As soon as Leng Tingtao finished speaking, half of his slightly tall figure slowly emerged from behind the mahogany carved screen in the study room.
"Tingfeng?" Leng Tingtao looked startled, "Why are you back? Weren't you sent to Heishuimen by the leader?"
"Third brother, I, I was a little homesick, so I came back secretly."
"When?" Leng Tingtao frowned. He disobeyed the leader's order and left his post without permission. This was a serious crime within the sect. Even Leng Tingtao's younger brother would not be exempted from punishment.
"Two days ago."
"Nonsense!" Leng Tingtao scolded loudly. His younger brother was good at everything else. For example, he was born with a good skin and was good at making people happy. For this reason, he was quite popular with women. Although the road was a bit more difficult, he had also stumbled upon it. Xuan level means that the character is too weak and cannot bear the slightest hardship.
Compared with the Jincheng Sect, the conditions of the Black Water Sect are indeed much worse. It is normal to be lonely and hard. As the highest cultivation member in the family, Leng Tingtao's status is equivalent to half of the family head. He has always been doting on him. Now that he thinks about it, , I often regret it too late.
"It's only been a few days and you can't stand it any longer? Are you still homesick? Tell me the truth!"
"Yes...it was Su Ya who wrote to me and asked me to come back to see her."
"What?" Leng Tingtao couldn't sit still anymore, and his breath became disordered, "Where is she?"
"In Seventh Sister's boudoir."
"this……"
Leng Tingtao's thoughts were suddenly disturbed. Su Ya was the fourth daughter of the boss Su Liqing. She had always had a close relationship with her younger brother Leng Tingfeng. She also knew that the two might have been privately engaged for life, but the boss deliberately sent Leng Tingfeng away. The purpose of transferring them is to separate the two of them, reduce contact, and hope to downplay the matter.
Becoming an in-law to the Leng family actually has no disadvantages for the head of the family, Su Liqing. Leng Tingtao has never figured out why Su Liqing would be so taboo about this. What's more, Su Ya is a mortal, and marrying a Xuan-level monk is already a "high level". , In addition, Su Ya is only one of his six daughters, and she is not the eldest daughter.
Could it be that he was afraid that by giving birth to a monk heir, the power of the Jincheng Sect would fall into his hands?
No, that shouldn't be what he was worried about. Leng Tingtao suddenly realized that perhaps Su Liqing was worried about the six people who might become his son-in-law.
Judging from the current situation of the Jincheng Sect, the Leng family, the Zuo family, the Sun family and the newly emerged Liu family, because they all have prefecture-level monks, can be regarded as the four major families besides the head family. Once a daughter is married to these four families, Family, then, who will inherit the position of future leader, or the range of candidates who may inherit the position of leader in the dark, has been determined, and someone will soon emerge, in order to enhance their reputation, compete with the leader Su Liqing, This then weakens his prestige and threatens the Su family's status.
Of course, Su Liqing was not old. Although he no longer had a wife, his concubines still had the chance to give birth to male children. This may also be the main reason why he had been waiting and was unwilling to marry any of his daughters.
"Do you really like her?"
Leng Tingtao has never asked his brother such a question. In his opinion, although Su Ya is a mortal, he heard that she has been providing cultivation resources for his brother Leng Tingtao, or that his brother does not really love her, but just likes this. resources.
"Well. I only love her. Otherwise, I wouldn't risk being punished by the sect and come back to see her. We really love each other, third brother, please help us!"
"Can I trust you?" Leng Tingtao stared at his younger brother for a long time, until the other person couldn't help blinking, he took a deep breath and said in a commanding tone, "Go back to Heishuimen immediately."
"Third brother, me"
"immediately."
"Yes." Leng Tingfeng took two steps back. Although the third brother loved him, there were no rules in the family.
"I will send someone to send Su Ya away immediately. In a few days, when you return to Heishui Gate safely, I will formally mention your marriage to the head."
"But, no one said that the head would betroth her to..."
"Are you talking about me?" Leng Tingtao said, "Although I am the only monk in the sect who has returned from the canyon ruins, I have no interest in this marriage."
"Oh." Leng Tingfeng seemed relieved, as if he had avoided a life-and-death dilemma.
After sending away his younger brother Leng Tingfeng, Leng Tingtao thought for a long time in the study, and called several people close to the clan, and discussed it for two hours before leaving. At this point, Leng Tingfeng decided to send his younger brother and Su Ya away
I mentioned the matter to the headmaster Su Liqing to test the headmaster's attitude.
Whether it succeeds or not, the future path for the Leng family may be very different.
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Li Zong, Zhenwu City.
Chu Yiming was exhausted and had just returned from inspecting the spiritual sites of Zhoushan City. Like Dongbo City, the spiritual sites near these two cities were both of the second level. The spiritual sites of Dongbo City were the second-level high-grade ones, while the spiritual sites of Zhoushan City were of the second level.
They are second-level low-grade ones, and can be regarded as the two best quality among the five pieces of spiritual land that he is responsible for. In addition, the two have one thing in common, they are not far from the border of Qianshan Sect.
No news about Jiang Feng yet?
It is naturally inconvenient for Chu Yiming to inquire about this matter. This has nothing to do with him who is at the spiritual level. If he is noticed by interested people, he will be disturbed. He is still observing filial piety and it is inconvenient to leave Li Zong, but around him
He had secretly launched an investigation into the secret of the spiritual land, but he didn't have any clues in a short period of time.
There must be something wrong with Dongbo City.
This is not only because Jiang Feng mentioned this matter, but also because the mysterious Mr. Huang who communicated with him once warned him not to be curious about things he shouldn't know. The more this happens, the more it means there is something ulterior.
's secret.
All the information about the five spiritual lands he is responsible for is now neatly displayed in the study. He has detailed maps of the spiritual lands, annual output, distribution of mine sites, regulations, employment, supervision, past accidents, etc.
After checking them one by one, there is nothing unusual. Judging from the accounts, no one has enriched himself. After all, it is a second-level spiritual land, and the output is not much. If there is a giant rat who is greedy for ink, it can easily be stolen from the spiritual land.
The comparison between them shows the clues.
Chu Yiming decided to go there himself.
The reason why he went to Zhoushan City and three other first-order spiritual lands before was to create the illusion that he was just inspecting the sect's industry under his management with the intention of making some achievements. There was no special purpose.
Not only for Chu Yilin to see, but also for Mr. Huang.
Only by personal investigation can we detect some of the other party's intentions. At least, we can understand the extent to which the other party has penetrated the spiritual land.
Summoning Huang Dong, the steward, and several spiritual monks from the Zhao family, as well as more than a dozen spiritual "workers" assigned to him, Chu Yiming got on the official carriage in a high-profile manner,
Heading to Dongbo City.
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Chixiamen, Huiyao City.
Ye Mo was on an official mission in the name of his family for the first time. After returning to the family, he received extra care because of his outstanding Dharma form. His cultivation level had been raised to the fourth level of the spiritual level, and he was also entrusted with important tasks.
Responsible for part of the family business in Huiyao City. As one of the old families in Yanqiling, after the destruction of Yanqiling, the focus of the Ye family has shifted from Huangshui City to Huiyao City, and has become involved with the Zeng family of Chixiamen.
The relationship quickly recovered.
Ruyi Store.
Ye Mo followed the meeting place given by the second uncle, the patriarch of the clan, and came to the agreed-upon store. The purpose of coming here today was to negotiate a deal on elixirs. For the Ye family, the elixir business is traditional.
Business projects.
The store was not big and was not conspicuous in this bustling street. He and two young attendants entered the store, exchanged a few words as agreed, and then Ye Mo was led alone to a chic and elegant restaurant in the back hall.
In the meantime, I quietly sipped tea and waited for the manager of the store to meet me.
Soon, an old man with white beard and hair, who called himself Manager Zhou, pushed in the door. Judging from his cultivation level, he must be a Xuan level, but because they were talking about business cooperation, Ye Mo just bowed briefly.
He sat down again, took out a dozen detailed bills and contracts that he had already prepared, and presented them to the other party.
Manager Zhou briefly flipped through a few pages, then put the contract aside and looked at him kindly.
"Who are you, Ye Tianming?"
"It's my father."
"Oh?" Manager Zhou's expression changed slightly, "It turns out he's your nephew. I'm Wu Qing, a friend of your father's. It's a great thing to see an old friend today. Don't worry about the contract, there won't be any problems.
.but"
"Can you please speak?"
"I heard that your father has been killed, at the hands of those eagle dogs at Chixiamen."
"Yes, unfortunately he died at the hands of evil people."
"Hey, it's such a pity. Many of my old brothers and business partners also died at the hands of those villains from the Chixia Sect. Now, their bodies are still cold, and they still have to work here and pay taxes to the Chixia Sect. It's really shameful to think about it.
"Guanshi Zhou stroked his beard and casually played a barrier note, "My nephew, I have something that I don't know if you are interested in?"
"What's the matter?" Ye Mo couldn't help but secretly become alert when he saw this person playing the isolation note.
"I am currently working for a gang called 'Yuanshan'. The gang is currently recruiting people. Their members are all old people from Yanqiling. They have a sworn feud with Chixiamen. Since your father was killed by Chixia
Those who were harmed by Xiamen should join here like me to avenge your father."
"this……"
"What's the hesitation? Don't you want to avenge your father? And I heard that your second uncle was also secretly involved in this matter and joined the Yuanshan Gang. We will be brothers from now on, and we will naturally help you wash away your shame as soon as possible!"
"Don't talk nonsense!"
Ye Mo said sternly, "Second uncle treats me well, but he is different from my father. Every injustice has its own debtor. I saw it with my own eyes. It was Liu Zhengren from Chixiamen who killed my father. I will find him naturally."
Revenge. Today we are only talking about business. I’m afraid it’s not appropriate for you and me to talk about this, right?”
"Humph, you ungrateful person. I don't want to do business with people like you. How could Ye Tianming have a rebellious son like you! How can he rest in peace under the Nine Springs?" Manager Zhou was furious and seemed to be holding back.
The urge to take action.
"The deceased is gone." Ye Mo suddenly stood up, "What my second uncle said makes perfect sense. If Manager Zhou is not interested in cooperation, then I will leave today."
He opened the door directly, strode out of the private room, took two attendants with him, and went straight to the next place. There were people rubbing shoulders on the street, and it was the scorching sun. The three of them were soon sweating profusely.
After soaking his robes, Ye Mo stopped at a spiritual tea stall hanging with blue cloth banners. He took out a few ordinary silver coins and exchanged them for three bowls of iced herbal tea, one for each person. He soon felt refreshed.
"Boss, is there a convenient place to relieve yourself?"
"It's just around the corner in the alley!"
Ye Mo stood up and walked alone into the narrow alley. When he turned the corner, he found an abandoned house overgrown with weeds. The two attendants did not follow him. He caught a glimpse of a man in a maroon hat standing at attention in the corner.
After urinating there, he took a few steps forward and joined in.
"The next family can just deal with it normally. There will be a special test tomorrow. It's a honey trap." A reminder came from under the bamboo hat.
"Okay. Good job."
"As for the honey trap, do you want me, Wei Sha, to go for you? Your second uncle Ye Tianqiu is also in trouble. He has put in so many tests. How worried are you about you?"
"Because...he assassinated my father, and there will always be evil in his heart. But since I have already lost my way, he can't kill me openly in front of the clan elders." Ye Mo ignored his teasing, turned around, gathered his clothes, and whispered.
He said, "Brother Wei, help me continue to investigate. Apart from him, who else in the family is involved in this matter. When the time is right, I will eliminate them all. As for Liu Zhengren, I will tie him up sooner or later."
In front of my father’s grave, I personally let his head fall to the ground.”
After saying that, Ye Mo tidied up his clothes and left without looking back. When his breath was gone, the man who was wearing the bamboo hat put away the bamboo hat and turned around to see no one around. In the daytime, there was no one around.
The shape then became blurry, like an afterimage, falling on the wall and dissipating sadly, not at all like the original perfect spiritual level.
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Jiang Feng was not familiar with the situation at Luoyingmen, but he knew that if he wanted to return to Qianshan Sect from Luoyingmen, he would have to at least go north through Hanshan Sect. The road here was not smooth, so it was better to go south to Chixiamen and then go through the official road from Chixiamen.
Asayama Sect.
The distance between the two options is similar, but the latter can also pass through Pujiang Town and Beimu County. He plans to leave Jiang Zhiwen in Pujiang Town to continue his studies. As for picking up the Dharma, there is not so much time to stay at the moment. Zhengqi Alliance's auction
The date of the meeting is estimated to be coming soon. He must rush to Li Zong Zhenwu City as soon as possible, find Yu Xiaoman, and then go together. Of course, if she happens to be in Dayi County, it can save a lot of time, but
If that's the case, we won't be able to return to Luochuan.
Pros and cons.
As for Beimu County, he believed that the general elder Zheng Luda had negotiated specific terms with the Linglong Chamber of Commerce. Various matters in Beimu County should be started. Jiang Feng hoped to investigate one or two as soon as possible so that he could adopt corresponding strategies in the future to promote the development of Beimu County.
Prosperity, and as a result, further cooperation with Linglong Chamber of Commerce and Luoyingmen was achieved to jointly fight against Chixiamen's westward advance.
According to the established plan, Jiang Feng transformed into Jiang Xiaobai, safely walked south from Luoying Gate, entered Chixia Gate, then got into the caravan's carriage, and headed westward, arriving at Pujiang Town at dusk the next day.