Sword from Hengshan

Chapter 36 Face
Many people in the hall saw this scene.

"Senior Brother Lai." Zhao Rong didn't know the guy's purpose, so he could only say hello politely.

Although he has not officially become a disciple and has not even met Mr. Liu San, he has been automatically divided into factions.

"Not bad."

"I didn't expect Master Liu to have a disciple like you, your name is Zhao Rong, right?"

"Senior Brother Lai, what advice do you have?"

Lai Zhirui hid a hint of sinisterness, "This sect is extremely strict in recruiting disciples, and their backgrounds must be clearly compiled. Not just anyone can gain entry."

"Before I started, I worked as a steward for Master in the Datong Chamber of Commerce for six years. During this period, I have been checking my origins, character, and qualifications."

"Junior Brother Zhao is young. I have never heard your resume mentioned by any of my classmates before. I wonder who introduced you to Junior Uncle Liu?"

Lu Shilai stepped forward without hesitation: "Of course I will recommend him to my mentor."

"Senior Brother Xiang and Senior Brother Mi already know that I have handed over the compilation of Zhao Rong's origins to Senior Brother Xiang. If Senior Brother Lai has any questions, you can ask."

"My mentor has made great progress in the study of music recently, and he is quite obsessed with it. Otherwise, he would have become a master and apprentice long ago."

"Right now, I'm in the Escort Bureau just for experience. Choosing a good day at the end of the year is even more grand. My mentor attaches great importance to Junior Brother Zhao."

Lu Shilai's tone seemed a bit cold, and he was extremely dissatisfied with Lai Zhirui's questioning.

The following offenses are taboo in the sect.

If it weren't for the unequal status, Lao Lu would have gone crazy.

Lai Lai forced him to hand over all the information, and the martial arts people around him looked at the young man in a different way.

After this new year, Zhao Rong will probably become Liu Sanye's proud disciple.

And Mr. Liu's friends are all over the north and south, and their influence is suppressing the head of the family in Hengshan. Zhao Rong is a martial arts training material, which will undoubtedly strengthen the Liu family's power.

Of course, this is certainly not what Lai Zhirui wants to see.

"Junior Brother Lu, is there something wrong with this matter?"

"What's wrong?"

"The sect's resume verification is mostly handled by my master. This was arranged by Master Mo in the early years. Junior brother will not forget it, right?"

Lu Shilai frowned.

Master Mo, please stop meddling in your own business. The disciples of each family have already restrained themselves. When did they follow this wasteful rule?
Lai Zhirui is just talking nonsense and deliberately looking for trouble.

There was another thing he couldn't figure out.

Why is Lai Zhirui so brave? He also has to take care of his mentor's affairs. Could it be that Uncle Lu ordered it?

"If Senior Brother Lai has any objections, please contact Senior Brother Danian."

"No need."

"It would be better for Junior Brother Zhao to come with me to meet my master. It is up to him to decide this matter."

"May I ask Senior Brother Lai, is this what Uncle Lu told you?"

When Lu Shilai said these words, Zhao Rong's eyes lit up.

Lao Lu can, that’s what he should ask.

Erwuzi likes to do things. Today is the first time he has met this man named Lai. If he had been targeted by him earlier, it is impossible not to feel it at all.

The man surnamed Lai didn't even look at him at first, so it was obvious that he wasn't here for him.

The difficulties at this time are mostly due to impromptu decisions.

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Lai Zhirui hesitated and did not respond directly.

"Junior brother, it's better to act according to the rules. Master must mean this."

The two of them were in a stalemate, and neither of them looked good.

Long Ping couldn't help but look at Long Changxu, her cousin was just trying to smooth things over at this time.

However, Long Changxu seemed hesitant and did not step forward immediately, apparently because he did not want to offend Lai Zhirui.

Long Ping was thoughtful.

It seems that Lai Zhirui was most likely invited by his cousin at a price of favor.

This is the only reasonable way to think about it. After all, it is a dispute between the subordinate forces of Taishan Sect and Hengshan Sect. The Five Mountains Sword Sect has to save face, and the inner disciples have instructions from their teachers, so it is unlikely that they will end up in trouble.

That's why people in Sanhemen were at a loss when they saw Lai Zhirui's arrival.

And this person named Lai, and even the master behind him, don't have a very good reputation.

I don't care much about face-related things.

Long Ping sighed. She actually didn't like Long Changxu's character.

Sometimes, it’s too much to look forward and backward!

I'm sorry, cousin. I gave you the chance but you were useless. You continue to sit back and relax. I, your little sister, will take the lead.

"Senior Brother Lai!"

Long Ping was slightly stunned. Before she could open her mouth, Qiu Guangjun on the other side had already squeezed out of the crowd, pushed Qiu Mengting aside, and got on the bus before Long Ping.

"The Third Master is a man with great hands and eyes. Who knows this in Hengyang City? The Third Master must have already considered what Senior Brother Lai is worried about. Why should we hurt our harmony over such a trivial matter?"

"Yes, Brother Rong is from Hengyang. There is no fundamental issue. Everyone in my Dingsheng Martial Arts School can vouch for it. Senior Brother Lai is overly worried." Long Ping answered quickly.

"Brother Rong defeated the thunder hand with one move, now it's time to celebrate." This is Gongsun Shenchen and the Lancet Swordsman.

"Haha, I'm afraid there are people who are jealous of talents." Xing Daosi looked disdainful, while Lu Gui sneered at the side.

"..."

The corners of Zhao Rong's mouth raised slightly.

This feels good.

Lai Zhirui's face became increasingly uglier. He saw a group of people supporting Zhao Rong on the opposite side, and some even scolded Huai in a shady manner.

As Lu Lianrong's second disciple, he rarely had any supporters in the hall.

Was there any mistake? !

When he appeared before, who among the people present did not give him face?
But now they chose that boy.

At such a young age, he was able to convince so many people in the world.

Lai Zhirui felt frustrated and depressed.

The look he looked at Zhao Rong had a lot of inexplicable danger in his eyes.

Knowing that nothing could be done, Lai Zhirui kept saying "Okay, okay, okay" in a low voice. Only then did Long Changxu step forward and bring the topic back to the celebration banquet.

He was also helpless.

Lai Zhirui was the one he invited, firstly to frighten the Sanhemen, and secondly to frighten the escort robbers, so that the outside world would misunderstand the forces behind the Changrui Escort Bureau, so that they could retreat in spite of the difficulties.

Unexpectedly, Lai Zhirui would embarrass Zhao Rong.

Long Changxu has seen too many escort agencies destroyed due to killings. He just wants to do business safely and does not want to offend anyone.

At noon.

Changrui Escort Bureau held a banquet again. This time the celebration banquet was extremely smooth. Sanhemen left in panic. Changrui will definitely become famous in the North and South Escort Stations.

None of the bandits who attacked at night showed up this time.

Everyone exchanged cups and cups, and it was very lively.

During the banquet, Zhao Rong drank with many martial arts people, and Long Changxu also asked him for a toast alone.

The head escort was polite and courteous, and Zhao Rong was also polite.

But in his heart, he had a rather average impression of the chief escort, and he treated him just like a passerby.

As for Long Ping, Lao Qiu, Lu Shilai, Lu Gui, Xing Daosi and others, I was more concerned about them.

Today's scene made Zhao Rong deeply realize that he needs some friends in this world.

There are also some people in the world behind him who are trying to defend him.

Zhao Rong would not take these people at ease.

It is difficult to be a true friend to those who cannot stand up at critical moments.

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(End of this chapter)