"What a handsome man with a graceful demeanor, free and easy." Dugu Xiaotian turned around and looked at him, and couldn't help but secretly praise him.
I saw a young man in white clothes, standing like a jade tree in the wind, gently shaking his folding fan and walking slowly over.
"I am Wang Tian'ao of Liaoyang Bagua Sect. You were reckless just now and almost caused a big mistake. Fortunately, you arrived in time." Prince Wang Tian'ao in white stepped forward and hugged his fists.
"Hmph, you are so troublesome!" Song Shuling came from the side and was about to scold her. When she saw Wang Tianao's outstanding grace, she was stunned for a moment. She couldn't say any more words of blame.
Wang Tianao smiled slightly, "I'm just being reckless, please don't blame me, girl!"
Seeing this man's spring-like smile, Song Shuling's face turned red and she remained speechless.
Dugu Xiaotian clasped his fists and returned the salute: "Young Master, there is no need to be polite. It just happened to be a coincidence. You and my friend gave out copper coins at the same time. It was just a coincidence."
"Can I be the host and invite the young master and the girl to drink two glasses of wine and express my apologies?" Wang Tianao said respectfully.
Dugu Xiaotian thought to himself, "This person has a smart manner and is definitely not a treacherous person. It's just that the treasure is very important at the moment, so it's better not to have casual contact with strangers."
When he was about to refuse, Song Shuling pulled his sleeves hard twice. "Well, then I'll bother the young master." Dugu Xiaotian said helplessly.
"Okay, let's get together at Cuiyun Tower, please." Wang Tianao said with a smile.
Cuiyunlou is the best restaurant in Zhongwei, Shenyang. When they arrived at the private room on the second floor, the three of them sat down.
Wang Tianao was generous and chatting and laughing. When he talked about all kinds of allusions in the world, some Song Shuling had never heard of them. Dugu Xiaotian and Song Shuling couldn't help but listen to them with gusto.
After the three of them had had enough wine and food, they each reported their residence, and Song Shuling reluctantly said goodbye.
At dawn the next day, the deacon disciples of Jinjianmen came to report to Dugu Xiaotian that an old friend of Xiaotian had come to visit. Xiaotian was puzzled and went out to greet him, but Wang Tianao arrived.
Wang Tianao entered the inner courtyard of the Golden Sword Gate and saw Xiaotian. He took out an exquisite brocade box and handed it to Xiaotian: "Please, sir, please pass this box to Miss Shu Ling."
Dugu Xiaotian took the brocade box, thinking that there must be something valuable in the box and did not open it. He asked the deacon to call Song Shuling to come over. Within a moment, Song Shuling came into the yard like a gust of wind. "Xiaotian handed over the brocade box. This is
A gift from Brother Wang!"
Wang Tianao cupped his fists and saluted, "I offended a lot of people yesterday, so I'm going to give you a small gift today to express my apology. Please don't refuse, girl!"
Song Shuling opened the brocade box and saw a pearl necklace, a jade bracelet, and a pair of gold earrings popping out, filling the room with brilliance.
Song Shuling looked surprised and hesitated: "The gift is so expensive, how can I accept it?"
Wang Tianao smiled heartily, "Girl, you're welcome. As warriors like us, gold and silver are only external possessions. These few pieces of jewelry can barely match the beauty of the girl."
Seeing Song Shuling's joyful expression, Dugu Xiaotian felt a little sad in his heart. "Shu Ling, just accept Mr. Wang's kindness," Xiaotian advised.
Song Shuling happily put away the brocade box, and Wang Tianao exchanged a few words with the two of them before saying goodbye and leaving.
Two days later, Wang Tianao came to visit again, but Dugu Xiaotian only said, "A talented man loves a beautiful woman" and didn't take it to heart.
Qiao Wanyun saw that Wang Tianao had extraordinary appearance and good conversation. He asked him some things about Liaoyang Bagua Sect. Wang Tianao answered fluently, and everyone put down their doubts after seeing this.
That afternoon, Li Tianba, Chi Tianhai, and six of their men appeared in front of the Golden Sword Gate again.
The deacon did not dare to neglect and hurriedly went inside to report.
Qiao Wanyun, Zhou Yunbi, Jin Linfeng, Dugu Xiaotian and Song Shuling greeted each other in the courtyard.
"Li Tianba, why are you here this time? Tell me what you have to say!" Qiao Wanyun snorted coldly.
Li Tianba stepped forward and clasped his fists, "Thank you, Gang Leader. I offended you a lot last time. I hope Haihan will do the same!"
After saying that, he paused and said, "I have half of the treasure map of the Hou Yuan treasure in my hand. I came here to make a deal with you. We will take the treasure together and then divide it equally. How about your advice?"
Qiao Wanyun was silent for a long time, "If this is true, how can we believe what you say?"
Li Tianba laughed and said, "I am willing to swear an oath to heaven and never regret it!"
Qiao Wanyun looked at Dugu Xiaotian, "Xiaotian, what do you think?"
Dugu Xiaotian thought to himself, "The treasure map in my hand is incomplete, and it is useless to keep half of the treasure map. If I trade with Li Tianba and get half of the treasure, I can immediately help many people who have been displaced. This makes sense."
"
He immediately said: "Brother, it's important to get the treasure. We can consider trading with Li Tianba."
Li Tianba was secretly surprised when he heard this. He soon understood that Qiao Wanyun wanted to use Dugu Xiaotian to obtain the treasure, and made a false sworn vow to him.
Seeing Xiaotian's agreement, Qiao Wanyun pondered for a moment and discussed the details with Li Tianba. Finally, both parties agreed to bring two hundred men each to retrieve the treasure together.
The two swore an oath to heaven and made a high-five.
Dugu Xiaotian relied on his memory to draw half of the treasure map obtained from Chang'an Temple on the cloth. Li Tianba took out half of the treasure map he had brought with him and put the two pieces of cloth together.
"Fifty to the northwest of Ulan Hada", eight Chinese characters, a complete geographical map of mountains and rivers, with a red circle in the middle, were presented to everyone.
"'Ulan Hada' is Mongolian, which is now Ningcheng County. It is more than 800 miles west of Shenyang Zhongwei and is now the junction of Han and Mongolia." Jin Linfeng gently stroked his beard and said in a deep voice. He has lived in Liaodong for a long time and traveled around.
Dart, I have been to Ningcheng County.
"How about I ask the young Marquis to stay at your residence temporarily while we prepare all the troops, horses and luggage and set off together in two days?" Qiao Wanyun said.
Li Tianba smiled slightly and said, "I would like to thank the gang leader. Uncle Chi, please place the two hundred brothers we brought with us twenty miles outside the west gate. We will set off in two days."
Everyone discussed the details of the treasure hunt before they dispersed.
Dugu Xiaotian was meditating in his room, and Qiao Wanyun's voice came from the courtyard, "Xiaotian, I have something to discuss with you, brother."
Xiaotian hurriedly finished his work and was discharged from the hospital.
The two entered Xiaotian's room, and Qiao Wanyun lowered his voice and said: "When I go to get the treasure this time, I will summon the Beggar Gang's law enforcement in the north, the two elders in charge, and 200 Beggar Gang masters to go together."
He paused and said, "In addition, the elder Chuan Gong has summoned 1,000 disciples from the Beggar Clan to assist at any time."
Dugu Xiaotian was shocked, "Brother, what are you doing?"
"Brother, you have little experience in the world, so you don't know that this trip is extremely dangerous." Qiao Wanyun said with a solemn expression, "With the strength of General Zhenwei's Palace, even though the long journey is difficult, they will never send just 200 experts. What's more, the Liao Prince's Palace
We should also be more careful with Prince Shen’s Mansion. We, the Beggar Clan, have many spies, and we have recently discovered that they have also made unusual moves."
"I have rejected everyone from the Wudang Sect. Brother, you should stay in Shencheng and don't go with my brother."
"Brother, you must not do it. When we became sworn brothers, we swore to share weal and woe. How could I let my brother be in danger alone?" Dugu Xiaotian shook his head quickly.
"Brother Wei knows that you will definitely go with me, but you must promise me one thing!" Qiao Wanyun said in a deep voice.
"Brother, please give me your order, and I will definitely agree!" Dugu Xiaotian responded firmly.
"If we are in mortal danger, you have to escape alone, and you cannot die with us!" Qiao Wanyun shouted softly.
"Brother, Xiaotian has no father or mother. He is alone. Life and death are nothing. I will live and die with everyone!" Dugu Xiaotian replied impassionedly.
"Confused!" Qiao Wanyun slapped the table, "Have you forgotten the millions of suffering people? After you escaped, you practiced martial arts diligently. When your martial arts are invincible, no matter who gets the treasure this time, you
It can be recovered and used by the people, do you understand?"
Hearing this, Dugu Xiaotian had no choice but to agree with tears in his eyes.