At the banquet held to entertain the powerful men of the Xiaoyue Sect, Mrs. Hongxing was unable to attend due to her serious injury, so Feng Jueyu was the plenipotentiary representative, leading Fan Wudou, Xuan Zhong and other masters to attend.
Putting aside the arrogance and coercion at the beginning of the banquet, after drinking for three times, Jiu Qimu stopped with three drinks on the grounds that he was seriously injured. Then he ordered people to lift up five large wooden boxes inlaid with gold and painted with red paint, and then opened them.
Look, there are all rare and rare treasures inside. Especially on the top tray, there is a piece of armor that shines with purple light, flying like a dragon and turning into a phoenix. It is a rare second-hand treasure.
Feng Jueyu and others were horrified when they saw this scene. These five large boxes contained absolutely priceless treasures. Each piece was a rare treasure. You didn't need to ask to know that this was what Jiu Qimu planned to use.
It’s time to repay the Xiaoyue Sect for the generous gift.
But can Feng Jueyu take it?
The answer is naturally no.
If he accepted it, it would be equivalent to accepting Jiu Qimu's return of Xiaoyue Sect's favor for helping them quell the rebellion. If Xiaoyue Sect asked Jiu Qimu for anything in the future, he might not be able to open his mouth.
Feng Jueyu looked at the five large boxes, especially the treasure armor, and thought for a moment, then pretended to be stupid and said, "Senior Jiu, what does this mean?"
Jiu Qimu smiled kindly, stroking the white beard on his chin with two fingers and said: "You are helping our sect to quell the rebellion regardless of your own safety. How can I not show any expression at all? These common things are hard to compare with the help you have given me."
Well, please let Mr. Feng accept it."
"Vulgar objects?" Fan Wudou pointed at the treasured armor on the tray and said, "Palace Master Jiu, if Fan is not mistaken, that treasured armor should be the famous Purple Teng Emperor Armor. If these are common objects, then
Are there any rare treasures in the world?"
Hearing this, Jiu Qimu laughed and said: "Money is an external thing, and magic weapons are nothing more than that. No matter how many things you have, they can't buy this old man's humble life. If it weren't for you, maybe I would have gone to the Western Paradise, Mr. Feng."
Don't refuse."
The Xiaoyue masters present all looked sideways, and it could be seen from the gleaming eyes of everyone that they were already tempted.
After all, the things Jiu Qimu gave were definitely a lot more, and each piece was of great value. Needless to say, if Mu Gu, the leader of Tianfangfang, was here, he would definitely not refuse.
But Feng Jueyu did not directly agree, but his face became serious.
After pondering for a long time, Feng Jueyu said bluntly: "Senior Jiu's wishes are accepted, but these things cannot be accepted by this junior."
Whoosh!
Everyone looked at Feng Jueyu with great confusion. It seemed to be saying that it would be a pity not to accept such good things. Everyone was risking their lives. Mrs. Hongxing was seriously injured and bedridden. Isn't it unreasonable to express gratitude?
Yes, if so many treasures were placed in front of anyone, maybe everyone would have the same idea, but Feng Jueyu didn't think so, and instead became wary.
On the main seat, Jiu Qimu's smiling eyes flashed with a hint of surprise, and quickly returned to normal, asking: "Why?"
Feng Jueyu pondered for a while and said: "The reason why I, this junior, are here to help me is because I have a close personal relationship with Mr. Jiu. Although the quelling of the chaos this time is extremely dangerous, I can help my friends. Isn't that what I am doing?"
Is this the fundamental way to do things? Senior, this junior is not here for senior’s thank you gift. If you really accept these treasures, then senior will look down on your junior too much.”
Jiu Kuangjie was sitting under Jiu Qimu. Hearing this, he quickly stood up and said, "Oh my god, Brother Feng, why are you so polite? Yes, we are friends, but how serious is this rebellion?"
Everyone knows the danger clearly. You don’t care, nor do the fellow Taoists who Xiaoyue Sect lost because of this? Even if you don’t want to, it’s still right to go back and reward the fellow Taoists, so don’t refuse, okay?”
Whoosh!
Feng Jueyu glanced at Jiu Kuangjie, his eyes lingered on him for a moment and quickly withdrew, smiling and replying: "Brother Jiu, you are just being polite. I am the master of a sect after all. Since I will definitely help Brother Jiu to quell the chaos, I can help you a little bit."
The loss is naturally acceptable. If Brother Jiu persists, if word spreads outside, wouldn’t it be said that I, Feng Jueyu, took advantage of the situation and robbed me?"
"This..." Jiu Kuangjie was stunned. He didn't expect Feng Jueyu to speak so seriously.
Yes, Feng Jueyu's tone sounded like he was joking, but it sounded good or bad.
"Brother Feng, you think too much." Jiu Kuangjie said anxiously. He really wanted to thank Feng Jueyu properly, and he really didn't mean anything in his heart.
"Haha, it's you who overthinks it." Feng Jueyu joked with a smile.
At this time, Jiu Qimu's face became obviously gloomy, but after a short time, he returned to his cheerful look. He waved his hand and said: "Okay, since Mr. Feng doesn't accept it, then don't accept it." After he finished speaking, he pointed.
Jiu Kuangjie said in a lecturing tone: "Kangjie, Mr. Feng is the best among men. In the future, you must learn from Mr. Feng how to behave."
When Jiu Kuangjie heard this, he immediately bowed his head and said, "Yes, grandpa."
A banquet was slowly coming to an end. Feng Jueyu confiscated Jiu Qimu's gift of thanks, which made the whole banquet a little embarrassing. However, it was understandable that his righteousness impressed many of the pavilion elders and palace masters in the Zizi Palace.
And was very fond of him.
In fact, at this time, everyone knew that Xiaoyue Sect and Zizaigong would definitely become inseparable in the future, and entered a period of emotional warming, which might last for a long time. However, Feng Jueyu ended the banquet and talked to Jiu Qimu.
After bidding farewell to Jiu Kuangjie and leaving Piaomiao Peak, my mood began to not feel as good as before.
After bidding farewell to Jiu Kuangjie, Feng Jueyu led everyone back to Xiaoyue Mountain in Lingzhou. On the way, Shangguan Ruofan and others couldn't help but ask.
"Brother-in-law, there were so many treasures just now, why didn't you collect them? It's not like we didn't do our best. Tianci, Lieyan, and Iron Guard were all damaged. We have helped them so much. Isn't it too much to collect some treasures?"
Everyone nodded in unison.
Only Xuanzhong closed his eyes and meditated, while Mrs. Hongxing, who had already woken up, was half-lying on a soft couch on the deck in the sailboat, basking in the sun, looking at everyone with a smile without saying a word.
Feng Jueyu glanced at Shangguan Ruofan and asked, "Ruofan, let me ask you, why are we helping him?"
Shangguan Ruofan was stunned for a moment, then opened his mouth and replied: "It is so that we can find an ally in the future to fight with us against Shenglong Mountain's counterattack."
Feng Jueyu pointed at Shangguan Ruofan and said: "Haha, you are right. It seems that you have not forgotten. So did we help him do it? Does he owe us a favor?"
"That's a huge favor." Huang Tianjue added.
Feng Jueyu asked again: "Let me ask you again, why did they send us the thank-you gifts?"
"Repay the favor." Everyone blurted out, but as soon as the words came out, they felt something was wrong.
Feng Jueyu looked at everyone with a smile and said: "Yes, Jiu Qimu wants to return our favor. If you think about those treasures, which one is priceless? Brother Xuanzhong, think about it, let's turn Tianfang upside down.
Is it easy to gather so many things together?"
Xuanzhong opened his eyes and said with a wry smile: "The word easy is not accurate, but Tianfang can do it, but just trying to get so many things together, Tianfang's three hundred years of hard work will be in vain."
Feng Jueyu slapped his thigh: "That's right, even Tianfang is hard to get things, but Zizi Palace can take out so many things in one go. What do you think Zizi Palace means?"
Shangguan Ruofan thought carefully and said in horror: "Is it possible that they want to use those treasures to get rid of us? Is there something we don't owe each other?"
Mrs. Hongxing leaned on the soft couch and pointed at Shangguan Ruofan with a smile and commented: "You are okay, you are not stupid."
Fan Wudou frowned and said, "Is this Jiu Kuangjie's idea? Does he want to go back on his word?"
Feng Jueyu shook his head: "No, I have observed it. Jiu Kuangjie really wants to thank us. He probably doesn't want to be indebted to us. This matter should have been decided by Jiu Qimu himself."
"Ah, that means that Jiu Kuangjie has already told Jiu Qimu about the agreement we made with him." Feng Yixue said with shame: "This Jiu Qimu, looking at his kind-faced face and kind eyes, didn't expect him to be so scheming."
Feng Jueyu smiled and said: "Have you ever seen a famous master who is easy to get along with? Jiu Qimu has controlled such a large Zizi Palace and has been in Jingzhou for two thousand years. He has more than a million disciples. Do you think he only relies on
My own virtue?”
When everyone heard this, they fell silent.
Feng Jueyu looked at the sky and said to himself: "Jiu Qimu, he is much smarter and cunning than we thought. Only now I discovered, haha, Jiu Yingming and his son can do such cunning and evil things."
It's no accident. Like father, like son. Jiu Qimu's city is too deep. Let me tell you, if Shenglong Mountain finds us, it won't be easy for us to use the Freedom Palace to resist them.
"
As he spoke, Feng Jueyu looked at Mrs. Hongxing.
Mrs. Hongxing smiled sweetly and said: "But you rejected his gift of thanks today. Jiu Qimu must have realized that the purpose of our help was not to verbally express our friendship with Jiu Kuangjie, and he has not repaid the favor.
It will definitely be hard to sit and sleep well.”
Feng Jueyu ignored everyone, looked at Madam Hongxing and said, "Madam, do you have any good ideas?"
Mrs. Hongxing closed her eyes and said angrily: "You have already thought about it and you still ask me what to do. I am seriously injured and need to rest."
Feng Jueyu laughed and said nothing more.
Shangguan Ruofan became anxious after hearing the whole story and said, "Oh, we have put in so much effort, and Jiu Qimu is still guarding us. What should we do? Brother-in-law, if someone from Shenglong Mountain comes,
What should we do if Jiu Qimu refuses to take action? Aren’t we busy in vain?"
Xuan Zhong combed his hair and suddenly smiled and said, "Why are you so anxious? Your brother-in-law has already made an idea!"
"Really?" Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Feng Jueyu.
Feng Jueyu smiled, raised his fingers at Shangguan Ruofan, and said: "Ruofan, come on, you are like this..."