Hearing Meng Ran's low voice to himself, Geng Huyuan thought thoughtfully for a while, and said: "Or maybe your guess is right, this kind of big family, there is no reason to change the rules of the competition that have been set for no reason, then it is most likely that the Miss Ji family herself has a problem, causing her to not be able to show up."

In order to delay time, the Ji family temporarily changed the rules of the competition, and reluctantly performed the three tricks of the Ji family's mastery, and also added a so-called vassal benefit of accepting a named disciple. ”

In just a few sentences, he has already guessed the thoughts of the Ji family.

Meng Ran nodded thoughtfully.

Geng Huyuan asked softly, "Did you seriously watch the three tricks that Ji Daozheng performed just now?"

Meng Ran nodded and said softly: "Yes, that's why there have been some slight changes." ”

The change was naturally that the sword qi was not under Meng Ran's control, and he wanted to sway it out of the body.

There was an extra light in Geng Huyuan's eyes, he looked Meng Ran's whole body up and down, and asked in a voice that only two people could hear, "So what did you realize again?"

Meng Ran shook his head regretfully and said: "Actually, it's nothing, I have already learned the first sword used by the third master of the Ji family, and the second sword has not yet been figured out, as for the third sword he cast, I haven't had time to understand it at all, so ah, I can only work on the second sword." ”

Geng Huyuan was stunned for a moment, and then said very approvingly: "Yes, you can't chew too much, you just need to carefully understand what you have learned, two swords, it is enough for you." ”

Meng Ran smiled very shyly and said, "If I can figure out that sword, I will learn the three swords." ”

Geng Huyuan patted Meng Ran on the shoulder, and said proudly: "If you have a son, you should be like Meng Ran." Hahahaha. ”

As they spoke, the group had returned to the street where the Tongfu Inn was located.

At the door of the inn stood a figure looking around, looking at the dressed man, and wondering whose servant it was.

After seeing Meng Ran and his party, the servant was slightly startled, and then showed a happy expression, he hurriedly walked a few steps quickly, came to Meng Ran's side, and said respectfully after giving a salute: "But Meng Gongzi of Hangzhou?"

Meng Ran looked at it and replied, "It's Meng Ran, I don't know what to do with me?"

The servant smiled at Meng Ran and said, "Meng Gongzi is good, the little one's name is Lichun, my master's surname is Xiao, and his name is Zhengyang, do you have an impression?"

Meng Ran bowed slightly, and said, "I know you, where is Brother Xiao now?"

Xiao Lichun said softly: "Master Meng, my son-in-law is in the inn, and I am looking for you if I have something." I just heard that Xiao Er said that you went to the Ji family ring early in the morning, so I was sent to wait for you at the door of the inn. ”

Meng Ran sighed and said, "Then please." ”

"Meng Gongzi, please. ”

......

The lobby on the first floor of Tongfu Inn.

Meng Ran and Xiao Zhengyang sat at the same table.

Xiao Zhengyang looked at Meng Ran's slightly bleak face, and asked with concern, "Brother, what's wrong? But something went wrong in the practice, why is your face so ugly?"

Meng Ran touched his cheek and said softly, "I was injured a little, which made Brother Xiao smile." ”

Xiao Zhengyang sighed regretfully and asked, "Can that brother still participate in the Ji family's competition?"

Meng Ran smiled helplessly and said, "I can't participate in it, but it's good to see the excitement." ”

Xiao Zhengyang said: "That's a pity, I originally wanted to see my brother show his talents, or compete with my brother on the same stage, but it seems that my wish is going to be disappointed." ”

"Oh?" Meng Ran glanced at Xiao Zhengyang's expression, made sure that the person in front of him was not joking, and said with a smile: "Could it be that Brother Xiao also wants to participate in the Ji family's competition?"

Xiao Zhengyang, who was full of laziness and frivolity, smiled, and said in a very arrogant tone: "Why not? If I fight to the end, I may not be able to win the championship."

However, if the woman of the Ji family wants to enter the courtyard of my Xiao family, she can only be a concubine at most, and if she wants to become a wife, it is simply impossible. ”

Meng Ran had a headache and said: "Brother Xiao, there is a way that a strong dragon does not suppress the head snake, if you let the people of the Ji family hear this, I am afraid it will be difficult to end." ”

Xiao Zhengyang smiled, with an unprecedented arrogance all over his body, and said, "Brother, do you know the purpose of my visit to Tongli Ancient Town this time?"

Meng Ran shook his head and said very honestly: "Little brother doesn't know. ”

Xiao Zhengyang's tone was quite flat, but what he said was very amazing, and said: "The purpose of my trip is to subdue the Ji family in one fell swoop and make the Ji family a part of my Xiao family." ”

At these words, Meng Ran's face changed and changed.

How do you react to a person who has only known you for three days and tells you about his best secrets?

Whatever his purpose is, it is by no means trust.

Meng Ran suddenly thought of someone.

He knew who this Shengzhou Xiao Zhengyang was in front of him.

This Xiao Gongzi is naturally the second son of the Xiao family who wants to subdue the Ji family in the mouth of his boss Nangong Lingguang, that is, the son of General Zhennan.

After Xiao Zhengyang saw Meng Ran's expression change, his face became more solemn, and he asked in a harmonious voice, "Brother, what's the matter?"

Meng Ran smiled bitterly in his heart, and secretly slandered himself: "With the power of the Xiao family, it is easy to subdue the Ji family, but why does he tell himself? Is there any news that I don't know?"

"Brother Meng?" Xiao Zhengyang's voice raised slightly.

"Ahh

Xiao Zhengyang naturally didn't say what he said again, but just stared at Meng Ran directly, and looked at Meng Ran a little hairy.

After a long time, Xiao Zhengyang asked in a deep voice, "What does my brother think of that Miss Ji?"

Meng Ran smiled: "Except for a little bad temper, the rest are very good." ”

"Does that brother want to marry her?" Xiao Zhengyang asked again.

Meng Ran shook his head and said truthfully: "I have a marriage contract, and I won't marry another woman." ”

Xiao Zhengyang looked at Meng Ran in surprise, and asked with a smile: "Brother is still young, is it possible that he is a baby parent?"

Meng Ran smiled and said, "Sort of, I was only five years old at that time. ”

Xiao Zhengyang continued to ask: "I don't know which celebrity daughter it is?"

Meng Ran said very briefly: "Our two families are world friends. ”

Xiao Zhengyang glanced at the Chungui knife on Meng Ran's waist, and said with a smile: "Brother really doesn't want to participate in the Ji family's competition to recruit a son-in-law?" Is it because of the marriage contract, or are you afraid of losing face in front of others?"

Meng Ran said softly: "It's both." ”

Xiao Zhengyang patted Meng Ran on the shoulder and said, "If your brother wants to participate in the Ji Family Competition, you can come to me, I have the best pills here to ensure that your injuries heal." ”

Meng Ran smiled and said very politely: "Then thank Brother Xiao for his kindness first." ”

Xiao Zhengyang turned around and walked out of the inn.

When Meng Ran returned to the room on the second floor, Geng Huyuan asked with a smile, "Why don't you want his pill?"

Meng Ran shook his head and said, "Eating people has a short mouth, and taking people is soft." I'm afraid he'll cheat me. ”

Geng Huyuan teased: "With the token in your arms, how many dare to cheat you?"

Meng Ran smiled bitterly and said, "There are only a few people in Tongli Ancient Town who dare to pit me, but unfortunately, this Xiao Gongzi is one of them. ”

Geng Huyuan sighed, others may not know the power of the Imperial City Division, but he has really dealt with that group of eagle dogs, and knows that it is dangerous and terrifying, even after so many years, although he will not be afraid of the Imperial City Division, but in the end he still does not want to mess with it again.

Hearing that someone was not afraid of the Imperial City Division, he was subconsciously surprised, and asked out loud, "Could it be that the surname Xiao has a good background?"

Meng Ran bowed his head and said: "It's not just amazing, there are few families in the entire Jiangnan that are stronger than his background." Shengzhou Xiao's family, that's a great family background. This Xiao Gongzi is the second son of General Zhennan. ”

Geng Huyuan sighed: "Xiao family, no wonder the tone is so big. It's just that how could this Xiao family look down on the Ji family's chicken ribs?"

Meng Ran shook his head and said, "It's not the Xiao family who has taken a fancy to it, it's this Xiao Ergongzi who has taken a fancy to it." ”

Geng Huyuan sighed and said, "No wonder, it seems that the Ji family will not be spared, and they will eventually become pawns of the big clan and be at their mercy." ”

Meng Ran suddenly smiled bitterly and said, "The person who looked for me yesterday was Qianhu of the Imperial City Division Shadow Guard, and he gave me a task to destroy Xiao Ergongzi's plan within five days. ”

Geng Huyuan gloated and laughed, and said, "Today is the second day, you have to work hard." ”

Meng Ran sighed softly.

Just then, there was a knock at the door.

Meng Ran got up and opened the door and saw an unexpected figure.

The person who came was dressed in a green shirt and carried a broken sword around his waist, it was the sword immortal Li Baiyi of the Earth Fairyland.

Li Baiyi didn't wait for Meng Ran to greet him, the figure had already floated into the room, sat down at the table very unceremoniously, raised the teacup on the table and drank it.

After a cup of tea, Li Baiyi opened his mouth and said, "Meng boy, give you a chance to be a hero to save the beauty, will you go?"

Meng Ran didn't know what Li Baiyi's purpose was, so he didn't dare to agree easily, but just asked in a regular manner: "What does the senior want me to do?"

Li Baiyi said: "Save someone." ”

Meng Ran asked, "Who?"

Li Baiyi didn't hide it and said, "Ji Furong." ”

Meng Ran's face showed a look that was really like this, and he asked softly, "What's wrong with Miss Ji?"

Li Baiyi said bluntly: "She is trapped in the Jijia Wuyuan, I hope you can save her." ”

Meng Ran smiled bitterly and said, "Why didn't the seniors rescue him, why did they have to let me, an outsider, step into the Ji Family Enlightenment Garden again?"

Li Baiyi sighed softly and said, "The reason why I didn't enter the Enlightenment Garden was because of my own reasons. If you want to go, I'll take you now, and if you don't want to go, I won't force you. ”

Meng Ran thought for a while and said, "It's okay to go, but there are some things to ask clearly." ”

Li Baiyi gestured to Meng Ran, but said it was okay.

Meng Ran pondered for a moment and asked, "I want to know the intentions of my predecessors, and whether I should let Miss Ji know the secret?"

Li Baiyi asked rhetorically and said, "What do you think I have in mind?" Do you think you should let her know?"

Meng Ran shook his head and said nothing.