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After a moment, Yu Canghai opened his eyes, a trace of resentment flashed in his eyes, and he gritted his teeth and said:

"I have promised him in front of everyone to release Lin Zhennan and his wife. But... the distance from Qingcheng Sect to Hengshan is not short, and there is a lot of room for maneuver."

As he spoke, Yu Canghai's mouth corners slightly raised, revealing a sinister smile, and then he said: "The current plan is that we split our forces into two groups. I will stay in Liu Mansion and continue to participate in Liu Zhengfeng's retirement ceremony to divert Yue Buqun's attention. You must hurry back to Qingcheng Sect, no matter what method or means you use, you must force the whereabouts of the Sword Manual of Exorcism to be revealed. Humph~ In this way, no matter how cunning Yue Buqun is, he can't do anything to me!"

Hong Renxiong and Hou Renying looked at each other, a hint of surprise flashed in their eyes, and then they both applauded and cheered: "Master, good idea!!"

Yu Canghai waved his hand, signaling them to be quiet, and then said: "This matter is of great importance, you must not take it lightly. After returning to Qingcheng Sect, you must act carefully and not let anyone notice your intentions."

"Yes, Master, we will definitely not let you down." Hong Renxiong and Hou Renying nodded quickly.

"Go, let's set off now without further delay." Yu Canghai waved his hand, and Hong Renxiong and Hou Renying immediately turned around and walked out of the room quickly.

Yu Canghai looked at their departing backs, and that sinister smile appeared on his face again. He picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip of the already cold tea, and secretly thought about the next plan in his mind.

After Hou Renying and Hong Renxiong walked out of the guest room, they immediately came to the stable in the backyard. The groom led out two fat and strong horses for them.

Hou Renying took the reins, gently stroked the horse's neck, and said to Hong Renxiong: "Brother, this mission is arduous, you must be careful on the road."

Hong Renxiong nodded and said, "Brother, don't worry. I understand. But the Lin Zhennan couple are so stubborn. I don't know if we can get the whereabouts of the Sword Manual of Exorcism from them after we go back."

"Hmph, no matter how hard they talk, we have plenty of ways." Hou Renying snorted coldly, with a hint of ruthlessness in his eyes: "At worst, I can use more ruthless means. If Lin Zhennan still doesn't say anything,... I think Mrs. Lin still has her charm, why not let you have her?"

“…Hehehe~ It’s not impossible, so I’ll just do it reluctantly?”

Hong Renxiong's eyes lit up, and the two men smiled at each other, with a lewd smile on their faces at the same time.

"drive!"

The two men climbed onto the horses, squeezed their legs against the horses' bellies, and the horses neighed and rushed out like arrows.

...............

In the next few days, the Liu Mansion was extremely lively, with guests from all walks of life arriving one after another like a swarm of fish crossing the river.

This day was the day when Liu Zhengfeng retired from the underworld.

At two quarter past the hour of Si, the sun shone on the courtyard of Liu's mansion, casting mottled shadows.

Liu Zhengfeng, wearing a navy blue robe with delicate cloud patterns embroidered on the corners, walked back into the inner hall with steady steps. His face was calm, and his eyes showed a sense of relief as he was about to leave the martial arts world. Behind him followed several respectful disciples, who were wearing uniform blue clothes with the Hengshan School's unique logo embroidered on their collars. They quickly dispersed and took their places, entertaining the guests in an orderly manner.

It was almost noon, the sun was high in the sky, and five or six hundred distant guests came from all directions like a tide.

For a while, the front of Liu's house was bustling with people. Zhang Jin'ao, the deputy leader of the Beggars' Sect, was a burly man with a full beard. He was wearing a black suit and a bright yellow belt around his waist, which made him particularly conspicuous. He was accompanied by Xia Lao, the old boxer from the Liuhe Sect in Zhengzhou.

Old boxer Xia is already in his sixties, with a head full of silver hair, but he is energetic and has a bright eye. He brought his three sons-in-law with him. All three of them are young and strong, wearing decent long gowns, but their expressions are somewhat restrained and awed.

Tie Lao Lao, a member of the Goddess Peak of the Sichuan-Hubei Three Gorges, is short but agile. He wears a brown shorts and holds an ebony cane with a round jade stone inlaid on the top. Pan Hou, the leader of the East China Sea Sand Gang, is tall and strong, like a small mountain, with a face full of flesh and a voice as loud as a bell. Bai Ke, the magic sword of Qujiang Eryou, wears a white robe and a narrow saber on his waist. The scabbard is inlaid with several gems, flashing with cold light. Lu Xisi, the magic pen, wears a green shirt and holds a brush-like weapon with delicate patterns engraved on the pen holder, and has an elegant temperament.

Some of these people knew each other and greeted each other warmly when they met, patted each other on the shoulders, and laughed constantly; some of them had only heard of each other but had never met each other, so they were polite and tentative to each other and were introduced by others. For a while, the hall was filled with greetings, small talk, and laughter, making it extremely noisy.

Taoist Tianmen and Master Dingyi were resting in their rooms respectively, and did not go to greet the crowd. Taoist Tianmen had a stern face, and his eyes were full of arrogance. He stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the scenery outside the window, thinking to himself: "Among the visitors today, some are well-known in the martial arts world, but some are obviously not good people. Liu Zhengfeng is a master of Hengshan Sect, how can he be so ignorant of self-respect and have such promiscuous relationships? Isn't it a disgrace to the reputation of our Five Mountains Sword Sect?"

Master Dingyi was furious. Holding a whisk in her hand, she paced back and forth in the room, muttering to herself, "Liu Zhengfeng's actions are really foolish! I'm afraid the reputation of the Five Mountains Sword Sect will be ruined by him!"

Although Yue Buqun's name is "Buqun", he loves his friends very much. He wears a purple robe, has a gentle face, and his eyes are full of wisdom and affinity. Many of the guests are unknown or have a bad reputation, but as long as they come to talk to him, Yue Buqun will chat and laugh with them, without putting on the airs of the head of Huashan Sect or being superior to others.

Yi Huawei followed behind Yue Buqun, wearing the white robe of Huashan Sect with a light blue pattern embroidered on the collar, looking neat and tidy. He and several fellow apprentices smiled at the side, and the muscles on his face were a little stiff. He was secretly a little impatient in his heart. The courtesy and flattery of these people in the martial arts world seemed a little frivolous to him. But since Yue Buqun was here, he couldn't lose his manners, so he could only force a smile and agree with him from time to time.

An old man with a hunched figure came forward and bowed to Yue Buqun, saying, "Master Yue, I have long heard of the fame of Huashan Sect's 'Purple Cloud Divine Art'. Today I am honored to see Master Yue's style. It is indeed well-deserved!"

Yue Buqun quickly returned the greeting with a bow, smiling and saying: "Thank you for the compliment, it's just my friend in the martial arts world showing me your kindness. Your school's powerful eagle claw skill is the best in the martial arts world!"

The two of them chatted back and forth, complimenting each other.

Yi Huawei watched from the side, thinking silently in his heart: "I don't know how many times I have said this set of rhetoric." At this time, another fat middle-aged man came over and said, "Master Yue, I heard that the Huashan School's swordsmanship is exquisite. Please let us open our eyes someday!"

Yue Buqun smiled and replied: "Of course, of course. It is natural for friends in the martial arts world to exchange ideas with each other."

The disciples of Liu's house were dressed in green uniforms and directed the kitchen servants in an orderly manner. The kitchen servants wore white aprons and had busy expressions on their faces. They went in and out of the kitchen, carrying plates of steaming dishes. The servants shuttled between the halls, placing tables and chairs and laying out tableware. There were about 200 tables set up inside and outside. The tables were decorated with exquisite blue and white porcelain tableware, and each set of bowls and chopsticks was neatly placed.

Liu Zhengfeng's relatives were dressed in gorgeous clothes, some were greeting guests in the hall, and some were helping to organize things. The guests were dressed in different clothes, some elegant, some capable, gathered around Liu Zhengfeng, ready to obey his orders at any time. The accountant wore a pair of reading glasses, held an account book, and carefully calculated the expenses.

Liumen disciples Xiang Danian, Mi Weiyi and others were wearing brand new blue robes. They looked respectful, with a bit of excitement and nervousness in their expressions. The two of them respectfully invited all the guests to take their seats. According to their status and reputation in the martial arts world, the head of the Taishan Sect, Tianmen Taoist, should sit in the first seat. However, since the Five Mountains Sword Sects had formed an alliance, Tianmen Taoist, Yue Buqun, Master Dingyi and half of them were the masters, so it was inconvenient for them to sit in the first seat. All the seniors and famous masters gave way to each other, and no one was willing to sit in the first seat. Everyone pushed and shoved, and their words were all humble.

At this moment, two gunshots were heard outside the door, the sound hurt everyone's eardrums. Then, the sound of drums and music was loud, and the cheerful melody instantly spread throughout the Liu Mansion. There was also the sound of gongs and shouts, and it was obvious that some officials had come to the door.

The heroes were startled, only to see Liu Zhengfeng, wearing a brand new silk robe, rushing out from the inner hall. He looked a little surprised and puzzled, but soon regained his composure.

Seeing Liu Zhengfeng coming out, the crowd cheered and congratulated him. Liu Zhengfeng bowed slightly and walked out the door. After a while, he was seen respectfully accompanying an official in official uniform.

The official wore a black hat, a red robe, and a black belt with a jade pendant. He had a pale face, looked slightly plump, had dim eyes, and looked drunk, which showed that he had no martial arts skills.

The heroes were all surprised and whispered to each other, "Could this official also be a martial arts master?"

Yue Buqun and the others thought: "Liu Zhengfeng is a great gentleman in Hengshan City. He has to make friends with officials. Today is his big day, so it is not surprising that local officials come to pay him some respects."

The official walked in proudly and stood in the middle, with a look of arrogance. The yamen runner behind him knelt on his right leg, raised his hands above his head, and presented a tray covered with yellow satin, on which was a scroll.

The official bowed, took the scroll, and said in a loud voice: "The imperial edict has arrived, Liu Zhengfeng, please listen to it."

The heroes were all shocked when they heard this. They all thought at the same time: "Liu Zhengfeng retired from martial arts and retired to seclusion. That is a matter of the martial arts world. What does it have to do with the court? Why did the emperor issue an imperial decree? Could it be that Liu Zhengfeng was plotting a rebellion and the court discovered it? That would be a serious crime with the death penalty, the confiscation of property and the extermination of all nine generations of his clan!"

When everyone thought of this, they all stood up immediately, and those who couldn't hold back their breath grabbed their weapons. Some of them quickly reached for their waists and grasped the hilts of their swords; others drew long knives from their backs. Everyone thought that since the official came to announce the decree, the Liu Mansion must be densely populated with soldiers, and a big fight was inevitable. I am on good terms with Liu Zhengfeng, so I can't just sit back and do nothing. Besides, when the nest is overturned, the eggs will be broken. Since I came to Liu's mansion for a meeting, I am a member of the rebel party. How can I stay out of it? As long as Liu Zhengfeng changed his color and scolded, everyone would fight with swords and cut the official into meat sauce in an instant.

Unexpectedly, Liu Zhengfeng was calm and composed. He knelt down with his knees bent, kowtowed three times to the official, and said in a loud voice: "Your humble servant Liu Zhengfeng obeys your order. Long live the emperor."

When the heroes saw this, they were all stunned. They looked at each other, their eyes full of surprise and confusion.

The official unrolled the scroll and read, "The Emperor of Heaven and Order proclaims: According to the report of the Governor of Hunan Province, Liu Zhengfeng, a commoner from Hengshan County, is public-spirited and righteous, has made contributions to his hometown, is skilled in archery and horsemanship, and is a man of great potential. He is hereby appointed a lieutenant general. He is to serve the court in the future and live up to my expectations. I decree this."

Liu Zhengfeng kowtowed again and said, "I, your humble servant Liu Zhengfeng, thank you. Long live the emperor." He stood up and bowed to the official, saying, "Thank you, Lord Zhang, for your cultivation and promotion."

The official smiled and twirled his beard, saying, "Congratulations, General Liu. From now on, you and I will serve in the same palace. Why should we be so polite?" Liu Zhengfeng said, "I was originally a common man. Today, I am granted an official position by the court. This is not only the grace of the emperor, which makes me bring honor to my family, but also the extraordinary cultivation of the Prime Minister, the Governor, and Mr. Zhang."

The official smiled and said, "No, no."

Liu Zhengfeng turned to Fang Qianju and said, "Brother Fang, where is the gift for Lord Zhang?"

Fang Qianju said, "It has been prepared here a long time ago." He turned around and took out a round plate, on which was a brocade bundle.

Liu Zhengfeng took it with both hands and said with a smile, "It's just a small gift, not a token of respect, Master Zhang, please accept it."

Lord Zhang laughed and said, "We are brothers, yet Lord Liu is so polite."

As he said this, he winked and the officer beside him took it. When the officer took the plate, his arms sank down, and it was obvious that the thing on the plate was really heavy, not silver but gold.

Lord Zhang smiled brightly and said, "I have official duties to attend to, so I cannot stay for long. Come, come, pour three glasses of wine to congratulate General Liu on his appointment today and his promotion soon. The Emperor's grace will continue to bless him."

The attendants had already poured wine. Mr. Zhang drank three cups in a row, bowed, and turned to leave.

Liu Zhengfeng, with a smile on his face, escorted them to the gate. Then the sound of gongs and shouts rang out, and the Liu family fired ceremonial guns to see them off.

This scene was beyond the expectations of the group. Everyone looked at each other in silence. Everyone's face was embarrassed and surprised. Some frowned, their eyes were full of dissatisfaction; others shook their heads and sighed secretly.

Although the guests who came to Liu's house were not gangsters or rebels, they were all famous in the martial arts world and were all self-esteemed people who looked down on the government. Seeing Liu Zhengfeng currying favor with the emperor and giving him a small military officer like a "commander", they were grateful and made all kinds of disgusting expressions, and even bribed him openly, looking down on him in their hearts. Some people couldn't help but show contempt, some snorted and turned their heads away; some muttered in a low voice, their words were full of disdain.

(End of this chapter)