Yan Li, who was the first to arrive, had already brought a group of people from Zijin Cave, all of whom were masters of Zijin Cave. They were on strict alert to the Maolu Courtyard to prevent the Sky Fire Sect from doing anything desperate. Kunlinshu is a bargaining chip, and Zijin Cave will not allow it to be easily discarded before the meat is eaten.
For a time, the entire thatched cottage had a different atmosphere.
Niu Youdao hurried to the door to greet the guests.
Gong Lince glanced at Yan Li who nodded slightly, knowing that he had already said hello, he smiled and said: "Elder Niu, Head Yuwen and others need to confirm whether Kunlinshu and his wife are okay first. Our Zijin Cave will not be like this. If you don’t understand people, let them confirm it.”
Niu Youdao hesitated and said: "Kun Linshu and his wife are afraid that they are shameless people from the Sky Fire Sect, so what should they do if they don't want to meet them?"
Gong Linche immediately looked at Yan Li again. Could it be that he had made a mistake and failed to negotiate a good deal
Yan Li was stunned. He approached Niu Youdao and pulled off Niu Youdao's sleeve. He seemed to be asking, "What do you mean? Didn't you just agree to it?"
Yu Wenyan said indifferently: "The person is in your hands. It is you who has the final say whether they see or not. Can you let them?" While speaking, he was still carefully observing Niu Youdao's reaction. He had no choice but to send the letter to the Tianhuo Sect. There's no way to confirm who sent it.
If we were 100% sure that Niu Youdao was Niu Youdao, there would be no need to be so verbose. Now that we have confirmed that Niu Youdao will not put forward any conditions and that Niu Youdao can settle the matter, we must go to Niu Youdao directly. Talked.
However, Niu Youdao in front of me acted as if this matter had nothing to do with me, and that everything was left to Zijin Cave.
I came here to test and confirm whether Niu Youdao was worried about the Zijin Cave. I also wanted to give Niu Youdao a chance to communicate privately. If there is a way to solve the problem and the conditions are suitable, he Yu Wenyan would not mind cooperating. one time.
Niu Youdao: "Well, I don't like forcing people." He looked at Gong Linche, obviously seeking Gong Linche's opinion.
This respectful attitude made Gong Lince quite satisfied. At least it seemed that he still had weight as the leader.
Yu Wenyan also turned his head and looked at Gong Linche beside him, seemingly asking, what do you mean
Gong Lince nodded slightly to Niu Youdao, "Let's bring him out to see him."
Niu Youdao stretched out his hand and said, "Master, can you take a step to speak?"
There are so many people watching, what the hell are you doing? Gong Lince murmured in his heart, but still smiled apologetically at Yu Wenyan, who looked suspicious, and followed Niu Youdao to the side.
The owner did not invite them in. A group of people waited at the door of the thatched cottage and watched the two people go away.
Guan Fangyi, who was waiting at the door, was also curious as to what the Taoist master was going to do.
Yuan Gang stood on the eaves of a corner of the courtyard wall, watching coldly, with the Sanhou Sword slung behind his back.
When they reached the side, there were no ears or eyes nearby. Regardless of anyone eavesdropping, Gong Lince frowned and whispered: "What do you want to do?"
Niu Youdao replied in a low voice: "I didn't want to do anything. Isn't this matter handled by the sect? Why did you bring people here to me? I said the leader, the sect is not just looking for benefits, it's from the Sky Fire Sect. Let me take the blame, right?"
Gong Lince was angry and funny, "I said where do you want to go? Didn't Yan Li tell you clearly? They just want to see the person and confirm the hostage, there is no other intention. I tell you, you are so sneaky If you do too many things, be careful if people really target you."
Niu Youdao: "Is it appropriate for them to meet now? I'm worried something will happen!"
Gong Lince: "In our own nest, with so many people on guard, what could happen?"
Niu Youdao looked at the group of people at the door and whispered: "The thing is obvious. As long as we agree to our conditions, we will naturally let people go. If we don't let people go, they don't have to give us anything. The hostages can have something." What's the problem? Do you need to go out of your way to make a trip? Don't you think this is weird? If they meet each other, Kunlinshu and his wife will get some hint from them and commit suicide. We have gone through so much trouble. It would be a joke if you beat a chicken with flying eggs."
Gong Linche looked at him up and down, "Yan Li said you were suspicious. I've seen it today. Is it as exaggerated as you said? Can we meet them and make them commit suicide with just a few hints? Okay, even with this Maybe, you don’t know how to put a restraint on the hostages first? With so many people watching, can you allow the hostages to commit suicide if they want to?"
Niu Youdao: "I brought people out, you won't rob them, right?"
"..." Gong Lince was choked and speechless for a while, and Fang couldn't laugh or cry and said: "What are you thinking? Why wait until now if you want to rob by force? What kind of place do you think Zijin Cave is? It can't tolerate the people inside the door to grab things and fight, you Do you think the rules are just decoration?"
"Just talking, I'm just asking. Don't take it personally, Master." Niu Youdao changed his words repeatedly and waved his hands. He coughed twice and then hesitated: "Does the Master mean to let them see you like this?"
Gong Lince: "As long as you control the person well, there won't be any problem if we meet him."
Niu Youdao sighed: "Since the head has said so, I will just do it. But head, please don't cheat me!"
"Tell me clearly, why did I cheat you?"
"Okay, okay, let's do it."
The two came back, and a group of people waiting at the door looked at them suspiciously, not knowing what they were plotting.
"Everyone, please come in!" Niu Youdao extended his hand to invite them in. While leading a group of people into the thatched cottage, he also glanced at Guan Fangyi and said, "Go, go and bring them in person."
"Yes!" Guan Fangyi nodded knowingly and turned around.
A group of people couldn't help but take a second look at Guan Fangyi, especially those from the Tianhuo Sect. They recalled that back then, this Qijing matchmaker was famous all over the world, but now she has become as obedient as Niu Youdao's slave. Ting Ting, I don’t know if Niu Youdao has this preference, otherwise how could he make a servant’s bet.
Not knowing what everyone was thinking, Guan Fangyi went straight to the depths of the inner house, found the room where Huo Fenghuang was kept under house arrest, opened the door and barged in.
Huo Fenghuang, who was immersed in sadness and unable to extricate herself, was startled when someone suddenly broke in. She stood up in shock.
Seeing that it was Guan Fangyi, a woman, she felt a little calmer, and slowly sat down again, turning her head and looking aside.
Guan Fangyi walked up to her and sighed, "It seems that Master Dao is right. The Sky Fire Sect will really not let Kunlin Shu go easily."
Huo Fenghuang looked back at her with doubts in his eyes, seemingly asking what he meant
Guan Fangyi smiled bitterly and said: "Whether Master Tao can save the Kunlin tree this time depends on the luck of you and your wife."
Fire Phoenix stood up and asked, "What do you want to say?"
Guan Fangyi put her hands on her shoulders, "Sister, the situation is a bit bad. Someone from the Sky Fire Sect has come, and the leader Yu Wenyan personally brought them here. The purpose is just to take your senior brother away. As for you, I must say I also told you, and you know it in your heart, the Sky Fire Sect doesn’t care about your life or death, they just don’t want the Kunlin Tree to fall into the hands of outsiders.”
The head of the law is here in person? Fire Phoenix's chest rose and fell rapidly, he became nervous instantly, and his expression changed drastically.
Guan Fangyi: "You don't have to be afraid. This is the territory of Zijin Cave after all. Master Tao is the elder of Zijin Cave after all. Yu Wenyan doesn't dare to act rashly here. Since you are the people of Master Dao, Master Tao also You and your wife will not be taken away easily. Master Dao knows very well that once Kunlin Shu is taken back, even if he does not die, this life will definitely be worse than death. This life will be considered useless. But in the face of the Sky Fire Sect, Behemoth, Taoist master’s abilities are limited after all, and there is also a limit to what he can do. You have to think of a way for yourselves... "
After some chattering, Huo Fenghuang mustered up the courage to go out with her.
A pavilion and water pavilion in the Thatched Cottage is spacious enough, and there are many people gathered here. People from the Tianhuo Sect and Zijin Cave are all there, so there will naturally be no shortage of tea supply.
After waiting for a long time without seeing anyone, Yu Wenyan, who had been observing Niu Youdao's reaction, lost his patience and said, "Bring someone out, why does it take so long?"
Niu Youdao was about to explain when he saw someone coming and pointed, "Here comes someone."
Guan Fangyi, who was leading the way, nodded slightly to Niu Youdao, and a smile appeared on the corner of Niu Youdao's mouth.
Seeing that Yu Wenyan and others were really present, Huo Fenghuang Yinya bit his lip and said nothing, and knelt down in front of everyone in front of Yu Wenyan and others. This kneeling was so decisive that even Guan Fangyi who came there also Very surprised.
Niu Youdao asked, "What does it mean?" Guan Fangyi shook her head slightly, saying that she didn't know either.
Unknowingly, Niu Youdao's eyes flashed with vigilance, and he quickly made preparations for contingency in his mind.
Yu Wenyan took a deep breath and said: "Nie Yunshang, I already know what happened. It has nothing to do with you. You were also implicated by Kunlinshu. You have no fault of your own. Get up. There is no need to do such a big thing. present!"
Huo Fenghuang shook his head silently, unable to afford it.
Since she couldn't afford it, Yu Wenyan didn't force it and asked, "Why are you the only one here? Where is your senior brother?"
Huo Fenghuang raised his head and looked at him, then lowered his head and said, "Senior brother has made a big mistake and has no shame to come see you."
Just as Yu Wenyan was about to continue speaking, Niu Youdao interrupted suddenly, "Since the mistake has been made, we must face it, and there is no shame in it. Let me tell you the truth, Yu Wen's leader Fajia is here in person , I came to negotiate with Zijin Cave, and I’m going to take you back, no matter what happens in the future, what’s going on now?”
In fact, he didn't notify Kunlinshu here yet, and he didn't want Kunlinshu to show up for the time being.
Huo Fenghuang lowered his head and shook his head, "The matter has come to an end. Senior brother and I don't want to go back anymore. We have to admit defeat!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone in the Tianhuo Sect was shocked. They came all the way and tried their best to bring her back, but she actually didn't want to go back.
Everyone in Zijin Cave was also stunned, and they all looked at each other.
Yu Wenyan said in a deep voice: "Would you rather stay here as a slave than go back?"
Fire Phoenix shook his head sadly.
Yu Wenyan glanced at everyone coldly and said sternly: "Tell me, did someone threaten you and say this? I am here, you don't have to be afraid. I will make the decision for you. If you have anything, just say it, I will Let’s see who dares!”
Huo Fenghuang took a deep breath, and suddenly summoned up the courage to raise his head and said: "Master, Elder Qian is the guarantee, the bet has taken effect, my senior brother and I are no longer disciples of the Sky Fire Sect! No one threatens us, it's because we don't want to go back!" His words were tantamount to betraying the master in public.
This was what Niu Youdao wanted with all his heart, and he thought about it, and he probably understood the meaning of Huo Fenghuang's sudden kneeling.
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