Among the Baidao sects in the Ming Dynasty, the "Seven sects" are the first, and the same is true in this pavilion. The "Seven sects" are divided into three series, "Shaolin", "Putuo" and "Huashan".
**, "Wudang" and "Kongtong" are the **, and "Emei" and "Tangmen" are the third party.
Among these three sects, the one headed by the "Shaolin Sect" has the largest number of people and the strongest strength. It is said that "the world's martial arts comes from Shaolin". Many sects in the world have more or less relations with the "Shaolin Sect"
, and the prestige of the "Putuo" and "Huashan" sects is not weak. In Tingtao Pavilion, there are at least twenty Jianghu sects gathered at the east end where Yuanguang and three other people are.
The "Wudang" and "Kongtong" in the west, and the "Tangmen" and "Emei" in the north seem to be about the same strength.
"Wudang Sect" is known as the "authentic Taoist school in the world" and has received a lot of support from the imperial court. Its reputation is not inferior to that of "Shaolin". Most Taoist sects are in its sect, and they ride on the "White Oriole" with Hua Bushi and others.
The Zhengde Taoist priest of the "Shangqing Sect" who came here was sitting at a table next to the master of Wudang Baojing, and he had obviously joined their party.
Most of the people recruited in the "Tangmen" and "Emei" ** were from the Sichuan and Dian border sects in the southwest. Although their number was relatively small, there were "Qingcheng", "Diancang" and other sects among them.
They are a famous sect that has been passed down in the martial arts for hundreds of years, so their strength cannot be underestimated.
It is actually no accident that these sect forces formed an alliance with each other on the "Wanyi Island". Most of them had contacts and had good relations with each other in the past. The so-called "peeping at the leopard" only shows that many sects are on this island.
From the seating position in the pavilion, we can already understand the general distribution of the Baidao forces in the two regions and thirteen provinces of the Ming Dynasty.
In this pavilion, there is of course a fourth force, namely the six scattered sects of Nangong Qi, Hua Bushi and others. If they were in one city and one place, these sects would not be considered small, but they are gathered here.
Among the dozens of largest sects in the Ming Dynasty, they seemed to be somewhat insignificant in comparison.
Therefore, the power of their side is really difficult to compare with the other three parties. The seat they sit in is also squeezed to the southwest corner next to the pavilion door. Things in this world really depend on strength. If the strength is not enough, even
Even if you eat a meal, you will inevitably be ostracized by others.
Fortunately, every table in Tingtao Pavilion has wine and food. Although the location is not good, it is not full.
Wine and food have been placed on each table, and many people are already eating and drinking, but the banquet has not officially started because the owner of the island, the Master of the "Wanyi Sect", has not yet appeared.
Until it gets dark and it's Xu hour.
A row of silk and bamboo musicians who were listening to the music at the door of Tao Pavilion suddenly stopped playing. When Hua Bushi turned to look around, he saw Lu Qiuhong walking in from outside the door. Behind him were three old men of different heights, fat and thin.
It is the "Three Turtle Immortals" enshrined in "Wanyi Gate".
The owner of the land island was wearing a golden satin cloak and his hair was tied with a golden crown, which made him look even more handsome and handsome. Compared with when he met Hua Bushi and others earlier, he looked a little more royal and luxurious.
The "Four Spiritual Turtle Elders" behind him were still dressed in cloth robes and still looked arrogant, no different from before.
Lu Qiuhong walked to the main table in the middle of the hall, coughed slightly and said: "Dear guests, please invite me!"
The entire Tingtao Pavilion is more than forty feet wide. There are dozens of tables for banquets in the pavilion. Many people are drinking and fisting, and it is very noisy. However, Lu Qiuhong's words are as if they are ringing in everyone's ears.
He said it in a normal way and everyone could hear it clearly.
The method of transmitting sound is not unusual for these martial arts masters, but it is not easy to transmit sound tens of feet away. Moreover, when the land owner spoke, his voice was calm, and he did not shout or shout, as if he was doing it casually.
However, from this alone, it can be seen that Lu Qiuhong's internal strength must have reached the state of transformation.
As soon as Lu Qiuhong uttered these words, the Tingtao Pavilion suddenly became quiet. There was someone who knew the goods in this pavilion, so he knew that Lu Qiuhong was very capable of transmitting sounds from a thousand miles away.
But he saw Lu Qiuhong cupping his fists and raising his hands in all directions, saying: "Thank you all for coming to Tingtao Pavilion for the banquet. My disciples did not treat me well, so I hope Haihan can tell me something."
However, he only said these words in an ordinary voice, and did not use his inner strength to transmit the sound. The sound he just made was just to attract everyone's attention. If he repeatedly used his inner strength to speak, it would be suspected of deliberately showing off. This is what the island master did.
He was so decent that everyone immediately liked him.
I only heard someone reply: "Master Lu is so polite! There is wine and meat, and there are people playing and singing, you are very considerate!"
Lu Qiuhong said: "It is an honor for Mr. Lu to come to my 'Wanyi Island' for all distinguished guests! Of the sixty invitations sent by our sect for the 'Wanyi Conference', only five sects did not come for some reason, and the remaining five
All fifteen families have arrived on the island on time. Tomorrow at noon, the 'Wanyi Conference' will start as scheduled. I believe that you will be fruitful during this trip!"
He paused briefly and then said: "There is nothing to do tonight. You can have fun. If you have any requests, you can make them. Lu will try his best to satisfy them."
As soon as Lu Qiuhong finished speaking, someone said: "Island Master Lu, there are many beautiful girls on your island, why don't you invite them all to come and drink with the old men? My ancestors were so serious, that would be a bit of a taste!"
Although there are many well-educated and elegant people in Jianghu sects, there are even more people with rough personalities. The person who shouted this was a man at the banquet tables at "Tangmen" and "Emei" in the north.
, speaking with a Sichuan accent, as soon as he said this, everyone around him burst into laughter.
When the laughter subsided, Lu Qiuhong said: "Tonight's banquet is just to entertain everyone. It is okay to have the maid accompany the wine. However, there are eminent monks from Shaolin and Putuo sects in this pavilion, as well as immortals from Wudang sect.
, they are all monks, so Lu Moucai has not made any arrangements, please forgive me!"
Both monks and Taoist priests hold sexual precepts, so it would be inappropriate to find a woman to drink with them in front of them.
However, Tang Zilin and Qin Sang were both dressed in secular attire, and the tables at the north end where "Tangmen" and "Emei" were were all filled with secular people. After hearing what Lu Qiuhong said, they were not convinced.
The man from before said again: "Ask the girls to come and drink with you and make everyone happy. What do you care about those eminent monks and immortals? Island Master Lu thinks too much!"
These words were very unreasonable. Although Master Yuanguang of the "Shaolin Sect" and Master Baojing of the "Wudang Sect" looked as usual, as if nothing had happened, several people at the banquet tables in the east and west had already cursed angrily.
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At this moment, a "pop" sound was heard, but it was Tang Zilin who was in front of the main table in the north, reaching out and patting the table top, and stood up.
This Tang Zilin was eight feet tall and very tall and strong. This move was so powerful that everyone in Tingtao Pavilion was shocked, even those who shouted and cursed.
Shut up.
Of course, this is due to the deterrent effect of momentum, but it is also due to Tang Zilin's special status. As the deputy sect leader of the "Tang Sect", in this Tingtao Pavilion, in addition to several other members of the "Seven Sects"
Other than the principal, no one else dared to provoke him.
Tang Zilin stood up, his eyes like lightning swept over everyone, and finally fell on Lu Qiuhong's face, and said in a deep voice: "My friends are all rough people, and they speak indiscriminately. There are eminent monks from various sects and
Since the Immortal is here, he shouldn't let the maid accompany him for drinks, so please don't mind, Master Lu."
Lu Qiuhong said: "The great hero of the Tang Dynasty made a strong statement."
Tang Zilin cupped his hands and returned to the chair in front of the table to sit down.
Seeing this scene, Hua Bushi admired the deputy sect leader of the "Tang Sect" quite a bit, and in a few words, he settled everyone's dispute.
Although the separation of the three parties has become a foregone conclusion, it is not worthwhile to start a fight over such a trivial matter, and if not handled properly, the "Tang Sect" party may offend the "Shaolin" and "Wudang" parties at the same time. Mr. Tang Zilin
Using one's own momentum to shake up the situation, and then avoiding the "Shaolin" and "Wudang" parties, and apologizing to Lu Qiuhong, not only saved one's own face, but also made the conflicts between the three parties disappear immediately. It was a very wise move.
In fact, not only Tang Zilin, but Master Yuanguang and Master Baojing are probably all very scheming people. Plus that Lu Qiuhong, none of them are easy to deal with.
But I heard Island Master Lu say: "Finding women to accompany you with wine and entertainment is just a hobby of ordinary people. All the distinguished guests in Tingtao Pavilion who are here today are all famous heroes in the world, extraordinary figures. If
Everyone wants to add to the fun, but Lu has an idea."
Someone on the side said: "If you have any ideas, Island Master Lu, please tell me!"
Lu Qiuhong waved, and a servant brought a tray with three half-foot-high golden goblets and a jade wine pot. He picked up the wine pot and filled the three gold gourds one by one.
Then they were laid side by side on a large empty sandalwood table.
After doing all this, Lu Qiuhong said: "Everyone here is a member of the martial arts world. If you want to enjoy yourself to the fullest, you must use martial arts to make friends and show off your best skills."
He pointed at the three golden goblins on the table and said: "The three glasses of wine here are Lugui Chun that Lu has collected for thirty years, and are only prepared by the three friends with the highest martial arts skills in this pavilion. Everyone, please
Those who think they are qualified to drink this wine can come and drink. If others are not convinced, they can also come forward to challenge. In the end, whoever is more skilled will be able to drink the wine in the cup. What do you think?"
After Lu Qiuhong finished speaking, he turned his attention to the people in the pavilion. But for a moment, no one among the more than 200 people sitting at dozens of banquet tables in Tingtao Pavilion answered.
As the saying goes, "There is no second best in martial arts." It is certainly common for people who practice martial arts to compete with each other or to make friends with each other through martial arts.
It's just that everyone who comes to the "Wanyi Conference" is an elite figure in each sect. No one is not in the lake. Fighting with others just for a glass of wine is just what the fledglings do. They