Knife splashing

Chapter 304: The God Ascendant

Jinyanmen is an intelligence organization.

Compared to those Jianghu inns, Jin Yanmen's intelligence focuses more on the court and business. It is good at dancing with the sleeves and roaming around the mansions of the powerful.

Li Yan had come into contact with this organization when he was in Shanzhou.

First, at Manchuan Pass, under the introduction of Han Kun, the leader of the Cao Gang, he learned about Lu San's information through his old lover...

Second, in Pingkangfang, Zhao Wanfang, the courtesan of Qingyuan Tower who had a good relationship with him, joined the Jinyan Sect and tried to use its power to take revenge on Zhao Changsheng...

Of course, this organization is relatively loose.

It's a bit like the Paijiao. Although they belong to the same sect, they each have their own power divisions and are not very harmonious internally, and they may even kill each other.

Li Yan was a little puzzled. Why did Wu Qu choose to settle here?

With the reputation of the Cangzhou Wu family, as long as you tell them your name, any local Divine Fist Club will treat you wholeheartedly. Why would you need to live in a brothel...

At this moment, Li Yan suddenly remembered something.

Since coming to the three cities of Wuchang, I have experienced many things, but I have never seen the Divine Fist show up, not even during the Guishan competition.

The Shenquan Society is the connection between the imperial court and the underworld, but in Wuchang, this organization is very low-key.

Could something have happened?
Li Yan was confused, but he did not stop.

Arriving at the gate of the Golden Phoenix Tower and looking up, you can see flying eaves and carved wooden pavilions. There are three floors in total, and big red lanterns are hung on the eaves of each floor.

The whole building exudes a sense of exquisiteness and luxury.

"Sir, please come in!"

The tortoise at the door saw him and hurriedly bowed his head to greet him, "You look unfamiliar, but it's your first time here, so we..."

Without waiting for him to say more, Li Yan said, "I'm looking for Master Wu Quwu. Is he here?"

The turtle man was startled, his eyes became more respectful, and he raised his hand and said, "But is it Mr. Li Yan? Hero Wu just told you this morning to just follow me."

Go ahead and take Li Yan into the Golden Phoenix Tower.

After entering, there is a large lobby. It is not very large with a small stage in the center and many square tables neatly placed below.

There are stairs on both sides, leading to the second and third floors. Various colored lights and curtains are hung, making the whole hall look gorgeous.

Perhaps because it was daytime and it was the Dragon Boat Festival, there were not many customers in the Golden Phoenix Tower, but on the stage, there were two women, playing the male and female roles, singing:
"My heart is filled with spring love. My whole family is busy preparing for my exams, and you are going to Kyoto with your talent. I send my husband a silver pot of red wine, and I walk slowly to appreciate the spring scenery while cherishing my money..."

They sang one by one in gentle voices, danced with their sleeves, and their eyes were full of affection, and it was obvious that they were very involved in the song.

This is the Huangmei Opera "The Story of the Luopa".

The duo's singing was already good, and coupled with the elegant environment, it immediately made people feel relaxed.

Li Yan glanced at them casually.

In the lobby, there were drunk young men and old men who were drinking and shaking their heads. They were obviously ordinary people.

He didn't care and followed Mr. Turtle to the third floor.

The rooms above are all large private suites. Not only are their doors tightly closed, but there are also carved partitions to block the line of sight, providing excellent privacy.

Before I got close, Wu Qu's voice was heard, along with two women's voices.

"Zhihua!"

"leopard!"

"Come on, you lose, keep drinking!"

The turtle smiled and turned his head to explain: "Hero Wu likes to play leaf games the most, and often asks the girls to play with him."

"Yi Zi Xi" is a card game that has been passed down since the Tang Dynasty. It has many fans, from literati to ordinary people.

Before Gui Gong could go forward and knock on the door, footsteps were heard from inside, and then the wooden door suddenly opened, and it was Wu Qu.

What he awakened was the supernatural power of the body. Although it was not as good as the supernatural power of the ears, his hearing was far superior to that of ordinary people, so he could naturally distinguish Li Yan's footsteps.

"Haha, Brother Li is here!"

At this moment, Wu Qu was wearing a red cloak, with his chest and abdomen exposed. He looked completely different from the one on the ring, and seemed like a completely different person.

He smiled heartily, clasped his hands and said, "I've been talking about this since I woke up this morning, fearing that Brother Li is too busy to come."

"Master Wu invited me, how can I not come?"

"Haha, please come in!"

After Li Yan entered the room, he looked around.

This elegant pavilion is in no way inferior to his original residence in Qingyuan Building.

The tables, chairs and coffee tables are exquisite and elegant. The calligraphy and paintings on the wall are filled with the fragrance of ink. There is also an incense burner in the corner of the room, with green smoke curling up.

There was an octagonal table in the room, with leaf cards, food and wine scattered on it. Three women were sitting beside it, two of them were young and beautiful, and one was older and graceful.

Wu Qu didn't know how much he had drunk, and he reeked of alcohol. He clapped his hands and said with a smile, "My distinguished guest is here. How about we stop today? It's not that Wu is afraid of you!"

When the two young women heard this, they immediately covered their mouths and sneered, staring at Li Yan intently, their eyes full of tenderness, "Master Wu, why did you chase us away when Master Li came?"

Wu Qu shook his head and waved his hands, saying, "He is a serious person, please restrain yourself and don't scare him."

The older woman laughed in silence and fanned herself gently, "Master Wu, you are very ignorant of this."

"This Mr. Li is no ordinary person. He is famous in Chang'an Pingkangfang. Look at the pavilions I prepared. They are his work. He is known as the top scholar in the brothel..."

"Stop, stop, stop!"

Li Yan quickly waved his hands, "These are all rumors, don't spread them."

"Oh?"

Wu Qu became interested when he heard this. "I didn't expect Brother Li is also an expert in this field. Yumei, tell me about it."

The older woman named Yumei immediately started talking about spending a fortune, flowers blooming in full bloom, and offering brilliant advice...

In short, the stupid things Li Yan did in Chang'an were magnified three times, and someone's romantic affair was pinned on his head. Wu Qu was stunned when he heard it.

Looking at Li Yan again, his eyes were full of admiration, "I didn't expect Brother Li to have such a reputation. I admire you."

“It’s all nonsense.”

Li Yan shook his head speechlessly, then looked at the older woman and changed the subject: "Senior from the Golden Swallow Sect, you seem to be very familiar with Li?"

He had already seen that this woman was not that simple.

The other party had practiced boxing and kicking before, and I don't know what method he used to make all the calluses on his palms disappear, and his skin became white, tender and smooth.

But the palm skeleton and habitual movements cannot be hidden from experts.

In addition, there was a sinister aura lingering around the other person, and even the strong smell of makeup could not cover it up.

The woman named Yumei smiled and waved her hand, and the two women immediately got up and left. When they passed by Li Yan, they also threw a wink at him.

"Two little sluts."

Yumei laughed in silence, "Don't blame me, Mr. Li. Wanfang is my sister. I have already informed her about your killing of Hongnu." Zhao Wanfang?
Hearing this familiar name, Li Yan was slightly stunned, "Where is she now?"

Yumei smiled and said, "Now he is in the capital, following an elder in the sect. He is smart and thoughtful, and his future is limitless."

"That's good."

Li Yan seemed to be thinking about something and nodded slightly.

Zhao Wanfang had a miserable childhood and was obsessed with revenge.

He revealed the news about Zhao Changsheng at that time in order to make him retreat, but he did not expect that the other party would become energized and start planning step by step.

Yumei shook her head and sighed, "Wanfang is also stubborn. She asked me to keep an eye out for news about 'Red Girl' and send someone to give it to Young Master Li."

"I didn't expect that Young Master Li had killed him before I was ready. I really admire you."

"To be honest, this 'Red Girl' was originally the leader of the Jinyan Sect in Chang'an, but she secretly joined the Maitreya Sect and killed and implicated many sisters. Many elders hate her to the core."

As he said this, he stood up and bowed, "We would like to thank Young Master Li for avenging our great vengeance."

Li Yan looked calm and shook his head, saying, "It just happened to be a coincidence."

Yumei smiled sweetly, "It seems that you two have something to discuss, so I won't bother you anymore. I will prepare a banquet for you two."

Having said this, he nodded slightly and left with a gust of fragrant wind.

Looking at the other person's leaving figure, Li Yan was thoughtful.

Of course, he would not let down his guard just because of a few flattering words. You know, the Jinyan Sect has never been a pushover.

Wu Qu, who had been silent, suddenly said, "Brother Li, don't worry. I have lived here for a long time and I know Yumei well. She should have nothing to do with those monsters."

Li Yan narrowed his eyes slightly, "Why do you think so?"

Wu Qu was happy and whispered, "This Yumei was sent by the Jinyan Sect in the capital. Qu Qiuyan, the leader of the Wuchang Yan Sect, is on guard against her. Both sides are waiting to get the other's handle."

"There's no time to hide at a time like this, how could I collude with the demon?"

"But these are just my feelings. It's up to Brother Li to decide what to do."

Li Yan smiled slightly, changed the subject, and asked, "Master Wu has so many places to stay, but he lives in a brothel. Aren't you afraid of people gossiping about you?"

"Hahaha…"

Wu Qu shook his head and laughed a few times, then picked up the wine in the glass and drank it down in one gulp, "It seems that Brother Li, there are many things that are unclear."

"There is not so much harmony among martial arts circles. The president of the local Shenquan Association in Wuchang is an old boxer from Cangzhou, and he has some relationship with my family."

"But Wuchang is a place where all kinds of people gather. The Divine Fist Society is suppressed by the Jianghu sects. The King of Wuchang has supported them several times, but they have never risen. He thinks they are useless and doesn't bother to pay attention to them."

"No matter where I live, there are always troubles and struggles for power and profit. I don't want to bother with such nonsense, so I just hide here and enjoy myself..."

While speaking, he suddenly stopped talking.

Soon, the door opened, and several women came in with the waiter. They replaced all the food on the table, toasted the two of them a few more times, then turned around and left, closing the door.

As soon as they left, Wu Qu immediately stood up, walked to the side of the room, and took out a statue from his huge bag.

The statue has three eyes with sharp eyes, wears a gorgeous red and gold robe, wears a crown on his head, has long hair draped over his shoulders, holds golden bricks, fire wheels and other instruments in his hands, and looks solemn.

It was Emperor Huaguang.

The Emperor Huaguang's surname was Ma and his given name was Lingyao. He was also called Lord Horse King by the people. Not only did he belong to the martial arts community, but there were also temples dedicated to him in many cities, where people worshipped him day and night.

This statue is obviously not an ordinary item.

Wu Qu chanted some incantations, kowtowed three times, and then lit three incense sticks in front of the statue. A majestic and murderous aura immediately enveloped the entire room.

Li Yan had seen this method before, which could prevent supernatural powers from detecting.

After Wu Qu finished all this, he turned around and sat down at the table, smiling and said, "What I want to discuss with Brother Li is confidential, so it's better to be careful so that no one can overhear it."

"Oh?"

Li Yan became interested, "What does Master Wu want to say?"

Wu Qu did not rush to answer, but shook his head and said: "Wuchang is in a troubled time right now. Brother Li, do you know why I don't want to get entangled with them?"

Li Yan asked: "Why?"

Wu Qu's eyes became serious, "Because for me, there are more important things. The power in the mortal world is nothing but a passing cloud."

"We practitioners are overcoming difficulties. If we indulge in it, how can we have time to glimpse the great way?"

Li Yan's heart trembled, "A person who ascends to the gods?"

Wu Qu's behavior is a bit strange. He seems to be from a prominent family and a playboy, but he has an inexplicable sense of alienation.

When he was on Guishan Mountain, Li Yan had some doubts.

Wu Qu sighed and shook his head, "I'm not qualified yet."

"The so-called gods are a group of very special people. Some of them are extremely talented, some come from famous families, some travel in famous mountains and rivers, some hide in the wilderness, some practice the right way, and some go astray..."

"My skills are limited, and I can't contact them yet."

"However, I do have some vague knowledge. There are many factions among these gods. When they meet each other, they sometimes fight to the death. However, it usually happens in the wilderness, making it difficult for outsiders to know."

"Most of their factions are related to the path of cultivation."

"There are those who have ascended to the gods in the Xuanmen Orthodox Sect, and their status in the sect is extraordinary. They are all connected to each other. Once someone is recognized and has the opportunity to ascend to the gods, the Xuanmen will do its best to build momentum for him and confer the title of god on him and build temples in various places."

"Of course, most people can only cultivate into ghost immortals or earth immortals, hiding in the spiritual orifices of the caves and blessed places. One reason is that they are afraid of the heavenly rules, and the other is that as the foundation of the sect, they will show up and take action at the critical moment..."

"This group of gods are known as hidden immortals."

"There is another type that comes from side sects. They practice in different places, form alliances with each other, help each other, and are both good and evil."

"This group of gods are known as the Immortals in the Mountains."

"But the largest group is another group of people. Regardless of their origins, they have embarked on the evil path of immortality for various reasons. They are scattered all over Shenzhou and are almost like demons."

"These people are also the main targets of the Xuanmen Orthodox Church and the imperial court. We call them 'demons'!"

Li Yan narrowed his eyes slightly, "We?"

Wu Qu nodded and said, "To be honest, I have also joined an organization, all of whom are martial arts practitioners, most of whom come from the underworld."

"No matter which sects in Shenzhou reach this level, they rarely participate in the affairs of the martial arts world and travel around."

"To be honest, although Senior Zhang Xiaoshan has entered Dan Jin, he is old and his blood is exhausted. He has no potential, and he is not a member of the Xuanmen Sect, so he was not accepted by us."

"We are neither members of the orthodox Xuanmen sect nor do we practice martial arts. We do not have the ability to ward off disasters or pray for blessings, and it is impossible for us to be recognized by the court, so we can only rely on ourselves."

"Brother Li, I want to invite you to join the club. What do you think?"

After hearing this, Li Yan said thoughtfully: "Master Wu, what is the name of your organization?"

Wu Qu was silent for a moment, then shook his head and said, "I can't tell you for now, but there is something I can reveal to Brother Li."

"There are quite a few evil spirits in our organization!"

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