Emperor Que Shaohua

For a long time, in the minds of most people, there may be many ways to end the bet between Luo Yanhua and Mu Shaoqing, but the scene in front of him is not included.Because it is more difficult for Master Mu Shaozhuang to utter the eight words "I am convinced and willing to admit defeat" in public than it is for him to kill himself with a sword.

Therefore, when he willingly bowed down to plead guilty, everyone was moved by him, even Zhu Jin, who was as steady as he was, felt mixed feelings.

"Although the responsibility is not entirely yours, Lord Mu Ling is indeed to blame for the many days of fighting in the same room and the turmoil in the martial arts world." Luo Yanhua's expression was very calm, and he said after a moment of silence, "From now on, Lord Ming Sword The position will be temporarily replaced by Vice Commander Chen, as for your punishment, it will be discussed after returning to Huaibizhuang. Shaoqing, you are the host of the sword test meeting, please sit aside first."

"Yes, thank you suzerain." Mu Shaoqing said in a low voice.He never imagined that one day he would be relieved because he bowed his head and admitted defeat. When he got up, he felt as if a lifetime had passed, and he slowly returned to his original position enduring his dizziness.

"I have finished what I have to say, what excuse does Mr. Nangong have?" King Jing asked.

"Shaoqing was still crusading against Sect Master Jiang yesterday, but today he is uncharacteristically repentant and denies me! Of course, your Lang Huan claims that he has returned to sobriety, but I think it looks like a ghost is obsessed and controlled by Sect Master Jiang by some means!" Nangong Chen's face was gloomy, and he said eloquently, "How can you believe the words of a delirious person? My Nangong family's century-old reputation is not to be ruined casually. If there is no hard evidence today, I ask Sect Master Jiang to swallow all the words word by word." go back!"

"Are you speaking human words?" Mu Shaoqing was trembling with anger. He had already remembered the past, and regretted the betrayal of his friends for many years. , how did you become like this?"

Nan Gongchen looked away, instead of looking at his fire-breathing eyes, he just stared at Luo Yanhua coldly.

Ning Zefei frowned. Up to now, anyone can see that Nan Gongchen is extremely suspicious, but if there is no conclusive evidence, it is difficult to come to a conclusion if he is allowed to slander and deny.

Luo Yanhua didn't speak again, he had seen many similar scenes, and he was extremely tired of them.He looked down and nodded slightly towards the young Ru Shan who was sitting not far away.

Fan Yin stood up and walked straight in front of Nangong Chen, spreading his right palm flat: "Master Nangong, please borrow the jade flute."

Nangong Chen was obviously unexpected, his expression changed slightly: "What do you mean?"

"Borrow the jade flute that you carry with you." Pavilion Master Fan Shao repeated, without the usual smile on his face, but with a serious expression, "Don't you want evidence, Eldest Young Master?"

Everyone's eyes immediately focused on the flute on Nangong Chen's waist.Recently, one of the two sons of the Nangong family carried a jade flute and the other wore a jade flute, very elegant and unique.Judging by Fan Yin's tone, is there something weird in Xiaozhong?

Ning Zefei said: "Fan Shaoxia must have intentions, if Mr. Nangong cooperates, he can clear his innocence."

Nangong Chen's expression changed, as if he couldn't make up his mind, but he quietly moved back half a step.At this moment, Qin Su, who was standing behind King Jing, suddenly moved, and the black-clothed figure flashed. Before others could see clearly, he approached Nan Gongchen and struck him with a palm on his chest.Nan Gongchen saw that he was attacking fiercely and went straight to the vital point, so he had no choice but to raise his arms to block.The two quickly exchanged palms, and Qin Su didn't like to fight, so he floated away and retreated.

Nangong Chen was shocked by his thunderous palm, and his blood was surging, and his heart sank.

Sure enough, after the momentary distraction, when he touched his waist again, it was empty, and Fan Yin was holding a green jade flute in his palm.

Luo Pingyuan still remembered that Nan Gongchen used a shiny and beautiful purple jade flute the night they first met, and the hole flute in front of him was about two feet long and dark green in color. .

Fan Yin took out the celestial silk gloves from his bosom and put them on. He held the front of the flute in one hand and the middle in the other. He flipped it back and forth and shook it a few times. He didn't know how his fingers moved. Short by two lengths.

The shorter section was nearly three inches long. Pavilion Master Fan Shao checked the outer wall, found the right position and pressed it sideways. With a soft click, he turned the flute upside down, and several small objects fell into the palm of his hand, making a jingling sound as they collided with each other.

When all the guests looked at it, they were actually three bone-penetrating nails that were not even an inch long, with sharp edges, dark color, and a black glint. They were exactly the same as the poisoned concealed weapon that attacked Feng Jingyi and killed Jin Tuopan the day before yesterday. .

Tang Yu picked up one and looked at it carefully, nodded and said: "It's not wrong, it's the same kind of poison, and it's perfect for sealing your throat when you see blood."

The common hole flute is about one foot and eight inches in length. Nan Gongchen’s one leaves three inches in the front to install the hidden spring weapon. Except for the slightly longer size, the appearance is completely unrecognizable, and it can also play music.Since it is worn on the waist, it is not necessary to take it off when using it. Just point the opening at the front end to the target, press the trigger button, and the bone-penetrating nail will shoot out. It is a very concealed murderous weapon.

"It was Guan Lingzhu who discovered the strangeness first, and he had other important matters in his body, so Sect Master Jiang entrusted me to expose it." Fan Yin didn't take credit for it, but sighed rarely, "If it wasn't for the eldest son to serve the wicked Falling into the evil way, the reputation of the Nangong family will still be good, how can you make Ah Jin feel so bad!"

Nan Gongchen still had a sneer on his lips, but it was irrefutable. The eyes of everyone in the hall changed, piercing like needles, as if they were watching a monster that appeared out of thin air.He is no longer a respected son of a family, but a suspect who betrayed his friends and instigated a conspiracy. Not only did he kill people, but he may also collude with foreign barbarians.

Nan Gongchen took another half step back under the gaze of everyone. Since just now, he has been quietly moving his position, getting closer to the window.

"I advise Mr. Nangong not to take any chances, it's better to catch him without a fight." Luo Pingyuan said lightly, "You may have ambushed the helper, but it's been almost half an hour, why hasn't there been a commotion outside, and the noise is getting louder and louder? What about small?"

During the verbal confrontation in the hall, there were indeed loud noises resounding from a distance, intermittently, everyone had noticed, but Langhuan and Wanjian Villa pretended they didn't hear it, and others seemed inconvenient to pay attention to it.

Nan Gongchen didn't say a word, touched his sleeve, and his already ugly face turned livid.

"Is Mr. Nangong looking for this?" Fan Yin weighed a finger-sized black porcelain bottle in his palm, and threw it to Luo Pingyuan, "Piaomiaoyan, a good thing."

Misty Smoke is a unique medicine of the Kunlun Mansion, which can make the victim unable to use internal strength for 36 hours. Because it is not easy to prepare, it is not commonly used in Jianghu.Luo Pingyuan had suffered a big loss before, so he was naturally impressed.

At this moment, there was a sudden noise outside the hall door, and a slightly surprised voice came: "Young Master Jin, why are you standing here?"

Everyone was stunned, the door knocked twice, Lingxu ordered the master Guan Chan to step in, but there was a pale Nangong Jin standing at the door, judging by his appearance, I don't know how long he stood there motionless, An old servant followed behind.

Guan Chan came to report and hurriedly bowed to King Jing: "My lord, just now there was a little gangster who incited chaos among the Jiantang and Mingjian disciples, and he was caught by his subordinates and Deputy Commander Chen. With a large number of people, it is hard to guarantee that there will not be unscrupulous people who will continue to create commotion."

He succinctly described the specific situation, and then said: "Just in case, we should evacuate the guests as soon as possible. The safety of the Lord cannot be compromised. I don't know where..."

Mu Shaoqing was defeated in the sword competition and lost consciousness. Some subordinates who followed him in Wanjian Villa and Mingjian were unavoidably anxious. Originally, Langhuan had already comforted him with the cooperation of Master Gu. While the guests were explaining the whole story behind closed doors, rumors continued to spread, saying that Master Mu Shaozhuang had fallen into the control of the suzerain and was settling accounts after the autumn. Seeing that his life was in danger, the disciples, guards and Mingjian subordinates in the villa who had not respected the orders of the suzerain for several days It must also be cleaned.The disciples didn't know the truth, upon hearing the news, some were worried and in danger, some were filled with grief and indignation, and the training hall was the first to become chaotic.Luckily, Lang Huan had taken precautions in advance, and found out several insiders who were instigating the chaos. After searching and interrogating, they turned out to be those who belonged to the Kunlun Mansion and were sent to the sword hall under orders. The longest time had been for more than a year.

Luo Pingyuan glanced at Brother Huang. The day before yesterday when he was passing through the Baibu Sword Corridor, he was assassinated by two sword hall disciples. He also realized that the internal force of the other party's attack on him was quite unusual, so he paid more attention. Xuanshuang and Jing Yuwei cooperated The secret investigation, keeping vigilance against these two people and the training hall, really came in handy.It seemed that, as expected, no matter what the outcome of the bet was, the sword test meeting was destined not to end peacefully.I don't know if Wei Wuze has anything to do besides planting traitors?

Mu Shaoqing stood up and cupped his fists: "Sect Master, it's all my fault, and my subordinates are willing to deal with it immediately!" The matter started from him, and it happened in the villa again. Thinking of his own sword hall and subordinates, he was so anxious for a moment that he couldn't take care of it. Still dizzy.

Zhu Jin heard the unfinished meaning in Guan Chan's words, and said in a low voice: "Master, the matter here is over, for safety's sake, it's better to evacuate from the place of right and wrong first."

"Wait a little longer." Luo Yanhua signaled Mu Shaoqing and Gu Di not to rush out, and turned his gaze to the door, "A Jin, how long have you been here, why don't you come in?"

Nangong Jin still stood where he was, he turned a deaf ear to all the conversations, but stared blankly at his elder brother standing across the hall.

"Brother, why?" he asked.

The surroundings gradually became quiet, his low voice was the same as his demeanor, almost pleadingly confused: "I was going to go home, but I felt something was wrong. They all made a mistake, and they are all wronging you, aren't they? "

The lines on Nangong Chen's face twitched, and he turned his head involuntarily to avoid meeting his desperate and unbelievable eyes.

"Why?" Nangong Jin repeated again.

"What can I ask!" Nangong Chen suddenly became furious, "Is there anything in this world that doesn't cost anything! Ajin, you think playing the flute and practicing two-handed swordsmanship is enough to make your family famous, but you still think that the surname is Nangong?" , good luck and respect can automatically fall from the sky and hit you on your head? The world is turbulent, and if you don’t advance, you will retreat. How can you not think about the long-term and manage carefully? You are so naive! You have lived leisurely and comfortably until now, and you don’t even have to worry about it. No, what qualifications do you have to question me?"

Nangong Jin was stunned by his rare hostility, and her heart was cold: "But, you never mentioned these difficulties to me, and that's Brother Mu..." His voice was broken and difficult, and his family and friends , helping each other, friendship is irreversible, so the friendship like a good story will finally be betrayed?

"In Mu Shaoqing's eyes, who can he tolerate except for his own affairs? Did he really consider me a friend?" Nan Gongchen said solemnly, "A year ago, or even half a year ago, you heroes who are trying to gain fame Who can be sure that my choice is wrong?"

He turned around and pointed at King Jing: "Hasn't Luo Yanhua ever exchanged it? He wants to keep his integrity, for fear of being sorry for others; but what is the price? He takes himself as a bargaining chip time and time again, and what is left in the end? Would you really care? Yes, I betrayed Mu Shaoqing because I had no choice, and I wanted to be more worthy of myself than others, what's wrong with that?"

Although the days are longer in summer, the sky has turned dark at this moment, and candles are lit in the corner of the hall. In the faint light and shadow, the appearance of the eldest son of Nangong is no longer as rich as jade in the past, but His expression was distorted and his expression was gray and defeated.

Master Jingming proclaimed the Buddha's name, put his palms together and sighed: "According to the view of the benefactor Nangong, don't you do harm to others for your own selfishness, and there is no taboo? The benefactor is empty of talent and learning, but forgets what to do and what not to do." , it is truly deplorable.”

Luo Pingyuan was not so polite. He was concerned about the situation in the villa, and felt that it was not appropriate to delay, so he said coldly: "Mr. Nangong, are you going to tie him up directly, or wait for me to capture you?"

Luo Yanhua's eyes fell on Nangong Jin, and he said in a gentle voice, "A Jin, don't worry, come here, I have something to say to you."

He and Luo Pingyuan spoke at almost the same time. Nangong Jin had been standing by the door dumbly, and subconsciously moved forward when he heard the sound; at the same moment, Nangong Chen's pupils shrank, and he took two steps forward suddenly, and said loudly: "Fifth Prince , don’t you guys want to know Wei Wuze’s whereabouts? He has a fixed place where he hides his female relatives, right here..."

Luo Pingyuan unsheathed his long sword without thinking, and his heart suddenly rose. The reason why he tried his best to find Wei Wuze was half to avenge his mother, and the other half was to save Qingluan, the maid who accompanied him.There has been no clue for a long time, did Nan Gongchen even know about it? The word "female family" hit my ears like a thunder.

However, in the next moment, a strange air flow rolled over his side, bringing up a flying blood arrow, Nan Gongchen's voice stopped abruptly, his body swayed, and he fell heavily on the ground, with blood gurgling from his throat. A gray figure.

"Who?" Luo Pingyuan was frightened and angry, and Chunjun's sword was as bright as lightning, pointing at the assassin who appeared out of thin air.

Because it happened so fast and abruptly, most people in the hall couldn't see the passing clearly. It seemed that Nan Gongchen fell to the ground with a flash of cold light, and King Ning had already handed over the opponent.The assassin was dressed in gray and acted like a ghost. He was actually the old servant who followed Nangong Jin silently like a shadow just now.

"Brother!" Nangong Jin was completely stunned, and when she came back to her senses, she let out a heart-piercing cry.He wanted to rush over, but Qin Su clamped his shoulders from behind and said simply: "Dangerous."

Luo Pingyuan had done seven or eight moves with the gray-clothed old servant in just a few breaths, secretly startled.This person is using a scimitar with a strange shape, the blade is faintly bloody, although he always touches it and walks away, and does not confront Chunjun head-on, but his moves are weird and completely unruly, showing a sense of disapproval The meaning of the murder of prey.He looked at the other person's face, and it was indeed an old and mediocre appearance full of wrinkles and gullies. However, his skills were sturdy, but he seemed to be still in his prime.

Most of the people in the hall are martial arts masters. After a short start, they quickly reacted and approached and surrounded them in unison. Both Ning Zefei and Yin Jianxiu drew out their swords, and they would join the battle group if they were wrong.

Looking at each other, Luo Pingyuan had a strange feeling, whether it was the assassin's wanton and teasing way of attack, or the mocking eyes, they all aroused some kind of familiar discomfort.He unleashed three swords in a row, unparalleled fierceness, forced the enemy back a step, and asked: "You are not a servant of the Nangong family, who are you?"

The gray-clothed old man took the time to hold back the saber, and a strange smile suddenly appeared on his expressionless face: "Little Highness, you are still very young, but you are much more airy than before."

Luo Pingyuan's heart trembled violently. For ten years, he has never forgotten Qingluan's pupils full of fear and tears, nor his past Youming's tone of contempt and teasing. The unique viciousness in Yili: "You are Wei Wuze!"

As soon as this remark came out, everyone's expressions changed. Sanskrit Yinshu, Fu Wei, the former Yin Envoy, the behind-the-scenes mastermind who was still talking about it a moment ago, and a famous murderer, unexpectedly appeared in front of his eyes and killed people.

Mu Shaoqing's Hanshui sword has also been unsheathed. Although he was very angry and disappointed with Nan Gongchen, he didn't want him to die on the spot. The culprit who caused all the troubles was right in front of him, so he couldn't help being furious: "Wei Wuze, you This traitor dares to touch Wanjian Villa! Today I will teach you whether you can come or not!"

"I just fell into a big somersault and feel free to yell loudly. Master Mu Shaozhuang is really not an ordinary person." The man in gray didn't care if his identity was found out, so he simply took a step back, crossed his chest and said mockingly, "There is no need to pretend to be a fool." It looks regrettable, Nan Gongchen, a nobleman of a family who loves feathers, once his reputation is ruined, is not this king! You can't see that he is looking for death on his own initiative? If it weren't for the wonderful scene today, I would On a whim, I decided to say hello to Luo Shenhua, even if a useless person like him kneels in front of me, I wouldn't bother to do it myself!"

He looked around leisurely: "Everyone rushed forward, although I can't clean up, but if you want to turn around and leave, I'm sorry you won't be able to stay."

The heroes were speechless for a while, Wei Wuze was standing close to the window lattice, seeing the strange movement just now, his words were not empty words.

Luo Pingyuan couldn't hold back: "I don't care what your purpose is, what about Qingluan? What did you do to her, where did you hide her?"

He has always been indifferent and prudent, rarely impulsive, but Qingluan whose whereabouts are unknown is really a heart disease left over from his early years.

Except for King Jing and Qin Su, the others knew nothing about Qingluan, so they couldn't help but wonder why King Ning mentioned a woman's name when facing the enemy.

"Your Highness the Fifth Prince is really a long-lasting person, a hundred times stronger than the First Prince." Wei Wuze seemed to be a little surprised, looking at the silent King Jing, he slowly burst into a strange smile, "Interesting, it's really interesting It's been ten years, Luo Shenhua, your beloved brother still seems to be regretful and doesn't understand anything. When His Royal Highness Prince Jing, who had no plans to spare, handed Qingluan to me, he didn't expect a little maid Is there such a weight?"

"There is no one in this world who can calculate everything, just because man's calculation is not as good as heaven's calculation." Luo Yanhua said lightly, "For example, Wei Zunzhu has tried his best, but in the end he has repeatedly miscalculated. I don't know if the life of hiding the head and showing the tail is still comfortable?"

"Well said, people are not as good as heaven." Wei Wuze actually nodded in agreement. He pretended to be an old man on the outside, but his eyes were bright and his tone was surly and arrogant. There was no trace of old-fashioned, "Do you know why I don't care about losing another game? ?Because you are also exhausting your energy and wear a lot. People from Youming are not interested in broad daylight, even if they hide all day, they will live more comfortably than your Sect Master Langhuan."

There was malice in his eyes: "I said it long ago, First Prince, God will not bless you, the more you struggle, the shorter your life will be. I will wait and see how long you can last!"

When he said the last word, he roared loudly, but Luo Pingyuan felt that every word that fell into his ears seemed to have something in it, cold and piercing to the heart, he couldn't bear it anymore, he raised his sword and stabbed.He wasn't the only one who made a move, Zhu Jin and Yu Lan used swords, Hanshan School disciples and Mu Shaoqing used swords, Master Jingming's monk's robe fluttered, and the wind was fierce, but Wei Wuze's laughter did not stop, and he broke through the window and died Out, everyone's attacks fell in the air, Tang Yu raised his hand and fired a few hidden weapons, but in the gray rain, he didn't know if he hit or not.

Luo Pingyuan didn't want to let the enemy go, and was about to chase him out, but was stopped by Zhu Jin: "Young Master Lu, you don't need to be in danger, the Lord has already made arrangements, someone will deal with him."

Qin Su walked to the broken window and let out a long howl, and there was a response from not far above. .

"It's Jiguang Pianyu!" Luo Pingyuan suddenly realized that two and a half months ago in Luo City, Tan Huayu visited Lancangju at night on behalf of the Kunlun Mansion.The Langhuan Incident is Wei Wuze's proud work. On the last day of the bet, it is very possible to sneak into Wanjian Villa to check and act. It is no wonder that Tan Huayu will communicate with Langhuan and come to help, because if Wei Wuze takes control of Jiangnan and grows stronger The power will inevitably pose a threat to the reintegration of the Kunlun Mansion.

In just a short moment, Wei Wuze went from appearing to disappearing, leaving an ominous haze in everyone's heart.Only Nangong Jin knelt on the ground, holding her elder brother's body, as if she was insane, turning a blind eye to her surroundings.Nan Gongchen didn't die immediately after being stabbed in the throat, but he couldn't speak anymore. At this time, the last trace of breath had just been cut off, but his eyes were still wide open.

Everyone was in a bad mood. If it hadn't happened right in front of them, who would have thought that the end of the sword test meeting on the seventh day of May would be the time when the plan of the well-known Nangong Changzi in the south of the Yangtze River would be revealed?

"A Jin," Luo Yanhua walked to Nangong Jin, and said softly, "There may be danger, the flower hall is not a place to stay for a long time, let's go with everyone..."

"Don't call me Ajin!" Nangong Jin turned her head suddenly, her eyes were flushed, her face was as white as a dead man, tears were rolling in her eyes, but his eyes seemed to be burning: "Sect Master Jiang, you obviously know everything, but Don't say anything, watching my brother do more and more mistakes, and I'm like a fool kept in the dark, is it interesting? Now that Langhuan has won a big victory, and my brother is ruined and can only die, are you satisfied?"

His voice was not loud, but it was enough for everyone to hear clearly.Luo Yanhua's already bloodless face turned pale, he no longer cared about all kinds of hostile gazes, cruel, vicious, cunning and greedy, from the most dangerous and vicious enemies, with curses and hatred, he can be at ease , couldn't even arouse the slightest wave in his heart; but facing Nangong Jin at this moment, he was at a loss for a short time, because neither the explanation nor the comfort seemed to come from himself.

"That's right, Jiang Zong's main goal is to protect Master Mu. You have to consider the overall situation. Even if I'm not a pawn, but I already know the truth, I probably won't be able to save anything, but it will disrupt your overall plan." Nangong Jin Slowly looked away, staring down at Nangong Chen's face, "But he is my elder brother after all, and he failed to keep his most important things, reputation and life. Sovereign Jiang, please forgive me for not being able to do what I did before." Generally speaking with you, there is no way to forgive you."

He hugged his brother's body, stood up unsteadily, and walked out of the hall.

"Why don't you distinguish between good and evil! Does the suzerain think less of you? It's obviously your brother..." Xie Xiao couldn't listen anymore, and yelled angrily at his back.

King Jing waved his hand to signal that there is no need to argue, and said in a low voice, "Ping Yuan, send someone to follow and escort him home safely."

Luo Pingyuan agreed, feeling very uncomfortable.Wei Wuze pretended to be a servant of the Nangong family, and led Nangong Jin to listen outside the hall door. Both King Jing and Nangong Chen should have recognized the old servant's true face, so King Jing let Nangong Jin in again and again calmly, and pulled Wei Wuze. Keep a distance, and the reason why Nan Gongchen suddenly wanted to die, apart from knowing that he was unlucky, was probably also to use himself as a bait in exchange for his younger brother to escape from danger.

He was about to go out to assign people in a hurry. Seeing Luo Yanhua standing quietly in the same place, he couldn't help but said: "He just got hit too hard, and he was too sad for a while, so he will speak without choice. Brother, don't take it to your heart." .”

King Jing nodded, but remembered the scene of saying goodbye to Xue Yingchuan in his heart. Yingchuan also said the same thing: "Father is my father after all, Shenhua, we have no hope." He is irreparable.Ten years of time, gentleness and determination, have been sharpened into sharp blades that hurt others and self, and every word falls, blood gushes out.

But Yingchuan is not wrong, if he doesn't make a choice and bear it, he will never see the future and get relief, and the wound will continue to deepen and never heal.

The noise outside began to grow louder again, and from far to near, it was the sound of scolding and the collision of weapons.He suppressed the faint sadness spreading from the bottom of his heart, and calmly ordered the left and right: "Since Wei Wuze is here, he must be fully prepared and plan to cooperate with the outside. Everyone will split up according to the predetermined plan, help seniors and colleagues to evacuate safely, and wipe out the dead soldiers who broke into the villa. , let’s begin.”