Xu Zhiqiong returned to the Zhu Skull Teahouse and sat under the green lantern, thinking about tactics while waiting for news from the two people.
One is the news about Zhong Jianxue, and the other is the news about Han Chen. The news about these two people is very important.
In order to be on guard against Mei Ling, Xia Hu moved all the teacups, teapots, tea stoves, and water jars over, and she made tea for Xu Zhiqiong herself, never letting Mei Ling get close.
When it was almost Yin time, Xia Hu couldn't bear it any longer, so she threw herself into Xu Zhiqiong's lap and fell asleep.
Mei Ling stepped forward, replaced the cold tea, made hot tea again, and added a sandalwood incense burner.
Looking at the sleeping Xia Hu, Mei Ling smiled and said, "With such a good lady, no wonder you don't want to look at me more."
Xu Zhiqiong touched Xia Hu's face: "Yes, my wife is really nice."
While talking, clear saliva flowed from the corner of Xia Hu's mouth and dripped on Xu Zhiqiong's legs.
Mei Ling covered her mouth and smiled.
Xu Zhiqiong didn't smile. It's not a bad thing to have more water. He just likes such a woman!
After sitting in silence for a moment, Mei Ling gave Xu Zhiqiong another cup of tea and suddenly asked: "If she dies, will you shed tears for her?"
Xu Zhiqiong suddenly frowned and looked up at his sister.
The girl looked as usual, still smiling.
Xu Zhiqiong said: "As long as I am alive, I will not let her die."
Mei Ling asked again: "If you die, will she shed tears for you?"
Xu Zhiqiong said with a smile: "I have a tough life and will not die that easily."
Mei Ling smiled: "The way you said this looks a bit like him."
Xu Zhiqiong was startled: "Who do I look like?"
Mei Ling did not answer. She looked at Xia Hu and sighed softly: "You are going to fight. When fighting, you must remember two things.
The first thing is that the affairs of your Taoist sect must be handled within the Taoist sect. It is best not to let outsiders interfere, and you must not let outsiders take his life, otherwise there will be endless troubles."
Xu Zhiqiong gave a wry smile and said: "It's easier said than done. He is the third grade of our Taoist sect. Besides, Long Xiulian also has helpers around him."
Meiling said: "You don't have to care about foreign affairs, and you can't be vague about internal affairs. You can let outsiders deal with the helpers he invited, but you can't let outsiders kill Long Xiulian.
Just think about it, when Long Xiulian attacked his comrades, did he ever seek out outsiders?"
Xu Zhiqiong was startled.
When dealing with his comrades, Long Xiulian really never looked for outsiders.
Even if he wanted to destroy the Judge Way, he would still use the Judge.
Mei Ling then said: "The second thing is, I am not an outsider. I have a deep connection with your Taoist sect. When the war starts, you must take me with you. Believe me, I am by your side, and you will not die."
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Hearing this, Xu Zhiqiong cupped his fists and saluted, saying: "Although I don't know the origin of my senior, I know that he is full of good intentions. I would like to thank you for your kindness."
Meiling shook her head and said with a smile: "Don't call me senior. If you call someone old, just call me Meiling. What a nice name."
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At noon the next day, Zhong Jianxue came to Zhu Skull Teahouse and handed a cloth bag to Xu Zhiqiong.
"Brother Ma, I got the stuff."
Xu Zhiqiong was very surprised and thanked Zhong Jianxue repeatedly.
Zhong Jianxue let out a long sigh and said: "Brother Ma, do you know how much I have suffered and suffered for this thing? How can you repay me?"
Xu Zhiqiong sighed softly and said: "Brother Zhong, you know that I am a poor man, and I can't bring anything valuable with me. I can't repay my brother's kindness, but I can only pledge myself..."
Before she finished speaking, Zhong Jianxue pulled out the long sword halfway.
"Brother Zhong, please don't blame me for joking just now," Xu Zhiqiong said with a straight face, "If Brother Zhong wants to send you something, Ma will never refuse."
Zhong Jianxue withdrew her long sword and said, "After the scum of the Judge Way are eradicated, I also ask Brother Ma to help me eradicate the scum of the Underworld."
Xu Zhiqiong was startled: "Didn't Brother Zhong say before that your Taoist sect has its own emperor who makes the decision, and there is no need for an outsider like me to intervene."
"Brother Ma was laughing. Zhong also felt ashamed for saying these words." Zhong Jianxue looked helpless, "Things may have gone wrong. I will tell you in detail later."
Xu Zhiqiong said: "Brother Zhong, don't worry. A gentleman's word can be whipped by a horse. I still say the same thing. There will be mountains of swords and seas of fire. Ma will never refuse."
Zhong Jianxue clasped her fists and turned to leave. Xu Zhiqiong said: "Brother Zhong, please be patient, I don't know how to use this thing."
Zhong Jianxue said: "The usage is also in this bag."
Xu Zhiqiong frowned and said: "This is the secret method of the underworld. How can it be learned overnight?"
"Brother Ma, it is indeed difficult to learn, but Brother Ma's servant Yang Wu is a wizard. Let him see it, and he will naturally get the key. Brother Ma, Zhong really wants to fight side by side with you, but this time I am a Taoist..."
Zhong Jianxue's expression became more and more solemn, and there were some words that he could no longer say.
He cupped his fist at Xu Zhiqiong again: "Zhong is waiting for Brother Ma's good news!"
…
Zhong Jianxue left, and Xu Zhiqiong handed the bag to Yang Wu and asked him to study how to use it.
After Yang Wu saw how to use it, he scratched his scalp and said, "This method is a bit difficult. Can you let me try it once?"
"Try it?" Xu Zhiqiong said angrily: "Can you try it casually? Do you know how precious this thing is? Do you know how much effort was spent on this thing?"
Yang Wu snorted and said, "If you don't try it, you won't try it. If it doesn't work, don't blame me."
"Don't blame you? If it doesn't work, I will kill you on the spot!"
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For a whole day, Xu Zhiqiong was filled with anxiety, waiting for news from Han Chen.
In the afternoon, Han Chen did not move.
At dusk, there was still no movement.
At Xu time, it was completely dark, and Han Chen came.
Behind him was a woman with a bamboo hat on her head and a veil hanging under the bamboo hat.
Xu Zhiqiong was very nervous.
Han Chen said it was just a simple modification, and he didn't know how similar it could be.
After Han Chen helped the woman remove her veil, Xu Zhiqiong smiled.
…
Chen Shuncai was pacing back and forth in the yard, fidgeting.
He bought Qu Qiao new clothes, jewelry, rouge, and dried flowers.
He made a table full of drinks for Qu Qiao.
He didn't ask to take Qu Qiao home, he just wanted to take a look at her.
Xu Zhiqiong will definitely take her away.
As long as she can have a drink, let her pick out two pieces of clothing and jewelry and take them away with her.
As long as Xu Zhiqiong can really bring her, I can do anything you want!
Waiting until midnight, Xu Zhiqiong was nowhere to be seen.
Chen Shuncai gritted his teeth and clenched his fists.
The voice of Canrou Xingjun seemed to ring in my ears again: "Silly boy, you have been deceived again."
He couldn't tell if this was an illusion.
Lie to me! Lie to me again!
I am so stupid! Why should I believe what he says!
Maybe he was sent by the man named Long to test me!
Chen Shuncai was hating and annoyed when he suddenly heard the footsteps of two people coming from outside the yard.
Two people.
It's two people!
Chen Shuncai didn't dare to look up because there was a person whose footsteps were particularly familiar.
When he was in the palace, Qu Qiao's steps were always very gentle in Chen Shuncai's courtyard.
Because she was afraid of waking up Chen Shuncai.
Chen Shuncai didn't dare to look at it because he was afraid that he would see it wrong.
"Chen Bingbi, I brought someone here."
Xu Zhiqiong brought Qu Qiao to Chen Shuncai.
Qu Qiao took off his bamboo hat, looked at Chen Shuncai, and said softly: "Sir."
Chen Shuncai trembled, slowly raised his head and looked at Qu Qiao in front of him.
It's her, it's her...
Chen Shuncai trembled for a long time and turned to look at Xu Zhiqiong.
Xu Zhiqiong said: "Chen Bingbi is true to his word. Tell me, what will Long Xiulian do next?"
Chen Shun came to his senses and said slowly: "He is going to the palace to kidnap the little emperor. His purpose is unknown."
Xu Zhiqiong asked: "When will we do it?"
"He didn't say when he would take action. He only said that two days later, at Haishi, he would ask me to go to Beiyuan Qierzhai to wait for him."
"How many people are around him?"
"There is Ye Ansheng, the master of the ascetic workshop, and the Empress Dowager. These are the only two helpers I know."
Xu Zhiqiong nodded: "It's enough to know this."
Chen Shuncai looked at Qu Qiao for a long time, then turned to Xu Zhiqiong and said, "Tell me, what do you want me to do? Kill the man named Long? Or do you want me to go to the palace to protect the emperor?"
Xu Zhiqiong remained silent.
Chen Shuncai took a deep breath, lowered his head and said: "You, you, can you, don't, don't take her away, I can do anything you want, please..."
Xu Zhiqiong asked in surprise: "Why take her away?"
"I, my um..." Chen Shuncai's head lowered, "You, just treat me like a slave, you can do whatever you want, I, I can do anything, you, don't take her away, you first
, let her have a drink first, and get, get some food and clothes..."
Xu Zhiqiong turned to Qu Qiao and said, "Go ahead."
Qu Qiao slowly walked to Chen Shuncai.
Chen Shuncai looked at Xu Zhiqiong in confusion.
Now that Qu Qiao is released, Xu Zhiqiong cannot take it back no matter what means he uses.
Did he do something to Qu Qiao?
"What did you put on her?"
Xu Zhiqiong was stunned: "What are you putting there? You mean I should give you a gift? I have prepared this."
He took out the ghost jade from his arms and handed it to Chen Shuncai: "She is my slave. You should keep this jade well. As long as this jade is there and as long as I am alive, neither the judge nor the seducer can take it away."
There is no need to hide her soul from now on, they can be a couple openly and honestly."
Xu Zhiqiong turned to leave, but Chen Shuncai shouted: "Hold on, please explain yourself clearly. What exactly do you want me to do? I will never break my promise."
Xu Zhiqiong said: "You have already told me about Long Xiulian, there is no need to do anything else for me."
Chen Shuncai shook his head and said: "Don't lie to me again. That little information is not enough to get Qu Qiao back. Don't lie to me again. Just tell me what you want me to do."
Xu Zhiqiong nodded: "Okay, then do something for me again."
"That's what you say!"
Xu Zhiqiong said: "I'm thirsty. Make me a bowl of drink."