"As soon as "Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix" sounds, it is completely established."
The word "his filial piety" is perfect."
"In the future, I'm afraid there will be more figures like this in the rumors about Tianjin Jianghu Three Teachings and Nine Schools."
The crowd was talking a lot.
Paper money was flying all over the sky, falling to the ground silently, but half of it was covered with Zhengyang Avenue.
That's the real spotlight.
The suona sound at the beginning is shrill and high-pitched, and Sun Family Troupe's unique song "Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix" is played with a thunderous sound.
Sun Family Troupe guys worked really hard, their cheeks were as bulging as puffer fish, and they couldn't stop breathing.
The movement was so loud that even the noise on Xun River Wharf was suppressed.
Xun River Where the water is wide and the water is gentle, a large barge that has been prepared is waiting quietly.
This ship was originally used to transport bulk cargo. At this moment, the deck was washed clean, and the soul-inducing flags were stuck on the bow of the ship, making a hunting sound in the river wind.
The team got on the boat.
Under the command of Lu Xingmin, eight pole bearers with white cloth tied around their waists and exposed tendons, shouted the dull but powerful chant, and steadily lifted the extremely heavy, century-old Cypress Wood coffin onto the deck.
"Get up--!"
With a shout, the barge slowly left the shore.
The sound of the suona did not stop, but it was because the water surface was open, and the sound traveled further through the water vapor, became more transparent, and went straight into people's ears.
At this time, at the passenger trestle on the other side of the pier, a passenger ship from the south had just docked.
As soon as the springboard was set up, a bustling crowd poured down.
Among them was a lady wearing a Suzhou-embroidered moon-white cheongsam, a silver-gray mink velvet vest, and her hair meticulously tied up.
This lady is beautiful, but there is a hint of tiredness between her eyebrows. She is Su Family Seventh Madam, Qin Geng's biological aunt, Qin Xiu.
This trip to Cold Mountain Temple to ask for a child almost broke my knees, and I also gave up a lot of money for incense.
"Madam, we've ordered a car. It's from the same dealership we usually use. It's clean."
Behind her were two maids, carrying gold-painted rattan boxes in their hands. They were about to wave a rickshaw back home, but were stopped in their tracks by a high-pitched suona sound.
"This is----Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix?"
Qin Xiu was slightly startled, with a hint of surprise in his red eyes.
She has also seen the world. This song is in the Tianjin realm, so there is a saying.
You have to be of great virtue and prestige to dare to brag about it.
Following the sound, I saw white flags fluttering on the barge not far away and crowds of people. The battle was even more lively than the year before Governor's Residence when the old man passed away.
"Good guy, which respected senior has left? Tianjin has rarely seen this kind of scene in recent years."
Qin Xiu tightened the waistcoat, and his eyes were attracted by the scene on the river.
"Xiao Hong."
Qin Xiu called out to the clever little maid beside him.
"Madam, please give me your orders."
Xiao Hong quickly came over.
"Give the idle man over there a few coins and ask me what's going on? That filial son wearing sackcloth and mourning on the bow of the boat, why does the back look familiar to me?"
Qin Xiu pointed at the tall, pine-like figure on the bow of the barge, and felt an inexplicable thump in his heart.
"Okay, ma'am, please wait a moment!"
Xiao Hong is a spirited person. He usually likes to listen to gossips from the walls in the house. Now he got the order and took out a few coins and flew them into the crowd of onlookers.
In less than a cup of tea, Xiao Hong opened his little cherry mouth and ran back panting, with a face full of excitement of finding out the shocking secret.
"Madam! Madam! I'm asking about it!"
Xiao Hong took a deep breath and his eyes widened. "The man said that the deceased was an old man named Zhu, known as Master Zhu Xin."
"I heard that Master Xin has been a legend throughout his life. He was an expert hermit. When he was alive, he gave away all his wealth to support orphans. He is a real Buddha born in thousands of families." That's why he deserves to enjoy this "Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix"!"
Qin Xiu nodded slightly. "He is a kind person, no wonder he has such blessings."
"There is something even more amazing!"
Xiao Hong lowered his voice and said mysteriously, "The passerby just now said that this Master Xin has a biological niece. Who do you think she is? It's the eldest wife of Antique Treasures Studio Cui Family! I even had some fun with you at the card table before!"
"Zhu Cui?"
Qin Xiu raised his eyebrows, that woman who is greedy for money and covered in tackiness?
"Yes, it's her! But guess what?"
Xiao Hong curled his lips with disdain. "This Madam Cui is a master with a human face and a beastly heart. When Master Xin was seriously ill, she didn't take care of her for a day, and she didn't even look at her! On the contrary, Master Xin took in an adopted son, who served the old man till the end."
"That's not all. As soon as he left, Madam Cui led his thugs and patrolmen to rob the family and property. What happened? The adopted son, who is now Fifth Master Qin, was so frightened that he was scared to death. Last night, he knelt down and guarded the spirit all night!"
Qin Xiu listened intently and asked, "Fifth Master Qin? Is this adopted son a gangster?"
Xiao Hong swallowed and glanced at the figure on the barge in the distance with complicated eyes: "Madam, those people call him Fifth Master Qin", but I heard several people say that his real name is Qin Geng. He is the same name as your nephew who pulls the cart."
"Qin Geng?"
Qin Xiu almost lost his grip on the silk handkerchief.
"Really Qin Geng?"
She turned around suddenly and stared at the barge that had arrived at River Heart.
The river breeze made the white flags on the boat rustle. The figure dressed in filial piety stood at the bow of the boat, his posture as straight as a spear. Although it was far away and his facial features could not be seen clearly, the figure Essence, Qi, and Spirit, and that outline----
When the ship's bow turned slightly, the heroic features fell into Qin Xiu's eyes----
Qin Xiu's mind buzzed, it was really her nephew Qin Geng!
These eyebrows are unmistakable!
When I met him a few years ago, he was still a bitter man worrying about a few ocean dollars.
Later, when I came over to pay back the money, I saw that my body had become stronger, but I was just a hard worker.
How long has it been?
A full dozen can only last a few months.
How did he suddenly transform into a person who can control that evil wife Cui Family, make Sun Family Troupe play "Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix", and make Ping'an County say "Fifth Master"?
He has grown taller and his shoulders have broadened. The youthful aura of his original youth is gone, replaced by a steady and mountain-like pressure that can be felt even from such a distance.
"Aren't you pulling a cart to earn food----"
Qin Xiu murmured to himself, with disbelief in his eyes. "How did you become Fifth Master Qin?"
She didn't rush to leave, she just stood in the wind and looked at the ship.
At this time, on the other side of the pier, there was a high stone step.
Ye Lanzen Master Ye, standing with his hands behind his back, wearing a black cloak, looking at River Heart.
"This guy is a good guy. He handles this matter beautifully and meticulously."
And out of sight of everyone, parked was a luxuriously decorated boat with a painted pavilion.
Jiang Fengxunxun.
This boat does not carry passengers or cross the river, but sits quietly in the deep water.
On the top floor of the building, a charcoal fire was burning brightly in the conservatory.
Abacus Song held two iron walnuts in his hand, turning them with a trembling sound, and looked at the large barge in the distance covered with white sails with a gloomy expression.
Next to him, sat the arrogant Qi Hongsheng.
But the most frightening thing is not these two people.
But there are several Foreigners sitting on the main seat.
These Foreignerss were wearing straight woolen coats and holding monoculars in their hands. They were observing the funeral barge with great interest. They were chattering in bird language and their eyes were as greedy as looking at a piece of fat.
The leading one, Foreigners, is none other than Li Zhizhen.
In front of these Foreigners stood a middle-aged man wearing a short coat.
This man has a majestic face, and there is a frown between his eyebrows Killing Intent. On weekdays, in the Tianjin world, he is also a person who would make the ground tremble every time he stomps his feet - Dragon King Society Dragon Head, Jiang Hailong!
At this moment, the arrogant Dragon Head actually bowed slightly to Foreigners, as if he was explaining something.
How can there be any arrogance of one side?
If this scene were seen by Dragon King Society's gang, their jaws would probably drop in shock.
The dignified Dragon King Society Dragon Head is so groveling to Foreigners.
"Jiang."
Li Zhizhen put down the telescope, spoke in Tianjin Mandarin, and pointed at the barge in the distance, "In that coffin is the expert who knows antiques we are looking for?"
Jiang Hailong said, "Mr. Li, you can't be wrong. That Master Zhu Xin was the shopkeeper of Wujun Pawnshop in the early years, known as Iron-Eyed Zhu. You can tell the age of any treasure at a glance."
Li Zhizhen nodded with satisfaction. "Very good, today is just an opportunity. Then Fifth Master Qin is also a capable player, so I will win it with him."
Jiang Hailong said, "Don't worry, the things in the water are already prepared."
Xun River Heart, on the barge.
The opera troupe's suonas were still loud, and the gongs and drums were so loud that the river seemed to tremble.
Qin Geng stood on the bow of the ship, dressed in filial piety, with his back straight.
He held the mourning stick tightly in his hand and looked calmly at the rolling river in front of him.
This Xun River, he is too familiar with it.
These days, in order to practice [Fisherman] level and adapt to water-based wells, he spent a lot of time in the river.
But today, the river water gave him a somewhat different feeling.
The wind seems to be getting colder.
There is a feeling of coldness.
Behind him, Lu Xingmin was wearing a gray cloth robe, holding a soul-drawing flag in his hand, with a solemn expression.
Behind them are the eight carefully selected pole bearers, all of whom are experienced practitioners, and their lower body is as stable as if it has taken root on the deck.
At the very back were the Carriage Driver brothers who boarded the ship to deliver paper and tie things.
There were also about a hundred Tianjin idlers and aunties watching the fun, so the big barge was packed to the brim.
The barge cut through the waves and reached the depths of River Heart. It was surrounded by nothing but the surging river.
It looks like it will take another half-quarter of an hour to reach the pier on the other side, which is the only way to Origin Mountain.
At this moment, the originally gently flowing river suddenly became a little turbulent.
An undercurrent seemed to surge up from the depths of the river bottom, causing the barge to sway slightly.
Qin Geng's brows frowned suddenly.
Step-Sensing Danger's talent is like instinct.
If it was land, even a piece of loose masonry, he could clearly feel it through the soles of his shoes.
Although he was on the ship at the moment, his feet were stuck on the deck like nails, and every slight tremor of the ship's hull went straight to the Tianling Cap along the soles of his feet.
Something is wrong.
This tremor is not caused by waves.
It seems like there is something under the bottom of the boat——scratch!
An unprecedented sense of crisis, like a cold steel needle, stabbed Qin Geng hard on the back, causing the hairs all over his body to explode.
It was a feeling of being targeted by a ferocious beast, with a strong stench and malice.
"Be careful!"
Qin Geng shouted lowly and had no time to explain.
He subconsciously reached out and grabbed Lu Xingmin's arm behind him with his big iron-like hands, and pulled him into his arms. Then he tilted his body to the left, and made an extremely weird step under his feet.
Almost at the same moment of his movement-
"Wow--!"
There was a loud noise, like a river bursting.
A black shadow suddenly jumped out from under the side of the ship where Lu Xingmin was originally standing!
What a monster that is.
His hair was disheveled, his body was swollen and white, like a big steamed bun soaked in water, but his muscles showed a strange purple color and were as hard as stone.
The most horrifying thing was the hands. The nails were three inches long and as black as iron hooks. There were dark green water plants and carrion hanging from the fingertips. They were hanging on the ground, making a tooth-piercing friction sound.
A disgusting strong fishy smell instantly filled the entire bow.
"Trick""
The monster's sharp claws scratched the corner of Lu Xingmin's clothes. If Qin Geng had been half a beat slower in the pull just now, Shopkeeper Lu's throat would have been scratched to death by this blow!
"Ah--!"
"Water Ghost! Water Ghost climbed on board!"
This time it became an elbow and an armpit, and the ship exploded instantly.
In the funeral procession behind them, those Carriage Driver who had never seen the world and the ladies who were watching the excitement were instantly frightened out of their wits. They screamed one after another, and the originally neat procession suddenly fell into chaos.
Although the eight Porter who carried the coffin were also at a higher level, they were only at the first level. They were just stronger and more stamina, so they couldn't fight at all. They had never seen such a thing before.
Water Corpse's appearance was too ferocious and terrifying, and with the Corpse Aura's penis rushing straight to their foreheads, the expressions of several people also changed drastically. They subconsciously softened their feet and took several steps back.
Even Sun Family Troupe, who was playing "Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix", was suffocated, and the high-pitched music was suddenly cut off for a moment, like a rooster being strangled by the neck.
But Troupe Leader Sun is an old Jianghu who has seen big scenes after all. The corner of his eye twitched, he banged the gong in his hand, and glared at the musicians fiercely.
"No stop!"
"Didi-di--!"
The sound of the suona sounded again, although it was a little trembling, it did not stop after all!
Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix is still blowing!
This further intensified the weird and terrifying atmosphere at the scene.
On the shore, countless people watching the excitement were also stunned by this sudden turn of events. Their eyes widened, and some even covered their mouths in fear.
"Water Corpse?!"
Lu Xingmin was dragged to a stagger by Qin Geng. After he stood firm and saw the monster's appearance clearly, his expression suddenly changed.
He glanced at the coffin that was almost thrown down by Porter, and shouted sternly, "Don't panic! The coffin can't fall to the ground!"
This shout carries a bit of the majesty unique to Mr. Yin Yang.
Those eight Porter also came to their senses and knew that if they threw the coffin at this time, they would be breaking the rules and their jobs would be ruined!
Porter quickly gritted his teeth, held on to the heavy coffin, and managed to stabilize his position.
"Xiao Wu son, Master Xin went to another level before he was alive, this is Foreigners's damn corpse who wants Master Xin's body!"
Lu Xingmin As he spoke, he took out a large wolf-hair pen from his sleeve and spoke very fast, with a fierceness. "I might even want your life or mine!"
Qin Geng has adjusted his body shape at this moment, and his feet are nailed to the deck like roots.
Foreigners!
It's Foreigners again!
It's really haunting!
In the flash of lightning between the two people talking, Water Corpse on the other end had already moved.
It didn't pay attention to the crowd running around. Those dead fish eyes with only white eyes and no pupils locked on Qin Geng and Lu Xingmin, or to be exact, locked on the coffin behind them!
"Ho--!"
Water Corpse let out a roar that didn't sound like a human voice, and kicked off the deck with his legs. The thick wooden board actually made two deep footprints from it. His whole body was like a cannonball, carrying a fishy wind, rushing towards him!
This pounce was as fast as lightning and unparalleled in its ferocity!
"How brave!"
Lu Xingmin did not retreat but advanced, and threw the Wolf-Hair Brush in his hand violently. This seemingly soft pen seemed to be alive in his hand at this moment, carrying a cold wind, piercing Water Corpse's eyebrows!
"When--!!!"
A harsh sound of metal and iron clashed, and sparks flew everywhere!
Wolf-Hair Brush was pierced into Water Corpse's purple skin, as if it were pierced into an iron plate. It just blocked it and it flew away.
"Hard stubble!!"
Lu Xingmin's face darkened.
This blockage bought me a moment of time.
However, this Water Corpse is obviously intelligent or controlled by someone. After being blocked by Lu Xingmin, it twisted its body and forcibly changed its direction in the air, directly passed Qin Geng and Lu Xingmin, and rushed straight towards the eight Porter carrying the coffin behind!
Its goal is clear - that coffin!
, those eight Porter had never seen such a battle before. Seeing the ferocious Water Corpse rushing towards them, the fishy smell almost made people suffocate, and they were all frightened. Their instinctive fear defeated their professionalism.
"Oh my god!"
Two of them, Porter, who were raising their rear bars, let out a strange scream, then loosened their grip and turned around to run away.
As soon as he let go, the coffin that had been maintaining balance suddenly lost its support, and the other Porters could no longer hold on. The century-old Cypress Wood coffin, which weighed a thousand kilograms, was about to hit the deck heavily!
If the coffin falls to the ground, the deceased will not be able to rest in peace, and the funeral will be completely ruined!
"Want to snatch Master Xin's body?"
Qin Geng The muscles and bones all over his body crackled, and his whole body was like a fully drawn bow.
"Seeking death!"
Qin Geng shouted loudly, the sound was like thunder on the ground, making people's eardrums hurt.
His figure flashed, and a shadow emerged from his body.
At that critical moment, Qin Geng appeared at the end of the coffin and lifted it up with one hand!
"Get up!"
Qin Geng's big hands firmly held the big coffin of Cypress Wood that was about to overturn.
The thousand-jin Cypress Wood coffin was frozen in mid-air by his support without moving at all!