Xiang Baiying looked solemn, thoughtful, thought for a while, and then said: "This group of people's martial arts methods are not special, but what they have learned is extremely complex. Everyone has at least five or six martial arts, and each one has They are all quite accomplished in kung fu, and any one of the people chasing me tonight can make a name for himself in the world."
"Then...can you know where they came from?"
Xiang Baiying shook his head and said: "They have been prepared for a long time. Although I can see the martial arts methods, I am not sure where they came from." He smiled coldly: "They planned carefully. I'm afraid they have already thought about it. Even if they surround me and kill me, they can’t let me see where they’re coming from.”
Qi Ning frowned slightly, thinking that even with Xiang Baiying's profound martial arts skills, he couldn't guess where they were coming from. It seemed like this group of people really had a well-planned plan.
"Yes, the last man's martial arts is quite strange." Xiang Baiying thought of something: "When the man in gray used his palm, it looked like a Yin-Yang palm!"
"Yin Yang Palm?" Qi Ning asked hurriedly: "What kind of martial arts is that?"
"More than thirty years ago, there was a sect in the world that belonged to Taoism. It was called Water, Fire, Yin and Yang Dao, and it was very prestigious in the world." Xiang Baiying said slowly: "Although Water, Fire, Yin and Yang Dao is under the banner of Taoism, But they are doing evil, Yin Yang Palm is their secret skill, but this martial arts is quite sinister when practiced, and it requires the essence and blood of boys and girls for training. No one knew about it at first, but later it was found out that the world is right. Join forces to eradicate the Yin and Yang Dao of Water and Fire from the world of martial arts. All the people of the Yin and Yang Dao of Water and Fire were killed, leaving no one alive. The Yin and Yang Palm has also disappeared from the world since then. I heard the martial arts seniors talk about this Kung Fu, and that person’s path today The number and palm power seem to be the Yin Yang Palm that has been extinct for many years."
"Since the Yin and Yang Dao of Water and Fire has been eradicated long ago and the Yin and Yang Palm has been lost, how can that person still practice Yin and Yang Palm?" Qi Ning wondered: "Could he be a remnant of the Yin and Yang Dao of Water and Fire?"
Xiang Baiying shook his head slightly and said: "Whether it is a remnant of the Yin and Yang Dao of water, fire, or not, I can't be sure."
Qi Ning saw that he looked tired, and knew that Xiang Baiying must be tired after talking for a long time, so he said softly: "Uncle Xiang, let's find a secret place to rest first. There is a waterfall here, and there's no telling who will After chasing you here, it’s still not a good place to stay for a long time.”
Nodding slightly to Xiang Baiying, Qi Ning then picked up Xiang Baiying and went deep into the forest. After wandering around for more than an hour, he finally found a cave. Qining put Xiang Baiying down and tidied up before helping him. Xiang Baiying went in to rest, but Xiang Baiying's inner strength disappeared and he was exhausted. After entering the cave, he fell asleep not long after.
Qi Ning was worried that someone would come looking for him at night, so he stayed at the entrance of the cave until dawn. He was already quite tired. When he turned back to the cave, he saw that Xiang Baiying had gotten up at some point and was sitting cross-legged in the cave, breathing evenly. Ning looked at his face intently, and saw a surge of redness on his face, then receded and turned gray again. It turned red and white, and turned red several times. Soon, heat came out of his head, and his forehead was sweaty. Under the rain, his whole body trembled, and suddenly Xiang Baiying fell forward, and a mouthful of blood spurted out. Qining was shocked and said anxiously: "Uncle Xiang, you...!"
Xiang Baiying raised his hand slightly to signal Qi Ning not to worry. He raised his hand to wipe the blood from the corner of his mouth and said with a bitter smile: "This poison is really powerful. I can't mobilize half of my internal energy. I'm afraid it may not be able to recover in three or two months." See. Qi Ning looked haggard, knowing that he had been guarding outside the cave all night, he said warmly: "It's hard for you!"
Qi Ning smiled slightly and said, "Uncle Xiang, you are hungry. I will find you some food."
Xiang Baiying knew that although Qi Ning's martial arts was not weak now, he still lacked experience in martial arts, and he was still crude in facing enemies in battle. He was worried that he would encounter pursuers when he went out alone, so he shook his head and said: "It doesn't matter. You have been tired after guarding all night. , take a good rest first.”
Qi Ning said: "I don't have anything to do."
"Uncle Xiang is now powerless. If we are really chased by soldiers, we will have to rely on you to carry it all." Xiang Baiying said with a smile: "You should recharge your batteries. If you are not strong enough, then we will He is no match for them.”
Qi Ning thought to himself that Xiang Baiying's words were not bad, and he didn't say much. He leaned against the stone wall in the cave and closed his eyes to rest. It had been very hard these days. He closed his eyes and unconsciously fell into a deep sleep. When he woke up, When I came over, it was already dusk, so I was startled, wondering why I slept for so long.
He saw Xiang Baiying sitting at the entrance of the cave, holding the note that Mrs. Lu gave him in his hand, staring at the pattern on it, in a daze, as if he didn't notice that he was awake.
Qi Ning secretly sighed in his heart, knowing that although Mrs. Lu was married, Xiang Baiying's feelings for Mrs. Lu had not weakened. This time, Mrs. Lu poisoned him. Although Mrs. Lu had no choice but to do so in a critical moment, He still chose to keep Lu Shanghe. People's hearts are full of flesh, and Xiang Baiying's heart was somewhat complicated.
Asking what love is in the world, it is difficult to understand that feeling if you are not immersed in that deep-seated emotion.
Qi Ning approached lightly and Xiang Baiying finally noticed. He immediately put the note away and said with a smile: "Are you awake?"
Qi Ning said: "Uncle Xiang, I have overslept."
"Only when you can rest can you regain your energy." Xiang Baiying said with a smile: "You breathe evenly and your aura is very strong. Your internal strength is indeed not weak."
Qi Ning thought that even the leader of the Beggar Clan praised him like this. It seemed that his internal strength was really justified. Seeing that it was dusk outside, he said, "Uncle Xiang, can we set off tonight?"
Xiang Baiying said: "Although there is still some danger, we can't delay it any longer. Brother Lu is still in their hands. They may use Brother Lu and his wife as a blackmail to put forward conditions to me. If they fail to find me, they may find the Beggar Gang. , I would like to see what other tricks these people can come up with."
Qi Ning said "Yeah", thinking that you are like this, but still worried about Lu Shanghe and his wife, they really value love and justice.
After dark, Qi Ning did not waste any time and walked back with Xiang Baiying on his back. He had an excellent memory and could remember the direction he had taken before. He was also careful along the way to avoid anyone being nearby. After searching, fortunately, the surroundings were extremely desolate, but we never encountered an enemy.
Qi Ning knew that there was still a long way to go before Kuimulang could take the helm. Carrying Xiang Baiying like this was too conspicuous on the way, so he had to think of other ways.
At dawn, they came across a village. Qining entered the village. The farmer got up early and was very surprised to see Qining carrying someone into the village. Qining only said that Xiang Baiying was his uncle and was suffering from the disease. If you are seriously ill and want to go to the city to see a doctor, ask if there is a carriage available nearby.
The villagers were very enthusiastic. Qining had no shortage of money, so he asked the villagers to hire a car. After eating in the village, he was alone. Before noon, the driver came over. Qining thanked the villagers deeply, and then He helped Xiang Baiying get into the carriage and told the driver to go to Xinping Town.
Because Xiang Baiying's injury was serious, Qining ordered him not to walk too fast. It was in the evening before he entered Xinping Town.
Xinping Town is only more than twenty miles away from Chengdu Prefecture. It is located directly south of Chengdu Prefecture. It is the only road from southern Sichuan to Chengdu. Although the town is not big, there are many pedestrians and merchants coming and going every day. In the evening, Xinping Town It is still quite lively. The small town is naturally not as busy as Chengdu, but there are also many wine shops and inns.
Kuimulang Branch was located at an old house in the north of Xinping Town. When the carriage followed the directions and arrived at the old house, it was already dark. Qining jumped out of the car first and saw three or four beggars sitting against the wall of the old house. When I got down, I saw a carriage coming. Several beggars stared at the carriage with great vigilance.
Qi Ning cupped his hands and said: "You'er travels all over the world, guarding Yin and Yang in all directions!"
This was the secret code of the enemy of the beggar gang. On the carriage, Xiang Baiying had already taught him the code. As expected, the beggars all stood up and each of them struck the ground three times with a stick in his hand. Qi Ning then said: " Don’t ask about the road to Wuhu, I will let you fly in the world!"
A beggar came forward, cupped his hands and said, "May I ask, brother, what kind of cloud is hanging on your head?"
Qi Ning knew that he would definitely ask this question. When the other party asked what clouds were hanging above his head, he was actually asking which division helm he belonged to. Just like if Qi Ning was a disciple of Jing Muxuan's division helm, he only had to answer "tic tac toe floating above his head", but Now the leader of the Beggar Clan arrived. Qining followed Xiang Baiying's instructions and whispered: "The green wood floats above!"
The leader of the Beggar Clan used the Greenwood Ring as a token. Among the Beggar Clan, the word "Greenwood" refers to the leader of the Beggar Clan. Sure enough, when several beggars heard Qining's words, they were all surprised and looked at each other. At this time, they only Hearing a cough in the carriage, an arm was immediately stretched out. Several beggars looked over and were even more surprised to see a green wood ring on one finger. One person had already turned around and entered the old house, while several others stood respectfully. At the side of the carriage, the coachman was still there. Several people could not pay homage immediately. However, Qi Ning went over to help Xiang Baiying get out of the carriage and thanked the coachman. The coachman looked strange and did not dare to stay any longer for fear of causing trouble. He turned around and drove the carriage away quickly.
Just as the carriage left, the sound of footsteps was heard, and five or six people poured out of the old house. The first person was short, fat and bald, and it was Elder Baihu.
Seeing Qi Ning supporting Xiang Baiying, Elder Baihu knelt down on the ground without saying a word and said respectfully: "Greetings to the gang leader!" The other Beggar Clan disciples knelt down without hesitation and all said "Greetings to the gang leader".
Xiang Baiying said calmly: "Everyone, get up." He signaled Qi Ning to help him into the old house. Qi Ning helped Xiang Baiying into the old house. The four beggars were still guarding outside. Elder Baihu and others surrounded Qi Ning. The two of them went in. After entering, someone immediately closed the door. Elder Baihu bowed slightly and led Qi Ning and the others into the lobby of the old house.
The lobby is quite spacious. Although the furnishings are quite old, it is still clean, which is not very consistent with the slovenly image of the Beggar Clan. Qining helped Xiang Baiying sit down on a chair. Elder Baihu had already noticed that Xiang Baiying sat down on a chair. Baiying's expression was wrong and he lost his voice: "Gang leader, you... are you injured?"