The autumn sun sets in the west, and the clouds are like smoke.

At this time, the catering street of Taipingxianfang is a beautiful scene with the lanterns starting to light up and music playing everywhere.

Looking up, I saw a long street with crowds of people coming and going. Amidst the high and low voices, strings of big lanterns hanging on the shop doors stretched for miles, wishing they could burn up to the sky.
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In a private room on the second floor of a restaurant facing the street, several exquisite side dishes have been served, and two men are sitting across from each other at the table.

One of them is slightly younger, carrying a black sword on his back, and has a few light scars on his cheeks. He can't hide the heroic spirit between his eyebrows, and he has a good appearance. The other person is wearing a brown robe. He is quite tall and has rough lines, especially

It's a pair of palms as big as cattail leaf fans, with exposed muscles and bones. He is obviously an immortal monk who is proficient in other martial arts.

Then I saw the latter holding the pot himself and pouring a glass of wine for the other person. The young man twisted his fingers and tapped lightly on the table, saying with a smile.

"I haven't seen you for a few days, and the boss has been promoted. If I had known that, I should have posted a message and invited the boss to a drink!"

The speaker was naturally Lin Xiao, and the person sitting across from him was none other than Cui Yishan, the right-hand director of the Yunzhong Temple Announcement Division in Zhaoning City who had helped Lin Xiao.

Strictly speaking, he has been officially promoted to Chief Zuo at this time.

Ever since he received Cui Yishan's post yesterday, Lin Xiao knew that this drink was unavoidable no matter what.

After all, King Qing died that day, and the situation in Zhaoning City was turbulent and chaotic. Without his help and sitting in the palace, it would be really troublesome to handle it by himself.

Moreover, in the city of Zhongdu, he almost didn't know anyone, and he didn't know anyone. With this chief officer of the Ancha Division by his side, he had many connections and paths, and he didn't know when he would be able to help him again.

So Lin Xiao didn't even think about it, he directly accepted the post and came to the banquet.

Fortunately, Lin Xiao and Cui Yishan currently have gray identities sandwiched between the imperial court and the Immortal Sect, so the drinks table was quite low-key, with only the two of them at the table.

Cui Yishan, who was as tall as a mountain, laughed and waved his hand: "No one else knows the whole story, don't you know? Now that I'm inviting you to a drink, you're making fun of me. Brother Mu is not kind!"

The two of them looked at each other and smiled as they spoke. Each took a drink and drank a drink from the other.

Cui Yishan put down his wine glass and said with emotion: "Speaking of this matter, it can be considered a coincidence. According to the old chief of the Chasi, he was getting older and wanted to retire from the official position. It happened that I was involved in the case of King Qing.

Brother, it’s all thanks to you that I got this position. I have to say that once Qianshan Road was defeated, no business was done, no one was caught, but the official position was promoted. It’s really unpredictable and unspeakable...

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Lin Xiao smiled when he heard this. "Brother Cui's words are too self-effacing. As the old saying goes, all great things in this world must be prepared, and the things that happen must be prepared by those who have gone before."

.Brother Cui is a steady man and has a good handle on things. Even if he doesn’t meet me, Mu Chuan, he will meet Shui Chuan and Huo Chuan. In the end, this position is still yours after all, so where are you going?”

Cui Yishan shook his head and laughed when he heard this, and joked: "Why didn't I know before that Brother Mu is not only highly skilled in cultivation, he is also very eloquent. This compliment makes me so proud. It's just a little bit that I really believe it! Hahaha..."

After the two of them laughed, Lin Xiao asked again: "By the way, has the case of the attack on Tiqi at Yunzhong Temple on Qianshan Road not come to an end yet?"

Cui Yishan slowly shook his head. "I don't even have a clue. To be honest with Brother Mu, in this case handled by Yunzhong Temple, what I'm most afraid of is this kind of thing that has no beginning and no end. To put it bluntly, I really encountered a surly Immortal Sect."

Monk, if you disagree with me and start killing people, where will you find him? Alas..."

When Lin Xiao heard this statement, he nodded in agreement and felt a little relieved.

The reason why I ask this question is to explore the progress of the case and whether it will involve me.

After all, the owner of his skin also has an identity as a Tiqi of Yunzhong Temple.

And from the current point of view, neither Tan Tang nor Yunzhong Temple knows that Du Zhong has a dual identity.

And what is the purpose of Du Zhong helping him?

Lin Xiao hasn't figured it out yet, but he doesn't believe the saying "one fruit of kindness" anyway.

Cui Yishan paused for a moment and continued: "What's more, when it comes to important matters, these Qianshan Road really can't be ranked as Yunzhong Temple."

Lin Xiao was startled when he heard this. "Oh? But Prince Qing, hasn't it stopped yet?"

"Hmm..." Cui Yishan nodded, lowered his voice and said: "The rebellion of King Qing involved a wide range of things. Twenty or thirty officials were involved in the case, as well as natives from the country. The imperial court finally sent the Qianshan Governor together with

The two imperial envoys worked together to investigate and handle the case. When I was ordered to return to Zhongdu a few days ago, this case was still being handled."

Lin Xiao pondered for a moment while listening. "Since Tan Tang is not here and Yunzhong Temple has also been opened, it seems that the case is not going to be handled as a rebellion."

"Brother Mu has a vicious eye, it is true." Cui Yishan praised: "The edicts for investigation have been issued, and the masterminds fell on Zhaoning guard Wang Shuliang and Biejia Dou Zhang. The charges are also forming a clique for personal gain, taking bribes and perverting the law, and having liaisons with the natives.

, a common crime like stealing gold and iron."

"You really lift it up high and put it down gently..."

Lin Xiao said this, naturally referring to the fact that the governor and imperial envoy were only charged with a frivolous crime. It seems that the emperor, who is worried about the country, also used thunderous methods to scare Xiao Xiao, and did not intend to get to the bottom of it and kill him.

It has become a river.

Cui Yishan also nodded and said: "No, this case is still handled lightly. It can only be said that Your Majesty is benevolent and does not want to get things done. Even King Qing can only fine him three years' salary and abolish the private guards. Then

The position of Bai Xiangchen, the crown prince of Prince Qing, is still firmly within his grasp."

Lin Xiao also quite agrees with the theory of caring about the country and the benevolence of today's rulers.

From Zhaoning City to Zhongdu City, everything I see can really be said to be a peaceful country and a peaceful people, with plenty of food and clothing.

If we look at it from Lin Xiao's perspective, in terms of being an emperor alone, the level of the emperor who is worried about the emperor is still a bit better than that of Guo Wei, the leader of the Dufeng Kingdom.

After the two of them ate and drank and talked about Qianshan Road's legacy, they heard Cui Yishan change the subject and speak.

"There is one more thing, I just wanted to ask Brother Mu in person."

Lin Xiao poured drinks for the two of them again and just said: "Brother Cui, please tell me."

Cui Yishan said: "There are rumors in the world that you killed several masters and broke the Xifeng Order of the Old Yulou. Is this true?"

Lin Xiao nodded and smiled, but did not deny it. "I did kill him, six of them, one after another."

"Really killed?" Cui Yishan was surprised.

"Why did I lie to you about this?" Lin Xiao replied.

Cui Yishan looked up and down and said: "Brothers from the Lu family on the front foot and masters of the six roads on the back foot. When we first met that day, I knew you were very capable, but I didn't expect you to be so ruthless? In less than half a month, eight Monk, are you the reincarnation of the God of Death..."

Lin Xiao smiled bitterly. "Brother Cui, are these words praising me or hurting me?"

Cui Yishan sneered and said: "Of course I'm complimenting you! I definitely can't do this kind of thing!"

After he finished speaking, he added: "Since this matter is true, today's drink has another meaning besides bringing brother Mu back."

"Oh? Another meaning?" Lin Xiao repeated.

Cui Yishan said "hmm" and continued: "Give Brother Mu a heads up."

Lin Xiao asked: "Where is the mention?"

Cui Yishan lowered his voice and said: "There has been a storm in the past two days. Many people are asking about your whereabouts. This sound has come to Yunzhong Temple."

Lin Xiao knew that the other party's words were cryptic, and what "floating" was meant to be that some kind of rumor had spread to the ears of Yunzhong Temple's spies in the city.

In this regard, Lin Xiao was quite helpless. "Not only Yunzhong Temple, but even I, the person involved in this matter, have heard about it a little bit. Let's just say that today, as soon as I left the other courtyard, there were four or five people. A tail is following."

As he spoke, he looked towards the window. "I guess there are a lot of eyes staring at this way now."

In fact, even if Cui Yishan didn't say it, Lin Xiao knew that he was on the cusp of the storm.

What's more, this sound has reached Yunzhong Temple. How could Tantang, who is always secretly doing things all day long, not know about it?

Just yesterday, in addition to the invitation, Zhuo Qinghe also brought some information about Lin Xiao after he entered Zhongdu.

According to what Lu Guangqi said, this scene is normal, just be careful.

This is also Lin Xiao's idea - with fame, how can nothing happen? It's just good and bad things, and you can't hide them.

Moreover, Lin Xiao is also waiting for the fish to take the bait.

Seeing that Lin Xiao knew what he was doing, Cui Yishan said nothing more and just asked: "By the way, Brother Mu came to Zhongdu and got a new errand?"

He said with a mysterious smile. "You won't also move your position, right? Hahaha..."

Of course Lin Xiao would not say the specific reasons, but there was something he could say, so he said: "Brother Cui really guessed that after the 'arsenal sword discussion', I will be transferred back to the Zhongdu General Directorate."

Cui Yishan's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he immediately smiled and said: "Returning to serve in Zhongdu? What a good thing! What a great thing! Come, come, have a drink together, and congratulate Brother Mu!"

Lin Xiao could also see that this man was really happy for him, so he didn't refuse. The two of them clinked their glasses and drank them all in one gulp.

He then heard Cui Yishan continue: "It would be great to be able to return to Zhongdu. Guarding the sterile boundary of Qianshan Road has really buried Brother Mu's abilities."

Lin Xiao laughed and said: "Brother Cui is ridiculous for saying this!"

"Hey, you and I have worked together since we were in Zhaoning. Brother Mu, I know your thoughts and methods well. This Tantang placed you on Qianshan Road. I don't know if you have a keen eye for recognizing talents or if you are blind!"
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Cui Yishan said and added: "Wouldn't it be useful to come back and take up the post this time? It couldn't be better!"

Lin Xiao smiled and didn't say much.

In fact, he can also see that Cui Yishan is generally the same as Lu Guangqi. Compared with seeking the truth, he is more inclined to use his cultivation and live in the secular world.

Lin Xiao has nothing to criticize in this regard. After all, everyone has his or her own ambitions, and making friends depends on one's heart.

The two talked for a while, drank for three rounds, and tasted the five dishes. At the end of the day, they heard a noise outside the window, and they didn't know why.

But I didn’t take it seriously. After all, there were all people with advanced cultivation in Xianfang. Anyone who met him would do something directly, so he had long been used to it.

Unexpectedly, a loud shout came from the street and came through the window.
To be continued...