Chapter VIII Situation

"Chiba Villa" is located in the north of Fuzhou, which is the largest power core in Fujian, and is also the location of the Heaven and Earth Alliance.

In front of the villa, the person on duty leaned lazily next to the stone carving, playing with the weapons in his hands from time to time, and seemed to be in a panic.

Come to think of it, the Heaven and Earth Alliance is now dominant, even if it is stationed abroad, its strength cannot be underestimated. Of course, if there are really masters to make trouble, it is not something that these little minions can stop.

Compared to the loose outside, the interior of the lodge is disciplined and orderly.

Minggang secret sentry is all over every corner of the manor, the guards on patrol are all introverted and bright, and even the family members who come and go are also agile and light-footed, which is by no means comparable to ordinary people.

......

After the heavy snowfall, the sun is shining, and the blue bricks and jade tiles are covered in silver.

At this time, in the bamboo pavilion in the backyard, an old man and a young man sat opposite each other, holding chess pieces in black and white, looking at the chessboard with a focused expression.

The old man is almost ancient, with pale crane hair, dressed in a dark pigment robe, and he is not angry and arrogant between his eyebrows, he is the owner of Chiba Villa, the master of the innate realm - Ye Qianxun.

Sitting opposite Ye Qianxun was a personable young man, dressed in brocade clothes, holding a folding fan, looking no more than twenty years old, but giving people a calm and elegant temperament, he was the old man's only grandson - Ye Tianheng.

To say that this Ye Tianheng, although he is young, he is very wise. He is good at intriguing, has a thousand plans, and is unparalleled in calculation...... Chiba Villa can win today's place in the troubled times, in addition to its own strength, it is absolutely inseparable from Ye Tianheng to coordinate the overall situation in the back.

However, the only regret that Ye Qianxun felt was that Ye Tianheng had been weak and weak since he was a child, and his muscles and bones were brittle, so he couldn't practice martial arts at all, and he was even inferior to ordinary people. Perhaps, this is called jealousy of talents!

"Smack-"

The white pieces fell, the black seeds were surrounded, and on the chessboard, the overall situation was decided.

"Wonderful!

Ye Qianxun shook his head in distress, and said: "You kid go out, this chess skill is a lot better! But the old man doesn't understand, how do you know that I will give up the central sunspot? Your white son is obviously guarding one side, and the distribution is scattered, and you still have the spare strength to seal my sunspot, and finally join together...... It's really one step away, one step away!"

Hearing the old man's complaint, Ye Tianheng took a sip of tea unhurriedly, and then said with a smile: "Grandpa's chess is sharp, and his steps are thick and solid, but he is slightly inferior in grasping the overall situation. Actually, Tianheng didn't know that his grandfather wanted to abandon his son, but I had already played dark chess in the side game, which seemed to be scattered, but in fact, the soldiers were in danger...... Therefore, under the general trend, the sunspot will be defeated, even if the grandfather is in the center, it will be a dead chess...... As a result, it's all the same. ”

Listening to his grandson's chess explanation, Ye Qianxun sighed with emotion: "Alas, people are getting older and less useful. I used to lose only half of you, but now it's unbearable!"

"Tianheng's chess skills are all taught by his grandfather, even if he loses, he will lose in his own hands, why does grandpa want to ridicule Tianheng again...... If you knew this, you shouldn't be invited by your grandfather today. ”

Ye Tianheng knew that the old man was not really angry, but he just made a helpless expression obediently.

Sure enough, Ye Qianxun didn't bother anymore, and said with a happy face: "The old man knows that you kid is smart, and he dares to arrange your grandfather, it's really embarrassing!"

"Hahaha-"

......

After a burst of laughter, Ye Qianxun put on a serious face and said, "Tianheng, this time I went to the main altar, did the master bring anything back?"

"Yes. ”

Ye Tianheng said with a straight face: "The guild master has already made arrangements in secret, we don't need to worry too much, as long as we prepare the relevant matters of the holy domain election." However, the master reminded us that we cannot intervene in the dispute between the Heavenly Dao, and if there is an unexpected situation, we must handle it carefully, and if the situation is out of control, we must immediately stop all foreign affairs activities and withdraw from Fuzhou, so as not to become a substitute for others. ”

Ye Qianxun smiled bitterly: "Could it be that the master of the guild is so sure that something will happen?"

Ye Tianheng groaned: "As the saying goes, the tree wants to be quiet and the wind does not stop. Now that the major forces are surging, this Sanctuary election will definitely not be calm, even if we don't want to come out, it depends on whether some people agree or not. ”

"Alas!"

Sighing heavily, Ye Qianxun said helplessly: "The other deacons all hope that the Holy Land election will be held in their own residence, but the old man repeatedly shirked it, but he didn't expect this matter to fall on the old man's head in the end, it's really God's will!" After a pause, the old man asked again: "Tianheng, you said that the Central Plains is so big, why did the head of the sect choose us in Fuzhou? Isn't it the same in other places?"

"It's not the same. ”

Ye Tianheng shook his head and said: "Now that the major forces are fighting openly and secretly, it is a sensitive period, so it is not easy for anyone to deal with the matter of the Sacred Domain General Election. This is a great achievement, and it is a great labor. First, there are constant battles in the major garrisons, and the situation is chaotic and difficult to control; second, the reception monks cannot tolerate the slightest difference, otherwise it is very likely that the disaster will be exterminated; and there are other forces eyeing us, which is really difficult to deal with. ”

Ye Qianxun took over and said, "Compared with other stations, the environment of our Fuzhou City is much more stable. There is no chaotic battle for the chassis, and there is no government control...... What's more, this is a coastal economic hub, and no one wants to risk the world's condemnation to extend the war here. Therefore, it is difficult for outside forces to infiltrate, and it is also the most suitable place for the Sanctuary election. Of course ......"

The words stopped, and the old man's smiling gaze fell on Ye Tianheng and said, "Of course, if it weren't for the trust of the Lord in Tianheng, I'm afraid this thing would be difficult to do, right?"

"Like, that's what happened. ”

Ye Tianheng smiled strangely, feeling quite emotional in his heart. I thought that at the beginning, the forces here were single-handedly eliminated by him, and I thought that I could get some cleanliness, but I didn't expect that this time there would be a bigger trouble.

"It's hard to be a ......person in the middle," Ye Qianxun complained slightly: "The master really looks up to us." ”

"Ahem-cough-cough-"

With a violent cough, Ye Tianheng suddenly became bloodless and his eyes were red.

Ye Qianxun was taken aback when he saw this, and hurriedly came behind Ye Tianheng and put an innate true aura into the other party's body.

......

After a long time, Ye Tianheng gradually recovered his complexion, and let out a long breath: "Thank you, grandpa, Tianheng is much better." ”

Although Ye Tianheng tried his best to cheer up, he still couldn't hide his sick face.

Ye Qianxun looked at it in his eyes, and his nose was sour: "Tianheng, it's all grandpa useless, there is no way to cure your illness......"

Ye Tianheng was dissatisfied: "Grandpa, I don't have any illness, it's just that my body is weaker." ”

"If you can practice martial arts, with your wisdom and understanding, you will definitely be selected by the monks of the Sacred Realm and achieve an extraordinary life. But the fight between the monks is even more dangerous, if something happens to you, how can the old man be at ease?" the more the old man thought about it, the more he felt pity, and at the same time felt a deep sense of guilt.

Ye Tianheng said nonchalantly: "Why does Grandpa say this, do you know what I want in my heart...... Knowing people and knowing their fate, people know their own preciousness, if it is something that is beyond my reach, I can't force it? Compared with many unfortunate people, I am actually quite good now, so why should my grandfather worry about it?"

Ye Qianxun glared and said: "You can think about it, but our Ye family only has you as the only seedling left, can my old guy not worry about it?" You are also the eldest and the youngest, it's time to start a family, you used to say that it was for the villa, but now that this place is stable, you should also plan for yourself." When this election is over, the old man will personally go to find a good family for you......"

The old man gave a lot of "lectures", and Ye Tianheng cleverly chose a fugue foreign object.

After a while, Ye Qianxun retracted his thoughts and laughed at himself: "Children and grandchildren have their own children and grandchildren, and my old guy can't take care of it now." ”

"Hehe, grandpa, where are you talking about this. ”

"Forget it, you make your own decisions. ”

"Thank you, grandpa. ”

......

The grandfather and grandson were enjoying themselves, and then the butler came from a distance.

"The owner of the village, the young owner, and the peripheral manager Feng Hai asked to see him in the side hall. ”

"Oh?"

Ye Qianxun nodded lightly and said, "Well, let's go." ”

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Chapter 9 Origins

Chiba Villa, side lobby.

At this time, Feng Hai sat under the guest seat in a regular manner, not daring to move around at will. Occasionally looking around, it is difficult to hide the envy in his eyes.

Ancient porcelain calligraphy and paintings, delicate wood carved furniture, beaded curtains, silver screens......

The whole arrangement is simple and elegant, fresh in style, and gorgeous.

This Chiba Mountain Villa is indeed magnificent enough, just a small side hall, it is so generous and extravagant, then the rest of the place must be even more splendid.

......

There was a sound of footsteps outside the house, Feng Hai quickly retracted his mind and sat upright, without the slightest abnormality in his eyes.

"Feng Hai paid a visit to Old Master Ye and Young Master Ye. ”

Before anyone sees it, the salute comes first. Feng Hai stood up and bowed his head respectfully.

As soon as the words fell, I saw Ye Qianxun and Ye Tianheng stepping into the lobby one after the other......

"Okay, there are no outsiders here, Steward Feng should sit down and talk. ”

Ye Qianxun waved his hand lightly, and sat above the guest seat by himself, and Ye Tianheng also sat aside casually.

Sitting down slowly, Feng Hai was a little apprehensive in his heart, he didn't dare to take the other party's words seriously, so he said respectfully: "Tell the owner, my subordinates have already inquired that the three foreign maritime merchants who made trouble yesterday have stayed at the Sea Breeze Inn." ”

"Oh, it looks like they don't want to leave for the time being?" Although Ye Qianxun was puzzled, he didn't show any surprise.

"The owner of the village is wise!" Feng Hai echoed with a smile: "Yes, the subordinates have inquired with the shopkeeper, and the three of them will live for about ten days, and the registered names are: Qi Mingyou, Tiansheng, and A Tu, and this Qi Mingyou is the mysterious young man reported by his subordinates yesterday, and the other two are mainly based on him." ”

"Qi Mingyou?"

Ye Qianxun groaned slightly, and then looked at Ye Tianheng, who shook his head lightly and said: "In today's rivers and lakes, I have never heard of a master with the surname Qi, but the world is so big, and there are not a few hermit masters. Maybe these people are just fledgling teenagers, or maybe they use fake names to hide people's eyes and ears, and have another purpose. Of course, with their straightforward character and unabashed deeds, I prefer to believe that they are just fledgling teenagers. ”

Regarding Ye Tianheng's judgment, Ye Qianxun has always been more convinced, and immediately breathed a sigh of relief and said: "Regardless of the real name and pseudonym, businessman and master, since they want to stay, I hope not to cause any trouble for me at this juncture." ”

The Sacred Domain election is imminent, and the current Fuzhou City is not as calm as it seems. The criss-crossing and complex relationship between the major forces can be described as a period of turmoil, and if there is chaos, it will be a devastating blow to the entire city of Fuzhou. And Ye Tianheng, as the head of a city, naturally didn't want to see such a thing happen.

"It's a blessing or a curse, it's a disaster that can't be avoided, no matter whether it's a blessing or a curse, you still have to live your life. Ye Tianheng behaved very indifferently, but he was an open-minded person.

Ye Qianxun was very unsure of his only grandson, so he had to turn around and ask, "Steward Feng, what else have you found......?"

Hearing the old owner's question, Feng Hai hurriedly said: "Back to the owner, my subordinates have surveyed all the ships that have docked recently, and there is indeed a cargo ship that came from Liuli, but the origin of this ship is still unclear, and there must be some forces behind it." ”

Ye Qianxun was curious: "This Liuli Island has always been self-contained, and there are few maritime merchants to and fro, what is this cargo ship loading?"

"I heard that it was a large number of leather ......," Feng Hai replied, and then said with annoyance: "We sent a lot of people to approach, but unfortunately the sailors on that ship are all masters, and our people can't get into it at all." ”

"Master?" Ye Qianxun frowned and said, "What kind of master is it?"

"This ......"

Feng Hai thought carefully: "Our people were discovered before they got close, and they didn't even have a chance to make a move. Later, Fourth Master Feng personally went out and left after just taking a look at it from a distance...... According to the fourth master of the wind, he couldn't see the depth of those people clearly, so he called us ...... It's best not to take it personally. ”

"Even the fourth child can't see the depth of the other party clearly?!"

Ye Qianxun's eyelids jumped, obviously stimulated by this news.

You must know that the fourth master of Feng Haikou is the second leader of Qianye Villa, and Ye Qianxun has a master outside and a master, and his cultivation has reached the innate realm...... A large group of people who can't even see through such a master, how can it be ordinary?!

After thinking about it, Ye Qianxun asked Ye Tianheng: "Tianheng, what do you think?"

Ye Tianheng fiddled with the fan and said casually: "Fuzhou City is now full of masters, one or two more is nothing, anyway, the battle of monks is not up to us, as long as we are prepared not to interfere, there will be room for advance and retreat...... All I'm worried about now is that some people don't just want to fish in troubled waters, they want to harm the fish in the pond. ”

Affected pond fish......

Ye Tianheng said vaguely, but how could the old man Ye not understand the meaning, he got up and said: "The old man knows that there are many eyes staring at the meat of Fuzhou, but the old man is not at the mercy of others, if anyone wants to set fire to the old man, the old man doesn't mind burning the jade......

The cruel words came out, and the atmosphere in the hall suddenly became a lot more solemn.

Feng Hai said cautiously: "Owner, do you think we should send someone to keep an eye on this group of outsiders?"

Ye Qianxun waved his hand and said: "Since the other party is a master, what is the use of Russia when you go? ”

"......"

Before Feng Hai could speak, Ye Qianxun refused: "This matter is decided, what should you do, don't provoke these people again." There's another thing that the old man has to warn you about, don't think we all know about what you're doing outside. ”

Feng Hai broke out in a cold sweat when he heard this, and hurriedly explained: "It's, in fact, my brother just wants to live a better life, and now in troubled times, maybe his head will move one day, so for the sake of the family's ......."

"That's it!"

Ye Qianxun interrupted: "I understand, I don't care if the brothers want to make some oil and water, but your eyeballs have to show me bright spots, and your behavior is more restrained, now is the election of the Holy Domain, if you offend someone who shouldn't be offended, no one will be able to protect you at that time." ”

Seeing that the old owner didn't plan to pursue it, Feng Hai breathed a sigh of relief, and his heart was even more vigilant...... It seems that it would be better to do less of this kind of thing in the future.

"Owner, something happened ......"

At this moment, a guard suddenly rushed into the hall, half-knelt on the ground and said: "Tell the owner, there is news from Tianluo Temple, and many people in the martial arts have gathered outside, saying that they are asking to see their loveless sons." ”

"What?!"

When everyone heard this, their expressions were different.

Feng Hai's face was stunned, Ye Qianxun's face changed greatly, and Ye Tianheng was thoughtful.

The news that the prince and others stayed in Tianluo Temple, only a few people knew, and the martial arts people suddenly gathered here, there must be something strange among them?

After thinking about it, Ye Tianheng said in a deep voice: "The brothers and sisters of the Bu family who came yesterday acted flamboyantly, and it is not surprising that they were seen as clues. I'm worried about the people behind it, what they're trying to do. ”

"I'm also worried that they have other agendas. Ye Qianxun nodded heavily, and then said, "No matter what, let's go and see the situation first." Don't let them get into conflict with the monks. ”

"Exactly. ”

"Let's go. ”

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Chapter 10 Disputes

"Lotus Peak" is located in the north of Fuzhou, surrounded by mountains and abrupt in the main vein, like a peerless green lotus blooming in the sky, majestic and towering in the clouds. And the "Tianluo Temple" is standing on this angry lotus, ancient and **, simple and mysterious, it is really a place where the splendid aura gathers.

To say that this Tianluo temple covers an area of less than 100 acres, there are only a dozen monks, only a main hall and a few courtyards, which are much inferior to other temples. But it is such a temple, which has survived the wind and rain for thousands of years, and there are not a few tourists who come and go, and there are some heroes and heroes who have left their names here......

Looking at the old buildings, the bizarre carvings, the vicissitudes of murals, and the lush Bodhi, they always give people a thick and concise breath, as if they are far away from the red dust here.

Of course, there is nothing wrong with that, but it's a pity that Tianluo Temple is in Hongchen after all, and it is also the turn of right and wrong now.

......

In front of the welcome door is a wide flat land, the ground is paved with bluestone, a bronze giant stands in the center of the square, up to five zhang, three legs and four squares, carved with a variety of strange portrait symbols.

At this time, the square was densely packed with thousands of people, most of them carrying weapons, and their expressions were indifferent to each other, and the atmosphere was obviously not harmonious.

Overlooking the peak, there are still people coming one after another on the rugged mountain road, like a long swimming dragon gathering at the top of the mountain.

Knowing that the monks lived here, these martial arts people naturally came to hear about it, not for anything else, just for a glimmer of chance. You must know that the general election of the Holy Land is imminent, and whoever can come out on top and be favored by the monks will have a smooth road in the future, glory and wealth, and even surpass tens of thousands of people in the rivers and lakes.

People have seven emotions and six desires, and in this chaotic and disorderly era, the desires in their hearts are infinitely magnified. As long as there is a 1% chance, someone will try, and if there is a 10% chance, someone will do whatever it takes!

This is the reality of the rivers and lakes!

......

After a while, the flow of people gathered more and more, and the restless mood became more and more restless.

Just as people complained, the gate of the temple slowly opened......

"Cack, cluck, squeak—"

The staggered sound of bronze and branch wood precipitated the heart, and the discussion in the square subsided.

Everyone turned their eyes to the person who opened the door, but it was an ordinary-looking round-faced old monk.

The old monk is very fat, his long white eyebrows flutter at will, he looks like he is old in his twilight, and his eyes are full of strange essence, it seems that he is not old.

"Amitabha—"

When the Buddha's horn came, I saw the old monk walk out of the temple gate, and said with a smile on his face: "Ladies and gentlemen, Tianluo Temple is a pure place, and the poor monk advises you to leave, so as not to be contaminated with red dust and karma." ”

"You monk ignored it, we just came up the mountain and let us go back......"

"That's right, we've been on the road for a day, why do we just go?"

"We're not here for your ......"

"Can't we see the scenery?"

......

One person took the lead, and the surrounding echoing voices came and went.

"Okay, okay. ”

The old monk still smiled, clasped his hands and said: "This lotus peak has not been so lively for a long time, since you don't want to leave, then stay together for the New Year, just listen to the sound of Brahma, wash your cheesy." It's just that Tianluo Temple is a little smaller, and it can't accommodate so many of you, so I have to grieve you to settle here. With that, the old monk was going to turn back.

Everyone finally waited for someone to come out, how could they let it go so easily? So they rushed forward one after another.

"Old monk, don't pretend to be garlic, we know that Fairy Ayanami and Forgetful Son are here with you......"

"Yes, we are here to meet the two monks, let us in if you know each other, otherwise don't blame us for being polite!"

"yes, let us in......"

"Let's go together!"

......

"Amitabha—"

The old monk pronounced the Buddha's name, and the two wisps of white eyebrows were automatically windless, and the strong momentum spread out to the surroundings, forming an invisible barrier.

Everyone hugged one after another, but they couldn't even step into the gate.

Since you want to come in, you might as well try to break through the door or climb over the wall to get in, but the poor monks don't know what the consequences will be. Hehe, the donors know for themselves, and the poor monk has retired......"

The old monk smiled and dropped a sentence, and then returned to the monastery very irresponsibly, not forgetting to close the door when he left.

This...... Is this guy sure he's a monk? How does he feel like an old fox?

Everyone looked at each other, and the atmosphere was extremely embarrassing for a while!

Anger is anger, but no one moves...... At this time, whoever comes out is unlucky!

Breaking the door, going over the wall?

The place where the monk lives dares to trespass, isn't this looking for his own death?

People don't dare to mess around, but they are unwilling to give up, and complex emotions slowly breed in the hearts of everyone.

......

"Young master, shouldn't a monk have no desires and no desires? How can he still hurt people! Could it be that all the monks in Middle-earth are like him?"

In the crowd, he looked at Qi Mingyou in surprise, and Ah Tu next to him was also curious.

"Whew!"

Xiaohuo nestled lazily in Qi Ming's right arms, yawned, and seemed to be indifferent to everything that happened here.

Qi Ming stroked Xiaohuo's hair, shook his head lightly and said: "A monk is a monk, there is no resemblance, born from the heart, extinguished from the heart, only the heart...... However, this old monk is quite interesting, he dug a hole for others to jump, and he has to jump. ”

Ah Tu nodded as if he didn't understand, and Tiansheng smiled evilly: "What the young master said is right, this old monk is very ghostly, presumably with the support of monks, it seems that there will be a good show soon!"

......

Little by little, time passed.

After a long time, someone finally couldn't bear it anymore: "Don't wait to pull, let's all shout together, maybe Fairy Ayanami will come to see us after hearing it......"

This statement was immediately unanimously agreed by most people, and many people began to agitate around, and those who were bold simply shouted it directly.

"Yes, the law does not blame the public, everyone shouts together!"

"That is, let's shout together, and the monks will not kill people casually. ”

"We're going to see Fairy Ayana......"

"We're going to see the Forgetful Son!"

"Fairy Ayana-Forgetful Child-"

......

The atmosphere is getting more and more intense, and the outside of Tianluo Temple seems to become a boiling ocean!

"Humph!"

A cold snort was like thunder, and the dense square suddenly became silent.

The huge drop made people feel a burst of fear, and everyone looked up with the shock in their hearts, and a pair of handsome men and women fell from the sky and slowly fell on top of the giant ding.

"He, they're monks!"

"Could they be Fairy Ayanami and Childe Forgetful?"

"Yes, it should be!"

"Meet Fairy Ayaba, meet the loveless son. ”

"Meet Fairy Ayana-Meet the Loveless Child-"

......

The three of them became a crowd, and the preconceived notions in front made everyone think that the person who came was Fairy Ayanami and the loveless son, and they saluted one after another, but they didn't see the angry expressions of the men and women on the ding.

"Shut up! Miss Ben is Qingyun City, not Ayaami Fairy. ”

The woman scolded angrily, her face red with anger. The man also said coldly: "I am a step in the clouds, and I am not a forgetful son. Hmph!"

"Ahh This, this ......"

Such an embarrassing scene happened, and everyone was stunned on the spot, not knowing how to end it.

If it were someone else, it would be fine, but the other party was a brother and sister of the step family...... Although their fame is not as good as that of Fairy Ayanami and Forgetful Son, after all, the two of them are monks, and they are admirable existences, and these people dare to offend easily.

Bu Yuntian glanced down lightly, and said with a squint: "What are you doing here?"

When the words fell, there was silence in the field, and no one wanted to be this budding bird.

Seeing that no one answered, Bu Yuntian casually pointed to a person below, who hesitated for a long time before saying, "I, we heard that Fairy Ayanami and Forgetful Son live in this Tianluo Temple, so we came to meet the two monks...... No, no, no, it's four. ”

"Humph!"

A trace of resentment flashed in Bu Yuntian's eyes, and he said impatiently: "It's not time for the Sacred Domain General Election yet, get out of here!"

“......”

When everyone heard this, their faces were indignant! Who doesn't have a little blood in the rivers and lakes? Even if the other party is a monk, he can't insult people like this!

"A group of little warriors even dare to be presumptuous in front of us. ”

As soon as Bu Yuqing's momentum was released, the people present were like falling into an ice cellar, and the chill was awe-inspiring!

No one speaks, let alone resists, the difference in strength determines the right to speak, this is the world where the strong are respected.

And outside the crowd, in an inconspicuous corner, a woman in a cloak was silently watching what happened.

She had no fear, no emotion, her fists clenched, her calm countenance unable to hide her hateful gaze.

Who is she and why does she hate each other?

In such an atmosphere, no one noticed that a woman was quietly moving towards the middle under pressure.

......

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