Pawn Crossing the River

The beggar found two people respectively and gave each of them a small ticket.

Qi Xuansu looked at them from a distance. Although these two people were from the same group as the beggar, they were dressed in gauze clothes and black gauze scarves. They rolled up their sleeves to reveal the tattoos on their forearms.

These two people were probably beggars, subordinates of the Beggar King. After collecting the money, they looked at Qi Xuansu, their eyes rested on the fire gun at Qi Xuansu's waist for a moment, and then he agreed.

The beggar returned to Qi Xuansu and looked at Qi Xuansu longingly.

Qi Xuansu took out two other small tickets from his sleeve and gave them both to the beggar.

The beggar smiled happily and continued to lead the way.

This city within a city is like a maze, and there is obviously something fishy going on. Occasionally, you can hear howls of pain or wailing and crying, which reminds people of the infamous prison.

Finally coming to a large house that was incompatible with this place, the beggar stopped and said, "This is it."

Qi Xuansu asked: "By the way, I haven't asked yet, what is the name of the owner of this place?"

The beggar replied: "The official title of the Beggar King is 'Tuantou', his surname is Ye, and his last name is the word 'Xiu'."

Qi Xuansu nodded and said, "I'll just call you 'Mr. Ye'."

The beggar nodded with a smile and stepped forward to report.

After a while, the mansion opened a small door and invited guests in.

The guest, Qi Xuansu, walked in, and there were neatly dressed servants inside to guide the way.

There is a unique cave inside this mansion. Although it is not as good as the Zhenwu Temple, it is comparable to the homes of ordinary gentry. In a sense, this can be regarded as three hundred and sixty lines. If you are the number one in the line, you can be the top beggar and you are also the number one person.

As for why Qi Xuansu came here smoothly, it is not surprising.

The Beggar King cannot engage in serious business. That is a business that can only be involved in real big business. Anyone who dares to reach out will be destroyed. However, the Beggar King can do some business in low-class brothels. If he accumulates a little, he will make a big profit, making small profits but quick turnover, which can be regarded as a considerable income. Coupled with various other shady activities, the Beggar King is also very busy on weekdays. He has to deal with various affairs. Coupled with the power of the Beggar Gang, there are many people who ask for help from the Beggar King every day.

The servant led Qi Xuansu to a small hall to rest, served tea, and asked him to wait a moment, saying that the Beggar King was receiving guests.

Qi Xuansu did not rush or drink tea, but just waited patiently.

After waiting for about half an hour, someone finally informed Qi Xuansu that the Beggar King had invited him.

This is the difference between coming alone and Bai Yingqiong asking someone to pass on the message. If Bai Yingqiong had the respect, he would never dare to neglect Qi Xuansu like this.

Qi Xuansu was led by the servants from the small hall to a large hall.

It doesn't look like much from the outside, but it's a different scene inside. There's a long table placed against the north wall, and the seats are all huanghuali. It's just like a gentry's mansion.

Sitting on the main seat on the left is a tall old man holding a snow-white lion cat in his arms.

Qi Xuansu cupped his fists and said, "Wei Wugui has met Mr. Ye."

The old man raised his eyelids and glanced at Qi Xuansu, his eyes paused slightly on the "Dragon Hand Gun" on Qi Xuansu's waist: "What is the purpose of Brother Wei here?"

Qi Xuansu did not beat around the bush and said directly: "I heard that Mr. Ye has great supernatural powers and is well-informed. I want to find out some information."

"Please speak." Ye Xiu stretched out her hand towards the guest seat next to her, "Please sit down and serve tea."

Qi Xuansu sat down and said, "Mr. Ye knows about Zhenwu Temple, right?"

Ye Xiu paused while stroking the lion cat's chin: "Of course I know."

Qi Xuansu continued: "Jiangnan Daofu has emptied out the Zhenwu Temple, and the investigation team from Jinque has moved into the Zhenwu Temple. There are seven important figures at the deputy hall master and assistant level."

"Do you want to know the news about these seven big shots?" Ye Xiu asked.

Qi Xuansu shook his head and said: "I am not interested in the seven big shots. I am only interested in their subordinates."

Ye Xiu was silent for a moment and said slowly: "I can only say that I will do my best."

Qi Xuansu said: "Among the many Taoist priests in charge, there is a strange face. As far as I know, this person's name is Qi Xuansu. He was originally the deacon of Tiangang Hall, and was later transferred to Ziwei Hall as the chief. He just arrived at Jinling Mansion, I think. The sooner we learn about his relevant information and his recent movements in Jinling Mansion, the better.”

Ye Xiu placed the lion cat in his arms on the coffee table next to him and said, "The whereabouts of a Taoist priest in charge starts from three hundred peace coins."

Qi Xuansu counter-offered: "It's too expensive. I can only give you two hundred peace dollars."

Ye Xiu was noncommittal and looked at Qi Xuansu: "Before that, I would like to ask, who are you? How dare you check the Taoist priest in charge of the Taoist sect."

Qi Xuansu showed the man in black's waistband, waved it, and then took it back.

"It turns out he's an official figure." Ye Xiu's face looked a little enlightened, "Okay, just two hundred Taiping, but you have to pay a deposit of one hundred Taiping."

Qi Xuansu didn't waste any time, he took out a big ticket and put it on the coffee table next to him.

But in the blink of an eye, the five hundred Taiping money had been spent on two hundred Taiping money. Fortunately, the money spent was not Qi Xuansu's own money, otherwise he would be heartbroken - although he often buys spiritual objects for several thousand Taiping money, but the spiritual objects can be resold, and the Taiping money only exists in another form, but this kind of expenditure is not Flowers are flowers, and not even a hair is left.

As for why Qi Xuansu used himself to test Ye Xiu, the reason is very simple.

It is mainly based on testing. No matter what information the Beggar Gang inquires about, he will immediately know whether it is right or wrong. This can be used to judge whether the Beggar Gang is doing things honestly or perfunctorily. What's more, he can't trust the Beggar Clan now, and the Beggar Clan can't trust him either. No one has commissioned a big business from the beginning. It's still in the initial stage of contact. What they need to do is to gain mutual trust and pave the way for the future.

Of course, if the Beggar Gang can reveal Qi Xuansu's true identity, then Qi Xuansu can directly return to Lei Xiaohuan, and the mission has failed.

This is what Zhang Yuelu calls "finding out the bottom". Rats have their own ways, and snakes have their own ways. There are some things that the Taoist sect and the government may not be able to do.

Ye Xiu didn't even look at the big ticket, and just said: "In three days, no matter whether it is successful or not, I will give you an explanation. If it is successful and you approve it, I will ask you to settle the balance. If it is not successful, you will not If you don’t agree, I will refund the deposit in full.”

"Thank you." Qi Xuansu stood up and said goodbye.

…

After Zhang Yuelu had breakfast with Qi Xuansu, he went to see Bai Yingqiong again. He was still dressed in men's clothes, but he had returned to his original appearance.

The meeting place this time was not the White Mansion, but a courtyard outside the city. A typical Jiangnan garden, it was a good place to escape from the world and cultivate oneself. This place was not under Bai Yingqiong's name, but Bai Yingqiong often stayed here.

This is the stakes Zhang Yuelu mentioned. Having taken root in Jiangnan Daofu for many years, who can really stay out of the situation.

After Zhang Yuelu came, a steward personally led the way for Zhang Yuelu.

There are four entrances in total here.

The first entrance is from the north, with mountains and stone pavilions forming a natural courtyard. There is a "Liubei Canal" in the middle of Baoxia on the west side, imitating the curved water flowing in the Holy Orchid Pavilion, which is quite elegant.

The second time you enter the hanging flower door, there are only a few lake rocks as a scenery, and the environment is elegant and unique.

The third entrance is the rockery lake. A small pavilion is built on the mountain. The courtyard is full of rocks, commanding, tall and beautiful.

As you enter at the end, you will find the most lofty and gorgeous two-story building in the garden. Its front yard is surrounded by a whole mountain of rocks, and verandahs are used to connect the pavilions and back rooms, creating different scenery and interest. Ingenious and ingenious.

The floor of the building is made of bamboo, with plum blossoms carved from wisteria, and plum blossoms and bamboo leaves dyed with jade, symbolizing the three friends of winter. The hanging eaves are inlaid with bamboo silk and inlaid with jade pieces. The surrounding panels are carved with hundreds of deers, and the partitions are made of double-sided transparent panels. The embroidery and fine carvings are breathtaking.

After Zhang Yuelu came in, he looked around and praised: "What a great place."

"It's far worse than Yujing." Bai Yingqiong was playing with a set of tea sets with skillful skills. "No matter how good a place like this is, it can't be compared to an ordinary mansion in Xuandu. Not everyone can live in it."

This is what it means.

Who doesn't know that Zhang Yuelu lives in Xuandu, not Yujing No. 24? One step further is the Zi Mansion.

Zhang Yuelu sat opposite Bai Yingqiong and said with a smile: "It's just a temporary stay."

Soon, Bai Yingqiong filled a cup of tea for Zhang Yuelu.

Zhang Yuelu held the tea cup with both hands and said: "Recently, there has been an undercurrent in Jinling City, and there have been endless false accusations. Senior sister is so elegant that she came here to hide and relax."

Bai Yingqiong smiled slightly: "It's hard to talk about the endless occurrences. It's junior sister's words that are serious."

Zhang Yuelu asked again: "By the way, senior sister has lived in Jinling Mansion for a long time, so she should be very familiar with many local snakes, right?"

Bai Yingqiong always has a tepid attitude: "Xiao Su is the local snake."

Zhang Yuelu just said "oh".

Bai Yingqiong rubbed her forehead with her hands: "I have heard of this Qi Xuansu. It is said that Mrs. Tantai dislikes him very much. I thought he was an insignificant person, but I didn't expect that this young man has a great background and is related to both Lei Zhenren and Pei Zhenren. Yes, it seems to have something to do with Master Donghua. The transfer to Ziweitang was ordered by Master Donghua himself. Could it be the lost bloodline of Master Qi of Quanzhen Dao?"

Zhang Yuelu said simply and neatly: "No, he was just from the Wanxiang Taoist Palace, and his surname is not Qi. He just followed his master's surname of Qi."

"I see." Bai Yingqiong said, "There are many people who come from the Wanxiang Taoist Palace but can make their mark in Quanzhen Taoism."

Half an hour later, Zhang Yuelu, who found nothing, said goodbye and left, while Bai Yingqiong walked to the door.

Bai Yingqiong watched Zhang Yuelu go away, then turned and returned to the house.

At this time, there was one more person in the room, "Heavenly Court" Feng Bo. He originally planned to develop the "Tianting" branch in Yongzhou, Liangzhou and other places, but in the end because he provoked Lei Xiaohuan, he was swept away. He escaped with his life and returned south alone.

Bai Yingqiong no longer concealed her anger and looked at Feng Bo with gloomy eyes: "What did you do to Xiaojin?"

Feng Bo smiled and said, "We don't dare to do anything to Miss Bai. We just invite Miss Bai to be our guest for a few days."

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