Chapter 42: Business I
The big event that caused a sensation in the entire martial arts even affected the temple.
The temple released rumors that the five elders of the temple, the most mysterious of the temple, had returned from a wandering trip and would soon arrive in Kyoto to lead the temple children in Kyoto.
At this time, it was not a big deal, but the shocking reason was that the temple publicized this matter with great fanfare, and the five elders of the temple were very mysterious, and they suddenly returned from traveling in the rivers and lakes for many years, and they were so high-profile, which naturally aroused everyone's suspicions and caused an uproar in the rivers and lakes martial arts.
According to the temple, the five elders of the temple are surnamed Bai Tu, and they are the junior disciples of Long Yaotian, the current hall master of the temple, and have a close relationship with Long Yaotian. With this, Bai Tu naturally became the target of everyone's attention, and those who wanted to befriend the temple or wanted to ask the temple to do things took the opportunity to visit him. Before Bai Turen arrived in Kyoto, Chongxuan had already handed over countless letters asking to see him, which dazzled Bai Tu, and he could only secretly abuse himself as a good senior brother in his heart.
"I now know that he is making a big deal about my entry into Beijing. Bai Tu was indignant, "Senior brother is not kind, this is for me to help him solve the trouble." β
The disciple who followed the protection of Bai Tu said to Bai Tu, "Fifth Elder, don't be angry, this is also a beautiful difference. β
"Oh?" Bai Tu frowned, "Since Senior Brother is doing this, then he has a reason, but I don't think the fish will take the bait on its own." β
A disciple dressed in white came in, knelt down on one knee and saluted Bai Tu, "Fifth Elder, it's almost time, please prepare to enter the city." β
"Got it. Bai Tu waved his hand, straightened his collar, and beckoned his disciples to prepare to enter the city.
The temple arranged a lot of pomp for Bai Tu, and sent a total of thirty disciples to accompany him into the city. The thirty disciples were all dressed in white, covering half of their faces with masks, and they had a sense of mystery and evil. They had a golden flower embroidered on the neckline, a cross on the sleeve, and a blood-red ring on the index finger of their right hand. - This is a status symbol, they should be disciples affiliated with the Blood Rose Templar Army, which is the ace elite army of the Templar.
Chongxuan agreed to Nangong Ying's request for a meeting in advance, because of the arrival of Bai Tu today, the entire capital was filled with Jiuchen's Praetorian Guards, and the security coefficient could be described as level 1, and the people could only stand at the door of their homes and watch the pomp and circumstance of the temple from afar.
Bai Tu wore a mask to cover his face, only his mouth was exposed, although he was dressed in white, he had a blood rose embroidered on his shoulder, which was very eye-catching. Nangong Ying stood there with the second disciple of the Iron Blood Army and waited, and when he saw Bai Tu, Nangong Ying bowed slightly, and greeted him politely, "Your Excellency is Elder Bai Tu?" β
Bai Tu pretended to look at him profoundly, and only said "um" for a while.
Nangong Ying was not dissatisfied with Bai Tu's arrogance, he directly made a "please" with his hand, and welcomed Bai Tu into the Royal Restaurant with a smile - a place where only the children of the royal family or nobles were allowed to dine.
Bai Tu sat in the guest seat, and Nangong Ying sat in the main seat. After the two entered, they sent the soldiers and disciples around them away, and only the two of them sat alone in the room.
Nangong Ying respectfully poured a glass of wine for Bai Tu, Bai Tu picked it up and sniffed it carefully, and said to Nangong Ying leisurely, "Good wine is good wine, it's just a pity ......"
"What does Elder Bai Tu mean by this?" Nangong Ying pretended not to know.
Bai Tu smiled, "Commander Gong Ying is testing me? What is added to this wine, I guess Commander Gong Ying knows it." β
Nangong Ying's face was gloomy, and it took a long time before he laughed loudly, "Elder Bai forgives me, I just want to confirm the identity of the elder, and I don't mean anything else." After speaking, Nangong Ying clapped his hands, asked people to change a pot of wine, and personally filled it for Bai Tu, "I have long heard that Elder Bai Tu has superb medical skills, and when I saw it today, it really deserves to be the god of medicine in the world." β
Bai Tu raised his glass and drank it all, "How does the Commander of Gong Ying know my details?" As soon as he finished speaking, Nangong Ying raised his eyes and stared at him, his eyes were cold and gloomy, but Bai Tu just looked back at him leisurely, not flustered at all, but with a hint of playfulness in his eyes.
Nangong Ying slowly withdrew her gaze and replied casually, "I have investigated the details of the five elders of the temple before, so Elder Bai Tu won't be surprised." β
"How come?" Bai Tu smiled, raising his glass and drinking with Nangong Ying.
Bai Tu put down the cup, smiled slightly, and his tone became flat, with a hint of seriousness, "Lord Nan doesn't have to be polite, there are still many people waiting to see me now." Since we are each talking about a deal with our hearts, let's talk about the deal first. β
Nangong Ying put down the cup, there was a faint hatred in his eyes when he looked at Bai Tu, more calm and solemn, and the smile on his face disappeared in an instant. ββJianghu people talk about trading very happily, they don't like to beat around the bush, and most of them go straight to the topic. Therefore, when Nangong Ying and Bai Tu talked about things, they both had gloomy faces throughout the whole process.
"Elder Bai Tu is the fifth elder of the temple, and he is also the junior brother of the temple master, and the emperor knows that the elder's words are very weighty. So the emperor wants the temple to do one thing, and the reward for this matter ......" Nangong Ying clapped his hands, and the soldier carried up two large boxes of boxes, and when he opened the boxes, there were boxes full of gold, silver and jewelry. Bai Tu exchanged glances with Nangong Ying, he nodded, expressed satisfaction, and then spoke, "We have seen the sincerity of Lord Nan and His Majesty the Emperor, and we can talk about the matter first." β
"Elder Bai Tu is refreshing. Nangong Ying bowed slightly, "Now that the rebellion of Yun Zhonghe, the governor of Dongfang Province, has been delayed for a long time, the battle line is very long, and the supply of grain and grass is gradually not available, if it doesn't end again, I'm afraid there will be a great hidden danger to my Jiuchen." β
"But as far as I know, Emperor Jiuchen has sent King Gong and King Guang to lead the reserves of the Central Army to support, and it must be just around the corner to pacify the crane in the clouds. Bai Tu said.
Nangong Ying hooked the corners of his mouth, and his eyes were deep and waveless, like a waterfall in Youlan, deep and deep, which was no different from his brother Nan Xuanji. He pondered for a moment, his voice gloomy, "With Elder Bai's wisdom and wisdom, as well as the eyes of the temple all over the world, you should know my Jiuchen's situation. The abdomen and back are subject to the enemy, and if one accidentally makes a mistake, he will lose the country. β
"I don't care about Jiuchen's state affairs, what do you and His Majesty the Emperor of Jiuchen want the temple to do?" Bai Tu said bluntly.
"It's simple. Nangong Ying said in a deep voice, his voice was cold and chilling, "Kill the crane in the clouds." β
"It's not hard. Bai Tu nodded in agreement, "The reward?"
"These two boxes of gold and silver can be given to Elder Bai now, and the emperor will reward them separately after the matter is completed. Nangong Ying said.
Bai suddenly got up and was about to leave, but when he was leaving, he suddenly paused, turned around and suddenly said to Nangong Ying, "Does Nan En know?"
Nangong Ying unconsciously sweated when she heard this name, the little finger of her right hand paused and trembled, but her expression was very calm, and her tone was also very casual, "What is Elder Bai Tu talking about?"
"It's fine. Bai Tu smiled, turned around and left a sentence, "There is something I need to mention Nan-sama, some things should not be tried casually, otherwise Nan-en's matter will only repeat." β
"Thank you, Elder Bai. Nangong Ying's tone was flat, but there was clearly a killing intent in his eyes that could not be concealed.
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"Fifth Elder, Nangong Ying is very hostile to you. The disciple whispered to Bai Tu.
Bai Tu pursed his lips, "Nangong Ying is the enemy of our temple, just be careful, but today he talked with me about the transaction with great fanfare, this step is not bad, it is a good situation." β
"What do the five elders mean?"
Bai Tu said slowly, "Previously, Nangong Ying looked for Chongxuan with great fanfare and asked to meet his senior brother, and now he greets me with great fanfare, he just wants to make everyone know, and it is best for Beixuan and several small tribes in the west and Xiqi to know." Regardless of whether I agree or not, whether the crane in the cloud will be killed or not, as long as the news of the meeting spreads, and not to mention whether the crane in the cloud will be frightened, even those countries will hesitate and dare not make a big move for the time being. β
After hearing this, the disciple nodded, and shook his head again, "Elder, you said that Nangong Ying is our enemy, since the elder has seen through the plan of Nangong Ying and Emperor Jiuchen, why do you have to agree?"
Bai Tu smiled, but did not answer. In their plan, the crane in the clouds will be eliminated sooner or later, in this case, of course, the senior brother wants to be a favor, and by the way, he can also get a lot of money for temple activities, why not? At this point, Long Yaotian is really shameless, but this is also a kind of mutual benefit. Bai Tu thought about it for a while, and muttered in his heart: I really need to ask his senior brother for advice in this regard.
"Elder. Suddenly, a disciple came from the front, knelt down on one knee and saluted Bai Tu, "Elder, King Yi also has a request for a word from there." β
"King Yi......" Bai Tu muttered. King Yi had seen him before, if he recognized the voice, what would be good, should it be or not.
"Do you say I agree?" Bai Tu suddenly asked the disciple who had just spoken to him.
The disciple was stunned for a moment, thought for a while and replied, "The soldiers will block the water and cover the earth, the disciple thinks that King Yi invited the elders, and the hall master instructed the elders to act at the opportunity and make more money for activities, so the elders should agree." β
"Makes sense. Bai Tu nodded, turned around and instructed the disciple who had passed the message, "Tell King Yi, I'll be there later." Oh yes, you send a few people to transport the treasure to the location, don't make a mistake. β
"Yes. β