"Old He came prepared this time. He's going to reveal the dagger."
The sky had already darkened, and Jiang Ning City was illuminated by specks of light near and far. In a teahouse with yellow lights, a few silhouettes seemed to be meeting as usual. They made tea as usual and began to talk about ordinary topics.
The meeting on the first of September had just ended, so it was naturally not too special to talk about current affairs. However, considering the real identity of these people in the teahouse, every topic they talked about actually had a profound meaning.
"Sky Measuring Ruler" Meng Zhutao, "Martial Tyrant" Gao Huiyun, "Jackdaw" Chen Juefang, and "Tuo He Loose Practitioner" Xu Longbiao, whose martial arts skills and status were not low. These four people were basically equivalent to half of the upper echelons of the "Revolving Wheel King" in Jiangning City. After dinner, the four of them simply rested in this teahouse.
In a casual tone, the first to speak was the tall "Sky Measuring Ruler" Meng Zhutao, whose shoulder was still wrapped in bandages. As he spoke, he poured tea for them. "What do you think?"
"I think the dagger will be revealed when the dagger is revealed. Not necessarily." Chen Juefang picked up his teacup and shook his head with a smile. "The things that Old He has thrown out are not without purpose. Don't you all know the problems that the Party of Justice has? The five kings have issued orders to many factions. Since ancient times, they have never been able to last long. I think it's almost time to solve this problem. Look at the questions he threw out today, but no one answered. This means that the map is not empty. The dagger has not been revealed yet. "
"Old He must have an answer in his heart." Gao Huiyun, who was as tall and burly as Meng Zhutao, smiled. "It's nothing more than looking at the opinions of all parties before choosing the right time to throw it out … What do you think, Mr. Xu?"
"Tuo He Loose Practitioner" Xu Longbiao was in his early fifties. His hair was half white and he had a long beard. Seeing that everyone had spoken, he also smiled. "In the end, the most important thing about the questions raised by the King of Justice is who has the final say. If you want to be more detailed, it's nothing more than how to play the game next … Isn't this already within everyone's expectations? Since he has thrown out a problem, this time, we have to solve it. The Jiangning Hero Conference will be held for a month. Everyone will discuss in private for a month and come up with a way to play the game. Those who disagree will be beaten up. I'm sure everyone understands. It's simple. "
"Old Xu is thorough. You hit the nail on the head." After Xu Longbiao said that, the others picked up their cups and clinked them with a smile.
"But …" After a while, Chen Jue picked his ear with his little finger. "… Since the problem was thrown out by Old He, in the big picture, it means that Old He wants to take back power … It doesn't make sense for him to be in charge of this matter."
"With the title of the Prince of Justice, it's not surprising that he would act like this."
"There's nothing special about his reputation, but the five parties of the Party of Justice have always been fighting their own battles. None of them have eaten a single bite of the King of Justice's rice. He's already taken advantage of them in name. If he still wants to take advantage of them on a practical level, I don't think anyone will be willing."
"Didn't you see it at the meeting? To be honest, it's just like what Old Chen said just now. For our Party of Justice to develop to this point, we should think about who has the final say and how. The problem that Old He threw out isn't without reason. But these problems shouldn't be thrown out. At the very least, he should have discussed it with the five parties and thrown it out together … Now that he wants to show off, the other parties will just muddy the waters and muddy the waters. To put it bluntly, they haven't even bent their wrists yet and they're already being pushed down by him. Who would be willing? "
Everyone drank their tea and slowly chatted for a while. Xu Longbiao frowned. "The Prince of Justice's actions this time are indeed a bit strange. Such an important matter should have been discussed in private by the five great kings, and then discussed at the meeting. How come this time … it wasn't handled beautifully. In the past, everyone said that the Prince of Justice cared about the overall situation. During the first meeting, everyone praised him endlessly … "
"Several days ago, the five of them met, but it didn't seem to be a happy discussion …"
"A year ago was a year ago. At that time, everyone was living in poverty, so of course they would treat the wise with respect. Now that the Party of Justice has become extravagant, Mr He compares himself to Mr Ning of the Southwest. Scholars have always been like this … "
Chen Juefang and Gao Huiyun laughed as they spoke. On the other side, Meng Zhutao fiddled with her tea and also laughed.
"How could they possibly come to an agreement? Everyone, who has the final say is a big problem. In this situation, is there even a problem of what to do? Is that a small problem? Our Party of Justice's five parties, after conquering a territory, will divide the land and land. Our methods of doing things are all different. On Heavenly King Gao's side, he likes to fight. Against the landlords and gentry under him, he fights the least. As long as these people are willing to help and join in, there will actually be fewer incidents of a family being destroyed. The Prince of Justice's side has strict rules. Some people say that compared to the other parties, fighting the landlords over there isn't a lot of joy … "
He paused. "Afterwards, from the Prince of Equality to us, to Zhou and Shang, each of us has our own set of methods … Let's not talk about the others. Just take Yanluo Zhou for example. His method of killing off all the rich, and then killing them all over again. Who could stand that? He's a lunatic … and yet, this lunatic doesn't listen to the advice of others. He's very reasonable. If we don't have a firm attitude, we won't be able to accomplish anything. I've heard that Zhou Shang has been reading all sorts of pamphlets from the southwest. He's much more powerful than that Rentu Ning of the southwest. He's always said that Ning Yi is a hypocrite and can't accomplish anything. He Wen is a wishy-washy person and can't accomplish anything either. In this world, the only one who can accomplish great things is him … "
At this point, Meng Zhutao shook his head and laughed. "You see, the problem of who has the final say isn't necessarily unsolvable. In the end, it's nothing more than our five parties sending people to discuss what to do. But as for how to do it, how to resolve it, Zhou Shang won't agree. Taking a step back, will he do what He Wen did, or will he do what we do? Of course, we can't become a lunatic like Zhou Shang, but will you be willing to do what He Wen did? "
Gao Huiyun laughed and shook her head. "There's something to talk about."
"How to talk is a big problem." Xu Longbiao took a sip of tea. "Let's be frank. Everyone should have received an invitation."
The other three looked at each other. Gao Huiyun didn't care. She smiled. "Let's not talk about the others. Gao Chang and Lin Jiaojiu invited me to a meal first. I've already reported it. Master Xu said that it's fine to eat since he's invited quite a few people. "
"He Wen's side has strict rules. Lin Jiaojiu commands the army and doesn't care about trifles. I've heard that he has a lot of complaints about the Prince of Justice's rules … Old Gao is also an army commander. Do you think there's a chance for this?" Meng Zhutao asked.
"It's hard to say." Gao Huiyun shook her head. She smiled. "It's still early. Let's find out first. What about you, Old Meng? "
Meng Zhutao spread his hands and counted with his fingers. "He Wen, Gao Chang, Fu Pingbo, Shi Baofeng, Jin Yongsheng, Chen Yanda … I'm curious as to why Zhou Shang also wants to talk to me. Wei Yiwen also sent an invitation …"
"Old Meng is still popular." Everyone laughed. "A man of the moment."
"It's still early. This is a meeting on the surface. Making connections in private is the main point. Before Old He reveals his true intentions, no one can escape." Meng Zhutao smiled faintly. "But the few of you better not lose control."
"I'm loyal to Master Xu." Chen Jue expressed.
Xu Longbiao smiled. "Master Xu is from the same family."
"Let's wait and see." Gao Huiyun said.
"I'm joking." Meng Zhutao said. "I'm joking."
After that, everyone drank a few more cups of tea.
Gao Huiyun changed the topic.
"Old Meng, how's the matter with your Junior Brother and Junior Sister?"
"Why do you ask?" Meng Zhutao raised his eyebrows.
"The matter with Jin Lou hasn't been closed yet. There are people secretly watching you … Or is it about you covering up for the murderer? After all, Gu Anhe is dead. The only people who know the identity of those involved in the matter are your Junior Brother and Junior Sister. Plus, you're in charge of the Resentment Society. So there are some rumors recently. It sounds like they're targeting you …"
"Who? Or that monkey? "Meng Zhutao said with a faint smile.
"It's not that serious." Gao Huiyun waved her hand. "Although the Monkey King is a rising star and has some ambition, he knows his limits. That day, he used your matter to make a fuss. It was his fault, but after Master Xu made up for his loss, he wouldn't do it endlessly … Didn't he specially come to you to apologize?"
Chen Jue, who was at the side, said, "This matter is because your side was too obvious. To put it bluntly, the next Jiangning Assembly is just to choose a method to decide who has the final say. The five of us will be involved, so it's impossible for He Wen to cover the sky with one hand. Most likely … we'll set up a new organization at the top and discuss it. When the time comes, those who can enter this circle will be the ones with the true power. Old Meng, you're in a high position. It's not strange for some people to beat you up for no reason. "
Xu Longbiao smiled. "At the end of the day, it's all because of the Monkey King. If it weren't for him, I'm afraid no one would dare to follow."
On the night of the incident at the Golden Tower, Li Yanfeng, who had lost face, found an excuse to flip out at Meng Zhutao. Then, Xu Zhaonan came out to calm him down, but the reason he used to flip out had now become a new problem. Meng Zhutao was silent for a moment, then put his hand to his mouth and smiled. "Li Yanfeng and Tan Tian Dao have a good relationship, so I'll give Tan Zheng some face."
"Even if you want to cause trouble for him, I have no objections." Chen Jue, who had a good relationship with Meng Qi, laughed and said, "But I'm not trying to criticize you, Brother Meng. Some people say that brothers are like limbs, and wives are like clothes. Although this saying is wrong, if you really want to stand up for someone, you should at least stand up for your own woman. Look at those good-for-nothing junior brothers and sisters of yours. They're engaged to their junior brothers, and they want to kill you. That whip on your shoulder was also hit by them. You … Why did you have to go through all this?"
Everyone nodded slightly. Meng Zhutao's gaze swept over, and then he smiled faintly.
"… That's what I like, brother."
There was a moment of silence in front of them.
"…"
"… Alright."
"… You're smart. You know how to have fun."
"… Brother Meng, as expected, the capable can do anything."
The few of them laughed and expressed their admiration for Meng Zhutao. After that, they drank a few more cups of tea before they prepared to leave. Chen Jue Fang even had a few heart-to-heart talks with Meng Zhutao.
"I don't care who started the rumors about you outside. Capture some of them and kill some of them first. Treat it as a warning to others. Be quick. You can't delay matters like power. If you don't want to do it, I can do it for you. "
"Understood." Meng Zhutao nodded. "I know what I'm doing. Do it yourself."
"Alright." Chen Jue Fang patted his arm.
This simple tea party was originally Meng Zhutao's suggestion. When it ended, Chen Jue Fang, Gao Huiyun, and Xu Longbiao each left. Only Meng Zhutao remained in the teahouse. He watched the three of them leave, and he sat quietly for a while while the lights flickered.
The night passed, and some time passed. Meng Zhutao left the teahouse and took a carriage to a courtyard in the city that was currently protected by the Grudge Society. In a room deep within the courtyard, he visited his Second Junior Brother, Yu Bin, who was heavily injured and unconscious. An old medical officer was by his side.
On the day of the incident at Golden Tower, Yu Bin had taken advantage of Meng Zhutao's distraction to launch a sneak attack with his whips, causing Meng Zhutao's shoulder to be injured. He had yet to recover, but Yu Bin, who had launched the sneak attack, was hit by Meng Zhutao's whip and nearly died. Later, even though Meng Zhutao arranged for people to treat him, his condition was still not optimistic.
"… Let's not talk about whether his lower body can recover to walk." After asking the medical officer for a while, Meng Zhutao sighed. "Can we just let him come back to life?"
Meng Zhutao lowered his tone. The old doctor was also a little nervous. After hesitating for a while, he said, "Actually, doctors have the heart of a parent. We have already done what should be done. Whether he can wake up or not … is still up to him … or luck …"
This answer was not much different from the answer he had given several days ago. If he continued asking, he would at most get a more detailed explanation of the pathology. Meng Zhutao was silent for a while, then nodded.
When he left the room, there were three people standing under the eaves in the courtyard, looking at him. They were his Junior Sister, Ling Chu, and the other two Junior Brothers. The fourth Junior Brother was Ling Chu's husband.
The three of them also had unhealed injuries.
"Surnamed Meng, when are you going to let us go?"
The three of them looked at Meng Zhutao with unkind eyes, but only the Junior Sister, Ling Chu, still dared to ask such a question. Perhaps it was because he had spoiled her too much when they were young. Meng Zhutao's eyes swept over them coldly.
"When you've recovered, I'll send you away."
"We don't need your kindness. Let us go now!"
"It's chaotic outside, and there will be a war soon. With your martial arts and temperament, how many days can you survive with your injuries?"
"That's none of your business!"
"Can you beat me?"
"Just because you're strong in martial arts doesn't mean you're right …"
"If you can't beat me, then kneel down and listen to me!" In the night, Meng Zhutao's eyes suddenly became fierce. "Otherwise, I'll call twenty people and play with you in front of your man for the whole night. I'll let you know how dangerous the world is!"
These words tore through the night. Under the eaves, Ling Chu's eyes widened, and her mouth opened. At a certain moment, her face suddenly became pale. She was already a married woman, so she naturally understood the meaning of the other's words.
While she was speechless, Meng Zhutao waved her hand, turned around, and left.
Walking out of the courtyard and through the long eaves, he was followed by a deputy who came to report.
As the leader of the Grudge Society under the command of the "Turning Wheel King," he had to deal with a lot of things every day. Especially when the conference in September was about to begin, he had even more work to do. From time to time, there were even people who came to meet him secretly. This kind of thing took more than an hour. When he met one of the deputies in the study, he also asked about the matter that he was reminded of not long ago.
"… Who are the people who spread the rumors? Have you found out?"
"We haven't found out who the mastermind behind the scenes is, but we've found out some names of the people who handled it. For the time being … we haven't alerted them yet." The deputy handed over a name list.
Meng Zhutao looked at it and put it aside. "Continue to investigate who is behind the scenes. I'll find a chance to fight with the Monkey King Li Yanfeng in the next two days. After I beat him, no matter who is on this name list, capture them and drag them to an open place. Do it well. "
"Yes." The deputy nodded. He hesitated for a moment and then said in a low voice, "But according to the results of our investigation, it really has nothing to do with the Monkey King."
Meng Zhutao nodded. "Okay." She didn't look at him anymore.
The deputy left.
The night was as dark as ink.
Under the night sky, the lights in Jiangning City occasionally lit up and occasionally extinguished. These specks of fire were much more desolate than when the city was in its heyday. However, in the darkness under the light of the fire, countless schemes and secret connections were quietly taking place. The level of involvement and the possible consequences were getting bigger and bigger …
At midnight, the night wind whimpered.
Outside Jiangning City, near a dilapidated old house that was requisitioned as a military warehouse, two sneaky figures appeared under the cover of the night. They were exercising on the grass under the cover of the night. Although the light was dim at the beginning of the month, we could still see that the two people who appeared on the grass were the two famous heroes of Jiangning City, the Five-Foot Y-Demon and the Four-Foot Y-Demon.
However, at this moment, both of them had hair.
After doing a set of exercises on the grass and exhausting some of his energy, our Long Aotian and the Little Y-Demon put their hands on their hips and looked at the distant Jiangning City.
"Hmph, everyone thinks that I like to join in the fun. I'll run outside the city and see if you can catch me. Goku, wait for two days … No, tomorrow, when our injuries are healed, we'll go into the city and have fun! "
"Ah, Amitabha. Big brother … this hair, it's so uncomfortable …"
"Ah, Ah Mi Tofu. Only by going through hardships can you become a better person. Don't you know this principle … Moreover, there are portraits of us in the city. Your bald head is so conspicuous, it won't be easy to disguise yourself. How are we going to get in? Let me tell you, this disguise method is very advanced. No one will recognize us! "
Long Aotian said with his hands on his waist in the dark, his eyebrows furrowed fiercely.
"Hmph, wait until I regroup and enter the city. Monkey Li, Shitty Baby, don't even think about escaping — they'll all die! And you! Goku, it's not that I want to scold you, but who's your boss? Who gave you food? Next time you see that dark-skinned girl, you're not allowed to call her sister! Don't you know that you've lost all my face … Also, there's no need to talk about Jianghu morality with that kind of scum. The two of us can fight together. Why are you hesitating? That day, it looked like she was going to fight alone, but in reality, there were three of them ambushing the two of us. Two of them are black-hearted, and one of them is a cripple. If they really wanted to kill someone, even Fatty Lin wouldn't be able to stop them. They're very fierce — "
"Also …" Long Aotian's words were long-winded. In fact, he had repeated these words countless times in the past few days. The little monk cried and ran away like a rat.
"I'm sorry … Help me …"
"Don't run, I haven't finished yet —"
The two figures used the highest lightness skill in their lives. One chased while the other ran, and they were advancing rapidly …
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