Chapter five hundred and ninety fifth strange move
When Murong Fu saw her tired appearance, he couldn't help but secretly regret that he should have gone with Xiao Zhao last night. His face was full of distress, "You silly girl, how can you be so tired all night? No matter how important Xiake Island is, it's not as important as
My Xiao Zhao is important. If this tires you out, where can I find another Xiao Zhao?"
Although Murong Fu said such love words often, Xiao Zhao was still moved every time he heard them say it, but his face looked like he was hesitant to speak, and there was even a deep look in his eyes.
Guilt.
"What's wrong?" Murong Fu was slightly stunned and asked.
"No...it's nothing!" Xiao Zhao hurriedly concealed the guilt in his eyes, "Maybe he's a little tired."
"This girl actually has her own little secret." Murong Fu muttered secretly in his heart, but with a calm expression on his face, he said warmly, "Then you go and rest for a while first, we will set off at noon."
After Xiao Zhao fell asleep, Murong Fu immediately went out and came to Luoying Pavilion.
It was early in the morning, and there were not many guests in the restaurant, but the shopkeeper was already waiting in front of the counter. When he saw Murong Fu coming in, his face was slightly happy, and he hurriedly stepped forward and bowed respectfully.
As soon as Murong Fu saw him, his face darkened slightly, "As the only steward of the Crystal Palace within a hundred miles of the waiting room, you actually don't even know about such a big thing as welcoming guests to Xiake Island?"
"This..." The shopkeeper was stunned for a moment, and then his face changed drastically. His knees softened and he knelt on the ground, "You are wronged, young master!"
"Hmph!" Murong Fu snorted coldly. If this person hadn't flattered him so much yesterday, he would have killed him with one palm. At that moment, he also asked coldly, "Tell me what grievances you can have.
"
The shopkeeper's body was shaking like chaff, but he said quickly, "About half a month ago, I received three messages about Xiake Island, one of which was from the chief helmsman of Central Guizhou Road.
One is from the helmsman of Guangzhou Mansion, and the last one is a threat from an unknown source. They all want to be young and are not allowed to spy on Xia Ke Island."
"Oh?" Murong Fu couldn't help being slightly startled, "Two orders and one threat?"
"Yes!" Seeing that Murong Fu's tone was a little relaxed, the shopkeeper immediately felt relieved and explained, "Some time ago, many martial arts people did come to Houjianji, including many well-known people in the world, and the little ones
I guessed that the people from Xiake Island must have boarded the ship nearby, but they don’t know the specific information and don’t dare to inquire without permission.”
"This way..." Murong Fu murmured, his face changing, and he remained silent for a long time.
The chief rudder of Qianzhong Road and the rudder of Guangzhou Prefecture mentioned by the shopkeeper are actually the forces that the Crystal Palace belongs to. The organizational structure of the Crystal Palace is quite simple. Under the Crystal Palace headquarters, according to the administrative divisions of the 15th Kaiyuan Road of the Tang Dynasty, there are
Fifteen chief helmsmen are responsible for the affairs of each area. Under the general helmsman, there is a helmsman position according to the current state. He is responsible for summarizing the news in the area under his jurisdiction and passing it on to the chief helmsman in different categories. Finally,
It was reported back to Yanziwu that under the helmsman, he was in charge.
In addition, the Crystal Palace is divided into two palaces: the inner palace and the inner palace. The inner palace is the real core of the Crystal Palace. Its members are all elites secretly cultivated by the Murong family over the years, while the disciples in the outer palace are a bit mixed. Most of them are local gangsters and unemployed.
The importance of homeless people and even wealthy businessmen cannot be underestimated.
The fifteen chief helmsmen and helmsmen mentioned before are all served by inner palace disciples, and the stewards below the helmsman are mostly served by outer palace disciples selected locally.
However, despite the simple structure of the Crystal Palace, the layout of the "Fifteen Kaiyuan Dao" is so large that it covers almost the entire world. Murong Fu's ambition is evident. Of course, the development time of the Crystal Palace is still short, and it basically extends beyond the boundaries of the Song Dynasty.
The sub-rudders in many areas are still empty.
What makes Murong Fu puzzled at this moment is why the chief rudder of Qianzhong Road and the rudder of Guangzhou Prefecture issued such an order, and it coincided with the unknown threat. As for that threat, except for Xiake Island, no one else
Don't do what he wants.
"Sir, I'm really unjust." Seeing Murong Fu's silence, the shopkeeper said aggrievedly that he didn't trust him.
"Well, since it's an order from the summit, I can't blame you for this," Murong Fu waved his hand, his face softening slightly, "But I'm about to go to sea today, and I have a few things to tell you."
The shopkeeper, as if he had been granted amnesty, hurriedly kowtowed, "Sir, please tell me, I will go through fire and water without hesitation."
"There is no need for you to go through fire and water," Murong Fu glared at him angrily and said, "From now on, you will prepare a large ship that can go to sea and be on standby at any time. If two months pass and I haven't come back, you will mobilize manpower.
Go out to sea to search, and send a message to the Crystal Palace headquarters at the same time. You don’t have to wait for me anymore. The secret word for sending the message is..."
Murong Fu whispered in the shopkeeper's ear for a while. Shopkeeper Weiwei nodded, but the look on his face kept changing. He had a feeling that something big was about to happen, and he could hardly breathe.
"As long as you do these few things well, becoming an inner palace disciple will be just around the corner." After Murong Fu finished speaking, he added a slightly encouraging sentence.
The shopkeeper was as excited as if he had been shot. You must know that the treatment of the disciples in the inner palace and the disciples in the outer palace are very different. If nothing else, he can also get a glimpse of the magical skills that come and go.
Second, although he himself is older and may not be able to learn any martial arts, his descendants can.
As noon approached, Murong Fu took Xiao Zhao to the secret dock of Xiake Island to welcome guests on time. When they arrived at the mountain col, they discovered that Zhao Min was already waiting here.
Dressed in gray linen clothes, with a bun on her head, a bag on her shoulder, and a long sword in her hand, she was dressed like a poor scholar. Even so, Zhao Min's fair and flawless skin was illuminated by the sun.
, haloed with a layer of soft honey light, looking delicate and elegant, especially pure and simple.
Murong Fu was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "It's really hard for you. Actually, you don't have to wrong yourself so much. We are here as guests, not as thieves."
"Bah, it's so unpleasant!" Zhao Min spat. Although Murong Fu's words were unintentional, they were a bit harsh to her ears. She immediately raised her sleeves and robe, "I rose from the grassland.
What kind of hardships have I never experienced? It’s not like some people who are pampered and well-fed, but they always do things that ruffians would do.”
Murong Fu was not angry either. He glanced around and saw a large ship parked on the pier not far away. It had a small head and a pointed bottom. It was more than ten feet long, more than three feet high and two feet wide.
"What a big boat." Murong Fu looked at the big boat in front of him in surprise.
Zhao Min was stunned for a moment, and then looked at Murong Fu with disdain, as if "You really have never seen the world." Even Xiao Zhao also looked at Murong Fu with a slightly strange look.
"I...am I wrong?" Murong Fu asked, feeling a little uncomfortable when the two women looked at him.
"It's a good thing that you are still from the Song Dynasty." Zhao Min sneered, "The Song Dynasty is not as good as others, but when it comes to ingenuity and ingenuity, your Song Dynasty is the most powerful, and this shipbuilding is no exception."
Murong Fu was startled for a moment, then turned to look at Xiao Zhao. Xiao Zhao nodded and said, "Yes, sir, the official ships of the Song Dynasty are much larger than this. I'm afraid they are more than thirty feet long. This is only what ordinary people can do."
Passenger ship used.”
After hearing what the two women said, Murong Fu blushed slightly and coughed dryly, "Of course I know this. I'm just wondering where Xiao Zhao found such a big boat."
However, his explanation was obviously a bit weak, and Zhao Min would not let go of this opportunity to beat the drowned dog, and said disdainfully, "If you haven't seen it before, you haven't seen it before. What are you talking about?"
Murong Fu smiled coquettishly and was about to say a few words of defense. The next moment, his eyes suddenly turned and he looked at a hillside on the right side of the pier. He shouted, "Whoever is there, get out!"
Zhao Min's expression suddenly changed slightly, and he turned around silently.
Not long after, a burst of clear and hearty laughter rang out, "Hahaha, little friend Murong, long time no see, why are you still so angry!"
Then Pasiba walked out in a golden monk's robe. He always had that faint smile on his face. After seeing it, people felt relaxed and comfortable, as if all their worries had disappeared.
Murong Fu's face darkened and he turned to look at Zhao Min, his meaning was self-evident.
Zhao Min didn't know why Pa Siba, who had promised to stay far behind him, suddenly appeared and wanted to explain a few words, but when he opened his mouth, nothing came out.
"You don't have to embarrass the little princess!" Ba Siba said with a smile, "I came here without permission because my hands were itchy."
"Haha, good, very good!" A sneer appeared on Murong Fu's face. He had always regarded his defeat at the hands of Pa Siba last time as a shame, and today he finally had the opportunity to pull out this thorn.
But when Ba Siba saw his appearance, he frowned slightly and said meaningfully, "My little friend is too concerned about gains and losses, and his desire to win is too strong. Even if he condenses his true energy and becomes proficient, it will be difficult for him to reach the peak."
Murong Fu shook his head and said, "Thank you, Master, for your advice. However, I am still young. If I don't show my sharpness, what's the point of traveling in the world?"
Pasiba's face looked peaceful, he slowly raised his right hand, lightly touched his thumb and middle finger, and remained silent.
Everyone looked at it inexplicably, but the next moment, a strange scene appeared. They saw a golden light slowly shining on the fingertips of Basiba's right hand. The golden light was very soft. After a slight change, it actually turned into a flower.
The shape is full, like a full moon, surrounded by golden light, as if it is surrounded by auspicious aura.
Murong Fu was immediately shocked. He had never heard of such an internal force transforming into a physical form. Immediately, the Beiming Divine Art was operating to the extreme, and all his true energy was ready to go out, and he was fully alert.
What surprised him was that Pasiba didn't say a word and just held up the illusory flower without any sign of making any move.
Just when he was a little impatient, Xiao Zhao's melodious voice rang out, "The World-Honored One held flowers in front of the crowd at the Lingshan meeting. Everyone was silent at the time, except for the Venerable Kassapa who smiled. This is
In the Central Plains Zen lineage, the master practices the Tantric method of the Western Regions. When did he switch to the Zen sect? And the master compares himself to the World Honored One, doesn’t he feel a little arrogant?”