Jianghu chaos

Bailu Mountain Villa is said to be a stronghold of the Demon Cult, but it is more like a garden retreat for literati.It does not occupy a large area, but the layout is extremely exquisite and complicated. Standing on a high place and overlooking the whole situation, you can faintly see the hidden mechanism, but you can only see the outline. Those winding corridors and cascading paths are half hidden behind the heavy flowers and trees, confusing .

No wonder Ruan Xi and the others couldn't get out of this garden after walking for a whole day.

Ruan Xi racked his brains to draw all the roads he remembered, but it was too messy and worthless. Facing the Bailu Mountain Villa not far away, Mei Qian folded the pictures in half and stuffed them back into his arms: "Let's go."

Before Ruan Xi could hold the painting firmly, she saw Mei Qian floating away without a sound.In order not to be exposed, he also specially changed into black clothes and black boots. The loose robe floated over the sky of Bailu Villa like a dark cloud, and slowly fell down.

Ruan Xi took out a black scarf to cover his mouth and nose, and followed suit.

There are few lights and candles in the villa, only sporadic points, and the illuminated field of vision is extremely limited. It is impossible to see the road five steps away, let alone people ten steps away.Although the night provided them with excellent cover, it also greatly restricted their actions, and they were careful in every step, lest they accidentally alarm the people in Sunset City and catch them in the urn.

Mei Qian fumbled around one by one, secretly slandering that this Mingyuan must have a weird temper. A mountain villa is built with links linked together, and each link is almost exactly the same, just like looking in a mirror. What is it called Bailu Villa or Mirror Garden? more appropriate.Thanks to the fire that Ruan Xi and Ye Fushu set off last night, they insisted on creating something different in the corridors of these uniform houses, which at least provided a sign for them.

If you remember correctly, the place where the fire was burning was located in the northwest corner. Mei Qian identified the direction, signaled Ruan Xi to follow closely, and dived towards the southeast.According to what Ruan Xi said, the whole villa is empty and there are few people. Last night when the villa was burned down, they always have to clean up the mess.

The courtyards are too similar, it is unrealistic to explore them one by one. Mei Qian inspected it for a long time, but has yet to make a decision.

Suddenly, a cluster of branches and leaves in the corner shook quickly, and the rustling sound was even more thunderous in the silent night-it was definitely not the sound of wind blowing.

Mei Qian's heart sank, she pulled Ruan Xi over and quickly backed away, turned around the corner of the corridor and slapped open a door, dodged and hid in.

There was a gap in the door, Mei Qian stared intently at the outside of the room, and already felt several gold needles in his hand: "Ruan Xi, draw your sword."

Ruan Xi held his breath and slowly drew out his sword.

It was too quiet inside and out, so quiet that breathing could be heard, coming from another direction in the room.

Mei Qian turned around abruptly, subconsciously firing the needle.

The sound of Ding Ding flashed past, and a moment later, in the pitch-black room, a bean of fire lighted up faintly, and the light spread out, illuminating half of the room, and also illuminating a person.

It was an extremely ordinary face, even if you passed by on the street, you wouldn't notice it; the aura of that person was too eye-catching, he just stood there quietly, half of his figure was illuminated by the candlelight, inexplicably let People think that this person is absolutely extraordinary.

Mei Qian stared at him silently for a long time, then said slowly, "Ming Yuan?"

The man smiled very lightly: "I have been waiting for you for a long time."

Ming Yuan appeared here, Mei Qian was not surprised, this is his territory, not to mention that during the day he had just fought with Hua Rulian and Jian Ling, it was only natural for the two of them to turn their heads and report back to the city lord.Sunset City is also very interested in the Lingxu Sect, Ming Yuan waited here on purpose, presumably the next sentence is that I have heard the name for a long time and hope to see it again.

Sure enough, Ming Yuan said: "I have heard about the great name for a long time, I hope to see you soon."

Mei Qian was not modest, and replied lightly: "To each other."

Ruan Xi pulled off the scarf, held the sword tightly and looked at Ming Yuan, with mixed emotions, not knowing how to react.

Mei Qian stood in front of him calmly and said, "I don't know what advice the City Master Ming has."

Apparently Ming Yuan is not a modest person either, he picked up a candle casually and said casually: "Same as you."

Mei Qian's eyes sank and she became more vigilant.

"Mei Shangxue visited my Bailu Villa on a snowy night, isn't it just to find out the truth?" Ming Yuan said casually, his voice sounded very gentle, and there was not even a trace of hostility, "I also want to know, mysterious Lingxu faction, how strong is it?"

As soon as the words fell, the candlelight flickered, and the two people who had been confronting each other just now disappeared instantly.

Ruan Xi was startled, took a few steps back with the sword in hand, pressed against the door frame, and tried to widen his eyes.

In the narrow room, the two shadows shuttled back and forth, so fast that it was impossible to distinguish who was who. Under the dim candlelight, I could only vaguely see a few pieces of clothes flashing by, except for the extremely slight sound of wind and the fine metal fragments. There was no sound of collision, even the fight.With limited vision and increasingly sensitive hearing, Ruan Xi tried his best to distinguish every movement in the room, and inquired about every move of the two of them hidden under the darkness.

The candle flame flickered violently, but it never went out.

Soon, the two shadows separated, one on the left and one on the right stood facing each other again, their hair and clothes were not messed up at all, as if they hadn't touched them at all.

After a while, Ming Yuan happily said: "The reputation is well-deserved."

Mei Qian frowned slightly: "You haven't tried your best yet."

Ming Yuan acquiesced: "Why don't you have reservations."

Mei Qian looked complicated: "Who are you?"

"It's a meaningless question." Ming Yuan laughed, the smile fit perfectly with the skin on his face, and no flaws could be seen, "I'm just a ruthless devil in your mouth to stir up the situation."

Mei Qian just stared at him hesitantly and remained silent for a long time.

"It's a pity that I haven't fully enjoyed it yet." Ming Yuan said with a little regret, "I'm afraid there will only be one battle between you and me today. In the future, there will be no such opportunity."

Ruan Xi hurried forward: "What do you want to do!"

Ming Yuan didn't even look at him, he raised his hand and threw something, Ruan Xi swung his sword subconsciously, the piercing sword energy cut one in two, something fluttered out and fell to the ground.

Ming Yuan chuckled lightly, tapped on the window lattice with his fingers, and the door opened in response. Outside the door, Hua Rulian and Jian Ling led a group of subordinates waiting to line up. When they saw him, they respectfully said: "City Lord."

With Ming Yuan's hands behind his back, Shi Shiran walked out of the door: "The poison in the Caoqin is called 'Drinking Hate', it is a specially prepared poison by Yan Wuya, and outsiders cannot detoxify it."

Mei Qian glanced at the paper bag that Ruan Xi knocked down: "Why did you give us the antidote?"

"Cao Mingge is dead, and this account has been settled." Ming Yuan said, although his tone was calm, it sounded vaguely cold, "Playing the piano is not a threat, killing is useless. "

"..." Mei Qian said loudly, "In your eyes, who can be called a threat?"

Ming Yuan paused, turned his head slightly, and seemed to be smiling a little: "Of course, Baichuan Villa, Shangguan Yun."

Candlelight jumps, the night turns, and in a few hours, it will be dawn.

In the inn, Mei Qian pushed open the door, and saw Xie Chaohan waiting at the table. The fire was on the table, as if he was cooking tea.

Xie Chaohan turned his head when he heard the sound, and said in a relaxed tone: "I came back very early, I thought you didn't come back until dawn."

Mei Qian beckoned Ruan Xi to come in, and closed the door behind his back: "One person pours and drinks by himself, it's very leisurely."

"I always have." Xie Chaohan said with a smile, and caught a glimpse of the paper bag in his hand, "What did you find?"

"It's not considered found." Mei Qian casually put the paper bag on the table, "Ming Yuan gave it."

Xie Chaohan raised his eyebrows: "Have you fought against Ming Yuan?"

Mei Qian said: "Not bad."

Xie Chaohan withdrew his smile: "What route?"

Mei Qian hesitated for a moment, then shook his head: "I can't find it out."

Xie Chaohan was not surprised, and turned to look at Ruan Xi: "What can Little Sheep see?"

Ruan Xi looked bewildered.

"He is very fast." Mei Qian thought back, a little uncertain, "The moves and exercises are complicated but orderly. It seems that he is deliberately restraining some, and I can't recognize it."

Xie Chaohan was silent for a moment, then cleared his throat suddenly, and the look of interest floated in his eyes again: "So, can you see his figure clearly? Is it male or female?"

Mei Qian glanced at him: "Probably a man."

Xie Chaohan raised his eyebrows: "About?"

"It should be a man..." Ruan Xi also said, "If it's a girl, that head is too high."

Xie Chaohan leaned back, not without regret, and said: "It seems that Miss Ye's "Long Lovesickness" will be rewritten by burning manuscripts, Ming Yuan is a man, if brother Shangguan and Ming Yuan know each other, wouldn't it be..."

Mei Qian coughed heavily, Xie Chaohan hurriedly stopped, and said with a smile: "It's just talking, Brother Shangguan isn't here anyway."

Mei Qian shook her head, ignoring him.

The paper bag lay quietly on the table, and there was something vaguely in it.Ruan Xi opened it carefully, and dropped out the golden seal, on which a prescription was neatly written, the handwriting was quite satisfactory, it was a copy of the calligraphy master's handwriting of the former dynasty.

"Sure enough, it doesn't leak water." Mei Qian secretly said, there are several medicines in the paper bag, all of which are rare.

Ruan Xi couldn't understand the prescription, so he fiddled with the ingredients and asked him cautiously: "Senior brother, I think... this Ming Yuan seems...not a bad person."

Mei Qian raised her eyebrows, motioning for him to continue.

"What happened more than 20 years ago was done by Xia Yin, who is famous as Yugu...and Mingyuan, the setting sun city today, seems to be..." Ruan Xi stammered, "He didn't hurt me and Miss Ye before, but now he gave it to Miss Cao. The antidote to..."

Mei Qian held the prescription and did not speak.

On the side, Xie Chaohan said: "He took the initiative to show his favor, does he intend to make peace?"

Mei Qian closed her eyes, a little unsure: "Xie Qi, how do you think... Yan Wuya died?"

Xie Chaohan crossed his arms and leaned against the pillar: "He was seriously injured in the battle with Caobaozhu, and was surrounded and killed by the three factions of Qinglingjian, Juanyungu, and Huai'an Escort Bureau who arrived later."

Mei Qian frowned: "Not this one."

Xie Chaohan lowered his arms, put his hands on the table, and approached him and said, "In my opinion, it's Ming Yuan."

Mei Qian twirled the golden paper and said nothing.

"It's unreasonable for a majestic Meiyue envoy to take revenge single-handedly and be surrounded and killed by three factions without any helper." Xie Chaohan said in a low voice, "Besides, he has been dead for two days, why hasn't Sunset City moved yet, and even the body is left in Baichuan Villa. "

"Could it be that Yan Wuya has a double heart, and Mingyuan intends to get rid of it..." Mei Qian said slowly, and she was also a little uncertain, "However, in front of the enemy, it is too hasty to not focus on the outside first, but to cut off his own arm. , unlike Mingyuan's usual actions..."

"If it's a show of kindness to the Wulin League..." The voice gradually dropped, Mei Qian muttered to himself, but couldn't hear clearly anymore.