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Xu Jing was overjoyed, he had dreamed of killing Ye Jihan in the past few months, and his dream was finally coming true at this time. The long sword made a knife and slashed diagonally towards Ye Yuhan's right arm. first cut off his arm, then cut off his limbs. In Xu Jing's eyes, Ye Jihan, who had no limbs, could only be at his mercy.
Weapons are inherently ruthless. Ye Jihan watched Xu Jing's sword cut through a graceful arc, and he knew that the end of this arc would soon be splashed with a cloud of blood mist, and his own blood would soon be sprinkled and flying. In the sun, the blood mist is beautiful, in the night it is enchanting, but in the human heart it is terrifying, because this blood mist represents death or injury, and it represents ominous.
Even if it was ominous, Ye Jihan didn't want to hide. If he dodged and avoided it, the blood on Xu Jingjian's sword would be Liu Yiyi and Xie Feiyan's. A man, in such a situation, self-sacrifice, is worthy of respect.
Ye Jihan was not afraid, he had already made plans in his heart. The moment Xu Jing's sharp blade cut off his right arm, he was unprepared and killed Xu Jing in the shortest possible time. exchanging one arm for two lives, Ye Jihan felt that it was worth it.
Liu Yiyi and Xie Feiyan both closed their eyes and didn't want to look, no matter how cruel they were, but the sound of broken bones never sounded. The blade stopped two inches away from Ye Yuhan's shoulder, and he could no longer move forward. Because the sword-wielder was dead, Xu Jing's throat was inlaid with a white ceramic wine glass. Throwing a cup to kill people, killing with one move, it can be seen that the internal strength of the cup thrower is high and the throwing technique is accurate. Xu Jing's eyes widened, and there was a look of pride on his face. He didn't believe that he would be killed at this time.
After Ye Jihan left the Hall of Friends, the banquet ended quickly, and Chen Shaochong couldn't find Ye Jihan and the others, worried that Lu Mingji's remaining sins had not been cleared. At the moment, he carried a few wine glasses, and in an emergency, he thought it was a hidden weapon, and he didn't want to return to Nanfeng just to see that Xu Jing was going to be unfavorable to Ye Jihan.
Chen Shaochong untied Ye Yuhan, untied Liu Yiyi and Xie Feiyan's acupoints, glanced at Xu Jing's dead body and said, "I didn't expect that the first person I killed in more than 20 years was actually in front of your mother's grave." ”
"In the past twenty years, have you really stayed here without leaving an inch?" Ye Jihan stared at his mother's tomb.
"I've been so busy killing Lu Mingjie for the past few months that I don't even have time to clean up these weeds. Chen Shaochong looked at the barren grave with an embarrassed face. "For so many years, I have been taking care of this place alone, and I don't feel at ease if I am someone else, I have wronged your mother these days. ”
"What about my father?" A few months ago, Ye Jihan came to Huashan for the first time, and before leaving, he instructed Chen Shaochong to erect a monument for Ye Zisheng on his behalf.
"After you leave a message, I will go to negotiate with the Huashan faction, and the entire Huashan faction is unanimously opposed, I am afraid that it will be destroyed after the monument is really erected, so I have to give up. Chen Shaochong was slightly embarrassed.
In the distance, the fire sparked, like a fire dragon in the air, and the fire started from the eastern peak of Huashan. Soon after the East Peak Fire Dragon ignited, several fire dragons appeared in the distance.
"That is the beacon fire of Huashan, and when it is ignited, it will quickly spread throughout the Huashan faction's sphere of influence. Chen Shaochong was worried. "It seems that Qingwu has encountered a problem. ”
Inside the chamber, the atmosphere was depressing. Zhang Qingwu, Chu Li'an, Li Zhixiang, and the three elders of the battle gathered around a large table, on which the map of the Huashan faction was spread, and several people had solemn faces.
"He Wulan led 50,000 soldiers and horses outside the Saiwai and was attacking the northern border of the Huashan faction. Zhang Qingwu saw Chen Shaochong and Ye Jihan coming, and his face was happy.
Chu Li'an scolded: "This rabble must be seeing that I sent 100,000 main forces back to Huashan, so they want to take the opportunity to encroach on the territory of our faction." ”
Chen Shaochong glanced at the map: "How many people are guarding the city?"
"Less than ten thousand. ”
Bai Hexuan pointed to the map and said, "The northern border is two thousand miles away, and even if you lead your troops to rush over now, it's too late." ”
"He Wulan must have the support of Wudang and Shaolin, otherwise he would not dare to lend her eight guts. The more Chu Li'an thought about it, the more angry he became, and by the way, he scolded the heads of Wudang and Shaolin.
"Elder Chu, instead of scolding the street here, it's better to think more about what to do. Wen Hongyi couldn't listen anymore and interrupted Chu Li'an.
Chu Li'an was about to be refuted, but Zhang Qingwuman preemptively said: "After the northern border is breached, He Wulan can get three towns, and these three towns are the northern barrier of my Huashan faction. If He Wulan uses this as a springboard, it will be easy to enter the hinterland of the Huashan faction, and if Wudang and Shaolin really take the trouble, then my Huashan faction will be in danger of destroying the faction. ”
Ye Jihan looked at everyone's worried faces, and his heart was happy. He himself admitted that he was gloating, and at this time, Ye Jihan was still suspecting that Zhang Yiming's death had a great connection with Zhang Qingwu, but there was no evidence.
But does the evidence really work?
Just as the council hall fell silent, Mo Xiyan and Liang Ruofeng came.
As soon as Mo Xiyan entered, he opened his mouth and said: "Sister Qingwu, the northern border is adjacent to my Mo family, as long as my sister promises me one thing, I will Feishu ask my father to send troops to attack He Wulan from the side and kill him without leaving a piece of armor." ”
At that time, the Central Plains Nangong family's sphere of influence was in the middle and dominated the rich land. The Huashan faction is in its south, and the Mo family is close to its right. Wudang and Shaolin live in the west and the east. There are many small sects in several major spheres of influence, and the various power maps are intertwined and uneven.
How many troops the Mo family has has has always been a mystery to the outside world. Although the more than 10,000 people in Qixing Town also belonged to Mo Yunfan, Zhang Qingwu knew in his heart that Mo Yunfan would not take those people in his eyes at all. Mo Xiyan said at this moment that the Mo family could send troops, and Zhang Qingwu felt that it was an opportunity, but he could take the opportunity to take a look at the strength of the Mo family. It's just that I don't know what conditions Mo Xiyan will propose.
When Zhang Qingwu was hesitating, Chen Shaochong asked Mo Xiyan, "Miss Mo, I don't know what your conditions are?"
"After defeating He Wulan, we will take the outside directly, and I hope that Sister Qingwu will not interfere when the time comes. "The northern border of the Huashan faction is further north, and it belongs to the outside of the Saiwai, although it is poor, but the territory is quite broad. If the Mo family gets the territory outside the Saiwai, its territory will be the most extensive in this troubled era, and its military strength can also be expanded. It's just that Saiwai is also adjacent to the Huashan faction, and if the Mo family wants to seize this place and prevent Huashan from sending troops to interfere, they must obtain the consent of the Huashan faction in advance.
The Mo family had long wanted to send troops to the outside world, but they were suffering from the Huashan faction. I didn't think that at this time, He Wulan actually attacked Huashan first, giving the Mo family a great opportunity, Mo Xiyan was also secretly happy when she thought of this, she understood that Zhang Qingwu had no reason to refuse her request at such a time.
Wen Hongyi bowed to Zhang Qingwu and said, "Master, Miss Mo's request is beneficial and harmless to our faction. ”
"He Wulan and the other rabble, even if they temporarily obtain the three towns in my north, they will not be able to occupy it for long. At that time, as long as we send troops, the three towns will still be the places of my Huashan faction. Li Zhixiang's intention was obviously unwilling for Zhang Qingwu to agree to Mo Xiyan.
Zhang Qingwu looked around at everyone, thought for a long time, and slowly said, "Sister Xiyan's kindness is still good. If I don't agree, it seems that the Huashan faction is angry. ”
Although Ye Jihan was not interested in these things, he also felt that the Mo family would not easily help the Huashan faction, and Zhang Qingwu would not agree to Mo Xiyan's request so easily. Guo listened to Zhang Qingwu continue: "It's just that many things in this world can't be maintained by affection, so I also want to ask my sister to promise me a condition on behalf of Lingzun." ”
"What conditions?" Mo Xiyan was stunned for a moment.
"The Mo family has made an alliance with our Huashan faction, and after obtaining all parts of the country, they will not infringe on the Huashan faction for five years. Zhang Qingwu's face was solemn, the Huashan faction still had a lot to do at this time, the Mo family was eyeing the side, and she couldn't sleep well at night. Therefore, he took the opportunity to propose that the Mo family should not invade the Huashan faction within five years, and during these five years, Zhang Qingwu was confident that the Huashan faction would be strong and strong enough to compete with any powerful force.
"Sister is really hearty, how can our Mo family intrude on Huashan, we are two families with cold lips and teeth. Mo Xiyan smiled. "But I don't have to report this to my father, I can do it, Lord. ”
Ye Jihan laughed heartily and said, "You are a girl, how can you make the head of the Huashan faction believe your words?"
Ye Jihan's words are basically saying for the Huashan faction. provoked Mo Xiyan to look at each other angrily, but it made Zhang Qingwu happy in his heart. In fact, Ye Yuhan is like this, and it is precisely to be able to dispel some of Zhang Qingwu's mustard against himself. Ye Jihan knew in his heart that if Zhang Qingwu had a deep precaution against himself, then it would be difficult for him to find out the truth about Zhang Yiming's death. Only by paralyzing Zhang Qingwu's carelessness can we find out the real cause of Zhang Yiming's death as soon as possible.
"Words have no basis, but words are evidence. Li Zhixiang looked at Zhang Qingwu to inquire.
Mo Xiyan wants to wait and say.
"No, I don't. I believe in Sister Xiyan, besides, with Senior Chen here today, I believe that no one will go back on their word. Zhang Qingwu glanced at Li Zhixiang and Ye Ji and said coldly.
Ye Jihan couldn't help but be stunned, Zhang Qingwu seemed to rely on Chen Shaochong very much. killed Lu Mingji, Chen Shaochong also seemed to have made a lot of efforts. How could he, a person who had lived in seclusion in Huashan for more than 20 years, care so much about the affairs of the rivers and lakes? Ye Jihan suddenly felt that everyone here seemed to have a lot of secrets.
Isn't there a secret that everyone has? Some people can hide secrets for a lifetime, while others can only hide them for a short time. When some secrets are discovered, the owner of the secret can be destroyed.