Everyone followed Li Bao into the iron gate and continued up the mountain. After walking for about half a stick of incense, they arrived in front of a mountain stronghold.
After entering the village, the first thing you see is a wide flat land. The houses on the left and right are built in a semicircle against the mountain. The houses vary in height. There is a long staircase in the middle of the house. Looking up, you can vaguely see a main hall in the middle.
It is the side hall, which should be the place where Li Bao talked about discussing matters. On both sides are the residences of several heads of family, and further up is the steep peak.
At this time, people were coming and going, cocks were crowing, dogs were barking, old and weak, women and children were all there. It was like a village, which was very different from what Feng Ziqing had imagined.
As everyone walked to the stairs, a voice came from the top of the stairs, "Third brother, I know you don't like to welcome guests, so leave the rest to me."
Everyone heard the news and went out. At the end of the stairs, stood a middle-aged Confucian scholar wearing a gray robe and holding a folding fan.
Li Bao responded loudly: "Since you know, second brother should show up early. Tell the elder brother that I won't go to discuss the matter." Then he turned to Feng Ziqing and said: "That's my second brother Yan Hu.
If you have anything to do in the future, just come to him. I have something else to do, so I’ll leave first.”
Feng Ziqing cupped his hands and said, "Third Master, please do me a favor, we can go up ourselves.
After Li Bao left, he saw that the second master didn't seem to have any intention of coming down to greet him. He snorted lightly and walked up with Scar Liu and the others.
"This must be brother Bu Zhongbu. I heard from my third brother that you killed Xiong Meng. I thought he was a rough man, but I never thought that there was no trace of rudeness in his appearance. He really can't be judged by his appearance."
"It's not just that I gained a few extra kilograms of strength, which is not worth mentioning. It's that the second master has been dealing with the government for many years, so that they can't get the slightest advantage. He is strategizing. He is really witty and is really admirable."
Yan Hu chuckled, shook the folding fan in his hand, and said, "Brother Bu, you are so complimentary. Come on, please follow me into the palace. My eldest brother is waiting for you."
Feng Ziqing turned around and said to Scar Liu, "Let the brothers wait outside the palace and don't cause trouble."
Scar Liu patted his chest and promised not to cause trouble.
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In the main hall, the light is slightly dim.
Feng Ziqing stood in the hall, while Yan Hu stood under the stairs a few steps away.
At the top of the stairs is the leader of the Weihu Gang, Chen Sha, sitting in the center. His face is thin, not as tall as the rumors say, his eyes are cold, and there seems to be an evil spirit between his eyebrows.
Perhaps because of the light, Chen Sha's face looked a little gloomy. He touched the white tiger skin under his butt and said in a hoarse voice: "Bu Zhong, your strength is not bad. Why have I never heard of your name on the road?"
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"Don't be afraid to tell the boss that Bu actually came here on the run. Not long after he arrived near Xihe County, he met Xiong Meng. He thought I was easy to bully, but he didn't expect to kill me."
"I heard that you were extremely generous. What did you do that led to you being defeated and fleeing to another country?"
Feng Zi flicked the dust from his fingernails and said proudly: "I just robbed a few wealthy people of their money, and by the way, I had a romantic relationship with their young lady. It's my fault that I just came down from the mountain not long ago, and I didn't strike properly.
He killed some people before he was pursued by the government."
After hearing this, a trace of contempt flashed in Chen Sha's eyes, while Yan Hu, who was standing below, smiled and said nothing.
Chen Sha tapped his fingers on the armrest and said, "What good will it do if I take you in?"
Feng Zi chuckled softly, took out a large handful of silver notes from his arms, and said: "Master, Bu came here with full sincerity. There are a total of thirty thousand taels of silver here, but with all my belongings, if you
If you think highly of me, let me join the gang and be the fourth leader, how about it?"
Seeing the pile of banknotes, Chen Sha's expression changed a little. He gave Yan Hu a look, and the latter understood.
Yan Hu took a few steps forward and took the banknote. After looking at it for a moment, he put the banknote away and nodded towards Chen Sha.
Chen Sha stood up slowly and said: "Since you are so sincere, I will accept you, but your subordinates will be scattered. Do you have any objections?"
"It's natural. Since I join the gang, we are one family. They are the same wherever they go."
"Okay, then you stay here first, and I'll tell you some rules you should abide by." Then he said to Yan Hu, "Second brother, I'll leave those people outside to you."
"Brother, don't worry, it's just a small matter." Then Chao Fengzi smiled slightly and left the hall.
Chen Sha walked down the stairs and came to Feng Ziqing and said: "There is no need for red tape. From now on, you can call me eldest brother and I will call you fourth brother."
Feng Ziqing cupped his hands, bent down slightly, and said, "I've met my eldest brother."
"Well, fourth brother, we are a family from now on. Come, sit down, and I will tell you something."
"Okay, brother, please."
There was not much conversation between the two. After a while, Feng Ziqing said goodbye to Xianxian and left the hall.
After leaving the main hall, they saw the second master Yan Hu talking to Scar Liu. When Feng Ziqing came out, he stopped talking. Yan Hu looked calm and patted Scar Liu on the shoulder, but the latter seemed a little embarrassed.
Uneasy, he lowered his head slightly, a trace of anger flashing in his eyes.
Yan Hu waved to everyone, indicating that they should leave first, and then said with a smile: "Fourth brother, we are a family from now on. Your residence has been arranged. You can move around here as you like, but the cliff behind the main hall mountain is the best.
Don’t go there, there are weird things there and it’s more dangerous.”
"Thank you, second brother, for reminding me. I didn't know them."
"Fourth brother, don't worry. Everything will remain as usual. I still have things to do, so you can do whatever you want."
"Second brother, walk slowly."
Not long after Yan Hu left, someone came over and led Feng Ziqing and the two of them to their residence.
The two came to their residence. After the guide left, Feng Ziqing asked, "What's wrong? What did Yan Hu tell you?"
Scar Liu quickly waved his hand and said: "No, no, it's just some threats. Let us stay safe and not cause trouble."
Feng Zi patted Scar Liu's shoulder lightly and said with a smile: "Don't worry, we are not really here to seek refuge. Just bear with it."
Scar Liu stopped talking, and after a moment of silence, he said: "Yes, sir, I will go and explain to the brothers first, and you can rest first." As he turned to leave, he suddenly asked in a low voice: "Sir, do you have anything with you to represent the imperial court?
A token or token?”
Feng Ziqing was stunned for a moment, and then said with an unhappy expression: "Why are you asking this? Are there any rules for asking this kind of question in a place like this? Besides, how can you bring something like that with you when you come to a place like this!? If you search yourself, how can you?
It’s not like you’re throwing yourself into a trap!”
Dao Scar Liu hurriedly bowed his head and admitted his mistake, "You are a child who is too talkative and stupid. Don't be upset, adults. I won't ask any more questions."
"Okay, you go back first, comfort the brothers, and just wait quietly."
Scar Liu said goodbye and left. Looking at his retreating back, Feng Ziqing was thoughtful.