Chapter 42: Murong Villa
The melting of winter snow, the spring breeze blowing, and the revival of various signs of mountains and rivers mean the arrival of spring. In the martial arts of the rivers and lakes, the Xingzhu faction continued to advance into Shaolin, and the war was already on the verge of breaking out.
Xuan Bei galloped on his horse, his wide monk's robe moved with the wind, and his eyes rushed towards Murong Shishi firmly. Time is pressing, Master Xuanbei is burdened with heavy lives, and he does not dare to stay longer at all, he must go to the Murong family as quickly as possible, and then go to Dali Tianlong Temple.
Suzhou, the Murong family, the huge manor is close to Taihu Lake, surrounded by endless lakes, sparkling scales, and boats as far as the eye can see. In the distance, the pavilion looms, quite ethereal. Xuan Bei got off the horse and found a small boat at random, he climbed on, slapped it towards the lake, and the internal force hit the lake, and the force of the shock pushed the boat towards the Murong family.
The boat pushed the waves, and soon there was a pavilion that connected the north and south to the land. Xuan Bei lightly rose again and jumped towards the pavilion. At this time, the guards of the Murong family stepped forward one after another, "Whoever is coming, report your name." ”
Xuan Bei didn't want to cause trouble, so he said, "Shaolin Xuan Bei is visiting, please inform Murong Fu, the head of the Murong family, or Old Lady Murong." When the guards saw him dressed as a monk, and saw that his martial arts were revealed when he came, they knew that he was a high monk, so they naturally did not dare to slack off. A few guards were arranged to accompany him, and the leader immediately turned around and left.
The leader turned the gazebo and suddenly disappeared from sight, Xuan Bei knew the rules, but he also sat down and waited with peace of mind. The Murong family is extremely large, but this announcement does not know when it will arrive.
Let's talk about the layout of the Murong family, the Murong family is in the middle, like the arch of the stars, and the four directions are the four major ministers of the mountain villa, Qingyun Village, Chixia Village, Jinfeng Village, and Xuanshuang Village. The four manors are connected to protect the Murong family, as long as there is a disturbance, the four great ministers can arrive at the first time.
The leader came to report, and happened to meet the four ministers who came out. I only heard Deng Baichuan ask, "Why are you in such a hurry?" The leader didn't dare to hide it, and said, "Master Shaolin Xuanbei came to worship Zhuang and wanted to ask to see the head of the Murong family or the old lady?"
Deng Baichuan was shocked in his heart, he and the three righteous brothers glanced at each other and said, "Got it." Go down. I will inform the old lady of this, you go and lead Master Xuanbei in. The leader nodded and stepped back.
Gongzhiqian's face was ugly and said, "Big brother, Shaolin is now difficult to protect itself, why do they still have the leisure to come to Murong Villa." It's just that now that the head of the Murong Fu family is not here, the old lady doesn't want to take care of things, how can this be good?"
Bao is different and the storm is evil, nodding his head, both are silent. Deng Baichuan said, "I naturally know about this matter. It's just that the head of the family can't say it explicitly when he does things in Western Xia, but he can't refuse to be sad outside the door, which will only arouse his suspicions. The only way to do this is to ask the old lady to come forward and deal with it first. I hope I can trick Master Xuanbei back to Shaolin. ”
"No, no, although the eldest brother's idea is good, it is very difficult, and Xuan Bei is also a senior in martial arts. It's really hard to fool him. Bao said worriedly. Deng Baichuan didn't have a good way, so he asked rhetorically, "Bao Laosan." Then do you have any good way?" Bao Wei didn't speak at the time, obviously there was no good way.
In the main hall of the Murong family, the old lady listened to the report of Deng Baichuan and the four of them, and said, "You mean that Xuan Bei is here, maybe he wants to come to the rescue?" It's just that Fu'er is not here, just find a way to shirk it." ”
Deng Baichuan nodded, "Back to the old lady's words." The subordinates really mean this, and my Murong family should not participate in the battle of Shaolin, which is very beneficial to our plan. And the absence of the head of the family is also a good excuse. ”
Old Madam Murong shook her head, "Shaolin should not just come to the rescue, with its thousand-year-old heritage, it should not be cowardly without a fight, but I am afraid that Xuan Bei will come for another purpose." But what you said is right, the Murong family really can't get involved, wait for the old body to quit him, and let him leave on his own. ”
Under the leadership of the leader, Xuan Bei walked into Murong Villa, only to see that there were endless streams and lakes in the village, and rockeries and rocks were left everywhere. However, in such a beautiful place, fish and flowers are rare. On the contrary, Xuan Bei's eyes narrowed, and a wave of uneasiness surged in his heart, as if the pattern was somewhat like a formation.
After nine twists and ten turns, I don't know how many miles I traveled and how many turns I passed, Xuan Bei finally came to the main hall of the Murong family. I saw two big characters written on it, Shenhe.
Xuan Bei restrained his spirit and said to the old lady, "Xuan Bei has seen the old lady Murong. I saw that Old Madam Murong said politely, "Master Xuanbei is a guest from afar, so hurry up and sit down." ”
Master Xuanbei was not flattered and sat down peacefully. Old Madam Murong asked directly, "Master Xuanbei, I don't know what you are doing when you come to my Murong Villa this time?"
"Lao Na came here for two things, one is to come to my Shaolin, and I want to ask Murong Fu, the head of the Murong family, to go to Shaolin to help in the war, and the other is because of an old matter, which is related to the old master of the Murong family, and this matter must be told in person by the head of the Murong family, and I ask the old lady to forgive me. Xuan Bei clasped his hands together, and he found a reason to see Murong Fu.
The old lady's brows furrowed, "It's also related to my grandson, and Master Xuanbei doesn't have to say anything about it." It's just that my son Murong has already gone to the ancestral land to retreat, and it will be difficult for the master to meet Fu'er in person. ”
Xuan Bei's expression couldn't help but tighten, "I don't know what the old lady said this?" Deng Baichuan said, "The master doesn't know, the people in the rivers and lakes call South Murong and North Qiao Feng, both of them are the first heroes in the Central Plains, but since ancient times, there is no first in literature, no second in martial arts, and the head of the family, Murong Fu, has made an appointment with Qiao Feng, the beggar, and will fight in Huishan in Wuxi in June this year to determine the first in the world among the younger generation." Therefore, the head of the family has gone to the ancestral land to retreat and practice martial arts, and everything will be put aside. ”
Xuan Bei looked at the old lady, only to see the other party nodding, indicating that this matter was true. Xuan Bei suddenly felt helpless, "I don't know if the old lady can contact the head of the Murong family, and the old lady is grateful." The old lady shook her head and said, "If you don't want to, you can't do anything." Murong Ancestral Land has always been a forbidden place for the Murong family, and no one can approach it except the head of the family. The old man who guards the ancestral land only obeys the clan rules, and for half a year, anyone who dares to approach is killed. ”
When Xuan Bei heard this, he completely chose to give up, he didn't believe that there would be such a coincidental thing in the world, and it happened that the head of the Murong family who came to him chose to retreat. It's just that it's not easy for people to say this, and it's not his main task to go to the Murong family, so he got up and said, "So it's Lao Na who came to disturb him, so he will leave." ”
The old lady didn't expect Xuan Bei to leave, and couldn't help asking, "Master Xuan Bei, why are you in such a hurry?" Xuan Bei said, "The battle of Shaolin is just around the corner, and Lao Na really doesn't dare to stay for a long time." The poor monk also has to go to the rescue of Dali Tianlong Temple, so he will not stay long. ”
Old Madam Murong said happily when she heard this, "It's okay." The Murong family doesn't have much to keep Master Xuanbei, but I don't know if Master Xuanbei has anything to say that he wants to convey to my son. ”
Xuan Bei thought for a while and said, "There is only one thing, no matter what, please ask the head of the Murong family to go to Shaolin." This matter is related to the old master of Murong family, and I Shaolin has some questions that I want to ask in person. ”
Gongzhiqian opened his mouth and said, "I don't know what can be related to the deceased old master, Master Xuanbei, although you can't explain the reason, can you give me a reminder, so that you can understand what Shaolin wants to ask the family master?"
"Yes, please also ask Master Xuanbei to reveal some news. Deng Baichuan also wanted to know.
Xuan Bei said, "I, Shaolin, received news that the old benefactor of Murong Bo may not be dead. As soon as these words came out, the entire hall fell silent for a while, and no one knew what Xuan Bei meant by saying this. (To be continued......)