Still pity the grass and trees

In the early morning of the next day, the two of them freshened up, had breakfast in the room, and then rushed to Shen's house together with the dog head king, Kong Zhuo, and monk Jinlian.

Shen Pei's mansion was built outside Dingtao County, surrounded by mountains and rivers.Fearing that there would not be enough space in the house, they built several new large roll sheds, set up tables and chairs, and entertained guests.

Shen Pei's disciples and servants stood in two rows at the door, welcoming the guests with smiles.

Xie Wufeng asked: "Will you pray to heaven and earth today?"

Ji Tanyin shook her head: "Today is just the wedding banquet, and we will watch the ceremony tomorrow."

During the conversation, the group of people had already arrived at the gate of Shen's house. Kong Zhuo straightened his clothes, announced his name, and cupped his hands to congratulate him. Others imitated his appearance and made introductions.

"Long-awaited, long-awaited," the steward of Shen's house greeted them, and looked at Ji Tanyin and Xie Wufeng, "Who are these two?"

Ji Tanyin was slightly embarrassed. He has not yet become famous, and he has received a lot of courtesy by relying on the name of his master along the way, but he is a little embarrassed at this moment.Fortunately, the Dog Head King and others rushed to introduce him, saying that he is a young disciple of Yushan Excalibur, who passed by here with his cousin on a trip, so they came to congratulate Shen Daxia.

"It turned out to be the disciple of Hero Ji Heng." The middle-aged man leaned forward and said, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry."

A group of people were invited into the courtyard, Ji Tanyin followed behind the servant, and saw that the huge courtyard was full of tables and chairs, densely packed with guests.

Kong Zhuo, Dog Head King and others were arranged to sit in the garden, but Ji Tanyin, Xie Wufeng, Monk Jinlian and Scud Sijun were brought into the parlor called Xianyaju.

There are a total of eight tables in the hall, and the melon and fruit wines are much more exquisite than the outside, obviously prepared for famous and powerful people in the Jianghu.They were arranged at the fifth table by the servants. After sitting down, Ji Tanyin quietly observed the surrounding guests.

"Isn't this little foot monk?" The hero at the fifth table knew Monk Jinlian, pointing at him and joking.

Monk Jinlian ignored them with a cold face, and Scud Sijun couldn't keep his mouth shut, so he started chatting with them.

"These two brothers don't talk, who are they?" A short man with a sallow complexion and eyes that kept rolling back and forth asked Ji Tanyin.

"Hey, don't you claim to be the PHS in the martial arts?" Si Jun laughed and said, "I don't know?"

A person next to him said: "Wang Suansu, you claim to know all the secrets of martial arts, so you are just bragging!"

"Then tell me!" Wang Suanan was a little annoyed, his face was flushed red, but he had to admit, "These two really have a close relationship."

Si Jun introduced triumphantly: "This brother Ji is the beloved apprentice of the hero Ji Heng of the Jade Mountain Excalibur, and brother Xie is his cousin, who knows no martial arts."

After hearing this, several other people were taken aback, raised their wine glasses to toast Ji Tanyin, and asked him about Ji Heng's current situation. Only Wang Suanan looked at Xie Wufeng thoughtfully after the initial daze.

Xie Wufeng noticed his gaze, didn't look up, and continued to drink calmly.His ears were filled with the compliments and sighs of the guests at the same table, all discussing Ji Heng and that turbulent era, while Ji Tanyin dealt with them jerky and clumsy, saying "my master", proud and stupid.

Someone asked: "Why did Ji Daxia suddenly retire back then?"

Ji Tanyin shook her head, and said honestly: "I don't know, maybe I'm tired of fighting and killing, and want to live a peaceful life with my teacher's wife."

Everyone sighed: "Ji Daxia is a person who values ​​love and righteousness."

After drinking a round of wine, a skinny old man with a sharp mouth and monkey cheeks twisted his beard and said with emotion: "I think Brother Ji is young and full of energy, and he will surely become famous all over the world soon. Alas, there are talents in the martial arts world." Birth, our old bones, it is time to give way."

Si Jun asked: "What was the situation in the martial arts world when Senior Zuo was young?"

Zuo Guizi took a sip of Jinhua wine, flaunting his qualifications: "Twenty years ago, the martial arts structure was very different from today. Speaking of the top master, Ji Daxia is undoubtedly, besides Yi Yinfeng, Ruan Bangqian, Jing Wang Zhuo It's not bad to wait. It's a pity that these heroes either lived in seclusion or died tragically. When it comes to martial arts organizations and martial arts families, Tangjiabao is second to none. How many people still know the name of Tangjiabao today? Let me tell you the truth Don't look at Xiyan Mountain Villa, Zhuyue Pavilion, and Xuandaomen, which are so famous now, compared with the Tangjiabao back then, they are really insignificant!"

Wang Suanan echoed: "Exactly, 20 years ago, the Tangjiabao was in full swing, and there was a faint tendency to call on the heroes. Unfortunately, the owner and his wife both died overnight. Such a big stall broke up."

Zuo Guizi let out a long sigh and said, "Xiao Lingtong, tell me, who killed Tang Lianwei and his wife?"

Wang Suanan shook his head: "This is a well-recognized unsolved case without a head. According to the rumors circulating in the martial arts, it is believed to be the work of the Xifan Sect."

Ji Tanyin asked in surprise, "It's the Xifan religion again?"

Wang Suanan said: "What's so strange, don't they do evil less?"

Si Jun told everyone about the murder of Wen Shiyu, the commander of the city guards. Zuo Guizi said, "Isn't Mr. Cai Wen Shiyu's boss? After meeting him, just ask him carefully."

Si Jun teased: "He has come all the way to marry a daughter, why do you spoil him with these things!"

Wang Suanan said: "You can't say that. Master Cai has always been in close contact with the heroes of the martial arts. I heard that this time he got married with the hero Shen Pei, and he also had a thought in his mind. He wanted to call on heroes from all walks of life to form a Southwest Alliance to resist the warlords. Xunren. Over the past few years, Daxun State has recharged its energy and stored up its energy, and it is not certain that someday it will send troops to Yunnan. You know the strategy of the Eunuch Party. A group of softies who only care about their own comfort, how can they care about the safety of the country?"

"That's a good thing!" Si Jun slapped his thigh, "Just don't do anything and keep going. Let's recommend Shen Daxia as the leader of the martial arts alliance. First, he will conquer the Xifan sect, and then kill a few big Xun barbarians!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he heard a thick voice say: "Thanks to brother Si's love, Shen is ashamed and dare not take it."

The guests at the table hurriedly stood up and greeted the visitors.Ji Tanyin sized him up curiously, and saw a strong man standing in front of him, dressed in purple silk and deep clothes, and wearing a square scarf on his head. He was very elegantly dressed. It was Shen Pei, the owner of the mansion.

Shen Pei exchanged pleasantries with Si Jun, Wang Suan, and others, and smiled at Ji Tanyin: "This honored guest must be Hero Ji Heng's lover."

Ji Tanyin hurriedly said that he didn't dare, and gave him a deep bow.

Shen Pei's face was rosy, his cheeks were plump, and he looked kindly and kindly. He returned the gift and said: "I met Ji Daxia many years ago, and we got along very well. There are some rumors in the Jianghu, all of which are rumors made by villains. Nephew Ji Xian, don't take it seriously."

He glanced at Xie Wufeng, nodded politely, and invited Ji Tanyin to sit at the second table in front.

Ji Tanyin had observed the guests in the hall long ago, especially those sitting at the first three tables. Although he couldn't recognize all of them, he knew that they were famous people in the world, so he immediately refused: "Thank you, Uncle Shen, for your kindness. I'm afraid it doesn't fit there."

"Who says it's inappropriate?" Shen Pei put his arms around Ji Tanyin's shoulders, and said loudly to the crowd, "This is the little apprentice of Yushan Excalibur. I met you today, and you all come to have a drink with him."

The guests in the hall yelled and booed, Ji Tanyin blushed, and let Shen Pei invite him to the second table.

At the second table sat Liu Kui, Master of Yin Yang, Zhai Yu, master of Xuan Dao Sect, Ming Biaohua, master of Xiyan Villa, Luo You, master of Seven Killing Fist, and Ni Guanming, master of Liuhuo Hall. leader.Ji Tanyin greeted them one by one, sitting like pins and needles.

The seniors were friendly, eating snacks and talking gossip.

Yin Yang Palm Tong Liu Kui is very delicate, his palms are white and slender, like a girl's catkins, but when patted on someone's body, it can make the other person's life and death impossible.He took a sip of his wine, pinched his throat and asked the people beside him: "Xiyan Mountain Villa is far away in Lintao Mansion, and the owner of Ming Villa traveled thousands of miles to congratulate Shen Daxia in person, it really took a lot of trouble."

"Shen Daxia's face is naturally to be given," Ming Biaohua said with a smile, "Liuhuotang is far away in Sichuan, isn't Hallmaster Ni also here? What's more, Master Fang Shao who never goes down the mountain, Master Jingzhi and Master Yubai who are highly respected The queen is here, of course I also want to join in the fun."

Sitting at the first table, the abbot of Shaolin Temple clasped his palms together and recited a sentence of Amitabha, saying: "Mr. Shen's kindness is hard to turn down."

"If you want me to tell you, why do you pretend to be ignorant?" Ni Guanming, the master of Liuhuotang, has a fiery temper. Among all the people present, his martial arts are only second-rate, but all kinds of famous weapons in the martial arts world, as well as hidden weapons and poisons, are all produced in his family. Therefore, it is very talkable in the arena.He said in a rough voice: "Didn't Shen Daxia use the pretext of his son's big wedding to entertain the heroes? He just wants to be the leader of the martial arts alliance and test everyone's minds in advance? I have neither martial arts nor talents, and I can't do anything if I obey others' orders." I don’t know how the heroes feel about being subservient to others.”

What he said was sharp, and the others changed their expressions slightly, and were speechless for a while.Ji Tanyin lowered her head halfway, looking at this and that for a while, her heart was pounding and she was very excited.

Zhai Yu, the master of the Xuandao Sect, known as Thunderbolt Dao, coughed, and said calmly: "Teacher Ni's words are too serious. When the enemy is at hand, everyone in the martial arts should unite. As for who will be the leader of the alliance?" Sit down, we can discuss later."

Ni Guanming sneered and said, "After all, it's not that you want to be the leader of the alliance? What's more, what enemy is worth being so nervous? You don't want to mention the Xifan religion again? To be honest, I haven't seen it with my own eyes except for rumors all these years. Do evil through the teaching of Zephani."

Seven Killing Fist Luo You said: "The Xifan sect has infiltrated the Central Plains, didn't you hear what Brother Ji said? They assassinated Master Cai's capable generals."

Ji Tanyin heard them mention this, and said: "I haven't seen a corpse, so it's hard to make a conclusion."

Before he could finish his sentence, he saw several sharp eyes shooting towards him, and hastily added: "But not apart from ten is the Xifan religion."

Ni Guanming said disdainfully: "The Xifan Sect has lived well in Yunnan, what are you doing in Henan?"

Thunderbolt Knife Zhai Yu snorted coldly: "Are you defending yourself in such a way that people don't know that you are also doing business with crooked ways?"

Ni Guanming slapped the table hard: "You!"

Tong Liukui, Ming Biaohua, and Luo You hurriedly persuaded each other: "Why do you take it seriously when you're joking?"

Ji Tanyin helped out, and changed the subject and asked: "Seniors, the seat next to me has not been seen for a long time, and I don't know why it is reserved?"

Ming Biaohua smiled and said: "This is for..." He said and looked towards the door, "Isn't this here?"

A gust of fresh wind with the scent of flowers blew by, Ji Tanyin looked back and saw Hua Yueying walked in gracefully wearing a lotus root silk cardigan, a soft yellow skirt, and holding a white gauze fan.