The poor two suddenly sneered, and their voices were full of coldness, as if a sharp sword pierced people's hearts. He stared at Taihao closely, with a sharp light flashing in his eyes, as if he wanted to see through Taihao's heart. He said in a deep voice: "I chased you all the way, and finally caught up with you!" ”

Taihao was slightly stunned, with a puzzled expression on his face. He looked at the poor two and asked puzzledly, "Poor two heroes, why are you chasing me?" ”

The poor two didn't answer directly, but asked rhetorically: "You killed Tu Poison Mo?" There was a strong suspicion and anger in his voice.

Hearing this, Koji couldn't help frowning. He looked at Tai Hao, and then replied without hesitation, "So what?" There was a fearlessness and determination in his voice.

The poor two's gaze turned to Koji Yi, he looked Koji Yi up and down a few times, and then asked, "Taihao, is this your son?" ”

Tai Hao shook his head and corrected, "He is my apprentice. There was a sense of pride and pride in his voice.

When the poor two heard this, they couldn't help but be stunned for a moment. He glanced at Koji Yi again, then nodded and said, "Apprentice? You have the style of your youth. Taihao, when you left Jiutu City, I also knew about it, but at that time, I was in retreat and cultivation on Kunwu Mountain, and I never came down the mountain. I have been in retreat on Kunwu Mountain for three years and have never come down from the mountain, so that those years have stopped? ”

When Tai Hao heard this, he couldn't help but feel a complicated emotion in his heart. He remembered the scene when he left Jiutu City back then, and also remembered the matter of the poor two retreating and cultivating on Kunwu Mountain. He took a deep breath, and then said, "Poor two heroes, I left Jiutu City back then and devoted myself to doing things for the people. I didn't want to be your enemy, and I never wanted to make your life uneasy. ”

The poor two suddenly sneered, their voices full of mockery and contempt. He stared at Tai Hao and said slowly: "I already knew that you took the secret book of "Tanuki Worship God", but I am now in my prime, and the three brothers around me have all gone before me. I'm no longer concerned about whether or not I'll be able to get my hands on that book. ”

Taihao frowned slightly, and an inexplicable emotion surged in his heart. He looked at the poor two, trying to read the true intention in the other man's eyes. However, the poor couple's eyes were deep and firm, as if they had seen through his heart.

"Tu Poison Mo's death, what's going on?" The poor two asked suddenly, and there was an unmistakable majesty in their voices.

Tai Hao hesitated for a moment, and then said: "Didn't the cheats of "Tanuki Worship God" be stolen by Halberd Xiong? He tried to use this sentence to change the subject, but he knew that the poor couple were not such foolish old men.

The poor two sneered, as if they had already seen through Taihao's lies. He said lightly: "Hahaha, I won't tell you, I sent a disciple to look for him back then." Later, it was discovered that what he stole was not the secret book of "Tanuki Worship God", but a copy of "The Classic of Mountains and Seas". You're quite clever at tricking, and you even deceived him with a copy of "The Classic of Mountains and Seas". Now, you tell me where is the cheats for the Tanuki Worship now? ”

Taihao's heart tightened, knowing that the poor two already knew the truth. But he didn't want to tell the poor two about the whereabouts of the secret book, so he shook his head and said, "I don't know either." ”

The poor two looked at Taihao, and a trace of disappointment and anger flashed in their eyes. He said in a deep voice: "Okay, as long as that secret book has not been circulated to the rivers and lakes." But you have to take care of it so that it doesn't fall into the wrong hands. ”

Taihao still didn't respond, just silently listened to the words of the poor two.

The poor two looked at Taihao's silent appearance, and couldn't help but feel helplessness and regret in their hearts. He knew that Taihao was a smart and ambitious knight, but he also knew the sinister and complex aspects of the rivers and lakes. He took a deep breath, and then said, "I was ordered to come to you, why did you kill Tu Poison Mo?" ”

Tai Hao's brows were tightened, his eyes were like knives, shooting straight at the poor two, and he asked, "Whose order did you follow to chase me?" ”

The poor two shook their heads lightly, sighed, and said, "I can't tell you this, I can only say, Taihao, you are in big trouble now." It may be a trivial matter for you to kill Tu Poison Mo, but you have offended a high-ranking official of the Eastern Empire court who has terrified most of the knights on the rivers and lakes. ”

When Tai Hao heard this, his face suddenly changed, and a touch of shock and incomprehension flashed in his eyes. He asked, "High-ranking officials of the imperial court?" Which high-ranking official of the imperial court has such great power that can make the knights on the rivers and lakes fearful? ”

The poor two were silent for a moment, as if weighing whether to tell Taihao the truth. Eventually, he spoke slowly, his voice low and powerful: "You were also a high-ranking official in the Eastern Empire before, but you won't guess who. I catch up with you this time, and I can't do anything to you, for the sake of the face of our ancestors who all respect the 'cat ancestor', I give you a piece of advice, your future road will be full of difficulties and obstacles, and there will be countless knights who want to put you to death. ”

Taihao's heart instantly set off a turbulent wave, but he held back the fear and doubts in his heart, and asked: "Poor two heroes, since you have told me so much, you might as well reveal some more information to me." Who is trying to kill me? What kind of forces have I offended? ”

The poor two looked at Taihao's anxious and determined eyes, sighed, and said, "One day you will understand." Now, all I can tell you is that your enemies are much stronger than you think. I also happened to visit an old friend in Michuan City, and suddenly heard that Tu Poison Mo had been killed, so I received an order to chase you. ”

The doubts and uneasiness in Taihao's heart surged like a tide, but he knew that the poor two were no longer willing to reveal more information. He took a deep breath, tried to calm the fluctuations in his heart, and then bowed to the poor two and said, "Thank you for the reminder of the poor two heroes, I will be careful." ”

The poor two looked at him, and a trace of complicated emotions flashed in their eyes. He knew that Taihao was a smart and tenacious knight, but he also knew that Taihao's next path would be full of thorns and obstacles. He sighed and turned to leave, leaving Taihao standing alone in the teahouse, his heart full of endless doubts and confusion.

Koji Yi looked at the back of the poor two leaving, his eyes full of confusion and curiosity. He turned to Tai Hao and asked, "Master, who is he?" Why do you say such strange things? ”

Taihao gently put down the teacup, and a hint of depth flashed in his eyes. He looked at Koji Yi and said softly, "Don't worry about him, let's continue to drink tea." ”

As he was talking, a shopkeeper walked over quickly, with a warm smile on his face. He recommended to Taihao and Kojiyi: "Two guest officers, the shop has just arrived today with a batch of new tea, called 'Qinxinchun'. This tea is harvested from the top of the mountain, with a fragrant aroma and an endless aftertaste. I wonder if the two guest officers would like to taste it? ”

When Tai Hao heard this, he smiled slightly and said, "Since it is a new tea, let's have a cup to try." ”

The shopkeeper was overjoyed when he heard this, and hurriedly took out the tea set and began to make tea. His movements are skillful and elegant, as if he is performing a tea ceremony for the guests. Tea leaves tumble and jump in the boiling water, like a group of cheerful elves. With the pouring of tea, bursts of fresh tea fragrance come to the nose, which makes people feel refreshed.

The shopkeeper carefully handed the brewed tea to Tai Hao and Lu Yi, and said softly: "Please use it slowly for the two guest officers." ”

Taihao picked up the teacup and savored it. The tea is clear and bright, and the aftertaste is endless. The fragrance of tea spreads in the mouth, making people feel as if they are in the mountains and fields in spring, feeling the gift of nature.

Koji Yi also picked up the teacup and tasted it, and was also conquered by the wonderful taste. He looked at Tai Hao, his eyes full of admiration and admiration: "Master, this tea is really delicious!" ”

Taihao nodded, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes. He put down the teacup and said to the shopkeeper: "This tea is really good, thank you for your recommendation." ”

The shopkeeper was overjoyed when he heard this, and thanked him repeatedly. He stood aside, smiling as he watched Taihao and Koji Yi sip tea. The smile reveals a sense of simplicity and satisfaction, as if he is proud of the satisfaction of the guests.

In this quiet and peaceful moment, Taihao and Koji temporarily forgot the troubles and dangers of the rivers and lakes. They were immersed in the aroma of tea and felt the tranquility and beauty. And the enthusiasm and professionalism of the shopkeeper also brought them a pleasant experience. All this seems to tell them that no matter how unpredictable the outside world is, as long as there is beauty in the heart, they can find their own peaceful place.

After drinking tea, Taihao and Koji Yi said goodbye to the shopkeeper and continued to embark on the road of rivers and lakes. However, they didn't go far before a sudden sharp pain swept through their bodies.

The pain pierced their hearts like a thousand arrows, and their faces instantly turned pale as paper. They clung to the reins of their horses, trying to keep their balance, but the pain was like a raging beast, tearing at their entrails.

Koji Yi finally couldn't take it anymore and fell off his horse with a scream and fell on the dusty road. Although Taihao tried to stay awake, the physical pain also made him unbearable. He endured the pain, dismounted with difficulty, and walked to Koji's side.

"Master, what's wrong with us?" Koji asked in pain, beads of sweat rolling down his forehead and wetting his cheeks.

Tai Hao frowned tightly and said in a deep voice: "Eighty percent of the tea we drank just now was poisonous. ”

As soon as his words fell, their bodies could no longer support them, and they both fell to the side of the road. The scenery around them faded into obscurity, and their consciousness faded away.

Just as they were about to fall unconscious, there was a rush of footsteps in the distance. Several country men armed with sticks and sacks rushed to the scene. They had a hideous smile on their faces, obviously not to save Taihao and Kojiyi, but to arrest them.

Taihao used the last of his strength and looked up. He saw that the faces of the men were full of malice and greed, as if he had seen what they were about to get. A strong sense of crisis surged in his heart, but he was powerless to resist.

As their consciousness gradually blurred, Taihao and Koji Yi fell into a deep coma. And the country men gathered around excitedly, ready to tie them up. However, just as they were about to succeed, a fierce sword light suddenly pierced the sky and headed straight for them.

The speed of that sword light was extremely fast, and it came to the front of several men in an instant. They screamed in horror, trying to dodge the deadly blade. However, the sword light followed them like a ghost, and no matter how much they dodged, they could not escape.

In the end, the sword light swept across the bodies of several men in a burst of screams. They collapsed in pools of blood, their bodies twitching, and their lives were passing quickly.

And the owner of that sword light was a young swordsman, but he didn't stop, he quickly came to Taihao and Kojiyi's side to check on their injuries. His face was full of worry and anxiety, as if he was worried about their lives.

"Senior Brother Taihao, you must hold on!" The swordsman's words were full of concern and anxiety, and although his voice was low, it was like a breeze in the morning light, bringing hope and strength to Taihao and Koji Yi.

He quickly took out a delicate small porcelain bottle from his bosom, and the body of the bottle exuded a faint medicinal fragrance. He carefully opened the cap of the bottle and slowly poured the medicinal powder inside into the mouths of Taihao and Kojiyi. The medicinal powder exuded a faint fragrance, which melted in the mouth, as if a warm current spread in the bodies of the two of them.

As the medicinal powder entered their bodies, Taihao and Koji felt the pain in their bodies gradually lessen, as if there was a mysterious force repairing their damaged bodies. Their consciousness began to gradually regain and the vision before them gradually became clearer.

When they looked up, they saw the swordsman who had saved them. He was wearing a green shirt, his face was handsome, and his eyes revealed a firmness and courage. He held a long sword in his hand, and the body of the sword shimmered with cold light, as if it could cut through all obstacles.

"Thank you, brother, for saving your life!" Tai Hao struggled to his feet, his voice full of gratitude and respect, even though his body was still weak. He thanked the swordsman, and at this moment, their hearts were filled with admiration and gratitude for this chivalrous man.