Volume 1: Wind Rises in the Mountains and Swamps Chapter 89: Inner Chamber
The nights are long in winter and it gets dark early.
In a courtyard behind the martial arts hall, there lived the disciples of the martial arts hall and the patrolling guards.
After Lu Shu finished his dinner, he went to bed early and lay down. It wasn't until Hai hour was approaching that he put on his clothes and got up, hung a long sword on his waist, and walked out of the house.
When he came to the door of another room, snoring could be heard from inside. Lu Shu kicked the door impatiently and stood in the shadow. After a while, there was a rustling sound in the house. With a "squeak", the door opened, and four people walked out, all carrying weapons.
When Lu Shu heard the movement behind him, he walked out of the yard without looking back. The four people behind him followed silently.
A group of five people walked through the alleys of Foreign Affairs Hall and soon left the villa and walked towards the mountain gate.
There is a bright moon in the sky, the snow is snowy everywhere, and the figures of five people are clearly visible on the road. As he approached the mountain gate, a man emerged from the dark shadow of pines and cypresses, waving behind him.
Four people walked out of the darkness one after another, said hello to Lu Shu and others, and then passed by.
The gate of Tianlong Mountain lies between two cliffs. Next to the tall and majestic stone square, there is a small cave against the cliff. Lu Shu and the others walked in. There was a bonfire inside, making the cave very warm.
These disciples had to take turns guarding and patrolling the mountain every night. From Haishi to Zishi, Lu Shu was on duty, and he and the remaining four people guarded the mountain gate.
Lu Shu stood at the entrance of the cave, his face looking gloomy and uncertain under the flickering bonfire. At this time, the sound of watch drums could be heard faintly in the distance, and it was already the second watch.
After staying in the cave for a while, Lu Shu ordered a few people to go check outside the mountain gate, and then left alone.
Lu Shu came outside the mountain gate, regardless of the cold wind hitting his face, his eyes were alert, and he looked carefully before and after. There was only the sound of whining wind in my ears.
After walking around casually for a while, Lu Shu stopped again. After confirming that no one was around, he ran towards the southeast of the mountain gate.
Lu Shu's lightness skills were not as good as those of the inner sect disciples, and he was not slow in running and walking. After drinking tea, a group of houses appeared in front of him, which was the market outside Jiulong Mountain.
After pausing for a moment, Lu Shu looked back and looked around, then dived towards a low thatched house. He lightly jumped over the courtyard wall and came to the closed door. He paused for a moment, then reached out and knocked on the door.
There was no movement in the house, and no light could be seen inside.
Lu Shu knocked twice more, and this time the door opened. He ducked in and brought a gust of cold wind into the room, and someone closed the door.
The oil lamp in the house was blown by the wind, flickered on and off a few times, and then glowed with orange-red light again, brightening the surrounding area. In front of a wooden table, an old man with a face as sharp as a knife sat, and two sturdy men stood at the door. Black cloths were hung behind the windows and doors of the thatched cottage, blocking the light of the oil lamps.
"My subordinates, please see Deputy Gang Leader Bian!" Lu Shu bowed deeply to the old man and said softly.
The old man had an expressionless face and sharp eyes. He looked at Lu Shu, waved his hand gently and said, "There is no need to be polite here, it's better to be careful!"
The old man's voice was old and deep.
"yes--!"
Lu Shu looked extremely respectful and continued: "The disciples of the Tianlong Sect will travel on the second day of February as usual. Zhen Yuanzi from Baiyun Temple has been staying in Jiulong Mountain. I heard that it was because of the alliance with the Tianlong Sect. There are also rumors that this old Taoist will accompany his traveling disciples.”
The old man's tone softened and he said: "It's really difficult for you. I have been alone in the Tianlong Sect for more than ten years. If this happens, you will be the first contributor to my Canghai Gang. The gang will live up to you!"
Lu Shu hurriedly lowered his head and said: "Lu Shu was raised by the sect since he was a child. This kindness is profound, and he should repay it with his own life. The fact that Gang Leader Bian came in person made Lu Shu panic, fearing that he would betray the trust of the sect. It’s hard to escape the blame for death!”
The old man nodded slightly and said: "Although there are others who have contacted you and thought of your hard work, I deserve to see you. Sooner or later, my old bones will be used as firewood by Xiong Shang -!" After a pause, He continued: "After more than ten years of planning, the success depends on this time. For the sake of the sect, and for the future of younger generations like you, I can only be a bad wolf once and come to the tiger sect of the Tianlong Sect. Come to ask for food."
Lu Shu and the two men were silent and just listened to the old man's words. Xiong Shang is the leader of the Canghai Gang, but all matters within the gang are still inseparable from Deputy Gang Leader Bian.
"That old Taoist is very scheming, but he wants to please both sides, haha!" Gang Leader Bian's laughter was filled with chills, and he added: "In the world, my Canghai Gang is not the only one who is spying on this fierce tiger of the Tianlong Sect. Last time we opened the door Four masters were killed for no reason, and the disciples of the Tianlong Sect who were bewitched were nowhere to be found. How did you investigate this matter? "
Lu Shu replied: "My subordinates have also heard of the voodoo techniques in southern Xinjiang. Some poisons lose their effectiveness when the person who casts the voodoo dies. Due to the secretive reasons, these people controlled by the voodoo techniques Even my subordinates don’t know who the disciple is!”
Speaking of this, Lu Shu looked a little embarrassed. He didn't know beforehand that the gang had gotten the poison from nowhere. No one informed him about the bewitching practice on the disciples of the Tianlong Sect. It would be difficult to let him investigate until afterward. It's just that the sect acts in a measured way, and it's not his turn to speak.
Lu Shu was originally a disciple of the Canghai Gang. More than ten years ago, as an inner disciple, he came to the Tianlong Sect and became an outer disciple. He has been practicing martial arts since he was a child. After coming to the Tianlong Sect, he quickly rose to prominence in the Foreign Affairs Hall. After more than ten years, this person not only established a firm foothold in the Tianlong Sect, but also became a leader among the outer disciples. Who would have thought that this Lu Shu was actually a famous person.
After a moment's hesitation, Lu Shu continued: "To kill four of my masters quietly without any trace of their bodies was the work of a top master. These masters in the Tianlong Sect cannot be approached by their subordinates. However, This matter may have nothing to do with the experts of the Tianlong Sect. Otherwise, the Tianlong Sect would have spread the news and it would not be silent. The subordinates speculated that this matter was done by outsiders. "
Gang leader Bian showed admiration and said: "That makes sense! This person should be lurking near Jiulong Mountain, and may also be lurking within the Tianlong Sect. Killing my disciples and going against my Canghai Gang will not be a good thing! But, Adding variables to this matter is not good for me!”
"My subordinate met a very suspicious person today!" Lu Shu said bitterly.
Upon hearing this, Gang Leader Bian straightened his body, his eyes flickered, and asked in a deep voice: "Who is that person? Tell me in detail."
Lu Shu then told about the fight with several horse-raising disciples in the chariot and horse compound today. When it was revealed that Lin Yi was young and had extraordinary skills, and knocked him down with one punch, Gang Leader Bian looked solemn and remained silent.
"My subordinate has been practicing martial arts since he was a child. In the Foreign Affairs Hall, few people are my rivals. But this Lin Yi is only sixteen or seventeen years old. In the past, he was unremarkable. He was just an ordinary horse-breeding disciple. . This person has only been in the industry for three months and has never learned martial arts. Therefore, my subordinates guess that this person’s origin is not simple! Perhaps, he has something to do with it!"
As Lu Shu said this, Lin Yi's chilling eyes couldn't help but appear in front of his eyes, and he felt a chill in his heart!
"Oh——! A young horse-breeding disciple can have such strong martial arts? This matter needs to be considered." Gang leader Bian thought, if he is an ordinary disciple, he can go out on his own and catch the opportunity. But according to what Lu Shu said, this young man's martial arts are extraordinary. If he really puts his hands on it, it will not be difficult to win. If he is afraid that his traces will be exposed, he will not find any advantage at the feet of the Tianlong Sect.
This person is worthy of suspicion and must not be ignored, but how to deal with it?
"Have you ever reported this matter to the Tianlong Sect?" Gang Leader Bian asked.
"No, the gang leader's intention, could it be..." Lu Shu took a step forward and leaned down.
Gang Leader Bian sneered, twirling his beard and said: "What will happen if you report to the superiors that this person is suspicious and has excellent martial arts skills, but is hiding in the stable? Haha! The six elders of the Tianlong Sect can intimidate the entire world. No matter who this person is, everything will come to light afterward!"
Lu Shu looked happy and said hurriedly: "The gang leader has a great plan. I will report this matter to the superior tomorrow."
Gang Leader Bian nodded and said, "I'm just waiting to see a good show..."
Unexpectedly, before he finished speaking, a strange voice suddenly sounded in the room——
"What a pity, I'm afraid you won't be able to see it——!"
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ps: I groaned feebly and saved it!
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