Qin Xiao came closer and saw that Shen Xuangan's legs and ankles were shackled with iron shackles, and his hands were also locked with iron chains. The felt hat on his head had long disappeared, and his hair was disheveled, looking very miserable.
In fact, his legs were chopped off and the tendons of his hands were severed. Even if he was not handcuffed, he would still be unable to walk away. However, Buliu Master was obviously still wary of him and he was still a heavy prisoner.
"General...hehe, you're still here!" Shen Xuangan moved his body and used all his strength before he could barely sit up, leaning against a wooden beam behind him, and looked up at Qin Xiao.
, with a smile on his lips: "I've been waiting for you."
Qin Xiao squatted down, stared at Shen Xuangan, and asked, "Did you know I would come?"
"Of course you will come." Shen Xuangan said: "You still have too many questions in your mind. As long as I don't die, you... you will naturally want to get something from me."
Qin Xiao sighed: "Who are you?"
"General...General, you really want to know?" Shen Xuangan smiled. He had been tortured and lost too much blood. He looked very weak, but he still spoke very smoothly and enunciated clearly.
Qin Xiao nodded, looked into Shen Xuangan's eyes and said: "When Long Rui's army just left the border, Wang Xingchao wanted to borrow a knife to kill people and use the Black Mountain bandits to attack Long Rui's army, so he let Long Rui's army stationed in Songyang Grassland. I remember that time Du Zitong led
Before the soldiers' night attack, a secret letter was secretly sent from Montenegro, informing me of Du Zitong's night attack plan in detail. This allowed me to prepare in advance and make careful arrangements. Du Zitong also fell into a trap and was defeated.
Return."
"When Du Zitong came back in embarrassment, Zhou Hongji guessed that there was someone inside." Shen Xuangan smiled and said, "And he suspected that Xuanyuan Chong was responsible."
Qin Xiaodao: "Actually, I have always been wondering who sent that secret letter in Black Mountain. I thought about this matter for a long time, and finally concluded that if nothing else happens, you should have sent someone to send that secret letter.
It was you who helped Long Ruijun a lot!"
Shen Xuangan asked: "Why is the general... so sure?"
Although he tried his best to appear calm, the pain in his body still caused his expression to become distorted and twitching from time to time.
"The fewer people know about the night attack plan in advance, the better. The only people who know the plan are at most the five leaders of Montenegro." Qin Xiao said: "Of course Zhou Hongji will not leak the news. Du Zitong is the leader.
If you only seek to make meritorious deeds, you will certainly not dig a trap for yourself."
Shen Xuangan smiled and said: "Why can't it be Xuanyuan Chong and Zhou Yuanbao?"
"Because of their temperament, they will not betray Montenegro." Qin Xiao sighed: "Even if they do not agree to send troops, as long as Zhou Hongji is determined to carry out a night attack, they can only comply and will never send someone secretly to send a secret message.
"
Shen Xuan sighed: "People should not be judged by their appearance. It is not a good thing for a general to trust others too much."
"I have thought over and over again and concluded that you are the only person behind the scenes who is most likely to send the secret message." Qin Xiao said: "To be honest, although you betrayed Heishan and your brothers, you did a great favor to Long Ruijun after all.
You made great contributions to the imperial court's recruitment of the Montenegrin Army. You didn't take the initiative to tell me later, so I didn't ask any more questions. It's good that everyone knows it well."
Shen Xuangan smiled and said: "Actually, I also know that the general already knew that it was me who sent someone to deliver the message. I didn't ask for credit, not because I didn't want to, but once I asked for credit, Xuanyuan Chong and Zhou Yuanbao knew that I had betrayed them.
This brother can’t do anything anymore.”
"You still think they are brothers?" Qin Xiao sneered: "How would they feel if they knew that their sworn brothers committed such a heinous crime on the grassland?"
The smile on Shen Xuangan's face disappeared, he raised his head, tilted his neck, remained silent for a moment, and then said: "General, if I say that I didn't know that the situation would develop to this point, would you believe it?"
"So you are trying to say that you do not understand the true efficacy of the poison that caused the epidemic?"
Shen Xuangan said: "If I say this, I am deceiving myself. I do know that the epidemic medicine will spread the infection, and I also know that if there is no antidote, the infected person will die within a month at most." He sighed, shook his head and smiled bitterly: "
It’s just that I didn’t expect the infection to spread so quickly, nor did I expect the toxicity to be so severe.”
"Are you regretting it?" Qin Xiao sneered: "You should know that because of your cruelty, how many people have been infected and died from the epidemic. Even if you had a hundred lives, you would not be able to repay the heinous crime you committed."
Shen Xuangan shook his head and said: "General, I am wrong. Now that I have done it, I will not regret it. I just did not expect that it would be like this. In my plan, some people will indeed die, but we will also get rid of it as soon as possible."
Once the antidote is found, at least the plan did not anticipate that so many people would die."
"Whether you regret it or not, the big mistake has been made." Qin Xiao sighed: "Shen Xuangan, I was really shocked to see you in the sweat tent today. I really can't understand how you could be involved. You claim to be
You are from the Queen Mother Association, but I know that it is just a lie for you to cover up your true identity. I am not sure whether the Queen Mother Association is involved in this matter, but your true identity must have nothing to do with the Queen Mother Association." He leaned slightly towards the Queen Mother Association.
In front of him, a pair of sharp eyes stared at Shen Xuangan and said: "Tell me, who are you, and who is behind such a crazy plan?"
Shen Xuangan's body moved slightly, but the severe pain in his hands and feet made his face distort.
Although Shen Xuangan's tragic situation at this moment made people sympathize with him, Qin Xiao couldn't sympathize with him at all when he thought about the countless lives that died in his hands.
"In the sweat tent, I knew I would definitely die." Shen Xuan sighed: "I know the ferocity of Buliuda people...!"
Qin Xiao interrupted: "Their methods are indeed cruel, but when it comes to cruelty, they are still far behind you."
Shen Xuangan chuckled, and then continued: "If I fall into the hands of Master Bu Liu, I will definitely be worse off than dead. Since I know that I will die, and I have the opportunity to commit suicide in the sweat tent, why does the general think I didn't kill myself?"
"You can kill others, but you don't have the guts to kill yourself."
"Maybe so." Shen Xuan sighed: "But at that time I was only thinking about one thing."
"What's the matter?"
"Since death is certain, I still have to explain some things to the general." Shen Xuangan said: "So I endured the torture and waited here for the arrival of the general. If the general does not come tonight, tomorrow morning, they will see
All that arrived was my body. Fortunately, the general came after all, and my efforts were not in vain."
Qin Xiao frowned, simply sat down on the haystack, and asked, "What do you have to explain?"
Shen Xuangan pondered for a moment, and finally asked: "General, what is the situation on Penglai Island now?"
Qin Xiao was startled. He didn't expect that Shen Xuangan would suddenly mention Penglai Island at this time. He was suspicious and frowned: "Why did you mention Penglai Island?"
"Tao Zun was killed, and various sects in the world coveted the Tianzhai martial arts scriptures. All sects flocked to Penglai Island." Shen Xuangan said slowly: "Although Tianzhai is the number one sect in the world, it is outnumbered and in a dangerous situation."
Looking at Qin Xiao, he said: "I know that the general went to Penglai Island, but I don't know what the current situation is there?"
Qin Xiao sneered and said: "You really know my whereabouts very well." He thought that his trip to Penglai Island was also very secret. Even Yu Wen Chengchao and other confidants didn't know about it beforehand, but Shen Xuangan didn't know.
Why is it so clear?
Could it be that there are really many eyes and ears arranged by Shen Xuangan around him?
Shen Xuangan just smiled and said: "I hope the general can inform you about the situation on Penglai Island."
"I'm very surprised, why are you so interested in Penglai Island?" Qin Xiao said suspiciously: "Your life is not guaranteed, how can you care about these things that have nothing to do with you."
"Irrelevant?" Shen Xuangan chuckled and said, "Don't you want to know my true identity, General?"
Qin Xiao nodded and said, "Yes, I really want to know."
Shen Xuangan said: "Then I will tell the general that I care about Penglai Island. The reason is very simple, because... that is my home!"
Qin Xiao's expression suddenly changed and he lost his voice: "You...what did you say?"
"Nine-headed bird!" Shen Xuangan said word by word: "I am a nine-headed bird!"
Qin Xiao was startled and reacted instantly: "The Nine Birds of the Taoist Sect! You...are you one of the Nine Birds of the Taoist Sect?"
Shen Xuangan nodded and said: "The nine birds of the Taoist sect are ranked fifth, and their name is the nine-headed bird!"
Qin Xiao took a deep breath and stared at Shen Xuangan, his mind racing, just wanting to judge whether what Shen Xuangan said was true or false.
Of course he is very familiar with the Nine Birds of Dao Sect.
Among the nine direct disciples of Dao Zun, Suzaku ranks first. Among the other eight disciples, Qin Xiao also knows many of them.
Suzaku Monk Fu is now stationed in Penglai Island, Chongmingniao died in Guangning, Bi Fang was captured in the palace and was dealt with by the young aunt, and Qin Xiao personally cut off one of Jinwu's arms in the palace.
Qin Xiao has met half of the nine birds in the Taoist sect. These people have different personalities, and even their stances are different after the death of the Taoist Master.
When Penglai Island was attacked by various factions, the only person who really guarded Tianzhai was Suzaku Monk Fu.
But the whereabouts of several others were unknown, but Qin Xiao never expected that Shen Xuangan would be the nine-headed bird, one of the nine birds in the Taoist sect.
Shen Xuangan's expression was calm at this moment, and his eyes were peaceful. Qin Xiao saw it and knew that Shen Xuangan's identity was probably true.
"You said that you are a nine-headed bird, a disciple of Dao Zun. Do you have any evidence?"
Shen Xuangan smiled and said: "I don't know how to prove my identity. The general only needs to believe it. If you don't believe me, there is nothing I can do." He asked again: "As long as the general informs me about the situation on Penglai Island, I will also know."
Say nothing."
Qin Xiao immediately asked: "Since you are a disciple of Tao Zun and Penglai Island is in trouble, why didn't you rush back to protect Tianzhai?"
"Besieged by various factions, I only have a fifth-level cultivation. Even if I rush back, I can't change the overall situation." Shen Xuangan said calmly: "Rather than die on Penglai Island, I can only find other ways to avenge my master!"
Qin Xiao said suspiciously: "Revenge? Do you know who killed Dao Zun?"
"Tantai Xuanye!"
Qin Xiao nodded and said: "It seems that you do know." After thinking for a while, he briefly talked about what happened on Penglai Island, but he didn't mention anything about Luo Yue, and then he said: "Now today
Zhai has reached a reconciliation with the various sects, and Monk Suzaku Xiangu is here to guard Penglai Island, so you can rest assured."
When Shen Xuangan heard what Qin Xiao said, he looked pleased, but he sighed: "I still rely on senior sister and sixth junior brother. Master, if you know me, you will be happy." Then he said to Qin Xiao: "General
I can't thank you enough for standing up and relieving Tianzhai from his difficulties. It's just that my legs are disabled and I can't kneel down to thank you. Please forgive me."
"There is no need to say such nonsense." Qin Xiao didn't have a good look on his face, and said calmly: "If Lady Zhuque and others knew what you were doing in Modong, they might not recognize you as a disciple of Tianzhai. Senior Taoist Master Quanxia knows,
I'm afraid I will also hate what you did. I really want to know how Taoist Master will treat you when you see him after your death."
Shen Xuan sighed: "As long as you do well in life, I don't care what happens after death."
"Since you are a disciple of Tianzhai, why have you been lurking in Heishan for many years?" Qin Xiao frowned and said, "As a disciple of Tianzhai, aren't you being wronged?"
Shen Xuangan smiled and said, "I'm just following orders."
"Acting on orders?" Qin Xiao immediately asked: "Whose orders are you following? Is it Tao Zun? You are a disciple of Tianzhai. Who can order you except Tao Zun?"
Shen Xuangan did not hide anything this time, but said word by word: "Mr. Big!"
Qin Xiao's body shook violently and he said in shock: "Mr. Big?"
This mysterious title appeared in Qin Xiao's ears again, shocking him.
Mr. Big is like a ghost in the dark night, always lingering.
Nowadays, Qin Xiao really knows more and more about Mr. Da, but if he thinks about it carefully, that ghost-like figure is still shrouded in fog and full of mysteries.
During the trip to Penglai Island, Qin Xiao got to know more about General Haotian and knew that Haotian was not alone. Although Luo Yue was General Haotian, there was actually Qingzhou Haotian behind him, and Luo Yue actually
It is a puppet in the hands of Qingzhou Haotian. The one who truly controls the power of the Queen Mother Association is still Qingzhou Haotian behind the scenes.
The most important thing is that Qin Xiao has discovered from clues that Qingzhou Haotian and Mr. Da have a great connection. At least these two people also have mastery of Qianye Manluo.
On Penglai Island, Qin Xiao learned from the Master Sanjue that Luo Yue knew how to make the Qianye Manluo poison and was even proficient in growing the poison. This was all taught by Qingzhou Haotian.
But Tang Rong was planted with the poison of Qianye Manluo by Mr. Da and was controlled by Mr. Da.
This strongly proves that both of them have mastered Qianye Manluo.
Qianye Manluo is a strange poison that originated from the Snowy Mountains and was later brought to the Tang Dynasty.
But this poison is too rare. He remembered that when he was in Xiling, Bai Jingzhai once said that only Mr. Da knew the cultivation method of Qianye Manluo, and he said it categorically, so Qin Xiao always thought that the cold poison in his body must be
Related to Mr. Big.
But now he already knows that in addition to Mr. Da, Qingzhou Haotian also mastered the cultivation method of Qianye Manluo and taught it to Luo Yue.
If only Mr. Da knows the cultivation method, how can Qingzhou Haotian know?
When he was on Penglai Island, Qin Xiao judged that the two people must have something to do with each other.
When Shen Xuangan said the three words "Mr. Da", Qin Xiao was shocked, but immediately thought, wasn't Xilin Khan controlled by the cold poison of Qianye Manluo? If Shen Xuangan was destined to be Mr. Da, then
It can be completely explained that Xilin Khan was planted with Qianyemanluo Cold Poison.
He had always wanted to find out the true identity of Mr. Da, but he had no useful clues. Today, he heard this man's name again from Shen Xuangan. He was excited, but he still asked calmly: "Who are you talking about?"
Mr. Big?”
"The owner of Wujian Pawnshop!" Shen Xuangan said: "There seems to be only one truly great gentleman in the world."
Qin Xiao frowned and said: "Shen Xuangan, you are a disciple of Tianzhai, how can you take orders from Mr. Da? Does Tao Zun know that you have changed your affiliation?"
"The general is wrong." Shen Xuangan sighed softly: "Master not only knows that I serve Mr. Da, but also... Master sent us to follow Mr. Da in the first place."
Qin Xiao was even more surprised. Only then did he realize that Mr. Da actually had such a close relationship with Dao Zun.
"We?" Qin Xiao said: "You mean you are not the only one who follows Mr. Da as a disciple of Tianzhai?"
Shen Xuangan nodded slightly but said nothing.
Qin Xiao was even more shocked.
He suddenly thought that when Tao Zun controlled the Forbidden Palace in Kyoto, there were only four major disciples among the Nine Birds of the Dao Sect. In addition to Suzaku, there were also three major disciples, Jin Wu, Bi Fang and Chong Ming Niao, who also participated in the change in Kyoto.
At that time, only Shangfu stayed on Penglai Island.
Counting this way, among the nine birds, only the five major disciples have appeared, while the whereabouts of the other four are unknown.
When Penglai Island was in danger, the four disciples were still missing and did not return to Penglai Island for reinforcements, which really made Qin Xiao feel a little strange.
Hearing what Shen Xuangan said at this time, my heart was trembling. Is it possible that the four disciples of Tianzhai whose whereabouts are unknown have been serving Mr. Da all this time?
He knew that Mr. Da must be a person with a very high background, otherwise he would never have been able to set up pawnshops in various places in the Tang Dynasty and establish a complete intelligence network.
The establishment of Wujian Pawnshop requires huge financial resources, and whether the people under the pawnshop are Ye Xiao or You Xiao, they are not ordinary people. It is definitely not something ordinary people can do to recruit so many talents.
He had never underestimated Mr. Da, but now he learned from Shen Xuangan that there were actually several Tianzhai disciples serving Mr. Da. Qin Xiao felt even more incredible. At this moment, he understood that although he had never underestimated Mr. Da
, but Mr. Big is actually stronger than he expected.
There are not many people in the world who can speak to the Grand Master, and it is even more unheard of for the Grand Master to send his disciples out to do their bidding.
"How many Tianzhai disciples are working for Mr. Da?" Qin Xiao asked: "Who is Mr. Da so sacred that even Dao Zun will send his own disciples to help him?"
Shen Xuangan shook his head and said: "I can't betray other people, but it is true. Apart from me, there are indeed Tianzhai disciples serving Mr. Da. But in fact, we don't know the true identity of Mr. Da."
"You don't know?" Qin Xiao sneered: "You serve him and you don't even know who he is?"
Shen Xuan sighed: "I know the general will not believe it, but everything I said is true. Back then, we were ordered to leave the island and obey orders under Mr. Da, but we have never seen Mr. Da's true face."
"Have you never seen his face, or have you never seen him?"
"Of course I have seen him in person." Shen Xuangan said: "But every time he appears, he wraps his body tightly in black robes, and wears a bronze mask. Even his voice when talking to us
, obviously it is not his original voice. This person is very careful about his true identity and does not want anyone to see the slightest flaw. If there is no order from the master, we will naturally not serve him, but since there is the order from the master,
Even if Mr. Big tells us to die, we can only obey."
Qin Xiao thought for a moment and asked, "Is he a boy or a girl?"
"It should be a man!"
Qin Xiao asked doubtfully: "What is should?"
"Because he has wrapped himself up, and every time we meet him, he will hide behind the screen." Shen Xuangan said: "We have never been closer than five steps away from him. The sound of his voice
He is indeed a man, but as I said, his voice has obviously changed. There are voice-changing drugs in the world. After taking them, you can change your voice. Men can speak women's voices, and women can also produce the same voice as men.
, so I can’t tell whether he is a boy or a girl just from his voice.”
Qin Xiao thought that Shen Xuangan's words were sincere.
In fact, there are many strange people and strange people in the world, and Qin Xiao also knows that there are too many incredible people and things in the world.
The art of disguise can not only change one's appearance, but also allow a man to turn into a woman, and it can also turn a woman into a man. Qin Xiao knows this very well.
Qin Xiao wouldn't find it strange if there were drugs in the world that could change voices.
"You were sent to Mr. Da, and he asked you to lurk in Black Mountain?" Qin Xiao asked: "What is the purpose of lurking in Black Mountain?"
Shen Xuangan said: "Mr. Big does things very strangely and unpredictable. It's hard for you to guess his thoughts. He will arrange a very ordinary identity for you and let you wait patiently for his orders. When you feel that he seems to have forgotten your
Sometimes, his instructions would suddenly appear. After I was assigned to work under him, I had nothing to do for a long time. He would regularly send me large sums of money, enough for me to eat, drink and have fun. Then he suddenly sent me to sneak into Montenegro.
After realizing that he had arranged everything, it became natural for me to go up the mountain to follow Zhou Hongji, and the people on the mountain could not see any flaws at all."
"Then what did he ask you to do after you went up the mountain?"
"There have been no instructions for many years." Shen Xuangan said with a bitter smile: "I have been on the mountain for many years. I even forgot that I was a disciple of Tianzhai and that I was serving Mr. Da. I only regarded myself as the third disciple of Montenegro.
Master." After a pause, he stared at Qin Xiao and said: "It wasn't until General General you led the troops out of the border, Mr. Da's order suddenly came, and he woke me up again, reminding me that I was just a nail he buried in the Black Mountain.