Jiang Liechen said, "But subordinate has a different opinion. Distant water can't put out a nearby fire. Instead of rushing to help, it's better to wait at ease and directly extinguish the fire. " He broke off a branch and sketched a local topographic map on the sand. He marked several places and said, "According to the enemy's route, the enemy's reinforcements must pass through Zibo. We can attack the enemy's retreating route first and throw their formation into disorder. Then we can lead our men and horses to attack from four directions, encircling them from east and west and attacking them from north and south. The southern part of this city is connected to Mount Tai. The terrain is dangerous. The Black Dragon Pool in the mountain has a big belly and a small mouth, several zhang deep. The Northern Jade Emperor Peak of Bixia Temple is the main peak, towering into the clouds. These two places are perfect for the terrain … "
The Hierarch did not wait for him to finish. He lifted his foot and erased the map. "No! Are you willing to abandon Nanchang and disregard the lives of our brothers? "Jiang Liechen said," The lives of mosquitoes and weeds are nothing to be cherished. If we can't defend the territory we captured with military force, it's useless to keep it. The same goes for the Qing army. Subordinate has never said that I'm going to give it up. When it comes to long-term tactics, it's not about the gains and losses of one city or one territory, or the casualties of the enemy and our side. When we're strong in the future, we can seize it again … "
"No!" the Hierarch interrupted. "Subordinate does not agree! Not only is it too risky, it's also showing weakness! It's as if our sect is about to collapse. Subordinate does not want to lose face! " Jiang Liechen laughed coldly. "If your left hand is chopped off, when the enemy is right in front of you, would you crawl on the ground and search for the broken limb, or wait until the enemy is repulsed and the situation stabilizes before slowly healing?" An Yesun heard him say 'left hand is chopped off' and remembered that Chu Menglin had also compared him to a 'left hand'. He felt uncomfortable.
"Impudent!" the Hierarch said angrily. "Is Subordinate in charge of the Sacrifice Shadow Sect's affairs or is it you? You only need to obey my orders, no need to say anything more! " Jiang Liechen took a step forward and looked directly at the Hierarch. "Half of the Cult's foundation belongs to me. I can't watch it be destroyed by your stupidity and ignorance. As a subordinate, I have the responsibility to correct your mistakes. "The Hierarch said angrily," You … you're rebelling! " As he raised his right hand, another disciple shouted, "Hierarch, bad news! I just went to the Sword Sacrifice Hall to check …"
An Yesun was flustered and angry. He waved his hand and deliberately raised his voice to hide his guilty conscience. "If you don't look for Miss, who allowed you to enter the forbidden area of the Sword Worship Hall? Take him down and behead him! " "This subordinate wouldn't dare," Anye Yun hastily replied. The Hierarch snorted coldly and said to the disciple, "I told you to get the sword. Why are you in such a hurry? Why are you so flustered? What happened this time? "
"Reporting to Jiaozhu," the disciple said, "Subordinate has just entered the sacrificial sword hall and saw the underworld flame extinguished, the Residual Shadow Sword … disappeared without a trace. This … this has nothing to do with subordinate …" What happened was that while the underworld flame was tempering the Residual Shadow Sword, it was also being offered by the sword's spiritual aura, thus the two had a complementary effect. As soon as the sword disappeared, there was no longer any 'zhen yuan' to reinforce the sword, the flame was also extinguished. Since the founding of the Sacrifice Shadow Sect, the sword had been worshipped in the Sword Sacrifice Hall as the most precious treasure of the Cult. Now that the Cult's foundation had been removed, wasn't it an omen of great misfortune?
The Hierarch was furious. "I won't pursue the matter of Miss' disappearance. But the most precious treasure of the Cult disappeared together. Who dares to say it's a coincidence?" He pointed a finger at An Yesun's nose and shouted, "Tell me, did you collude with each other?" An Yesun's lips moved slightly. He knew that once he admitted his crime, there would be no room for mercy. But if he could clear Menglin of suspicion and let her live a peaceful life, so what if he had to pay with his life?
Jiang Liechen walked in front of An Yesun and coldly said to the Hierarch, "I want to ask you what the hell you're doing. Menglin and I are not husband and wife. She is your daughter. You don't want to pass the Residual Shadow Sword to me, so you conspired with her to set up this trap. "" Preposterous! "the Hierarch said angrily. "Why would I need to prepare in advance? Who said that the position must be passed to you? " Jiang Liechen laughed coldly. "The rest of the Cult's disciples have low martial arts and are gluttonous and lazy. Other than me, who else can you find more suitable to be the successor?"
An Yesun listened to the Hierarch's evaluation of the Eight Characters and felt that he was included in the Eight Characters. Even if he had to accept the first four characters, the 'gluttonous and lazy' part did not fit in. He felt unhappy.
The Hierarch was so angry that he did not speak for a long time. After a while, he said, "Very well, I will personally go and retrieve the Cult's most precious treasure. Despicable! After hiding for so many years, I was forced to reappear in Jianghu by that unfilial daughter. Even if she escapes to the ends of the earth, when I find her, I will pinch that stinky girl to death. The two of you are not allowed to go anywhere. Come with me. If anything happens to the Residual Shadow Sword, I will hold you responsible! "He turned around and left in large strides.
An Yesun was at a loss. He paced back and forth in place. "What should I do? What should I do? Ay, I must say, you are really bold. You actually dared to contradict the Hierarch. " Jiang Liechen acted as if nothing major had happened. It was as if he had only been talking about the weather with the Hierarch. He crossed his arms and laughed coldly. "It doesn't matter. If that old man dares to leave this Cult Palace, I will make sure he never comes back alive!"
An Yesun felt a chill run down his spine. He thought about how Jiang Liechen's words last night about "wanting to achieve hegemony" were not groundless. Now that he dared to disobey him, it sounded like the prelude to usurping the throne!
After Chu Menglin escaped from the Cult of Sacrifice, he changed his appearance. He changed into a navy blue robe and tied a brown satin belt around his waist. His long hair was tied into a bun with a slender green bamboo. Only a few strands of hair were left loose and draped over his shoulders. He immediately transformed into a handsome young master with eyebrows as bright as stars and a face as clear as jade. She knew full well that carrying a precious sword could easily bring disaster. Therefore, she wrapped the sword in several layers of thick white cloth. Then she bought several paintings of literature, ink, calligraphy, and painting, and tied them together on her back to deceive people.
When she first escaped, she had made up her mind to head north to the capital. She had also planned several routes that would benefit her. However, it was easier said than done. She recalled her previous missions. She had never been responsible for finding the way. All she had to do was follow along and play around. Only when she suddenly started traveling alone did she realize that she had no sense of direction. Even after walking for a long time, she still could not identify the path. She simply followed her heart and played along the way. She spent money like flowing water. She ate and drank delicious food. It was as if she had entered heaven. A few days ago, she was tortured in the Cult Palace. She was jealous of Jiang Liechen. But it all seemed like a long time ago.
People say that after suffering comes happiness, the initial joy is the best. After enjoying it for a long time, one would still get tired of it. Right now, Chu Menglin was bored out of his wits because he had no companions to laugh with. One day, he was having a meal at a restaurant on the side of the road in Zhengzhou when three men walked in. Their appearances were very different. One was tall and thin, one was short and fat, and the third was neither fat nor thin. As soon as the three of them sat down, they repeatedly complained about the slow movements of the bartender. They waited until their mouths were dry and their tongues were dry. Seeing that they were about to die of thirst, the bartender hurriedly served them wine. As he walked back, he said to himself, "Could it be that this lowly person knows how to calculate? If I had known earlier that you would come, would I have warmed the wine and waited for you?" The men were in high spirits and did not pay him any attention.
The tall and thin man poured three cups and said, "Brothers, you must remember that we are only here to take a break. Nobody is allowed to drink too much. If San Di did not get drunk and cause trouble, we would not have missed Mr. He's funeral in Kunlun. This lesson is not small. "
The short and fat man sighed and said, "To be honest, Xiao Di does not have a big problem. All my life I have been fond of this kind of wine." The man with medium build said, "San Di, let me teach you. You must first think that this wine is incomparably stinky. Drinking just one drop will make you lose your appetite. You will vomit last year's New Year's Eve dinner. Then you won't want to drink anymore." With a bitter laugh the short and fat San Di said, "Although Er Ge's idea is brilliant, won't it completely spoil my drinking mood? Once my drinking mood is spoiled, no matter how good the wine is, it will be wasted. But if I want to spoil good wine, I will suffer the wrath of Heaven! "
The big brother said, "If it was a normal day, it would not be a big deal. But there was a big commotion during the funeral, so we missed it. I heard that Lu Zhang Men killed his martial uncle and was caught red-handed by a Dian Cang Pai disciple. That disciple is called … oh right, his name is Liang Yue. He also showed his face during the Heroes Assembly. "
Hearing this, Chu Menglin's face turned pale with fright. He did not even notice the wine spilling out of his mouth. He mused, "I have repeatedly warned that Lu Qian fellow to dispose of the corpse in secret. But he thought it was not chaotic enough; unexpectedly he dared to hold a funeral with great fanfare. Is he trying to show off his loyalty and filial piety? Ay, rotten wood really cannot be carved! Rotten wood really cannot be carved! "
The San Di's suspicious gaze swept toward him. Turned out Chu Menglin was so angry that he repeatedly banged the table with his fist. Inadvertently, he also let out a sigh. But she turned her back to the three brothers, so naturally she turned a blind eye. She continued to recite, "A just cause receives much support, an unjust cause receives little support. Ay! Ay! Ay! "
The San Di shook his head and said, "Dage, this man is a bookworm, no need to scold him." This man read the least, so when he heard Chu Menglin's recitation, he thought he was reciting an ancient book. The Capital Examination was drawing near, in every city and town there were a large number of traveling scholars, so he was already used to it.
The Dage continued, "Along the way, although I heard not a few rumors, they were so vivid and vivid. But the more I heard, the more my heart itched. I wish I could see it with my own eyes. It is said that Lu Zhang Men died under the hands of a Huashan Pai female disciple, the little girl who had an unclear relationship with him during the martial art competition. Originally Meng Laoer wanted to put her to death on the spot, but later on everybody's plea, he ordered her to face the wall for the rest of her life. But in my opinion, this punishment will only increase. That little girl is still so young, she can only reflect on her mistakes for the rest of her life. She is really pitiful. "
The San Di laughed mischievously and said, "Dage's heart is rippling with love, why don't you let Xiaodi fulfill his brotherhood's code of brotherhood by going up Huashan and snatching that little girl back to be Dage's wife? What do you think?" The Dage laughed and scolded him, "San Di is old, how can you speak so carelessly? Your Dage is already so old, I have already turned into old bones, I don't dare to have any delusions. "While he was talking, he was laughing so hard that his eyes narrowed into slits, the corners of his mouth could not be closed.
The San Di changed the subject and said, "After Lu Zhang Men fell down the cliff, all the major sects have sent many disciples to search for him, but none of them were found alive … ahem, I think they are not alive, even if they are dead, their bodies are not found."
The San Di laughed and said, "He has already turned into minced meat, naturally we can't find him. Nearly all the capable people of the Kunlun Sect are dead by now, only a sheet of loose sand is left. That old Taoist priest of the Kunlun Sect took advantage of the situation by appointing one of his trusted aides as the temporary Sect Leader of the Kunlun Sect. He is the real master of the power behind the scenes. Do you think Lu Zhang Men was actually framed by him? " The Dage said, "That fellow Lu Qian was bossy and domineering, he had no respect for his elders. I have never liked him, he deserved to die."
The San Di said, "Liang Yue was also not a good person. During the martial arts competition, Martial Nephew Bai had already admitted defeat, yet he still insisted that Martial Nephew Bai kowtowed and begged for mercy. When Martial Nephew Bai refused, he dislocated his arm." The San Di said, "In short, in short, these people are not good people. Three beasts fighting each other, dogs biting dogs, a mouthful of hair." While saying that, he laughed aloud and raised his wine cup. The other two also clinked their cups.
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