Everyone has a different style of doing things.
If it is Li Yan, even if the other party helps to rescue the siege, he will definitely not give him a good look, because he knows that he has no good intentions.
But Sha LiFei is completely different.
"Hey, it turns out it's you... hahaha."
Hearing the identity of the other party, Sha LiFei laughed a few times and stood up quickly, "Please sit down quickly, please sit down quickly, I have long admired your name."
While he was saying clichés, he was serving tea and pouring water.
With a playful smile, it's like meeting an old acquaintance.
"It's easy to talk about."
"Faceless Young Master" was also a good climber. He sat down unceremoniously and said with a smile, "You must have had a hard time on the road in this icy and snowy place. I have long wanted to meet you brothers, but it's a pity that we only have a chance today..."
The two talked in cliches and seemed very familiar with each other.
And Sha LiFei is also shrewd. He talked about the scenery of Guan County and the weather on the road. In short, he rambled on, but he didn't mention what happened just now.
Sometimes in a verbal confrontation, it depends on who can't keep his temper.
Sha LiFei is not in a hurry at all.
After all, if the other party takes the initiative to come to your door, he must have something to ask for.
Sure enough, "Faceless Young Master" shook his fan and said with a smile, "We are all in the same camp, so there is no need to cover up some things."
"Everyone, do you know why the Yamen is making things difficult for you?"
Sha LiFei raised his eyebrows, "Please give me some advice."
"Faceless Young Master" took a sip of tea and said calmly, "It's very simple. People from Shu King Residence came to Guan County. They happened to see you and were afraid that you would do something bad, so they asked the Yamen to come and cause trouble."
"If you don't resist, you will be taken to the Yamen, and you will be executed immediately for any crime of escaping from prison."
"If you resist, you will have no choice but to escape Guan County."
"That's it..."
Sha LiFei After listening, the doubts in my heart were suddenly cleared.
Shu King Residence should know what they are capable of. With just a few Yamen Runner, even with the soldiers outside, they can't catch them, so why go to war?
It turned out that I wanted to drive them away.
It seems like Guan County, something must have happened...
Sha LiFei rolled his eyes, took a sip of tea calmly, and asked, "What do you want to do when you come?"
"Of course it's cooperation!"
"Faceless Young Master" shook his fan and said solemnly, "King of Shu is doing the opposite, so naturally he cannot get the things. How about we cooperate with each other?"
"Oh?"
Sha LiFei's face remained unchanged, "It's easy to say, but I have to say something ugly first. How should we divide the things?"
Of course he didn't know, he was completely deceiving the other party.
However, "Faceless Young Master" was stunned for a moment after hearing this, then shook his head and said with a dumb smile, "So you don't know."
"Well, you'd better not get involved in this matter..."
After saying that, he stood up, cupped his hands, turned around and left.
"Oh~ don't leave!"
Sha LiFei was so anxious that he stopped him immediately.
However, the kung fu of "Faceless Young Master" is really amazing. It seems that Sha LiFei is walking at a pace, but Sha LiFei didn't even catch the corner of his clothes.
As soon as he went out, the other party disappeared.
Everyone in the room suddenly looked at each other.
"Sir, the food and drinks are here."
The waiter happened to come in with a waiter, carrying wine and food.
Everyone didn't say anything. After the waiter left, Sha LiFei closed the door, frowned at Wang Tianzuo and said, "Brother Wang, Guan County is afraid something big has happened. Have you received any news?"
Wang Tianzuo shook his head and said, "No."
"I travel around a lot, Guan County, and I'm a bit of a humble person. I haven't heard of any major events recently."
"If there is, this matter must be very secretive."
As he spoke, he looked hesitant and persuaded, "'Faceless Young Master' is the leader of the Chengdu underworld. It is no small matter that he was so interested in him that he came in person and also attracted Shu King Residence."
"Everyone, it's best not to get involved in this matter."
He originally thought that Twelve Yuan Chen was so famous that he would dismiss his words, but he never thought that Sha LiFei would also nod in agreement, "Brother Wang is right, we have other things to do and are too lazy to pay attention to them."
Wang Tianzuo breathed a sigh of relief and said again, "Speaking of which, what are the important things you come to Guan County this time?"
"If it's convenient, say hello and see if I can help."
Sha LiFei's heart moved, and he said with a playful smile, "I really need to ask my brother for help in this matter, we need to find someone."
"Looking for someone?"
Wang Tianzuo secretly breathed a sigh of relief, "I wonder who you are looking for?"
"A big man with a beard, many identities, unknown name, loves to wear rich clothes, and loves mutton most..."
Sha LiFei told him the characteristics Li Yan told him.
"Okay!"
Wang Tianzuo nodded, "I will ask my friends to find him. I wonder what grudge he has against you?"
"There's no grudge."
Sha LiFei laughed and said nonsense, "You just owe us some money..."
It was late at night and the Daoist temple was completely dark.
Li Yan was lying on the bed, having a hard time falling asleep with his eyes open.
The news I got this time was really shocking.
That Blind Old Daoist,
It turned out to be Sword Immortal Cheng!
This really shocked him.
According to legend, that is one of the Ten Grandmasters, a being who suppressed Shuzhong for decades and banished him to an immortal status...
Could it be because the other party failed to ascend to the gods?
But why would you hide your name and teach an apprentice with a foreign surname?
Then Gou Sheng, I'm afraid his identity is not simple...
All kinds of doubts arose in Li Yan's heart.
This trip to Sichuan was just like the weather here. It was cloudy and foggy, and there were many things that I still can't see clearly.
He carefully recalled what Ming Shanzi said before.
Sword Immortal Cheng did not do anything else after he failed to ascend to the gods. Instead, he locked himself in his room and read various historical books.
Could it be that this Sword Immortal Cheng also discovered something...
A sleepless night.
Boom, boom, boom!
Before dawn the next day, the Daoist temple bells rang.
Not long after, the sound of Daoist priests doing morning prayers was heard.
"The armored general crossed the pass at night, and the courtiers were waiting for the cold weather. The eminent monks in the mountain temple have not yet risen, so fame and fortune are not as good as leisure."
This poem is either right or wrong.
The world only sees emperors and kings enjoying all the splendor and splendor, but those who pursue fame and fortune never have time to rest, and few can sleep peacefully.
But practitioners are not so relaxed either.
Just like the Daoist priests on this mountain, they hold morning and evening classes every day, meditate and practice martial arts, study Daoist classics, work daily, and hold various rituals...
There are very few people who are truly like wandering clouds and wild cranes.
Swish, swish, swish!
The sound of Daoists sweeping away snow also sounded outside the courtyard.
Under such circumstances, Li Yan couldn't sleep, so he got up immediately and went to the dining hall with Wang Dao Xuan, who was just going out, to have some breakfast.
"Two laymen, please wait."
Just as he was about to return to his room, a Daoist boy hurriedly came over and saluted. "Uncle Ming Shanzi, please don't leave yet. He has finished his morning lessons and has something to talk to you two about."
Li Yan The two looked at each other and nodded in agreement.
They had already inquired about the location of Water Moon Convent, and wanted to leave early to visit, and then board Qingcheng Mountain.
We already talked about the Cheng family last night.
Today, I'm afraid it's related to Qingcheng Mountain.
Not long after waiting, Ming Shanzi finished his morning lessons and hurried to the room. When they met, he held his hands and said, "Excuse me for waiting for a long time."
He didn't talk nonsense. After sitting down, he spoke directly, "Yesterday I heard the news about Old Ancestor. I felt uneasy. I forgot to explain something."
"You two must also know that my Cheng family has been operating in Shuzhong for many years, so it has some foundation, and the various relationships are even more complicated."
"Pindao has also heard about the conflict between you and Shu King Residence. Is there any intention to alleviate this matter?"
"Oh..."
Li Yan narrowed his eyes, "Senior, what do you mean?"
He didn't expect that Ming Shanzi was actually talking about this.
If possible, he certainly would not want to have a grudge with Shu King Residence, but at this point, it is impossible for "Wish-Fulfilling Pearl" to turn over.
This matter is not just about fighting for breath.
If he guessed correctly, King of Shu and Zhao Changsheng are already in contact, and they may be fighting to the death in the future.
"Wish-Fulfilling Pearl" may also be the key to the other party's conspiracy.
How is it possible to ease the relationship at this time?
Ming Shanzi naturally didn't know about this, and shook his head slightly and said, "To be honest, although Xuanmen does not want to get involved with King of Shu, there is a woman in my Cheng family who married Fifth Prince."
"Shu King Residence's current situation is a bit complicated. Over the years, King of Shu's temper has become more and more erratic. He is getting old and is often bedridden, but he has not yet established himself as Young Lord."
As he spoke, he whispered, "Fifth Prince has a kind-hearted nature and has a reputation as a virtuous person. Because of his relationship with my Cheng family, he has been ostracized by other Prince."
"There is news from Shu King Residence that because of the death of Third Prince, King of Shu was furious. After throwing an evil fire, he returned to the mansion and fell ill again. Whether he can survive this year is a question."
"Today, if you don't have to fight, you have to fight."
"Fifth Prince's teacher is Great Confucian Yang Duo of Shuzhong, who has connections with the imperial court. According to the news from the capital, once King of Shu leaves, Court of the Imperial Clan will confer the position of Young Lord to Fifth Prince."
"The condition is that today's King Later Shu will become King of Chengdu..."
After saying this, Li Yan suddenly understood.
As expected, none of these Princes have fuel-efficient lamps.
Just like this Fifth Prince, on the surface he doesn't fight or grab, but in fact he builds plank roads openly and secretly visits Chencang, which can be regarded as joining the imperial court.
He could see it clearly too.
Once King of Shu dies, the relationship between his lineage and the emperor will immediately fade, and he will definitely be demoted to the vassal king level.
If we do something, the entire King of Shu family will suffer, so we might as well take the opportunity to negotiate good terms.
To put it harshly, Shu King Residence has been betrayed.
"Senior, if you have something to say, you might as well say it clearly."
Thinking of this, Li Yan spoke directly.
Ming Shanzi nodded and said, "The internal fighting among Shu King Residence is fierce now. Fifth Prince is staying in seclusion and waiting for the opportunity, but he is afraid that other Prince will take risks and send people to cause accidents."
"I, the Cheng family, cannot come forward in this matter, otherwise it will be a taboo, which will not only cause Shu King Residence to backlash, but the court will also be suspicious."
"So, I would like to ask Twelve Yuan Chen to protect me secretly. Once King of Shu leaves, the matter will be completely settled and you will no longer have any trouble."
"When the time comes Fifth Prince, generous gifts will be given to you, and our Cheng family will also come up with something that will satisfy you."
Li Yan asked casually, "What?"
In fact, he had already refused.
This kind of matter involving the struggle for royal interests is the most troublesome.
I just want to find a reason to refuse.
Ming Shanzi is also cunning, so you can naturally tell that. He stroked his beard and smiled, looking at Wang Dao Xuan, "Daoist Wang, is it Western Xuan Lineage?"
Li Yan were not surprised when they heard it.
As their reputations grew, some information must have been leaked.
Ming Shanzi saw the expressions on the two people's faces and continued to speak, "Western Xuan Lineage, it seems that he has a deep foundation, no less than any Orthodox Xuan Gate."
"Does the Daoist priest know why it has declined so much?"
Wang Dao Xuan's face became solemn, he hesitated, and said, "My lineage Chen TianJun, learned from Pei Xuanren of the Western Han Dynasty, and further up, it is 'Chi Jiangziyu', one of the Tang Yao Eight Immortals."
"Later... then something went wrong. It seems that someone deliberately erased the records of Chen TianJun, which may be related to the Shangqing Sect."
Ming Shanzi After hearing this, he was obviously a little surprised, nodded and said, "I didn't expect that the Daoist priest also found out about this matter."
Li Yan said in a deep voice, "Senior, do you know what happened?"
Ming Shanzi shook his head slightly, "This matter is extremely secretive and very old. Not many people know about it. It is estimated that even those in Shangqing Maoshan don't know about it."
"In my Cheng family classics, there is only a vague mention of it, saying that it violated <Heavenly Laws>, and Western Xuan Lineage has lost his luck."
"Guilty <Heavenly Laws>?"
Li Yan and Wang Dao Xuan looked at each other.
They would never have thought that this was the reason.
Wang Dao Xuan frowned even more, "No, Attendant is a poor person. Although Chen TianJun has never responded, he can use his power to cast spells. If it violates <Heavenly Laws>, how can it be like this?"
Ming Shanzi laughed dumbly, "That is something from heaven. How could we ordinary people know about it?"
"Although I don't know what happened, there is something in my Cheng family that the Daoist priest will definitely not miss."
"Among Tang Yao Eight Immortals, the root of my Qingcheng method is Ning Fengzi. Perhaps it has some origins. 'Five Chapters Divine Secret> of 'Chi Jiangziyu' has also secretly retained a copy."
"This method is an ancient Qi refining technique, and it is also the foundation of Western Xuan Lineage. It is of no use to our Cheng family. If you agree to this matter, you will give this method to the Daoist priest, which may be of some help."
"Deal!"
Li Yan agreed directly without saying anything.
As a team of wandering immortals, their main task is to help their companions find inheritance. Unfortunately, the only clue along the way is related to the Maoshan Qing Dynasty.
It's so long ago that even Maoshan today probably doesn't know about it.
To be honest, they had given up long ago.
Unexpectedly, there is always a bright future, so of course you can't miss it.
"Hahaha, okay!"
Ming Shanzi took out a token from his arms. It was forged from brass with exquisite craftsmanship. It was surrounded by Cloud Pattern. The Tai Chi diagram and Treasure Sword were engraved on the back, and the word "Cheng" was embossed on the front.
"This is the warrant from my Cheng family."
Ming Shanzi said sternly, "You all take this order and go to Chengdu. When you get to the east of the city Wu Family Gold and Silver Shop, someone will naturally make arrangements!"
"This matter... is quite risky."
After leaving Jianfu Palace for several miles, Wang Dao Xuan spoke in a deep voice.
He said with some worry, "The Cheng family belongs to the Daoist Sect of Sichuan Aristocratic Clan. Since they have given up being the headmaster of Qingcheng, why are they getting involved in the royal affairs? I'm afraid there is something wrong with it."
"I do know a little bit."
Li Yan glanced in the direction of the Jianfu Palace and sneered, "I'm afraid you are like us. You know Human Path that changes are coming and you can't stay too far away from the court."
"But we chose Qiankun Academy, and they want to borrow the power of King of Chengdu in the future."
"No matter what, we must get <Five Chapters Divine Secret>, and to complete the Dragon Girl mission, I'm afraid we need the help of this Fifth Prince."
Wang Dao Xuan sighed, "I don't know what this Human Path change is?"
Li Yan looked into the distance, seeing vast mountains and lingering clouds, and inexplicably remembered the prototype of Steam Engine they found in Liangzi Lake Mo Family Mechanism Tomb.
"Maybe, it's a new era..."