Pawn Crossing the River

Qi Xuansu thought of another problem. If he had to report to Jinling Mansion, he would definitely meet Zhang Yuelu again. This was something he had been looking forward to for a long time. But Zhang Yuelu would definitely ask him where he had been during this period, what he had done, and why he didn't contact her.

Qi Xuansu had two choices.

The first is to confess his dual identity and tell Zhang Yuelu that Qi Xuansu is Wei Wugui, Wei Wugui is Qi Xuansu, and the person outside Jianglingfu City that day was me. The disadvantage is that it is difficult to predict Zhang Yuelu's reaction. He may laugh it off or lose his temper. Qi Xuansu dare not make optimistic estimates yet.

The second is to continue to hide it and just make up a lie, saying that he has been recovering from his injury during this period and has just returned from injury. The disadvantage is that there are too many loopholes and it is difficult to justify it. For example, why were they transferred to Ziweitang, why were they promoted to the fifth rank of Taoist Priest and Chief, and why did Qi Xuansu and Wei Wugui both have "Tantai Quan Yi" and other questions.

Qi Xuansu thought about it over and over, but still couldn't come up with a result, and finally decided to act according to the situation.

In addition, Qi Xuansu also needs to make some preparations.

The main ones are the two spiritual objects he has on hand. One is Lu Yunfeng's jade pendant. Qi Xuansu feels that it is of no use to him and plans to sell it at a discount. The other is Qi Xuansu's single sword. To be fair, this single sword is not bad, but it has appeared. In the hands of Wei Wugui, the killing of Wan Xiuwu and Su Ran were all related to this knife. The target was too big and he was ready to deal with it.

The origin of the jade pendant is very open and honest. It cannot be stolen if it belongs to the dignified Young Master of the Lu family. You can just sell it directly at Huasheng Hall without fear of being traced.

However, the single sword requires careful consideration. In fact, the safest way is to destroy it, but Qi Xuansu was reluctant to give up the money, and finally decided to use the black market to sell it. Black market, black market, one word "black" sums it all up.

Early the next morning, Qi Xuansu went to Huashengtang again.

There are many guests in Huasheng Hall today, sitting on the seats drinking tea. This is not a strange thing. When Qi Xuansu followed Su Yan to the warehouse, Liu Hu was sitting here drinking tea, so Qi Xuansu did not Care too much.

In fact, Qi Xuansu didn't have time to care at all. As soon as he entered the Shengsheng Hall, he was recognized by the female crown behind the counter. The female crown didn't waste any time and turned directly to the back hall. For the branch of Huashengtang, there are many high-rollers who spend a lot of money, and Qi Xuansu is not considered a high-roller. The key is that he dares to challenge the notorious Xuanxuan Jar, which is memorable.

After a while, Su Yan appeared in front of Qi Xuansu like a gust of wind.

Qi Xuansu cursed in his heart as a "stinky fox" for cheating his Taiping money.

Su Yan also disliked Qi Xuansu and let this kid take away a treasure. Even if it was a defective product, it was still a treasure and it was a loss.

The two of them faced off for a moment, and it seemed like they were meeting on a narrow road.

After a while, Su Yan coughed lightly and asked proactively: "Come to open the Xuanxuan jar again?"

"Don't open the jar first, I want to get rid of a spiritual object." Qi Xuansu took out Lu Yunfeng's jade pendant.

After Su Yan saw the jade pendant, his expression changed slightly. He looked at it carefully for a moment and asked slowly: "Where did you get this jade pendant... from?"

At this moment, several guests who had been sitting drinking tea stood up.

Qi Xuansu had a bad premonition, but still replied: "I got it from gambling with others."

Someone suddenly interjected: "You got it from gambling? I'm afraid it was stolen."

Qi Xuansu turned around and saw that the person speaking was the person who was drinking tea next to him earlier.

"You are..." Qi Xuansu already understood.

The man smiled coldly: "I'm the manager of the Lu family, Lu Fuan."

While talking, several more people stood behind Lu Fuan.

At this time, Qi Xuansu still didn't understand that he was being plotted by Lu Yunfeng.

As expected, I heard Lu Fu'an say: "My young master lost a jade pendant yesterday, worth five thousand Taiping coins. He couldn't find it. He suspected that it was stolen by thieves, so the young master asked us to stay in various places. If the thieves sell the stolen goods, Then everyone and everyone will get the stolen goods. It has to be said that the young master has a clever plan and caught him right."

Su Yan did not jump to conclusions, but looked at Qi Xuansu, waiting for Qi Xuansu's explanation.

Qi Xuansu did not defend himself. He looked around and his eyes fell on Lu Fuan: "Young master of the Lu family, using such despicable means, isn't it too cheap?"

Lu Fuan said expressionlessly: "If you have anything to say, go to Qianhu Office and say it slowly, carefully, carefully, whatever you want."

Before he finished speaking, footsteps could be heard outside Huasheng Hall.

Qi Xuansu was not frightened, and just said: "Use the government's sword to kill people."

A group of Qingluan Guards strode in, led by a man worthy of a thousand households.

Lu Fu'an stretched out his hand and pointed at Qi Xuansu: "We're here just in time. Quickly catch this thief who stole property."

Many Qingluan guards raised their firearms and pointed at Qi Xuansu. The leader, Deputy Qianhu, said solemnly: "Quickly surrender and fight against the government and the imperial court. There will be no good end."

To be fair, Qingluan Guard is not invincible, but being labeled a big hat makes many people in the world of Jianghu who have no backing worry. If Qi Xuansu relies on his own cultivation level to resist, he will immediately be labeled as a rebel. Next, he will be wanted by the Qingluan Guards, and even men in black will be dispatched to encircle and suppress him. Even the gods may not be able to get good results. go.

Qi Xuansu glanced at Su Yan.

Su Yan did not have any obvious tendency and still adhered to a neutral attitude.

However, Su Yan's neutrality only fueled Lu Fuan's arrogance. He slapped his hand on the table and said in a more serious tone: "Take this person down!"

"Who dares!" Qi Xuansu shouted, causing the entire outer hall to echo.

Qianhu, deputy Qingluan guard, and Lu Fu'an were both shocked by the loud shout.

Qi Xuansu looked at Deputy Qianhu of the Qingluan Guard: "If someone from the Taoist sect commits a crime, it can only be handled by the Taoist sect. The court is not allowed to intervene, and it has no right to arrest and detain. Let your people go down."

After that, Qi Xuansu took out his new ultimatum.

Deputy Qianhu of the Qingluan Guard never expected that Qi Xuansu was actually a fifth-grade Taoist priest of the Taoist sect, so he really couldn't move lightly. If he dared to cross the line, no matter what the outcome, his black gauze hat would not be saved.

Deputy Qianhu waved his hand: "Get back."

The Qingluan guards put away their firearms and retreated.

Lu Fu'an was not afraid at all and narrowed his eyes: "It turns out you are a fifth-grade Taoist priest. But it doesn't matter. Qingluan Guards don't dare to touch you. I will catch you myself. A mere fifth-grade Taoist priest can't cover the sky. If you dare If you resist, I'll beat you to death. I can still bear the crime!"

While they were talking, the people who came with Lu Fuan had already filled the vacancy left by the retreat of the Qingluan Guards.

Su Yan frowned.

A steward of the Lu family openly clamored to kill a fifth-grade Taoist priest from the Taoist sect. How could this make sense?

At this moment, Qi Xuansu took out the ivy paper official letter from Ziweitang: "I am the Taoist priest in charge of Ziweitang. I was ordered to participate in the investigation of the major case of Zixian Mountain, representing Jinque and Ziweitang. The major case of Jiangnan is not far away. , you can beat me to death now, but if we investigate afterwards, you and the people behind you will not be spared in the end. Also, you just said you would beat me to death, and it is really strange that you can still bear the crime without Feng Xian. The fifth-grade Taoist priest of the Taoist sect can be killed directly without the investigation of the Beichen Hall. I may not be able to ask you today, but someone will come to ask you. "

Lu Fuan's face turned pale.

The people he brought were also shocked.

His hand trembled and he pointed at Qi Xuansu: "Do you know how you were convicted of pretending to be a Taoist leader?"

Qi Xuansu directly handed the official letter to Su Yan: "If it is true or false, Chief Su will know at a glance. Chief Su is a person of Taiping Dao and will never be biased towards me."

Su Yan took the official letter and read it word by word. When she saw the last signature, she couldn't help being shocked.

Pei Xuanzhi.

Donghua real person Pei Xuanzhi.

Although the deputy church leader has always appointed the deacons and the real church leader appoints the principal, the real church leader generally does not appoint the principal in his own name, but in the name of the entire church. If something goes wrong, the church leader will not be held responsible. It can be regarded as an unwritten rule among real people.

Similar to Jin Que making a decision, even if it is wrong, no specific person will be held accountable, because the decision is made after everyone deliberates, and the law does not blame everyone.

However, some promotions are out of the ordinary and do not comply with the rules, so specific responsibilities must be assigned to the person. In other words, the weight of being able to make a master leader willing to take risks is needless to say.

"It's true." Su Yan returned the official letter to Qi Xuansu.

Lu Fu'an was a bit quick-witted and immediately said: "Even if you are the Taoist priest in charge of Ziweitang, you cannot steal property!"

"I will not prove my innocence, and I don't bother to argue with you. If there is a lawsuit, let your master and I go to Fengxiantang to fight. If you don't dare to fight, just shut up." Qi Xuansu said lightly, "Besides, I also Let me remind you that without the authorization of Jinque, the local Taoist government is not qualified to arrest and detain Jiutang Taoist priests."

The entire outer hall suddenly fell silent.

In the end, Su Yan broke the silence: "Mr. Lu, you are not a Taoist priest, and this Qi Chief was personally appointed by Master Donghua. Even if there is a lawsuit, your son should personally come forward."

Lu Fuan had not read the official letter carefully just now, but when he heard the words "Donghua Zhenren", he couldn't help but be surprised.

Who is Master Donghua? He is one of the three great masters of Shenzhi, who is as famous as Master Qingwei, and is in charge of Ziweitang, the head of the nine halls.

Not to mention Lu Fuan, even the head of the Lu family is not qualified to compete with Master Donghua.

Being able to be personally appointed as the Taoist Priest by Master Donghua, doesn’t it mean that the person in front of you is a confidant or junior of Master Donghua?

Only then did Lu Fuan realize that he had hit an iron plate. He was unable to move forward or retreat for a moment. If he tried to use force again, he could not do anything. He could only make up for it reluctantly. He immediately raised a smile and said, "Misunderstandings are all misunderstandings. I was blind and careless. I made a mistake, this is not the jade pendant that our young master lost. I have to apologize to Master Qi."

With that said, Lu Fuan took out three large tickets and presented them respectfully with both hands.

Changing faces is faster than turning the pages of a book.

Qi Xuansu put away the ultimatum and the official letter, but did not take the three big tickets. Instead, he took a deep look at the housekeeper of the Lu family who was arrogant at first and respectful at the end.

For the first time in his life, he experienced the feeling of power.

The weight of the word "power", not to mention actually holding it, just being close to it is dazzling.