At the same time, Old Escort Long was sitting quietly in the Chang 'an Branch. Back on the boat, he had suffered a heavy blow from the nine-section whip. At first he did not feel anything wrong, but as time went by, every time he tried to use his internal energy, he always felt a strange and ferocious' zhen qi 'colliding around his chest. It was as if his whole body had been hollowed out. When he tried to suppress it, his' dan tian 'was empty. Several times his qi and blood surged and he felt nauseous. Beads of sweat the size of soybeans rolled down his forehead.
Suddenly he heard a commotion outside the door, followed by loud curses. Then a clear voice said, "If you want to lodge a complaint, please go to the government office and settle it yourself. How can Jianye Escort Agency be a place for you to behave atrociously? Guards, throw them all out! " Immediately the door opened with a 'bang' and the Kongtong Sect's Leader strode in. His eyes looked as if they were about to spit fire. Disregarding etiquette, he kept pacing around the room and angrily said, "Can't this group of desert bandits allow us to have a moment of peace? They just robbed the Tang family on the east side of the city, and today they robbed the Zhu family on the west side of the city. The Zhu family's servants came to the Escort Agency to make trouble. Laozi has had enough. Cao Zhenyan is bent on currying favor with that kid surnamed Jiang. Last night in order to please him, he humiliated me in front of everybody! We risked our lives to protect the Escort Agency, how many taels of silver can we get? Escort Long, that thing's power is undeniable. Now it is in our pockets. Why don't we join hands and establish ourselves as kings? We'll wipe out the rebels everywhere and then wipe out the Qing troops! "
His words were impassioned, but Old Escort Long was not moved. He closed his eyes and said, "Taoist Priest, you are wrong. We have already agreed to help, so we will do our part. We won't think of anything else. "
The Kongtong Sect's Leader sneered, "Your words sound better than a song. There is one more thing that really makes me angry. That kid kept saying he was avenging his martial brother, but he has a close relationship with that little thief from Mount Hua. Humph, humph, he is clearly taking advantage of this matter to bring me bad luck! " Old Escort Long sighed and said, "That young man is not from the Kunlun Sect, his internal energy is very demonic, I don't know what it is." "You are experienced and knowledgeable," the Sect Leader of the Kongtong Sect asked, "Can you see anything?"
Escort Long slowly shook his head and suddenly opened his eyes. His gaze was like a torch as he said, "Let me ask you something. Were the two heroes of Kunlun really poisoned by you?" Although he was short of breath, his words still sounded awe-inspiring. The Kongtong Sect's Sect Leader was slightly startled; he did not dare to meet his eyes. With a hollow laugh he said, "Why are you mentioning such irrelevant things now?" Old Escort Dragon said sternly, "If you really do something so immoral, I will be the first to punish you!"
The Kongtong Sect leader looked up to the sky and laughed. "With your half-dead appearance? I'm not blind. I can see that you're heavily injured. At this moment, even a child can easily kill you. Looking at the entire Jianye Escort Agency, only you, Escort Long, can be considered a decent person. When you pass away, I'm afraid our hundred years of foundation will be destroyed in a day. I'm not trying to scare you, but if you beg me, I can help you heal your injuries. What do you think? " "You … you … cough, cough …" Old Escort Long angrily said. His anger attacked his heart and his breathing became difficult. "Wah!" he spat out a mouthful of blood.
"What's wrong?" the Sect Leader asked in alarm. Fearing that it might be a trick, he stretched out two fingers and placed them on Wei Xiaobao's wrist. The Old Escort Long had been famous for a long time, but he didn't dare to underestimate Wei Xiaobao. Therefore, he made several moves in secret. Unexpectedly, as soon as he placed his hand on Old Escort Long's wrist, he felt that Old Escort Long's pulse was very weak, as if he did not know any martial arts. He was very surprised and could not help but exclaim, "How do you feel, Escort Long?"
Old Escort Long felt as if his lungs were being cut by ten thousand knives, bitten by ten thousand ants, burned by a raging inferno, and then fell into an ice cave. It was an indescribable discomfort. He did not have time to think about anything else and told the Sect Leader everything that had happened recently. The Sect Leader thought, "That is indeed a sign that he has lost all his internal energy. Looking at his deathly pale complexion, it must have been caused by the 'Yin Poison Palm'. " He quietly recalled the battle between Old Escort Long and Jiang Liechen. It must be that when Jiang Liechen used his internal energy to shake off the nine-section whip, he secretly added some strength to the whip. Therefore, when Old Escort Long was hit, it was as if he was struck by a 'Yin Palm'. He thought to himself, "This opportunity must not be missed; it will not come again. Why don't I take this opportunity to get rid of this big trouble?" Without hesitation, he raised his palm to strike Old Escort Long's head. Suddenly he heard a shout from outside the window, "Aiyo! Not good!" Immediately there was a loud crash as the window frame collapsed. The Sect Leader hastily took a step back as two swords pierced toward his face. The swords were held by Li Yijie and Nangong Xue.
Turned out Chu Menglin was in the restaurant when he heard the old woman's intermittent sobbing. He was extremely depressed and thought, "If Jiang Liechen really captured the desert robber, the government would definitely be alerted. Besides, the martial art masters are guarding the escort boxes. If they make a ruckus, they might take advantage of the situation. " He was thinking of using the excuse of buying some things to leave, but Nangong Xue also had the same idea. Li Yijie wanted to invite Shen Shiyun to come with them, but because she wanted to accompany Grandma Tang, she had no choice but to give up.
When they reached the street, they randomly asked a passerby. When the passerby heard that they did not know the location of the Jianye Escort Agency, he showed a puzzled expression. While the Zhu Family servants were making a ruckus, they took advantage of the commotion and climbed over the wall to the side of Old Escort Long's room. Hearing voices coming from inside, they crouched down and crouched under the window frame. Li Yijie poked a small hole in the paper window and focused his attention to look carefully. When he saw the Sect Leader of the Kongtong Sect injured someone with his palm, anger rose in his heart. Throwing the dangerous situation to the back of his mind, he leaped in through the window. Nangong Xue was concerned about his safety, she also drew her sword to help.
Chu Menglin mused, "That Taoist Ox Nose can be considered to have some skill. Relying on the two of them, they won't be able to stop him. For the time being I'll bide my time. Later on he will go to get the escort boxes. I'll follow him and act accordingly. "
The Sect Leader of the Kongtong Sect hacked down with his left palm. Li Yijie knew the palm wind was swift and fierce, so he did not dare to meet it head-on. Hastily he leaned sideways to evade. However, the Sect Leader of the Kongtong Sect did not have the heart to continue fighting. Lowering his right elbow, he pushed down Nangong Xue's sword and dashed out of the door. Li Yijie saw Old Escort Long was lying on the floor, he did not have time to pursue the enemy. Hastily he stepped forward to check on his injury. He saw the top of Old Escort Long's head was shattered and his life was in danger. His nose ached. "Long Lao Qianbei," he called out, "Pull yourself together! Long Lao Qianbei? "
Old Escort Long's eyes were half open. "You … who are you …" he asked. Due to his serious injury, his mind was in a trance, his vision was blurred. Li Yijie said, "Junior is Huashan disciple Li Yijie. I have always admired Lao Qianbei. Today I am fortunate enough to meet you. Who would have thought … that under this kind of situation again?"
Old Escort Long said, "Huashan … Huashan Pai? Very well … "He reached into his pocket and took out the Nine-Section Whip, handing it over to Li Yijie. Taking a deep breath, he said," I'll have to trouble you … to hand it over … to Escort Leader Cui … this is our escort agency's … "Nangong Xue saw that he was struggling to speak, she could not bear to see him like this." This is the Zong Escort Leader's token passed down from generation to generation, isn't it? " Old Escort Long softly said, "Hmm," and said, "That escort … must be pursued … but remember … don't act rashly …"
Li Yijie saw that Old Escort Long was still concerned about the escort box. He did not know what to feel. "Junior has always been curious," he said, "What is that escort box? Can Qianbei please tell me? " Old Escort Long sighed. "This thing … is harmful without any benefit … it was entrusted to me by someone. It's … it's a human matter …" Nangong Xue asked, "What is it?" Old Escort Long said, "It's … it's this time …" Suddenly he could not breathe and breathed his last.
Li Yijie was startled and anxious. "Senior Long!" he called out. He had seen his master use his internal energy to treat his disciple's injury. In a moment of desperation, he did not have time to think. He had no choice but to do the same. He lifted Old Escort Long up, turned him around, put his palms on Old Escort Long's back and circulated his internal energy. But his cultivation was not deep and Old Escort Long was indeed unable to save him. But in his anxiety, he did not pay attention to it.
Nangong Xue was calmer. "This is a dangerous place," she said with a frown, "We shouldn't stay here for too long. Let's go!" Li Yijie turned a deaf ear. Nangong Xue stamped her feet and said, "The real culprit has gone far away. You're the only one left here. If people see you, will you still be able to explain yourself?"
Li Yijie heaved a deep sigh. "Senior Long," he said bitterly, "You were a hero for your whole life, but you were harmed by thieves. As long as I, Li Yijie, still have a breath left in my body, I will do everything in my power to avenge you. I hope you can rest in peace! " Nangong Xue said, "What are you going to do now?" Li Yijie said, "I'm going to bury Master Long so that he can rest in peace." Nangong Xue said, "The escorts will take care of this …" Li Yijie said.
Li Yijie did not say anything else. As he walked away, he saw that the door was surrounded by a group of soldiers. The escorts leading the group looked like important people in the escort agency. One of the escorts with a sallow face stared at Old Escort Long's body. Suddenly he shouted and pulled out a long whip from his waist, striking it down on Li Yijie's head. Li Yijie hastily leaped back to avoid the whip. The whip was so powerful that it smashed a wooden table next to the door.
The escort was about to attack again when Li Yijie hastily said, "Senior, please wait! May I ask which one of you is Escort Cui? Please ask him to come out, I have something to say! "The escort was startled." Why are you looking for me? "he asked. Li Yijie placed the corpse on the wooden chair and sat upright. He turned around and stretched out the nine-section whip with one hand. He said indifferently, "Old Escort Long wanted me to give this to you before he died. It was also his intention for you to take over." Escort Cui's seniority was higher than his. According to etiquette, Li Yijie should have handed it over with both hands. But Escort Cui's first move was too heavy. Li Yijie was angry, so he only used one hand.
Escort Cui nodded slightly. He also used one hand to receive the whip. Midway he flipped his palm and grabbed Li Yijie's wrist. He used the fourteenth stance of the 'Qin Na Shou'. Li Yijie's wrist felt like it was wrapped in an iron hoop, but there was no way he could break free. Escort Cui dashed forward. Two fingers swiftly pierced Li Yijie's' Feng Chi 'acupoint. Li Yijie felt his whole body go limp and weak. Escort Cui had studied martial arts for many years. Even though he had a sword in his hand, he was no match for him.
Nangong Xue saw that his martial brother was being restrained. He thought, "The only thing I can do now is to seize the initiative. Only then will I have a chance to escape." He suddenly raised his sword and chopped down on the left side of a soldier in front of him. The soldier was caught off guard. His right hand reached for his saber. But before he could pull it out, the tip of his sword collided with the tip of the saber. Nangong Xue flipped his wrist and pierced the soldier's right shoulder. This move was extremely skillful. "Ah!" the soldier cried out as his shoulder was pierced through. He was forced to retreat several steps. Nangong Xue's attack succeeded. He was about to follow up with another attack when he saw a flash of green light. Seven or eight sabers were aimed at his vital points.
"Still not withdrawing your sword?" Escort Cui shouted. Although Nangong Xue was proud and arrogant, she knew that a wise man knows better than to fight when the odds are against him. She slowly lowered the tip of her sword. Escort Cui's fingers were as fast as lightning, sealing her acupoint. Nangong Xue angrily said, "What are you going to do to us?" Escort Cui coldly said, "You killed our Head Escort. This debt must be properly settled." Nangong Xue called out, "Hey, don't slander us!" Li Yijie also angrily said, "I've already given you the Nine-Section Whip. Why are you still doubting me? If Old Escort Long hadn't personally entrusted it to me, where would I have gotten this precious item from? "
Escort Cui laughed coldly and said, "That's easy. You've already killed our Head Escort. What's so hard about taking the item from his body?" Li Yijie angrily said, "But if it weren't for his last words, how would I know you, Escort Cui?" Escort Cui proudly said, "My name is known throughout the Jianghu. You've heard of my name before and know that I should take over the position of Head Escort. You're using this as an excuse to talk nonsense. I won't let this go so easily. I'll have to ask for an explanation." As he said this, his eyes glanced at Escort Cui.
Escort Cui angrily said, "What are you looking at me for?" Escort Ji said, "If you haven't done anything wrong, why are you so guilty? This little brother knows the cause and effect of this matter better than anyone else. Let him explain it in front of everyone. " Li Yijie didn't dare to act rashly. He sternly said, "Escort Cui, just now I was angry that you didn't ask for a reason before killing him. That's why I spoke without thinking. Old Escort Long's last words were indeed for you to take over his position. "" Humph, "Escort Cui snorted with a smug look on his face.
But the officer said, "That's not right. I clearly saw with my own eyes that you struck Old Escort Long's back with one palm. What do you mean?" Li Yijie said, "First, that was two palms, not one. What does your poor eyesight have to do with me? Second, I was circulating my internal energy to treat his injury. You didn't see it clearly because you're inexperienced. How can you blame me? Third, please take a look at Old Escort Long's cause of death. Could it be that the top of your head is on your back? "
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