The Kongtong Sect's leader saw that Lu Zhaizhu had indeed fallen into his trap, his face immediately brightened. He smiled and said, "Now Lu Zhaizhu, are you willing to listen to my conditions?" Lu Qian anxiously said, "Why are you keeping me in suspense? Tell me quickly! " The Kongtong Sect's leader laughed and said, "It's a long story. If I tell you, it'll make me seem like a naggy old man. Why don't we let Miss Chu tell it herself?"
Chu Menglin rolled his eyes and thought, "If I let these bandits help me, it'll only aggravate my crime of treason. The Pope will also find out faster. I'm not that stupid." He replied, "The 'Residual Shadow Sword' is an important treasure. The Sect's internal and external defenses are tight. How could I get it so easily? This old man is trying to get away, so he's talking nonsense. He thinks you're a fool, so he can play with you as he pleases. Lu Zhaizhu, you must distinguish right from wrong. You can't let him succeed. "
The Kongtong Sect's leader's face turned green. He shouted, "You say 'Lu Zhaizhu is wise', but you flatter and deceive him. What is your intention?" Lu Qian coldly interrupted, "Quiet! Each of you has your own version of the story. Which one do you want me to believe? "
Cheng Jiahua shouted, "I can testify!" Everybody's eyes immediately focused on him. Cheng Jiahua strode past the bandits and pointed to Chu Menglin, "Nonsense! Just now you told my Shifu that the 'Residual Shadow Sword' and 'Severing Soul's Tears' are part of the 'Seven Evils'. You also prepared to take the Senior to get the sword … "Chu Menglin said," Idiot, I was poisoned and the old man was threatening me. I had no choice but to pretend to compromise and muddle my way out. It was just a temporary expedient. "
"Humph," Cheng Jiahua snorted, "Da Zhaizhu, this witch used an excuse to deceive my Shifu. She admitted it with her own mouth. Who can guarantee that what she told you was not a temporary expedient? This witch is used to using the golden silkworm to escape its shell. Subordinate advocates that she be executed on the spot … "Lu Qian frowned and said," Subordinate? Who's subordinate are you? Our Azure Sky Village has never acknowledged you as a figure. You haven't even submitted your proof of allegiance, and now you're a crippled piece of trash. What great achievements can you achieve in the future? "
Cheng Jiahua's facial muscles twitched. "Very well," he said, "I'll kill this witch right now and set up this meritorious service." Taking a saber from another man, he shouted, "Accept your death!" Striding forward he thrust the saber. Chu Menglin leaned against the tree trunk, calm and composed. "Hold on," he said with a smile, "I advise you not to touch me. Your master has a favor to ask of me, and Master Lu is an old friend of mine. If they want to use me for their own benefit, they will have to please me first. They will definitely not mind sacrificing you. You won't even have the chance to perish together with me. If you're smart, you'll think it through. "
The Kongtong Sect's leader saw her fearless appearance. He and Lu Qian were clearly being manipulated by her. If the disciple suffered a loss, the master's face would not look good either. He cupped his hands toward Lu Qian and said, "Master Lu, Jiahua is my disciple. Please give this poor Taoist some face and accept him into your group."
Lu Qian looked at him with a grin. Gradually he turned his head to the sky and laughed heartily. "I say, Shixiong," he said, "You really have the guts to say that. Now whether you can save your own life is also within my consideration. Unexpectedly you're shamelessly pleading for someone else? I'm curious. If you tear off this old face of yours and sell it in the market, I wonder how many thousands of taels of gold you can sell it for? Since he's your disciple, why don't you bring him to the Kongtong Sect? " The Kongtong Sect's leader did not want to make a fool of himself in front of Chu Menglin. He had no choice but to bite the bullet and answer, "Jiahua is a talent. My humble sect only has a mess left. There's no future …"
Chu Menglin sternly said, "The establishment and development of each and every sect is entrusted with the painstaking efforts of successive generations of Sect Leaders. After several hundred years of consolidation and inheritance, how can there be a distinction between good and bad? First of all, you look down on your own sect. How can you be delusional enough to think you can get anything in return? It's obvious that you're incompetent. You've ruined the sect's foundation, yet you still want to slander it. How can you face the ancestors who are eagerly waiting for you underground? " The Kongtong Sect's leader did not know whether to laugh or cry. "Stinky girl," he said in his heart, "Why do I need you to think so highly of the Kongtong Sect?"
Cheng Jiahua saw that his usually arrogant master was also respectful to Lu Qian. Chu Menglin even relied on him to support him. He quickly weighed the pros and cons, and coldly said, "Like master, like disciple. Master Zhaizhu is not satisfied with me only because I'm incompetent. The disciples he taught are all three-legged cats. When they meet a real master, they won't be able to withstand a single blow. People walk to higher places, water flows to lower places. Today I am willing to take Master Lu as my master. In a few months I will see the results. Subordinate guarantees that I won't disappoint you. Besides, he and I have never formally taken him as our master, so it can't be considered as betraying our school. Master Zhaizhu, please grant my wish! "Finished speaking, he threw down his long saber, bent his knees and knelt in front of Lu Qian.
Lu Qian was startled. He heard the Kongtong Sect's leader blurted out, "You ungrateful little wretch …" Looking up, he saw Cheng Jiahua's angry expression. He was very pleased. Withdrawing his intention to humiliate him, he clapped his hands and said with a laugh, "Good, good. Indeed a famous master produces a brilliant disciple! Your Shifu has no other good points except that he knows how to steer according to the wind. It can be said that you have learned all his skills! Now I'll give you special permission to graduate. " He patted Cheng Jiahua's shoulder and said, "I'll accept you as my last disciple. You'll sit in the second position in the stronghold."
Cheng Jiahua was delighted. He propped his elbow on the ground and kowtowed three times, repeatedly expressing his gratitude. The bandits saw that Cheng Jiahua had just entered the stronghold and was immediately appointed as the second-in-command; they were dissatisfied. The Kongtong Sect's leader was fuming with anger. He angrily said, "It's rare that Master Lu is in the mood to accept a disciple. Do as you wish. But this kid's life is full of evil. He killed his whole family and crippled himself. I'm afraid he will cause your precious stronghold to go downhill.
Master Lu must be careful. "Lu Qian smiled and said," It's all right. Fate will take its own course. I am the best example. " He turned sideways toward Chu Menglin and said, "Menglin, there are some things that I don't say, but that doesn't mean I don't know. You won't be able to bear the consequences of deceiving me." Although his tone was softer than before, the threat in his words did not diminish in the slightest.
Chu Menglin's heart turned cold; he felt that Lu Qian was no longer under his control like before. He secretly thought, "What should I do? Should I lead them to the Gu Mu? That won't do. Even I don't have full control over the mechanism in that place. I can't take this risk … I got it. I can push all the blame to Shen Shiyun and encourage them to send troops to attack the Capital. His Majesty will be too tired to deal with them. That will be a lot more advantageous. It will be best if both sides are at a stalemate and both sides suffer. " Having made up his mind, he pretended to make a painful decision and said, "Let my friend go first. If you want to know anything else, I'll tell you."
Lu Qian coldly said, "Do you mean what you say?" Chu Menglin said, "You said: I won't play any trick on you."
Lu Qian was startled, but then he laughed indifferently and said, "That's a bit interesting." He raised his hand and waved, several of his men stepped forward and grabbed Tang Yuancheng's arm, forcing him to turn around. Tang Yuancheng called out, "I won't go, I won't go! Chu … Miss Chu, I said I won't abandon you … "Lu Qian coldly said," Kid, I'm letting you go because of Menglin's face. If you know what's good for you, you'd better get out of my sight. If you dare to bark again, I'll cut off your tongue. "
Tang Yuancheng looked at Lu Qian's ferocious expression and was so scared that he shut his mouth. He staggered step by step as the men forced him to walk some distance away. Then he struggled to turn his head and called out, "Miss Chu, you can't do that. They are all outlaws. You can't go with them!" Chu Menglin's eyes were indifferent, but he was indifferent.
A bandit in yellow said, "Da Zhaizhu, are you really going to let this kid go? What if he goes to report to the authorities … "Lu Qian said," Reporting to the authorities is good. Menglin won't be a big problem in my hands, but once the authorities find out about the Devil Cult's witch's whereabouts, they will spare no effort to hunt her down. When the time comes, her only way out will be death. "The Kongtong Sect's Leader smiled and said," Didn't Yuancheng betray her once? Otherwise, where did that group of assassins come from? "
Chu Menglin said, "He is a simple person, he is being used by a scoundrel …" The Kongtong Sect's Leader laughed and said, "That's hard to say. You may know a person's face, but not his heart. Didn't Miss Yun 'er, who traveled with you in the past, also look kind and weak on the outside? She even deceived the Poor Taoist; I really thought she was a delicate little girl … "Cheng Jiahua shouted," Have you said enough? Chu Menglin, you are rambling on and on, are you trying to renege on your debt? "
But Lu Qian said, "The wilderness is not a good place to discuss important matters. Since you have arrived at the Taihang Mountains, please allow me to do my duty as a host. I sincerely invite two honorable guests to visit the Qing Tian Village. Would you do me the honor? "He pretended to discuss, but actually he did not leave any room for refusal. The Kongtong Sect's Leader said, "Nothing could be better." Lu Qian nodded. He ordered his men to bring a bamboo palanquin for Chu Menglin and the Kongtong Sect's Leader to ride, while he himself walked up the mountain. The road was steep and steep; it was indeed a wonderful place that was easy to defend but difficult to attack.
As soon as they reached the peak, they saw a large square with two tall poles on the left and right, with flags tied to the poles. The flags were fluttering rapidly in the strong wind at the top of the mountain, making whooshing noise. On the left was embroidered a lion baring its fangs and brandishing its claws, on the right was embroidered a fierce tiger; both looked like living creatures. The open space behind the mountain was the place where the bandits practiced their martial arts and practiced their formation. In front of them was a lofty palace hall, with a plaque hanging from the top, engraved with three big characters' Qing Tian Village '. The strokes on the plaque were as sharp as a blade. Lu Qian took several steps forward, spread out his hands and said, "You are my guests, please."
Chu Menglin and the Kongtong Sect's Leader were nervous as they entered the enemy's lair. But these two men had been in and out of danger countless times, so this was a common occurrence for them. In the blink of an eye they calmed down and stepped inside.
The hall was covered with a bright red carpet, with bright yellow curtains hanging on the four walls. Under the eaves, the upper level was raised with a single and a pair of seven-stepped wooden gongs, while the lower level was raised with a single and a pair of five-stepped wooden gongs. The decorations were decorated with golden dragons and colorful paintings, while the doors and windows were decorated with three-cross hexagonal flower fans. A mahogany table and chairs were placed in the middle of the hall. The four of them took their seats as guests and hosts. The bandits served them wine and bowed before withdrawing. The top of the throne was made of silver, with two skulls carved on the outside. Lu Qian crossed his legs, his fingertips leisurely tapping the top of his skull, producing a hollow sound. He smiled and said, "Gentlemen, look at my Qing Tian Village. The scale is not bad, right?" It was difficult to conceal the self-satisfaction in his words.
Chu Menglin casually praised, saying, "Not bad, not bad at all. The layout of this hall is somewhat similar to that of the Palace of Heavenly Purity. Could it be that you want to experience the thrill of being an emperor in advance?" The Kongtong Sect's Leader smiled and said, "It's more than thrilling. I think Master Lu is still thinking about his Da Qian Dynasty and has yet to wake up from his beautiful dream." Lu Qian was very proud. He raised his head and downed a full cup of wine, dragging out his words, "He will never wake up!"
Cheng Jiahua said, "This subordinate thinks that Master Zhai must wake up from his dream, and the sooner he wakes up, the better." Lu Qian's face darkened. Before he could reprimand him, Cheng Jiahua spoke first, "No matter how beautiful the dream is, it is nothing more than a fantasy. Only by recognizing the situation clearly and being pragmatic as soon as possible can there be hope for the dream to come true. This subordinate will loyally assist you. I wish Master Zhai to ascend the throne as soon as possible. "
Lu Qian laughed out loud and said, "Well said, you are the one who knows how to talk! Come, let me propose a toast to you! " Cheng Jiahua downed the wine in his cup in a forthright manner. The Kongtong Sect's Leader was disdainful, thinking to himself, "This little white-eyed wolf has just acknowledged him as her master. She knows that he has a strange temper, so she beat around the bush to please him."
After Cheng Jiahua finished drinking, he slammed the wine cup on the side of Chu Menglin's table and shouted, "Witch, if your head is not dizzy, answer my master's question as soon as possible! Why are you pretending to be sick? " Chu Menglin was about to retort when Lu Qian laughed and said, "Jiahua, don't always target Menglin. At best, she can only be considered as a sharpener. Our common enemy is the Manchurian Qing Dynasty. We should be united against a common enemy."
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