The First Venerable of the Prosperous Age

After the three finished laughing, the eccentric Eight-Knife said, "After I take over the sect, the Yellow Crane Tower will be just like before. All citizens of the Tang Dynasty can come here to enjoy the scenery at will. How about that? Aren't I awesome?"

Fen Laoshan replied perfunctorily, "Awesome, awesome." He then added, "Also, from now on, let your junior brothers go out as they please. Let them see more of the world. You know, there are plenty of good girls in this world. It's really crazy for them to be thinking about me all the time, hehe."

Guai Ba Dao patted his chest and declared confidently, "We'll do whatever Brother Shan says right now. I guarantee that every disciple in my sect will have meat to eat and wine to drink! I won't say more, but within three years we'll definitely become the number one sect in the martial arts world, okay?"

Lu Xiaosan shook his head and said with a look of disdain, "Your disciples are all lying on the ground, not waking up for a long time, but you, with just a few words, claim to be the number one sect in the martial arts world."

"Hahahahahaha." The four of them laughed in unison, and after settling the unconscious disciples down, they...

Fen Laoshan and Guai Badao said, "Brothers, what are your plans for the future? Why don't you stay with us?"

Wen Ying's face flushed red, and she pouted, "Who...who's a couple with him..."

Lu Xiaoda laughed loudly, "Who would have thought that I would have three more sworn brothers on my deathbed? Even if I die now, it would be worth it." His words were sincere and came from the bottom of his heart.

Wen Ying nudged him and said softly, "It's not worth it!"

“I appreciate your kindness, brothers. But I have a prior agreement that I must take my little brother to Qiantang no matter what. So please forgive me for not being able to enjoy this peaceful time with you for the time being,” Lu Xiaosan said earnestly.

Both Fen Laoshan and Guai Badao had eyes full of reluctance, and sighed softly, saying, "Since that's the case, then we can only live our own lives to the fullest."

"To hell with it, it's not like we're parting ways forever. Anyway, whether you're happy or troubled from now on, our doors are always open for you! If you ever feel like you can't make it through life, just come and have some fun with us, we'll make sure you're thrilled to the point of trembling!"

"Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!" The four said goodbye in an extremely joyful atmosphere.

After saying goodbye, Lu Xiaosan and Wen Ying left Snake Mountain and met Ning Konglou, who was already waiting outside the mountain gate.

Ning Konglou walked straight toward the two with a cold face, stopping a few feet away from them, and asked, "May I ask this young lady, who bestowed upon you the Three Palace Tokens?"

Wen Ying was startled by the sudden question. She moved closer to Lu Xiaosan and forced a smile as she answered, "This token... was given to me by my father before I left. He said it might be useful if I carried it with me when I travel."

Ning Konglou pondered for a moment, then asked, "May I ask who your father is?"

Wen Ying scratched her face, trying hard to remember, but finally bit her lip and said, "I was... too young back then, and he suddenly appeared claiming to be my father, so I... can't remember clearly..."

"I see, I understand."

Lu Xiaosan chimed in, "Ning Konglou, without this great physician Wen, your Zhexianlou would probably be closed and curtains hanging by now. You're not even going to kneel down and kowtow to her, and you're still asking all these questions?"

Ning Konglou rolled his eyes at him. "So, the reason you're able to talk so eloquently without going to meet the King of Hell is because of this young lady. Why don't you start by kowtowing to her first?"

Wen Ying was initially enjoying the spectacle, but seeing the two escalating their argument, she quickly waved her hand and laughed, "Don't be angry anymore, and don't joke around with me, hehehe..."

Ning Konglou bowed slightly and said, "Yes."

Lu Xiaosan, hands on his hips, asked again, "Where have you been all this time? Do you still have Little Beauty's Blue Fluorescent Bead?" His tone was much gentler than before.

Ning Konglou did not answer, seemingly intending to leave.

Lu Xiaosan couldn't help but curse, "Hey, I'm talking to you nicely, and you're still the same old jerk!"

Just as he was getting angry, Wen Ying chuckled and stuffed a token into his hand. Lu Xiaosan was overjoyed and immediately raised the three palace tokens, shouting, "Ning Konglou! Seeing this token is like seeing...that...Palace Master. Why don't you kneel down immediately?"

This actually had some effect; Ning Konglou did turn around, but it was absolutely impossible for him to kneel down.

Lu Xiaosan gritted his teeth in frustration and shouted, "The Palace Master is here, why don't you kneel?"

Ning Konglou's lips curled up slightly. "What? Go ahead and report me."

Lu Xiaosan stomped his feet in anger and continued, "Fine, you won't kneel, then answer my question for the sake of this token."

The token did have some effect, and Ning Konglou actually replied, "These days, I've been collecting evidence of crimes."

"Collecting evidence? Whose evidence are you collecting? And why are you collecting his evidence?"

Ning Konglou's eyes suddenly flashed with a cold light, "Collecting evidence of Wang Xiantong and Xue Wang's crimes of oppressing the people over the years. As for why you're collecting it, isn't it just to clean up your stupid mess?"

Hearing this, Lu Xiaosan suddenly felt ashamed. He had always wondered why Prince Xue had never sought revenge against him again after that; it turned out that someone had silently taken the blame for everything…

Lu Xiaosan coughed twice, then said, "Hmm, not bad, not bad. So... how was the result?"

"That's naturally due to the Emperor's wisdom and Prime Minister Yao's impartiality. In the end, that Wang Xiantong obediently accepted the punishment," Ning Konglou said.

Lu Xiaosan was taken aback upon hearing this, then nodded and said, "Yes, this Yao Xiang is indeed formidable."

Upon hearing this, Ning Konglou frowned. Wen Ying quickly nudged him and whispered, "Brother Lu, Yao Xiang refers to the current wise prime minister Yao Chong. He is not called Yao Xiang."

Upon hearing this, Lu Xiaosan was extremely embarrassed and instantly became stammering and incoherent: "Um... well... actually I mean... do you still have that Blue Fluorescent Bead with you?"

Ning Konglou squinted and said in a slightly mocking tone, "The Blue Fluorescent Pearl is with me. Now that you have the token, I will give it to you if you want it. Just take it to Qiantang."

Lu Xiaosan stopped him, "No! My condition for going to Qiantang is that I must bring Xiaomeiniu with me. Giving her to me now is useless."

Ning Konglou snorted, tossed some loose silver to Lu Xiaosan, and said, "Take this silver and return to Luocheng as soon as possible. Brother He and I will go ahead and wait for you at Zhexian Tower."

Lu Xiaosan was stunned, wondering to himself, "Why is Ning Konglou suddenly being so nice to me? Could it be because of this token? If so, this token is just too magical."

Ning Konglou then bowed to Wen Ying in farewell, to which Wen Ying responded with a smile.

Then Ning Konglou, like a green fairy, stepped into the air and disappeared.

Lu Xiaosan said to Wen Ying, "Let's go, we're getting ready to go back to Luocheng too."

"and many more."

"what happened?"

"It's already noon. You should take these medicines quickly. You haven't taken any medicine since you got the lotus grass."

Seeing Wen Ying's earnest concern for him, Lu Xiaosan felt he had never been so happy in his life. He couldn't help but pick Wen Ying up and shout, "Let's go, let's go home!"