Starting from Tianlong, Wudu Tianxia

Ten miles outside Rongzhou, dozens of riders kicked up dust.

"Yuyu~!"

They reined in their horses and, accompanied by the neighing of the horses, dismounted.

This place is located on the shore of Rongzhou, and many people travel south and north here. There are no great merchants, big spenders, or chivalrous figures from the martial arts world.

Those who frequently make a living in Rongzhou are already used to it.

but.

The group that arrived at this moment was truly eye-catching. The burly man at the head of the group drew everyone's attention the moment he dismounted.

Many people have already recognized this man as Wang Weizhi, the leader of the Rongzhou Dongying Gang.

They were walking towards the young man in front of them.

Incredibly, when he was about ten feet away from the young man, he actually knelt down on the ground to greet him from afar.

There were some people on the road who recognized Wang Wei, and their eyes were fixed on him.

The Dongying Gang isn't considered top-tier in Rongzhou, as it's overshadowed by the Qingluo Sect. However, the fact that a gang leader could kneel and greet him suggests that the young man's identity is not simple.

They were quite far apart, with guards stationed several meters away, so no one dared to approach them.

Rongzhou, the private residence of the Dongying Gang.

The single-eaved gable roof and three-bay main gate face the main street.

A large red lantern hangs at the entrance.

As dusk fell, a plump woman in her forties stood at the doorway.

She was the wife of Wang Weizhi, the leader of the Dongying Gang.

Standing to one side was a burly, muscular man, Cheng Shan, the deputy leader of the Dongying Gang.

The inner side was filled with the elite members of the gang's headquarters.

He was considered a prominent figure in Rongzhou.

At this moment, they were all standing at the door waiting for someone, their faces filled with anxiety and caution.

Behind them were a group of about ten young people, both men and women.

Their faces were mostly filled with curiosity.

"Qingqing, do you know who's coming?" a young man in his early twenties whispered.

A woman dressed in a tight-fitting outfit beside him shook her head: "Father didn't say."

"He must be an extraordinary person," she said, glancing at her mother at the door, her delicate brows furrowing slightly.

The elders waited for most of the hour without showing any signs of impatience, but unfortunately, they were very tight-lipped and didn't reveal a word.

They had been warned many times and dared not ask now, suppressing their curiosity.

"drive!"

"drive!"

Everyone was startled, as the sound of horses being urged on came from the east side of the main street.

Two riders led the way, and the leader was Wang Weizhi, the leader of the Dongying Gang.

Several elders immediately turned around and gave them instructions:

"Just watch and don't say anything."

"Yes."

Hearing the younger generation respond obediently, Cheng Shan breathed a slight sigh of relief.

As the sound of hooves subsided, a young man with an extraordinary bearing dismounted, and his followers went to fetch his horse.

The group of younger people at the entrance were full of surprise when they saw the young man.

What happened?

The newcomer was not an old man with white hair, but a boy who was even younger than them.

The elders were extremely respectful, so they naturally dared not underestimate them.

He kept wondering about the boy's identity.

Gao Yuan was startled when he entered the compound; why had Wang Weizhi brought his entire family to wait for him?

Everyone bowed, but he remained expressionless as Wang Wei led him in.

After the banquet ended and everyone dispersed, Gao Yuan sat in the main seat of the main hall, took a sip of tea, and stared at Chief Wang with a half-smile.

"Boss Wang, I'm sorry to have troubled you."

"Your Excellency is too kind. It is an honor for me that you would deign to come to Rongzhou. Please give me your orders, and I will gladly die for you!"

Wang Wei glanced at the young man seated above him, then bowed his head obediently.

So young, so incredibly young.

Despite his young age, he was exceptionally humble, so humble that even Gao Yuan couldn't find any fault with him.

Wang Wei has been under the tutelage of Lingjiu Palace for several years.

The honored envoys and holy envoys have always been women, so he was somewhat surprised when he first saw the young man.

He had been preparing to receive the message from Lingjiu Palace a few days ago.

Based on what he had heard before, it wasn't hard to guess the boy's identity. Since the envoy hadn't revealed it, he wouldn't expose it either.

Although it is not immediately apparent what makes him extraordinary.

However, given his high status, even though he knew no martial arts, Wang Weizhi dared not show the slightest disrespect and could not help but be extremely cautious.

Is the news true?

Upon hearing the envoy's inquiry, Wang Weizhi's expression turned slightly stern:

"The situation in Quanzhou is quite complicated. There are branches of the Beggars' Sect, as well as the Jingjianmen, Qingyuanhui, and Xuri Gang. Now Penglai is also involved, so it can be said to be very chaotic."

Gao Yuan had some impression of Quanzhou. It was a vital transportation hub for both water and land routes. Although it couldn't compare to Guangming and Quanzhou, it was still a distribution center for tea, porcelain, and silk in Fujian, and its trade was very active.

just.

Penglai's own sphere of influence is limited to Jingdong Road. As the saying goes, even a powerful dragon can't suppress a local snake. Why would they travel so far to stir up trouble on Fujian Road? I don't know what they're thinking.

"In addition, Zoroastrianism also has secret outposts in this area."

Sure enough, any region with a prominent economic status is a mixed bag, with everyone wanting a piece of the pie.

After all, whether it's developing a faction or raising a flag of rebellion, it all requires a lot of money.

"It seems you've done quite a bit of research."

Wang Weizhi explained, "Last year, I did tea and porcelain business with the leader of the Qingyuan Society, so I know a little about it."

"I learned about the recent attack on Guiyunzi of Penglai by Duanmu Cave Master of Chiyan Cave and his men in Quanzhou from Qingyuan Society."

"If your visit is for this matter, please give the order. The entire Dongying Gang, numbering over a hundred, will be at your service!"

Although no one knows what went wrong with Duanmu Yuan and his group this time, they destroyed Penglai's properties in Quanzhou without the orders of Lingjiu Palace and then launched a sneak attack on Guiyunzi.

However, the state of this table must be expressed.

"We don't need too many people. We'll just need Chief Wang to lead the way."

Wang Wei had never encountered a respectful and holy envoy as courteous as Gao Yuan before, and wondered if he had unintentionally offended the young man.

He instinctively shuddered and immediately knelt down.

"It is my honor to be asked to do things by Your Excellency. If I do not perform well or speak inappropriately, please speak frankly and do not frighten me!"

Upon thinking of the excruciating pain of the Life and Death Talisman activating, Chief Wang immediately kowtowed repeatedly.

"Chief Wang, stand up and speak, or we will hold you accountable."

Gao Yuan frowned.

He could understand Wang Weizhi's mentality. The more he beat and scolded the people of Lingjiu Palace, the more at ease they felt. If he didn't beat or scold them, they would imagine despair.

But I've always spoken like this, and I'm not used to having to pretend to be fierce and menacing.

"Yes, Your Excellency!"

Wang Weizhi carefully straightened up, but still dared not stand completely upright, only hunching his back.

"By the way, Chief Wang, what's the deal with the bandits in Rongzhou?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Weizhi paused for a moment, then honestly replied:

"They are the bandits raised by the Dayunming Temple in Quanzhou. The Zoroastrian secret passage I just mentioned is from this temple."

"I see."

Gao Yuan raised an eyebrow. No wonder.

The existence of the Dayunming Temple in Xuzhou demonstrates the widespread influence of Zoroastrianism.

Yunming, Yunming, the clandestine name of the Zoroastrian sect is becoming more and more fitting for the name Mingjiao.

They may be called bandits, but once they rise up in rebellion, they can instantly transform into religious soldiers. It is estimated that Zoroastrianism uses the same disguise in other areas.

"What does Your Excellency wish to do?"

Wang Wei, unsure of the envoy's intentions, spoke cautiously.

Unexpectedly, Gao Yuan smiled slightly: "What a coincidence! It's a matter of old and new grudges!"

The next morning, Wang Weizhi came to visit Gao Yuan again.

He was accompanied by dozens of people, including the main and deputy leaders, the seven major branches, and almost all the elites of the Dongying Gang, all of whom were gathered together by Wang Weizhi.

The main reason for not gathering his gang was that if he mobilized more than a hundred people, it would easily alert the Green Mountain bandits.

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