At this time, the "Liuyun Wine Shop" ushered in a deathly silence. Everyone's eyes were guided by Nantang's words, and turned to Qiu Ning, who was stunned. This momentary pressure made Qiu Ning's forehead begin to break out in a cold sweat.

The cold wind outside the window swayed the candles in the lobby. Nantang slowly closed his eyes, turned the dagger in his hand, and inserted it precisely into the groove on the table that was originally left by the dagger insertion. Then, Nantang slowly opened his eyes and turned his gaze to Qiu Ning.

Everyone present knew that he was waiting for an answer. However, this answer Chu Ning did not dare to give indiscriminately. Chunin is indeed a smart man. If the first person Nantang asked at the beginning was Qiu Ning, maybe his pressure would not be as great as it is now.

However, after seeing Mr. Li carving wood, the three sisters of the Mu family, and the old man and the old man who love to drink, all expressed their attitudes in front of Nantang, and Qiu Ning gradually realized that Nantang was now waiting for him to make a final touch for all this that happened tonight.

As the saying goes, "those who know the times are handsome".

The skills of these people, maybe only Mr. Li can fight Nantang, but now that Mr. Li has compromised, then as long as they nod their heads a little more, basically the next step is to formulate an assassination plan.

But here's the problem.

Before talking to Qiu Ning, Nantang's attitude to everyone was actually to either participate or shut up. But when it comes to him, it no longer means this, but says "join" or "no".

This also corresponds to the question Nantang just asked him.

If Chunin answered "yes", then he would "join". The opposite is "no". However, if Qiu Ning made the wrong choice, Nantang would most likely wipe his neck directly on the spot.

From the hint in the previous conversation between Nantang and him, to the precise drop of the dagger just now. If Nantang is not satisfied with the answer given by Qiu Ning, then even if Nantang kills him, others will not interfere, and Nantang can use his death to "kill chickens and monkeys to set an example". It not only eradicates the opposition voices, but also makes those who disagree with him have to obey.

Qiu Ning is a smart person, and he will not be unable to figure out this truth. At this moment, Nantang and everyone are waiting for his answer. After another moment of contemplation, Qiu Ning responded to Nantang: "There must be a way, but for different people, different ways must be used in order to be effective." ”

Nantang looked at Qiu Ning with interest: "Is there any way to do it once and for all." ”

Qiu Ning thought for a moment: "Yes." ”

Nantang smiled: "Let's hear it." ”

Qiu Ning said: "Money." ”

"Money can only be done under certain circumstances, such as when a greedy servant meets a well-meaning master, a hungry parent meets a child they cannot support, and a couple of lovers who are not so in love. Nantang refuted Qiu Ning's words with light words.

Chunin paused: "It's just a matter of price. ”

Nantang smiled: "Little brother should understand human nature better than me." ”

Qiu Ning heard his voice from Nantang's words. Then he looked around awkwardly, and then looked at the Liuyun City Lord in front of him. After a moment of silence, Qiu Ning saw the answer that Nantang wanted him to say in his eyes.

"Fear"

After getting this answer, Qiu Ning instantly figured out a lot of things that he didn't understand just now, and then turned to look at the people around him again. Yes, everyone knew the answer to Nantang's question just now, but Qiu Ning, who had always been smart, was the last to know at the moment.

"But, fear can do it. ”

When he heard Qiu Ning say this, Nantang patted him on the shoulder, and then slowly walked up to the second floor of the "Liuyun Wine Shop". Just now, Qiu Ning had already said what Nantang wanted to convey to everyone present.

In fact, they didn't know how Nantang knew their respective secrets. And these secrets that they don't know have become Nantang's bargaining chips to coerce them to "die" at this moment, and in the process they have transformed into their fear of Nantang.

Qiu Ning thought about it, if everyone present joined forces, could they kill Nantang? The answer was naturally yes. First of all, Mr. Li, who likes to carve wood, can tie with Nantang, and the others only need a little help, but their respective hearts are not aligned, and what about after killing Nantang? They can't leave Liuyun City, let alone leave Jibei, even if there is a way to let them escape from Jibei at this moment, killing Nantang is equivalent to betraying the organization, and they will be chased and killed by the "Ghost Fire" to the end.

No one can guarantee whether Nantang made a secret letter for their secrets before his death, corresponding to those who should not know their secrets. What if Nantang dies and these secrets are made public? Since Nantang dares to come over tonight and coerce them like this, he must have made preparations in advance and left a way back.

In view of these concerns, all the killers of the "ghost fire" present have made different degrees of compromise to Nantang. And these compromises, after Nantang ascended to the second floor of the "Liuyun Wine Shop" and announced one thing, it gradually turned into a deal between Nantang and all of them.

"I know all of you. Over the years, a lot of blood has been shed for the organization, and he has been injured. Basically, every day is a day of worry. Nantang paused, glanced at the people downstairs, and observed the change in their demeanor during this momentary pause, and then continued, "Now I can give everyone a chance, as long as you have a way to kill Lei Che, the lord of Xiji Thousand Thunder, and Yun Fan, the future lord of the Shu Kingdom, I, Nantang, will take out all the savings over the years as a bounty, and after the matter is completed, erase their identity in the "Ghost Fire" for the brothers who have completed the task, so that you can live the life you want." As for the lord, sect master, and county lord, I will give them an explanation. ”

After listening to Nantang's words, everyone talked about it.

In fact, no one cares about the bounty proposed by Nantang, after all, after joining the "Ghost Fire", he can live to this day, sitting here, and he is basically the master who is not bad for money. But what he said made everyone present feel moved.

They are definitely not worried that Nantang will break his word. As we all know, the Mo Guonan clan is a promise. And once you set foot on this long road, it is difficult to get out.

"When the time comes, no matter what method you use. Whether it is cooperation or solo assassination, as long as I succeed and return to Liuyun City alive, I will fulfill my promise and personally report the name of the brother who has completed the mission to the lord of the country together with General Han Zhao, who has just returned. Nantang smiled slightly, "At that time, fame and fortune will be gained, and you will no longer be unknown." ”

In the lobby, the old man who was drinking and the big man said bluntly: "To be honest, the old man is moved. ”

The big man smiled: "Is there anyone present who is not impressed?"

The old man recalled: "Exchange your life for freedom, don't lose." ”

Dahan sighed: "There is also the glory and wealth of the second half of his life." ”

Not far away, the three sisters of the Mu family fell into a heated discussion at the same moment, and Qiu Ning, who was sitting next to him, eavesdropped on his ear and was directly grabbed by Mu Lan, one of the three sisters of the Mu family: "Why, you are so close, you want to get involved?"

"Misunderstanding, misunderstanding! There's something wrong with this bench!"

Qiu Ning struggled to argue with Mu Lan, and Mr. Li, who was sitting on the steps, gradually deepened his gaze during this period, and accidentally scratched his hand. The wooden statues were also dyed blood-colored during this period.

Perhaps because the memories of the past were so fascinating, Mr. Li did not seem to notice that he had scratched his hand, and responded to the noise with silence. Nantang, who was standing on the second floor, saw Mr. Li's thoughts, and grinned slightly.

Ye Chen on the side whispered in his ear, and Qiu Ning downstairs also noticed this detail after getting rid of Mu Lan's ears. Qiu Ning felt that there must be something greasy in this, but he couldn't think of it for a while.

The next moment, Mr. Li, who had not grabbed a portrait, got up and walked to the center of the lobby, picked up the portrait that had been crumpled into a ball and finally unfolded and discarded by Nantang, and then slowly pushed open the door of "Liuyun Restaurant" and disappeared into the wind and snow.

Mr. Li's move can be regarded as taking the lead. Then, some of the killers began to put the tables together. Qiu Ning, who had just broken free from Mu Lan, also joined the team of the three sisters of the Mu family at this time. The big man who was originally fighting wine formed an alliance with the old man and began to openly recruit teammates in the lobby.

After seeing this scene, Nantang and Ye Chen beside him smiled slightly: "You see, as long as you say it clearly, everyone is still very friendly and cooperative." ”

Ye Chen bowed and waved his hand: "The city lord is wise." ”

Nantang raised the smile on the corner of his mouth: "Flattery is still avoided, I don't need to say more about what to do next, right?"

Ye Chen understood: "My subordinates will do it." ”

......

After leaving the dungeon, Han Zhao took Xuanmo Wufeng to the place where he was staying, and sent the Blood Feather Night Raven to strictly guard it. In the process, Han Zhao called a famous doctor in the city, and this famous doctor actually got Nantang's "hint" long before Han Zhao invited him.

So, according to the script prepared by Nantang before, the famous doctor prescribed medicine to Xuanmo Wufeng, and at the same time concealed the fact that Xuanmo Wufeng was actually poisoned. After a period of conditioning, Xuanmo Wufeng gradually regained his senses.

However, because the toxicity had not completely dissipated, Xuanmo Wufeng would not be able to lead those Purple Feather Night Crows to train as soon as possible as Han Zhao had planned, and this also gave Nantang enough time to do what he wanted to do.

After learning about his general situation from the famous doctor who treated Xuanmo Wufeng, Han Zhao temporarily dismissed the task of letting Xuanmo Wufeng participate in the garrison of Liuyun City as soon as possible, and asked him about the entanglement between Moyi and Heavy Tooth with him.

Finally, after learning that Yun Fan had been told the news that the Blood Feather Night Crow was about to arrive in Dian Star City due to the heavy teeth in the ink clothes, which made Yun Fan make the move of burning the city, Han Zhao smashed the table in front of him in silence.

From Han Zhao's move, Xuan Mo Wufeng felt his hidden pain. The next moment, I heard Han Zhao say angrily: "What you did is not wrong at all, this ink clothes and heavy teeth are really damned." ”

Xuan Mo Wufeng sighed: "If it is not a last resort......"

Han Zhao interrupted: "If it were me, I would have made the same decision as you when I encountered the same thing." You don't have to feel guilty about it. ”

Xuanmo Wufeng wanted to get up and express his gratitude to Han Zhao, but was stopped by Han Zhao, "Have a good rest, the next battle in Liuyun City, I look forward to your brilliance." ”

Xuanmo Wufeng said gratefully: "Thank you for your understanding, General. ”

Han Zhao smiled faintly and asked, "Did you tell Nantang about this?" Or did you tell him but he still locked you up. ”

Xuan Mo Wufeng recalled: "When I first came to Liuyun City, I didn't mention these things to Nantang. Given that his eldest brother Nan Zhi died in the Battle of Yaoguang City at that time, I just said that I did what I had to do, and then I didn't say anything more. ”

Han Zhao looked at Xuan Mo Wufeng in confusion: "Did Nantang count his brother's death on you?"

Xuanmo Wufeng shook his head: "I don't know, but in the battle of Yaoguang City, the generals of the same level as me have basically been killed, and Nantang turned his grief and anger into resentment against me, and I can understand it." After all, it is difficult for the dead to come back to life. ”

Han Zhao was puzzled: "What does he resent? You didn't flee from the battle, but after the city was broken, you fought to the end and had no choice to leave. You had some grievances with him before? ”

Xuan Mo Wufeng recalled: "Never before, how. ”

Han Zhao: "I'm wondering what kind of fame this Nantang is doing, whether he is communiquing personal vendetta." ”

Xuan Mo Wufeng listened to it and smiled: "That's not it, but I think Nantang must be hiding something, worried about being discovered by others, so he locked me up in this way." Actually, I had already guessed that he would release me eventually. It's just that I didn't expect him to use the hands of General Han Zhao to complete this favor. ”

Listening to Xuan Mo Wufeng's words, Han Zhao fell into deep thought: "If you don't say it, I really don't realize it. To be honest, I came back more suddenly this time, but to my surprise, Nantang actually knew in advance that I would appear. ”

Xuan Mo Wufeng analyzed for Han Zhao: "Maybe when General Han Zhao entered the city, someone reported to Nantang in advance. In addition, the general may inform people of his whereabouts in advance. ”

Han Zhao shook his head, and turned to say: "Today's Nantang makes me feel very unfamiliar. I don't know what made him what he is now, the death of his brother, or the fall of the Second City of Dotting Stars? ”

Xuanmo Wufeng smiled: "People always change, and they change with the environment. In the past, Nantang has always been a child hiding behind Nan Zhi in my impression. Who would have thought that now he was appointed by the lord of the country as the city lord of Liuyun City. ”

Han Zhao smiled bitterly: "The current Nantang has made me understand what it means to be unfathomable. I don't think you have noticed one thing, now Nantang is already a martial artist who has entered the realm of heart martial arts. ”

Xuanmo Wufeng sighed and said, "I am only at the peak level of the tenth order, how can I spy on a martial artist who is even higher than me." But then again, when I saw him earlier, I did feel that something was wrong, but I couldn't tell. ”

Han Zhao pondered: "How long ago was the last time you saw Nantang." ”

Xuan Mo Wufeng: "Not long after the fall of the three cities of Jibei, the lord of the country went to Liuyun City to share a feast with the generals. Estimating the time, there are still a few years to this day. I remember that at that time, Nantang was only in his early tenths. ”

After hearing this, Han Zhao showed a thoughtful and terrified look, "Then can you guess what realm Nantang's skills are in the 'Heart Martial Realm'?"

Xuan Mo Wufeng: "I can't guess." ”

Han Zhao: "According to my preliminary inference, Nantang's current strength should be above me. It is estimated that it is about the same level as Ao Xian, the son of the Xia Kingdom today. are typical "enemies". I don't know how Nantang managed to improve himself so quickly in just a few years, but I expect that the next battle in Liuyun City will be full of many variables. ”

Xuan Mo Wufeng pondered: "The gate of Liuyun City is not an urn city structure, I'm afraid it won't be able to stop the menacing Thousand Thunder Country. There are two walls in Yaoguang City, both of which are useless in front of them, so where does General Han Zhao think the 'variables' will appear?"

Han Zhao said lightly: "Nature lies in people. ”

Xuanmo Wufeng frowned: "People?"

Han Zhao showed a secretive smile, and then patted Xuan Mo Wufeng's shoulder: "When your health is a little better, I will come back to tell you about some of my plans next." It's not too early, so get some rest. ”

Xuanmo Wufeng nodded without saying a word, and watched Han Zhao leave.

Looking at Han Zhao's departing back, Xuanmo Wufeng fell into deep thought. He began to recall the Nantang of the past, what it was like in his memory, and whether the person he was in contact with now was the Nantang he knew.

In silence, Han Zhao gently closed the door of Xuanmo Wufeng's room. A group of blood-feathered night ravens armed all over their bodies, guarding the door and not letting anyone approach. Before leaving, Han Zhao explained to the Blood Feather Night Crow standing at the door that if anyone was looking for Xuanmo Wufeng during this time, he must inform him, and then left quickly and rushed to the "Liuyun Wine Shop".

At this time, the people of the "Liuyun Wine Shop" have dispersed.

Mr. Li was the only one sitting alone on the steps of the lobby, continuing to carve the blood-stained wood carving in his hand. When Han Zhao arrived here, he was also alone. Looking at Mr. Li's injured hand, Han Zhao frowned and said, "You are injured." ”

Mr. Li didn't raise his eyes, and responded to Han Zhao in an extremely indifferent tone: "You're late." ”

Han Zhao was stunned for a moment, and then slowly sat down next to Mr. Li: "There are some things that have to be dealt with, but I accidentally didn't pay attention to the time, so it was delayed." ”

Mr. Li sighed and took out a pot of wine from his sleeve and handed it to Han Zhao: "I just bought it from outside, drink it while it's hot." ”

Han Zhao took the flask, opened the lid and sniffed it: "The "drunkenness" of the kingdom?"

Mr. Li nodded and said, "Although it is not authentic, it is okay." ”

Han Zhao smiled and closed the lid instead.

Mr. Li was puzzled and asked, "What's the matter, it's not to taste?"

Han Zhao explained: "Let's get down to business first, I'm afraid of getting drunk and making mistakes." ”

As he spoke, Mr. Li put away his wood carving and carving knife, and snatched the pot of wine from Han Zhao's hand, and then said slowly: "Nantang wants us to assassinate Yun Fan and Lei Che before the war in Liuyun City. ”

Han Zhao frowned when he heard this.

Looking at Han Zhao's expression, Mr. Li smiled: "Why is this expression, tell me, what do you think about this matter?"