This is not how immortals cultivate

Chapter 44 It's worth dying (Part )

Xiang Yuan understood that the evil demon referred to Southern Xinjiang, and the Tianzong referred to the three tribes of Tianjian, Tiandao, and Tianwu. The imperial court wanted to use the strategy of driving the tiger to devour the wolf and let these disobedient first-class forces kill each other.

Cold sweat broke out on his forehead, and his mouth was dry as he said, "You've said so much, is this... something I can listen to?"

"It doesn't matter. Everyone knows that the evil demons and the Tianzong are not stupid. They have long seen through the court's intentions. Anyone can stir up trouble, but in the final analysis, it depends on how clever the means are." Xiao He chuckled.

Xiang Yuan didn't dare to listen anymore. When he met Xiao He for the first time, he felt that he was a lunatic, and a lunatic who was not afraid of death.

Master, Master, this road down the mountain is too difficult to walk on. If you are not careful, you will die without a burial place. If you can hear me, please take your disciple back to the mountain immediately. The quietness of the mountain is more suitable for cultivating immortals.

Xiang Yuan shook his head repeatedly. He just brought an umbrella because it was raining, so why was this road so scary?
"Brother Xiaoyuan, do you think I'm crazy?"

"Ah."

"I think so too."

Xiao He nodded, and his madness reappeared: "This road is full of dangers, there is no way to survive, but if we can stir up the world, it will be worth it for you and me to die."

"Don't talk nonsense, who is your brother?"

"Hehehe, since Brother Xiaoyuan has boarded this pirate ship, you can only follow me till the end."

"The sea of ​​suffering is endless, only turning back is the right path!"

"I can't go back. The way back is blocked."

Xiao He laughed loudly: "Brother, I have explained my identity to you and revealed the secret plan of the court. If you don't obey, brother..."

He put away his smile, narrowed his eyes slightly, and said coldly: "You can only kneel down for a long time until you agree."

Say the most cowardly words in the harshest tone.

Xiao He was also helpless, he had many methods, but these methods could not be used on the destined person. After thinking about it, he realized that a virtuous woman was afraid of her husband pestering her, and a widow was afraid of the cat's meowing, so he had no choice but to pester her and insist on being shameless.

Besides, Xiao He was thinking about Xiang Yuan's mysterious master, so it would be a pity not to hug this big thick leg.

"Speaking of which, Brother Xiaoyuan, where did you get your master from? Have you asked me yet?"

"I attained enlightenment in a dream."

"So you are a senior monk from Dajue Temple. I am so sorry for your disrespect."

Since Xiang Yuan didn't say anything, Xiao He stopped asking and continued, "People only know that Brother Xu comes from a family of eunuchs, but they don't know that his elders entered the Imperial City Department early on. He inherited his father's business, and his family is full of loyal and brave people, and they have been loyal for generations. I admire him the most."

Xiang Yuan fell silent after hearing this. These words described the tragedy so thoroughly that it was hard for him to empathize with Xu Jixian who wet his pants that night.

"What about you, sir? Is his identity as a county teacher also a disguise?"

"Of course."

Xiao He told him everything, without hiding a word: "The wise teacher entered the martial arts from literature, learned both civil and martial arts, and reported them to the imperial family. He was ordered to arrive in Fengxian, hiding himself under the guise of a teacher. He knows much more about southern Xinjiang than I do."

As soon as he finished his sentence, he immediately became frivolous: "The wise teacher is still in the academy. He is a gentleman. He feels guilty and dares not see you. Gentlemen are the easiest to bully. You can blackmail him."

You don’t have to say that!
"Shameless, I am different from you. I am not a lowly rat."

"Hehe, Brother Xiaoyuan is joking again. That night you fought with Qingyan, and I saw your ugly face. You are obviously the same as me, a lowly person who calls himself a gentleman, but you hide it very well..."

Xiao He was beaming with joy. Seeing Xiang Yuan's face darkening, he quickly changed his words and said, "Ahem, I am a villain. You and my teacher are both gentlemen. It is obvious that he feels guilty and wants to be relieved. He took the initiative to give you a gift. You cannot refuse. Considering that he is in a dilemma, it is not easy for him. You accept the gift under the pretext of appeasing him."

That's pretty much it!
Xiang Yuan nodded: "Sir, you are a gentleman and you should not be deceived, but...what's going on with Sima Qingyan?"

"I have the leverage over her, so she has to obey even if she doesn't want to." Xiao He said proudly.

Then you can do whatever you want!
Hearing his confidence, Xiang Yuan was very curious: "What is the handle? Sima family is also a local tyrant. There are many elders in her family. How could she let you control her?"

"What if the one I'm holding in my hands is an elder in her family?" Xiao He asked with a smile.

"don't know."

"Her father Sima Changhui is in collusion with the southern Xinjiang tribes. He must be in charge of the smuggling route. He connects the people in power in Dezhou of Liushenmen, Baiyun Villa and Wangjian Villa. This case is no small matter." Xiao He laughed sinisterly.

Xiang Yuan suddenly realized that Xiao He had the evidence in his hands and was not afraid that Sima Qingyan would not obey.

Pictures are popping up in my mind!

It was a dark and windy night. In a shabby temple where one could not see one's hand in front of one's face, Xiao He was aggressive and Sima Qingyan resisted angrily. Xiao He, holding the evidence in his hand, was not at all panicked and walked forward, rubbing his hands.

Hehe, Qingyan, you don’t want your father to be charged with corruption and abuse of power, do you?

It's not right, the master didn't say that his destined person is so mean! Seeing Xiang Yuan's disgust, Xiao He laughed out loud: "Brother Xiaoyuan, you have impure thoughts. I just spoke rudely for you. You are a gentleman on the surface, but you have fantasies when you see Qingyan's beauty. You are obviously more vulgar than me."

Xiang Yuan stood up suddenly: "Then I'll leave?"

"I was wrong."

Xiao He hugged his thigh and changed his words: "I have committed a mean act again. It is obviously Brother Xiaoyuan who is kind and wants to save Qingyan from danger. I am the despicable person who is tempted by her beauty."

"You are very sincere." Xiang Yuan sat down slowly.

"Brother Xiaoyuan, would you like me to hand over the evidence of Sima Changhui's crime to you?"

Xiao He smiled flatteringly, and then said: "Don't get me wrong, I am a bastard. If I keep the evidence, I may have some thoughts about Qingyan. You are different. You are a gentleman. Even if you have the evidence, you will not do anything to Qingyan."

Sima Qingyan was so miserable, she was sold out by Xiao He right away.

"I'm just curious, not lecherous."

Xiang Yuan was not interested in Sima Changhui's evidence, nor did he want to get involved in this line, so he asked, "Sima Qingyan is an extraordinary martial artist, and is clearly from a famous and upright family. How could she know the Huangquan Dao's skills?"

"I asked her to practice it, it will be of great use."

Xiao He briefly explained the move and said with wisdom: "She has a good aptitude in martial arts. She practices her own method and can also take into account the Huangquan Dao method. She is neither good nor evil. She is getting deeper and deeper into trouble. Even if her father finds a way to clear his name, she can't escape the clutches of her brother."

Really a villain style!

Xiang Yuan shook his head. It seemed that Sima Qingyan was a filial daughter, but she was ruined by her corrupt and lawless father.

"Brother Xiaoyuan, I invite you sincerely. I have spent all my family assets to invite you. Let me tell you, when are you going to join the Imperial City Bureau and serve the country together with me?" Xiao He threw out the map engraved on the dagger.

Xiang Yuan remained silent for a long time. Being with Xiao He would inevitably involve southern Xinjiang, which was full of crises and someone as calm as him didn't want to get involved.

But he had his reasons for going to Southern Xinjiang. His uncle had buried some treasures in the east and some magical skills in the west. If he didn't take them, they would be dug up sooner or later.

This is the legacy left to him by his uncle, and he has long been named Xiang!!!
Since he would have to go to Southern Xinjiang sooner or later, joining the Imperial City Bureau was indeed a solution. From what Xiao He said, it seemed that Xiao's intelligence network was spread all over Southern Xinjiang. With that intelligence, he would be able to avoid many wrong turns and dead ends.

However, the easier it is to get something, the less he will cherish it. In case Xiao He sets a trap and makes him a scapegoat, he cannot agree to it so easily.

"Brother Xiaoyuan?!"

"Let's take a long-term view. I need to think about it again."

"I knew it, Brother Xiaoyuan is not the kind of person who is content with mediocrity. He is like me in this respect, wanting to stir up the world!" Xiao He showed a crazy look, and at first glance, he actually had some personal charm.

Xiang Yuan did not respond, but instead asked, "County Lieutenant Qin...is he also your man?"

"Brother Xiaoyuan is smart, but he and Qingyan both think that I am a spy from the Six Gates."

It was indeed like that, it was a script from beginning to end.

Xiang Yuan sighed, feeling even more annoyed that Xiao He had lied to him, but also more impressed by Xiao He's scheming and forbearance. He asked curiously, "The Imperial City Division has a large business in Fengxian County. Where is its headquarters?"

"Brother Xiaoyuan has been there."

"Yulin Academy?"

"Xu Mansion."

"..."

"Brother Xiaoyuan, do you still remember the dry well in the backyard of the Xu Mansion? That's it."

Xiang Yuan was convinced. If his guess was correct, the female ghost widow and the black-robed disciple of Huangquan Dao whom he encountered that night were both lured by Xu Jixian.

The man in black robe was so pitiful, he broke into a dangerous place alone, treated the two evil men as idiots, and thought he was safe.

So, who is the villain?
"Oh no! I almost forgot. I have prepared a small gift at Xu's house. Brother Xiaoyuan, please come with me tonight. I promise it will be no worse than the junk that demon man gave you!"

Xiao He gritted his teeth as he said the second half of the sentence, and then said quietly: "I'll call the wise teacher over, and you can scold him. Remember, he has to be proud."

Wonderful!

Xiang Yuan's eyes lit up and he said angrily, "Don't talk nonsense. The master was ordered by you, how could I blame him?"

"I'll save you some trouble. I'll add fuel to the fire later."

"Humph, I don't know what it means."

(End of this chapter)