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

Chapter 24: Master Zhao is both civil and military

After finishing the business, Zhao Zhijing listened to Lu Youjiao talk about some Jianghu anecdotes and martial arts stories, and gained a better understanding of the Jianghu and martial arts world.

Before they knew it, it had completely darkened. Lu Youjiao didn't want to disturb them any further, so he clasped his hands together and was about to leave.

"Master Zhao, our chief escort wants to see you!"

"Master Lu, it happens that you are here too. The chief escort leader would like to see you as well!"

Just now Guan Changhong said that he had to take care of some household chores, but I didn't expect that he would come back so soon and send someone to invite him again.

Zhao Zhijing and Lu Youjiao looked at each other and knew that Guan Changhong must be doing this for Huo Shigen.

Although the matter of Huo Shigen has been resolved, there are still many friends from the martial arts world who have come to Changhong Escort Agency in the past two days. We have to discuss a solution to save everyone's face.

Zhao Zhijing and the other person walked out of the room, and Li Zhichang, Cui Zhifang and others were also invited out. Everyone gathered together and walked towards the backyard.

Logically speaking, the backyard of a wealthy family should be where the women live, but as I walked through the corridor and the courtyard, I didn't see any rockery, fish pond, or flower and plant screens along the way.

On the contrary, there are more open spaces, and weapon racks filled with various weapons can be seen everywhere, as well as sandbags, leg wraps, stone locks and stone blocks for practicing hard skills.

It seems that this is just a property of Changhong Escort Agency, and Guan Changhong's family should not live here.

Not long after, everyone arrived at the backyard. At this time, Guan Changhong had changed into a set of casual clothes, which made him look more approachable.

"Masters, Master Lu, please come this way."

Entering the living room, there is a long plaque on the wall opposite the door, with black characters written in regular script on a gold background.

"Great Righteousness"

This is consistent with Guan Changhong's claim that he is the descendant of the Martial Saint Guan.

Everyone took their seats as host and guest, and soon someone served them tea. Guan Changhong waited for the servants to leave before he slowly spoke.

"Top-quality Guzhu purple bamboo shoots, everyone, please."

Tsk, guessed wrong.

"Master Zhao, just now at the banquet, Master said that the evil spirit of the root of disaster near Xianyang City has disappeared. Forgive me for being slow, please explain clearly."

Zhao Zhijing thought to himself that you and Lu Youjiao did it on purpose, and you made me say the same thing twice.

"Captain Guan, the whole thing is like this, like this, like this"

Zhao Zhijing still omitted the matter of Zhou Botong and Ouyang Feng, and the other details were the same as what he said to Lu Youjiao.

After hearing this, Li Zhichang and others realized that it was normal for Grandmaster Zhou to be playing around in the world and not want others to know his whereabouts.

As for Ouyang Feng, Senior Brother Zhao must have other plans in mind, so no one interrupted.

Guan Changhong listened carefully and saw Lu Youjiao nod silently. The other six Taoist priests of Chongyang Palace also had the same expression, so he naturally believed it.

"Huo Shigen has always been rampant in the martial arts world. This time, he encountered the Taoist priests of Chongyang Palace and the Beggars' Sect's hero Lu. These monsters have become clowns and are vulnerable."

Guan Changhong's two sentences of flattery cover all three aspects, and he is well versed in the three qualities of steadiness, accuracy and ruthlessness. No wonder the Changhong Escort Agency has been prosperous for so many years.

Everyone said a few humble words and praised Chief Escort Guan for his altruism and the hard work he put into organizing this heroic gathering.

"It is naturally a good thing that the evil spirit who caused the disaster has retreated."

Guan Changhong hesitated for a moment, and said with some embarrassment: "It's just that the friends in the martial arts world who got the news didn't mind that my words were insignificant, so they gathered here together."

"There has to be an explanation for this matter. Let everyone know tomorrow so that they can be convinced."

Seeing that Guan Changhong seemed embarrassed, Zhao Zhijing knew that they had finally gotten to the point.

The seven people of Quanzhen Sect, led by Zhao Zhijing, no matter what methods they used, made the evil spirit of the root of disaster near Xianyang disappear, so they have absolute say in this matter. As the local emperor of Xianyang City, Changhong Escort Agency has arranged all the venues, personnel and money, so it is understandable that they want to share a share of the credit.

It was a favor for Elder Lu of the Beggars' Sect to be there to cheer.

As for what to do specifically, it all depends on what you, Taoist Zhao, say.

Zhao Zhijing had expected this, so he made a gesture, paused for a moment, and then bowed and said, "Captain Guan is very righteous and has taken the time and effort to entertain all the heroes."

"Master Lu led the Beggars' Sect to gather information everywhere. We will always remember his hard work."

"I and my fellow disciples are lucky enough to have the right time, right place, and right people to give the evil demon who causes disasters to this world a head-on blow."

Zhao Zhijing's words included all three parties, making sure that everyone involved had a share, without losing the prestige of any faction. It can be said that this coincided with Guan Changhong's idea.

Guan Changhong stroked his beard and secretly admired in his heart, "No wonder Quanzhen Sect can become the largest sect in the martial arts world. Zhao Zhijing has not been around for a long time, but he is such a talented person in both literature and martial arts!"

"Master Zhao is such a versatile person. I really regret meeting him too late!"

"Come on, I will use tea instead of wine to toast you all!"

The matter of repelling the source of trouble was thus decided. Guan Changhong was delighted and proposed to keep Zhao Zhijing and others in Xianyang for a few more days, just to show his hospitality.

Zhao Zhijing waved his hand to decline, thinking to himself, I am a Quanzhen Taoist priest, with so many eyes watching me, I can't drink wine, I can't eat meat, I can't go to the brothels to listen to music, what's the point of staying with you?
Wang Zhitan and Qi Zhicheng, who were sitting next to Zhao Zhijing, looked at each other with some worry when they saw that he had handled the matter flawlessly.

Even if Senior Brother Zhen was here, he probably couldn't do anything better, right?
"Masters, please give me a favor and let me stay here for two days."

"boom!"

There was a loud noise outside the living room, followed by a commotion.

"Miss! Miss! The master is meeting a guest. Are you trying to kill me?"

Zhao Zhijing was startled at first, and thought to himself, could it be that the people from Huo Shigen have come to his door?
When I heard the word "Miss", I was a little confused again. Looking at the layout of the backyard just now, it didn't look like a place for female relatives to live.

Looking at Guan Changhong again, his originally smiling face instantly turned red with anger. He put the teacup down heavily and stood up immediately.

You know what, at this moment he looks even more like Guan Yu.

Looking at his expression, Zhao Zhijing guessed that the family matter he had just mentioned was probably this one.

"Excuse me, my naughty daughter, how dare I disturb our distinguished guests!"

When they heard that the person outside was Guan Changhong's daughter, they all smiled indifferently. It was not appropriate for outsiders to interfere in such family affairs.

Guan Changhong apologized and walked out of the living room. Although everyone in the hall didn't say anything, they all glanced outside more or less.

"Katsuo!"

Guan Changhong came to the open space in front of the living room, saw the stone pillar being thrown away, and shouted with anger.

"father!"

The woman's voice was powerful, clear and bright, and she sounded like a hero.

"What are you doing here?"

"How could my daughter be fooling around? We have been training like this in the past, but today we made a mistake and threw the stone pillar away."

"you!"

Guan Changhong raised his palm to hit him, but in the end he couldn't do it.

Zhao Zhijing and others in the living room thought it was just an accident, but they didn't expect it to escalate. They exchanged glances and walked out together.

(End of this chapter)