When Taihao was seriously negotiating with the city lord Yu Hong and urging him to put Yangshun's body down from the city gate, the figure of Hou Feng, the general defending the city, suddenly appeared in the city lord's mansion. He didn't seem to notice Tai Hao in the front hall, and walked straight to Yu Hong, with anxiety and dissatisfaction in his tone: "City Lord, something happened again." The things we sent to the capital were once again robbed by the gang of bandits on Kungo Mountain. Didn't we already say hello to the poor two the day before yesterday, and we all ordered to be ordered? Why are they still doing our goods? ”

Yu Hong coughed lightly twice, which was an obvious hint that there were outsiders present, and he hoped that Hou Feng would be able to restrain himself.

Only then did Hou Feng notice that Tai Hao was also present, his face changed slightly, and he immediately closed his mouth.

Tai Hao keenly captured the tension in the air, he looked at Hou Feng and asked puzzledly, "General Hou Feng, what are you talking about being robbed?" ”

Hou Feng smiled slightly embarrassedly, trying to hide the past: "No...... It's nothing. Vice Admiral Taihao, when did you come back? ”

Tai Hao saw Hou Feng's hesitation and evasion, and he knew that this must be the property that Jiutu City had bribed the high-ranking officials of the capital city to be robbed by the bandits on Kunwu Mountain again. However, Tai Hao didn't continue to ask, but said lightly: "I just returned to Jiutu City. General Houfeng, if there is a need for me, please feel free to speak. ”

Hou Fenggan laughed and tried to resolve the embarrassment: "Then don't worry about Vice Admiral Taihao." There was a palpable sense of perfunctory and alienation in his voice.

Just as the tense atmosphere was permeating the city lord's mansion, a servant hurriedly broke in, holding a letter in his hand, and reported to Yu Hong with a serious expression: "City lord, I just received a letter from the yamen, asking for it to be delivered to you urgently, and I immediately rushed to report the letter. ”

Yu Hong frowned slightly, and asked suspiciously, "Who is the person who sent the letter?" ”

The officer's eyes flashed with recollection, and he replied, "He claimed to be a disciple on Kunwu Mountain, and left in a hurry as soon as the letter was delivered. ”

Hearing that he was a disciple of Kunwu Mountain, Yu Hong's eyes suddenly became solemn. He hurriedly took the letter, but instead of opening it immediately, he looked at Taihao, as if he was thinking about how to let Taihao leave.

After pondering for a while, Yu Hong finally spoke: "Vice Admiral Taihao, for your sake, this official will order that Yangshun's body be immediately lowered from the city gate, and his relatives and friends will be notified to come and deal with it. You can go back first. ”

When Tai Hao heard this, his face showed gratitude, and he arched his hand and said, "Thank you, city lord!" Then, he turned around and left the City Lord's Mansion.

Hou Feng looked at Taihao's departing back, sighed deeply, and couldn't help but say to himself: "What does he think?" Will he be on the same side as us? ”

Yu Hong smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Leave him alone for now, let's take a look at what is written on this letter from Kun Wushan first." He slowly opened the letter, only to see a line written on it: The goods are in Kunwu Mountain, take the cheats in exchange!

After reading this line, Yu Hong couldn't help frowning, revealing a look of confusion: "What cheats?" General Houfeng, do you know? His voice was full of confusion and incomprehension.

"Cheats?" Hou Feng repeated, his brows furrowed and he fell into deep thought, "City Lord, do you remember that when the two poor came the day before yesterday, they mentioned in their conversation that they wanted to go to Liuding Mountain to steal a secret book, right?" There was a sense of sudden realization in his tone.

Yu Hong nodded, and there was a look of memory on his face: "That's right, they did mention some cheats. So, is this cheatbook in Taihao's hands? ”

Hou Feng said in a deep voice: "Judging from the current situation, it should be like this." But, this Taihao, would he be willing to exchange that cheats book for our goods? ”

Yu Hong sighed and shook his head: "I don't know. Now Taihao, we can't guess what he thinks. Whether he will choose to go with us is unknown. ”

After hearing this, Hou Feng was silent for a moment before he slowly spoke: "Newly appointed officials always want to make some achievements at the beginning. Taihao has just arrived now, and he still doesn't know much about the officialdom of Jiutu City. However, I believe that he will gradually adapt over time. ”

Yu Hong frowned, thought for a moment and said, "The most important thing now is that we must find a way to get Taihao to voluntarily hand over that secret book. If he doesn't take the initiative to hand it over, I'm afraid it will be a little difficult for us to grab it. After all, Poor Liang also mentioned last time that this Taihao, his martial arts are quite strong. ”

Hou Feng nodded, expressing his deep sympathy for Yu Hong's concern: "This is indeed a tricky problem. However, there is always a way. A hint of cunning flashed in his eyes, as if he was thinking about something.

After hearing this, Yu Hong immediately became interested: "Oh? What is General Houfeng's opinion? ”

The corners of Hou Feng's mouth hooked up a smile: "We can ask the Mu family brothers to make a move." It should be a breeze for them to go to Taihao and steal a cheatbook. ”

When Yu Hong heard this, a satisfied smile appeared on his face: "This is a good idea. This official just helped them clean up the portal and caused Yangshun's 'accidental' death, and now it shouldn't be difficult to ask them for a small favor and go to Taihao to 'get' a cheatbook. ”

Hou Feng nodded: "Then I'll go and meet the Mu family brothers now, and let them do it as soon as possible." It's just that we don't know where Taihao will hide the cheats. ”

Yu Hong said confidently: "Isn't this simple? He didn't have any other place to live in Jiutu City, so he could only put the secret book in the Snow Lotus Residence. ”

Hou Feng left the City Lord's Mansion in a hurry, knowing that time was pressing, and he had to find the Mu family brothers in the shortest possible time. His figure disappeared into the bustling streets, leaving only silence in front of the City Lord's Mansion.

At the same time, Tai Hao had returned to his residence in Snow Lotus Residence. As soon as he stepped into the lobby, the shopkeeper immediately greeted him, with a nervous and mysterious expression on his face. The shopkeeper whispered to a man who was drinking alone in the corner, and whispered: "Vice Admiral Taihao, that young man wanted to enter your room just now, but was stopped by the little one......"

Tai Hao followed the guidance of the shopkeeper and found that the man turned out to be the halberd male. He couldn't help but be a little surprised, and muttered to himself in his heart: This guy's life is really big, and he can come back safe and sound.

Taihao nodded to the shopkeeper and motioned for him to continue to be busy. He himself strode towards the halberd. The halberd sat alone in the corner, a glass of wine in his hand, a pensive expression on his face. When Tai Hao walked up to him, he raised his head and looked at Tai Hao, with a hint of surprise and joy on his face.

Taihao sat down beside the halberd male and said softly: "That halberd male, I didn't expect you to come back safe and sound, it's really amazing!" ”

When the halberd looked up and saw Taihao, a smile immediately appeared on his face, and he greeted warmly: "Uncle Taihao, please take a seat." He pointed to the empty seat next to him and motioned for Taihao to sit down.

"I came to see you without telling my master." The halberd said mysteriously, "My master is now seriously injured, and he has ordered all the disciples of Kunwu Mountain to retreat and recuperate. Because I didn't rush to Liuding Mountain in time to help him fight with the Lord of Zhuying Pavilion, my master severely punished me. His tone revealed a kind of helplessness and grievance.

After hearing this, Taihao couldn't help but sigh in his heart: It seems that the poor two are very badly injured. He asked with concern, "Are you okay now?" ”

The halberd shook his head, signaling that he was fine. He then asked, "Uncle Taihao, you weren't injured that night, were you?" There was concern and apprehension in his tone.

Tai Hao replied lightly: "I'm fine." There was a sense of composure and composure in his voice.

The halberd nodded, as if relieved that Taihao was safe and sound. He continued: "I heard from Master, have you gotten the cheats of "Tanuki Worship God"? There was a curiosity and anticipation in his voice.

Tai Hao was slightly stunned, and couldn't help but wonder in his heart: I should only know about Aunt Zhu Ying, Qian Zhi and myself, so how did Ji Xiong know about it? He didn't think much about it, and shook his head directly: "I didn't get the cheats." There was a firmness and calmness in his voice.

When the halberd heard this, a disappointed expression appeared on his face. He asked, "Who did your master hear that I got the cheats?" ”

Taihao looked at his serious appearance, and couldn't help but feel a little funny in his heart. Again, he emphasized: "I really didn't get the cheats. There was a kind of helplessness and innocence in his voice.

Na Jixiong's tone was full of sincerity and pleading, and he said, "My master should only guess, after all, the Kunwu Mountain disciple who was waiting at the foot of Liuding Mountain that day saw you and Sister Zhizhi leave Liuding Mountain together. Master, he naturally thinks that since you were able to rescue Sister Coriander Zhi, has that secret book also fallen into your hands? ”

After hearing this, Taihao couldn't help frowning slightly, as if he was thinking about this question. He didn't immediately answer the halberd's words, but fell into a brief deep thought.

Seeing that Taihao didn't answer immediately, the halberd couldn't help but feel a little anxious. He continued: "Uncle Taihao, if you really get the cheats, please give it to me. Thank you very much. There was a sense of earnestness and gratitude in his voice.

Tai Hao's gaze met with the halberd male, and a subtle doubt quickly flashed in his eyes. He spoke calmly, his voice full of honesty and firmness: "It turned out that night at the foot of Liuding Mountain, the disciples of Kunwu Mountain had been waiting there. I did leave with Coriander, but I must clarify that I didn't see any of the so-called cheats. ”

The halberd hero sighed and said with a wry smile: "Now my master has been blaming me, saying that I deliberately did not climb Liuding Mountain. But you don't know, the back mountain of Liuding Mountain is like hell, and you can't climb it at all. We managed to climb up, and we encountered a lot of traps, and several of our brothers lost their lives as a result. In the end, I jumped down with a heart and left the back mountain. My leg still hurts. ”

After hearing this, Tai Hao said in a deep voice: "Your master has high expectations for you, and he knows your strength and potential, which is why he is so strict with you. However, I'm sure you can understand his painstaking efforts. ”

After hearing this, the halberd male nodded, and a trace of gratitude appeared on his face. He knew that what Taihao said was correct, and he also understood the master's painstaking efforts. He begged again: "Uncle Taihao, if you really get the cheats, please give it to me, so that I can regain my trust in front of the master." ”