Zongwu: Aspiring to be the mastermind behind the scenes

Chapter 114: Giant Whale Gang, Sword Manual of Exorcism
The Fuwei Escort Agency suffered a great disaster from a powerful enemy, but within a few days, the flag of the Fuwei Escort Agency was hoisted again.

Countless people also saw with their own eyes that Lin Zhennan and his family were inside the escort agency.

It seems that this disaster has passed.

Within a few days, West Street returned to its former prosperity.

On this day, heroes from all walks of life suddenly came to West Street and gathered at the Fuwei Escort Agency.

Among these people, there are lone heroes, local noble families, gang leaders, wealthy businessmen, and some masters with secret identities.

Even reporters from Jianghu Monthly and Southern News came.

One of them picked up the teacup, took a sip, looked across at the other side, and said with a smile, "Hero Zhang, did you also come here after receiving the letter?"

Zhang Daxia, who was sitting opposite, said, "Yes. Who here didn't receive the letter?"

He looked to his side and said, "I didn't expect that the son of the local aristocratic Gao family would also be interested in the Exorcism Sword Technique?"

The well-dressed young man next to him laughed and said, "Back then, Lord Yuantu was famous for his Exorcism Sword Technique. He also established the Fuwei Escort Agency here. Which of the local powerful families hadn't been defeated by the Exorcism Sword Technique? Who wouldn't be interested in the Exorcism Sword Technique?"

As everyone was talking, another group of people came in from outside.

When everyone saw it, they stood up in shock.

"Why are they here too?!"

There were more than ten people coming, all wearing yellow clothes with a big fish embroidered on their chests. They were the largest gang on the coast, the Giant Whale Gang!

The Giant Whale Gang was not very powerful ten years ago. The former gang leader Mai Zheng even clashed with Xie Xun over the Dragon Slaying Sword, and the two sides had a breath-holding competition.

As a result, Xie Xun survived and Mai Zheng died.

Mai Zheng had three sons. The eldest and second sons were both dead, leaving the third son as a young child. He was adopted as an adopted son by the new gang leader, who was still appointed as the young gang leader.

It was thought that after these twists and turns, the Giant Whale Gang should decline, but unexpectedly, after the new gang leader took office, the Giant Whale Gang became more and more powerful. In recent years, it has gained the reputation of being the largest gang on the coast.

In fact, everyone knows that the reason why the Giant Whale Gang is so prosperous today is because they have been colluding with the wanderers on the sea.

But no matter how much contempt they had in their hearts, everyone stood up when they saw the Giant Whale Gang coming.

“Why are there so many people here today?”

The young man in yellow at the head said with a smile, "My name is Mai Zihao, nice to meet you seniors."

"It turns out that the young leader is here."

Everyone was a little surprised.

Although this person was adopted as an adopted son by the new gang leader and designated as the young gang leader because of his young age, he has been closely monitored by the Giant Whale Gang for so many years. The so-called young gang leader is obviously just a title.

Unexpectedly, this time, the young gang leader was actually released.

Could it be that there are changes in the Giant Whale Gang?
If this is the case, it will probably have an impact on them!
In any case, it’s never wrong to give face.

After everyone was seated, Lin Zhennan came out and said, "I'm truly grateful that you all came to my escort agency after receiving the letter. I'm sure you've all heard about what happened in my escort agency a few days ago."

Zhang Daxia said, "I've heard a little bit about this. I'd like to congratulate Chief Escort Lin on surviving this disaster."

Lin Zhennan smiled bitterly: "How can we have survived this disaster? Do you know the identity of the person who caused the disaster?"

The young master of the Gao family said, "A few nights ago, that man recited a poem, revealing his identity: Yu Canghai from Songfeng Temple in Qingcheng Mountain. However, at that time, a master from the Fuwei Escort Agency forced him away."

"Yes, but even though there are experts protecting us, they can only protect us temporarily, not forever. That's why I sent out letters to everyone, inviting everyone to come."

Lin Zhennan said, then asked, "Do you know why Yu Canghai killed dozens of people from my escort agency?"

The young master of the Gao family said, "I heard that it was your son who killed Yu Canghai's son Yu Renyan!"

"It is true, but there is something else going on. Think about it, everyone. Why would Yu Renyan come to Fuzhou when he was fine? How could I kill my son Lin Pingzhi, who hasn't even reached the post-natal realm?

In fact, the truth is this..."

Lin Zhennan described the process.

"I see," Mai Zihao said, "I didn't expect Yu Canghai to have such secret plans. Songfeng Temple is considered a reputable and upright sect..."

Still young!
The others sighed in their hearts.

In fact, there is no need to explain the secret. Even if there is no inside story about Yu Canghai's revenge for his son, the fact that they killed dozens of people from the Fuwei Escort Agency, including cooks and servants, is a taboo in the martial arts world.

But they didn't point it out.

Because on Qingcheng Mountain, there is not only Yu Canghai's Songfeng Temple, but also many other Taoist temples, all of which are connected by broken bones and tendons.

Unexpectedly, this young Mai Zihao was very straightforward and pointed out this point.

The Gao family's son didn't want to say more about this, so he hurriedly asked, "Then why did Chief Escort Lin invite us here?"

Lin Zhennan said: "The disaster of Fuwei Escort Agency was all caused by the Exorcism Sword Technique, but to tell you the truth, the Exorcism Sword Technique was lost in my father's generation, and even I have never practiced it.

However, my father left some clues pointing to the old house of my Lin family in Xiangyang Lane.

I invited you all here this time to help me find the Sword of Exorcism. If after I find the sword technique, there is anyone willing to help me stop Yu Canghai and protect my Fuwei Escort Agency, I will give the sword technique to you directly!

"really?"

The young master of the Gao family was shocked. He didn't expect Lin Zhennan to be so open-minded.

That was the evil-repelling sword technique that Lin Yuantu used to defeat both the black and white worlds, and he just gave it away like that!

Although it is necessary to stop Yu Canghai... but compared with the Exorcism Sword Technique, Yu Canghai is nothing!

"really!"

Lin Zhennan nodded and added, "If multiple forces join forces, as long as they can resolve this disaster and protect our escort agency, I have no objection even if they share the sword manual!"

"hiss!"

Everyone couldn't help but gasp, and then endless joy followed.

As mentioned before, which of these people's grandfathers, fathers, and masters has not been beaten by the Exorcism Sword Technique?

Yu Canghai was far away in Sichuan, but he was always thinking about the Exorcism Sword Technique, let alone these local forces?
"Since Chief Escort Lin is so generous, we naturally will not refuse his kindness." Hero Zhang said hurriedly.

As a lone hero, he needs these unique martial arts skills the most.

"Boss Lin is sincere, so we will naturally agree!"

"But, let me be frank. We have to find the Sword Manual of Exorcism first."

"Exactly."

Everyone agreed, and some were even impatient.

So Lin Zhennan took everyone out of the escort agency and went to the Lin family's old house in Xiangyang Lane.

Lin Zhennan said, "You can go in and search, but this is my Lin family's old house. Please be careful and don't damage it!"

"Of course!"

The young master of the Gao family nodded and said to the servants behind him, "Do you understand?"

"I understand!"

Everyone immediately went in to search.

Lin Zhennan sighed, walked to the ancestral hall alone, offered incense to his ancestors, and knelt three times and kowtowed nine times.

Finally, she looked up at Lin Yuantu's portrait and couldn't help but feel sad and sobbed softly.

This commotion also caused a stir among other people in the city.

Many masters came with masks on, hiding around and watching the old house.

Yu Canghai was one of them. He gritted his teeth as he watched the numerous forces searching the old house.

I never expected that all my actions would turn out to be in vain and become a favor to others!
Then Lin Zhennan is really unfilial!
The sword technique passed down from ancestors is now being used to trade with other forces?

shameful!
hateful!

But besides this hatred, he also felt a hint of regret.

He really has some responsibility for the situation developing to this point.

If Lin Zhennan had not been so cruel before and had not been determined to kill everyone, how could he have been forced into such a situation?

But now that things have come to this, there is no need to say anything more. I should think carefully about how to obtain the Sword of Exorcism under such circumstances.

In a blink of an eye, everyone in the old house had searched from day to night, and they lit torches to continue searching.

But after searching the entire old house, there was still nothing.

Everyone had to gather in the ancestral hall, with angry looks on their faces.

"Captain Lin! We came here immediately after receiving your letter. This is out of trust in you. Please don't play tricks on me!"

"Yes, we have been looking for it for such a long time, but still haven't found it. Is the Sword Manual of Exorcism really there?"

Lin Zhennan said, "The Exorcism Sword Technique has been lost. My ancestors only left this clue. I don't know if it still exists or not!"

"you!"

Everyone looked at each other.

If you think about it carefully, if Lin Zhennan really knew and determined the location of the Sword of Exorcism, he would have practiced it long ago. Even if he could not reproduce the power of his ancestors, he would not have fallen to this point.

How can they have the chance to come here?

Zhang Daxia thought for a moment and asked, "Captain Lin, when Lord Yuantu was still alive, did he have any favorite things or a permanent residence?"

Lin Zhennan said, "Grandfather liked Buddhist scriptures and even built a Buddhist temple in his house."

Since they had no other clues, they all headed towards the Buddhist temple.

The Buddhist hall was in chaos, and it was obvious that it had been searched before, but everyone still searched it.

Zhang Daxia grabbed a cushion and said, "Could it be hidden in these things?"

He tore up the futon, but there was nothing inside.

Mai Zihao picked up a portrait on the ground. It was of Bodhidharma. He took a look at it and suddenly wondered, "This portrait is wrong?"

Everyone gathered around immediately: "What's wrong?"

It looked wrong at first glance.

All statues of Buddha and gods show their majesty and majesty. Buddha and Bodhisattvas are shown standing or sitting, while the heavenly kings, arhats, and Dharma protectors often have strange postures.

The portrait depicts Bodhidharma, whose appearance is quite peculiar, with one hand hidden behind his back and the other pointing upwards.

This kind of portrait is obviously very different from ordinary portraits.

Hero Zhang couldn't help but look up and glance at the roof of the Buddhist temple.

Although the portrait was taken down and thrown on the ground by the searchers, it was obviously hanging on the wall before.

Therefore, the finger in the portrait of Bodhidharma is undoubtedly pointing to the roof.

He leaped onto the beam and smashed the roof to pieces with a few slaps. A red mass fell from it.

Hero Zhang quickly grabbed it, dropped it to the ground and unfolded it, and it turned out to be a cassock.

The cassock was densely covered with words. At first glance, the first paragraph read "To dominate the martial arts world, he castrated himself."

Ok?
Zhang Daxia thought he had seen it wrong and rubbed his eyes.

To dominate the martial arts world, he castrated himself!

Okay, you read that right.

But this is the sword technique to ward off evil?
"Master Zhang, please don't keep it all to yourself. Let us share the sword manual!"

The young master of the Gao family shouted.

Hero Zhang shuddered, as if something dirty was on his hands, and quickly threw the cassock to the young master of the Gao family.

"If you want to see it, just watch it yourself!"

The young master of the Gao family was overjoyed and quickly spread out the cassock to take a look, and his face suddenly turned pale.

"This... this... is this the Exorcism Sword Technique?"

The crowd gathered together, holding torches and reading together. Suddenly, the first eight words of the sword manual came into view.

For a moment, everyone stood still as if struck by lightning.

Lin Zhennan even took several steps back, and after a moment of trance, he muttered, "No wonder... No wonder our ancestors were unwilling to pass down this sword technique..."

When everyone heard this, they all nodded.

If this kind of swordsmanship is passed down... No, it will cut off my lineage and extinct, how can I pass on this swordsmanship?

Thinking about it this way, the sword skills inherited by the Lin family now are ordinary and quite normal!
For a moment, everyone's desire for this sword technique greatly decreased.

The young master of the Gao family held the cassock, and for a moment, he didn't know what to do with it.

According to the previous agreement, if he accepted it, he would have to block Yu Canghai for the Fuwei Escort Agency and completely resolve the matter to save the Fuwei Escort Agency.

For the sake of Lin Yuantu's past swordsmanship, they all chose to agree.

But this sword technique... it is not the kind of sword technique that everyone has in mind!
Practicing this sword technique actually requires such a huge price?!
Because of this, I have to become an enemy of Yu Canghai and get into trouble with Qingcheng Mountain... It's really not worth it!
But to talk about giving up... Lin Yuantu was very famous in the past. He couldn't practice this sword technique himself, but as a young master of a noble family, he had the power of his family.

The assassins trained in the family can definitely practice!

While he was thinking, Mai Zihao had already appeared before him. He grabbed the cassock and rolled it up without even looking at it. He said to Lin Zhennan, "This sword manual will be taken by my Giant Whale Gang. We, the Giant Whale Gang, will also bear the consequences of your Fuwei Escort Agency's disaster!"

"you……"

"What? From what I saw just now, Master Gao seemed to not want to accept this sword manual. Did I misunderstand?"

Mai Zihao asked back, then snorted coldly and said, "It doesn't matter if I misunderstood. This sword manual now belongs to my Giant Whale Gang!"

The young master of the Gao family said angrily, "What do you mean by this? Are you trying to keep the sword manual for yourself?"

"Exactly! That's exactly what I mean!"

"Boss Lin said we could share, but the Giant Whale Gang wants to keep it all for themselves. Don't you think they're being too overbearing?"

Everyone in the Buddhist hall instantly split into three factions.

For example, Master Zhang no longer wanted the sword manual, so he naturally stood aside and watched the show.

However, the young master of the Gao family and several others had their own ideas. Seeing how domineering the Giant Whale Gang was, they unknowingly formed a faction.

But Mai Zihao took a step back, and the members of the Giant Whale Gang behind him immediately stepped forward and blocked him behind them.

The four leading men were all burly and fierce, like ferocious beasts dominating the grassland.

Under the pressure of this aura, the young master of the Gao family and others felt a little short of breath and were terrified for a moment.

I've heard that the Giant Whale Gang is the largest gang on the coast and is very powerful, but I didn't expect that they could send out so many experts so easily.

Especially the first four, they are all in the state of innate perfection!
Mai Zihao is just the youngest son of the previous gang leader. He is a banner and a puppet left by the new gang leader. How come so many powerful men suddenly appear under his command?

Even a young gang leader is like this...

How many experts are there in the Giant Whale Gang?
(End of this chapter)