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It was already dusk, and Niu Youdao and his party appeared on a slope. They galloped down the road and were out of the steep mountainous area. The terrain in front became gentler, and a river was like a ribbon.
Black Mudan waved her hand and pointed to a bridge over the river, "Master Dao, should we go straight or cross the bridge?"
"Cross the bridge!" Niu Youdao shouted.
The group arrived at the bridge, quickly changed direction, and rushed across the stone bridge, with dust and smoke billowing all the way.
In the mountain forest overlooking this fork in the road, a man in black slid down the tree trunk from the canopy, and soon a golden wing flew out of the mountain forest and flew into the distance...
On the other side of Duyun Mountain, Hou Qingtian led more than 20 people to cut out of the Duyun Mountain Mountains, took a shortcut and took a straight line, and reached the area designated by the middleman.
In the forest, Hou Qingtian walked back and forth with his hands behind his back, while a group of people sat on the ground and waited boredly.
After waiting for a while, a man stood up and came over, "Cave Master, what does this mean? How long do we have to wait?"
Hou Qingtian: "Wait, it's no wonder we don't hear any news. Anyway, we have the deposit in hand."
As soon as he finished speaking, a golden wing fell from the sky. One person raised his hand to catch it, took out the secret letter, and handed it to Hou Qingtian.
After Hou Qingtian read the content, he pointed in the direction, "The target will pass through three turns. We can intercept them if we arrive before Hai hour. Let's go!"
A group of people quickly left the forest, passed over a plain, and then entered a mountainous area. Each one quickly glided, leaped vertically and horizontally, and headed straight for their destination.
After about an hour, a group of people flew to the top of a mountain. Looking around, they saw that the official road under the moonlight was winding along the mountain with three bends.
Hou Qingtian waved his hand and sent his spy to the mountain in front to keep an eye on it while the others rested and waited.
After waiting for less than half an hour, the dispatched informant came back in an emergency and reported: "Cave Master, someone is coming, and he may be the target."
"Get ready." Hou Qingtian shouted.
A group of people quickly rushed down the mountain and waited on both sides of the mountain road.
Gradually, the rumble of horse hooves became louder and louder, getting closer and closer.
On the hill, behind a big tree, Hou Qingtian was hiding sideways and peeping.
The person coming was getting closer and closer. Although he couldn't see the person clearly under the moonlight, he gradually saw the number of people. Twelve riders and six people were consistent with the news. The target was said to be the youngest in the group.
Hou Qingtian jumped down the mountain and led the two of them to stand directly on the road around the corner, waiting with swords in hand to cut off the target's path.
The group of people who came were naturally Niu Youdao and others, and they had no idea that there was an ambush on the road ahead.
Just after crossing the bend, they saw someone blocking the road under the moonlight with a dazzling sword, and the group quickly stopped their horses.
Figures appeared from all around and surrounded the group on the spot.
"Ask for some money, and you can avoid death by being captured without mercy!" Hou Qingtian said lightly, this was a lie.
Black Mudan and others were shocked and quickly drew their swords on guard.
Yuan Fang held the sword in his hand with a ferocious look on his face. He had robbed others before, but he never thought he would be robbed today.
Under the moonlight, Niu Youdao was calm at first, observing everywhere with cold eyes. He felt that the face of the person in front of him who could not see clearly was a bit familiar. When the other person made a sound, he suddenly narrowed his eyes and said in a deep voice: "Hou Qing God, what do you want to do?"
His hand slowly touched the hilt of the sword, and murderous intent gradually appeared in his eyes.
As soon as these words came out, Yuan Fang and others were at a loss, not knowing what he was talking about.
Black Peony, however, stared straight at the blocker in front of her.
The surrounding demon cultivators were all stunned and called out the cave master's name. Does the target of the interception know the cave master
Hou Qingtian was also stunned, and quickly released the Moon Butterfly, flying towards Niu Youdao to investigate.
As Yue Die approached, he took a clear picture of Niu Youdao's face sitting on horseback. Hou Qingtian was speechless.
Then he drove Yuedie to circle around this group of people. Yes, there were twelve riders, six of them, and Xuanyuan Dao was the youngest among the six.
Is this the target of the assassination? This... Hou Qingtian gradually felt dumbfounded. He was offering a gift of two hundred thousand yuan as a meeting gift. Killing this person for tens of thousands might lead to a loss. Besides, since the leader didn't say anything, he couldn't touch this person. He quickly waved to the people who brought him and shouted: "Put it down, put it down, the flood has washed away the Dragon King Temple, it's one of our own!"
He also sheathed his sword, walked quickly towards Niu Youdao, cupped his hands and said, "Master Dao!"
One of our own? what's the situation? The group of demons slowly put down their weapons and looked at each other in confusion. None of them had seen Niu Youdao. Some Taoist appeared out of nowhere.
Yi Yao Xiu returned the sword to its sheath, and whispered to the people around him in a smart way: "Yeah, I just said that this transaction is a bit fishy, and someone may want to offend us."
Except for Black Peony, Yuanfang and others are also confused. Look at me, and I'll look at you.
Niu Youdao didn't let go of his hand on the hilt of the sword, staring coldly at Hou Qingtian, "Could it be that my brother sent you to kill me?"
Hou Qingtian waved his hand quickly, "How is this possible? You and the head of the family are brothers who want to kill each other. It is impossible for the head of the house to kill you!"
what's the situation? The demons were quite surprised this time. Is this the leader of the family
Yuan Fang and others were a little confused and couldn't understand. Yun Huan should be the head of Duyun Mountain, right? Master Dao and Yun Huan are brothers
Niu Youdao: "Then why did you rob me halfway?"
Hou Qingtian laughed dryly and said: "Master Tao, it's a misunderstanding, it's really a misunderstanding. Didn't I take my brothers out to find some money? I am lying in wait here to rob the Tao. Who would have thought that I bumped into you by mistake, Master Dao? It's a sin." , it’s really a sin.”
Niu Youdao: "You are really fast. I set off before you. You and I can still meet here. I'm afraid they took a shortcut from Duyun Mountain and cut me in. They just happened to intercept me. What a coincidence. It’s really not easy to come here in such a hurry to rob Dao!"
Hou Qingtian smiled bitterly, saying this is true, it doesn't make sense, he held up his hands and said: "To be honest with Master Dao, there just happened to be a business order on the mountain, and someone paid for us to come here to intercept it. I really didn't expect that the target would be you, Master Dao. If I had known earlier, how could I have come here to offend?"
Niu Youdao believed this, otherwise he would have already taken action, so there would be no need to be so verbose.
Being targeted! This thought suddenly flashed through Niu Youdao's mind, and he said in a deep voice: "Have your people search the nearby mountains and forests to see if there is anyone suspicious."
"..." Hou Qingtian was stunned for a moment, thinking to himself, do you really think you are the sworn brother of the leader? But he still shouted to the left and right: "Are they all deaf? Didn't you hear what Master Dao said? Search, search quickly!"
"Yes!" A group of demon cultivators took the order, divided into two groups, and rushed into the mountains and forests to search.
Niu Youdao jumped off his horse, walked slowly to Hou Qingtian, and asked, "Who told you to kill me?"
Hou Qingtian: "Master Dao, I really don't know. In this situation, I also want to know who killed you. I guess the boss also wants to know, but it is impossible for the middleman to tell us."
Niu Youdao: "Who is the middleman?"
Hou Qingtian sighed: "Master Dao, don't ask this. First of all, the middlemen who are capable in this business must have a big background and are not easy to mess with. Secondly, this is a shady business, and they will not be exposed easily." I don’t know who the other party is. In addition, each industry has its own rules. Even if I knew it, I couldn’t tell you. Breaking the rules will cause trouble for Duyunshan. Besides, then again, the buyer should You will not reveal your identity to the middleman. Even if you find the middleman, you may not be able to find out who the buyer is."
Niu Youdao thought about it, so he stopped dwelling on it and asked, "I wonder how much my life is worth?"
"Haha!" Hou Qingtian said with some embarrassment: "Thirty thousand gold coins, if we had known it was you, Master Dao, even if we wanted to take action, we would not be able to accept this price."
Niu Youdao: "If you don't kill me, how will you explain to others later?"
Hou Qingtian sighed, "I received a deposit of 10,000 yuan. According to the rules, if I miss it, the remaining money will be lost, and the deposit will be returned in double. Of course, the head of the family cannot harm his brother for this small amount of money." "
Niu Youdao tilted his head and said, "Black Peony!"
Black Mudan jumped off his mount and walked over, "Master Dao!"
Niu Youdao asked: "How much money do you still have on you?"
Black Peony: "More than fifty thousand gold coins."
Niu Youdao knew that this was all she had, so he called her instead of Yuanfang because he couldn't reveal his wealth when he shouldn't. He tilted his head and said, "Give him fifty thousand."
This guy is so ruthless with his money! Black Mudan lamented in her heart, but there was nothing to say about this matter. She took out the golden tickets on her body, collected the fractions, and handed five whole ones to Hou Qingtian.
Hou Qingtian pretended to decline, "How can this be so embarrassing?"
Niu Youdao: "I can't let you take it just because I let you suffer."
"Since the Taoist Master said so, let me thank you shamelessly." Hou Qingtian cupped his hand and took the golden ticket in his hand. He felt happy in his heart. He did not lose money and made a profit. This trip was not in vain. Well worth the run!
Niu Youdao: "When did you receive the deal?"
With the golden ticket in his pocket, Hou Qingtian replied: "Not long after you left."
Niu Youdao squinted his eyes slightly, looking strangely.
We chatted for a while on the road. When the group of monsters searching the mountain came back, they found nothing, and no suspicious persons were found.
After asking about the situation, Hou Qingtian asked Niu Youdao: "Master Dao, what do you think we should do next?"
Niu Youdao: "You guys should go back first."
"Okay, that's okay, but Mr. Dao, you may have been targeted. Be careful on the road. If we miss, the buyer might find someone else to do it." Hou Qingtian reminded him seriously, It's better for such a generous financial backer not to get into trouble, as there may be benefits in the future.
"Well, go back and say hello to your brother for me."
"Okay! Then I'll say goodbye, Master Dao, take care of yourself along the way!"
Watching the group of demons disappear into the mountains, Niu Youdao pointed at Duan Hu and Wu Sanliang and motioned them to take a look.
When the two came back to report and confirmed that Hou Qingtian and others had left, Niu Youdao got on his horse again, sat upright, stared at the unknown road ahead, his eyes flickered, and suddenly turned the horse around, "Let's go!"
Instead of going back to the way forward, he led everyone back the way they came.
There was no talk of returning the same way, but they found a suitable incision on the way and led the group to escape into the mountains. ,.