After the snow stopped, the sun was shining brightly.
But the temperature did not increase, but became even colder because of the melting snow.
Occasionally, a north wind blows, blowing up large clouds of snowflakes and bringing a chill to the bones.
The manor located in the suburbs of northern Beijing was silent.
Even the snow in front of the door was not cleared.
Quietly, a figure in a wide robe and long sleeves appeared in the manor.
Wen Yan looked around, the tip of his nose twitching slightly, and his face gradually became serious.
Soon after, he came to the pavilion deep in the manor and his eyes fell on the overturned chessboard.
Whether it was the black and white chess pieces scattered all over the floor or the dark red blood stains, they seemed to be silently telling the chaos of last night.
Suddenly, a piece of clothing embedded in a crack in the stone caught Wen Yan's attention.
He held it in front of his eyes and observed it carefully, and after a moment he exhaled heavily.
"Lord Zuo, something seems wrong."
A man in green clothes rushed over, "My subordinates found the bodies of other disciples, which were piled up in the mud of the fish pond."
Wen Yan was silent for a moment, "Have you found the Saint and Prince Yan?"
"My subordinates found two mutilated corpses. Judging from their clothing, they seemed to be that of a saint and a prince. However, the heads have not been found so far, so I dare not really confirm whether they are..."
"You don't need to say anything."
Wen Yan waved his hand and interrupted his subordinate's report. He slowly sat down on the stone bench and remained silent for a long time.
Things seem to be in trouble.
And it's quite a hassle.
Wen Yan was basically certain that Su Rong and Wu Qinglong had lost their lives last night.
Su Rong is the candidate Saintess he has bet on for a long time. If she can stand out and go one step further and become the real Green Lotus Saintess, her status and level of strength will definitely become completely different.
It can be compared to a fish leaping over a dragon gate.
Then, as an important figure in the line, he will naturally rise. In time, he may even take the position of Qinglian Dharma King and control the entire land of death.
However, now the critical moment for the fight for the Saint is coming, and she unexpectedly dies outside without any explanation, which is a huge blow to their lineage.
What made Wen Yan even more irritated was that not only Su Yan himself died, but also Wu Qinglong.
Wu Qinglong is the eldest son of Prince Yan and one of their main targets. The importance of this person can be imagined.
As a result, he died tragically on the territory of the Green Lotus Sect. If Prince Yan knew about this matter, a huge crack would definitely appear in the cooperative relationship between the two parties.
Then all their previous investment and the price they paid may be in vain.
Wen Yan sat motionless in the pavilion, lost in thought.
After a long time, he finally stood up slowly and ordered to his close subordinates who were standing by him, "Clean up the manor and block all information. Absolutely not a single bit can be leaked."
"besides……"
After a moment of silence, Wen Yan closed his eyes and continued, "This matter can be delayed for a while. Even if it cannot be delayed in the end, Wu Qinglong's death must be disconnected from us so that it cannot affect subsequent plans.
Implementation.”
"My subordinate understands!"
In the afternoon, Wei Tao followed a group of scholars who were outing in the snow and entered the capital city of Zhou Dynasty through the north gate.
People come and go in the city like a weave.
Except for the occasional patrols of armored soldiers on the road, there was no tense atmosphere.
Perhaps for ordinary residents, things that happen in the court hall and the inner palace are far away. As long as there is no disaster of weapons, it is equivalent to non-existence.
After walking a long way along the bustling long street and turning a few corners, he finally saw the restaurant named Jingweixuan.
At this time, the busiest meal period at noon has passed. Apart from a few diners, there are only the guys cleaning the TV tables and chairs. It seems a bit quiet and deserted.
When he saw a diner coming in and saw that he was a well-dressed young man, the waiter hurriedly put down his work and hurried over with a smile on his face.
Wei Tao found a secluded private room and sat down. The waiter was quietly serving tea and water and placing dried fruit snacks on the side.
After finishing his work, he picked up a towel and wiped his sweat. Just as he was about to sing the names of the dishes, he was interrupted directly.
Wei Tao casually threw a silver ingot to the waiter, and said slowly with a smile, "There is no need to tell you the name of the dishes. I saw the Jingwei Xuan sign on the door outside, so you prepared and served the best dishes in the store."
Just come up, is this ingot of silver enough?"
"That's enough, that's enough. Sir, please wait a moment. I'm going to tell the chef to use all his skills to ensure that you are satisfied with your meal."
"Well, go ahead, as long as it tastes good, I have other rewards."
Wei Tao smiled again and picked up the tea he had just made.
It has to be said that the chef in the restaurant acted very quickly. After just tea time, all kinds of dishes were served in a stream, and the table was packed to the brim.
Wei Tao took a deep breath of the rich aroma of the vegetables, picked up an elbow, clicked twice and swallowed the meat and bones, and then turned his attention to the steaming goose that was still steaming.
At this moment, there was a gentle knock on the box door.
A slightly deep male voice came in. It was obviously not the store clerk who had been busy here just now.
"The young one is Wan Fusheng, the manager of the restaurant. He is here to offer the young master a jar of fine wine."
Wei Tao looked up and saw a fair and wealthy middle-aged man in a cotton robe holding a wine jar in his hand, coming in from the door with his head lowered, and carefully placing it beside the table.
"Shopkeeper Wan, take a seat." Wei Tao pointed to the empty seat opposite the dining table.
Wan Fusheng did not sit down, but opened the mud seal and filled the wine bowl. The rich and mellow aroma suddenly filled the entire box.
He took two steps back, bowed deeply, and suddenly lowered his voice, "This subordinate has met Wei Daozi."
Wei Tao nodded, picked up the wine bowl and took a sip, and asked curiously, "What kind of wine is this jar? Why does it taste so much more mellow than what I just drank?"
Wan Fusheng respectfully put the wine jar on the table, clasped his fists and saluted, "This is the aged wine stored in my subordinate's cellar. It is not usually sold to outsiders. Today I was lucky enough to see Daozi, so I took it out from the wine cellar and asked Daozi to taste it."
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After drinking a bowl of wine slowly, Wei Tao closed his eyes and tasted it for a long time before praising, "It's really good. It really deserves the name of cellared agarwood."
"As long as Daozi likes it." Wan Fusheng said with a smile. His whole temperament unconsciously became calm and steady, no longer the slightly oily and elegant one when he first entered the door.
Wei Tao stroked the smooth and delicate wine cup, "Deacon Wan should have received the summons and learned of my intention."
Wan Fusheng nodded and took out a stack of white paper filled with words from a close position, "My subordinates have collected and sorted out part of the information about Prince Cheng and Prince Yan. Daozi can review it at any time."
At this point, he added, "However, these two people have special identities. There may be a lot of omissions in the intelligence collection. Which details Daozi needs more, I will find a way to secretly collect them when I go down."
Wei Tao slowly looked through the contents recorded on the paper, "Deacon Wan did a great job. With this information, it solved a big problem for me."
Wan Fusheng bowed again and said, "The sect and the Taoist Master have been so kind to me. My subordinates only did some trivial things within their duties. They are not enough to repay the sect in case anything happens. I am completely unworthy of such praise from the Taoist Master."
Wei Tao tilted his head slightly and was about to say something when his eyes suddenly fell on a few lines of writing, his eyes flashing thoughtfully.
After reading it again, no movement was seen on his part, and the sealed document quietly turned into powder and fell into the soup basin, never to return to its original appearance.
"Today's food and wine are very good, thank you for your hard work, Manager Wan." Wei Tao picked up the wine bowl at hand, brought it to his mouth and drank it slowly.
"As long as the young master likes it." Wan Fusheng bowed and walked out of the private room door.
A few days later.
In the center of the official road, a team with bright armor and a strict atmosphere was guarding three black carriages, which were slowly moving towards the outside of the capital.
The wheels ran over the unmelted snow, leaving several straight and long wheel marks.
In the first carriage, an old man with white hair was half lying and half sitting. His somewhat rickety body was swaying as the carriage moved forward. His eyes were half open and half closed, as if he had fallen into a deep sleep.
The carriage in the middle is tall and spacious, and there is room for a simple and elegant desk in the carriage.
A middle-aged man with a majestic face sat behind the table, holding a volume in his hand and reading it carefully.
From time to time I picked up a small pen and made detailed notes on it.
There was also a graceful woman in palace attire accompanying him, grinding ink and pouring tea for him, adding fragrance to her red sleeves.
As the carriage moved forward, the candlelight on the table swayed slightly, reflecting the woman's charming face that was as white as jade and could be broken by a blow.
Her eyes never left the man's side, as if he was the only one in her eyes, and she turned a blind eye to everything else.
After a while, the middle-aged man put down the book, drank all the tea in the cup, and closed his eyes tiredly.
"Is there no news yet from Qinglong?"
He asked in a low voice.
The woman in palace clothes said, "When he was in the territory, didn't he often stay away from home for several days in a row? I'm already used to it."
"The territory is the territory, and the capital is the capital. There are many things you can do in the territory, but you must be careful when you get here, and you can no longer be as careless as before."
The middle-aged man changed the topic and said, "Isn't he going to see that witch again? I told him a long time ago not to get too close to these people, lest he be taken advantage of without realizing it."
"My lord, please don't be angry. When Qinglong comes back, I can have a good talk with him."
The woman in palace clothes refilled the teacup and calmly changed the subject, "It's just a Jingnan Guard Camp. Is it worth it for the prince to go through this in person?"
"It's just a Jingnan health camp, so it's certainly not worth my visit in person."
The middle-aged man picked up the tea cup and took a sip, savoring the hot and sweet taste. "But the person I want to see this time is a little special. It seems inappropriate to let him enter the city, so I will use this opportunity to receive the guard."
Discuss the opportunity of the camp in detail with his counterpart.
It can be regarded as taking my beloved wife on a snow outing and having a good rest and fun in the countryside for two days."
The woman in palace clothes blinked her eyes, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, and a faint smile appeared on her face.
Her smile was like a hundred flowers blooming, adding a bit of bright color to everything in the carriage.
Outside the car is the howling cold wind, but inside is such a warm and cozy scene. The two are separated by the heavy compartment, and they become two completely different worlds.
In the last carriage, a swordsman in white clothes was sitting cross-legged in meditation, with a simple three-foot green sword placed across his knees. It trembled slightly with his every breath and breath, and from time to time he made a soft cry like a dragon's roar.
Under the protection of dozens of cavalry, the carriage headed south, quickly leaving the majestic city behind.
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The sky was getting dark, and the Jingnan Guard Camp was quiet.
Lin Lianfang kept circling in the military tent.
He didn't want to look at the secret letter on the table. The handwriting on it was like a curse. Reading it more would make people feel upset and depressed.
Lin Lianfang was also aware of the recent events in the capital, but he had no intention of participating in them.
As the commander of the Jingnan Guard Camp, loyalty and purity are the qualities he should have.
As for the object of loyalty, it is naturally the Emperor of Zhou who is sitting on the dragon throne.
Apart from this, only his benefactor is left, Prince Cheng who lifted him out of the mire and gave him a new life.
However, the appearance of this secret letter was like a big stone thrown into the lake, stirring up waves in his originally peaceful state of mind.
There was even some inexplicable fear and uneasiness.
If he wasn't worried that there would be spies planted by the other party around him, Lin Lianfang would have wanted to curse, why he had to be put on the fire to fry and grill.
In addition, the current situation in Ouchi is unclear, and Prince Cheng has not said a word, which has made him extremely restless.
"Are there any changes in the city now?" As soon as Lin Lianfang opened his mouth, he realized that his voice was hoarse and dry, almost to the point of being speechless.
The soldiers accompanying the tent respectfully replied, "Commander Qi, everything is calm in the capital and nothing unusual has happened."
"Is this another day for me to get through?"
Lin Lianfang secretly exhaled a breath and ordered in a deep voice: "Don't take it lightly. Everyone should keep their clothes on and keep their knives close to their bodies. They should rest on the spot. There will be sentries everywhere to keep their eyes open to prevent sneak attacks by thieves."
"Subordinates must obey the orders of the commander!"
The soldiers were ordered to leave. In the empty tent, Lin Lianfang held his eyebrows and slowly sat down, feeling a wave of exhaustion that was so intense that it could not be resolved.
"Now I'm afraid that if I don't get a direct response to my solicitation, Prince Yan will directly take my life."
"However, now that the palace is so airtight that not even a single rumor can be conveyed, who knows what is happening to the person on the throne.
If the current Holy One just pretends to be seriously ill and waits for someone to jump out and catch them all with a thunderous strike, I, the commander of the Jingnan Guard Camp, will be crushed into powder immediately."
"There is also my benefactor, Prince Cheng. I still don't know what he thinks.
If this secret letter was sent by Prince Cheng himself, then even if I risk my life, I would not hesitate to lead troops directly into the capital, instead of being like a hot potato like now."
"Taking a step back, even if I don't have to consider Prince Cheng's relationship, if I really listen to the secret letter and lead the troops into the city as agreed, I'm afraid I will inevitably be hidden by the birds after Prince Yan's deeds are completed.
, the rabbit dies and the dog cooks.
After all, I am not a true confidant of this person. How can I dare to hope for the so-called Conglong Gong? The possibility of being used as a bloody knife to destroy the corpse and wipe out traces is the greatest. When that time really comes, the sky will not respond, and the earth will not respond.
spirit."
What made Lin Lianfang even more uneasy was that, according to the information he had gathered, Prince Yan had more than one martial arts master under his command.
If the other party really wanted to take his life regardless of the situation, it would be difficult to stop the attack and killing of the Grandmaster warriors with the troops and horses of the Jingnan Guard Camp, even if they were prepared in advance.
Lin Lianfang stopped and picked up the tea cup that had been cooled on the table, trying to moisten his thirsty and astringent throat.
As soon as he brought the tea to his mouth, a warning sign suddenly appeared in his heart.
"Who!?"
Lin Lianfang suddenly drew the sword from his waist and assumed an offensive and defensive posture.
"I heard that Commander Lin is very talented. Although he has made slow progress in martial arts practice, he is good at forming formations and training troops. He has already secured his position as the commander of the Jingnan Guard Camp before reaching the age of 40, which can be regarded as a proud achievement.
Full and quite powerful.
However, if we can go one step further, the position of Minister of War should be just around the corner, it depends on how the commander-in-chief chooses."
Suddenly, a female voice as clear as spring water sounded faintly in the tent.
Lin Lianfang narrowed his eyes and quickly looked around.
But he was surprised to find that he could not find any trace of the other party no matter what.
The woman chuckled, and the conversation suddenly changed, full of cold and chilling flavor.
"It's a pity that Commander Lin is a little ignorant of current affairs and turned a blind eye to the prince's good intention of releasing him.
If the prince hadn't hoped that your hard work would be of some use in training and leading troops, Commander Lin would have turned into a cold corpse."
The veins on Lin Lianfang's hand holding the knife were clearly visible, and his breathing was a bit heavy.
Quietly, a graceful and graceful figure appeared in the tent.
Under the illumination of the fire and candlelight, her eyes were like deep pools, exuding a dreamy and hazy light, shining directly into Lin Lianfang's eyes.
"You..." Lin Lianfang's eyes were blurry, and he involuntarily let go of his right hand. The long knife slipped and fell to the ground, making a crisp clang sound.
The woman sighed leisurely and walked forward slowly, "Those who know the current situation are heroes, and those who adapt to the situation are heroes. Now there is only one way to go before Commander Lin, and that is to truly submit to Prince Yan's command and obey Prince Yan's orders.
This can be regarded as making the right choice at the right time. It will not be a problem to be promoted to a higher position in the future, and it can also avoid the terrible ending of my tragic death and the destruction of my family."
The voice of the woman who appeared in the military tent was gentle and soft, but also had an unmistakable hint of coldness.
"Subordinates please obey..."
Lin Lianfang was mid-sentence when he suddenly came to his senses and said with difficulty: "Your Excellency, when you say such words, it doesn't sound like you are really trying to recruit me."
The woman looked calm and said slowly: "Commander Lin's hesitation before has already made the prince unhappy. Now I just give you a chance to make meritorious deeds. If you don't know what to do, you will definitely regret it."
At this point, she suddenly smiled and said, "Of course, the decision is up to you, whether Commander Lin wants to choose. Whether you submit or reject, I will not have any interference."
Lin Lianfang felt cold all over and was sweating profusely from behind.
He wanted to call out to the soldiers standing guard outside, but no sound came out of his throat. Wrapped in this cold aura, his whole person seemed to have turned into a speechless sculpture.
At this moment, the breeze blew by, and the candlelight on the table suddenly flickered.
The woman frowned slightly, her eyes shimmering with surprise and confusion.
"It seems that I came at the right time."
Suddenly, a gentle man's voice sounded quietly in the military tent.
The woman's expression changed slightly, and she suddenly turned around and looked to one side.
It was empty there, no one was seen.
Her heart skipped a beat, and she immediately activated her energy and blood, her true strength surged, and her hands hidden in her sleeves formed a hand seal like lightning.
"Who is it that allowed him to sneak up next to me? I didn't even notice it!"
Just as a thought arose, her complexion suddenly changed again, and there was no trace of color in her face in an instant.
Click!
A big hand appeared in front of her without warning, penetrated Zhenjin's defense without any hindrance, and grabbed her neck directly.
My scalp suddenly became numb, and my heart felt like gunpowder exploding.
Suffocating fear instantly occupied all consciousness.
She had no time to think, and no time to think.
In the blink of an eye, the body reacted instinctively.
The qi and blood in the body burst out with all its strength, and the strength of the whole body gathered in one place, driving the two arms upward like lightning.
At the same time, each of the five fingers of both hands squeezed the air, closed it a little, and like two extremely sharp beaks, stabbed fiercely towards the grasping hand.
Seeing the pecks coming from the left and right, the eyes hidden under the hood were slightly startled, as if they were momentarily absent-minded.
Judging from the reaction speed and moves, this peck is enough to make people sigh.
He couldn't help but think of the incense owner of the Red Lantern Club.
And just a few days ago on that snowy night, she had just appeared in a mysterious delusion, her body stiff, her expression distorted, and full of cold murderous intent.
But he also lost the most cherished and precious spiritual meaning like the woman in front of him.
It is a whim and an idea that only living people can have.
Under the pressure of a life and death crisis, the woman took action very quickly and was already close in an instant.
At the same time, the fingertips became red and even gave off a burning smell.
"He's distracted!"
She stared hard at the eyes hidden under the hood, and her already somewhat desperate mood suddenly burst out with strong vitality and vitality at this moment.
"As long as I can stab his wrist, I can fend off his grasp. No matter whether I take the opportunity to attack or run away immediately, I will have room to move around!"
"As long as I can go back to the teacher..."
Two pecks landed at the same time, and this thought came to the woman's mind.
Click!
The hands shaped like sharp beaks came down and pecked the target accurately.
The woman felt joyful in her heart, but was confused by the sudden severe pain.
She groaned, and several of her fingers turned unnaturally into a sharp angle, obviously having been broken off by force.
The result of the battle was only to pierce two holes in the opponent's sleeves, without even scratching the oily skin inside.
She staggered, and before she could move back, her neck was caught, and she lost all ability to resist.
"You, who are you?" The woman's originally pretty face was distorted due to severe pain and suffocation.
"You are too weak. You have quick reactions and nimble moves, but in the end you are just a useless showpiece."
Wei Tao sighed lowly and turned to look at Lin Lianfang, who was already stunned, "Commander Lin just huddled in the tent and hesitated, but he didn't know that his deputy general had already been secretly communicating with him, waiting for everything to settle down.
, then come and take over this camp."
"Sir, is he sent by Prince Cheng!?"
Lin Lianfang came back to his senses and didn't even bother to wipe the cold sweat from his forehead. He immediately cupped his fists and bowed deeply, "Your Majesty Lin Lianfang, thank you sir for saving my life."
"I wonder if the prince is well now. I have not received any personal orders from him in recent days, so I dare not act rashly to avoid being caught by others."
"Commander Lin, there is no need to be polite." Wei Tao thought for a moment, then broke the woman's neck in his hand and threw the body on the carpet in the tent.
Lin Lianfang took the opportunity to stand up and secretly glanced at the man in front of him.
In his opinion, this person was just like a weak scholar who had never even killed a chicken, let alone killing people.
However, this person just made a simple arrest, and then took down the strange and mysterious woman into a uniform. He really fulfilled the old saying that a person should not be judged by his appearance.
Wei Tao walked slowly to the side of the military tent, looked at the armor hanging there, and slowly asked, "Does Commander Lin know the residence of the deputy general of the Wei camp?"
"I know, Vice General Ruan lives not far away, in the small town near the Wei Camp."
Lin Lianfang was talking to himself when suddenly the candlelight flickered again.
The tall figure disappeared from the military tent.
Also disappearing with it were the official uniforms and armor he wore every day.
"this……"
Lin Lianfang looked left and right, but he couldn't find out when exactly that person left. There was only a corpse on the ground that had begun to turn cold, still lying on the ground silently.
The residence of the deputy general of the Wei camp.
The living room was brightly lit and filled with laughter.
Although Ruan Jianghua is a deputy general and is regarded as an unparalleled figure in the entire Jingnan Guard Camp, only under the commander Lin Lianfang, at this moment, in his family's banquet living room, he can only accompany the last one, and even not even a
There are no decent positions reserved.
However, Ruan Jianghua was smiling all over his face, with no dissatisfaction visible at all, only a flattering expression.
On the main table in the center of the banquet room were a tall middle-aged man and a graceful woman in palace clothes. From time to time they raised their glasses from a distance and gestured with their heads.
To the left of the main table sat a man in Taoist robes.
This man has a high crown, robes and robes, and an immortal spirit. Under the illumination of candlelight, he looks like a fairy.
On the right are the skinny old man who came here in a carriage, and the swordsman in white who never leaves his body.
In addition, there are several girls dancing in the open space in the middle.
They are both fat and thin, each with their own merits. The only thing they have in common is their beauty, which makes men salivate after seeing them.
"Mr. Su, your disciple has been gone for a quarter of an hour. It's almost time to come back."
After drinking a glass of wine, Prince Yan turned his head slightly and looked at the skinny old man on the right.
Old Su's wrinkles relaxed and he smiled, "My disciple has always done things properly and is good at hiding his figure. There is absolutely no chance of any mistakes. Your Majesty, just wait quietly for a while."
After finishing speaking, he looked at the man in Taoist robes across from him and said, "We haven't seen each other for several years, but the main cultivation level of Xuyin Hall has improved significantly. It's really gratifying and congratulatory. You should drink this cup to the full."
The man in Taoist robes raised his head, revealing a pair of eyes as pure as a deep pool. Hearing this, he revealed a faint smile, "It's just a small entry into the country. It's not as good as staying with the prince to cultivate, and there are not so many chores and worldly worries."
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Mr. Su put down his wine glass, and his cloudy eyes flashed with memories, "I still remember the time when Master Xuyin Palace chased the Nine Evils of Southern Xinjiang for thousands of miles with a single horse and killed countless people. I never thought that decades had passed in a blink of an eye.
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After a pause, he sighed with emotion in a low voice, "Now that the White Disaster in the Northern Wilderness has recurred, it is the most terrifying event in the past sixty years. I'm afraid that the alien races will move south in large numbers again and invade our great land.
It's a pity that the Holy One is seriously ill and may die soon, but he has been kidnapped by traitors. He doesn't know what kind of chaos he will cause. Under such a situation, the threat from the aliens in the Northern Wilderness is not at all with their gang of thieves.
under consideration.”
Xu Yin lowered his eyes, blocking the flash of light in his eyes.
After a moment, he raised his wine cup and said, "With Prince Yan and other pillars of the country here, we can keep our home safe."
Mr. Su shook his head, "Nowadays, this dynasty is suffering from internal and external troubles, and the prince is determined to work hard to govern, but he has encountered various constraints, and has even been in danger of his life many times.
Therefore, we must deal with the thieves who have confused the capital as quickly as possible, and then we can concentrate on freeing up our hands to deal with the coming foreign invasion."
Xu Yin drank another glass of wine, but remained silent.
At this time, Prince Yan, who was sitting in the main seat, slowly said, "Since the founding of the country by Taizu, although our dynasty has established a religious sect and regards Xuanwu as its sect, since the death of the first Taoist master of Xuanwu Tao, His Majesty Taizong has never issued a decree.
According to the decree, the position of the Imperial Master of the Great Zhou Dynasty has been vacant for several years..."
Xu Yin's hand holding the vegetables suddenly paused, and then he changed the direction, switching from the green vegetables he originally wanted to eat to a piece of venison.
Prince Yan sighed, and then said, "I have thought about it for a long time and believe that this dynasty should still abide by the laws set by Taizu, appoint the position of Grand Master of Zhou, and lead the entire sect again.
In my eyes, Master Qi Dao has a profound level of cultivation, and he is truly worthy of the title if he is the second national master of this dynasty."
Having said this, Prince Yan slowed down his speech and said with profound meaning, "Taoist Master Xuyin is the master of Xuanwu Hall and the most trusted person by Taoist Master Qi. So after Taoist Master Qi, the third prince of this dynasty will
Master, it is probably none other than Master Xuyin Hall."
Xu Yin calmed down and bowed his hands upwards, "Your Majesty, your words are wrong. The Tao Master is in his prime years. As long as I can be by the Tao Master's side for a long time, I will be satisfied. I have no other ideas."
Prince Yan smiled slightly and said, "I know what Lord Xuyin meant, but the Taoist likes to be quiet and does not like to move. He only pursues the martial arts to the highest level. I am afraid that he will become even more disgusted and bored with all the chores in the world.
Therefore, if I can really establish the Grand Master of the Zhou Dynasty again, then as the master of the Xuanwu Hall and the junior disciple whom Master Qi values and trusts in the mountain gate, I am afraid that the burden on my shoulders will become much heavier."
Xu Yin was silent for a long time, then picked up the newly refilled wine cup and said, "Your Majesty, I will have a detailed discussion with the Taoist Master after I return."
"Then I will thank Master Xuyin first."
Prince Yan laughed and said, "Come, let's have another drink."
Xu Yin brought the wine cup to his mouth, but stopped there without any warning.
Almost at the same time, Mr. Su at the table opposite slowly turned his head and looked out the door of the banquet room.
Gudong!
At this moment, a clear sound of swallowing came from outside the door.
There was even a crisp sound of teeth grinding bone sticks, as if a ferocious beast was sucking blood and grinding its teeth in the corridor outside the hall.
Lieutenant General Ruan, who had been quietly pouring wine and serving dishes, suddenly got excited, bowed his back and said with a smile, "My lord, please forgive me, I will go and see what kind of thing is here."
How dare you disturb the prince's mood by eating outside."
Prince Yan frowned and Wei Kecha nodded.
Under the steady gazes of Mr. Su, Xu Yin and others, Vice General Ruan quickly arrived in front of the banquet hall door.
With his back turned to the dignitaries inside, with an angry look on his face, he opened the closed door with a creak.
It was pitch dark outside, with only the lanterns on the eaves of the corridor illuminating the surrounding ground.
"If I want to know which idiot took advantage of the opportunity to eat the food, I will skin him and remove the bones, fry him in a pan, stew him, and then steam him after stewing!"
Vice General Ruan felt furious and stepped out of the door.
The next moment, there was another soft squeaking sound.
The door of the banquet hall closed automatically and quietly without any wind.
Xu Yin put down the wine cup in his hand and looked out with neither joy nor sadness, but with a hint of curiosity.
Su Lao's face turned cold, and a cold light flashed through his cloudy eyes.
The swordsman in white has already grasped the hilt of the sword.
Click!
At this moment, there was another crisp sound.
In the banquet hall, which suddenly became silent, the sound of swallowing was unusually obvious.
It was as if there was a ferocious beast hiding in the darkness, chewing up and devouring Deputy General Ruan who had just stepped out of the door.