There are no twists and turns in the secret passage under the secret door.
Jiang Yichen can walk down the steps without Luo Piaoling leading the way.
The stone steps are not long, only twenty-four, and are no more than ten feet deep, so they are only an ordinary depth.
Both stone walls are polished fairly smooth, and a small pier about the length of a hand is embedded at a height of seven feet in the middle of the left-hand side.
The light emitted by the luminous pearls the size of pigeon eggs on the pier can cover the entire staircase.
There are multiple finger-thick air vents on the ceiling and corners to keep the air flowing up and down.
The next journey is about 20 feet long, all with similar layouts. Overall, although it is not as ingenious as the Wudang Secret Cave created by the Tianji Sect, every detail is designed and every resource is used just right.
Not long after, Jiang and Luo came to a doorway.
Jiang Yichen's eyes were the first to pass through the door, but his steps were paused.
The brilliance of the night pearl behind the doorway has been replaced by candlelight. It is easy to see that the space inside is spacious and there are tables and chairs.
Not surprisingly, this is the biggest secret in Tingyu Pavilion, a secret room hidden underground and a secret meeting hall.
Behind him, Luo Piaoling seemed to have seen through his thoughts and said: "You and I have not seen each other for five years, and Tingyu Pavilion has only existed for five years. Naturally, we can't talk about any background, let alone any important treasures or great secrets in the pavilion."
pungent."
Jiang Yichen quickly understood the deep meaning of his words and couldn't help but shake his head and smile bitterly: "But people in the world only want to believe what they believe, and they will even fly into the flames for it."
"It is undeniable that desire can indeed push the world forward." Luo Piaoling stepped forward and stood side by side with Jiang Yichen, but kept looking forward. "It's just that when one's personal ambition is too inflated and contradicts or even runs counter to what the world wants, the consequences will be
The result is not only destruction, but also destruction!"
Jiang Yichen said: "So, Tingyu Pavilion is not only listening to the rain, but also calling in strong winds and heavy rains to extinguish and drown the untimely fire of desire before it has enough energy to burn the sky and destroy the earth."
Luo Piaoling laughed, put his arm around Jiang Yichen's shoulders, and led him into the door.
The meeting hall is square and square. Except for where Jiang Yichen entered, there are stone caves on the other three sides, which can be said to be connected in all directions.
There were already more than ten people waiting in the meeting hall. It was obvious that when Luo Piaoling walked down the secret passage, he knocked on the stone wall several times to notify everyone to come here for a while.
The visitor was a visitor. Although Jiang Yichen's name was unknown in Tingyu Pavilion, not everyone had seen Jiang Yichen's face. Therefore, Luo Piaoling was the first to introduce him to everyone.
Then he introduced everyone present to Jiang Yichen one by one.
They are Meng Chaoge, Shi Zhonghuo, Ji Zhe, Guan Dadao, Feipiao, Si'er, Piaoying, Aban, Raven, Dongqing and Lu Feng.
Meng Chaoge, the nominal master of the pavilion who is much ridiculed by people in the world, Shi Zhonghuo, whose identity as a housekeeper is better than that of the first elder, and Guan Dadao, the second elder who sharpens his sword all day long but has only a few swords, when they first went to Juyuan to seek refuge with their old man.
, these three people had a few more words of experience and care for the immature young man who was new to the world. Perhaps it was these trivial kindnesses that allowed the young swordsman to draw his sword for the first time when he re-entered the world, helping to resolve the crisis.
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However, there was little direct communication between them. Except for Shi Zhonghuo expressing his affection for Jiang Yichen with a few words of praise, Meng Chaoge and Guan Dadao were only polite greetings and did not show any closeness.
In comparison, Ji Zhe, who was the first protector of Tingyu Pavilion and had successfully escaped from Jinzhou City with the help of Jiang Yichen in the past, behaved much more familiarly, and his seemingly careless polite greetings actually made Jiang Yichen put down.
A bit reserved.
Feipiao, Si'er, Piaoying and Jiang Yichen met at Yanhui Inn in Xijiang County. Jiang Yichen had just sneaked into the Nether Sect not long ago. After the two parties exchanged information, Feipiao and others sold Jiang Yichen a favor and temporarily evacuated to Xijiang County.
It was with this "credit" that Jiang Yichen was recognized by Ye Shang and was able to enter the Tomb of Ten Thousand Poisons to practice Thousand Spiders and Ten Thousand Poison Techniques and Yin Feng Technique.
After that, Jiang Yichen and Feipiao also escorted the Niu family's father and daughter to Medicine Valley, and together they survived the Ningting Terrace disaster, and their friendship deepened a lot. Feipiao, who was usually depressed since the deaths of Mu Shang and Xiao Yan'er, also disappeared for a long time.
smiled.
Another thing worth mentioning is that Piao Ying, who is considered the number one master in Tingyu Pavilion, does not have any position, while Si'er, who has few martial arts but is an ordinary person with a sweet voice, is the dignified fourth guardian.
When Luo Piaoling introduced the two of them, Piaoying didn't even bother to cast a look. It must have been the best way to greet Jiang Yichen by letting him go in the courtyard, but Si'er called him "Little Yichen" attentively.
, making Jiang Yichen quite uncomfortable.
Aban and Jiang Yichen became friends because of rescuing Murong Jing. Their brother Xie Yongchang died in the battle of Longyuan Gorge, so they resolutely joined Tingyuge. Now they are the fourth elders. Ning Kuang followed Luo Piaoling from Tianya Town to the Central Plains.
, I learned a lot of skills from this swordsman.
It is no secret in Tingyu Pavilion that Jiang Yichen is too drunk, but Abban, who is as good at drinking as he is at dancing with a sword, is not alienated in the slightest, and remains as enthusiastic as ever.
The remaining three people had never met Jiang Yichen before today, and Luo Piaoling also introduced them emphatically.
The Eighteen Shadow Riders are a group of deadly evil ghosts who are rumored to have personally caused the Xunfeng Valley massacre. Jiang Yichen did some detailed investigation when he was a member of the Nether Sect's Black Wuchang. He has learned about the outstanding achievements of this group under General Shi in the past.
The mysterious master who is invincible is admirable but also fearful.
Today, the Eighteen Cavalry are still headed by Raven, imitating the special military system of the Shi Family Army, and mainly take orders from the two pavilion masters to cooperate with Tingyu Pavilion.
In the military, more emphasis is placed on how many military achievements have been achieved than on boasting about one's abilities. He can not only turn the tide on the Ning Terrace, but also dares to wander alone and cause chaos in the land where jackals, tigers and leopards are entrenched. Jiang Yichen is also known as a hero in the hearts of the Eighteen Cavaliers.
When they first met a man with great military achievements, Raven gave him a rare salute of hands. Even though it was serious and formal, with a hint of military salute, it actually showed his respect for Jiang Yichen.
On the day of the Hundred Flowers Conference, Dong Qing, who also represented the Four Seas Soul Searching Palace in the battle for the leader of the martial arts alliance, had nowhere to go because "that group" took advantage of the void in the defense to eradicate Soul Searching Palace, which was once a powerful force in the Four Seas, overnight.
As a lonely man, he secretly accompanied Luo Piaoling and Meng Chaoge to the north and south to show his sincerity in surrendering. Now he is the fifth protector of Tingyu Pavilion.
As for Lu Feng, the eldest son of the Lu family in Youjing, he has been in the limelight recently whether in the world or in the streets. He and Jiang Yichen caused as much turmoil in Sichuan and Guizhou. The two exchanged greetings when they met.
Long time admiration again and again.
Under Luo Piaoling's steady rhythm control, it took less than half a cup of tea for everyone to get to know each other and sit down casually.
Jiang Yichen was still surprised why Luo Piaoling brought him to meet so many people, but he was missing Zifeng and Weiwei from the same sect.
But when he learned that the three elders, shopkeeper Xiaoyin, and the three protectors Nidie, one was away from home for a long time to manage the gang's industry, and the other was on duty at night, so they were too busy to come to greet them. After taking another look, they finally realized that including Luo Piaoling was there.
Inside, all the main members in charge of the affairs of Tingyuge were present.
Jiang Yichen knew that he was worth a lot, and he also knew that his thin face could not bear the seriousness of the situation in front of him.
The killer Night Owl, who has grown up rapidly through the baptism of the world over the years, is not only familiar with this kind of scene, but at least he can do it calmly. However, when the killer does not regard himself as a killer, but as a junior and a junior.
, I lost the confidence to deal with it freely, I lost my cleverness in thinking, I lost my armor, I didn’t know how to express my words.
Fortunately, Ji Zhe spoke first and said, "Brother Jiang, let me tell you the truth, don't you don't want to hear it? I'm really not happy to see you tonight on this beautiful day where I can enjoy the flowers and the moon."
This remark was not just a rescue, but also had a deeper meaning. How could Meng Chaoge, the real master of Tingyu Pavilion, not know that the Great Protector was thoughtful and deliberately made a shameless opening, just to give himself a chance to have a relationship with this person in Tingyu Pavilion?
Old friends who are also kind are getting closer.
Without waiting for Jiang Yichen's reply, he took advantage of the situation and spat: "Xiao Jiang, don't want to listen to his nonsense. After we said goodbye to Juyuan, you haven't been to the pavilion yet. No matter when you come, everyone welcomes you. You don't have to."
You can treat this as a chrysanthemum garden or a home, and don’t let anyone see it outside.”
Jiang Yichen could only say politely: "As long as brothers and sisters don't dislike me, Yichen will definitely come often."
Seeing this, Ji Zhe shook his head and sighed: "What's wrong, you came uninvited and were greeted by swords. When you come back, you are so polite and reserved, why don't you tear them into pieces?!"
Hearing this, everyone present except Raven, Dongqing and Piaoying, who were either reserved or expressionless, couldn't help laughing.
Jiang Yichen heard what he meant, but everyone laughed and didn't know whether to refute or change the topic.
Fortunately, there are always people who are willing to "fight injustice", so Si'er cursed and said: "Stupid Ji Zhe, he only likes to bully honest children! Don't worry, little Yichen, I'll have Sister Si'er in the pavilion to protect you!"
Ji Zhe glanced at Si'er's beautiful figure, who could make most men stare at her while talking even when she was wearing dark clothes, and then took a peek at Piao Ying, who was sitting next to her unmoved, and quickly calmed down her hands and eyes.
God repeatedly whispered: "If you can't offend, you can hide, if you can't offend, you can hide..."
Si'er made a victory gesture and smiled happily.
Feipiao took over the topic at the right time and said: "Having said that, Ji Zhe is right. Xiao Jiang, it would be better for you to come earlier or later. But at this time, and even more so at night, it is true that we can come here
Quite nervous.”
Luo Piaoling continued: "After the Rebellion of the Foreign Barbarians, the imperial court encouraged people from various places to increase their mobility in order to drive the economy that was in urgent need of recovery. The household registration management was not strict. Not only did people living around big cities not need to be registered, but they also canceled the exchanges between cities and counties.
It is a road guide, so it is extremely convenient for us Jianghu people to do what we do on a daily basis."
"But in the past few days, all cities and counties have increased their manpower and strengthened the monitoring of people entering and leaving various places. According to the latest information from the pavilion, at least last night, you also killed the shopkeepers of the two branches of Zhuguang Baoqi Pavilion in Xijiang County.
If there is no accident with your life, you should still be in Xijiang County today."
Jiang Yichen had no choice but to say yes.
Luo Piaoling added: "Even if you have the scorching sun above your head during the day and the stars and moon at night, there is absolutely no way you can come to Jiangning County in just one day."
Jiang Yichen nodded and was speechless.
Luo Piaoling said: "There are people pretending to be you and continuing to kill people in Sichuan and Guizhou, and they have not been noticed yet. And those people obviously have important things to ask you to come thousands of miles away, riding alone, day and night, and they also believe that you have the ability to avoid all parties."
He has an eye liner and can come to my door quietly. The news that requires so much effort to deliver must be no small matter."
Luo Piaoling sighed, unable to hide the sadness on his face, and summed up and explained: "So, I don't dare to delay. I'll call everyone here, listen to the news you brought, and discuss countermeasures in time."