In the Yingsong Hall of the Meizhou Branch, Dongfang Qingtang looked at the map of the eight counties of Meizhou on the table and fell into deep thought. After a long time, she knocked on the location of Yanlin County and said to herself: "Hexun, Meihuawei, is it a coincidence?" ”

At this moment, Elder Qu came to restore his life. Dongfang Qingtang looked at him and asked, "What's the situation?" ”

"Back to the dean, it's different from what you expected."

"Oh? Could it be that the nephew in this seat did not pass the assessment? ”

"Your Highness has naturally passed. It's just that there is a little problem with Yang's side. ”

"Yang Fangfang? How is this possible? Who did he lose to? Dongfang Qingtang was a little surprised.

Elder Qu seemed to have some scruples, lowered his head, and did not dare to reply. Dongfang Qingtang smiled slightly, and said confidently: "It is up to people to make things happen, and it is up to heaven to make things happen." If all the plots are successful, then this seat will not be troubled to this day. ”

"It was His Highness who seriously injured the Yang side."

"Oh? Is there such a thing? That's the seat that underestimated him. After a pause, he asked, "Is the replacement your daughter Qu Yingting?" ”

When Elder Qu heard this, he was so frightened that he quickly knelt down, and said in a panic: "Please forgive the dean, the little girl participated in the assessment privately, and I didn't know it beforehand." ”

Dongfang Qingtang naturally didn't believe it, but she didn't expose it, and said seriously: "As a father, you should cherish your children, instead of putting them in chaos." ”

"Subordinates know their mistakes, and they will do their duty in the future." It's a pun, and it's very interesting.

Dongfang Qingtang was suddenly stunned, and after shaking his head slowly, he asked, "How is that Lin Man'er doing?" ”

"He was at the top of the list and his performance was amazing. Moreover, the third Ji Yunquan relied on him to pass the assessment. ”

"Ji Yunquan? Why has I never heard of this person? ”

Elder Qu told the relevant information about Ji Yunquan and the matter of the outer door assessment. After Dongfang Qingtang heard this, he tapped his fingers on the table and said to himself: "Sending an outer disciple to the position of a core disciple with one's own strength not only requires a strength far beyond his peers, but also a certain amount of planning and luck. ”

"It was my negligence, please punish the dean."

"There's no need to punish you, but you have to thoroughly investigate this Lin Man'er's background."

When Elder Qu heard this, his hanging heart finally returned to its place. However, to investigate Lin Man'er's matter, he did it four years ago. Just as he was about to return, he saw Dongfang Qingtang bowing his head and writing something. Elder Qu knew that it was time for him to step down.

Just after Elder Qu left, Dongfang Qingtang looked at a pillar on his right, and said with a slightly helpless expression: "Are you learning the art of retreat just to eavesdrop on the conversation of the teacher?" As soon as the words fell, I saw Fenglan walk out of the pillar.

Dongfang Qingtang looked at Feng Lan with a smile on his face, and said angrily: "It's getting more and more unruly." ”

"Master, if you want to understand him, just ask the apprentice?"

"As a teacher, I don't have time to listen to you make up stories."

Feng Lan stuck out his tongue and said playfully: "Although the master can rest assured, as long as there is an apprentice, he will definitely listen to you." ”

"What? Do you want to meet him? ”

"Master... He's a core disciple, so it shouldn't affect me when I meet, right? Feng Lan said coquettishly.

Dongfang Qingtang looked at Fenglan, and after a short silence, he sighed: "That's it, you can go to see him at any time." But what to say and what not to say, you have your own measure, right? ”

"Master rest assured, the apprentice only talks about the past, and nothing else is discussed." Fenglan clasped his hands together, and the joy in his heart hung on his face.

Dongfang Qingtang waved his hand and motioned for Fenglan to retreat. Interestingly, just after Feng Lan left, Elder Qu went and returned. Dongfang Qingtang was very pleased with Elder Qu's alertness, and asked, "Tell me about the situation you found out in detail." ”

Elder Qu's investigation of Lin Man'er can be described as three generations of ancestors! Not only did they find out about the Wind Thunder Martial Arts Hall and the Ming Crane Tower, but they also found out about the situation in Toad Village. Even, even the abnormality on Old Lady Xu was discovered by Elder Qu. In addition, he also checked the situation of Lin Man'er's friends. Such as Ji Yunquan, and his teacher Dai Yunshu. And, along the vine, he found out the grievances between Dai Yunshu and the Li family.

However, when Dongfang Qingtang listened to the results of the investigation, his focus was on the Wind Thunder Martial Arts Pavilion. I only heard her mouth chattering: "Song Yi... Song Heng... Wind Thunder Immortal... Xuanyuan Jingyu... Regulus Ryan ......"

Every time he pronounced a name, Dongfang Qingtang's expression became solemn. Gradually, she fell into deep thought. Elder Qu was puzzled in his heart, it was obviously Lin Man'er, how could it be involved with Xuanyuan Jingyu? According to the rumors he heard, wasn't Xuanyuan Jingyu already dead?

After a long time, Dongfang Qingtang sighed and said, "Alas! Why didn't I think of the Wind Thunder Martial Arts Pavilion in the first place? In fact, if she hadn't guessed Fenglan's identity, how could she have thought of the relationship between the Wind Thunder Martial Arts Pavilion and Xuanyuan Ruian. After all, the establishment of the Wind Thunder Martial Arts Pavilion was just a coincidence.

"According to you, this Ji Yunquan and the Li family should have a blood feud, right?" Dongfang Qingtang asked.

"That's right! Four hundred years ago, Li Bolin led people to destroy Dai Yunshu's entire family and seized the ancestral water cloud gun and water cloud gun immortal record of the Dai family. And just three years ago, Li Zhihui, the grandson of Li Bolin, was greedy for Qi Meng's beauty, and led his disciples to attack Ji Yunquan, who was guarding the Octagonal Pavilion. At that time, if Lin Man'er hadn't repelled everyone, the consequences would have been unimaginable. ”

"As the saying goes, killing one's father and taking one's wife is not a common thing. This Ji Yunquan is a good choice. You look for opportunities to take care of one or two and speed up his growth. ”

Elder Qu looked worried, "I'm afraid this matter is a bit tricky. This Ji Yunquan is now a core disciple, and he thinks that he will marry Qi Meng in the near future. I'm afraid that Li Zhihui will not change his heart and reproduce the scene of his brother Li Zhihao. ”

Dongfang Qingtang snorted coldly, and said angrily: "What happened back then, this seat will never let it reappear." ”

"The Li family's power is deep-rooted, and if you make a rash move, it may cause chaos."

"It's different now, just wait for the news from Wushan, and we can do it."

Elder Qu cautiously asked, "Are you talking about the Drunken Eight Immortals?" ”

As soon as the words fell, I saw Dongfang Qingtang looking at the direction of the plum blossom stream and praised: "The future life is terrifying!" After that, she looked at Elder Qu again and asked rhetorically, "Why did you arrange them in the Plum Blossom Stream?" ”

Elder Qu was stunned for a moment, and then replied: "According to what I have checked, Lin Man'er has a great relationship with Jin Manguan, Cao Leshui, Qi Ran and other disciples. If he is placed elsewhere, it is easy to attract attention. Moreover, this kid doesn't have a strong sense of belonging to our college, so it's just a good time for the swallow period to cultivate. ”

Dongfang Qingtang smiled and replied: "Your painstaking swallow period can naturally understand, but Lin Man'er is afraid that it will be difficult." ”

"It shouldn't be! The Swallow Stage was very similar to Lin Man'er's cultivation. If time passes, even if he is a stubborn rock, it is time to open his mind. ”

"Stubborn stones can make ripples, and axes can not cause turmoil. The bottom has not been dissolved for thousands of years, and the silt has changed its heart. ”

Elder Qu didn't understand very well, but he understood that it was time for him to retire. After that, Dongfang Qingtang put away the map of the eight counties of Meizhou. Walking out of the Yingsong Palace, looking at the direction of the plum blossom stream, he said thoughtfully: "Just make trouble!" ”

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Behind the water curtain of the plum blossom stream in Quhua Mountain is a stone cave that is not big or small. The decoration in the cave is very simple, only a large stone table and several stone benches. The only extravagant feature is the eight sets of drinking utensils suspended from the ceiling of the cave. Looking at the materials, they are jadeite, gold and silver, ivory, crystal, purple sand, bronze, white porcelain, and mahogany.

Dongfang Changqin was born in the royal family, and he saw countless treasures, which also cultivated a good eye. When he saw the eight sets of drinking utensils, he exclaimed: "Jian Nanchun, Yu Binghe, Burning Dao Lie, Turbulent Storm, White Jade Pulp, Qingquan Li, Loess Plateau, Daughter Red." I have heard the good wine of the Eight Immortals for a long time, and now I see it, and it really deserves its reputation. ”

Yan Ziqi didn't know the identity of Dongfang Changqin, and seeing that he could report the names of the eight kinds of wine one by one, he asked, "What is the name of this junior brother?" ”

Dongfang Changqin hesitated a little, and when he was worried about how to answer, he heard Lin Man'er say: "His name is Xiaoqinzi." ”

As soon as these words came out, everyone was stunned, and they all focused their eyes on Dongfang Changqin. Interestingly, Dongfang Changqin was not angry, looked at Yanzi Period, nodded slightly, and said, "Senior brother just call me Changqin." ”

Swallow smiled heartily and invited everyone to take a seat. After that, he took out the good sake he had treasured and entertained them while asking them about the situation. Xiao Yingyu's cultivation was the highest, and she consciously answered first, but she only said that she worshiped under Elder Zhong and practiced swordsmanship.

Qi Ran, as a disciple of the lineage, has the highest status, and the second answer. He reported himself to worship under Elder Xun and practice soul arts. The third is the Golden Slam, who reported himself to worship under Vice President Feng Guan and practiced the formation technique. The fourth is Su Shan, who reported to worship under the Zilan Fairy and practiced archery.

Although Cao Leshui got the first place in the second class in the original assessment, his luck was not very good, and no dean or elder was willing to accept him. Even after the orientation meeting, there was still no inner door elder willing to accept him. So, he had to choose to study on his own. And now on this occasion, Pei Yongsi, who was worshipping under Vice President Zhu Feng, has not yet answered, so naturally it will not be his turn.

However, what is embarrassing is that Pei Yongsi is pestering Lin Man'er to borrow the funeral sword. So Yan Ziqi asked Cao Leshui: "Which elder does this junior brother worship in?" ”

Cao Leshui looked slightly embarrassed and said: "Returning to the senior brother, the junior brother is not blessed to apprentice, so he chose to self-study." ”

When Yan Ziqi heard this, he said in disbelief: "With the qualifications of the junior disciple, there is no elder to accept apprentices? ”

Cao Leshui was shocked, and subconsciously stared at the eyes of the swallow period. Swallow Period also stared at him, giving a hint that only the Heavenly Questioner could understand.

At this moment, Lin Man'er pushed Pei Yongsi away and said impatiently: "Why are you so annoying?" ”

Pei Yongsi straightened the long crown of green jade leaning forward slightly, and said arrogantly: "If you don't borrow, you won't borrow, as for pushing people?" ”

Lin Man'er stood up, crossed his hands on his hips, and said in the tone of a storyteller: "As a swordsman, the sword is my wife, how can there be a reason to borrow people?" ”

"Ten green mangs borrow a day." Pei Yongsi said with a serious expression.

"You should call me Hanako?"

"Twenty."

"Am I like a man who is short of money?"

"Thirty."

"I have a good relationship with Xiaoqinzi."

"Fifty." Pei Yongsi said in a long voice.

"Deal!" Lin Man'er clapped her hands, as if she was afraid that Pei Yongsi would regret it.

Pei Yongsi took out a jade plaque containing fifty green mangs, and said angrily: "Didn't you say that the sword is your wife?" ”

Lin Man'er snatched the jade medal and learned the tone of a storyteller and said: "Brothers are like siblings, and women are like clothes." ”

However, as soon as the words fell, the voices of three women were heard at the same time.