Chapter 129 The truth is revealed at the dinner table
Boom! Boom!
The earth was shaking, as if there was an earthquake.
And everyone's minds seemed to be swaying along with it.
"Grandmaster, this is Grandmaster, leave quickly!"
Luo Zixiang's expression changed drastically, and he shouted to the demon sect masters around him.
The master master in front of him didn't seem to have murderous intentions, so it was better to escape first.
"Whoosh!" "Whoosh!"
In the blink of an eye, the masters of the Demon Sect's Earth Sect gave up the fight and flew away into the distance.
"What a pity for this great opportunity..."
Mo Yan's face was uncertain, he sighed sadly in his heart, and finally retreated into the distance.
Not long after, the battle between the Caobang chief rudders ended, leaving only the Caobang gang members lying on the ground and wailing continuously.
It ended too quickly, as if it was a dream.
These two experts in the smallpox realm, as well as many people from the Demon Sect, were actually scared away!?
Is this the terrifying strength of the Grandmaster?
The helpers from Caobang looked at each other and looked at each other.
"Gang leader..."
Tianliu held back the pain and walked towards Liu Qingshan.
Liu Qingshan stretched out his hand to stop the Tianpi, and then looked at the broken eaves in front of him.
I saw a man in a navy blue robe sitting on the eaves, with a simple sword stuck underneath, and the corners of his clothes rustled with the strong wind.
Unspeakably bohemian and wanton.
Liu Qingshan is very familiar with this person.
Tianliu followed Liu Qingshan's line of sight and saw a strong wind blowing above the broken eaves. There was nothing else. He didn't understand what Liu Qingshan was looking at.
"Gang Leader Liu, long time no see."
Anjing said.
What a great concealment method
Liu Qingshan raised his eyebrows. He was extremely good at concealment and disguise. He was second to none in the world, but he couldn't help but be surprised when he looked at the ghost swordsman at this moment.
Except for him, no one present could see this ghost swordsman at all, including Tian Liu in the human flower realm and Gao Yiming in the earth flower realm.
This is because An Jing not only used Qi Condensation Technique, but also used Ghost Valley to Conquer Souls.
Especially for Guigu Mihun who has reached the Erxuan realm, even an ordinary master of the Earthly Flower realm will fall victim to the attack if he doesn't check for a while.
"That Grandmaster just now...?"
Liu Qingshan asked with a solemn face.
It is indeed remarkable that there is a master-level master behind this ghost swordsman.
"He's gone, none of this matters."
An Jing smiled lightly and said, "The important thing is that I saved Gang Leader Liu's life, right?"
Liu Qingshan was noncommittal and said: "That's right."
It was indeed very dangerous for two smallpox masters to surround him. Even if he could barely survive, he would definitely be severely injured.
An Dingding nodded and asked: "Does Gang Leader Liu think it is a good deal to exchange the life of a smallpox master for two dead human flower masters?"
When Liu Qingshan heard this, he thought about it carefully and immediately understood the meaning of An Jing's words.
When they were in Sanmiao Mountain, the Ghost Swordsman once killed Gan Yue and Zhang Shuang in order to fight for the spiritual essence of heaven and earth. At that time, many monks from Faxi Temple saw it. In addition, some Xuanyi guards also witnessed it with their own eyes.
Everyone who is involved in the martial arts knows that there is a roster in the Xuanyi Guard that records the names of all the masters in the martial arts today.
This name is divided into two colors, one is black and the other is red.
Black has no other meaning.
The color red is different. It means that the person is wanted by the Xuanyi Guards, and the wanted persons are also divided into levels, namely A, B, and C.
In the past, the Emperor of Dayan would check this roster at regular intervals every year.
The role of the Xuanyi Guards was to regularly clean out the red lists above and relieve the Emperor of his worries. However, as the Emperor of Yan lived in the palace, he was suspected of being in seclusion and was severely damaged. After ignoring the government affairs, the efficiency of the Xuanyi Guards' suppression also dropped a lot.
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The ghost swordsman killed two big Tiangangs in Sanmiao Mountain. After doing such a big thing, he instantly became a first-class red name on the roster.
However, due to his elusive appearance, the dragnet could not trace his whereabouts for a while, and recently the Ghost Swordsman defeated Puhui Bodhisattva, shocking the world, so Xuanyi Guard was delayed.
But as long as Xuan Yiwei frees up his hands and feet, or waits until the Human Emperor comes out of seclusion, Xuan Yiwei will definitely make a big move, and will definitely be surrounded and suppressed by Xuan Yiwei.
There is no one in Dayan Jianghu who is not afraid of the Xuanyi Guards' suppression.
Even a half-step master like Li Fuzhou was severely injured by Xi Yuanjun and almost died.
After all, being famous means a never-ending pursuit, and there are more than half-step masters among the Xuanyi Guards.
"A good deal." Liu Qingshan said after being silent for a long time.
Today, the master behind the Ghost Swordsman took action, not only saving his life, but also giving Tianji Pavilion and the Demon Sect a huge deterrent. I think they will not attack him again in the short term due to such power.
Liu Qingshan is naturally very clear about the stakes involved.
"If we Mingren don't tell secret stories, can that person be able to get rid of this famous reputation?"
An Jing asked bluntly.
In his mind, there is a big difference between Xuanyiwei and Zhenyi Sect.
The Zhenyi Sect is for the Daluo Heart Technique in his hand. Even if the Zhenyi Sect really found him, he would just hand over the Daluo Heart Technique in the end.
But Xuanyiwei, with his famous name, actually wanted to kill him, especially since Xuanyiwei had many experts and behind them was Dayan's strongest intelligence network.
At present, they have not found out their whereabouts, but what if their identity is exposed in the future?
If exposed, the name Anjing will be Dayan's most wanted criminal, and Zhao Qingmei and others will also be implicated. At that time, even Zhao Qingmei and Tan Yun will have no choice but to live a life of displacement and abandonment of their hometown.
Han Wenxin, Zhou Xianming and others will also suffer.
The only one in Dayan who provoked both the Zhenyi Sect and the Xuanyi Guard was the Demon Sect.
Even though the Demon Sect had many masters, including some grandmasters, in the end they left Dayan in embarrassment.
An Jing doesn't feel that his current strength is comparable to that of the Demon Cult.
"It'll go away."
Liu Qingshan also smiled, "Don't worry, Your Excellency, this famous reputation will disappear within half a month, so from now on, the grudges between us can be regarded as wiped away."
"That's good."
Hearing this, An Jing nodded and prepared to get up and leave.
"Your Excellency, please stay."
Liu Qingshan said quickly: "Since you are here, why not come in and sit down?"
He is very curious about the Ghost Swordsman, especially the master behind it.
"No need."
An Jing waved his hand, then swung his body and disappeared above the eaves in the blink of an eye.
"Pity."
Liu Qingshan looked at the disappearing figure and secretly screamed a pity.
You must know that there is a master behind this ghost swordsman. If he can win over him, he will definitely be very excited.
"Gang Leader Liu!? What a pity..."
Gao Yiming also walked over and suddenly became a little confused when he saw Liu Qingshan staring at the broken eaves above.
"fine."
Liu Qingshan smiled and said.
Tianliu couldn't help but said: "Gang leader, that master is...?"
There is a master behind Liu Qingshan, but he has never heard of it.
Not only Tianliu, but also Gao Yiming was a little confused. Who is the master behind the prince? Is it that person?
But it was the man who never left the palace.
"Tianliu, please deal with the end of the situation. Every member of the gang who dies must be compensated properly. Don't be careless."
Liu Qingshan then shouted: "Old Monster Liu, prepare a quiet room for me."
"yes!"
A strange-looking old man walked out quickly and responded.
When Tianliu saw this, he became even more surprised.
...........
An Jing's body was as light as a fallen leaf. Soon he arrived outside the city and found the thousand-year-old black anaconda.
"Let's go home."
"Whoosh!" "Whoosh!"
The huge body of the thousand-year-old black anaconda flew out and rushed forward.
This can be regarded as a matter of resolution. Even if his identity is exposed in the future, at least he will be innocent in the Yan court and will not implicate his wife and the people around him.
"Almost forgot......"
An Jing seemed to have thought of something, and then quickly took out the paper figurine from his sleeve.
A few hours ago, Zhao Qingmei came to see him.
"It's so late now, Madam should go to bed."
Thinking of this, An Jing tried to move the paper man's arm and prepared to take it in.
But soon, the paper man’s right arm moved three times, and then three more times...
"Three times means sad... It must be that I didn't respond to her, that's why she stayed up so late and kept hugging the paper man."
An Jing's heart trembled, and a drop of cold sweat broke out on his forehead.
Then I saw that the paper man seemed to be twitching, causing his heart to beat wildly.
"Madam, please listen to my explanation..."
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It was February, and the spring was cold.
Next to Sanshui Town, in a waterside pavilion.
Several students who were rushing to take exams gathered together and had a great time talking about outlines.
A handsome and majestic scholar stood in front of the waterside pavilion and said with emotion: "In a month or two, the garden will be full of spring colors, and the infinite scenery will really make people yearn for it."
The young man in colorful clothes next to him laughed and said: "I think Brother Zuo was in high school at that time, and when he looks at this spring scenery, he will have different feelings."
These two people are both students rushing to take exams, but their conversation and demeanor are completely different from the other students beside them.
The handsome man's name was Zuo Zixin, and the one in rich clothes was named Xu Zongshun. Both of them were very famous talents in the Gyeonggi area.
"Brother Xu is really joking." Zuo Zixin couldn't help but chuckle, but his eyes were full of confidence. This big exam must be his.
Xu Zongshun looked at the silent Confucian scholar on the side and said, "In fact, in my humble opinion, this Brother Zhou is also a great talent..."
This Confucian scholar was none other than Zhou Xianming, who came from Jiangnan Road to take the exam.
Zhou Xianming and Li Fuzhou traveled all the way on Tuesday, admiring the scenery, and finally arrived at Yujing City. Just when they arrived at Sanshui Town, Li Fuzhou suddenly got cold, so the two had no choice but to stay here temporarily.
Zhou Xianming did get to know several students who came here for a spring outing. After all, he was the leader of Jiangnan Road, and they quickly became familiar with each other.
Today, all the students have made an appointment to come together to enjoy the plum blossoms.
"You two brothers are joking. I am very talented and shallow, how can I compare with you two?" Zhou Xianming said modestly.
Although these two people did not identify themselves, Zhou Xianming knew very well that their clothing and conversation were definitely unusual.
It is very likely that Zuo Zixin came from a hairpin family and a scholarly family, while Xu Zongshun was generous and good at observing people, and his family should be a wealthy merchant family.
The two identities were completely different from his own. If it weren't for his identity as the leader of Jiangnan Road, neither of them would have looked at him seriously.
"Brother Zhou is so humble."
Xu Zongshun smiled and said: "To appreciate plum blossoms, of course you have to appreciate them carefully. Brother Zuo, feel free to speak freely today."
The surrounding students all looked over, with a hint of curiosity in their eyes.
In the palace examination three years ago, when the current emperor selected the top candidate, the last question asked was about plum blossom appreciation.
So regardless of the ordinary sightseeing and having fun, it also represents the student's character and talent.
Zuo Zixin gently touched the plum branch with his fingers, "The plum blossom in front of me is not afraid of the severe cold, and it is proud of the frost and snow. In the bone-chilling winter, silvery white snow covers the earth, and the flowers have already withered before the winter comes.
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"In this snowy world, there are some dots of blood red. They are not firelight, but red plum blossoms blooming in the white snow. They bloom on the branches, letting the cold wind blow through its bright red petals, letting the cold white snow blow across them.
No matter how heavy it is on his fragile body, it will never bow down and still stand in the wind and snow, fighting with the wind and snow..."
After hearing this, everyone nodded secretly and marveled.
"Brother Zuo, what you said is true."
Xu Zongshun chuckled lightly, "Plum blossoms stand proudly in the wind and snow. This is why literati and poets love them. The stronger the wind and snow, the more fragrant and refreshing they bloom... Isn't this what my ancestors did?
The character of character, the character of Dayan.”
"It is precisely because of this character that I, Senior Dayan, can protect the common people in this world from wind and rain. This is what we should think deeply about."
The students present all nodded in agreement.
"It is precisely because of our ancestors that the world is at peace."
"In this world, we still have to rely on scholars like me."
"Martial men only know how to dance with guns and sticks. How can they understand the principles of governing a country and bringing peace to the country?"
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Xu Zongshun nodded with satisfaction, then glanced at Zhou Xianming next to him, and said strangely: "Brother Zhou, what are you looking at?"
Zhou Xianming was squatting on the ground at the moment, seeming to be looking at something.
Zuo Zixin also looked over curiously.
"I'm watching it."
Zhou Xianming pointed to the grass covered by heavy snow, which was now green.
"It's just a weed." A hint of coldness appeared in Xu Zongshun's eyes.
"That is to say, what is there to admire about this weed?" a student next to him asked.
"This is a difference."
When Zhou Xianming heard this, he shook his head and said: "Who said that weeds are not worth admiring? When hundreds of flowers bloom here, these weeds will also grow up, decorating the garden with fragrance."
"And the weeds all over the ground are like common people in the world, aren't they? Although they are small, they are still emitting their own brilliance."
When Zuo Zixin heard this, he frowned and said: "However, there are weeds everywhere, but these cold plums are not often available. Besides, these weeds will die in winter, how can they be compared with the cold plums."
Zhou Xianming said calmly: "It is admirable to see the cold plums standing proudly in the snow. Although the leaves of the weeds have dried up, their roots are still rooted in the ground. When the next year comes, they will be full of life again, just like the world and the earth, spring is everywhere.
, you can see weeds everywhere, but you can’t see winter plums everywhere.”
The students present were shocked when they heard this.
Xu Zongshun retorted: "This weed grows on the ground and is common. Anyone can trample on it and insult it..."
Zhou Xianming said slowly: "The fire is coming from all over the sky, and the spring scenery of the garden has been burned down. After the next year, the greenery will be abundant, and only these weeds will grow wildly..."
After Zhou Xianming finished speaking, the entire waterside pavilion fell silent, as if the scene of weeds growing wantonly after the wildfire burned the garden was already in his mind.
The expressions of the students present were all shocked, and their hearts seemed to be in turmoil.
Xu Zongshun's face became very ugly, while Zuo Zixin also frowned and was speechless.
"Zhou will leave first."
Zhou Xianming sighed softly, and then walked slowly towards the inn.
After a while, along the trail, we returned to the inn.
"Why, aren't you enjoying plum blossoms today?"
Li Fuzhou asked casually while lying on the bed reading a book.
Zhou Xianming seemed to be quite lonely and said: "If we have different ways, we can't work together. If we have different ambitions, we can't be friends."
For some reason, he suddenly thought of Yuzhou City and the happy days of drinking wine with the doctor and the policeman.
"Then you might not have any friends." Li Fuzhou couldn't help laughing after hearing this.
Others didn't know the identity of the plum-appreciating student, but Li Fuzhou knew it very well.
The one named Zuo Zixin is the eldest son of Zuo Biwen, the master of Youfeng Valley. His aunt is the current queen, a true relative of the emperor, and there is also the Zuo family in Youfeng Valley, the top aristocratic family in Yujing City.
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And Xu Zongshun also has an extraordinary background. His father is the president of the Yujing Chamber of Commerce. The Feiyan Ji Rouge sold in various places in Dayan is the output of the Yujing Chamber of Commerce. In addition, there are many household goods,
They are all from Yujing Chamber of Commerce.
It is no exaggeration to say that the Yujing Chamber of Commerce is the largest chamber of commerce in the entire Dayan, and without support behind it, it will definitely not be possible to develop to this point.
"I had expected it."
Zhou Xianming took a deep breath and said: "In the eyes of those in power, this land belongs to them, the common people belong to them, and everything belongs to them..."
Li Fuzhou nodded: "That's right."
No matter which class is in power in that dynasty, don’t they all think so?
The world belongs to them. Since the Great Zhou Dynasty, Confucianism has risen, entered the temples, and established an extremely powerful Great Zhou Dynasty.
In the world since then, Confucian scholars have also become the backbone of the court.
In the eyes of Confucians, the world belongs to them and the emperor divides and rules it, and they also have their share of the world.
The emperor believed that the world belonged to him.
This is also the contradiction between the emperor and the Confucian sect, and also the contradiction between the emperor and the Confucianism represented by Lu Guoyong.
"But this world belongs to everyone." Zhou Xianming narrowed his eyes, and a faint light reflected from them.
Li Fuzhou was slightly stunned and said: "Your idea is very dangerous. Do you know that not everyone can listen to your reasoning?"
Zhou Xianming's words are ambitious and thought-provoking, but they also contain a hint of rebellion and violation of Confucian principles.
"I have told Dr. An before that not everyone in this world is reasonable," Zhou Xianming said quietly.
"Then what did he say?"
Li Fuzhou asked curiously.
Zhou Xianming smiled and said: "Doctor An said that he is a rough man and a common man. If he doesn't understand the truth, he will overturn the table. I think he is right."
Looking at Zhou Xianming's expression, Li Fuzhou seemed to see his own shadow.
They are equally talented and persistent, but the difference is that when they were young, they were charming and graceful, something Zhou Xianming could not compare to.
"Mr. Li, is your cold feeling better?"
"Better."
"How about we have a drink tonight?"
"That's fine."
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A few days later, Jishitang.
The little black boy lay on the ground with a leisurely expression, enjoying the warm spring sunshine.
"Tan Yun, it's time to eat."
An Jing walked out of the kitchen and shouted.
"I'm coming."
Tan Yun, wearing an emerald green gown, ran out of the pharmacy quickly, with a pair of beautiful big eyes that were shining: "I have smelled the fragrance a long time ago."
An Jing pinched Tan Yun's cheek and said, "Eat quickly, I've made your favorite braised pork knuckle."
Since last time he found out that Tan Yun was studying hard late at night, An Jing no longer let Tan Yun cook, and since he didn't have so much money for restaurants, he had no choice but to do it himself.
"Really?"
When Tan Yun heard this, he ran into the kitchen excitedly.
"Woof woof woof!"
The little black guy also ran in and squatted on the ground.
The pig's hands on the table were red and shiny.
An Jing also sat down and said, "How do you like it?"
"Uncle, you didn't move your chopsticks, how can I be so embarrassed..." Tan Yun felt a little embarrassed when he saw this.
My uncle is really a nice person, and he even cooks for himself.
"It's okay, just eat quickly." An Jing said with a smile.
"Uncle, I won't be polite..."
Tan Yun swallowed, then eagerly picked up a piece of pork knuckle and bit into it.
There is a layer of fat meat on the top, but it is fat but not greasy, and the next layer is lean meat, which melts in your mouth, with clear layers and no sharp edges.
"how is the taste?
"Guye (uncle), so good (delicious)..."
Tan Yun's eyes lit up, and he wished he could swallow his tongue. He couldn't help but light up, "Uncle, the pork knuckles you made are so delicious."
An Jing also picked up his chopsticks: "If it's delicious, eat more. You've stayed up late studying during this period, and you've lost weight."
Stay up late reading...
After hearing An Jing's words, Tan Yun moved his hands.
"What's wrong?" An Jing couldn't help but ask when he saw this.
"No, it's okay."
Tan Yun shook his head quickly, then lowered his head and began to eat the pig's hand.
An Jing said: "But you can't let this cooking skill fall behind. If you get married in the future, you won't be able to do this..."
When Tan Yun heard this, he looked slightly startled and said, "Uncle, I'm married, can't I be with you, Miss and Uncle?"
She didn't know why, but she suddenly felt a little lost.
If my uncle knows the identity of the leader in the future, he will naturally know his own identity as well.
By then, I will no longer pretend to be a maid around the leader, and I will definitely leave this home.
"Of course, we won't live together."
An Jing raised his eyebrows, recalling what Tan Yun had said before, and said, "What, you have someone you like?"
Tan Yun bit his lip and said seriously: "Uncle, no matter what happens in the future, I will never forget your kindness to me."
In fact, at home on weekdays, Li Fuzhou had a special status and she felt awe in her heart. Not to mention Zhao Qingmei, whose status was very different, she mostly talked and laughed with the doctor in front of her.
Thinking that she would have to leave here one day in the future, she felt inexplicably reluctant to let go.
"As long as you don't retaliate against me."
An Jing waved his hand, and then said a little bitterly: "By the way, who is your crush?"
It shouldn’t be!
Is there a man in Yuzhou City who is more beautiful than him?
"Brother An, Brother An!"
At this moment, a panicked voice sounded outside the door.