Sword from the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 6: Making Friends Out of Nothing (Thanks to Fushengyanhuoman Alliance!)
On the table in the birthday hall, the candles are shining brightly, and the flames are like golden snakes.

"Internal Qi?" Cao Chengyun stared at the candlelight, his voice filled with curiosity. "Senior Brother Yue, you are very knowledgeable. Do you know which branch of Taiping Dao martial arts this is?"

Senior Brother Yue shook his head.

"I know very little about the Taiping Dao, but I've heard that there's a martial art in Yangtong Supi called the Burning Wood Finger Technique, which is very similar to this person's martial arts."

"Yang Tong."

Cao Chengyun muttered, "So it's the martial arts from the Western Qiang."

His thoughts were interrupted by a clear voice.

"Old Master, you are a man blessed by heaven. You were destined to have a disaster, but now that your natal star god is here, he has turned the disaster into a blessing in advance."

Zhou Yi spoke to Cao Ruinian, but turned his head to look in a certain direction in the hall.

This naturally attracted the old man's attention.

There is no wind or rain today, and the birthday hall is surrounded by high walls and a large courtyard. If no one disturbs it, how can the candle go out?

Cao Ruinian glanced away calmly.

Xihe Hunyuan School, Wu Guanlan.

As he grew older, he became more shrewd. When he looked at Zhou Yi again, his mind suddenly became clear as a mirror.

The Cao family was caught in the middle and couldn't afford to offend either side.

Cao Ruinian waved his hand, and Butler Sun immediately brought a larger warm jade tray.

"My old age has been difficult, and today I am fortunate to have the help of the Heavenly Master to prolong my life. This small gift is not enough to show my respect."

Xia Shu didn't know whether she should accept it or not, but she knew it was inappropriate to ask in this situation.

She secretly glanced at her senior brother's face and immediately understood. She took a step forward and took the heavier tray.

The Hunyuan Sect is a local tyrant in the Yongqiu area. The Cao family is wealthy and powerful and is not afraid of them, but Cao Ruinian is not a young man who gets angry easily. He chooses to make a big deal out of a small matter.

"Everyone, please take your seats!"

Steward Sun received instructions from Cao Ruinian and greeted them with a smile.

The sound of firecrackers rang out again, and the warm atmosphere returned, as if the accident just now had never happened.

Because he showed off his "Taiping Magic Technique", many people's attention was focused on Zhou Yi.

Never mind, let’s eat first.

Wine and meat go through the intestines, and they eat both meat and vegetables.

Cao Ruinian's nephews and nephews were at the same table, and two familiar faces from Yongqiu Gaoyangji sat nearby, both of whom were big merchants.

There were also several cousins ​​of the Cao family who came from Kaocheng and Chuqiu.

Among them was a man named Ji Jing'an who ran a martial arts school. He brought his daughter with him. The father and daughter were the most attentive to Zhou Yi. They kept talking about guns and sticks during the meal, and it seemed that they were very interested in the martial arts of the Taiping Dojo.

unfortunately
Even though Zhou Yi was familiar with the secret manuals collected in the training room, most of them were common sense, and it was difficult for these two masters who were familiar with guns and sticks to feel any admiration for him.

At the end of the birthday banquet, the Cao family was seen seeing Zhou Yi off.

Ji Jing'an and his daughter Ji Niantao also left their seats one after another.

"Dad, why do I feel that Master Zhou's martial arts attainments are not that profound?"

Ji Jing'an thought for a moment, "As the saying goes, everyone has their own expertise. We have different paths. Perhaps he knows nothing about spears and clubs. If he still knows how to drink and chat with us, doesn't that just prove that he's extraordinary?"

"Dad always overestimates others and raises their ambitions."

The daughter was somewhat dissatisfied and looked at the candle in the longevity hall with suspicion. "I feel that the power he displayed does not match his knowledge. Magic tricks are common in the martial arts world. Wasn't it true that even the emperor of Dongdu was deceived by an alchemist a few days ago?"

Ji Jingan chuckled, "It's good to be on guard like this."

Serious again:
"But Daddy wants to warn you, the world of martial arts is dangerous. Don't underestimate those you don't understand. Otherwise, one misstep could cost you your life."

Ji Niantao was about to argue.

Suddenly, there was a commotion at the gate of the courtyard outside the Shoutang.

"Go, go and have a look."

The two rushed out and saw someone blocking the way in the second yard.

The person who was blocked was the young Taoist priest of Taiping Dao.

Ji Niantao's eyes lit up. She was not angry that someone was causing trouble at her cousin's house. Instead, she felt that there was something interesting to watch.

So he pulled his father a few steps closer.

"Master Zhou, wait a minute," the person who blocked the way was none other than Wu Guanlan, the elder of the Xihe Hunyuan Sect.

Zhou Yi looked at the square-faced man in front of him.

This situation is bound to happen sooner or later.

He had already made a plan and went straight to meet him:

"Elder Wu, what can I do for you?" Wu Guanlan spoke first. "A disciple of our sect has disappeared near Fuzi Mountain. Master Zhou, could you please give me an explanation?"

"Is there such a thing?" Zhou Yi didn't look at Wu Guanlan, but asked the two little Taoist boys.

Yan Qiu shook his head. "Brother, I haven't seen anyone from the Hunyuan Sect, but a few days ago, two thieves sneaked up the mountain. One was chased away by the Taoist priest, and the other fell from the cliff behind the mountain. Later, we found out that they poisoned the water source."

Xia Shu, who was standing by, blinked and asked Wu Guanlan harmlessly, "Elder Wu, was the person who fell off the cliff a disciple of the Hunyuan Sect?"

The spectators around him all had their own understandings, but Elder Wu's face turned ashen.

Zhou Yi said at the right time:
"Elder Wu, today both our families are guests of the Cao residence. If there is any misunderstanding, you can go to the Taoist temple to find me. It would be impolite to cause trouble here."

After hearing this, everyone in Cao's residence looked at Wu Guanlan, many of them holding back their anger.

The young and energetic Cao Chengyun was about to step forward, but Senior Brother Yue next to him pulled him back.

Wu Guanlan glared at Zhou Yi, knowing that he was in the wrong.

The short and thin man next to him reacted quickly, "Hahaha, Master Zhou Tianshi really knows how to joke."

"We are rough and tumble people, so we are used to being careless. The Cao family is a wealthy family with many scholars who study poetry, books and etiquette. How could they have the same views as us?"

"Oh?"

Zhou Yi lightly touched his sleeve, having noticed this person long ago: "You are quite handsome, who is this hero?"

The short, thin man spoke in a low voice with a hint of hostility: "The Baling Gang's Dongting Incense Master, Lai Changming."

Upon hearing this title, some people in Cao's mansion frowned.

The Baling Gang lingers in Dongting Lake and is one of the eight gangs and ten associations in the world. It is extremely powerful, operates many gambling houses and brothels, has rich intelligence, and has connections in both the black and white worlds.

But these people have a very bad reputation. They traffic in decent women and are despicable.

The reason why it has survived to this day is entirely due to its momentum.

Now that we are in troubled times, fewer people are willing to take the trouble to deal with them.

Everyone went to see Zhou Yi's reaction.

He frowned, showing no disdain, and raised his voice:
"I thought I was some kind of hero, but I'm just a filthy bastard who specializes in trafficking women, making a fool of myself.

"Master Lai Xiang, this isn't Baling. Don't even think about harming any girl. Otherwise, not to mention the rest of the Jianghu, even I, the Taiping Dao, won't spare you!"

The people around him all looked surprised when they heard him scolding.

"Dad, this man really hates evil." Ji Niantao commented in a low voice, and Ji Jingan shook his head to signal her not to speak.

"you--!"

The short and thin man was so frightened that he felt like he had eaten gunpowder. He never expected that this Taiping demon Taoist priest would not abide by the rules of the martial arts world.

The first time the Baling Gang met the Taiping Dao, the other side directly ripped off their underwear, leaving no room for them. Did they want to make a mortal enemy?
but
Lai Changming gritted his teeth and exchanged glances quickly with Elder Wu.

This Taiping demon is fearless. What is he relying on?
Could it be that Kakugoko is nearby?
Calm down, be calm!

Wu and Lai did not attack immediately.

Elder Wu pretended to stop Lai Changming, giving him a way out, then turned around and smiled with a dagger hidden in his heart:

"Master Zhou, please don't speak nonsense. Master Lai Xiang came to Yongqiu to pay a visit to Master Jiao Wuzi."

"No need," Zhou Yi refused ruthlessly, "My master is out visiting friends and is not in the mountains."

"Which group of friends are you visiting, and when will they be back?" Elder Wu asked casually.

Zhou Yi secretly laughed, knowing that they wanted to find out.

At this moment, I suddenly remembered what Kakugo said before he left, "When you are in the world, your identity is given by yourself."

He met Wu Guanlan's eyes and said calmly:

"My master has gone north to look for Ning Sanren. As for when he will return, I have no way of telling you."

Elder Wu was slightly stunned after hearing this and did not react at first.

"Ren Ning?" He muttered.

Then he seemed to come back to his senses, and his whole face changed color.
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