The voice of the person outside the door sounded young, and he said politely: "I am Li Shuheng, please see the head of Huiliu Mountain." Shao Jinming heard that they were all surnamed Li, and thought that an old friend of his master had just left. I couldn't help thinking—could it be Master's relative
As a result, Jiang Fan froze for a moment, quickly put down the latch in his hand, and opened the closed door.
Li's house used to have a prosperous population, a big family and a big business, and the door of the house was also built in style. Normally, Jiang Fan and the others just walked through the side door on one side, but now Shao Jinming saw that Jiang Fan was in a hurry to open the door, and he was puzzled.
The man outside the door was wearing a dark cloak and a hood. Shao Jinming couldn't see his face clearly in the dark night. He only knew that this man was tall and straight, and he didn't look like an ordinary person.
Jiang Fan was very surprised.
"Li... City Lord?"
City Lord Li
Shao Jinming glanced at Jiang Fan in surprise, and then turned his head to look at the unexpected visitor.
"I'm taking the liberty of coming here, and I didn't let anyone know beforehand. Is head Li here?"
"Yes, Master is here, please come in."
Shao Jinming couldn't believe it.
This unexpected guest is City Lord Li? Is it the City Lord Li that Jiang Fan mentioned to them just now
This... no matter whether his city lord is used as a puppet or not, his identity is put there anyway, even though they come suddenly, they can't be rude.
When Li Fulin came out, he didn't change into the outfit he wore during the day, he was the master here, and there was a saying that the guests do as they please.
However, City Lord Li also came in casual robes. When Li Fulin came out from the back hall, he slowly got up and took off the hood of his cloak: "Hello, Master Li."
Although he is young, his status as the city lord of Beifu has already allowed him to discuss friendship with Li Fulin in the same generation.
"You don't need to be polite, City Lord Li, please sit down."
Now Xiaodong and the others all knew that City Lord Li, who was still discussing just now, had actually come to them.
It's almost time for the first bedtime, and this city master Li has no friendship with the master, so why come to visit suddenly at this moment
Xiaodong grabbed Mo Chen's sleeve nervously: "Isn't it because of the incident with City Lord Song?"
Hasn't Master's innocence been proven? Why would someone come to make trouble
All the juniors looked at me and I looked at you, and finally their eyes stopped on Mo Chen.
"Eldest brother..."
Mo Chen understood what they meant, but he didn't intend to satisfy the curiosity of his juniors.
City Lord Li came here in the middle of the night, he must have something important to do, they were curious and inquiring indiscriminately, fearing that it would be of no use or benefit.
"Okay, one or two have nothing to do?"
As soon as the elder brother put on a straight face, everyone scattered like birds and beasts.
The master is usually not strict with them, but the senior brother is in charge of the school rules and conducts things strictly, so it's okay to be presumptuous in front of the master, but in front of the senior brother... cough, he still keeps his tail between his legs.
But others are afraid of him, but Xiaodong is not.
He followed behind Mo Chen and whispered: "Master is too honest and easy-going, and I don't know why he came here. Master will suffer, right?"
"No." Mo Chen rubbed Xiaodong's hair: "Master is not that easy to lie."
"Then, brother, tell me, why did he come so late?"
"It should be because of the killing of City Lord Song."
Xiaodong almost jumped up: "Is it because of that?"
Mo Chen held him down: "Be quiet."
Xiaodong's eyes were wide open: "Is this because Master is easy to bully?"
Just as he was speaking, Ji Zhenren walked over from behind. Her kung fu is unique, let alone stepping on the snow without making a sound, even standing face to face with her, people can't feel her existence, it seems... not like a real person, but like a wooden dummy, There is no need to breathe, no heartbeat or temperature, and no weight. It seems that when the wind blows her, she will turn into a wisp of smoke or a phantom and fly away.
The two brothers quickly greeted each other, Mo Chen said: "Ji Zhenzhen, Master has guests."
Ji Zhenren nodded and walked past them without making a sound.
After Ji Zhenren left, Mo Chen explained to Xiaodong: "City Master Li probably really wanted to find the person who killed City Master Song, so he came to ask Master for help."
Xiaodong has always been convinced of the elder brother's judgment.
"Is this City Lord Li a disciple of City Lord Song?"
Probably not, I haven't heard that City Lord Song has direct disciples, and the people in the City Lord's Mansion will not put City Lord Song's direct disciples on the throne. Isn't this causing trouble for themselves.
"No. But I think there should be a lot of connections between him and City Lord Song. City Lord Song is also a generous person. He doesn't hesitate to give advice and support to his younger generations. There are many people who have received his kindness. It's just... people who can remember this kindness I don’t know how many there are.”
That's really not many.
It's really cool, these people are too powerful and realistic. How much is kindness worth to them? It's all a thing of the past. As far as Mo Chen knows, some people are not grateful for the kindness of others, but they always feel uncomfortable when they see people, as if they are a head shorter, and they may be relieved after the death of their benefactor, and feel that they can finally breathe and enjoy themselves , The waist is also straightened.
Maybe some people will be sad about the death of City Lord Song for a day or two, but let them stand up and say a few words of justice for City Lord Song.
As for revenge? That's not to mention.
City Lord Li didn't stay long, and he left after about half an hour.
Li Fulin sent the guest to the door, and when he turned his head, he saw several pairs of bright eyes staring at him.
If Li Fulin hadn't been used to this group of disciples for a long time, he would have really surprised them.
"Why don't you take a rest?"
Jiang Fan took two steps forward: "Master hasn't stopped yet, how dare we go first? By the way, Master, what is City Lord Li coming here for?"
Judging by Master's appearance, this City Lord Li probably didn't come to ask for trouble.
"He wanted to find out the truth about the murder of City Lord Song, and asked for my help."
Jiang Fan panicked, and blurted out: "Master, you must not step into this troubled water. Is it true that City Lord Li wants to eliminate dissidents, so..." Want to borrow a knife to kill someone
Li Fulin said with a smile: "Not really. I didn't agree either, I just told him the details of the time that I know, and he has his own calculations."
Now everyone is relieved.
It's not that they are cold by nature and just want to sweep the snow in front of each other, and they have no compassion for the death of Song City Lord. It is human nature to first protect oneself. Master is more important than City Lord Song, they don't want Master to get involved in this matter.
Everyone was muttering in their hearts... I'm afraid that the death of City Lord Song was really caused by the people in the City Lord's Mansion themselves.
However, although they failed to eavesdrop on the conversation between Master and City Lord Li, everyone seized the opportunity to see the appearance of City Lord Li.
Indeed... a talent.
Even if Xiaodong thinks that his elder brother is invincible and the best in the world, he can't belittle Li Chengzhu without conscience. The two are about the same height, but in terms of facial features, Li Chengzhu seems to be tougher.
As for character, temperament, etc., you can't tell it just by looking at it.
Besides, it's none of his business whether other people's character is good or not. There are many outstanding talents in the world. As Master said, there are mountains beyond mountains and sky beyond sky, but there is only one senior brother.
At night, Mo Chen noticed that Xiaodong was peeking at him several times, and he was absent-minded during meditation, so he slowly put his palms together and closed his exercises, and opened his eyes.
Xiaodong put on an appearance of "I'm serious about cultivating", pretending to be quite like it.
"What's on your mind?"
Seeing that he couldn't hide it, Xiaodong changed his posture and sat beside Mo Chen with his legs straight: "Actually, it's nothing..."
"Wu... the old man Wu who came tonight..." Xiaodong felt weird: "It's Master's old acquaintance, he wants to ask Master for something."
In terms of seniority, this person is of the same generation as the master, that is to say, he is called an uncle or something. But judging by his appearance, he is already very old, and he feels more than enough to be a grandfather.
Xiaodong felt very clearly that the difference between cultivators and ordinary people is so cruel.
Mo Chen wasn't there at the time, so I really don't know what this man came to say to Master.
"What is it?"
"He said that there are two grandchildren in the family, and he wants to bring them over tomorrow to let the master see if there is any root bone that can take the path of cultivation."
"—it's nothing."
Mo Chen understands very well that ordinary people's desire for Taoism and longevity. Especially when the old man Wu stood in front of the master, the gap between his longing and reality made him have a more urgent expectation than ordinary people.
When he was still young, he was judged to have poor bones and no aptitude for cultivation. His sons and daughters have also passed middle age, and they all live a mediocre life. But the two grandsons are at the right age. If the Wu family can produce a cultivator, then the hope lies in them.
"If they are qualified, old man Wu will definitely take advantage of the situation and ask Master to accept them, right?"
Mo Chen nodded.
Presumably it should be so.
That little junior brother is now uneasy because...
Mo Chen suddenly laughed.
"Are you afraid that Master won't love you anymore if he accepts a new disciple?"
Xiaodong quickly waved his hands: "No, it's not."
The master didn't treat the disciples favorably and favorably, and treated everyone similarly, so Xiaodong didn't worry about that. And the senior brother treats him well, and he won't be able to split up just because a few newcomers come.
It's just that Duan Ping and Tong Hao happened to be in the yard when he sent old man Wu away. Tong Hao suddenly glanced at him.
The implication in that glance was extraordinarily complicated, as if it contained irony and gloating.
Xiaodong thought he was wrong at the time.
Among the same sects, some of them are friendly, some are indifferent, but such obvious malice, except for Chen Jingzhi, Xiaodong has not felt it in others.
After he came back, he thought about it again and made sure he read it correctly.
Tong Hao's malice was indeed aimed at him.
Thinking about it carefully, Tong Hao's attitude has been weird these days. However, he has a dull temper and seldom talks, let alone show off in crowded places. People are often used to ignore him when they are together. But after he was punished and confinement by Master this time, his attitude became more weird than before. (to be continued)