The autumn wind blew violently, blowing dust all over the ground, and the sky instantly became chaotic, and the officers and soldiers guarding the city strictly checked the passers-by who came in and out, but intentionally or unintentionally let go of a group of suspicious antique caravans.

The caravan was neither big nor small, with more than a dozen people, like a small family moving with their families. The caravan was in pairs to escort the horse-drawn carts, and there were boxes of goods on the carts, but the size of the boxes was really much larger than the ordinary, nearly one person long, half a person wide, and it looked a little clumsy.

Watching the caravan go away, the officers and soldiers who gave the order to let it go seemed to be the leader of the team, and said to one of his subordinates, "Send a message to the top and say that everything is in order!" The voice landed, and the sound of doves circled in the sky.

The caravan traveled to a courtyard in the west of the city, and the leader arranged for the boxes containing the goods to be hidden. With a whistle, except for a few boxes where the goods were placed, the rest of the boxes were opened, and each box turned over and three or four men in black came out, and the men in black moved quickly and quickly blended into the streets and alleys.

The sky gradually darkened, twilight shrouded the heavens and the earth, exuding a deep chill, Shi Qingshan looked particularly cold, directly blown to a rattle, occasionally a dead leaf fell across the cheeks, setting off a slight pain.

Xu Zining was only wearing three thin clothes, he was afraid that he would wear too much and have difficulty moving, at this time, he was shuttling through the dense forests of the mountain roads with his secret guards, solving one killer after another in the Lingye Palace.

The mountain fog was thinly shrouded, the mud road was wet and soft, and the occasional stones that could be supported became slippery, gradually losing its effect, Xu Zining's feet slipped and he tripped on one knee, and his knee was pierced by sharp gravel blocks, deep into the skin, and there was a piercing pain.

At this time, the secret guard flew to Xu Zining invisibly and supported Xu Zining, "Second son, how are you?"

Running all the way up the mountain during the day made him consume a lot of physical strength, and he only solved a large number of Lingye Palace killers, and at this time, this state was already strong. Xu Zining tried to breathe steadily, "Don't worry about me, continue." ”

Xu Pingshan, the captain of the dark guard, approached quietly and said in a low voice, "It can't go on like this, we don't have enough manpower, and there may be how many killers are waiting for ...... behind this" As he spoke, a heavy hot breath was already exhaled.

Xu Zining was thinking about countermeasures, and he unintentionally raised his eyes to see a little torch light in the distance. He pondered for a moment, and suddenly recalled what Xu Xiangkun had said, and his heartbeat couldn't help but speed up a little, "The rest of his subordinates continue to investigate secretly." Xu Zining paused, as if he was making some major decision, "You two help me to go up to the main mountain road and go to the Guangfang Temple." ”

"What?!" Xu Pingshan and the invisible face looked at each other, not understanding what medicine Xu Zining was selling in the gourd.

The mountain is close to the Guangfang Temple, except for the officers and soldiers, there may be hidden minions who kill the killers of the Qing Pavilion and Zhu Luofeng, and at this time blatantly go up the mountain, isn't it a wolf into the household?

Xu Zining endured the pain in his knees, "If I'm like this, sooner or later I will implicate you, and when the time comes, the killer will take the opportunity to enter, and we will lose all our efforts." Isn't there a saying that the most dangerous place is the safest place? In this case, it can be said that the most dangerous person is also the most reliable person at this time. ”

The two looked at each other and said in unison, "King Qingping?"

After Zhu Luofeng arranged for his subordinates to patrol his own soldiers, he was about to return, at this time, Chang Ning trotted all the way and said, "Lord Qiqi, there is a situation two miles from the mountainside. ”

Zhu Luofeng raised his eyebrows, listening to Chang Ning whispering in his ear, his eyes gradually deepened......

Xu Zining and Xu Pingshan were captured by Zhu Luofeng's men and escorted to the shade of the back mountain, ready to be secretly executed on charges of going against the party, but after all, the two of them played a pivotal role in the Hengshan faction, so the situation was reported to Zhu Luofeng's ears.

Zhu Luofeng came slowly on the slippery dirt road, and the two of them were tightly bound and knelt on the ground, and the guards around them did not hold torches, but held fire folds, and still held bright knives in one hand.

"It is said that Ouyang Ze's apprentice is bold, but now it seems to be true, there was a Li Zifeng before, and now you Xu Zining is uninvited. Zhu Luofeng smiled faintly, stepped forward and pinched Xu Zining's chin, forcing him to raise his head and look at himself, his eyes flashed with a trace of murderous intent, "This king really opened his eyes." ”

Xu Zining stabilized his breathing, neither humble nor arrogant, "The prince is elevated." I have heard the name of King Qingping for a long time, and now when I see it, it is not in vain. ”

"It's quite talkative. Zhu Luofeng smiled deeply, let go of his hand, and his eyes flashed fiercely, "These two people sneaked into Shiqingshan, intending to assassinate the Holy Driver, so let's execute them on the spot!"

"Yes!"

Just when the bright knife was about to fall, Xu Zining smiled calmly, "Who is the assassin, Lord Wang, you are like a mirror in your heart, why bother looking for two scapegoats?!"

Zhu Luofeng waved his hand to stop the actions of his guards, "What did you say?"

"My senior brother was charged with rebellion and put on death row in Xing Weifu, the reason for this, you must know it in your heart. Xu Zining's voice was extremely fast, "Whose order I am going up the mountain this time, you must have already judged." ”

Zhu Luofeng's brows tightened, Xu Zining's words have already made everything clear, the blessing of Guangfang Temple was arranged by the prince and himself, and now that the prince is missing, if Xu Zining disappears on Shiqing Mountain inexplicably, you can know who did it without checking, and the power of the Hengshan faction behind it should not be underestimated. If it is like dealing with Li Zifeng, it is too conspicuous.

Xu Zining continued, "Is the situation of being trapped in the mountains now really what you want?"

Hearing this, Zhu Luofeng's eyes suddenly tightened, and he stared at Xu Zining tightly, as if he wanted to see through his whole body, "How can this king allow you to make intimidation here?!"

Chang Ning took out the long sword and put it on Xu Zining's neck, Xu Pingshan wanted to step forward to protect it, but he was helplessly held to death, and after several struggles, he had to give up.

Xu Zining felt the coldness of the blade against his skin, and still said calmly, "Xiaomin doesn't dare to intimidate the prince, he just wants to empathize, and the feeling of being besieged is not comfortable." To tell you the truth, when Xiaomin's men were at the foot of the mountain before, they had already killed many killers disguised as onlookers. On their bodies, they all have the pattern of the other side flower. ”

Zhu Luofeng was silent, he only threw out the people of Hongyuan Villa before pretending to besiege and attack, when did the people from Lingye Palace also mix in, Zhu Luofeng clenched his fists, and his finger joints creaked.

"It's the same root, so why be in a hurry. Lord Wang, you care about brotherhood, but the people in Lingye Palace don't. ”

Zhu Luofeng's brows seemed to be twisted into a pimple, the world that was ruined by the Lingye Palace, what was the use of him?

After a few breaths, Zhu Luofeng waved his hand and signaled his subordinates to untie Xu Zining and the others, and then instructed his subordinates to personally say, "Immediately gather people, go to the front and back mountains, track down the killer of Lingye Palace, and kill them on the spot if you find any traces!"

"Yes!" Zhu Luofeng's personal soldiers led the order to retreat.

Then he glanced at Xu Zining, who was still kneeling, and said with a deep smile, "Xu Zining, you are good! This king also hopes that you can go down the mountain alive!"

Seeing that the two of them walked away, there was no danger around, Xu Zining sat on the ground, gasping for breath, cold sweat on his forehead, Xu Pingshan hurriedly stepped forward to help him stand up, "Second son, how are you?"

Xu Zining's legs were weak, and he couldn't take a step for a while, Xu Pingshan felt the tremor from Xu Zining's whole body and the cold sweat on his hands, and asked tentatively, "Are you okay?"

Xu Zining slowed down for a long time and asked in disbelief, "Those words just now are really... Did I say that?"

Xu Pingshan looked at it and smiled, "Yes, it's all ...... you said."

On both sides, the carriage ran wildly, carrying Zhu Luoyun and Li Muyang all the way to the foot of Qingyuan Mountain, and then got off the carriage, and walked through the deep and long dark passage, and finally reached the destination after an hour: Shikumen, Shikumen is a wide stone gate, surrounded by skull-shaped stones, tall and dry branches swaying from side to side with the wind, in the bleak moonlight, like a ghost shadow with teeth and claws.

Qingyuan Mountain is not far from Shiqing Mountain, and it is only half a day's journey to speed up the horse, and no one would have thought that Lingye Palace would have a temporary station on Qingyuan Mountain, not far from Wei'an City, and it would also be the permanent residence of the Lord of Lingye Palace.

Zhu Luoyun was escorted into the heavy stone gate, a cold air rushed towards him, stopped after half a pillar of incense, the strong man who escorted him loosened his ties, and the blindfold on his face was also removed, Zhu Luoyun looked at the surrounding environment carefully.

This is a slightly empty space, composed of four oil stone walls, on which are hung a few flickering wall lamps, emitting a faint blue light, and in front of it is a large stone seat covered with tiger skin plush cushions, and the handle of the seat is also in the shape of a skull.

Zhu Luoyun stabilized his emotions and asked, "This is where you entertain distinguished guests?"

Han Feng said, "His Royal Highness the Prince, don't be impatient, my master is still dealing with something in the inner hall, and he will come later." ”

"Master?" Zhu Luoyun glanced at the cold wind, "The master of the Lingye Palace?"

Li Muyang was slightly stunned, "How did the prince know?"

The Dharma Protector Hanfeng also looked at Zhu Luoyun a little strangely, Zhu Luoyun smiled slightly, and patiently explained, "Oh, don't be surprised, I also heard from a friend of mine on the rivers and lakes. ”

"Friends in the rivers and lakes?" Han Feng looked at Zhu Luoyun coldly, "Is His Royal Highness the Crown Prince referring to Li Zifeng?"

Zhu Luoyun was noncommittal, and his eyes flashed with an unpredictable smile when he looked at the cold wind, "The three protectors of the Lingye Palace are headed by the Great Protector Eagle Falcon, followed by the cold rain and cold wind, and the three great names are outside, from the imperial court to the people of the rivers and lakes, all of them are shocked, but now you are the only one left, I don't know how you feel about the famous Cold Wind Protector?"

As soon as these words came out, Li Muyang was shocked, he always felt that the prince in front of him didn't seem to be quite right, and he felt the same way as the cold wind.

Li Muyang looked Zhu Luoyun up and down, opened his mouth and said tentatively, "What's wrong with His Royal Highness the Prince?"

Zhu Luoyun stroked the black bottom on his body, the dark auspicious cloud embroidered cotton cloak, and looked at Li Muyang deeply, "Master Li, it's wrong to react now, isn't it too late?"

Han Feng firmly locked Zhu Luoyun with his cold gaze, and said word by word, "It's you?!Li Zifeng!"

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