The people of Jianghu loved excitement.
Not long after nightfall, the area by the Qinhuai River with the Golden Tower as the center was brightly lit. People of the Underworld came and went, stirring up the lively atmosphere.
This was one of the most prosperous places in Jiangning. The long street along the river was under the jurisdiction of Xu Zhaonan, the King of Chakravarti. Many restaurants and shops on the street, such as the Golden Tower, were invested by King of Equality, Shi Baofeng, King of Justice, He Wen, and others.
Due to the involvement of many forces, this place had become a relatively sensitive area in the city. Usually, all parties would choose this place to talk and compete. Many important people would also choose this place to entertain and entertain them.
At night, people from all walks of life mingled with each other. There were people from the Lulin Forest who wanted to seek revenge or to make a name for themselves. Some of the Heroes' Feasts opened their doors wide and welcomed whoever they met with with a smile. There were also some chivalrous men who suddenly turned hostile and went to the courtyards and the streets to kill each other.
Some beggars who paid protection fees or simply swam from the river would kneel on the side of the road and beg for a meal. Occasionally, there would be rich people who paid attention to extravagance who would reward them with gold and silver. These beggars would praise them and help them become famous.
In terms of history, this area was certainly not the core area of the Qinhuai River in the past. It had been plundered and burned a few months ago. However, there were some special reasons why this place was preserved and used as the core of the Golden Tower.
According to the research of busybodies, this Golden Tower was the last Takeshi Restaurant built in Jiangning by Inner Demon Ning Yi more than ten years ago. After Ning Yi killed the king and rebelled, the Takeshi Restaurant was taken back by the imperial court. It was classified as the property of Princess Cheng and changed its name. After the Fairness Party came over, Gao Huiyun, the Martial Tyrant under the King of Chakravarti, changed the place into the Golden Tower according to the simple wishes of the common people and hosted banquets to entertain guests. In the following months, because people were used to coming here to eat and talk, it became prosperous.
As for the relationship between the Golden Tower and Ning Yi, people were not willing to talk about it in public, but in private, this news had been circulating all the time. People stepped into the restaurant that Ning Yi had established back then, pointing fingers, laughing, and cursing. In their hearts, they seemed to have succeeded in humiliating that person in the southwest. At the very least, they seemed to have proved that they were 'not weaker than others'. This was a private psychological satisfaction. Occasionally, people would fight here, and it seemed to be especially grand.
That night, Chen Jue of the Undead Guard hosted a banquet and invited Meng Zhutao of the Grudge Society, who was also one of the Eight Deacons. Apart from "Heaven Blade" Tan Zheng and "Monkey King" Li Yanfeng from "Chakravarti King", "Equality King" Jin Yongsheng, Dan Lifu, Guo Shengtian under "Heavenly King Gao", and many other experts who attended the meeting.
Apart from the Fairness Party, Dai Mengwei's envoy group was also invited to the banquet at the Golden Tower on this day. The leader of this delegation was called Lv Zhongming, who was Dai Mengwei's most trusted disciple. His several deputies, including "Edgeless Sword" Wei He, "Flowery Fist" Chen Bian, "Soul Breaking Spear" Qiu Zhangying, and so on, were all famous swordsmen in the past.
After the delegation entered the city, they began to sell Dai Mengwei's ideas about the Chinese Martial Arts Society. Although they were inevitably ridiculed in private, Dai Mengwei's side promised to let everyone see the result of the Bianliang battle before making a decision, which was quite generous.
This was actually similar to the hunger marketing in the later generations. The Chinese Martial Arts Society that Dai Mengwei threw out could not be fulfilled immediately, nor did she require everyone to place a bet immediately. Correspondingly, as long as one participated in it, it would be a situation of being supported by others.
At this moment, they swore to make a name for themselves. If Dai Mengwei could not conquer Bianliang in the future, the promise would be invalid, and the participants here would not suffer any loss. However, if Dai Mengwei really conquered Bianliang, the promise would bring benefits. For the busybodies in Jiangning, it was indeed a profitable business without any harm.
In addition, if some people occasionally accused Dai Mengwei of "betraying the country for glory", Lv Zhongming, as Dai Mengwei's disciple, would quote the classics and begin to talk about the dangers of the Huaxia army reopening the road.
The general trend of the world must be united after a long period of separation. However, if the Huaxia Empire's army can't achieve anything in 50 years, the whole world will be in chaos for another 50 years. Dai Mengwei has formed a relatively complete theoretical support for this principle. Lv Zhongming's eloquent and impassioned speech, coupled with his scholarly bearing and dignified appearance, many people can't help but nod after listening to him. They felt that with the Huaxia army's radicalism, there was indeed such a risk that they would not be able to change their direction in the future.
In this way, Dai Mengwei threw out an empty promise, and for a moment, it caused a huge stir in the city of Jiangning. A group of busybodies rushed to the front, saying that if Dai Mengwei could restore the old capital one day, everyone would definitely go to congratulate him. This kind of binding atmosphere of public opinion also more effectively spread Dai Mengwei's ideas. Lv Zhongming invited guests to a banquet in the city every two days, just in time to guide this kind of public opinion to continue to ferment. It could really be called a commendable trading behavior.
On this day, he booked the entire floor of the Golden Tower. Among the people he invited to the banquet were members of the diplomatic mission sent by Liu Guangshi. The envoy sent by Liu Guangshi was called Gu Anhe, and he had long been acquainted with Lv Zhongming. Gu Anhe's deputy envoy happened to be "Monkey King" Li Yanfeng, who was attending the banquet upstairs today. Thus, on one side were the representatives of the major forces within the Fairness Party, and on the other side were the important figures of the diplomatic mission. Both sides colluded with each other and immediately booked the entire Golden Tower. They also set up tables and chairs in the front courtyard downstairs, inviting heroes from all over. In a short time, the entire Golden Tower was held within the boundaries of the Golden Tower.
Ever since Takeshi began to popularize Wuxia in his storytelling, in the past ten years or so, the heroes of the underworld loved this "Hero Conference" the most. In the past month or so, in the city of Jiangning, large and small gatherings emerged one after another. From small gatherings of three to five good friends on the side of the road, to large gatherings of underworld people debating in the lobby of an inn, none of them did not want to be crowned with some heroic title.
Everyone talked about spreading the Northern Fist to the South, learning martial arts to save the country, or setting up a battle array in the open space to learn from each other. As long as there was even the slightest bit of formality, it would become a "good story" in the mouths of the participants.
On this night, apart from those at the level of the Five Great Kings, almost half of the second-class figures with real power in the Golden Tower were present. It could really be called a gathering of heroes. After the news spread, the heroes and men of insight who walked nearby all came to pay their respects and participate. "King of Chakra", Lv Zhongming, and other parties also sent people to stand guard at the door. If they met people of the Jianghu who came because of the fame, they would shake hands and announce their names. If they met rather famous scholars, as long as they recognized them, they would also announce their names and enter to welcome them.
Just like that, with the announcement of powerful nicknames and origins, the newly added seats on the first floor of the Golden Tower and in the courtyard outside were gradually filled by heroes from all walks of life.
In the midst of the toasts, some heroes and scholars who were better at handling affairs and talking came forward. Some expressed their respect for the "Party of Justice", some expressed their admiration for Meng Zhutao and the others, some loudly expressed their understanding of the hatred of the country, and some even complimented Dai Mengwei, Liu Guangshi, and the others. As the crowd responded, Meng Zhutao, Chen Juefang, and the others gained face. Lv Zhongming sold Dai Mengwei's ideas and gained some results. Heroes from all walks of life got to enjoy themselves. It was indeed a scene of joy and harmony between the host and the guests.
Of course, since it was a Heroes' Assembly, martial arts competitions and exchanges were inevitable. This Golden Tower was originally designed by Ning Yi. The drainage and beautification of the large courtyard were done very well. The courtyard was paved with large bluestone slabs and small pebbles. Although it had been raining for several days and the road outside had already become muddy, the courtyard here had not become a muddy land. Occasionally, some confident warriors would enter the field and fight with each other.
At this time, if they met someone who was skilled and had a good fight, Chen Juefang, Meng Zhutao, and the others would wave their hands and invite them upstairs to drink with them. This could be considered as a proof of allegiance. The experts upstairs would comment on them and help them become famous. After that, they would naturally be roped in. Compared to painstakingly passing through the arenas in the city, this way of promotion was much more convenient.
"I am Mingming from the East of the River. People of the Jianghu gave me the bandit name of Wild Blade in Troubled Times. Brother, have you heard of my name?"
After checking the surrounding roads for a while and seeing that many people from all walks of life had already entered the Golden Tower, You Hongzhuo went over to register his name. The person guarding the door could be considered an expert from the Great Radiant Sect who was quite skilled in martial arts. When the two of them exchanged blows, they were evenly matched in terms of strength. With a face full of smiles, the person pointed to a place and then got someone to chant loudly.
"East River! Wild Blade in Troubled Times, You Mingming — Hero You has arrived! "
In this era, the names of heroes were not as particular as in the books. Therefore, although Wild Blade in Troubled Times was called You Mingming, it did not attract too much attention. At most, someone on the second floor asked Heavenly Blade Tan Zheng,
"Back then, Grandpa Tan's name shook the River East River. He was famous for his saber arts. Do you have any impression of this Wild Blade in Troubled Times?"
Tan Zheng only shook his head and smiled. "Since there are the words' troubled times' in his name, he must be a young hero who has made a name for himself not long ago. I have never heard of him, so I must be ignorant. However, in recent years, there have been years of war in East River of Hebei. To be able to fight his way out there, he must have amazing abilities and cannot be underestimated. "
He was now a feudal lord and an elder of the saber arts. He was well aware of the principle of being supported by others. Therefore, he gave good comments to those of the younger generation he did not know.
You Hongzhuo found a place to sit down. Seeing a few warriors debating about the saber arts of the world, he only applauded and did not participate. Then, he took the opportunity to go to the toilet to carefully observe the sentries and security situation inside the Golden Tower.
Although those who dared to open their doors to receive guests from all over quickly established their reputation, they naturally could not prevent people with ulterior motives from infiltrating or opponents from causing trouble. Of course, in Jiangning City at this moment, the world's most powerful man, Lin Zongwu, was the retired emperor of the "Chakra King". Chen Juefang, Meng Zhutao, Li Yanfeng, Tan Zheng, and the others who were overseeing this place were also first-class experts in Jianghu. Coupled with the power of the "Immortal Guard" and the "Grudge Association", if someone really dared to cause trouble, whether it was a one-on-one fight in martial arts or a competition of power, it would not end well.
The other party also understood the hidden dangers of this kind of thing. The entire security situation was tight on the inside. Inside the Golden Tower, a large number of sentries kept an eye on the kitchen, serving dishes, and other links to avoid the risk of poisoning. Even the people from the Green Forest who took the opportunity to walk around could not help but be scrutinized a few times.
You Hongzhuo simply walked around and then turned back, not wanting to cause trouble. He had enmity with Tan Zheng and Kuang Wenbai, so he was not in a hurry to take revenge. This time, he was prepared to find a way to kill Chen Juefang, but the latter's Lightness Skill and vigilance were strong, so he had to find a good opportunity.
He sat like this for a while, listening to a group of Green Forest ruffians at the same table talk about how they were familiar with a certain Jianghu leader, "Old Man Liu Tong", and how they talked and laughed. When it was past seven in the evening, the round of fighting on the field had subsided, and the people upstairs invited the victors to drink. Just as they were flattering and enjoying themselves, an unforeseen event finally occurred at the banquet.
It happened at a square table opposite You Hongzhuo. Four people who seemed to be in the same group took out white linen clothes and put them on. These four people were three men and one woman. The woman in the lead looked to be in her early twenties, and the three men beside her were slightly older, and they took out a few steel whips and maces from their cloth bags.
Wearing mourning clothes on such an occasion, it was obvious that something was about to happen. By the time the people who were maintaining order nearby wanted to stop them, it was already too late. The woman in the lead carried a memorial tablet and walked out. The older of the three men who accompanied her shouted in front of the court, "Meng Zhutao, you bastard who deceived your master and destroyed your ancestors! We're here, do you dare to come downstairs and see — "
The other man shouted, "Senior Brother, come and see Master's memorial tablet!"
The noise on the second floor temporarily stopped, and in the courtyard on the first floor, the crowd whispered to each other, causing a buzzing sound. The crowd thought to themselves that there was going to be a good show to watch. Nearby, a steward under the command of "Chakra King" came over and wanted to stop them, but some of the onlookers also spoke up, "Let them say what they want to say."
"I think this young lady looks pretty good …"
In a place where "Chakra King" and the others were playing host, if they tried to cause trouble by force, they would be overwhelmed to death by the other side. Since these four people dared to show up, they naturally had something to say. Immediately, the man who spoke first told everyone the ins and outs of this visit in a loud voice.
It turned out that Meng Zhutao, one of the Eight Enforcers under "Chakra King" and the leader of "Enmity Society", was originally a disciple of a small school that moved south from the north. This school was good at fighting with one or two whips. The previous leader was called Ling Shengwei, and Meng Zhutao was the eldest disciple who came to learn martial arts. He also had several junior brothers and Ling Shengwei's daughter, Ling Chu, who could be considered as the last junior sister.
The small school that Ling Shengwei led was not famous, but it could be said that Meng Zhutao was very kind to Meng Zhutao. Not only did he teach her all the martial arts in the school, but he also had the idea of taking Meng Zhutao as his son-in-law and betrothed Ling Chu to him as his fiancée. Originally, he thought that Ling Chu would be a little older, so the two of them could get married. Who knew that Meng Zhutao was so capable and so fickle? A few years ago, he made friends with all kinds of bandits and became a big shot in the underworld, which made him very unhappy with Ling Shengwei.
Later, when the Female Immortal went south for the fourth time, the people of the world had no way to make a living. Meng Zhutao gathered the underworld forces to cause trouble, and Ling Shengwei went to reason with him several times. In the last time, the master and disciple fought, and Ling Shengwei was seriously injured by Meng Zhutao. After returning home, he suffered in depression for a year, and then died.
The gratitude and grudges of the underworld, if one were to really talk about it, were nothing more than stories. Especially in the past two years, when the world was in chaos, not to mention the master and disciple falling out, even brothers fighting each other was not rare in this world. The man who spoke up to this point had a sorrowful expression on his face.
"... When my master Ling Gong was still alive, he tried to cover up this matter, and also stopped us from seeking revenge, so that we could not cause any more trouble! I know that he saw with his own eyes how powerful Senior Brother was. First, he occupied a mountain and became a king. Then, he followed the Fairness Party and became one of the Eight Enforcers under Marshal Xu. If we went to look for him, it would be no different from throwing an egg against a rock. Perhaps we wouldn't even see him, and we would be buried without knowing why. As for crying out for our grievances, no one would hear it. "
"... But a master is like a parent. If we don't take revenge, how can we stand in this world! After my master passed away, we also happened to hear the news of the Jiangning Conference, and knew that today, all the heroes of the world have gathered. With the status and prestige of the various seniors, Meng Zhutao will definitely not be able to cover the sky with one hand! "
"... Heroes, seniors!" The man cupped his hands and looked around. "Today, Meng Zhutao's power is overwhelming, and our deaths are not to be regretted. I only hope that everyone can remember this matter, and in the future, spread the news of this lowly person and what happened today! I believe that there will be a day when there will be justice for my master. Thank you so much! "
His words were impassioned, and in the end, he no longer hoped for justice today, but only hoped that the matter would be exposed in broad daylight. This was a method to provoke them. Immediately, someone from the Greenwood Forest said, "Since you came to reason today, you might not die."
"Everything in the world cannot be raised above the word 'reason'..."
Someone else said, "Mister Meng, this matter must be explained clearly."
"The Resentment Association is one of the Eight Enforcers, and they have the power to punish. If we can't explain this matter, the Fairness Party will not be able to convince the masses!"
Amidst such public opinion, You Hongzhuo hid in the crowd and said a few words, "Meng Zhutao deceived his master and destroyed his ancestors, don't be afraid!"
"I, Eagle Hero Huang Ping, will support you!"
He was highly skilled in martial arts. At this time, he hid in the crowd and deliberately fanned the flames. When he spoke, no one discovered where he was. However, this was also because there were not too many experts paying attention, so he purposely said a few words and then restrained himself. In his heart, he admired Meng Zhutao for being able to keep his composure. He allowed them to finish their speech, and did not forcefully interrupt them midway.
Thus, after a period of noise from below, the upstairs was so quiet that it was puzzling. When the initial wave of noise died down, a figure could be seen coming down from upstairs.
The design of this Golden Tower was extravagant. The lobby on the first floor was quite high, but to most people in the Jianghu, it was not difficult to jump down from the window on the second floor. However, this figure slowly walked down from inside the tower, step by step. The guests on the first floor made way for the person to walk out of the hall and into the courtyard. Everyone could see the person's appearance clearly. They saw that he was tall, had an imposing face, and had the back of a tiger and the waist of an ape. Anyone who saw him could see that he was born with great strength. Even if he did not practice martial arts, with this kind of body, three to five men would not be his match in a fight.
Some people who had stayed in Jiangning for a few days and began to familiarize themselves with the "Chakra King" faction could not help but think of the "Martial Tyrant" Gao Huiyun. She also had the same Vajra posture. It was said that on the battlefield, when she wielded a spear, she was especially ferocious and invincible. As the world's number one person, Lin Zongwu also had a body like a mountain, just a little fatter.
As the leader of the "Enmity Society", Meng Zhutao was in charge of internal and external punishment. He had a square face and a large iron ruler on his back. It was slightly longer than a steel whip and a mace, but slightly shorter than a rod. When some people saw this thing, they remembered his former nickname, "Heaven Measuring Ruler".
Just like that, he appeared in front of everyone. His eyes were calm as he looked around. The majesty in his calmness made everyone quiet down, waiting for him to make a statement. He looked at Ling Chu, who was in the middle of the courtyard, and the tablet in her hands. He slowly walked a few steps forward, lifted the hem of his clothes, and knelt on the ground. Then, he solemnly kowtowed three times to the tablet on the stone.
After such a solemn bow, Meng Zhutao prostrated on the ground for a while before standing up. His gaze swept across the three men and one woman in front of him, then he said, "It is good that you are not dead. But why bother to come and join in the fun? "
The man who spoke first said, "How can I not come to avenge my parents!" His voice was so loud that even the deaf could hear.
Meng Zhutao glanced at him. "Yu Bin, you are the second brother. After Master and I die, you should protect these junior brothers and sisters and keep them away from danger. But your mind is still so dirty. You cut out the beginning and the end of your words. How despicable. "
Only then did everyone know that the second brother who spoke was called Yu Bin.
"Cut out the beginning and the end of my words?" Yu Bin said, "Eldest senior brother, let me ask you. Did Master disapprove of your actions? Every time he tried to reason with you, they parted on bad terms? Last time, was it a fight between the two of you that seriously injured Master? After he returned home, he initially told us that he was robbed by refugees and fell into a trap. He ordered us not to look for him again. If he didn't leak it later, we wouldn't have known that the injury was caused by you! "
"This is where you cut out the beginning and the end of your words." Meng Zhutao sighed. "If you want to ask me, then I will also ask you. Every time Master came to reason with me, did he always bring a large amount of rice, vegetables, and fruits home? You said you disapproved of my actions. Let me ask you. The war outside has been dangerous for so many years. How many people in Yu Village are on my side, and how many are on your side? When the Jurchen came south, the entire Yu Village was destroyed, and everyone became refugees. Let me ask you, how did you guys survive? How did you live better than others? Let everyone see how your faces are … "
Meng Zhutao paused, then his voice sounded like muffled thunder in the courtyard. "Junior brothers and sisters, do you know what it means to eat children? Have you … eaten children!? "
His question resounded through the Golden Tower. Some people in the crowd turned pale. In fact, in the past few years when the Jurchen came south, there had been many tragic events. During the two years when the Jurchen rampaged, all kinds of resources were plundered. Although they had left, the destroyed production in Jiangnan was still slowly recovering. People lived by eating from the rich and devouring each other. It was just that no one would talk about these things in a dignified situation.
At this moment, torches were lit around the courtyard. Through the flickering light, the crowd carefully sized up the people seeking revenge. Only then did they discover that these people weren't weak at all. According to Meng Zhutao, they had been living well because of his help.
Seeking revenge for Master was a righteous thing to do, but if they had always received help from their enemies, then it was a bit ridiculous.
Yu Bin's expression changed several times. "Is this the reason why you killed Master?"
Meng Zhutao looked at him with disgust. He looked around and after a while, he said in a clear voice.
"I know that everyone has doubts about what happened today. They say that I, Meng Hao, can cover the Heavens with one hand, but I don't. Today, I will allow them to say what they want to say. However, I will also explain the ins and outs of the matter for everyone to judge. As for the truth of the matter, I will leave it to you all to decide. "
He faced the crowd and solemnly cupped his fists.
"I, Meng Zhutao, have been practicing martial arts since I was young. I've learned from three masters since I was young, and the last one was Old Hero Ling. He taught me the Steel Whip Technique and taught me all the techniques he knew. I, Meng Zhutao, have treated him like a father."
At this moment, he was the commander of tens of thousands of people under the command of the Turning Wheel King. His words carried a dignified aura. Compared to his junior brothers and sisters in the courtyard, his appearance and aura were much more dignified. Many of the people of the Lulin Forest who were present heard that he had acknowledged three masters in succession, so they did not find it strange at all. They all thought that with his physique, he was the perfect candidate to practice martial arts. If an ordinary martial arts master saw him, they would be delighted to see him and teach him all their skills. It was a very natural thing.
Someone else looked at the two sides and thought about how Ling Shengwei's sect was nameless and the rest of the disciples he taught were only mediocre. As for Meng Zhutao, it wasn't because of Ling Shengwei's whip technique that Meng Zhutao was able to create such a huge commotion. Rather, it was because Meng Zhutao was a natural born hero. Learning the Ling Clan's whip technique made it seem as if the Ling Clan's whip technique was fortunate enough to fall into his hands.
Meng Zhutao said, "Because I brought my skills with me, Old Hero Ling and I are like father and son. However, there are some differences in our judgment of the world and our way of doing things. Old Hero Ling and I often have discussions, but it is different from what these junior brothers and sisters think. That is a debate between gentlemen, and not a simple yes-man between a master and his disciple … Let me let everyone know that when I became Old Hero Ling's disciple, the Central Plains had fallen, and the sect was heading south. These few people here are either young or children, so how could they know about the relationship between Old Hero Ling and me? "
"… The Lady Zhenren searched the mountains and the sea. After a period of chaos, we, master and disciple, settled in the Yu family village on the north side of the Yangtze River. Only then did this second disciple, Yu Bin, enter the sect … After the Lady Zhenren left, during the years of the Jianshuo dynasty, the situation in Jiangnan was great. Flowers were embroidered and oil was cooked on the fire. Relying on the northerners who had lost their land, Jiangnan became rich. Some people even shouted loudly to fight back. But I always knew that once the Lady Zhenren fought again, these prosperous scenes were just castles in the air, they would collapse with a push."
"... Old Hero Ling was a strong-willed person. Outsiders said that the southerners should return to the north, and the southerners should return to the north. He said that the southerners did not welcome us, so he stayed in the Yu family village and refused to go south. Everyone, the Wu dynasty later trained their troops in Jiangning, Zhenjiang, and other places. They called this area the Yangtze River defensive line. Although there were many places north of the Yangtze River that belonged to them, who could stop Old Hero Ling when the army of Old Hero Ling came? Old Hero Ling wanted to stay in the Yu family village. I respected him as my master, so it was difficult to persuade him. "
"... But living in one place meant having feelings for that place. Old Hero Ling and I stayed in the Yu family village for many years. The Yu family village did not only consist of us! There were more than seventy families of three surnames living there! I knew that Old Hero Ling would come sooner or later, and these people could not leave in advance. For the sake of the big picture, since the eighth year of Jianshuo, I have been preparing for the disaster of war that would come one day! Everyone, I came from the north, and I know what it feels like to have one's family destroyed and one's family killed! "
Meng Zhutao's words were powerful and resonant. When everyone heard this, they felt admiration in their hearts. During the most prosperous years of Jiangnan, everyone felt that the day of the counterattack on the Central Plains was just around the corner. Who knew that this Meng Zhutao had already foreseen the inevitable defeat of the army at that time? Even You Hongzhuo, who was in the crowd, could not help but feel admiration. What kind of foresight was this?
It was no wonder that he was the one who had reached this position today.
"Old Hero Ling had his own thoughts about the disaster of Old Hero Ling coming south. He felt that one day when he faced the army of the Jin, all he had to do was to resist with all his might and die for justice! Everyone, this kind of thinking is what a hero would do. Meng Zhutao admired and agreed with him. But in this world, there are people who will die for justice, and there also needs to be people who will try their best to turn things around so that more people can live. Just like the people around me, like these junior brothers and sisters, like those people in the Yu family village. Old Hero Ling and I dying is not to be regretted, but are we going to throw all these people onto the battlefield and let them die!? "
"Regarding this matter, I had many discussions with Old Hero Ling. I understood his thoughts, and he also understood mine. However, when it came to doing things, Master's way of doing things was straightforward. He just sat at home and waited for Old Hero Ling to come, but I, Meng, had to make many plans in advance. "
"At that time, Old Hero Ling had not yet come south. I befriended various heroes of Jiangbei, occupied land in the mountains, and hoarded rice. Frankly speaking, there were black and white methods in between, and I will not defend myself. When I was working outside, I would occasionally return to the Yu family village and see these junior brothers and sisters … they lived their lives innocently, and I felt comforted in my heart, including this junior sister of mine, Miss Ling Chu. She is Master's daughter and also has an engagement with me. Because I rarely return, she and I … are not familiar with each other. She spends most of her time playing with a few senior brothers. She has an extremely good relationship with this fourth junior brother, and I have long known that. "
Meng Zhutao looked around. Among the three men who had come today, the one in the middle might be Ling Shengwei's fourth disciple. Meng Zhutao looked at Ling Chu, and then at him. "You two are already married, right?"
Ling Chu, who was dressed in mourning clothes, trembled slightly. The fourth junior brother's eyes also flickered, and he found it difficult to answer.
Meng Zhutao nodded.
"That is also very good."
The crowd was in an uproar.
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