Chapter 532: Grinding into jade and weathering into dust
Midnight has passed, and the summer night wind has not yet calmed down. (www.) A riot is sweeping through the village with firelight at the foot of the mountain. Small-scale fighting is taking place in several courtyards that originally belonged to the main residence of the village.
Appeared suddenly. In a larger area, people were anxious and running around in confusion. At the gate of the outer village, people were already putting away their packages and quietly going down the mountain.
After the death of the little thieves - especially the fact that he was killed by the Blood Bodhisattva - came back, what suddenly appeared in the village was such a frightening scene of all living beings. Some people were watching in confusion, and some were fleeing uneasily.
Some people began to seize the opportunity and give it a try. In the midst of such turmoil, a group of people were heading up the mountain road. More than two hundred people rushed back to the village gate from the front, surrounded them, and rushed into all parts of the village.
This team, which was originally a guest in the village, intervened in the turmoil as a master in the night. Lou Shuwan walked among the crowd, looking pale but firmly watching his men behead the little leader who was resisting in the village.
level, and then quelled the riot in the name of Tian Hu.
The bloody smell is weakening her body, but it is further strengthening her spirit. The birdcage that once warmed the canary had been broken when Hangzhou was destroyed, and she was still unaware at that time. In the building at that time
At home, only her father and eldest brother were fully aware of this. Now she finally understood why it was her father and eldest brother who Ning Yi rushed into Lou's house to kill, because in the heart of a tiger-like person, the difference between victory and defeat is
On the scale, they were the only opponents who could cause trouble to him.
There is no doubt that she paid a price for this. After that, during her escape, her experience under the Tiger King allowed her to understand this kind of unreasonable toughness. Especially when her second brother, Lou Shuheng, had been completely beaten.
Falling into the abyss and unable to recover, she has no way out.
There is no other way but to move forward.
While the woman who has experienced the twists and turns of life is making cold efforts in the bandit village at the foot of the mountain. In another valley above Luliang, the bonfire is gradually becoming warmer...
The horses formed a large group in the darkness further away. On this side of the field of vision, tents surrounded the bonfire, forming a small camp. Beside the bonfire, the members of Zhuji were still asleep. After experiencing this
After the battle, while the feeling in their hearts has not dissipated, they need to review and reflect on today's battle immediately to ensure that they will not make the same mistakes in the next battle. However, in the night.
There are always people who secretly cast their gaze in a certain direction in the valley, showing a curious and gossipy look.
Half of the people in Zhuji's team came from the Dulonggang camp and knew something about the relationship between Ning Yi and Hongti. The rest were mostly curious. Like Yu Wenfei, the youngest in the team
Du, he is a child who was jointly taught by everyone in the Dulonggang camp. He is talented, lively, and has learned all eighteen martial arts. Although he is only fifteen years old, he has already shown signs of being a master. During the discussion at this time, because of the private
He asked secretly and was glared at by one of his masters.
But it is conceivable that secret discussions and gossip at this night are indispensable...
Ning Yi took a bowl of broth, walked to the stone in front of the tent, handed it to the woman sitting on the ground, and then sat down next to him. Hongti took a small sip from the bowl.
The tent was set up not far from the wooden house. A bonfire was raised in front of the tent. The fire shone on the faces of the two people, and it was clearly extinguished.
"Two questions." Ning Yi looked at Hongti, who was wearing a black warrior uniform and a cape, and laughed, "First of all, what's going on with the Blood Bodhisattva? Doesn't the Heshan Iron Sword I took sound good? You
A woman should have such a nickname."
"No one knows about your bloody massacre." After Ning Yi asked, Hongti also laughed. She paused holding the small bowl in her hand, "I also want to call it Heshan Iron Sword, but
Nicknames are given by others, so what can I do..."
The woman looked at the sky with a smile, as if thinking about it: "Here in Luliang, my name is Hongti. In the beginning, I always wanted to help others. So they called me Bodhisattva, Hong Bodhisattva, but this name is actually scary.
There were no people, and then there were beatings in the mountains, and I killed many people. My brothers in the mountains said that it would be better to call the Red Bodhisattva the Blood Bodhisattva... This name was also called Kai in the past two years, and I just wanted to change it.
, but you can’t change it. You... just accept it."
"Primitive totem worship..." Ning Yi muttered softly.
"What?"
"Nothing." Ning Yi smiled. As for him, although he did not know the situation in Luliang Mountain in detail, he had heard about Hongti's past situation in the village.
She took over the cottage from her master in her early years, and she regarded it as the biggest responsibility on her shoulders. Hongti is not taboo about killing people, but in terms of the core of her character, she is actually weak. More to say, she is more like
She is a peaceful woman who is suitable for getting married and taking care of her husband and raising children. Therefore, although she has superb martial arts skills, her companions in the village may not be in awe of her. Just like when she went to Jiangning to kill Song Xian, she was the leader of the village.
In fact, it was more like she was forced by the people in the village. Until she rectified Qingmuzhai under Ning Yi's guidance, the people in the village still respected and loved him, but showed little awe.
At that time, she was called "Red Bodhisattva", and she was right. It was not until later that she determined to make the people in the village cause trouble, killing a group of people and dividing a group of people, and the village began to truly grow.
After that, she more or less kept a distance from her subordinates in the village and followed strict rules, which made Qingmuzhai what it is today. She finally turned into the Blood Bodhisattva who was famous in Luliang during the external killings.
To be fair, the more dangerous a place is, the more barbaric the nickname is, and barbaric ones are far more useful than civilized ones. Putting the River Mountain Iron Sword here, it really won't be able to infect many people.
However, in more than a year, from the title of "Red Bodhisattva" to the image of "Blood Bodhisattva", Ning Yi can only imagine how much things Hongti has gone through without knowing it.
It's just one or two. It's impossible to empathize with what she experienced.
Thinking of this, Ning Yi didn't want to mention this anymore. He changed the topic: "Then... the second question, what is going on with the martial arts contest... How can I beat you..."
Ning Yi asked about the martial arts competition, and Hong Ti was about to answer, but when she heard the second half of Ning Yi's question, her expression suddenly froze and her face turned red. After the incident in Liangshan, the two parties had a close relationship.
The time was a year ago, and they had just met at this time. She suddenly felt a little uncomfortable. Ning Yi watched this scene with interest. After a long time, Hongti returned to his normal expression and looked at him
One glance.
"That was spread by others." Hongti said softly, "You have to come to Luliang. After I received the letter, I told Grandpa Liang. Grandpa Liang may have done something secretly... something. Then he met some people.
Entering the mountain. Their main purpose was to contact Qingmuzhai. Because of Master Tan's recruitment edict in the capital, many people in Luliang Mountain also knew about it. So they gathered at Qingmuzhai. When speaking to the outside world,
Knowing why it has become a rumor that I have to compete in martial arts to find a bride, Grandpa Liang said, it doesn’t matter, as long as everyone is willing to go to Qingmuzhai to discuss things, it proves our status, and business will be better in the future, so as long as it is in the past
, and received them all attentively. But I think you, Li Heng, will know better about the matter of recruiting An Zhao, so I want to wait until you come over before making any decision."
"The imperial edict..." Speaking of this, Ning Yi's face became serious and he shook his head slightly contemptuously, "Tan Zhen was the first to succeed Privy Envoy Tong Guan. This was the impact of Zhang Jue's death last year. Capital City
The bosses also began to be afraid, so they had to consolidate the defense line from Yanmen Pass to Taiyuan, and then from Taiyuan to the capital. Although Tong Guan had already retired from office, he still promoted and participated in this matter, although it was said above that recruitment must be carried out seriously
Later discipline. But those in charge of recruitment were Tan Zhen and Tong Guan, those in charge of supervision were Tong Guan and Cai Jing, and those in charge of supervising these inspectors were the Yanguan Yushi, most of whom
, is also related to some big families in the north, and even if it doesn't matter... the person at the top is a bit too happy to be successful, so the Yushitai is currently... a place that only swats flies, not tigers, so there is no point in counting on them... "
Ning Yi rambled on, but Hongti didn't necessarily understand, but he just listened carefully. Ning Yi naturally understood this, smiled, and told it as a joke: "You don't have to worry too much, since someone is coming
, I also expected the attitude. Is there anyone from the Zuo family and Qi family in the north?"
Hongti thought for a while: "I heard... there seems to be a big businessman whose backend is named Qi, and then there are people from General Dong, and people from Wu Shengjun at the border... There are many people passing by in the past few days. The specific details,
I’m afraid it’s Grandpa Liang who knows best.”
"Then Tian Hu should have sent someone here, right?" Ning Yi asked this and suddenly thought, "By the way, that little thief seems to be Tian Hu's person. He suddenly got crazy and attacked me. What the hell?"
The reason... is to see if I kill him if I have a chance."
"But he is already dead." Hongti said.
Ning Yi was stunned: "I remember...he escaped, I saw it."
Hongti leaned on the stone and laughed lazily: "You wrote to me and told me that you would arrive earlier. You came late. I was worried that something had happened to you, so I came out of the village.
.I have been waiting for you on the road recently. When I saw the fighting tonight, I went to find someone to ask the reason, and then I went to kill Qiu Mengtang and several of his henchmen before returning to the wooden house."
"Uh...ah?" Hongti said it lightly, but Ning Yi couldn't help being surprised. Then he laughed dumbly. After calming down for a moment, he shook his head and smiled, and gently held her hand. The two sat side by side at this time.
Beside the stone, Hongti didn't resist, but just looked at the firelight, her eyes becoming more and more peaceful and peaceful.
"Whatever...recruiting is not a big deal. After you have a title, it will be easier to do many things, but it is difficult to be responsible for the logistics. These people say they are recruiting, and most of them will definitely not be able to command them, but
With their status, they need military pay and ordnance. When making the budget this time, everyone was cursing for half a month. The Prime Minister's Office can deduct most of it and use it where it should be used, but there will always be a small part.
Being divided up. However, the prime minister’s office has the final say on how to divide it up..."
The light flickered, and Hongti just listened quietly.
"Since you're here this time, you don't have to worry too much about negotiations and other matters. I shouldn't be able to formally come forward, but... whether it's the Zuo family, the Qi family, Dong Pang'er, any general, the Tiger King
, since we want to discuss business, I will skin them one by one..."
Ning Yi said softly, and then talked to himself for a while. Hongti closed her eyes and fell asleep quietly next to him...
After a while, Ning Yi took a deep breath and looked at the sky, then looked at the sleeping woman next to him, and looked at the group of figures in the distance who were probably full of curiosity... A woman in an environment like Luliang
Growing up, one should be alert under any circumstances and might be awakened by any noise, but she fell asleep so peacefully with his voice...
"If we don't leave with them tomorrow, we'll leave as two people... Well, that's the decision."
When he carried the woman back to the hut, he whispered and made this decision. (To be continued...) t