Chu Tao still smiled dryly: "If the girl says this, I'm afraid everyone won't dare to drink it even if they have the wine in front of them. It's better to serve tea."

With a wave of his hand, the waiter filed in. The steaming tea bowls were filled with a slightly bitter smell. When Lai Shi opened the lid, a few translucent slender buds floated in the bowl of green tea soup, like a woman's yellow-green dance skirt.

So enchanting. As soon as the tea cup came close to his mouth, he couldn't help but smack his lips and stick out his tongue: his mouth was full of bitterness and it was hard to swallow. Everyone looked at each other with angry faces. Leng Fengyi held up the tea bowl to look at it and smiled calmly.

Only Chu Tao safely opened the cover, skimmed off the tea foam and drank it without changing color: "A true hero cannot see its color, smell its fragrance, or recognize its taste. However, the aftertaste is long and endless. The more you taste it, the sweeter it becomes, and the more you smell it.

The more fragrant it is, the better the tea is." Everyone took a second sip and suddenly felt that the bitterness was reduced by half, and the long sweetness spread quietly from the base of the tongue. It turned out to be a strange tea. The sweetness and bitterness were intertwined, and the strong alcoholic taste in the throat

It has long been suppressed by a fresh fragrance. "There are countless famous teas in the world, but none of them are as bitter, let alone as long-lasting as the aftertaste. This specialty of the south bank uses the buds of black ice grass as tea - this grass can be found everywhere on the south bank. Its fragrance is as warm and thick as ink,

Its color is as pure as ice. After being boiled in boiling water for a long time, its true color remains. Its taste is bitter but not astringent, and the aftertaste of drinking it is like a sweet spring, which lasts for a long time." When everyone nodded in surprise, the topic changed, "Nan'an people are as warm as water, tough and thick.

Let you dry the firewood without moving. There is a strong fragrance in the suffering. There is no sharp edge, just because the sharp edge is contained within. When it comes out, it will be struck by thunder, and it will not hesitate to shatter the body and bones."

The whole audience was silent. In the dead silence, Fengyi clapped her hands three times: "What a hero judged by tea!"

Chu Tao gave a faint smile and waved his hand, and Qi Heng was led up, and food and wine were placed at the end of the table. Two swordsmen stood close to him, sandwiching him between them. There was a table full of delicacies in front of him, but he refused to move his chopsticks and glanced at it.

The guests in the hall, when their eyes touched Leng Fengyi, were instantly shocked and angered. They stood up and pointed at Chu Tao in a rough voice and scolded: "Boy, you don't dare to fight me openly, so you use a woman to humiliate me!" The guard kicked him.

, forcing him back into his seat.

Cheng Yunhe asked in surprise: "What does Master Chu mean?"

A senior in Tsing Yi left his seat and replied: "It's not that the Chu family is deliberately making things difficult. You have also seen that Mr. Qi is impulsive and aggressive by nature. If not controlled, I am afraid that the north and south sides will be trapped in a quagmire of fighting and never have peace. This time

, if Young Master Qi had not led his men to ambush the master in Fenghuo Ridge first, there would not have been this dispute. Young Master Qi kept asking for the life of our master! Master Luo in Fenghuo Ridge, and Young Master Qin on the north bank can do it.

Testify. If the master had not been so agile, but had subdued him, the consequences would have been unpredictable. The master did not compare with him, and did not hesitate at all. He invited him to stay in the backyard of the Chu Mansion with good food and drink, which was already magnanimous. Miss Leng just did what she said.

It seems that the words are not consistent with the truth." The speaker was Liu Siren, one of the three heroes of Zhuyuan.

"It seems that there is a misunderstanding." Cheng Yunhe said with a smile, "Master Qi only knew that Young Master Qi liked to travel and went to Fenghuoling and was detained for no reason, but he didn't know that there was such a dispute. Maybe the two parties happened to be together.

When we met on a narrow road in the mountains and forests, the eldest young master thought that the head of Chu would be unfavorable to him, so he bumped into the head of Chu. It was not intentional. If so, I will report it to Mr. Qi and apologize to the head of Chu on behalf of Mr. Qi and the eldest young master.

.”

"It's just that Mr. Qi doesn't seem to see it that way."

Qi Heng had a chance to speak and said loudly: "Cheng Yunhe, why are you so anxious to apologize? It is clearly Chu Tao who wants to harm me, detain this young master, and also plans to blackmail my father. Why should such a bastard apologize to him!"

"Biting back only made the situation more chaotic. Both parties had their own opinions and couldn't argue. More and more people joined in the war of words. Qi Heng's proud shouts became louder and louder, but it didn't help.

Leng Fengyi suddenly stood up again and glanced at Qi Heng. Qi Heng suddenly became silent.

"Headmaster Chu, Young Master Qi has done something improper. The incident at Fenghuoling has passed, so why bother to persist? If you are really magnanimous, since he has not caused losses to the Zhuyu Sword Sect, why not just write it off? If so.

If there are any other conditions, just state them clearly."

Liu Siren sneered: "Master Qi is so forgetful! The lease of Bilianzhou Ancient Ferry has expired long ago."

"It's easy to renew the contract," Fengyi replied, "I have brought the rent that Mr. Qi still owes on credit. After it is settled, I will draw up another contract according to the wishes of the head of Chu. I can make the decision on behalf of Mr. Qi.

Terms…”

"No." Chu Tao, who had not spoken for a long time, suddenly interrupted, "Young lady is wrong, I plan to take back Bilianzhou."

The stern voice echoed in everyone's heart. Bilianzhou, a small island to the west of the Changhe River, lies between the two banks. It is like a powerful springboard into Fenghuo Ridge. If you advance, you can directly attack the hinterland of Fenghuo Ridge, and if you retreat, you can guard the Changhe River.

Waterway. The ferry on Bilian Island was originally the ancestral property of the Chu family. Although it was coveted by all parties, it has never been lost. Twelve years ago, when Chu Yuan had just passed away and the Zhuyu Sword Sect was falling apart, Master Qi took advantage of the Chu family's poor management.

, on the pretext of taking it over on his behalf, he led his martial arts masters to occupy this place and forced the Chu family to sign a lease. Although Chu Tao firmly disagreed and refused to admit it, he had no choice but to compromise with everyone in the sect. The delay lasted for twelve years.

Leng Fengyi smiled sadly, knowing that nothing could stop what he had said: "Does the Qi family still have a choice?"

Qi Heng chuckled: "What a joke, the Qi family has been operating there for twelve years, and you want to take back the place you lent yourself with just one sentence?"

"Whether it was twelve years or twenty years ago, there was the foundation left by the ancestors of the Zhuyu Sword Sect. Back then, the North Bank was strong and the South Bank was weak, so the people on the North Bank bullied the weak, and the people on the South Bank were in trouble. Today, the Zhuyu Sword Sect will never be the same.

I am willing to be humiliated. Since the lease has expired, please Master Qi to withdraw from Bilianzhou as soon as possible. After the handover is completed, I will send someone to escort Young Master Qi back."

He has deeply understood that the word promise to the Qi family father and son is just a lie to divert attention. Mr. Qi should know that twelve years later, the situation has been completely reversed. The arrogant blackmailer back then must have a try today.

It feels like blackmail.

Cheng Yunhe shook his head and sighed: "Master Qi's wish can be discussed on any terms. However, Miss Fengyi and the young master are about to get married on a certain date. I hope that the head of Chu can be a mature man and release her as soon as possible."

"Really?" Chu Tao smiled leisurely, "Congratulations to both of you first. However, I can only promise that Young Master Qi can move freely on the south bank for the time being. I am also happy with the beauty of adulthood, and I will wait for the good news from Master Qi."

Qi Heng gritted his teeth and laughed wildly: "Chu Tao, I want to see what you dare to do to me. Since you enjoy the beauty of adulthood, you must have a drink of the wedding wine when Fengyi and I get married anyway. Oh,

I forgot that Mr. Chu never drinks alcohol, let alone bitter liquor!" In the entire hall, he was the only one who could hear him laughing sarcastically, like a mad dog. Leng Fengyi glared at him, but he ignored him, having already forgotten his own

Situation. Cheng Yunhe was anxious and uneasy, for fear of offending Chu Tao.

But Chu Tao didn't even raise his eyes to look at him, he just lowered his head. He raised his hand slightly, and with the sound of cups and plates falling to the ground, the red light on Qi Heng's face instantly burned to ashes. Tea flowed across the table, and the table was in a mess. Everyone was also shocked.

She broke out in a cold sweat. Leng Fengyi was stunned, waiting for the next step, but she saw the face on the front seat with a gentle smile and a long meaning.

"I'm sorry." Chu Tao bowed his hands and left his seat calmly. He went to the screen to straighten his clothes and sat back down calmly. He was so calm that everyone suspected that this was just a coincidence.

By the time he sat back, Wang Hong had already ordered the waiter to clean up the mess and replace the tea cups. The swordsmen on the left and right had already carried the stunned Qi Heng out of the hall.

Night fell. After the lights were turned on, the Chu family was shrouded in fiery red festive colors. The moonlight was also exceptionally clear. However, the envoy of the Qi family was definitely not happy. Yunhe repeatedly apologized for Qi Heng's rudeness, but Chu Tao remained calm.

They drank wine as if there was nothing to do. The dignitaries from various factions on the south bank present were pointing and whispering among themselves.

Cheng Yunhe shook his head: "Young Master Qi is really... willful..."

Fengyi smiled bitterly and whispered: "He is reckless and has no idea about his image. Isn't he always like this? Don't worry, Master Chu really won't do anything to him. They are just a few chips to embarrass Mr. Qi. With his arrogance,

Young Master Qi can’t get into his eyes yet—if there was no such thing as Bilianzhou, he might have let Young Master Qi go long ago.”

"At this rate, Bilianzhou, he is 100% sure, what are we talking about?"

"He only does things that are sure of everything - just wait and see!" With a blink of his eyes and a raised corner of his mouth, he revealed a face that captivates all living beings. He raised his glass and faced Chu Tao's thoughtful gaze. He took a sip.

And then, he saw the eyes on the opposite side that were originally as clear as cold stars gradually becoming gloomy and gloomy.

"Bang! Bang!" The surrounding area suddenly lit up, and then went out instantly. The gorgeous fireworks bloomed stunningly over the Chu Mansion. Everyone gathered in the courtyard, raised their heads and exclaimed, admiring the splendor of the sky. Behind the crowds of people's voices, Feng Yi leaned against

Under the pillars at the corner of the eaves, Ren Yueguang hid her in the shadows, silently watching the tall and burly figures in the courtyard, as if this was the only way to see the world clearly. In front of her, there was a pool of water.

The broken moon shines with a cold and pale light in the cold wind - the sky tonight is only of brilliant color.

Chu Tao's slow steps stopped three steps behind her: "Let's go and take a look?" The bright light was shining on his solemn face, reflecting the indifferent paleness.

"I don't like these, you know." Her enchanting eyes flickered over him without any pause.

"Does the girl still like horse racing? It's a pity that the horse racing meeting is in the autumn." The chuckle was full of disdain.

Looking back angrily: "The season has changed, Master Chu!"

It was still a silent laugh, but it only carried a bone-chilling chill: "The shortest time is nothing more than the fireworks, which are fleeting." Once again, he walked slowly and slowly, and calmly blended into the crowd of people in a courtyard.

In the darkness, it is invisible.

She raised the corners of her mouth stubbornly, but tears rolled down the corners of her eyes. Lowering her head, her long shadow was reflected on the cold stone floor. Leng Fengyi, when did you learn to look at yourself and pity yourself? She warned herself, in this courtyard

——No, in the entire world, no one will ever pity a woman.
Chapter completed!