Chapter 30
Chapter 30
Ji Shuliu and Ji Ping fell behind, only to hear a splash, and the heavy object fell into the water.When they arrived, they stood on a higher place far away and happened to see Xuan Chongzi fish out a human head from the clear pond.Ji Ping exclaimed and covered Ji Shuliu's eyes.
"It's okay, I'm not a child anymore." Ji Shuliu took her aunt's sleeve and moved her hand away, then looked over there, and couldn't help but be surprised.
Qin Songfeng and Liu Junwen are both masters of lightness kung fu, so they naturally stood in the front row. At this moment, Qin Songfeng held the head in both hands and knelt down on one knee with Liu Junwen. Sun Chengxiu also knelt down not far away.
The boy outside the wall cried and told the truth: "He is from Chisumen, and he happened to be a guest at my house on the day of the accident. When you broke in, my second brother went out and didn't come back. You recognized the wrong person and arrested him. , we were afraid that you would go to the real second brother, but you didn't dare to tell the truth, he...he didn't say anything, and he didn't say anything until the end..."
Zuishibao and Chisumen have an old relationship, and they have been tolerant of each other for decades. If he tells the truth, he may get away unscathed.He didn't say it all the time, naturally it was because of his loyalty in the world, and he didn't want to be greedy for life.
Everyone in Baidao changed their expressions, and many people bowed in the direction of his head.Ji Shuliu also knelt down; Ji Ping bowed down and raised her hand to wipe away the hot tears in her eyes.
Qin Songfeng handed the head to Liu Junwen, whispered a few words to Xuan Chongzi, and quietly detoured away with Daoist Li of the Wudang School and another young Taoist priest. Everyone in Baidao tacitly pretended not to know.Xuan Chongzi said loudly: "Master Shang, what is your purpose in holding these innocent people hostage?"
"I don't like haggling, let's be honest, I want Lu Bing to come out and die, plus 3000 taels of silver."
Xuan Chongzi was silent for a while.Shang Tongtian smiled eagerly like a merchant: "Eight members of Zheng Dong's family are in our hands, including Lu Bing's daughter, there are nine people. Nine people are worth one life plus 3000 taels of silver. One talent is worth more than 300 taels." , sell it cheap!"
"3000 taels can be taken out, but people can't. You can exchange it for other things."
"After passing this village, there will be no more shops like this. From now on, light a stick of incense, and after the first stick of incense is burned, I will rape Zheng Dong's daughter, burn another stick of incense and kill the girl, and burn another stick of incense. Zhu Xiang eunuched his son... When there are seven people left after death, each person will be worth more than 400 taels of silver. Little Taoist Xuan Chongzi, you should think clearly before speaking."
Sure enough, the sound of lighting came from outside, Xuan Chongzi said indifferently: "I can't judge this matter arbitrarily, it needs to be discussed by everyone, in view of the person who was accidentally killed by you, can you give us three more incense sticks? "
Shang Tongtian laughed: "Add another stick of incense! No more. From now on, after burning two sticks of incense, I will rape this girl."
Xuan Chongzi gathered a group of veteran Jiang Hu and retreated a few steps to discuss in a low voice, and Lu Bing was naturally among them; there were also agile Bai Dao heroes who built a ladder by the wall and climbed up to stare outside.The incense outside seemed to be burning very quickly, and not long after, Shang Tongtian yelled that a stick of incense had been burned.
Xuan Chongzi and others were not far away from Ji Shuliu at the moment. Ji Shuliu heard Lu Bing shout excitedly: "I would rather die in exchange for the life of my little girl, and Mr. Zheng's family!"Lu Bing insisted: "The fellow of Chisumen has sacrificed his life for righteousness, and I dare not lag behind others! I am over fifty years old, and my body is decaying. Isn't it worth it to exchange so many young people?" Everyone still refused.
Xuan Chongzi explained: "The Zuishi Castle wanted your life to revive their prestige and your money to recruit soldiers. Since their fiasco, their reputation has been greatly damaged. Many defected to other gangs and refused to work for them. This time they came to kill you with great fanfare. If they succeed, it will be tantamount to watching them make a comeback." Lu Bing closed his eyes helplessly.
It has been quite a while since the last stick of incense in Shangtongtian was burned.Xuan Chongzi looked at the sun to estimate the time, and spoke first: "Master Shang, you should know that we will never hand over Mr. Lu. What else can replace it, just say it."
"If you don't give it, I will take off her pants!"
Xuan Chongzi poured his inner strength, and said sharply: "If we fight to the death, even if we can't save everyone, we may not be able to snatch any of them back!"
Shang Tongtian laughed loudly: "You are such a big-tempered Taoist monk, do you dare to tell you Zhenwu Emperor and Taishang Laojun? Compared with Lu Bing's head, I want you more, but unfortunately you can't give it to me. Asked for a close one."
"I can't give you any of them. You can ask for another one. Mr. Lu can take out 5000 taels at the moment. If you want more, he can also try to transfer from others. In addition to money, we can also promise, as long as you put If the people return, we will not attack for two hours, and let all of you retreat completely."
"Bah! Who's a coward who would be a gangster? You mobs are worthy of mentioning this? When it comes to money..." Shang Tongtian pretended to be "hmm" twice, as if he was thinking about the trade-off, and then said, "3000 taels Enough is enough, any more we feel cumbersome. But Zheng Dong’s family has one old, four young and five women, and the Lu family’s idiot also has a unique flavor. It will be cheaper for many of our brothers to stay. If you want to replace them all, Even if we can't afford six women, we must find one beautiful one!"
Immediately, the heroes of the White Way broke out a series of curses such as "fuck your old mother" and "trade your wife".Shang Tongtian seemed to be very well received by the scolding, and he said more excitedly: "Don't worry, don't worry, don't want Lu Bing's wife, she is too old and has no appetite! She should be pretty, not too young, and she will not die in a while—just Ji Ping!"
As soon as this remark came out, there was even more scolding, not only hurt Shang Tongtian's wife and mother, but also became interested in him, even Xuan Chongzi scolded a few foul words.Ji Ying's prestige is very high, Ji Ping herself is beautiful, and most of the heroes of the White Dao are very tolerant and caring for Ji Ping, Shang Tongtian humiliating her is like humiliating everyone's family.
Ji Ping was furious, and raised her voice: "Shameless, come out if you have the guts, and I will fight you!"
"Sister, will you take off your clothes if you lose?"
Ji Ping raised her eyebrows and drew her sword, Huo Yong and Ji Shuliu hurriedly pulled her back, telling her not to care about this kind of person.
"Little Taoist priest, Sister Ji, don't talk in your dreams. If you want someone, you can exchange him for someone. Don't think about anything else. I just want to see today. How can you hypocrites force innocent people to death with me!"
Although he is still shameless, Bai Dao finally fought for a while in the bickering, and it was delayed until Qin Songfeng and the two Wudang Taoists made a detour to return.Qin Songfeng whispered a few words to Xuan Chongzi, nodded and shook his head again, Xuan Chongzi seemed shocked, but others couldn't hear what they said.
Shang Tongtian got impatient with the wait: "Count to three more, and I'll do it when I'm done. One!" He had only counted to one, but the sound of clothes being torn was already heard outside.The suppressed cry of Zheng Dong's daughter turned into a scream, and the younger son shouted in a hoarse voice: "Stop!"
Qin Songfeng suddenly poured his inner strength into speaking, his voice was low and spread far away: "Wait! I am Qin Songfeng, please come out to speak."
"You don't need to call me Boss Li, I can make the decision on this matter. This girl looks mediocre, it's not bad to take it apart..."
"Wait a minute!" Qin Songfeng held down the hilt of his sword, ready to go, "Master Li, can you hear me? I really have something important to discuss with you."
The screaming stopped, and Shang Tongtian seemed to want to see Qin Songfeng's purpose, so he stopped for a while, and Qin Songfeng stood on the spot and repeated it several times.Li Xiao finally responded: "You say."
"The fellow who was killed by you by mistake is surnamed Ge and named Ping. In terms of seniority, you and I should call him Senior Brother."
Li Xiao's tone was indiscriminate: "Second sect master Qin, why are you getting involved?"
"If you have something to ask, I beg you to see the righteousness of the same family and return Brother Ge's body to us for burial."
"Second Shang, send his body back quickly." Li Xiao's voice was flat, even a little lazy, "Junior Brother Shang accidentally killed him by mistake. The underworld is more loyal than you. Even if you don't pursue this relationship, we will not hold you back." Hold his body."
"Catch it, don't fall into the water again!" Shang Tongtian seemed to use his own strength to throw Ge Ping's headless body, which was tightly bound by ropes, over the high wall and over the pond. No sign of falling.
Qin Songfeng found a wooden plank from nowhere and threw it into the pond, and then jumped up, caught it with both hands just as the body began to fall, landed precisely in the middle of the thrown wooden plank with one foot, and jumped back here with the force of a step On the shore, I landed lightly, and the corner of my clothes never touched a drop of pool water.Liu Junwen took off his coat and laid it on the ground. Qin Songfeng cut the rope and laid the dead body on it. The head was also placed where it should be.Liu Junwen asked someone for a needle and thread, and sewed it up on the spot.
Shang Tongtian became irritable: "Nonsense for a long time, the third stick of incense should be burned! One last question, 3000 taels of silver and Lu Bing, or Ji Ping is also fine. Will you pay it? If you don't pay it, I will do it right away!" , The woman's scream sounded again outside the wall.
"3000 taels of silver and me!" Qin Songfeng stood up and took two steps forward, slightly raising his head, "Master Li, I don't like bargaining either. 3000 taels of silver and me, what do you think for the owners of the Zheng and Lu families?" ?”
"You?" Shang Tongtian stopped his hands in surprise, "You dare to be sure that we won't kill you just because you are from the same family decades ago?"
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Qin Songfeng unhurriedly helped them analyze the pros and cons: "You want Mr. Lu's life for the sake of face. You trap me, but you have real benefits. I have decided to join the war. If you trap me, you can at least be sure of getting out unscathed." [-]% more. We want face, so it is impossible to hand over Mr. Lu, whether you want face or strength depends entirely on Castle Master Li's will."
There was a moment of silence both inside and outside the walls.
Li Xiao asked: "Your lightness kung fu is the highest, if we hand over someone, but you run away, what should we do?"
"I'm also afraid that I will fall into your hands, but you refuse to hand it over."
"Boss Li, if he really dares to come, I have an idea." Shang Tongtian interrupted, "Since Lu Bing can't get it, our lockable iron cage can be used on Qin Songfeng, find an open place to put the cage, let him He walked in with 3000 taels of silver and locked himself up. From now on, no one is allowed to go near the cage. After we return him to Bai Dao, we will go to the side of the cage and carry him away."
Li Xiao said: "Second Master Qin, what do you think?"
"Master Li will do what he says, I will believe you once. You bring the others together, and I will go out." Qin Songfeng said calmly.
"I'm not at ease. You go to the cage first, and we will take the people in."
"Then wait a moment," Qin Songfeng said, "I will explain a few words to my fellow brothers."
"You're procrastinating on purpose again, what kind of tricks are you trying to play?" Shang Tongtian scolded angrily, but was stopped by Li Xiao.
Xuan Chongzi seemed to have made an agreement with Qin Songfeng, and remained silent.Dou Laolong, Ji Ping and others stared and asked, "Are you really going?"
"I'm young and strong, and my light skills are good. I don't have any deep hatred with them. I'm the most likely to survive. Since they have to replace people, I won't go to someone else."
"How sure are you? Is it [-]%?" Dou Laolong was a little worried.
Qin Songfeng sighed: "These incidents in Zuishibao are ultimately the fault of the Chisumen. We have been hiding for so many years, and we can't go back any further. Don't worry, seniors, although we don't have much confidence, we still have [-]%."
He took Liu Junwen's arm with one hand and Ji Shuliu's shoulder with the other, left the backyard, walked into an empty room and closed the door behind him.Liu Junwen had a bewildered expression on his face, while Ji Shuliu pursed his lips tightly and said nothing.
"Senior brother Ge left a secret note before he was alive. We have found the hiding place of Zuishibao just now. But the terrain over there is dangerous and the guards are strict. It is impossible to rescue people. We can only change them back first." Qin Songfeng's voice was extremely low. , "Drunken Sun Fort may not kill me immediately, we also have internal support inside, as long as I'm lucky, I can come back alive."
Liu Junwen said in a trembling voice: "Master Uncle, the reputation of the Chisu Gate is supported by you alone. What if something happens to you, what can we do? My master is not good at swordsmanship, and Xueer is busy with business. , Lier's martial arts has no one to teach..."
"When my father was murdered, I didn't practice martial arts very much. It's thanks to Brother Qu that I can be here today. In case I can't come back, Lier will also ask him. You take care of your family and listen to money in the world. Senior brother, if someone bullies you, ask Chengxiu and Shuliu to help take care of it. Don't be afraid, Chisumen never makes enemies easily, but they have many friends, so it is impossible for them to be bullied too much."
Ji Shuliu stared straight into Qin Songfeng's eyes and said: "It's not my turn to take care of it. I am also from Zuizunbao. If you are killed by Zuizunbao, I will commit suicide to apologize to you."
"No need!" Qin Songfeng also stared at him, touched his eyes, and finally softened, "Promise me one thing, when Wen'er grows up, I will teach you the sword skills. It's my fault if I didn't teach you. She's a girl, so she doesn't necessarily have to rely on martial arts to earn a living, if she's taught well, she'll be a ruler and you're back."
"You meant it a long time ago?" Ji Shuliu was a little surprised when he saw that Qin Songfeng didn't seem to have made up his mind on the spur of the moment.
"Yes. I have this plan not long after I met you." Qin Songfeng paused, "In the future... if, in case you marry a wife and have children, you can also teach your own children. Our Chisu Sect is not so particular about people. Prosper is better."
Ji Shuliu didn't look at him, sat on the most comfortable chair in the room, leaned against the back of the chair and said, "It's fine to marry a wife and have children. How can a man like me want to marry a woman. I promise you, I will I'll teach Wen'er everything I know, and when she's done learning, I'll commit suicide to apologize to you."
Qin Songfeng said angrily: "No need, you live well for me!"
Ji Shuliu still didn't look at him, instead he grinned: "You have nothing to do with it. My life is my own."
Qin Songfeng pulled Ji Shuliu up from the chair, held his skirt with one hand, and seemed to twist his face with the other, but changed direction midway and pinched him hard on the waist.
"Let go! It's really broken..." Ji Shuliu gasped, and hurriedly broke away, leaning his body to cover his waist.
Qin Songfeng looked at him laughing, walked over to gently caress the skin of the back of his neck as comforting, and then tightly held his hand covering his waist: "Be obedient."
Ji Shuliu pressed the back of Qin Songfeng's hand with the other hand: "You are the one who should be obedient, be careful all the way, and I don't want to be forced to commit suicide by you."
Qin Songfeng kept this posture still for a moment, sighed helplessly, withdrew his hand, took off his sword and put it on the table, patted Liu Junwen on the shoulder, and strode out the door without looking back.
Ji Shuliu and Liu Junwen followed out, only to see Sun Chengxiu standing not far from the door, and when he saw Qin Songfeng, tears fell from his eyes.Qin Songfeng raised his face and said sternly: "Sun Chengxiu, hold back your tears!"
The people next to him were startled, Sun Chengxiu hurriedly wiped away his tears with his sleeve, looked at him nervously, and really held back.
Qin Songfeng laughed: "If I don't come back, the greatest achievement in this life is to teach you as a teacher. Fortunately, I have accepted you as an apprentice." After speaking, without delay, he walked all the way to the wall in the backyard.
After tossing and tossing for so long, it was dusk, and under the afterglow of the setting sun, his shadow was cast long on the ground where the fallen leaves were scattered.
A young Jianghu man followed with a wooden box in both hands, and put it beside Qin Songfeng. The box was naturally 3000 taels of silver prepared by Lu Bing.The young man wanted to help, but Qin Songfeng waved his hand to thank him, put the box at the foot of the wall, stepped back and ran to the wall, picked up the wooden box with his left hand, jumped up at the same time, rubbed his foot against the wall for strength, and then Put your right hand on the top of the wall at the height of two people, and climb out of the wall with the heavy box.
The heroes of the Bai Dao by the wall all applauded sincerely.Ji Shuliu and his acquaintances had already climbed up nearby, clinging to the top of the wall to keep an eye on the movement outside the wall; Xuan Chongzi, Li Daochang and Sun Chengxiu jumped out of the wall to respond.
Outside the wall stood many disciples of Drunken Sun Castle holding swords and guarding them closely. There was only a large open space on one side where the terrain was flat. On the open space was a strange-shaped iron cage, only half the height of a person. There was a wrist lock in the middle of the front. The shackles, and the shackles used to lock the ankles and calves on the floor of the cage, are obviously intended to make people kneel inside.
Qin Songfeng approached there, and at Shang Tongtian's request, he first opened the wooden box he brought with him, which was undoubtedly full of silver ingots.
Shang Tongtian continued to ask: "You kneel into the cage and lock your shackles first."
The front of the cage happened to be facing Shang Tongtian, but Qin Songfeng did not show any humiliation, and did so calmly.After the two shackles that locked the ankle and the calf were locked, there were spikes protruding and piercing into the flesh, as deep as the bone, and he didn't even bat an eye.
Shang Tongtian asked him to lock the cage door behind him again, and finally put his hands out of the gap between the iron bars of the cage, put his wrists in the outer shackles, and pulled a rope beside his hands to trigger the mechanism.
The shackles were locked with a sound, and the spikes inserted into the wrists, the bright red blood slowly seeped out, condensed on the shackles, and fell to the ground.Ji Shuliu felt as if a thorn had been stabbed into his heart at the same time.
Qin Songfeng mobilized his inner strength and said: "Master Li, please send the rest of us here."
"Okay. Second Shang, let your two go first."
Shang Tongtian finally untied Zheng Dong's youngest son and daughter, and pushed them in the direction of Jingpingyuan.
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Note: In the book, one or two international units is less than 40g, and the exact total volume of silver is equivalent to a cube with a side length of 22.0cm
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