I am Zhao Zhijing, a poor Taoist priest, and I have disciples all over the world.

Huang Rong and the others thought that they were finally going to meet the mysterious Valley Master Gongsun, so they all became very alert.

Everyone followed the disciple from Jueqing Valley toward the back mountain and saw a lush green bamboo forest in the distance. It was rare to see bamboo in the north, let alone such a lush bamboo forest.

"There must be a hot spring underground, so the valley is like spring all year round, and even the love flower can grow here."

"Ouch!"

Zhao Zhijing and the disciple who led the way walked in front, and Huang Rong and others followed behind.

Suddenly, I heard someone shouting in a low voice. I turned around and saw Guo Fu holding up her index finger, with a love flower slowly falling from her hand.

"you!"

Huang Rong has been very careful since entering the valley, especially after Zhao Zhijing's reminder last night, she has been keeping a close eye on her daughter.

He didn't expect to meet the master of Jueqing Valley at this time. His mind was distracted for a moment and something went wrong immediately.

Guo Fu knew that she had gotten into trouble, so she lowered her head and dared not look her mother in the eye.

It turned out that after she had eaten the petals in the morning, she found the taste sweet and bitter, which was very strange. She was curious, and just now she happened to see the flowers blooming on the trees by the roadside, so she wanted to pick one to enjoy.

In fact, I was already very careful, but I didn't know there were small thorns on the back of the flower, so I got pricked as soon as I picked it.

"In the past, it was Yang Guo who was poisoned by the love flower, but I didn't expect that this time it was Guo Fu who was poisoned."

Zhao Zhijing shook his head slightly, knowing that the toxicity would not be too harmful, and it could be considered as a lesson for Guo Fu.

"My dear guest, be careful. This little thorn is not a big deal. But remember not to have any sexual relations within twelve hours. Otherwise, you will suffer greatly."

After hearing the disciple who led the way mentioned it, Zhao Zhijing took the opportunity to ask, "Is this flower called the Flower of Love?"

"That's right, Taoist Zhao has extraordinary insight, I admire him."

Zhao Zhijing turned around and said to everyone, "I once heard the Indian monk mention this love flower, saying that it had long been extinct in the world. I didn't expect that there are still some in the Jueqing Valley."

"Miss Guo's poisoning is not serious. It will dissipate after a day, but it is still better to be careful."

When Huang Rong saw that her daughter was poisoned, she wanted to ask if there was an antidote, but after hearing Zhao Zhijing's explanation, she finally felt relieved.

However, Guo Fu didn't take it seriously, thinking that this small thorn would only scratch her finger slightly, so what harm could it do?
When I heard the disciples from the Jueqing Valley say that we should not be tempted by romantic feelings, I became even more unconvinced. Although there are many strange poisons in the world, I have never heard of any poison that is caused by romantic feelings.

"hiss!"

But Guo Fu looked at Yang Guo intentionally. Just when she was thinking that her parents would betroth her to him in the future and they might be as happy as her parents, she felt a sharp pain from the place where her finger was pierced.

The wound was only shallow, but the pain was like being hit by a sledgehammer on the chest. Guo Fu couldn't help but scream out, and then clenched her fingers tightly.

Huang Rong was also extremely helpless. The more others forbade her to do something, the more she would want to do it.

"You deserve it. Hurry up and put away those useless thoughts of yours!"

After this little incident, everyone became more cautious and no accidents happened along the way.

After passing through the bamboo forest, there is a shallow pond in front of you. There are wooden stakes in the pond for people to walk on, but a few of them are crooked and fallen at the beginning.

Zhao Zhijing and Huang Rong both had an idea in their mind, thinking that someone must have been there earlier and the damaged wooden stakes in the valley had not been replaced in time.

Everyone crossed the pond one by one, and then there was a stone road paved with blue bricks, leading directly to a huge stone house in front. It was probably where Jueqing Valley would meet guests today.

"The master of the valley is waiting inside the house. Please come in, distinguished guests!"

There were two people standing in front of the stone house. When they saw Zhao Zhijing and the others coming, they all bowed and greeted them. "Golden Wheel Dharma King!"

Who would have thought that as soon as he entered the house, before he could recognize who Gongsun Zhi was, he saw King Jinlun sitting inside with Xiaoxiangzi, Yin Kexi, Huodu, and a burly man.

"Master Zhao, Gang Leader Huang, how are you?"

King Jinlun did not seem to have guessed that Zhao Zhijing and others would come, and was also surprised and suspicious in his heart, but he still put on the demeanor of a martial arts master and greeted them.

Zhao Zhijing smiled slightly, thinking that the appearance of these people in Jueqing Valley was not entirely a bad thing. At least he didn't have to worry about the situation in Xiangyang.

"The distinguished guests have arrived. Please meet them in the valley!"

Although the two sides are incompatible, they have all been invited here, and the Lord of Jueqing Valley is mysterious and no one knows which side he is on, so both sides are temporarily keeping their troops in place and waiting to see what happens.

"He invited us here, but he puts on such a big show himself!"

The big man on King Jinlun's side cursed in a low voice, but his voice was so strong that even if he spoke in a low voice, it was louder than that of an ordinary person, and everyone present could hear it clearly.

At this moment, more than ten people walked out from behind the large screen placed in the middle of the room. They were all dressed in green and stood neatly on the left and right sides of the main seat. Gongsun Lu'e was among them.

"I am Gongsun Zhi, the master of Jueqing Valley. I am honored to meet the Dharma King, Taoist Zhao, Gang Leader Huang, and all the distinguished guests. I am sorry for the trouble you have come all the way here!"

When Gongsun Lu'e and others stood still, another man slowly walked out from behind the screen. He looked to be about 40 years old, with a handsome face and a graceful manner, but his face was a little sallow.

He was wearing a well-cut, brand new royal blue suit, and against the backdrop of the green-clad disciples behind him, he looked like the moon surrounded by stars, and was very eye-catching.

At this time, he came in front of everyone to greet them. Although his words were polite, his expression was arrogant. He did not seem to be sincerely thanking the guests. Instead, it seemed that Zhao Zhijing and others should feel honored to be invited.

"I dare not. I am honored to meet Valley Master Gongsun."

When Zhao Zhijing saw his look, he secretly called him a show-off, then exchanged glances with Huang Rong, and everything went according to plan.

"Master Gongsun, I, Old Ma, have to say something. Your wedding is imminent, but you are reluctant to serve wine and meat to your guests. Isn't that a bit too shabby?"

After everyone sat down, the burly man spoke first. He was honest and straightforward by nature, and said whatever he thought. It was not that he intended to make things difficult for Gongsun Zhi.

"That person should be Ma Guangzuo. Although he only has brute force, he is good at disrupting situations and arguing."

Gongsun Zhi was told that he was poor, but he did not get angry. He just replied, "My ancestors have lived in seclusion in this valley since the time of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty. They taught us to abstain from meat and alcohol, and we have never broken the rules for hundreds of years."

Although King Jinlun did not think that Gongsun Zhi's martial arts ability was higher than his own, Zhao Zhijing had to be on guard. He was worried that Ma Guangzuo, this tough guy, would anger Gongsun Zhi, and when the two sides fought, he would have to deal with the people from Jueqing Valley as well.

"I see that the scenery in this valley is very pleasant. It turns out that the ancestors of the Gongsun Valley Master moved here as early as the Tianbao period. It is really a long-lasting blessing."

Gongsun Zhi bowed and said he dared not, then his eyes fell on Zhao Zhijing.

"Master Zhao is the leader of the Central Plains martial arts world. Seeing you today, I can see that you are indeed extraordinary. It's a pity that Hero Guo was unable to attend. It's really a pity."

Gongsun Zhi used Zhou Botong as a threat in the letter and even hooked up with Li Mochou, so he must have had ulterior motives.

So Zhao Zhijing didn't beat around the bush and said directly: "Song and Mongolia are still fighting, and it is inconvenient for Hero Guo to leave, so I and Gang Leader Huang are here to congratulate you."

Gongsun Zhi nodded slowly and looked at King Jinlun again.

"Although I live in seclusion in the Heartless Valley, I am also deeply concerned about the suffering of the people of the world due to war."

"So I invited you all to come here this time, firstly to watch the ceremony, and secondly to boldly ask both sides to stop fighting and make peace again." (End of this chapter)