Starting from the Tiger Demon Yaksha, the demon immortality

Chapter 94 Hongmen Banquet

Zhang Lishi's words echoed between the beams and pillars, and the room was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.

The most worrying thing happened.

"The power of the three major families in the inner city has already surpassed our escort agency."

"If the seven families form an alliance, even though the patriarchs of the Jiang, Shen, Han, and Yang families are weaker in combat, they are at the internal organs realm after all."

"In terms of numbers, there are only four of us here, but there are nearly ten in the inner city."

Cui Wei frowned tightly. The current situation was extremely unfavorable for the escort agency.

Needless to say, given the huge disparity in power, the Ming Cult's assassination tonight must have failed, and there is no question of both sides suffering losses.

To resist foreign aggression, one must first stabilize the internal situation. If Murong Bo has any ambition to secede from Chuqiu, he will probably take action against the escort agency next.

"Master, what exactly is going on with the assassination tonight?"

Li Cunxiao also understood the urgency of the situation, but the more critical it was, the more important it was to figure out the comparison of enemy and our strength and find the enemy's weaknesses.

Zhang Lishi's chaotic thoughts were interrupted when he heard this, and he said slowly:

"While enjoying the lanterns tonight, Song Qifeng from the Chai Gang suddenly launched a tantrum while we were toasting, and his brother Song Wuling followed suit."

"Mingjiao leader Wu Yuan led his men to attack from outside the mansion, but before they could even get through the door, they were blocked outside by Murong Bo, Xie Donglai, and Xiao Yan."

"I wanted to take advantage of the chaos, but Ye Zhiqiu brought the Han and Shen family heads to stop the Song Qifeng brothers."

"Murong Bo and the remaining two family heads are eyeing them covetously, and there are still three complete fighting forces. The result is self-evident."

"The Song brothers were beaten to death on the spot, and the Ming Cult members took advantage of the chaos to set fire and escape."

"If Murong Bo hadn't gotten into trouble later, taking up Murong Bai's energy, Wu Yuan might have died there too."

After Zhang Lishi finished speaking, the mood of several people became even more depressed, and Li Cunxiao discovered a blind spot.

"Murong Bo? What could go wrong with him?"

Shi Tie sneered, "It was normal at the beginning."

"But the more they fought, the more unstable Murong Bo became. He even went crazy and killed his own people. Xie Donglai almost got hit by a palm."

"It's clear at first glance that this is a hidden danger left behind when the internal organs were breached. Murong Bai also let Wu Yuan and the others escape in order to subdue his good son."

Zhang Lishi added:

"That Wu Yuan, his fighting power is comparable to Murong Bai and me, both of them are between Zang Fu Perfection and Huang Ting."

"If you meet Murong Bo in the future, it's best to stay away. He may go crazy at any time."

A series of bad news weighed on everyone's hearts, and everyone felt a heavy weight on their shoulders.

Li Cunxiao did not give up and continued to ask:
"Master and Senior Brother, how can we be sure that the remaining Yang and Jiang families have already sided with Murong?"

"Junior brother, you were not at the scene and don't know what happened at that time."

Shi Tie was not impatient, he just felt that his junior fellow apprentice was too young and still had illusions.

But Zhang Lishi seemed to think of something when he heard this, and raised his eyebrows:
"No, that's not right. The seven families are indeed not united yet."

"At least the Yang family's Patriarch had a different expression at the time. He acted like Murong Bo, and it seemed more like he was forced by the situation."

"Among the Jiang brothers, the head of the family, Jiang Kan, should be aware of Murong's plan, but his younger brother, Jiang Rui, seems to be angry."

"This is our chance!"

The inner city is one family, and the seven families are one. Of course, it sounds good, but when it comes to interests, there are always many disputes.

There is no unbreakable alliance in the world. Moreover, Murong Bo is overbearing and his heir is crazy, which will inevitably make many people hesitate.

If the Flying Tiger Escort Agency can seize this opportunity and bring over the Jiang and Yang families, although the balance of power will not be completely equal, it will at least no longer be one-sided.

Zhang Lishi had worked hard for many years and was not unaware of these principles, but things happened quickly and urgently tonight. When he returned home, he learned that his wife was pregnant. With so many things to think about, anyone would be at a loss.

When Li Cunxiao reminded him at this time, he suddenly understood and looked at Li Cunxiao.

"Sanlang, this matter still falls on you."

what?
Li Cunxiao was stunned, but saw that the Cui brothers and Shi Tie also seemed to understand something and looked at him in unison.

"Among the four families, the Jiang family is the most special, simply because both of its brothers are internal organs."

"Although their future is hopeless due to their lack of martial arts skills, if we attack together, our combat power will be doubled."

"Jiang Rui has always been friendly with the escort agency. Now the two must have a disagreement, so Jiang Kan left without telling Jiang Rui."

Zhang Lishi's final words revealed his true intentions:

"Jiang Qi is Jiang Rui's daughter."

Li Cunxiao understood that the escort agency needed a political marriage at this time, and he had no reason to refuse.

If you enjoy the benefits of being a disciple of Zhang Lishi, you must assume the corresponding obligations.

Having lived in this chaotic world for a long time, Li Cunxiao no longer had any illusions about love.

For the sake of martial arts and family, these are not unsacrificable.

He is a realistic person, and only rationality can allow himself and his family and friends to live a better life.

"Everything is up to the master."

After the dust settled on this sentence, Cui Yao and Shi Tie both breathed a sigh of relief. Zhang Lishi and Cui Wei were not surprised, but only relieved.

"Sanlang, you've worked hard today. Go back and rest first. I will take care of everything else."

"Brother, you are confused! Murong Bo is a domineering person, how can I easily give myself to him?!"

"If he does this, he will bring the family to destruction!"

Jiang Qi was startled and looked around nervously.

This is Jiang Rui's private villa, and there are only father and daughter in the yard at this time.

"Father, although my uncle was a bit arbitrary in choosing Murong, the situation is such that our Jiang family has to take sides."

"You came back from the Lantern Festival last night and didn't sleep all night. You should get some rest soon."

Jiang Rui's expression became even darker when he heard this:
"I'm not dissatisfied with your uncle's arbitrary decision. Family affairs shouldn't be handled with two hands. He made the decision, and I should fully support him."

"But," Jiang Rui gently put his arm around his daughter's shoulders.

"Big brother wants to send you to the Murong family for marriage, but I can't accept this one thing!"

Jiang Qi was stunned for a moment, then smiled with relief.

"Father, my daughter needs to be raised by the family before she can practice martial arts. I have long anticipated this day."

"I know you love your daughter, but whether she marries Murong or joins the escort agency, it makes no difference to me."

"no the same!"

Jiang Rui growled, and his ferocious expression scared Jiang Qi.

From childhood to adulthood, my father Jiang Rui has always been a gentle and elegant man, and has never lost his composure like this.

Jiang Qi felt even more heartbroken when he saw his father like this.

But Jiang Rui's eyes contained more sorrow than hers, like a surging river that could overflow at any time.

"Qier, you don't understand, Murong Bo..."

He lowered his voice, his voice hoarse.

".He's a man-eating lunatic."

Jiang Qi's heart was filled with turmoil.

That elegant Murong Bo who looks like a Zen Buddhist is a man-eating madman?
How can this be? !
"When the King Kong Martial Arts School was wiped out, I found it strange. How could a Plum Blossom Thief with no background dare to break into the Murong family and cause chaos?"

"After so many years, he reappeared, wiped out the entire King Kong Martial Arts School, and then happened to be beaten to death by Murong Bo?"

"How could Murong Bo be so stupid? How could Li Taizhi be so weak? How could there be so many coincidences in the world?"

Jiang Rui spoke like a rapid-fire machine gun, and the more he spoke, the more angry he became.

"Murong Bo loves to display heads in public, so why isn't the Plum Blossom Bandit's head here?"

"Dozens of disciples at the King Kong Martial Arts School died tragically, but only cenotaphs were left. Where did their bodies go?"

"And Murong Bo. Did you know that last night, he fought like crazy, even killing his own soldiers and almost getting hit by Xie Donglai?" Jiang Qi was in a state of panic. "Dad, these are just your guesses."

"No," Jiang Rui closed his eyes in pain.

"I bribed the county coroner, and he told me that most of the flesh and blood of the disciples of the King Kong Martial Arts School, including Li Taizhi, had been eaten!"

"There's no such thing as a Plum Blossom Bandit. Murong Bo's seclusion is also a lie. He hasn't gotten any better! He's only temporarily awake thanks to the meat medicine Murong Bo carefully raised."

"Li Taizhi is a veteran of the Murong family, yet Murong Bo treats him like a beast!"

"The Murongs are both completely mad, how can I be confident in sending you to that lunatic family?!"

His father's fingers were digging into his shoulder, causing it to hurt, but Jiang Qi felt nothing.

Living with a demon in human skin? What's the difference between that and being sent to hell!
"Don't be afraid, my son. How can a parent push his child into a pit of fire?"

"I received a letter from Zhang Lishi last night. He intends to have Li Sanlang propose to you. I have arranged for you to meet tonight."

"When the time comes, you will go and stay at the Zhang Mansion! I will execute the decision first and ask for your permission later to force my eldest brother to change his mind."

"What if uncle insists on having his own way?"

"The worst that can happen is we split up!"

Jiang Rui's eyes were full of determination, but suddenly a familiar voice came from outside the courtyard wall.

"Second brother, you misunderstood me, and you also misunderstood the county lord and the eldest son."

Before he finished speaking, Jiang Kan walked in with Xie Donglai and Murong Bo, followed by two familiar figures.

"Shen He?!"

Jiang Qi looked at the cold face and suddenly had a bad premonition in his heart.

"Brother Jiang Shi is acting too impulsively. How can the Flying Tiger Escort Agency have any right to interfere in the affairs of the seven families in the inner city?"

Shen He's father, Shen Peng, seemed to be blaming Jiang Rui in his words, but Jiang Rui remained indifferent and just sneered.

"It seems that your good son has planted spies in the escort agency and intercepted the news."

After saying this, he glared at Jiang Kan again:

"Brother! How could you have the heart to push your niece into the fire pit with your own hands!!!"

Jiang Rui's eyes were bloodshot, and he protected his daughter behind him like a wild beast protecting its calf.

Jiang Kan remained silent.

In fact, everyone has more or less guesses about Murong Bo's affairs, and he also knows what he is doing.

This world is a world where the strong prey on the weak, and it is natural to rely on the strong.

If the family wants to survive the coming turmoil, it must stand on the side of the strong.

The Murong family, who controlled the demon meat fields and had hundreds of city guards, were undoubtedly powerful in Jiang Kan's eyes.

The strength of the Feihu Escort Agency lies solely in the personal martial prowess of its chief escort, Zhang Lishi.

In terms of background, they are far from comparable to the families in the inner city.

For the survival of the entire family, someone must make sacrifices. He is the head of the family and cannot be soft-hearted!

Murong Bo's eyes flashed with murderous intent when he heard this. He was increasingly disgusted by people calling him a lunatic.

But now is not the time to take action. On the contrary, as the heir of the Murong family, he must show magnanimity.

"Uncle Jiang, your daughter doesn't necessarily have to marry me. I'm not bringing anyone here to fight today. I'm inviting you to the county government office as a guest."

"Sister Jiang Qi, let her stay at the Shen family temporarily. Shouldn't that put your mind at ease for the time being?"

It sounds polite, but in essence it means putting the father and daughter under house arrest separately.

Of course, there are hidden dangers in doing this, but sacrificing Jiang Qi is acceptable. If Jiang Rui is killed, not to mention that Jiang Kan will be uneasy, the Seven Alliance will also lose an important combat force.

This world is realistic, and Jiang Rui is no longer at the age to act on impulse.

As long as he is given a buffer, his mind will naturally come around.

As he himself said, the cold reality will make people change their minds.

He was just an ordinary Zangfu realm cultivator. Without his elder brother Jiang Kan, his combat power dropped by more than 30%.

Xie Donglai and Shen Peng didn't say anything, but Murong Bo was a lunatic.

If he gets angry during the fight and accidentally hurts his daughter, then wouldn't everything he has done become a joke?

Jiang Rui did not resist in the end. He just watched his daughter leave and followed Xie Donglai out the door without saying a word.

Xiao Yan, the head of the Xiao family, was waiting there with a smile.

"Brother Jiang, please?"

"People are like this. As long as there is a glimmer of hope, they won't give up everything."

In Jiang Rui's private courtyard, Murong Bo played with his wine glass and asked casually:
"When did Jiang Rui and Zhang Lishi agree on a time?"

"Xu Shi."

Xiao Ji's attitude became even more respectful than before, and he personally stepped forward to pour the wine.

Murong Bo picked up the wine glass and glanced at the sky. It was already dim and almost dark. There was about a quarter of an hour left before the agreed time.

As the Jiang father and daughter left, Jiang Rui's private villa was quickly occupied by people from the Murong family.

The maids and servants were all trembling with fear, and no one dared to come forward to serve.

Murong Bo frowned immediately and pointed at someone at random.

"come over."

"Young Master," the handsome servant's lips trembled.

He looked to be only fourteen or fifteen years old, and his hair was not even tied neatly, with a lot of loose hair showing.

"Do I look like a man-eating lunatic to you?"

Murong Bo had a pleasant expression on his face. The servant had no idea what had happened, but he knew that this man must not be offended. Upon hearing his words, he immediately shook his head.

"Have you ever seen Li Cunxiao, that fierce-looking escort leader? Do you think he's a man-eater?"

“I, I haven’t seen it.”

Xiao Ji's heart was suddenly in a knot. He didn't care about the boy's life or death, he was just afraid of Murong Bo's anger.

The servant was not stupid. Although Murong Bo was still smiling, he immediately changed the subject when he saw Xiao Ji's face was tense.

"But, but since the eldest master said so, that Li Cunxiao must be a man-eating monster!"

Murong Bo's smile became even more intense, and Xiao Ji beside him breathed a sigh of relief.

The next moment, boiling blood covered his body.

The headless body fell to the ground, and the servants not far away covered their mouths in horror, not daring to make a sound.

"You haven't even seen it, how can you say such nonsense? Jiang Rui really doesn't know how to train servants."

Murong Bo casually threw the detached head on the ground, put his bloody right hand in his mouth and sucked it, then spit it out after a while and wiped Xiao Ji's body casually with his right hand.

"Throw it to the dogs. Li Cunxiao is incredibly talented and could be my brother-in-law. How can we allow him to be so easily slandered?"

Xiao Ji was shocked when he heard this and immediately became anxious.

He had waited for a long time until this day, and was ready to kill Li Cunxiao, who had taken away his Cloud-Stepping Shoes and trampled on his face, to vent his anger. Why would the eldest son want to win him over?

"My Lord, I..."

"You want to teach me how to do things?"

Murong Bo raised his eyebrows, and Xiao Ji immediately calmed down.

"I think the eldest master has a good opinion."

Murong Bo then smiled and stood up. He saw a red lightning rushing towards the manor from afar.

Li Cunxiao is here.

(End of this chapter)