Because Li Yijie was addicted to drinking, she had secretly prepared it and kept it with her, thinking that when she found her martial brother, she would give it to him. She was full of tenderness and love, but who would have thought that it would come in handy today? Lu Qian took the gourd and put it to his lips, but he was reluctant to drink it. Suddenly Nangong Xue felt that this scene was very familiar, as if she was in a trance, it overlapped with the scene in the woods of Tongguan. At that time Lu Qian poisoned her and stole the book, and in order to escape, he incited the Dark Night to kill her. She also felt disgusted, so she angrily said, "You are about to die; do you think I would poison you?"
Lu Qian smiled bitterly and said, "I wish the wine was poisoned, it would be best if my intestines were poisoned. Being poisoned to death by you is a hundred times better than being tortured by those people. "Nangong Xue muttered," If you knew this would happen, why did you do it? "Lu Qian smiled bitterly and said," I have no way out. The winner is the king, the loser is the bandit. Those who seek hegemony will either succeed or die trying. It's been like this since ancient times. " He lifted the wine gourd and took small sips. When the wine entered his heart, it increased his sorrow. A few drops of turbid hot tears rolled down his cheeks.
Nangong Xue couldn't bear to see him in such a pitiful state. Even her heart felt like it was being twisted. She had always obeyed the rules, she was not like Li Yijie, who regarded her master's words as the truth, but she had always followed them strictly. At this moment, she was extremely dissatisfied with the cruel rules of the Wulin world, and this was the first time she had disobeyed her master's orders. When the gourd completely covered his face, she suddenly flipped her palm and a fierce internal energy shot out and hit the bottom of the gourd. The gourd exploded into pieces and wine splashed everywhere. A few drops seeped into Lu Qian's eyes, it was so spicy that he could not open them. Before anyone could react, Nangong Xue lashed out with her long whip and fiercely lashed Lu Qian's chest. Lu Qian had lost all his internal energy, how could he withstand this attack? His body flew out and stayed in the air for only a moment before falling down the cliff like a kite with its string cut.
Nangong Xue rushed forward a few steps. The fog in front of the cliff covered his body and made it impossible to see him clearly. This place was bottomless, and it looked like he wouldn't be able to survive. Thinking about how he had bitterly struggled all the way until now, and how he still couldn't escape the fate of being smashed to pieces, her eyes became misty. She raised her finger to wipe it, but it was wet. She was shocked to find that tears had already streamed down her face.
On the other hand, just as Lu Qian was at the end of his rope and fell into the deep ravine, Jiang Jianchen and the others trekked through mountains and rivers and returned to the headquarters of the sect. They had grown up here and were very sensitive to the environment. As soon as they stepped in, they felt that the atmosphere was strange. Everywhere was filled with a ghostly aura. The disciples of the Sacrifice Shadow Cult were usually lazy but today they stood upright with their sabers in hand, as if they were facing a great enemy. Chu Menglin quickly approached them. He did not pay his respects and asked, "Where's my father?"
One of the disciples looked alarmed and lightly touched the forearm of the person on his left. That person straightened his elbow and pushed it back as if nothing had happened. Another disciple touched the forearm of the person on the right. That person pretended not to know and raised his arm to touch the forearm of the person on the left. An Yesun was furious and said, "What are you doing sneaking around?" He pointed at the person in the middle and said, "Speak!"
The disciple admitted that he was unlucky. He secretly adjusted his breathing and said, "The Hierarch is waiting in the Hall of Weapons. He ordered the masters to go and greet him immediately after returning to the helm. Subordinate will lead the way." But they walked with fear and trepidation. Their steps were light and slow. Every time they turned a corner, they would stick their heads out to look around.
Chu Menglin impatiently said, "Why are you being so timid? Could it be that something has happened to my father? "The disciple turned pale with fright. He repeatedly waved his hands and said in a low voice," Miss, please don't make a fuss! " He shrunk his neck and looked around carefully. After making sure that no one was eavesdropping, he lowered his voice and said, "The Hierarch has just lost his temper and is currently in a fit of anger. If the three masters want to meet him, this is not the best time. It would be better to wait. "
Jiang Liechen said, "Do you think you can wait for the Hierarch's anger to subside? The earlier it is settled, the less troublesome it will be. "Chu Menglin shouted," How dare you be so rude! You dare to say that my father is troublesome? "Jiang Liechen said," Yes, but he's not as troublesome as you. Are you satisfied? "Chu Menglin angrily said," You have no respect for your elders. See if I don't complain to my father! " With a cold laugh Jiang Liechen said, "I think the Hierarch's anger is because of you. Do you still dare to create trouble out of nothing?"
The disciple on the side flattered, "Young Master is wise! You can predict the future, you are really a deity! The Hierarch, the Senior, scolded the Miss, said … said … "Seeing Chu Menglin's murderous gaze from the side, the disciple realized that he was riding a tiger and had no way to back down. Hastily he shut his mouth and did not say anything.
Chu Menglin was unwilling to let him off, "How did my father scold me? Quickly say it! "The disciple said," Subordinate … subordinate does not dare to say it. "Chu Menglin said," I asked you to pass on the message, why would you not dare to say it? Ah, I know, it must be because you spoke ill of me in front of Father. That's why you are afraid to let me know. "" No … "the disciple said," Subordinate is clumsy with words, I do not dare to pass on the Hierarch's golden mouth and jade words! "
Chu Menglin laughed and said, "That's strange. Weren't you the one who told us to go and pay our respects? Could it be that only scolding me is' Yu Yan '? It seems like you have a very prejudiced view toward me? " The disciple said, "No … no … I do not dare …" They were not too far from the main hall. Hastily he said, "Subordinate will go and pass on the message first!" He broke into a run. An Yesun shouted, "Come back! The Miss asked you a question, you want to leave before answering it? "
With a long face the disciple stood in front of Chu Menglin with his head hanging down. Chu Menglin said, "Let me ask you, do you have a very prejudiced view toward me?" The disciple said, "Subordinate does not … does not dare to!" Chu Menglin said, "Tell me clearly, is it that you do not have a prejudiced view toward me, or is it because I am extremely vicious that you do not dare to admit it?" "Subordinate does not have a prejudiced view toward you!" the disciple said.
Chu Menglin said, "There are many 'subordinates' in the Cult, who are you talking about?" "It's … it's … me," the disciple said. "Look," Chu Menglin said, "You dare to call yourself 'I' in front of the Miss, you are simply disrespectful!" It must be known that Chu Menglin was adept at inverting black and white; how could a lowly disciple be her match?
Jiang Liechen sighed and said, "Forget it, forcing people to crawl into the tiger's den is not chivalrous enough. If you can't afford to provoke, why can't you hide? You go first. "As the disciple heard this, it was as if he had been pardoned; he puffed out a puff of smoke and ran away. Jiang Liechen said again, "Menglin, if you want to be scolded so much, when you see the Hierarch later on, you can listen to as much as you want. Why bother to make things difficult for him?" Chu Menglin angrily said, "Of course you are not afraid. My father thinks highly of you, he dotes on you and rewards you, but you are too busy. Yun Gege and I are just the punching bags for you."
An Yesun comforted her with kind words, "Nothing will happen. If the Hierarch scolds you, you can push all the blame to me, I will take the blame for you." Chu Menglin happily said, "That's good. If you are guilty, you will take the blame, but if you have meritorious service, you still want to blow gold on my face!" An Yesun said, "Very well, for you, I will bear all the hardships as if it were malt syrup."
Jiang Jianchen was listening on the side. He looked at Menglin's bright smile and thought about her unreasonable demands. He felt annoyed and said unhappily, "Hallmaster Perish, I'm telling you, you're doing her a favor without asking for anything in return. Is it worth it?" Menglin said, "It's none of your business. Humph, there is no subordinate who is as loyal to you as you are. If you are jealous, why don't you just say it? "
Jiang Liechen thought that An Yesun's heart was full of true feelings toward Chu Menglin, but it was only enough for him to play the role of 'most loyal subordinate' in her heart. He lamented his failure to fight for her, and wrung his hands on her behalf. But one was willing to hit, the other was willing to suffer; it was difficult to persuade them otherwise. Unwilling to talk to these two people any longer, he took the lead and walked into the hall.
It was an extremely spacious hall, built with the back of the light, the room was gloomy. Ordinary disciples were not allowed to enter without permission, but Jiang Liechen was allowed to make an exception. Hanging on the four walls were weapons: bows, crossbows, spears, sabers, swords, lances, shields, axes, battleaxes, halberds, halberds, truncheons, swords, spears, shields, axes, halberds, truncheons, swords, pitchforks, whips, cudgels, eighteen kinds of weapons were available. Below these weapons, there were also special classes. Almost all the weapons in the world were gathered in this hall. That was how the hall got its name. Other than that, there were no other decorations.
In the middle of the hall, there was a gold lacquered chair with dragon carvings. The two sides of the chair were inlaid with precious pearls and jade. Next to the chair stood a man with his hands behind his back. He was tall and slender, and was wrapped from head to toe in a gray robe. Just looking at his back, one could see that he was imposing without being angry. Not even the slightest bit of breathing could be heard. He was as silent as a zombie. Chu Menglin and An Yesun also walked to the front of the hall. The three of them stood side by side in a row. Only then did they hear him coldly say, "You three good-for-nothings, still have the face to come back and greet me? You might as well die outside. Kneel down! "
Although his voice was not loud, it shook their ears and caused their minds to buzz. Without saying anything, Jiang Liechen and An Yesun immediately lowered their heads and knelt down. Chu Menglin, however, was still standing upright. She angrily said, "Father, if one suffers, all suffer. They didn't complete their mission, yet you're scolding me alone. You're being biased!" An Yesun could not help but lightly tug on her sleeve. Chu Menglin ignored him. Jiang Liechen was worried that if she continued to make a fuss, the Hierarch would be angered. He grabbed her wrist and pulled hard. Chu Menglin lost her balance and fell down. Her knees hit the granite floor with a 'dong' sound. Immediately her eyes filled with tears.
That person was the current Hierarch of the Sacrificial Shadow Cult. Hearing this, he quickly turned around. His face was also covered with a copper mask, so his appearance and age could not be seen clearly. In a cold voice he said, "I haven't even looked for you, yet you're questioning me? This time you've caused a great disaster. Do you know your crime now? "Chu Menglin said," I don't know! Please tell me! "An Yesun quickly said," Hierarch, please enlighten me. It's my fault. It's all my fault. Hierarch, please punish me severely and forgive Miss! "
The Hierarch shouted, "Yun 'er, shut your mouth. Menglin, what's the mission I gave you? Tell me yourself! " Chu Menglin recited, "Go to Shadowless Mountain Villa and obtain the Tear of Broken Soul. Return to the Sacrificial Sword Hall and place it in the same row as the Residual Shadow Sword for the Hierarch to admire in his leisure time. When the two dragons merge and the two treasures gather, a new world will be opened. "The Hierarch said," It's hard for you to remember. Look at what you've done? You've destroyed the sect and burned down the village and returned empty-handed. You've completely disgraced me! In the future, how can the Sacrificial Shadow Sect raise its head in Jianghu? "
Chu Menglin opened his mouth, but An Yesun beat him to it and said, "Miss wants to let the Jianghu rascals see clearly that those who dare to disobey orders and go against our sect will end up like this! That Shadowless Mountain Villa's leader, Shen Aotian, is proud of himself. He instigated the villagers to spread false news and caused Young Master and Miss to come here for nothing. Of course he deserves to be killed! The Sacrificial Shadow Sect is the most respected sect in the Jianghu. We command the world. Isn't it normal for us to kill people? "
The cult leader said angrily, "What I want is a living servant, not a dead hero! You should change your style of killing people. If you kill everyone in the world, you'll leave me alone as a general without an army? "An Yesun bowed his head and said," Yes, I understand. "
The Hierarch shifted his gaze and said, "A small Shadowless Mountain Villa is not enough to reach the apex. Yun 'er's words are reasonable. Hengchen, you've always made me worry the most. This time, you've really disappointed me. You actually coveted temporary benefits and did something to help the Qing army enter the pass. The whole world is abuzz with this news. They didn't appreciate it and instead accused our sect of being rebels. The righteous sects have long recognized us as the Manchurian Qing's lackeys. You've made it difficult for us to move forward. It's all because of you! Have you lost your mind? Menglin is fooling around, and you're fooling around with her? "
Jiang Liechen said in a neither servile nor overbearing manner, "Hierarch, please calm down your thunderous anger. This is your subordinate's incompetence. I didn't do my job well and didn't think things through. However, even without this trip, the righteous sects won't change their view of our sect. In your subordinate's humble opinion, as long as your martial arts are strong enough, you can ignore the common people. Only the Qing court is powerful. After they put up a bounty, there will be a lot of trouble in the future. We'll need to put in some effort to settle it. "
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