Following the shouting, a little old man was seen quickly turning into a side street. He flashed to the door of a store and was about to get in. However, he suddenly sprained his foot inexplicably and let out an ooh.
Mr. Feng turned the corner and followed him: "You are so old, why are you still running so fast, and you are not afraid of dodging?"
Yang Tehong grinned: "It's been so many years since I sprained my ankle. I almost forgot what it feels like."
Mr. Feng: "You deserve it. I told you not to run but you still ran."
Old Man Yang: "Okay, you're awesome, you finally found me."
Mr. Feng looked up and said, "Hey, Lost Sheep Grocery Store, I have found your home! The police in the entire Dinghai District are looking for you. How dare you open your store opposite the police station?"
Old Man Yang: "Opening a store opposite the police station gives me a sense of security! They can look for me if they want. I haven't done anything bad anyway."
They were standing at the door of a store. The light box above the store door read the name "The Lost Sheep Grocery Store." Looking into the store through the glass door, there was the same plaque hanging inside.
Diagonally across the street from this shop is a police station under the jurisdiction of Dinghai Branch. The straight-line distance is only about fifty meters.
Go further along this street, turn right after about 400 meters, walk another 300 meters, pass an intersection and walk another 100 meters, you will find the Chunguang Banquet where Huazhenxing goes to eat every day.
The store is quite large, occupying three side-by-side street fronts, including the warehouse at the back and the second floor above. It feels a bit strange to have a grocery store in such an area.
The grocery store is not a small supermarket, but a bit like a handicraft exhibition hall. There are many museum shelves and Duobao boxes of different shapes in the room, displaying various objects, including many handicrafts from the Kingdom of Miles.
There is an Eight Immortals table in the center of the store. It looks very old, but it feels quite new. The two sat down at the table, Old Yang made a pot of tea, and Mr. Feng said: "Not only the police are looking for you now,
The Kunlun factions are also looking for you!"
Old Man Yang took a sip of tea: "What are they looking for me for?"
Mr. Feng: "Don't you know what you did?"
Old Man Yang: "Kunlun League is not a gangster, and Zhiweilou is not a gangster shop. I am a normal customer and I take care of business every day. Is there something wrong with taking care of it?"
Mr. Feng: "How are you normal?"
Old Man Yang: "I haven't shown any cultivation. I'm just an ordinary person. If I have picky tastes, I'm not asking for trouble, right?"
Mr. Feng: "Your two months really don't count. If you hadn't finished the last dish on the last day, you would have left that table that couldn't be wiped clean!"
Old Man Yang slapped his thigh: "Look, look, I say every day that their tables are not clean, and many waiters refuse to accept it. Now let's give it a try."
Mr. Feng: "The head of Haitian Valley can't clean the table. Do you want to tell me that this is a normal person's method?"
Old Man Yang: "It turns out that the cleaner who cleans my table every day is the head of Haitian Valley? Yangyuan Valley, Haitian Valley, the names have the same style. No wonder, they are so destined!"
Mr. Feng: "The sea and sky in the Haitian Valley refer to the desolation of the desert on earth, while the Yangyuan in the Yangyuan Valley condenses the essence of vitality. How is it the same?"
Old Man Yang: "It all occupies the character Gu!"
Mr. Feng: "With your old cultivation status, isn't it too cheap to do this?"
Old Man Yang: "What's the price? I paid for every meal!"
Mr. Feng stopped messing around with him and said directly: "When Pan Cai gathered those monks from Dingfengtan and went to Jili Country to find the Dingfeng Pan, they were recruited by Yangyuan Valley.
After they decided to stay in Yangyuan Valley, they all returned to Dongguo for a few months to deal with matters here.
There are a few people, mainly Pan Cai. After returning to the East Kingdom, they planned to contact the casual cultivators they had made friends with on weekdays and join Yangyuan Valley to increase their momentum, but in the end, no one was pulled away..."
Old Man Yang took over and said: "And even the news of Yangyuan Valley has not spread. Was it the Kunlun League that stopped it? Or someone instructed the top brass of the Kunlun League to stop this and block the news.
Not many people can do this, and they can do it without anyone noticing. Even Pan Cai and the others are wondering why it was so unfortunate that no one could be contacted during that time?"
Mr. Feng: "At that time, Yangyuan Valley was still a grassroots team. If Pan Cai and the others were to bring a group of casual cultivators there, they would inevitably overwhelm the guests."
Old Man Yang calmly took a sip of tea and said, "Actually, there's no need to worry. No matter how many people they bring over, the kind of thing you mentioned won't happen."
Mr. Feng: "With you guys here, of course the scene can be controlled. But why let those wandering cultivators go all the way, be led astray first, and then be dealt with by you?"
Pan Cai is selfish, but who in the world is not selfish? Selfishness is not ambition, people can learn and grow. If he can successfully integrate into Yangyuan Valley, it will not be a bad thing.
But if he is allowed to pull over a group of people and gather power in Yangyuan Valley, it will inevitably give rise to the Tian family's desire to replace Qi. It is clear that this kind of thing can not happen, so why let it happen? "
Old Man Yang: "Xiaohua also felt it, so he kept Pan Cai and his group away from the core, and sent them to the Luoba Alliance to work as bodyguards for Luochaide."
Mr. Feng sighed: "Xiaohua is actually wrong to do this. He is just being clever."
Old Man Yang said calmly: "Who has never been clever? Think about your own time! Who can never make mistakes and make all decisions so perfect?"
Mr. Feng: "If Pan Cai had actually recruited a large number of Kunlun monks to join Yangyuan Valley, the problem would have become complicated, and it would have been difficult for him to take the wrong path.
If he couldn't do it, he would stay in Yangyuan Valley to witness what Hua Zhenxing had done, and there would be a chance to wake up. But I didn't expect that Xiaohua would let him go again, and it was inevitable that things would get worse after he left.
Far.
I instructed the Kunlun Alliance to block the news of Yangyuan Valley because many conditions were not mature at that time.
Xiaohua underestimated the appeal of Yangyuan Valley, and many casual cultivators would be interested in it. Some small sects, such as Fanglongguan, might be able to cook it in one pot if they put in a little effort.
But in that case, it seems that Yangyuan Valley is developing rapidly, but it is inevitable that everyone has their own thoughts and it is difficult to work together, and they can only spend a lot of energy on internal integration.
Xiaohua's goal is not to form a large gang. When he discovers that Yangyuan Valley has turned into a large gang, he will have a headache, and what he really wants to do will be delayed.
Moreover, Yangyuan Valley’s promotion of Yangyuan Technique in the Kingdom of Jili will indeed be questioned. If the momentum is too great and directly affects the Kunlun cultivation world, the situation will not be easy to deal with."
Old Man Yang: "So, I have to thank you for Xiaohua! But that was two years ago, and now the situation has changed.
Comprehensive cooperation between the Kilili Kingdom and the Dong Kingdom is a national development strategy. Even if Yangyuan Valley does not want to deal with the Kunlun Alliance, various relationships will inevitably arise.
At least there is an explanation from Gambistine, but the Kunlun League doesn’t even have an explanation now.”
Mr. Feng: "I also asked Xiaohua a question. After waiting for more than two years, he finally remembered to study abroad in Dongguo in person, and he finally came to his senses.
If he doesn't come by himself, should we let those die-hards from the Kunlun League who claim to be experts from outside the world come over to pay their respects? If we only listen to rumors, the misunderstanding may become even deeper. Only he himself can resolve this situation."
Old Man Yang caught a key word and asked: "Those old stubborns in the Kunlun League who claim to be outsiders? They are very resentful after hearing this, but as far as I know, the leader of the Kunlun League was taught by you.
apprentice!"
Feng Junzi glared and said, "So what if I didn't teach you well, don't you accept it?" Then he shook his head and said, "Ishiye, the leader of the alliance, does things reassuringly and can reproduce the achievements of his ancestors and stabilize the situation of the two Kunlun.
Back then, when he saw that a great chaos was about to break out, he could no longer suppress it by relying on Zheng Sect alone. He had to unite the east and west Kunlun factions to re-establish an alliance, and he lived up to his high expectations.
But the problems that monks have always had since ancient times gradually developed after he became the leader of the Kunlun Alliance, and he became a conservative leader.
If he only repeats the achievements of his ancestors without thinking about surpassing their predecessors' achievements, how can he revitalize the future situation? No matter how talented he is, can he surpass the ancestor Zhengyi who lived thousands of years ago?
I was very dissatisfied when he moved the Kunlun League Liaison Headquarters from Feishui Zhiwei Building back to Wucheng Zhiwei Building. The Sanmeng Sect and the Zhengyi Sect are both in Wucheng, so close to their own dojo and the largest sect in the world.
, what’s the intention?
Do you still want to go back to the old path, play the role of a detached master, and rely on his Sanmeng Sect and Zhengyi Sect to settle all matters of practice and behavior as a monk?
It was not easy for me to interfere at that time. After all, he was already the leader of the alliance, so he could still decide on these matters. But later he wanted to move the Kunlun Alliance liaison headquarters to a place like Xumi Cave, and I couldn’t help it anymore..."
Yang Tehong smiled and interjected: "He was beaten, right? I've heard about it too."
Mr. Feng: “How did you hear about this?”
Yang Tehong: "If you want others to be ignorant, you have to do nothing yourself. Since you are so dissatisfied, why did you support him to become the leader of the Kunlun Alliance in the first place? Is it just to favor your own disciple?"
Mr. Feng asked back: "Don't you protect your apprentice? Then why are you sitting here now? There was someone more talented than him at the beginning, but unfortunately he took the wrong path and made a mistake that deserved his death.
In comparison, Ishino is the best choice. I cannot say that he is the most suitable, but there is no one more suitable than him. He has also done a good job, we can't just talk about the shortcomings."
Old Man Yang: "I heard that among those young people, there is another outstanding one, known as Canglang Hero, who has inherited the position of head of Haitian Valley."
Mr. Feng shook his head: "Yu Cangwu? Haitiangu is an ascetic sect, and there is nothing wrong with being an ascetic monk, but his temperament is too relaxed, and although his qualifications and talents are excellent, he is still a little behind.
Ishino, I think, is a bit stupid, but his qualifications are very good. The disciples I teach are confident that their cultivation will not be inferior to others. Moreover, he is a direct descendant of the founder of Shoichi, and he can get all kinds of sects.
I highly recommend it and Zhengyimen will also strongly support it.
As for Haitian Valley, it is located in the remote northwest. It has not had many contacts with various factions in the Central Plains since ancient times. Its inheritance is weak and the people are sparse, so it is difficult to gain recognition from everyone."
Old Man Yang snorted out of breath: "Are you talking about family background? The first generation leader of the two Kunlun alliances was Patriarch Zhengyi. After a thousand years, he rebuilt the Kunlun Alliance and then helped his descendants to become the alliance leaders? Are there any nobles among the monks?
What’s the difference from civilians?”
Mr. Feng: "That's not the case, but Yu Cangwu is indeed not as good as Shiye, and you can't open your eyes and tell lies. What's more, the priority at that time was to prevent the world from chaos, and Shiye was more likely to gain support from various factions, especially those from West Kunlun.
Approved.”
Old Man Yang: "The main reason is that Zhengyimen supports Ishino, right? After all, you still compromised."
Mr. Feng: "It can't be said to be a compromise, it can only be said to be an agreement. I have negotiated with the real Shoumasa, and his plan to steal his apprentice failed. After all, Ishino did not join the Shoichi sect, but started his own sect.
, that’s why the Three Dreams Sect came into being.”
Old Man Yang: "If that's the case, then why are you dissatisfied?"
Mr. Feng: "Isn't it normal to have some opinions? Who doesn't have shortcomings? Things in the world are not always as desired. Things are always developing and people need to grow."
Old Man Yang laughed: "You are talking about yourself!"
Mr. Feng: "I also need to grow up. You are already so old, aren't you also growing up?"
Old Man Yang: "You might as well admit that you were very naive back then."
Mr. Feng: "What's wrong with childishness? Who doesn't have the right to be childish? No matter how old some people are, they still go to be nightclub princes!"
Old Man Yang: "What are you talking about? Weren't you just talking about Yu Cangwu? You said that Haitian Valley is located in a remote location, has a weak inheritance, has little contact with Kunlun sects, and has little influence.
Hearing this, those who didn’t know thought it was some wild temple in the wilderness. But as far as I know, Haitian Valley is the inheritance of the ancient Five Views Village. It not only has a long history, but also has a close relationship with you."
Mr. Feng: "It has nothing to do with me, at least it has nothing to do with me personally. But when you look into it like this, I also feel very puzzled. Wuguanzhuang was originally a happy school, so how come today's Haitian Valley has become an ascetic school?"
Old Man Yang: "The sect's inheritance will evolve, just like people will change. Take you for example, do you still feel that many things you did back then were naive and your knowledge was very shallow?"
Mr. Feng smiled: "A gentleman is happy when he hears it. I can hear it. You are always praising me for my continuous growth and progress."
Old Man Yang: "You are so shameless and realistic. I won't talk about you, but also the head of Haitian Valley."
Mr. Feng frowned and said, "Why do you keep mentioning Yu Cangwu?"
Old Man Yang: "Because I have been cleaning my table for two months, and I will come to see Xiaohua tomorrow!"
Mr. Feng: "That's not the one you recruited. It's not good to recruit anyone, but it's Xiaohua who recruited Yu Cangwu? Let's get down to business, what kind of drama do you always sing?
This is a question I gave Xiaohua. I asked Xiaohua to solve it himself, but you stretched out your hand. It was obviously a community table tennis match, but a player from the national team suddenly came to disrupt the game. Isn't this cheating?"
Old Man Yang said dissatisfied: "Community table tennis competition? Who came up with this question, and what level of player are you? You are allowed to bully my child, but the adults in the child's family are not allowed to come forward?"
This sentence made Mr. Feng choke. He stared at Old Man Yang for a long time before saying: "That's it."
Old man Yang Shi Shiran picked up the teacup and said, "That's enough. I've defeated you by one move, right?"
Mr. Feng: "I admit that you are the master this time."
Old Man Yang: "Just admit it."
Mr. Feng: "Even if you are superior, I have to remind you. You helped Xiaohua break the game this time, but it does not mean that all Kunlun monks will like Xiaohua."
Old Man Yang: "You don't need to remind me about this kind of thing. Xiaohua himself should know very well. He didn't get to this level in vain."
Mr. Feng stood up to say goodbye. Old Man Yang was there with a teacup in his hands, a proud smile on his face, and then suddenly frowned slightly. He always felt that something was wrong. When he raised his head again, his beard was blowing with anger.
"Feng, why are your hands so thin?"
I saw that on the plaque hanging in the middle of the store, "The Lost Sheep Grocery Store on the Cross Road", someone had added two words, written above the original line like a revised draft, and then inserted it to indicate a check mark, and changed it to
It became a "grocery store that repairs the sheep after a wrong road".
At the same time, less than a kilometer away in the lobby on the first floor of the Spring Festival Banquet, at a small table by the window, Niu Yiping said with an apologetic expression: "Director Hua, now that all the Kunlun factions have heard about this, I
It’s impossible even if there are clues…”
Hua Zhenxing waved his hand and said, "I understand what Teacher Niu means. I come to the Chunguang Banquet every day to eat. It is an open behavior. It is not a secret."
Niu Yiping: "Let me ask in advance, will you come for dinner tomorrow?"
Hua Zhenxing: "I will come again at noon tomorrow."
Niu Yiping: "Actually, I'm not the only one who noticed your behavior in the past few days. Someone has already asked me about your identity, and I introduced you truthfully.
You said you would come again at noon tomorrow, so let’s set it at noon tomorrow and someone will come here to find you.”
Hua Zhenxing: "Who are they?"
Niu Yiping: "There will be only one person tomorrow at noon, the head of Haitian Valley, Canglang hero Yu Cangwu..."
Hua Zhenxing: "Why did he come first and he was the only one?"
Niu Yiping: "You don't know, right? The master in charge of Wucheng Zhiwei Building in the past few months is Yu Daxia. Your boss, Mr. Yang, has chosen the scene that Yu Daxia sees."
Hua Zhenxing: "It's just a normal meal, it doesn't count as a provocation."
Niu Yiping: "What you said makes sense, so no one made things difficult for Mr. Yang at that time. But after your behavior here was discovered, the nature was different. This clearly revealed your identity as a monk.
I hope you can explain it clearly to Daxia Yu when he comes tomorrow. Daxia Yu’s attitude is very important, because colleagues from all factions will also be watching."
Hua Zhenxing: "Thank you, Teacher Niu, for reminding me. I owe you a big favor this time!"
Hua Zhenxing already understood why Old Man Yang assigned him such a strange task, and also knew what Old Man Yang had done in Wucheng Zhiwei Building to lure people to him.
In the eyes of the major cultivation and inheritance sects, Yang Tehong's identity is equivalent to the "Supreme Elder" of Yangyuan Valley, and his status is equivalent to the sect leader or valley master, and he should be responsible for anything.
Many people don't quite understand the concept of "general person in charge" and only think of it as the person with the most power. In fact, it literally means the person who is responsible for everything that happens.
If you can't take responsibility or can't bear the responsibility, don't stay in that position. What else can Hua Zhenxing do? Just show them off, this is a good opportunity to contact Kunlun monks from all walks of life.
He went back to school in the afternoon to continue his classes, and had dinner at the Spring Festival Banquet in the evening. He ordered the same dish. There were many guests at the Spring Festival Banquet that night, and even the tables in the lobby were full. The waiter had no time to chat with Huazhenxing.
A private conversation.
This situation is rare in normal times. When the Spring Banquet has the most guests, the private rooms are often fully booked, but the tables in the lobby are always available. Today is not a special day. How can business be so good?
After Hua Zhenxing entered the door, he scanned it with his spiritual consciousness. The private rooms upstairs were quite empty, but the lobby on the first floor was full. This was a bit abnormal.
It's not entirely accurate to say that it's full. There happens to be an empty table, which is the window seat where Hua Zhenxing sat at noon. It's also the table he's used to sitting at these days. It's even more amazing that this seat is still reserved for him.
It's not normal anymore.
After Hua Zhenxing arrived, all the tables in the lobby were full, but it was not noisy or chaotic at all. Hua Zhenxing knew in his heart that many of the guests here should be monks from various Kunlun sects, and they came to see the situation after hearing the news.
It was time to test his psychological quality. Hua Zhenxing ordered another dish and finished dinner normally. When he paid and left, no one came to say hello to him, and he couldn't take the initiative to greet strangers.
Before going to bed at night, Hua Zhenxing received another call from Wang Fengshou and heard the "unfortunate" news that Qiao Shagao had died.