Qi Ning listened to Bai Ying's explanation today and finally understood the terror of the Grand Master.
Xiang Baiying was puzzled about the origin and identity of the Bronze General, and Qining was also full of doubts. After all, with Xiang Baiying's experience in the world, he knew the five great masters quite well. If there was a figure like the Bronze General in the world, Xiang Baiying would Shadow is not ignorant.
"Yes, Uncle Xiang, have you heard of the ice coffin in the Flower Valley?" Qining couldn't help but ask, thinking of the mysterious ice coffin.
Xiang Baiying shook his head slightly: "I have never heard of it. After all, Qianwu Ridge is the lair of the Black Lotus Sect and the territory of the Grand Master. Who dares to break in? Even the Mihua Valley you mentioned, I have never heard of it. . The Bronze General is familiar with the terrain of Qianwu Ridge, and must have planned it for a long time. You just said that there are people in the ice coffin, which is strange. So what does the Bronze General want to find the people in the ice coffin? "
Qi Ning was also puzzled and said: "The leader of the Black Lotus is very concerned about the person in the ice coffin. That person should be very unusual."
Xiang Baiying nodded, "The Immortal Saint Li Xigong has excellent medical skills. As far as I know, this person has a kind heart, and the person who can be protected by him at the risk of his life should not be a bad person." After thinking for a moment, he said: "Heilian The leader is injured, not many people know about it, so don’t tell others about it."
Qi Ning nodded and said: "I know. But the Bronze General must have escaped. He is just afraid that he will let the news out."
"If this is really the case, there is nothing we can do about it." Xiang Baiying said: "The five great masters have balanced each other for many years and have lived in peace. If the news about the Black Lotus leader's injury spreads, I am only worried that there will be other disturbances." He picked up the cowhide bag, raised his head and took a sip. He raised his hand and wiped the corner of his mouth with his sleeve before saying, "That's all. Just try not to get involved in this matter. By the way, after Swing Yi comes to Beijing with you, what are you going to do?" How to deal with it?”
"Of course I want to report to the emperor and wait for the emperor's decree." Qi Ning said with a smile: "The emperor sent me to Xichuan to bring back Swing Yi, which can be regarded as completing the task."
Xiang Baiying laughed and said, "I have nothing to do anyway, how about I go to the capital with you?"
Qi Ning said with great joy: "If Uncle Xiang can accompany you all the way, it will be a dream." But he knew in his heart that as the leader of the Beggar Clan, Xiang Baiying would never be idle. If he followed him to Beijing, he was afraid that he would Guarding along the way, this may not necessarily be to guard against the swing, but may be to worry about other accidents.
Qi Ning and Xiang Baiying talked for a long time, but they didn't see the swing coming. They thought that they couldn't go back on their word. As they were thinking about it, they saw a figure flying from the edge of the cliff, like an eagle, and landed on the cliff. The edge is the swing.
Zhu Qianyi held a jar of wine in each arm, held it with both hands from below, and then threw it over and said: "This is the treasured Baicao wine. It depends on whether you dare to drink it."
The two wine jars flew towards Qi Ning and Xiang Baiying respectively. They both held them with open arms. Xiang Baiying opened the mud seal without thinking, raised his head and poured it into his mouth. There was a look of surprise in Swing Yi's eyes. He soon showed admiration and said with a smile: "I have been traveling in the world for many years, and there are no more than three people who I admire. Xiang Gang Leader, I am convinced by you today. You dare to drink it without thinking. With this courage, look at it." I’m afraid there are only a few people in the world who can match it.”
Xiang Baiying raised his hand to wipe the drink from his lips, and said with a heroic smile: "The beggar started drinking when he was eleven years old. For more than thirty years, the only thing he really has a taste for is Gucheng Yaki. I thought I would be with Gucheng Yaki in this life, but I discovered it today. , in addition to Gucheng Shao, there are also such fine wines." He actually took another sip.
Qi Ning was not very interested in drinks. Since Swing Yi had arrived, he did not delay and the three of them went down the mountain.
Arriving at the foot of the mountain, looking from a distance, I saw only dense crowds of people, but not all the people from the eight gangs and sixteen factions had dispersed.
Xiang Baiying glanced at Zhu Qianyi, who already said: "It will get dark in an hour. After dark, the hostages will naturally be released."
Qi Ning also knew in his heart that the Eight Gangs and Sixteenth Faction did not trust the Black Lotus Sect, and the Black Lotus Sect also had no trust in the Eighth Gangs and Sixteenth Faction.
The Eight Gangs and Sixteen Factions did not disperse. Naturally, they waited until all the hostages were put down. The Black Lotus Sect waited until dark to release them, naturally to buy time. In order to prevent the Eighth Gangs and Sixteen Factions from going back on their word, they re-defended on the mountain to prevent the Eighth Gangs from going back on their word. The sixteen factions attacked the mountain again.
Approaching the camp, Han Tianxiao from the Shenhou Mansion had already come to greet him, cupped his hands and said: "Little Marquis, Xiang Gang Leader!"
Xiang Baiying nodded slightly, and Han Tianxiao already said: "The Shenhou Mansion has summoned people from eight gangs and sixteen factions to discuss matters in the camp. We are just waiting for the young marquis and leader Xiang to come over, please!"
Zhuo Qianyi didn't wait for the two of them to speak, and said directly to Qining: "Little Marquis, I am a crooked person. People from the Eight Gangs and Sixteen Sects will not collude with me. If you can trust me, I will wait for you in Chengdu. You see how?"
Han Tianxiao squinted at Swing Yi with his little eyes, and said calmly: "It's better for Poison King to come with us. I will send someone to take care of you along the way."
"I have always been a loner. I don't do anything others ask me to do." Zhu Qianyi did not give Han Tianxiao a good look. "I have a promise with the young Marquis. The young Marquis will decide whether to go or stay." , it’s not your turn to come to the Shenhou Mansion to track down my whereabouts.”
Qi Ning understood in his heart that although Zhu Qianyi had a surly temperament, he was a very honest and loyal person. In addition, before he went to Chengdu, he had to go to Black Rock Ridge, and this old poisonous man was still with him. It was really inconvenient, so he smiled and said: "Poison King is used to being a loner. I don't force others to do anything. You just wait for me in Chengdu."
Swing Yi was really afraid that Qi Ning would refuse, otherwise he would really lose face in front of Han Tianxiao. Hearing Qi Ning say this, it felt like he had great trust in his character, and he felt overjoyed, his eyebrows spread out, and he said: "Chengdu See you there." Without saying much, he turned around and left.
Han Tianxiao wanted to stop him, but the young Marquis had already agreed, so he couldn't say anything more. He just said softly: "Young Master, aren't you afraid that this person will run away?"
"If he really wanted to run away, he wouldn't follow me down the mountain." Qining was very calm.
Han Tianxiao couldn't say much, so he raised his hand and said: "Master Hou, please ask the gang leader!"
Xiang Baiying shook his head and said with a smile: "The Shenhou Mansion convened eight gangs and sixteen factions to discuss the matter. The beggars will not participate. Elder Baihu will participate."
Han Tianxiao was startled, but Xiang Baiying asked Qining with a smile: "Will the Marquis participate?"
Qi Ning thought about what else the Shenhou Mansion had to convene for discussion. Seeing that Xiang Baiying did not care about this discussion, he thought that he had defeated the Dragon Pavilion Master and others at the Lotus Peak. These people still had some prejudices against him. , he ran over to sit with these people, without much meaning, he shook his head and said: "Colonel Han, I still have things to do, so I will not participate in this meeting. It will be fine if Captain Xuanyuan is in charge." No wait. Han Tianxiao was too talkative and ordered: "I wonder if Lieutenant Han can borrow two horses and return them after returning to Beijing."
Han Tianxiao said hurriedly: "I'm humble, go and lead the horse now!" He bowed his hands and turned around to leave.
"Uncle Xiang, why don't you participate in the discussion?" Qining turned to look at Xiang Baiying.
Xiang Baiying smiled and said: "I am a person who can be lazy when I can. I am not used to this kind of situation. And I already know what they discussed."
"Oh?" Qining said in surprise: "Do you know what they discussed?"
"When sending troops to fight, they must also distribute pay and silver, and reward them based on their merits." Xiang Baiying said: "Eight gangs and sixteen factions were summoned by the Shenhou Mansion. Hundreds of people were killed and injured. The Shenhou Mansion will naturally give them an explanation, otherwise How can the eight gangs and sixteen factions leave willingly?"
Qi Ning immediately thought of the conditions put forward by Zhuge Changting and others, leader of the Golden Sword Alliance, to the Shenhou Mansion before attacking the mountain, and suddenly realized: "Are they going to re-divide the territory?"
Xiang Baiying shook his head and smiled and said: "The eight gangs and sixteen factions have suffered a lot of losses this time. The Shenhou Mansion may compensate for some gold, silver and silk. It is absolutely impossible to re-divide the sphere of influence. Ximen Wuhen has worked hard to maintain the current situation, how can it be Will it be easily broken? Some people want to take this opportunity to expand their territory. Unfortunately, this is all within Ximen Wuhen's expectations. Once the spheres of influence are re-divided, the Jianghu structure will definitely be broken, and chaos will arise. When the time comes, God It is not easy for the Hou Mansion to control the situation, and Ximen Wuhen is determined not to be so stupid."
Qi Ning thought to himself that Lao Jianghu was Lao Jianghu, and he had already seen through Ximen Wuhen's thoughts.
He also knew in his heart that being too involved in Jianghu affairs would not bring much benefit to him. Xuanyuan Po was waiting for him to come to participate, but he was afraid that the hot potato would be thrown into his hands again, and he really couldn't avoid it.
Just a moment later, Han Tianxiao had personally brought two horses and handed them to Qining. He cupped his hands and said, "Master Hou, senior brother has asked us to wait for Master Hou in Chengdu. When Master Hou finishes his work and arrives in Chengdu, we will escort Master Hou back to Beijing." .Yes, Lord Marquis has other orders, and the Shenhou Mansion is at your disposal at any time."
"Thank you!" Qi Ning thought that it would be better to stay away from this place as soon as possible. He got on his horse and said with a smile: "Colonel Han, tell Zhan Ying that I will go see her when we get back to the capital."
Han Tianxiao was startled and didn't know how to answer for a moment.
Xiang Baiying had already climbed onto his horse. The two of them flicked the reins of their horses and headed east like two flashes of lightning. After only seven or eight miles, they suddenly heard the sound of horse hooves coming from behind. The sound was very urgent. Qin Ning Looking back, I saw five or six riders galloping towards me, and I heard a voice shouting: "Xiaoyao, wait a minute!" It was Lu Shanghe's voice.
Slowing down his horse towards Bai Ying, Lu Shanghe caught up in a blink of an eye, laughing and saying, "Xiaoyao, where are you going? We have agreed, you won't leave without saying goodbye, right?"
"Brother has misunderstood." Xiang Baiying said: "Since I have promised my brother, I will not break my promise, but...!"
"Xiaoyao, your hesitation is not what you used to be." Lu Shanghe said with a hearty smile: "My brother Xiaoyao is informal and values love and righteousness. I don't care whether you are the leader of the Beggar Clan or not. Even if you want to run away this time, , the eldest brother will also drag you to meet your sister-in-law!"
Qi Ning glanced at the people behind Lu Shanghe and saw that those people were also looking at him. Some of them were quite friendly and he had met them at Fengjian Villa not long ago.