The three Taoist priests did not move around after getting on the car, but sat on the ground meditating at the junction of the carriages at the other end of the dining car.
As soon as Zhu Tong entered the dining car, he saw the handsome little Taoist priest. Huang Hai said that there were many people on this train, but it was not so crowded that there were no seats. Ordinary people do not treat monks and Taoists as normal, so they took a moment
Most people don't take his weird behavior seriously.
Zhu Tong didn't think so. The Taoist priest must be a member of the second-grade Taoist sect, and he was also three masters. Zhu Tong thought while eating: Why did they also come to this muddy water?
It is rare to see so many people from all over the world gathered on one train.
Zhu Tong has been wandering around the world for many years, traveling mostly by train. He has never encountered such a situation. The eight sects of the Jianghu are mysterious and low-key. Except for the fourth grade Honghuo, the disciples of other sects usually hide in the market and engage in their own business.
, nothing will happen with such density.
Due to the incident a hundred years ago, there has always been a grudge between the seventh-grade Zhumen and the second-grade Dao Sect. The reason why the two sides did not conflict again was because it was impossible to say who was right and who was wrong in that matter, but their actions towards each other were still the same.
Very attentive.
The eight sects of Jianghu are: the first-rank Golden Buddha, the second-rank Taoist Sect, the third-rank Blue Stone, the fourth-rank Honghuo, the fifth-rank Qingyang, the sixth-rank Meiyuan, the seventh-rank Zhumen, and the eighth-rank Orchid. Together they are called Jianghu Dao, and the basis of their existence is on
In the rivers and lakes, there is mutual help and mutual benefit and care for each other.
This kind of ranking actually doesn't mean much. It doesn't mean that whoever has a higher rank can command other sects. There is no restrictive relationship between them. They are just names. There are so many gangs in the world, and there are countless who have led the trend for thousands of years, but the reputation is great.
Being powerful and powerful is not an inevitable factor for entering the order of the Eight Sects. The eight sects of the early Jianghu represented the righteousness of the Jianghu, and was the supreme honor that many sects in the world wanted to obtain.
The second-grade Taoist Sect and the first-grade Golden Buddha are two major sects with many people in Taoist temples all over the world, and their kung fu is also the best. The relationship between them is also very subtle, and they have been competing for the false reputation of the first-grade. This involves eight sects in the world.
Speaking of its origin, it has a long history. For thousands of years, many sects have led the world and joined the ranks of the eight sects, and then faded away sadly as time went by. There are so many stories during this period that it may not be possible to write them all in ten books.
However, the title of First Grade has always only arisen between Dao Sect and Golden Buddha, and they have never withdrawn from the order of the Eight Sects of Jianghu.
The ranking of the eight sects is determined by the Jianghu Drinking Party held every twelve years. The most recent grade rotation was more than 200 years ago.
Since the Qing Dynasty respected Esoteric Buddhism, more and more Tibetan Esoteric Buddhism lamas entered the Central Plains, and the Golden Buddha sect also attracted many masters. At the eight-sect sect's cocktail party two hundred years ago, Wei Zangbo, who represented the Golden Buddha, attended
The living Buddha Ning Baku of Tian Temple defeated the Taoist master Yue Qing Taoist Master with the Seven Seals of Phantom Body, and won the first-class honorary title for the Golden Buddha.
In the hundred years since the death of Taoist Master Yue Qing, there has never been a peerless master in the Taoist sect, so it has always been ranked second grade.
Later, the world was in turmoil, and foreign powers relied on their ships and artillery to humiliate the land of China. Among the eight sects, two Jianghu sects were affected by the war. One was completely destroyed, and the other degenerated into a foreign pawn and was expelled from the Jianghu reception.
In order to maintain the tradition of the Eight Sects of Jianghu and to embody the spirit of advancing with the times, Jianghu Dao no longer uses martial arts to judge superiority, and the Sixth Rank Meiyuan and Seventh Rank Zhumen, composed of Liyuan disciples, were introduced to Jianghu True Dao.
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, there was a generational crisis among the Jianghu people, and the Jianghu drinking party among the eight factions was forced to interrupt. The ranking of Jianghu levels has been followed. Although future generations are unwilling to do so, they have no chance to change this order.
For example, Sipinhonghuo, formerly known as the Red Gate founded by the Ming Dynasty survivors who were unwilling to accept the rule of the Qing Dynasty, entered the eight factions of the Jianghu three hundred years ago. It was once a powerful gang, but under the ravages of time, it has been reduced to the eight factions.
The most criticized faction in the country.
With the development of the times, the movement of the population gradually became freer, and the eight factions came out of their forbearance.
Thirty years ago, the descendants of the Third Rank Blue Stone Sect who had been exiled overseas during the war returned to China. Through the connection of many parties, the Jianghu Reception that had been stagnant for more than 20 years was held again. At this Jianghu Reception, the various sects re-established the Jianghu.
The Taoist banner was established, and a Jianghu Council composed of old friends from the eight sects was established. The situation in the Jianghu was gradually rising, and the previous ordering turned into a tradition. It seemed that no one wanted to fight for that false name.
Now everyone is more concerned about other things, and most of the connections between them are based on mutual use. Under the constraints of the newly established rules of the rivers and lakes established by the eight factions at the Jianghu Conference, people in the rivers and lakes usually do not have any conflicts.
After all, times have changed. Today's law and police are not the six-door system of ancient times. The convenience of transportation and the development of communications have made the new generation of people in the world more cautious. The most important thing is the development of modern weapons, which has made the so-called masters of the past more cautious.
If you become a paper tiger, your reputation in the world will become even more empty.
Speaking of the third-grade blue stone, it has always been a mysterious sect. Their ranking is the most stable among the eight sects in the world. The order of the third-grade blue stone has never changed. The third-grade blue stone is not good at martial arts, and has never produced any peerless masters.
, they are mostly engaged in the trade and escort business, and they have always been the conveners of Jianghu cocktail parties. All the expenses at the meetings are paid by their family. This is also a Jianghu tradition that has been passed down to this day.
The third-grade blue stone has always been known for its wide network of friends. If other sects encounter difficulties, as long as they find the blue stone disciple, they will definitely get help; if any of the eight sects are caught by the government by mistake, the third-grade blue stone will not hesitate to do so as long as it is not for something unethical.
Therefore, although there are no masters among the third-grade blue stones, no one challenges them, which indirectly maintains the status of the first two grades.
Zhu Tong never thinks that there are free things in the world, so he basically stays away from the third-grade blue stone. This is related to the teachings of the old liar. Zhu Tong has not participated in Jianghu cocktail parties. In the past, the seventh-grade Zhumen only
Of the old liar's family, naturally only the old liar attended the Jianghu meeting on behalf of Zhu Men. However, the old liar always went alone. When he came back, he would lose his temper and would not tell his disciples about the Jianghu meeting; twice
The result of the Jianghu meeting was that Zhu Tong's two senior brothers were kicked out of the school.
After the old liar was thrown into the sea and fed to fish two years ago, Zhu Tong talked to his second senior brother that if there was still a seat for Zhu Men in the Jianghu Club three years later, he would recommend his senior brother to attend. This is a natural thing.
The eldest brother's boat capsized in Chongqing, and it was originally a felony for manslaughter. Although the old liar was harsh to his disciples, he still sought help from the third-grade blue stone, and was finally sentenced to a lighter sentence of six years. The eldest brother's sentence was still two years away, and he just happened to catch up with the Jianghu Club after he was released.
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Huang Hai and Cheng Cheng were still analyzing who had stolen the Plum Blossom Watch, while Zhu Tong and Ye Er ate their food one bite at a time, each with their own thoughts.
There was a loud noise from the soft sleeper. Accompanied by the conductor, the master of traditional Chinese painting Ma Ye walked into the dining car with three disciples. He immediately became the focus of the dining car, and even Ye'er's face was filled with excitement.
Celebrities still have dignity. After the conductor arranged for the four people to sit down, the police sergeant went over to greet them. Ma Ye's hearty laughter filled the entire carriage, and he repeatedly said: "You are too polite, you are too polite."
Ye'er just told Zhu Tong that Ma Ye is a master of traditional Chinese painting living in Shanghai, with disciples and friends all over the world. But in just a few minutes, Zhu Tong's understanding of Ma Ye surpassed that of Ye'er, and he had concluded that
, Ma Ye is also a man of the world.
It wasn't Ma Ye's female disciple who revealed his identity. Zhu Tong's back was facing the direction they came from. It was the gesture from the Taoist priest at the other end of the dining car that made him understand that Ma Ye was a higher-status figure among the eight sects of Jianghu. The little Taoist priest
The gesture is a sign of respect from the younger generation to the elders; this gesture shows that Ma Ye is a senior person such as an elder, but is not a member of the second-grade Taoist sect. The young Taoist priest and Ma Ye are relatively familiar with each other.
Ma Yezu was sitting in the middle of the dining car, his face rushed towards Zhu Tong, his eyes swept over Zhu Tong; from these weathered but still clear eyes, Zhu Tong read a few hints of concern. It was strange.
Strange, the little liar didn't even know the name Ma Ye before today, but he seemed to know Zhu Tong's appearance.
The sergeant came back and continued talking to Huang Hai; Zhu Tong was guessing which group of elders Ma Ye was, when another group came in the dining car, this time from the hard-seat carriage.
The big fire wheel took the lead in a noisy manner, and Yanzi followed with swaying waist; they also saw three Taoist priests, and they seemed to have said hello.
After a while, the subordinates of the big fire wheel also appeared in the aisle. The Xinjiang man seemed to be shaken and almost fell down. He turned around and scolded the little Taoist priest. The little Taoist priest was still sitting on the ground, waving his hands expressionlessly. The big fire wheel took a look at the head.
, the Xinjiang people were persuaded by another person to walk into the dining car. They were divided into two tables, Big Wheel and Yanzi sat at the entrance, and the two killers came over and sat on the table next to Zhu Tong.
Yanzi almost snuggled into the big fire wheel's arms, smiling coquettishly as she threw her eyes everywhere, pausing for a moment as she glanced at Zhu Tong. From there, she could see the hatred hidden deep inside.
The phone in his pocket rang. Zhu Tong saw Yanzi listening to the call more than ten meters away and put the phone to his ear.
"Zhu Lang, how are your injuries? I feel so sorry for you. I didn't want to hurt you. They are all brothers of Huolun. Don't take your grudges on me. The money you mentioned is the one million
I didn't receive it. Did you forget? They are waiting to use the money."
"Just wait and you'll pay when you get back." Crazy women are unreasonable. Zhu Tong sighed in his heart and hung up the phone. He didn't give the money because Wang Juefei hadn't paid yet. When he looked back, he saw Ma Ye's daughter.
The disciple smiled and winked at him, seeming to be mocking. This was even more strange. She seemed to know the relationship between Yanzi and herself?
Because of the relationship between Ma Ye, the master of traditional Chinese painting, people in the dining car were all surrounding the table. The big wheel patted the table and shouted: "Is there anyone here? After sitting down for a long time, no one came to say hello. Are you no longer doing business?"
Zhu Tong thought: Big Wheel is also crazy. He actually ignored the policemen and Huang Hai in the dining car and wanted to plot against him here. I think Big Wheel wanted to show off his power in front of Yanzi. How can there be such a big sect with such recklessness?
What does the second boss look like?
The waitress hurriedly walked over and just said sorry, with a slightly accentuated accent, when Big Wheel shouted again: "What's your attitude? You can't even say sorry? I can't understand Shanghainese."
The sergeant stood up and headed forward, and everyone's attention in the dining car was drawn to the big fire wheel. Zhu Tong cried out in his heart, the two people around him should take action. Zhu Tong sat near the window, opposite Ye'er,
Huang Hai sat next to Ye'er. The police sergeant had just sat outside Zhu Tong, and now he went to the big wheel. Zhu Tong happened to be facing the two men of the big wheel.
A cold smile flashed across the Xinjiang man's face, and he moved his right hand that had been stretched out in his arms; Zhu Tong didn't know what was coming, and he didn't know how to avoid it. He was on guard when a slight springing sound rang in his ears.
, a green bamboo hairpin fell on Zhu Tong's leg, that's all, it has no power at all.
Could this be the opponent's method? Zhu Tong saw the look of disbelief on the Xinjiang man's face and immediately understood: the Xinjiang man had been plotted. He had a short crossbow in his clothes. He was supposed to shoot a short arrow but was mistakenly shot.
Who is it? Zhu Tong glanced at the little Taoist priest at the other end of the dining car. Although his face was still expressionless, it was probably them.
The Xinjiang man put his hands deep into his clothes. Taking this opportunity, Zhu Tong stood up and said, "I'm full and a little tired. I'm going back first. You guys take it easy."
Huang Hai was about to be polite when Ye'er also stood up and said, "I won't eat." Huang Hai could only stand up, say hello to the train conductor, and the three of them walked to the soft sleeper compartment. Zhu Tong walked at the end and waved his hand in front of the Xinjiang people.
, as if he was unsteady on his feet, and said: "I'm sorry, I'm already sleepy at ten o'clock."
On the other side, the police sergeant was checking the ID of the big steamer. Yanzi looked at Zhu Tong's leaving figure fiercely, letting a cool breeze blow on his back.
Ye'er went to wash the fruits, and Zhu Tong lay on the upper bunk, listening to Huang Hai talking about the master of Chinese painting Ma Ye, and thinking about his own things.
"------One of his paintings can sell for more than 100,000 yuan. He has a villa on Chongming Island and a villa in Pudong. It is very stylish. We have one of his paintings at home. Ye'er said yes,
I can't see what's so good about it; it's not as good as your painting, is it?"
Ye'er came in with a plate of fruit. Huang Hai said the last sentence to her, but he was spat: "What do you know? I am a doodle, Mr. Ma is the real artist."
"Yes, Ye'er has wanted to be a painter since he was a child. I just think that if you paint well, you will definitely be better than him in the future." Huang Hai was still comforting Ye'er, but he couldn't make the point at all. Ye'er used a knife to peel the fruit.
, bowed his head and ignored him.
Zhu Tong was thinking about the smoke and the big fire wheel. Xinjiang people's failure once does not mean that they will have such good luck next time. If they fight head-on, there is no chance of winning; Zhu Tong must use it within the framework allowed by the rules of the rivers and lakes.
Cut off the hand next to Big Fire. It's too dangerous. People in Xinjiang are targeting their own legs. Big Fire is too arrogant to hurt people in broad daylight in front of the police.
Although Zhu Tong's disciples are not very good at treating diseases, they are very good at judging people. As soon as they met Zhu Tong, he was sure: this Xinjiang man takes drugs, and he must have drugs on his body.
But Zhu Tong couldn't tell Huang Hai or the police sergeant directly. Besides, he wanted to include the big fire ship, and Zhu Tong didn't want such a group of people following him.
The only difficulty is that Zhu Tong still has some conscience and doesn't want to involve Yanzi in this situation.
The cell phone rang with pleasant music. Zhu Tong glanced at the number and saw it was from Yanzi. He got up from the lower bunk and walked to the aisle before answering the call.
"Don't think you're safe with the police as your company. I just wanted to let you know that as long as I pay fifty thousand yuan, someone can do anything for me." Yanzi's voice was still so gentle, but the words he spoke were anything but gentle.
Zhu Tong looked back and saw that Ye'er was saying something to Huang Hai. He stretched out his hand to close the door and whispered: "Yanzi, I always only follow my conscience and not right and wrong. We are not suitable. You are too greedy, Zhu Tong."
The rules cannot tolerate your greed. I said at the beginning that people in the world are at home in all corners of the world, and only in the beginning there will be no results. Since we still have some good memories in the two years we were together, I will let you go this time. You are
In the bathroom? Don't go back to the dining car. Change your appearance and find a place to hide within three minutes. I know you have this ability. Otherwise, you will be responsible for the consequences. You have already leaked. Miss Yanzi, I never lead people to a dead end.
You are forced, but you are never afraid of death; remember, this is the last time."
Zhu Tong hung up the phone and stood in the aisle of the soft sleeper carriage, looking at the scenery outside in trance.
Changsha is coming soon, and the winter in Hunan is also green. In the humid water color, the buildings on both sides of the railway gradually have an urban feel; in the distance, the shadows of tall buildings are faintly visible.
Just after three minutes arrived, there was a scream from the dining car, and then the sound of tables and chairs overturning.
Zhu Tong opened the door and said to Huang Hai: "There seems to be something wrong at the dining car."
As expected, Huang Hai jumped up and ran to the dining car. Ye Er, who was very quiet by nature, also walked out and stood with Zhu Tong, looking towards the dining car.
There were sounds of fighting in the dining car, and the police sergeant was scolding; as soon as Huang Hai entered, he shouted: "Get down." His body disappeared around the corner.
"Don't worry, he'll be fine."
Zhu Tong comforted Ye'er, but actually he wasn't sure what would happen. He just used a lighter to spray a little hallucinogen in front of the Xinjiang people, which could trigger his drug addiction and make him forget everything around him.
that is it.
The first person to come out was Ma Ye, a master of traditional Chinese painting, who hurriedly walked out of the dining car accompanied by the conductor; the conductor was still apologizing: "I've frightened you. Look at the current social atmosphere and what drugs can do to people."
I didn’t expect Mr. Ma to have such skills. Thanks to your help, we caught those two villains."
Ma Ye shook his head and smiled, and while dealing with the train conductor, he taught his disciples: "It's not worth mentioning for a little effort. I only learned some qigong when I was young, but I didn't expect it to be useful. There are black and white in society, and we can only draw."
Understand this, a piece of white rice paper is very clean, but it is monotonous and boring. Young people can do anything, but they cannot take drugs. Few people who are addicted to drugs have a good ending."
When he walked past Zhu Tong, he seemed to be pointing out something: "I traveled to most of China when I was eighteen years old, and what I like most is the landscape in western Hunan. I will definitely paint a few paintings when I go there this time, and I will return it when I come back."
If I take your train, I will definitely give you one. But please pay more attention to what happened today and ask your employees not to tell anyone about it. You know, the reporters will blow it up to the sky if we have a trivial matter."
The conductor nodded happily. A painting by the master of traditional Chinese painting Ma Ye was worth a lot of money, and he couldn't afford it with his salary.