At the crossroads, Qiao Feng had already led the carriage and was waiting there.

From Juxianzhuang to Xiaojing Lake, it is a thousand miles away, and if you are not prepared, the journey is unusual.

Ah Zhu recuperated for a few days, and his complexion became better and better, Xu Yang stepped forward to say hello to the two, and then rode his horse to open the way.

Fortunately, most of those people in the rivers and lakes prevented Qiao Feng from going north to join the Khitan, and they were not too well guarded with the southeast.

Qiao Feng passed through Azhu's disguise, and his appearance was very different from usual, so although he had also met a search team composed of several teams of heroes on the road, Xu Yang came forward and said a few words as the young owner of Juxian Village, and the road was smooth.

And the three villains secretly followed closely behind the three of them, and Xu Yang had other arrangements for them.

has nothing to do, Xu Yang also frequently consulted Qiao Feng on the issue of palm technique and the use of internal force.

Qiao Feng naturally did not hesitate to give advice, he thought that the "Eighteen Palms of the Dragon Descending" was a secret transmission of the beggar gang, and others could not know the subtleties. Therefore, he did not hide his selfishness, and said all the mysteries of the palm he had experienced.

Xu Yang had previously cultivated the task reward "Eighteen Palms of Dragon Descending" to the fifteenth palm, and what he lacked was the experience of facing the enemy.

And after Qiao Feng's personal teaching, in this way, he has unconsciously been promoted to the seventeenth palm.

This eighteen palms of dragon descending is the world's most fierce and domineering palm technique, and it is the ultimate of external strength, and each move must consume enough true qi to be used.

And Xu Yang's internal strength, after Qiao Feng's teaching, has improved a lot, which is enough for him to make hundreds of dozens of moves without drying up.

Except for the last palm of the "Divine Dragon Tail Swing", Xu Yang has not been able to master it proficiently, but it can be said that he is already the person who has the deepest understanding of the eighteen palms of the dragon descending except for Qiao Feng.

This is also the first S-level fist kung fu that Xu Yang has really mastered, and it was not until this moment that Xu Yang was convinced that no matter what enemy he encountered, at least he could have the power to protect himself.

He also kept persuading Qiao Feng all the way, telling him not to think that he was born, whether it was a Han or a Khitan, as long as he was dedicated to goodness and stopped fighting, he could be called a good person.

Qiao Feng only thought that Xu Yang was sympathetic to his plight, and he was also full of emotion in his heart, and gradually regarded Xu Yang as his own brother.

A month later, the three of them finally arrived near Huizhou, and Azhu was timid about his hometown, and his words were much less than usual.

And after leaving Henan Road, Qiao Feng has already recovered his original appearance, and he no longer has to change his appearance.

At most, it is just to bring more hats to cover most of the appearance, in order to be safe.

After asking for directions, the three continued westward.

The closer to the south, the hotter the climate became, and it happened that there was a tea shop on the side of the road, so Xu Yang stopped his horse and planned to rest for a while.

Qiao Feng also stopped the carriage and helped Azhu get out of the car.

It's just that at this time, there are already many people resting in the tea shop, and Xu Yang has to discuss the table with others.

The businessman who looked quite wealthy at the table was also very good at talking, and after squeezing with his peers, he gave up a tea table to Xu Yang and the other three.

Xu Yang thanked the businessman, ordered a pot of Qimen black tea, and poured it for Qiao Feng and the others to drink.

I was sipping tea, but I heard those merchants chatting.

At first, it was just a few words of greeting and small talk, Xu Yang didn't care, and as he spoke, some information began to attract his attention.

"Brother Wang, where are you going this time? or are you going to the north to make a living?" said the wealthy businessman who had given up his seat to Xu Yang before greeted another middle-aged man who looked quite well-dressed.

The middle-aged man sighed and said with a wry smile: "Brother Liu, you don't know, I just returned from the north. I can't do this business anymore. ”

"Oh, why, ......?"

"It's not all to blame on those Khitan dog thieves, it's not been many years since Ansheng, isn't it good for everyone to do business and make money? As soon as he came to power, he recruited troops everywhere, obviously to be unfavorable to my Great Song!" The middle-aged man said hatefully.

When the rich merchant heard this, he also sighed: "Alas, is it going to be ruined again? Khitan dog mongrel, if you let me see it, kill it one by one!"

Qiao Feng on the side also looked a little embarrassed.

Xu Yang said softly: "Gang Leader Qiao doesn't need to be angry, the war between these two countries was not caused by you." If you talk about credit, you stopped the attacks of Western Xia and Liao many times back then, and you also contributed a lot to the Great Song Dynasty. ”

Qiao Feng smiled bitterly: "This is where the real difficulty is. If I were a Song person, these actions would naturally be a credit to the country and a responsibility to the people. But if I am really a Khitan man, as those people say...... Then, isn't that ....... ”

Xu Yang shook his head and said, "Gang Leader Qiao, what you said is wrong. The so-called raze into summer is summer, and summer into raze is raze. Whether you are a Song person or a Khitan person, this is all bloodline and cannot be changed. But the Qiao gang leader was raised by the Song people since he was a child, and the Song people were educated and cultivated in the way of the Song people, if it is said that just because he has Khitan blood, he is destined to be a Khitan people, then those Han people who grew up in the Liao State and in the Western Xia and hated the Great Song Dynasty are all Song people? ”

Qiao Feng listened, bowed his head and was silent, obviously in deep thought.

Striking while the iron was hot, Xu Yang said again: "If that secret has never been revealed in your life, then Gang Master Qiao, you are destined to work hard for the beggars all your life, and fight against the Khitans and Xixia people for the safety of the Song people." Please also ask Qiao to ask yourself, are you happy with this kind of life?"

Qiao Feng clenched his fists, his eyes widened, raised his head, but said in a low voice: "That's naturally happy, but ...... But now those brethren regard me as an enemy, how can I? Alas, ......"

With a long sigh, even Ah Zhu's eyes were red when he heard this, and tears almost fell.

Xu Yang shook his head and said: "As long as people follow their hearts, what the result is, it only depends on the will of heaven! If you still want to return to the beggar gang as the leader of the Qiao Gang, then listen to my arrangement, I have my own clever plan, so that you can get what you want!"

"Really?" Qiao Feng almost couldn't believe it: "But they said that Qiao killed his adoptive father and adoptive mother, and killed Master Xuanku......! It's all irreparable!"

"Then have you done it?" asked Xu Yang calmly.

Qiao Feng shook his head vigorously: "How can Qiao do such a thing that is inferior to beasts?"

Xu Yang smiled and said: "That's terrible? Since someone framed you, you naturally have to investigate the truth and then defend yourself." Whether others believe it or not, at least you must not lose faith in Gang Leader Joe. ”

Qiao Feng pondered for a moment, and then nodded heavily: "After that, everything will be arranged by Engong." If he can clear his grievances this time, Qiao will be able to repay his kindness in the next life. ”

"Don't care, the Qiao gang leader has been full of pride in his life, why bother to be this little child. Xu Yang smiled and said: "But in the future, I ask the Qiao gang leader to kill a few more Xixia dogs and Khitan soldiers, that is the best reward for me and my Great Song Dynasty." ”

Qiao Feng smiled and didn't speak, just lowered his head and took a sip of tea, but his trembling hands showed the unrest in his heart at the moment.

In his eyes, as long as he can return to the beggar gang and reunite with his former brothers, even if he is a disciple with three or four bags, it is far better than a Khitan who escapes from the customs and does what he does.

It's just that his identity is uncertain for a day, and he is not at ease for a day after all.

A few businessmen at the table next to them drank tea and chatted for a while, then they also got up and set out on the road again.

Xu Yang put three copper plates on the table, used them as tea money, and also set off on the road.

After walking more than ten miles to the west, I finally saw the small mirror lake in the mouth of passers-by.

I saw a lake in front of me, the clear water is like jade, even if the occasional wind blows, it is still as flat as a mirror, worthy of the word "small mirror lake".

There are a few old men fishing by the lake, with a clear appearance and a scribe's dress.

Apparently not a fisherman's costume, but a scholar who lives in seclusion.

There was a bamboo forest by the lake, and Ah Zhu's expression at this time was a little wrong, obviously remembering something.

She hurried a few steps and rushed into the bamboo forest.

Xu Yang and Qiao Feng followed in unhurriedly, and sure enough, someone in the bamboo forest built three bamboo houses with bamboo, which were very delicate and looked quite elegant.

The door of the bamboo house was not closed, and Azhu pushed the door in, and the woman's voice of inquiry was heard in the house.

Then there was an exclamation of "ah", followed by bursts of crying.

Qiao Feng was afraid that something would happen to Ah Zhu, so he couldn't help but take a few steps ahead and rushed into the bamboo house.

When Xu Yang came in, he saw a beautiful woman in her thirties, hugging Azhu and crying bitterly, with a gold lock plate in her hand.

I think this is Ruan Xingzhu, the biological mother of Ah Zhu and Ah Zi.

She is also a hard-working person, she was seduced by Duan Zhengchun and lost her body and became pregnant with two daughters, but Duan Zhengchun never returned, Ruan Xingzhu, an unmarried woman, how can she support her two daughters?

was barely born, and after a few days, her parents found an excuse to send her out.

It's been seventeen or eighteen years, and there has been no news.

She thought that she would never find her two beloved daughters again in her life, so she was disheartened, left her parents' house, and lived in seclusion in this bamboo forest on the shore of Xiaojing Lake.

Ruan Xingzhu originally thought that this life would be like this, but he didn't expect that one day, he would see the gold lock plate tied around his daughter's neck.

Twelve words are cast on the lock plate, which is "stars in the sky, shining, forever brilliant, long and peaceful." ”

This is his daughter Azhu?

Ruan Xingzhu cried with joy, but she still couldn't believe it, she tore open Azhu's shirt, and sure enough, she saw the word "Duan" on her shoulder.

The word was tattooed by herself back then, so it must be right, she hugged Azhu tightly and cried loudly.

Of course, Ah Zhu knew that the beautiful woman in front of him was his biological mother, and she couldn't hold back her tears and cried.

This time it was Xu Yang and Qiao Feng's turn to be a little embarrassed, the two of them hugged their heads and cried, Azhu was still disheveled at this time, what happened to the two men getting involved?

Xu Yang pulled the cuffs of La Qiao Feng, and the two walked out.