Liangchen asked like this because he actually wanted to find out what happened to Wu Mei and the gambling house. This was the purpose of Feiyun agreeing to attend the banquet. If they both make peace, the situation in the city will inevitably change drastically, and Feiyun and others will have to make other considerations.
Charming sighed and said, "It's a long story, so I'd better ask you to have a meal first. How about we talk about it after we've had enough wine and food?"
On a good day, I saw Wu Mei looking around and talking about him, so it was inconvenient to ask again. As soon as Wu Mei spoke, Yang Junhe and others took turns toasting to Feiyun and Lu Ying to show their friendship as landlords. It's just that Feiyun's drinking capacity is mediocre, and most of it is done by Liangchen, who has an excellent drinking capacity. Everyone exchanged glasses, and soon they were all drunk.
Wu Mei also drank a lot and invited everyone to sit down in the hall in a drunken state. Bai Lian and others immediately served sobering tea and waited for everyone to drink it. After a while, everyone calmed down and asked Yang Feng to truthfully tell Feiyun and others about the gambling house.
Before sunset, the gambling house sent someone. Niu Ba had someone send a message to Wu Mei, saying that he could not accept her conditions. Because a very powerful force approached Niu Ba this morning and claimed that if he agreed to Wu Mei's request, he would destroy the gambling house. The group asked Niu Ba to send a message that they wanted to compete with Yanyu Restaurant.
If Yanyu Restaurant beats them, they will not interfere with the gambling house. Otherwise, they would never let Yanyu Restaurant succeed. Niu Ba had no choice but to send someone to send a message to Wu Mei regardless of his son's life or death.
Wu Mei was furious and immediately asked who it was. But the person from the gambling shop said he didn't know her, and just told her that he would be waiting at the foot of Wolong Mountain tomorrow morning. If Wu Mei doesn't dare to go, she will obediently release Niu Xiong and Fan Sheng, and promise not to cause trouble in the gambling house in the future. The duck in her mouth was about to fly away, and of course Wumei couldn't accept it. She asked the people in the gambling shop to go back and send word that Yanyu Restaurant would be there tomorrow. She wanted to see who was so loud that he dared to meddle in their business.
After the people from the gambling house left, Wumei sent someone to inquire about the news and convened everyone for discussion. Everyone was talking about it and couldn't agree on what to do. There are only a handful of people in the city who can be feared by even bullies, and that is the Beggar Clan's leader. Although the Beggar Clan has a large number of people, there are not many masters at the helm of the Beggar Clan. They act in a low-key manner and will not interfere in gang disputes. Unless the other party has committed many evil deeds and aroused public anger, the Beggar Gang will not interfere with these nosy matters. The Beggar Clan and Yanyu Restaurant also had no grudges, so there was no reason to stand up for the gambling house.
So some people think that they must go, and some people think that there is no need to take risks, ignore them, and should go directly to annex the gambling house. While the argument was going on, the person who went to inquire about the news came back. They confirmed that a large group of people had indeed entered the casino, and the casino also announced that it would be closed tomorrow. But I didn't find out who it was. The other party knew that Niu Ba failed in the bet, but still dared to challenge Wu Mei, which showed that they had this confidence.
Wu Mei was unsure, but still decided to go to the appointment. If you don't take up the challenge, won't your reputation be ruined? Not only did she want to know who was going against her, but she was also reluctant to give up the fat in her mouth. Of course, she is also very confident in the strength of the White Lotus Sect, and it is not impossible to defeat the opponent. Now that Yang Xuelian has made up her mind, it’s hard for others to persuade her.
Yang Xuelian immediately asked Yang Xuefeng, Baili Feng, Nangong Tao and others to prepare and come out in full force tomorrow. Although some people suggested taking advantage of the opportunity to seize the gambling house, Yang Xuelian refused. She thought that even if she got the gambling house through a fierce battle, she would still have to face this group of mysterious people later. Besides, if such a big disturbance is made in the city, it will inevitably cause the government to intervene. Since someone is supporting the gambling house, let's defeat this group directly and eliminate any future troubles.
After Yang Xuefeng finished speaking, Yang Xuelian then asked: "I wonder what Liu Shaoxia thinks of this group of people?" Although Yang Xuefeng suspected that this group of people might be Liu Shui and others, Yang Xuelian concluded that they were not. Yang Xuelian believed that with Liu Shui's personality and character, he would not help a notorious evil force that had caused many families to be destroyed. She thought that Liu Shui had agreed to attend the banquet, so she deliberately took advantage of Liu Shui. It would be best if she could get him to join forces with her. She was extremely polite to Liu Shui just now, and she didn't care if Liangchen's words offended her.
Liu Shui shook his head and replied: "I have just come to Jinling, and I am not familiar with the people in the nearby arena. Besides, I have not met these people, so I can't judge." Liu Shui's view is similar to Yang Xuelian's, that is, since the other party is willing to support Gambling houses are naturally not good people. Although Liu Shui suspected that it was the Dragon and Phoenix Sect, he had no evidence, so he couldn't speak out. Yang Xuelian had already prepared for this. She had arranged her eyes and ears everywhere in Jiangnan, but she couldn't figure it out. What's more, Liu Shui has just arrived in Jinling, so it's normal for him to be unclear.
Yang Xuelian immediately expressed the hope that Liu Shui could go with them tomorrow to bear witness for them. Yang Xuelian knew that if she directly asked Liu Shui for help, Liu Shui would definitely refuse. But a mysterious force suddenly appeared in Jinling City. Liu Shui must have been surprised and interested in learning about it. As long as Liu Shui is present with them, the other party will naturally treat Liu Shui as one of their own. Yang Xuelian had already thought about how to make Liu Shui hate the gambling house and that group of people. It would be best to induce the other party to anger Liu Shui.
Liu Shui did not answer, but glanced at Liangchen. Liangchen had been listening and thinking, and when he saw Liu Shui looking at him, he said: "Sister Leader, it is difficult to answer this matter at the moment. After we go back, we must discuss it carefully before making a decision. I think this way, if we have nothing to do tomorrow, Just go to Purple Mountain and have a look. If you have other important matters, then you can only have high hopes, and please Haihan!"
Yang Xuelian was a little disappointed, but she couldn't force it and could only express her understanding. Seeing that it was getting late, Liu Shui immediately stood up and left, saying that after returning, he would discuss it with the people from Shunfeng Escort Agency. When Yang Xuelian saw this, she no longer tried to hold him back, and took everyone from the White Lotus Sect to send Liu Shui to the door of the Yanyu Restaurant. It wasn't until Liu Shui and his party disappeared from sight that Yang Xuelian led the group back.
It was almost midnight, and the night was dark. There were few people on the street, and most of the lanterns lining the streets had been extinguished. Liu Shui and his party walked forward slowly under the moonlight. After leaving the restaurant for a while, Liu Shui asked: "What do you think about the Purple Mountain incident tomorrow?" Wen Yong replied: "According to Yang Xuelian, it is difficult to determine which sect it is. It is probably a new person. , I want to take the opportunity to become famous and control the gambling house."
But Liangchen shook his head and said: "I don't think so. If they can intimidate Niu Ba, they must have demonstrated their strength to overpower the gambling houses. Otherwise, Niu Ba can't ignore their son's life and just obey their orders. They have such strength. , naturally it will not happen overnight. With such great strength, one will not be willing to remain unknown. I think there is a high probability that it is the Dragon and Phoenix Sect that is causing trouble!"
Meimei asked: "What evidence do you have?" Liangchen said calmly: "Yesterday's battle between the gambling house and Yanyu Restaurant must have spread throughout the city, and the Dragon and Phoenix Sect will naturally know about it. If the gambling house is controlled by Yang Xuelian, Her increased power will definitely pose a threat to other gangs. If it were me, I would also take action to prevent such a thing from happening. Young Master, from the perspective of the government, we should also try to prevent the merger of these gangs. "
Liu Shui listened to Liangchen's words and said thoughtfully: "Go on and tell me why the government is involved in the affairs of the Jianghu." Liangchen said: "If a Jianghu becomes more and more powerful and has more and more people, then They will lose their patience and rebel sooner or later!" Liu Shui agreed with Liangchen's view, just like Zhang Jiao in the late Eastern Han Dynasty. Wasn't it because he established a Taiping Tao and had hundreds of thousands of believers that he rebelled? ?
Liu Shui looked at Liangchen approvingly and encouraged her to continue speaking. Liangchen believes that the Jianghu forces cannot allow them to become a dominant family, and must divide and rule. This time, the White Lotus Sect cannot be allowed to annex the gambling house, nor can other forces control the White Lotus Sect. Therefore, Liu Shui must go to Purple Mountain tomorrow if the opportunity is right, and adopt different methods according to the situation. If they can't reach an agreement and have a big fight, Liu Shui can sit back and watch the fight, let them both lose, and then clean up the mess in the end. If there is a one-sided situation, then we should appropriately support the disadvantaged party.
Liu Shui did not express his position immediately. He wanted to think carefully. Soon, everyone returned to Shunfeng Escort Agency. Although it was already midnight, the interior of the escort office was still brightly lit, and Wan Lilang had been waiting. Wan Lilang was naturally overjoyed to see them return safely and invited everyone to the living room to talk. Liu Shui told him the story and Liangchen's suggestions, and asked for his opinions. Wan Lilang thought for a moment and agreed with Liangchen's opinion. It's just that he thinks that if he knows that someone is doing evil, no matter how good he is, he can't help him. For example, gambling houses have been causing harm to the people, and such forces should be eliminated.
Liu Shui then made it clear that he must go to Purple Mountain tomorrow and would not let any party gain an absolute advantage. Naturally, everyone had no objections and expressed their willingness to follow Liu Shui. Liangchen suggested that Liu Shui invite the Beggar Clan branch and Qixia faction to form a powerful force. In this way, even if faced with the cooperation between the White Lotus Sect and the Dragon and Phoenix Sect, Liu Shui can still be sure of victory. Wan Lilang believed that the government should be notified and the government would intervene to stop it.
Liu Shui shook his head and declined. He thought it was not the time to alarm the government at this moment. After all, this matter is just an act of fighting for profit in the arena and does not pose a threat to the imperial court. At present, except for the adverse effects of gambling houses on the people, the White Lotus Sect is quite law-abiding and has not done anything out of the ordinary. As for the Dragon and Phoenix Sect, it is even more looming, and it is really difficult to grasp what is wrong with their behavior. Unless they openly attack the government like they did in Tanzhou, then they will be famous.
Liu Shui thought for a while and decided that he would go with the good time and beautiful scenery, while the others stayed at the escort agency in case of accidents. Everyone was inevitably disappointed and blamed Liu Shui for looking down on them. Upon seeing this, Liangchen hurriedly came forward to persuade Liu Shui and asked him to agree to bring a few more people. Liu Shui's original intention was to do good for everyone and did not want them to be in danger. After all, masters from various factions in Purple Mountain will gather tomorrow, and these people are ruthless and ruthless. Except for Wan Lilang, everyone in the escort agency is young and has limited skills. Liu Shui was really worried that they were no match and there would be casualties.
Liangchen knew Liu Shui's worries, so he said: "Master, I think everyone is following you sincerely. With their martial arts, self-protection should be no problem. You might as well go with a few more, at least the momentum will not be too weak." Liangchen didn't want Liu Shui to shock everyone too much and make them feel cold. Liu Shui also understood Liangchen's painstaking efforts, so he had no choice but to let her consider it. Liangchen suggested that Wen Yong, Wen Xiu, and Fang Ming go and leave Wan Jia behind to guard the escort agency to prevent accidents. After all, the escort agency is a local sect in Jinling, so try not to get involved in such Jianghu disputes.
Wan Lilang disagreed. He believed that Liangchen deliberately alienated the escort agency and also despised the escort agency. He insisted on taking the Wan family siblings with him, and it was enough for his wife and the bodyguard to stay at the escort office. Liangchen tried his best to persuade, but Wanlilang refused to agree. Liu Shui knew that among these young people, the martial arts of the Wan family siblings were indeed weaker. Liu Shui knew that Wan Lilang wanted to do something, but he was also worried about everyone's safety. Seeing that Wan Lilang was resolute, he had no choice but to agree.
Liu Shui thought that the Qixia sect happened to be in Chengjia Village, so he asked Wan Lilang to send people to Chengjia Village overnight, and asked the Qixia sect to meet directly at Zijin Mountain early tomorrow morning. Liu Shui's idea was that if four people from Qixia sent him to help, he would have eight masters on his side. Even if he had to take action, Liu Shui would not let a few young people face a powerful enemy. Wan Lilang was naturally overjoyed when Liu Shui agreed. He immediately sent an escort to Chengjia Village. After some discussion, it was already late at night. Liu Shui asked everyone to rest and recharge their batteries to prepare for a possible fierce battle tomorrow. Everyone obeyed and went back to their rooms.
Early the next morning, everyone got up and packed up. Wan Lilang selected four more bodyguards to accompany him and gave Madam Wan a few words of advice. Led by Wan Lilang, everyone walked towards Purple Mountain. On the way, Wan Lilang saw that it was still early, so he introduced Liu Shui to the scenic spots along the way. When I was approaching Purple Mountain, I saw five people in front of me on horseback looking around. Liangchen had a sharp eye and had long recognized Taoist Aunt Xiaofeng and others from the Qixia Sect, and quickly told Liu Shui.
Liu Shui stepped forward hurriedly, greeted Taoist Aunt Xiaofeng and others, and said, "Two Taoist priests and two girls, thank you for troublesome four people. Liu Shui is very grateful." Taoist Aunt Xiaofeng said unhappily: " If Liu Shaoxia is still so polite, the poor Taoist will go back home!" Liangchen hurriedly explained for Liu Shui and said: "The Taoist Master misunderstood. My young master feels that it is uneasy for you to rush around so early, so I apologize. , It’s not an outsider. If I really treat you as outsiders, I won’t send someone to invite you.” Taoist Aunt Xiaofeng heard this and said no more.
After walking for a while, everyone arrived at the foot of Zijin Mountain. Across a forest, I could hear people shouting in the distance. It seemed that people from the White Lotus Sect and the Gambling House had already arrived. Liu Shui led everyone through the woods and came closer. Looking up, I saw two groups of people standing facing each other a few feet apart in an open space at the foot of the mountain. The group to the east is Yang Xuelian's White Lotus Sect, with about two hundred people. It seems that Yang Xuelian has brought all the people in Yanyu Restaurant here to prevent any unexpected events.
