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Volume 6: Guan Feng Yun Lu Chapter 6: Hunting down the evil beasts

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    ~.< Shuhai Pavilion >-~ Chapter 6: Hunting down the evil beast

    Hu Xiaotian walked quickly out of the temple. The crowds of people he passed by separated automatically and opened a avenue for him to pass. Many people even saluted him from afar to express their thanks.  After exposing this group of fake monks, Hu Xiaotian had no intention of staying any longer. He mounted his horse and ran straight to the city gate. Anyway, with Hong Sihai secretly watching, there would be no more surprises.  He must rush to Suizhou as soon as possible to catch Cai Dahu before Luo Jinyuan, so as to prevent this mad dog from climbing and biting, and dragging a few more people on his back before dying.

    Qixian and Suizhou are dozens of miles apart, separated by a large river.  As soon as I entered Suizhou, I saw dark clouds rolling in, a cool breeze blowing on my face, and a heavy rain was about to fall.  When we arrived at the ferry, the ferries were already anchored due to strong winds and rough waves.  Hu Xiaotian had no choice but to rest at the ferry.  It rained heavily that night, with thunder and lightning, and the rain stopped at dawn.  After the heavy rain, the clouds dispersed and the sun rose. The sky was clear and blue, but the river water was turbid.

    After crossing the river, the road was muddy and difficult to navigate.  The scorching sun was shining brightly, and moist water vapor steamed up, like a big steamer everywhere, making everyone sweat profusely.  Hu Xiaotian walked and rested for a while before arriving at Suizhou City after noon.

    Suizhou is also an ancient city in the Central Plains, and is much wider and more prosperous than Qixian.  As early as the Western Zhou Dynasty, Duke Huan of Qi, the overlord of the Central Plains, gathered the princes near Suizhou and presided over the establishment of an alliance, which was known as the "Alliance of Kuiqiu" in history.  After the death of Song Xianggong, the king of the Song Dynasty, he was buried here. At that time, it was called Xiangling, also known as Xiangtai. After the Qin Dynasty merged with the Six Kingdoms, it was named "Xiangyi".  In the Northern Song Dynasty, it was renamed Gongzhou. After the Jurchens conquered the Northern Song Dynasty, it was renamed Suizhou. It governed two counties, Kaocheng and Zhecheng. The seat of the state was still called Xiangyi.  Suizhou has been one of the hubs of communication between the north and the south since ancient times. The city has prospered and collapsed several times, but has gradually regained its vitality in the past 20 to 30 years.  The city is criss-crossed by waterways and is surrounded by a large lake with beautiful scenery. In the center of the lake are historical monuments such as Xiangling, which is home to outstanding people and rich ancient customs.

    Hu Xiaotian had no time to explore Shengyou, so he asked someone to inquire, and he found the residence of Wei Tai, the master of Seven Star Fist, easily.

    The Wei family¡¯s mansion is located on the northwest side of the lake. There is an open space in front of the door, lined with green trees.  When Hu Xiaotian arrived, there were already more than a dozen horses tied under the tree. Their hooves and bodies were splashed with mud. They must have come from other places.  The door of the Wei family is open, and behind the door is the martial arts training ground, where dozens of young people are practicing hard.  They were sweating like rain, shouting and exerting their strength, leaping and flying, and the scene was really lively.  A slightly fat young man sat on a bamboo chair outside the door, waving his fan to drive away flies in boredom. From time to time he would look at his fellow martial arts practitioners and sigh.

    Hu Xiaotian tied up his mount, strode to the door, clasped his fists at the little fat man and said, "Brother, what do you call me? Hu has made a special trip to visit Master Wei. Can you inform me on my behalf?"

    The little fat man saw that he was dusty and impressive, so he stood up and returned the greeting: "May I ask which sect you are a friend of? Why do you want to see my master? Hehe, my name is Lu Dabao, you can just call me Dabao.  "With a smile on his face, he was quite happy.

    Hu Xiaotian couldn't help but smile slightly and said: "Dabao, I was entrusted by Brother Hong Sihai, and I have to talk to the head of Wei about something important."

    Lu Dabao said in surprise: "A man named Cai came from Qi County just yesterday. He looked flustered and shamelessly stayed at Master's house. You guys are coming to Suizhou one after another to find my Master. Could it be that something unexpected happened at Senior Brother Hong's house?  ?¡±

    Hu Xiaotian said: "Brother Hong is in good condition. There is no accident. You don't have to worry, Dabao. Did the man named Cai go out today? I want to ask him to get something back, and I need the approval of the head of Wei."

    Lu Dabao said: "The man surnamed Cai is hiding in the guest room in the backyard. He doesn't leave the door or take a step forward, as if he is avoiding someone. Yes, does he owe you a large sum of money and is he worried that you, the creditor, will come to collect him?  "As he spoke, he motioned for Hu Xiaotian to follow him through the door and walked to the main hall.

    Hu Xiaotian looked at the young people who were concentrating on practicing boxing and couldn't help but feel emotional. He recalled the scenes of practicing in Hengshan and had mixed feelings: "Dabao, why don't you practice with your brothers and sisters, but you are sent to guard the gate? Is it against the rules?  Sect rules?"

    Lu Dabao sighed and said: "Isn't it this extra layer of fat on my body? It's a hot day and the sun is scorching. I would faint after practicing for at least half an hour, so I can only work as a doorkeeper and receive guests. I also  I was determined not to eat meat and only ate vegetables and steamed buns, but I only persisted for a long time before giving up. My mother did not understand my difficulties at all and always cooked a big pot of Xiangyi braised pork to seduce me every day. Brother Hu, you eat  Have you tried Xiangyi Braised Pork? Wash the square pieces of meat that are both fat and lean, put them into the "Badawei" seasoning water and stew them. When the flavor of the seasoning enters the meat and the surface of the meat turns red, take it out and apply it on it.  After the sweet noodle sauce is cooked, put it in sugar-marinated oil, then put it into a large bowl, place it in a steamer, steam it over low heat and serve it. It is fat but not greasy, melts in your mouth, and leaves a fragrant fragrance on your lips and teeth, making you want to eat another after eating one.  piece¡­¡­"

    Hu Xiaotian didn¡¯t know whether to laugh or cry, and was too lazy to pay attention to this talkative person.?Little fat man, carefully observe the people who are practicing hard in the martial arts field.  This Seven Star Boxing routine is relatively complex, with influences from Shaolin Boxing, Xingyi Boxing, Yanqing Boxing, and Taizu Boxing. It is a combination of hardness and softness, and is flexible and changeable. The biggest feature is that when punching, you need to coordinate the footwork and step on the Seven Stars.  There are strict requirements for the landing point and changing direction of each step and cannot be confused.  While Hu Xiaotian was scanning, five disciples tripped over themselves due to confusion in their footwork and fell onto their backs.

    Lu Dabao followed Hu Xiaotian's gaze and muttered: "Master said that when punching, the hands, eyes, body, and steps must be coordinated properly to exert the power of the punch. However, this set of seven-star footwork is complicated and changeable. It requires calculation of the position of the feet.  And when you have to think about the moves in your hands and do two things at once, who can not fall?"

    Hu Xiaotian shook his head and said: "Dabao, you are wrong. When fighting against an enemy, the situation changes rapidly. Who would stand stupidly motionless? If the enemy attacks from the side or behind, how are you going to respond? I think when we created this set of steps  The original intention of the predecessors of the boxing method is to give full play to the dexterity of the boxing method, avoid the real situation, use the weak point, and attack the opponent unprepared. The emphasis is on the three keys of speed, agility, and ruthlessness, rather than blindly wandering around and pursuing complicated changes in the boxing method. If you can understand  The essence of his footwork, as quiet as a virgin and as mobile as a stray rabbit, is enough to sweep through his fellow disciples.¡±

    Lu Dabao was as enlightened as if he had eaten a ginseng fruit, feeling refreshed and translucent from the inside out. The more he chewed on his words, the more flavorful they became. He said with admiration: "Brother Hu, you just looked at it twice and pointed out the shortcomings of our practice.  We have experienced more hardships than Master! Master only knows how to scold and scold us, and arranges for us to do fixed homework every day, which is extremely boring."

    Hu Xiaotian glanced at him: "Do you dare to describe your complaints to Head Wei in person?"

    Lu Dabao shrank his head and said with a wry smile: "How dare I ask for trouble because I have no courage? My master's nickname is 'Iron Arm and Bronze Fist'. It is definitely not a boast. One punch can shatter a stone."  If you give me a slap, wouldn¡¯t I have to lie down for ten days and a half?¡±

    While the two were talking, they had already arrived outside the main hall door.  I saw two groups of people sitting in the hall. The person sitting in the main seat was naturally Wei Tai. He was of medium build and strong bones. He had a row of tight iron rings on the top of his arms. His face was like iron, and his voice was loud and full of energy.  , two disciples stood behind him.  Sitting opposite him were three middle-aged warriors with different costumes and calm demeanor. At first glance, they looked like powerful and ruthless characters.  Behind their chairs stood two to three disciples, some male and some female, full of heroic spirit.  The host and guest were chatting happily, when they suddenly felt the light dim at the hall door, and stopped to look at them at the same time.

    Wei Tai looked unhappy and said in a deep voice: "Dabao, what are you doing here? Didn't you see that I am receiving distinguished guests?"

    Lu Dabao said hurriedly: "Reporting to Master, Hong Sihai, Senior Brother Hong has a friend who came from Qixian County. He has something urgent to do and wants to see you in person."

    Hu Xiaotian took a step forward, clasped his fists towards Wei Tai and said, "Master Wei, please forgive me for disturbing me. I have urgent matters to ask Cai Dahu clearly, which are related to the survival of the Sihai Gang, and I hope that Master Wei can fulfill them."  ."

    ?The eyes of everyone in the hall lit up, what a man with strong bones and extraordinary abilities!  Wei Tai has met countless people in his life, and he immediately developed a love for talents, and asked in a friendly manner: "What is your name? Have you formally worshiped as a master? What is your relationship with Hong Sihai?"

    Hu Xiaotian said: "My surname is Hu and my name is Peng. I have been learning swordsmanship from my master for many years. I have a close relationship with Brother Hong. Two days ago, we worked together to annihilate a bandit in a village that was causing trouble. It is estimated that the county government will be here a few days later."  Then the awards will be announced."

    Wei Tai felt regretful and relieved at the same time. He laughed and said: "This kid from Sihai has given me a lot of pride. He has followed me for ten years in vain. He never forgets to act chivalrously and righteously. Dabao, go call Cai Dahu and tell me  Ask him if you have anything." Lu Dabao agreed, turned around and walked away quickly.

    Wei Tai pointed to the three warriors opposite and gave a brief introduction to Hu Xiaotian, namely Du Lei, the head of the Eagle Claw Sect, Tong Yishan, the head of the Northern Fist Sect, and Tan Yi, a master of Tan Kung.  Hu Xiaotian greeted them one by one as a junior, then retreated to a corner of the hall and stood silently.  Wei Tai smiled and said: "Brother Du, where did we talk just now?"

    Du Lei has a thin figure, with towering temples on both sides, and his eyes are as sharp as an eagle. He said with a smile: "Brother Wei, we have just received the news, so we came here to inform you in case you miss this martial arts event. We plan to attend  We will stay in Suizhou for one night and go to Bozhou early tomorrow morning. We will invite Master Hu from the Pi Gua Fist Sect and Master Liu from the Yanqing Fist Sect to accompany us. In this way, we will have the confidence to speak in Jinling City. I wonder, Brother Wei, what can you do?  Do you want to put down everything you have at home and set out with us?"

    Wei Tai scratched his head and said: "It is now the beginning of May, and there are still two months until the first day of July. Is it too early for us to set off at this time?"

    Du Lei smiled and said: "On our way south, we old friends might as well stop by to visit famous figures from various sects, make friends with each other through martial arts, and compare skills. Wouldn't it be a good talk in the world?"

    ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Wei TaiHe said: "Brother Du, we are all old friends, and I will tell you the truth. If I set off on the road immediately, I have no way to prepare a decent gift. If I fall in front of the heroes of the world, I will give it to you with my Qixing Fist."  How can I hold my head high and be a good person from now on?"

    Du Lei and the others looked at each other and laughed.  Du Lei shook his head and said with a smile: "Brother Wei, you are so tacky! What kind of status do these two families have for getting married? How can they care about a small fortune? Grandmaster Jun has already made it known that anyone who dares to offer gifts will not be received."

    Wei Tai breathed a sigh of relief, then thought about it and said hesitantly: "Brother Du, the leaders and famous figures of all the sects in the world are gathered in Jinling. You and I can't compare, so how can we be qualified to attend the wedding banquet? In the end, isn't it a waste of time?"  "

    Du Lei said: "Of course we, the small sect, don't expect to be on equal footing with the seven major sword sects. But even if we can't attend the wedding banquet, we can always take a look at the grand master from a distance, right? Don't you want the demeanor of the best master in the world?  Witness?"

    Tong Yishan then advised: "Grandmaster Jun is like a dragon with no head and tail. It is rare that he is willing to show up to preside over the wedding. We can't miss this event no matter what. We will have no regrets in this life if we can see the grandmaster's peerless style. Brother Wei, don't hesitate.  !¡±

    Tan Yi simply said loudly: "Old Wei, if you are a man, just be happy and don't say a word if you want to go!"

    Wei Tai's worries disappeared and he said with a smile: "The three of you have come directly to force me to marry you. How can you allow me to refuse? Thinking about the great events in Jinling City and the great master standing tall like a mountain, I can't wait any longer.  I¡¯ll set off with you tomorrow!¡±

    Hu Xiaotian was greatly surprised when he heard this. Who got married and actually alarmed the great master Jun Wangyou?  Looking at the world, there are only a handful of people who are qualified for Jun Wangyou to host the wedding.  Could it be that Ouyang Jue got his wish and won the favor of his junior sister, and the two finally overcame their inner demons and got married together?  His heart was itching unbearably, and he was just thinking about how to ask what happened, when he heard the sound of footsteps, and Lu Dabao led the uneasy Cai Dahu to the door of the hall.

    Cai Dahu never noticed Hu Xiaotian, who stood silently in the corner, nodded and bowed towards Wei Tai and said: "Headmaster Wei, what are your orders for calling this villain?"

    Wei Tai pointed towards Hu Xiaotian and said, "Cai Dahu, friends from all over the world come to you to discuss matters. Do you know them?"

    Cai Dahu looked in the direction of his finger, his eyes widened in shock, his soul was out of his mind, his face turned pale, he almost collapsed on the ground, and shouted out loud: "How could it be you?!"

    Hu Xiaotian smiled calmly and stepped forward: "Cai Dahu, the sky net is vast and not leaking out. You colluded with bandits, resold stolen goods, occupied land, coerced women, and all kinds of evil deeds have been exposed to the world. How long can you hide? I come to Suizhou  I just want to arrest you and bring you to justice. If you know what you are looking for, just let it go and don't try to resist." He first slapped a few big hats on the opponent, and then he acted with dignity and certainty.

    Cai Dahu has been wandering around the world for many years. How could he not guess the purpose of Hu Xiaotian's trip?  The scene of Hu Xiaotian fighting into Lingyun Village with his sword flashed in his mind, with blood flowing everywhere, and he screamed: "No, I won't go with you! You are here to kill people and silence them!" He rolled his eyes and rushed towards Wei Tai:  "Headmaster Wei, help me! This guy is a murderer, help me!"

    Hu Xiaotian frowned slightly. If Wei Tai changed his mind and got involved, the matter might not be rectified!  With a movement of his wrist, the long sword stabbed away, and a line of blood droplets splashed into the sky.  I saw blood gushing from Cai Dahu's vest, and he fell down while pushing the golden mountain and jade pillar. His limbs were twitching, and he could no longer survive.

    From the time Cai Dahu showed up to the time he was killed by the sword, it only took a few blinks of an eye.  Everyone in the hall did not expect that Hu Xiaotian had a disagreement and immediately drew his sword to kill. When they realized that something was wrong, it was too late to stop him.  But when everyone heard exclamations and commotion, Lu Dabao was the most unbearable. He just lay down on the threshold and vomited loudly.

    Wei Tai was furious and slammed the case: "Hu Peng, you are too arrogant! In the hall of my Wei family, you can convict and kill people without my consent. It is simply lawless. People die in my house, you  How can I explain to the government?"

    Hu Xiaotian clasped his fists and said: "Master Wei, I am indeed reckless. However, Cai Dahu is cunning, shameless and vicious. If he is given the opportunity to bite randomly, I am afraid that the first one to be affected will be Brother Hong Sihai. After all, Cai Dahu is Sihai  The deputy gang leader of the gang. Only dead people will not talk nonsense, and only dead people will not shirk responsibility." The implication is to put the charges of colluding with bandits, reselling stolen goods, etc. on Cai Dahu's head to protect Hong Sihai from  implicated.

    Wei Tai's mind changed slightly and his anger gradually subsided. He had to admit that Hu Xiaotian's words were reasonable. However, there were Du Lei and others watching in the hall. He could not pretend that nothing had happened. Otherwise, if word spread, how could he gain a foothold in the world in the future?  He coughed lightly and said solemnly: "Hu Peng, it's wrong for you to take human life so lightly. I won't embarrass you. You hand over the weapon and tie your hands. I will send someone to report the case later and leave it to the government to deal with the aftermath."?If what you said is true and Cai Dahu is indeed a suspect who is absconding in fear of crime, you can at least offset your merits and demerits and avoid being imprisoned.  "

    "Hu Xiaotian used a false name, and there was no way around him. If he was detained by the government for interrogation, how could he defend himself clearly?  He shook his head and said: "I accept the good intentions of Master Wei. If one person is responsible for the work, I will cut off Cai Dahu's head and return to Qixian County for business. I will not stay in Suizhou for a moment longer. As long as Master Wei does not hold him accountable for his noble actions, I believe that  No one will gossip.¡±

    When Wei Tai heard his face-to-face refusal, he felt angry and said with a cold face: "Hu Peng, even if you don't consider the government laws, you kill Wei's guest with your sword without permission, just because you don't give me face. Don't you explain.  Do you just want to leave? Nothing is so cheap!"

    Hu Xiaotian said neither humble nor arrogantly: "May I ask Hu what kind of explanation he should give?"

    Wei Tai smiled coldly and said in a deep voice: "Since you are causing trouble in my Seven Star Fist Sect, of course you must follow the rules of the martial arts. You have fought with my disciples. If you lose and get injured, you will bring it on yourself. If you win, you will be the one to blame."  You can go out." After saying that, without waiting for Hu Xiaotian to express his position, he waved his hand and said: "Cheng Rong, please come down and ask for advice! If there are distinguished guests present, you don't have to hold back."

    "Yes!" A seven-foot-old man stepped out from Wei Tai's right hand side. His skin was like copper, his muscles were bulging, and there was a touch of excitement on his face.  In front of Du Lei and other famous figures, being the first to be called out by Master is a big honor.  Cheng Rong raised his fists and said confidently: "Brother Hu, please!"

    Hu Xiaotian sighed softly: "Does it mean that after defeating this Senior Brother Cheng, Head Wei will agree to let me leave?"

    Hearing this, Cheng Rong was furious and yelled: "How dare you look at someone from behind the door! Take the move!" He stepped forward, swung his left fist, and struck hard with his right hand, aiming at Hu Xiaotian's fatal part.

    ~.< Shuhai Pavilion >-~

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