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This topic couldn't be avoided, and he couldn't let go of his two maids. Linghu Qiu smiled and said: "They are not ordinary maids. They are all in the realm of golden elixir. They can also be regarded as my traveling guardians. It’s not something that can be measured by more money or less.”
"That's it." Niu Youdao looked surprised and regretful.
Linghu Qiu said with a smile: "Since I can come, I am sincere in making friends, and I don't have to beat around the bush. It's just because of the war horse that you want me to accompany you to visit Qi State!"
Niu Youdao stretched out his hand to signal: "It's me, Meng Lang, Mr. Linghu, drinking tea."
The hot things that were talked about before were just like nonsense, and they were gone.
Linghu Qiu waved his hand: "It's too polite to call him sir. I sincerely make friends. If you don't dislike him, it's fine as a brother."
Niu Youdao took advantage of the situation and came up, refreshed and said: "Sir, if you don't mind, I would like to sworn brothers with different surnames, okay?" His eyes were filled with anticipation.
"..." Linghu Qiu was stunned.
Hong Xiu and Hong Fu looked at each other.
Fei, Zheng, and Xia had slightly exciting expressions. They found that this 'Taoist Master' really had a lot of things to do. After a while, the drama started to come out one after another.
Linghuqiu smiled and nodded, "Okay!"
Niu Youdao immediately turned back to Black Peony and said, "Place the incense table!"
"Yes!" Black Peony left.
Not long after, Shang Shuqing, who was staying in the attic, leaned on the railing and looked at the two people kneeling in front of the incense table in the courtyard downstairs, his eyes flickering.
Fei, Zheng, and Xia, who were standing aside to testify in the courtyard, saw the two kneeling people stand up and exchange arms with each other. It was like watching a play. It had only been a long time since Linghu Qiu came here, and the two people were strangers to each other. They bowed to each other in the blink of an eye, and they both looked like they were sorry to see each other so late. What's this
But then again, no matter whether the two were just having fun or not, in name, Ling Huqiu, a famous scholar from the Jin Kingdom, had become Niu Youdao's sworn brother!
"Black Mudan, go tell Yuanfang that my brother is here and ask his Nanshan Temple to prepare the best food and wine!" Niu Youdao, who was chatting with Linghuqiu, suddenly turned around and drank, looking extremely happy.
"Yes!" Black Peony took the order and left.
Later, Niu Youdao personally took Linghuqiu to visit his home and the manor, and personally accompanied him around.
Fei Changliu and the others stood at the gate of the manor and watched him off. Suddenly they heard the sound of footsteps. The three of them turned around and saw that it was Shang Shuqing. They all bowed slightly to express their respect, "Princess!"
Shang Shuqing returned the gift and then went down the mountain accompanied by his entourage.
Xia Hua: "I'm afraid I have to go to the county to inform the prince about the sworn sworn relationship."
Fei and Zheng nodded. This was for sure. Fei Changliu moved his eyes to the figures of the 'two brothers' wandering in the distance, and sighed softly, "I heard that this person was originally the head of the Shangqing Sect, but he was criticized for being too senior. Qian, was squeezed out of the Shangqing Sect. If he is really allowed to become the head of the Shangqing Sect, with his ability, I am afraid that the current Shangqing Sect will be in a different situation. The Shangqing Sect has really missed the lead. With the talents of the Renaissance, I dare to say that the Shangqing Sect will regret it sooner or later!"
Xia and Zheng were both from the Song family, and they were also the ones who wanted to kill Niu Youdao. They knew something about Niu Youdao's situation in the Shangqing Sect, and naturally understood what Fei Changliu was talking about. mean.
Zheng Jiuxiao also nodded and sighed, and echoed: "I'm afraid Linghu Qiu, who came here, didn't expect this to happen. At first, he didn't understand what our 'Taoist' wanted to do around here, but now he does I understand. Linghuqiu repeatedly expressed embarrassment when it came to the matter of war horses. He immediately pestered her to ask for her maid, and the price was also increased. Linghuqiu refused again, and he immediately asked to be sworn brother with her. 1 He refused twice in a row when we met. If he refuses again and talks about making friends, does this count as being forced by him to become a sworn brother? Our 'Taoist' is awesome!"
The three of them are not like Gongsun Bu from Wuliang Mountain. The confidence and strength of the sect lies here, and the form of attachment is also different. Normally they would not call Niu Youdao 'Master Dao' like Gongsun Bu, but now they can say ' Our Taoist master' shows his admiration.
Xia Hua also nodded, "Linghuqiu didn't agree at first, but now he has become a sworn brother. When a sworn brother is in trouble, he asks for help. I'm afraid Linghuqiu's sworn brother will not refuse anymore. After all, it has gone full circle. It’s still for the sake of war horses, it’s just that the methods have been adjusted in a blink of an eye to achieve the goal!”
Fei Changliu: "One is willing to fight and the other is willing to suffer. Why doesn't Linghuqiu come to visit us? It's one thing for Niu Youdao to kill Yan Shi and become famous all over the world and attract his attention. I'm afraid Linghuqiu also figured it out. Something else."
The other two people understood what he meant. Linghuqiu must have taken a fancy to Niu Youdao's certain value, otherwise he would not have come to visit him, nor would he have made a sworn vow easily.
Zheng Jiuxiao: "Look at what Niu Youdao means. The war horse incident has made the crisis imminent. Knowing that the balance is about to be broken, there is no way to continue hiding from Qingxiu. He can't sit still, otherwise he wouldn't have called us to talk about this today. It seems that I am going to take action personally!"
Xia Hua chuckled and said: "That's a good thing! Our people are working hard in Qi State, but this one is better. He hides here and doesn't care about the world and concentrates on cultivating. It's impossible for Qi State to rely on brute force to get things done. This one If I can come out of the mountain, I am really looking forward to it! You have all seen that this person has great skills in doing things!"
Fei Changliu cast his gaze in the direction of the county city, "It won't be long before Tianyumen will know about his sworn sworn relationship with Linghuqiu. This will add another layer of weight to him, and Tianyumen will not dare to touch him easily!"
Xia Hua smiled again, "It's also a good thing for us. At least he is now on our side to fight against the Tianyu Sect. Once the interests here expand, internal conflicts of interest will be inevitable. The side is powerful, and this person has great influence on Prince Yongping, so it is necessary for us to unite together."
The two of them nodded slightly when they heard the words, expressing their agreement.
Everyone knows that to gain a foothold here, due to the strength of Tianyu Sect, the three factions cannot do without Niu Youdao's influence on the Shang Chao Sect. As long as Niu Youdao is around, the Shang Chao Sect cannot easily listen to Tianyu Sect. Kick three factions out. Niu Youdao cannot do without the support of the three factions and needs the security guarantee provided by the three factions.
Similarly, they believe that the Shang Dynasty Sect also needs to be led by Niu Youdao to balance the influence of Tianyumen. No secular force can compete with the spiritual forces. Even the courts of various countries have to use various sects to restrain and balance each other. , If you don't do this, I'm afraid the emperor himself will be in danger.
In fact, Niu Youdao has already played that role and suppressed Tianyumen's influence to a certain extent, otherwise the two counties would not be in the situation they are today.
Compared with when they were attached to the Song family, the three factions were in a competitive relationship in the Song family, but here, with the same interests, they had to stick together for warmth. Some of the previous grudges have long been put aside...
"Haha, Your Majesty, it seems that the Taoist Master is about to leave the mountain, and I am afraid he will have to take action on the matter of the war horse himself!"
In the governor's house, after listening to Shang Shuqing's report, Lan Ruoting excitedly spoke to the Shang Dynasty Zongdao.
Shang Chaozongyi, who turned to look at the map, his eyes lit up, nodded and said: "I didn't expect it to be so fast. As soon as I said it, Master Dao started to start from Linghu Qiu. Judging from the situation, Master Dao is going to Qi State in person. , I am looking forward to it very much!”
Hearing this, Shang Shuqing on the side was surprised and doubtful, "Brother, did you say something to Master Tao?"
Shang Chaozong and Lan Ruoting looked at each other. Shang Chaozong turned to his sister and sighed: "Qing'er, you also know the situation. Several sects have been delaying for so long and haven't given a definite answer about the war horse. They have been vague. . I know it must be difficult for them. It’s not that easy to get war horses from Qi. They don’t want to say it clearly because they don’t want to appear incompetent. I can understand that.”
"But, Qing'er, this matter can't be delayed any longer. It won't be delayed for long. My husband and I have calculated that if the situation continues like this, it will be delayed for up to two years, and big trouble is bound to come. In fact, I have always wanted to talk to Master Dao. Regarding this matter, the Taoist Master has been in seclusion to cultivate and not be disturbed easily, and he has never been able to find a suitable opportunity to speak. Today, the Taoist Master came here by himself, and my husband and I naturally wanted to complain. The threat is imminent, and it is also him who is affected. Qingxiu, I believe he will take this matter to heart, but I didn’t expect him to react so quickly.”
Shang Shuqing didn't expect that this was the one who was secretly making plans, and was a little anxious, "Brother, Tianyu Sect has spent so much effort, and the three factions have also taken action. It is difficult for the four factions to unite to achieve such a strong strength. What do you want Master Dao to do? Don’t you know it would be dangerous to ask Master Dao to go to Qi State to do this? Among the princes in the world, we are definitely not the only ones who want Qi State’s war horses. Qi State is a place where great things happen, so let Master Dao run away. It’s too dangerous to go to a place like that!”
Lan Ruoting muttered: "It's not difficult. The factions can handle it by themselves. It's not difficult. We won't expect Master Dao to come out! Princess, the factions have not given us accurate information, which means they still have no clue. So, We are unable to make the next plan. The situation forces us to not delay it any longer. We have to do it as a last resort. Even if Mr. Tao doesn't come today, the prince and I are ready to go to Mr. Tao after the city expansion is finalized. Meng Shuai also meant the same thing when he said this."
"Well, it is dangerous to go to Qi State, but the princess does not need to underestimate the Taoist. It is not without reason that the prince and I have high hopes for the Taoist. Since we escaped from the capital, we have planned to marry the princess, Guangyi County borrowed troops, and established a foothold in Cang Luxian County, together with Jinzhou, conquered Qingshan County, took over the power of the two counties, made Tianyumen promise to reduce taxes and develop the two counties, and many other things. The skills and abilities shown by Dao Ye must not be needed by me. Talk more. If we talk about something that cannot be solved by several factions, who can we turn to if we don’t put our hope in Master Dao’s ability? If we ask other forces to get involved, I’m afraid Tianyumen will be the first one not to agree!"
"Master Tao has the ability to turn things around, so it would be a pity to hide in the mountains without using them. The world is unfair, and he has already been involved in right and wrong. How long can he hide? Sooner or later, he will come out to compete with the world's masters. Master Tao himself I also know in my heart, otherwise a person like him would not be moved by our few words. In the final analysis, it is his own decision... Princess, you must have confidence in Master Dao!"