Yun Lili said: "Thank you, Master, although our injuries are now healed, these Seven Injury Fists are the unique skills of my Kongtong Sect. As the leader, I have to practice them even if I am really paralyzed. Alas!"
Xie Xun said no more and said to Guan Neng and Zong Weixia: "We, the Ming Cult, are willing to recruit people with lofty ideals from all over the world to jointly launch a plan to counter the Yuan Dynasty. The two brothers are outstanding talents. I wonder if they would like to join our team and contribute to our Han family." make an effort?"
It's a bit of a moral kidnapping, but these two young heroes are still passionate young men, and they are not resentful of Meng Yuan's cruelty. At this time, there is no heavy responsibility of the Everbright Kongtong Sect on his shoulders, and he has a yearning for the world, but he has more righteousness in his heart, and what he lacks is just an opportunity. Now that Xie Xun has extended an olive branch, both of them are very excited.
Yun Liang saw the disciple's intention and said: "You decide this matter yourself. Even if you leave, you will still be a disciple of my Kongtong Sect."
Guan Neng and Zong Weixia looked at each other and knew that they were hugging a thicker thigh again. This opportunity cannot be missed, and it will never come back. The master said this, and it is not a betrayal. If it really succeeds in the future, it will be even more The lintel of the Kongtong Sect has been brightened.
Guan Neng said: "Master, we are willing to contribute to the Han family."
Yunliang said: "Okay, then you go to Master Xie and obey his instructions, and you must also practice martial arts diligently, so as not to lose the reputation of our Kongtong Sect."
Yunliang is also willing to form a good relationship with the Ming Cult, which is also an opportunity for the entire Kongtong Sect.
Xie Xun said: "Okay, okay! We will be a family from now on. I am going to the Central Plains to visit my relatives. Why don't you follow me to the Central Plains first? We can slowly study what you do in the future."
Guan Neng and Zong Weixia clasped their fists and said, "Yes!"
Xie Xun said to Yun Li: "Taoist Master, this is the first step for our two factions to get closer. If anyone among you wants to take this path in the future, I will still welcome it."
Yunli said: "Pindao has written it down."
Xie Xun said: "Okay, I won't disturb Taoist Master Qingxiu any more. If you two brothers have anything else to prepare, just go back and make preparations. Let's go down the mountain now."
On the road again, two young masters, Guan Neng and Zong Weixia, were added to the team.
Guan Neng and Zong Weixia were very attentive to Xie Xun. Firstly, they were grateful to Xie Xun for healing their injuries. Secondly, they were their big boss from now on and he was a more talented person than their master in martial arts. They made him happy and they were absolutely nothing but their own. Advantages, no disadvantages.
Dai Qisi asked Xie Xun with a smile: "Third brother, you have won over another Central Plains sect. You can even let go of their siege of Guangmingding. No one can compete with our Ming Cult in the future."
Xie Xun said: "The alliance between them is not strong to begin with. They always want to benefit themselves at the expense of others. Without me, they would not be able to achieve anything."
Dai Qisi said: "They can no longer unite. Even Shaolin does not have the strength to fight against us alone."
Xie Xun said: "Shaolin has strong strength and hidden dragons and crouching tigers. It should not be underestimated. However, without helpers, Shaolin will never mess with us, and we will not waste too much energy on the world. We try to make as many friends as possible. Make fewer enemies. The power of the imperial court is still strong. We must strengthen ourselves as much as possible, reduce unnecessary fights, and unite all forces that can be united."
Dai Qisi said: "Then who else do you want to unite with?"
Xie Xun said: "Let it take its course. If Yunliang doesn't come to see me this time, I won't take the initiative to find them. But I want to go to Wudang Mountain again in person. I have a very close relationship with them. Last time I was there Guangmingding, their withdrawal has dealt a huge blow to the alliance of the six major factions. Without their withdrawal, Kongtong and Huashan may not have been able to use their full strength. By that time, we will be in dire straits. I must go and express my thanks in person. .”
This time Xie Xun went to Wudang and was personally welcomed by Zhang Sanfeng. Xie Xun was no longer the young man who could treat him like a nephew. In terms of martial arts, Zhang Sanfeng no longer had an absolute advantage, and in terms of status, he was the leader of the Ming Cult, the most powerful person in the Western Region, and his strength was already above that of the Wudang Sect.
Zhang Sanfeng still had a smile on his face and said, "After a few years of separation, you have already become famous all over the world."
Zhang Sanfeng had no prejudice against the Mingjiao at this time. The reputation of the Mingjiao under the management of Yang Dingtian was growing. Although he acted erratically, he had never done anything extraordinary. He was far away in the Western Regions and had never had anything to do with Wudang. If he hadn't had some friendship with the heroine Guo Xiang, he would not have wanted the Wudang Sect to go to the Western Regions to offend the Ming Cult.
The three disciples came back and said that Xie Xun was in the Ming Cult and they retreated without fighting. Zhang Sanfeng agreed. Not long after, news came that Xie Xun had fought against San Kong alone, captured Kong Xing alive, and took over as the leader. The development of Mingjiao this year has been rapid, even better than when Yang Dingtian was in power.
Xie Xun clasped his fists and said, "Master Zhang, you are well! Thanks to the three worthy brothers who quit a year ago, otherwise the Ming Cult would have been in danger! It just insulted the reputation of the Wudang Sect."
Zhang Sanfeng waved his hand and said: "It's just a false name. The old Taoist didn't know that Tuisi had gone to Mingjiao. Tuisi has great ambitions. In Tuisi's hands, Mingjiao can make the best use of its talents and materials."
Song Yuanqiao was surprised to see Guan Neng and Zong Weixia following Xie Xun, and asked: "Aren't these Guan Shaoxia and Zong Shaoxia from the Kongtong sect? Are you..."
He thought the two brothers were captured by Xie Xun.
Xie Xun said: "The two young heroes are also people with lofty ideals and are willing to join hands with our Mingjiao to expel the Mongols."
Guan Neng said: "Song Shaoxia, we two brothers admire the leader's righteousness and have already joined the leader's service."
Zhang Sanfeng was shocked when he heard this. The Kongtong sect had colluded completely with the Mingjiao. From now on, there would be no possibility of opposing the Mingjiao.
Xie Xun said to Zhang Sanfeng: "Master Zhang, you know my ideals. Mingjiao is my best platform. I don't want to have any more disputes with people in the world and waste my energy. If the Mongols leave one day late, we Han people will suffer one more day." , I am willing to put aside all grudges, let us unite and drive away the Mongols as soon as possible."
Zhang Sanfeng sighed: "Tuisi is amazing! He has ability, courage, and tolerance, and he will definitely achieve great things in the future."
Xie Xun said: "Then I would like to thank Master Zhang for his kind words."
Xie Xun then said to Song Yuanqiao, Yu Lianzhou and Yu Daiyan: "I wonder if these three worthy brothers are willing to join hands with me and go on a righteous mission together."
Yu Lianzhou shook his head without thinking, and said: "I'm still far from good at this. I still have to learn from my master."
Song Yuanqiao and Yu Daiyan also said: "We still need to learn skills from the master."
Xie Xun nodded without forcing it, thinking: "This is the difference between Zhang Sanfeng and Yun Liang. Being able to have a master like Zhang Sanfeng is a blessing that has been cultivated for several generations. Although the Mingjiao is good, even if he succeeds in the future, he will be promoted to a noble or noble title. Hou Baixiang is definitely not as attractive as being able to learn from Zhang Sanfeng."
Xie Xun's plan to seduce the Wu-Tang Clan failed, but he was not discouraged. He and the Wu-Dang Clan had not been close for a day or two, and there would be many opportunities in the future.
Since he returned without success, Xie Xun no longer stayed long, bid farewell to Zhang Sanfeng, and continued eastward.
Lu Zhiqing was eager to go home, so she didn't delay on the way and went straight back to Wuzhong Lu Mansion.
Lu Daoyuan was also very excited and kept welcoming him out of the city gate. He had not seen his daughter for many years, his grandson, his wife and little daughter.
When Xie Xun saw Lu Daoyuan, he hurried forward and said, "See my father-in-law."
Lu Daoyuan looked at Xie Xun and sighed in his heart. Although he was not a member of the Jianghu, Xie Xun also began to care about the affairs of the Jianghu. Knowing Xie Xun's current status in the world and becoming the king of the Western Regions, even if he cannot drive away the Mongols, he is already the master of a territory.
Lu Daoyuan helped Xie Xun up and said, "A good son-in-law doesn't need to be polite."
Lu Zhiqing missed her family and brought many gifts this time. Xie Xun temporarily lived in the Lu family and accompanied Lu Zhiqing to visit relatives and friends every day.
Naturally, Xie Xun came to the Central Plains not to visit relatives. He still had many things to deal with.
Xie Xun summoned Xie Hu and asked about his situation.
Xie Hu has not seen Xie Xun for several years and misses him very much.
At this time, Xie Hu was fully grown, black and strong, like an iron tower. His long-term supervision and punishment made him look very majestic, like a black-faced god. But when he saw Xie Xun, he smiled sincerely and showed a row of White teeth. Xie Xun first introduced Dai Qisi and Xie Hu to each other.
Xie Hu was also stunned by Dai Qisi's peerless appearance, but think about it, as the eldest brother, isn't it normal to have such a woman around him? It would be abnormal not to.
Xie Xun patted Xie Xun on the shoulder. He was very strong and said with a smile: "Little Hu'er is now very powerful and powerful. You have power in the entire Central Plains and Jiangnan."
Xie Hu smiled shyly and said: "These belong to the eldest brother, I just help him keep an eye on them."
Xie Xun asked: "Then tell me how it is now."
Xie Hu said: "The current official salt industry has basically collapsed. The court's salt tax revenue has not increased, and the losses have been heavy. We have become a serious problem for the court, and the court has always wanted to deal with us."
Xie Xun asked: "What should we do?"
Xie Hu said: "The imperial court has the idea of dealing with us, but we have spent a lot of money on important officials of the imperial court in recent years, and there are many conflicts within the imperial court. We have recruited many experts, and it will not be easy for them to destroy us. thing."
Xie Xun asked again: "What about the Giant Whale Gang?"
The Giant Whale Gang has long been defeated by Xie Hu, and now it is also under Xie Hu's supervision. The large ships and shipbuilding technology that Xie Xun is most interested in have become his possessions.
Xie Hu said: "Nowadays, most of the sales on the waterway go through the Giant Whale Gang, and the transportation profits are also huge. Now we have a lot of business dealings with Mr. Lu."
Xie Hu naturally attaches great importance to the Lu family in this place in the south of the Yangtze River. The Lu family will accept any business that comes to them. They will lose money and make a profit, while also taking into account the safety of the Lu family.
Dai Qisi was shocked when she looked at Xie Hu. Xie Xun seems to have endless secrets. Not only does he have a wealthy father-in-law, he also has forces like the Haisha Sect and the Giant Whale Gang in the Central Plains. None of these have anything to do with the Ming Cult.
