The beggar found two people respectively and gave each of them a small ticket.
Qi Xuansu looked at them from a distance. Although these two people were the same as the beggar, they were still wearing gauze clothes and black gauze scarves. They rolled up their sleeves to reveal the tattoos on their forearms.
These two people were probably beggars and subordinates of the Beggar King. After collecting the money, they looked at Qi Xuansu, their eyes rested on the fire gun at Qi Xuansu's waist for a moment, and he agreed.
The beggar returned to Qi Xuansu and looked at Qi Xuansu eagerly.
Qi Xuansu took out two other small tickets from his sleeve and gave them both to the beggar.
The beggar smiled happily and continued to lead the way.
This city within a city is like a maze, and there is obviously something fishy going on. Occasionally, you can hear howls of pain or wailing and crying, which reminds people of the infamous prison.
Finally, when he came to a large house that was incompatible with this place, the beggar stopped and said, "This is it."
Qi Xuansu asked: "By the way, I haven't asked yet, what is the name of the owner of this place?"
The beggar replied: "The official title of the Beggar King is 'Tuantou', his surname is Ye, and his last name is the word 'Xiu'."
Qi Xuansu nodded and said, "I'll just call you 'Mr. Ye'."
The beggar smiled, nodded, and stepped forward to report.
After a while, the mansion opened a small door and invited guests in.
The guest, Qi Xuansu, walked in, and there were neatly dressed servants inside to guide the way.
There is a unique cave inside this mansion. Although it is not as good as the Zhenwu Temple, it is comparable to the homes of ordinary gentry. In a sense, this can be regarded as the number one person in the 360th line. If you are the number one person in the line, you can be the number one beggar.
As for why Qi Xuansu came here smoothly, it is not surprising.
The Beggar King cannot engage in serious brothel business. That is a business that can only be involved in real big business. Anyone who dares to reach out will be destroyed. However, the Beggar King can do some low-level brothel business. Accumulate a little and make a lot, small profits but quick turnover.
With a huge income and various other shady activities, the Beggar King is also very busy on weekdays. He has to deal with various affairs. Coupled with the power of the Beggar Gang, there are many people who ask for help from the Beggar King every day.
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The servant led Qi Xuansu to a small hall to rest, served tea, and asked him to wait a moment, saying that the Beggar King was receiving guests.
Qi Xuansu didn't rush or drink tea, he just waited patiently.
After waiting for about half an hour, someone finally informed Qi Xuansu that the Beggar King had invited him.
This is the difference between coming alone and Bai Yingqiong having someone pass the message on. If Bai Yingqiong had the respect, he would never dare to neglect Qi Xuansu like this.
Qi Xuansu was led by the servants from the small hall to a large hall.
It doesn't look like much from the outside, but it's a different scene inside. There is a long table placed against the north wall, with huanghuali chairs. It looks like a gentry's residence.
Sitting on the main seat on the left is a tall old man holding a snow-white lion cat in his arms.
Qi Xuansu cupped his fists and said, "Wei Wugui has met Mr. Ye."
The old man raised his eyelids and glanced at Qi Xuansu, his eyes paused slightly on the "Dragon Hand Gun" on Qi Xuansu's waist: "What is the purpose of Brother Wei here?"
Qi Xuansu did not beat around the bush and said directly: "I heard that Mr. Ye has great supernatural powers and is well-informed. I want to get some information."
"Please speak." Ye Xiu stretched out her hand towards the guest seat next to her, "Please sit down and serve tea."
Qi Xuansu sat down and said, "Does Mr. Ye know Zhenwu Temple?"
Ye Xiu paused while stroking the lion cat's chin: "Of course I know."
Qi Xuansu continued: "Jiangnan Daofu has emptied the Zhenwu Temple, and the investigation team from Jinque has moved into the Zhenwu Temple. There are seven deputy hall masters, and important figures at the assistant level."
"Do you want to know the news about these seven big shots?" Ye Xiu asked.
Qi Xuansu shook his head and said: "I am not interested in the seven big shots. I am only interested in their subordinates."
Ye Xiu was silent for a moment and said slowly: "I can only say that I will do my best."
Qi Xuansu said: "Among the many Taoist priests in charge, there is an unfamiliar face. As far as I know, this person's name is Qi Xuansu. He was originally the deacon of Tiangang Hall, and was later transferred to Ziwei Hall as the chief. He just arrived at Jinling Mansion, I think.
The sooner we learn about his relevant information and his recent movements in Jinling Mansion, the better."
Ye Xiu placed the lion cat in his arms on the coffee table next to him and said: "The whereabouts of a Taoist priest in charge starts from three hundred peace coins."
Qi Xuansu counter-offered: "It's too expensive. I can only give you two hundred peace dollars."
Ye Xiu was noncommittal and looked at Qi Xuansu: "Before that, I would like to ask, who are you? How dare you check the Taoist priest in charge of the Taoist sect."
Qi Xuansu showed the man in black's waistband, waved it, and then took it back.
"It turns out he's an official figure." Ye Xiu's face looked a little enlightened, "Okay, just two hundred Taiping, but you have to pay a deposit of one hundred Taiping."
Qi Xuansu didn't waste any time, he took out a big ticket and put it on the coffee table next to him.
But in the blink of an eye, the five hundred Taiping money has been spent on two hundred Taiping money. Fortunately, the money spent was not Qi Xuansu's own money, otherwise he would be heartbroken - although he often buys spiritual objects for several thousand Taiping money, but the spiritual objects
Things can be resold, and Taiping money is just kept around in a different form, but this kind of expenditure is spent as it is, and not even a cent is left.
As for why Qi Xuansu used himself to test Ye Xiu, the reason is very simple.
It is mainly based on testing. No matter what information the Beggar Gang gets, he will immediately know whether it is right or wrong. This can be used to judge whether the Beggar Gang is doing things honestly or being perfunctory. What’s more, he can’t trust the Beggar Gang now.
The gang couldn't trust him, and no one had entrusted him with a big deal from the beginning. It was still in the initial stage of contact, and what we needed to do was to gain each other's trust, which was a way to pave the way for the future.
Of course, if the Beggar Gang can reveal Qi Xuansu's true identity, then Qi Xuansu can directly return to Lei Xiaohuan, and the mission will fail.
This is what Zhang Yuelu calls "feeling the truth." Rats follow their own paths, and snakes follow their own paths. There are some things that the Taoist sect and the government may not be able to do.
Ye Xiu didn't even look at the big ticket, and just said: "In three days, no matter whether it is successful or not, I will give you an explanation. If it is successful and you approve it, I will ask you to settle the balance. If it is not successful, you will not
If you don’t agree, I will refund the deposit in full.”
"Thank you." Qi Xuansu stood up and said goodbye.
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After Zhang Yuelu had breakfast with Qi Xuansu, he went to see Bai Yingqiong again. She was still dressed in men's clothes, but she had returned to her original appearance.
The meeting place this time was not the White Mansion, but a courtyard outside the city. It was a typical Jiangnan garden and a good place to retreat from the world. This place was not under Bai Yingqiong's name, but Bai Yingqiong often stayed here.
This is what Zhang Yuelu refers to as the stakes involved. Who can really stay out of this matter after being rooted in Jiangnan Province for many years.
After Zhang Yuelu came, a steward personally led Zhang Yuelu the way.
There are four entrances in total here.
The first entrance is from the north in the middle, with mountains and stone pavilions forming a natural courtyard. There is a "Liubei Canal" in the west Baoxia, imitating the winding water cup of Shenglan Pavilion, which is quite elegant.
The second time you enter the hanging flower door, there are only a few lake rocks standing as a scenery, and the environment is elegant and unique.
The third entrance is the rockery lake. A small pavilion is built on the mountain. The courtyard is full of rocks, standing high and tall and beautiful.
At the last step, you will find the most lofty and gorgeous two-story building in the garden in the middle. The front yard is surrounded by the entire mountain stone, and the verandah is used to connect the pavilion and the rear restaurant, forming different scenery and interest. It is ingenious.
The floor of the building is made of woven bamboo, with plum blossoms carved from wisteria and plum blossoms dyed with jade. The bamboo leaves symbolize the three friends in the winter. The hanging eaves are woven with bamboo silk and inlaid with jade pieces. The surrounding panels are carved with pictures of hundreds of deers. The partitions are made of double-sided transparent panels.
The embroidery and meticulous carvings are breathtaking.
After Zhang Yuelu came in, he looked around and praised: "What a great place."
"It's far worse than Yujing." Bai Yingqiong was playing with a set of tea sets with skillful skills. "No matter how good this place is, it can't be compared to an ordinary mansion in Xuandu. Not everyone can live in it."
This is what it means.
Who doesn't know that Zhang Yuelu lives in Xuandu, not the 24th Street of Yujing. Taking a step further, it is Zifu.
Zhang Yuelu sat opposite Bai Yingqiong and said with a smile: "It's just a temporary rental."
Soon, Bai Yingqiong filled a cup of tea for Zhang Yuelu.
Zhang Yuelu held the tea cup with both hands and said: "Recently, there has been an undercurrent in Jinling Mansion City, and false accusations have been coming out one after another. Senior sister is so elegant that she came here to hide and relax."
Bai Yingqiong smiled slightly: "It's hard to talk about the endless occurrences. It's junior sister's words that are serious."
Zhang Yuelu asked again: "By the way, senior sister has lived in Jinling Mansion for a long time, so she should be very familiar with many local snakes, right?"
Bai Yingqiong always has a tepid attitude: "Xiao Su is a local snake."
Zhang Yuelu just said "oh".
Bai Yingqiong rubbed her forehead with her hands: "I have heard of this Qi Xuansu. It is said that Mrs. Tantai dislikes him very much. I thought he was an insignificant person, but I didn't expect that this young man has a great background and is related to both Master Lei and Master Pei.
Yes, it seems to have something to do with Master Donghua. It was Master Donghua who gave the order to be transferred to Ziweitang this time. Could it be the lost bloodline of Master Qi of the Quanzhen Dao?"
Zhang Yuelu said simply and neatly: "No, he was just from the Wanxiang Taoist Palace, and his surname is not Qi. He just followed his master's surname of Qi."
"I see." Bai Yingqiong said, "There are not a few people who come from the Wanxiang Taoist Palace but can make their mark in Quanzhen Taoism."
Half an hour later, Zhang Yuelu, who had found nothing, said goodbye and left, while Bai Yingqiong walked to the door.
After Bai Yingqiong watched Zhang Yuelu go away, she turned around and returned to the house.
At this time, there was one more person in the room, "Tian Ting" Feng Bo. He was originally developing "Tian Ting" branches in Yongzhou, Liangzhou and other places. In the end, he was swept away because he provoked Lei Xiaohuan. He only used his body to
No need to go back south alone.
Bai Yingqiong no longer concealed her anger and looked at Feng Bo with gloomy eyes: "What did you do to Xiaojin?"
Feng Bo smiled and said: "We don't dare to do anything to Miss Bai. We just invite Miss Bai to be our guest for a few days."