"At the beginning of chaos, there is this rock, and this rock is towering Taihe Mountain. Facing the big peak, there is a bay of sweet spring water in the back. The stone wisp is like a flying phoenix, and the niche pattern is a blue snail. Lingyuan immortal stream is surrounded in three directions, and the ancient cypress pine is surrounded on all sides. ”

Wudang Mountain, also known as "Taihe Mountain", is the habitat of one of the two sects of martial arts, the "Wudang School". The blessed land of Taoist practice, the cave of the Emperor Zhenwu.

Taihe Wonderland, green water evergreen, longevity with heaven and earth, and the sun and moon together. Here the mountains and valleys should be, the wind and water surge, the scenery is picturesque, and the beauty is overwhelming.

On the seventh day of the first month of April, the wind and the sun are beautiful, and the weather is clear.

In the early morning, Wudang disciples either participated in the Taoist Dharma at the top of the mountain, or practiced martial arts in Qiongtai, or cultivated themselves in Nanyan, or carried water and cut firewood in the mountain stream, everything was as usual, calm and peaceful.

At the beginning of the afternoon, the senior monks of the Shaolin Dharma Academy were bitter, accompanied by the Shaolin disciples Guoshan, Guoxin, Wuzen and Wujian, and came to worship the mountain.

At three o'clock in the afternoon, the head of the Wudang faction, Qingfeng Dao, was in Zixiao Palace to catch the wind and wash the dust.

In addition to the head of the house, the four Taoist masters of Wudang Sixiang "Lonely Sun, Lonely Moon, Lonely Star, and Lonely Chen" were accompanied, and Zheng Songren, a disciple of Wudang, took eight of the "Twenty-Eight Suzi" to wait in the hall. Such a lineup is enough to show Wudang's importance and respect for Shaolin.

"Amitabha!" said humbly, "The Qingfeng Dao Leader treated him so politely that the poor monks and his party were flattered. ”

"The master of fate and bitterness does not have to see outside, Shaolin Wudang is in the same vein, like a family. When you come to Wudang Mountain today, it will be like coming home, and you don't have to be stubborn. While talking and laughing, Qingfeng raised the teacup in his hand and saluted the few people who were suffering from afar.

After three rounds of tea, the greetings were stopped. Qingfeng knew that he would not go to the Three Treasures Hall if he had nothing to do, so he looked full of expression, and said, "I don't know what the Master of Fate and Bitterness has to teach when he suddenly comes?"

Hearing this, Yuan Ku quickly put down the teacup, and then took out an invitation card from his sleeve and replied: "Dare to ask Qingfeng Dao Chief, can you receive the invitation of King Beixian for the Dragon Boat Festival?"

Qingfeng's gaze swept slightly over the bright red invitation, and nodded, "This is indeed the case." The son-in-law invited fellow martial artists to a banquet during the Dragon Boat Festival, and hoped that the abbot of Xuanming and the master of fate would take the time to come. ”

"Daoist don't have to be polite. Seeing Qingfeng admit it, Yuan Ku changed his words and asked, "I don't know what the chief has to say about this matter?"

Hearing this, Qingfeng couldn't help frowning, and asked rhetorically: "What does the master mean by this?

"The poor monk means...... Will the Wudang faction be invited to the banquet?"

"Why does the master ask that?" Qingfeng was secretly shocked in his heart, but he still pretended to be calm on the surface, and said with a light smile, "Since the little son-in-law is holding a banquet, the poor road should be appreciated." As for this, Qingfeng suddenly changed his words, and asked meaningfully, "Could it be that the abbot of Xuanming has no time to go to the banquet?"

"To tell you the truth, the abbot is not devoid of time to go to the feast, but ...... I don't know if I should go to the banquet or not. ”

"Shhh

As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar in Zixiao Palace.

Qingfeng said quietly: "Shaolin Temple and Xianwang's Mansion have been friends for many years, and the abbot of Xuanming and his son-in-law are even more friends. Forgive me for being ignorant, I really don't understand what the master means, what exactly is 'should I go to the banquet or not'?"

"That is, the invitation of King Beixian, Shaolin Temple should be obliged. But ......" a pair of old eyes closely watched Qingfeng's every move, and slowly spoke, "Recently, there is a news that is not favorable to King Beixian, and it has been spreading in the rivers and lakes......

"Oh?" Qingfeng's eyes narrowed slightly, and he asked knowingly, "I don't know what the news is?"

"It is rumored in the rivers and lakes that the king of Beixian and the lord of the Desperate Valley ......" As for this, the voice of the bitterness stopped abruptly, and then quickly got up, bowed respectfully to Qingfeng, and said implicitly, "This statement may offend something, and I also hope that Qingfeng Dao Chang Haihan." ”

"But it doesn't hurt to say it!"

"It is rumored in the rivers and lakes that King Beixian has a very close personal relationship with the ruthless valley lord, and even ......" Yuan Ku thought about his wording repeatedly to avoid being too straightforward. But he stammered for a long time, but he always got around the unhappy knot, so he simply turned his heart sideways and said bluntly, "There was even a flounder love, and the friendship of Luan and Feng ......"

"Nonsense!"

Before the words fell, Qingfeng's face suddenly sank, and he angrily reprimanded: "Who is it who is a slanderer, a rumor-monger, and a deliberate attempt to sabotage the harmony of my daughter and son-in-law? Although they have been married for many years, they still love each other as much as ever, care for each other, and have never even quarreled. Such a happy and happy couple of immortals, I don't know whose eyes are in the way? They actually made up such a bad word that is intolerable to poison the eyes and ears of the world, and the intentions are so sinister that they are simply inferior to pigs and dogs!"

Qingfeng seemed to be more and more angry, and finally slapped his palm on the bookcase, and when he landed, the thick desk made of Huanghuali was violently shaken into two from the middle.

The loud sound of "bang" not only made the fate of the bitterness pale, but also made the eyes of the four elephants of Wudang change, and they were shocked.

Others don't know, but Wudang Sixiang is clear about Qingfeng's thoughts. He was so angry, not only to show it to a few people, but also to vent the dissatisfaction in his heart.

After all, the ambiguous relationship between Luo Tianjin and Xiao Zhirou has caused an uproar in the rivers and lakes, and has even become a topic of conversation among idle people after dinner.

Therefore, as Luo Tianjin's father-in-law, Ling Xiaoxiao's biological father, and the head of the Wudang faction, Qingfeng will inevitably be pointed at behind his back. This not only caused their father and daughter to lose face, but also humiliated the reputation of the Wudang faction. Qingfeng prides himself on being a wise man, how can Taishan Beidou, who is now a martial artist, endure such humiliation in his twilight years?

However, even though Qingfeng was angry, he still had to fight for Luo Tianjin in the face of fate. It's not that he believes in Luo Tianjin's personality, but he doesn't want himself and even the entire Wudang faction to become the laughing stock of the world.

This is a rumor in the rivers and lakes, and there is no real evidence. Yuan bitterly soothed, "Just now the poor monk made a mistake, and he hoped that the Qingfeng Dao would forgive his sins." ”

"Whew!"

Qingfeng exhaled a breath of turbidity, as if trying to calm the waves in his heart. After a moment of silence, Fang slowly spoke: "Tianjin was raised by me, and his character is best known to the poor. If he had been a merciless and unrighteous man, how could I have married my precious daughter to him in the first place?"

"This ......"

"I hope that the Shaolin monks will not pay attention to such nonsense, so as not to fall into the tricks of traitors. Qingfeng didn't give a chance to defend his suffering, and said to himself, "As the saying goes, 'those who are clear are self-purifying, and those who are turbid are self-turbid'." I believe it won't be long before these ridiculous rumors will be dispelled. ”

"I hope so. ”

Yuan Ku knew that Qingfeng and Luo Tianjin had a special relationship, so it was inconvenient to pick out some words, so he could only reluctantly echo them, which could be regarded as leaving a face for the Wudang faction.

"Master Yuanku came from afar, isn't it just to tell me this?" Qingfeng changed his words and asked rhetorically, "Could it be that Abbot Xuanming suspects that the younger son-in-law has an adulterous affair with the ruthless valley master?"

In this regard, Yuan Ku just smiled awkwardly, neither admitting nor denying it.

Seeing this, Guo Shan, who was sitting on the side, suddenly spoke: "Forgive the little monk for being blunt, Shaolin and Wudang are the authentic sects of martial arts, and we will never allow decent people to be in cahoots with pagan religions and secretly form a bead." ”

"What does the little master mean by this?" Gu Yue asked in an unkind tone, "The 'decent person' in your mouth is alluding to King Beixian?"

"Exactly. "Guoshan has a strong temperament, has always been quick to talk, straight to the point," if ...... I mean, 'what if'. If the Lord of Luofu really has anything to do with the Ruthless Valley Lord, we Shaolin will never sit idly by, let alone tolerate the adulterer!"

"Bang!"

Before the words fell, Gu Chen immediately took the case and scolded angrily: "What is the meaning of appeasement and adultery? You little monk speaks so ugly. ”

"I ......"

"Shut up!"

Seeing Qingfeng's face becoming more and more gloomy, Yuan Ku hurriedly shouted: "Bold and good, when will it be your turn to point fingers here?

"No need!" Qingfeng waved his hand, "There is nothing wrong with what the little master said is affectionate and sexual. If the son-in-law really has any adultery with the ruthless valley master, it is to deceive the teacher and destroy the ancestors, and it is a great rebellion. Don't say that Shaolin won't tolerate him, and I, Wudang, won't spare him either. If the rumors come true, Poor Dao will personally hoe the martial arts and clean up the door for Wudang. ”

Qingfeng is righteous and righteous, and his attitude is resolute, but he let the fate suffer a reassurance. His visit today was on the order of Xuan Ming to ask Qingfeng for an explanation.

After all, Luo Tianjin is Qingfeng's fast son-in-law. There are some things, if you can't be with Wudang, Shaolin will not dare to go alone.

In fact, the abbot was also convinced of the character of King Beixian. "Yuan Bitter Yuanchang said," I only hate gossip like an invisible knife, often killing people without blinking. The abbot and the Taoist are both respected martial arts seniors, shouldering the heavy burden of 'martial arts authenticity'. Therefore, in order to maintain the century-old reputation of Shaolin and Wudang, and to prevent the heroes of the world from criticizing the two predecessors, the abbot has to be cautious in his words and deeds, and think twice and again in case of trouble. This section of the difficulty, but also hope that the Qingfeng Road chief will understand. ”

Yuan Ku is quite scheming, he tied the honor and disgrace of Wudang and Shaolin together, and talked about the face of Qingfeng and Xuanming in a word. It seems to be reasonable and reasonable, but it is actually paving the way for Shaolin in advance. Once the situation changes, Shaolin will immediately draw a line with the Xianwang Mansion.

In this regard, Qingfeng's heart is like a mirror, but he just avoids it.

Qingfeng knew that if he couldn't give Shaolin a clear answer today, he was afraid that he would not give up on his fate. After thinking about it for a while, he muttered: "Please go back and tell Abbot Xuanming that during the Dragon Boat Festival in May, Luo Tianjin will explain everything clearly and give a clear explanation to the heroes of the world." How?"

"That's very good!" said Yuanku, who happily agreed, and then got up to say goodbye to Qingfeng, "In this case, the poor monk will no longer bother, and immediately go back to explain everything to the abbot." ”

"It's rare for a master to come here, why don't you rest in Wudang for a few days......"

"Thank you for your kindness, I don't dare to delay for a moment because I have my life. Yuan Ku politely refused, "In May Dragon Boat Festival, the poor monk will discuss the Tao with the Taoist chief and slowly reminisce about the past." ”

"Even so, I don't have to be strong anymore. "Actually, Qingfeng's retention is not sincere, it's just a play, "On the fifth day of the fifth month of May, Poor Dao is waiting for you in Luoyang City!"

"Poor monk farewell!"

"Master be careful all the way!"

The fate of the bitter line came and went like the wind, from stepping into the mountain gate to the hand-over, it was only an hour before and after. But it was this short hour that made Qingfeng's mood change again and again, and also made the situation in the rivers and lakes more and more confusing.

The fact that the fate of suffering came this time is enough to show that all factions in the rivers and lakes are full of suspicions, and Shaolin is even more distant. If this momentum cannot be curbed in time, Luo Tianjin's reputation will surely plummet, and the future of the Xianwang Mansion will also be in jeopardy.

Looking at the Yuan Ku and his party that gradually disappeared outside the palace gate, Qingfeng's face finally couldn't help but have a look of sorrow.

"Daddy!"

Just as Gu Ri and the others looked at each other, not knowing how to speak, a sad voice quietly came from the side hall.

Immediately afterwards, the depressed Ling Xiaoxiao slowly appeared in front of everyone with the support of Luo Ningyu.

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