Yan Li, who was the first to arrive, had already brought a group of Zijin Cave men, all of whom were masters of Zijin Cave, to be on strict guard against the Thatched Cottage to prevent the Sky Fire Sect from doing anything desperate. Kunlinshu, the bargaining chip, was in
Before the meat reaches your mouth, Zijin Cave will not allow it to be discarded easily.
For a time, the entire thatched cottage had a different atmosphere.
Niu Youdao quickly arrived at the door to greet the guests.
Gong Lince glanced at Yan Li who nodded slightly, knowing that he had already said hello, he smiled and said: "Elder Niu, Head Yuwen and others need to confirm whether Kunlinshu and his wife are okay first. Our Zijin Cave will not be like this
If you don’t understand people, let them confirm it.”
Niu Youdao hesitated and said: "Kun Linshu and his wife are afraid that they are shameless people from the Sky Fire Sect, so what should they do if they don't want to meet them?"
Gong Linche immediately looked at Yan Li again. Could it be that he had made a mistake and failed to negotiate a good deal?
Yan Li was stunned, then approached Niu Youdao and pulled off Niu Youdao's sleeve, seemingly asking, "What do you mean? Didn't you just agree to it?"
Yu Wenyan said indifferently: "The person is in your hands. It is you who has the final say whether they see or not see them. Can you leave it up to them?" As he spoke, he was still carefully observing Niu Youdao's reaction. He had no choice but to send the letter to the Tianhuo Sect.
There's no way to confirm who sent it.
If we were 100% sure that it was Niu Youdao, there would be no need to be so verbose. Since we had confirmed that Niu Youdao would not put forward any conditions, and confirmed that Niu Youdao could settle the matter, we must go to Niu Youdao directly.
Talked.
However, Niu Youdao in front of me acted as if this matter had nothing to do with me, and that everything was left to Zijin Cave.
I came here to test whether Niu Youdao was concerned about the Zijin Cave. I also wanted to give Niu Youdao a chance to communicate privately. If there is a way to solve the problem and the conditions are suitable, he Yu Wenyan would not mind cooperating.
one time.
Niu Youdao: "Well, I don't like forcing people." He looked at Gong Linche, obviously seeking Gong Linche's opinion.
This respectful attitude made Gong Lince quite satisfied. At least it seemed that he still had weight as the leader.
Yu Wenyan also turned his head and looked at Gong Linche beside him, seemingly asking, what do you mean?
Gong Lince nodded slightly to Niu Youdao, "Let's bring him out to see you."
Niu Youdao stretched out his hand and said, "Master, can you take a step to speak?"
With so many people watching, what are you doing? Gong Lince muttered to himself, but he still smiled apologetically at Yu Wenyan, who looked suspicious, and followed Niu Youdao to the side.
The owner didn't invite them in, so a group of people waited at the door of the thatched cottage and watched the two people go away.
Guan Fangyi, who was waiting at the door, was also curious as to what the Taoist master was going to do.
Yuan Gang stood on the eaves of a corner of the courtyard wall, watching coldly, with the Sanhou Sword behind his back.
When they reached the side, there were no ears or eyes nearby. Regardless of anyone eavesdropping, Gong Lince frowned and whispered: "What do you want to do?"
Niu Youdao replied in a low voice: "I didn't want to do anything. Isn't this matter handled by the sect? Why did you bring people here to me? I said the leader, the sect is not just looking for benefits, it's not from the Sky Fire Sect.
Let me take the blame, right?"
Gong Lince was angry and funny, "I said where did you want to go? Didn't Yan Li tell you clearly? They just want to see the person and confirm the hostage, there is no other meaning. I tell you, you are so sneaky
If you do too much, be careful if people really target you."
Niu Youdao: "Is it appropriate for them to meet now? I'm worried something will happen!"
Gong Lince: "In our own nest, with so many people on guard, what could happen?"
Niu Youdao looked at the group of people at the door and whispered: "The thing is obvious. As long as we agree to our conditions, we will naturally let people go. If we don't let people go, they don't have to give us anything. The hostages can have something."
What's the problem? Do you need to go out of your way to make a trip? Don't you think this is weird? What if the Kunlinshu couple got some hint from them and committed suicide after we went through so much trouble?
It would be a joke if you beat the chicken with flying eggs."
Gong Linche looked at him up and down, "Yan Li said that you are suspicious. I have seen it today. Is it as exaggerated as you said? If we meet in person, you can make them commit suicide with just a few hints? Okay, even if you have this
Maybe, you don’t know how to put a restraint on the hostages first? With so many people watching, can you allow the hostages to commit suicide if they want to?"
Niu Youdao: "I brought people out, you won't rob them, right?"
"..." Gong Lince was choked and speechless for a while, and Fang couldn't laugh or cry and said: "What are you thinking? Why wait until now to rob by force? What kind of place do you think Zijin Cave is? It can't tolerate the people inside the door to grab things and fight.
Do you regard the rules as a decoration?"
"Just talking, I'm just asking. Master, don't take it seriously." Niu Youdao changed his words repeatedly and waved his hands. He coughed twice and then hesitated: "Does the master mean to let them see you like this?"
Gong Lince: "As long as you control the person well, there won't be any problem if we meet him."
Niu Youdao sighed: "Since the head has said so, I will just do it. But head, please don't cheat me!"
"Tell me clearly, why did I cheat you?"
"Okay, okay, let's do it."
The two came back, and a group of people waiting at the door looked at them suspiciously, not knowing what they were plotting.
"Everyone, please come in!" Niu Youdao extended his hand to invite in. While leading a group of people into the thatched cottage courtyard, he also glanced at Guan Fangyi and said, "Go, go and bring them in person."
"Yes!" Guan Fangyi nodded knowingly and turned around.
A group of people couldn't help but take a second look at Guan Fangyi, especially those from the Tianhuo Sect. They recalled that back then, this Qijing matchmaker was famous all over the world, but now she has become as obedient as Niu Youdao's slave.
Ting Ting, I don’t know if Niu Youdao has this preference, otherwise how could he make a slave bet.
Not knowing what everyone was thinking, Guan Fangyi went straight to the depths of the inner house, found the room where Huo Fenghuang was kept under house arrest, opened the door and barged in.
Huo Fenghuang, who was immersed in sadness and unable to extricate herself, was startled when someone suddenly broke in. She stood up in shock.
Seeing that it was Guan Fangyi who was a woman, she felt a little calmer and slowly sat down again, turning her head and looking aside.
Guan Fangyi walked up to her and sighed, "It seems that Master Dao is right. The Sky Fire Sect really won't let Kunlin Shu go easily."
Huo Fenghuang looked back at her with doubts in his eyes, seemingly asking what she meant?
Guan Fangyi smiled bitterly and said: "Whether Master Tao can save the Kunlin tree this time depends on the luck of you and your wife."
Fire Phoenix stood up and asked, "What do you want to say?"
Guan Fangyi held her shoulders with both hands, "Sister, the situation is a bit bad. Someone from the Sky Fire Sect has come, and the leader Yu Wenyan personally brought them here. The purpose is just to take your senior brother away. As for you, I must say
I also told you, and you know it in your heart, the Sky Fire Sect doesn’t care about your life or death, they just don’t want the Kunlin Tree to fall into the hands of outsiders.”
The leader, Fajia, came in person? Fire Phoenix's chest rose and fell rapidly, he became nervous instantly, and his face changed drastically.
Guan Fangyi: "You don't have to be afraid. This is the territory of Zijin Cave after all. Master Tao is the elder of Zijin Cave after all. Yu Wenyan doesn't dare to act rashly here. Since you are people of Master Dao, Master Tao also
You and your wife will not be taken away easily. Master Tao knows very well that once Kunlin Tree is taken back, even if he does not die, this life will definitely be worse than death. This life will be considered useless. But in the face of someone like the Sky Fire Sect,
Behemoth, Taoist master’s abilities are limited after all, and there is also a limit to what he can do. You must also think of a way..."
After some chattering, Huo Fenghuang mustered up the courage to go out with her.
A pavilion and water pavilion in the Thatched Cottage is spacious enough, and there are many people gathered here. People from the Tianhuo Sect and Zijin Cave are all there, so there will naturally be no shortage of tea supply.
After waiting for a long time without seeing anyone, Yu Wenyan, who had been observing Niu Youdao's reaction, lost his patience and said, "Bring someone out, why does it take so long?"
Niu Youdao was about to explain when he saw someone coming and pointed, "Here comes someone."
Guan Fangyi, who was leading the group, nodded slightly to Niu Youdao, and a smile appeared on Niu Youdao's lips.
Seeing that Yu Wenyan and others were really present, Huo Fenghuang Yinya bit his lip and said nothing, and knelt down in front of everyone, Yu Wenyan and others. This kneeling was so decisive that even Guan Fangyi who came there also
Very surprised.
Niu Youdao asked with his eyes open, what did he mean? Guan Fangyi shook his head slightly, saying that he didn't know either.
Without knowing it, Niu Youdao's eyes flashed with vigilance, and he quickly made preparations for contingency in his mind.
Yu Wenyan took a deep breath and said: "Nie Yunshang, I already know what happened. It has nothing to do with you. You were also affected by the Kunlin tree. You have no fault of your own. Get up. There is no need to give such a big gift.
!”
Huo Fenghuang shook his head silently and said he couldn't afford it.
Since she couldn't afford it, Yu Wenyan didn't force it and asked, "Why are you the only one here? Where is your senior brother?"
Huo Fenghuang raised his head and looked at him, then lowered his head and said, "Senior brother has made a big mistake and has no shame to come see you."
Just as Yu Wenyan was about to continue speaking, Niu Youdao suddenly interrupted, "Since the mistake has been made, we have to face it. There is nothing shameful about it. Let me tell you the truth. Yu Wen's leader, Fajia, is here in person.
, I came to negotiate with Zijin Cave, and I’m going to take you back. No matter what happens in the future, what’s going on now?”
In fact, he didn't notify Kunlinshu yet, and he didn't want Kunlinshu to show up for the time being.
Huo Fenghuang lowered his head and shook his head, "The matter is now over. Senior brother and I don't want to go back anymore, so we have to admit defeat!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone in the Tianhuo Sect was shocked. They came all the way and tried their best to bring her back, but she actually didn't want to go back.
Everyone in Zijin Cave was also stunned, and they all looked at each other.
Yu Wenyan said in a deep voice: "Would you rather stay here as a slave than go back?"
Fire Phoenix shook his head sadly.
Yu Wenyan glanced at everyone coldly and said sternly: "Tell me, did someone threaten you and say this? I'm here, you don't have to be afraid. I'm here to make the decision for you. If you have anything, just say it, I will
Let’s see who dares!”
Huo Fenghuang took a deep breath, suddenly summoned up the courage to raise his head and said: "Master, Elder Qian is the guarantee, the bet has taken effect, my senior brother and I are no longer disciples of the Sky Fire Sect! No one threatens us, it's because we don't want to go back!"
His words were tantamount to betraying the master in public.
Niu Youdao was trying his best to find this sentence, and he thought deeply about it, and probably understood the meaning of Huo Fenghuang's sudden kneeling.