Xiang Baiying leaned on the chair and asked: "Elder Baihu, is there anyone coming to Kuimulang Branch to look for me?"
Elder Baihu immediately said: "Gang leader, after the battle of Qianwu Ridge, my subordinates led the disciples in the gang back to Xinping, and no one has come to look for the gang leader yet."
Qi Ning asked from the side: "Elder Baihu, have you sent someone to Yinghe Villa to deliver a message to the gang leader?"
"Yinghe Villa?" Elder Baihu was startled, shook his head and said, "After the gang leader left Qianwu Ridge, his subordinates didn't know where the gang leader went. Did the gang leader go to Yinghe Villa?"
"So, there is a person named Wu Yi who was not sent by you?" Qi Ning asked.
Elder Baihu frowned and said, "Wu Yi? I don't remember that there is such a disciple."
Qi Ning had already concluded that Wu Yi was a fake. Now he heard the confirmation from Elder Baihu himself and knew that his judgment was not wrong.
"Elder Baihu, please send someone to Yinghe Villa immediately." Xiang Baiying ordered: "Be smart and find out what is going on at Yinghe Villa, but don't alarm the people in the villa."
Elder Baihu looked puzzled, but did not ask any more questions. He cupped his hands and said, "I will make arrangements now. Gang leader, you don't look good. Do you want to go to the back hall to recuperate?"
Xiang Baiying didn't hesitate and stood up. Elder Baihu led the way and went out from the back door of the main hall. Behind was a yard and a stable in the left corner with two horses tied inside. Behind it was a row of residences. Baihu The elder led Xiang Baiying and Qi Ning into a room. The room was very clean. Qining helped Xiang Baiying lie down on the bed. Elder Baihu went out to get tea himself and poured a cup for Xiang Baiying. Shui then asked: "Why is the gang leader like this?"
Without explaining to Baiying, he said, "Elder Baihu, I may have to stay here for a while. How many people are there?"
After all, Elder Baihu is also an old Jianghu. When he heard Xiang Baiying ask this question, he seemed to understand something and immediately said: "Gang leader, don't worry, Xinping Town is where Kuimulang Branch is located, and there are dozens of experts. My subordinates immediately sent people from the surrounding areas. Send more people over to ensure the safety of the gang leader."
Xiang Baiying nodded slightly. He was not greedy for life, but he knew in his heart that he was powerless at the moment. Once those enemies came over, he would definitely not be a match.
Since that group of people dared to take action against the Beggar Clan, their strength was certainly of great importance. Only a few disciples of the Beggar Clan guarding them might not be able to guarantee Xiang Baiying's absolute safety.
Xiang Baiying knew that as long as he lived, the other party would not attack Lu Shanghe and his wife. His life was related to the life and death of Lu Shanghe and his wife.
There are many experts in the Beggar Clan. As long as the elite ones are mobilized, the enemy will not dare to act rashly.
Elder Baihu retreated and came back after a while, saying: "Gang leader, my subordinates have sent people to Yinghe Villa to inquire about the news. They have also sent people to the area near Xinping Town to mobilize manpower. There are many powerful brothers of ours over there in Chengdu. , my subordinates are going to send people to find them all night long."
Seeing that Elder Baihu had made arrangements, Qi Ning breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that since Xiang Baiying had arrived at the Beggar Clan branch, he was safe.
Although the opponent may come to assassinate Xiang Baiying when his internal strength is exhausted, after all, it is already a head-on confrontation with the Beggar Clan. Looking at the current martial arts world, there are probably not many forces who dare to directly confront the Beggar Clan. If the opponent really Take action and consider the consequences.
Qi Ning stayed at the old house that night. Early the next morning, Elder Baihu arranged breakfast and came over to report: "Gang leader, another group of brothers arrived last night. Now the entire Xinping Town is under our eyes and ears. Kui Mulang, the commander, knows Xinping Town very well, and his subordinates have already ordered that anyone who sees outsiders or suspicious persons must be targeted to death."
At noon, Elder Baihu came to report again: "Gang leader, there are already more than 400 of our brothers in Xinping Town. We have spies on every street in the town. In addition, our subordinates have sent people outside the town to keep an eye on the entrance and exit of Xinping Town. at every intersection to prevent suspicious persons from entering the town.”
Qi Ning thought to himself that it was no wonder that the Beggar Gang was known as the largest gang in the world. Their efficiency was truly astonishing.
Last night, there were only about a hundred Beggar Clan disciples in Xinping Town, but after half a day, hundreds of reinforcements had arrived. The Beggar Clan had eyes and ears all over the world. If we say that the Beggar Clan was well informed and sharp, no force could compare with it.
Now the entire Xinping Town is under the control of the Beggar Clan. If those people want to come over and hunt down the leader of the Beggar Clan, they will undoubtedly be destroying themselves.
At dusk, Elder Baihu came in again and reported: "Gang leader, the brothers sent to Yinghe Villa have returned to inquire about the information."
Xiang Baiying was most concerned about the situation of Lu Shanghe and his wife. He reluctantly stood up and asked, "How is the situation over there?"
"Yinghe Villa is empty." Elder Baihu said: "My subordinates sent four clever brothers to investigate. They went there all night last night and stayed outside Yinghe Villa, not daring to disturb the people inside. But yesterday The whole night, not a single light was turned on at Yinghe Villa, and there was no movement today. A brother deliberately pretended to beg and approached, only to find that the gate of Yinghe Villa was ajar, but there was no one in the village."
"No one?" Xiang Baiying frowned.
Elder Baihu said: "They checked and found that there is indeed no one in the villa. However, the furnishings in the lobby are a bit messy. It seems that someone is rummaging through boxes and cabinets in Yinghe Villa."
Xiang Baiying's expression was even more solemn. Qining knew Xiang Baiying's mood and whispered: "Gang Leader Xiang, you don't have to worry too much. The villa is empty, which proves that Villa Master Lu and his wife have not been killed for the time being."
"Master Lu was killed?" Elder Baihu said in surprise: "Gang leader, what happened? Lu Shanghe of Yinghe Villa is also a well-known figure in Xichuan. He has many friends and excellent connections in Xichuan. He is also kind and righteous. No one has ever heard of anyone he had enmity with."
Xiang Baiying didn't explain much, but just ordered: "Leave someone over there to keep an eye on it. If there is any movement, report it immediately."
"Don't worry, Gang Leader. There are still three brothers watching over there. As soon as there is news, come back and report." Elder Baihu said respectfully, then took a step forward and whispered: "Is the Gang Leader seriously injured? Do you want to... do you want to go down? Can someone come over and help?”
He didn't say that he would ask a doctor. He obviously knew that once a top expert like Xiang Baiying was seriously injured, ordinary doctors would never be able to treat him. He could only ask some friends from the world to come and help nurse him back to health.
Xiang Baiying shook his head and said: "Don't publicize this to the outside world, so as not to cause unnecessary trouble." He frowned slightly: "If we mobilize a lot of people here, will it alarm the town?"
Xiang Baiying immediately said: "Gang leader, don't worry. My subordinates have already thought about it in advance and are worried that the arrival of a large number of disciples will cause chaos in the town, so they all come dressed up. There are more than a hundred people in the town at the moment. Many of them come disguised as travelers, and the rest of the disciples are distributed outside the town, controlling various roads, but they hide their whereabouts and will not be easily discovered."
Xiang Baiying nodded slightly and said, "This will make it difficult for you."
Qi Ning saw that Elder Baihu's arrangements were in order and that there was no problem with Xiang Baiying's safety now. He was relieved and said: "Brother Xiang, since the arrangements have been made here, I will go to Chengdu first. People from Shenhou Mansion They are all waiting in Chengdu, I will go say hello to them, and besides...!"
Xiang Baiying said with a smile: "I originally wanted to go to the capital with you, but now it seems that I can't. This is the Beggar Clan branch. I will be fine. Don't delay here. After I recover my strength, I will naturally I’ll go to the capital to find you.”
Qi Ning stretched out his hand to hold Xiang Baiying's hand and said, "Uncle Xiang, I'll wait for you in the capital. You should take care of yourself."
This time Xiang Baiying is in danger. After all, the other party is here for the Beggar Gang. Qining knows this kind of conspiracy. As the dignified leader of the Beggar Gang, Xiang Baiying can naturally handle it well. Now Xiang Baiying has guaranteed his life. If you are safe, you don't have to worry about not being able to find out who the assassins are.
He had Eve in Heiyan Cave in mind, and Qi Feng and others were waiting for news from him in Heiyan Cave. Besides, the people from Shenhou Mansion and Zhu Qianyi were also waiting in Chengdu. After the battle at Qianwu Ridge, he had to return to the capital as soon as possible to report to Xiao Qi. The emperor reported what happened in Xichuan, and he really didn't have much time to waste here.
Xiang Baiying smiled and nodded slightly. Elder Baihu cupped his hands and said, "Little Marquis, thank you for escorting the gang leader back. The whole Beggar Clan will never forget your kindness."
Qi Ning smiled slightly and said nothing. He said goodbye to Baiying and went out. Elder Bai Hu followed him out and ordered people to prepare a car. As the sun set, Elder Bai Hu personally sent Qin Ning out of the town. The carriage While walking in the town, Qining saw that everything in Xinping Town was as usual, and there was no sign of a large influx of Beggars' Clan disciples. He thought that the Beggars Clan's disciples were not weak in disguise. Every pedestrian on the street might be a beggar. Dressed up by his disciples.
After leaving the town, Elder Baihu walked a few more miles, then approached the carriage and said, "Little Marquis, take care along the way. Chengdu Prefecture is only about twenty miles to the north."
Qining opened the car curtain and said: "Elder Baihu, please pay more attention to the gang leader."
"This is my duty." Elder Baihu said: "Those people who dare to assassinate the gang leader are enemies of our Beggar Gang. No matter how far they go, the Beggar Gang will never spare them."
Qi Ning smiled and held up his hands, thinking that this was a matter of the Beggar Clan after all, so he didn't say much. He said goodbye to Elder Baihu and the carriage headed north.
After traveling for more than ten miles, the sun has already set. At the current speed, we can reach Chengdu before it gets dark.
Qi Ning leaned in the carriage and closed his eyes to rest. Suddenly, his eyes opened and his face became extremely solemn. He stepped forward and opened the curtain. He saw that the driver of the carriage was driving very skillfully and said in a deep voice: "Stop the carriage. !”
The coachman pulled the reins of the horse and turned around and said, "Little Marquis, do you have any orders?"
"Are you a disciple of the Beggar Clan?" Qining asked, staring into the man's eyes.
The coachman nodded and said: "When I was young, I was a disciple of Kui Mulang's helmsman. Under the orders of the elders, I wanted to deliver the young Marquis safely to the capital city."
"Let me ask you, how many people have come to Xinping Town from last night to today?" Qining looked grim: "Have a large number of Beggar Clan disciples arrived in Xinping Town?"