boat, there were many people from the world around, looking at them intentionally or unintentionally.
Yuhuatian nodded slightly and said: "Don't scare the snake."
As he said that, he walked straight to a vendor selling candied fruits at a roadside stall, picked up two candied fruits, and asked casually: "Boss, how many Jianghu people have come here recently?"
The vendor quickly stood up and said, "Master, do you need to buy candied fruits?"
Yuhuatian said calmly: "You sell preserves here every day, but do you know who has come recently?"
The vendor looked enthusiastic: "Sir, the candied fruit is very sweet."
Yu Huatian twitched the corner of his mouth, put down the candied fruits, threw a piece of silver to the vendor, and said: "I bought all your candied fruits. Don't talk nonsense. I want to ask you something. By the way, take us to Longmen Pass. Let's talk as we go."
The vendor picked up the silver, with a look of 'surprise' on his face, and nodded repeatedly: "Young Master, it's whatever you say, then let's just... walk?"
"Let's go."
After Yu Huatian finished speaking, he turned around and continued to walk forward. He didn't want to see the small vendors' stalls anymore, and immediately followed him with a flattering look on his face.
That ingot of silver is enough to buy several stalls like his.
…
As Yu Huatian and others left, some people in the surrounding arena immediately started talking in low voices:
"A young man in a white robe, handsome in appearance, accompanied by a green-faced gunman and a pony-tailed swordsman. These three people should be the ones who killed the 'Lone Wanderer' Tian Boguang and Huashan Disciple Linghu Chong a few days ago, right?"
"It should be them. I didn't expect to come here. Could it be that they are also here for the treasure?"
"You're so fucking stupid, why didn't you come here for the treasure?"
"I don't know where these people came from. Even people from the Huashan Sect would dare to kill them."
"Hey! I don't know how many first-class forces have come here in the past few days. What does the Huashan Sect mean?"
"That's right, the disciple was killed, and Yue Buqun didn't even dare to fart. This Huashan sect is becoming more and more in decline..."
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Perhaps the treasure incident has been too big recently, and too many people have come. Even on the shore of Luoshui, an industrial chain has been formed.
Many merchants and vendors seized the business opportunity, built some straw huts in the surrounding area and started doing business, selling various snacks and fruits, teahouses, pubs and restaurants, and even horse sellers.
This place was still dozens of miles away from Longmen Pass. Yuhuatian and others did not skimp on their money. They bought a few horses and rode to Longmen Pass.
The candied fruit vendor also drove a donkey cart and got on the donkey cart. The flattery on his face disappeared instantly. He drove close to Yuhuatian and whispered: "Supervisor."
Yuhuatian said calmly: "I am being targeted. What's going on?"
This hawker was originally a spy from Xichang. During this period, he had been pretending to be a hawker and was inquiring about information at the Luoshui River. He was naturally very aware of the matter. Hearing this, he explained in a low voice:
"The Governor killed the 'Walker Alone' Tian Boguang and Huashan disciple Linghu Chong a few days ago. This matter caused quite a stir in the world, and many people have been discussing it recently."
Yuhuatian understood immediately. He thought his identity was exposed, but it turned out to be because of Linghu Chong's incident, so there was no need to worry about it.
"Are our people all at Longmen Pass?"
Yuhuatian asked.
"Both the first and third stalls are here, and the Six Thousand Households of Jinyiwei are also secretly mobilizing manpower to get out of seclusion."
"Xueyong is here too?"
Yu Huatian was a little surprised. The third gear leader Ji Xueyong has been out on missions, and he has not been seen for some days.
"The third gear was closed at Longmen half a month ago." The vendor whispered.
Yuhuatian nodded, without asking any more questions, and immediately sped up and rushed to Longmen Pass.
The treasure should be born in these few days. The most important thing at the moment is to find out who is coming and make arrangements in advance.
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Longmen Pass is one of the eight major passes of the Ming Dynasty. It is an important passage to the outside of the Great Wall. At the same time, like Jiayu Pass in the north of the Ming Dynasty, it was built to resist the foreign tribes in the north.
It's just that there is endless desert outside Longmen Pass, and very few foreigners have settled there. Therefore, foreigners rarely invade the Ming Dynasty from Longmen Pass.
However, just in case, the Ming Dynasty's garrison is still here all year round. In order to prevent the generals of Longmen Pass from overestimating themselves, the emperor will also send Jin Yiwei to monitor it secretly.
Now Jinyiwei is basically controlled by Yuhuatian, so this is also considered the territory of Xichang.
An hour later, Yu Huatian and others arrived at Longmen City, the city closest to Longmen Pass.
The area near Longmen City is called Longmen, and Longmen City is the main city in the Longmen area.
Although it is located on the border, it is still extremely prosperous.
Entering the city, various vendors and footmen peddle their goods along the street, and many vendors set up stalls on both sides of the street to make a living. Occasionally, you can see a few people dressed as warriors with knives and swords.
In order to avoid hurting anyone, Yuhuatian and others led their horses into the city. While looking at the scene in the city, Yuhuatian asked: "Where are our people?"
The hawker whispered: "In order to hide their whereabouts, the stalls and the others have not contacted the government. They have been staying at Jinfeng Tower for the past few days, which is the largest inn in Longmen City. Most of the people from the world who came during this period have stayed there. There."
Yuhuatian nodded and said, "You should go back first and continue to stare at Luoshui to see how many Jianghu people are coming."
"yes."
After the hawker finished speaking, he immediately drove away and left. In the eyes of outsiders, it seemed that he was really just leading the way for Yu Huatian and others, without revealing any flaws.
Yu Huatian and the other three found someone to find out the direction of Jinfeng Tower, and then rushed straight to Jinfeng Tower.
But just after taking two steps, Yu Huatian suddenly felt a killing intent. He paused and turned his head to look behind him. People were rushing on the street, but he still locked eyes with one of them wearing a black robe and holding a long sword. The figure of the sword.
Zhao Tong and Zhao Tong also followed Yu Huatian's gaze and thought for a moment. Zhao Tong's eyes changed and he said: "Supervisor, this person has followed us!"
Yu Huatian's eyes narrowed slightly. He could follow him all the way. He had a hunch that this person probably didn't come here for Linghu Chong and others' business. He should have recognized his identity.
The swordsman in black seems to be quite strong. He knows his identity and still has a grudge against him. Who could he be?
Yu Huatian's eyes flashed and he said calmly: "Let's go, don't worry about him. Since he knows my identity, he will come to me sooner or later."
"yes."
Zhao Tong nodded, and then the three of them sped up and quickly disappeared into the crowd, heading towards the Jinfeng Tower.
And just as Yu Huatian and the others left, the black-clothed swordsman who had just turned his back to the three of them slowly turned around, revealing a handsome and heroic face, and a pair of slender eyes, staring at Yu Huatian and the others. In the direction the person left, murderous intent was raging in his eyes.
"Xichang Yuhuatian, what a keen sense!"
"However, no matter how good your martial arts skills are, if so many martial arts masters come here this time, you will definitely die without a burial place!"
"Zhao Huaian, I will avenge you..."
As the black-clothed swordsman spoke, he took out a bamboo flute in his arms and took a look at it. A trace of sadness flashed in his eyes, and then he suddenly turned around and disappeared into the sea of people.
No one knew that he was the one who spread the news about the birth of Dabaishang’s national treasure. His purpose was to lure Yuhuatian out and avenge Zhao Huaian!
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Jinfeng Tower is an inn that combines a restaurant and a hotel. It is located on the most prosperous Central Street in Longmen City. Almost all the people who come and go are dignitaries or businessmen who spend a lot of money. They are all owners who are not short of money.
But these days, the people living here are some people from the world who are attracted by the treasure. Although these people are not necessarily rich, most of them want to save face. When they come to Longmen City, even if they want to show their status, they will endure the pain. Live in this Jinfeng Tower to prove that you are no worse than others.
As soon as Yuhuatian and the other three arrived at the entrance of Jinfeng Tower, they were discovered by Xichang spies who were watching outside, and they were immediately taken upstairs.
It was now noon, and there were many people from the world sitting in the restaurant downstairs, drinking and chatting. As soon as they walked in, they attracted a lot of attention, wanting to see which heroes from the world were coming.
After a quick glance, many people looked away after realizing that they didn't recognize each other. However, some people seemed to recognize Yu Huatian's trio. They seemed to be the ones who killed Tian Boguang and Huashan disciple Linghu Chong a few days ago. There were many. Glanced twice.
Most of them are chivalrous women in the world. Of course, it is not clear whether they looked at Yu Huatian more because of his appearance, or because they recognized the identities of Yu Huatian and the other three.
Yuhuatian didn't cause any trouble, and followed the Xichang detective up to a room on the third floor near the street with an indifferent expression.
There were only two people in the room, one of them was Ma Jinliang, and the other was a white-faced, bald man. This man was the third stall driver of the West Factory, Ji Xueyong.
Seeing Yu Huatian coming, the two people hurriedly stepped forward and saluted: "I'm here to see you, Lord Governor."
Yu Huatian glanced at Ji Xueyong and nodded slightly: "Jin Liang, Xueyong, thank you for your hard work."
Ma Jinliang cupped his hands and said nothing, but Ji Xueyong's face was full of excitement and he quickly leaned over and saluted: "For the supervisor, I will never give up even if I die!"
Knowing Ji Xueyong's character, Yu Huatian didn't say much. He waved his hand and said, "Okay, let's talk about the current situation. Who have come here these days?"
Zhao Tong did not stay in the room, but went out and stood guard outside to prevent anyone from eavesdropping.
Ma Jinliang glanced at Ji Xueyong and motioned for him to answer. Ji Xueyong did not refuse. He liked this opportunity to show off in front of the governor so much that he quickly handed over his hand and said:
"During this period, there were probably dozens of rivers and lakes forces, and hundreds of scattered warriors. However, there were only a few forces that made it to the forefront."
Yuhuatian nodded slightly: "Tell me more specifically."
"yes."
Ji Xueyong replied: "The first one to come was the Sun Moon God Sect, and then Zhengdao Wudang, Shaolin, Emei and other major sects also came after hearing the news and killed many people from the Sun Moon God Sect. In the past few days, The two sides fought one after another, and many people died on both sides, but overall, more people died in the Sun and Moon God Cult."
"Didn't Dongfang Bubai come in person?" Yu Huatian asked.
"No, but if this continues, Dongfang Bubai may also come. So many people have died in the Sun Moon God Cult. Dongfang Bubai has a domineering personality and will not let it go easily." Ji Xueyong replied.
Yuhuatian nodded slightly: "What else?"
"People from the Money Gang are also here. Shangguan Jinhong's number one master, Jing Wuming, personally leads the team. Along with them are the five innates Zhuge Gang, Xiang Song, Gao Xingkong, Yan Shuangfei, and Tang Du!" Xueyong looked solemn.
"Money Gang?"
Yuhuatian frowned.
The Money Gang is also a first-rate force in the world. The leader of the gang, Shangguan Jinhong, is a veteran master. His pair of 'Mother-and-Dragon Rings' rank second on the weapon spectrum. It is said that they have reached the point of 'no rings in hands, no rings in heart'. In the realm of Youhuan, no one has ever seen him take action with double rings in his hands in twenty years.
But the Money Gang itself is one of the largest gangs in the Ming Dynasty and has strong financial resources. Why would it be interested in this treasure?
It was impossible for Shangguan Jinhong not to know that the imperial court would also take action. The Money Gang's participation in the fight for the treasure meant that they would have to break up with the imperial court. He should not be that stupid.
"Besides the Money Gang and the Sun Moon God Sect, what other forces are there? Isn't there anyone from the Ming Sect?"
Yuhuatian looked at Ji Xueyong and continued to ask.
"The Mingjiao people haven't noticed yet, but people from two killer organizations, Tianzun and Heishi, have also appeared in the past few days and killed some people in the world. Someone must have asked them to take action."
Ji Xueyong replied.
Yu Huatian nodded and didn't pay too much attention. Compared with the Sun Moon God Sect and the Money Gang, although Tianzun and Black Stone are also very powerful, the two killer organizations cannot make any trouble.
Moreover, he knew the details of Tianzun and Black Stone very well. There were only a few real masters, but he had not yet found out the identity of the leader of Black Stone, Chakravartin King, but he should not be that powerful.
Instead, Mingjiao didn't come, which surprised Yuhuatian.
The two demonic organizations, the Ming Sect and the Sun Moon Sect, are not only forbidden by the righteous way, but they also always want to rebel and often oppose the imperial court.
Mingjiao didn't know what he was thinking, but no one came this time.
Yu Huatian looked at Ji Xueyong and said, "Have people keep an eye on them. Once someone from the Ming Cult shows up, report them immediately."
"yes."
Ji Xueyong quickly handed over his hand.
Yu Huatian continued: "Didn't you say that people from the Demon Sect have also entered the gate? How many people came?"
The demon sect in this world does not refer to a simple demon sect, but a collective name for all sects that are not tolerated by the righteous way. For example, the Sun and Moon God Sect and the Ming Sect can also be called demon sects.
But there is also a demonic sect force recognized by the Ming Dynasty. It was introduced from the desert of the Western Regions. The demonic sect's director Tianxing was also a famous figure in the world at that time.
However, in the thirty-year war between good and evil, the demon sect was defeated by the right way. The director of the demon sect, Tian Xing, was also defeated by Bai Bai Yu, the master of the right way, the master of the Divine Sword Hall. He had to retreat to the Central Plains and made an agreement with Bai Bai Yu, As long as Tian Tianyu is still alive, the Demon Cult will never enter the Central Plains.
Ji Xueyong shook his head and said: "Lord Governor, the Demon Sect has not entered the customs. But a few days ago, a swordsman with a full moon scimitar appeared in the northwest. He had a fight with Fu Hongxue, the successor of Bai Tianyu. This swordsman is called Ding Peng used the magic sect's secret skill of the original demon sect, 'Divine Sword Slash'."
"Listen to the spring rain all night in the small building, Ding Peng?"
A trace of surprise flashed in Yuhuatian's eyes, and then he nodded.
He probably understood what was going on.
Ding Peng is the protagonist in Gu Long's novel "Full Moon Scimitar". He was originally just an ordinary swordsman in the Ming Dynasty. Later, he was seriously injured in an accident and fled to the Central Plains. He fell in love with Qingqing, the daughter of Tianxing, the director of the Demon Sect. He received the inheritance of the Demon Sect and improved his sword skills. .
Now that Ding Peng is back, it should be because of Ren Tianxing's instructions. He has abided by the agreement and will not enter the Central Plains. However, Ding Peng is not a member of the Demon Cult and is not included in this list.
I just don’t know why Ding Peng came back this time.
Duel with Bai Tianyu's successor Fu Hongxue to regain face?
Yuhuatian shook his head and said, "As long as they don't interfere in our affairs, we can ignore them for the time being."
"yes!"
"Didn't you say that there are martial arts figures from other dynasties coming? Who are all here?"
Yuhuatian continued to ask.
"For the time being, only people from the Song Dynasty have come, but they are all just minor characters. The only one who has a name in the world is the Song Dynasty and the beggar gang leader Qiao Feng and became the daughter of 'Bei Qiao Feng and Nan Murong' Su Murongfu."
"Murong Fu?"
A trace of disdain flashed in Yu Huatian's eyes: "In order to restore the country, I really dare to join in any fun."
Without thinking too much, Yuhuatian also knew that when Murong Fu came, he must also want to get the treasures of Dabai Shangguo in order to restore Dayan.
But with his martial arts skills, he still dares to covet the treasure?
"Now that you're here, there's no need to leave!"
A hint of murderous intent flashed in Yuhuatian's eyes, and he had already sentenced Murong Fu to death in his heart.
People from the Song Dynasty dared to come to the Ming Dynasty to steal treasures, and they were desperate!
"What's going on at the Song Dynasty court?"
Yu Huatian looked at Ji Xueyong. Compared with the Wulin of the Song Dynasty, he was most concerned about the reaction of the Song Dynasty court.
If the Song Dynasty sent troops to take action, then this incident would probably cause a big fuss, and he might not be able to solve it on his own.
"The Song Dynasty has not found any troops mobilizing yet." Ji Xueyong replied.
"That's good. In this way, just beware of the quacks."
Yuhuatian nodded slightly, feeling a little more relaxed.
"How long until the treasure is revealed?"
Ji Xueyong replied: "The desert has been very volatile these days. According to the inferences in the world, it should be these days."
"very good!"
Yu Huatian stood up and ordered: "Inform the Jin Yiwei to start the layout and set off tomorrow to leave the customs and head to the desert!"
"As you command!"
Everyone cupped their hands at the same time, then turned and left the room.
Yuhuatian walked to the window, put his hands behind his hands and looked at the changing sky outside, his eyes calm.
There were so many people here this time, and he didn't know how many of them were interested in the treasure. To be honest, he was under a lot of pressure.
But it’s better to have more people, let these people become the stepping stones for him to break through to the Grand Master!
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Originally I wanted to insert it directly into the plot, but the protagonist's character is to plan and act later, and the protagonist controls Xichang and Jinyiwei, so it is impossible to find out how many people have come, so I wrote this chapter first to lay the groundwork. The plot begins in the next chapter.
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