"ah?"

This...how is this possible?

According to Xia Wuren's analysis, shouldn't the mastermind behind the previous assassination of Zhang Xuefeng be Zhang Boxuan, the biggest "beneficiary"? Why was he himself assassinated?

I subconsciously glanced at Xia Wuren, but Xia Wuren looked at me with the same dumbfounded expression. It was obvious that he was also confused now.

Before this, we had always suspected that Zhang Boxuan was the mastermind behind this incident, but now that even Zhang Boxuan himself has been assassinated, it proves that this incident should have nothing to do with him.

But who else could it be besides him?

Is it possible that we are really overthinking, and that this matter is actually led by the "Huidao Sect"? From the beginning, we have entered into a misunderstanding of thinking, and have made the problem too complicated?

"Is the news confirmed?"

Like us, Zhang Tianshi seemed to be equally surprised. The first thing that came to his mind was to confirm whether this matter was true or false.

"Absolutely true!"

The Taoist priest quickly nodded and said: "The news was sent back by Senior Brother Qiu Yu personally. The incident happened within the jurisdiction of Senior Brother Qiu Yu. By the time Senior Brother Qiu Yu received the distress message and led people to arrive, everything had already happened.

It’s too late! The corpses are still on display in the Religious Affairs Bureau, and they are expected to be transported back to Longhu Mountain in the evening!”

"this……"

As soon as these words came out, Zhang Tianshi's face suddenly became a little ugly. He pondered for a moment and then hurriedly said: "In this case, you take the two distinguished guests to the guest room to rest. I have to get in touch with Baodao Tianshi Mansion.

!”

After saying that, he bowed his hands to Xia Wuren and me with an apologetic look: "I'm really sorry. There was an accident in the sect. Zhang went back as soon as he could. I also asked you two to move to the guest room and take a rest. Zhang

Come visit you two later!”

"Master Zhang Tian is too polite. Please do it yourself and don't worry about us."

"Thank you!"

Nodding, Zhang Tianshi hurriedly left here, and Xia Wuren and I went directly to a guest room in Longhu Mountain under the leadership of the Taoist priest just now.

Because of Zhang Tianshi's instructions, the other party was quite polite to us. Not only did he serve us tea and water, he even thoughtfully prepared a lot of snacks for Xia Wuren.

"That's weird!"

Watching the Taoist priest go away, Xia Wuren carefully arranged a soundproof array in the guest room, and then said with a look of surprise on his face: "Why is that boy Zhang Boxuan also dead? With his death, this matter will become a problem.

The case is unsolved, who else but him would go to such great lengths to assassinate Zhang Xuesong?"

"Oh--"

Shaking my head and smiling, I seemed a little unconcerned, curled my lips, and then said: "Whatever, this matter has nothing to do with us anyway. When Zhang Boxuan died, we seemed to have lost one

Potential enemy! After all, compared to Zhang Boxuan, I still prefer Zhang Xuesong to be the heir of Longhu Mountain!"

"That's true!"

Nodding, Xia Wuren couldn't help but said with a look of deep approval: "Although Zhang Xuesong is young, he is very righteous and can be a close friend! As for Zhang Boxuan, the city is too heavy to deal with people like him.

If you are not careful, you may fall into his plan."

After a few brief discussions, Xia Wuren removed the soundproof array in the room.

After all, this place is Longhu Mountain, and we are guests from afar. If we have been so cautious, it would seem that we have some ulterior secret. Anyway, I have just exposed the fact that I practice "Xiaoyan Sword Art".

There is nothing to hide. We just have to wait for Zhang Tianshi to come back from his work, and then we can discuss the matter directly and start bargaining.

After what happened last night, I have done a big favor to Longhushan. In addition, I saved Zhang Xuesong's life before. If they make things difficult for me again, it will be really unjustifiable.

However, we waited for a whole day, until sunset, and we never saw Zhang Tianshi again. If it weren't for a Taoist boy who brought us three meals a day on time, I almost thought they were

Xia Wuren and I have been forgotten.

It was not until nightfall that someone remembered us and came to the guest room to visit. But it was not Zhang Tianshi himself, but the eight elders of the Law Enforcement Hall that he had met before.

After entering the door, several elders were quite polite. They first saluted and thanked Xia Wuren and me one by one, and then started chatting indifferently to us.

I saw that the leading elder was hesitant to speak, and I felt a little impatient, so I directly interrupted the other elder's greetings, and then I raised my hands to the elders and said: "The elders have something to do, so you might as well say it clearly without beating around the bush."

! My time is very tight, and I probably won’t be able to stay in Longhu Mountain for two days. If we solve some things early, I can go back as soon as possible!"

"good!"

Seeing that I was so cheerful, the elder at the head couldn't help but look happy, and he raised his hand to me and said, "Since Young Master Wang is so cheerful, then the old man will get straight to the point!"

Their expressions tightened, and the expressions of the elders suddenly became a little serious, and then they said: "Before, in the small pine forest, I saw Wang Shaoxia perform a magical sword technique. Forgive me for my blindness, I dare to ask Wang Shaoxia what he performed, but I

The supreme secret of Longhu Mountain, ‘Xiaoyan Sword Technique’?”

Sure enough! What was supposed to come came anyway!

Although I had known that they would mention this, when they actually brought it up, I still felt a little nervous.

No matter what, this "Xiaoyan Sword Technique" is always Longhushan's supreme secret. Even if I am kind to them, and the other party also urgently needs the first half of the technique in my hand, if it is so straightforward

They offered to let them take half of the magic door in exchange, but I still found it difficult to say it.

"That's right! It's the Xiaoyan Sword Technique!"

Everyone is understanding, and it would be useless to hide or deny it at this time, so I simply nodded my head readily and admitted the matter.

"Well--"

Seeing me being so straightforward, the elders seemed to be stunned. Probably, in their previous assumptions, I should try their best to deny this matter. For this reason, they should have prepared a lot of excuses. I admitted it so readily.

On the contrary, it caught them off guard.

However, after all, they are the elders of Longhushan Law Enforcement Hall. Several elders are well-informed and know countless people. After a brief period of confusion, they quickly reacted, especially the old Taoist leader, who is called a

He simply handed me his hand and said directly: "In that case, Wang Shaoxia, please remember that you and I are both righteous factions, and return the first half of Xiaoyan Sword Art to us!"

"Uh, this..."

The other party's sudden bluntness also caught me off guard. I was still waiting to bargain with them, so you just asked me for it. Is this really okay?

"Oh--"

Seeing that I was speechless, Xia Wuren stood up at the right time, smiled slightly, and then bowed his hands to several elders in a serious manner.

The elders had seen Xia Wuren's strength with their own eyes, and they did not dare to be rude at this time, and quickly returned the favor with fists clasped.

Then I heard Xia Wuren say: "Elders, it's wrong for you to say that!"

"It's true that this 'Xiaoyan Sword Technique' is the supreme secret of Longhu Mountain, but as far as I know, the first half of the technique should belong to the Tianshi Mansion on Treasure Island! Even if it has to be returned, it should be returned

To Baodao Tianshi Mansion, no matter how you calculate it, it shouldn’t be up to the Longhushan Law Enforcement Hall to ask for it from us, right?”

"My little friend, this is wrong!"

Shaking his head, the veteran Taoist leader immediately took over the conversation and said with a serious face: "As we all know, Baodao Tianshi Mansion was originally split from Longhu Mountain, regardless of the fact that we are currently discussing the merger. Even if

There is no such thing. If we trace the origin, I, Longhushan, am also the real master of this 'Xiaoyan Sword Art'!"

“Looking for the roots?”

With a sneer, Xia Wuren could not help but flash a flash of disdain and sarcasm in his eyes. He shook his head and then said with a teasing smile: "I am not a well-educated person, please don't lie to me, elders."

"If we really want to trace the origins, when the Tianshi Mansion left the treasure island, the leader was Zhang Enpu, the 63rd generation of Tianshi Tao! On the other hand, looking at Longhu Mountain who stayed on the mainland, tsk tsk... Are you sure you want to come with me?

Looking for your roots?”

"you!"

Xia Wuren's words undoubtedly poked Longhushan in the foot, and could even be said to be a slap in the face with his strength!

Although Xia Wuren's words were not stated clearly, the meaning was quite clear! If we really trace the origin, I am afraid that today's Longhu Mountain is not as orthodox as the treasure island "Tianshi Mansion"!

At that time, the 63rd generation of Celestial Master Zhang Enpu followed Chiang Kai-shek and left for the treasure island. What was left behind was his grandson Zhang Jintao, who was in charge of Taoist affairs in Longhu Mountain. This is the so-called 65th generation of Celestial Master in Longhu Mountain.

!

But according to the rules of Longhu Mountain in the past dynasties: the eldest son of the direct line inherits. It is passed down from son to younger brother, from younger brother to nephew, from nephew to uncle, from uncle to clan member, and from clan member to outsider. This is true.

Very unorthodox, even against the rules at all!

Until now, Zhang Tianshi's identity has been controversial. Just a few years ago, Baodao's "Tianshi Mansion" even publicly stated that he was the true successor of Tianshi Dao, denying Zhang Tianshi's legal status in Longhu Mountain.

Therefore, the legitimacy of inheritance has always been an indelible pain in Longhu Mountain, and Wuren openly talked about this period of history this summer, which naturally made several elders furious.

Looking at the fire-breathing look in their eyes, I was really worried that they would take action directly in this room, and was about to go forward to smooth things over. However, Xia Wuren stopped me directly with a stern look, and there was no doubt on his face.

He said to several elders: "If you want the first half of the Xiaoyan Sword Technique, please take the other half of it in exchange!"

"impossible!"

As soon as these words came out, several elders were undoubtedly furious. How could an outsider come to practice the supreme knowledge of Longhu Mountain?

In their eyes, Xia Wuren's request was nothing more than wishful thinking and there was absolutely no possibility of negotiation.

"You are trying to take advantage of the situation!"

He glared at us fiercely, and the old Taoist leader suddenly had a fierce look in his eyes, as if he was going to fight us if he disagreed with us.

"Whatever you think!"

Shrugging his shoulders indifferently, Xia Wuren made it clear that he would not let go of the hawk until he saw the rabbit. At the same time, he said to several elders with some disgust: "I advise everyone to please come back. This matter

It’s not something you can decide at all, you might as well wait until Master Zhang comes back!”
Chapter completed!