Qiu Mu looked surprised and said, "Brother Fang has joined the Ming Sect?"

Fang Chiyan stroked the thick hair under his chin and said with a smile: "Exactly." Fang's Jianghu congratulated the red-bearded judge, and Sect Leader Zhang changed it slightly, changing it to the red-bearded ghost king, and Ren was the protector of the law. Fang Mou's virtue is thin and talented, and he really deserves it. ”

Qiu Mu said: "Brother Fang's chivalrous name is well known in the rivers and lakes, whether it is prestige or martial arts, it is all pleasing and convincing. To be able to devote himself to Mingjiao and serve as the protector of the Dharma is to make the best use of people's talents and materials, and it is the most suitable. ”

Fang Chiyan waved his hand: "The master praised it falsely. As he spoke, he glanced at Zhao Tiandou, Zhao Tiandou also nodded slightly to him, Fang Chiyan understood, and said to Qiu Mu: "Brother Qiu Mu, you and I have been friends for many years, and our friendship is irreversible. There is a reluctant request for my brother, and I don't want to refuse. ”

Qiu Mu said: "What does Brother Fang command, although it is said that as long as it is within his ability, the poor monk will not hesitate." ”

Fang Chiyan said: "As Fang Cai said, Sect Leader Zhang was ordered by his father to reorganize the Ming Sect, and it is the time to employ people. Brother Xian, your martial arts prestige is not under your brother, so your brother has been strongly recommended in front of Sect Leader Zhang, and Sect Leader Zhang has also agreed. One of the things that Zhao Zuo and I came south this time was to visit the virtuous brother in the Hancian Temple, hoping that the virtuous brother could join the Ming Sect and help the sect leader Zhang. I don't know what the virtuous brother thinks?"

Qiu Mu clasped his hands together and said, "Amitabha! Thank you Brother Fang, Zhao Zuo, and Sect Leader Zhang for their love, the poor monk is flattered." Mingjiao has always taken it as its own responsibility to act for the heavens and the people, and it is possible to join Mingjiao and serve under the command of Zhang, and the poor monks can't ask for it. It's just that the poor monk has also promised Mr. Liu Bowen that he will send the young prince to Beiping safely. People are in the rivers and lakes, and the letter is the head. Although the poor monk intends to join the Ming Sect, he is now unable to help himself, and he also asks Brother Fang and Zhao Zuo to forgive him. ”

Fang Chiyan was stunned, looked at Zhao Tiandou, Zhao Tiandou smiled slightly, and said: "Although this place is thousands of miles away from Beiping, it will be as little as a month, and at most sixty days, and it will be there." At that time, will Master Akiki join the sect?"

Qiu Mu said: "If the young prince's family arrives in Beiping safely, you still have this invitation, and the poor monk will definitely agree." ”

Zhao Tiandou smiled and said, "That being the case, let's wait another month or two, what's the matter?"

Fang Chiyan also said: "What Zhao Zuo said is extremely true. As long as the virtuous brother is willing to join the sect, it will be worth waiting a few more months. ”

Zhao Tiandou suddenly groaned and said: "This line is far away from the mountains and the road is unpredictable, and the two disciples of the master have died. Although the master is strong in martial arts, he may not be able to support himself when he encounters a large number of enemies. Ghost King Fang, it is better for you to take your children and escort the young prince's family with the master. In case of inconvenience along the way, it is good to have a response. ”

Xu Jizhong hurriedly said: "Zhao Zuo and Fang Ghost King have important things to do, how dare they work hard?"

Zhao Tiandou waved his hand: "I waited for this time to come south, one is to invite Master Qiu Mu to join the teaching, and the other is to explore Zhao's old friend who has been untrustworthy for many years. Now that I have met Master Qiumu, Zhao can complete the rest alone. ”

Qiu Mu said: "That is the case, the poor monk thanked Zhao Zuo, the king of Fang Ghosts. ”

Fang Chiyan said: "Since it is Zhao Zuo's order, Fang should obey his orders." ”

Zhao Tiandou waved his hand: "Within the Ming Sect, although the positions are different, there is no difference between dignity and inferiority, and the Ghost King does not have to be so respectful." In addition, Sect Leader Zhang is going to Hejian Mansion to visit the Tao master of Tiannongmen recently. If you want to go to Beiping, you must pass through the river, so it is better to stop for a while and inquire about the news of Sect Leader Zhang. If you are lucky enough to meet, you can tell the sect leader about the recent agreement with Master Akiki. ”

Fang Chiyan lowered his head and said, "Fang will take care of it." ”

After that, they gossiped a little more, and it was not until midnight that they went back to their houses to rest.

Early the next morning, everyone said goodbye to each other and boarded the road. Zhao Tiandou was alone and continued to the south, while Fang Chiyan continued to the north with Qiu Mu and the others.

Regarding Fang Chiyan's entourage, Xu Jizhong felt helpless. Leaving Beijing and going north this time was a very secret thing, and Xu Jizhong did not want to be accompanied by outsiders. It was only because Liu Bowen left a book to recommend that Xu Jizhong agreed to accompany Monk Qiumu. And Fang Chiyan, although he has a good relationship with Monk Qiumu, Xu Jizhong has not heard of his name, and he does not know what his character is.

Most importantly, Fang Chiyan is a member of the Ming Sect. Listening to Zhao Tiandou's words, these people rebuilt Mingjiao in order to overthrow the Zhu family, and it was a real rebellion. Although his father Xu Da died at the hands of Zhu Yuanzhang, Xu Jizhong did not dare to rebel. Now, he is walking with a rebel, and he will be known in the future, and he will be criticized. Moreover, Fang Chiyan's escort all the way was a great favor, although Fang Chiyan did not say a word at this time, it was difficult to guarantee that they would not cooperate with this matter in the future, and put forward all kinds of indecent demands.

However, Zhao Tiandou Fang Chiyan was sincere, although Qiu Mu did not say it explicitly, he seemed to agree with this matter when he checked his words and looked at his colors. Although Xu Jizhong was skeptical, he was reluctant to accept it, so he had no choice but to agree.

Although he agreed, Xu Jizhong's family stayed in the car all the way to avoid being seen and telling the truth. Moreover, all the food and drink expenses along the way were paid by Xu Jizhong, and he resolutely did not let Fang Chiyan Qiumu and others spend a penny. Not only that, Xu Jizhong also discussed with his wife that after arriving in Beiping, he would definitely reward the two of them with a large amount of money, so as to prevent the people of Mingjiao from agreeing on this matter in the future.

Fang Chiyan Qiumu didn't know what he was thinking, seeing Xu Jizhong so polite, he was a little uneasy, and he also pushed Xu Jizhong a few times, but Xu Jizhong was stubborn, and the two of them had no choice but to be more careful to escort.

I walked like this for seven or eight days, and I was always safe. On this day, we came to the West Estuary on the shore of the Huai River.

Most of China's rivers flow from west to east, and so does the Huai River. But here, because of the topography, the Huai River turned a corner, and became a flow from southwest to northeast, until it flowed out for nearly 20 miles, and then turned to the east. Just because this section of the river flows from south to north, it is convenient for the edge of the river to go north, so people who go north often cross the river from here, and the days go by, gradually prosper, and finally form a town.

Since ancient times, the Yellow River has been sandy and silt, and it is constantly changing. At that time, the Yellow River invaded the Huai River and merged with the Huai River. At that time, the Huai River was the Yellow River.

It was almost noon when they came to the mouth of the West River, and after discussion, they decided to find a restaurant to play the tip first, wait for lunch, and then go to the riverbank ferry to find a boat to cross the river. At this time, it was the time of dinner, and everyone even looked for two restaurants, but they were all overcrowded. Everyone had no choice but to move forward along the street and continue to search.