The person who came was more than forty years old, more than eight feet tall, tall and strong, with an extraordinary appearance, and the two mustaches on his mouth made him brave and shrewd.

The most eye-catching thing is that in this person's waist, there is a very eye-catching "belt", which is a pitch-black nine-section steel whip, what is unusual is that each section of this steel whip is a triangular prism, sharp as a knife, and different animal patterns are also engraved on each section, dragons, phoenixes, tigers and wolves have everything, lifelike, rough and delicate.

The people in the rivers and lakes can identify the identity of this person with only this nine-section whip, and it is one of the seven heroes of the Xianwang Mansion, Deng Changchuan.

Deng Changchuan came with Luo Tianjin on this trip, and stayed in the Lu Mansion together, and heard that there were people from the Xianwang Mansion making trouble in the Sushui Pavilion, and saw Sikong Zhu leaving in a hurry, so he came to find out on the order of Luo Tianjin.

As soon as he saw Deng Changchuan, Sikong Zhu, who was originally forcing Lin Fangda, suddenly turned around, raised his hand mercilessly and slapped him in the face, hitting the Lu Mansion guard behind him in the face, and the guard who was confronting Lin Fangda was stunned, and he couldn't figure out the situation for a while.

"Bastard, all the guests in the Sushui Pavilion tonight are the distinguished guests of the Lu Mansion, who gave you the audacity to be so presumptuous and dare to draw your sword here?" Sikong Zhu reprimanded the Lu Mansion guards in a cold voice, "Why don't you quickly put away the sword and pretend to be?"

Although Sikong Zhu's attitude changed unexpectedly, the usually well-trained Lu Mansion guards quickly put away their swords, and no one dared to ask more questions.

"Hehe......" When Sikong Zhu turned his head again, the anger on his face changed to a calm smile again, and he said to Deng Changchuan: "The old decay is not strict in discipline, so Brother Deng laughed." ”

"Bamboo Lao is polite. Deng Changchuan didn't even have to open his mouth to give an order, just with a cold look, Lin Fangda and the others quickly put away their respective blades, "It was the boys of the Xianwang Mansion who were ignorant and collided with Zhu Lao, I, as an elder, am here to accompany Zhu Lao for them, and I hope that your old man will not remember the villain, and don't be with them in general." Saying that, Deng Changchuan bowed to Sikong Zhu in a similar manner, and then turned to greet Shen Dongshan together. Seeing this, Sikong Zhu and Shen Dongshan hurriedly returned the salute, the scene was peaceful, and the tense situation just now was completely gone.

A turmoil that didn't know how to end was instantly wiped out in the three or two greetings between Deng Changchuan and Sikong Zhu, which made Liu Xunyi on the side couldn't help but sigh, it seems that if you want to gain the respect of others in the rivers and lakes, your own strength and status are the key.

"Fifth Master Deng, this is the Liu Xunyi brother I mentioned to you who saved me and Ning Yu in Lin'an. Lin Fangda was relieved when he saw Deng Changchuan, and hurriedly explained, "Just now, Master Shen was assassinated, and Sikong's predecessors suspected that it was related to Brother Liu, but Brother Liu was brought by me, so ......."

"What's your turn to speak?No big or small, are there any rules in your eyes?" Without waiting for Lin Fangda to finish speaking, Deng Changchuan snorted without looking back, and immediately choked Lin Fangda's back words.

"Brother Deng, please!" Shen Dongshan ordered someone to add a chair to the table, and under the guidance of Sikong Zhu, the three of them sat down separately, and told the details of what happened tonight.

Deng Changchuan listened, a faint look of understanding couldn't help but appear between his eyebrows, he first turned his head to look at Liu Xunyi, and then smiled at Sikong Zhu and Shen Dongshan: "I understand what the two of you said, Lin Fangda's behavior in this matter is indeed reckless, and I will definitely return to the mansion master to punish him heavily after I go back." ”

"Huh!" Sikong Zhu waved his hand again and again, "Little Brother Lin attaches great importance to love and righteousness, and is willing to stick a knife in the ribs for his friend, the old man really admires it, how dare he complain to the Xianwang Mansion? ”

Deng Changchuan smiled thoughtfully, and said: "Zhu Lao's concerns are reasonable, Deng completely agrees, I believe that the lord of Luo Mansion will definitely praise Zhu Lao's thoughtfulness if he knows." ”

"Brother Deng has an overreputation. Sikong Zhu said modestly, "Now that the matter has been made clear, I don't know if the Xian Wangfu will continue to protect this little brother Liu?" If Brother Deng doesn't want the old man to wronged him, then the old man will let him go now, and he will never stop him for half a step." Sikong Zhu's last sentence was very righteous and loud, obviously he intended to say it to the many guests present. The implication is that if there is any trouble at tomorrow's Golden Basin Handwashing Conference because of Liu Xunyi, it will be the responsibility of the Xianwang Mansion and has nothing to do with the Jiangnan Lu Mansion.

Sikong Zhu's move not only gave Deng Changchuan enough face, but also successfully proved the innocence of the Lu Mansion in front of everyone, and at the same time threw the unknown hidden dangers to the Xianwang Mansion, and explained the explanation of Shen Dongshan as the Xianwang Mansion deliberately obstructing it, which can be described as killing four birds with one stone, which cannot be described as poisonous.

Shen Dongshan smiled at Deng Changchuan disapprovingly: "Brother Deng, I believe that the assassination must have nothing to do with Brother Liu. Brother Liu is not only a friend of Brother Lin, just heard what Brother Lin said, it seems that he also saved Miss Luo, so he must be a chivalrous man, how can he have anything to do with the people of Desperate Valley? So in Shen's opinion, this matter must be a misunderstanding. ”

Shen Dongshan stood up and diluted mud at this time, obviously with the intention of currying favor with Deng Changchuan and alienating Sikong Zhu, and took advantage of the situation to get rid of Sikong Zhu's 'hijacking' and peel himself out of this matter. Just now, Sikong Zhu insisted that Liu Xunyi and Tang Afu were in the same stream, and everyone in the Sushui Pavilion knew about this matter, and at this moment, Shen Dongshan, who was the person who was assassinated, actually changed his words and said that it was a misunderstanding, which really made Sikong Zhu a little unable to get off the stage.

At this moment, Sikong Zhu, Shen Dongshan and Deng Changchuan each represent a force, each with their own thoughts, using each other but being wary of each other, and they can neither be rude nor truthful in their words and deeds, which is really hard. And Liu Xunyi has undoubtedly become a victim of the undercurrent of these three forces.

It can really be said that the body is like catkins swinging in the wind, and life and death are not up to anyone. This feeling made Liu Xunyi suddenly realize that he was ridiculous in the rivers and lakes, and how easy was it to get close to Luo Tianjin, who was stepping on half of the martial arts with such a small body?

Deng Changchuan was not in a hurry to express his position, but turned his inquiring gaze to Liu Xunyi, and his voice as bright as Hong Zhong gave people an indescribable sense of oppression, and said, "Then does this Liu brother have anything to do with the Valley of Despair?"

"Nope. Liu Xunyi said frankly, "I just can't get used to seeing that assassin kill an innocent woman in vain, so I just helped." ”

Lin Fangda hurriedly nodded and said: "That's right, when Ning Yu and I were chased and killed by Ding Qinghong in Lin'an, Brother Liu also helped without hesitation, relying on the sentence that Lu Jian was uneven and pulled out his sword to help. ”

Deng Changchuan stared at Liu Xunyi with deep eyes, and said, "Since you are upright, you are not afraid of shadows, isn't this the truth?"

Liu Xunyi was stunned when he heard this, he didn't quite understand what Deng Changchuan meant. Looking at the people who were focusing their eyes on him, he hesitated for a moment before nodding and saying, "Yes." ”

"In this way, you don't have to be afraid to go back with Zhu Lao to find out the truth. Deng Changchuan said.

Without waiting for Liu Xunyi to speak, Lin Fang hurriedly said: "Fifth Master Deng, this matter must not be stopped. If Brother Liu goes back with them, then they will be tortured and beaten out if they have nothing to do......"

"Presumptuous!"

Deng Changchuan's eyes widened, and he interrupted in a cold voice: "Jiangnan Lu Mansion has always been fair and strict, and it has a good reputation in the martial arts, and Lu Gongzi is the first gentleman in the martial arts, how can you allow you to talk nonsense here?"

Sikong Zhu raised his eyebrows, and said with a smile: "If Little Brother Lin doesn't believe in the old man, then just let your brother leave, and the old man will not stop him." ”

"Can't go. Deng Changchuan shook his head slowly, then turned his head to look at Liu Xunyi, and said, "If you leave now, it will be equivalent to confirming this crime, and you will have an unclear relationship with the Valley of Despair today, and you will never want to gain a foothold in the rivers and lakes in the future." ”

"I'm willing to go back with Sikong seniors. Liu Xunyi immediately made a decision, and said with a straight face, "As Deng Wuye said, Liu Mou is not afraid of shadows. ”

Before Sikong Zhu could speak, Deng Changchuan continued: "Although you can't just leave, you may not be the only way to prove your innocence by going back with Zhu Lao. ”

Deng Changchuan's words stunned everyone, and Shen Dongshan asked suspiciously: "What does Brother Deng mean......"

"I wonder if Elder Zhu and Master Shen can trust the justice of my Xianwang Mansion?" Deng Changchuan said, "This Brother Liu has been kind to my young lady, that is, he is kind to Xianwang Mansion." If the two of them can trust Deng and Luo, it is better to hand over this Liu brother to him, and from now until the end of the Golden Basin Handwashing Conference tomorrow, he will monitor his every move, and never let him have the slightest chance to communicate with the outside world. How is it?" Deng Changchuan looked at Sikong Zhu, who was pretending to be silent, and Shen Dongshan, who was silent, and continued to speak, "Of course, if the two of you suspect that my Xian Wang's Mansion will also secretly communicate with the Valley of Despair, then this person can be handed over to you to dispose of at will, and Deng will never say much." ”

"How dare you!" Sikong Zhu hurriedly waved his hand and said, "The lord of the Luo Mansion is a bright and upright person, and he is also a distinguished guest of my son-in-law, and now he eats and lives in the Lu Mansion together, how dare he doubt the personality of the lord of the Luo Mansion? Everything is according to what Brother Deng said, and this little brother Liu will be handed over to you." ”

Deng Changchuan nodded with satisfaction, and then set his eyes on Shen Dongshan, but saw that Shen Dongshan smiled quite generously: "Brother Deng speaks, how can Shen not obey? Everything is according to what Brother Deng said! Haha......"

"It's getting late at the moment, let's say goodbye first!" Deng Changchuan is a cheerful person who wants to do what he says, and after saying goodbye, he took Liu Xunyi and left the Sushui Pavilion quickly. Before Liu Xunyi left, Lin Fangda also showed a relieved smile at him, and the stone hanging in Liu Xunyi's heart was completely put down.

It was dark outside the Water Pavilion, Deng Changchuan was in front, Liu Xunyi was behind, and the two of them didn't say a word, walking silently.

"If you want to go, you can go now. On the way, Deng Changchuan suddenly spoke.

"If I leave, won't I acquiesce to what kind of unsightly things I have to do with the Valley of Despair?" Liu Xunyi replied, "And when the people from the Lu Mansion ask tomorrow, Senior Deng will not be able to explain." Liu didn't do anything wrong, how could he be suspicious of the Xian Wangfu again. ”

"Heh!" Deng Changchuan suddenly stopped, looked at Liu Xunyi, and said faintly, "Actually, Sikong Zhu and Shen Dongshan have long known that you have nothing to do with the Valley of Despair, you don't have to think too highly of yourself, in the end, you are just a chess piece for them to achieve their goals, and you will lose it when you use it up, and you can't talk about suspicion or suspicion." Before Lin Fangda came forward for you, Shen Dongshan used you to make friends with Sikong Zhu, and when Lin Fangda came out, Shen Dongshan wanted to settle things and use you to curry favor with King Xian's Mansion. This is what you use for Shen Dongshan. It's just that Sikong Zhu doesn't give up on you, which makes things so troublesome. ”

"This ......" Liu Xunyi frowned, and thought secretly, "Speaking of which, I'm just a chess piece they use to intrigue? It doesn't matter who I am, even if I don't have Liu Xunyi, I will find a random Zhang Xunyi and Wang Xunyi to make this tonight." It's sad to think about it now. ”

After thinking about it, Liu Xunyi opened his mouth and asked: "I met Sikong's predecessor Pingshui, and I have never offended him before, why does he want to be unforgiving to me?"

Deng Changchuan looked at Liu Xunyi suspiciously, and said slowly: "For the sake of you saving Ning Yu, I will teach you once." Sikong Zhu actually has his own plans to deal with you, and there are four reasons for this. Deng Changchuan explained unhurriedly, "Killing you as an unknown junior to show your importance to Master Shen and currying favor with Master Shen is one of them." Just guessing that you will be imprisoned, and in the name of protecting the success of tomorrow's Golden Basin Handwashing Conference, in order to prove to the martial arts heroes that the Jiangnan Lu Mansion is cautious and careful, and the rewards and punishments are clear, which is the second. Kill chickens and make an example of monkeys, and use the matter of Lin Fangda protecting you to imply that the heroes should not try to make trouble in the territory of the Lu Mansion, and they must distinguish who is the master and who is the guest, this is the third. Through the farce in the Sushui Pavilion just now, these three goals have been achieved. In addition to this, there is also a 'fourth' that is not humane. ”

"I want to hear and see. Liu Xunyi humbly asked for advice.

Deng Changchuan narrowed his eyes slightly, and asked with a smile: "Although you have not offended Sikong Zhu, you have offended his master Lu Tingxiang." That's why Sikong Zhu will be aggressive with you, which is the fourth. ”

At this time, Liu Xunyi was even more confused, and hurriedly asked: "I have never seen Lu Gongzi in Xia, how can I offend him?"

"Is it the white frost that you desperately rescued from Tang Afu?" Deng Changchuan suddenly asked.

"Yes. Liu Xunyi didn't understand what Deng Changchuan meant, but just subconsciously responded.

"This isn't the first time you've seen hoarfrost, right?"

"Yes. Liu Xunyi replied truthfully, "During the day, there was a relationship in the Mandarin Duck Pavilion, when the white girl gave her a valuable golden hairpin, but just now I have returned it to her in the Sushui Pavilion." ”

"That's it!" Deng Changchuan laughed playfully, "Lu Tingxiang, the first gentleman in martial arts, is the most gentlemanly person in the world, but he is also the most angry person in the world. ”

"Senior Deng means ......"

Some women only allow Lu Tingxiang to send it to others by themselves, but they don't allow others to take the initiative to reach out and touch it. Deng Changchuan said with a smile, "Tonight is just a small punishment and a big commandment, and you will escape with your life." But no one can protect you for a lifetime, even if Lu Fu doesn't kill you today, you will die in the hands of others tomorrow, the most terrible thing about walking in the rivers and lakes is not death, but you don't know what you died for. Young people walking the rivers and lakes can't be as confused as they are today, and they accidentally become someone else's substitute for the dead. I remember that you are kind to the Xianwang Mansion, so I will warn you that if you want to live longer in the rivers and lakes in the future, you must remember a rule first. ”

"What rules?"

"The more stunning the beauty, the more you have to stay away. ”

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